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How do OTA updates work for F / DS

I am wondering how OTA updates work for an unrooted, stock F / DS? I find it surprising that I am still on the August 1 security patch, and other F / DS models are on September 1, while some even received the camera patch. How does this work? Is it normal for it to be this far behind for the same model?

hkalltheway said:
I am wondering how OTA updates work for an unrooted, stock F / DS? I find it surprising that I am still on the August 1 security patch, and other F / DS models are on September 1, while some even received the camera patch. How does this work? Is it normal for it to be this far behind for the same model?
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what is ur csc ??? region or where u live???
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carlitobahsoun said:
what is ur csc ??? region or where u live???
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It shows as XSP/XSP, XSP/XSP

hkalltheway said:
It shows as XSP/XSP, XSP/XSP
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xsp is singapore single csc not multi .... wait it will come ,
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It's unbelievable. People are getting October patches, and XSP is still on August 1. It's as if Samsung forgot they even produced this version. What crappy system they use its unbelievable.

carlitobahsoun said:
xsp is singapore single csc not multi .... wait it will come ,
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Excuse me, how do I know if my CSC is multi or single?
Mine is N960U VZW/VZW/VZW
I'm on the September security patch
I'm from Mexico BTW

if iam not wrong u have snapdragon model...and i dont know about that dear ...if i found any xda thread about it will tell u
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I flashed my note 9 from Singapore to Britain firmware to get the Oct security update

michaelgohbc said:
I flashed my note 9 from Singapore to Britain firmware to get the Oct security update
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You did that without root? Did you have to factory reset the phone, and did you lose any data? Is it just as simple as flashing the firmware files with home_csc?

hkalltheway said:
You did that without root? Did you have to factory reset the phone, and did you lose any data? Is it just as simple as flashing the firmware files with home_csc?
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I did it without root and flash it with Home_CSC. I did couple of time using the CSC for clean setup. But now I am having error "SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE: 2. Binary: 1." when try to flash back to firmware with Aug security update. Will spend sometime to work on it. Currently on BTU firmware Oct security update, no other issue found also running with samsung experience 10.

Stock Official ATT_ODIN_N960USQS1ARJA Note9

Stock Official ATT_ODIN_N960USQS1ARJA Note9
Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note9
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.1.0
Security Patch Level: November 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: N960USQS1ARJA
CSC: N960UOYN1ARJA
Download here: AT&T N960USQS1ARJA
Download here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD

Link seems to be broken.. (scratch that, just noticed that you're uploading)

DubSolo said:
Link seems to be broken.. (scratch that, just noticed that you're uploading)
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Link Up!

THANK YOU!!!!

What are the flash instructions for this if I may ask? Iam familiar with Odin but it's been years since I've had a Samsung period. I have an unlocked Note 9 U1 on AT&T but of course I'm missing wifi calling, Volte, etc. Thanks!
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Download..download odin..extract both. Put device in download mode..open odin connect device once connected put files in correct spot.. click BL add BL you extracted..click AP add AP you extracted..click CP add CP you extracted..Click CSC and CSC you extracted click start and wait for the magic..lol
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What are the flash instructions for this if I may ask? Iam familiar with Odin but it's been years since I've had a Samsung period. I have an unlocked Note 9 U1 on AT&T but of course I'm missing wifi calling, Volte, etc. Thanks!
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SM-N960U-NOTE 9

butchieboy said:
Download..download odin..extract both. Put device in download mode..open odin connect device once connected put files in correct spot.. click BL add BL you extracted..click AP add AP you extracted..click CP add CP you extracted..Click CSC and CSC you extracted click start and wait for the magic..lol
SM-N960U-NOTE 9
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Thanks for the info friend. Do I need to wipe the device first or can I just boot into download mode and flash the FW? I'm on the latest ARJ9 FW for N960U1.
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I always wipe after a flash so I can start fresh. If device boots back to recovery after you odin your going to have to do a wipe anyway.
SM-N960U-NOTE 9

