[FIRMWARE] Official CRB9 Oreo + New required Odin - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion

This is the official Oreo update. Zip includes all needed Odin files. For any US carrier as it installs carrier files based on installed SIM CARD:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1k6sU2p9God8qQ9fKHNulAjFGMi8HgMo2
This is the new Odin, required for flashing Oreo fw. Older versions WILL NOT WORK:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1toAmWAKE4YTuI02RyylvbMIvE_Q7ml7n/view?usp=drivesdk

Hey man, I've been in Europe since October and I've definitely fallen behind on this phone. It's an AT&T S8 that is network unlocked. I've got my AT&T sim card but that account is suspended until I get back. Any idea what happens if you don't have a sim in the phone at all? My phone is still on the AT&T FW AQGL. I'd LIKE to keep it AT&T software since I plan on continuing to use it when I'm back in the states. Smart switch says it's up to date, and the phone thinks it's up to date, presumably because it's no on an AT&T network. IT's actually on T-Mobile Europe, or "Vodafone" now. I know, read read read, and I'm reading as much as I can in what little time I have, but I'm starting to run into some convoluted info.

DSTG said:
Hey man, I've been in Europe since October and I've definitely fallen behind on this phone. It's an AT&T S8 that is network unlocked. I've got my AT&T sim card but that account is suspended until I get back. Any idea what happens if you don't have a sim in the phone at all? My phone is still on the AT&T FW AQGL. I'd LIKE to keep it AT&T software since I plan on continuing to use it when I'm back in the states. Smart switch says it's up to date, and the phone thinks it's up to date, presumably because it's no on an AT&T network. IT's actually on T-Mobile Europe, or "Vodafone" now. I know, read read read, and I'm reading as much as I can in what little time I have, but I'm starting to run into some convoluted info.
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I'm honestly not sure... I'd stick the att sim card in it and try it even without service it's worth a shot

I have an unlocked version. Would this FW be any good by installing it without a sim?

xdame said:
I have an unlocked version. Would this FW be any good by installing it without a sim?
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You can install it, not sure what carrier it would install the files for though.

Can this be installed over Oreo beta on the at&t s8?

Same question here. Running ZQKO from last November.

janob09 said:
Can this be installed over Oreo beta on the at&t s8?
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Yes. That's what I did. I was on CRC1

Teyshablue said:
Same question here. Running ZQKO from last November.
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Yes you can Odin this over that

If we're on the crb9 from the firmware.science website prior to ota push, do we need to flash this to get back on ota paths?

Doubtful, but going to do it just to be safe.
darknessrise1234 said:
If we're on the crb9 from the firmware.science website prior to ota push, do we need to flash this to get back on ota paths?
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Also, a question for the those most familair with Odin.
Some Odin files have a Userdata file and some do not (like this package).
Is that file not needed to use this? If so why?

MatthewPresley said:
Doubtful, but going to do it just to be safe.
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Also, a question for the those most familair with Odin.
Some Odin files have a Userdata file and some do not (like this package).
Is that file not needed to use this? If so why?
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That file is never really needed. I've never used it once, and I don't use the HOME_CSC to ensure a full proper wipe

darknessrise1234 said:
If we're on the crb9 from the firmware.science website prior to ota push, do we need to flash this to get back on ota paths?
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You can flash it using the HOME_CSC and it won't wipe. Not sure what system identifiers the betas have

jpcdeux said:
Yes you can Odin this over that
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Thanks! I'll give it a shot this week.

Can I flash this over G950U1UES2AQL1 AT&T S8 unlocked firmware?

