[Q] Sprint VS Unlocked : Which One Should I Keep ? - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

I have both and want to sell one or just return it.. I've activated the Sprint one, but wondering if the Unlocked one is that much faster without the bloatware.. Any comparisons/suggestions are appreciated.

DraeGZ said:
I have both and want to sell one or just return it.. I've activated the Sprint one, but wondering if the Unlocked one is that much faster without the bloatware.. Any comparisons/suggestions are appreciated.
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It's really all personal preference....but both devices can be flashed with either firmware...same...I have flashed the SPR, XAS, and ran the unlocked firmware XAA...I'm sticking with the unlocked firmware XAA because of the download booster but either device can do any of the firmware for you...

Can you show me the link for the Unlocked Firmware download ? It was recently taken down.. So I can basically keep the sprint and debloat it with no problems ?

Just registered with Sammobile and downloaded the Unknown XAS for my Sprint (SM-N950U).. So the Sprint bloatware automatically will be deleted, per following the download instructions ?

DraeGZ said:
Just registered with Sammobile and downloaded the Unknown XAS for my Sprint (SM-N950U).. So the Sprint bloatware automatically will be deleted, per following the download instructions ?
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If the bloatware is all you're trying to remove you can do that with either Package Disabler Pro or BK Disabler. I use the latter but either gives you the ability to debloat or disable pretty much anything on the phone whether it be on the system side or the installed side. Most people get Unlocked for the freedom to take their device to any carrier without having to use their branded phones or for going overseas and not getting killed by carrier overages. But if it's just bloatware that can easily be removed with either of the options above and you won't need root either. I removed a lot of mine and between that and changing my animations to .5 in Developer Options my phone FLIES.

Ok quick question, will the Unlocked Note 8 (N950F) work on the Sprint Network without any issues and if so what would those be?

Y0sHii said:
Ok quick question, will the Unlocked Note 8 (N950F) work on the Sprint Network without any issues and if so what would those be?
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That is only for GSM (EXYNOS), so No it won't work with Sprint

BlueFox721 said:
It's really all personal preference....but both devices can be flashed with either firmware...same...I have flashed the SPR, XAS, and ran the unlocked firmware...I'm sticking with the unlocked firmware because of the download booster but either device can do any of the firmware for you...
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So I have a Sprint N8, can I flash the unlocked firmware? If I have a choice I'd choose that.

Death-Dealer said:
So I have a Sprint N8, can I flash the unlocked firmware? If I have a choice I'd choose that.
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If you use the modified Prince Comsy Odin you should be able to.
Make sure you edit the Odin config file's UMS/Patch setting from 0 to 1.
Load as follows:
BL file in BL slot,
AP file in AP slot,
CP file in CP slot,
CSC file in CSC Slot (not HOME_CSC),
UMS slot empty....the userdata file is in the AP for the Unlocked software.
Hope this helps,
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DraeGZ said:
Just registered with Sammobile and downloaded the Unknown XAS for my Sprint (SM-N950U).. So the Sprint bloatware automatically will be deleted, per following the download instructions ?
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XAS has bloat and is Sprint, XAA is no bloat
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DraeGZ said:
Can you show me the link for the Unlocked Firmware download ? It was recently taken down.. So I can basically keep the sprint and debloat it with no problems ?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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Y0sHii said:
Ok quick question, will the Unlocked Note 8 (N950F) work on the Sprint Network without any issues and if so what would those be?
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Sprint is CDMA and Exynos devices do not carry those bands...

I want to get the note 8 unlocked from bestbuy and use it on sprint as well. I've been away from android for 2 years. If I flash the sprint firmware will I get regular sprint updates or will I have to manually update the firmware when it's released. I mainly want to do the sprint firmware bc of the visual voicemail(I didn't like google voice with my unlocked nexus 6) or what other options do I have? I've been reading around and the unlocked version has wifi-calling built in correct? Sorry for so many questions didn't know if I should start a new thread or not.

evilgenyus said:
I want to get the note 8 unlocked from bestbuy and use it on sprint as well. I've been away from android for 2 years. If I flash the sprint firmware will I get regular sprint updates or will I have to manually update the firmware when it's released. I mainly want to do the sprint firmware bc of the visual voicemail(I didn't like google voice with my unlocked nexus 6) or what other options do I have? I've been reading around and the unlocked version has wifi-calling built in correct? Sorry for so many questions didn't know if I should start a new thread or not.
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Flashing to Sprint gives you OTA updates from Sprint...