I don't understand why there's so many threads on the US model when threads on international model are closed very swiftly.

butchieboy said:
I always wipe after a flash so I can start fresh. If device boots back to recovery after you odin your going to have to do a wipe anyway.
SM-N960U-NOTE 9
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Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it greatly!
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I followed the instructions and indeed I was able to get on ATT firmware but now I have a ton of bloat? Is that normal. I’ve read about other users who’ve switched firmwares with no bloat. Did I miss a step. I did flash the userdata file as well. Is that where the bloat comes from possibly?
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Venom0642 said:
Stock Official ATT_ODIN_N960USQS1ARJA Note9
Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note9
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.1.0
Security Patch Level: November 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: N960USQS1ARJA
CSC: N960UOYN1ARJA
Download here: AT&T N960USQS1ARJA
Download here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
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I'm currently on this AT&T model running N960USQS1ARJA but what to get pie early is there anyway to get it? I've been looking and no results.

You need to go to firmware science load latest CRL2 update zip
SM-N960U-NOTE 9
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So are you on ARJA
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I followed the instructions and indeed I was able to get on ATT firmware but now I have a ton of bloat? Is that normal. I’ve read about other users who’ve switched firmwares with no bloat. Did I miss a step. I did flash the userdata file as well. Is that where the bloat comes from possibly?
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SM-N960U-NOTE 9
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And there are post EVERYWHERE with instructions on how to flash beta 9.0 (Pie)
SM-N960U-NOTE 9

@butchieboy When I first flashed the U firmware for ATT, I was on RJA. I then updated to ARK5 but all the carrier bloatware is present. I mean there's a ton of it. When I placed all of the files in Odin I also flashed the user userdata file along with BL, AP, etc. only because I read to place all the downloads files in each slot. Could that be the issue? I didn't see a home csc, only the full wipe files.
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dcscorpio76 said:
@butchieboy When I first flashed the U firmware for ATT, I was on RJA. I then updated to ARK5 but all the carrier bloatware is present. I mean there's a ton of it. When I placed all of the files in Odin I also flashed the user userdata file along with BL, AP, etc. only because I read to place all the downloads files in each slot. Could that be the issue? I didn't see a home csc, only the full wipe files.
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The 1ARJA or any other firmware that's for AT&T always have bloatware this is normal on AT&T Carrier, Only unlocked will most likely be bloatware free on some apps, Some of these bloatware can be uninstalled and disabled. On 1ARJA.
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Venom0642 said:
The 1ARJA or any other firmware that's for AT&T always have bloatware this is normal on AT&T Carrier, Only unlocked will most likely be bloatware free on some apps, Some of these bloatware can be uninstalled and disabled. On 1ARJA.
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Yes, I ended up purchasing package disabler pro and got rid of most of it. Thanks! I have a quick question for you. I'll ask you your opinion since you have the knowledge. I see a thread where there's a Pie leak for the N9. The instructions take you from ARJA to CRKE (Pie). Since I'm on ARK5 (Dec 1 Security Patch) can I still follow the instructions to flash the Pie Beta and when I do any firmware flash, should I remove my sim card?
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dcscorpio76 said:
Yes, I ended up purchasing package disabler pro and got rid of most of it. Thanks! I have a quick question for you. I'll ask you your opinion since you have the knowledge. I see a thread where there's a Pie leak for the N9. The instructions take you from ARJA to CRKE (Pie). Since I'm on ARK5 (Dec 1 Security Patch) can I still follow the instructions to flash the Pie Beta and when I do any firmware flash, should I remove my sim card?
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Hopefully you didn't buy it off Playstore cause that one expires every 3 months, if you go to there website you get the Package Disabler pro Active forever.
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Venom0642 said:
Hopefully you didn't buy it off Playstore cause that one expires every 3 months, if you go to there website you get the Package Disabler pro Active forever.
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I did purchase from Play store. I will sell a refund and purchase from the website. Thanks for the info.
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dcscorpio76 said:
Yes, I ended up purchasing package disabler pro and got rid of most of it. Thanks! I have a quick question for you. I'll ask you your opinion since you have the knowledge. I see a thread where there's a Pie leak for the N9. The instructions take you from ARJA to CRKE (Pie). Since I'm on ARK5 (Dec 1 Security Patch) can I still follow the instructions to flash the Pie Beta and when I do any firmware flash, should I remove my sim card?
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For Pie not to sure since i haven't got on it, @CrazyApe18 should be able to answer that.
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dcscorpio76 said:
Yes, I ended up purchasing package disabler pro and got rid of most of it. Thanks! I have a quick question for you. I'll ask you your opinion since you have the knowledge. I see a thread where there's a Pie leak for the N9. The instructions take you from ARJA to CRKE (Pie). Since I'm on ARK5 (Dec 1 Security Patch) can I still follow the instructions to flash the Pie Beta and when I do any firmware flash, should I remove my sim card?
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You will have to start with ARJA as the base for all Pie leaks. That means you need to use Odin to get back from ARK5 to ARJA and then you can run the update zip. Hope this helps.

