yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
He mentions that he wants to go to VOD so he can have VoLTE I have done mine yesterday and I used CSC it wiped my device my Knox is 0x0 and the device status official + I have VoLTE, VoWiFi and hopefully RCS soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
I have the latest BTU firmware which was released after VOD. Believe they contain the same version. - I am reading on the web that downgrading may trip your Knox count and void your warranty.

How easy is it to go back to original BTU firmware from VOD?

Sorry for all the questions, but trying to compile a document with all info and steps for my reference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
It is easy at this:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74324845&postcount=87
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Wow... that doesn't seem as easy as flashing VOD! :eek: :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
It's eaay, don't get scared from the big list.

But if you want VoLTE that's is the only way.

Is up to you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Yep. On the Vodafone S8 I was looking that is what happens. Also, it gets an HD icon at the left top corner.

It is a big list like you mention and some specific instructions that I am not familiar with at the moment. May need to think carefully before doing anything. Really though that going from network operator stock flash to samsung stock flash would be the same process. After all, going from BTU to VOD is very, very simple.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
Hi guys , I am using a note 8 which I got on contact from o2 when I was in UK and it's sim unlocked. I have moved back to India and would like to know if I can flash the Indian version on my note 8 and what all need to be done , help appreciated. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
If your note 8 is network unlocked you can flash any n950f firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mayanksinha:
Thanks a lot ??.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrisch:
At last, an OTA upgrade to take my Note 8 from August Security patch to 1st December. Samsung supplied N950F running on Vodafone network in the UK.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ajay83:
January security patch this morning. UK BTU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
got that as well on my unbranded/International one, didn't get it on the Vodafone one yet, kinda funny as it was the unbranded/International ones that was so ignored and last to get updates until now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Nothing yet on Vodafone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Any changes, good or bad?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jrisch:
Just over a week since the Dec patch update and I've got the Jan one too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lennyuk:
Seems Note 8 BTU updates are like London Busses, you wait forever for one to arrive and when they do you get two :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mike_m:
Just got the Jan 1st Security update. UK SIM free bought from Samsung direct. XXU. 770Mb.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
interesting that we are now getting these updates on the unbranded/unlocked/sim free before the branded one, talk about a 180 degree U-turn from Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stewarta13wsb:
But a great - and totally logical - change... long may it continue :p

I thought it was the same one again at first, then briefly Oreo (but too small) this is the way it should be for a flagship phone though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] crossmission:
Exactly, generally speaking all the software work samsung does is for the generic models first anyway, also I think it's time for Samsung to put out a GPe version out again. Or just the option to run stock android but still have the proper drivers for everything(fingerprint, iris scanner) plus the Samsung camera app or a proper port to the AOSP camera.

P. S. I just got the January patch myself on an a XEU model. I am really thinking to flash a custom debloated rom though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
Anyone noticing extra battery drain since update? Haven't scrutinised it closely to confirm but definitely feeling like there's a dip since yesterday's install...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jadaress1:
Yeh im feeling that too, but may have to settle first
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
Still no concrete investigation I admit, but definitely one difference noticed. Straight off a full charge and within first hour I usually have estimated life between 25-30 hours, barely even used the phone this morning (15 mins use if that) and much lower estimates. Was the same yesterday sub 20 hour estimate...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] superpeluxe:
Hi Alfred . please can you tell me what is the name of your black theme ? id from free Samsung themes ? or paid ?

thank you mate

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] alfred_mcskee:
It's called "BlackBlue" by "Minu", I honestly can't remember if I paid or not, but was looking for a black theme to complement Samsung's deep sea blue colour and so far this is the closest I've got...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jowett69:
Another update! a big one at 500+mb
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jowett69:
picture
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Security update only. Wonder why the 500MB+ size...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fz9999:
Got the Jan 2018 security update this morning on EE. It was only about 200MB though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
Nothing yet on Vodafone UK, still on Jan security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
did your animation scale in developer options change to 1x after the update?

