Hi, wondering if the Google fi version of the note 20 ultra, is identical hardware, in that I could flash google fi compatibility rom on any device to support carrier switching?
Thanks
svntsvn said:
Hi, wondering if the Google fi version of the note 20 ultra, is identical hardware, in that I could flash google fi compatibility rom on any device to support carrier switching?
Thanks
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Google is selling the U1 version of the T-Mobile Note 20 line. Basically an unlocked phone.
Google Fi operates on T-Mobile/Sprint/US Cellular networks, and uses a TMB CSC code.
There is nothing unique about the phone hardware.
This device would have specific google fi software for access to fi carrier switching? (and if so, could be ported to any generic unlocked note device?)
The reason I'm asking is to be able to source a cheaper device outside of the Google store, or used.
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svntsvn said:
This device would have specific google fi software for access to fi carrier switching? (and if so, could be ported to any generic unlocked note device?)
The reason I'm asking is to be able to source a cheaper device outside of the Google store, or used.
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Google Fi works with a lot of older Android phones.
https://fi.google.com/compatibility...ign_hybrid:device_bkws_exact_NA_Text_NA_NA_NA
Carrier switching does not work on byod.
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I guess it doesn't matter it would require a whitelisted imei (Google store samsung device). Thanks
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rjohnstone said:
Google is selling the U1 version of the T-Mobile Note 20 line. Basically an unlocked phone.
Google Fi operates on T-Mobile/Sprint/US Cellular networks, and uses a TMB CSC code.
There is nothing unique about the phone hardware.
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Is the firmware I need TMB? I have a SM-N986U through Fi and it's showing XAA/XAA/XAA (which I can't find anywhere). I can find the TMB firmware but I'm not able to convince myself it's the right one...
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Is the firmware I need TMB? I have a SM-N986U through Fi and it's showing XAA/XAA/XAA (which I can't find anywhere). I can find the TMB firmware but I'm not able to convince myself it's the right one...
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You sure you have a U device?
XAA/XAA/XAA is typically used for unlocked U1 devices.
You can get the firmware for U and U1 devices here. If you do have a U device, grab the TMB CTLB version from this thread.
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
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rjohnstone said:
You sure you have a U device?
XAA/XAA/XAA is typically used for unlocked U1 devices.
You can get the firmware for U and U1 devices here. If you do have a U device, grab the TMB CTLB version from this thread.
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for N986U and N986U1
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware ALL of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any N986U/N986U1 Device. The firmware is NOT carrier dependent and is only listed next to some of them in order to have an idea if you might get...
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Crap, maybe it is U1. I get numbers messed up all the damn time, I hope I didn't mess some crap up already.
Edit: looks like I need should grab N986U1UES1CUA1 from that page.
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Crap, maybe it is U1. I get numbers messed up all the damn time, I hope I didn't mess some crap up already.
Edit: looks like I need should grab N986U1UES1CUA1 from that page.
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You'll be fine.
Considering all T-Mobile features work on U1 devices, I'd assume you're on the right firmware for Fi.
As for the carrier codes, U1 would be XAA/XAA/XAA. When you insert a carrier activated sim card, the phone should automatically ask to be set to correct carrier configuration. In this case, you could end up with something different after installing the SIM, such as a T-Mobile CSC but I'd keep it as is and let the phone configure itself.
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I've a OP 7 Pro Sprint Variant, Model: GM1925. When I was in stock ROM, the latest build was 10.0.7.GM25CC. Few weeks earlier, I followed the guide here and was able to successfully convert it to EU firmware. The reason behind this conversion is to get the latest OOS updates asap. But it seems the updates for 5G phones are lagging far behind. My phone is running on 10.0.11.GM27BA currently.
Further, I tried to convert my phone to International variant by following the guide here but failed. More specifically, it stopped after 'Param preload'.
Now, I badly want to convert it to International variant. I don't mind if losing 5G would enable dual sim functionality on my phone.
Is there any way?
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I got the same problem. Have you got any solution of this??
Shahid Islam said:
I got the same problem. Have you got any solution of this??
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alive.dew said:
I've a OP 7 Pro Sprint Variant, Model: GM1925. When I was in stock ROM, the latest build was 10.0.7.GM25CC. Few weeks earlier, I followed the guide here and was able to successfully convert it to EU firmware. The reason behind this conversion is to get the latest OOS updates asap. But it seems the updates for 5G phones are lagging far behind. My phone is running on 10.0.11.GM27BA currently.
Further, I tried to convert my phone to International variant by following the guide here but failed. More specifically, it stopped after 'Param preload'.
Now, I badly want to convert it to International variant. I don't mind if losing 5G would enable dual sim functionality on my phone.
Is there any way?
[I've attached a screenshot of my phone's About section]
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Late on the replies but converting to international is impossible due to different partitions. Dual sim WILL NEVER WORK because we don't have the config files for dsds on the X50 modem. Because of the 5G, updates are behind and will be for basically the phone's EOL. Custom roms are a grey area as modem needs porting and rotation needs fixing, and Android 11 custom roms won't work (due to no modem functionality)
TheGoldenNopler said:
Late on the replies but converting to international is impossible due to different partitions. Dual sim WILL NEVER WORK because we don't have the config files for dsds on the X50 modem. Because of the 5G, updates are behind and will be for basically the phone's EOL. Custom roms are a grey area as modem needs porting and rotation needs fixing, and Android 11 custom roms won't work (due to no modem functionality)
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Thanks for this important information. I won't wast more time for this.
