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Successful flash of SM-G920F - Anyone

OK, no matter what method I try I am unable to achieve a successful flash of my phone. I have tried it via odin with many different firmware versions but all seem to fail almost immediately. The only way to resolve this is to use samsung switch and reset phone to stock. The problem is stock firmware is german vodafone full of vodafone bloatware, I want to get rid of it and flash a UK unbranded firmware but no matter what I do I am unable to achieve this. I can see from the forum that there are many people out there with the same flashing problem but with no real responses on how to achieve the goal. There must be people out there that have achieved this task but don't seem to be offering up much help?

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sinbrad said:
OK, no matter what method I try I am unable to achieve a successful flash of my phone. I have tried it via odin with many different firmware versions but all seem to fail almost immediately. The only way to resolve this is to use samsung switch and reset phone to stock. The problem is stock firmware is german vodafone full of vodafone bloatware, I want to get rid of it and flash a UK unbranded firmware but no matter what I do I am unable to achieve this. I can see from the forum that there are many people out there with the same flashing problem but with no real responses on how to achieve the goal. There must be people out there that have achieved this task but don't seem to be offering up much help?
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Is your phone international unlocked out of the box? I dont believe it was, because as far as I've read international unlocked phones come with "unbranded" firmware. The unlocked ones I know can be pretty much flashed with "any" international firmware, which is what you are trying to do.
If you dont know for sure. Odin the stock German Vodaphone. Let the phone boot. Boot back to stock recovery, then factory reset and clear cache.
Then let the phone boot...Download phone info app by vndnguyen (free version is fine)...Open the app, go to CSC Code tab. Then that will tell you the active CSC code and your firmware CSC code...you are looking for the line that says Available CSC Codes. If it only lists German Vodaphone (VD2), then I believe you are stuck til the phone is unlocked.
Anyone, jump in here if I'm mistaken. I am using this as reference as, I've checked my G920F. Mine is unlocked tho and I can flash any firmware from any region with no problem. Hopefully I've answered your question.

I had no luck with the firmwares on the firmware page either.
If you are on OI9 check http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/guide-android-6-0-marshmallow-beta-how-t3277533
And try flashing the first stock firmware https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list (not the android M one!) via ODIN.
Basic process is:
Download the above file, extract, there should be 4 files inside (AP,BL,CP,CSC), simply select each one to go in the relevant box on ODIN, then go into download mode on your phone and click start...
N.B. Be aware that the above firmware contains a PIT file which will reformat and resize the partitions on your phone, so make sure you have a copy of the stock firmware that works before trying the flash (i.e. the one which Smart Switch downloads). You can grab it from your windows %TEMP% directory during the smart switch download (it first downloads a file to TMPxxx, then extracts it into a directory of the same name, its these files you want. They should be the four files beginning with the type of ODIN file you are flashing (AP,BL,CP,CSC). The files get deleted after the firmware has flashed so make sure you watch the process. If things go wrong you can re-flash these files via ODIN

As far as I was led to believe and when I purchased the phone it did state factory unlocked. I was able to put in any sim when I received it and didn't have to go through any aftermarket unlock process?

I have the same problem i have a unlocked G-920F with egyptian CSC and firmware 5.1.1 .when i try to flash BTU 5.1.1 via odin, i have the same problem and only way to recover is via smart switch.BTU firmware is from sammobile

abdussamad said:
I have the same problem i have a unlocked G-920F with egyptian CSC and firmware 5.1.1 .when i try to flash BTU 5.1.1 via odin, i have the same problem and only way to recover is via smart switch.BTU firmware is from sammobile
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So, seems this is not uncommon?

ok the way to do it is download this file
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
its BTU firmware of 5.1.1
and flash this firmware you'll have 4 files AP,BL,CP,CSC,put it in the respective boxes in odin.I have tested this right now and it works
Press "thanks" if i have helped

Well downloaded the app for CSC info and it states available CSC codes are...
ATL, AVF, CNX, CYV, MOB, MTL, OMN, SIM, SWC, TCL, VD2, VDC, VDF, VDH, VDI, VGR, VIP & VOD
Any ideas?

