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5.1.1 in UK

Hi,
Anyone got any news on when we'll see 5.1.1 in the UK,got my s2 9.7 wifi/cellular version from o2 yesterday,was a bit dissapointed to find that i'm stuck on 5.0.2.
Plus ran the stagefright detector and this device is vunerable,get the update pushed samsung for goodness sake.

Got update

wildcat777 said:
Got update
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Good news for us UK users...
I used to be able to update my rooted devices via Kies with the guaranteed 'official' Samsung ROM... ('cos OTAs don't work on rooted phones)
Kies says S2 Tab isn't supported, and to use 'Smart Switch' instead. Does Smart Switch upgrade firmware??
TIA

Anyone else have the 5.1.1 update on the s2 8.0. I'm still stuck on 5.0.2

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Is there any way to install 5.1.1 on a S2 bought at France?

Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.

hasenbein196601 said:
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
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Yesterday at night I did it. I've used the Canada version but this one it doesn't have the "Mange Apps" in the Smart Manager to Auto-Stop the apps. I wanted that but can't know for sure in which one it's enabled.

Does manually upgrading with ODIN mess up KNOX and the tablet's warranty status? I'm on 5.0.2 as well.

Rm4n said:
Does manually upgrading with ODIN mess up KNOX and the tablet's warranty status? I'm on 5.0.2 as well.
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No, official firmware does not trip knox.

Unfortunately for the T815Y there is only 5.0.2, no 5.1.1 released yet...

hasenbein196601 said:
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
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I've downloaded the Canada 5.1.1 version and keep getting a Status Bar Notification:-
Security Notice
Unauthorised actions have been detected. Tap here for more info.
Is there a way to disable these notifications?

schrodinger56 said:
I've downloaded the Canada 5.1.1 version and keep getting a Status Bar Notification:-
Security Notice
Unauthorised actions have been detected. Tap here for more info.
Is there a way to disable these notifications?
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I haven't had any problems with mine. I have some Samsung apps disabled but I don't think that's the fix. Are you sure yours is T710 and not some other variant? Did your KNOX counter get tripped?

Rm4n said:
I haven't had any problems with mine. I have some Samsung apps disabled but I don't think that's the fix. Are you sure yours is T710 and not some other variant? Did your KNOX counter get tripped?
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Mine's the T810 which was originally running on UK version 5.0.2. I rooted it, flashed a TWRP recovery and flashed the Canadian 5.1.1 version. KNOX was tripped when rooted.

Oh right. I did a Google search about your problem earlier and found out you have two disable a service or two if the same thing happens on the Samsung S6 Edge . Read the ROOT YOUR PHONE AND UNINSTALL KNOX part.

Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK?
It's out for other countries. I'd rather not have to doing anything unofficial if I can help it, especially when it's been out in other countries for some time now.
Thanks

Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK? Thanks.

bradavon said:
Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK?
It's out for other countries. I'd rather not have to doing anything unofficial if I can help it, especially when it's been out in other countries for some time now.
Thanks
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It's not actually unofficial is it? Its still stock firmware.
What are you expecting to be different?

ashyx said:
It's not actually unofficial is it? Its still stock firmware.
What are you expecting to be different?
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As I understand it the Android 5.1.1 update from Samsung isn't available in The UK but looks like it is elsewhere. My Tab S2 is still stuck on Android 5.0.2.
I'm waiting for Samsung to release it OTA than installing firmware intended/released for a different market.
Thanks.

The firmware is identical aside from a few apps here and there.
Only the csc is different which doesn't have to be flashed.

ashyx said:
The firmware is identical aside from a few apps here and there.
Only the csc is different which doesn't have to be flashed.
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Android 5.1.x brought with it bugs fixed too though?

Flash count for Samsung Official Firmwares?

Hi guys
Just a quick one, I'm trading in my Note 8 against new Note 9 with Samsung.
The phone is absolutely pristine, the only thing that's worrying me a little is that it was originally a Taiwan import SM-N950F/DS on BRI CSC and I flashed it onto the official O2UK firmware so I could get voLTE and voWIFI.
I have now flashed the phone back to the latest version of its original International firmware after removing my Samsung and Google accounts etc etc etc.
Samsung state in their T's & C's for trade in that the device must not have had it's firmware modified. Does flashing official Samsung firmware count as modifying it?
Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been answered previously, I did a quick search but couldn't find anything specifically answering this - I know it won't trip KNOX but am wondering if Sammy will count flashing official firmware as a firmware modification?