Pretty sure all this is working now
Azukegi said:
Pretty sure all this is working now
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Hello. Can now somehow go to the latest version of Android for this phone? Sprint 1925 carrier unlocked.
FollowRed said:
Hello. Can now somehow go to the latest version of Android for this phone? Sprint 1925 carrier unlocked.
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yep, join the Telagram channel and and feel free to ask any questions there. all the tools you need will be there also. https://t.me/+BEQp7TnD7ls1NmZh
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This is the first time I write here, I bought a phone from someone on the internet a week ago as it is unlocked but it is locked on Verizon network and I am in another country in the Middle East and I spoke with Verizon and Samsung Care in the US they all told me that it is not stolen but requires data to unlock The first buyer, and I don't know her, is there a solution to change the firmware to another country and open it? How do I bypass it as soon as possible? I tried to install a ROM for Europe, which is SM-S908E, but the installation did not work, it says fail sha256 is invalid, and another version was installed through Odin
SM-S908U but nothing changed, is there a solution?
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After trying Odin patch I get a different error on the phone screen in red color, as well as in Odin:
secure check fail pit
basim8599 said:
Hello
This is the first time I write here, I bought a phone from someone on the internet a week ago as it is unlocked but it is locked on Verizon network and I am in another country in the Middle East and I spoke with Verizon and Samsung Care in the US they all told me that it is not stolen but requires data to unlock The first buyer, and I don't know her, is there a solution to change the firmware to another country and open it? How do I bypass it as soon as possible? I tried to install a ROM for Europe, which is SM-S908E, but the installation did not work, it says fail sha256 is invalid, and another version was installed through Odin
SM-S908U but nothing changed, is there a solution?
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Flash the U1 firmware, hoping the phone was purchased from Verizon more than 60 days ago. You can't install other regions firmware in USA model, only U1 can be installed.
dadmi said:
Flash the U1 firmware, hoping the phone was purchased from Verizon more than 60 days ago. You can't install other regions firmware in USA model, only U1 can be installed.
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U1
I can't download it to my phone
basim8599 said:
U1
I can't download it to my phone
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what is the error? Please refer the first 3 posts of this thread.
Edit: looks like latest version is not yet uploaded, you can use the earlier version.
dadmi said:
what is the error? Please refer the first 3 posts of this thread.
Edit: looks like latest version is not yet uploaded, you can use the earlier version.
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OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for S22 Ultra SM-S908U and S22 Ultra SM-S908U1 Versions
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It's still the early days before many people get these phones. I figure I'd ask the question: Which models, if any, will be able to unlock the bootloader?
Previously, I was told the USA models (even if carrier unlocked) could not unlock the bootloader, while the S. Korean models actually *could*.
Veiranx said:
It's still the early days before many people get these phones. I figure I'd ask the question: Which models, if any, will be able to unlock the bootloader?
Previously, I was told the USA models (even if carrier unlocked) could not unlock the bootloader, while the S. Korean models actually *could*.
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Typically, Samsung devices with Qualcomm chipsets marketed in the United States are not bootloader unlockable. Exynos on the other hand usually are. No idea if this has changed in regards to the S23.
V0latyle said:
Typically, Samsung devices with Qualcomm chipsets marketed in the United States are not bootloader unlockable. Exynos on the other hand usually are. No idea if this has changed in regards to the S23.
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No changes at all. The ability to unlock the device doesn't depends on the SoC but rather to the region of the device. The international variant of the phone can be unlocked without any issue
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No changes at all. The ability to unlock the device doesn't depends on the SoC but rather to the region of the device. The international variant of the phone can be unlocked without any issue
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77% of us in the UK in the S23U poll are unable to unlock
just in case none of you guys haven't figured it out the S23s are all unlocked, but are temporarily networked lock depending on how you got your phone. I know this because Samsung told me both the american samsung and the Korean Samsung also my program are it has roots for the devices.. It just don't have a way to network unlock them
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just in case none of you guys haven't figured it out the S23s are all unlocked, but are temporarily networked lock depending on how you got your phone. I know this because Samsung told me both the american samsung and the Korean Samsung also my program are it has roots for the devices.. It just don't have a way to network unlock them
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To clarify: you mean all s23s are bootloader unlockable and able to be rooted, install custom recoveries/ROMs, etc?
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To clarify: you mean all s23s are bootloader unlockable and able to be rooted, install custom recoveries/ROMs, etc?
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Yes, they can all be rooted and more. You just have to be the one to download the firmware you want and use the method that you want this program supports Magisk root. you can also technically flash firmware as if you are using Odin
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Yes, they can all be rooted and more. You just have to be the one to download the firmware you want and use the method that you want this program supports Magisk root. you can also technically flash firmware as if you are using Odin
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Just to clarify - approx 50% of us in the UK are unable to unlock the bootloader as Samsung chose to enable Knox Guard active (01) meaning OEM unlock does not show
Samsung is ambivalent about the issue
UK ONLY - do you have oem unlock available?
