firmware not matching the phone model really need help - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

i've bought a used phone recently that has a bit of problem i've noticed that the phone's firmware doesn't match the model also the bootloader seems to be different too when i try to software update it doesn't work it says ( Your current sofware version isn't supported visit a service center.
Software update information
current version : N950FXXU4DSD1/N9500ZZH4DSD/N950U5DSD3
security patch level: march 1 . 2019
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i wanna know which firmware to flash and what else to do i'd be really grateful if any of you would help.
I noticed the problem when i figured out the phone is using snapdragon 835 instead of exynos it was supposed to be European

Jeff289 said:
i've bought a used phone recently that has a bit of problem i've noticed that the phone's firmware doesn't match the model also the bootloader seems to be different too when i try to software update it doesn't work it says ( Your current sofware version isn't supported visit a service center.
Software update information
current version : N950FXXU4DSD1/N9500ZZH4DSD/N950U5DSD3
security patch level: march 1 . 2019
Here's screenshots of the details
i wanna know which firmware to flash and what else to do i'd be really grateful if any of you would help.
I noticed the problem when i figured out the phone is using snapdragon 835 instead of exynos it was supposed to be European
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Get your money back!!

MrMike2182 said:
Get your money back!!
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i don't wanna give the phone back i just wanna know which firmware i should download so i could flash thats all

Jeff289 said:
i don't wanna give the phone back i just wanna know which firmware i should download so i could flash thats all
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Well nothing I can help you with since you want to keep a knock off phone with random different parts.

Jeff289 said:
i don't wanna give the phone back i just wanna know which firmware i should download so i could flash thats all
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MrMike is correct.
You say "current version" yet they are all different variants, for which we can't advise what filmware you need. It should only be one variant, not 3...
As your phone is a marriage of parts, updating it may brick the phone.
Stick with it or get a full refund.

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Question Uk s21 Ultra no recent software updates?

Odd one here, I'm seeing lots of folks posting about getting updates but I'm not receiving any.
Trying to manually check for updates in settings just says I'm on latest version...
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Any thoughts on if this is normal?
Its normal had Same issues, flash this and you are good to go.
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Ok cheers, so is it probably just a case that my network (Three) are being show on rolling these out?
heartyparty said:
Ok cheers, so is it probably just a case that my network (Three) are being show on rolling these out?
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Yes, flash it, its super easy. Follow the steps, focus and don't be affraid
Different region firmware not reccomended to flash unless you know how to unbrick it in the event it happens.
Also the fact that you may trip knox if u brick ur device and do other stuff to revieve it.
DaGalaxySheep said:
Different region firmware not reccomended to flash unless you know how to unbrick it in the event it happens.
Also the fact that you may trip knox if u brick ur device and do other stuff to revieve it.
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It is OXM firmware so its like universal.
You cannot trip knox with stock firmware.
I'll read through but will probably hold off on flashing as I don't fully understand the different region versions.
Want to understand it a bit better first so I'll read up on it and bide my time to see if the updates get pushed out to me soon.
Fingers crossed they do!
Cheers.
Good timing as update rolled out to me this morning...
think I'm still behind though!
heartyparty said:
Good timing as update rolled out to me this morning...
View attachment 5227489 think I'm still behind though!
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Dunno about that, I just received this update and I've been getting them one a week or seems since release. Kernel was built 5 days ago so I suspect your on the latest out there..
I got that update a day ago... on unlocked/stock samsung firmware so i think you're current
AUB9 is latest
Aub9 today uk virgin media
I'm pretty sure I'm seeing a substantial camera improvement which is great. No other big changes jumping out at me though.

Never get an update on GW3 - R850

Current Version is : R850XXU1ATF3/R850OXA1ATF3
Originally from Korean Region and replaced it with XSP (Singapore) just to get SPay. But never received any update since then. Everytime I check, it always says "Your Software is Up To Date".
According to the instruction last time changing the region will not have any impact on the future product update.
Today, I just checked : https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R850/XSP/doc.html and apparently had some updates and most recently with : R850XXU1BUD1.
What did I do wrong? And how do I get the latest update now? and if manually update, where can I get the file R850XXU1BUD1 from?
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ATF3 is simple wrong for XSP CSC... not valid for chain of trust/FOTA crap
http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/XSP/SM-R850/version.xml
ATF6 is inside chain...
Here you could find infos for helping to find Firmware Files...
Notify Update
I am for now to lazy to search for you... maybe later more motivation...
You could try to fix your problem with netOdin and correct Firmware Files for XSP...
Best Regards
adfree said:
I am for now to lazy to search for you... maybe later more motivation...
You could try to fix your problem with netOdin and correct Firmware Files for XSP...
Best Regards
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No problem,
But how do I determine which firmware files are correct? I had the impression that R850XXU1ATF3 would be the correct one.
I'm currently trying to download from : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=2188818919693790187
File Name : R850XXU1BUAB_Tizen_3File_CSC (OXA).EF_53e0ae776a.zip​
Hope it's the correct one.
Hi,
Just to give you an update that I was able to succesfully updated to
R850XXU1BUAB_Tizen_3File_CSC (OXA).EF_53e0ae776a.zip​
Do you reckon that I would be able to do a software update now? The latest should be R850XXU1BUD1 (as shown from : https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R850/XSP/doc.html) but mine is still
AP: R850XXU1BUA8
CSC : R850OXA1BUA8
Country : XSP (Singapore)
Thanks, a very curious fellow here. Any help is greatly appreciated.
adfree said:
ATF3 is simple wrong for XSP CSC... not valid for chain of trust/FOTA crap
http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/XSP/SM-R850/version.xml
ATF6 is inside chain...
Here you could find infos for helping to find Firmware Files...
Notify Update
I am for now to lazy to search for you... maybe later more motivation...
You could try to fix your problem with netOdin and correct Firmware Files for XSP...
Best Regards
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Hey adfree,
Since you seem to be very knowledgeable and I've been waiting for you as well to give me some hint.
Nothing seem to work.
Currently, I have R850XXU1BUA8/R850OXA1BUA8 ==> it's an EIGHT not a B
I understand that this may not be valid for the OTA in : http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/XSP/SM-R850/version.xml
I'm trying to get the version that can be inside the chain, but I can' tseem to find it. Would you be able to direct me to the right place to download?
Thanks a bunch, great appreciate your help

