Stuck on Android 9 - Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Questions & Answers

I have a Samsung note 9 SM-N96OU through AT&T that will not update. I have called AT&T and Samsung and they tell me they don't know what is wrong. My only option is to mail it to the company and see if they can fix it. I go to settings and check for an update but it says that there is no update available that the phone is up to date. I've tried a factory reset, and tried using smart switch and changing the date. But still I'm on android 9 and 1.0 UI. Is there anything else I can do to update and possibly make future Updates take place as usual.

Is AT&T your phone service? Or are you on another carrier?
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Yes AT&T is my carrier

Don't send your phone in. Just update to current firmware using odin.
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I was going to try that but have no idea how to go about it.

Google Frija...its much faster than Sammobile. Install Frija on your computer. Once done enter the correct information in Frija for the device you have. You will have to enter USC as At&t does not post their firmware. All the firmware is the same and it will provision to your At&t sim. Frija will give you the latest firmware. Make sure you have the correct version of odin which is 3.14.4 I believe. After you download the firmware from Frija extract it leaving you with BL..AP..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
Once you have it extracted open odin..power off device..boot into download mode. Connect device to computer odin will recognize your device. In odin put BL in BL spot..AP in AP spot...Cp...and csc. Click start and odin will install the firmware.
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Have you been able to figure it out? I've never actually done the process of using Frija, but I used Odin plenty of times on my old phones (DROID RAZR MAXX and Note 4), not my Note 9.
XDA in general isn't much help for "noobs", which no offense, I assume you are. I've been there. Take a look at this site, hope it helps.
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/fyvfkg/quick_guide_to_update_your_firmware_using_frija/

Frija is where you download the firmware from. Its very easy and much faster than Sammobile. Download it..unzip on computer and flash the files in Odin. Those are the directions I just gave.
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What is the software version shown on your phone?
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another thought....
how long have you had the phone?
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How have you had that Sim Card?
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I will try to use frija with Odin. As for the software version it says Android version 9 baseband version SM-N96OUSQU1CSAA I've had the phone since March and Samsung that the warranty is has expired. The sim card is trough att that's who the phone plan is through.

The firmware you need is N960USQS5ETH1, This is the current firmware for At&t. As I said once you download it, you have to extract it. The files you will have will be AP..BL..CP..CSC..HOME_CSC
When you open Odin version 3.14.4 you will see spots for the files i just mentioned. Just put each one in correct spot. Since you said earlier that you have already done a factory wipe don't worry about home_csc. That file keeps your data. But if you do want to keep data, use the home csc in csc spot in Odin. But if you just use csc it will wipe device
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Robertford1047 said:
I will try to use frija with Odin. As for the software version it says Android version 9 baseband version SM-N96OUSQU1CSAA I've had the phone since March and Samsung that the warranty is has expired. The sim card is trough att that's who the phone plan is through.
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Yeah just go to the link I gave you, hopefully it's dumbed down enough for anyone to understand.
It sounds like when you open up Frija, the model you would choose is SM-N960U and the CSC would be ATT. Leave it on Auto, hit Check update, then Download it. I wouldn't know what to do without referencing that link I posted. Just be sure you read Step 6d/6d(i) carefully, as it details which files to load depending on if you want to wipe or preserve the data on your phone.
Actually, after downloading the image for my own phone, which is the same as yours, except the T-mobile variant, I see that there are 6 files in the zip. The guide I linked you two uses only four, whereas you choose between the files which the names begin with CSC (wipe everything) or HOME_CSC (Saves your user data). It doesn't appear that the USERDATA file is not used in the process, according to the steps made in the link I posted on this thread earlier.

