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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kitch9:
I suspect that Samsung decided to hold off with the wi fi encryption hack getting fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefrcoko:
Have you waited the required 7 days for OEM unlock toggle to reappear yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Any black Friday discounts?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Techvir:
Yes. Now waiting again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] EpicDom:
I posted in here a while ago about the contract I was going to get. Thought I'd like to update that my order was completely messed up and also bugged my account so I waited almost two months to upgrade to the Galaxy Note 8. On top of that, I missed out on the Dex promotion which Samsung won't honour.

The upside is that my over all phone contract has been reduced and I'm not paying for the first two months of my contract. It's been a nightmare.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Hi All,

Anyone know why us in the UK are not getting any update? Check out there on the web and other regions got an update on the 3rd December.

Unlocked version here CSC BTU. Not willing to change the BTU or manually flash a different version.

Also, any knows how to get RCS / Enriched Calling options on the Note8? Had this on my unlocked S8+ but missing on the Note8.

Many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
Brexit mate.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
There is no Brexit - May has just sold the us down the river to the eu.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
You sound surprised. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
In a way yes. But also not. If that makes sense.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
TBH none of it makes sense. Pure shambles from start to finish.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Beil0:
Just got a security update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Cool.. nothing for us BTU guys yet.. still on August Patch :p

http://doc.samsungmobile.com/sm-n950f/btu/doc.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Nothing here. You running an unbranded/unlocked version of Note8?

Same here...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
He's on 3 branded firmware by the looks of the screenshot.

H3G is 3 network

BTU is unbranded/unlocked
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Thanks. Can't see he is on H3G.

My phone is BTU as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Beil0:
Yep, I'm with Three. Got the notification just after 2pm today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
I got fed up of waiting and updated mine via Odin / SamFirm. Now on BQK6 on my XEU/XEU/BRI N950F/DS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Ditto and its working good
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Where did you download the firmware from. Sammobile is still on the august firmware.

Did you reset your phone after update or dirty flash?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
I used this method that was very kindly posted on a thread I opened last week... https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74686555&postcount=145
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Samfirm shows...SM-N950F/XEU/N950FXXU1AQI1/N950FOXM1AQHF/N950FXXU1AQHB/N950FXXU1AQI1

Not BKQ6
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
As I say, mine is XEU/XEU/BRI - same firmware as shown in the link for me? I selected BRI as that's where my phone is from.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
Same as here...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Did mine the same way, as long as you use the home csc it won't wipe, so yeh a dirty flash..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
What region is BRI?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Taiwan
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
Just got the O2 UK update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Seems that UK branded firmware's are going out. Still no sign about unbranded UK versions. Ridiculous!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] salim22:
Today update but not oreo

Envoyé de mon SM-N950F en utilisant Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mtej2093:
Still nothing on EE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sm.vassallo:
We will be lucky to get Oreo in January
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Would be nice to get security updates. Don't understand why the uk sim free phones get updates after branded.. Should be quicker to release as they don't need to be modified by carriers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Is it always like this? All unbranded UK Samsung phones get the updates last?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Never used to be...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Figures. I went unlocked & SIM-free direct from Samsung this time around, after getting a Huawei P9 from EE that was locked down and not receiving official updates!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Yeh its really ridiculous, I don't understand why UK unlocked hasn't received anything by now. I went ahead and flashed it myself, got sick of waiting.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
You'd think unbranded would get the updates first (and that's how it used to be) but recently you may or may not get them first.

