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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] theooo:
Hi, thanks to your suggestion im now running an XEF oreo from samfirmware with OXM CSC.

However, I found out the signal reception is not as good as it was when Im using 7.1.1 with OLE CSC.

Is it possible that the modem (CP) that comes with XEF package not so compatible with my cellular provider here?

If so, is it possible just to flash only the CP part from Nougat firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
It'll be compatible with cellular services.

However, carrier specific things like VoLTE and WiFi calling may not work. Samsung Pay will also not work if you're not on the right CSC.

If you flash the CP from another firmware, it could either prevent your phone from booting and prevent OTAs.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powerofone:
Can Oreo be flashed on N950F/DS originally with SWVer SIN/SIN/XSP but has OXM in CSC?

Can I flash this firmware (Oreo) onto my device, details as under:

Model: SM-N950F/DS [Singapore Singtel]

PDA:N950FXXU3BRA8

CP: N950FXXU3BRA2

CSC: N950FOXM2BRA1

Service Provider SW Ver.: SIN/SIN/XSP

The list of OXM-CSC countries includes SIN.

Is it

1. Ok to flash the latest firmware (Oreo) as SIN is included in CSC country list?

2. Will the new firmware do away with the Singtel bloatware originally on the phone?

Thanks

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
1) Yes.

2) No.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powerofone:
Will I get OTA updates after flashing?

Thanks! Will I still receive the OTA updates after upgrading to Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
If CRC1 Oreo is released for SIN eventually (after you've flashed it), then yes you will continue to get OTAs.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powerofone:
...else I can wait for updates here?

Thanks! Else I can just follow this thread and wait for updates to this particular Multi-CSC firmware?

Alternatively, can re-flash the original SIN firmware running N7.1.1.? In which case, will downgrade be possible?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yes you can follow this thread for more updates.

The only 7.1.1 firmware you can downgrade to is BRA8, the one you're currently on. Not any firmwares older than that.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] herowinb:
I found a issue after upg oreo is the game launcher record have issue with sync audio, when i play game and use this feature, the audio alway delay 0.5-1s. I didn't get this issue when 7.1.1. Tried to clear cache game tool, game launcher... but not work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PlutoDelic:
Quick question lads,

I flashed XEF Oreo over my Nougat which was on CSC MID (part of the OXM). XEF came with CSC N950FOXM3CRC4, and MID just got Oreo as well, but it seems the CSC version is N950FOXM3CRC1

Will this have any effect on OTA's?

It seems strange the first FW going live to have stuff a bit newer than the rest of the releases following, even if it's just for the CSC part.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that my CSC did not change through the XEF flashing, although i intended to, i forgot the SIM inside. So im still in MID, just with a newer CSC than the one released for MID today.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yeah you may not get OTAs until this build is released for MID, if at all.

I'll try and explain it:

Suppose you've flashed a build called AQK7 (Nov 2017) for a CSC other than your actual one, but still part of OXM.

Now the current latest build available for your CSC is AQH3 (Aug 2017), but rather than jumping to AQK7, your CSC jumped from AQH3 to an even newer build, called AQL5.

Therefore, for your CSC, the OTA file on Samsung Server will be:

AQH3 > AQL5

There is no AQK7 > AQL5 OTA file for your CSC, so you won't get an OTA until you flash AQL5 manually, and match the exact build that's currently available on your CSC.

Hope I've explained it well enough.

So what you can do now is either

1) Flash to CRC1 for MID (slightly older build)

2) Wait for a newer build to be available for MID, then flash to that and continue getting OTAs for updates after that.

3) Be like me and just flash whatever the newest OXM firmware is regardless of whether it gets released for your CSC or not cause you can't be bothered to wait for OTAs and always want to be on the latest possible build.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] PlutoDelic:
They literary released it today, but my plans are going for number 3 :), as i always did with my Sammy devices earlier on. Let's hope my OEM appears today since im a few hours away from 7 days.

Thanks a lot [MENTION=5063250]murtaza02[/MENTION]

EDIT: OEM is back precisely after 168h. Time to twiddle.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cricketgirl90:
Quick question ppl.. I have n950F dual sim Pak/Pak/Pak

I was impatient and I installed uae rom using home_csc. So my csc remains Pak/Pak/Pak

Will I still get OTAs? Or should I flash Pak rom? I don't want to factory reset...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Which ROM did you flash?

EDIT: If you flashed CRC1 Oreo, then you're fine. You will get OTAs for PAK.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Oreo

what oreo csc can i install with votle in it.

not bothered about Pay as my bank doesn't support sammy pay

im on oreo xeu/xeu/btu on EE in uk

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cricketgirl90:
Crc1 yup
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] geniusinsandals:
Hi All

Has anyone got the Note 8 Stock firmware for my N950F BTU in a mega link please, i can't seem to find it, I also can't get the SamFirm working either.

