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Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F) OFFICIAL OneUI/Pie beta (NO ROOT/CUSTOM ROM TALK!!!)

Samsung’s customer support staff may be wrong and clueless too many times to count, but they might have been right about the Galaxy Note 9 joining the One UI (Android Pie) beta. Well, Samsung might have, at the very least, pondered starting a Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie beta program even if it won’t actually do it. This is supported by test Pie firmware discovered by GalaxyClub for the Note 9 in Europe and South Korea.
Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie beta still possible?
Samsung is currently testing firmware versions N960FXXU2ZRKE and N960NKSU2ZRKF for the Galaxy Note 9. The interesting part here is the letter ‘Z’ in the build number. It has been used by Samsung for beta firmware since it began having public beta programs with the Galaxy S6. The Galaxy S9’s One UI beta, for example, comes with build number G960FXXU2ZRKA in Germany. And, before Android Pie, no such test firmware were ever spotted for a Galaxy Note flagship while a beta program was going on for that year’s Galaxy S smartphone.
It makes the presence of such firmware for the Galaxy Note 9 quite interesting. And with the Galaxy S9 beta program having started less than a week ago, Samsung does have time to include the Galaxy Note 9 in the program. But, as we said at the beginning, it’s also possible the company has backed out of doing that despite having planned it at some point. We hope that’s not the case, of course, and we will now be spending all our waking hours looking at the Samsung Members app on the Galaxy Note 9 for any sign of the Android Pie/One UI beta.
Source: SamMobile
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Yesterday, 4 dec 18, the 1st beta became available for the Note9 in Germany & India.
Thanks to "Matrix_Usman", who pulled the UPDATE.ZIP from his Note9, and made the update available. (original link: https://www.droidmodders.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=6&p=9#p9)
Thanks @geri005 for the link! :good:
These CSC's can install this update without problems:
SM-N960F OXM multi CSC ( ACR AFG AFR ATO AUT BGL BNG BRI CAC CAM CAU DBT DKR ECT EGY EUR ILO INS ITV KSA LAO LUX MID MWD MYM NEE NPL ORX PAK PHE PHN ROM SEB SEE SEK SKZ SLK THL THR TPH TUN TUR XEF XFE XME XSG XSP XTC XXV )
single : ( BTC BTU CPW GLB LYS MAT MM1 MTL NZC OPS PAN PNG PRO SIN SMA SMP STH TEB TEL TMC TNZ VAU VFJ VNZ WTL XEU XFA XFN XNZ XSA )
You'll have to be on ARK2: i.e. Germany (DBT) ARK2 -> ZRKQ ( ARK2 download-links can be found here ( thanks to @MeltdownSpectre ): https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78164150&postcount=263 )
1. Type *#1234# in your dialer
2. If you see the same info as below, you are good to go:
AP N960FXXS2ARK2
CP N960FXXU2ARJ1
CSC N960FOXM2ARK2
* Download update.zip (Beta1) from here : https://mega.nz/#!gXISGIiS!eClFr00EJbIM8tPi9npSvGGh_QC4r2JQJn3nwQfmTc8
* If you have sd card place update.zip in it boot to recovery by holding power up + power +bixby button.
* Go to apply update from SD card.
* just choose install update, If no sd card choose adb in recovery.
* Download adb from here https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
* Download and install adb drivers http://adbdriver.com/
* Copy the update.zip file to C:\adb (or wherever your adb.exe file is)
* Put your phone in recovery mode and select Apply update from ADB, then connect it to your PC
* Wait until your PC installs the drivers, if you're doing this for the first time.
* Open command prompt, navigate to C:\adb (or wherever your adb.exe and update.zip is)
* Issue the following command: adb devices
If you can see a device in 'sideload' mode, you can proceed, otherwise you may have some troubleshooting to do.
* Issue the following command: adb sideload update.zip
* Be patient, and enjoy your update.
This will not trip knox if done by the method i told
Beta2, ZRKQ -> ZRL6: https://mega.nz/#!8dUlkCCY!5ktiKIO5lVwvcMMZlQ0w-1iPbKMIKJzzE6p227xVqEY
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1niLqS_nR1qETetaJcImRaCemiJ29qGFo/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11BB39Tlh2joMim0QgGX_6CdgxMTUQUua/view?usp=sharing
Thanks to my collegue from SamMobile for using his Note9, and the great help of @CyberJ0hn & @geri005
Beta3, ZRL6 -> ZRLR:
MegaNZ
Google Drive
Known bug in Beta3:
Thanks to my collegue Michel (Galaxyclub NL) for letting us use his Note9, and Ab (SamMobile) for helping him!
Beta4, ZRLR -> ZRLT:
MegaNZ
Thanks to Abhijeet's (SamMobile) friend for letting use her Note9!
OFFICIAL RELEASE, ZRLT -> CRLT
MegaNZ
Google Drive
Thanks to @geri005 and @t-shock for letting us use his Note9!
OFFICIAL RELEASE, CRLT -> CSA2
Google Drive
MegaNZ
Thanks to @t-shock and @jaylence for letting us use his Note9
NOTE: THESE UPDATE.ZIP's ARE ONLY FOR DEVICES WITH MULTI-CSC OXM!!!
You can check this, to type in your dialer *#1234#, and check if OXM is in the CSC-build...
@jaylence managed to get the UPDATE.ZIP if your Note9 is currently on ARL3 (Oreo) to CSA2 (Pie)
ARL3 -> CSA2
If your device is still on ARK2, then update first to ARL3:
ARK2 -> ARL3
Once again: all credits go to @jaylence for taking the effort to reset his device, and getting the "update.zip" for you! :good:
We expect you to perform a factory reset for flawless Firmware.