Wrong....At&t does not post firmware on Frija. All the Snapdragon firmware is essentially the same. The firmware will provision to the At&t sim. He could use USC..TMO..CCT
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ok i used odin and it said that it was successfull but now its just a blue screen that ays installing system updates is thatb normal it just keeps turning off and then trys to restart but goes right back to installing system update.....nevermind thank you guys so much it worked im on android 10 ui 2.1 and security update om august 1 before the security update was january 2019. i really appreciate the help i could have never figured this out before. Thanks

Glad you're up and running
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Can't update to 4.4.4 after unroot (SM-N900A)

so I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 off of ebay and in the description it did not mention anywhere that the phone was rooted and I did not want its rooted. so when I received the phone I took it to a store In town and had it reflashed to stock firmware 4.4.2 and I am NOT able to update to Android 4.4.4...
I had a Samsung galaxy s4 AT&T unlocked to straight talk and I couldn't get the update because I wasn't using AT&T.. so I put an AT&T SIM card in and it updated to 4.4.4.. but my note 3 will not.. Please help. Thanks in advance!
bailey.hogg.71 said:
so I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 off of ebay and in the description it did not mention anywhere that the phone was rooted and I did not want its rooted. so when I received the phone I took it to a store In town and had it reflashed to stock firmware 4.4.2 and I am NOT able to update to Android 4.4.4...
I had a Samsung galaxy s4 AT&T unlocked to straight talk and I couldn't get the update because I wasn't using AT&T.. so I put an AT&T SIM card in and it updated to 4.4.4.. but my note 3 will not.. Please help. Thanks in advance!
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Flash firmware from this post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58092481 true Odin.
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Tried KIES?
bailey.hogg.71 said:
so I bought a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 off of ebay and in the description it did not mention anywhere that the phone was rooted and I did not want its rooted. so when I received the phone I took it to a store In town and had it reflashed to stock firmware 4.4.2 and I am NOT able to update to Android 4.4.4...
I had a Samsung galaxy s4 AT&T unlocked to straight talk and I couldn't get the update because I wasn't using AT&T.. so I put an AT&T SIM card in and it updated to 4.4.4.. but my note 3 will not.. Please help. Thanks in advance!
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You might also try connecting your Note 3 to a PC and open Samsung KIES 3. Use the tools to load and initialize the latest official software version. Beware, this procedure WILL reset your device to factory defaults, completely wiping all personalization and added data. You will have a fully stock, non-rooted device with all AT&T software.
zancro said:
You might also try connecting your Note 3 to a PC and open Samsung KIES 3. Use the tools to load and initialize the latest official software version. Beware, this procedure WILL reset your device to factory defaults, completely wiping all personalization and added data. You will have a fully stock, non-rooted device with all AT&T software.
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Tried that too.. it said that the model SM-N900A does not support initialisation
bailey.hogg.71 said:
Tried that too.. it said that the model SM-N900A does not support initialisation
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@norbarb gave u the solution. Download and flash this firmware via ODIN: HERE. You will lose the ROOT and you will can update your device with future OTA updates .
norbarb gave u the solution. Download and flash this You will lose the ROOT and you will can update your device with future OTA updates .
As I said in my original post, I received the note 3.. rooted.. I took it to a store in town and had it reflashed to original stock firmware so its not rooted and I should be able to update OTA but it won't let me. I am unlocked to straight talk using an AT&T note 3. I've put an AT&T SIM card in my phone and I still can't update... with my samsung galaxy s4 it was AT&T unlocked to straight talk and I put an AT&T SIM card in it, and it updated 4.4.4
bailey.hogg.71 said:
norbarb gave u the solution. Download and flash this You will lose the ROOT and you will can update your device with future OTA updates .
As I said in my original post, I received the note 3.. rooted.. I took it to a store in town and had it reflashed to original stock firmware so its not rooted and I should be able to update OTA but it won't let me. I am unlocked to straight talk using an AT&T note 3. I've put an AT&T SIM card in my phone and I still can't update... with my samsung galaxy s4 it was AT&T unlocked to straight talk and I put an AT&T SIM card in it, and it updated 4.4.4
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Link i post is to stock 4.4.4 firmware. Just flash and you will be on last firmware.
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Hope this works I am downloading the all in one that doesn't erase everything. Where do I put it in the odin section ? It looks like a tar.md5 file
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Hope this works I am downloading the all in one that doesn't erase everything. Where do I put it in the odin section ? It looks like a tar.md5 file
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I uploaded correct ODIN for you and you put files as OP said in his post i link it for you guys. If you use 4 files will erase all for you but if you use just one will not.
Got the odin3 and the single tar file. Been a while since I have done this. Which area does the tar file go in ?
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Got the odin3 and the single tar file. Been a while since I have done this. Which area does the tar file go in ?
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Read post there : http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-odin-tars-t2999317/post58092481#post58092481 Usually one file goes to AP slot.
THANK YOU !
I have been trying to get my Note 3 to update over the air for a longtime and have never succeeded.. It always said no update available.
But now I finally have 4.4.4 THANKS!
Spidious said:
THANK YOU !
I have been trying to get my Note 3 to update over the air for a longtime and have never succeeded.. It always said no update available.
But now I finally have 4.4.4 THANKS!
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I'm glad it work out for you.
Will you be doing the same when Lollipop comes out.
As it seems that some just can't get theirs to update OTA ?
You can't get the ota update because you are not on an att Sim card.
Odin and kies are your options and yes typically we get the odin files shortly after the new updates arrive.
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I am on a AT&T sim card. And have been from day one. But I have always had problems trying to get OTA updates
I'm sorry just reread initial post. No excuses from me, I did not comprehend it right. Your s4 was straight talk not this phone..... Curious why did you leave straight talk? I'm getting ready to go to them.
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Need Note 5 stock rom (official)