Thanks all
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
https://samsungbay.com/download-firmware/?device=&model=SM-N950F&firmware=&country=United+Kingdom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] geniusinsandals:
Freelockuk ty, downloading now really appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] EarlZ:
My base firmware is XTC, if I flash the Oreo XEF and maintain my XTC CSC will i still continue to get OTA or will it break my OTA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Still jack **** for BTU devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Why are you bothered? Just install XEF with Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Because after I installed that before I had problems with Google photos syncing & so I tried reflashing & my phone soft bricked & had to get Samsung to reflash. So I am am not too enthused about trying it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] trickie69r:
I have a BTU device and use the XEF Oreo as it supports BTU in the CSC with no issues whatsoever!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Thanks.

I wonder why Google Photo syncing stopped working when I flashed the XEF?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Stuff happens. The XEF release is exactly what BTU will get, unless they wait for the next round of releases.

I notice that the latest Israeli release (CEL) has a slightly later CSC - whether it's any different from what we already have isn't easy to tell.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] @home:
Stuff happens? Not a very constructive answer.

If flashed again & so far all seems ok. Photo is syncing.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
You've just totally proved my point. "Stuff happens" - if it wasn't likely to be considered rude and inappropriate, I would have phrased it slightly differently (it would rhyme with "hit happens").

Sometimes, things just have unexpected and unpredictable consequences. I'd say you were unlucky with your previous problem. There might be a "proper" explanation, but in the absence of one of those, I'll stick with "stuff happens". ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] itsmeabhihere:
I don't know how but after updating to oreo the notifications are weird.

WhatsApp count is totally off like when i have a notification from contact it will so the sum of all the notifications but if i dont have any msg from any contacts but only from grps ( which are muted ) the notifications count is null .

Does any one have same prob , any fix for this ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] minimayfair998:
Can anyone confirm which Oreo firmware I need for a UK unlocked device?

Is it the France XEF? Are there any problems with flashing the French version to my UK phone? Will WiFi calling still work? Will I still receive OTA updates?

Sorry if these are dumb questions but I've always been a Nexus owner, this is my first Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] pigglett:
1 on the 1st post in this thread ...if you want to keep data use home_csc_oxm otherwise for full reset use CSC_OXM ... just a warning I lost vodafone wifi calling with oreo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] cricketgirl90:
I used Odin to upgrade my phone to oreo. I didn't factory reset (I don't have the take to take backup and reset phone as I don't use SD card).

My question is, I feel my phone is tad bit slow. Especially while opening apps.. does it need factory reset?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yes.

Doing major android version upgrades without wiping is never a good idea.

7.1.1 to 8.0 is a big jump and a factory reset is definitely recommended.

Quite a few people in this thread reported that most of the bugs disappeared after a factory reset.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Raffigator:
Hello, I have installed Oreo firmware received by OTA for my Note 8 Dual sim (SM-N950F) – Belgium. I have issue with satellite receiver: when I check with the application GPS data+, there is no Galileo satellite available. Before the update, there were commonly 4 to 5 satellites Galileo visible. Other satellites system seem OK (GPS, Glonass, Beidou).

I have flashed one more time with Odin new rom, reset phone, but problem remains.

Is there anybody else having the same problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] minimayfair998:
Will flashing the Oreo XEF to my UK device trip Knox?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
No.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] minimayfair998:
I've been trying to flash the France XEF Oreo to my UK Note, but it doesn't seem to be working.

I've selected all of the correct files in Odin, but when I press Start, it just says "Set Partition" in the top left and doesn't do anything. I've tried this numerous times now with the same outcome.

Here is the log:

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> sboot.bin.lz4

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Download Odin v3.13.1

https://mega.nz/#!l8RhzahQ!V8oBOJOEic7e50oCD7KlB4jQltEe8YrzX7s6WGFw_-8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] minimayfair998:
Well that was a simple fix. Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
As you can see: no problems at all (Tilburg - Netherlands)

Dirty flashed Oreo, NO reset afterwards (just cleared cache in recovery)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Raffigator:
Thank you, I downloaded application GPS satellite viewer and it shows Galilee satellites. GPS data+ seems not compatible with Oreo...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] geniusinsandals:
Hi Freelockuk

Is there any reason why the download stops at 2gig and then disappears?

Also I am right this is pur stock minus all the Samsung crap, and that ota still work.

Thanks again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Yagal:
I'm downloading with SamFirm for my Note 8 ITV.

