Please help a noob - Samsung Galaxy S9 Guides, News, & Discussion

I recently got a pre-owned S9 and it works fine, but when I tried to update it, I got the message that "Your current software isn't supported"
The current version is
G960FXXU5CSF2 / G960FOBE5CSF2 / G960FXXU5ASF1
And the security patch is 1 June 2019.
I don't want it to be rooted. Can I get it back to normal?

You'll need to flash current stock firmware using Odin, once a device is running custom rom or rooted updates must be performed manually.
https://www.techswizz.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960f-stock-rom-firmware-flash-file/
To get the firmware for your region faster you can use Frija:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910594
Also the final version of Android 10 for S9 is due any day now so you could wait a while & install that or just update to it from 9
All the best Ewan

Back to stock
Is there any way I can get it back to factory?
I don't want it rooted or unlocked or whatever the phrase is.

Hey Ewan,
It seems your phone had not been rooted, hope the fixes I did sort your issues mate
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rupert3k said:
You'll need to flash current stock firmware using Odin, once a device is running custom rom or rooted updates must be performed manually.
https://www.techswizz.com/samsung-galaxy-s9-sm-g960f-stock-rom-firmware-flash-file/
To get the firmware for your region faster you can use Frija:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s10-plus/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910594
Also the final version of Android 10 for S9 is due any day now so you could wait a while & install that or just update to it from 9
All the best Ewan
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Thanks for your help Rupert, I am a bit out of touch but this post was a great help regarding the latest software and aided me in fixing Ewan's phone

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Unlocked AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE no update after 1st March 2017 Security Patch

Unlocked AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE no update after 1st March 2017 Security Patch
Hi. I have an Unlocked At&t S7 Edge which haven't received any update after the 1st March 2017 Security Patch Update. When I check for software updates it says the phone is on the latest version of Android. I live outside US so does it affect that. I haven't been able to update to Oreo. Please Help
The Software details of the Phone are as follows:
Model number: SM-G935A
Android Version: 7.0
Baseband Version: G935AUCS4BQC2
Kernel Version: 3.18.31-10280464 [email protected] #1 Thu Mar 16 15:47:20 KST 2017
Build Number: NRD90M.G935AUCS4BQC2
Also can I somehow install the official Oreo update by Samsung using Samsumg Kies or something I really don't wanna get into Custom Roms or Recovery.
Any Help would pe Appreciated
You will never get OTA's on that firmware because you are outside the US (and not on an AT&T network). I don't know if you can get the firmware through SmartSwitch or not, as I converted my S7 Edge to the unlocked firmware ages ago.
Your best bet for updates the normal way is to convert your device to the US unlocked variant (935U) so that you get updates directly from Samsung. It's official firmware, but you will need an unofficial/patched version of Odin to load it. However, once you do, your phone will behave like an ordinary unlocked version in every way except the bootloader is still locked.
jshamlet said:
You will never get OTA's on that firmware because you are outside the US (and not on an AT&T network). I don't know if you can get the firmware through SmartSwitch or not, as I converted my S7 Edge to the unlocked firmware ages ago.
Your best bet for updates the normal way is to convert your device to the US unlocked variant (935U) so that you get updates directly from Samsung. It's official firmware, but you will need an unofficial/patched version of Odin to load it. However, once you do, your phone will behave like an ordinary unlocked version in every way except the bootloader is still locked.
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I contacted samsung and at&t today and they said that once the phone is unlocked carriers stop sending updates to you and for that I contacted at&t and the agent was super nice and she said that they have pushed an update for phone and I will recieve a notigication within 24 hours and if in case it doesn't happen I can contact them again through live chat
smghazi14 said:
I contacted samsung and at&t today and they said that once the phone is unlocked carriers stop sending updates to you and for that I contacted at&t and the agent was super nice and she said that they have pushed an update for phone and I will recieve a notigication within 24 hours and if in case it doesn't happen I can contact them again through live chat
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I have the same problem. Did you get that update? If you did can you forward it to me, please?
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jshamlet said:
You will never get OTA's on that firmware because you are outside the US (and not on an AT&T network). I don't know if you can get the firmware through SmartSwitch or not, as I converted my S7 Edge to the unlocked firmware ages ago..
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Can you please direct me to the appropriate post. How can i convert my AT&T (unlocked) to the unlocked firmware that can be updated?
dimitrisss said:
I have the same problem. Did you get that update? If you did can you forward it to me, please?
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Can you please direct me to the appropriate post. How can i convert my AT&T (unlocked) to the unlocked firmware that can be updated?
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Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/samsung-sm-935u-firmware-install-guide-t3411451
stek-kravari said:
Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/how-to/samsung-sm-935u-firmware-install-guide-t3411451
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Thx a lot. I did it. Not without problems...:crying:
Test more than 5 different odin. Had boot loops ...:crying::crying:
Finally, I end up with the latest Oreo Firmware and now my phone is great and a lot faster. New phone! :highfive:
Ps The Odin that did it for me (the 20th time) was the patched (Odin3 v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD)
Unlocked Oreo on the S7 Edge is incredible. It's actually better now than when it shipped with Marshmallow. Compared to AT&T Marshmallow (nevermind Nougat), it really is like getting a new phone. Which is why I would suggest that anyone with a carrier branded device switch unless they can't live without the extra features, such as WiFi calling. It's just that much better.

