Hello forum.
I am on the latest BTU UK version
Of android 10, but I wish to
return to pie. Do I basically just flash
A pie stock ROM? I Want to
Use the light ROM or galaxy project ROM .... So is it straightforward?
Thank you
GARY
Check current bootloader version if it is higher than on old pie firmware than it is a no go otherwise just use Odin
You can flash Pie, version N960FXXS4CSK2
billozy said:
You can flash Pie, version N960FXXS4CSK2
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So...SK1 wouldn't work???
Bootloader version is 5th character when you count back from end of build number. It will be S4 or U4..the number is the bootloader you are on.
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biggary said:
So...SK1 wouldn't work???
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Did you manage to return back to Pie?
And do you mind me asking why you didnt get on with Android 10 UI2?
I'm on Pie UI1, and I'm concerned about updating and 'breaking' some of the current features that work on my Note9
Thanks
Gasman said:
Did you manage to return back to Pie?
And do you mind me asking why you didnt get on with Android 10 UI2?
I'm on Pie UI1, and I'm concerned about updating and 'breaking' some of the current features that work on my Note9
Thanks
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Android 10 takes a bit of getting used to (so does Android 11 DP1 on my Pixel 3XL) -
I downloaded Odin versions of pie SK1 and latest android 10 build, as well as the twrp for the different OS, have gone back and forwards between 10 and different roms on pie, and no problems, as long as you got backup, odin and a stock rom
I tried downgrading to pie Odin reads everything but doesn't flash. It says write failed after a long time. I am using Alienware laptop I'm not sure if there is something I'm supposed to do. Any ideas. Thanks
bec48 said:
I tried downgrading to pie Odin reads everything but doesn't flash. It says write failed after a long time. I am using Alienware laptop I'm not sure if there is something I'm supposed to do. Any ideas. Thanks
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This is best your note 9 is on a newer bootloader. it is not possible to flash the old bootloader required for android pie
I was able to downgrade my Note 9 from android 10 to Pie pretty easily, but that was with the 1st release of android 10 for the Note 9. I think the newest version of android 10 has a different bootloader. So you would need to unlock the bootloader before you can downgrade to Pie.
iceepyon said:
I was able to downgrade my Note 9 from android 10 to Pie pretty easily, but that was with the 1st release of android 10 for the Note 9. I think the newest version of android 10 has a different bootloader. So you would need to unlock the bootloader before you can downgrade to Pie.
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that would be because youre on bootloader 4 and thus can downgrade to the latest pie version on bootloader 4
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Hi,
I have a note 8 since 1 year, running on android 7.1.1 baseband : N950FXXU3BRA8, as i know there are many latest versions of android released recently !
When i do Check updates, it says my device is up to date ? Is there any new android version that i can install on my phone ? i mean upgrading to recent version ?
Yours,
xxxdstxxx said:
Hi,
I have a note 8 since 1 year, running on android 7.1.1 baseband : N950FXXU3BRA8, as i know there are many latest versions of android released recently !
When i do Check updates, it says my device is up to date ? Is there any new android version that i can install on my phone ? i mean upgrading to recent version ?
Yours,
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You can easily update the phone yourself using odin to flash the newest firmware version! You don't have to wait for your carrier to do it just go download the newest firmware for N950F and flash it and just do that every time a new one comes out.
Thx MrMike,
My mobile content will remain or i will lose all my apps...etc ?
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xxxdstxxx said:
Thx MrMike,
My mobile content will remain or i will lose all my apps...etc ?
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If you're only updating you should be fine however I would still suggest you use Smart Switch from the play store and make a backup of everything on your phone so it saves the backup to your SD card so if anything goes wrong you still have everything and you just use Smart Switch to restore it all.. You never do anything to your phone without making a backup!
Note 8
My note 8 still stuck on android version 7.1.1
Samsung experience version 8.5
Plse help
[email protected] said:
My note 8 still stuck on android version 7.1.1
Samsung experience version 8.5
Plse help
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Download samfirm.exe or frija on PC and download firmware and flash phone with Odin using PC.
Search YouTube on how to use Odin and Samfirm.exe or frija.
I just got the Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS) and it's still on Android 8.1.0, security patch level December 1, 2018.
