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How to get the Beta "Update" on your Note 9 U1.

So I bought my note 9 three weeks ago, it was ATT carrier branded, since I don't need/like any carrier bloat, I just flashed the unlocked firmware to it, until today its working with no problems at all.
So today I learned that the One UI beta came out, I log on my Samsung+ app I got the banner and hit register but nothing... it will simply send me back to the start, probably because i'm offshore who knows. well I started looking around tried with a VPN, tried spoofing my location, clear cache, clear data ( did this multiple times ) but it will simply not let me join the beta.
So I keep on looking and I find this website https://firmware.science/ it will allow you to download the OTA file and flash it using recovery mode!
Sure I wont get the otas automatically on my phone, but I can simply download then again and flash then as they come out.
I hope this helps anyone like that just wanted to install the latest software!
Note!:
This doesn't mean that your are part of the beta, but means that you will have the beta software on your phone!

sFranKv said:
So I bought my note 9 three weeks ago, it was ATT carrier branded, since I don't need/like any carrier bloat, I just flashed the unlocked firmware to it, until today its working with no problems at all.
So today I learned that the One UI beta came out, I log on my Samsung+ app I got the banner and hit register but nothing... it will simply send me back to the start, probably because i'm offshore who knows. well I started looking around tried with a VPN, tried spoofing my location, clear cache, clear data ( did this multiple times ) but it will simply not let me join the beta.
So I keep on looking and I find this website https://firmware.science/ it will allow you to download the OTA file and flash it using recovery mode!
Sure I wont get the otas automatically on my phone, but I can simply download then again and flash then as they come out.
I hope this helps anyone like that just wanted to install the latest software!
Note!:
This doesn't mean that your are part of the beta, but means that you will have the beta software on your phone!
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Does doing that wipe my device? Or do I get to keep my stuff?

I wanted to add this for anyone who kept tapping the register button but was simply returned to the banner like nothing happened.
If this is happening and you dont get a toast msg saying "thank you for your support of the One UI Beta" and no OTA follows, try deleting the (beta) Samsung + app data, rebooting and try again.
I tried all day before doing this and got the OTA 5 mins after wiping app data.

Nachorl250 said:
Does doing that wipe my device? Or do I get to keep my stuff?
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Nope, its a regular update so no need to wipe anything
Already try my apps and games (fortnite, arena of valor) and they work perfect!

Ed Murray said:
I wanted to add this for anyone who kept tapping the register button but was simply returned to the banner like nothing happened.
If this is happening and you dont get a toast msg saying "thank you for your support of the One UI Beta" and no OTA follows, try deleting the (beta) Samsung + app data, rebooting and try again.
I tried all day before doing this and got the OTA 5 mins after wiping app data.
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Tried everything, to be honest I was just sure that the Samsung+ app would check where you are in the world and if your not on the US it will simply not let you join the beta, the method above worked flawlessly for me!, I'm running One UI at the moment with the dark theme and its awesome!

sFranKv said:
So I bought my note 9 three weeks ago, it was ATT carrier branded, since I don't need/like any carrier bloat, I just flashed the unlocked firmware to it, until today its working with no problems at all.
So today I learned that the One UI beta came out, I log on my Samsung+ app I got the banner and hit register but nothing... it will simply send me back to the start, probably because i'm offshore who knows. well I started looking around tried with a VPN, tried spoofing my location, clear cache, clear data ( did this multiple times ) but it will simply not let me join the beta.
So I keep on looking and I find this website https://firmware.science/ it will allow you to download the OTA file and flash it using recovery mode!
Sure I wont get the otas automatically on my phone, but I can simply download then again and flash then as they come out.
I hope this helps anyone like that just wanted to install the latest software!
Note!:
This doesn't mean that your are part of the beta, but means that you will have the beta software on your phone!
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I have the N960U (T-Mobile) and I am on version ARK1. My version isn't in the list of options? Or will this not work for the 960U from T-Mobile?

BigMosely said:
I have the N960U (T-Mobile) and I am on version ARK1. My version isn't in the list of options? Or will this not work for the 960U from T-Mobile?
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Keep in mind that this Beta Update its just for the unlocked firmware, if you want to flash the update you need to first flash this firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note9/SM-N960U1/XAA/download/N960U1UES1ARJ9/244752/
After that you will be able to flash the Beta Update

sFranKv said:
Keep in mind that this Beta Update its just for the unlocked firmware, if you want to flash the update you need to first flash this firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note9/SM-N960U1/XAA/download/N960U1UES1ARJ9/244752/
After that you will be able to flash the Beta Update
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Can you flash the unlocked firmware without loosing data?

BigMosely said:
Can you flash the unlocked firmware without loosing data?
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Yes, I did. No data loss.

I flashed the same zrkp from firmware. Science on my us unlocked note 9 with arj9 firmware. It did a full factory reset. I would have done so anyway as I always do with major updates.
Working flawlessly so far.
Edit: 2 exceptions found. Themes are not working and cannot connect to my gear s3. Android wear watch works as expected.

