Software update problems. - Samsung Galaxy S10 Questions & Answers

I have two s10+ devices, one has received software updates a few days after the release, however, my other device does not receive software updates. When the device was purchased, it received one software update, I had to factory reset the device not too long after that. After factory resetting I haven't had any updates, I had to flash the April update via Odin, the other device has already received the May update, and this one even after searching says software is up to date. I've tried Samsung smart switch as well, and it says the same. Is there any way to fix this? Thanks for any assistance.

Gdefreitas said:
I have two s10+ devices, one has received software updates a few days after the release, however, my other device does not receive software updates. When the device was purchased, it received one software update, I had to factory reset the device not too long after that. After factory resetting I haven't had any updates, I had to flash the April update via Odin, the other device has already received the May update, and this one even after searching says software is up to date. I've tried Samsung smart switch as well, and it says the same. Is there any way to fix this? Thanks for any assistance.
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I wonder if both of your devices are from the same region. You can go to Sammobile website and check the firmware info for your device that rarely gets updates. It will show the latest update available for that region/device

Charkatak said:
I wonder if both of your devices are from the same region. You can go to Sammobile website and check the firmware info for your device that rarely gets updates. It will show the latest update available for that region/device
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Both are from the same region, I flashed the April update via Odin after downloading the firmware from Sammobile. I just would rather not have to flash updates all the time via Odin. It only received one update, and then nothing ever since. The only thing I did after receiving the one update is factory reset the device and eventually switching carriers. I'm wondering if that could be why, but the other device I purchased is on the same carrier, and it gets the updates very quickly, both are factory unlocked devices.

Gdefreitas said:
Both are from the same region, I flashed the April update via Odin after downloading the firmware from Sammobile. I just would rather not have to flash updates all the time via Odin. It only received one update, and then nothing ever since. The only thing I did after receiving the one update is factory reset the device and eventually switching carriers. I'm wondering if that could be why, but the other device I purchased is on the same carrier, and it gets the updates very quickly, both are factory unlocked devices.
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Interesting. Haven't had that happen to me.
1) Which carrier are you using right now?
2) What is the model # of your phone and which CSC code, XAA or another one? - how can I locate your phone's firmware on Sammobile site?

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Charkatak said:
Interesting. Haven't had that happen to me.
1) Which carrier are you using right now?
2) What is the model # of your phone and which CSC code, XAA or another one? - how can I locate your phone's firmware on Sammobile site?
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I'm currently on the Bmobile network as I'm from Trinidad. The device that gets updated, the Software service provider is listed as TPA/TTT, TPA/TPA. The device that doesn't get it is listed as TTT/TTT, TTT/TPA. Both are on the same network. I downloaded the April update from Sammobile, the one listed here: firmwares/galaxy-s10-plus/SM-G975F/EON/download/G975FXXU1ASD5/267193/
I hope I provided all you asked about, if you need anymore info to assist, let me know.

Gdefreitas said:
I'm currently on the Bmobile network as I'm from Trinidad. The device that gets updated, the Software service provider is listed as TPA/TTT, TPA/TPA. The device that doesn't get it is listed as TTT/TTT, TTT/TPA. Both are on the same network. I downloaded the April update from Sammobile, the one listed here: firmwares/galaxy-s10-plus/SM-G975F/EON/download/G975FXXU1ASD5/267193/
I hope I provided all you asked about, if you need anymore info to assist, let me know.
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Use attached SamFirm tool to search and download what you need and in your case it is either EON or TPA. You can start from flashing EON firmware and see if it will help you get updates or from TPA, your choice.
1) I would advice you to remove sim card from your phone
2) Use backup/restore in your phone's settings(if you need it) to back up your phone. Then do "reset" option in your phone settings to wipe it
3) After phone comes to "welcome screen", turn it off and put it in download mode for Odin and put 4 files where they belong and the rest you know...I personally use CSC files instead of HOME_CSC as I like to wipe the whole phone(you can try home_csc first if you so desire)
I also included the screenshot with your model and CSC code in it. Just check for update in the tool and you can change the EON to TPA if you need another firmware.
If you could take a screenshot of your software info screen, where it shows TTT/TTT/.... stuff and also after you click check for update on your phone, I wonder how the screen looks like where it tells you "software up to date"

Charkatak said:
Use attached SamFirm tool to search and download what you need and in your case it is either EON or TPA. You can start from flashing EON firmware and see if it will help you get updates or from TPA, your choice.
1) I would advice you to remove sim card from your phone
2) Use backup/restore in your phone's settings(if you need it) to back up your phone. Then do "reset" option in your phone settings to wipe it
3) After phone comes to "welcome screen", turn it off and put it in download mode for Odin and put 4 files where they belong and the rest you know...I personally use CSC files instead of HOME_CSC as I like to wipe the whole phone(you can try home_csc first if you so desire)
I also included the screenshot with your model and CSC code in it. Just check for update in the tool and you can change the EON to TPA if you need another firmware.
If you could take a screenshot of your software info screen, where it shows TTT/TTT/.... stuff and also after you click check for update on your phone, I wonder how the screen looks like where it tells you "software up to date"
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I'll try using the Samfirm tool and do as you said. After flashing ,will I be able to receive OTA updates? These are the screenshots of the present software info on both devices. The night mode is the device that doesn't update, the other the one that does.