Stock Official ATT_ODIN_N960USQS1ARL2 Note9

Stock Official ATT_ODIN_N960USQS1ARL2 Note9 December Patch
Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note9
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.1.0
Security Patch Level: December 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: N960USQS1ARL2
CSC: N960UOYN1ARL2
Download here: AT&T N960USQS1ARL2
Download here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD

Thanks for the update! Much appreciated!

previously install the U1 firmware now I want to change to the official stock, I can install it but it does not run the update for android 9

hdelvalle009 said:
previously install the U1 firmware now I want to change to the official stock, I can install it but it does not run the update for android 9
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If you're back on the latest stock T-Mobile firmware (8.1) ,T-Mobile US hasn't pushed it (9.0) out yet. (guessing you're on T-Mo US,going by your info)
https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/software-updates
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-39346
No word on when,never is,it could be tomorrow,Labor Day,or,anywhere in-between.
If you want the new US Carrier 9.0 firmware right now,you'll have to use Odin to load it up.

whelp, I can't get past the note 9 screen now...

Official Pie Update
Will you be posting the Odin file for the firmware of N960USQU1CSAA? My phone is currently on N960USQU1CRK3.

KiwiBird97 said:
Will you be posting the Odin file for the firmware of N960USQU1CSAA? My phone is currently on N960USQU1CRK3.
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Yes i will as soon as it comes out i will make a new Thread for N960USQU1CSAA
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Hello! Does know if one day My Note 9 "N960USQU1ARH2" AT&T will update Android 9 Pie? The last update you have is android 8.1 from December 1, 2018.
Greetings from México!

kenki7 said:
Hello! Does know if one day My Note 9 "N960USQU1ARH2" AT&T will update Android 9 Pie? The last update you have is android 8.1 from December 1, 2018.
Greetings from México!
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Just Odin to the latest 1CSF1 June patch that rolled out for AT&T and TMOBILE , this will put you back to Official OTA in the future.
AT&T And T-Mobile On Firmware SM-N960USQS1CSF1 Link: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117902468
MD5: 315bfdc0c24e778c9b091b4ed5949af5
Odin3_v3.13.1 PATCHED https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=5862345805528067949
MD5: 3b105f654dda90d08a531f859c1c32c0
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Hey Venom, ever since upgraded to pie via an update file from XDA, my software update screen says this and I never get OTA updates. I always have to flash each rom manually thru Odin.
Any ideas why my phone can't update via OTA anymore? I have not tried factory resetting or anything. I have however flashed several firmwares via Odin with no change.

N4Solomon said:
Hey Venom, ever since upgraded to pie via an update file from XDA, my software update screen says this and I never get OTA updates. I always have to flash each rom manually thru Odin.
Any ideas why my phone can't update via OTA anymore? I have not tried factory resetting or anything. I have however flashed several firmwares via Odin with no change.
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What carrier phone model you on?
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jd14771 said:
Same thing happened to me. not sure if i got a bad download or what but i grabbed a fresh copy (of n960U1, the unlocked rom without carrier bloat) and i was able to receive OTA updates again.
@Venom0642 i have a question, why are incremental updates only say 200-1000mb over OTA, but when flashing they are always the full 4-5gb ROM files?
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I
I had the same message, a factory reset fixed it.