Question what happens when you go into settings an click on Software update does it do anything..Just curious..I have the ATT variant an I'm planning on flashing the Unlocked Firmware..

papashex said:
I flashed the same zrkp from firmware. Science on my us unlocked note 9 with arj9 firmware. It did a full factory reset. I would have done so anyway as I always do with major updates.
Working flawlessly so far.
Edit: 2 exceptions found. Themes are not working and cannot connect to my gear s3. Android wear watch works as expected.
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Yea themes are not on beta for some reason, good it worked for you!

GBPackerFanForLife said:
Question what happens when you go into settings an click on Software update does it do anything..Just curious..I have the ATT variant an I'm planning on flashing the Unlocked Firmware..
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I would not know, I guess we need to wait until beta 2 update and see, probably won't be getting it and we will need to download the new OTA and flash again on recovery

GBPackerFanForLife said:
Question what happens when you go into settings an click on Software update does it do anything..Just curious..I have the ATT variant an I'm planning on flashing the Unlocked Firmware..
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Ok. First of all. Green and gold till I'm dead and cold.
Second of all, if you flash the U1 firmware and sign up for the beta, then you'll get OTAs automatically through settings.
If you flash the U1 firmware and can't get into the beta program, you can download the update.zip from firmware.science. You will have the official beta build, but you won't get updates through settings, because you aren't part of the beta program.

When I run Odin soon as I goto add the AP file Odin freezes an says not responding..I'm useing Windows 10 on my laptop..Any ideas??Also I have put the correct files in odin but it fails Everytime.. I do the BL an the AP an the CP an then for the CSC I use the Home CsC is that correct then hit start??I can't get it to work at all..do I put any file in USERDATA slot???

GBPackerFanForLife said:
When I run Odin soon as I goto add the AP file Odin freezes an says not responding..I'm useing Windows 10 on my laptop..Any ideas??Also I have put the correct files in odin but it fails Everytime.. I do the BL an the AP an the CP an then for the CSC I use the Home CsC is that correct then hit start??I can't get it to work at all..do I put any file in USERDATA slot???
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That is normal. Just wait. It will eventually load the AP file. If you're flashing the U1 firmware, there is no Userdata file, so you don't use that slot.
Make sure you are using the modified version of ODIN 3.13.1 and run it as an administrator. There are links to it on XDA. Or if you go to the main beta thread there's links to it in the thread.
Just put the files in their respective slots. BL in BL, AP in AP, etc...
CSC_OYN performs a factory reset. HOME_CSC does not wipe the phone. I always use CSC_OYN when switching from carrier firmware to U1 firmware or vice versa, but it's up to you.
After everything is all loaded up in ODIN, put your phone in download mode. Power off. Then hold power, Bixby, and volume down button all at the same time until it boots to a blue-green screen. Then press volume up to continue.
Plug your phone into your computer and hit start. Then sit back and wait. This will take a while.
That's all the steps. If you have any issues, I encourage you to use the search bar on the forum. These steps and solutions to any issues you may run into have been posted many times in several threads. The search bar is your friend and should always be the first thing you do before posting questions.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
That is normal. Just wait. It will eventually load the AP file. If you're flashing the U1 firmware, there is no Userdata file, so you don't use that slot.
Make sure you are using the modified version of ODIN 3.13.1 and run it as an administrator. There are links to it on XDA. Or if you go to the main beta thread there's links to it in the thread.
Just put the files in their respective slots. BL in BL, AP in AP, etc...
CSC_OYN performs a factory reset. HOME_CSC does not wipe the phone. I always use CSC_OYN when switching from carrier firmware to U1 firmware or vice versa, but it's up to you.
After everything is all loaded up in ODIN, put your phone in download mode. Power off. Then hold power, Bixby, and volume down button all at the same time until it boots to a blue-green screen. Then press volume up to continue.
Plug your phone into your computer and hit start. Then sit back and wait. This will take a while.
That's all the steps. If you have any issues, I encourage you to use the search bar on the forum. These steps and solutions to any issues you may run into have been posted many times in several threads. The search bar is your friend and should always be the first thing you do before posting questions.
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I wonder since I'm not useing the modified version of Odin that's why it keeps Failing on me..

GBPackerFanForLife said:
I wonder since I'm not useing the modified version of Odin that's why it keeps Failing on me..
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Yes. That's why I said use the modified version.

I'm assuming since I installed the Firmware then the Beta One Samsung + app won't open..then if I click on the Samsung Members app it says Beta but everything i click on say I'm not registered for the Beta..is that because I manually install the Beta update file..So basically Everytime a new beta version comes out I'm going to have to manually install it..
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One thing I have noticed on the new Unlocked version of the Firmware an being on the Beta software is that the Stereo speakers on the phone aren't as loud as they were when I was running the ATT version Firmware..Any ideas..

GBPackerFanForLife said:
I'm assuming since I installed the Firmware then the Beta One Samsung + app won't open..then if I click on the Samsung Members app it says Beta but everything i click on say I'm not registered for the Beta..is that because I manually install the Beta update file..So basically Everytime a new beta version comes out I'm going to have to manually install it..
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One thing I have noticed on the new Unlocked version of the Firmware an being on the Beta software is that the Stereo speakers on the phone aren't as loud as they were when I was running the ATT version Firmware..Any ideas..
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Yes, you are not part of the official beta.
As far as speaker loudness I have no idea.