or maybe they are just testing out builds fgetting ready for a release? as in official pie..
they have to test it out eventually so they can make it official..
i imagine theyll get stock official pie when the s9/s9+ get official

I'm on Pie beta CRK3, and so far I have no issues. I had freezes and force closes on the last release, but running smoothly with this latest.

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Looks like Exynos version Pie beta was released in Germany. Based on sammobile.

Pie beta live in India too.
Sent from my Samsung SM-N950F using XDA Labs

already order a German sim card to see if I can get in note 9 beta.

I live in Israel, used a German sim - managed to sign in to beta few minutes ago

https://youtu.be/z8qXeSo9-4g
Already running
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

why this has not dumped yet ?

TheUndertaker21 said:
why this has not dumped yet ?
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You know, this thread is for the INTERNATIONAL (SM-N960F) model only, so NOT the US-version?

henklbr said:
You know, this thread is for the INTERNATIONAL (SM-N960F) model only, so NOT the US-version?
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and you think i don't know that? lol
i'm just saying we don't have a dump yet for this

Already registered. No downloads showing up in software update screen? How long does it normally take?

Keep trying manually for 4-5 times
zaydenQ said:
Already registered. No downloads showing up in software update screen? How long does it normally take?
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Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

ayaskant12 said:
Keep trying manually for 4-5 times
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Been trying for the last hour
Many times and still no go

Country?
They mentioned limited devices.
If you get registered doesnt guarantee a download it seems
moshikko said:
Been trying for the last hour
Many times and still no go
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Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

ayaskant12 said:
Country?
They mentioned limited devices.
If you get registered doesnt guarantee a download it seems
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I'm from Israel
Using a German sim and changed CSC to DBT
Worked for me last year with the S8 beta program

zaydenQ said:
Already registered. No downloads showing up in software update screen? How long does it normally take?
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Please share the Update.zip file after finished downloading (before installing) If you can
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ayaskant12 said:
Keep trying manually for 4-5 times
Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk
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Tried restarting your phone?

Would it be possible to flash DBT firmware and sign up for the beta and getting the update if I remove my non German SIM?
Skickat från min SM-N960F via Tapatalk

Just got the update in US. Nice

Note 8 from oreo to pie and back

Hello friends im courently on android oreo january security patch and its running flawlessly, in a couple of days android pie shoud arive and my question is before i update what shoud i check before update so that i wont have any problems if i dont like it to get it back to oreo (i only know how to use odin would that be inaf or should i check binary code to match before update because i think that it can't downgrade from a higher binery to a smaller or something else)? Im questioning this because i found on gsm arena that a lot of users having all sort of isues after update in their countries! Thank you for your time all the best! :good:

I would recommend that you visit a Cell Phone Store and check out a demo unit of the latest Samsung Flagship running Pie. Or install Pie via OTA on the shop's demo model of the Note 8. Then you can play around with it and see if you like it before deciding if you want to update. If you do any online banking via your mobile device. I would recommend install Pie onto your device anyway, as that will ensure that your device has all the latest patches for it.