Venom0642 said:
What carrier phone model you on?
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Originally a Sprint N960U

Hi,
I have had an issue with my Note 9 with the firmware from November right before this. I prefer Oreo to Pie so I wanted to update. The AT&T N960USQS1ARL2 files I have downloaded do not includ the home_cmc file and I do not want to reinstall apps and data. Please advise how I can get the home_cmc file.
Venom0642 said:
Stock Official ATT_ODIN_N960USQS1ARL2 Note9 December Patch
Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note9
Country: USA
Version: Android Oreo 8.1.0
Security Patch Level: December 1st, 2018
Product Code: ATT
PDA: N960USQS1ARL2
CSC: N960UOYN1ARL2
Download here: AT&T N960USQS1ARL2
Download here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD
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Stock Official Android Pie ODIN N960USQU1CSB3_TMB

Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note 9
Country: USA (T-Mobile)
Version: Android 9
Security Patch Level: 2019-02-01
Product Code: TMB
PDA: N960USQU1CSB3
CSC: N960UOYN1CSB3
Downloaded Using SamFirm
Download: N960USQU1CSB3_N960UOYN1CSB3_TMB (Google Drive Mirror) MD5: 9c38b64818bd43106e3cda5f742c6a6f
(Direct link from my dedicated server. Speeds should be fast)
Download Patched ODIN Here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD (Mirror) All Thanks To Venom0642
Also, as mentioned in one of Venom0642's threads regarding using this for other carriers:
Venom0642 said:
This will work for all other carriers. Just don't flash the USERDATA_TMB. Then after you ODIN, just go to recovery and factory reset. Everything will be Stock for that carrier.
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Does it include HOME_CSC? Thx

boomny said:
Does it include HOME_CSC? Thx
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It does

Downloading.. Now if I can just get my computer to actually connect to my phone in download mode LOL

a63548 said:
Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note 9
Country: USA (T-Mobile)
Version: Android 9
Security Patch Level: 2019-02-01
Product Code: TMB
PDA: N960USQU1CSB3
CSC: N960UOYN1CSB3
Downloaded Using SamFirm
Download: N960USQU1CSB3_N960UOYN1CSB3_TMB (Direct link from my dedicated server. Speeds should be very fast, but let me know if a mirror is needed)
Download Patched ODIN Here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD (Mirror) All Thanks To Venom0642
Also, as mentioned in one of Venom0642's threads regarding using this for other carriers:
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Can you use this to go from CSAA to CSB3?

bluphi1914 said:
Can you use this to go from CSAA to CSB3?
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no this is direct odin files not an OTA

bluphi1914 said:
Can you use this to go from CSAA to CSB3?
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You can flash the Odin files or you go from CSAA to CSB3 using the link https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SZeLw7EmHEVq6R3dQNx5ndY-5OoF0lVX

What do you do if your running the n960usqu1csa7? Do i need to odin back & if so what version do i odin back to so i can get the T-Mobile offical note 9 UI?

Killawonka said:
What do you do if your running the n960usqu1csa7? Do i need to odin back & if so what version do i odin back to so i can get the T-Mobile offical note 9 UI?
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Sorry, I'm honestly not too sure. Personally I would ODIN directly to CSB3 using CSC_ so data is wiped and clean. However, it might work to ODIN to CSB3 with HOME_CSC to keep your data intact. I am assuming you would want to keep your data?
If you're at all worried about losing any data, always backup, and in multiple locations. Maybe someone more knowledgeable has some more insight on this.