Still I'd much rather not have the bloat of a carrier branded firmware, not to mention those ugly boot screens! :eek:

With the Oreo test build being leaked recently im thinking Oreo might not be far off anyway. Im more excited for that than a couple security patches.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
Can anyone who got the O2 update tell me what's new please, or is it just security?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-N950F/O2U/doc.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Just seen this

https://www.sammobile.com/2017/12/11/samsung-releases-new-maintenance-update-galaxy-note-8-europe/

Looks like there is an actual update that isn't just a security patch update.(these carrier updates are just the security patch update)

This MAY be the reason Samsung has held off on pushing the update to us that are unbranded. Likely will push one update including everything soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
Hi, what are the build numbers for this update please? I think I'm going to update mine to the O2 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
This is the one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
Thank you, do we know if this one is the same or newer than BQK6? I'm assuming not?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
This is just the November security patch and few minor fixes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p.dixon0:
Ah OK, does it include the Secure WiFi and Live Focus camera updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rebrandeon:
I wish Samsung would hurry up with rolling out the update to the unlocked UK variant.

I find it incredible that Samsung would push the update for the carrier variants before the unbranded one!!

Tempted to install the Three build because I'm using Three...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
No it's just the security patch

Like I said earlier there's another update rolling out (that isn't these what carriers are pushing now) that actually includes updates other than a security patch.

It's likely Samsung is holding off from posting 2 updates so close to eachother when they can just push 1 update with everything included. The security patch update was rolled out around the 30th of November(by Samsung). That's the one the carriers are now releasing. The new one is being rolled out today so could come whenever. We SHOULD receive this new update before the carriers push theres.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
We should Mr.Ash.Man. Let's hope so. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrisully:
Frustrating when you get the unbranded you would think you get before the carrier bloated roms
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
18th December and still on August security patch ...words fail me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rickgillyon:
What do you expect when you buy a low-end phone... :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
Probably get better customer service at Poundland
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
It's really dire, that's why I just flashed the new firmware through odin and it's alot smoother. It never used to be this bad, think they've just forgot about us ☹️
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] rockyvyas:
[MENTION=3219068]jadaress1[/MENTION] which version did you flash? I've got (XEU) and wondering which version I can use to get to the latest.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] csw43:
Flash the XEF version with HOME CSC and nothing will be wiped. I did this on Sunday evening with my XEU version and all is good and stable
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Yes that's the one I flashed and made sure I used Home csc, so that it didn't wipe my phone and that my csc remained XEU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
Can we use the firmware to flash phones that are on o2 contract?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sheemar:
Hi,

My note8 from ee UK on contract

It's SIM locked as well

In setting

About phone

I can't see 'service providers SW ver'

Can I flash latest software with odin ?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stewarta13wsb:
That made me laugh out loud...., until I remembered my UK Sim free phone is still running on an August Security patch :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
You have a EVR csc, so that's not in the multi Oxm csc codes. You could flash it but you wouldn't be able to use the home csc you'd have to flash the normal csc file not the home csc one. The downside to that is that it'll factory reset your phone. The upside is you'll have the latest firmware. If you Google Oxm csc you will see all the csc codes that are in that multi csc, they are the ones that can use the home csc without a phone wipe. If you go ahead and flash ull end up with the btu or xeu csc im guessing. I've heard once you flash even though it'll wipe anyway its best to factory reset again before you set up the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sheemar:
Hi, Jadaress1

Thanks for reply

SIM locked phone is OK to flashed with odin or phone should be SIM unlock ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Hi, no probs ? it's doesn't matter if phone is sim locked or not. Ull be good to go.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sheemar:
Ok

Thanks for help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Hi all, I've just got my Note 8 today, purchased it from Vodafone pretty decent deal I think:

£30 upfront cost

£49.60 per month (includes 20% discount for existing customer)

32Gb Data, unlimited mins & texts

24 months of Spotify premium.

I took advantage of the Global roaming charges increase they've just done to customers so I was able to cancel my S8 contract with them (which I took out only in middle of Sept) and cancel free of charge, plus got to keep the S8, happy days!