(Guide) Upgrade from Oreo to Pie/One UI (Snapdragon/SM-N960, SM-N960U1, SM-N960W)

Let me start off by stating that this is by no means my tutorial, all information was gathered from this community and organized into, hopefully, a helpful tut. Thank you to Max Weinbach, who originally posted this tutorial - due to issues with the file hosting server, that page hasn't been updated in a bit. Hopefully this will help in the meantime... And a big thank you to Venom0642 for hosting these files!
NO ROOT!!!
MUST BE SNAPDRAGON VARIANT (SM-N960, SM-N960U1, SM-N960W)
Optional: This will wipe the data on your phone. Use SmartSwitch to backup your phones data to your computer
Step 1: Download the 3 Items listed below (AT&T N960USQS1ARJA, Odin3, N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7)
Venom0642 said:
Download here: AT&T N960USQS1ARJA
Download here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
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Download here: N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7
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Step 2: Copy or Move the "N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7.zip" file to your SD card and insert SD card into your Note 9 - If you do not have an SD card you can use ADB sideload to flash this .zip later in the process but I will not be going into much detail on this option. Skip this step if this is you and I will let you know when to use adb later on
Step 3: Unzip the "AT&T_N960USQS1ARJA" folder - Notice that you will have 5 files within this folder, we will only be using the 4 that begin with BL, AP, CP, and CSC
Step 4: Unzip the "Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD" folder and launch the Odin3 executable
Step 5: Within Odin, click on the "BL" box and navigate to your "AT&T_N960USQS1ARJA" folder and select the corresponding file that beings with "BL". Do the same thing for the AP, CP and CSC fields within Odin, you can leave USERDATA empty - The BL, AP, CP, and CSC fields within Odin should now be populated with the "AT&T_N960USQS1ARJA" files
Step 6: Power down your phone. Once it is off, enter Odin mode by: holding Power button + Volume Down + Bixby button - Your phone may prompt you asking if you want to download a custom OS, press the Volume Up button to continue.
Step 7: Plug your Note 9 into your computer - If Odin is communicating with your phone, on the left hand side of the screen (odin on your computer), under "Log", you should see something like "Added!!"
Step 8: Hit "Start" within Odin - Your phone will now flash to N960USQS1ARJA and will automatically reboot into recovery mode when it is done. This will take a few minutes!
Step 9: You should now be in recovery mode. If you are not, power down your phone and boot into recovery by holding Power button + Volume Up + Bixby button. Use the volume keys to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" , use the Power button to select it and select "Yes" to continue. - After the wipe completes, you will be brought back to the main menu of Recovery Mode
Step 10: Use the volume keys to highlight “apply update from SD card” and select it with the power key - If you do not have an SD card, this is where you would select "apply update from adb", open a command prompt/terminal on your computer and type: adb sideload <file location of N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7.zip>
Step 11: Now find the N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7.zip file that you put onto your SD card earlier by using the volume buttons to navigate and power button to select it - Your phone will now flash to N960USQU1CSA7 (Pie/OneUI) and will boot up normally when it is finished. This will take a few minutes!
Step 12: You are now on Android Pie. Walk through the normal startup menus and then use SmartSwitch to restore your data. Done!
Hope this helps a few people! I will try to keep this thread up to date with current builds as Venom0642 makes them available

I have a Snapdragon 845 U1 Unlocked version, using firmware.science it appears that I can upgrade directly to the Unlocked bloatfree firmware. Using your method I'll be upgrading to ATT version with ATT bloat. Is my understanding correct?

ceo.mtcl said:
I have a Snapdragon 845 U1 Unlocked version, using firmware.science it appears that I can upgrade directly to the Unlocked bloatfree firmware. Using your method I'll be upgrading to ATT version with ATT bloat. Is my understanding correct?
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I do not know anything about the firmware science route, you would need someone else to help you there. But this version will have at&t bloat, you will have to disable the handful of apps they preload so you don't have to deal with them

Rwhyayn said:
I do not know anything about the firmware science route, you would need someone else to help you there. But this version will have at&t bloat, you will have to disable the handful of apps they preload so you don't have to deal with them
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I went ahead and did that anyway and Viola! I have pie now. Just applied update

I'm running zrll what are the benefits running this over zrll? Does Samsung pay still work?

Does it work with every SD variant? Mine is SM-N9600 Brazil

Nice job on the tutorial!! I have been doing the Z beta builds, but have gone back to Oreo to wait for the official release!! Hopefully within the next week... but your guide here is very easy to understand and I'm sure it will help alot of people!!

Jaimesco12 said:
I'm running zrll what are the benefits running this over zrll? Does Samsung pay still work?
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C builds add full support for carrier features. With T-Mobile, you get Advanced Messaging and a few other things I can't remember now. Samsung Pay works on all beta builds, just not Google Pay.

NotATreoFan said:
C builds add full support for carrier features. With T-Mobile, you get Advanced Messaging and a few other things I can't remember now. Samsung Pay works on all beta builds, just not Google Pay.
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Ok gotcha, so this latest c build is still a beta? If not Will there be a path to just flash zip on the c builds when the official pie release comes out?