Ok, tried to get stock firmware when samsung smart switch was downloading and installing but couldn't see where the firmware was being downloaded to? Tried windows temp etc but nothing appeared during download and install?

sinbrad said:
Ok, tried to get stock firmware when samsung smart switch was downloading and installing but couldn't see where the firmware was being downloaded to? Tried windows temp etc but nothing appeared during download and install?
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Just type in %TEMP% into you windows explorer address bar and it will take you there. arrange by date modified and you will see the size ticking up during the download, before the flash starts it will extract into a folder with the same name, the md5 files can be grabbed from there

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abdussamad said:
I have the same problem i have a unlocked G-920F with egyptian CSC and firmware 5.1.1 .when i try to flash BTU 5.1.1 via odin, i have the same problem and only way to recover is via smart switch.BTU firmware is from sammobile
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I flashed BTU firmware on my 920F international unlocked that came with UAE firmware without any problems. Idk

sd_N said:
I flashed BTU firmware on my 920F international unlocked that came with UAE firmware without any problems. Idk
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Which file and which method?

aaronjp said:
Just type in %TEMP% into you windows explorer address bar and it will take you there. arrange by date modified and you will see the size ticking up during the download, before the flash starts it will extract into a folder with the same name, the md5 files can be grabbed from there
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Ok, Got it this time, all four files. Will give the method above a go and if it fails at least I've got the stock firmware to fall back on?

Magic, have had great success. Now on the BTU firmware and everything is up and running. Got the stock as well just in case but if this continues to work won't be reinstalling stock. So a big thanks to those who helped

sinbrad said:
Magic, have had great success. Now on the BTU firmware and everything is up and running. Got the stock as well just in case but if this continues to work won't be reinstalling stock. So a big thanks to those who helped
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Glad you are sorted

Serial Number for Three (UK) SM-G920F

Can any one provide me with a Three (UK) S6 Serial number so that I can download the full official stock firmware via KEIS/Smart Switch? EDIT: I now have one from a display model PM me if you need the firmware
I need to change my unbranded (BTU) phone to The official Three firmware (H3G) (for 4G voice calling)
I bought an S6 from Amazon which came unlocked with AUT region software. I've managed to find and Flash an official BTU firmware via ODIN, however I cannot find a full OI9 H3G stock firmware.
FYI for BTU, the ones from the firmware page do not work for me (even with a PIT), I kept getting the Sw rev check fail device 3 binary 2 error. However a full official flash i.e. with the AP, BL, CP, CSC file did work. Which is why I need the serial number, or alternatively a full copy of the Firmware. I also do not wish to root/flash another recovery as I need KNOX.
Please PM me if you don't want to post on the live forum
Thanks!

I doubt someone would give their serial number, but I would suggest trying a PIT file, it may/may not trigger knox status but I did it to get EE Branded firmware for wifi calling and it worked.

Where did you get the fimware to flash to the BTU?

Rekan_ said:
I doubt someone would give their serial number, but I would suggest trying a PIT file, it may/may not trigger knox status but I did it to get EE Branded firmware for wifi calling and it worked.
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Already tried a PIT, didn't work... thats why I want the full firmware. I will just go and grab the serial from a display phone at a Three shop, thought XDA might be quicker tho.
sinbrad said:
Where did you get the fimware to flash to the BTU?
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As I said in your thread, I got the firmware from this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/guide-android-6-0-marshmallow-beta-how-t3277533 Its a full firmware download rather than the partials that are posted on the firmware page.
looks like @abdussamad tried it out and it solved his flashing problem as well

aaronjp said:
Already tried a PIT, didn't work... thats why I want the full firmware. I will just go and grab the serial from a display phone at a Three shop, thought XDA might be quicker tho.
As I said in your thread, I got the firmware from this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/guide-android-6-0-marshmallow-beta-how-t3277533 Its a full firmware download rather than the partials that are posted on the firmware page.
looks like @abdussamad tried it out and it solved his flashing problem as well
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You have to use a custom PIT file in order for the hidden part to have enough storage so the Three firmware can work.

Flashing stock rom with odin / sw rev. fail

Hi, I recently tried to get my phone unlocked. I watched the guy do it, he flashed an older modem and then flashed a UAE firmware.
My original is O2 UK, and I'd like to revert to this firmware as the About Device section shows up with Unted Arab Emirates and the mobile networks section shows LTE rather than 4G.
I have tried flashing the latest revision of the O2 stock rom and odin fails attempting to write sboot.bin with the error message SW Rev. fail (I don't recall the exact numbers after this) appearing on the phone.
I am guessing this is the secure boot loader, which I am aware you can't downgrade, but is there any way of flashing this stock rom since I know it is compatible with the phone?

