[FIRMWARE] G950U1 Unlocked AT&T QK2

[jpcdeux]

As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.

Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.

G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg

 

[mweinbach]

As of this writing (11/29/2017) this is the latest firmware for the G950U1 att unlocked S8 . I'm leaving this here for reference so people can return to it if/when they need it.

Download, extract, remove .md5 file name off the end of each file, flash.

G950U1UEU2AQK2 (This WILL update your bootloader so after this, no going to QH3 or before. Not that you'd have a reason to)
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gvQ0kaZTwbEYe2jvuIa05pCvwkS4ddtg

you donnt need to remove the .md5

you will need modded odin though.

 

[jpcdeux]

you donnt need to remove the .md5

you will need modded odin though.

You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around

 

[tlopez1973]

Thanks Joe I was tired of returning all the way back to the beginning and getting all those new updates on my unlocked S8

 

[crixley]

You don't need to no, but it speeds up the process. I'm just posting firmware not making a hand holding tutorial. There's enough of those around

Yeah and on a Mac you do need to, or it freezes Odin completely

 

[this.guy.lol]

If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?

If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.

Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.

 

[jpcdeux]

If I flash unbranded FW on a carrier specific device, loke tmo or att for example, would it sim unlock the phone?

If I flash tmo FW on an att s8 would it in turn allow me to use the att original device on tmo? I ask these questions because I feel like it would work for both my questions since flashing the FW flashes both boot, kernel and baseband/radio. The which is needed for signal. Just some theories but would love to know the answers.

Btw, I have a F model S8+ and was planning on buying some US branded devices so I was curious.

No, it will not unlock the phone (Note: Verizon phones are factory unlocked and remain that way after a firmware flash)

Yes, you can flash any carriers FW to a US S8 and use it with a different carrier.

 

[this.guy.lol]

So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all

 

[12 o clock]

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[jpcdeux]

So I understand, your saying if I flash att FW to a T-Mobile s8 I can use it on tmobile? If that is the case, to me that's an unlock of sorts tiny book lol. Just wanna make sure is all

You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.

 

[this.guy.lol]

You can flash att firmware and use it on TMobile but it will still be locked to TMobile. Just running att firmware.

Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.

 

[jpcdeux]

Just realized the typo.....what I meant was, if I flash ATT on a TMO variant I can use ATT while locked to tmo? I'm very unfimiar with combination fw and always opted for the UK models for alot of reasons. Sorry for the confusion of my op question. I know on the s7 and edge if you flashed the US unlocked firmware it not only removed AOL bloat but it unlocked the device. So that is why I ask.

I had a TMobile S7 edge and flashing unlocked firmware never unlocked the device. That's handled by TMobile servers so...

Flashing unlocked firmware will give you just that. The smoother, bloat free firmware from another device but not the actual sim unlock.

 

[maquino1985]

I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?

 

[twizt3d]

I bought an unlocked device and wanted wifi calling so I flashed the g950usqs1aqf7 att firmware with Odin and it worked to enable wifi calling but I'm unable to get any ota updates and I hate the bloat. Is it possible to get WiFi calling with an unlocked firmware like this one? Also what is the difference between the U and U1 firmware variants?

There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.

 

[maquino1985]

There are plenty of threads on this, but I don't think anyone was ever successful. I flashed att Oreo to my u1 and got the options, but can't get my company to change my imei back.... My personal phone sim works fine. Quit at that point since it's an Ims registration error. You can try merging the wifi calling apks, but I'm pretty sure it's baked pretty deep in the os. The Verizon guys got some of it working. You can try their threads and see if any of it applies to us.

Thanks. Some threads made it sound possible but inconclusive. I'll just assume it doesn't work.

BTW, can you link to the att oreo fw? And what do u flash that with Odin or comsey?

 

[twizt3d]

The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1

 

[maquino1985]

The thread right below this one entitled Oreo ota has all the details and it needs to be side loaded through adb. Not Odin. But you will need to Odin the 950u base to get off u1

Ok thanks. I need to flash anyways because I'm having terrible battery issues and just debating whether to go to a newer version of 950u or back to U1 and losing WiFi calling. In your opinion is oreo beta worth it

 

[mumboender]

So just to confirm, I have read everything, but I am just a bit confused. If I flashed the unlocked firmware via modified odin on a locked AT&T S8 it will remove a lot of the carrier bloat and give my my wifi hotspot back, but remove wifi calling. Similar to when I flashed the T-Mobile firmware on my AT&T S7 and got rid of a ton of the AT&T bloatware but was able to activate my wifi hotspot but lost wifi calling. I stay locked to AT&T which is fine that is not my purpose for flashing

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and can you re-upload the link is dead now

 

[DSTG]

The links don't work. Any chance you've still got the firmware? I've been overseas since october. I have an unlocked AT&T phone that I intend to keep using when I get back, so I want to keep it AT&T FW.

 

[Mick.B]

Hi.

I have a G955U Galaxy S8+ AT&T Factory Unlocked on Android 7.0

Baseband Version: G955USQU1AQD9
Android Security Patch Level - April 1, 2017

I no longer live in the US, and currently in the Philippines. Phone works great and the signal is too and all, but I cannot get OTA updates.

Can I just download the firmware file in this thread and flash straight through ODIN, or do I need to follow another guide?