There is no store that will alow me to update they demo unit? And curently the only way that i can update is to flash it true odin to some other country. But now my question is if my phones softver is currently hungary XEH oreo january sec.patch and i flash it with russian SER pie february sec.patch and dont like it because on my hungaryan there is not evan one operators bloatware app preinstalled and maybe on russian there is, can i revert? Tnx for your time ?

danilov1 said:
There is no store that will alow me to update they demo unit And curently the only way that i can update is to flash it true odin to some other country. But now my question is if my phones softver is currently hungary XEH oreo january sec.patch and i flash it with russian SER pie february sec.patch and dont like it because on my hungaryan there is not evan one operators bloatware app preinstalled and maybe on russian there is, can i revert? Tnx for your time
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You could always do right there on the shop without them knowing. I have done that numerous times in the past.
If you install the stock Samsung OS and not a Russian Carrier version. You shouldn't get any Russian bloatware on your device.

iceepyon said:
You could always do right there on the shop without them knowing. I have done that numerous times in the past.
If you install the stock Samsung OS and not a Russian Carrier version. You shouldn't get any Russian bloatware on your device.
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In my country there is no chance for that ? and how to know if that russian SER is from operater with bloatware or not.? I had a luck to find this hungaryan XEH that is clean.
Btw my from the box was for dubai/saudi arabia and i didnt get monthly updates and phone wormed up near fingerprint sensor every time phone starts for a minut before cooling down and than working flawllesly so i flash it to hungaryan for that and got everything up to perfection?

Finished! I flashed with russian SER rom and is good! Not a single app in blootware! And i say good insted of perfect because warming when start up the phone is also ON on this version of rom but after a minute from start up everything is perfect! Pie on battery life is amazing and not a single glitch happy with update. Thumbs up!

Hello me again My question know is
I flashed my phone using odin from this version on picture (oreo 8.0 XEH-Hungarian 01.01.19 security patch)
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To this (pie 9.0 SER-Russian 01.02.19 security patch)
Can i use odin again to get back to oreo? And can i update to russian march update and still be able to get back to oreo version? And not to bother you next month on witch leather i should stop updates to get safely back to oreo? I know when you throw updates update binary you can't go back?
THX for your time!

You would need to unlock the bootloader first before doing this. Which will trigger Knox.

How to do this 'unlock bootloader'?

danilov1 said:
How to do this 'unlock bootloader'?
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You don't have to unlock bootloader to go back to oreo from pie!
You will just need to make sure your bootloader is the same version.
Pie firmware N950FXXS5DSB2
Oreo firmware N950FXXS5CSA2
Notice the "5" before DSB2 and CSA2 The 5 is the bootloader version!
As long as that number stays at 5 you can go back to oreo with a factory reset.

BluePhnx said:
You don't have to unlock bootloader to go back to oreo from pie!
You will just need to make sure your bootloader is the same version.
Pie firmware N950FXXS5DSB2
Oreo firmware N950FXXS5CSA2
Notice the "5" before DSB2 and CSA2 The 5 is the bootloader version!
As long as that number stays at 5 you can go back to oreo with a factory reset.
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TNX million! :good::highfive::victory:
Just one question if i understand i can check numbers on sam mobile before update to keep remain 5 so that i can regularly do security paches until i turns to 6 and then stop updating, and still be able to get back to oreo? With that said i can update to march security update (second picture first firmware)?

danilov1 said:
TNX million! :good::highfive::victory:
Just one question if i understand i can check numbers on sam mobile before update to keep remain 5 so that i can regularly do security paches until i turns to 6 and then stop updating, and still be able to get back to oreo? With that said i can update to march security update (second picture first firmware)?
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As long as the bootloader version stays at 5.
Once goes to Bl v6 no going back to oreo.

