Howdy.
I originally purchased my Note 9 (SM-N960U) from AT&T on their upgrade plan. I have paid it off entirely and have switched carriers to T-Mobile.
I know that T-Mobile is working on getting Pie out to the Samsung 9 series and it will come sooner or later.
My Question is: When I update to Pie/One UI, will I get the T-Mobile apps or still stuck with the ATT ones? If the latter, can I flash to the T-Mobile version and still get standard updates via the settings 'Software Update'?
RainbowBlitz said:
Howdy.
I originally purchased my Note 9 (SM-N960U) from AT&T on their upgrade plan. I have paid it off entirely and have switched carriers to T-Mobile.
I know that T-Mobile is working on getting Pie out to the Samsung 9 series and it will come sooner or later.
My Question is: When I update to Pie/One UI, will I get the T-Mobile apps or still stuck with the ATT ones? If the latter, can I flash to the T-Mobile version and still get standard updates via the settings 'Software Update'?
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The device will rebrand to your current carrier . Including all its bloat. So it will have the T mobile bloat moving forward.
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Limeybastard said:
The device will rebrand to your current carrier . Including all its bloat. So it will have the T mobile bloat moving forward.
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Perfect!
Thank you!
Hello! Does this mean that I can rebrand my SM-N960U AT&T to SM-N960U T-mobile? Thanks
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Is is possible to have a stuck rom that let's me get updated direct from samsung instead of from my carrier which likely won't push security updates.
BriniaSona said:
Is is possible to have a stuck rom that let's me get updated direct from samsung instead of from my carrier which likely won't push security updates.
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From what I understand, if you have a US model snapdragon note 8, any US SD version can be flashed. Example , you have a Verizon note 8, you can flash the unlocked US note 8 software on it and be good to go.
Keep in mind , some things may or may not work, like visual voice mail or Wi-Fi calling.
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I live in Canada. I just want Samsung updates from samsung. I just don't want to wait for a carrier to take tier time and push the update late on hopes I might buy a new phone or something.
Hello, is here a chance to install Android Oreo (beta) on SM-N950F? Thanks for answer.
Not until they release he Exynos version of Oreo. If you flash the Snapdragon version it's bricksville for you...
always late
Why samsung do take so long for updating the new firmwares??!!! Is there a chance to get it now?
ultramag69 said:
Not until they release he Exynos version of Oreo. If you flash the Snapdragon version it's bricksville for you...
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Nonis said:
Why samsung do take so long for updating the new firmwares??!!! Is there a chance to get it now?
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1. Cos they can...
2. No...
I haven't received an update since I bought the damn thing in Sept. ****e.
blame your carrier, not samsung
UK unlocked haven't received any update since September, nothing to do with carriers
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jadaress1 said:
UK unlocked haven't received any update since September, nothing to do with carriers
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for a carrier free device this is strange! are you on stock fw, or did you root your device?
jadaress1 said:
UK unlocked haven't received any update since September, nothing to do with carriers
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YES IT DOES! For UN-branded FW, ALL carriers must approve that FW for release!
Nonis said:
Why samsung do take so long for updating the new firmwares??!!! Is there a chance to get it now?
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Because Sammy OS is heavily modded to their linking so it will take time for them to get it all up and running and then testing and then some more testing.
jadaress1 said:
UK unlocked haven't received any update since September, nothing to do with carriers
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Maybe you haven't check it. Because since November I bought it I had received 3 updates. Last one yesterday.
wase4711 said:
blame your carrier, not samsung
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why, I bought it directly from Samsung!
henklbr said:
YES IT DOES! For UN-branded FW, ALL carriers must approve that FW for release!
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If this is true, it makes perfect sense.
Not questioning your knowledge or honesty, but can you substantiate this statement, articles, links, 'knowledge base'?
Thanks
bonerp said:
why, I bought it directly from Samsung!
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carriers release updates to use on THEIR network; it doesnt matter one bit who you bought the phone from..
thats common knowledge in the cellular world.. Google is the only sometimes "exception", but if their phones are sold by any carrier, i.e. when t mobile sold the nexus 6, it was T Mobile who released/approved updates, NOT Google
wase4711 said:
carriers release updates to use on THEIR network; it doesnt matter one bit who you bought the phone from..
thats common knowledge in the cellular world.. Google is the only sometimes "exception", but if their phones are sold by any carrier, i.e. when t mobile sold the nexus 6, it was T Mobile who released/approved updates, NOT Google
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it does matter.
in Europe, if you don't get your phone through a carrier you get the F model.
while other variants get their updates through the carrier, F models always get their updates directly from Samsung.
until the note 8 the unbranded models(like the F models) where always first to get updates, because no carrier approval is needed.
