Trying to switch carriers...Arrgh - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers

I have a verizon s8 that I'm trying to convert to a t-mobile s8. I have been following the carrier thread and I get the factory binary and the eng boot to flash fine but I can never get the home_csc to flash from the 950w firmware....It always hangs on setup connection or says something about invalid sha....not sure what to do. Any Ideas?

were you using the modded odin when seeing invalid sha and also make sure you only have one version of odin open at 1 time.
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another tip, flash the G950U1 home_csc then flash the g950w home_csc and it will show up with US carriers.

dbarrett480 said:
I have a verizon s8 that I'm trying to convert to a t-mobile s8. I have been following the carrier thread and I get the factory binary and the eng boot to flash fine but I can never get the home_csc to flash from the 950w firmware....It always hangs on setup connection or says something about invalid sha....not sure what to do. Any Ideas?
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I can make a video and post it on this reply after i'm done handling some things right now. It can help you resolve everything that you might of done wrong

DaNamesFrank said:
I can make a video and post it on this reply after i'm done handling some things right now. It can help you resolve everything that you might of done wrong
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got it figured out....well I got it working, not really sure if this is what fixed it but I must've had the wrong odin and modded odin. I downloaded the ones in this thread and it worked. I was also following a different guide that had you flash eng_boot. This one didn't and so I skipped that part, which also could've been the answer. Thanks for the tips everyone!

dbarrett480 said:
got it figured out....well I got it working, not really sure if this is what fixed it but I must've had the wrong odin and modded odin. I downloaded the ones in this thread and it worked. I was also following a different guide that had you flash eng_boot. This one didn't and so I skipped that part, which also could've been the answer. Thanks for the tips everyone!
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My bad for not making the instruction video i was very busy last night and didn't have the time to make it. But i'm glad you got everything sorted out ? congrats

DaNamesFrank said:
My bad for not making the instruction video i was very busy last night and didn't have the time to make it. But i'm glad you got everything sorted out congrats
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Would you mind do it anyway? Please?

AlvinDinh said:
Would you mind do it anyway? Please?
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Yeah i did it anyways and tried uploading it up to this thread, but it says the video is an unsupported file which i found odd. I need to find a way to change that.

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[SOLVED][GT-P1000]rfs format failed on /dev/block/stl10