Charkatak said:
Use attached SamFirm tool to search and download what you need and in your case it is either EON or TPA. You can start from flashing EON firmware and see if it will help you get updates or from TPA, your choice.
1) I would advice you to remove sim card from your phone
2) Use backup/restore in your phone's settings(if you need it) to back up your phone. Then do "reset" option in your phone settings to wipe it
3) After phone comes to "welcome screen", turn it off and put it in download mode for Odin and put 4 files where they belong and the rest you know...I personally use CSC files instead of HOME_CSC as I like to wipe the whole phone(you can try home_csc first if you so desire)
I also included the screenshot with your model and CSC code in it. Just check for update in the tool and you can change the EON to TPA if you need another firmware.
If you could take a screenshot of your software info screen, where it shows TTT/TTT/.... stuff and also after you click check for update on your phone, I wonder how the screen looks like where it tells you "software up to date"
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I'll try using the Samfirm tool and do as you said. After flashing ,will I be able to receive OTA updates? These are the screenshots of the present software info on both devices. The night mode is the device that doesn't update, the other is the one that does.

Gdefreitas said:
I'll try using the Samfirm tool and do as you said. After flashing ,will I be able to receive OTA updates? These are the screenshots of the present software info on both devices. The night mode is the device that doesn't update, the other the one that does.
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I see that on the night mode device, the firmware is TTT and on the other is TPA. I think the TTT doesn't get the update, so use the tool and download TPA and flash your phone. If everything is good, I believe you should be receiving updates.

Charkatak said:
I see that on the night mode device, the firmware is TTT and on the other is TPA. I think the TTT doesn't get the update, so use the tool and download TPA and flash your phone. If everything is good, I believe you should be receiving updates.
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So instead of searching for EON, search for TPA in the samfirm tool and use that to install? Also, I've never used this particular program, is there a guide to using it to make sure I don't mess up the process?

Gdefreitas said:
So instead of searching for EON, search for TPA in the samfirm tool and use that to install? Also, I've never used this particular program, is there a guide to using it to make sure I don't mess up the process?
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Correct, search for TPA instead of EON firmware and once the firmware is found, click download and the rest is the same. After that you would just unzip files to the folder and use Odin. Don't forget about the steps I provided before flashing

Charkatak said:
Correct, search for TPA instead of EON firmware and once the firmware is found, click download and the rest is the same. After that you would just unzip files to the folder and use Odin. Don't forget about the steps I provided before flashing
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That would be factory resetting the device, then once it boots on to the welcome screen boot into download mode and then do the flash? Thanks for all the help, I'll try it out and see how it works whether it switches to the correct thing.

Gdefreitas said:
That would be factory resetting the device, then once it boots on to the welcome screen boot into download mode and then do the flash? Thanks for all the help, I'll try it out and see how it works whether it switches to the correct thing.
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Remove the sim, factory reset the device. After that it will restart and boot to welcome screen. Put phone into download mode, start Odin, connect your phone, add files, flash firmware. After your phone restarts, it should be at the welcome screen. Now put your sim and see if you get any message that tells you something about "carrier settings..." which is good, then it will restart

Charkatak said:
Remove the sim, factory reset the device. After that it will restart and boot to welcome screen. Put phone into download mode, start Odin, connect your phone, add files, flash firmware. After your phone restarts, it should be at the welcome screen. Now put your sim and see if you get any message that tells you something about "carrier settings..." which is good, then it will restart
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So I downloaded the TPA firmware and flashed it, I also followed your instructions with regards removing the sim. When I reinserted the sim, no carrier settings showed up, and the software version still shows TTT, so I'm guessing the lack of software updates will continue.

Gdefreitas said:
So I downloaded the TPA firmware and flashed it, I also followed your instructions with regards removing the sim. When I reinserted the sim, no carrier settings showed up, and the software version still shows TTT, so I'm guessing the lack of software updates will continue.
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I just saw the image. Flash again. For my phone, I had to flash 3 or 4 times before it changed the SW version. I used 3 different Odin versions as well.
Use Odin version that I attached here too. You need to flash and make sure the SAOMC_SM-G975F_OXM_TTT changes to TPA

Charkatak said:
Where does it show TTT? In the software version?
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Yeah, the software version still shows the CSC as TTT/TTT, TTT/TPA. And it shows as SAOMC_SM-G975F_OXM_TTT.

Gdefreitas said:
Yeah, the software version still shows the CSC as TTT/TTT, TTT/TPA. And it shows as SAOMC_SM-G975F_OXM_TTT.
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Just letting you know that I edited my previous message a bit where I included another version of Odin for you to try

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Just letting you know that I edited my previous message a bit where I included another version of Odin for you to try
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Do I need to flash it clean once again with the CSC, or can I use Home_CSC to keep my settings as I've already started to set the phone up again. And mind if I ask what the difference in the versions of Odin are?