Cristiano Matos said:
Does it work with every SD variant? Mine is SM-N9600 Brazil
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I don't think so, as far as I know you can't crossflash firmwares from different variants (in this Case N960U or N960U1 to N9600 or vice versa).
But I'm on the same boat, mine is also N9600 and eagerly waiting for any sign of Pie.
Have you seen the release notes for Pie in the members app? Make no sense to me.

Fota showing 1CSA8 lol.
Sent from my SM-N960U using XDA Labs

Venom0642 said:
Fota showing 1CSA8 lol.
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Dam I just got on 7 lol

Venom0642 said:
Fota showing 1CSA8 lol.
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I guess I'm skipping 7 lol

Thanks for tutorial.
One question, if I'm already on the N96OUSQS1ARJA build can I skip that part and go straight to the PIE upgrade? Or is there any reason I should install ARJA version your showing?
TIA
Sent from my SM-N960U using XDA Labs

LouK said:
Thanks for tutorial.
One question, if I'm already on the N96OUSQS1ARJA build can I skip that part and go straight to the PIE upgrade? Or is there any reason I should install ARJA version your showing?
TIA
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If your on N96OUSQS1ARJA yes can go straight to 1CSA7 , so no need to odin to 1ARJA
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LouK said:
Thanks for tutorial.
One question, if I'm already on the N96OUSQS1ARJA build can I skip that part and go straight to the PIE upgrade? Or is there any reason I should install ARJA version your showing?
TIA
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Happy to help brotha! Venom already answered your question, but yes you can do step 1 (even though you don't need all of those files) and step 2 and then skip right to step 9

Venom0642 said:
If your on N96OUSQS1ARJA yes can go straight to 1CSA7 , so no need to odin to 1ARJA
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Thanks ....
So now I have something to do this weekend.....
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q173242 said:
I don't think so, as far as I know you can't crossflash firmwares from different variants (in this Case N960U or N960U1 to N9600 or vice versa).
But I'm on the same boat, mine is also N9600 and eagerly waiting for any sign of Pie.
Have you seen the release notes for Pie in the members app? Make no sense to me.
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I saw the release notes now and they said march only

My release notes only contain a mess... no mention of note 9, only low or mid tier devices listed with date 28th of February.

I'm using Samsung Note 9 N600 dual SIM. Can I update using this method.

[2022][ROOT] [Extreme Syndicate] [G960U/U1/W][G965U/U1/W][N960U/U1/W]

Info For U Model Bootloader Unlocking Can Be Found
[Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices
This thread is @svetius approved Important notice: Do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates. NOTE: The OneUI...
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Below US snapdragon devices can be bootloader unlocked with above service as long as bootloader version meets below criteria. Bootloader version can be determined from the 5th character from the right on the baseband version or build number, in some cases from kernel version
Below Method is no longer supported if you choose to use the unstable method below you do so on your own
This method is brought to you entirely by @elliwigy He is the reason for this exploit and method.
With that being said, Extreme Syndicate Root is now available!
Before Starting This Process Get A USB2 Mini Hub You Are Most Likely Going Too Need It​
EXTREME SYNDICATE ROOT METHOD
​OEM Toggle Does Nothing On US Model Phones
This root method breaks things and most likely will not be able to be used as a daily driver
You can be on any version bootloader. This will update you to V9 bootloader
This method will work if you are on Android 10 or Android 9 Pie but will put you on Android 8 Oreo. There is no root for Android 10 or Android 9 Pie
You will not be able to use magisk
You will not be able to flash full custom rom like Lineage or any other AOSP roms however GSI system images can be used
You cannot flash custom boot images or recovery images such as regular TWRP
Odin does not work on some later computers with USB 3.1 chip controllers the only work around is using a USB 2.0 mini hub
It is your responsibility to make sure you can use adb properly
Root will break things such as safetynet so deal with it
Disclaimer:
The Extreme Syndicate team and it's affiliates are not responsible for your actions or your device if any issues are to arise. You flash this and utilize these files at your own risk. You have been warned!
Notes:
- Safestrap recovery is now available with working MTP while in Safestrap
- This does NOT trip KNOX so don't ask.
- Bootloader is of course still locked.
- This uses some partitions from combo firmware which means 80% battery.
- Each variant will have its own post in its own download section. Download the right stuff!
* Variants this should work on are: N960U/U1/W, G965U/U1/W, G960U/U1/W. If you do not have one of these variants then this forum is not for you!
- Initial files/method will leave you on Oreo stock root.
- It works on latest rev's from rev1 up to the most recent revs.
- As of the initial first release, all variants have an issue with MTP not working except while in Safestrap
- S9 and S9+ also might have some issues with the selfie cam.
- Note 9 @elliwigy
- S9+ @klabit87
- S9 @jrkruse
- Telegram Support Group for All 3: https://t.me/joinchat/DxwvAlhtzHjg4EI9973BGQ
Anything here with a .7z extension will get unzipped before using
Anything here with a .zip extension will get flashed as a zip in safestrap
Anything here with a .tar or .md5 gets flashed in odin
Anything here with a .img extension gets flashed as image in safestrap
Downloads S9 Files:
Safestrap_S9_Cmd_Line.7z
Download S9+ Files:
Safestrap_S9_Plus_Cmd_Line.7z
Download Note9 Files: -- Only For Bit 8 Or Lower
Safestrap_N9_Cmd_Line_Bit8.7z
Instructions to Inject Safestrap:
1. Download and unzip Safestrap_S9__Cmd_Line.7z for your device
2. Plug phone into computer and run Safestrap.exe
3. Follow instructions on screen to enable USB Debugging
4. Then from there the process will be mostly automatic just follow prompts on screen
5. When done flashing BootSwap file you need to hold the buttons to boot to recovery but since we swapped boot and recovery images it will boot system.
Instructions For Flash Rom:
1. Download below files and copy files for rom to phone system img and vendor img and odm zip
Downloads S9 Files:
Stock_Rom_G960.7z
GSI_Rom_G960.7z
Download S9+ Files:
Stock_Rom_G965.7z
GSI_Rom_G965.7z
2. In safestrap flash system img then vendor img and odm zip .
3. Choose data wipe and advance and check data
4.. Now reboot system you will have to hold buttons to reboot to recovery until you see safestrap splash then click continue. You must do this on every reboot. If you do not it will reboot to stock recovery. If it reboots to stock recovery just reboot system and hold buttons to reboot to recovery again.
5. When rom is booted up your computer will not recognize the phone for mtp file transfer. Adb does still work so you can transfer stuff that way (you need to switch to ptp transfer method in the dropdown) or use USB adapter and use a thumb drive.
6. Biometrics do not work so don’t try to setup fingerprint or face recognition.
The GSI rom mtp works GSI rom is rooted already just flash phhsupersu.apk found in GSI_Rom zip
If using other GSI roms you have too choose A_Only ones and will probably need to flash the Sh_Remover.zip found in the GSI_Rom zip
ShoutOuts:
@elliwigy For the method and help and everything else
@klabit87 - Ditto
@me2151 - Ditto
@gsm-CHEN - Ditto
@mweinbach - For always posting my achievements on the XDA News portal as well as giving me someone to troll sometimes when bored.
@ShaDisNX255 - He was our best tester, give him credits for testing out GSI as well!
@everyone else I am forgetting!
ENJOY!

