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Well i have a Note 9 128gb T-mobile unlocked N960U that is carrier unlocked
Is it possible to reflash it with clean firmware from samsung for n960u so i can get rid of The T-mobile logo every time i start the mobile ?
i don't want to try to root i know it's not possible just want original firmware if it works hope someone can answer
LennartL said:
Well i have a Note 9 128gb T-mobile unlocked N960U that is carrier unlocked
Is it possible to reflash it with clean firmware from samsung for n960u so i can get rid of The T-mobile logo every time i start the mobile ?
i don't want to try to root i know it's not possible just want original firmware if it works hope someone can answer
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You can flash it using modded or patched ODIN to the U1 non-carrier firmware to get rid of the T-Mobile boot animation. It will also remove the T-Mobile video calling dialer though but WiFi Calling will still work.
What he said^^^ flash the U1 firmware. Note your device will be wiped.
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Well that doesn't matter to me. Have never used it yet so it doesn't matter if I wipe it. But will I get regular updates if I flash it with u1 firmware ?
And which firmware should I select it exists a few on this page or do I need to take the tmb one for T-Mobile but I'm not using T-Mobile and will probably never do
Here is the page samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N960U1
LennartL said:
Well that doesn't matter to me. Have never used it yet so it doesn't matter if I wipe it. But will I get regular updates if I flash it with u1 firmware ?
And which firmware should I select it exists a few on this page or do I need to take the tmb one for T-Mobile but I'm not using T-Mobile and will probably never do
Here is the page samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N960U1
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Do not use the one labeled TMB U1. That firmware isn't official and could potentially break OTA's. You want to use the U1 XAA with the same version or newer bootloader than what your device currently has. The the first character of the last five characters of the build number contains your bootloader version. I don't believe the Note 9 has a v2 bootloader yet, but I have only really followed ATT U firmware, U1 firmware, and TMB U firmware. When you flash, do not use the HOME_CSC! remember your device will be wiped and factor reset so back up what you want before starting.
I'm running the TMB U1 firmware. No bloat or boot screens and I get OTAs around the same time as the U t mobile devices. I honestly dont see a real difference from the XAA u1 vs the TMB U1 firmware to be honest
Well that's it's not a problem haven't started to use the device yet. But it's not any risk that I'm brick my phone when flashing with u1 firmware.
One thing I noticed it exists unbranded firmware what I can see on Samsung's page for n960U can I not use that firmware ?
But I should not flash home_csc ? I'm guessing that contains special files for u1 ?
LennartL said:
Well that's it's not a problem haven't started to use the device yet. But it's not any risk that I'm brick my phone when flashing with u1 firmware.
One thing I noticed it exists unbranded firmware what I can see on Samsung's page for n960U can I not use that firmware ?
But I should not flash home_csc ? I'm guessing that contains special files for u1 ?
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The non-branded firmware is the U1. The reason the modded or patched ODIN is needed is to skip the check that you are flashing the same carrier firmware. The hardware for the US and Canadian models are exactly the same. The firmware on Sansung's page isn't meant for flashing in ODIN.
Although I have only seen one user experience issues with the TMB U1, which for some reason, gave him a modded software warning when they tried to check for updates. I would stick to using the actual non-carrier specific firmware, which has T-Mobile's WiFi Calling and still has band 71 enabled.
ok so the SM-N960U is carrier branded and the SM-N960U version ubranded i thought it was some more technical difference between the different models.
Well the phone i have is new just carrierd unlocked but it's coming from t-mobile but i'm not going to use it in usa right now. So unless i need to have t-mobile's software i gladly skip it and use unbranded and that is the "U1 XAA" i need to use ?
LennartL said:
ok so the SM-N960U is carrier branded and the SM-N960U version ubranded i thought it was some more technical difference between the different models.
Well the phone i have is new just carrierd unlocked but it's coming from t-mobile but i'm not going to use it in usa right now. So unless i need to have t-mobile's software i gladly skip it and use unbranded and that is the "U1 XAA" i need to use ?
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The U is carrier specific, the U1 is a generic non-carrier specific firmware that should work with most US carriers, and the W is the Canadian equivalent of the U1. The hardware for all three is exactly the same.