CN - ROG Phone 3 Android 11 software now available (TENCENT)

Hi all
I am running the Rog Phone 3 Tencent version with the CN SKU, its all in English and Google Play etc....looks like the below will work for me if I manually install, right ?
CN to CN etc
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I can indeed confirm this is the version to manually install if you are on Tencent device with CN finger print.
Much of the Chinese gunk is now gone too....
How... Ive been trying and it just fails to update.
Download to root folder and restart phone when check for update... That's all I did
Tried but it just fails when i click on the notification
Have you previously had a custom rom and then reverted back or is the phone stock.
My CN version is the Tencent one, which is using the official CN software (Obiwan) and it's number matches the number for the software posted.
If you are the same then I'm not sure why it's not working, hopefully someone on here can help.
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Have you previously had a custom rom and then reverted back or is the phone stock.
My CN version is the Tencent one, which is using the official CN software (Obiwan) and it's number matches the number for the software posted.
If you are the same then I'm not sure why it's not working, hopefully someone on here can help.
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yeah it hasn't been modded and its like yours was.

			
				

			
				
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you have the same issue like mine, my phone also is a tencent that has WW software, so all updates are manual, you need to download the latest update per build number, have done around 3 updates to reach android 11, and so on for 12
alsolh said:
you have the same issue like mine, my phone also is a tencent that has WW software, so all updates are manual, you need to download the latest update per build number, have done around 3 updates to reach android 11, and so on for 12
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can you explain more any build you mean ? cuz I have the same room number and I never update it for 2 years
Any news about this? I have same build number and same problem. Tecent games on the back of the phone but ww software. Still not able to update after 2 years.

Question Unable to flash

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Downgrading from Android 12 to 11..
During flashing process, it hangs in the above line.. thanks
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Please Help...
Downgrading from Android 12 to 11..
During flashing process, it hangs in the above line.. thanks
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What firmware are you trying to downgrade from?
It would help if you could post more details to allow the community to figure out your problem and help you.
BTW, If your bootloader is higher than the firmware you're trying to downgrade to, then the process will fail. I'd start by double checking that.
enigmaamit said:
What firmware are you trying to downgrade from?
It would help if you could post more details to allow the community to figure out your problem and help you.
BTW, If your bootloader is higher than the firmware you're trying to downgrade to, then the process will fail. I'd start by double checking that.
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First:
I flashed the latest Firmware available from SAMMOBILE.
this firmware
Now I want to downgrade to this firmware
Reason: some of my apps have incompatibility issues..
Thanks
What you are trying to do is not possible, as that would imply a downgrade of de bootloader.
Your firmware G998BXXU4BULF, cannot be replaced by G998BXXS3AUJ7.
Note the underlined/bold numbers above, which indicate bootloader version.
You cannot flash firmware with lower bootloader number, as already stated bij @enigmaamit.
Report your issues with apps to the app-makers, they should update their app to be compatible with Android 12.
OnnoJ said:
What you are trying to do is not possible, as that would imply a downgrade of de bootloader.
Your firmware G998BXXU4BULF, cannot be replaced by G998BXXS3AUJ7.
Note the underlined/bold numbers above, which indicate bootloader version.
You can flash firmware with lower bootloader number, as already stated bij @enigmaamit.
Report your issues with apps to the app-makers, they should update their app to be compatible with Android 12.
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Got it...
Thank you guys...

Question Stuck on November update

So I've been stuck on November update since forever, I check every day for new updates but nothing.
Is anyone having the same issue?
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Are you using a device which wasn't offered by your service provider? You may need to flash different firmware.
Did you flash your current FW, or did you receive it via OTA? What is your phone's CSC?
If you flashed it earlier, flash again. If not be patient....
varcor said:
Are you using a device which wasn't offered by your service provider? You may need to flash different firmware.
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OnnoJ said:
Did you flash your current FW, or did you receive it via OTA? What is your phone's CSC?
If you flashed it earlier, flash again. If not be patient....
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I've never flashed anything, I'm using the phone as I bought it about a year ago. I travel a lot though, so I change sim cards quite frequently.
My CSC is G998BOXM3BUK8
Elixir_ said:
I've never flashed anything, I'm using the phone as I bought it about a year ago. I travel a lot though, so I change sim cards quite frequently.
My CSC is G998BOXM3BUK8
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Changing SIM-cards regularly could be the cause...
What is shown under software version under phone info - software details - software version provider? (Or similar menu names) See attached SS.
You could consider flashing latest FW. This threat provides all info...
OnnoJ said:
Changing SIM-cards regularly could be the cause...
What is shown under software version under phone info - software details - software version provider? (Or similar menu names) See attached SS.
You could consider flashing latest FW. This threat provides all info...
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Thanks I'll check the thread.
Here is the service provider info
According to overview on sammobile.com your firmware is indeed up to date for CSC TPA (Panama).
Be patient...
OnnoJ said:
According to overview on sammobile.com your firmware is indeed up to date for CSC TPA (Panama).
Be patient...
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Thanks a lot for checking mate!
Panama! I was not expecting that lol
I guess I'll wait for a few days before I flash a new firmware.

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