I had mine set as 0.5 but after the update it was 1x

I'll leave it at that for now but thought it was a bit strange
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikey_sk:
On three but never seem to get volte everywhere even in areas where it has volte cover. Running latest three firmware.. Do they ration it or something as my ee gets it everywhere?!

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yeoldgreat1:
Who has managed to get WiFi calling working? I bought my phone direct from Samsung, I've got the WiFi & 4G Calling add on from O2 so it should be set up, but for some reason, I don't have the toggle under any of my settings (phone or network settings). Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
It seems, in the UK at least, that Wifi Calling and VoLTE seem to be pretty much restricted to the carrier's own ROMs. I think there might be reports of EE working on unbranded phones, and possibly Vodafone if you call them and get it provisioned.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Just give O2 a ring and ask them to provision the WiFi calling option to your phone. Worked with me on Vodafone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yeoldgreat1:
O2 said that they do support the unbranded firmware, they asked me for the CSC code after typing *#1234# into the dialer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Ah well, maybe it's just 3 that it won't work on then?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] yeoldgreat1:
Will give that a try, cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lanesend:
I changed from BTU to 3 to get VOLTE and it works for me :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
For VoLTE you need carrier/operator specific firmware, but not for WiFi calling.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefrcoko:
I read your post and checked mine after the update, but it stayed the same for me. I had it all set to 0.5 and nothing changed there after updating. Strange! I would just change it back to 0.5 if that's what you want.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
I know I can change it back, I just thought it was strange, I have 2 notes so it'll be interesting to see if it happens to this one as well.

regardless, these notes are the bomb :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] English_Gentleman:
I have EE on an unbranded phone and it works fine for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sefrcoko:
Agreed! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Is that just wifi or VoLTE?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] English_Gentleman:
Just WiFi.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
Nothing against Afghanistan, but in what universe can Samsung justify updating Afghanistan to Oreo before the UK?

Surely the client base in the UK is far larger than in Afghanistan and further to this, practically all our European neighbours have received this update ages ago.

If not for our French cousins, I'd still be on Nougat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jowett69:
wife got s9 and I cannot see any difference in oreo..only small ones. samsung again why cant they be like apple or google it would be alot easier for them to update phones
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
O2 UK has been released. Come on Sammy get BTU out...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] maverick1103:
BTU always seems to be last these days, you're prob better off flashing the XEF firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
XEU used to be out pretty fast for us in the UK but no so this time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bezbozny:
Which is the cheapest price that someone can get an unlocked similar free note 8 in the UK? What about the 128 and 256 gb editions?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dan-e-jay:
Anyone know where I can can download carrier branded firmware. Looking for O2U (Oreo) only play I can find requires a subscription. Don't really want to pay to be honest.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stewarta13wsb:
I thought from earlier posts it was already released can you not download it if you're with O2... or am I missing something?

I know what I AM missing... The SIM free release ???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dan-e-jay:
Nevermind, found the download for O2U 8.0

I was missing VoLTE and WiFi Calling with another regions version of Oreo, did not realise these feature were carrier specific.

I did have sim unlock on request from O2 so could have used the SIM free firmware (BTU right.?) but again may have lost VoLTE etc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vladimir2989:
Honestly its rather disappointing that it takes Samsung so long to release Oreo for BTU, and the silence is killing me, Samsung reps are useless, they know nothing, why Samsung isn't communicating any of the info out ? a timeline at least ...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stonedpsycho:
Could not agree more.

How 02 and Three (maybe others too) have Oreo before BTU unlocked is beyond me. Seems if you want to pay £50 a month you get better treated yet if you buy outright we are pushed to the back of the queue!

I try and find good in the bad though, having to wait much longer will hopefully mean less bugs for when/if we do get Oreo. However I flashed the 02 Oreo and now have better mobile reception, only 3 bars on previous BTU builds.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vladimir2989:
The sad part is that it won't have any extra bug fixes ... not on the actual firmware for the phone ... maybe if the CSC is different but it's not going to be OS bugs fixes.