The unbranded and non-carrier specific firmware does have its advantages. No carrier bloat, it works well with T-Mobile, and if you switch carriers, the phone will reconfigure for the SIM inserted. The only time the U firmware is recommended is if you need a specific feature for a particular carrier that isn't available in the U1 firmware. Video Calling for T-Mobile, WiFi Calling on AT&T, and so on.
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The U is carrier specific, the U1 is a generic non-carrier specific firmware that should work with most US carriers, and the W is the Canadian equivalent of the U1. The hardware for all three is exactly the same.
The unbranded and non-carrier specific firmware does have its advantages. No carrier bloat, it works well with T-Mobile, and if you switch carriers, the phone will reconfigure for the SIM inserted. The only time the U firmware is recommended is if you need a specific feature for a particular carrier that isn't available in the U1 firmware. Video Calling for T-Mobile, WiFi Calling on AT&T, and so on.
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Ok so with other words i can use the unbranded XAA firmware and keep OTA now. But if i ever want to use T-mobile or AT&T further on i just install corresponding firmware for that carrier right ?
LennartL said:
Ok so with other words i can use the unbranded XAA firmware and keep OTA now. But if i ever want to use T-mobile or AT&T further on i just install corresponding firmware for that carrier right ?
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That's correct! The U1 non-carrier firmware is like a stepping stone, If you want to move from one U firmware to one from a different carrier, you need to flash to U1 first and always make sure you never use the HOME_CSC. The HOME_CSC doesn't wipe the device, which can cause a number of issues when converting. Being on the U1 though, makes it very easy to go back to any U firmware because you are already at the point where you could just straight flash to any U or W firmware as long as the bootloader version is the same or newer than what your device has at that time.
ok thanks for all advice
just to be curious because i don't know but wish to learn. Why should u never flash hone_csc and what does that file do?
LennartL said:
ok thanks for all advice
just to be curious because i don't know but wish to learn. Why should u never flash hone_csc and what does that file do?
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The HOME_CSC prevents wiping while flashing. If you skip the wiping part, you risk having no data, no potential cellular connectivity, no different unlocked bands for the firmware you are flashing to, etc. You pretty much put yourself in a position where you have to flash again, but actually use the other CSC to ensure your device works properly.
Any unlocked USA note 9s willing to upload there modem files somewhere wanna try and make a sim unlock
Help on Flashing Tmobile firmware on Unlocked Note 9
jcsww said:
The U is carrier specific, the U1 is a generic non-carrier specific firmware that should work with most US carriers, and the W is the Canadian equivalent of the U1. The hardware for all three is exactly the same.
The unbranded and non-carrier specific firmware does have its advantages. No carrier bloat, it works well with T-Mobile, and if you switch carriers, the phone will reconfigure for the SIM inserted. The only time the U firmware is recommended is if you need a specific feature for a particular carrier that isn't available in the U1 firmware. Video Calling for T-Mobile, WiFi Calling on AT&T, and so on.
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Hello all. I am new to this community. I have read several of the posts that mention that the US Snapdragon variant of the Note 9 cannot be flashed with TWRP or custom roms. However I see that based on this post regarding T-Mobile that the U1/ublocked variant can be flashed with any of the other U variants as long as the bootloader is the same. Does this mean that I can flash the T-Mobile firmware on my unlocked note 9? If so can anybody guide me on how to do this? I am trying to go back to having T-Mobile's built in multiline and voicemail functionality which I lost after going from the T-Mobile branded Note 8 to the unlocked Note 9. Thanks!
lguti46 said:
Hello all. I am new to this community. I have read several of the posts that mention that the US Snapdragon variant of the Note 9 cannot be flashed with TWRP or custom roms. However I see that based on this post regarding T-Mobile that the U1/ublocked variant can be flashed with any of the other U variants as long as the bootloader is the same. Does this mean that I can flash the T-Mobile firmware on my unlocked note 9? If so can anybody guide me on how to do this? I am trying to go back to having T-Mobile's built in multiline and voicemail functionality which I lost after going from the T-Mobile branded Note 8 to the unlocked Note 9. Thanks!
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Yes you can. Use ODIN to flash the T-Mobile firmware. It's that simple. You don't need an unlocked bootloader or root. No it won't trigger Knox.
If you need detailed instructions, they have been posted in some of the firmware threads here, o you can go to the Note 8 forums and read through the carrier switching thread. Just follow the steps for flashing carrier firmware. The steps are all the same, you just make sure you're using the right firmware for your device.