Mine

Wow, this is actually pretty good. S9 Snapdragon + treble enabled device? Man, this is going to change everything! I hope something good comes out of this

Does it work on the U/U1 variants of the S9+ as well?

krion64 said:
Does it work on the U/U1 variants of the S9+ as well?
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It probably will but no files have been made for s9+ yet and not yet tested
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krion64 said:
Does it work on the U/U1 variants of the S9+ as well?
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It’s confirmed working on both SM-G960U/U1 and SM-G965U/U1
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Any chance that this might be used and not trip knox? This sounds like a similar method that was used in previous devices.

Argyrus said:
Any chance that this might be used and not trip knox? This sounds like a similar method that was used in previous devices.
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You cannot trip knox on a locked bootloader
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jrkruse said:
You cannot trip knox on a locked bootloader
Sent from some device I modified
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Gotcha, any idea of when you might get this working for G965U or if you will allow testers?

Argyrus said:
Gotcha, any idea of when you might get this working for G965U or if you will allow testers?
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Did you not read la couple post above yoir question
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jrkruse said:
Did you not read la couple post above yoir question
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I did, but you made two posts, one that you said no files have been created and not tested then also state that it has been confirmed.
Since that seems to be the case then my bad for being confused.

Argyrus said:
I did, but you made two posts, one that you said no files have been created and not tested then also state that it has been confirmed.
Since that seems to be the case then my bad for being confused.
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When it was tested I posted it was confirmed. Stuff will be released soon
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jrkruse said:
When it was tested I posted it was confirmed. Stuff will be released soon
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Awesome, sorry for any confusion.

jrkruse said:
You cannot trip knox on a locked bootloader
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jrkruse said:
It probably will but no files have been made for s9+ yet and not yet tested
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That means I can have root and have Samsung pay? God damn that makes me wet

Dhdeanha said:
That means I can have root and have Samsung pay? God damn that makes me wet
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As of right now it's still detecting su binaries. So Samsung Pay probably may not work.

On my G965/U1 I do not even see a "/system/etc/init/init.lab.rc" file on my device, is this because I am updated to the latest Android 9 December 1st security patch?

elguy said:
On my G965/U1 I do not even see a "/system/etc/init/init.lab.rc" file on my device, is this because I am updated to the latest Android 9 December 1st security patch?
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Don't worry about it. It will work on it, it's been proven to work exactly on Android 9, Dec 2019 security patch.

Wow! that's exciting, I can't wait until this releases. Looks like I'm not updating my phone anymore until then. Especially exciting if it works on Android 9 December 2019 security patch

the question is how likely this will be patched in Samsung's next update and how much time this may cause them to delay their next security patch.

Extreme Syndicate Root for S9 is live!!