Gdefreitas said:
Do I need to flash it clean once again with the CSC, or can I use Home_CSC to keep my settings as I've already started to set the phone up again. And mind if I ask what the difference in the versions of Odin are?
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1) I mostly use regular CSC file as I like to clean everything, but try Home first, then regular csc if you don't like setting up the phone. Don't setup the phone next time until you get positive results
2) So I used "Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD" that I included in the thread and also used Odin 3.13.1 and 3.13.3
3) If after flashing again, it won't change the firmware, then do this: get EON firmware, flash on your phone following the list of steps as you did previously.
4) Put the sim card in and see if there are any messages about carrier updates. This message is a good indication that firmware is getting changed(unless on international model message is different from US version)
5) Check the SW version in settings and then you will need to flash TPA firmware again, which should give you proper results.
I had to flash XAA firmware, then TMB to make my phone change to TMB and it took me multiple tries

Charkatak said:
1) I mostly use regular CSC file as I like to clean everything, but try Home first, then regular csc if you don't like setting up the phone. Don't setup the phone next time until you get positive results
2) So I used "Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD" that I included in the thread and also used Odin 3.13.1 and 3.13.3
3) If after flashing again, it won't change the firmware, then do this: get EON firmware, flash on your phone following the list of steps as you did previously.
4) Put the sim card in and see if there are any messages about carrier updates. This message is a good indication that firmware is getting changed(unless on international model message is different from US version)
5) Check the SW version in settings and then you will need to flash TPA firmware again, which should give you proper results.
I had to flash XAA firmware, then TMB to make my phone change to TMB and it took me multiple tries
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Ok, I'll try flashing a couple times. To be honest, I only started setting up the phone as I thought that was all that could be tried, didn't know there was some hope of it working after all. If I don't get to flash the EON firmware tonight, I'll be sure to try it tomorrow in hope that it actually changes. I think once it changes it should work, because the other s10+ and even the s8+ both have TPA and they're both unlocked on the same carrier. I have no idea why this one would have switched. As far as I can tell there isn't any TTT firmware for the S10+, there is one for the normal S10 however, so I'm really not sure.

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[Guide] Change Note 9 CSC Without Root - Easy Guide