Hey everyone like the title i need stock rom for version N920C directed to Iraq or UAE from any source but not SamMobile
Thank you
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I hope that the supervisors move the topic if it was not in the right place
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Just use samfirm app for a windows pc and download full speed from sammobile
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Rx8Driver said:
Just use samfirm app for a windows pc and download full speed from sammobile
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I well try it thanks pro
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Can I install N920C stock ROM on AT&T N920A mobile
I would like to know if it is possible to install one model's stock ROM on another without any problem.
I have an AT&T SM-N920A mobile which is rooted on lollipop. So I am not getting any OTA updates. If I install N920A Marshmallow stock ROM, it will carrier lock my device which I don't want as I am living in middle east.
Need advice from all the techies around here...
mtmirza said:
I would like to know if it is possible to install one model's stock ROM on another without any problem.
I have an AT&T SM-N920A mobile which is rooted on lollipop. So I am not getting any OTA updates. If I install N920A Marshmallow stock ROM, it will carrier lock my device which I don't want as I am living in middle east.
Need advice from all the techies around here...
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Another variant full fw package will not flash in Odin...
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Rx8Driver said:
Another variant full fw package will not flash in Odin...
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Thanks Rx8Driver... Firstly, what is meant by "fw package"? Secondly, what other software can help me do that flashing. I want to flash it with N920C Marshmallow Stock ROM.
mtmirza said:
Thanks Rx8Driver... Firstly, what is meant by "fw package"? Secondly, what other software can help me do that flashing. I want to flash it with N920C Marshmallow Stock ROM.
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Fw package is just short for firmware package and here it is in a nutshell, i believe at&t has locked bootloader, that being the case you can't flash a custom recovery like twrp to allow you to flash the rom only, which means you're sick with two options 1)anything Odin-flashable or (maybe)2. Adb push if you turn on USB debugging....that said, you don't sound like someone comfortable with using Linux to connect via adb and run command line terminal commands to push files and set permissions, not to mention some things will require root- so I'm gonna say, really, your only option is Odin, so unless you can find a full set of PIT files and are competent recovering from Odin errors and repartitioning your device i wouldn't even recommend that...anything short of that, or a factory supplied repair bootloader isn't going to allow odin to flash firmware for another device variant (eg A to C)...and even the repartitioning trick is hit or miss, I've seen successes and failures, but one thing for sure, 2 things for certain- you need to be capable of recovering from odin flash errors and possibly even corrupt partitions before attempting any of this...i would sell my device and buy a variant of your choosing before i bricked it...unless you're comfortable taking a LOT of time to read for about 3 months and flash after new years when everything I've just said fits together like puzzle pieces.....fwiw...
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If I'm wrong and you have an unlocked bootloader than just flash latest supersu in odin then latest twrp, reboot to recovery with the button combo, and use twrp to flash whatever rom-only or rom/kernal package you want...flashing in recovery doesn't touch (usually) your bootloader or modem (ril) layers (partitions) like a factory odin full firmware does....this is why it's often necessary to upgrade by odin before flashing certain roms you'll find on xda...anytime the bootloader has to be updated (and that's usually any new factory firmware "base" to be released) out takes an odin flash to do it...then reroot, install twrp again, etc etc...
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[J700T1] [MetroPCS] [Stock Rom] J700T1UVU3AQC3