It won't update OTA, nor via Smart Switch.
The build number is M1AJQ.N960FXXS2ARL4, CSC is N960FOXM2ARK2
Is there a way to update it to at least Android 9.0?
Thanks in advance.
Donald7011 said:
I just got the Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS) and it's still on Android 8.1.0, security patch level December 1, 2018.
It won't update OTA, nor via Smart Switch.
The build number is M1AJQ.N960FXXS2ARL4, CSC is N960FOXM2ARK2
Is there a way to update it to at least Android 9.0?
Thanks in advance.
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ohh you are still on oreo? thats strange.. anyway if the OTA updates doesn't come u may have to update to pie first via ODI
N....
btw just asking, is ur device genuine?
pheonixxdark said:
ohh you are still on oreo? thats strange.. anyway if the OTA updates doesn't come u may have to update to pie first via ODI
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btw just asking, is ur device genuine?
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I do not know what you mean by genuine, it's original and unlocked.
How do I update it via ODIN if the firmware for this model hasn't been released yet?
Can I use any firmware to do it?
Donald7011 said:
I do not know what you mean by genuine, it's original and unlocked.
How do I update it via ODIN if the firmware for this model hasn't been released yet?
Can I use any firmware to do it?
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Man, the firmware for that phone with Pie has been release about a year ago..
Just because you didn´t get the OTA does not mean it hasn´t been released.
Just do a search here
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/#SM-N960F
for your country code to get the latest
Also search the forum for the latest ODIN version, and you must know if your phone has a SnapDragon CPU or an Exynos CPU if you would like to install custom roms and/or TWRP recovery
Go for it..
OP your so lucky to be on oreo I'm jealous
Better to Stay on Oreo That Update it to Pie/10
Donald7011 said:
I just got the Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS) and it's still on Android 8.1.0, security patch level December 1, 2018.
It won't update OTA, nor via Smart Switch.
The build number is M1AJQ.N960FXXS2ARL4, CSC is N960FOXM2ARK2
Is there a way to update it to at least Android 9.0?
Thanks in advance.
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Waw.. How lucky you are.
i think better you stay in Oreo that updated it to Android 9 (Pie) Or Android 10.
IMHO, true Power of Galaxy Note 9 is on Oreo. The Multitasking menu is far usable in Oreo than Pie. The Pro Video mode is basically available on Oreo. also, you can slide the Shutter button to Zoom-in/out. Thats only on Note 9's Oreo.
Believe me, you'll regret it once you've successfully update to Pie. CMIIW
Can safely say that Android 10 OneUI 2.1 is the best software for the Note9.
koragg97 said:
Can safely say that Android 10 OneUI 2.1 is the best software for the Note9.
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How's the experience After u update that? is there any heating issues? many people said that there's kind of screen and heating issues after they update it. any tips to prevent that happen?
btw my note9 is exynos based.. stilll on android 8.1 dec 2018 update
SpeedLoverBro said:
How's the experience After u update that? is there any heating issues? many people said that there's kind of screen and heating issues after they update it. any tips to prevent that happen?
btw my note9 is exynos based.. stilll on android 8.1 dec 2018 update
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When I play Asphalt 9 it gets really hot but I'm not a gamer so that's a rare event for me xd That said that's the only game which really heats up my phone so much, others make it normally warmer.
Otherwise i haven't seen any issues at all the last 4 months since I bought the phone, Exynos version as well. I'm on OneUI 2.1 since 1 month ago. I never had the famous screen tint issue that others were reporting.
Mine was stuck on Oreo too. Always said that my device was up to date every time I would check... I downloaded android 10 from some where and used patched od to install it. Had to do a lot of updating of apps when it booted up but that's how it is.
junglemonkey said:
Mine was stuck on Oreo too. Always said that my device was up to date every time I would check... I downloaded android 10 from some where and used patched od to install it. Had to do a lot of updating of apps when it booted up but that's how it is.
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where did u update it from? my note 9 is SM-N960U and i cant find anyway to update. same always up to date but its oreo 8.1
was on custom Q and HATED IT! flashed 9 and lost imei and baseband. cant seem to fix. ofiical with odin back to 10......want to DG back to android 9 cause effffffffff android 10...
how can i do it? can i do it?