Update Huawei P9 to EVA-L09C432B506

I ran the Firmware Finder tool today and was surprised to find there was an update for the P9. Apparently it has some security patches. The firmware finder tool has instructions how to upgrade, but they're somewhat involved.
I'm currently on EVA-L09C432B504, and I've checked but there's no OTA update available. Is there a way to do this update manually? I've read on this thread these instructions - is this likely to work for this update?
Download the two files, update.zip and update_data_full_hw_meafnaf.zip, do not unzip, put into DLOAD folder on your SD card.
Phone better to be charged, switch off, disconnect USB, press and keep pressing both Vol+ and Vol-, then boot - it should start DLOAD

commandonz said:
I ran the Firmware Finder tool today and was surprised to find there was an update for the P9. Apparently it has some security patches. The firmware finder tool has instructions how to upgrade, but they're somewhat involved.
I'm currently on EVA-L09C432B504, and I've checked but there's no OTA update available. Is there a way to do this update manually? I've read on this thread these instructions - is this likely to work for this update?
Download the two files, update.zip and update_data_full_hw_meafnaf.zip, do not unzip, put into DLOAD folder on your SD card.
Phone better to be charged, switch off, disconnect USB, press and keep pressing both Vol+ and Vol-, then boot - it should start DLOAD
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Pure DLOAD applies only to FullOTA-MF-PV, b506 is without PV
Check Firmware Access Availability in FF, if it shows Approved for your SIM, you could try if HiSuite or eRecovery give you a chance to upgrade (I don't believe it will work yet)
Otherwise, with unlocked Bootloader and methods like HWOTA/no-check-recovery, you should be able to force DLOAD to b506

Thanks @zgfg. In Firmware Finder it says "firmware approved for installation for 506".
I ran eRecovery yesterday but it started to download the 504 version. Would it look on the SD card somewhere for an updated version? If not, can you give / link me to a bit more information on how I would use HiSuite to do the update?
I see in another thread that Android 8 is available if you jump through many, many hoops. Given the age of the phone I don't think it's worth the bother.

commandonz said:
Thanks @zgfg. In Firmware Finder it says "firmware approved for installation for 506".
I ran eRecovery yesterday but it started to download the 504 version. Would it look on the SD card somewhere for an updated version? If not, can you give / link me to a bit more information on how I would use HiSuite to do the update?
I see in another thread that Android 8 is available if you jump through many, many hoops. Given the age of the phone I don't think it's worth the bother.
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If using newer versions of HiSuite, somewhere at the bottom (HiSuite window on PC) you have an option to install different firmwhere, and there an option to upgrade (and sometimes to downgrade).
But if eRecovery does not offer you b506, Im pretty sure HiSiute would not either

Unfortunately HiSuite doesn't offer an upgrade. The "System Update" is the only control I can find, and it says 504 is the latest official firmware. Seems odd that I have the latest firmware but can't install it.
Any ideas @zgfg , or anyone else?

commandonz said:
Unfortunately HiSuite doesn't offer an upgrade. The "System Update" is the only control I can find, and it says 504 is the latest official firmware. Seems odd that I have the latest firmware but can't install it.
Any ideas @zgfg , or anyone else?
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Read my previous answer, with unlock bootloader, HWOTA method
But why bothering only because security patch

True, I might not bother. Appreciate your pointers, I'd have to go work out what the acronyms stand for and how to do it - all this kind of thing isn't very well documented, as the people who understand it describe it in a way that they understand, rather than for beginners. Better than nothing though

commandonz said:
True, I might not bother. Appreciate your pointers, I'd have to go work out what the acronyms stand for and how to do it - all this kind of thing isn't very well documented, as the people who understand it describe it in a way that they understand, rather than for beginners. Better than nothing though
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HWOTA full decription with resources for download:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75787156&postcount=3
Use TWRP for P9 Nougat from the same thread, OP post #1 (not some others like from the official site, etc)
If you need more (unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP, please search on XDA)
Edit: Btw, you have also Xiaomi Mi 9T?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81817031&postcount=41

zgfg said:
HWOTA full decription with resources for download:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75787156&postcount=3
Use TWRP for P9 Nougat from the same thread, OP post #1 (not some others like from the official site, etc)
If you need more (unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP, please search on XDA)
Edit: Btw, you have also Xiaomi Mi 9T?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81817031&postcount=41
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Thanks @zgfg, I appreciate the link and information.
I had a 9T. The fingerprint reader is so awful I sold the phone at loss and moved back to the P9.

commandonz said:
Thanks @zgfg, I appreciate the link and information.
I had a 9T. The fingerprint reader is so awful I sold the phone at loss and moved back to the P9.
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Yes, unfortunately fingerprint reader on Xiaomi Mi 9T is TOTALLY USELESS. First and last Xiaomi phone ever for me

How To Guide Instructions to Install One UI 4 Beta on any S21 device (Exynos+Snapdragon)