G960U Pie Version G960USQU3CRJB

HELLO EVERYONE SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE BUT I HAVE DONE SHARED THE ANDROID P UPDAT TO THE S9 SO YOU KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE AND ECT IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE TO THE ANDROID P PLEASE CONTACT SOMEONE ON THIS POST THE HAS DONE IT
I HAVE MOVED TO THE PIXEL 3 XL ON UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER BEST REGARDS
OCT.31.2018 11:21AM NEW ANDROID PIE BUILD NUMBER G960USQU3CRJB YOU WILL NEED TO BE ON G960USQU3BRJ5 TO APPLY THIS ANDROID P UPDATE FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD LINK https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lSenKrr41Dg0L_B6-ixj_CJnUPlMfHtT
YOUTUBE VIDEO
♤♧UPDATED PICS OF FIRMWARE HERE♡◇
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=13-iBkwBWvSn1FhkIs0vMaP4pO52kHxGQ
+++UPDATE 2 DOWNLOADING UPDATE G960USQU3ZRJ9 825PM SAT.OCT.27TH
UPLOADED VIDEO FOR UPDATE
FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD LINK https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZwnc97ZGIn8PtwKYqbg9aUK1jLGVYsswA8k
***UPDATE 1 DONT USE SECURE FOLDER AS IT DOES NOT ASK FOR A PIN OR PATTEN ON SETUP BUT WHEN YOU TRY TO GET IN THE FOLDER IT ASK FOR A PATTERN THAT YOU NEVER SET UP AND YOU WILL LOOSE EVERYTHING IN THAT FOLDER ON BUILD NUMBER-G960USQU3ZRJ7+++
PIE UPDATE #2 VIDEO
This is 9.0 build ZRJ7 for galaxy s9 Samsung experience 10.0
Runs pretty good really haven't came across major issues
Alpha build number G960USQU3ZRJ7 newer then what was posted first on xda
security update is November 1st, 2018
first release of android pie for s9 build number- G960USQU3CRJ1
second and current release of pie for s9 build number-G960USQU3ZRJ7
and as you can see the icons has changed from the first upload to xda about Samsung 9.0
will update when I get ahold of a newer build then what I have now
in this build the gestures like the one plus one does work this is NOT the build that is in this post https://www.xda-developers.com/install-android-pie-samsung-experience-10-samsung-galaxy-s9/
this build is newer and does work a lot better
this build does not enable dark them by default as stated by previous builds but dark mode can be turned on
battery life I took the phone off the charger at 7am this morning and now it is 109pm and im at 87% battery
question on app crashes I have not had 1 app that has crashed on me as of yet but will update if this does happen
bootloops I have not had 1 bootloop but will update if I do
+++YOUTUBE VIDEO ON HOW THIS UPDATE RUNS AND LOOKS OVER ALL
***HOW TO INSTALL***
MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON THE LATEST OREO UPDATE IF YOUR UPDATE IN OREO ENDS WITH AR16 THEN DOWNLOAD THIS AND FLASH IN YOUR STOCK RECOVERY THIS PROCESS CAN TAKE UP TO 10 MIN OR MORE THE PHONE WILL FACTORY RESET IT SELF
BUILD NUMBER G960USQU3CRJB
https://mega.nz/#!ragBDC7Y!gJouQrYkMajlCwbaZ1Vhs2ikL5VfcJL-eLz1x8thL24
PLEASE SMASH THAT THANKS BUTTON FOR ME
david11000 said:
This is 9.0 build ZRJ7 for galaxy s9 9.0
Runs pretty good really haven't came across major issues
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Samsung pay doesnt work
david11000 said:
This is 9.0 build ZRJ7 for galaxy s9 9.0
Runs pretty good really haven't came across major issues
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Any random freezes? That was my main problem on android P
xdamember143 said:
Any random freezes? That was my main problem on android P
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Not that I have ran into yet been running better then excepted honestly
How did u get your cricket OEM software on it? I have cricket but I can never seem to get those
kenennaoyeka said:
How did u get your cricket OEM software on it? I have cricket but I can never seem to get those
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If you wanna give P another shot download this and put on a sd card and flash in your recovery of your phone the process will take about 5 or more min don't interrupt the process the phone will factory reset by it self and when it reboots you will have P and should have all your cricket oem on the device like I do
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lSenKrr41Dg0L_B6-ixj_CJnUPlMfHtT
david11000 said:
If you wanna give P another shot download this and put on a sd card and flash in your recovery of your phone the process will take about 5 or more min don't interrupt the process the phone will factory reset by it self and when it reboots you will have P and should have all your cricket oem on the device like I do
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lSenKrr41Dg0L_B6-ixj_CJnUPlMfHtT
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Oh I bought a Verizon device so I dont have the cricket OEM stuff at all on it. I dont want android p as it's current build doesnt support samsung pay. I would wait for another build
Would this work on a rooted G9650?
Sent from my SM-G9650 using Tapatalk
You say we have to have the latest update. Just to verify, I have update ending in ARIC and do not have any pending updates. I have G965U Sprint and I can't seem to get any info about this update nor seeing anyone else with this update so far.
notsotet said:
You say we have to have the latest update. Just to verify, I have update ending in ARIC and do not have any pending updates. I have G965U Sprint and I can't seem to get any info about this update nor seeing anyone else with this update so far.
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Miss read your response sorry but the firmware I have is legit
I'm sure if it wasn't recovery would reject it and prob not since this update was captured 1 day ago and then I posted
But I was on the latest oreo and then flashed through stock recovery
So I just say make sure your on the latest oreo build
david11000 said:
Miss read your response sorry but the firmware I have is legit