I NEED MY HAND HELD
dont link me guids on forums. just plz tell me. eyes are bad and im stressed tf out over this as i usually can fix this bs thx
this.guy.lol said:
was on custom Q and HATED IT! flashed 9 and lost imei and baseband. cant seem to fix. ofiical with odin back to 10......want to DG back to android 9 cause effffffffff android 10...
how can i do it? can i do it?
I NEED MY HAND HELD
dont link me guids on forums. just plz tell me. eyes are bad and im stressed tf out over this as i usually can fix this bs thx
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With certain firmware you can't downgrade. Can run custom P with Q bootloader.
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With certain firmware you can't downgrade. Can run custom P with Q bootloader.
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really? which custom can i run?
i will take ANYTHING at this point
If the version of Q you are on has the same bootloader as the last Pie you can Odin back to Pie
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this.guy.lol said:
really? which custom can i run?
i will take ANYTHING at this point
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Any P custom rom. I'm on Ambasadii. There is also Ultimate.
Which variant are you using? N960F or N9600?
I know on the N9600, you can Odin atleast 3 versions back before the bootloader blocks it from going lower.
Reminon said:
Which variant are you using? N960F or N9600?
I know on the N9600, you can Odin atleast 3 versions back before the bootloader blocks it from going lower.
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n960f doi need a Q kernel or a pie? it sticks in loops on botup
this.guy.lol said:
n960f doi need a Q kernel or a pie? it sticks in loops on botup
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Sounds like you rooted and have a custom Kerbal installed. Did you install twrp as well?
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Sounds like you rooted and have a custom Kerbal installed. Did you install twrp as well?
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i just need to know if i neeed a pie kernel on a Q bootloader or do i need a Q kernel for the pei rom to work>\
if im asking this than that means im rooted on stock Q with trwp...
fail to see how this is so hard to get a straight answer...
this.guy.lol said:
i just need to know if i neeed a pie kernel on a Q bootloader or do i need a Q kernel for the pei rom to work>\
if im asking this than that means im rooted on stock Q with trwp...
fail to see how this is so hard to get a straight answer...
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You need P kernel for P rom.
Q kernel for Q rom.
Q bootloader for Q rom.
Q bootloader is bootable for P rom, so it doesn't matter if you can't downgrade. You mentioned that the phone has twrp, so just flash a P rom if you don't want Q(but of course custom rom only, not official).
I upgraded my phone's booloader to android 10(baseband XXU4DSLA) before I flash SuperStable rom(android 10) but a bit buggy so restore back nandroid backup of Ambasadii(android 9). So my phone is now with andorid 10 bootloader but Pie rom
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To one and all. Please be respectful to each other when asking, and replying to questions. As a wise man once said:
"Not all that is thought need be said, not all that is said need be written, not all that is written need be published, and not all that is published need be read."
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Rosli59564 said:
You need P kernel for P rom.
Q kernel for Q rom.
Q bootloader for Q rom.
Q bootloader is bootable for P rom, so it doesn't matter if you can't downgrade. You mentioned that the phone has twrp, so just flash a P rom if you don't want Q(but of course custom rom only, not official).
I upgraded my phone's booloader to android 10(baseband XXU4DSLA) before I flash SuperStable rom(android 10) but a bit buggy so restore back nandroid backup of Ambasadii(android 9). So my phone is now with andorid 10 bootloader but Pie rom
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I'm not able to downgrade I went ahead and did the dev bass 7.2 took it all the bootloader and all and I'm not able to revert back to the pi bootloader so what am I to do?. I absolutely despise and hate Android 10 with every fiber of my being
Are you able to provide me with a copy of your nandroid backup? I'm willing to try anything to get back on the pie bootloader and a pie ROM. I'm almost to the point now where I am wanting to sell this phone even though I do not want to sell it.
this.guy.lol said:
Are you able to provide me with a copy of your nandroid backup? I'm willing to try anything to get back on the pie bootloader and a pie ROM. I'm almost to the point now where I am wanting to sell this phone even though I do not want to sell it.
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?You can flash a custom Pie rom eventhough your phone has android 10 bootloader. Just download a rom and flash it through twrp.
Just ignore the booloader.