BlueFox721 said:
Flashing to Sprint gives you OTA updates from Sprint...
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I have the S9+ unlocked and I wanted to flash sprint version SM-G965U1 (XAS) and I was wondering if it would work, or if it would no and trip knox and lose my warranty. Do you know if it would work?

yeltrah123 said:
I have the S9+ unlocked and I wanted to flash sprint version SM-G965U1 (XAS) and I was wondering if it would work, or if it would no and trip knox and lose my warranty. Do you know if it would work?
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You should not have any issues...but the U1 XAS may be the same as U1 XAA...
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BlueFox721 said:
You should not have any issues...but the U1 XAS may be the same as U1 XAA...
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You may also need the updasted Odin

BlueFox721 said:
You should not have any issues...but the U1 XAS may be the same as U1 XAA...
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You may also need the updasted Odin
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so i am guessing that the unlocked s9+ snapdragon model has an unlocked bootloader?

yeltrah123 said:
so i am guessing that the unlocked s9+ snapdragon model has an unlocked bootloader?
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No...I don't believe so

BlueFox721 said:
No...I don't believe so
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oh ok. So since the G965U1 (XAS) is possibly the same firmware as which I currently have on the device. If I flash the carrier G965U (SPR) it should work no problems without tripping knox correct?

yeltrah123 said:
oh ok. So since the G965U1 (XAS) is possibly the same firmware as which I currently have on the device. If I flash the carrier G965U (SPR) it should work no problems without tripping knox correct?
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Yes...

BlueFox721 said:
Yes...
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Alright thanks! I didn't want to make it seem like I was bothering you if it came off like that, I just want to make sure.

Do I need modified odin, or I can just flash regularly without using modified version or other flashing tools?

yeltrah123 said:
Do I need modified odin, or I can just flash regularly without using modified version or other flashing tools?
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Flashing carrier firmware requires regular Odin...You may need updated 3.13.1....unlocked needs modified Odin...there is a new one...just need to search...in root thread...I think

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Anyone flash the unlocked Note8's firmware on T-Mobile?