I'm sure if it wasn't recovery would reject it and prob not since this update was captured 1 day ago and then I posted
But I was on the latest oreo and then flashed through stock recovery
So I just say make sure your on the latest oreo build
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I am on the lastest build that's the thing I haven't seen anyone on this build. It's latest Oreo and it is for the October 1st security patch. Again USA Sprint s9+
notsotet said:
I am on the lastest build that's the thing I haven't seen anyone on this build. It's latest Oreo and it is for the October 1st security patch. Again USA Sprint s9+
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This is android 9.0 Nov 1st patch but this build yet to be released yet galaxy s9 here
notsotet said:
I am on the lastest build that's the thing I haven't seen anyone on this build. It's latest Oreo and it is for the October 1st security patch. Again USA Sprint s9+
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I also meant like my update that I'm on I havent seen anything about it. When I go to the Samsung.firmware.science and then it asks for my current build, mine is not listed.
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david11000 said:
This is android 9.0 Nov 1st patch but this build yet to be released yet galaxy s9 here
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Read my above post ^
I want to try this out but I'd be afraid to since I would be afraid of skipping an update is all lol. New to the Samsung scene and haven't been doing this for awhile.
notsotet said:
I also meant like my update that I'm on I havent seen anything about it. When I go to the Samsung.firmware.science and then it asks for my current build, mine is not listed.
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This firmware was only captured for only 2 firmwares on the s9 side
I looked for the s9+ also but like ya said its not there yet my guess its not on the s9 server yet or could be a different build number but I wouldn't figure
I would look up your build and android 9 is a 2GB size firmware look for the newest by month and date under the firmware you are on now
notsotet said:
I also meant like my update that I'm on I havent seen anything about it. When I go to the Samsung.firmware.science and then it asks for my current build, mine is not listed.
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Read my above post ^
I want to try this out but I'd be afraid to since I would be afraid of skipping an update is all lol. New to the Samsung scene and haven't been doing this for awhile.
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If your on the latest oreo you should just be able to download the update.zip but it on the root of your sd card
Boot into recovery and select apply update from sd card I did that and work flawlessly
notsotet said:
You say we have to have the latest update. Just to verify, I have update ending in ARIC and do not have any pending updates. I have G965U Sprint and I can't seem to get any info about this update nor seeing anyone else with this update so far.
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This is a beta update. You would not get a notification via FOTA
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notsotet said:
I also meant like my update that I'm on I havent seen anything about it. When I go to the Samsung.firmware.science and then it asks for my current build, mine is not listed.
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Read my above post ^
I want to try this out but I'd be afraid to since I would be afraid of skipping an update is all lol. New to the Samsung scene and haven't been doing this for awhile.
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Samsung's are easy to recover using ODIN. Dont be scared
Appreciate the help and information guys! I'll probably start on it this week and post an update
Cheers
notsotet said:
Appreciate the help and information guys! I'll probably start on it this week and post an update
Cheers
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If u want to get pie, u have to get the ARI6 Odin files which are about 4GB. This is an Oreo file with September Patch. The subsequent update files on SamsungFirmwareScience is all you would need going forward after that to upgrade to Pie and other Patches if u choose to stay on Oreo. You just need to take a leap of faith and downgrade to ARI6 using the Patched Odin by Thomas or so 3.13.3
kenennaoyeka said:
If u want to get pie, u have to get the ARI6 Odin files which are about 4GB. This is an Oreo file with September Patch. The subsequent update files on SamsungFirmwareScience is all you would need going forward after that to upgrade to Pie and other Patches if u choose to stay on Oreo. You just need to take a leap of faith and downgrade to ARI6 using the Patched Odin by Thomas or so 3.13.3
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And I could just sideload the unlocked version of the ARI6 file? Like I wouldn't need carrier specific? According to SamMobile, there's no ARI6 for the Sprint (cdma) it only goes up go ARI4
notsotet said:
And I could just sideload the unlocked version of the ARI6 file? Like I wouldn't need carrier specific? According to SamMobile, there's no ARI6 for the Sprint (cdma) it only goes up go ARI4
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All Samsung firmware are not carrier specific. Now how your phone works with the firmware is totally unknown to me. Sprint is weird since it's a cdma network. If u were on a GSM network i would have said it's as easy as pie. But to answer your question yes, it's simple as pie to just download Odin and ari6, put your phone in download mode, load the files to Odin (if u want to retain your sprint software use HOME_CSC rather than CSC) then run the update files from there using adb sideload from the recovery menu