Rosli59564 said:
You can flash a custom Pie rom eventhough your phone has android 10 bootloader. Just download a rom and flash it through twrp.
Just ignore the booloader.
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I've tried that and it boot loops... How do I fix that?
this.guy.lol said:
I've tried that and it boot loops... How do I fix that?
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Which rom?
Can you try this?
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261651699
Hi
Is it possible to downgrade from android q to android pie Samsung galaxy note 9
As long as the bootloader did not change.
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butchieboy said:
As long as the bootloader did not change.
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^^^ this ^^^
It's not possible anymore
Only if you're not on Bootloader 5. The very latest version of Q.
If the fifth number from the last of the PDA is 4 and not 5 then you can use Odin to go back to the last version of Pie.
I tried the Q update a week ago after declining the update for months. I really didnt get on with it at all, nowhere near as quick or stable as Pie, so went back using Odin
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It's not possible anymore
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It's possible if bootloader didnt change
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But the bootloader did change that's why I said its. It's not possible anymore.if your on the last version of android 10.im happy my main note 9 is still on pie
haircut123 said:
But the bootloader did change that's why I said its. It's not possible anymore.if your on the last version of android 10.im happy my main note 9 is still on pie
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Not everyone updates to the latest versions.???
hello I'm planning on getting S10 5G with the global version (SM-G977B)
I want to get back to Android 10 using odin normally, but I'm not sure. Would that be safe or I will trigger some arb stuff??
EliaAmir said:
hello I'm planning on getting S10 5G with the global version (SM-G977B)
I want to get back to Android 10 using odin normally, but I'm not sure. Would that be safe or I will trigger some arb stuff??
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It depends what binary the phone comes with. You can check what binary it has by doing this: link. If you haven't bought it yet but want to know if Android 10 is supported by it you would have to ask the seller what binary version it has. It looks like Android 10 on that model is supported up to binary version 6, so as long as the firmware it comes with is binary 6 or lower you should be good. See here for available Android 10 firmware for that device: link. Let me know if you have any questions.
So for example in that S20 Ultra 5G
G988BXXSGHWD4
It's not safe to go back to Android 10 (Binary C) because right now it has Android 13 (Binary G), but at the other cases if they are the same, it would be just fine to go back
Did I get that right?
btw I recently downgraded my SM-G981U1 from G981U1UEU4HWD1 to G981U1UES3FVK1 and it was just fine. I'm sorry but can you explain that for me because I'm pretty confused here.
Thank you for your help :")
EliaAmir said:
So for example in that S20 Ultra 5G
G988BXXSGHWD4
It's not safe to go back to Android 10 (Binary C) because right now it has Android 13 (Binary G), but at the other cases if they are the same, it would be just fine to go back
Did I get that right?
btw I recently downgraded my SM-G981U1 from G981U1UEU4HWD1 to G981U1UES3FVK1 and it was just fine. I'm sorry but can you explain that for me because I'm pretty confused here.
Thank you for your help :")
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EliaAmir said:
So for example in that S20 Ultra 5G
G988BXXSGHWD4
It's not safe to go back to Android 10 (Binary C) because right now it has Android 13 (Binary G), but at the other cases if they are the same, it would be just fine to go back
Did I get that right?
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Yes, it should be impossible: link, link, link (look at quote in first answer).
EliaAmir said:
btw I recently downgraded my SM-G981U1 from G981U1UEU4HWD1 to G981U1UES3FVK1 and it was just fine. I'm sorry but can you explain that for me because I'm pretty confused here.
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I really don't know, it should be impossible.
^Agree^
On a stock Samsung with a locked bootloader it should impossible to do that if the version is less than the current one. It's a built in safeguard to protect the kernel from being hacked as I understand it. Locked bootloaders use digital signatures to verify the Android code it's loading.
With Snapdragon N10+'s people have rolled back from 12 to 11 but not 10 or 9. Rollback from 10 to 9 isn't possible from everything I've seen. Not sure about 13. Maybe there's some wiggle room on some versions not indicated by it's binary?
With an unlocked bootloader this doesn't apply.
Meh, I simply leave the firmware be on Androids as this works well for my applications. As such Androids are exceptionally stable and loads are long lived.