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Galaxy Note8 SM-N9500 need help.. Please !!

Hi all,
I have my phone , it's an Galaxy Note8... was unlock already because i can use with my at&t sim card even the logo when booting on was tmobile logo...
Well here the thing: i can make phone call and texting, using with wifi is ok, but it can't use with cellular data, even i turned cellular data mode was on already! Last night i went to Settings, and do the Factory reset. After that my imei was null / no imei... So i did try restarting on and off the phone couple times luckily the imei was appeared again - but with another imei not match the imei before !?!?
It's long story makes you guys get bored right? But i just want to ask is there anyway to flash this Model to an USA region ROM? because i search google says SM-N9500 is from China ... How to flash my phone to another ROM region and avoid of losing imei again plus can using on cellular data. ( mine was not root because i don't know how to ) ... Below is my phone informations..
Please help me with your kindness and best regards for everyone reading this > :highfive:
Model number : SM-N9500
Android version : 7.0
Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
Baseband version: N9500SQU1AQC9
Kernel version:
3.18.31-10318693
[email protected]#33
Tue Oct 17 22:32:24 CST 2017
Build number : NRD90M.N9500SQU1AQC9
Custom build version: SEPF_SM_N9500_5.0.2_0008

I believe you need to get att to provision your non att mobile phone for it to be allowed to use LTE on their network.
Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

All I can say is read here and you will learn. As long as the CPU/SoC is the same you can cross-flash. I am reading more and more saying as long as its ARM based doesnt matter, but safer than sorry. Please Note BE CAREFUL (AYOR aka- BRICKing, WARRANT VOIDING, ETC), its a little advanced for beginners.
My experience has been with Galaxy S3 and Note4 & Edge variant.
ALWAYS WHEN CROSS-FLASHING, REMOVE THE MODEM FILES AND BOOT-LOADER FILES. You will have to lurk about xda to identify these files. On older Galaxy Devices could tell you from memory what the boot-loader names are. Samsung in Increasing KNOX Security has added so many partitions its not even funny, its scary!
PS: I cannot and will not help with this project.

N9500squ1aqc9
Could you do a adb system pull of your N9500SQU1AQC9 device. Im trying to port n920p with the note8 firmware. Nothing else will will port to the SM-N920P but the N9500. Im currently using the teleteam 5.2 s8/with n8 features. I want to go full note 8.
yiukiang said:
Hi all,
I have my phone , it's an Galaxy Note8... was unlock already because i can use with my at&t sim card even the logo when booting on was tmobile logo...
Well here the thing: i can make phone call and texting, using with wifi is ok, but it can't use with cellular data, even i turned cellular data mode was on already! Last night i went to Settings, and do the Factory reset. After that my imei was null / no imei... So i did try restarting on and off the phone couple times luckily the imei was appeared again - but with another imei not match the imei before !?!?
It's long story makes you guys get bored right? But i just want to ask is there anyway to flash this Model to an USA region ROM? because i search google says SM-N9500 is from China ... How to flash my phone to another ROM region and avoid of losing imei again plus can using on cellular data. ( mine was not root because i don't know how to ) ... Below is my phone informations..
Please help me with your kindness and best regards for everyone reading this > :highfive:
Model number : SM-N9500
Android version : 7.0
Android security patch level: March 1, 2017
Baseband version: N9500SQU1AQC9
Kernel version:
3.18.31-10318693
[email protected]#33
Tue Oct 17 22:32:24 CST 2017
Build number : NRD90M.N9500SQU1AQC9
Custom build version: SEPF_SM_N9500_5.0.2_0008
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Can i still root my Note 9 even when ive already installed the November safety patch?

Hey, I have a Note 9 SM-N960F/DS and ive installed all the android safety patches from November, can i still root or not?

push, does no one know?

Security patches do not block your ability to unlock the bootloader on the F/FD variants
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

Root away!

