??? USA PIE OTA Role out SM-950U1 - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

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.

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SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) Android 8 Oreo (beta) update?

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.
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.
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/

Does Samsung version get updates?

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)

ONE UI UK

Hi All
I recently purchased Note 9 512gb version in the UK and one of my reasons was to try out one ui. I was very excited but to my disappointment i discovered no one ui for the uk note 9 just yet. I wonder if there is a way to flash this software on uk phone without rooting etc?
thanks
riz157 said:
Hi All
I recently purchased Note 9 512gb version in the UK and one of my reasons was to try out one ui. I was very excited but to my disappointment i discovered no one ui for the uk note 9 just yet. I wonder if there is a way to flash this software on uk phone without rooting etc?
thanks
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Exynos device? I think there is none solution for exynos device. Have to wait January for the official update.
Raab89 said:
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really, where did you get this info from?
Here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-9-exynos-android-p-version-15-11-18-t3866228
I've heard the beta is only for the s9 and s9+ only though... Hope I'm wrong
n1Bb135 said:
I've heard the beta is only for the s9 and s9+ only though... Hope I'm wrong
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That was the Samsung Experience 10 beta program, the One UI beta program which starts tomorrow will also include the Note 9!
ozzy21 said:
That was the Samsung Experience 10 beta program, the One UI beta program which starts tomorrow will also include the Note 9!
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Is One UI independent to Pie?
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riz157 said:
Hi All
I recently purchased Note 9 512gb version in the UK and one of my reasons was to try out one ui. I was very excited but to my disappointment i discovered no one ui for the uk note 9 just yet. I wonder if there is a way to flash this software on uk phone without rooting etc?
thanks
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From what is known, there will be no beta for the note 9. There is a leaked firmware/ROM beta, but it's for snapdragon variant. You will have to count on the other reasons you get the phone and wait till January for that one.
Not my email, but from a Sprint USA S9 user.View attachment 4643448
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Limeybastard said:
Is One UI independent to Pie?
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No, OneUi also runs on Pie.

Please help me and my wife decide which version to buy! (Looking for phone experts)

My wife and I are looking to upgrade our phones to the Samsung Galaxy s10 and S10+.
We are considering the Snapdragon US Unlocked version as well as the Exynos Unlocked International version. We have some hesitations on both ends.
1. Will the US version get regular updates like the international? Less? More?
2. Are the reports really true about how bad the Exynos is in terms of battery life? (performance is probably not noticeable to us, but battery is KEY)
Thank you in advance for your help.
(please post any sources as I would like real use cases rather than speculation)
Really depends where you live and where you will be primarily using the phone.
Don't get the exynos if possible. It's really crappy
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My wife and I are looking to upgrade our phones to the Samsung Galaxy s10 and S10+.
We are considering the Snapdragon US Unlocked version as well as the Exynos Unlocked International version. We have some hesitations on both ends.
1. Will the US version get regular updates like the international? Less? More?
2. Are the reports really true about how bad the Exynos is in terms of battery life? (performance is probably not noticeable to us, but battery is KEY)
Thank you in advance for your help.
(please post any sources as I would like real use cases rather than speculation)
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You're in the US. The only option for you if you want a warranty that will let you walk into any Samsung center and get a repair or replacement then the Snapdragon is the only option. If you want to root and all that, then you'll want the international version what will have no warranty in the US, and even if it did, rooting would kill the warranty anyway.
mike2518 said:
Don't get the exynos if possible. It's really crappy
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Not
Check battery diference between s10e, s10 and s10+
Exynos
https://youtu.be/0IYzsHGBLu0
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Tel864 said:
You're in the US. The only option for you if you want a warranty that will let you walk into any Samsung center and get a repair or replacement then the Snapdragon is the only option. If you want to root and all that, then you'll want the international version what will have no warranty in the US, and even if it did, rooting would kill the warranty anyway.
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Will the updates on the us version happen as often as the international? I know that the international gets pushed from samsung very fast...what about the us unlocked version being used in a different country?
ekaplan362 said:
Will the updates on the us version happen as often as the international? I know that the international gets pushed from samsung very fast...what about the us unlocked version being used in a different country?
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The unlocked will get updates after the locked versions in the US, it's the way Samsung does it. I just went through the Pie beta program, and some of the International models did get Pie befire the US models also. We're not talking about months but it was a couple or so weeks.
Tel864 said:
The unlocked will get updates after the locked versions in the US, it's the way Samsung does it. I just went through the Pie beta program, and some of the International models did get Pie befire the US models also. We're not talking about months but it was a couple or so weeks.
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Great so I am going to go and get the US unlocked version (even though i really like the dual sim international version...battery life trumps all.
dfavefenix said:
Not
Check battery diference between s10e, s10 and s10+
Exynos
https://youtu.be/0IYzsHGBLu0
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Is it possible they could be using a snapdragon model because of the region? Normally china and japan use snapdragon.I didn't see that it said it was exynos (using English subtitles) but if it is that is very impressive battery life.
mickeyleah said:
Is it possible they could be using a snapdragon model because of the region? Normally china and japan use snapdragon.I didn't see that it said it was exynos (using English subtitles) but if it is that is very impressive battery life.
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Look in the comments. BTW it is corean and there is Exynos chip
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ekaplan362 said:
Great so I am going to go and get the US unlocked version (even though i really like the dual sim international version...battery life trumps all.
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Plus the US version will ensure you have all the appropriate bands for usage.