I followed a guide by XDA User applepay from this link, but just wanted to try and simplify it because i found it pretty complicated to understand at first.
It would be worth reading that thread before this even if it doesn't make sense. Please also read this complete thread before you attempt it.
I have only followed the guide so i can't answer any questions to help. I am not responsible for any problems you run into. This is just a guide of what I did to get mine to work.
I was successful using my SM-N960F going from CSC XME to TEL.
I cannot confirm that this method will work on other models, but i don't see why not considering the guide was originally for a S9.
Make sure you select your exact model when downloading files and flashing files. Using other model firmware may brick your phone.
Backup your files! I used Smart Switch on windows. This method will wipe your phone in the process.
Use the original usb cable you got in the box and install the Samsung USB drivers if you haven't already.
I have confirmed on my device that OTA updates work fine after this procedure.
Please comment if you think there is a better way or there is an error in this guide.
Download your combination file from here
Download your new CSC firmware from here
Download Samsung Odin 3.13.1 from here
Download RealTerm from here
1. Open Odin.
Click AP and select your combination file.
Put your Note 9 into download mode by turning it off completely, then holding the volume down and bixby buttons while inserting the usb cable. Confirm that you want to enter download mode.
Click start in Odin.
Once this is complete, your phone should boot into the combination firmware and show your model number. Close Odin.
2. Open RealTerm and go to Port tab.
Set Baud to 230400 and Select Port to ssudmdm0000 or very similar name.
Click the change button.
Go to Send tab.
Enter "AT" and click Send ASCII.
If you get a response like
"+USB READY
BOOTING COMPLETED
AT"
or
"AT"
or
"OK"
or
"BOOTING COMPLETED
AT"
Proceed to the next number.
If you didn't get a response click +CR and send again.
If you get a response like "ERROR" proceed to the next number.
Still if you didn't get a response check your phone status and cable status.
If everything is normal proceed to the next number.
If still you didn't get a response it means your phone or cable is not normal status.
3. Enter "AT+PRECONFG=1,0" and click Send ASCII.
You will get this response.
AT+PRECONFIG=1,0+PRECONFG:1,???
OK
-??? is your current CSC.-
4. Enter "AT+PRECONFG=2,???" and click Send ASCII.
Enter ??? you want to change to another CSC.
You will get this response.
AT+PRECONFG=2,???+PRECONFG:2,OK
OK
-??? is your changed CSC.-
5. Enter "AT+PRECONFG=1,0" and click Send ASCII.
You will get this response.
AT+PRECONFIG=1,0+PRECONFG:1,???
OK
-??? is your changed, current CSC.-
6. CSC change is now complete. You can now close RealTerm.
7. Open Odin again.
Turn your phone off and then put it into download mode again by holding the volume down and Bixby buttons, then plugging the usb cable in.
Fill each field (BL, AP, CP and CSC) with their respective files from the firmware which has the new CSC.
Use the CSC file in the CSC field, not HOME_CSC.
Click start. This will now wipe your phone completely.
8. Your phone should boot into android and everything should be complete!
Enjoy using VoLTE, VoWiFi and RCS!
Many thanks! Will give it a go.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
Work on sm-n9600 hong kong variant?
Enviado desde mi SM-N9600 mediante Tapatalk
Thanks. Worked on my n960f/ds
@laneyyy I guess this is for unrooted device right? There are much easier ways of doing it in rooted device
Techvir said:
@laneyyy I guess this is for unrooted device right? There are much easier ways of doing it in rooted device
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Yeah this is for unrooted devices
Hmm, will this allow my unrooted n960f/ds to flash the TMB CSC and work? Or does this just let you change to another CSC within the multi CSC?
SystematiQ said:
Hmm, will this allow my unrooted n960f/ds to flash the TMB CSC and work? Or does this just let you change to another CSC within the multi CSC?
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I'm not sure. I hope someone else can answer that
using n960f with n9600 csc
I have read about this procedure but i dont se any info from other providers than us, Im new about this procedure, i hope you can just help me to understand, i have a n960f and i like to have the csc info from a n9600, im from mexico so it will be great to get all my providers features (telcel) but im kind of lost because i have read about usa providers but no more info, thank you.
SystematiQ said:
Hmm, will this allow my unrooted n960f/ds to flash the TMB CSC and work? Or does this just let you change to another CSC within the multi CSC?
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Odin still won't let you flash firmware files from an other phone model. which is a good thing since csc.md5 contains a pit file that is very much phone model specific....you dont want that. home_csc.md5 dosent but regardless Odin should still throw an error. I wouldint be game to test with the prince Comey edition of Odin that allows you to do this forcefully apply wrong model firmware file. might work... or not
how about future OTAs after ? if I flashed TMO csc will I get all TMO OTAs in future ?
@laneyyy i need to select combinations file Odion in AP right ? I guess I have to downgrade my firmware first Odin don't let me flash I have the last one firmware
arturodfw said:
@laneyyy i need to select combinations file Odion in AP right ? I guess I have to downgrade my firmware first Odin don't let me flash I have the last one firmware
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My phone was up to date before I used the latest combination file for my model on that site. I didn't get any errors about downgrading.
As far as OTAs, I'm not sure yet, but worst case is you just need to flash new firmwares by Odin. I think it's definitely worth the trade off to get volte, vowifi and RCS if that's the case
laneyyy said:
My phone was up to date before I used the latest combination file for my model on that site. I didn't get any errors about downgrading.
As far as OTAs, I'm not sure yet, but worst case is you just need to flash new firmwares by Odin. I think it's definitely worth the trade off to get volte, vowifi and RCS if that's the case
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@laneyyy so the combination file it's on AP option in odin right
arturodfw said:
@laneyyy so the combination file it's on AP option in odin right
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Ooooh yes. I just saw that I accidentally wrote AT in the guide.
laneyyy said:
My phone was up to date before I used the latest combination file for my model on that site. I didn't get any errors about downgrading.
As far as OTAs, I'm not sure yet, but worst case is you just need to flash new firmwares by Odin. I think it's definitely worth the trade off to get volte, vowifi and RCS if that's the case
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Agreed
someone please confirm that N9600 chinese snapdragon variant can have working Volte after changing CSC to any US version.
Why the Heck Samsung put region lock! if they do same thing on S10 then I must say goodbye to Samsung for ever!!
we cant even buy a mobile in a foreign country! ?
ran816 said:
someone please confirm that N9600 chinese snapdragon variant can have working Volte after changing CSC to any US version.
Why the Heck Samsung put region lock! if they do same thing on S10 then I must say goodbye to Samsung for ever!!
we cant even buy a mobile in a foreign country! ?
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what odin you use for the N9600 variant does not work for me, none of them give me fail or port close
laneyyy said:
Ooooh yes. I just saw that I accidentally wrote AT in the guide.
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@laneyyy works on my S9 plus SM-G9650 but the AT+PRECONFG=2,??? the ??? Its the new CSC U want to change lol that's why my phone no change anything the first time sorry but I figured out now thanks
I can confirm it worked to replace the hedious Hong Kong CSC with a Costa Rica CSC, but just as others, I would like to see if I can use a firmware from US, meaning using a SM-N960U variant on a SM-N9600. Can someone please confirm?