Skolar72 said:
Can I flash this over G950U1UES2AQL1 AT&T S8 unlocked firmware?
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Yes you can. It will install carrier bloat and files for whatever carrier you're using though.

jpcdeux said:
That file is never really needed. I've never used it once, and I don't use the HOME_CSC to ensure a full proper wipe
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Wrong. The userdata contains the odexing files for the system and carrier specific files configurations, etc. 1.5GB isn't just nothing, it is required for your system to run properly.
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

FatalONEM8 said:
Wrong. The userdata contains the odexing files for the system and carrier specific files configurations, etc. 1.5GB isn't just nothing, it is required for your system to run properly.
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Okay sure.

jpcdeux said:
Okay sure.
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Extract and convert userdata.img.ext4 yourself and look, the whole entire dalvik cache is in there.
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DSTG said:
Hey man, I've been in Europe since October and I've definitely fallen behind on this phone. It's an AT&T S8 that is network unlocked. I've got my AT&T sim card but that account is suspended until I get back. Any idea what happens if you don't have a sim in the phone at all? My phone is still on the AT&T FW AQGL. I'd LIKE to keep it AT&T software since I plan on continuing to use it when I'm back in the states. Smart switch says it's up to date, and the phone thinks it's up to date, presumably because it's no on an AT&T network. IT's actually on T-Mobile Europe, or "Vodafone" now. I know, read read read, and I'm reading as much as I can in what little time I have, but I'm starting to run into some convoluted info.
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I have not tried this on the S8, but on an AT&T S7 SM-G930A, flashing the unlocked phone with AT&T frimware wether its ODIN or SMGTOOLS or TWRP OR via OTA ***DOES NOT AFFECT THE LOCK STATUS*** ***NOTE: If you own the G950U , you might accidently lock it to T-mobile if you flash with the wrong simcard/firmware combo****
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MatthewPresley said:
Doubtful, but going to do it just to be safe.
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Also, a question for the those most familair with Odin.
Some Odin files have a Userdata file and some do not (like this package).
Is that file not needed to use this? If so why?
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From what Iv'e come to understand... Some Older Firmwares had this data stored elsewhere, but more recently they have been separated from the other images.
I believe they are intended to hold carrier specific setting and other important information for those carrier specific ROMS/IMAGES. For example, when my G950U is flashed to a T-mobile Rom I cannot Video Call anyone on my AT&T SIM It shows the button but I cant click it.... But if i flash it to the att rom everything works great!

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a lil help please

i have an att s7 did the whole root process but my phone became buggy somehow i was unable to flash back to stock sm930a but was able to flash 930u ? can someone explain this
g4ess said:
i have an att s7 did the whole root process but my phone became buggy somehow i was unable to flash back to stock sm930a but was able to flash 930u ? can someone explain this
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just read i cant post this here can i get an admin to switch for me please
Check in download mode which model it says
Tell us why you cant flash back the 930A firmware in odin! Odin should flash back any firmware but you can always try to use samsung KIES to flash the firmware for you and if you do that then it will ask for your device serial and it will pick up the right firmware that was on there from day 1.
RiTCHiE007 said:
Tell us why you cant flash back the 930A firmware in odin! Odin should flash back any firmware but you can always try to use samsung KIES to flash the firmware for you and if you do that then it will ask for your device serial and it will pick up the right firmware that was on there from day 1.
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ODIN won't flash the wrong model firmware, it shouldn't anyway, if you manage it you are likely going to end up with a brick
its says SM930U
but shouldnt my firmware say 930a since i have the att variant it just confused me a bit, i am happy cause this vision has no bloatware other than samsungs just curious as to why i was samsung kies is not compatible with the s7 by the way
*Detection* said:
ODIN won't flash the wrong model firmware, it shouldn't anyway, if you manage it you are likely going to end up with a brick
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Yes i know but if the dude says he had a 930a firmware before flashing a 930u then it should work fine.
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g4ess said:
but shouldnt my firmware say 930a since i have the att variant it just confused me a bit, i am happy cause this vision has no bloatware other than samsungs just curious as to why i was samsung kies is not compatible with the s7 by the way
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Samsung kies works fine. You need kies 3 and put the phone in download mode and select recovery from the tab on the upper left side so you can flash back the default firmware that came with your phone.
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g4ess said:
i have an att s7 did the whole root process but my phone became buggy somehow i was unable to flash back to stock sm930a but was able to flash 930u ? can someone explain this
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And how you know it was a 930a? Because a and u versions are not the same. The A version is locked and carrier branded while the u is unlocked. Maybe they gave you a 930u on a att contract.
Before i rooted it i said 930a dude i am not on here for games i was wondering how ? going to put a tmobile sim car in lets see if its actually unlocked
so i popped a tmobile sim into this s7 and got this which clearly shows me i am not unlocked but running unlocked software

Samsung Galaxy S7 G930F with G930V Bootloader??