Hi, two days ago I've soft bricked my tab: GT-P1000(SPAIN/VODAFONE).And yesterday I successfully unbricked it using these files:
P1000BUJQ5_P1000ATLJQ1_ATL.zip
P1_add_hidden.pit
When I tried to boot it just got stuck on the samsung logo, I saw some tutorials saying that you should Factory Reset it, but I got this Error:
rfs format failed on /dev/block/stl10
Please I really need some help
Thanks in advance.
please I need help
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oussito said:
Hi, two days ago I've soft bricked my tab: GT-P1000(SPAIN/VODAFONE).And yesterday I successfully unbricked it using these files:
P1000BUJQ5_P1000ATLJQ1_ATL.zip
P1_add_hidden.pit
When I tried to boot it just got stuck on the samsung logo, I saw some tutorials saying that you should Factory Reset it, but I got this Error:
rfs format failed on /dev/block/stl10 .
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Tried this guide?
immortalneo said:
Tried this guide?
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Yeah I used that guide to unbrick my Tab, it successfully unbricked but I got stuck in the samsung logo.
I tried to factory reset but that error showed up.
Well can I still flash it with dbdata?
I solved the problem, I flashed using dbdata.rfs.tar and I could run GB 2.3.6
You can mark this thread as solved.
oussito said:
I solved the problem, I flashed using dbdata.rfs.tar and I could run GB 2.3.6
You can mark this thread as solved.
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Good for you! Thanks for sharing! Please add [SOLVED] to the title of your post! :good:
immortalneo said:
Good for you! Thanks for sharing! Please add [SOLVED] to the title of your post! :good:
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It's done xD
thanks men
oussito said:
I solved the problem, I flashed using dbdata.rfs.tar and I could run GB 2.3.6
You can mark this thread as solved.
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thanks its work for me to
oussito said:
I solved the problem, I flashed using dbdata.rfs.tar and I could run GB 2.3.6
You can mark this thread as solved.
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I have the same problem.
May i know where to download dbdata.rfs.tar ?
After downloading what should I do? Do I need .PIT files?
Thank you
I had the same issues as you guys. Gingerbread is so freakin unstable its not funny. I want to get off it but there seems to be no normal way to do this for my particular tab? Cause all the guides and recommendations I have followed do NOT work. I have posted my own thread in this section and have had not a single person reply? Is this place dead now? Are there no XDA members out there who are able to help?
Question. If a bootloader is locked at Froyo and you flash an unlocked Gingerbread bootloader is it now unlocked?
Anyway to the guy above me the attachment should be able to help you. Flash it with Odin as PDA :good:
Jarmezrocks said:
I had the same issues as you guys. Gingerbread is so freakin unstable its not funny. I want to get off it but there seems to be no normal way to do this for my particular tab? Cause all the guides and recommendations I have followed do NOT work. I have posted my own thread in this section and have had not a single person reply? Is this place dead now? Are there no XDA members out there who are able to help?
Question. If a bootloader is locked at Froyo and you flash an unlocked Gingerbread bootloader is it now unlocked?
Anyway to the guy above me the attachment should be able to help you. Flash it with Odin as PDA :good:
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Thank you Jamez. Appreciate.
So I just upload the attached file right?
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I came across the following blog
galaxytabupdate.blogspot.sg
But note that gingerbird 2.3.3 link is not working redirecting to some video downloader.
Also the dbdata file size seems lot different.
ramsforums said:
Thank you Jamez. Appreciate.
So I just upload the attached file right?
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I came across the following blog
galaxytabupdate.blogspot.sg
But note that gingerbird 2.3.3 link is not working redirecting to some video downloader.
Also the dbdata file size seems lot different.
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That was the one that I used that allowed my device to boot. I also noted that this file was a different size to the one in the stock firmware that I downloaded. I also found out that no matter how much I tried I could not get the device to even boot using stock carrier branded firmware? So yeah that is as much as I can give you mate. I am a n00b in these areas (have dev'd for SGS1 and a number of other devices but I am n00b here in Galaxy Tab section) so I am still learning about this device.
Jarmezrocks said:
That was the one that I used that allowed my device to boot. I also noted that this file was a different size to the one in the stock firmware that I downloaded. I also found out that no matter how much I tried I could not get the device to even boot using stock carrier branded firmware? So yeah that is as much as I can give you mate. I am a n00b in these areas (have dev'd for SGS1 and a number of other devices but I am n00b here in Galaxy Tab section) so I am still learning about this device.
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Thanks James. I could able to recover
This is what I did
followed the blog galaxytabupdate.blogspot
downloaded all the files from the link on the blog except gingerbird. Ginger bird file for my carrier I got it from samsung-updates.com
my device booted in gengerbird.
thanks I hope you can recover your device
how did you do it and made odin reconize your tab
oussito said:
I solved the problem, I flashed using dbdata.rfs.tar and I could run GB 2.3.6
You can mark this thread as solved.
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i am in exactly the same turn as you are after the update i cant use odin because odin wont reconize my phone i also want to use dbata.rfs an use ginger bread
please help i am begging you'
Jarmezrocks said:
I had the same issues as you guys. Gingerbread is so freakin unstable its not funny. I want to get off it but there seems to be no normal way to do this for my particular tab? Cause all the guides and recommendations I have followed do NOT work. I have posted my own thread in this section and have had not a single person reply? Is this place dead now? Are there no XDA members out there who are able to help?
Question. If a bootloader is locked at Froyo and you flash an unlocked Gingerbread bootloader is it now unlocked?
Anyway to the guy above me the attachment should be able to help you. Flash it with Odin as PDA :good:
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Thank you about sharing the file to FIX the System Partition ;D
dbdata.rfs.tar only helped me .
Thanx very much, I managed to fix my tab too...
Where can I get the link
Hi guys sorry to post here, but I tried downloading the rfs file and the link's down, can you please reupload it or point me to where I can find it?

[Resolved] Stuck in Download Mode after failed flash attempt.

Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
timmytron said:
Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
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Oh god are you on the US version (SGH-I537)? If you're on the international version (I9295) ignore this post but otherwise, you need to read and take in my short rant. Trust me I wish this weren't the case, but it is, and it's important:
The Galaxy S4 Active i537 has a locked bootloader. There is no way around this, no ifs ands or buts. You simply cannot flash custom ROMs or recoveries. That's it, end of story as far as CM, CWM, AOSP and such things are concerned. That being said there is a sort of recovery called SafeStrap which you can use to make nandroid backups, flash mods and STOCK-BASED roms, but it's not a true custom recovery in the sense that we had been used to, because of this locked bootloader nightmare.
OK so I think you're gonna want to check out this thread. It's all about how to install any firmware from download mode, I think you're gonna have to go with NE3 or NH3.
Let me reiterate. NO CUSTOM ROMS. NO CWM. No Paranoid, no cyanogenmod, no AOSP, no crossing go before going directly to jail. Sorry for the stupid joke but seriously, you have got to keep your phone on stock-based roms (of which there are unfortunately few).
Firmware download links
timmytron said:
Okay, so I finally decided to ditch AT&T and go full Paranoid (This is not my first flashing attempt with Android devices). Got the latest version, etc. Load into BootStrap and wipe everything. Go to install PA and for some reason I had neglected to tell my build.prop (ro.product.device/name) is supposed to be "jactivelteatt"/"jactivelteuc" and not "SN-M9009". So when I started the flash process, immediate error and now I'm stuck with a phone with no OS or bootloader and can not, for the life of me, find a ROM to flash with .MD5 or .TAR that will work with ODIN. I did find "Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1" that gets all the way to the end and fails. Tried multiple times with multiple cables.
Please if anyone has any idea's, please help.
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What phone do you have (i537 or i9295) and what version of firmware were you on?
Devo7v said:
What phone do you have (i537 or i9295) and what version of firmware were you on?
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i537 and second to last, I537UCUCNE3
Okay, :laugh: I'm back. FINALLY found some MD5 files that loaded. In the process of updating and putting things back they way they were. Thank you to all who viewed/helped!
Is there a way to mark this as "Resolved"?
Web browser login, edit, advanced.
Add "solved" to title?
same problem with my i537, need help
timmytron said:
Okay, :laugh: I'm back. FINALLY found some MD5 files that loaded. In the process of updating and putting things back they way they were. Thank you to all who viewed/helped!
Is there a way to mark this as "Resolved"?
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Need help, having the same problem
baddhabbitz88 said:
Need help, having the same problem
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Have you used ODIN before?
i537 Stuck in download mode
timmytron said:
Have you used ODIN before?
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yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
baddhabbitz88 said:
yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
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Okay. Well I'm not sure where I got the files either. What I'm going to do is upload them (please do keep in mind that it's a huge file) to my Drive account and I will link it here when complete. You are on the AT&T i537 version?
baddhabbitz88 said:
yes I have use odin but I think I have the same issue you did, need to know where to get the files .
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Did you get my PM?
timmytron said:
Okay. Well I'm not sure where I got the files either. What I'm going to do is upload them (please do keep in mind that it's a huge file) to my Drive account and I will link it here when complete. You are on the AT&T i537 version?
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Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
baddhabbitz88 said:
Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
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Well AT&T decided to completely lock us out on this particular version on this particular phone. At least we have *ROOT*.
baddhabbitz88 said:
Yes, the at&t version i537 is the one I'm. Found some files this morning and run them in Odin but now back at bootloop. I'll check your files and see whats up on that end. It sucks because have not done anything to this phone unlike my other ones and this crap starts with this one on its own.
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You need to make sure you are flashing a version that is the same or more recent than the version you are currently on. You cannot downgrade your firmware or else you'll end up with a bootloop.
Devo7v said:
You need to make sure you are flashing a version that is the same or more recent than the version you are currently on. You cannot downgrade your firmware or else you'll end up with a bootloop.
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k will try to find a more updated version but that is part of the problem is locating the firmware I need + this started doing it on its own and really never dug into it to no which firmware was on it other than rooted months ago with towelroot
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timmytron said:
Did you get my PM?
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yeah I got it thanks but it didn't work still digging
baddhabbitz88 said:
k will try to find a more updated version but that is part of the problem is locating the firmware I need + this started doing it on its own and really never dug into it to no which firmware was on it other than rooted months ago with towelroot
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yeah I got it thanks but it didn't work still digging
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Always check the stickies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2892445