THIS IS FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 METRO PCS VERSION. DO NOT FLASH ON OTHER VARIANTS.​
If you have messed up your system while trying to root and need J700T1UVU3AQC3 firmware to recover, or if you just need to upgrade to the latest firmware, here is the official unmodified Rom:
Download link:
https://mega.nz/#!ltcgwYLZ!R0n3FyaDUCtY8yiMrppFpbxNaSHnjiSUZSMQiU_o-kk
1- The firmware is on Mega servers. Please use a PC to download. If you have to use your mobile device to download, use the Mega app or set your browser to "desktop".
2- The firmware files are zipped. They should be unzipped and flashed via Odin.
3- This version upgrades the bootloader version to 3 and therefore downgrading to previous versions becomes impossible. So if you are happy with your current firmware and you think you may change your mind after the upgrade, stay away from this.
3- Rooting this firmware is possible through flashing TWRP via Odin and then superSU via TWRP. As I am sure you are well aware, that process will trip your Knox flag and renders your warranty void.
4- As usual, I share this with you AS IS and I have no responsibility if it breaks your phone. USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
twrp for j7
which version of twrp works
Drsmit3 said:
which version of twrp works
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This is not for twrp. Please read the OP:
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2- The firmware files are zipped. They should be unzipped and flashed via Odin.
3- This version upgrades the bootloader version to 3 and therefore downgrading to previous versions becomes impossible.
I was having network problems..calls kept disconnecting and phone would freeze. I restored my twrp backup with no issues.
need root for this j700t or t1 qc3 , please help tnx
mr64fixit said:
need root for this j700t or t1 qc3 , please help tnx
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Just download SuperSU, newest 2.82. flash via recovery, there u are rooted.
Are the TMo and Metro devices interchangeable yet? In other words a Tmo sim in a Metropcs phone and vice versa?
TabascoTX said:
Are the TMo and Metro devices interchangeable yet? In other words a Tmo sim in a Metropcs phone and vice versa?
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Think u have to sim unlock it first.
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Don't flash this firmware on a t mobile phone though.it will kill your modem and efs
Ok, not to sound like a noob,(I don't deal with Samsung's usually). What are ef's again?
TabascoTX said:
Ok, not to sound like a noob,(I don't deal with Samsung's usually). What are ef's again?
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It's your encrypting file system.its where your imei is stored and other super important stuff and unique to your specific phone's serial number alone. And tethered to your carriers signal
fullofhell said:
It's your encrypting file system.its where your imei is stored and other super important stuff and unique to your specific phone's serial number alone. And tethered to your carriers signal
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The EFS stuff really scares me when it comes to flashing. With that said. Where can i download the latest rom for metropcs. Sammobile only appears to have T-Mobile from the last time i checked. Does not hurt to have it at hand just in case.
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DroidJP said:
The EFS stuff really scares me when it comes to flashing. With that said. Where can i download the latest rom for metropcs. Sammobile only appears to have T-Mobile from the last time i checked. Does not hurt to have it at hand just in case.
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Download updato app on play store. U can find all firmwares..or if u have any old firmwares laying around flash it and then take an OTA update then fomat and make a backup of it
fullofhell said:
Download updato app on play store. U can find all firmwares..or if u have any old firmwares laying around flash it and then take an OTA update then fomat and make a backup of it
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No firmware at hand but updato, wow it identified my phone and found my firmware in matter of seconds. And to be sure. TMK is Metro correct?
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DroidJP said:
No firmware at hand but updato, wow it identified my phone and found my firmware in matter of seconds. And to be sure. TMK is Metro correct?
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I'm not sure on that man look up some other firmwares for metro just to kinda compare..I don't want to steer u wrong. But updato saved me so much stress and time.
Yup, it's the correct one lol.
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Hey guys. Are any of you experiencing random reboots on the latest firmware? My phone randomly reboots for no reason. It has done this several times and the 2 times i can remember was 1. Phone rebooted when i was connecting to wifi. 2. It also did a reboot while in a middle of a game. What gives?
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The metro qc3 works nice in the T-Mobile and does not harm it any way, I did mine , no problem
Rooting is a problem with this security 3 since no TWRP is working with this version yet. But there is a eng root boot.img out which does the job, they charge 50 USD for this file.
mr64fixit said:
The metro qc3 works nice in the T-Mobile and does not harm it any way, I did mine , no problem
Rooting is a problem with this security 3 since no TWRP is working with this version yet. But there is a eng root boot.img out which does the job, they charge 50 USD for this file.
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I have t mobile.i flashed this firmware once with flash fire, and then once with odin.lost my efs both times. I had someone send me the t mobile one and it was fine, I flashed the same twrp and it was like normal. I don't know if someone uploaded a different version of twrp or what, but the ones that have been on xda for the past 8 months do the job fine. I switch between the twrp for the j7, then the j700T specific twrp. I don't run stock, but all the roms I run with this twrp and all 3 kernels I use in development I also root through these recoveries.
@ Droid, what ROM are you running?
My Tmobile j700t qc3 had no issues when using j700t1 qc3 all was good. But twrp not working with qc3. Maybe yours was different firmware. But looking at other Samsung Tmobile and Metro pcs I never had an issue cross flashing them. Maybe you used not compatible firmware when you Lost efs , usually that happens when using lower bit or wrong modem file.
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My Tmobile j700t qc3 had no issues when using j700t1 qc3 all was good. But twrp not working with qc3. Maybe yours was different firmware. But looking at other Samsung Tmobile and Metro pcs I never had an issue cross flashing them. Maybe you used not compatible firmware when you Lost efs , usually that happens when using lower bit or wrong modem file.
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I used this very posts files...it's weird cuz the t mobile file is larger by a bit.maybe it is all weir