I recently bought S7 SM-G930F, but when I went into it's phone info and recovery, I saw that it has a Verizon bootloader. All the rest is of 930f. even the phone says 930f everywhere. I am not sure what this is. I am also facing some signal dropping issues, especially when I switch on to data network. I did the refurbishment check and it came out clean and original.
Can someone please guide me how to fix this? Perhaps a way to change the bootloader to that of 930F without screwing up the phone?
Please find the pics attached for reference.
Thanks in advance for the help.
pistavampire said:
I recently bought S7 SM-G930F, but when I went into it's phone info and recovery, I saw that it has a Verizon bootloader. All the rest is of 930f. even the phone says 930f everywhere. I am not sure what this is. I am also facing some signal dropping issues, especially when I switch on to data network. I did the refurbishment check and it came out clean and original.
Can someone please guide me how to fix this? Perhaps a way to change the bootloader to that of 930F without screwing up the phone?
Please find the pics attached for reference.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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you phone is a verizon see the snapdragon chipset and the baseband version
either you have flashed a phone with G930F kernel and rom
or whoever sold this to you tried to scam you
dont flash the F bootloader
Your phone is the verizon version which are much cheaper in comparison to the unlocked exynos variants
Flash verizon rom to get back proper caLL functions
Ashwin Prabhunerurkar said:
you phone is a verizon see the snapdragon chipset and the baseband version
either you have flashed a phone with G930F kernel and rom
or whoever sold this to you tried to scam you
dont flash the F bootloader
Your phone is the verizon version which are much cheaper in comparison to the unlocked exynos variants
Flash verizon rom to get back proper caLL functions
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Thanks for the response. I think I got scammed then. Two things though:
1) It somehow seemed to work the 1800 band for 4g, which is supported by 930F and not 930V I believe.
2) secondly, even the back of my phone says 930F .. like everything about it says 930F .. like is even the body changed??
pistavampire said:
Thanks for the response. I think I got scammed then. Two things though:
1) It somehow seemed to work the 1800 band for 4g, which is supported by 930F and not 930V I believe.
2) secondly, even the back of my phone says 930F .. like everything about it says 930F .. like is even the body changed??
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you can get a new back which can say anything for 10$
i can't comment on the bands but this phone is verizon 100%
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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denotegrg said:
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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Anyway to update to android 7?
denotegrg said:
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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Anyway to update to android 7?
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i don't have the option to update either! i'm guessing i'll face the same problem with odin, or possibly brick it when trying to flash it with Verizon rom. so not sure what to do.
denotegrg said:
Hi, I have same problem too with my phone.And also i dont have option to update the phones software.
Even when i try to flash official firmware of android 7 using odin it doesnt process (say's unspported dev) and closes.
Any help will be much appreciated guys.
Thanks in advance
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Anyway to update to android 7?
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does your mobile network (signals) die randomly? especially when you turn on 4g?
pistavampire said:
I recently bought S7 SM-G930F, but when I went into it's phone info and recovery, I saw that it has a Verizon bootloader. All the rest is of 930f. even the phone says 930f everywhere. I am not sure what this is. I am also facing some signal dropping issues, especially when I switch on to data network. I did the refurbishment check and it came out clean and original.
Can someone please guide me how to fix this? Perhaps a way to change the bootloader to that of 930F without screwing up the phone?
Please find the pics attached for reference.
Thanks in advance for the help.
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I would run ur serial or imei number through one of the websites see if what it really is I have actually been able.to flash different system roms and basebands and yet the phone works
pistavampire said:
