yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kamran9558:
Thanks, I would still be able to get the OTA updates right. I am also using samsung pay, will flashing this cause problems with S pay?

edit: found the knox info in the OP's post.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
Yes OTA all work fine and no knox wont be tripped at all
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Why are you asking the SAME QUESTION in different threads?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75137614&postcount=1021

Asking once is more than enough, don't you think?

You got answers in that thread also:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75140748&postcount=1029
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Where THL is filled in in this example, he has to fill in XEU to receive updates...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Kamran9558:
I only asked about the OTA update in the other thread but apparently no one has the same model as mine hence I started looking into the ODEn method.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Halo mate,

Im from indonesia thats mean CSC code XID, can i flash this fw and change my csc to another csc??

Please ur advice

---------- Post added at 12:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:06 PM ----------

Edit: can i flashing this one N950FXXU2BQKG_N950FOXM2BRA1_SEE.zip on my device sm-n950f country code XID? any problem???

Please ur advice mate

---------- Post added at 01:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:33 PM ----------

And what happen if i flash SEE fw on my current csc is XID????

Help....help....please

Because my current fw is still broken 4G LTE....just 4Mbps and i hope after flashing another fw like SEE can fix it.... please mate
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Take it nobody having this problem after updating.

Updated the new one from yesterday and still doing it.

Started after the btu update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] corwin_amber:
Sorry for ot. Are you using package disabler and did you disable the chm service? [MENTION=224816]freelockuk[/MENTION]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] vtlkvtlkvtlk:
In my case It loads s8 firmware instead of note8, since they have the same identifier. How to make it load note8 firmware in manual mode? What should i put in "phone" line (modem version doesnt work)?

PDA/AP Version N950FXXU2BQKG

CSC Version N950FEVR2BQL1

MODEM/CP Version N950FXXU2BQKG

Hmm. edit:

After trying manual search returned back to auto and got the correct results. Strange
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Package disabler ?

Chm Service? Not sure what you mean sorry
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Package disabler allows you to disable / freeze system apps or processes.

Maybe CHM service has something to do with your issue.

Have you updated your gallery app?

Sent from my SM-G955F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
HI

haven't disabled anything haven't updated gallery app.just firmware to btu and now the one that came out yesterday.

if i send a email or message or whatsapp add a image and all my pictures and videos are there.

open gallery app nothing there. have noticed when i open the app the phones a little bit slow.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xIAt1hKBReBk07uc2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EdbZQ1S58QfGaI193

if i use my files they are there.

very strange carried out a forced stop and cleared data and cach for gallery but still the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Install this and try:

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsu...ng-gallery/samsung-gallery-5-4-01-17-release/

Sent from my SM-G955F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
fails to install.

whats the best app to backup phone.

google------------samsung backup....................smart switch------------tried all 3 and app setting dont restore after.

something that backs up app setting and game progress
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
And that's where Samsung screws people over [emoji23]

Basically if you've ever rebooted the phone, you can't install system apps from external sources (APKs) and they can only be updated with the built-in galaxy apps store.

Sent from my SM-G955F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
hi murtaza

the one you said is newer than the one i have installed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
cc: [MENTION=5063250]murtaza02[/MENTION]

Please continue via DM: it's going OFF-TOPIC...

Thank you...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Hay mate, I have flashed THL feel from my CSC XID

But 4G network still bad

This is my current fw

AP : N950FXXU2BQL6

CP : N950FXXU2BQL3

CSC : N950FOXM2BQKG

Model :SM-N950F/DS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] emmSGS6:
multi regional.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] masi0:
yet still, AQI1 which is released 2nd of September has September security patches so it is obvious that this COO rom shared above is not the latest one, unless Samsung would downgrade security patches on purpose
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
There's NO September Security Patch yet!

1. Multi-CSC OXM (which CSC's are inside see message #3)

2. COO = Colombia

3. September Security Patch is NOT YET RELEASED for any Samsung phone; QI1 has also August Security Patch, but it has the Blueborne-patch

If you had done your "homework", you could have known this ;)

Don't provide wrong information in this thread...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] galza:
Did someone installed Qia? Safe to install and working? Im now on Qi4 and all well.no errors on odin or something? I heard someone told here not to upgrade to qi8 because of errors on odin...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
I did without any errors using the HOME_CSC while i am at BTU and stayed at BTU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] galza:
Ok downloading now..thanks

Any noticable changes?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
I posted that:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73947197&postcount=9

QI9 Gave an error, because it had an older CSC_OXM & CP (in QI4 all were QI4)

When I post new FW in this thread WITH screenshots (Software info), it'll be save to flash them (I test them 1st before posting)... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] galza:
Ok good to know..thanks :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CoCoHimself:
Had some questions & looking for some guidance. I didn't do all my homework before purchasing my SM-N950N Note 8. Is it possible to flash the F firmware onto it? I saw in this forum the last comment said it was possible:

/galaxy-note-8/help/flashing-official-rom-sm-n950f-sm-n950n-t3672762

I'm using the phone in the US on ATT. Any help would be appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Not possible to flash the F firmware.