Try to flash G920FXXU5DQA7 (CSC code:BTU)

chemeleon said:
Hi, I recently tried to get my phone unlocked. I watched the guy do it, he flashed an older modem and then flashed a UAE firmware.
My original is O2 UK, and I'd like to revert to this firmware as the About Device section shows up with Unted Arab Emirates and the mobile networks section shows LTE rather than 4G.
I have tried flashing the latest revision of the O2 stock rom and odin fails attempting to write sboot.bin with the error message SW Rev. fail (I don't recall the exact numbers after this) appearing on the phone.
I am guessing this is the secure boot loader, which I am aware you can't downgrade, but is there any way of flashing this stock rom since I know it is compatible with the phone?
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You could possibly use smartswitch if you have the serial number of the phone which would download the default firmware that the phone came with if odin fails again

Yes i agree, smartswitch could be your best option.

Thanks for the suggestions. Tried Smart Switch, same error. It appears on the phone as sw rev. check fail.
What exactly is the problem here? Is it that the installed firmware has a newer bootloader than the most recent O2 firmware? In which case is there any way around it?

chemeleon said:
Thanks for the suggestions. Tried Smart Switch, same error. It appears on the phone as sw rev. check fail.
What exactly is the problem here? Is it that the installed firmware has a newer bootloader than the most recent O2 firmware? In which case is there any way around it?
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Yeah looks like this is a bootloader issue, it won't let you install a firmware which contains an older bootloader, only thing I can is to download the latest non branded UK firmware and see if that flashes.

I'm getting this error too with Device 4 Binary 3 but i didn't find the right firmware yet
I hope in Nougat release

chemeleon said:
Thanks for the suggestions. Tried Smart Switch, same error. It appears on the phone as sw rev. check fail.
What exactly is the problem here? Is it that the installed firmware has a newer bootloader than the most recent O2 firmware? In which case is there any way around it?
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LollosoSi said:
I'm getting this error too with Device 4 Binary 3 but i didn't find the right firmware yet
I hope in Nougat release
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As I said before;
Try to flash G920FXXU5DQA7 (CSC code:BTU)

forumber2 said:
As I said before;
Try to flash G920FXXU5DQA7 (CSC code:BTU)
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Sammobile is under maintenance right now and there are no mirrors reasonably fast... 8 hours for a download.
Anyway update is coming these weeks, I'll wait

LollosoSi said:
Sammobile is under maintenance right now and there are no mirrors reasonably fast... 8 hours for a download.
Anyway update is coming these weeks, I'll wait
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You could try using samfirm which a windows application which downloads samsung firmwares

LollosoSi said:
Sammobile is under maintenance right now and there are no mirrors reasonably fast... 8 hours for a download.
Anyway update is coming these weeks, I'll wait
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As @sofir786 said, you can use SamFirm;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open it, set the settings like this;

sofir786 said:
You could try using samfirm which a windows application which downloads samsung firmwares
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Wow I didn't know, it works thanks
forumber2 said:
As I said before; Try to flash G920FXXU5DQA7 (CSC code:BTU)
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I'll try flashing when the download finishes
Edit:
WORKING!
I used last(I think) ITV
File names:
AP: AP_G920FXXU5DQA7_CL8821257_QB12271362_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
CSC: CSC_ITV_G920FITV5DQA2_CL10387678_QB12242913_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
BL: BL_G920FXXU5DQA7_CL8821257_QB12271362_REV02_user_low_ship.tar
CP: CP_G920FXXU5DPL3_CL8821257_QB11771442_REV02_user_low_ship.tar

Samsung updated their bootloaders to 4XX in September/October so you cant flash back an older one or downgrade,so the only solution you have is to flash the new one which is 5XX released this year.