Thank you guys for your answers, but im still not sure if i can root,one says yes and one says no. I have a SM-960F/DS, thats whats written on the package but in settings there is only written SM-960F (i bought it from a famous electronic market so its no fake but i really dont know why in settings there is no DS at the end of the modelnumber)
i have android 8.1.0
Samsung experience version 9.5
basebandversion: N960FXXU2ARJ1
android safety patch: 1st November
Can i root it? If you need any more information pls tell me

TheKingOfQueens said:
Thank you guys for your answers, but im still not sure if i can root,one says yes and one says no. I have a SM-960F/DS, thats whats written on the package but in settings there is only written SM-960F (i bought it from a famous electronic market so its no fake but i really dont know why in settings there is no DS at the end of the modelnumber)
i have android 8.1.0
Samsung experience version 9.5
basebandversion: N960FXXU2ARJ1
android safety patch: 1st November
Can i root it? If you need any more information pls tell me
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Everyone in this thread says yes, not sure why you're doubting it.
The dual sim model uses F firmware and shows F in settings, it's normal. It's just an F model really with 2 sims.

Ok thank you all, i was not sure because the "root away" post, though he meant the chance of rooting is away. Thank you all, i will root now ?

in dev options, can you still see OEM unlock?
its toggled on?
then just root.

TheKingOfQueens said:
Ok thank you all, i was not sure because the "root away" post, though he meant the chance of rooting is away. Thank you all, i will root now [emoji16]
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Ah I see, yes that actually meant "go ahead and root" when he said "root away". All good

I have rooted with oem patch but the first time i did it didnt recognized any sim card, then i tried again but this time with the kernel option and now its recognizing my sim card and im rootes, yaaaayyy ?

Root S8

I've tried many things from cf auto root odin file and
the method on here and nothing seems to work. anybody have a concrete way to root a Verizon SM-G950U ?

JETROD_ said:
I've tried many things from cf auto root odin file and
the method on here and nothing seems to work. anybody have a concrete way to root a Verizon SM-G950U ?
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Cf auto root only works on unlocked boot loader devices. There is a guide in the main site threads for installing safestrap then rooted system images

Do you mean xda?, or cf, site

JETROD_ said:
Do you mean xda?, or cf, site
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Ahh sorry mate missed your post. The cqrrier specific threads here on s8 and up are pretty much dead. Yeah the safestrap and junk is all here on xda. Cf technicly is made for us yes. But because we have a locked bl it wont work. But if we where say to unlock it tomorrow yes cf auto would work perfectly in therory..if you search xda and s8 no verizon youll be taken. Screw it here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8
The s8 is not like past devices. All U.S. models are identicle so any 950u thread can or will apply to you as well. Xda has a wonderful search bar at the top of each page and it actually works really good once you get to know it.

I'm coming late to the party so to speak.
I finally got a S8 (Verizon) but have yet to move over to it.
My current phone is an S7 (Verizon) and via this website I was able to use a "non-customized" firmware ROM files along with odin3.12 to flash my S7. I did that so that I could use the "moblie hotspot" feature and give wifi to my laptop as I have unlimited data on my phone.
My S7 is "stuck" on Android 7, July 1, 2017 security patch, G930UUES4QG1 which I have been fine with not getting any verizon updates so long as I can use the "moblie hotspot".
Are you saying that with the S8 it is **NOT** possible to do what I did with the S7?
Here is the info on my S8
Model: SM-G950U
Carrier: Verizon
Android Version: 8.0.0
Baseband: G950USQS5CSB1
Kernel: 4.4.78
Build: R16NW.G950USQS5CSB1
Android Security Patch: FEB 01, 2019

Bro if u found then tell me.