Not Receiving OTA UPDATES!!!!

Hi all,
Please help me out!
I have a note 8 with (N950U) - XAA/XAA/SPR - and I have not received a single OTA update!
I used the firmware science method to install a few updates and flashed (using Odin) when Oreo was released.
But now I want to solve this issue and start receiving OTA updates. I do not mind using Odin again to get this sorted - but preferable not lose my data.
Thank you
AM
Are you using it in the US on a US carrier?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Are you using it in the US on a US carrier?
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No, I am in the UAE on etisalat.
ahmedmaklai said:
No, I am in the UAE on etisalat.
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Then that's probably why you're not getting OTAs.
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Then that's probably why you're not getting OTAs.
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Any Solutions??
I have tried looking for update on a US VPN but again, no result.
You think a change of region - SPR to something else will solve this issue?
Thnx
You have a branded device but not linked with any carrier in US. Change your firmware to an unbranded one and from CRL2 you will receive the last oreo stable CSA1 or you can download the firmware directly from an app like Updato from Google Play and wait that a beta stable on pie will be released.
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You have a branded device but not linked with any carrier in US. Change your firmware to an unbranded one and from CRL2 you will receive the last oreo stable CSA1 or you can download the firmware directly from an app like Updato from Google Play and wait that a beta stable on pie will be released.
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How do I change the firmware to unbranded ?
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How do I change the firmware to unbranded ?
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Ok, this is the first guide as reference:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74087672&postcount=4
Odin Tool normal just in case you need it:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850505662
I used the patched version:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
Last Oreo Odin rom available:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397886161
Staying in this version you have to theoretically receive updates from OTA
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Ok, this is the first guide as reference:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74087672&postcount=4
Odin Tool normal just in case you need it:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=818070582850505662
I used the patched version:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
Last Oreo Odin rom available:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397886161
Staying in this version you have to theoretically receive updates from OTA
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Thank you i am going to try this.
Question, the guide says "Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin."
So, in my case i am going from a 950U firmware to 950U1, should i use odin or prince comsy odin? and is there a way to keep my data? or will it be reset for sure?
ahmedmaklai said:
Thank you i am going to try this.
Question, the guide says "Note - If you are flashing Unlocked Firmware from Carrier Firmware you must use Prince Comsy Odin otherwise, use regular Odin."
So, in my case i am going from a 950U firmware to 950U1, should i use odin or prince comsy odin? and is there a way to keep my data? or will it be reset for sure?
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Use the modded Odin mentioned.
You can keep your data but in this case you will go to switch to a different firmware so is better that you do a backup with SmartSwitch and them go to recovery, do a format/factory reset , then in Odin flash the firmware, reboot and restore your data
SubwayChamp said:
Use the modded Odin mentioned.
You can keep your data but in this case you will go to switch to a different firmware so is better that you do a backup with SmartSwitch and them go to recovery, do a format/factory reset , then in Odin flash the firmware, reboot and restore your data
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Great I will do a full reset. But when you say modded Odin is the prince comsey Odin?
try restoring your phone's firmware using Samsung Smart Switch.
ahmedmaklai said:
Great I will do a full reset. But when you say modded Odin is the prince comsey Odin?