Downgrading from Pie 9.0 to Oreo 8.1

Hello XDA Members.
I have updated from Oreo 8.1 to Pie 9.0 via OTA. However, I was disappointed due to the fact that many features are disabled, like measuring the charging current, inability to record calls and no more "Extra Volume" button during running calls.
Unfortunately, I don't remember the original firmware that the phone was brought onto (CSC and PDA).
I ran SamFirm and Android Unified Toolkit
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I went to up updato.com and found these firmwares, However, which one shall I choose?
Will any OEM or baseband locks may happen if I picked any of these? My cellphone SIM UnLocked and shall work with all networks.
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Thank you!
Ok, first of all, which Note 9 do you have? N960U? N960U1? N960F?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Ok, first of all, which Note 9 do you have? N960U? N960U1? N960F?
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I have shown it in the picture link above, but anyway, it is SM-N960F / DS
Yamadron said:
I have shown it in the picture link above, but anyway, it is SM-N960F / DS
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Ok, on SamFirm for model, type in SM-N960F
On Region, type in XSG
Under that, change from Auto to Manual, then fill in the following:
PDA: N960FXXS2ARL4
CSC: N960FOXM2ARK2
Then run the search. That will force it to search for that particular build.
If that fails, just download ARL4 from Sammobile.
Then flash it with ODIN
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Ok, on SamFirm for model, type in SM-N960F
On Region, type in XSG
Under that, change from Auto to Manual, then fill in the following:
PDA: N960FXXS2ARL4
CSC: N960FOXM2ARK2
Then run the search. That will force it to search for that particular build.
If that fails, just download ARL4 from Sammobile.
Then flash it with ODIN
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SamFirm requires me to fill the the phone field. Also Sammobile is slow . I have downloaded them from Updato.com. Any issues with this?
Now for the flashing, Shall I flash using AP, BL, CP and HOME_** or CSC**? Or Just flash the HOME_** or CSC**?
You'll need to do a factory reset first before you flash anything. Downgrading will cause a bootloop otherwise.
Then use CSC_OYN in ODIN
Mr. Orange 645 said:
You'll need to do a factory reset first before you flash anything. Downgrading will cause a bootloop otherwise.
Then use CSC_OYN in ODIN
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Ok..so downgrading and using HOME_CSC to keep my previous apps and data is not possible and I have to factory reset first then do a clean flash. Alright. Thank you
Does changing region csc allow updates and call recording as well, without having effect on updates?
SM-N960UI
Does anyone know the answer to this, or is there a more appropriate spot to ask this question?
The answer is once you update the bootloader past a certain point you CANNOT go back, I tried the above instructions suggested by 'Mr. Orange 645' and they did NOT work. I am still getting no mobile network signal.
Rather ridiculously my only options are to either keep the phone and deal with all the ensuing issues that Android 9 brings to the table (no proper Xposed support at this time, so no Xprivacy) or get rid of the phone, which is most lickely what I am probably going to do today as thankfully I can sell it for that I paid for it.
see - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/issue-da-boss-modd-alexandr-t3960514
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Note 9 SM-N960F/DS Firmware problem.

