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[Q] to US SGN owners who bought the POLISH ver from HANDTEC

i cant seem to update to 2.3.6.
where you able to update yours? how? OTA? KIES?
can anybody please point me to instruc on how to do it?
thanksalot in advance!!!
jeraldyne c",)

I think mine was the Polish version, and the update finally came through last night - through the phones updater.

thanks for the reply! c",)
did you have the EURO (unbranded) version or the PLUS (polish network) version?

I rooted mine, then put on a custom 2.3.6 ROM (Sheep ROM 1.2)

OTA. Unbranded unit
Initially update wouldn't go through so i went ahead and flashed back to stock from rooted status and applied the update and then root it again

ph00ny said:
OTA. Unbranded unit
Initially update wouldn't go through so i went ahead and flashed back to stock from rooted status and applied the update and then root it again
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tried OTA update again this morning. still no go.. :-(
RashaMatt said:
I rooted mine, then put on a custom 2.3.6 ROM (Sheep ROM 1.2)
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wanna stay stock for ICS update later. am an android noob! c",)

its DEC4 now and still no OTA update to 2.3.6 for me! :-(

tanjeraldyne said:
i cant seem to update to 2.3.6.
where you able to update yours? how? OTA? KIES? . . .
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I received mine from Handtec on November 30, got the OTA update the next day, and it installed fine. Have rooted since then, without difficulty.
It was in Polish when I started it up, but I have no idea what "Plus" version is.

My update is ready, but Im not updating till ICS, or the 1.5 4g lte working on t-mobile.
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cushcalc said:
It was in Polish when I started it up, but I have no idea what "Plus" version is.
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I think Plus is the name of the polish carrier these were branded for.

its DEC 5 and still no OTA update for my unbranded polish ver galaxy note from handtec. :-(
just wanna update to 2.3.6 for the battery usage issue with 2.3.5.
quick questions to the GURUS:
* can i just flash the HONG KONG ROM ZSKK1 (2.3.6) on mine?
* do i need ROOT for that?
would really appreciate the hand-holding! ;-)

getmouse said:
My update is ready, but Im not updating till ICS, or the 1.5 4g lte working on t-mobile.
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U using hot spot for your phone, to catch 4G on tmobile?

tanjeraldyne said:
its DEC 5 and still no OTA update for my unbranded polish ver galaxy note from handtec. :-(
just wanna update to 2.3.6 for the battery usage issue with 2.3.5.
quick questions to the GURUS:
* can i just flash the HONG KONG ROM ZSKK1 (2.3.6) on mine?
* do i need ROOT for that?
would really appreciate the hand-holding! ;-)
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I used Odin and a copy of the stock ROM to do just that. I was stuck in a mode where kies kept reporting that my phone wasnt supported for upgrades and changing my code to DBT made my phone find tge upgrade, but refuse to install it. I rooted at first and bricked it during a failed upgrade, so I used Odin to drop the HK ROM on it with success.
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avetny said:
U using hot spot for your phone, to catch 4G on tmobile?
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Yeah Im using the t-mobile hotspot right now, until I can figure something out.
'Edit' thinking of cancelling or lowering the internet package on my phone and just use the hotspot for now.
My hotspot plan is 2gb for $39.99
and my phone data plan is 2gb for $20.00
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I got mine from Handtec yesterday (Dec 6th). Polish version unbranded. I was able to update via OTA. The update notification came through as soon as I connected to wifi.

[Official Firmware] : SGH-I957 CANADA ICS firmware is live

Here is the link :
SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177070840/c205647/I957DUXLI2_I957DTLSLI2_TLS.zip.html
SGH-I957M: Canada (Bell)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177071050/1c85133/I957MUXLI2_I957MBMCLI2_BMC.zip.html
SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177100741/9172139/I957RUXLI2_I957RRWCLI2_RWC.zip.html
Note: use Odin to flash this stock firmware.
-KS

They also appeared on the Sammobile Firmware website... and I think these links are the same as those on www.sammobile.com!
What, no SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers) firmware file?