i don't have the option to update either! i'm guessing i'll face the same problem with odin, or possibly brick it when trying to flash it with Verizon rom. so not sure what to do.
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Hi again.I tried flashing with verizon nougat firmware and guess what it worked perfectly.??
Also got to a conclusion that our sets were refubrished ones.
Good luck if u are gonna try to update too.
denotegrg said:
Hi again.I tried flashing with verizon nougat firmware and guess what it worked perfectly.??
Also got to a conclusion that our sets were refubrished ones.
Good luck if u are gonna try to update too.
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awesome. can you also direct me which exact rom your downloaded and flashed? I simply have to load it into odin and flash right? any specific instructions?
and is it all bloated with Verizon apps and Verizon startup now?
miko12312 said:
I would run ur serial or imei number through one of the websites see if what it really is I have actually been able.to flash different system roms and basebands and yet the phone works
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which site? can you please help check these out:
The IMEI is mod edit PLEASE DO NOT POST IEMIs
the serial number is (in the about phone option), although back of my phone says S/N: , but I think the back might be fake if it's a Verizon!
pistavampire said:
awesome. can you also direct me which exact rom your downloaded and flashed? I simply have to load it into odin and flash right? any specific instructions?
and is it all bloated with Verizon apps and Verizon startup now?
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I flashed S7 Verizon Sm930v Android 7.
Firmware - G930VVRS4BQC9
Process is simple if u know how to use odin its like regular flash.
And yes this firmware comes with all the verizon bad stuffs but good thing is that most of them can be disabled.I wouldnt care if i wanted to use Nought on my phone.
Still network signal is poor though.
denotegrg said:
I flashed S7 Verizon Sm930v Android 7.
Firmware - G930VVRS4BQC9
Process is simple if u know how to use odin its like regular flash.
And yes this firmware comes with all the verizon bad stuffs but good thing is that most of them can be disabled.I wouldnt care if i wanted to use Nought on my phone.
Still network signal is poor though.
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But does the network signal break (get disabled) as it does for me in this converted phone?
pistavampire said:
which site? can you please help check these out:
The IMEI is
the serial number is (in the about phone option) , although back of my phone says S/N: , but I think the back might be fake if it's a Verizon!
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The imei comes up as Sprint the serail is fake
pistavampire said:
which site? can you please help check these out:
The IMEI is 3555 0107 0413 313
the serial number is (in the about phone option) f770631d, although back of my phone says S/N: R58H21XMRNL, but I think the back might be fake if it's a Verizon!
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I suggest flash a u firmware and then use it like that it will unlock it ,but there are fake s7 s
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The imei comes up as Sprint the serail is fake
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more surprises. damn. but hey thank you for this. can you please tell me which site you used to check this?
so I successfully managed to flash the Verizon rom. Now my question is, can we altogether remove Verizon and have some debloated or 930f bootloader/rom instead? I saw one video where he converts 930v to 930f but he gave no links to the files he used.
pistavampire said:
more surprises. damn. but hey thank you for this. can you please tell me which site you used to check this?
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Swappa.com
denotegrg said:
I flashed S7 Verizon Sm930v Android 7.
Firmware - G930VVRS4BQC9
Process is simple if u know how to use odin its like regular flash.
And yes this firmware comes with all the verizon bad stuffs but good thing is that most of them can be disabled.I wouldnt care if i wanted to use Nought on my phone.
Still network signal is poor though.
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I flashed this rom but my network issue is still there, it just got 'x' and gives me the error of no connectivity. Happens mostly when I turn on the data, and just doesn't come back.
pistavampire said:
I flashed this rom but my network issue is still there, it just got 'x' and gives me the error of no connectivity. Happens mostly when I turn on the data, and just doesn't come back.
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You can try what helped me: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72692072&postcount=3
It's a ROM without branding and it still works quite nice