Thank you so much! I was able to successfully flash to T-Mobile using the forum threads.
Hi there again i have Little bit trouble to locate the exat firm i need. The baseband my phone is using seems to be N960USQS1ARH6 i do understand i should use xaa but i dont find any baseband N960USQS1ARH6 xaa im litte bit lost can someone help please ?
LennartL said:
Hi there again i have Little bit trouble to locate the exat firm i need. The baseband my phone is using seems to be N960USQS1ARH6 i do understand i should use xaa but i dont find any baseband N960USQS1ARH6 xaa im litte bit lost can someone help please ?
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That's because U1 XAA is on ARJ9. There won't be a U1 Firmware with an ARH6 build number.
As per the title, bought an unlocked G970U instead of U1 by mistake. Should I expect a Verizon splash screen greeting me in the bootloader? I don't wanna see any branding anywhere in my phone. Can I get rid of any of that flashing U1 firmware?
redsmith said:
As per the title, bought an unlocked G970U instead of U1 by mistake. Should I expect a Verizon splash screen greeting me in the bootloader? I don't wanna see any branding anywhere in my phone. Can I get rid of any of that flashing U1 firmware?
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Which G970U phone you have bought. If it was a Verizon branded, then their logo should greet you If you bought T-Mobile variant, then its logo will be present while booting the phone. Flashing is possible and it depends which carrier you have. Also don't you have the phone in hand yet?
Charkatak said:
Which G970U phone you have bought. If it was a Verizon branded, then their logo should greet you If you bought T-Mobile variant, then its logo will be present while booting the phone. Flashing is possible and it depends which carrier you have. Also don't you have the phone in hand yet?
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Yeah, the phone hasn't arrived yet. In the pictures I can see the box has no carrier logo, but I'm guessing it's Verizon because I haven't seen a Verizon branded box yet. Also, the box definitely says G970U.
I've been a Nexus/Pixel user all my flashing life, so I'm well versed in the fastboot/adb dark arts. How does this compare to Odin? There are so many new terms that I'm still trying to understand: CSC, HOME CSC, USERDATA, etc. Is there any guide I can follow to flash my incoming phone to U1 firmware?
redsmith said:
Yeah, the phone hasn't arrived yet. In the pictures I can see the box has no carrier logo, but I'm guessing it's Verizon because I haven't seen a Verizon branded box yet. Also, the box definitely says G970U.
I've been a Nexus/Pixel user all my flashing life, so I'm well versed in the fastboot/adb dark arts. How does this compare to Odin? There are so many new terms that I'm still trying to understand: CSC, HOME CSC, USERDATA, etc. Is there any guide I can follow to flash my incoming phone to U1 firmware?
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The T-Mobile version is also G970U, so it can be pretty much any carrier. USERDATA file is present in carrier firmware, if you flash unlocked firmware you won't need/have this file.
Link below is for S8, but works for S10 as well. Of course you would need to use firmware files for your phone. I would also use instructions under "Flashing standard firmware" first using Standard Odin. If you get an error when staring to flash, then use (Patched) Prince Comsy's Odin.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/snap-guide-flashing-standard-fw-carrier-t3625817
Charkatak said:
The T-Mobile version is also G970U, so it can be pretty much any carrier. USERDATA file is present in carrier firmware, if you flash unlocked firmware you won't need/have this file.
Link below is for S8, but works for S10 as well. Of course you would need to use firmware files for your phone. I would also use instructions under "Flashing standard firmware" first using Standard Odin. If you get an error when staring to flash, then use (Patched) Prince Comsy's Odin.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...rrier-t3625817
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Thanks a lot. One last question. I'm based in Mexico (we only get Exynos here), so I got a U version to get the Snapdragon CPU. Obviously I don't want any US carrier branding/blotware in the phone since I couldn't benefit whatsoever from it. What about OTA's, though? Will I get them whenever Samsung releases an update for U1? Or will that depend on my carrier? Should I update monthly using Odin? Do I have to factory reset? So many questions :silly:
The link you provided doesn't work, btw. But I've since found some other Odin guides. Thanks!
