As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.
Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.
G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg
joe3681 said:
As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.
Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.
G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg
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you donnt need to remove the .md5
you will need modded odin though.
mweinbach said:
you donnt need to remove the .md5
you will need modded odin though.
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You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around
Thanks Joe I was tired of returning all the way back to the beginning and getting all those new updates on my unlocked S8
joe3681 said:
You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around
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Yeah and on a Mac you do need to, or it freezes Odin completely
If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?
If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.
Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.
this.guy.lol said:
If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?
If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.
Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.
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No, it will not unlock the phone (Note: Verizon phones are factory unlocked and remain that way after a firmware flash)
Yes, you can flash any carriers FW to a US S8 and use it with a different carrier.
So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all
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this.guy.lol said:
So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all
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You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.
joe3681 said:
You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.
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Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.
this.guy.lol said:
Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.
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I had a TMobile S7 edge and flashing unlocked firmware never unlocked the device. That's handled by TMobile servers so...
Flashing unlocked firmware will give you just that. The smoother, bloat free firmware from another device but not the actual sim unlock.
I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?
maquino1985 said:
I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?
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There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.
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There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.
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Thanks. Some threads made it sound possible but inconclusive. I'll just assume it doesn't work.
BTW, can you link to the att oreo fw? And what do u flash that with Odin or comsey?
The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1
twizt3d said:
The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1
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Ok thanks. I need to flash anyways because I'm having terrible battery issues and just debating whether to go to a newer version of 950u or back to U1 and losing WiFi calling. In your opinion is oreo beta worth it
So just to confirm, I have read everything, but I am just a bit confused. If I flashed the unlocked firmware via modified odin on a locked AT&T S8 it will remove a lot of the carrier bloat and give my my wifi hotspot back, but remove wifi calling. Similar to when I flashed the T-Mobile firmware on my AT&T S7 and got rid of a ton of the AT&T bloatware but was able to activate my wifi hotspot but lost wifi calling. I stay locked to AT&T which is fine that is not my purpose for flashing
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and can you re-upload the link is dead now
The links don't work. Any chance you've still got the firmware? I've been overseas since october. I have an unlocked AT&T phone that I intend to keep using when I get back, so I want to keep it AT&T FW.
Hi.
I have a G955U Galaxy S8+ AT&T Factory Unlocked on Android 7.0
Baseband Version: G955USQU1AQD9
Android Security Patch Level - April 1, 2017
I no longer live in the US, and currently in the Philippines. Phone works great and the signal is too and all, but I cannot get OTA updates.
Can I just download the firmware file in this thread and flash straight through ODIN, or do I need to follow another guide?
So i bought a s10e Verizon unlocked from a private seller. I use it on t-mobile. Previous phones I have used that were unlocked would change the boot logo and have the carrier specific apps. This s10e doesn't do that. So im guessing the seller i bought it off of unlocked by 3rd party means. So I was wondering if i would be able to flash the unlocked firmware to get rid of the carrier bloated apps and the bootlogo. I am aware that i can disable the apps but the bootlogo i do not enjoy. My baseband version is G970USQU2ASF6. The Firmware i would go to would be from the model G970U1.
Thanks for any input.
I have diff. Links to bootlogos but none of them are 10e, they are all s6 edge,s6, s7,s8,s9
shawnsingh said:
So i bought a s10e Verizon unlocked from a private seller. I use it on t-mobile. Previous phones I have used that were unlocked would change the boot logo and have the carrier specific apps. This s10e doesn't do that. So im guessing the seller i bought it off of unlocked by 3rd party means. So I was wondering if i would be able to flash the unlocked firmware to get rid of the carrier bloated apps and the bootlogo. I am aware that i can disable the apps but the bootlogo i do not enjoy. My baseband version is G970USQU2ASF6. The Firmware i would go to would be from the model G970U1.
Thanks for any input.
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Go to settings>about phone>software information and take screenshot of the page, then scroll to the bottom and take another one
Check out this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10e/how-to/g970u-g970u1-firmware-links-t3904628
I've done exactly what you are describing. My 10e was a Verizon but unlocked device, so on T-Mobile, I had the Verizon start-up logo and occasional reminders that I was not using a Verizon SIM card. I flashed the U1 firmware from Samfirm and it's been fine ever since.. Receives OTA updates and works like all unlocked phones should. See the above link for guidance.
Hi there, new member with a first question.
I bought an S10+ (SM-G975U) online, unlocked, to be used mainly with AT&T when in US, and different carriers when traveling. IMEA check shows the phone was originally on Verizon carrier, but works fine with AT&T sim card. However, it's not receiving OTA software updates, and the security patches are way behind. When I try to force software updates, says it's already up to date. Seems like on unlocked phones, or switched carriers the updates don't happen. I tried booting the phone with a working Verizon sim card, still no updates. Online searches say that flashing the firmware is my best (or only) option. I downloaded Odin, but I still have a lot to learn and don't want to brick my phone. I'm not sure which firmware version to get. AT&T vs Verizon? U or U1 since it's unlocked? Do I flash all 5 files or just some of them?
Thanks.
I have a Sprint Unlocked LG V50. Can I flash stock ROM on it with no network lock to make it work with any network?
Especially Metro/ TMobile
If so.. where can I get this ROM and how do I make sure I have the right one?
I want to know the same thing. So dumb that its sold as an unlocked phone but still wont work with other carriers.
My V50 sprint unlocked was working with mint mobile after editing the APN but ever since I updated to Android 10 it no longer allows me to ad an APN, Delete one, or edit.
I thought this thread was going to be really helpful but after trying everything my APN settings are still grayed out. Sprint, LG, TMobile, and Mint mobile (my provider) all dont have any idea what to do about it.
I have already tied "##3282#" and got my correct "Service Code" from the Ebay seller to attempt the what l1lpiggy says to do in that thread, but that didn't change anything, APN settings are still greyed out.
Iam also using LG V500N SK Telecom korean version and i was able unlook bootloader but was not able to install stock firmware.. Let me see wheather i can try custome Rom..
Is there any option to update to stock by stock in zip format after unlocking bootloader like how we install custom roms..
luetaj said:
Iam also using LG V500N SK Telecom korean version and i was able unlook bootloader but was not able to install stock firmware.. Let me see wheather i can try custome Rom..
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What was the error message you received?
Where's the "mod" on this forum. This doesn't belong here.
hooutoo said:
Where's the "mod" on this forum. This doesn't belong here.
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This phone is dead. I'm welcome to any and all posts here just to know that there are people who still use this phone.
I went back to the V30 just because of how abysmal the development is here.
Hey everyone!
So, I own a LE2115 OP9 5G and it is currently operating stock OOS 12, I have no issues with it, I've run multiple custom ROM and have rooted it from the beginning. My issue is this:
I currently use Metro by T-Mobile as a carrier, I wanted to switch carriers and as it is network unlocked from the factory, I assumed that it would be good to go as far as switching it to a Sprint/T-Mobile acct. Apparently, they "Sprint" is having some sort of issue activating the SIM because it is international FW. Could I possibly change my FW variant to T-Mobile and solve the issue? If so, can I do that using an MSM tool? If anyone has the solution, I'd really like to be instructed how to fix this. I love the device, and it's just strange that I cant get it to work even though Sprint and T-Movile and Metro by T-Mobile should all be the same. Thanks in advance!