Wondering if anyone has been able to flash the unlocked firmware onto the T-Mobile Note8.
Previous to my Note8 I had a Galaxy s8 which was flashed with the U1 firmware using Odin...
I looked and didn't any post/thread about this, however my apologies if I missed it -- if said thread/post exists where it explains how-to I'd LOVE to see it.
kuttor said:
Wondering if anyone has been able to flash the unlocked firmware onto the T-Mobile Note8.
Previous to my Note8 I had a Galaxy s8 which was flashed with the U1 firmware using Odin...
I looked and didn't any post/thread about this, however my apologies if I missed it -- if said thread/post exists where it explains how-to I'd LOVE to see it.
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Yup. I did it. Same process as the s8.
Can you point me to firmware
What's the benefit of doing this
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thatruth132 said:
Can you point me to firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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chakra said:
What's the benefit of doing this
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No bloat from carrier, no boot sound, "stock" Samsung. You'll lose Wi-Fi calling depending on your carrier, you'll lose rcs, 256Q, and 4x4 mimo.
Overall I found the tmobile firmware better with just disabling the bloat through adhell.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/stock-recovery-odin-recovery-software-t3671615
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No bloat from carrier, no boot sound, "stock" Samsung. You'll lose Wi-Fi calling depending on your carrier, you'll lose rcs, 256Q, and 4x4 mimo.
Overall I found the tmobile firmware better with just disabling the bloat through adhell.
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For me that's too much to lose.
@all I appreciate the responses. I'm gonna try it I'm about an hour and report my experience.
I can't find much T-mo bloatware on mine. What else besides T-mobile, T-mo TV, visual voice mail and device unlock is there? I think carrier IQ is gone for good, anything else?
Will I trip Knox if I flash the unlocked firmware on my T-Mobile? or will anything change in the download menu showing unofficial status?
it will not trip knox and its reversible if you don't like the unlocked firmware. I went back t mobile firmware and used bk disabler to disable the bloat and crap running in the background. all in all you'll have about an extra GB taken up on internal storage which isn't much on a 64 GB device IMO.
With unlocked tmobile N8, if I flash unlocked fw, then device should work on Verizon?
hello - i also have this question. (sorry noob here).
I got my tmobile note 8 unlocked by paying off the the pending amount and followed the Tmobile's device unlock procedure. But even after that the phone did not work with Verizon's network.
Reading BlueFox721's post for carrier switching (link)
Is my understanding right that, first I have to follow the Carrier Switching procedure and then I can choose between 2 options
(opt 1) flash a specific carrier FW or
(opt 2) i can choose to flash the phone with the unlocked firmware.
Am i also right that flashing the phone with a carrier specifc FW provides some advantages that are specific to that carrier's network setup (features such as wifi calling, 4x4 mimo) and that also adds some of the bloatware from that carrier.
appreciate your help in advance.
manmay said:
hello - i also have this question. (sorry noob here).
I got my tmobile note 8 unlocked by paying off the the pending amount and followed the Tmobile's device unlock procedure. But even after that the phone did not work with Verizon's network.
Reading BlueFox721's post for carrier switching (link)
Is my understanding right that, first I have to follow the Carrier Switching procedure and then I can choose between 2 options
(opt 1) flash a specific carrier FW or
(opt 2) i can choose to flash the phone with the unlocked firmware.
Am i also right that flashing the phone with a carrier specifc FW provides some advantages that are specific to that carrier's network setup (features such as wifi calling, 4x4 mimo) and that also adds some of the bloatware from that carrier.
appreciate your help in advance.
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Yes
Dumb question. If the device is carrier locked, say to tmobile, will flashing unlocked firmware on it unlock it as well? or is it based on imei?
Nope, unlocked FW won't sim unlock the phone. And if you want to use Tmobile's unlock app you need to use it with Tmobile stock FW.
Doesn't unlock firmware support 256 qam and 4x4 mimo? It has band 46

US unlocked beta live for note 9!