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Thanks a lot. One last question. I'm based in Mexico (we only get Exynos here), so I got a U version to get the Snapdragon CPU. Obviously I don't want any US carrier branding/blotware in the phone since I couldn't benefit whatsoever from it. What about OTA's, though? Will I get them whenever Samsung releases an update for U1? Or will that depend on my carrier? Should I update monthly using Odin? Do I have to factory reset? So many questions :silly:
The link you provided doesn't work, btw. But I've since found some other Odin guides. Thanks!
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I corrected the link in case you need it.
To answer OTA question: I had unlocked U1 model of S8 and when I flashed it with T-Mobile firmware then my phone got OTA from T-Mobile when they release it. I assume if you have carrier branded phone and flash it with U1(XAA) firmware then most likely your phone will get updates when Samsung releases them. You won't have to use Odin every time there is an update if you flash properly. Also, it would be advisable to flash using CSC file instead of HOME CSC, so your phone would be wiped. It is because you change firmware and want your software to be fully compatible. After flashing and you check your phone's software update and see that is shows "not compatible or something similar", then I would just suggest you to do "reset"(factory reset) from setting and after you setup your phone, that message will disappear. Also don't do any software update before flashing as you phone may get a fresher firmware than the one you might be trying to flash.
1) Check your current phone firmware
2) Download firmware you want, but if you can, get the firmware that is a previous one than the current one, so you will check to see how your phone gets OTAs
3) Flash using Odin
4) After that disconnect and let the phone do its thing
5) Set it up and check to see if software update section in settings don't give you any messages such as the one I outlined above, if it does, just factory reset the phone
Hey all
Strange one here, i have a SM-G977B (S10 5G on EE UK), i have unlocked it and trying to flash BTU firmware on it via ODIN (download fw from sammobile)
It flashes ok and passes but when phone starts up its CSC is TEL! (Australia!!)
I have re done the flash with XEU and still the same. firmware version says TEL/TEL/EVR in settings
any ideas on this? can this model be flashed to a different region? i want it on BTU not EVR (EE UK)
tried few versions of ODIn too, and left all check boxes default
Thanks
ok, i have reflashed the latest EVR firmware back to the phone and it has taken this fine
Wonder why it doesnt like BTU or XEU?
What firmware files were you trying to flash specifically?
Sounds like you downloaded the wrong one. What are the names of the firmware files you flashed?
the_scotsman said:
What firmware files were you trying to flash specifically?
Sounds like you downloaded the wrong one. What are the names of the firmware files you flashed?
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Hi
Tried these
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-G977B/BTU/download/G977BXXS2ASJ7/299842/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-G977B/XEU/download/G977BXXS2ASJ7/299840/
The above all flash on in Odin, but when the phone starts (even with uk sim in the phone) it defaults to Australia language and 2x Telstra apps install automatically, software info says tel/tel/evr
I then tried this one:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/firmware/SM-G977B/VOD/download/G977BXXU2ASJ5/299590/
And the above install the 2x Vodafone uk apps automatically which is fine as I am on Vodafone uk but in software Info is still says vod/vod/evr
What my issue is now is I don’t seem to get 5g on this phone even though I’m on a a 5g contract and has worked previously on a note10+ 5g handset.
Is this handset 5g modem locked to ee?
bigup7 said:
Hey all
Strange one here, i have a SM-G977B (S10 5G on EE UK), i have unlocked it and trying to flash BTU firmware on it via ODIN (download fw from sammobile)
It flashes ok and passes but when phone starts up its CSC is TEL! (Australia!!)
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Did you enable OEM unlock in developer options before flashing?
I am waiting for delivery of an EE branded S10 5G tomorrow and planned to flash BTU firmware
dezborders said:
Did you enable OEM unlock in developer options before flashing?
I am waiting for delivery of an EE branded S10 5G tomorrow and planned to flash BTU firmware
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Didn't think I needed to.
Gave up and went back to evr firmware.
Lmk how you get on please
bigup7 said:
Didn't think I needed to.
Gave up and went back to evr firmware.
Lmk how you get on please
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OK, well I have always had to do that to change CSC via FW flash since the S9 range was released in 2018.
I am waiting for postman to deliver my S10 5G today so will try to flash BTU with OEM Unlock enabled, and let you know the outcome.
(If it doesn't work for me, i will do same as you and flash a network specific FW via Odin - H3G is my network provider).
bigup7 said:
Didn't think I needed to.
Gave up and went back to evr firmware.