No Update for XSP N960F

This isn't much of a question more is it a vent of frustration towards Samsung. I am still on the July Security Policy despite Samsung claiming Monthly Security Updates. When OEM's refuse to Update their devices on time or out right at all this is when fragmentation becomes a big deal. Monthly should mean Monthly Until the end of life. No exceptions.
Thoughts?

last1youlove said:
This isn't much of a question more is it a vent of frustration towards Samsung. I am still on the July Security Policy despite Samsung claiming Monthly Security Updates. When OEM's refuse to Update their devices on time or out right at all this is when fragmentation becomes a big deal. Monthly should mean Monthly Until the end of life. No exceptions.
Thoughts?
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maybe its your carrier more than samsung.

bober10113 said:
maybe its your carrier more than samsung.
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I have an International Unlocked N960F/DS Its not carrier branded.

last1youlove said:
I have an International Unlocked N960F/DS Its not carrier branded.
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then just update it manualy:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-9/firmware/SM-N960F/BNG/download/N960FXXS3CSH2/286019/
you can also use samfirm tool 0.3.6 or frija app to download it with ure pc since that web site has trash speeds and flash it using odin. but be sure ure pc has samsung android drivers before using odin.
i believe you could also use samsung smart switch software to check for an update and flash it too.
so as you can see you can just update the device yourself instead of waiting. read and search xda for any of the tools and ways to use them aforementioned.

bober10113 said:
then just update it manualy:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-9/firmware/SM-N960F/BNG/download/N960FXXS3CSH2/286019/
you can also use samfirm tool 0.3.6 or frija app to download it with ure pc since that web site has trash speeds and flash it using odin. but be sure ure pc has samsung android drivers before using odin.
i believe you could also use samsung smart switch software to check for an update and flash it too.
so as you can see you can just update the device yourself instead of waiting. read and search xda for any of the tools and ways to use them aforementioned.
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I was hoping to do that however I checked on there for mine. My product code is XSP which is the Singapore Version and the latest one is June 1st which im already on. If I were to flash a different region's firmware could I just use Home CSC to keep XSP? Thanks for the help

last1youlove said:
I was hoping to do that however I checked on there for mine. My product code is XSP which is the Singapore Version and the latest one is June 1st which im already on. If I were to flash a different region's firmware could I just use Home CSC to keep XSP? Thanks for the help
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you can probably skip it all together. but your csc is the carrier code. if the phone is not carrier tied then you should either use the link i sent which is multi csc and would probably contain your sim CSC or find out the carrier code matching your carrier/sim.
read up on samsung and CSC for more details.

last1youlove said:
I was hoping to do that however I checked on there for mine. My product code is XSP which is the Singapore Version and the latest one is June 1st which im already on. If I were to flash a different region's firmware could I just use Home CSC to keep XSP? Thanks for the help
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Yes. It won't change your product code and wipe your device. Rest assured.

maple_mak said:
Yes. It won't change your product code and wipe your device. Rest assured.
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well it will if he chooses csc.md5 over home_csc.md5
on an other note id suggest OP to flash BTU firmware as that is acualy a sales code(europe multi csc) associated to an actual firmware.

last1youlove said:
I have an International Unlocked N960F/DS Its not carrier branded.
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i have the same model but i believe it's something to do with the region instead of the carrier.
In comparison withe the firmware for both SG and PH, PH received 2 updates from July (CSF9 and CSG3) as compared to SG which only received one (CSF9).

donetus said:
i have the same model but i believe it's something to do with the region instead of the carrier.
In comparison withe the firmware for both SG and PH, PH received 2 updates from July (CSF9 and CSG3) as compared to SG which only received one (CSF9).
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Yeah, I think ill just wait it out because flashing over a security patch seems like a nuclear option. Hopefully in arrives in the coming weeks. Thanks for the help and information though everyone I appreciate it.

You guys are touching a contentious issues with the way Samsung delivers update in Singapore.
Due to the national telcos bottlenecking the process, Samsung phones are getting much lesser updates than the rest of the world.
As an example, Galaxy Note 9 in Europe (UK/DE/FR), version N960F which is identical to the one sold in Singapore received a total of 24 updates, including 4 different built of Android 10/OneUI 2.0 and is up to date with the March 2020 security update.
In Singapore, the Note 9 received 8 updates and the latest is from October 2019 with the October security update.