100 kB/S ... maybe next week the download will be complete :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Hi don't know I'm downloading the UK 02 now just passed 2.5gig. Still going. Getting 10mb speed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Less than 10 minutes to download from the German link
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Less than 10 minutes to download
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
how come theirs no Volte in btu.

downgraded back to 7.1.1 evr

and Volte is there and works just waiting now for EE Oreo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] liquidguru:
Got our update in Indonesia last night, CRC2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powerofone:
Subsequent OTA status after flashing Multi-CSC OXM

Very useful explanation, thanks. I've gathered the discussion across various posts and seek confirmation/clarity for subsequent OTA after flashing the Multi-CSC OXM.

For

Model: SM-N950F/DS [Singapore Singtel]

PDA:N950FXXU3BRA8; CP: N950FXXU3BRA2; CSC: N950FOXM2BRA1

Service Provider SW Ver.: SIN/SIN/XSP

It's ok flash the latest Multi CSC-OXM [PDA: N950FXXU3CRC1; CSC: N950FOXM3CRC4], as the OXM-CSC country list includes SIN. [Post #998]

Assuming I flash the Multi-CSC OXM, my device will be on PDA CRC1 and CSC CRC4. The device will receive OTA, only if CRC1 Oreo is released for SIN. [Post #1000].

Q.1. Here the relevant CRC is for the PDA or the CSC? Assuming its PDA, plz correct if wrong.

On Sammobile, I noted Turkey has the same Versions and Upgrade pattern as for Singapore. See sample below:

Turkey

PDA:N950FXXU3CRC1; CSC: N950FOXM3CRC1 [25.Mar.2018] Oreo 8.0.0

PDA:N950FXXU3BRA8; CSC: N950FOXM2BRA1 [13.Feb.2018] Nougat 7.1.1.

PDA:N950FXXU2BQKG; CSC: N950FOXM2BQKG [12.Dec.2017] Nougat 7.1.1.

Singapore (Singtel)

Oreo update awaited (was due in March 2018)

PDA:N950FXXU3BRA8; CSC: N950FOXM2BRA1 [19.Feb.2018] Nougat 7.1.1.

PDA:N950FXXU2BQKG; CSC: N950FOXM2BQKG [20.Dec.2017] Nougat 7.1.1.

Q.2. Ok to assume that SIN is likely to follow Turkey and get PDA: CRC1 sometime whenever it does?

Q.3. If yes, I need not do anything as the device will automatically receive subsequent OTA, being on PDA: CRC1 even though with Multi-CSC CRC4?

Q.4. If SIN does not get PDA: CRC1 what would I need to do to continue getting OTA? [Post #1000]

Q.5. If I revert to SIN PDA: BRA8 Nougat 7.1.1. [Post #1002], any watch-outs or other files to flash, as it's downgrading from Oreo to Nougat?

Thanks much for your time to help with the above.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
A1: Just look at PDA as that's considered the build number. Ignore the CSC part. Just makes it extra confusing.

A2: No, not okay to assume. As similar as some CSCs may look in terms of update release timelines, there are always bound to be some differences. Turkey and Singapore aren't even geographically close or linked in any way, so their update rollouts can not be assumed to be similar or the same.

A3: If you flash CRC1, and then SIN receives CRC1, you'll get further OTAs for SIN.

A4: Flash the latest build available for SIN and receive OTAs from that build to newer builds as they're released.

A5: Theoretically it should work since they're both Bootloader v3, but you can try it out yourself to find out. Worst case scenario is a soft brick in which case just flash back to CRC1. Other than that, just treat it as a normal flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
A1: It's not that simple. CSC is everything country/carrier specific. Often it is updated separately, or not at all (if I recall right, the February update for OXM came with January CSC image). But yes, a rule of thumb would be to use the PDA version only.

A2: Correct. Regions have pretty much random release dates. Just because 2-3 consecutive updates have similar timelines (in this case, SIN updates released roughly a week before the turkish updates were, except for Oreo), there's no correlation between them. Samsung releases firmwares when tested against the given country's infrastructure (bands used, regulations, etc.), which is similar in most countries, but because of the separate development, they can differ to a great extent. E.g. a SIN firmware might overdrive the 4G radio and emit with higher power than allowed by turkish regulations, making your phone suddenly illegal.

A3: Samsung OTAs work differently. The patches are generated per country, but also on the fly, so you can get an OTA for a firmware that wasn't released in your country. It depends on the active CSC code. If your turkish phone is changed to SIN, you'll receive updates for the SIN variant.

A4: A more blanket solution would be to flash the firmware branch your phone came with. So if the HW CSC is ITA, flash ITA firmware. If it's BTU, flash BTU. That way you retain the best OTA capabilities. Or just ignore OTAs, and use OXM firmware whenever it's released.