unlocked note 8 on AT&T and Wi-Fi calling

AT&T tells me that the system won't let me provision wifi calling because my phone is unlocked. Samsung support tells me there is a fix but it's on AT&T's end. I hate getting the run around. Anyone know of a fix
chrisusa96 said:
AT&T tells me that the system won't let me provision wifi calling because my phone is unlocked. Samsung support tells me there is a fix but it's on AT&T's end. I hate getting the run around. Anyone know of a fix
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Isn't WiFi calling already on the unlocked version in the call settings?
- Open Phone app
- Select Menu (3 dots top right)
- Select Settings
- Select Wi-Fi Calling
- Turn Wi-Fi Calling on
Nope not there.
chrisusa96 said:
Nope not there.
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Can't be done.
Same issue in Galaxy S8.
You need to Odin att version.
chrisusa96 said:
Nope not there.
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Does the att sim remove the setting? If so, can you use the shortcuts app to enable it?
I am on Sprint...and my unlocked has the setting
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borisb said:
Can't be done.
Same issue in Galaxy S8.
You need to Odin att version.
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You can Odin the userdata file of the att version in UMS slot...if you want to try first...success with s8+
I will try this week end to see if the file is on Samsungmobile.com and Odin. This is not a big deal for me, but my dad relies on wifi calling quite a bit. I hope it works.
Thanks for the info everyone! ?
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I will try this week end to see if the file is on Samsungmobile.com and Odin. This is not a big deal for me, but my dad relies on wifi calling quite a bit. I hope it works.
Thanks for the info everyone! ?
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I was able to successfully flash userdata file from carrier firmware without having to fully flash the firmware...it will erase your device so be prepared...download your carrier firmware and only load the userdata file in the UMS slot of Odin...to get it to open you have to edit the Odin config file by double clicking it and editing the section for UMS/patch from 0 to 1....pm me if u want
BlueFox721 said:
I was able to successfully flash userdata file from carrier firmware without having to fully flash the firmware...it will erase your device so be prepared...download your carrier firmware and only load the userdata file in the UMS slot of Odin...to get it to open you have to edit the Odin config file by double clicking it and editing the section for UMS/patch from 0 to 1....pm me if u want
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Does the Userdata also have all of the carrier bloat apps?
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caifan said:
Does the Userdata also have all of the carrier bloat apps?
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No...it will have on or two...most of the carrier apps are contained in the ap file...only lookout and amazon video was installed for me
BlueFox721 said:
I was able to successfully flash userdata file from carrier firmware without having to fully flash the firmware...it will erase your device so be prepared...download your carrier firmware and only load the userdata file in the UMS slot of Odin...to get it to open you have to edit the Odin config file by double clicking it and editing the section for UMS/patch from 0 to 1....pm me if u want
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Where can I look to get the userdata file for an AT&T note 8?
chrisusa96 said:
Where can I look to get the userdata file for an AT&T note 8?
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When you download the att firmware the userdata file will be with the BL, ap, and csc files...
I have had no luck finding AT&T firmware
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When you download the att firmware the userdata file will be with the BL, ap, and csc files...
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I checked sammobile.com I do not see any firmware that is labeled for AT&T. There is one that just says USA and unknown
Do you have an idea of one that might contain the file I need?
chrisusa96 said:
I checked sammobile.com I do not see any firmware that is labeled for AT&T. There is one that just says USA and unknown
Do you have an idea of one that might contain the file I need?
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I couldn't find any carrier firmware yet...just the unlocked firmware with the att csc info...I'll keep looking...might not have released yet. Looks like an update is being released soon so we might be able to use that....
I believe this is the Sammy Linky: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N950U1/ATT/download/N950U1UEU1AQH9/187097/
Of course download takes hours unless you have a premium account.
I am no developer, but I am wishing someone like @Tkkg1994 will get a Note 8 and build his infamous CSC Tool
i read somewhere that for ATT wifi calling to work, your IMEI needs to be already registered as ATT phone... unlocked doesn't work as IMEI no match even with ATT firmware. but let us know how to goes.
Flame Red said:
I believe this is the Sammy Linky: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/SM-N950U1/ATT/download/N950U1UEU1AQH9/187097/
Of course download takes hours unless you have a premium account.
I am no developer, but I am wishing someone like @Tkkg1994 will get a Note 8 and build his infamous CSC Tool
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That is the unlocked version
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chrisusa96 said:
I checked sammobile.com I do not see any firmware that is labeled for AT&T. There is one that just says USA and unknown
Do you have an idea of one that might contain the file I need?
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Is att also comcast...if so the cct one is good to use from updato...Can someone with an att version share your csc code.... N950UOYN1AQH7 product code cct...online shows that att/comcast multi band
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That is the unlocked version
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Is att also comcast...if so the cct one is good to use from updato...Can someone with an att version share your csc code.... N950UOYN1AQH7 product code cct...online shows that att/comcast multi band
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N950U1UEU1AQH9 is this what you need? I have AT&T
chrisusa96 said:
N950U1UEU1AQH9 is this what you need? I have AT&T
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So att versions end in aqh9 like unlocked versions? Or do you have unlocked on att?
chrisusa96 said:
N950U1UEU1AQH9 is this what you need? I have AT&T
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I have an AT&T branded Note 8 and mine is running N950USQU1AQH7.
Double check your model number before downloading any firmware.
The SamMobile site is not listing the Korean built Note 8 (SM-N950U) firmware for AT&T, only the Vietnam built version (SM-N950U1).
Not sure what the differences are in the firmware, but it's best to use caution.