Lmk how you get on please
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Didn't work ended up with TEL CSC code so just flashed latest H3G
dezborders said:
Didn't work ended up with TEL CSC code so just flashed latest H3G
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If you go to software information in settings, does it say h3g/h3g/evr?
bigup7 said:
If you go to software information in settings, does it say h3g/h3g/evr?
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Yes exactly. My product code is also SM-G977BZAAEVR, so its always going to be an EE UK handset
Hello,
I have the same phone (SM-G977B), I exchanged it with someone in Shanghai (without a box, stupid me)
It was rooted with some CHC firmware (which did not let me download any Google play services), I tried to root the phone (my first time) and ended up re-locking the bootloader.
Later on, while trying different things, I ended up deleting the firmware from TWRP (as I formatted the data, cache folders/directories) as it was not booting up (bootloop on Samsung logo).
Long story short (and rather sad and stupid):
I have a brick phone which has no SD card slot, No OS installed, I do not know the original CSC (except that it was bought in some country in Europe), other firmwares does not flash with Odin (gives me Repartition error failed error), I am unable to mount the device (thought I could transfer the firmware using MTP), I can not change TWRP (downgrade or upgrade) as disk won't mount (for some reasons). I have formatted the disk, changes its format to ext4, ext2 etc.
Any ideas?
Hi,
I bought my device from Dubai, im using it on India. Now it is running Android 9 with OneUI 1.0. When tried to update software I can not see the update option in the setting list.
The model no mentioned in About phone is SM-N960F/DS
Current Build no. PPR1.180610.011.N960FXXU2ZRLR
Baseband N690NKOU3ASG1
Security patch January 1,2019
Also I can see netflix is not showing in the playstore and Magisk manager is pre installed.
My question is, if flash the latest android 10 firmware from sammobile using odin 3 , Does it will work indian sim? and is there anything I need to do to update the latest software.
jijeshvu07 said:
Hi,
I bought my device from Dubai, im using it on India. Now it is running Android 9 with OneUI 1.0. When tried to update software I can not see the update option in the setting list.
The model no mentioned in About phone is SM-N960F/DS
Current Build no. PPR1.180610.011.N960FXXU2ZRLR
Baseband N690NKOU3ASG1
Security patch January 1,2019
Also I can see netflix is not showing in the playstore and Magisk manager is pre installed.
My question is, if flash the latest android 10 firmware from sammobile using odin 3 , Does it will work indian sim? and is there anything I need to do to update the latest software.
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Is your device 2nd hand? If it is then I believe it has been rooted.
iceepyon said:
Is your device 2nd hand? If it is then I believe it has been rooted.
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i belive so, but I got the box unopened. may be they repackaged.
jijeshvu07 said:
i belive so, but I got the box unopened. may be they repackaged.
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The box still had the retail seals on it? Then your device maybe brand new. In which case I would return it to the retailer and ask for a replacement.
I cannot return beacuse , i bought it from Dubai and i am in India. Thats why opted for firmware updation.
jijeshvu07 said:
I cannot return beacuse , i bought it from Dubai and i am in India. Thats why opted for firmware updation.
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You can try reinstalling the stock OS back onto your device using Odin and see if that helps.
Same issue
jijeshvu07 said:
I cannot return beacuse , i bought it from Dubai and i am in India. Thats why opted for firmware updation.
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Did flashing the stock firmware help ?
FOUND the answer
I HAVE found the source, i have a phone with same exact situation as the person who started this thread and i did some investigating and i found out my model is actually the korean variant of the note 9 single sim converted to duos variant F model with dual sim tray installed, meaning if you go to download mode you will be greeted by Korean and once you press volume up, you can see in the top left that its actually SM-N960N variant, but if you check the imei in the phone it will say its the F variant meaning imei have also been changed.
So if you flash stock rom you will lose dual sim status and probably enjoy korean language on the welcome page on loading up the phone and might even lose 4g 3g connectivity cause korean 4g/3g bands are different compared to india.
Ahmed123004 said:
I HAVE found the source, i have a phone with same exact situation as the person who started this thread and i did some investigating and i found out my model is actually the korean variant of the note 9 single sim converted to duos variant F model with dual sim tray installed, meaning if you go to download mode you will be greeted by Korean and once you press volume up, you can see in the top left that its actually SM-N960N variant, but if you check the imei in the phone it will say its the F variant meaning imei have also been changed.