5.0.1 Factory Image Available for Download!

Sorry for this annoying thread, but I'm sure everyone wants to know
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerheadlrx22c
ragnarokx said:
Sorry for this annoying thread, but I'm sure everyone wants to know
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerheadlrx22c
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Haha - I've been hitting F5 every 10 minutes or so for the past few hours
Direct link to save a few clicks for some - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-lrx22c-factory-0f9eda1b.tgz
Does not work for me.
edit: sorry, it works now.
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New radio: m8974a-2.0.50.2.22
You guys know about Pushbullet, right?
Seriously, who spams F5 all day anymore?
About damn time. We must be the very last device to get it. Even the N4 got 5.01 like a week ago
is there anyway change log by google?
Lol, but in https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerheadlrx22c doesnt appear... how did you do? jajajaja thx
tdimarzio thx for https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-lrx22c-factory-0f9eda1b.tgz
While flashing I'm getting the error that the zip file is missing system.img, I checked the file and it was there, redownloading now and will update.
**Update** Redownloaded, MD5 Checksum matches source, still having the same issue.
Just finished flash
Not that I was expecting anything different but no obvious changes.
BirchBarlow said:
About damn time. We must be the very last device to get it. Even the N4 got 5.01 like a week ago
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If it fixes all the bugs related to this phone I wouldn't have minded if it was released in January
mrmidnight said:
While flashing I'm getting the error that the zip file is missing system.img, I checked the file and it was there, redownloading now and will update.
**Update** Redownloaded, MD5 Checksum matches source, still having the same issue.
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Extract and flash manually.
Aerowinder said:
Extract and flash manually.
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Will do
In 5.0.1 maybe the battery will be better?
I was waiting for 5.0.1 with my 4.4.4... but i don't know if I switch now.
And here is the ota zip file!! ??
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-LRX22C-from-LRX21O.785a2f7a.zip 
I am going to do a complete wipe and reinstallation to ensure the best chance of working.
We are good to go now. Manually flashed and it worked. Appears the issue is with Windows Technical Preview. Thanks!
You can flash/root with the Wug toolkit too.
I can connect to corporate wifi now. At least one bug is fixed for me.
Duilio Patiño said:
And here is the ota zip file!! ??
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-LRX22C-from-LRX21O.785a2f7a.zip 
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I haven't done this in a while, do we need custom recovery to flash or can we flash this with stock recovery. I am completely stock with just an unlocked Bootloader.
Raistlin1 said:
I haven't done this in a while, do we need custom recovery to flash or can we flash this with stock recovery. I am completely stock with just an unlocked Bootloader.
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If you are using the factory image, you can do it with the stock. Haven't done it using ota image so not sure about it.

Need att s5 odin restore files

JUst need the odin restore files. seprate if there available. reason is,i keep getting messed up DLs
i keep downloading these 4.4.2 files and none of them have what i need to fill slots in odin. i need ap bl csc and one other one but point is im downloading these 1.4 gig files and none of them have what i need. ive watched some youtube on the restore matter and it shows those guys using just one slot......the ap slot.. ive tried it and it just fails..... ive used odin more than enuff to know,you need all slots filled....... correct? and just to be clear,i was stock rooted with safestrap... nothing more... i wiped the phone via safstrap and it would not boot from there.... so i know how to restore, my problem is i cant get the correct files...
harley1rocker said:
i keep downloading these 4.4.2 files and none of them have what i need to fill slots in odin. i need ap bl csc and one other one but point is im downloading these 1.4 gig files and none of them have what i need. ive watched some youtube on the restore matter and it shows those guys using just one slot......the ap slot.. ive tried it and it just fails..... ive used odin more than enuff to know,you need all slots filled....... correct? and just to be clear,i was stock rooted with safestrap... nothing more... i wiped the phone via safstrap and it would not boot from there.... so i know how to restore, my problem is i cant get the correct files...
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Wasn't hard to find took me 2 seconds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3077652
yea it took me prolly less time than you..... CAN YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS???? that link works but his dl is broke
harley1rocker said:
yea it took me prolly less time than you..... CAN YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS???? that link works but his dl is broke
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This thread is closed but the links are still good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2862299
harley1rocker said:
yea it took me prolly less time than you..... CAN YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS???? that link works but his dl is broke
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The guy was trying to help, why be rude? Anyways, it is only supposed to go into the PDA/AP section. Boot into download mode and flash it. If it fails, make sure you're using the cable from Samsung that came with your phone. If you don't have it, get one (Not a cheap one). If it happens to say fail again, please tell us what it says in that little box so we can at least know what's up. Thank you.
EDIT: Also make sure you don't have the OTA update for 5.0. Otherwise you're stuck and not downgrading any time soon.
SkyAttacksX said:
The guy was trying to help, why be rude? Anyways, it is only supposed to go into the PDA/AP section. Boot into download mode and flash it. If it fails, make sure you're using the cable from Samsung that came with your phone. If you don't have it, get one (Not a cheap one). If it happens to say fail again, please tell us what it says in that little box so we can at least know what's up. Thank you.
EDIT: Also make sure you don't have the OTA update for 5.0. Otherwise you're stuck and not downgrading any time soon.
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watta yea mean ota update? when i softbricked,it was on 4.4.2... you mean the dl? i just waited another 2 hrs 4 the same dl. ......fail again. i have 2 samsung cables. 1 that came with my N3 and one that came with my s5. windows 7..
If you extract one of the files it has the folders to go in all four Odin slots but it won't fix your problem find the tar version which someone was nice enough to post for you .
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Ok just put this file into the ap slot in odin and flash . I just checked and the download is working . Make sure you know how to use odin and it will act like odin is not responding but the file is so big it takes a min to load it . Good luck . https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712464416 . thats just the st8 link from the links that were provided .