Switch from SM-G930U Nougat to SM-G930T Oreo (T-Mobile) possible?

Has anyone successfully (or have any info regarding) converted from a SM-G930U (7.0) to a SM-G930T (8.0)?
I have a completely stock, working S7 SM-G930U (that I previously converted from SM-G930V), updated to the latest Unlocked 7.0 version. I was eager to get Oreo, but didn't want to wait for 930U firmware so decided to just switch to the T-mobile version because I'm on a T-mobile MVNO. However, when I tried just flashing the G930T files with Odin it fails right after the "emmc_appsboot.mbn.lz4" step (whatever that is). This made the phone unbootable and would just boot loop.
I was able to successfully recover the phone by re-flashing the G930U files again after downloading from Updato. So the phone is working again, but I'm right back where I started.
So, my question is: Is there something different that I should be doing, or some other secret to go from U -> T, with the intent of getting Oreo? Would it work if I flashed the 7.0 version of 930T, then taken the OTA update?
Edit: As indicated in the responses below, the solution is the latest Odin version (3.13.1), and I successfully converted. Good luck!
quasihellfish said:
Has anyone successfully (or have any info regarding) converted from a SM-G930U (7.0) to a SM-G930T (8.0)?
I have a completely stock, working S7 SM-G930U (that I previously converted from SM-G930V), updated to the latest Unlocked 7.0 version. I was eager to get Oreo, but didn't want to wait for 930U firmware so decided to just switch to the T-mobile version because I'm on a T-mobile MVNO. However, when I tried just flashing the G930T files with Odin it fails right after the "emmc_appsboot.mbn.lz4" step (whatever that is). This made the phone unbootable and would just boot loop.
I was able to successfully recover the phone by re-flashing the G930U files again after downloading from Updato. So the phone is working again, but I'm right back where I started.
So, my question is: Is there something different that I should be doing, or some other secret to go from U -> T, with the intent of getting Oreo? Would it work if I flashed the 7.0 version of 930T, then taken the OTA update?
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You need to update your Odin. Oreo ROMs use a new compression format that your old Odin can't handle.
Ultima99 said:
You need to update your Odin. Oreo ROMs use a new compression format that your old Odin can't handle.
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Update to what? I was using 3.12.7.
Edit: OK, looks like I found it. 3.13.1 is for Oreo, etc. Thanks for the heads-up.
Hi. I have the same Verizon s7 and have also got a 930u rom on it but I am desperate for Oreo. Have you managed to successfully flash the 930t oreo rom? And if so where did you download it from?
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james909 said:
Hi. I have the same Verizon s7 and have also got a 930u rom on it but I am desperate for Oreo. Have you managed to successfully flash the 930t oreo rom? And if so where did you download it from?
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Yes, I was successful. You can get the firmware from Updato here: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=SM-G930T&exact=1&r=&v=Oreo(Android+8.0.0)&rpp=15
But ignore their update instructions, as they are outdated and meant for Nougat and below. You need Odin 3.13.1, from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-flash-oreo-g955fxxu1crb7-using-t3755789.
If you try with an older Odin version it will soft-brick your device (as I found). Otherwise flashing instructions are simple and the same as when you switched to 930U.
Great thanks. I will try it!
I can't get it to start. I've loaded up the firmware into odin, connected the phone in download mode and it won't start flashing. What could I be doing wrong and is it worth doing anyway?
james909 said:
I can't get it to start. I've loaded up the firmware into odin, connected the phone in download mode and it won't start flashing. What could I be doing wrong and is it worth doing anyway?
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I can't tell you if it's worth it (I think it is). But you also need the Samsung USB drivers installed on your PC, and you need USB debugging turned on, etc. Make sure you have a working connection before flashing.
It worked. Thanks!
Does it has the whole bloatware thing???
I'm still gonna flash it, but I wanna know, cuz I'm not in my house right now, and also is it laggy???
Whicho_castillo said:
Does it has the whole bloatware thing???
I'm still gonna flash it, but I wanna know, cuz I'm not in my house right now, and also is it laggy???
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Define "bloatware thing". There's like half a dozen T-mobile apps, plus a small handful of other "pre-installed" things like Whatsapp, etc. Virtually all of them can be disabled. The only one I've found that can't is the official T-mobile account app. But I just cleared the apps data, and never use it. I'm not logged in or anything, so it sits there idle.
Regarding "laggy", I can't really say. It works as well as Nougat did. And I think I can say the battery life is definitively better.
quasihellfish said:
Define "bloatware thing". There's like half a dozen T-mobile apps, plus a small handful of other "pre-installed" things like Whatsapp, etc. Virtually all of them can be disabled. The only one I've found that can't is the official T-mobile account app. But I just cleared the apps data, and never use it. I'm not logged in or anything, so it sits there idle.