a63548 said:
Sorry, I'm honestly not too sure. Personally I would ODIN directly to CSB3 using CSC_ so data is wiped and clean. However, it might work to ODIN to CSB3 with HOME_CSC to keep your data intact. I am assuming you would want to keep your data?
If you're at all worried about losing any data, always backup, and in multiple locations. Maybe someone more knowledgeable has some more insight on this.
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whats the difference b/w CSC_OYN and HOME_CSC

Killawonka said:
What do you do if your running the n960usqu1csa7? Do i need to odin back & if so what version do i odin back to so i can get the T-Mobile offical note 9 UI?
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Just Odin straight to CSB3.
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n9fan said:
whats the difference b/w CSC_OYN and HOME_CSC
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Home_CSC is to keep data, CSC_OYN would wipe your device.

a63548 said:
Download: N960USQU1CSB3_N960UOYN1CSB3_TMB (Google Drive Mirror)
(Direct link from my dedicated server. Speeds should be very fast)
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Thank you for this! Do you happen to have a MD5 for this primary download?

kevindevonwilliams said:
Just Odin straight to CSB3.
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Home_CSC is to keep data, CSC_OYN would wipe your device.
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I don't believe that is true. I flashed CSC_OYN and kept data. Flashing User_Data wipes your device.

BladeRunner said:
I don't believe that is true. I flashed CSC_OYN and kept data. Flashing User_Data wipes your device.
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It varies on Carrier.

kevindevonwilliams said:
It varies on Carrier.
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TRue. If you're AT&T, you will lose data, TMO and VZW you will not. Can't speak for Sprint or anyone else.

BigMosely said:
Thank you for this! Do you happen to have a MD5 for this primary download?
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Sure thing, the MD5 hash on the direct file downloaded from SamFirm, in which it verified the CRC32 as being matched is:
MD5: 9c38b64818bd43106e3cda5f742c6a6f
Both the directly downloaded file, as well as the file on the server have that MD5.

a63548 said:
Model: SM-N960U
Model Name: Galaxy Note 9
Country: USA (T-Mobile)
Version: Android 9
Security Patch Level: 2019-02-01
Product Code: TMB
PDA: N960USQU1CSB3
CSC: N960UOYN1CSB3
Downloaded Using SamFirm
Download: N960USQU1CSB3_N960UOYN1CSB3_TMB (Google Drive Mirror) MD5: 9c38b64818bd43106e3cda5f742c6a6f
(Direct link from my dedicated server. Speeds should be fast)
Download Patched ODIN Here: Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD (Mirror) All Thanks To Venom0642
Also, as mentioned in one of Venom0642's threads regarding using this for other carriers:
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So I have a question, not sure who can assist, I am currently on AT&T but I want my device to be T Mobile, how can I use these files to make the carrier swap? @Venom0642, could you assist please?
NB: device is unlocked

onedonrazor said:
So I have a question, not sure who can assist, I am currently on AT&T but I want my device to be T Mobile, how can I use these files to make the carrier swap? @Venom0642, could you assist please?
NB: device is unlocked
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Once you update to Pie, all you have to do is put your SIM card in, and it automatically does the carrier switching for you.
My advice if you're currently on CSAA is to sideload CSB3, as that is the official T-Mobile build number (they skipped CSAA). Or if you wait long enough, ATT will be pushing CSB3.
Here is a Samsung document explaining BYOD firmware, which is included in Pie on the Note 9:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078492/

Mr. Orange 645 said:
Once you update to Pie, all you have to do is put your SIM card in, and it automatically does the carrier switching for you.
My advice if you're currently on CSAA is to sideload CSB3, as that is the official T-Mobile build number (they skipped CSAA). Or if you wait long enough, ATT will be pushing CSB3.
Here is a Samsung document explaining BYOD firmware, which is included in Pie on the Note 9:
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078492/
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Actually what I am asking is firware switching, in short I would rather the phone be tagged to T Mobile, so when I turn it on I see the T Mobile splash instead of ATT,
I know unlocked devices is as simple as the sim card, I probably should have phrased the question in a different manner, thanks.

onedonrazor said:
Actually what I am asking is firware switching, in short I would rather the phone be tagged to T Mobile, so when I turn it on I see the T Mobile splash instead of ATT,
I know unlocked devices is as simple as the sim card, I probably should have phrased the question in a different manner, thanks.
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That is EXACTLY what I was talking about. If you read the support document I linked, you'll see it says just that. I'm not talking about the UNBRANDED phones, neither is the support document. It said UNLOCKED, because you're phone has to be unlocked before you can SIM swap.