nrapallo said:
They also appeared on the Sammobile Firmware website... and I think these links are the same as those on www.sammobile.com!
What, no SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers) firmware file?
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Link updated for Rogers too..
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kunals.shah said:
Here is the link :
SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177070840/c205647/I957DUXLI2_I957DTLSLI2_TLS.zip.html
SGH-I957M: Canada (Bell)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177071050/1c85133/I957MUXLI2_I957MBMCLI2_BMC.zip.html
SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177100741/9172139/I957RUXLI2_I957RRWCLI2_RWC.zip.html
-KS
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Do we flash the file in Odin or in recovery?
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These are odin flashable stock firmwares. .
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kunals.shah said:
These are odin flashable stock firmwares. .
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Thanks. Do you know if the firmware will come with new radio?
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Yes. It comes with updated radio image.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2

So does that mean AT&T 8.9 4g lte will get their update?
If so it's great timing. The iPad mini is being released tomorrow.
That means I can sell this piece of 5hit Samsung AT&T delay device and get an apple.
I'm so pissed of all the delays Samsung has been doing to all their devices.

Great!
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4.3 said:
So does that mean AT&T 8.9 4g lte will get their update?
If so it's great timing. The iPad mini is being released tomorrow.
That means I can sell this piece of 5hit Samsung AT&T delay device and get an apple.
I'm so pissed of all the delays Samsung has been doing to all their devices.
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Buying a Ipad? That is stupid!!!

OTA for Canadian Carriers (Telus/Bell/Rogers)
It was reported today on mobilesyrup.com that the Bell, TELUS and Rogers Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich now available.
We know those ICS ROM's are available as per the OP's links, but some of the comments below that article indicate the Canadian Carriers have started OTA upgrades to ICS!!!
It's about time!

kunals.shah said:
Here is the link :
SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177070840/c205647/I957DUXLI2_I957DTLSLI2_TLS.zip.html
SGH-I957M: Canada (Bell)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177071050/1c85133/I957MUXLI2_I957MBMCLI2_BMC.zip.html
SGH-I957R: Canada (Rogers)
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/177100741/9172139/I957RUXLI2_I957RRWCLI2_RWC.zip.html
Note: use Odin to flash this stock firmware.
-KS
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If you look in my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936044
A CSR at Rogers told me their update was released by devs over two weeks ago but no one seemed to be able to download it. I just checked my device and suddenly I have it available as an OTA update. Odd...

Got notic=fication this monring on my tab, and took around 15 min (download + install) get the it upgraded.
New UI, I assume maybe just me, I am too used to honeycomb, it take time for me to get used to the new UI. But I do like the browser with the "desktop view " option. And I can get Chrome on it now as well.

alextheangel said:
Got notic=fication this monring on my tab, and took around 15 min (download + install) get the it upgraded.
New UI, I assume maybe just me, I am too used to honeycomb, it take time for me to get used to the new UI. But I do like the browser with the "desktop view " option. And I can get Chrome on it now as well.
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Are you att or the Canadian 8.9 i957d?

What about AT&T???????!!!!!!!!

How to root this?

SaHiLzZ said:
How to root this?
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No way to root do far. And very difficult to find help.

ATT and root
ratatouille said:
No way to root do far. And very difficult to find help.
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on my ATT ROM SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus) works fine. Working external keyboard Samsung, HDMI, SMS. Root install from TWRP using attached zip.

Hammer_NN said:
on my ATT ROM SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus) works fine. Working external keyboard Samsung, HDMI, SMS. Root install from TWRP using attached zip.
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You my friend are my idol..... I thank you very much. Did you create that installer yourself?

Hammer_NN said:
on my ATT ROM SGH-I957D: Canada (Telus) works fine. Working external keyboard Samsung, HDMI, SMS. Root install from TWRP using attached zip.
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Can anyone confirm this method to be a working root with i957 ICS? I just got this thing free from Rogers as yet again they messed up my account. Not concerned with the lack of ROMs as the stock firmware is pretty smooth, but would def like to debloat all the Rogers ****.
Any imput would be appreciated.

I bought ant unlocked Bell Tablet. Can I flash the Rogers original rom on it? I am with Rogers.