I have a Note 9 SM-N960F/DS model. I bought it from KSA (Saudi Arabia). The phone came with Android Pie (9) out of the box.
Unfortunately my friend rooted my phone and now i am running on "N960FXXU3CSFA/N960FOXM3CSFA/N960FXXU3ASF1" version with "Security patch level: 1 June 2019". I am unable to use my Samsung account and all the security features (finger print, Ratina scanner, Face recognition etc).
When i switch back to original firmware i.e
PDA N960FXXU3CSG1
CSC N960FOXM3CSG1
i got all the features functioning but my SIM card shows "Emergency calls only".
Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
Eternal_Mortal said:
I have a Note 9 SM-N960F/DS model. I bought it from KSA (Saudi Arabia). The phone came with Android Pie (9) out of the box.
Unfortunately my friend rooted my phone and now i am running on "N960FXXU3CSFA/N960FOXM3CSFA/N960FXXU3ASF1" version with "Security patch level: 1 June 2019". I am unable to use my Samsung account and all the security features (finger print, Ratina scanner, Face recognition etc).
When i switch back to original firmware i.e
PDA N960FXXU3CSG1
CSC N960FOXM3CSG1
i got all the features functioning but my SIM card shows "Emergency calls only".
Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
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how did you "switch"?
give all the details step by step
bober10113 said:
how did you "switch"?
give all the details step by step
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Well, My friend took my phone and told me that he will make it compliant with our local network and make it approved from the Telecommunication authority.
He has downgraded the phone with older firmware version i.e N960FXXU3CSFA/N960FOXM3CSFA,N960FXXU3ASF1. The security patch level is 1 June 2019
I have checked the Knox e-fuse which is not tripped which means its an official ROM and not altered.
Now, i have the latest firmware version downloaded i.e N960FXXS3CSG1 but when i try to install it in my phone it does not recognize my SIM card and phone is in "Emergency calls Only" state.
Eternal_Mortal said:
Well, My friend took my phone and told me that he will make it compliant with our local network and make it approved from the Telecommunication authority.
He has downgraded the phone with older firmware version i.e N960FXXU3CSFA/N960FOXM3CSFA,N960FXXU3ASF1. The security patch level is 1 June 2019
I have checked the Knox e-fuse which is not tripped which means its an official ROM and not altered.
Now, i have the latest firmware version downloaded i.e N960FXXS3CSG1 but when i try to install it in my phone it does not recognize my SIM card and phone is in "Emergency calls Only" state.
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not sure how you check knox but if he really rooted then its too late and knox cannot state cant be reverted.
typically checking via software is not a good method . going to download mode and checking warranty state 0x0 means is not tripped. anything different means it been tripped/blown.
anyways that dosen't make you phone have no signal though.
i suspect he screwed up the twrp recovery flash procedure for twrp and botched the flash back to stock via odin.
read up on odin and how to use it. get latest version.(search and read)
read up so on how to get latest firmware for your phone and which csc your carrier is so that you can download the correct firmware and have best results for your sim carrier.( in doubt try BTU csc firmware)(but search and read about the subject of phone types firmwares and CSC)
also the firmwares your quoted seem old. not sure why you ended up using it but you should get one that is from july.
E.G.:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960F/BTU/
(get the most recent! july 25th)( u can dl odin from there too)
on your PC, install samsung android drivers or simply install samsung smart switch. it will install the necessary components.
in it self smart switch can flash firmware automatically for your device. so you might want to try it first.
if you go towards the odin flash route and found the correct firmware or want to try BTU multi csc as suggested above:
put phone in download mode and unzip on PC firmware and flash with odin BL,AP,CP and CSC. But for csc choose csc.md5 instead of home_csc.md5
(be patient while AP is being checked before adding cp and csc)
edit: details steps on odin flashing procedure below
henklbr said:
1. Extract (un-rar) the firmware file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin) ***
2. Download Odin v3.13.1
3. Extract Odin ZIP file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin)
4. Open Odin v3.13.1
5. Power OFF Note9
6. Reboot Phone in Download Mode (1st plug-in USB-cable to your Note9!!!, push Bixby + Volume Down buttons, while pushing them plug-in USB-cable to PC
7. Wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
8. Add the firmware files to their designated slots
9. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
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last but not least don't listen to your friend or let him close to your phone again. reading and searching on xda is much better. everything has been already asked. you just need to search for it.
regards
bober10113 said:
not sure how you check knox but if he really rooted then its too late and knox cannot state cant be reverted.
typically checking via software is not a good method . going to download mode and checking warranty state 0x0 means is not tripped. anything different means it been tripped/blown.
anyways that dosen't make you phone have no signal though.
i suspect he screwed up the twrp recovery flash procedure for twrp and botched the flash back to stock via odin.
read up on odin and how to use it. get latest version.(search and read)
read up up how to get latest firmware for your phone and which csc your carrier is so that you can download the correct firmware and have best results for your sim carrier.( in doubt try BTU csc firmware)(but search and read about the subject of phone types firmwares and CSC)
also the firmwares your quoted seem old. not sure why you ended up using it but you should get one that is from july.
E.G.:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960F/BTU/
(get the most recent! july 25th)( u can dl odin from there too)
on your PC, install samsung android drivers or simply install samsung smart switch. it will install the necessary components.
in it self smart switch can flash firmware automatically for your device. so you might want to try it first.
if you go towards the odin flash route and found the correct firmware or want to try BTU multi csc as suggested above:
put phone in download mode and unzip firmware and flash with odin BL,AP,CP and CSC. But for csc choose csc.md5 instead of home_csc.md5
(be patient while AP is being checked before adding cp and csc)
edit: details steps on odin flashing procedure below
last but not least don't listen to your friend or let him close to your phone again. reading and searching on xda is much better. everything has been already asked. you just need to search for it.
regards
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Thank you so much for all the support. I will try this method today and will keep you posted if it worked out.
Eternal_Mortal said:
Thank you so much for all the support. I will try this method today and will keep you posted if it worked out.
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i've the same problem with my SM-N960F i was using my sim card yesterday i updated it using odin and its not detecting it says not registered on network. Do you got any solution ?
Skyscout said:
i've the same problem with my SM-N960F i was using my sim card yesterday i updated it using odin and its not detecting it says not registered on network. Do you got any solution ?
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I haven't try SmartSwitch for N9 but worth to try as it should be able to detect proper csc for your phone.
Else find the latest firmware for your phone with Frija/Samfirm then flash with odin.
Rosli59564 said:
I haven't try SmartSwitch for N9 but worth to try as it should be able to detect proper csc for your phone.
Else find the latest firmware for your phone with Frija/Samfirm then flash with odin.
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i did it with odin coz smart switch didn't had its update my imei's are same but there's emergency only and it shows not registered on network whenever i try to call or text or cellular etc ..
Eternal_Mortal said:
I have a Note 9 SM-N960F/DS model. I bought it from KSA (Saudi Arabia). The phone came with Android Pie (9) out of the box.
Unfortunately my friend rooted my phone and now i am running on "N960FXXU3CSFA/N960FOXM3CSFA/N960FXXU3ASF1" version with "Security patch level: 1 June 2019". I am unable to use my Samsung account and all the security features (finger print, Ratina scanner, Face recognition etc).
When i switch back to original firmware i.e
PDA N960FXXU3CSG1
CSC N960FOXM3CSG1
i got all the features functioning but my SIM card shows "Emergency calls only".
Any help will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
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well may be your friend tried to change IMEI of phone which is illegal in any country. Match your IMEI with box by dialing *#06#, if IMEI are same then no need to worry. you need to register your phone IMEI with PTA by paying tax. after paying tax they will whitelist the IMEI of your phone and you will be able to make calls.
just for information, my note 9 is also brought from Saudi Arabia, but at that time one device was free, so i got my phone registered by providing my travel details to PTA and they whitelisted my phone.
Please guide me solution.
I have just updated my sm-N960F/Ds through odin downloaded files from Sammobiles frimwares
Date 2021-03-08
Version 10
PDA
CSC
N960FXXS8FUB1
N960FOXM8FUB1
Now the device shows only one Imei and become single sim.
Hiw can i make it dual sim ??
Please guide me solution.
I have just updated my sm-N960F/Ds through odin downloaded files from Sammobiles frimwares
Date 2021-03-08
Version 10
PDA
CSC
N960FXXS8FUB1
N960FOXM8FUB1
Now the device shows only one Imei and become single sim.
How can i make it dual sim ??

