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Root, Snapdragons and Exynos.

Hello All.
I hope this thread will help myself and others in a similar situation.
I went to extreme lengths and procured myself a N950N (SK Telekom Version) to be able to have TWRP and root and all that good stuff.
Problem was using that device on T-Mobile USA left me handicapped in terms of cell quality, LTE speeds etc.
I wasn't the only one either, a lot of folks who bought the F or N versions weren't getting the same Carrier Aggregation combinations or band\frequency usage that the US versions were accustomed to.
Should we expect the same moving forward with the Note 9 Exynos version?
If so, then the obvious inquiry will be related towards snapdragon -, it was months before samfail ever hit SD835 samsung devices, and even then it was handicapped until 10 months after release where it got slightly better.
IS the situation going to remain the same ? What are the developments on the S9\s9+ snapdragon in that aspect?
Just trying to make the right decisions as root is non negotiable for me... and i'm certain it is for many others..

and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?

masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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this this a thousand times this.

masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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Yes of course it will.
Much better than having a locked BL and never having root, the snap s9 still has nothing and its been out since April.
OP i would look into the HK or latin America snapdragon versions, they are not locked and would likely have similar frequencies
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

soraxd said:
this this a thousand times this.
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Agreed, it's why i went with the Korean Note 8 , to avoid the unlock wait period, but then i suffered because of band incompatibility
force70 said:
Yes of course it will.
Much better than having a locked BL and never having root, the snap s9 still has nothing and its been out since April.
OP i would look into the HK or latin America snapdragon versions, they are not locked and would likely have similar frequencies
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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@force70 , good to see you around these parts.
Wanna give me the resellers that would sell HK or Latin American SD versions with unlocked bootloaders?
All i know are the EU\UK Resellers & Wondamobile (not dealing with ebay again :\ )

masri1987 said:
Agreed, it's why i went with the Korean Note 8 , to avoid the unlock wait period, but then i suffered because of band incompatibility
@force70 , good to see you around these parts.
Wanna give me the resellers that would sell HK or Latin American SD versions with unlocked bootloaders?
All i know are the EU\UK Resellers & Wondamobile (not dealing with ebay again :\ )
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Yeah bro, i skipped the Note 8 but will be here for the 9! How you been?
I know pda plaza will have the unlocked snap, they are already doing pre orders and have them posted. Swiftronics.ca will have them also (both sites had the S9 unlocked snap when i got my exynos).
Kinda bummed no silver or gold but the copper looks kinda cool
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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Please can you explain what this issue is?
I thought the international versions come carrier unlocked.

rajil.s said:
Please can you explain what this issue is?
I thought the international versions come carrier unlocked.
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Has nothing to do with network unlock, you have to wait 7 days for OEM unlock to appear.
Search for more detailed info please as its readily available.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

force70 said:
Has nothing to do with network unlock, you have to wait 7 days for OEM unlock to appear.
Search for more detailed info please as its readily available.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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the note 8 was 15 horrible days.
I'm on the oneplus 6 right now, i'm happy with it, but as you know, being a tech-slut it's hard to keep my desires under control.

masri1987 said:
the note 8 was 15 horrible days.
I'm on the oneplus 6 right now, i'm happy with it, but as you know, being a tech-slut it's hard to keep my desires under control.
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Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

force70 said:
Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Sent from my HUAWEI BKL-L04 using XDA Labs

force70 said:
Tell me about it lol...
At least i know i wont want pixel 3, ugliest monstrosity of a device ever... and that inotch.....wtf were they thinking lol?
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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KOLIOSIS said:
Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Agreed. Total abomination. Shame as I was waiting to pick it up to replace my aging S6 but have now turned to the Note 9.