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I'm not sure what exactly is Comsy, I read about it but I guess this was an older version, I used the patched version linked in one of my previous posts and works like a charm. I switch from N950U to N950U1 and I had any trouble doing this procedure. About keep your data if you use Home_CSC you will preserve it but you need to delete your old CSC that is where go the preferences of a carrier, so you have to use CSC_oyn file instead
SubwayChamp said:
Use the modded Odin mentioned.
You can keep your data but in this case you will go to switch to a different firmware so is better that you do a backup with SmartSwitch and them go to recovery, do a format/factory reset , then in Odin flash the firmware, reboot and restore your data
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Tried your method, now getting OTA updates, Thank you!!
Now I am getting "Sprint OMADM" verification stuff can you please ink me to a firmware with no carrier ?
ahmedmaklai said:
Tried your method, now getting OTA updates, Thank you!!
Now I am getting "Sprint OMADM" verification stuff can you please ink me to a firmware with no carrier ?
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If you are not using a Sprint sim and your device is not a locked carrier (under contract) this message can't appear.
If you follow all the steps, factory resetting first in recovery, then flashing the CRL2 firmware including CSC_oyn then the bloat from the carrier has to be deleted.
It's probably too that you backed up settings with Smart Switch and then restored it, if this is the case try by factory resetting again and restore your backup but not your settings, also check any app related with sim provider that you backed up avoiding restore it.
Need help please
SubwayChamp said:
You have a branded device but not linked with any carrier in US. Change your firmware to an unbranded one and from CRL2 you will receive the last oreo stable CSA1 or you can download the firmware directly from an app like Updato from Google Play and wait that a beta stable on pie will be released.
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Hi, like Ahmed I also have a SM-N950U XAA/XAA/SPR. My note 8 is not receiving OTA update and it seems like it never will (writing on 01-Apr-2019). Its probably because im using it in Pakistan. Im fairly new to the OTA and manual OS flashing thing. I dont understand any CRL2 or 3 whatever it is.. I would really appreciate if i could get a step by step guide about how to do it since im going to be making a transition from Nougat to Oreo (Or pie of possible). Please please i would really appreciate your help. as i dont want to brick my phone and i dont know what to do.
Thanks a bunch.
360fluX said:
Hi, like Ahmed I also have a SM-N950U XAA/XAA/SPR. My note 8 is not receiving OTA update and it seems like it never will (writing on 01-Apr-2019). Its probably because im using it in Pakistan. Im fairly new to the OTA and manual OS flashing thing. I dont understand any CRL2 or 3 whatever it is.. I would really appreciate if i could get a step by step guide about how to do it since im going to be making a transition from Nougat to Oreo (Or pie of possible). Please please i would really appreciate your help. as i dont want to brick my phone and i dont know what to do.
Thanks a bunch.
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Well, the steps are in all the thread.
Let´s go for the obvious first; I guess actually you are not using a sim card from US so you are out of US now and then no need on any carrier´s bloat.
You need first of all switch to an unbranded firmware, it´s mean from N950U to N950U1.
If you are actually on nougat then flash this firmware that is the latest Oreo since you can upgrade after to Pie https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397886161 Use this modded Odin to flash it https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
Process to flash through Odin and switch correctly to unbranded firmware:
- First of all backup your important data using SmartSwitch (you can do it on a SDCard inside your device)
- Enable USB Debugging in developer options and OEM unlock if present.
- Go to recovery and Factory Reset/Format Data.
- Then use menu "Reboot to bootloader" to go to download mode.
- Load the files on Odin and from the two CSC choose CSC_OYN to delete/reset all the preferences, start flashing and wait PASS message.
- Reboot normally to system.