BluePhnx said:
As long as the bootloader version stays at 5.
Once goes to Bl v6 no going back to oreo.
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Thank you once more! :highfive::good:
And sorry for taking you time but first one with build date on this picture is also on bl v5? So that i know that i learned where to look at?
Code:
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danilov1 said:
Thank you once more! :highfive::good:
And sorry for taking you time but first one with build date on this picture is also on bl v5? So that i know that i learned where to look at?
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Read my first post to you.
The # before DSB2 in N950FXXS5DSB2 is the bootloader version.
Question for you:
So what bootloader is in this firmware N950FXXU4BSA2 and this one N950FXXS5CSA2?
You can go up in bootloader versions BUT you can NOT go down!

BluePhnx said:
Question for you:
So what bootloader is in this firmware N950FXXU4BSA2 and this one N950FXXS5CSA2?
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Old oreo january is
N950FXXS5CSA1
N950FOXM5CRHA
Current pie februar
N950FXXU5DSB2
N950FOXM5DSB2
New pie march
N950FXXS5DSB4
N950FOXM5DSB2
Can i update march, april... until its 5 and still in future get back to oreo? As long it stays number 5?

danilov1 said:
Old oreo january is
N950FXXS5CSA1
N950FOXM5CRHA
Current pie februar
N950FXXU5DSB2
N950FOXM5DSB2
New pie march
N950FXXS5DSB4
N950FOXM5DSB2
Can i update march, april... until its 5 and still in future get back to oreo? As long it stays number 5?
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Yes!

danilov1 said:
Old oreo january is
N950FXXS5CSA1
N950FOXM5CRHA
Current pie februar
N950FXXU5DSB2
N950FOXM5DSB2
New pie march
N950FXXS5DSB4
N950FOXM5DSB2
Can i update march, april... until its 5 and still in future get back to oreo? As long it stays number 5?
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I just saw the March update info and I would hold off installing it for now. There is a line in there that says you can't downgrade due to the security policy.....
Wait until a brave person tries it and sees.
Sorry for the inconvenience!

BluePhnx said:
I just saw the March update info and I would hold off installing it for now. There is a line in there that says you can't downgrade due to the security policy.....
Wait until a brave person tries it and sees.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Thank you for your time and if you get any info i would much appreciate it. :good:

[DUB6] OFFICIAL STOCK FW-update (Odin) thread (18 Feb 21) GALAXY Z Fold2 5G SM-F916B

In this thread, You can share the Mega-Links of new firmware's (OFFICIAL STOCK) for the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G (so: NO CUSTOM ROM's and/or ROOT-talk)...
How to flash firmware to your phone:
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1. Extract (un-rar) the firmware file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin) ***
2. Download Odin v3.14.4
3. Extract Odin ZIP file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin)
4. Open Odin v3.14.4
5. Power OFF your Z Fold2 5G
6. Reboot Phone in Download Mode: Connect USB-cable to your computer. Hold down "Volume up" and "Volume down" at same time. While holding down, connect the USB-cable to your phone.
7. Wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
8. Add the firmware files to their designated slots (AP in AP, BL in BL, CP in CP, HOME_CSC in CSC). USERDATA stays EMPTY!
9. Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
*** You can always find the LATEST firmware in msg #2

This ROM is the latest ROM for Multi-CSC OXM released 18 Feb 21, and can be used for ALL CSC's mentioned in Multi-CSC OXM!
This is official Samsung ROM, so KNOX won't be triggered!
What's new:
* February security patches (Samsung Android Security Updates)
* Android 11 / OneUI 3.1
Model SM-F916B
Model name Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Country Multi-CSC OXM
Version Android 11
Changelist 20962771
Build date Fri, 5 Feb 2021 20:23:39 +0000
Security Patch Level 2021-02-01
Multi-CSC OXM
PDA F916BXXU1DUB5
CSC F916BOXM1DUB5
Details for download with Frija:
UN-ZIP the archive and place the files in the designated slots in Odin 3.14.4
HOME_CSC_OXM -> data will stay intact
CSC_OXM -> device will reset

Is this ROM taken from the Chinese model?