KOLIOSIS said:
Yeah, the Pixel 3XL deserves its own Android P nickname:
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Hahahah..... definitely
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

I might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that ALL Note 9s were going to be using the Snapdragon. Is there still going to be an Exynos version for international?

cloudraker said:
I might be wrong, but i thought i read somewhere that ALL Note 9s were going to be using the Snapdragon. Is there still going to be an Exynos version for international?
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Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

masri1987 said:
and most importantly, will we have the OEM unlock issue if we buy the int'l model?
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I purchased my S8, Note 8 and S9 Plus from CLOVE in the UK - (the F varient) and I NEVER had OEM Unlock issues in any of those devices. Never. I purchsed my Note 9 from CLove on the 9th - and look forward to getting it when it ships later this month.
To be honest, I don't know why some people have OEM Unlock issues for devices they buy on EBAR or other places and why I never have for the Samsung Devices I purchased at CLOVE - but it's enough that I will always buy new Samsung phones from CLOVE to help avoid having to deal with that.

force70 said:
Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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I'll make you a good deal on my Note 8 if you want it..

force70 said:
Lol....not is there going to be.
There is.
They are already up for pre order in numerous places. For example I got my exynos S9 plus here:
https://pdaplaza.ca/collections/sam...gb-metallic-copper-factory-unlocked-pre-order
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol

masri1987 said:
I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
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Can you specify why you are not satisfied with exyons version of you note 8?

wase4711 said:
I'll make you a good deal on my Note 8 if you want it..
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Hellz no lol. Cant stand the fingerprint sensor location, thats why i ditched my s8 plus!
Hows it going wase? Long time no talk bro
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masri1987 said:
I really want the snapdragon unlocked bootloader Note 9. Didn't really enjoy the exynos experience on the note 8,
Do you have link for the note 9 snapdragon unlocked?
Also, i doubt rom support will exist... or anything at all so what would be the point ? lol
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That same site has the unlocked snap also! They sell both so you can pick your poison. The N9600 is the snap you want
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

Note 9 one UI update

Hello, new to this website
My mom and dad who live in India both have snapdragon versions of the note 9. They are unlocked. For some reason, they still haven't got the one UI update. Does anyone know when they should expect it to come to their phones?

Kazeoni15 said:
Hello, new to this website
My mom and dad who live in India both have snapdragon versions of the note 9. They are unlocked. For some reason, they still haven't got the one UI update. Does anyone know when they should expect it to come to their phones?
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Next week .
Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

They've been pushing the launch date forward quite often. At this point, Samsung dev team are a joke tbh! Note 8!!! got it ahead of the 9! W T F, seriously?!

They should get it soon. As the Pie update release date is different for every region. I am still waiting for the Pie update for my Note 8 N950N.

??? USA PIE OTA Role out SM-950U1

It's been out weeks now in Europe and India etc.
Anyone seen it stateside??
Any ideas, should we spoof location?
Thanks

American carriers probably testing their bloatwares to work on one ui..
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

Nope I'm talking about the non carrier version

Just received 3rd Beta on unlocked Note 8.

badrsj said:
It's been out weeks now in Europe and India etc.
Anyone seen it stateside??
Any ideas, should we spoof location?
Thanks
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What good would spoofing your location do? European models are N950F. You're asking about the US N950U1. They're different phones, different firmwares.
badrsj said:
Nope I'm talking about the non carrier version
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The U1 will get the update last. The carriers still have to approve it before it can be released. And they will push the update to their carrier branded models first.
jkarwow said:
Just received 3rd Beta on unlocked Note 8.
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Oh nice! I haven't fired up my Note 8 today. I will now!

Note to self
Buying European models henceforth

badrsj said:
Note to self
Buying European models henceforth
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Hmmm...no warranty, no Samsung Pay, and not 100% compatible radio bands. Doesn't seem worth it to get a faster update. Especially since you can load the Pie beta on your N950U1 right now. It's very, very stable, by the way. I've been running Pie on my N950U1 for two months now.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Hmmm...no warranty, no Samsung Pay, and not 100% compatible radio bands. Doesn't seem worth it to get a faster update. Especially since you can load the Pie beta on your N950U1 right now. It's very, very stable, by the way. I've been running Pie on my N950U1 for two months now.
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Yes, these are valid issues. Cannot do European Version - You are right.