I couldn't believe it when I got the notification today. I'm thr US unlocked with t mobile sim
I have downloaded as well, unlocked on Verizon
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So jealous
Does my phone need to be unlocked before I can register for beta. I am currently on tmobile with a phone that is 10 days old. It will be another 30 days before i can unlock with tmobile.
mynickname said:
Does my phone need to be unlocked before I can register for beta. I am currently on tmobile with a phone that is 10 days old. It will be another 30 days before i can unlock with tmobile.
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The BETA is only available for N960U1 models. If you have the T-Mobile branded Note 9, then you have a N960U.
A way around that is to use ODIN to flash the N960U1 firmware. Then the beta should be available to you.
I currently have an ATT N960U, running the N960U1 firmware, on T-Mobile and I got the beta notification earlier today and signed up.
Even if you don't get into the beta program. You can still get the beta OTAs from firmware.science. You'll still need to ODIN the U1 firmware, of course.
My Samsung+ is white background and is not offering me the beta. Unlocked device bought straight from Samsung / Verizon SIM.
Edit: Install the beta Samsung+ apk from here https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-11-2-3-0-android-apk-download/download/ and then it will offer it to you
This information is very useful, and also good news for many people Đánh giá Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Cách mạng trải nghiệm không giới hạn
I installed it yesterday, on unlocked Note 9 on T-Mobile.
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Mr. Orange 645 said:
The BETA is only available for N960U1 models. If you have the T-Mobile branded Note 9, then you have a N960U.
A way around that is to use ODIN to flash the N960U1 firmware. Then the beta should be available to you.
I currently have an ATT N960U, running the N960U1 firmware, on T-Mobile and I got the beta notification earlier today and signed up.
Even if you don't get into the beta program. You can still get the beta OTAs from firmware.science. You'll still need to ODIN the U1 firmware, of course.
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I also have the at&t 960u on at&t locked of course. So I just need to odin AT&T_N960USQU1ARJ7 firmware and then just put the update.zip on my sd card and all is well?
im assuming U1 will work fine with at&t etc? i got this info from here
https://www.xda-developers.com/inst...perience-10-snapdragon-samsung-galaxy-note-9/
Hi
Well,
For you few people that got it, does it work, any issues,problems.
How about a little feedback,
Thanks,Ken
MrDSL said:
I also have the at&t 960u on at&t locked of course. So I just need to odin AT&T_N960USQU1ARJ7 firmware and then just put the update.zip on my sd card and all is well?
im assuming U1 will work fine with at&t etc? i got this info from here
https://www.xda-developers.com/inst...perience-10-snapdragon-samsung-galaxy-note-9/
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No. This is NOT for U firmware. And it's not even for ARJ7. You need to use ODIN to flash the ARJ9 build for the U1. N960U1SQU1AEJ9. Then either sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app, or download the update from firmware.science.
Also it doesn't matter if you're carrier locked or not. And yes U1 will work just fine with ATT, but you'll lose WiFo calling and VoLTE.
kenfb1 said:
Well,
For you few people that got it, does it work, any issues,problems.
How about a little feedback,
Thanks,Ken
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There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
Hi,
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
Where?????
Thanks,Ken
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Hi,
I'm interested in the US unlocked U1 version, direct from Samsung Beta update.
Not interested in all the other rooted and/or country versions.
I got the beta downloaded but not installing till I hear from users first,
Thanks again,
Ken
Mr. Orange 645 said:
No. This is NOT for U firmware. And it's not even for ARJ7. You need to use ODIN to flash the ARJ9 build for the U1. N960U1SQU1AEJ9. Then either sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app, or download the update from firmware.science.
Also it doesn't matter if you're carrier locked or not. And yes U1 will work just fine with ATT, but you'll lose WiFo calling and VoLTE.
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
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Thank you for the clarification. I havent flashed since my 6P and its always easier when its unlocked. Do you have a link to the 960U1 you flashed on your at&t note 9? I have searched ARJ9 but there is quite a few different ones im finding. thanks again for your help
MrDSL said:
Thank you for the clarification. I havent flashed since my 6P and its always easier when its unlocked. Do you have a link to the 960U1 you flashed on your at&t note 9? I have searched ARJ9 but there is quite a few different ones im finding. thanks again for your help
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Check tbr threads here or go to sammobile.com or download SamFirm.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
No. This is NOT for U firmware. And it's not even for ARJ7. You need to use ODIN to flash the ARJ9 build for the U1. N960U1SQU1AEJ9. Then either sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app, or download the update from firmware.science.
Also it doesn't matter if you're carrier locked or not. And yes U1 will work just fine with ATT, but you'll lose WiFo calling and VoLTE.
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
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I was able to get AT&T wifi calling and volte, messages sync, etc. working in my AT&T N960U on U1 firmware by simply flashing the ATT ARJ7 CSC. The only issue here is that you will lose software updates on the device, they will all need to be downloaded and flashed manually in recovery as an OTA update zip.
Gandalf said:
I was able to get AT&T wifi calling and volte, messages sync, etc. working in my AT&T N960U on U1 firmware by simply flashing the ATT ARJ7 CSC. The only issue here is that you will lose software updates on the device, they will all need to be downloaded and flashed manually in recovery as an OTA update zip.
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Like you said it breaks updates, and it would probably jack up the beta as well.
If I open Spotify (or Amazon music) and start playing music and then put the phone down, when I pick it up and try turning the screen back on it doesn't work, just restarts. Even if I don't press the power button and just turn it on with the lift to wake feature the same thing happens. The Iris scanner light turns on and off a few times like it's trying to work normally but doesn't actually. I sent in the system logs with the Samsung members app, any ideas how to fix it?*
I'm on the newest pie beta on the Unlocked us version.
Turning off lift to wake doesn't help.
What did they do Location options ?
In Oreo or prior one could use just the device GPS for location accuracy. I think that option is no longer available? It appears to be just either On or Off. Nothing in between.
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It is not there. I'm a T-Mobile user, too. :/
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skrowl said:
My Samsung+ is white background and is not offering me the beta. Unlocked device bought straight from Samsung / Verizon SIM.
Edit: Install the beta Samsung+ apk from here https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...msung-11-2-3-0-android-apk-download/download/ and then it will offer it to you
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Still didn't offer it. I probably need to use Odin to flash the U1 first, right?
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kenfb1 said:
Hi,
There's a whole thread full of feedback already.
Where?????
Thanks,Ken
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Hi,
I'm interested in the US unlocked U1 version, direct from Samsung Beta update.
Not interested in all the other rooted and/or country versions.
I got the beta downloaded but not installing till I hear from users first,
Thanks again,
Ken
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The 160+ page thread called "Note 9 Pie Alpha/Beta."
If you want the U1 firmware beta straight from Samsung, then you need to be on ARJ9 for the U1. Then sign up for the beta through the Samsung+ app.
K-alz said:
It is not there. I'm a T-Mobile user, too. :/
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Still didn't offer it. I probably need to use Odin to flash the U1 first, right?
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Of course you do. You have to be on ARJ9 for the U1 before you can get the beta. It's only for U.

