Carrier Switch Snapdragon

[elliwigy]

EDIT: Found it thanks
I am not sure what you mean. An update?

updato is an app/website to download firmware.....

 

[Maurylucha]

Man I was happy this was root for Snapdragon ? gotta keep waiting haha

 

[trebills]

I have the TMO S8+ variant it is SIM unlocked as I recently went to Korea and used a local SIM fine. Here is the log from using Odin. I used the SM-G955U1 firmware. Any suggestions? Trying to use this on Verizon

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/005> apdp.mbn
<ID:0/005> msadp.mbn
<ID:0/005> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> userdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

 

[mweinbach]

I have the TMO S8+ variant it is SIM unlocked as I recently went to Korea and used a local SIM fine. Here is the log from using Odin. I used the SM-G955U1 firmware. Any suggestions? Trying to use this on Verizon

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/005> apdp.mbn
<ID:0/005> msadp.mbn
<ID:0/005> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> userdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Try a different cable.

 

[trebills]

Try a different cable.

Tried 3 with different ports too. Same result

 

[mweinbach]

Tried 3 with different ports too. Same result

I have no idea then. Are you using the correct version of odin?

 

[trebills]

I have no idea then. Are you using the correct version of odin?

Attached a screenshot of odin maybe you can see something I am not. I am new to Samsung. Use to Nexus/Pixel

 

[mweinbach]

Attached a screenshot of odin maybe you can see something I am not. I am new to Samsung. Use to Nexus/Pixel

If you are flashing the G950U1 firmware, you are good. If you are flashing a stock firmware, download regular Odin in the OP post.

 

[pankaj981]

@mweinbach You may want to edit the OP that the Gear VR works now, atleast my Verizon S8 flashed to the 950U1 firmware. I am sure the 955U1 might work as well.

 

[gamer765]

I'm trying to to convert to carrier unlocked. This is my first Samsung device, coming from an htc 10. When I boot into download mode, should the bootloader still say my carrier is vzw? I'm not sure how to do this properly.

 

[Saythis]

I'm trying to to convert to carrier unlocked. This is my first Samsung device, coming from an htc 10. When I boot into download mode, should the bootloader still say my carrier is vzw? I'm not sure how to do this properly.

Pretty sure it detects based on the Sim card but I could be wrong.

 

[rando191]

How to change carrier:
1. Download Factory Binary, EngBoot, G955U normal, and the G955W firmware
2. Turn off phone
3. Hold down on Bixby button + power + volume down
4. open Odin v3.12.7
5. add the Factory Binary to the AP section of Odin.
6. Plug your phone into your computer (NEEDS TO BE WINDOWS) with Odin open
7. Make sure your device is connected and recognized by Odin.
8. Click start.
9. One the phone reboots run the ADB command, adb reboot bootloader
10. Open modded Odin and flash the EngBoot
11. Click start
12. Once the phone reboots type the command adb reboot bootloader
13. Put the HOME_CSC of the G955W firmware into the CSC part of Odin (unmodded)
14. Click start
15. Open IME setting on Factory Binary
16. Type in *#243203855#
17. Select XAC
18. Click install
19. Wait for phone to reboot
20. Once it does open terminal and type in adb shell
21. Then type in echo "XXX" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
22. Type in exit into adb shell
23. Type in adb reboot bootloader
24. Flash the G955U firmware of your choosing without Userdata. Also make sure to flash the non-home CSC
25. Enjoy your new carrier!

CSC Values (replace on of these with the "XXX" in step 21):
BST Boost
VZW Verizon
ATT ATT
USC US Cellular
ACG C Spire
TMK MetroPCS
VMU Virgin Mobile
TFN Tracfone
XAS Sprint
TMB T-Mobile
XAA Unlocked US
SPR Sprint
CCT Xfinity Mobile

Don't entirely know which ones these are:
GCF World Wide
ACG Some Mid West Carriers
LRA A bunch, cant figure it out

After you do this, you can flash the EngBoot then run the command to any carrier then just reflash the original system.