I am buying s10 soon. A help needed

Hello guys
I am planning to buy s10 next week. It's exynos version. And has android 9 and 1ui old version . I think I will get android 10 and 1ui 2 on OTA. But my doubt is , how I get all the camera patches, finger print sensor patches and other updates that samsung given all 2019 year ? Pls help me before I buy and stuck with unpatched softwares.

I just bought a Snapdragon Verizon (US varient) S10, I flashed the international version S10 software to it and now i have android 10 and one ui2

Terrible battery life on the Exynos.
I don't get ota as I'm TKD, and I still had the patch for fingerprint. the rest you can always update once it is available to download

Avantiel said:
I just bought a Snapdragon Verizon (US varient) S10, I flashed the international version S10 software to it and now i have android 10 and one ui2
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Lol wut?

Why? There will be better devices coming out soon.

floridaman said:
Why? There will be better devices coming out soon.
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If you're talking about the S20, not really.

Tel864 said:
If you're talking about the S20, not really.
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I am not.... The S20 is way overpriced for what it is... I have the S10+ and it's been one of the worst devices in years I've had... I wouldn't trust Samsung to give a decent device again in particular paying what they want for the S20

Galaxy z fold 2 Got the new official 3.0 update

Its finally here now updating.....

US or international version?

International got it from india Mumbai

As is often the case, the broken Good Lock modules mar the upgrade. The annual Android upgrade used to be worth the wait. Now it kind of isn't. How sad.

I'm unable to find "Edge Lighting" section under Display menu.
One UI 3.0

wolfgart said:
I'm unable to find "Edge Lighting" section under Display menu.
One UI 3.0
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Its under brief pop-up settings now.

I just got my update, and honestly I'm not liking it very much, the asthetic changes i prefered the old one, but the thing that really bothers me, is that it feels slower and stuttering, am i the only one that has that experience or is there anyone else ? For what was supposed to be the flagship of the future, samsung has been lefting us on the side with getting the update 2 months later than the s20 and then its rubbish. Let me know if anyone else is experiencing the same.

Well, supposedly.. AT&T is to release it today, so I'll see what the fuss about it.

Got the update on ATT this AM been running very smoothly. I like the changes thus far.

If ATT and VZW have it, then TMO should be released soon. Then those of us with unlocked models should have it right after that.
I love 3.0 on my Note 20 Ultra, so Def looking forward to it on the Z Fold 2.

Anybody with the unlocked version get their update?

Mingy12 said:
Anybody with the unlocked version get their update?
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I got tired of waiting and actually flashed the sm-f916w ... I have to say it's working pretty good so far. Might keep it to get the updates faster

Mingy12 said:
Anybody with the unlocked version get their update?
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I'm still waiting. Though the new hotness would be nice, I have it on my Note 20 and my OnePlus devices and it's nothing night and day so I'll be patient and get it when I get it, lol.

Mingy12 said:
Anybody with the unlocked version get their update?
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No. Still waiting. Since I have had every Google phone beginning with the Galaxy Nexus and ending with the Pixel 4XL, this waiting thing is kind of different. Hopefully soon, but still loving the phone.

Got it on my unlocked version with csc code xaa today

Thealshear said:
Got it on my unlocked version with csc code xaa today
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Just checked on mine. Downloading now.

Same, update just popped in my XAA U1 version.

I got my update this morning. I have the unlocked version on Sprint/tmobile. Now time to see what this update is about.

I'll have. To wait until I'm connected to wifi since it won download over the network.

Thealshear said:
Got it on my unlocked version with csc code xaa today
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Yeah it's been posted for quite a few U1 and U models officially today