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there are carrier specific F models, the carrier branding is in the csc in those cases.
any phone bought from Samsung directly or a store that isn't tied to a carrier will always have an "unbranded" csc in Europe.
thedicemaster said:
it does matter.
in Europe, if you don't get your phone through a carrier you get the F model.
while other variants get their updates through the carrier, F models always get their updates directly from Samsung.
until the note 8 the unbranded models(like the F models) where always first to get updates, because no carrier approval is needed.
edit: correction.
there are carrier specific F models, the carrier branding is in the csc in those cases.
any phone bought from Samsung directly or a store that isn't tied to a carrier will always have an "unbranded" csc in Europe.
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Agree, for SM-N950F
XSA got update several days ago, but VAU just got update today
Hmm, it seems something is coming soon -> https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyNote8/comments/7o5vao/so_the_exynos_note_8_at_work_randomly_got_oreo/
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
OPGT said:
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
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Samsung unlocked note 8 got them slower I think.
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OPGT said:
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
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I buy my phones directly from Samsung, once I insert the SIM card it reset to my carriers CSC, therefor I get the updates when the carrier releases them.
OPGT said:
I know it get updates, but are they faster to get them compared to the other US variants? (Tmobile, sprint, etc...)
Never bought a phone straight from Samsung before..
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Good luck with the updates my friend. samsung's variant gets updated on a quarterly basis, like once in 3 months. carrier variants get them monthly or bi-monthly, at least on the security updates.
Cyclops1055 said:
I buy my phones directly from Samsung, once I insert the SIM card it reset to my carriers CSC, therefor I get the updates when the carrier releases them.
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How do I know if my csc was changed? Currently on Tmobile.
OPGT said:
How do I know if my csc was changed? Currently on Tmobile.
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Download Phone Info from the Play Store and it will show your CSC
I just regularly update mine from sammobile firmware page. Did it on my note 8 950F and now note 9 960F
ekerbuddyeker said:
I just regularly update mine from sammobile firmware page. Did it on my note 8 950F and now note 9 960F
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Link?
OPGT said:
Link?
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Sammobile or updato (both .com)
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..
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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'm considering buying a Note 9. I usually buy a year old model of a flagship phone when the prices come down. I see lots of Note 9 phones on amazon for reduced prices. It appears there are several different models and the descriptions from the sellers are usually not clear.
I saw another thread that said all the US versions were the same hardware. Can I buy an unlocked Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile phone and use it on any carrier? I will mostly be using AT&T and T-Mobile for now.
How could I tell if a phone is the US non-carrier branded model?
Can I flash a more universal ROM to a carrier branded phone and get rid of the carrier bloatware? Will the universal ROM still pass MDM security checks so I can use it with my company's MDM (Intune)?
DonS said:
I'm considering buying a Note 9. I usually buy a year old model of a flagship phone when the prices come down. I see lots of Note 9 phones on amazon for reduced prices. It appears there are several different models and the descriptions from the sellers are usually not clear.
I saw another thread that said all the US versions were the same hardware. Can I buy an unlocked Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile phone and use it on any carrier? I will mostly be using AT&T and T-Mobile for now.
How could I tell if a phone is the US non-carrier branded model?
Can I flash a more universal ROM to a carrier branded phone and get rid of the carrier bloatware? Will the universal ROM still pass MDM security checks so I can use it with my company's MDM (Intune)?
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Buy the USA unlocked model U1. You can then flash the USA T Mobile or AT&T rooms should you wish.
However, I also read that AT&T doesnt allow full network speeds for non AT&T devices. Maybe someone with an unlocked U1 on AT&T can chime in.
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I have been running unlocked bought directly from Samsung phones since the note7 and I use them on AT&T. I am in Wyoming, and have noticed no loss of speed. I have Verizon for work phone and my unlocked phones is always faster in speed tests . Not very scientific buy my experience.
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