As the titles states, it'd be good to understand how many people have the normal oem unlock available in developer options. A couple of us have received various s23 models with kg status active and no oem unlock available in developer settings...
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Hello,
Recently I bought an S22 ultra from unofficial source. I haven't got any updates from then. I think it's carrier locked. And it is not possible for me to use that carrier in my country. The phone's model number is SM-S908U/DS . In the software information page the whole model number is shown as SM-S908UZKATT. I want to update my device. How should I do it? I heard odin can be used to manually update my phone. But I don't know how to do it. Also I don't know where will I get official firmwares. Please help me ASAP.
Thanks in Advance. Cheers.
pranto.roy said:
Hello,
Recently I bought an S22 ultra from unofficial source. I haven't got any updates from then. I think it's carrier locked. And it is not possible for me to use that carrier in my country. The phone's model number is SM-S908U/DS . In the software information page the whole model number is shown as SM-S908UZKATT. I want to update my device. How should I do it? I heard odin can be used to manually update my phone. But I don't know how to do it. Also I don't know where will I get official firmwares. Please help me ASAP.
Thanks in Advance. Cheers.
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You might want to consider sideloading the latest firmware update.
But before that, you must
1. Find your Model name & CSC Code using Phone INFO ★SAM★ 3.8.5 or just go to about phone
2. Download your firmware using Frija
3. Flash the latest firmware using SamFw Tool
edwaine said:
You might want to consider sideloading the latest firmware update.
But before that, you must
1. Find your Model name & CSC Code using Phone INFO ★SAM★ 3.8.5 or just go to about phone
2. Download your firmware using Frija
3. Flash the latest firmware using SamFw Tool
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Hello edwaine, thank you so much for the help. I downloaded all the things you've mentioned.
I went to the Software information page in the About Phone settings and found out this...
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After this I thought my CSC will either be GCF or XAA, then I head over to frija and typed my model number SM-S908U and the CSC code which is GCF and then clicked on check update. It showed
then I thought the CSC might be XAA. So I typed XAA and clicked Check Update. It showed
am I doing it the right way? or do I need to search using my whole model number? (which is SM-S908UZKATT.)
Add "1" on the end of your model name. Your CSC is "XAA"
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Add "1" on the end of your model name. Your CSC is "XAA"
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Okay on it now. And are you sure adding 1 at the end of my actual model number will be okay? Because I just went to my about phone settings and found out this
Sorry I am a super noob!
pranto.roy said:
Okay on it now. And are you sure adding 1 at the end of my actual model number will be okay? Because I just went to my about phone settings and found out this
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Sorry I am a super noob!
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There are 2 Models for the US: The "U" which is carrier locked & the "U1" which is Carrier Unlocked. Your device as per the CSC belongs to the U1 model.
I mean you already tried it with SM-S908U and not SM-S908U1 and did not get any result.
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This is regarding the Snapdragon Note 20 Ultra, USA version.
I got a Note 20 Ultra Verizone edition where I flashed an unlocked U1 firmware. I suppose the required software information can be seen from this screenshot:
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The issue now is, as I have put an Indian Operator (Airtel) SIM in the mobile, calling and messaging facilities are working flawlessly, but I cannot turn on mobile data. The WiFi works fine, but no mobile data. The SIM Information looks like this:
Moreover, whenever I try to open the SIM Manager, these four dots keeps loading and the screen just stays there:
I haven't taken a screenshot, but in the next screen the Data Roaming Option cannot be turned on also, I was just looking and turning on/off here and there.....
This is picture of the drop down menu, I suppose it won't be of any help, still posting:
Please let me know if there is any way to solve it....... Also let me know if any other info is required, as I believe I might have missed posting something.....Thanks!
One more thing, I downloaded the firmware from this link:
Download Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U1 (XAS) N986U1UES4HWD7 in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U1 (XAS - United States) N986U1UES4HWD7 T(Android 13) samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅
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Before, I flashed this firmware, my software info was like this:
And, now after flashing the U1 it is like this:
I see the VZW (Verizone, right?) is still showing in the Service Provider Software info..... Have I f it up somewhere during the flashing? Should the VZW still be there after flashing the U1 version?
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I see the VZW (Verizone, right?) is still showing in the Service Provider Software info..... Have I f it up somewhere during the flashing? Should the VZW still be there after flashing the U1 version?
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Yes, it is Verizon and it is not supposed to be there. You should see INS for Indian firmware/ SIM.
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Yes, it is Verizon and it is not supposed to be there. You should see INS for Indian firmware/ SIM.
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The problem is they released the Exynos version in India! I suppose I cannot flash Exynos version on Snapdragon, right? Also, the Indian rom had dual sim while this one is i physical SIM+ E-Sim.
Ok, little update.... I flashed the phone again with a VZW Android 13 firmware, and now the mobile data with my Airtel SIM is working flawlessly, even with 5G!!! But guess, as I'm not with a VZW SIM, the set will not receive any update now!