OnePlus 7 Pro 5G (EE/UK) Updates

Has anyone found out or received any information on updates regarding the UK's 5G OnePlus 7 Pro? Currently on Oxygen OS 9.5.3.GM27BA.
What did you need to know? I've had mine since launch day.
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What did you need to know? I've had mine since launch day.
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Same, but there haven't been any major updates. The 4G model is two updates ahead already. Seems like they are just selling the 5G model for money without offering any support for it. Just wanting to know if there is gonna be any update anytime soon, and which update are they gonna give us, because being a few updates behind is rediculous.
PhoneUser148 said:
Same, but there haven't been any major updates. The 4G model is two updates ahead already. Seems like they are just selling the 5G model for money without offering any support for it. Just wanting to know if there is gonna be any update anytime soon, and which update are they gonna give us, because being a few updates behind is rediculous.
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Ah, I see. I'm on 9.5.3 which it was updated to on day 1. Haven't had any issues at all though so not too fussed about an update...
akhan47 said:
Ah, I see. I'm on 9.5.3 which it was updated to on day 1. Haven't had any issues at all though so not too fussed about an update...
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Just seems a bit unfair with the 4G model is getting updates to the camera and other fixed, and then people with the 5G model which is the more expensive device is just getting left out. If they want to make 5G the future of smartphones they should offer more support on the device.
OxygenOS 9.5.4.GM27BA should be the next update according to this
https://github.com/OnePlusOSS/andro...mmit/510ad8fb042c4a87e10f18e5c158361c36238c11
Would converting the 5g phone to international Allow updates since 9.5.7 is now out....
Bit annoyed that the updates are slow too considering the last 2 have related to improving the camera
If so is the only way to do it to root it?
Everyone needs to keep expectations in line with the situation we have here.
There is only 1 place in the entire world that has the 5G Pro device in use.
So updates will be tested on Non 5G and then ported over to 5G.
The camera i version 9.5.1 5G is the same as 9.5.4 non 5G.
So i expect the same here, 9.5.7 upates to be included in 9.5.4 5G.
However seeing as the source code was uploaded 3 days ago and still no OTA it must mean EE are testing all updates and delaying it.
So I dont think its OnePlus problem.
Once the device is no longer exclusive then we may be able to use EU 5G updates on our phones.
I believe the way to works is OP will give an update to ee they will then test it, report any bugs back to OP to fix and then approve the update and then it will go out. EE have always been slow with updates.. Well for Samsung they have been. My pixel 3xl updated straight from Google.
Why do EE need to be testing this? I would understand it if the phone had custom firmware on it by EE but they don't. The phone is no different from the standard device all be it with the 5g modem.
Very frustrating, really want the camera improvements.
Is it possible to put this version into the global version of updates like the t mobile version has been done?
Zairs said:
Is it possible to put this version into the global version of updates like the t mobile version has been done?
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I don't think this will work, there are some differences in the firmware. You may loose some functionality.
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Why do EE need to be testing this? I would understand it if the phone had custom firmware on it by EE but they don't. The phone is no different from the standard device all be it with the 5g modem.
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Still waiting......
Seen somewhere that you can flash it as a 4g device might look into that as 5g isn't available where I am ATM so not loosing anything then could flash the 5g rom once 5g more available....
Ee fastest network in the UK till it comes to updates
Op ain't much better ATM about 5g device had no answers about updates or when ee exclusive deal expires
Let hope for some updates soon it's quite bad we haven't had the camera updates
its been 2 weeks since last update and nothing yet i wish i waited and got non 5g now
Nekromantik said:
its been 2 weeks since last update and nothing yet i wish i waited and got non 5g now
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Same here dude. 5G owners are basically treated like we don't exist.
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goofylad said:
Still waiting......
Seen somewhere that you can flash it as a 4g device might look into that as 5g isn't available where I am ATM so not loosing anything then could flash the 5g rom once 5g more available....
Ee fastest network in the UK till it comes to updates
Op ain't much better ATM about 5g device had no answers about updates or when ee exclusive deal expires
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Is that even possible to put a 4g rom on the 7 pro 5G ?
texrex10 said:
Is that even possible to put a 4g rom on the 7 pro 5G ?
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I think you will lose any reception. Because of the different Bands.
But it's discussed several times in many threads...
Forget Pie updates. They were waiting to bring you 10:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/...us-7-pro-and-oneplus-7.1105492/#post-20777225

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