Having trouble converting unlocked Note 9 to AT&T firmware

Hi everyone,
This is the first time I've done any phone flashing so please excuse any ignorance on my part.
I have the N960U1 and I'm trying to flash it to the AT&T firmware so I can use HD voice and wifi calling and such. I had the stock firmware fully updated to the November 2019 security patch before I started.
So this is what I've done so far:
1. Downloaded the latest U1 AT&T firmware files from sam mobile here
2. Loaded all the files into Odin 3.13.3, using HOME_CSC to preserve my data. The sam mobile file did not have any USERDATA files so I left that blank.
3. Flash was successful and phone rebooted normally. However, no AT&T boot-up screen was shown and no AT&T apps present (good), but also no wifi calling option in settings and I confirmed by calling another AT&T phone that HD voice was not present either (bad). Basically it seemed like nothing changed.
4. Found this thread with USERDATA (I used the one under the SGA-2 folder).
5. Re-flashed everything as in step 2, this time adding the USERDATA I obtained in step 4.
6. Odin said the flash failed, phone booted to the Emergency screen so I thought I had bricked my phone but luckily I was able to re-flash as in step 2, omitting the USERDATA again.
7. Again, phone boots normally but nothing has changed. Still no option for wifi calling.
8. Called AT&T to check if they needed to provision my phone or SIM card or something, but the rep I spoke to said there's nothing to do on their end and she sees that wifi calling is actually enabled on my phone.
I've also read that the newer Samsung firmwares are supposed to auto-detect which provider's SIM card you have in and load the appropriate firmware automatically, so I removed my SIM card while the phone was still on, turned the phone off, put the SIM card card back in, and turned my phone back on. Still nothing changed.
What am I doing wrong here? And why isn't the phone automatically loading the appropriate AT&T firmware since I have an AT&T SIM?
I should note that I've had this phone pretty much as soon as it came out and I know that the older firmwares did not have that auto-detect thing. I guess I should also be wondering why my phone didn't load up the AT&T firmware when I updated it to Android 9 the first time, or whenever they started the auto-detect thing. Is there something you need to do to trigger it?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
ww007 said:
Hi everyone,
This is the first time I've done any phone flashing so please excuse any ignorance on my part.
I have the N960U1 and I'm trying to flash it to the AT&T firmware so I can use HD voice and wifi calling and such. I had the stock firmware fully updated to the November 2019 security patch before I started.
So this is what I've done so far:
1. Downloaded the latest U1 AT&T firmware files from sam mobile here
2. Loaded all the files into Odin 3.13.3, using HOME_CSC to preserve my data. The sam mobile file did not have any USERDATA files so I left that blank.
3. Flash was successful and phone rebooted normally. However, no AT&T boot-up screen was shown and no AT&T apps present (good), but also no wifi calling option in settings and I confirmed by calling another AT&T phone that HD voice was not present either (bad). Basically it seemed like nothing changed.
4. Found this thread with USERDATA (I used the one under the SGA-2 folder).
5. Re-flashed everything as in step 2, this time adding the USERDATA I obtained in step 4.
6. Odin said the flash failed, phone booted to the Emergency screen so I thought I had bricked my phone but luckily I was able to re-flash as in step 2, omitting the USERDATA again.
7. Again, phone boots normally but nothing has changed. Still no option for wifi calling.
8. Called AT&T to check if they needed to provision my phone or SIM card or something, but the rep I spoke to said there's nothing to do on their end and she sees that wifi calling is actually enabled on my phone.
I've also read that the newer Samsung firmwares are supposed to auto-detect which provider's SIM card you have in and load the appropriate firmware automatically, so I removed my SIM card while the phone was still on, turned the phone off, put the SIM card card back in, and turned my phone back on. Still nothing changed.
What am I doing wrong here? And why isn't the phone automatically loading the appropriate AT&T firmware since I have an AT&T SIM?
I should note that I've had this phone pretty much as soon as it came out and I know that the older firmwares did not have that auto-detect thing. I guess I should also be wondering why my phone didn't load up the AT&T firmware when I updated it to Android 9 the first time, or whenever they started the auto-detect thing. Is there something you need to do to trigger it?
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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did u use patched odin 3.13b?
also for it to change u need to wipe. so use csc.md5
because the sim was already in the phone. no changes are detected so no csc swap. ( sales code is identical as before because u never changed sims. so that's why u need to wipe. csc will auto detect and change only if a different carrier sales code sim is inserted. then it will wipe fone by itself. so in your case a simple factory wipe might do it or just reflash U firmware but this time choose csc.md5)
bober10113 said:
did u use patched odin 3.13b?
also for it to change u need to wipe. so use csc.md5
because the sim was already in the phone. no changes are detected so no csc swap. ( sales code is identical as before because u never changed sims. so that's why u need to wipe. csc will auto detect and change only if a different carrier sales code sim is inserted. then it will wipe fone by itself. so in your case a simple factory wipe might do it or just reflash U firmware but this time choose csc.md5)
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Thanks for the reply. I did not use the patched Odin, just the unpatched one. From what I've looked up, the difference seems to be cosmetic and the patched version failing less? For the most part, flash succeeded (except when I tried to mix and match a different USER DATA file). Are there any specific differences with the patched version?
I was hoping to keep my data and settings, but I will try to flash it next time with the wipe when I know I won't be needing my phone for a while. Do I need a USER DATA file to succeed? Because sam mobile didn't have it in their AT&T file.
Thanks again!
ww007 said:
Thanks for the reply. I did not use the patched Odin, just the unpatched one. From what I've looked up, the difference seems to be cosmetic and the patched version failing less? For the most part, flash succeeded (except when I tried to mix and match a different USER DATA file). Are there any specific differences with the patched version?
I was hoping to keep my data and settings, but I will try to flash it next time with the wipe when I know I won't be needing my phone for a while. Do I need a USER DATA file to succeed? Because sam mobile didn't have it in their AT&T file.
Thanks again!
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patached odin is to switch from U to U1 firmware and vice versa. there's a thread about it. maybe check it out?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/u1-note-9-official-firmware-guide-to-t3927478
firmware links are old but the general logic on how to do it should still ring true
bober10113 said:
patached odin is to switch from U to U1 firmware and vice versa. there's a thread about it. maybe check it out?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/u1-note-9-official-firmware-guide-to-t3927478
firmware links are old but the general logic on how to do it should still ring true
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Yeah I saw that thread, but it seemed pretty specific about converting from AT&T to unlocked, and I didn't see anything about the other way around. And for some reason, the latest U firmware for AT&T on sam mobile is only 8.1.
That was actually going to be my first option (downloading the AT&T U firmware and flashing on my U1 phone). But as I mentioned, sam mobile's version is outdated.
Which actually brings me to another question: how is there an AT&T (or any other carrier) version of the U1 firmware? Is that supposed to convert the unlocked phone to a carrier branded one?
ww007 said:
Yeah I saw that thread, but it seemed pretty specific about converting from AT&T to unlocked, and I didn't see anything about the other way around. And for some reason, the latest U firmware for AT&T on sam mobile is only 8.1.
That was actually going to be my first option (downloading the AT&T U firmware and flashing on my U1 phone). But as I mentioned, sam mobile's version is outdated.
Which actually brings me to another question: how is there an AT&T (or any other carrier) version of the U1 firmware? Is that supposed to convert the unlocked phone to a carrier branded one?
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just use samfirm tool or frija to dl firmware.