Question ANDROID 12 ONE UI 4.0 BETA

I am In Srilanka.
I Own Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra 5G.
September Security Patch.
( Android 11 One Ui 3.1 G998BXXU3AUHB ).
I Like To Enroll In One Ui 4.0 Beta Programme In Samsung Members Application. Due To Region Locked I Can't Enroll One Ui 4.0 Beta Programme officially. It's Limited To Some Countries as US,South Korea,Germany, UK,Poland,China and India So, If I Change My Intial CSC Code To Germany Using Dialer Option *#272*IMEI# ( SLK-DBT ).
Can I Enroll Android 12 One Ui 4.0 Beta Programme In Samsung Members Application ???Can I Get Future Monthly Security Update Via OTP Also Can I Enroll Future Beta Updates ???
Is It Secure To Change the CSC Code ???
NOTE :- I am Using Dialog E-SIM Operator...

I'd try flashing the zip/bin we have available. I'm no guru, and I'm not enrolled in the beta program, but it worked just fine.

P-KAY 2323 said:
I'd try flashing the zip/bin we have available. I'm no guru, and I'm not enrolled in the beta program, but it worked just fine.
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If I Flash My Device Can I Get Future Monthly Security Updates and Official Beta Updates In Samsung Members Application ???

I Don't Know Who Am I said:
I am In Srilanka.
I Own Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra 5G.
September Security Patch.
( Android 11 One Ui 3.1 G998BXXU3AUHB ).
I Like To Enroll In One Ui 4.0 Beta Programme In Samsung Members Application. Due To Region Locked I Can't Enroll One Ui 4.0 Beta Programme officially. It's Limited To Some Countries as US,South Korea,Germany, UK,Poland,China and India So, If I Change My Intial CSC Code To Germany Using Dialer Option *#272*IMEI# ( SLK-DBT ).
Can I Enroll Android 12 One Ui 4.0 Beta Programme In Samsung Members Application ???Can I Get Future Monthly Security Update Via OTP Also Can I Enroll Future Beta Updates ???
Is It Secure To Change the CSC Code ???
NOTE :- I am Using Dialog E-SIM Operator...
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Hello, yes you can enroll once changed your csc to DBT, but unfortunately I tried many methods to change mine to DBT but all failed. finally I did install OTA file to get Android 12 beta and yes it is safe to change csc if you know what you are doing.

ra_eng said:
Hello, yes you can enroll once changed your csc to DBT, but unfortunately I tried many methods to change mine to DBT but all failed. finally I did install OTA file to get Android 12 beta and yes it is safe to change csc if you know what you are doing.
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ra_eng said:
Hello, yes you can enroll once changed your csc to DBT, but unfortunately I tried many methods to change mine to DBT but all failed. finally I did install OTA file to get Android 12 beta and yes it is safe to change csc if you know what you are doing.
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Change My Intial CSC Code To Germany Using Dialer Option *#272*IMEI# ( SLK-DBT ).

I Don't Know Who Am I said:
Change My Intial CSC Code To Germany Using Dialer Option *#272*IMEI# ( SLK-DBT ).
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Can I Know What Device That You Are Using ???

I Don't Know Who Am I said:
Can I Know What Device That You Are Using ???
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I Don't Know Who Am I said:
Can I Know What Device That You Are Using ???
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I Don't Know Who Am I said:
Can I Know What Device That You Are Using ???
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How Did You Download Android 12 One Ui 4.0 Beta 1 Firmware On Your Device ???
Can You Guide Me To Do This ???
Will You Get Android 12 One Ui 4.0 Beta 2 When It Released To The Public ( Limited Countries ) Via OTP ??? Or Else You Again Want To Flash The Device and Install Android 12 One Ui 4.0 Beta 2 Firmware...