[Q] 4.1.2 on Three (UK)

I heard Vodafone got theirs yesterday. Just wondering if any of us Three users knows when we'll be getting it too!
Cheers,
Andy.

based on previous releases by vodafone and 3(UK) sometime this month

what firmware runs on the thre notes xeu?

ShonkUK said:
what firmware runs on the thre notes xeu?
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3(UK) is H3G

Im asking what CSC three uk e.g. hutchinson three uk
GT-N7000's run as far as im aware they dont have a custom rom for the uk

I've always been a little weary about flashing roms. I just like having the ability to update via kies. I'll probably look into soon though. My little Note isn't even a year old yet D;

ShonkUK said:
Im asking what CSC three uk e.g. hutchinson three uk
GT-N7000's run as far as im aware they dont have a custom rom for the uk
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The vodafone rom has csc for three(uk), i just installed it expecting to add carrier settings for three, but its already there.

Theres still no kies update for me sadly.
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[Q] Three (3) UK official firmwares

Hi, Does anyone know if the carrier 3 UK offer up their official firmwares please?
I just wanted to know so that if I ever need the phone back to it's original 3 state I can do it.
Also 4g is imminent on 3 and dont know if I will receive update to get 4g on custom rom.
Thanks.
Stu.

Anyone help on this please.............

Can anyone answer this ?

What do you mean by offer up? On their website for download? Then the answer is no.
Updates are supplied by carriers via the PC Companion/Sony update Service or OTA.
Search in the general section for a 3 UK ftf if you want to return to stock. I'm not sure if one is available or not, but a search will tell you either way.
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thanks kingvortex. And if I find one this will return it back to stock?

Yes, that's correct.
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I found a Hutch three uk .350
If i flash this and update via o.t.a or sony companion will this stay "3" ?

Yes, it will. Flashing the 3 UK ftf will ensure you receive updates for their software only.
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Thanks for the help Kingvortex. All updated and working

Stu308 said:
Thanks for the help Kingvortex. All updated and working
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The latest 569 3uk build has lte enabled as default network, not sure why they'd have to release an OTA to enable 4g.
Fwiw I work in one of the original test areas, never picked up a 4g signal, but have had 30mb downloads at times..

fards said:
The latest 569 3uk build has lte enabled as default network, not sure why they'd have to release an OTA to enable 4g.
Fwiw I work in one of the original test areas, never picked up a 4g signal, but have had 30mb downloads at times..
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I assume that 3 issued a blanket announcement that an update will be released to enable 4G when it's available, regardless of whether it's actually needed or not, as this is the second time recently that I've seen it mentioned here.
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Yes, they are doing a staged rollout. It has started in Manchester, Birmingham and somewhere else but only a few thousand people at a time to see how it goes.
They say you will get an update when your time comes to enable you to pick up the 4g signal when in a 4g area.

Now I think about it, I would imagine that it would be a sim update rather than an update for the firmware on your phone.
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Yes,maybe. But didnt know if I would still get it being on a custom rom . It is a phone from 3 themselves though. Not to sure if it would update.
Can always revert back once I get it.

fards said:
The latest 569 3uk build has lte enabled as default network, not sure why they'd have to release an OTA to enable 4g.
Fwiw I work in one of the original test areas, never picked up a 4g signal, but have had 30mb downloads at times..
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I have the generic UK 569 and don't have the option to select 4G in my preferred network mode, I had heard it was an OTA update from Three but not so sure now, I think I might have to go back to the stock rom as well if I don't get it next month (which is supposed to be the switch over).
Are you sure you never received the update OTA, it was only given to a selected few in a few cities?

wonneil said:
I have the generic UK 569 and don't have the option to select 4G in my preferred network mode, I had heard it was an OTA update from Three but not so sure now, I think I might have to go back to the stock rom as well if I don't get it next month (which is supposed to be the switch over).
Are you sure you never received the update OTA, it was only given to a selected few in a few cities?
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I think I'd know if I had an OTA
no idea why you don't get 4g on the generic, I've just flashed the 101 build and it's allowing me to exactly the same as on every rom except the first original 3uk one (350?)

fards said:
I think I'd know if I had an OTA
no idea why you don't get 4g on the generic, I've just flashed the 101 build and it's allowing me to exactly the same as on every rom except the first original 3uk one (350?)
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Thanks, perhaps it has something to do with my sim then, if only there was more information from Three themselves! lol
I will keep my fingers crossed for some sort of update next month and then if nothing I'll take my phone back to the shop for them to look at
Edit: I think I must be getting OldTimers, just remembered (and looked back on my posts to confirm) that it is all down to the sim card, as when I took my sim out I get the option of selecting 4g
I have been waiting so long I completely forgot, now just have to hope that I do get some sort of sim update in the coming weeks...