De-Brand a G977P, Sprint S10 5G?

Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
matistight said:
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
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what csc are available on your device/firmware? for example my N976V has VZW and GCF.. i switched to gcf and its basically unbranded.. at least in my case..
problem with the carrier specific models they might have slightly dif capabilities such as network so putting csc on that doesnt go with the device might not work right
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what csc are available on your device/firmware? for example my N976V has VZW and GCF.. i switched to gcf and its basically unbranded.. at least in my case..
problem with the carrier specific models they might have slightly dif capabilities such as network so putting csc on that doesnt go with the device might not work right
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Hi. how do you switch the N976V VZW CSC to GCF ? thanks
matistight said:
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
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How did you unlock it
phonex168 said:
Hi. how do you switch the N976V VZW CSC to GCF ? thanks
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its a procees and files n methods are not public but essentially once u can enable keystrings and hiddenmenu on vzw can use *#272*IMEI# to change it.. with root theres many many ways
heres a pic of the menu on my n976v
How do you unlock the sprint s10 5g to use in another carrier or boost?
How do you unlock the SM-G977p to use on another carrier or boost?
matistight said:
Just got the phone, unlocked it, works fine on T-Mobile, but I was wondering if we can debrand this or rebrand to another carrier like most G9xxU phones out there. I know this is a P and probably isn't simple, but has anyone tried yet?
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IMEIgurus unlocked it for me
elliwigy said:
heres a pic of the menu on my n976v
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Does this reset the phone?
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elliwigy said:
its a procees and files n methods are not public but essentially once u can enable keystrings and hiddenmenu on vzw can use *#272*IMEI# to change it.. with root theres many many ways
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Also is this a combination firmware?
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Does this reset the phone?
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Also is this a combination firmware?
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it prolly will wipe data unless maybe u just update network code.. and thats stock firmware
Flashed tmobile firmware on sprint s10 5g
I successfully flashed tmobile firmware on a sm-g977p sprint using the patched odin.
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I successfully flashed tmobile firmware on a sm-g977p sprint using the patched odin.
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really? i assume this was after you unlocked the BL?
No, I cannot get the unlock oem boot loader button to pop up. Unless it was there before I flashed and it was unbeknownst to me opened.
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But really, yes
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No, I cannot get the unlock oem boot loader button to pop up. Unless it was there before I flashed and it was unbeknownst to me opened.
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But really, yes
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confused lol.. so bl was unlocked yes or no? just curious cuz maybe my n976v is similar lol
Boot was locked
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Boot was locked
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so u took full tmo firmware for a g975u and flashed it to g977p without unlocking the bl or anything?
can u take a pic of ur about phone and software info and post it so i can see what its reading as?
this is very interesting since it would mean that the regular U versions are signed with same keys as the 5g sprint version which is unlockable.
also, did u flash everything? BL AP CP CSC etc?
I flashed the G977tuvs2ash_8_tmb_[www.unlockguy.ca]. I have since paid my sprint bill, refreshed the sprint firmware, and it is good as new, with the OEM unlock button now showing up. You want me to try it again without enabling oem unlock and see what happens?
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Reflashed not refreshed
jaybirdroid66 said:
I flashed the G977tuvs2ash_8_tmb_[www.unlockguy.ca]. I have since paid my sprint bill, refreshed the sprint firmware, and it is good as new, with the OEM unlock button now showing up. You want me to try it again without enabling oem unlock and see what happens?
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Reflashed not refreshed
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so g977t firm works on g977p.. interesting..i havent found any firmware yet that works on my n976v except vzw firm lol
Well it has only just been released, and verizon is notorious for their security
So can someone summarize what can be bootloader unlocked? Not sure why there is no thread dedicated for this, maybe it wouldn't be asked 1,000 times over and over.
SM-G977P: Sprint 5G, can be bootloader unlocked like Exynos and other Android phones easily and rooted.
SM-G977T: TMobile 5G....????
SM-G977U: Verizon 5G, not unlockable or flashable?
SM-G977N (Exynos): ?