From here to upgrade to Pie go to this site https://firmware.science and complete the following: Model number: SM-N950U1 (this will be from now your model number), in Current version put the firmware ended with CRL2 (the firmware that you flashed previously) and download the first Beta ended on CSAB; move the zip onto your device and go to recovery and flash it using Update from sdcard (this could be wipe again your data).
If you want to update to the second Beta repeat the previous process; complete as Current version: firmware ended on CSAB and choose and download firmware ended on CSBB (less sized).
And finally to go to the last Beta available do the same, Current version; firmware ended on CSBB and download firmware ended on ZSC2 and flash it again using recovery updater.
It could be more Betas but not available yet on Firmware.science.
From beta firmware it´s unlikely that you receive OTA but when an Official Pie be release theoretically you have to receive them normally or if you want to receive them just now then you have to stay on Oreo CRL2 you´ll receive an Oreo OTA update CSA1 (more or less 40MB) and wait from there that an official Pie will be release.
First of all thanks a lot for getting back to me so quick i really appreciate it. Yes youre right about not using the US sim card. If you could just bare with my rookie questions a bit more.
Do i download the "firmware" and modded odin into my note 08 by following your shared links or do i have to download them into PC. If phone, then shud it be on SD card or internal storage?
Second, """Go to recovery and Factory Reset/Format Data.
- Then use menu "Reboot to bootloader" to go to download mode.
- Load the files on Odin and from the two CSC choose CSC_OYN to delete/reset all the preferences, start flashing and wait PASS message.
- Reboot normally to system."""
I only know how to enable developer mode. Thats when you tap built number. But debugger and OEM idk that. And everything you mentioned in """ how do i do it ? Whats to be done on PC and what on computer i have no clue. Youll have to guide me like a child about this i apologise.
Judging by your pie statements. Thats very techincal to do. So i believe its better off going for Oreo for now and wait for the Pie update automatically.
Thanks in advance
360fluX said:
First of all thanks a lot for getting back to me so quick i really appreciate it. Yes youre right about not using the US sim card. If you could just bare with my rookie questions a bit more.
Do i download the "firmware" and modded odin into my note 08 by following your shared links or do i have to download them into PC. If phone, then shud it be on SD card or internal storage?
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The first firmware linked at Android File Host is Oreo, this firmware you have to flash it using Odin so download it with your pc and put it in any place of your preference onto your pc DON´T move it to your device.
Second, """Go to recovery and Factory Reset/Format Data.
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This is indicated to make a clean flash, to delete/reset some APN preferences and some traces that came preinstalled with this device linked to a carrier.
- Then use menu "Reboot to bootloader" to go to download mode.
- Load the files on Odin and from the two CSC choose CSC_OYN to delete/reset all the preferences, start flashing and wait PASS message.
- Reboot normally to system."""
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Unzip the firmware that you downloaded till get some files in .tar format, within these files you´ll find two CSC files, choose the CSC_OYN file and not the CSC_HOME on the CSC box and all the other files load them on every corresponding box: BL, AP, CP that you´ll find in Odin.
I only know how to enable developer mode. Thats when you tap built number. But debugger and OEM idk that. And everything you mentioned in """ how do i do it ? Whats to be done on PC and what on computer i have no clue. Youll have to guide me like a child about this i apologise.
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No, I refer to OEM unlock option but I forgot that this option is not visible in this variant so forget it, just enable Developer Options and USB Debugging that you will find them then to tap on build number 7 times.
Here´s a tutorial about how to use Odin https://androidmtk.com/flash-samsung-stock-rom-using-odin just replace some step by the indicated here.
Judging by your pie statements. Thats very techincal to do. So i believe its better off going for Oreo for now and wait for the Pie update automatically.
Thanks in advance
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Really is not so hard to do all this but if you´re not so familiar you can flash just the firmware linked and wait for an OTA prompt update.