With the Rom you flashed is your KNOX count still same ?

I'm afraid of voiding warranty, also I got a feeling that the day I flash they going to release BTU update.

On a side note... I think I will get Note9 as it should have Project Treble, but if Samsung will still fail to deliver timely even on that it will be it from me. I've been thinking of going for OnePlus before...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tintin1892:
I am.the same still no update and really I am not that. Bothered.

Battery life is great and everything works great.

What I have read about keep and the bugs problem

They can keep yes would like the extras but really not that bothered.

I have ran the greenify commands

And everything all good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kamran9558:
What greenify commands are you referring to?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tintin1892:
If you are using a non rooted phone just use ADB commands "just Google it" and have the extra features

Working that Greenify offer
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] j_hansen:
got Oreo on my Vodafone, Ireland Note 8 today so I would imagine any UK owners that haven't gotten it yet will just be a matter of days now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] lanesend:
Updated to Oreo on H3G uk today :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] KashMiester:
Upgraded to Oreo on Vodafone UK too.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stewarta13wsb:
Said it before and I'll say it again - just crazy that Samsung doesn't update SIM free first?

Is there any other manufacturer that does it the wrong way round?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shaazzaarr:
This is what sleeping with carriers gets you. Samsung works with carriers to subsidies the phones and obviously these parties get first class treatment.

Lets hope the unlocked variant gets the update soon. I've been checking my phone for updates every hour.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
I'm still unsure why people are letting this get to them - just install the XEF update, or one of the other OXM versions, and you're sorted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shaazzaarr:
I'm new to this flashing business, can you please guide me through this I have a SM-N950F dual sim variant.

Many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Start here ---> https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072

It should have everything you need.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] UberPishy:
Unless you need VoLTE, then you require the carrier specific firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Not for 3UK in Oreo - the settings seem to be baked into the vanilla OXM ROM now. To be fair, I've never seen it working, but the option is there. WiFi calling definitely does work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
Is there a firmware we in the UK could flash via Odin that would activate native call recording?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dirtyflo:
EE oreo update is live!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shaazzaarr:
I am using a SM-N950F dual sim unlocked variant and had a few questions...

1. Can I flash the H3G oreo firmware to update my phone to 8.0?

2. Both Sims in my phone are form H3G so will I get wifi calling and VolTE if I flash the H3G firmware?

3. Will flashing a network specific firmware void my warranty/knox?

Many thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] kxdaorbit:
No network in the UK provides this natively and neither is it included in the 'carrier free' firmware.

There are custom roms that include this, but obviously you'd need to 'root' your device.

You may want to try ACR which has a free version, works for me and many others, without 'root'.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
Thanks for the info. I've tried ACR but it doesn't always work and usually it's when you most need it, it doesn't work
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Why does everybody seem to want VolTE so much? What's the big deal?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mtej2093:
Is OTA or via smart transfer ?

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The voice clarity plus data on while on call. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] dirtyflo:
OTA it is
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
The unbranded UK (BTU) Oreo update must be the last on the planet to go live. I'm not impatient, I have time to customise my phone after the update/reset just now. If I was to go via the Odin method, what would be the best alternative firmware to use?

I'm on EE and I know it's live but I'd rather remain unbranded.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
NEE is the latest build date.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
Thanks. Can't see NEE on live updates, what does that stand for?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Nordic Countries, just go here... https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76185073&postcount=1071
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
BTU is a nightmare for releases.

Why would you not go EE EVR.

There is no branding whatsoever and you can always flash back.

Volte is a godsend and the only reason I have EVR.

( it's been noted on the Oreo S8 unlocked International XEU firmware that Volte works on EE, a move in the right direction for Samsung)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
Thanks. Looks ominous about getting android stopped working etc

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What is all the hoo-ha about VoLTE? Is it if you have a poor voice signal or something? That's not an issue for me. Doesn't the EE firmware have added bloatware or brand splash screens etc?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Absolutely no branding or bloat.