SM-G973F keeps restarting and crashing

For the last couple months phone keeps restarting many times during the day. Also most of the apps crashes and start working only after restarting phone. It happens even after I factory reseted the phone. Was there any solution for this?
Hello Ddogg11, Abon what did you do with you said it's been 2 months that reboots on its own.
There must be an explanation because of your concern, did you try to reinstall official firmware, your S10 model is which S 10 exynos 5 G or S 10 e or + lite there are several models.
It is S10 exynos model sm-g973f. Stock firmware. Never rooted it. It just started doing this on its own. Thought it has something to do with battery, replaced it with a good one, but it still happens.
Ddogg11, I too have the first S10 exynos 4G output, so a lot of flash and root works very well.
So your concern must come from an obsolete update you have which Android 12 or lower, if not as I said reflash the android 12 firmware or the current one installed.
ddogg11 said:
It is S10 exynos model sm-g973f. Stock firmware. Never rooted it. It just started doing this on its own. Thought it has something to do with battery, replaced it with a good one, but it still happens.
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Download the latest firmware for your country or region and install with ODIN. Last version is HWA3 and HWA4. It depends on which country or region it is.
Firmware you can download from: https://samfw.com/
Thanks for the replays. Can you link me to thread where i can see how to flash new firmware? I am a bit rusty, havent flashed anything since htc m8 years ago. Thanks again both of you.
Download Odin 3.14.4 from here: https://technastic.com/odin-download-samsung-latest-all-versions/
After download .zip file, extract it.
Download firmware. Extract it. Open Odin as Administrator.
Turn off the phone. Connect one end of the cable from the phone to the PC, press the Vol-Down and Bixby buttons together, connect the other end of the cable to the phone. Wait for Download mode to open. Release the keys and press the Vol-Up key.
These are pictures of my region.
Wait for Android to install. After that, you need to wait a little longer for Android to boot.
ZmisiS said:
Download the latest firmware for your country or region and install with ODIN. Last version is HWA3 and HWA4. It depends on which country or region it is.
Firmware you can download from: https://samfw.com/
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I entered my serial number and on carrier it notes : France open. I am using it in Greece, which country's firmware should I download. I am having the same problem as OP
scarrboy said:
I entered my serial number and on carrier it notes : France open. I am using it in Greece, which country's firmware should I download. I am having the same problem as OP
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I don't know. I described here how I worked and it works for me.
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I don't know. I described here how I worked and it works for me.
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okay, thank you anyway, do I need to reset my phone before loading the firmware? odin says to delete google account
scarrboy said:
okay, thank you anyway, do I need to reset my phone before loading the firmware? odin says to delete google account
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I did not reset the firmware before loading the firmware via Odin. Notification about google account I never not hed get of Odin.
Sorry, but I just don't understand your problem.
Why serial number?
If you are in Greece, you need to download the Greece firmware. In Greece is your service provider (ISP).
ZmisiS said:
I did not reset the firmware before loading the firmware via Odin. Notification about google account I never not hed get of Odin.
Sorry, but I just don't understand your problem.
Why serial number?
If you are in Greece, you need to download the Greece firmware. In Greece is your service provider (ISP)
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I was just asking to be sure, I entered my phone's download mode and it was written, CARRIER_ID: XEF which is France, even thought I am using my phone in Greece with a Greek provider, so I was just asking if you know if that could be an issue
scarrboy said:
I was just asking to be sure, I entered my phone's download mode and it was written, CARRIER_ID: XEF which is France, even thought I am using my phone in Greece with a Greek provider, so I was just asking if you know if that could be an issue
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I don't know. This are OXM multi CSC:

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