Oreo for P580 already out in South Korea

I just noticed in Sammobile that Oreo for the SM-P580 with built number P580KXU1CRJ7 and Android Version 8.1. I will try it in the morning to see how it works and to see if I can root it.
Has anyone try it yet?
I tried to flash this new firmware with Odin but it didn't flash. Looks like the partitions are different since Odin is asking for a PIT file.
Edit: I was able to flash with the latest version of Odin. The Rom can be set completely to English.
The only issue is that twrp is not working and therefore it can't be rooted yet.
Samsung Turkey has a website that lists the status of updates, it says they're testing the firmware and it will be available on November 15th.
Despite being a member for years, I don't post often so the link is guncelmiyiz[dot]com/cihaz/sm-p580
Every time that I try to download the firmware there is a 503 error on SamMobile, can anyone upload the zip file please? Thanks.
Edit:
I downloaded the rom. The system is a little bit laggy, mostly on the "recent apps" animation when I switch between apps. The good thing is on the S-Pen performance, now is a lot superior compared to Nougat, there is less latency, this is mostly notisable on Medibang Paint, if you used medibang paint on Nougat you will notice that there was an horrible latency on the pen, but now is really better and usable, yeeei
burshturs said:
The only issue is that twrp is not working and therefore it can't be rooted yet.
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about TWRP Orea, let @ashyx know so he may provide some update
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burshturs said:
The only issue is that twrp is not working and therefore it can't be rooted yet.
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about TWRP Orea, let @ashyx know so he may provide some update
Where Can I Download Firmware?
P585 8.1 firmware for United Arab Emirates (P585JXU3CRJ7 XSG) is available now too. hoping the T580 and T585 will be soon... fingers crossed
btw does anyone know if the P firmware will run on the T ? Curious....
Updated my P585 with the United Arab Emirates firmware. Nice to have Oreo on it.
DongDong2 said:
Where Can I Download Firmware?
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It's available on sammobile.com
PeterZA said:
Updated my P585 with the United Arab Emirates firmware. Nice to have Oreo on it.
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Hi Peter
I have a P585 with South African firmware and I am contemplating whether to update using the UAE firmware.
Do you notice any general slowdown or perhaps is the new Oreo update better in terms of speed in day to day use ?
Did you notice any new features with the SPen on the new firmware ?
Thank you
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/newbie-friendly-twrp-root-tab-tablets-t3552509
Samsung Turkiye has just release Oreao 8.1 for Tab A 10.1" LTE with S Pen (P587)
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P587
The tablet is more responsive with this update.
burshturs said:
I just noticed in Sammobile that Oreo for the dSM-P580 with built number P580KXU1CRJ7 and Androi Version 8.1. I will try it in the morning to see how it works and to see if I can root it.
Has anyone try it yet?
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I have beeen trying to flash by odin six times on to nougat p580 turkey version but after restarting p580 tablet
has given no command error. if anybody explain flashing instructions. I will be pleased
sarikanarya said:
I have beeen trying to flash by odin six times on to nougat p580 turkey version but after restarting p580 tablet
has given no command error. if anybody explain flashing instructions. I will be pleased
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Are you using the latest version of Od
p580
burshturs said:
Are you using the latest version of Od
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yes I used odin 3.13.1 version for flashing oreo 8.1 p580 rom
sarikanarya said:
yes I used odin 3.13.1 version for flashing oreo 8.1 p580 rom