Regarding "laggy", I can't really say. It works as well as Nougat did. And I think I can say the battery life is definitively better.
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Thank for your response, at least I'll be using GoodLock
I have all the files over in the TMobile forum
Use the latest Odin
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm.../sm-g930t-official-stock-oreo-update-t3810449
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quasihellfish said:
Has anyone successfully (or have any info regarding) converted from a SM-G930U (7.0) to a SM-G930T (8.0)?
I have a completely stock, working S7 SM-G930U (that I previously converted from SM-G930V), updated to the latest Unlocked 7.0 version. I was eager to get Oreo, but didn't want to wait for 930U firmware so decided to just switch to the T-mobile version because I'm on a T-mobile MVNO. However, when I tried just flashing the G930T files with Odin it fails right after the "emmc_appsboot.mbn.lz4" step (whatever that is). This made the phone unbootable and would just boot loop.
I was able to successfully recover the phone by re-flashing the G930U files again after downloading from Updato. So the phone is working again, but I'm right back where I started.
So, my question is: Is there something different that I should be doing, or some other secret to go from U -> T, with the intent of getting Oreo? Would it work if I flashed the 7.0 version of 930T, then taken the OTA update?
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U firmware is just firmware without carrier bloat. You can flash any carrier on an unlocked phone. I provided the link to my thread with the official TMobile Oreo stock files just get Odin. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm.../sm-g930t-official-stock-oreo-update-t3810449
hello. I had flashed my smg930a with smg930U firmware. after that everytime I restarted my mobile, it showed error " no network connection " sometimes it picked up network after a restart and sometimes it picked up network after weeks. Tried flashing smg930a firmware again but the error remains same. Now i flashed it with smg930t firmware hoping the error will end but it shows "searching" and I've no network connection.
any help will be great.
Hi, there's bloatware and it's mildly annoying as is the t-mobile splash screen and sound effect. I'll switch bach to 930u when Oreo is available. You'll also have no data toggle swith in the shortcuts when you pull the screen down. However, I added mine using adb. You can also uninstall programs uing adb but I haven't. If anyone has the adb script for removing t-mobile apps I'd be greatful if they'd post it.
UmerBaig said:
hello. I had flashed my smg930a with smg930U firmware. after that everytime I restarted my mobile, it showed error " no network connection " sometimes it picked up network after a restart and sometimes it picked up network after weeks. Tried flashing smg930a firmware again but the error remains same. Now i flashed it with smg930t firmware hoping the error will end but it shows "searching" and I've no network connection.
any help will be great.
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Call your network provider or carrier and see if they can change the settings or to make sure your data settings are set up right. Things like apn settings, network, etc.
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james909 said:
Hi, there's bloatware and it's mildly annoying as is the t-mobile splash screen and sound effect. I'll switch bach to 930u when Oreo is available. You'll also have no data toggle swith in the shortcuts when you pull the screen down. However, I added mine using adb. You can also uninstall programs uing adb but I haven't. If anyone has the adb script for removing t-mobile apps I'd be greatful if they'd post it.
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Once official Oreo is out for 930u I'm switching back also
UmerBaig said:
hello. I had flashed my smg930a with smg930U firmware. after that everytime I restarted my mobile, it showed error " no network connection " sometimes it picked up network after a restart and sometimes it picked up network after weeks. Tried flashing smg930a firmware again but the error remains same. Now i flashed it with smg930t firmware hoping the error will end but it shows "searching" and I've no network connection.
any help will be great.
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What network SIM are you using? You kind of need to match the firmware with the carrier you are using, as it enable certain radios. That being said, the 930U should work universally. If it doesn't, then you probably didn't update or use the right APN settings to enable LTE. You'll have to do some online searching to look for the appropriate APN settings for your carrier, especially if you are using a firmware version that doesn't match your carrier.
I have Tmobile G930t.
Can i install G930FD indian rom in it?
Indian roms are for exynos processors i guess..
Pls advice
atin_garg said:
I have Tmobile G930t.
Can i install G930FD indian rom in it?
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NO!
atin_garg said:
Indian roms are for exynos processors i guess.
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Yes.
Can i Install this on My 930U its nougat and this to go on OREO ? is it possible ?
Thanks