Not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I am always stuck with TMB/TMB/VZW after doing all the documented steps here. Trying to switch from Verizon to T-Mobile. Everything appears to be working ok, just not sure if it's some hard coded VZW thing at this point?

Thanks!!

 

[elliwigy]

Not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I am always stuck with TMB/TMB/VZW after doing all the documented steps here. Trying to switch from Verizon to T-Mobile. Everything appears to be working ok, just not sure if it's some hard coded VZW thing at this point?

Thanks!!

lol.... the last part will not change since u originally had a verizon device.. it shouldnt effect anything at all

 

[rando191]

lol.... the last part will not change since u originally had a verizon device.. it shouldnt effect anything at all

Good to know, thanks!

 

[mweinbach]

lol.... the last part will not change since u originally had a verizon device.. it shouldnt effect anything at all

Thanks for handling this support stuff for me. I have been busy lately. I forgot to ask, who should I contact to try to get engroot? Let's see what I can find out.

 

[elliwigy]

Thanks for handling this support stuff for me. I have been busy lately. I forgot to ask, who should I contact to try to get engroot? Let's see what I can find out.

no one right now.. i have been asked to not share it and i believe the only other person who has it.. the boot flashes but since we are on user binaries it wont get out of download mode...

he does have debug energency download firmware which he (i believe) was able to accomplish somwthing but i havent talked to him yet

 

[mweinbach]

no one right now.. i have been asked to not share it and i believe the only other person who has it.. the boot flashes but since we are on user binaries it wont get out of download mode...

he does have debug energency download firmware which he (i believe) was able to accomplish somwthing but i havent talked to him yet

Can you tell me who. I would like to join in on the development. I am not asking for the files. Just the person. You can send their name to me in a pm is you are willing to tell me

 

[notmilk]

How to change carrier:
1. Download Factory Binary, EngBoot, G955U normal, and the G955W firmware
2. Turn off phone
3. Hold down on Bixby button + power + volume down
4. open Odin v3.12.7
5. add the Factory Binary to the AP section of Odin.
6. Plug your phone into your computer (NEEDS TO BE WINDOWS) with Odin open
7. Make sure your device is connected and recognized by Odin.
8. Click start.
9. One the phone reboots run the ADB command, adb reboot bootloader
10. Open modded Odin and flash the EngBoot
11. Click start
12. Once the phone reboots type the command adb reboot bootloader
13. Put the HOME_CSC of the G955W firmware into the CSC part of Odin (unmodded)
14. Click start
15. Open IME setting on Factory Binary
16. Type in *#243203855#
17. Select XAC
18. Click install
19. Wait for phone to reboot
20. Once it does open terminal and type in adb shell
21. Then type in echo "XXX" > /efs/imei/mps_code.dat
22. Type in exit into adb shell
23. Type in adb reboot bootloader
24. Flash the G955U firmware of your choosing without Userdata. Also make sure to flash the non-home CSC
25. Enjoy your new carrier!

CSC Values (replace on of these with the "XXX" in step 21):
BST Boost
VZW Verizon
ATT ATT
USC US Cellular
ACG C Spire
TMK MetroPCS
VMU Virgin Mobile
TFN Tracfone
XAS Sprint
TMB T-Mobile
XAA Unlocked US
SPR Sprint
CCT Xfinity Mobile

Don't entirely know which ones these are:
GCF World Wide
ACG Some Mid West Carriers
LRA A bunch, cant figure it out

After you do this, you can flash the EngBoot then run the command to any carrier then just reflash the original system.

Does this allow me to flash my Verizon G8+ using Unlocked Firmware while using it on T-Mobile and keeping all of T-Mobiles features?
Currently I flashed the Unlocked Firmware, but it's missing features like Video Calling on T-Mobile.

 

[mweinbach]

Does this allow me to flash my Verizon G8+ using Unlocked Firmware while using it on T-Mobile and keeping all of T-Mobiles features?
Currently I flashed the Unlocked Firmware, but it's missing features like Video Calling on T-Mobile.

use a activity launcher and enable it in IMS settings.

 

[notmilk]

use a activity launcher and enable it in IMS settings.

Thank you, can you please explain how to do it?