N960U XAA upgrade to Pie

Hi everyone,
I just got my N960U, and this is my first Samsung device. I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 with firmware N960USQS1ARJ9 with CSC XAA/XAA/XAA.
Which ROM that could I'm using to upgrade to Android Pie, One UI.
Could I use Verizon Firmware or USC or Sprint or etc?
Please help me to understand .
Here is my screenshot about my Note 9.

paijoblaah said:
Hi everyone,
I just got my N960U, and this is my first Samsung device. I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 with firmware N960USQS1ARJ9 with CSC XAA/XAA/XAA.
Which ROM that could I'm using to upgrade to Android Pie, One UI.
Could I use Verizon Firmware or USC or Sprint or etc?
Please help me to understand .
Here is my screenshot about my Note 9.
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What country are you currently in, and what carrier do you currently have?

Bober_is_a_troll said:
What country are you currently in, and what carrier do you currently have?
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I'm currently in Indonesia and using a local carrier (Telkomsel). what should I do if I want to get an update to Android Pie? Is it possible if I get OTA update? Should I remove SIM first and do the update? or what?

paijoblaah said:
Hi everyone,
I just got my N960U, and this is my first Samsung device. I'm running Android Oreo 8.1 with firmware N960USQS1ARJ9 with CSC XAA/XAA/XAA.
Which ROM that could I'm using to upgrade to Android Pie, One UI.
Could I use Verizon Firmware or USC or Sprint or etc?
Please help me to understand .
Here is my screenshot about my Note 9.
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You can try to update using this unkown csc. You'll need to use Odin.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-9-us/firmware/SM-N960U/CHA/
But the n960u won't have all the cellular bands that are used in your country, it'll have most but not all. You would need a SM-n960F if you wanted it to be fully compatible.

Bober_is_a_troll said:
You can try to update using this unkown csc. You'll need to use Odin.
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-9-us/firmware/SM-N960U/CHA/
But the n960u won't have all the cellular bands that are used in your country, it'll have most but not all. You would need a SM-n960F if you wanted it to be fully compatible.
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no problem, because I only have n960u right now. if I flash my n960u with unknown csc is it still unlocked? and show the xaa ?

paijoblaah said:
no problem, because I only have n960u right now. if I flash my n960u with unknown csc is it still unlocked? and show the xaa ?
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It will still be unlocked.

Bober_is_a_troll said:
It will still be unlocked.
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two more questions. for cellular support, it will be the same with my firmware right now, right? LTE support or something.
do I need specific patched Odin to flash or any Odin version can?

paijoblaah said:
two more questions. for cellular support, it will be the same with my firmware right now, right? LTE support or something.
do I need specific patched Odin to flash or any Odin version can?
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ROMs wont change what cellular bands that are active/inactive
And you should be able to flash using regular Odin, but it won't hurt to use modified Odin to gaurentee that it works. I always use the modified version just because.

Bober_is_a_troll said:
ROMs wont change what cellular bands that are active/inactive
And you should be able to flash using regular Odin, but it won't hurt to use modified Odin to gaurentee that it works. I always use the modified version just because.
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where can I get the modified Odin, any thread discuss specific Odin using for specific firmware? can I flash that firmware using Odin running on Mac Os, because I see Odin for Mac os is outdated.

Finally, I successfully flash my note 9 with ROM from https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/ga.../SM-N960U/CHA/, using patched Odin and no problem appears so far. thanks

Whats the difference between CHA and XAA?? they both unlocked? Im in Portugal using a T-mobile unlocked with csc XAA. Any recomendations? thx in advance
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Can i use XAS too?