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I have a Note8 thats an old AT&T but currently using a Straight Talk sim and service. Been trying to upgrade from 8.0 to 9.0 but telling me no more updates are available... should i be doing something different.
erichamby said:
I have a Note8 thats an old AT&T but currently using a Straight Talk sim and service. Been trying to upgrade from 8.0 to 9.0 but telling me no more updates are available... should i be doing something different.
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You could try a factory reset, as this can sometimes sort no OTA coming through. I think you will have to download each update released in order though.
You could just download the latest filmware for your device from SamMobile and flash the filmware with Odin (using Odin 13.3.1)
stonedpsycho said:
You could try a factory reset, as this can sometimes sort no OTA coming through. I think you will have to download each update released in order though.
You could just download the latest filmware for your device from SamMobile and flash the filmware with Odin (using Odin 13.3.1)
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This is exactly what you need to do. If you have a u variant grab the carrier-specific copy of what carrier you are currently on. Realisitically speaking, it doesn't matter which version you grab as they're all the same, but different carriers.
My N950u wouldn't upgrade once I put a Verizon sim in it, and downloading the Verizon fw made it actually want to work. Despite researching extensively, I wasn't able to find the answer to this until I had tried it for myself.
Good luck!
I suggest using Frija tool for downloading the firmware. I have a paid account for Sammobile for fast downloads and it still takes 5hrs. Frija takes minutes.
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butchieboy said:
I suggest using Frija tool for downloading the firmware. I have a paid account for Sammobile for fast downloads and it still takes 5hrs. Frija takes minutes.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
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Tried your way but Frija cant find the update. SM-N950U CSC=OYN
vynncentm said:
This is exactly what you need to do. If you have a u variant grab the carrier-specific copy of what carrier you are currently on. Realisitically speaking, it doesn't matter which version you grab as they're all the same, but different carriers.
My N950u wouldn't upgrade once I put a Verizon sim in it, and downloading the Verizon fw made it actually want to work. Despite researching extensively, I wasn't able to find the answer to this until I had tried it for myself.
Good luck!
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Any idea what i need here? Its an AT&T phone on a straight Talk service. https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8-us/firmware/SM-N950U/

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