Spixe1 said:
Is this ROM taken from the Chinese model?
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No: if you read the title of this thread, you could see it's about the International Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, SM-F916B (Multi-CSC OXM)

henklbr said:
No: if you read the title of this thread, you could see it's about the International Note20 Ultra 5G, SM-N986B (Multi-CSC OXM)
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You may want to re-read the title of this, you're own, thread. This is for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, SM-F916B (Multi-CSC OXM)

Trem said:
You may want to re-read the title of this, you're own, thread. This is for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, SM-F916B (Multi-CSC OXM)
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You're correct; was early and didn't have my coffee yet...

International?
Trem said:
You may want to re-read the title of this, you're own, thread. This is for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G, SM-F916B (Multi-CSC OXM)
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Thanks, I felt really stupid for a second, I'm like "Where the hell does it say that? What am I missing"
:laugh: Anyway got it, thanks! Although, probably another stupid question, what exactly is the international version? I didn't know there is just one model for most of the world. I only know of North America, Korean, Hong Kong, etc types? I didn't know there was an "international" variant. Thanks again, sorry if this question is obvious.

Spixe1 said:
Thanks, I felt really stupid for a second, I'm like "Where the hell does it say that? What am I missing"
:laugh: Anyway got it, thanks! Although, probably another stupid question, what exactly is the international version? I didn't know there is just one model for most of the world. I only know of North America, Korean, Hong Kong, etc types? I didn't know there was an "international" variant. Thanks again, sorry if this question is obvious.
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SM-F916B: International version
SM-F916N: Korean version
SM-F916U1: US-version

Hey @henklbr what do you think about making this thread more generic and including some of the other variants? I was gonna make a thread but I see you already have one so I think it would be better to have it all in one place instead of multiple threads with 99% the same content/questions.
Here are a few more firmware packages
SM-F916U (Sprint OYN)
Here
SM-F916U1 (US Unlocked OWA)
Here
SM-F9160 (Hong Kong)
Here
SM-F9160 (Open China)
Here
SM-F916N (Korea OKR)
Here

deadman96385 said:
Hey @henklbr what do you think about making this thread more generic and including some of the other variants? I was gonna make a thread but I see you already have one so I think it would be better to have it all in one place instead of multiple threads with 99% the same content/questions.
Here are a few more firmware packages
SM-F916U (Sprint OYN)
Here
SM-F916U1 (US Unlocked OWA)
Here
SM-F9160 (Hong Kong)
Here
SM-F9160 (Open China)
Here
SM-F916N (Korea OKR)
Here
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I suggest you'll start a thread about the "other" variants of the Z Fold2; I'll stick to the International "B"-variant here (done this also with my other FW-threads)

Where is the international variant sold? Just literally NOT US, HK, CN, or KR? Everyone else is International (UK, India, Singapore, Europe, etc.)?

Spixe1 said:
Where is the international variant sold? Just literally NOT US, HK, CN, or KR? Everyone else is International (UK, India, Singapore, Europe, etc.)?
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Correct...

F916BXXU1ATHE (Multi-CSC OXM)
This ROM is the latest ROM for Multi-CSC OXM released 17 Sep 20, and can be used for ALL CSC's mentioned in Multi-CSC OXM!
This is official Samsung ROM, so KNOX won't be triggered!
What's new:
* August security patches (Samsung Android Security Updates)
* The security of your device has been improved
* CSC + Radio/Modem updated
Model SM-F916B
Model name Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Country Multi-CSC OXM
Version Android 10
Changelist 19402458
Build date Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:22:00 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-08-01
Multi-CSC OXM
PDA F916BXXU1ATHE
CSC F916BOXM1ATHI
Details for download with Frija:
UN-ZIP the archive and place the files in the designated slots in Odin 3.14.4
HOME_CSC_OXM -> data will stay intact
CSC_OXM -> device will reset

F916BXXU1BTIA (Multi-CSC OXM)
This ROM is the latest ROM for Multi-CSC OXM released 23 Sep 20, and can be used for ALL CSC's mentioned in Multi-CSC OXM!
This is official Samsung ROM, so KNOX won't be triggered!
What's new:
* September security patches (Samsung Android Security Updates)
* SIM card manager added / eSIM is supported
* Camera app updated
* Overall stability of functions improved
* The security of your device has been improved
Model SM-F916B
Model name Galaxy Z Fold2 5G
Country Multi-CSC OXM
Version Android 10
Changelist 19730471
Build date Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:50:15 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-09-01
Multi-CSC OXM
PDA F916BXXU1BTIA
CSC F916BOXM1BTIA
Details for download with Frija:
UN-ZIP the archive and place the files in the designated slots in Odin 3.14.4
HOME_CSC_OXM -> data will stay intact
CSC_OXM -> device will reset

To those that updated, is esim active now?

