*READ FIRST*
This thread is now completely dedicated to the aspect of Carrier Switching on the Snapdragon model of the Galaxy S8/S8+, the current root progress can be seen here:
Current ROOT Progress for G950U/G955U Snapdragon
Please Note that if your device is network locked this WILL NOT unlock it for use on other carriers, however it will allow the switching of carriers and carrier specific features on network unlocked devices just by changing sim cards, the device will reboot and your done. As for those with a network locked device this thread still applies to you, if you are interested in a bloat free experience(that is faster and smoother than stock touchwiz), on your Galaxy S8/S8+
This thread is now completely dedicated to the aspect of Carrier Switching on the Snapdragon model of the Galaxy S8/S8+, the current root progress can be seen here:
Current ROOT Progress for G950U/G955U Snapdragon
Please Note that if your device is network locked this WILL NOT unlock it for use on other carriers, however it will allow the switching of carriers and carrier specific features on network unlocked devices just by changing sim cards, the device will reboot and your done. As for those with a network locked device this thread still applies to you, if you are interested in a bloat free experience(that is faster and smoother than stock touchwiz), on your Galaxy S8/S8+
Let's Begin!
- Download the firmware for the unlocked S8/S8+ here:
G950U1UE1AQDC_XAA - Download the Prince Cosmy version of Odin here:
Odin_3.12.3_Modified - Enable developer options on your device:
Settings----->About Phone----->Click Build Number 7 times - Enable USB Debugging:
Settings----->Developer Options-----USB Debugging - Put your device into download mode: Volume Down + Bixby + Power
(accept the warning and connect your device to your computer) - Take the G950U1.zip you downloaded in step 1 and extract it, then place the BL,AP,CP,and CSC files into their corresponding places within Odin and press start
- Once finished the device will boot back up and you will be free to disconnect it from your computer
- You now have the unlocked, bloat free, firmware on your S8/S8+
CONTRIBUTORS
@Maltego for hosting files
@mweinbach for originally getting the unlocked firmware and for posting a tutorial on flashing it
@Acoustichayes for creating a dedicated root thread
@Maltego for hosting files
@mweinbach for originally getting the unlocked firmware and for posting a tutorial on flashing it
@Acoustichayes for creating a dedicated root thread
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