Help installing Verizon Firmware on Unlocked SM-N975U1

cwwjr1681 · Sep 1, 2019

So I have a SM-N975U1 (unlocked) from samsung. I want to install the stock Verizon firmware (VZW) on the phone. I downloaded the following https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g.../SM-N975U1/VZW/download/N975U1UEU1ASH4/286268

I installed the VZW firmware via Odin but oddly enough its still the XAA firmware. Not the stock VZW firmware I want. I want the full stock firmware. Verizon 4g icons, Bloat and all. Do I have to change the CSC on these newer models? Haven't done this since my note 8. I thought these stock firmwares were interchangeable? What did I do wrong?

Advice?

crazychapin · Sep 1, 2019

You have to download the verizon U version not the U1, I tried to do it and got stock on the activation screen

cwwjr1681 · Sep 1, 2019

I see my mistake. Working flawlessly now!

crazychapin · Sep 2, 2019

cwwjr1681 said:
I see my mistake. Working flawlessly now!

Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?

Mr. Orange 645 · Sep 2, 2019

crazychapin said:
Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?

The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.

Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.

Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.

All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.

crazychapin · Sep 2, 2019

Mr. Orange 645 said:
The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.

Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.

Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.

All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.

Did odin take a long time Saying file analysis Before start flashing? Mine stays like that for more than 10 mins and nothing happens

Mr. Orange 645 · Sep 2, 2019

crazychapin said:
Did odin take a long time Saying file analysis Before start flashing? Mine stays like that for more than 10 mins and nothing happens

Ten minutes is a little long. It sometimes locks up. Reset and close out ODIN. Then set it back up. Do a factory reset from recovery mode and then immediately go to download mode and hit start.

cwwjr1681 · Sep 2, 2019

crazychapin said:
Can you tell me how you did it? Which files?

I am not sure what a "Patched" oden others mentioned even is. I do not think I used that. I used SamFirm to download EVERYTHING I needed file wise. As for Odin. I got it from here https://odindownload.com/

I used these Settings in SamFirm
Model: SM-N975U (even though I am on the U1)
Region: VZW
Manual Box Checked
PDA: N975USQU1ASH4
CSC: N975UOYN1ASH4
Phone: N975USQU1ASH4

Make sure you use CSC file. Not Home CSC. Also install UserData. Then you should be all set :good:

coltonheidtbrink · Sep 3, 2019

cwwjr1681 said:
So I have a SM-N975U1 (unlocked) from samsung. I want to install the stock Verizon firmware (VZW) on the phone. I downloaded the following

I installed the VZW firmware via Odin but oddly enough its still the XAA firmware. Not the stock VZW firmware I want. I want the full stock firmware. Verizon 4g icons, Bloat and all. Do I have to change the CSC on these newer models? Haven't done this since my note 8. I thought these stock firmwares were interchangeable? What did I do wrong?

Advice?

Do you know does the unlocked version on Verizon work with sms over wifi? I'm not guessing it doesn't since my Pixel worked flawlessly at my desk in the basement at work. I assume I would need to flash the Verizon firmware as you have?

netghozt · Sep 4, 2019

So I'm trying to decide which version on the 10+ to buy. Will I lose any features if I flashed a Verizon rom onto an unlocked 10+ ? Are there any benefits to having the unlocked vs carrier device? Thanks

Mr. Orange 645 · Sep 4, 2019

cwwjr1681 said:
I am not sure what a "Patched" oden others mentioned even is. I do not think I used that. I used SamFirm to download EVERYTHING I needed file wise. As for Odin. I got it from here https://odindownload.com/

I used these Settings in SamFirm
Model: SM-N975U (even though I am on the U1)
Region: VZW
Manual Box Checked
PDA: N975USQU1ASH4
CSC: N975UOYN1ASH4
Phone: N975USQU1ASH4

Make sure you use CSC file. Not Home CSC. Also install UserData. Then you should be all set :good:

https://lmgtfy.com/?q=patched+odin

And no, patched ODIN is not necessary when flashing carrier firmware, although it is necessary when flashing back to the U1 Firmware. I just use it for everything as it seems to cause less issues.

gigawatt · Sep 12, 2019

Hi, I have completed the following steps numerous times. I first wiped data and cache then installing the u1 firmware. My note 10 plus sm-nn975u was originally T-Mobile. I had placed a Spectrum sim inside before the flash. Once on U1 spectrum Charter APN settings show up and all works fine. However I wanted to flash to the CHA OR Charter Spectrum firmware. I wiped data and cache and flash. My phone then comes up with T-mobile start screen and bloat. Are the Charter files on Sam fakes or am I missing something. I am totally blind, so when the phone boots after flash it doesn't say its rebooting to apply carrier settings, it just boots on up to setup screen where I turn on voice for the blind and begin setting up. I even tried to reboot after flash with no sim and it says please insert sim but no reboot or prompt to reboot after sim installation.
I am using odin 3.13.1_3B. Please help.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
https://lmgtfy.com/?q=patched+odin

And no, patched ODIN is not necessary when flashing carrier firmware, although it is necessary when flashing back to the U1 Firmware. I just use it for everything as it seems to cause less issues.

ebkbk24 · Sep 15, 2019

Verizon s10+ 5g to unlocked s10+

I have the Verizon n976v note 10+ 5g. I’m looking to put the unlocked firmware on it. I get an error (failed) with modified Odin. Is there an extra step?

elliwigy · Sep 16, 2019

ebkbk24 said:
I have the Verizon n976v note 10+ 5g. I’m looking to put the unlocked firmware on it. I get an error (failed) with modified Odin. Is there an extra step?

i have the same device.. the N976V is verizon note 10 plus 5g.. its not the same as the U1 variants.. i assume the fail is a secure check fail? thats bcuz the U1 is signed with different keys..

so far all the 5g devices have been carrier specific models and firmware is not interchangeable between them

bimbo77777 · Jan 13, 2020

There is no SM-N975U in the list or when i type it in?

Mr. Orange 645 said:
The steps are the same as the S8, Note 8, S9, Note 9, S10.

Use Samfirm tool to download the latest firmware files. You need to use model SM-N975U and region code is VZW for Verizon.

Then use patched ODIN 3.13.1_3b to install.

All other instructions can found by searching the Note 9 forums.

Can you post a link. there is no 975u in the list

Mr. Orange 645 · Jan 13, 2020

bimbo77777 said:
Can you post a link. there is no 975u in the list

Link to what?

bimbo77777 · Jan 13, 2020

Pie

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Link to what?

To the android pie download for SM-975U. It's not on samfirm Only SM-975U1 is on there

Mr. Orange 645 · Jan 13, 2020

bimbo77777 said:
To the android pie download for SM-975U. It's not on samfirm Only SM-975U1 is on there

There's no links to Samfirm. The SamFirm tool is a Windows application you download and install to download full firmware files to your computer.

N975U is 100% available on the SamFirm tool.

bimbo77777 · Jan 14, 2020

Mr. Orange 645 said:
There's no links to Samfirm. The SamFirm tool is a Windows application you download and install to download full firmware files to your computer.

N975U is 100% available on the SamFirm tool.

Not available on it. This won't let me upload screenshots but it only has 975U1 if you manually type in the list ends at n960s

Mr. Orange 645 · Jan 14, 2020

bimbo77777 said:
Not available on it. This won't let me upload screenshots but it only has 975U1 if you manually type in the list ends at n960s

Then you aren't using SamFirm. There's no list that pops up.

Go to www.google.com

Go to the search bar

Type in "SamFirm tool"

Until you do that and research what I'm talking about, I can't help you.

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