JagXK8 said:
To those that updated, is esim active now?
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Want to know this too.

JagXK8 said:
To those that updated, is esim active now?
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cc: @Zappapp
Yes: SIM-card manager / eSIM support has been added

henklbr said:
cc: @Zappapp
Yes: SIM-card manager / eSIM support has been added
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Great & thanks.

Hello Can we flash Multi CSC ROM to Indian Model Which is also SM-F916B> We still have F916BXXU1ATHE. I don't see update notification. Badly wish to activate eSim Support. If I flash will this destroy my warranty ?

Can this be flashed to any/all Fold 2s, or does it have to be a specific region or model number? Once flashed, will it always receive android updates like stock, or are there any other limitations of flashing? I would hope if I flashed it away form my stock Chinese system that basically it would just be like I bought the N. America, EU, HK version. Is that how flashing these ROMs work? Sorry if these are dumb questions. Still learning.

General Samsung S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra U1 Firmware (Links)

After looking really hard ahead of launch for the U1 S21 Ultra Firmware using Samfirm and Frija, I couldn't find the US XAA firmware. Well I finally got a hold of it ahead of launch. You can use this firmware to flash any carrier branded S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra to U1 after receiving your device using Odin. Attached are the Google Drive links I've uploaded for your convenience. Links will be updated on a monthly basis for simplicity. Below is a simple guide on to flash this.
Step 1: Download patched Odin and Firmware for the model that corresponds to your device's model number
Patched Odin link:
odin.rar
drive.google.com
Download patched Odin and your phones firmware to an area on your computer that will be easy to access.
If you do not have a program that can open rar files, then Winrar is a great program. Download link here
https://www.win-rar.com/fileadmin/winrar-versions/winrar/winrar-x64-601.exe
Step 2: Download Samsung Smart Switch and make a complete backup of your entire device. Data will be wiped during this process, so make sure you have a complete backup.
If Samsung Smart Switch says your device has an update, DO NOT UPDATE USING SMART SWITCH!
Windows Link here: https://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin/
Step 3: Once your device is done backing up, Power off your device and put your device in download mode by pressing the Volume down button and power button at the same time. If you have done it correctly, your device should show this screen.
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Step 4: Connect your device to your computer and open up Odin.
Step 5: Once Odin is opened, make sure your device is showing as connected, then select AP, and find your firmware file that you had extracted earlier, and select the one that says AP_(Your phones model), and do the same for every other one. So BL for BL, CP for CP, CSC for CSC, and USERDATA for USERDATA. Make sure you select the HOME CSC.
Step 6: Click start. It will start to flash your U1 Firmware. Take a Tea break or something. Once its finished, it will automatically reboot.
Step 7: Once device reboots, sign into your Gmail account you used previously, as well as your Samsung account. Once its at the home screen, restore the backup you made using Smart Switch and then once that completes, sign into all your apps. Your done. All OTA's now ill be XAA Samsung OTA's, not carrier branded ones.
Step 8: Profit>?
(S21 Firmware) SM-G991U1 Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XiWlxCgxbMonqinLJH5FE7rIIwkyTAcf/view?usp=sharing
(S21+ 5G Firmware) SM-G996U1 Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hj3auBjcd5IoQou67Y0ptNlAo6axoimt/view?usp=sharing
(S21 Ultra Firmware) SM-G998U1 Firmware - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GqkCAWjQkUiDNJoHPCe2dFrs480kKaSa/view?usp=sharing
Enjoy and Happy Flashing
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Questions and Answers
Will this work for the Exynos version of the S21?
No The provided firmware files are for the Snapdragon version. This might be compatible with the HK Snapdragon version, but I am not sure.
Help, Odin won't flash, gives me an error.
Respond in the comments below, and I'm sure we can get this to work.
Will this unlock my phone from my carrier?
No. If your device is locked before you flash this, it will be locked after you flash it. This is to remove carrier bloat and ensure all further updates will come from Samsung instead of your carrier. If you flash it before you unlock, you can still unlock your device as normal.
I have bootloader unlocked my device, will this relock my bootloader?
Yes. This includes the V2 bootloader for the S21 series, and as a result, if you flash this, you will lose your unlock token.
Updated for July 2022 Security patches.
Edit: If you need a build that is not posted in this tread, or need a newer build, please use this link and download Frija to download any Samsung Firmware by following the guide posted.
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com

Thanks!