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I flashed Oreo and went back to nougat around 4 times without any issues
p580 oreo update flashing by odin
burshturs said:
I flashed Oreo and went back to nougat around 4 times without any issues
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while flashing with odin . which of options in odin did you tick?
I ticked auto reboot and f.reset time from options
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burshturs said:
I flashed Oreo and went back to nougat around 4 times without any issues
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which of options in odin did you tick ?
I ticked reeboot and f.reset time.
Anybody got a working Oreo for sm-p580 yet?
You can grab it on https://www.sammobile.com/ or other places. US is finally out as well.

How to update to the latest Android?

Hi,
I have Note 9 T-Mobile version.
It currently runs Android 8.0.1 version.
But there is no options to update it to the latest one.
What should I do? Any way I can do it manually?
Thanks in advance.
Its should have that screen in settings if not check about phone
Anarcik88 said:
Hi,
I have Note 9 T-Mobile version.
It currently runs Android 8.0.1 version.
But there is no options to update it to the latest one.
What should I do? Any way I can do it manually?
Thanks in advance.
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You can use odin to flash to the lastest version
Anarcik88 said:
Hi,
I have Note 9 T-Mobile version.
It currently runs Android 8.0.1 version.
But there is no options to update it to the latest one.
What should I do? Any way I can do it manually?
Thanks in advance.
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download this https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-N960U/TMB/download/N960USQS2CSGB/285244/ flash it in Odin https://odindownload.com/
youdoofus said:
download this https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-N960U/TMB/download/N960USQS2CSGB/285244/ flash it in Odin https://odindownload.com/
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Could you please inform how I update for this version?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N9600/ZTO/download/N9600ZHS3CSH2/287376/
PS. I'm brazilian, my actual version is N9600ZCU1CSD4
possi.rodrigo said:
Could you please inform how I update for this version?
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N9600/ZTO/download/N9600ZHS3CSH2/287376/
PS. I'm brazilian, my actual version is N9600ZCU1CSD4
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then it isnt a t-mobile version, which is fine, but do NOT use the firmware i linked if your phone model is the N9600. Bootloaders are different and itll brick your phone
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flash this instead. this is the brazil 9600 9.0 firmware
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N9600/ZTO/download/N9600ZHS3CSH2/287376/
youdoofus said:
then it isnt a t-mobile version, which is fine, but do NOT use the firmware i linked if your phone model is the N9600. Bootloaders are different and itll brick your phone
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flash this instead. this is the brazil 9600 9.0 firmware
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N9600/ZTO/download/N9600ZHS3CSH2/287376/
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Okay, just one more question, apparently my version is ZTM (Tim Carrier) . If i flash ZTO(Retail) can I have any problem?
possi.rodrigo said:
Okay, just one more question, apparently my version is ZTM (Tim Carrier) . If i flash ZTO(Retail) can I have any problem?
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dont limit yourself to this being the last question, ask anything you like. Some of us on XDA will not ridicule you for asking stuff that "you should have searched for"
anyways, no. youll be fine. that being said, if youre flashing firmware from a carrier that diffders from the carrier that it was originally set up for, youll need the modified version of Odin.
here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4446947&d=1521037501