HELP: Bricked ATT G955U BL 5

New to rooting, used the SamPWND forum post to root, now recovery mode doesn't have a recovery file. I can run into download mode but don't have the stock firmware to flash due to it being ATT and bootloader 5. What are my options?
pscientist said:
New to rooting, used the SamPWND forum post to root, now recovery mode doesn't have a recovery file. I can run into download mode but don't have the stock firmware to flash due to it being ATT and bootloader 5. What are my options?
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Download the latest firmware from Sam mobile.
Flash the newest firmware with the latest Odin in download mode.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/XAS/
This is the open firmware. They are not listing att.
TheMadScientist said:
Download the latest firmware from Sam mobile.
Flash the newest firmware with the latest Odin in download mode.
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8-plus/SM-G955U/XAS/
This is the open firmware. They are not listing att.
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so even if it's not att it will work?
pscientist said:
so even if it's not att it will work?
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It should still install att as a csc since you have your sim in it. This device is almost perfect on auto selecting from having some card inserted. I used to try to flash the u1 unlocked firmware on mine and it would revert it self to my csc automatically. It was actually quite annoying. Yeah you can put any firmware on it nearly. Sprint firmware probably wouldn't work on Verizon and vice versa. But in this case yes it will work. All of the US s8s are identical hardware wise
TheMadScientist said:
It should still install att as a csc since you have your sim in it. This device is almost perfect on auto selecting from having some card inserted. I used to try to flash the u1 unlocked firmware on mine and it would revert it self to my csc automatically. It was actually quite annoying. Yeah you can put any firmware on it nearly. Sprint firmware probably wouldn't work on Verizon and vice versa. But in this case yes it will work. All of the US s8s are identical hardware wise
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wow, this worked great. Thanks

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