FW-8.0.0] S7 EDGE SNAPDRAGON - UNIVERSAL OREO G935UUES4CRG3 July 1/2018 sec

I Downloaded The Fw From Sammobile, Yes Its Was Very Slow, Thats Why I Re-upped It Untouched To Androidfilehost, Much Faster To Dl For Others.
Only For Snapdragon Variants, Its The Universal Firmware, Its Free Of Carrier Bloat But Has Some Samsung Useless Apps.
Not For Exynos Variants Like The Sm-g935f, Etc.
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
The Zip Has The Att Extension But All Universal Snapdragon Fw Are The Same Afaik, It Does Not Install Anything Specific For Att,
Im On Telus/koodo Using The Sm-g935a Without Issues, Shows Lte Signal When On Data Mode.
Idk If Auto Updates Work, Although Update Options Are Available From The System Menu
Instructions:
Dl Zip, Extract Zip, Put Phone In Dl/odin Mode. Run Odin As Admin, And Load Each Cp, Ap, Bl And Csc(Dont Use The Home Csc As I Read Its Fracks Things Up), Just Use "Csc_oym" File In Odin
Fyi. I Used Princes Odin But Failed, Used Untouched Odin And It Flashed Successfully. Was On Nougat 7.0 Sim Unlocked SM-G935A At&t Branded Stock Fw. I Included Both For Your Pleasure.
Afaik It Will Wipe Your Phone, Do A Backup As Needed
make a backup by using adb, search for this method, and a twrp nandroid
always make a backup, and never just one, and save them somewhere safe in multiple locations and clouds, hard drives die all the time
Disclaimer, Im Not Responsible For What You Do To Your Phones
G935UUES4CRG3_G935UOYM4CRG3_ATT.zip - 2.9GB
Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
Odin3+v3.12+(PrinceComsy).zip - not working with this fw
does wifi calling work this way or no bc its the unlocked version primarily?
Hi , can you confirm if this has no issue? im planning to flash my rom into oreo as well. thanks for sharing this.
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does wifi calling work this way or no bc its the unlocked version primarily?
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rhayann77 said:
Hi , can you confirm if this has no issue? im planning to flash my rom into oreo as well. thanks for sharing this.
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most answers to questions are linked in the op
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
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answers, if any, are linked in the op
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
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Hi Vincom, yes i have already read the article. the main reason im flashing the rom is because of the hidden DATA icon in the toggle screen. and also i want my phone to have the OREO update as well. this is my first samsung phone. i have experience in flashing ROMs in my xiaomi redmi 1s phone. so im a bit skeptical if i can do this on my own. this odin process is very new to me. so what is the worst thing that can happen it i brick my phone? can i do a hard reset and will it default to the stock AT&T ROM if ever?
rhayann77 said:
Hi Vincom, yes i have already read the article. the main reason im flashing the rom is because of the hidden DATA icon in the toggle screen. and also i want my phone to have the OREO update as well. this is my first samsung phone. i have experience in flashing ROMs in my xiaomi redmi 1s phone. so im a bit skeptical if i can do this on my own. this odin process is very new to me. so what is the worst thing that can happen it i brick my phone? can i do a hard reset and will it default to the stock AT&T ROM if ever?
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odin is as easy as it gets, its made for samsung phones.
safe is to do nothing if ur happy as is.
NEVER EVER USE THE "PIT" OPTION UNLESS DIRECTIONS SAY SO IN XDA FORUM ONLY
read/watch vids on using odin
make a backup by using adb, search for this method, and a twrp nandroid
always make a backup, and never just one, and save them somewhere safe in multiple locations and clouds, hard drives die all the time
vincom said:
odin is as easy as it gets, its made for samsung phones.
safe is to do nothing if ur happy as is.
read/watch vids on using odin
make a backup by using adb, search for this method, and a twrp nandroid
always make a backup, and never just one, and save them somewhere safe in multiple locations and clouds, hard drives die all the time
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Thanks again, ill watch some youtube videos first and if i feel confident enough then i will go thru with this. will keep you posted.
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rhayann77 said:
Thanks again, ill watch some youtube videos first and if i feel confident enough then i will go thru with this. will keep you posted.