A5: You should flash BL too. The only swappable file in our case is CSC, since it was designed to be a plug-and-play system. BL, AP and CP are more often tied together than not.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
[MENTION=6109040]powerofone[/MENTION] read the post above ^

It's more detailed than mine and should give you a clear idea of how to move forward. Sorry for my brief answers, I'm in class now so I didn't have time to write up a big post.

Cheers [MENTION=1846471]fonix232[/MENTION] for explaining in further detail.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] powerofone:
Resolved - Qs on subsequent OTA

Got it, thanks much [MENTION=5063250]murtaza02[/MENTION] and [MENTION=1846471]fonix232[/MENTION]. Greatly appreciate.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lobo86:
rom australia new construction date.

http://samsung-updates.com/details/124166/Galaxy_Note_8_SM-N950F/SM-N950F/XSA/N950FXXU3CRC7.html
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
This is NOT an OXM ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lobo86:
What does it mean
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
That it's irrelevant to this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Satellizer420:
Stock

Need SM-N950XU factory stock firmware some one pls share
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikkelrev69:
Flashed a lot on my Note (1), -3 and -4, but now when I'm looking into flashing stock XEF Oreo firmware on my N950F (NEE), a lot has changed and I'm finding the info not very clear. So I've got a few quests.

- do I need to enable OEM unlock?

- can I flash with Odin 3.12 or do I have to use 3.13?

- if using 3.13, What do I do with the "userdata" slot?

-To keep my data, I just choose the "Home csc" instead of "csc" for the csc slot?

-The XEF FW is multi csc and has the NEE csc built in, right? So my phone will remain NEE without further steps?

-some say factory reset is necasarry, but wouldn't just wiping cache pre flash do the trick?

-BTW, USB debug option has to be enabled just as before?

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
1) No, not require for stock firmware flashes.

2) Odin 3.13 is recommended. Newer and fully compatible with Oreo firmwares.

3) Nothing. Leave it empty. Repartitioning if required is done with the PIT file which is included within CSC_OXM.

4) Yes exactly.

5) Yes it will. Just keep your SIM card inside the phone to be on the safe side.

6) It's not necessary, but highly recommended when making a big jump, for example: 7.1.1 to 8.0 is a major upgrade.

7) Honestly, it isn't needed. Enable if you want but I've flashed tons of phones without it enabled.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikkelrev69:
Thanks for the precise answers. I'm up to par now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mihailol:
Nordic countries (NEE) seem to be receiving N950FXXU3CRCB/N950FOXM3CRC8/N950FXXU3CRB9 OTA.

Does it have April's security patch?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Nope: march
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Rats - I'll stop polling for it with SamFirm then. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
On the other hand: newer build, bugs solved from "our version"...

No new functions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
So it has a higher changelist? If so, I'll start polling for it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Nope, but a higher "QB"...

After release of this build, I saw also many updates of Samsung-apps on APK-mirror...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Well spotted - looks like it's worth getting. I'll reinstate the polling for it, and will let everybody know when it's available for download with SamFirm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lobo86:
Greater QB means changes?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
It looks like the QB relates to the Kernel version. [MENTION=1586120]henklbr[/MENTION] might have more information.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
FYI - NEE is now available for download using SamFirm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Manson79:
Hi,

Thanks! Downloading now...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] tenchi71:
Oreo just dropped via OTA on my Vodafone Italia Note 8 (OMN)...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lobo86:
Is it an update of xef? what changes do you have?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Manson79:
Hi,

It's not an XEF update, it's the first Oreo update for NEE (Nordic countries) so the "official" changelog is the same as all the first Oreo update. The only visible change is the build date of March, 02 for XEF and March, 28 for NEE with a different kernel version (so maybe some under the hood changes):

Flashed it yesterday over my XEF Oreo firmware with HOME_CSC, for me battery life seems better and the UI seems smoother but let's see after some days.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] infrasonic13:
Is this any different from crc1?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
[MENTION=8899995]Lobo86[/MENTION] & [MENTION=8698787]infrasonic13[/MENTION] :

Was it really necessary to quote the whole message? :eek:

That said:

No: it's NOT an update to the initial release of Oreo for the Note8 (XEF); the CRC1-build is now being released in Europe too (strange, they didn't release the CRCB-build!)...

I saw, the CRCB-build is released to the Vodafone-branded devices too (but also to the UN-branded Nordic devices NEE).

Some bugs are fixed in this build; i.e. the wallpaper is "sharper" again (it wasn't on my Note8 with the initial CRC1-build) -> this "bug" was also present in the initial FW of the S9-series...

I agree what [MENTION=6390330]Manson79[/MENTION] already posted: battery seems to be improved (I installed the XEF CRC1 FW "without reset" before this one (only cleared cache in recovery))

Maybe Samsung releases this build also to other countries, but I doubt it; strange too, the CRCB-build doesn't have the "April security patch"...