Was torn between the Pixel 2 XL or Note 8, ended up sticking with Samsung, just need to set it up now!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
I'm with Vodafone UK and haven't received any notice about it, I've googled and don't see anything. Could you link me to something about it. Does it apply just to people that have roamed in the past? Cheers in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Here are a few links to read:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42367751

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ent...ew-roaming-charge_uk_5a3254ece4b07ff75b00738d

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/n...rning---just-one-text-abroad-could-cost-you-5

I simply called their complaints line-up and literally took me 10 minutes to cancel my contract, I cancelled on the basis that I did not agree on this increase with me potentially going on holiday next year to USA.

Hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sheemar:
Hi, I received OTA

I on EE UK

It's Nov. Security patch

Hopefully BTU update should be soon

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Thank you, I will look into it.

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Did you receive a text or anything from them? I'm just wondering because I didn't receive any text from them which may mean I can't cancel.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
I didn't actually receive one, I said I did and they never questioned it.

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I've received an update this morning, I'm on Vodafone, my security patch is Nov too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Thanks, last question sorry lol, so all u said was that u received a text and that you are planning to go to the US this year? I dunno exactly what to say if they start questioning me lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Check when the roaming changes were actually introduced, I think it was around april... So if you had your contract before then you should be receiving a text about the changes from the 14th December .

This text gives you another 30 days to cancel your contract.(which you should have had back in April)

You don't really need to say anything to them , they breached your contract by adding these roaming charges, you can literally say you breached our contract and I want it terminated now.

It's not the first time carriers have done this although they don't let you know that you can cancel.

If you didn't receive a text and said you did, that's pretty crazy that they wouldn't check. However maybe there being sly and being slow at sending the texts out . But If you have had your contract since before the changes were made then you should be good to go.

If you took out your contract after the changes were made then it's a different contract you've already agreed too therefore you can't get out.

Great news for people who took out Galaxy s8 plans before the changes were made. There getting a flagship phone for next to nothing.

Also bare in mind if your on one of those upgrade your phone every year plans technically the phone isn't EVER yours, as you have to send it back every year so your only renting it. If you cancel this kind of contract your gonna have to send it back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
They've just told me that 30 November was the deadline to cancel free of charge, is that correct? I've said I'll ring back.... Dunno now, i had mine b4 April this year it was the S8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Did you receive a text in oct - November? The deadline is set from when they tell you about the changes.

I assume these texts would of been sent around December though since the go ahead has only just been given by ofcom :confused:

[MENTION=4136711]maverick1103[/MENTION] when did you cancel ?

Might be worth contacting ofcom Incase there being sneaky again...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Sounds like they are trying to get out of it [MENTION=3219068]jadaress1[/MENTION] don't give in.

Ring their complaints team up on 03333041524 and explain to them that you want to terminate your contract due to Vodafone making changes that are of "material detriment" and you do not agree with this change.

This link from MSE explains they what's happened so you can simply refer to that, along with the link on that site from Ofcom which is dated the 12th December.

I cancelled my 2nd line on the 15th and my main line on the 19th.

Some tips for you [MENTION=3219068]jadaress1[/MENTION] when speaking to them, be friendly, be assertive and try to keep informative and factual.

I hope this helps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
I have called them 2 times they say that the period i could terminate free of charge was until 30th of Nov.

Any consultation of what to do to get this done?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
This is bizarre, I called them twice on different dates and it was never stated the date was the 30th Nov.

The only thing I could suggest is what it states on the original MSE link:

"If Vodafone says no and you're still unhappy, request a 'deadlock' letter. This applies to any complaint against a mobile firm which you haven't been able to resolve. Vodafone will have to set out in this letter why it's handled your case the way it has.

You can then give this letter to Ombudsman Services, which will rule on who is in the right and which has the power to enforce a range of solutions. See more on this in 30+ Cheap Mobile Tips – in Kathryn's case (see above), her asking for a deadlock letter prompted Vodafone to release her from her contract."

Hopefully this kicks them up the backside!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
I'm gonna try this tomorrow, thank you for taking the time to help us. I'm gonna mention the deadlock letter. Did you completely cancel then move to another provider? Or did you open a new contract with them after cancelling?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
No worries I just hope this info helps!

