G970U and G970U1 Firmware Links Here

[strictlyphat]

so i have the u1 direct from samsung. using on tmobile. what am i missing out on that converting would give me. anyone on the tmobile s10e wanna confirm rcs or video calling or something different. i like no bloat but don twanna miss out on tmobile only features...

 

[Charkatak]

There is no March firmware for any S10 models yet. The existing builds are still February ones. The newest for U1 is SBA, and you can get it from SamFirm

I haven't used SamFirm in some time, instead I relied on Sammobile and Updato sites, but I see what you mean. I have been doing some testing since yesterday and flashed my U1 phone to U TMB firmware. Even flashing USERDATA or not, there is difference that I have noticed and number of apps didn't change and didn't see any added features/settings. Multi-Line setting doesn't appear, VVM still doesn't work in the build in dialer, unless using T-Mobile VVM app.
I remember with S8, to get the above working, the TMB csc had to be applied in recovery. I would just go to recovery and at the bottom message would say something like: Applied TMB csc. Then upon restart of the device all features worked. With S10e it isn't working and TMB doesn't doesn't get applied the same way.

 

[iBowToAndroid]

so i have the u1 direct from samsung. using on tmobile. what am i missing out on that converting would give me. anyone on the tmobile s10e wanna confirm rcs or video calling or something different. i like no bloat but don twanna miss out on tmobile only features...

You can't do that. If you want carrier-specific features, you need to deal with their bloatware

 

[vonDubenshire]

Some carrier-specific features will work on the Unlocked firmware. However, we don't know what works and what doesn't until you test it.

I think I was told that on the Note8 and S8, the Unlocked firmware works on Verizon for HD calling and I think it got wi-fi calling eventually (I don't like wifi calling), but it misses out on other things.

The only thing I care about is VoLTE\HD calling (I have VErizon).

I want RCS but so few things support it atm it doesn't matter to me much

My Verizon S10e has almost no bloatware tho

 

[Charkatak]

Some carrier-specific features will work on the Unlocked firmware. However, we don't know what works and what doesn't until you test it.

I think I was told that on the Note8 and S8, the Unlocked firmware works on Verizon for HD calling and I think it got wi-fi calling eventually (I don't like wifi calling), but it misses out on other things.

The only thing I care about is VoLTE\HD calling (I have VErizon).

I want RCS but so few things support it atm it doesn't matter to me much

My Verizon S10e has almost no bloatware tho

Flashing T-Mobile firmware I was able to get most features except: Visual Voice Mail and Multi-Line settings(T-Mobile Digits)

 

[strictlyphat]

Flashing T-Mobile firmware I was able to get most features except: Visual Voice Mail and Multi-Line settings(T-Mobile Digits)

so i dont gain anything by going to tmo firmware?

intl has volte/hd calling, and wifi calling. i am missing vvm tho, but ur saying it doesnt come anyway

 

[Charkatak]

so i dont gain anything by going to tmo firmware?

intl has volte/hd calling, and wifi calling. i am missing vvm tho, but ur saying it doesnt come anyway

Here is the full testing I have done on my unlocked S10e:

1) Flashed T-Mobile firmware trying CSC file, Home CSC, Userdata files - none of which changed anything with the exception of T-Moblie splash screen at boot up, Advanced Messaging and video calling in the dialer. Normally I never flash USERDATA as it never contained features except for some junk apps(not talking about T-Mobile my account app or VVM app)
2) Tried very hard to make "multi-line" settings appear under settings>cloud... - usually this menu appeared after going into the recovery menu which would automatically apply TMB csc to the phone and then the above feature would appear and VVM would work and phone would be fully T-Mobile. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get that setting appear
3) Using play store app "Phone Info (Samsung), the firmware tab shows phone's csc info. It showed: Original CSC as empty, Firmware CSC was XAA and Active CSC was TMB. If step #2 above went through successfully in the recovery menu, then some CSC info in this app would show a different info, I just don't remember what exactly

Maybe the version of Odin doesn't do the job properly even though it flashes the phone. After all this time testing, I requested to return the phone and already sent it back today(Flashed the phone back to the U1 firmware). Will keep my Pixel 2 or possibly buy S10e that T-Mobile sells. Tomorrow I am planning to go to the store and do some simple tests of the T-Mobile S10e. Hope to find settings, what is shown under csc and so on

 

[strictlyphat]

Here is the full testing I have done on my unlocked S10e:

1) Flashed T-Mobile firmware trying CSC file, Home CSC, Userdata files - none of which changed anything with the exception of T-Moblie splash screen at boot up, Advanced Messaging and video calling in the dialer. Normally I never flash USERDATA as it never contained features except for some junk apps(not talking about T-Mobile my account app or VVM app)
2) Tried very hard to make "multi-line" settings appear under settings>cloud... - usually this menu appeared after going into the recovery menu which would automatically apply TMB csc to the phone and then the above feature would appear and VVM would work and phone would be fully T-Mobile. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get that setting appear
3) Using play store app "Phone Info (Samsung), the firmware tab shows phone's csc info. It showed: Original CSC as empty, Firmware CSC was XAA and Active CSC was TMB. If step #2 above went through successfully in the recovery menu, then some CSC info in this app would show a different info, I just don't remember what exactly

Maybe the version of Odin doesn't do the job properly even though it flashes the phone. After all this time testing, I requested to return the phone and already sent it back today(Flashed the phone back to the U1 firmware). Will keep my Pixel 2 or possibly buy S10e that T-Mobile sells. Tomorrow I am planning to go to the store and do some simple tests of the T-Mobile S10e. Hope to find settings, what is shown under csc and so on

Vvm working inside the phone app or still using tmobile app from play store. What else were you a really missing that made u return? What's advanced messaging??