Flashed the latest UK revision (not the O2 branded one) and it worked

chemeleon said:
Flashed the latest UK revision (not the O2 branded one) and it worked
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Told you

Unable to flash AT&T firmware on regular Note 10

I have flashed both the ATT and USC firmwares for the SM-N970U1 but still no wifi calling option. At this point I don't know if I've actually flashed the ATT firmware or not. Odin says Pass. Under the Service Provider SW ver. it makes mention of ATT/ATT/XAA but I'm not sure if that means the phone is on the ATT network or if that's firmware info. How do I tell what firmware I've actually flashed?

rmrl2008 said:
I have flashed both the ATT and USC firmwares for the SM-N970U1 but still no wifi calling option. At this point I don't know if I've actually flashed the ATT firmware or not. Odin says Pass. Under the Service Provider SW ver. it makes mention of ATT/ATT/XAA but I'm not sure if that means the phone is on the ATT network or if that's firmware info. How do I tell what firmware I've actually flashed?
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There is already a thread on this and one of the members was nice enough to post exactly what firmware to flash.
I suggest looking for that thread its exactly what you need

That thread is for the Note 10 plus. I'm asking about the Note 10. That's where I got the idea to flash the USC version from but like I said, didn't work.

rmrl2008 said:
That thread is for the Note 10 plus. I'm asking about the Note 10. That's where I got the idea to flash the USC version from but like I said, didn't work.
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Bummer, figured the thread would give you enough guidance to get it done on the smaller one.
Of course samsung has to make it difficult lol

I used the home_csc file instead of the csc. That should not have been an issue. I assume I'm still on the unlocked firmware but I have no clue. I don't see any AT&T bloatware or Logo. I downloaded the firmwares from the sammobile site. Even downloaded from the samfirm app just in case. So I flashed 3 times. No difference.

rmrl2008 said:
I used the home_csc file instead of the csc. That should not have been an issue. I assume I'm still on the unlocked firmware but I have no clue. I don't see any AT&T bloatware or Logo. I downloaded the firmwares from the sammobile site. Even downloaded from the samfirm app just in case. So I flashed 3 times. No difference.
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What did you type into the SamFirm when you searched for firmware for your AT&T?

SM-N970U1 and ATT

rmrl2008 said:
SM-N970U1 and ATT
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Maybe ATT doesn't put their firmware online as I tried searching and couldn't find on SamFirm. I am on T-Mobile and we have 2 different firmware versions.
If I type in SamFirm the following:
1) SM-N970U1 and region: TMB - I will get pretty much same unlocked firmware that I had on the phone, nothing will pretty much change after flashing this firmware.
2) SM-N970U and region: TMB - I will get T-Mobile firmware that is on their branded devices and all features.
Ask the OP in the below thread for latest ATT firmware file(userdata). If you recently flashed firmware, but the firmware in the thread is a bit older, you may not be able to flash until newer version is released.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-10/how-to/n970u-n970u1-firmware-links-t3957705

So should I search for SM-N970U and ATT instead?

I did also do an ota update when I first got my phone so I have the August security update. Not sure if that's an issue since I have newer update?

rmrl2008 said:
So should I search for SM-N970U and ATT instead?
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Normally that is correct, but it doesn't look like ATT is putting their firmware up on server as other carriers do.
Go to the link I provided of that thread. Click on the first link that says U firmware. Then look a bit down where is says: SGO - 1 - 9.0. After this link opens, you will see first 2 files: N970U_SGO_1.zip and USERDATA_ATT... You can try to download these files, extract to a folder and flash including the userdata file. If it fails, then you may need to wait until this person provides new firmware and you will need to download the firmware and that userdata_att

Yeah At&t is horrible about posting firmware. I usually just use USC firmware and once installed it will provision to At&t based on sim and you will get all At&t carrier options such as Volte..wificalling..advanced messaging.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Thanks yeah that's what I'm about to do. My mistake was downloading from the U1 section instead of U. So confusing. Why even have any carrier firmwares under the U1 section?

Flashed the U / USC firmware and got AT&T firmware.

rmrl2008 said:
Flashed the U / USC firmware and got AT&T firmware.
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Are you on the July security patch? I just did this process with the ATT firmware and it says up to date with July security patch. On the U1 unlocked firmware, I was on August already. I just wanted to be sure I didnt mess up something and it wont update properly.

I am on the August security update. That was part of the USC firmware. I didn't do an ota update after flashing so at this point I don't know if ota updates will work for me.

rmrl2008 said:
I am on the August security update. That was part of the USC firmware. I didn't do an ota update after flashing so at this point I don't know if ota updates will work for me.
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Did you download your files from here https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=297974 ? Thats here I got mine and its for the SGO firmware on Note 10. Im thinking something went wrong now becasue mine wont update OTA and smart switch says im up to date when there is another firmware for ATT out - ASH4 version.