My 2nd line was cancelled immediately so I upgraded that one to the Note 8 couple of days ago, my main line which I want to keep the number they've put it through as a PAYM to PAYG migration which takes 30 days, so I can then move it to my 2nd line leaving me with just the 1 line. Ultimately I should only have 1 line however like most of us I tend to upgrade to easily! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Get to keep the phones? ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
Vodafone told me that to be eligible for be free of charge contract cancellation you need to be charged with the roam further charge.

In other words if you haven't traveled to US or other roam further country then you can't cancel free of charge.

Also spoke to ofcom and they said the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stewarta13wsb:
I'm happy for you but it infuriates me that sim free phones (in the UK) are sitting on an August security patch and yet carrier phones which must require additional work are our first.

Samsung's software support is enought to make me change manufacturer next year.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
I wonder if Samsung having Snapdragon and Exynos devices makes updates complex?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Even my Note FE has the latest updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Hopefully there getting Oreo ready for us. I can forgive and forget if we skip these Security Patches and get Oreo in Jan/Feb ;)

Personally im not that bothered though about a security patch, but it is kinda strange why there not updating there flagship device. Must be a reason though :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Yes.

Maybe I was lucky then, I just thought considering I was barely on the phone and that I explained I wasn't happy that with the increase, which I would receive once I go on holiday, that it would be pretty easy to cancel.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
What date did you cancel if I may ask? I got put through to the highest department possible and asked for a deadlock letter, now they say I'll hear by post from them with 24 days and if it can't be sorted out get a deadlock letter.

So long winded.... Doubt I'll get anywhere I know there just fobbing me off.

Wish I had you on the phone to them to sort it out lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
Got the December security update on O2.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] invisiblesense:
Feel exactly the same way. I can't see myself moving away from the Note but Samsung are really taking the p!ss!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
See post #944

It does sound like they are passing you around, hopefully the wait will be worth it.

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I've just got the same update, I'm on Vodafone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] leoni1980:
Still August for me. SIM free in the UK direct from Samsung.

I'm getting rid of the Note 8 this week as I'm pretty pissed off about this. Either send it to everyone at the same time or prioritise SIM free. This whole 'maybe they're preparing Oreo for the SIM free ones' is just pie in the sky, and doesn't change the fact that my device is vulnerable to the KRACK exploit patched in the November security update. I don't see why an Oreo update has anything to do with security updates anyway.

This is just one big mess, and makes you wonder if Samsung have struck a secret deal with operators to make sure their devices get updated first.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr.Ash.Man:
Cya :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] leoni1980:
Was that genuine politeness, or do you tire of people like me?

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I think a bit of transparency wouldn't go amiss. Samsung aren't the only manufacturers guilty of this but the Note 8 is one of the most expensive Android handsets you can buy, so it's natural to expect a bit of cosy update love. The current SIM free security patch is older than the handset itself.

There are a lot of Samsung apologists on here, and whilst Samsung do indeed make some great hardware - among the best I've seen - making excuses for them doesn't help. I think it's fair to moan about this and hope that it gets picked up, because it sure looks strange when carriers branded devices get updates before untethered devices that have been paid for outright.

I simply don't believe that this has anything to do with an imminent Oreo BTU release, nor do I see any logical reason for that. I do hope I'm wrong though, and I'm happy to be proven so. Forgive me for being a bit dismayed by what I'm seeing though. I wish Samsung would just come out and say what's what.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kitch9:
Samsung are winding me up as well with their slack UK updates. Wtf at Sim Free being made to wait it's like a complete FU from them.

Hopefully another manufacturer brings the quality next year so I can dump this garbage.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Not sure why people are getting worked up at the lack of a BTU release. If a) you are tech-savvie enough to know you are missing out on something, and b) you are here on this forum, then why not just download the multi-CSC release, and get yourself up to date?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] leoni1980:
Well personally I don't have a computer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kitch9:
Why should I have to?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Fair point.