N960U XAA upgrade to Pie

Hi everyone,
I just got my N960U, and this is my first Samsung device. I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 with firmware N960USQS1ARJ9 with CSC XAA/XAA/XAA.
Which ROM that could I'm using to upgrade to Android Pie, One UI.
Could I use Verizon Firmware or USC or Sprint or etc?
Please help me to understand .
Here is my screenshot about my Note 9.
paijoblaah said:
Hi everyone,
I just got my N960U, and this is my first Samsung device. I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 with firmware N960USQS1ARJ9 with CSC XAA/XAA/XAA.
Which ROM that could I'm using to upgrade to Android Pie, One UI.
Could I use Verizon Firmware or USC or Sprint or etc?
Please help me to understand .
Here is my screenshot about my Note 9.
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What country are you currently in, and what carrier do you currently have?
Bober_is_a_troll said:
What country are you currently in, and what carrier do you currently have?
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I'm currently in Indonesia and using a local carrier (Telkomsel). what should I do if I want to get an update to Android Pie? Is it possible if I get OTA update? Should I remove SIM first and do the update? or what?
paijoblaah said:
Hi everyone,
I just got my N960U, and this is my first Samsung device. I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 with firmware N960USQS1ARJ9 with CSC XAA/XAA/XAA.
Which ROM that could I'm using to upgrade to Android Pie, One UI.
Could I use Verizon Firmware or USC or Sprint or etc?
Please help me to understand .
Here is my screenshot about my Note 9.
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You can try to update using this unkown csc. You'll need to use Odin.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-9-us/firmware/SM-N960U/CHA/
But the n960u won't have all the cellular bands that are used in your country, it'll have most but not all. You would need a SM-n960F if you wanted it to be fully compatible.
Bober_is_a_troll said:
You can try to update using this unkown csc. You'll need to use Odin.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-9-us/firmware/SM-N960U/CHA/
But the n960u won't have all the cellular bands that are used in your country, it'll have most but not all. You would need a SM-n960F if you wanted it to be fully compatible.
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no problem, because I only have n960u right now. if I flash my n960u with unknown csc is it still unlocked? and show the xaa ?
paijoblaah said:
no problem, because I only have n960u right now. if I flash my n960u with unknown csc is it still unlocked? and show the xaa ?
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It will still be unlocked.
Bober_is_a_troll said:
It will still be unlocked.
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two more questions. for cellular support, it will be the same with my firmware right now, right? LTE support or something.
do I need specific patched Odin to flash or any Odin version can?
paijoblaah said:
two more questions. for cellular support, it will be the same with my firmware right now, right? LTE support or something.
do I need specific patched Odin to flash or any Odin version can?
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ROMs wont change what cellular bands that are active/inactive
And you should be able to flash using regular Odin, but it won't hurt to use modified Odin to gaurentee that it works. I always use the modified version just because.
Bober_is_a_troll said:
ROMs wont change what cellular bands that are active/inactive
And you should be able to flash using regular Odin, but it won't hurt to use modified Odin to gaurentee that it works. I always use the modified version just because.
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where can I get the modified Odin, any thread discuss specific Odin using for specific firmware? can I flash that firmware using Odin running on Mac Os, because I see Odin for Mac os is outdated.
Finally, I successfully flash my note 9 with ROM from https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/ga.../SM-N960U/CHA/, using patched Odin and no problem appears so far. thanks
Whats the difference between CHA and XAA?? they both unlocked? Im in Portugal using a T-mobile unlocked with csc XAA. Any recomendations? thx in advance
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Can i use XAS too?