( 1 extra EE app included which can be deleted) No reason to not use it.

Volte allows data use whilst on the phone - great for using maps whilst talking etc.

It also allows HD voice calling.

Also it gives me data where without it I would have no signal.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
I think I can use data when I'm on a call. How would I know for sure, is there a setting?

Not sure HD voice is of any use either. I live in a big city, rarely leave it and always have a great signal.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iradj:
Guys does anyone know what the latest Version for Samsung Pay in the UK is ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Call someone whilst on 4G only and surf the Internet. If you can you have Volte.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
[MENTION=1586120]henklbr[/MENTION] includes that warning with all the releases, but I don't think it's anything to worry about - I've never encountered any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Craig_D:
I used to flash regularly on my Note 4 but I haven't done anything like that for a long time now and I'm more apprehensive, probably more so because I'm still paying for this phone
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Same story as me. Just follow Henk's instructions, and you will be fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kyutu:
Unbranded UK Note 8 here and it looks like I just got the update, 1.5gb and samsung experience 9 listed in the details \o/

Finally.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
My dual SIM unbranded now updating.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] neildo:
BTU updating here too... Finally.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Oreo update received but no Aptx?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] BluePhnx:
I updated to oreo using the NEE csc version on my XEU csc and I have the aptX.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jah:
Cool I found it. Thanks.

Why did Samsung bury it in the Developer options?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
Anyone got a download to this BTU firmware?

Sammobile like usual are choosing to prioritise people who pay and disabled the free servers - Can't find anywhere else that has it?

Currently on XEF but want to be back on BTU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
You are already on BTU. If you have applied XEF then that's no different to the BTU release. If you check the software details it will be BTU/BTU/BTU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alex---1:
EDIT: Duplicate post.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Has anyone found swiping away notifications from the drop down list to be laggy since the Oreo update?

Mine terrible when sliding twitter notifications away. I have cleared cache but still no better.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] stewarta13wsb:
Ah, SIM free Oreo downloading now at 1509MB ? At last :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] andrewbowes:
I've not had any issue but I did do a factory reset and then reinstalled everything through the backup. I've found Oreo to be really smooth stable and fast.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MKchrias:
Which backup did you use,?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] andrewbowes:
I used the stock Samsung back up and restore. The only downside was logging back into some of the apps.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mgbosshogg:
Strange the carrier update was only 950MB.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Galaxy Note X:
I have just unboxed my unlocked Note 8 and upgraded to Oreo OTA (N950FXXU3CRB) and performed a factory reset. I now have XEU/XEU/H3G as my CSC.

I am using an O2 sim card and have Wifi and 4G calling enabled on my account, but can't seem to access IMS settings to setup VoLTE or Wifi Calling. How do I get these features without flashing O2 firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thedarkmunk:
Flash the EE firmware

Hi there, I've an O2 Note 8 that I had unlocked as I'm on EE.

I did flash the French Oreo update when it came out but I decided to take advantage of Volte from EE.

So I flashed the EE ROM that was released on the 11th, and I've got it now.

Also, side note- my battery life feels like it's improved after flashing the EE version!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
is there way to backup all android settings before update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] paul-home:
I have a simfree note 8 and a Vodafone SIM. The oreo update broke wifi calling. Flashing the Vodafone oreo csc has not fixed the problem and in fact the on off control from the settings screen has now vanished. Vodafone support have no idea as usual. Anyone managed to get this working?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] eddyctweets:
Did you flash the vodafone branded firmware, that should sort it out
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] paul-home:
I have tried both the generic and branded variants.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] andrewbowes:
I found using the Samsung backup app did the job for me, reinstalled perfectly for me after clean install.

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Are you looking for WiFi calling? If so I believe it has been renamed Volte Calls. With the Sim Free update I now have this option enabled as default from installing the Oreo Update. Never had it before and I'm on 3 network.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
WiFi Calling is called just that in the options. VoLTE is a separate option for using 4G signal for calls.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vadimo:
wow even system settings, sounds good