This is great! Where is the original source for these?

bitpushr said:
This is great! Where is the original source for these?
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Samfrew.

are these the QUALCOMM Versions?

tjsooley said:
are these the QUALCOMM Versions?
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Yes. US U1 firmware

Woot woot

New updated firmware has been released, will update links tonight.

Links have been updated to include new build ahead of release.

Been away from android for a bit, can somebody help me flash the U1 firmware.

will this work with the T-Mobile version?

alxn91 said:
Been away from android for a bit, can somebody help me flash the U1 firmware.
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Use the search. There's plenty of guides on here.

eManuka said:
will this work with the T-Mobile version?
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This will work with any carrier branded version. It will entirely convert it from the carrier bloated version, to the U1 unlocked, Samsung version.

Hi,
I can not change my csc by flashing via odin, I noticed that it was a problem that happened to a lot of people, I tried to flash the XEF version (french unbranded version) but it does not work...
I wanted to know if I could flash this U1 firmware on my galaxy s21 exynos version and then reflash to a XEF version?
My phone is SFR/SFR,SFR/EUX/SFR, by flashing the XEF version it didn't change anything.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I noticed that we could no longer change the factory csc on samsungs, thanks Samsung...

This will not work with the exynos version. It's U1 snapdragon only.
Chcolat-tiède said:
Hi,
I can not change my csc by flashing via odin, I noticed that it was a problem that happened to a lot of people, I tried to flash the XEF version (french unbranded version) but it does not work...
I wanted to know if I could flash this U1 firmware on my galaxy s21 exynos version and then reflash to a XEF version?
My phone is SFR/SFR,SFR/EUX/SFR, by flashing the XEF version it didn't change anything.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I noticed that we could no longer change the factory csc on samsungs, thanks Samsung...
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cjegan2008 said:
This will not work with the exynos version. It's U1 snapdragon only.
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Thanks for your answer.

FYI - I found new firmware that includes February Security Patch for G998U1 - you can download it here: February Firmware for Galaxy S21 Ultra
the firmware is for a region labeled as ACG (not sure who this is - but I do know that the firmware works on my ATT S21 Ultra with no problems)
Hope this is helpful -

Geekser said:
FYI - I found new firmware that includes February Security Patch for G998U1 - you can download it here: February Firmware for Galaxy S21 Ultra
the firmware is for a region labeled as ACG (not sure who this is - but I do know that the firmware works on my ATT S21 Ultra with no problems)
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Thanks!

What benefit do we get from this version? Wondering whether is would give the ability to use dual SIM on AT&T...

renoflightrn said:
What benefit do we get from this version? Wondering whether is would give the ability to use dual SIM on AT&T...
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It doesn't allow dual SIM in the US at all. One of the first things I looked for once my AT&T S21 Ultra was unlocked. Even flashing U1 firmware doesn't allow that. However, it does completely convert the phone to the Unlocked version of Samsung's firmware, so your updates won't come with AT&T bloatware, only Samsung apps.

General Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G (SM-G9980) | TGY/BRI/CHC | Discussions, Firmware, Updates, etc.