So if you flash stock rom you will lose dual sim status and probably enjoy korean language on the welcome page on loading up the phone and might even lose 4g 3g connectivity cause korean 4g/3g bands are different compared to india.
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Did you found any solutions to the problem??
Sadly no
jijeshvu07 said:
Did you found any solutions to the problem??
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This is a risky procedure, we may loose our imei numbers or lose 4g connectivity, so for now ill stick with this rom, flashing the stock firmware and then upgrading to android 10 and redoing the entire conversion again from an N variant to an F/DS variant might be an option but that requires tools and skill, that is not easy.
Ahmed123004 said:
So if you flash stock rom you will lose dual sim status and probably enjoy korean language on the welcome page on loading up the phone and might even lose 4g 3g connectivity cause korean 4g/3g bands are different compared to india.
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No, you won't as the Korean N960N is essentially the same as the N960F (single SIM model). They are both GSM devices and will run on any global GSM Cell network. I have a N960N and I am using it on a Hong Kong Cell network and I get excellent coverage.
Also you can change the language during the Setup process, I believe it is on the bottom of the screen. I can't remember as it has been a while since I setup a Note 9.
iceepyon said:
No, you won't as the Korean N960N is essentially the same as the N960F (single SIM model). They are both GSM devices and will run on any global GSM Cell network. I have a N960N and I am using it on a Hong Kong Cell network and I get excellent coverage.
Also you can change the language during the Setup process, I believe it is on the bottom of the screen. I can't remember as it has been a while since I setup a Note 9.
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Issue being we might loose our changed imeis if we flash stock firmware because the current imeis are not the original imei for the N variant but show up as F variant instead.
Hello, I have the exact same problem as the two of you above.
My question is have you found a way of updating to android 10?
Did you unroot the device or is the device still rooted?
If yes, how did you do it?
And is the device functioning properly?
I have this exact problem too. Is there any solution. Cos this OS I'm using is frustrating me
jijeshvu07 said:
Hi,
I bought my device from Dubai, im using it on India. Now it is running Android 9 with OneUI 1.0. When tried to update software I can not see the update option in the setting list.
The model no mentioned in About phone is SM-N960F/DS
Current Build no. PPR1.180610.011.N960FXXU2ZRLR
Baseband N690NKOU3ASG1
Security patch January 1,2019
Also I can see netflix is not showing in the playstore and Magisk manager is pre installed.
My question is, if flash the latest android 10 firmware from sammobile using odin 3 , Does it will work indian sim? and is there anything I need to do to update the latest software.
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Your device is rooted.
Ahmed123004 said:
FOUND the answer
I HAVE found the source, i have a phone with same exact situation as the person who started this thread and i did some investigating and i found out my model is actually the korean variant of the note 9 single sim converted to duos variant F model with dual sim tray installed, meaning if you go to download mode you will be greeted by Korean and once you press volume up, you can see in the top left that its actually SM-N960N variant, but if you check the imei in the phone it will say its the F variant meaning imei have also been changed.
So if you flash stock rom you will lose dual sim status and probably enjoy korean language on the welcome page on loading up the phone and might even lose 4g 3g connectivity cause korean 4g/3g bands are different compared to india.
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Did u update to androd 10? Pls help me if u updated to 10 because no security update i got
Asifraza384 said:
Your device is rooted.
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Yes same problem here-: anyone has hot solution to get android 10 and update security patch?
jijeshvu07 said:
Hi,
I bought my device from Dubai, im using it on India. Now it is running Android 9 with OneUI 1.0. When tried to update software I can not see the update option in the setting list.
The model no mentioned in About phone is SM-N960F/DS
Current Build no. PPR1.180610.011.N960FXXU2ZRLR
Baseband N690NKOU3ASG1
Security patch January 1,2019
Also I can see netflix is not showing in the playstore and Magisk manager is pre installed.
My question is, if flash the latest android 10 firmware from sammobile using odin 3 , Does it will work indian sim? and is there anything I need to do to update the latest software.
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Hello, Same here for me.. Galaxy note 9 dual sim from dubai.. Rooted... Cant update software many of the apps not working as rooted..
What did you do?
I would like to chances of unrooting the device.
Same imei for two sims..can you address my concern.