SM-N960W to SM-N960U1: OTA?

Hello, simple question: I've converted my N960W running Android 9 into a N960U1 running Android 10.
I've read somewhere that Samsung can somehow detect when you flash a firmware from a different model, and blocks OTA updates. Is it true?
Phazonclash said:
Hello, simple question: I've converted my N960W running Android 9 into a N960U1 running Android 10.
I've read somewhere that Samsung can somehow detect when you flash a firmware from a different model, and blocks OTA updates. Is it true?
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Yes
I have N960U verizon model and i converted into N060U1 6 months ago but i never received ota updates.
Every time i flash whole firmware via Odin.
Trex888 said:
Yes
I have N060U verizon model and i converted into N060U1 6 months ago but i never received ota updates.
Every time i flash whole firmware via Odin.
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Thanks Trex for the answer. Not what I was hoping for but yeah... flashing with Odin doesn't take that long anyway
Phazonclash said:
Thanks Trex for the answer. Not what I was hoping for but yeah... flashing with Odin doesn't take that long anyway
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I've switched back and fort and never had an issue getting OTA. It's weird that some folks are affected that way and others are not.
Honestly N960W is almost similar to stock android, you get stock caller ID & block, Samsung cloud, and security features which are not available in carrier roms, All of carrier rom comes with bloatwares on them as well.
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If you are okay with Andriod 10 thats fine as you won't be getting any more android update on note 9, so its totally fine even if you not getting any OTA updates
masood8 said:
Honestly N960W is almost similar to stock android, you get stock caller ID & block, Samsung cloud, and security features which are not available in carrier roms, All of carrier rom comes with bloatwares on them as well.
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If you are okay with Andriod 10 thats fine as you won't be getting any more android update on note 9, so its totally fine even if you not getting any OTA updates
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Unfortunately, the stock Videotron "w" rom my phone comes with has some carrier crap (un-deleteable bookmarks and apps mostly, related to different media companies/newspapers belonging to Videotron's owner like an app called J5, Journal de Montreal/Quebec bookmarks, etc.)
The U1 ROM is 100% clean
Phazonclash said:
Hello, simple question: I've converted my N960W running Android 9 into a N960U1 running Android 10.
I've read somewhere that Samsung can somehow detect when you flash a firmware from a different model, and blocks OTA updates. Is it true?
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I was thinking of converting my Fido N960W to U1 also. Is there a particular guide you followed?
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I was thinking of converting my Fido N960W to U1 also. Is there a particular guide you followed?
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No just download the latest U1 rom and flash it with the patched version of Odin here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
That will factory reset your device though so backup your stuff first
And to answer the question I've asked in this thread, I've received the February OTA update a few days ago :laugh:
Phazonclash said:
No just download the latest U1 rom and flash it with the patched version of Odin here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
That will factory reset your device though so backup your stuff first
And to answer the question I've asked in this thread, I've received the February OTA update a few days ago :laugh:
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Great! Thanks for your help.
Is it better to use HOME_CSC_ or CSC_ when going from 960W to U1?

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