First of all, as you all know - you are responsible for anything that you do to your device, neither me nor anyone helping you are responsible for it. Of course this generous community will help you through if anything unexpected happens.
and just to make sure that you're not an idiot, this is for SAMSUNG phones only and only for S21 Series. YOU CAN TRY THIS METHOD ON OTHER SAMSUNG DEVICE BUT YOU WILL NEED UPDATE FILE OF ONE UI BETA 4 FOR THE DEVICE YOU TRYING TO FLASH
-- The process I am explaining and/or describing here is tested by me and it works 100%. I have Canadian S21ultra which is not part of the beta program, I tried to install beta update on Canadian firmware but it failed so I tried this method and I have successfully installed ONE UI 4 Beta and everything works. This should work with S21/S21+
This is a few steps process so read carefully through each and every step, I am gonna try to keep this as easy and noob friendly as possible, if you have any questions feel free to ask.
-- This process will take place in 4 parts so it doesn't get confusing, it needs to go in chronological order.
Step 1 : Download needed files and tools for your device
Step 2 : Backup your data
Step 3 : Flash current stable firmware for your device family either exynos or snapdragon via ODIN
Step 4 : Install One UI 4 Beta 1
Step 1 : Download needed files and tools
1. ODIN tool to flash the firmware (Search xda/Google for this)​2. SDK Platform-tools from here SDK Platform-tools - once downloaded, extract files​3. CURRENT stock firmware of the device (One UI 3.1) - This is the latest One UI 3.1 firmware from the country getting beta updates.​- For Example : If you are installing UK One UI beta, Download Latest Stable One UI 3.1 firmware from UK which is compatible for your device (Please make sure it is the same processer as your current device, if you have exynos S21 device, download exynos and if you have snapdragon version download snapdragon one) -- you can download it from Galaxy Firmware Website or website or source of your choice.​- Extract Firmware zip.​4. Beta Update zip file - Copy this file in Platform-tools folder and rename it to update.zip if needed.​Snapdragon Version : Click Here​Exynos Version : Click Here​​​Step 2 : Backup your data (Recommended but not necessary)
1. Samsung smart switch for Computer -- From Here​2. Samsung Cloud Backup - from settings of your device.​3. Google Backup - from settings of your device.​​Step 3 : Flash Current stable firmware corresponding of your device family either exynos or snapdragon via ODIN - This step will wipe all the data on your phone.
1. Open ODIN executable file (i.e. exe)​2. Connect your phone in download mode to the computer via USB cable (Turn off your phone, while pressing volume up+down button, plug in the USB Cable to your computer, you will see teal screen with some disclaimers on your phone, press volume up)​3. Click on BL on ODIN screen and navigate to the folder where you extracted firmware from step 1, click on file name starting with BL_xxx.tar.md5, wait for it to populate in ODIN. Repeat process with AP, CP and CSC (NOT HOME_CSC) in ODIN (AP will take a lot of time to load so grab a coffee/bear/Tea or whatever you like while that processes).​4. Click start and wait for that to be finished​5. You will see success in ODIN and your device will reboot to the system​6. Turn off your device by pressing power button once its booted.​​Step 4 : Install One UI Beta 1 update
1. Boot your phone into recovery by continue pressing power and volume up button, once you see the samsung logo release both buttons.​2. Select Install update from adb​3. Open platform-tools on your Computer, hold shift and right click - select open command prompt here.​4. write adb sideload update.zip​5. Wait till the process finished.​6. Power On your phone by pressing power buttons and your device should boot into One UI 4 Beta.​7. Follow on-screen instruction to set-up your phone.​​

Sweet write up, thank you. Does this wipe your data at all?

Great job mate. Thank you for the clear instruction

Crushader said:
Sweet write up, thank you. Does this wipe your data at all?
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yes , he mentioned to flash csc not home csc in step 3

Thank you for the helpful instructions. But , as you already know, a noob question is a must . I own a Hong Kong version of the S21 ultra which is SM-N9980 , snapdragon of course. Can I flash a US or UK firmware that has a different model number in order for me to sideload the One UI 4.0 ?
Thank you for your patience.

[email protected] said:
Thank you for the helpful instructions. But , as you already know, a noob question is a must . I own a Hong Kong version of the S21 ultra which is SM-N9980 , snapdragon of course. Can I flash a US or UK firmware that has a different model number in order for me to sideload the One UI 4.0 ?
Thank you for your patience.
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sure u cant flash uk as its exynox and for multi oxm csc .
and u have snapdragon
about us i guess u cant too .

carlitobahsoun said:
sure u cant flash uk as its exynox and for multi oxm csc .
and u have snapdragon
about us i guess u cant too .
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Thank you for the quick answer. I never knew UK version was Exynos. I believe I will wait for the official release.