This thread discusses about the Hong Kong (TGY) / Taiwan (BRI) / China (CHC) variant of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (SM-G9980)
Feel free to post anything related to this variant of the S21 Ultra.
Details about SM-G9980
Dual Sim (SM-G9980/DS)
Snapdragon 888
Network Bands:
2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
3G WCDMA: B1(2100), B2(1900), B5(850), B8(900)
4G LTE Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands: n1(2100), n5(850), n41(2500), n78(3500), n79(4700)
Current Software Versions (Thread Updated: December 24, 2022 GMT)​
Taiwan
CSC: BRI
AP Version: G9980ZHS2DVL3
CSC Version: G9980ZCS2DVL3
Security Patch Level: 2022-12-01- December 2022 Security Patch.
- Device Security and stability.
- Some apps updated
- 1st update after One UI 5Hong Kong
CSC: TGY
AP Version: G9980ZHS2DVL3
CSC Version: G9980ZCS2DVL3
Security Patch Level: 2022-12-01- December 2022 Security Patch.
- Device Security and stability.
- Some apps updated
- 1st update after One UI 5China (Open China)
CSC: CHC
AP Version: G9980ZCU2DVK9
CSC Version: G9980CHC2DVK9
Security patch level : 2022-10-01- October 2022 Security Patch
- Device Security
Samsung Security Update Details: Security Updates
Sammobile Link: S21 Ultra SM-G9980
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Samsung Changelog Links:
CHC: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9980/CHC/doc.html
TGY: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9980/TGY/doc.html
BRI: https://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G9980/BRI/doc.html
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More information on Galaxy S21 Ultra Model differences
https://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-sm-g998-model-number-differences/
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May 2023 Security patch has been released for TGY/BRI.​
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The ks for doing this. Frustrating how slow Samsung is with the HK version. Let alone one UI4!

Anybody got the one ui 4.0 beta ota zip ?

the BRI after the September security update
Charging becomes very slow, originally it takes about an hour for 10-100
Now it takes 90 minutes to fill up

Been using TGY Variant since the S9, this is the first time I can remember not receiving a timely update. Also, does anyone know the differences between TGY and BRI Firmware? I've read their the same but I'd be surprised if that's the case.

tessut said:
Anybody got the one ui 4.0 beta ota zip ?
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As far as I have scavenged, no one has uploaded the beta for our variant.

varcor said:
Been using TGY Variant since the S9, this is the first time I can remember not receiving a timely update. Also, does anyone know the differences between TGY and BRI Firmware? I've read their the same but I'd be surprised if that's the case.
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My CSC is originally BRI and since flashed the TGY. I'm unable to come back to BRI as it seems like they are the exact same firmware - same md5.

Samsung doesn't release even the regular monthly patches, 9980 TGY is still on August Patch.
Why dear Samsung?

Samsung doesn't release even the regular monthly patches, 9980 TGY is still on August Patch.
Why dear Samsung?

And beta 2 is out .... But not for 9980!

Not sure what's happening with the TGY firmware but it's disappointing

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Not sure what's happening with the TGY firmware but it's disappointing
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i am going to change my phone its really disappointing. i was hoping that with 2nd beta will get it but no

there is definitely something that is holding Samsung from ruling out newer SW for TGY .. otherwise they used to be released as soon as there is a SW for Taiwan (BRI) or for China.

bilalwarraich said:
i am going to change my phone its really disappointing. i was hoping that with 2nd beta will get it but no
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If you need the update fix, I'd go and flash the BRI firmware. My csc stayed at TGY

mpore14 said:
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Flashed Taiwan BRI update and csc still turned out as TGY.
For those still stuck at August Update on their TGY model, flashing the BRI will update the phone to September Patch.
Download Firmware from Frija and flash Via Odin.
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Bro did u just dirty flashed it or did a back up and clean before flashing. I have 350gb of data so want to avoid flashing just over it. Also in UAE im getting 5g and everything is fine with the phone including battery life. Just Samsung pay is not usable. Please let me know if camera and any other improvement is there over tgy when comparing bri software.
Thanks

From my Note days, owning the HK version, it was also late with updates, never got betas, and then suddenly got the One UI3 update along with all other regions. I'm guessing that's what will happen here too.

bryanfuryin22 said:
Bro did u just dirty flashed it or did a back up and clean before flashing. I have 350gb of data so want to avoid flashing just over it. Also in UAE im getting 5g and everything is fine with the phone including battery life. Just Samsung pay is not usable. Please let me know if camera and any other improvement is there over tgy when comparing bri software.
Thanks
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Not sure about any particulars for the moment. I have not done much with the Sept BRI Firmware. Hopefully others might know.

somebody replied me at the snapdragon beta forum that if i have September security patch i can sideload U1 beta is it possible?

If you Glgive it a try let us know