Just had the update, was still 10.4.B.0.569 but now when I look at my network mode it states 4G (preferred)

wonneil said:
Just had the update, was still 10.4.B.0.569 but now when I look at my network mode it states 4G (preferred)
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I didnt get a notification for an update it was just there one day using 4g.
My settings dont give me the option of 4g , just LTE prefered.
4g is working though as it has it at the top of the phone and my download speeds are around 30mb.

N960U1 in the UK

Hi all,
I bought an unlocked note 9 from eBay which arrived today. I got it set up and went to begin installing a different firmware to be able to get the one UI update - only to find out it's a N960U1! I'm in the UK so was expecting/hoping for a N960F.
It's all working, calls work, I've pulled over 3GB of data today all nice and fast, texts working etc. If I was the 'average user' I wouldn't know that it's not a UK one...
My question is, am I likely to hit any road blocks? As long as the radios all work I can't imagine there being any and the play store has all the apps I use available. I'm just wondering if I'm at any advantage/disadvantage?
Thanks

spears93 said:
Hi all,
I bought an unlocked note 9 from eBay which arrived today. I got it set up and went to begin installing a different firmware to be able to get the one UI update - only to find out it's a N960U1! I'm in the UK so was expecting/hoping for a N960F.
It's all working, calls work, I've pulled over 3GB of data today all nice and fast, texts working etc. If I was the 'average user' I wouldn't know that it's not a UK one...
My question is, am I likely to hit any road blocks? As long as the radios all work I can't imagine there being any and the play store has all the apps I use available. I'm just wondering if I'm at any advantage/disadvantage?
Thanks
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I'm on the same boat (I mean, a similar situation because I'm not in the UK I'm in El Salvador). When I received my phone I started looking for the new UI, but I noticed that I had a very old android build version (I was in September security patch, I received my phone February 11) I started reading about and found out that N960U is the branded version of the note in the US. I wanted to update by Odin to one UI but I was afraid to get my phone carrier locked so after reading a lot more, I found that you can update using the right firmware for the phone (N960U) you don't lose carrier unlock and in my case after installing updates, I don't even have any bloatware.
Now, after this context history, I can tell you that the only thing that will affects is any "radio band enhance" or "carrier feature" and that's because you will not be able to install any UK carrier software to that version because N960U and N960F are different hardware, not just software.
Maybe there is another road block that is about updates, I'm on 9.0 but with January security patch, I have not received any new update. To be hones I'm not sure if there is a new one, so I need to wait to confirm that OTA updates are working for me, if not I will take the time to update by ODIN again haha so that's not something that will drive me crazy, and also related to this I think that N960U android versions are coming faster than I thought, some of my friends with N9600 are still stuck on 8.1
If you want to upgrade go to the following thread, there you will have enough information to update.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/guide-upgrade-oreo-to-pie-one-ui-t3888711

Awesome, nice one dude
I used Odin on my previous S8+ to be able to install the one UI beta and that worked fine. Though it did come with a couple of apps that were a part of that carriers firmware (three UK)
I'm aware that the F uses an exynos processor whereas the U is Snapdragon and have seen a couple of guides already. Though they use AT&T firmware and, from what I've seen, have bloatware that would literally be useless to me.
I'll have a look at the guide you linked.
I'd like to have one UI again, but can happily live with the Samsung experience UI if I had to.