x10forevers said:
First of all, as you all know - you are responsible for anything that you do to your device, neither me nor anyone helping you are responsible for it. Of course this generous community will help you through if anything unexpected happens.
-- The process I am explaining and/or describing here is tested by me and it works 100%. I have Canadian S21ultra which is not part of the beta program, I tried to install beta update on Canadian firmware but it failed so I tried this method and I have successfully installed ONE UI 4 Beta and everything works. This should work with S21/S21+
This is a few steps process so read carefully through each and every step, I am gonna try to keep this as easy and noob friendly as possible, if you have any questions feel free to ask.
-- This process will take place in 4 parts so it doesn't get confusing, it needs to go in chronological order.
Step 1 : Download needed files and tools for your device
Step 2 : Backup your data
Step 3 : Flash current stable firmware for your device family either exynos or snapdragon via ODIN
Step 4 : Install One UI 4 Beta 1
Step 1 : Download needed files and tools
1. ODIN tool to flash the firmware (Search xda/Google for this)​2. SDK Platform-tools from here SDK Platform-tools - once downloaded, extract files​3. CURRENT stock firmware of the device (One UI 3.1) - This is the latest One UI 3.1 firmware from the country getting beta updates.​- For Example : If you are installing UK One UI beta, Download Latest Stable One UI 3.1 firmware from UK which is compatible for your device (Please make sure it is the same processer as your current device, if you have exynos S21 device, download exynos and if you have snapdragon version download snapdragon one) -- you can download it from Galaxy Firmware Website or website or source of your choice.​- Extract Firmware zip.​4. Beta Update zip file - Copy this file in Platform-tools folder and rename it to update.zip if needed.​Snapdragon Version : Click Here​Exynos Version : Click Here​​​Step 2 : Backup your date (Recommended but not necessary)
1. Samsung smart switch for Computer -- From Here​2. Samsung Cloud Backup - from settings of your device.​3. Google Backup - from settings of your device.​​Step 3 : Flash Current stale firmware corresponding of your device family either exynos or snapdragon via ODIN
1. Open ODIN executable file (i.e. exe)​2. Connect your phone in download mode to the computer via USB cable (Turn off your phone, while pressing volume up+down button, plug in the USB Cable to your computer, you will see teal screen with some disclaimers on your phone, press volume up)​3. Click on BL and navigate to the folder where you extracted firmware from step 1, click on file name starting with BL_xxx.tar.md5, wait for it to populate in ODIN. Repeat process with AP, CP and CSC (NOT HOME_CSC) in ODIN (AP will take a lot of time to load so grab a coffee/bear/Tea or whatever you like while that processes).​4. Click start and wait for that to be finished​5. You will see success in ODIN and your device will reboot to the system​6. Turn off your device by pressing power button once its booted.​​Step 4 : Install One UI Beta 1 update
1. Boot your phone into recovery by continue pressing power and volume up button, once you see the samsung logo release both buttons.​2. Select Install update from adb​3. Open platform-tools on your Computer, hold shift and right click - select open command prompt here.​4. write adb sideload update.zip​5. Wait till the process finished.​6. Power On your phone by pressing power buttons and your device should boot into One UI 4 Beta.​7. Follow on-screen instruction to set-up your phone.​​
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As the Latest 3.1.1 official firmware for G9980 Galaxy s21 ultra is on August Patch that cause side loading update.zip not to work on current firmware, is it possible to get the same error again in the last step considering firmware patch still not on September??

taher2 said:
As the Latest 3.1.1 official firmware for G9980 Galaxy s21 ultra is on August Patch that cause side loading update.zip not to work on current firmware, is it possible to get the same error again in the last step considering firmware patch still not on September??
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This is why we flashing latest 3.1.1 firmware first from the country which has already received beta update.

x10forevers said:
This is why we flashing latest 3.1.1 firmware first from the country which has already received beta update.
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And now which firmware you suggest I should download to install on my Hong-Kong G9980 S21 ultra snapdragon first to accept sideloadin the beta?

taher2 said:
And now which firmware you suggest I should download to install on my Hong-Kong G9980 S21 ultra snapdragon first to accept sideloadin the beta?
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Guessing it's a snapdragon processor, latest US 3.1 firmware (G998U1) one would be your best bet.

But I guess it has been said they're not compatible with each other!
Different build number versions conflicts!
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Guessing it's a snapdragon processor, latest US 3.1 firmware (G998U1) one would be your best bet
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It's not a guide that is needed, but the download links of the Exynos variants haha.
That's the real problem here..

Does this change available bands? I have a Canadian S21U as well on Telus but wondering if it changes bands to the UK.

lexcyn said:
Does this change available bands? I have a Canadian S21U as well on Telus but wondering if it changes bands to the UK.
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UK is Exynos variant and Canadian s21u is snapdragon, so flashing UK variant won't work on Canadian S21U

x10forevers said:
UK is Exynos variant and Canadian s21u is snapdragon, so flashing UK variant won't work on Canadian S21U
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Sorry I saw in your example the UK one was mentioned but did not realize that they only had Exynos.
Which firmware did you flash on yours to get it to work? US T-Mobile? And would that also change which bands are available (since I assume it also flashes a different baseband)?

lexcyn said:
Sorry I saw in your example the UK one was mentioned but did not realize that they only had Exynos.
Which firmware did you flash on yours to get it to work? US T-Mobile? And would that also change which bands are available (since I assume it also flashes a different baseband)?
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VZW variant from US, and I think most of the network bands are same for US and Canada. So you won't have any problem with network. P.S. I am with Telus too and everything works

x10forevers said:
VZW variant from US, and I think most of the network bands are same for US and Canada. So you won't have any problem with network. P.S. I am with Telus too and everything works
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Thanks, I'm going to give it a go!

x10forevers said:
VZW variant from US, and I think most of the network bands are same for US and Canada. So you won't have any problem with network. P.S. I am with Telus too and everything works
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Hello why did you choose to flash VZW variant and not XAA or XAS or another variant ?

omek07 said:
Hello why did you choose to flash VZW variant and not XAA or XAS or another variant ?
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Because the beta update package was from vzw , just wanted to stick to one carrier.