p.dixon0 said:
Hi guys
Just a quick one, I'm trading in my Note 8 against new Note 9 with Samsung.
The phone is absolutely pristine, the only thing that's worrying me a little is that it was originally a Taiwan import SM-N950F/DS on BRI CSC and I flashed it onto the official O2UK firmware so I could get voLTE and voWIFI.
I have now flashed the phone back to the latest version of its original International firmware after removing my Samsung and Google accounts etc etc etc.
Samsung state in their T's & C's for trade in that the device must not have had it's firmware modified. Does flashing official Samsung firmware count as modifying it?
Thanks in advance and sorry if this has been answered previously, I did a quick search but couldn't find anything specifically answering this - I know it won't trip KNOX but am wondering if Sammy will count flashing official firmware as a firmware modification?
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The filmware was from Samsung, you have nothing to worry about.
It's only if you have EVER rooted it or flashed a custom recovery, which trips Samsung Knox. Flashing stock filmware on a previously rooted phone will not fix Knox, that's a motherboard replacement.

Nice one, thank you! Just hoping they don't try to screw me over as the phone is in absolutely perfect condition!

UPDATE: Samsung have honoured my exchange and I got the full value for the phone ?

Congrats!!

n960n flashing

hi guys i am having a problem right now. my first note 9 was a n9600 snapdragon hk variant it was replaced by the vendor due to factory defect and was replace by a n960n single sim 512gb special edition model. my question is, is it possible to flash this with other official firmware to remove bloatwares from KTc to let say other exynos model? thank you in advance.

n3o_3g said:
hi guys i am having a problem right now. my first note 9 was a n9600 snapdragon hk variant it was replaced by the vendor due to factory defect and was replace by a n960n single sim 512gb special edition model. my question is, is it possible to flash this with other official firmware to remove bloatwares from KTc to let say other exynos model? thank you in advance.
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nope.( maybe with adb commands you can manualy disable/delete packages)https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access
if you root then you can do what ever but if not, then you are stuck. all 4 firmwares/carriers available for the n960n have bloat.And no you cant flash with odin an n960f stock firmware.

thanks @bober10113. sorry im kinda new in this things. another question. is it possible to change those language i see in samsung members and and other samsung apps? because right now all i see is korean language. is there anyway to change this to english/local language?

n3o_3g said:
thanks @bober10113. sorry im kinda new in this things. another question. is it possible to change those language i see in samsung members and and other samsung apps? because right now all i see is korean language. is there anyway to change this to english/local language?
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that would again be because of the csc installed.( one of the big 4 korean carriers. again if rooted wouldint be an issue to switch.

thank you again @bober10113 for giving me a clear picture. another question. is it possible to flash other n960n official firmware? right now i have a korean version of it. is it possible to flash it with n960n english?

n3o_3g said:
thank you again @bober10113 for giving me a clear picture. another question. is it possible to flash other n960n official firmware? right now i have a korean version of it. is it possible to flash it with n960n english?
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well i am not sure if for example LG+ ( LUC ) would have more 'english' menus but you can try.... yeah LG has a carrier and they sell Samsung phones! my note 8 was a N950N LUC and on the box there was an LG+ logo !
past 2 phones have been Korean models that i specifically bought and have not had any issues or defects. I always root and it has been quite easy because it has the OEM unlock option right away, no need to wait 7 days.
also since i dont need knox or samsung pay, root is the way to go for me. so much fun i wouldint live without rooting.

i guess root is the way. i dont need knox and samsung pay either because its not usable in our country and no merchant here supports it. thanks @bober10113. and last can you put me in the direction of the guide to root my phone? again thank you so much.

n3o_3g said:
i guess root is the way. i dont need knox and samsung pay either because its not usable in our country and no merchant here supports it. thanks @bober10113. and last can you put me in the direction of the guide to root my phone? again thank you so much.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...t/recovery-twrp-galaxy-note-9-exynos-t3833933
you might to read through the thread. especially the last 10 posts or so.

hi again @bober10113. i have read the link you gave me. now my question is if i install twrp then install magisk will i be able to install local firmwares like n960f? and will this still trip knox? even though its a official firmware? thanks.

n3o_3g said:
hi again @bober10113. i have read the link you gave me. now my question is if i install twrp then install magisk will i be able to install local firmwares like n960f? and will this still trip knox? even though its a official firmware? thanks.
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once twrp is installed all bets are off. knox will be tripped.
but this will allow you to install magisk disable or delete bloat.
if this is not enough then you will be able to download a new rom.
a rom is a custom firmware. so you could get a rom that has everything you are looking for. usualy all roms for exynos and for N960F/ds. they will also contain full english locale.
have a look in this thread and see which Rom suits you better:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development

bober10113 said:
once twrp is installed all bets are off. knox will be tripped.
but this will allow you to install magisk disable or delete bloat.
if this is not enough then you will be able to download a new rom.
a rom is a custom firmware. so you could get a rom that has everything you are looking for. usualy all roms for exynos and for N960F/ds. they will also contain full english locale.
have a look in this thread and see which Rom suits you better:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/development
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if i install twrp is it possible to install one of the roms you posted without rooting? i believed some of them have root within the rom.