Minzlife said:
Hello, Same here for me.. Galaxy note 9 dual sim from dubai.. Rooted... Cant update software many of the apps not working as rooted..
What did you do?
I would like to chances of unrooting the device.
Same imei for two sims..can you address my concern.
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If you device is rooted, it won't received official Samsung updates as you have tripped Knox
iceepyon said:
If you device is rooted, it won't received official Samsung updates as you have tripped Knox
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What options do we have in order to update to a later version? Is it possible to flash a stock ROM downloaded using Bifrost, and will that have any impact on the IMEIs and serial number? Can Knox be 'untripped' or the phone unrooted?
Does anyone know of a good, easy p[lace to get the firmware for our beloved Galaxy S20 FE 5G?
mine is SM-G781U (actualy purchased though Boost Mobile- Soon to Dish)
Have seen some newer sites that claim, they have the files. However, not sure why their files seem not 100% after downloading the package. About 6.1Gbs for complete Rom, so far, but not able to actually use the darn thing. Odin has issues with the files.
So, if anyone actually knows where we can get firmware for our phones, I would be rather happy.
Tanx!
No offense, but: Just search here at XDA. There are at least two good tools - 'Frija' and 'SamFirm Reborn'.
"Frija" might do the trick. I know that the samfrim is not up to date, and may have stable issues...
I thank you for the pointers
I prefer Sanfirm, the 'Reborn' version is fast and stable.
Following this post. Frija is good but can any provide info on where to get ATT Firmware?
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Following this post. Frija is good but can any provide info on where to get ATT Firmware?
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I use https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G781U
now we can flash SM-G781U or SM-G781U1 ......SM-G781U1(factory unlocked from samsung) is the same as the G781U in all carriers.... now to get the carrier specific bloat updates or switch to other carrier to check out their bloat and updates download and only flash USER DATA file the correct SM-G781U CSC version (TMB SPR USC TMK XAS) USC is at&t in the us.... so AP BP CP and CSC from every firmware available for G781U are the same files and can be mismatched with other userdata.... now the unlocked firmware G781U1 has all carrier variant's built in triggered by Sim card insertion provisioning at boot
the website has march security update as the latest and the at&t website has two more so whenever somebody uploads latest the website will be updated and generally they are 3weeks behind the carrier..... This will not void warranty or trip Knox will not carrier unlock or unlock bootloader and if you have updated to latest bootloader rev3 then bootloader unlock is not available on the paid service
Or www.sammobile.com
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I use https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G781U
now we can flash SM-G781U or SM-G781U1 ......SM-G781U1(factory unlocked from samsung) is the same as the G781U in all carriers.... now to get the carrier specific bloat updates or switch to other carrier to check out their bloat and updates download and only flash USER DATA file the correct SM-G781U CSC version (TMB SPR USC TMK XAS) USC is at&t in the us.... so AP BP CP and CSC from every firmware available for G781U are the same files and can be mismatched with other userdata.... now the unlocked firmware G781U1 has all carrier variant's built in triggered by Sim card insertion provisioning at boot
the website has march security update as the latest and the at&t website has two more so whenever somebody uploads latest the website will be updated and generally they are 3weeks behind the carrier..... This will not void warranty or trip Knox will not carrier unlock or unlock bootloader and if you have updated to latest bootloader rev3 then bootloader unlock is not available on the paid service
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same procedure I only used the SM-G781U1 model
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I used the CSC XAA, which is free from the factory by Samsung for USA, and currently I receive all the updates automatically without problems, I am from Mexico
I'm just updating to this version that just appeared to me:
G781U1UEU3DUD2
BUILD DATE
20210408090336
ADD DATE
2021-04-27 00:46:37
The post above says CSS=USC is ATT but that's US Cellular. I am looking for the the ATT version as I am not getting HotSpot on my unlocked FE S20 SM-G781U (XAA). I want to flash to the ATT version but when I tred the one on https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G781U1/ATT made no difference. I see the SW version to have ATT/ATT/XAA. The trick to use *#272#IMEI*#* does not work , I do not get the preconfig. My phone was bought in the USA directly from samsung. I m suprer frustrated with ATT . Hot spot works on my wife's iphone wiht my SIM
Any pointers from some one who has got Hot Spot working that would be great. I got Wifi Calling working outof the box but no VVM