G991U and G991U1 Firmware Links and Flashing Discussion Here
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Ok, because i have reflashed couple times from u to u1 and back had no problem at all
Can you try this?
On which firmware you are now? It looks bootloader issue.
As i said i did switch couple times and had no problem.
Tried that as well still no go. Im wondering if possibly bootloader is newer on U (TMB) than it is on U1. Maybe issue? Im not 100 sure.
No i mean exact firmware versions.
And how do you want to flash? Are you using Home_CSC or Just CSC?
I have flashed u1 to u and also flashed back to u1 and than again to U since VoLTE were not fixed in U1 BUKK
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In on latest TMB U. Was trying to go back to latest XAA. And I used just CSC.
Than i do not understand what is the reason :-( qs you can see on screenshot above I'm also on latest firmware
If ypu will be able to find out reason please share also with us
I definitely will share if I figure it out. I'll work more on it later.Than i do not understand what is the reason :-( qs you can see on screenshot above I'm also on latest firmware
If ypu will be able to find out reason please share also with us
I'm currently on T-Mobile with U, but would like to go to U1. I've read the process, but I'm seeing people having issues. Is there a new process or are there still issues?
ok i tried, i doesnt let me to flash to U1(XAA) but, i flashed it to U(DSH).
I want to ask, after i flashed my phone, can i press factory reset from(settings) the phone? Will it return to the previous software? or it will still be the software version of the one i flashed?
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9For those who aren't already aware, G991U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the S21. The G991U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
Manual Odin flashing is designed for those who:
- want to manually update to a newer version of U firmware on their U device, either because they don't want to wait for their carrier's OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device, or a different carrier got a new feature/patch before they did
- want to flash U1 firmware to their U device
- want to convert from U1 firmware to carrier U firmware
- want to convert from one carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware) to a different carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware)
For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via the various firmware download tools posted here on XDA like SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But they only provide whatever the latest/newest/current version is - nothing older. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit the firmware download tools, so that's where my files come from.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" -type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step flashing instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware (or haven't done it in a long time), I recommend you consult one of those "beginner's" guides- there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
U firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=322084
U1 firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=322085
Notes:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have lots of threads just like this one for other Samsung flagships, if it interests you. For those who have already made use of my previous threads for a different device and are upgrading to an S21, welcome back
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- it's quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model - so I won't be uploading every single version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit the firmware download tools.
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data.
- Since AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices), I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for AT&T (and Cricket, if they get this model). I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For identifying USERDATAS, and to know what region/CSC to use in the firmware download tools if you're downloading yourself:
AIO = Cricket (not available via firmware download tools)
ATT = AT&T (not available via firmware download tools)
BST = Boost Mobile
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA = Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
SPR = Sprint
TMB = T-Mobile
TMK = Metro PCS
USC = US Cellular
VZW = Verizon (available via firmware download tools, but Manual Entry is required - Auto will not work)
XAA = U1 firmware
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want2Initial U firmware and AT&T USERDATA are posted, along with U1 firmware. U firmware is not yet accessible in the firmware download tools like SamFirm and Frija, but if anyone wants a different carrier's USERDATA (for flashing bloatware to a U1 device or for converting a U device from one carrier's bloatware to a different one), let me know and I'll get it for you2Thanks for the firmware links!
Odin blocks flashing from U to U1 or U1 to U. To successfully flash: Use the patched/modded odin found here.
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Sinker Slime1Hey guys, I'm curious if anybody could help me fix an issue I'm having with flashing. I'm trying to flash from the U variant to the U1 but it seems to be csc locked to TMB. I've tried multiple firmwares, pulling the sim out before flashing and even flashing back and forth from U to U1 I can't seem to get the carrier update pop-up at all. I'm kinda at a loss and would appreciate any help you guys could give me