I got it from samfirm which is the ash4 version.

rmrl2008 said:
I got it from samfirm which is the ash4 version.
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Thanks. What did you put for Model# and region? I input SM-N970U and USA(AWS) and nothing pops up. Using samfirm 0.4.0

Use USC for region

change baseband version on at&T galaxy s7

My At&T s7 currently has this baseband g930aucubctb1. I previously had a s7 edge and was able to flash phone with a g935u baseband. It unbranded phone, it enabled wifi calling, caller id that is native to t mobile, I think so anyway. can I do that with my current s7?

mikewv100 said:
My At&T s7 currently has this baseband g930aucubctb1. I previously had a s7 edge and was able to flash phone with a g935u baseband. It unbranded phone, it enabled wifi calling, caller id that is native to t mobile, I think so anyway. can I do that with my current s7?
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Yes.

cooltt said:
Yes.
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Any idea what firmware version I can flash to get it to g930u?

mikewv100 said:
Any idea what firmware version I can flash to get it to g930u?
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Yes it's called G930U from sammobile funnily enough.

cooltt said:
Yes it's called G930U from sammobile funnily enough.
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Thanks. I have spent an hour trying to find a free download of the g930uuesbcta3 firmware. I have found 6 hour free download and anything at normal speed wants you to jump through hoops. Am I missing an easier way?

mikewv100 said:
Thanks. I have spent an hour trying to find a free download of the g930uuesbcta3 firmware. I have found 6 hour free download and anything at normal speed wants you to jump through hoops. Am I missing an easier way?
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Use Sam Firm Tool attached .
unzip and run application as admin
Model - SM-G930U
Region - XAA
Hit check update then download.
SamFirm Tool pulls firmware straight from Samsung servers much faster than free downloads.
It will decrypt once downloaded and your left with a zip file.
Unzip and place the 4 files in Odin to flash the G930U firmware. Code XAA is unbranded USA.
Use CSC for a new phone completely wiped or CSC_HOME to keep your files and settings.

odin
cooltt said:
Use Sam Firm Tool
I just want to make sure that I am on the same page with you. I have a sm-g930a from att. Wanting to flash with sm-g930u region xaa
Will this work? And which version of Odin should I use??
Thank you in advance
unzip and run application as admin
Model - SM-G930U
Region - XAA
Hit check update then download.
SamFirm Tool pulls firmware straight from Samsung servers much faster than free downloads.
It will decrypt once downloaded and your left with a zip file.
Unzip and place the 4 files in Odin to flash the G930U firmware. Code XAA is unbranded USA.
Use CSC for a new phone completely wiped or CSC_HOME to keep your files and settings.
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Thank you very much.
is this odin version the correct one? Odin 3.14.1?

mikewv100 said:
Thank you very much.
is this odin version the correct one? Odin 3.14.1?
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No use 3.13

cooltt said:
No use 3.13
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Still having issues, mayne if I give you a little more infor you can point me in the right direction.
I have a galaxy s7 snapdragon from ATT I was able to upgrade suing odin to G930AUCUBCTB1
I used samfirm as you suggested and I am trying to flash to the g930u firmware G930UUESBCTA3
odin fails as soon as I start to flash. I am using odin 3.13.1 sha256

mikewv100 said:
Still having issues, mayne if I give you a little more infor you can point me in the right direction.
I have a galaxy s7 snapdragon from ATT I was able to upgrade suing odin to G930AUCUBCTB1
I used samfirm as you suggested and I am trying to flash to the g930u firmware G930UUESBCTA3
odin fails as soon as I start to flash. I am using odin 3.13.1 sha256
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It looks like you are trying to downgrade your firmware from TB1 to TA3 in the unbranded. You can't go down, only up. I think you need a G930UUESBCTB1 or newer in order to be successful in Odin.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app

I used samfirm and 930u only has the firmware G930UUESBCTA3 my current firmware 930aucubctb1.
So I assume that my current firmware is a newer build than the 930u.
So without a later version of the u software and I don't think I can downgrade my current 930a.
I am out of luck until the u gets an upgraded firmware version,
Am I missing something?