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Vincom, by the way this Oreo update has nothing to do with my CSC right? i just check its G935AATT4BQK2. my device model is SM-935A
rhayann77 said:
Vincom, by the way this Oreo update has nothing to do with my CSC right? i just check its G935AATT4BQK2. my device model is SM-935A
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yes and no, csc controls what bloatware and which settings are setup by default dependant on carrier and country, hence why this is a universal fw and not dependant on original csc files.
if u truly have the att s7edge g935a, which is what i had, then yes.
vincom said:
yes and no, csc controls what bloatware and which settings are setup by default dependant on carrier and country, hence why this is a universal fw and not dependant on original csc files.
if u truly have the att s7edge g935a, which is what i had, then yes.
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Thanks for the clarification. the download path keeps on failing on me for some reason. i already downloaded 1.8G or maybe its my internet speed perhaps?
rhayann77 said:
Thanks for the clarification. the download path keeps on failing on me for some reason. i already downloaded 1.8G or maybe its my internet speed perhaps?
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could be android file host is having issues today
or u can try ur luck with sammobile.com which is where i initially got the file
edit. ya, i just tried, issues on their end
vincom said:
could be android file host is having issues today
or u can try ur luck with sammobile.com which is where i initially got the file
edit. ya, i just tried, issues on their end
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i finally finished downloading the zip file earlier. i will flash it later after i go home from work. and one other thing i need to make sure. with this Oreo rom, the DATA connection icon will be available in the toggle screen right?
@vincom, this Oreo rom has already the DATA icon to be toggled on/off right? this is one of the reason i want to flash the att rom as well.
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most answers to questions are linked in the op
MORE ABOUT UNIVERSAL FW READ THIS
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I did read all of it but your description was vague on the att part so I didnt know if you modified it which it sounds like its just the 935u firmware and Im not a newb n00b
@vincom, initially got an error sha256 when i started to flash it. and my phone started to boot loop after i use a different odin, the prince odin. but after some searching. i fount out i just need to use the newer patch version of odin - Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD and now im running Oreo on my s7 edge. hopefully this can help others too.
rhayann77 said:
@vincom, initially got an error sha256 when i started to flash it. and my phone started to boot loop after i use a different odin, the prince odin. but after some searching. i fount out i just need to use the newer patch version of odin - Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD and now im running Oreo on my s7 edge. hopefully this can help others too.
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did u try the one i have in the op, Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
vincom said:
did u try the one i have in the op, Odin3_v3.13.1.zip
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yup i tried that one the first time. thats when it gave me the error message sha256. then i tried the prince odin that gave me the error mmc something.
The author claims performance and battery improvements but has anyone that switched over really noticed that big of a improvement?
I mean i already disabled all the carrier bloat with adhell isn't that basically the same as installing this rom? Does the universal maybe have a different kernal/different system level tweaks?
Bro , what will happen if my unlocked at&t s7edge installing this ? Is there sim will be locked again or not ? Thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english...
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Bro , what will happen if my unlocked at&t s7edge installing this ? Is there sim will be locked again or not ? Thanks in advance and sorry for my bad english...
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will not change your current sim lock status, no fw exists that would change it
Thanks
Thanks a lot, this firmware works for me with the 3b patched odin on the first try.

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