SM-N960W to SM-N960U1: OTA?

Hello, simple question: I've converted my N960W running Android 9 into a N960U1 running Android 10.
I've read somewhere that Samsung can somehow detect when you flash a firmware from a different model, and blocks OTA updates. Is it true?
Phazonclash said:
Hello, simple question: I've converted my N960W running Android 9 into a N960U1 running Android 10.
I've read somewhere that Samsung can somehow detect when you flash a firmware from a different model, and blocks OTA updates. Is it true?
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Yes
I have N960U verizon model and i converted into N060U1 6 months ago but i never received ota updates.
Every time i flash whole firmware via Odin.
Trex888 said:
Yes
I have N060U verizon model and i converted into N060U1 6 months ago but i never received ota updates.
Every time i flash whole firmware via Odin.
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Thanks Trex for the answer. Not what I was hoping for but yeah... flashing with Odin doesn't take that long anyway
Phazonclash said:
Thanks Trex for the answer. Not what I was hoping for but yeah... flashing with Odin doesn't take that long anyway
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I've switched back and fort and never had an issue getting OTA. It's weird that some folks are affected that way and others are not.
Honestly N960W is almost similar to stock android, you get stock caller ID & block, Samsung cloud, and security features which are not available in carrier roms, All of carrier rom comes with bloatwares on them as well.
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If you are okay with Andriod 10 thats fine as you won't be getting any more android update on note 9, so its totally fine even if you not getting any OTA updates
masood8 said:
Honestly N960W is almost similar to stock android, you get stock caller ID & block, Samsung cloud, and security features which are not available in carrier roms, All of carrier rom comes with bloatwares on them as well.
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If you are okay with Andriod 10 thats fine as you won't be getting any more android update on note 9, so its totally fine even if you not getting any OTA updates
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Unfortunately, the stock Videotron "w" rom my phone comes with has some carrier crap (un-deleteable bookmarks and apps mostly, related to different media companies/newspapers belonging to Videotron's owner like an app called J5, Journal de Montreal/Quebec bookmarks, etc.)
The U1 ROM is 100% clean
Phazonclash said:
Hello, simple question: I've converted my N960W running Android 9 into a N960U1 running Android 10.
I've read somewhere that Samsung can somehow detect when you flash a firmware from a different model, and blocks OTA updates. Is it true?
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I was thinking of converting my Fido N960W to U1 also. Is there a particular guide you followed?
TRoN_1 said:
I was thinking of converting my Fido N960W to U1 also. Is there a particular guide you followed?
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No just download the latest U1 rom and flash it with the patched version of Odin here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
That will factory reset your device though so backup your stuff first
And to answer the question I've asked in this thread, I've received the February OTA update a few days ago :laugh:
Phazonclash said:
No just download the latest U1 rom and flash it with the patched version of Odin here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
That will factory reset your device though so backup your stuff first
And to answer the question I've asked in this thread, I've received the February OTA update a few days ago :laugh:
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Great! Thanks for your help.
Is it better to use HOME_CSC_ or CSC_ when going from 960W to U1?

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