spears93 said:
Awesome, nice one dude
I used Odin on my previous S8+ to be able to install the one UI beta and that worked fine. Though it did come with a couple of apps that were a part of that carriers firmware (three UK)
I'm aware that the F uses an exynos processor whereas the U is Snapdragon and have seen a couple of guides already. Though they use AT&T firmware and, from what I've seen, have bloatware that would literally be useless to me.
I'll have a look at the guide you linked.
I'd like to have one UI again, but can happily live with the Samsung experience UI if I had to.
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What's the software version that you currently running?

kevindevonwilliams said:
What's the software version that you currently running?
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8.1 with Samsung experience 9.5
Build number ends ARL1

spears93 said:
8.1 with Samsung experience 9.5
Build number ends ARL1
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Option1:
You can flash the Pie beta since you're running U1, there isn't an official release of Pie as yet.
Option2:
You can switch your device to the U firmware and flash the latest OTA however you would have to manually update each time because you won't be getting an update automatically.

kevindevonwilliams said:
Option1:
You can flash the Pie beta since you're running U1, there isn't an official release of Pie as yet.
Option2:
You can switch your device to the U firmware and flash the latest OTA however you would have to manually update each time because you won't be getting an update automatically.
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How come the U firmware wouldn't get OTAs?
My S8+ was flashed to get the beta and that received OTA updates.
If I'm to go onto one UI I'd want it to get OTA updates still. If that means waiting for an official release then so be it
On a different note, I installed an app to get the FM radio working today. Can't do that with the UK exynos version ?

spears93 said:
How come the U firmware wouldn't get OTAs?
My S8+ was flashed to get the beta and that received OTA updates.
If I'm to go onto one UI I'd want it to get OTA updates still. If that means waiting for an official release then so be it
On a different note, I installed an app to get the FM radio working today. Can't do that with the UK exynos version
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Because on the U most OTA comes from the carrier (ATT & VZW) while the rest comes from Samsung.
U1 all updates come from Samsung but U1 updates are months behind.
Advantage of running U firmware is you always get to be on the latest OTA as one is available.

kevindevonwilliams said:
Because on the U most OTA comes from the carrier (ATT & VZW) while the rest comes from Samsung.
U1 all updates come from Samsung but U1 updates are months behind.
Advantage of running U firmware is you always get to be on the latest OTA as one is available.
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So correct me if I'm wrong but to simplify what you're saying:
The U gets the latest updates sooner but comes with carrier bloat
The U1 gets non bloated updates but Samsung doesn't release then until months later?
I'll leave it and wait if that's the case. I'd be more bothered about having bloat than One UI

spears93 said:
So correct me if I'm wrong but to simplify what you're saying:
The U gets the latest updates sooner but comes with carrier bloat
The U1 gets non bloated updates but Samsung doesn't release then until months later?
I'll leave it and wait if that's the case. I'd be more bothered about having bloat than One UI
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Well yes the U comes with bloatware but the amount varies according to carrier, but since you're in the UK. Your CSC will read as XAA/XAA so therefore I doubt you would have any bloatware.
I know this because I myself had own a US device while using in the UK.

kevindevonwilliams said:
Well yes the U comes with bloatware but the amount varies according to carrier, but since you're in the UK. Your CSC will read as XAA/XAA so therefore I doubt you would have any bloatware.
I know this because I myself had own a US device while using in the UK.
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Right, I'm with you, thanks.
My current carrier software version version is XAA/XAA and theres no bloat so I know what I'm hunting for now
Cheers for your help mate

spears93 said:
Right, I'm with you, thanks.
My current carrier software version version is XAA/XAA and theres no bloat so I know what I'm hunting for now
Cheers for your help mate
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Right so even if you switch to U firmware it would still remain XAA/XAA because that would be the default CSC code for Unbranded for American model. F model is normally XEU or BTU

kevindevonwilliams said:
Right so even if you switch to U firmware it would still remain XAA/XAA because that would be the default CSC code for Unbranded for American model. F model is normally XEU or BTU
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When I did the S8+ I had to go through a pretty big list to find the BTU firmware so assumed I'd have to do the same for the N9
I might give it a go if I get a chance this week

Seeing as you have the US variant of the Note 9. You may have issues receieving connecting to certain networks outside the US. As most US Networks use a different LTE band from the EU/UK