I Don't Know Who Am I said:
Change My Intial CSC Code To Germany Using Dialer Option *#272*IMEI# ( SLK-DBT ).
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Dialer code is not working anymore with the newer firmware versions. I will try to change it using Samkey after getting my credit.

ra_eng said:
Dialer code is not working anymore with the newer firmware versions. I will try to change it using Samkey after getting my credit.
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i heard samkey not working on latest AUHD september patch s21 ultra .
ask in some thread before.
i think u must roll back to june patch to get samkey work....

carlitobahsoun said:
i heard samkey not working on latest AUHD september patch s21 ultra .
ask in some thread before.
i think u must roll back to june patch to get samkey work....
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Can confirm, i had to move to May firmware (last one you could downgrade to wth respect to bootloader).
Ps, check ebay for cheaper prices when it comes to SamKey.

carlitobahsoun said:
i heard samkey not working on latest AUHD september patch s21 ultra .
ask in some thread before.
i think u must roll back to june patch to get samkey work....
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Samkey is getting updates everyday so maybe there is a support for it. unfortunately I bought a credit from a reseller and till now didn't get it to test.
and now I'm on Android 12 beta 1 and I don't know if is going to work or not.

ra_eng said:
Samkey is getting updates everyday so maybe there is a support for it. unfortunately I bought a credit from a reseller and till now didn't get it to test.
and now I'm on Android 12 beta 1 and I don't know if is going to work or not.
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i want 1 credit only but seller not selling 1 credit , my bad

carlitobahsoun said:
i want 1 credit only but seller not selling 1 credit , my bad
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The same here so I had to buy 3 credits. but it seems that the seller is a fraud as they didn't provide the credit till now.

I Don't Know Who Am I said:
If I Flash My Device Can I Get Future Monthly Security Updates and Official Beta Updates In Samsung Members Application ???
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You won't get OTA updates for the beta builds, which you'll have to flash yourself every time the package is available. After the last beta, you will get a stable update.

I bought Galaxy 21 Ultra 5G with Singapore region. I changed it to DBT region via special code (do not remember it now) but seemed legit as the dialpad code opened a sevice menu and I only zicked DBT radio button on the list of available CSC list. I get updates regularly when DBT releases them, which usually is very fast.
However, I do not get the banner on Samsung members for One UI update. The reason is that Samsung has my account linked to my country, Albania, and I cant change it without losing my orher samsung data linked to this account.
I would think that once your phone is in apptoved region for Beta testing, and the latest security patch is installed for that reagion, you can create a new samsung account while using a VPN with Germany location. This would set your Samsung account to Germany region and the Samsung members will check your location to Germany. The only problem I foresee is your mobile carrier! I do not know if Samsung members checks also the carrier signal, nor do I know if you can use Samsung Mambers without a carrier signal (airplane mode). Same goes for wifi signal. They all trigger location regardless of your VPN.

ra_eng said:
Hello, yes you can enroll once changed your csc to DBT, but unfortunately I tried many methods to change mine to DBT but all failed. finally I did install OTA file to get Android 12 beta and yes it is safe to change csc if you know what you are doing.
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Are u also having an issue with contacts that are not syncing from Google contacts app on cell to web... But it is syncing from web to cell app... Any thoughts?

I am planning on to unlock bootloader only. My device S21 Ultra currently Android 11, did'nt update. Will I continue recieving official updates from Samsung and able to install them (not flashing that, OTA ones). I am not going to flash custom recovery or kernel or even custom rom. Will it work that way?

Krishbarnwal said:
I am planning on to unlock bootloader only. My device S21 Ultra currently Android 11, did'nt update. Will I continue recieving official updates from Samsung and able to install them (not flashing that, OTA ones). I am not going to flash custom recovery or kernel or even custom rom. Will it work that way?
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Just out of curiosity, what advantage will unlocking the bootloader give you if you're not going to flash a custom recovery or a custom ROM? You're planning to at least root the phone after unlocking bootloader right?

Actually I have 2 devices. Galaxy M01 (has no powerful DAC) and S21 U. Got Android 12 on S21 today but wanted to check out Viper 4 Android cause its currently little unstable for A12.
Well update is I unlocked and currently enjoying Viper. Let's see how far it goes.