n3o_3g said:
if i install twrp is it possible to install one of the roms you posted without rooting? i believed some of them have root within the rom.
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once twrp is installed, fone is considered as being modified. so might aswell take advantage of root.
And if i remember correctly to be able to boot into system, right now on the note 9 you need magisk to be flashed in twrp recovery.
so there issint really a way around it for now.( others can confirm or correct me on this).
alexander rom might be the exception though. read thread and post questions there if need be concerning a rootless install.
but magisk su has an 'su hide' feature where it will hide the system modification and root status from certain apps. you can even hide magisk from specific apps too. so if you need to install specific software that only runs in stock unmodified systems, it may very well work if these features are enabled correctly.

thank you ver much @bober10113. will check those threads. and go on with twrp magisk custom rom combo.

Help with firmware choice

Hi,
I have Asian(Malaysia) unlocked Note 8 version and looking to update my firmware to receive ota updates.I live in tbe UK.Can you help me the firmware selection?
Many thanks

lord_belial78 said:
Hi,
I have Asian(Malaysia) unlocked Note 8 version and looking to update my firmware to receive ota updates.I live in tbe UK.Can you help me the firmware selection?
Many thanks
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Just follow the steps in this thread below. XME is the Malaysian CSC which is included in the multi csc oxm.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...cial-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072/amp/

I finally flashed a new firmware(security patch from Oct) and everything went well!Status is still official and Knox wasn't tripped. One thing is weird though. Smart switch doesn't see my firmware version anymore.
Thanks everybody for all help,much appreciated!!

Question about flashing firmware from a different region

Hey guys,
I've been up and down the forums looking for answers and come out thoroughly confused, so thought it would be best to ask for help from the professionals.
I am in New Zealand and have recently purchased an imported S10 from the states (site never said it was imported, would have gone local had I known), model SM-G973U. I've since realised that the phone will not update, and has been stuck on the June security patch since I got it. Contacted Samsung NZ and they said that because the phone isn't approved by my local carrier (Spark) no updates are getting pushed through.
I've thought of flashing a Spark-based version of the phone so I can receive updates but because the local versions of this phone are a different model (SM-G973F) I'm worried whether this will even work or if it will brick my phone entirely.
Is this something I can safely do, or will I have to resort to flashing updates manually?
Thanks guys, these forums really are great.

NikolaiA said:
Hey guys,
I've been up and down the forums looking for answers and come out thoroughly confused, so thought it would be best to ask for help from the professionals.
I am in New Zealand and have recently purchased an imported S10 from the states (site never said it was imported, would have gone local had I known), model SM-G973U. I've since realised that the phone will not update, and has been stuck on the June security patch since I got it. Contacted Samsung NZ and they said that because the phone isn't approved by my local carrier (Spark) no updates are getting pushed through.
I've thought of flashing a Spark-based version of the phone so I can receive updates but because the local versions of this phone are a different model (SM-G973F) I'm worried whether this will even work or if it will brick my phone entirely.
Is this something I can safely do, or will I have to resort to flashing updates manually?
Thanks guys, these forums really are great.
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Hi dude,
Don't try to update your G973U with a G973F firmware coz SoC of those devices are different ! Your model has a snapdragon but G973F (international S10 version) has an Exynos (Samsung made chipset).
What you can do if you really want to update it is to download this firmware and flash it through latest Odin (google or youtube this if you don't know how to proceed).
P.S. Firmware I linked here is the USA unbranded one, idk really know if this CSC will support your local carrier so make a backup of your device before processing !

Hey sorry I've been too caught up in life to try this until now, but I gave that firmware a go, flashed it with the latest odin and it's worked without a hitch, carrier settings intact and all.
Thanks for the guidance!
Tagdu17 said:
Hi dude,
Don't try to update your G973U with a G973F firmware coz SoC of those devices are different ! Your model has a snapdragon but G973F (international S10 version) has an Exynos (Samsung made chipset).
What you can do if you really want to update it is to download and flash it through latest Odin (google or youtube this if you don't know how to proceed).
P.S. Firmware I linked here is the USA unbranded one, idk really know if this CSC will support your local carrier so make a backup of your device before processing !
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NikolaiA said:
Hey sorry I've been too caught up in life to try this until now, but I gave that firmware a go, flashed it with the latest odin and it's worked without a hitch, carrier settings intact and all.
Thanks for the guidance!
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You're welcome, I'm glad it worked for you !