 

[neeverr]

Guys I need you help!
I have bought a 9700 (S10e from HK). CSC = TGY.

Unluckily here in EU the VOLTE is not working... the icon switch to blue, anyway it actually does not work.

Can anybody recommend me something to try?

Could I try to flash the 970U1 firmware (US unlocked) that seems to work here in EU?
Which version of ODIN should I use to do that?

Thanks in advance

 

[lahcim2000]

Which firmware should I use to flash the China (Honk Kong version) of the S10+ phone (SM-G9750/DS)?
Will I lose the "Dual SIM" functionality when flushing with the U or U1 firmware? As US unlocked version of the phone do not support Dual SIM.

Also, is there a software to enable the other bands (like 66 and 71) on other phones like SM-G9750/DS ?

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I checked with my friend (*#1234#) who has Samsung S10+ Unlocked US version (SM-G975U1) and he has the following firmware:
AP: G975U1UEU1ASBA
CP: G975U1UEU1ASBA
CSC: G975U1OYM1ASBA

I noticed in the download link that the U1 firmware is only SAU (instead of ASBA ending).
What's the difference?

 

[iBowToAndroid]

Guys I need you help!
I have bought a 9700 (S10e from HK). CSC = TGY.

Unluckily here in EU the VOLTE is not working... the icon switch to blue, anyway it actually does not work.

Can anybody recommend me something to try?

Could I try to flash the 970U1 firmware (US unlocked) that seems to work here in EU?
Which version of ODIN should I use to do that?

Thanks in advance

Which firmware should I use to flash the China (Honk Kong version) of the S10+ phone (SM-G9750/DS)?
Will I lose the "Dual SIM" functionality when flushing with the U or U1 firmware? As US unlocked version of the phone do not support Dual SIM.

Also, is there a software to enable the other bands (like 66 and 71) on other phones like SM-G9750/DS ?

I checked with my friend (*#1234#) who has Samsung S10+ Unlocked US version (SM-G975U1) and he has the following firmware:
AP: G975U1UEU1ASBA
CP: G975U1UEU1ASBA
CSC: G975U1OYM1ASBA

I noticed in the download link that the U1 firmware is only SAU (instead of ASBA ending).
What's the difference?

This thread is only for US phones - no others. I have no idea if US firmware is compatible with your devices. So I suggest that you search for a thread about your specific device

 

[Charkatak]

Vvm working inside the phone app or still using tmobile app from play store. What else were you a really missing that made u return? What's advanced messaging??

1) VVM wasn't working from inside the phone app, so I would be forced to use the T-Mobile VVM app
2) I basically bought unlocked S10e to be able to convert it to T-Mobile version if need be. So I couldn't make it work properly and decided to return and wait for more firmware to appear or might go for T-Mobile branded phone
3) Advanced messaging is similar to RCS, but T-Mobile's implementation usually works for phone that support it and possibly that are on the same carrier

 

[strictlyphat]

1) VVM wasn't working from inside the phone app, so I would be forced to use the T-Mobile VVM app
2) I basically bought unlocked S10e to be able to convert it to T-Mobile version if need be. So I couldn't make it work properly and decided to return and wait for more firmware to appear or might go for T-Mobile branded phone
3) Advanced messaging is similar to RCS, but T-Mobile's implementation usually works for phone that support it and possibly that are on the same carrier

I'll just stick with unlocked then. Samsung trade in deal was better and less boat is always better. Thanks for all the detailed info you have provided for the community

 

[Charkatak]

I'll just stick with unlocked then. Samsung trade in deal was better and less boat is always better. Thanks for all the detailed info you have provided for the community

I was just in t-mobile store and looked at their version of S10e. VVM was not available in the dialer and there was no setting for t-mobile digits. Possible that the SIM card was not properly activated, but it did have service. One thing I did notice is how much bloat it had! 20 extra apps or so that went across 3 pages in the app drawer. It is possible that some apps were installed by visitors, but the account needed a password when I tried to download an app. In other words the junk could be real.

I think you won't be missing much staying with unlocked firmware at least for now

I have 2 phones at home, my pixel 2 that I use and iPhone 7 that is sitting in the box. I wanted to trade in my pixel 2 to t-mobile, but it is not eligible, but I want to keep iPhone as I don't need 2 android phones

 

[galaxys]

Also, staying with my Unlocked S10+

 

[SkandaH]

@iBowToAndroid

G970 U1 ASBA build is rolling out.

 

[iBowToAndroid]

@iBowToAndroid

G970 U1 ASBA build is rolling out.

Yep, I mentioned SBA in the thread yesterday

 

[vonDubenshire]

I am going to flash my Verizon S10e to Unlocked tonight.

Wish me luck!

 

[beethoven1854]

Quick question. Do I still get OTA updates afterwards or I will have to flash any new updates using Odin myself going forward? I already flashed my S10 Plus from U1 to U.

 

[vonDubenshire]

If I am on the Verizon build with the patch ASBA, do I need to flash using the new U1 firmware that contains the ASBA patch or can I just install the original (wipe all data) and then it will patch \ I can download and install the patch?

Just wondering.

First time doing this -- I do ADB commands and I've installed from SD card before to get patches faster but I am using Odin for the first time and making sure I download the correct U1 file to apply to my phone.