You can flash the ATT CSC though I believe.

Sent from my SM-N950F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] shouren04:
You can but only if you do not care about keeping it stock or tripping knox.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] denja12:
he means stock F firmware, so the awnser is "no".
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] new comer:
if i flash this firmware can i get the ota update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
It depends...

You can flash this FW, if your device has the Multi-CSC OXM without problems.

OTA however, you'll get only if YOUR device's Product-code received also the AQIA-update (most devices are still on AQI1)

But on the other hand: Odin is always your best friend... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] new comer:
how to check multi-csc oxm is there or not?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
See if your CSC is in this list:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=73879369

Sent from my SM-N950F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Here you can see, which CSC's are included in Multi-CSC OXM:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73879369&postcount=3

To find out, if your device has Multi-CSC OXM:

Type *#1234# in the dialer, look after CSC (N950FOXMAQ**)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CALYN:
if i have n950f with FRP LOCK> OFF, and OEM LOCK> OFF, carrier id> o2u ,warranty void> 0 and oem unlock in developer mode with N950FXXU1AQI1_N950F OTF 1AQH3_O2U . I can flash with ODIN firmware stock multi csc oxm or btu for to have volte and wificalling without losing the knox guarantee ????
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
You will not trip KNOX, but you might lose WiFi calling and VoLTE since those are usually CSC specific and will only work with the O2 CSC.

Sent from my SM-N950F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
October patch released for the N9508 and N9500 (SD835 variants) today.

According to Samsung Service Center's website, XXU1BQJ7 is currently being tested on the N950F.

Not sure when it will drop, they seem to be taking a little longer than expected this time around.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
Gallery sorted had to reset the phone but now have new problem.

Reset but all fine then up dates to the new firmware. Now can not get text from Samsung

I have 2 step verification but not getting the text from Samsung to login to my account.

Google and what's app messages came fine. But Samsung one not coming.

all sorted now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] andypa1:
How is everyone finding this update so far?

Have you seen any changes to battery life? I've been impressed so far, it seems to be about 2% battery drain per hour on standby with AOD sitting on my desk, brilliant!

What do they mean in the change log by fix for dex? My battery stats are no longer showing dex as the biggest drain so should I assume that this is the fix?

As my first OTA on this phone let's hope it isn't another 4 months until the next one (Oreo!)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Apologies to post here, do not want anyone to get offended. But seeking some advice.

I own a SM-N950F/DS BTU and would like to put Vodafone UK stock firmware to get Call+/Message+/VoLTE. On another thread user holifo was very helpful, but I still have concerns on how this may invalidate my warranty and the eligibility of getting my phone replaced under the Samsung upgrade program. (Which is where I got my Note8 from)

So, after the help from holifo and some research I need to download the VOD stock Rom, but confused on how to proceed further? (i.e. HOME_CSC_OXM or

CSC_OXM?) Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 3r1k:
I hope someone can help me here. I'd like to run the latest firmware (My Note 8 is purchased from a carrier in Australia), will I run into an issue installing a global firmware instead of Australian firmware?

We get our update pretty slow.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] corwin_amber:
Home_csc_oxm keeps your userdata intact. The CSc without home has the effects of a hard reset, the phone is blank, after flashing it.

The rest, I can not help you might, unfortch. Changing CSC is having some threads, though. I think, if that is, what you want to do, a hard reset with a sim card of your target csc inserted in the phone might be the way to go.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
He did ask the same ques in the "UK-Thread" already, and he got answer overthere I believe... ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trainzer:
Indeed. Thank you guys.

Getting back to BTU from VOD seems to risky for me, so sticking with BTU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] aleca:
I have same problem with you ☹
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Just waiting for new update fw from sammy.....

But with no ETA.....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zoreli:
Any improving on N950FXXU2BQL6 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Eloqnam:
Deleted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
OFF-TOPIC!

This thread (and probably also this forum) does NOT GIVE SUPPORT in "how to by-pass FRP" (Factory Reset Protection)

Go to a Samsung Service Point with a "proof of purchase": they can help you!

Further discussion about FRP in this thread is considered OFF-TOPIC!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Any update ???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Please stop asking these questions: if there is an update, you'll find the info here!

Thank you...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
not sure how all the numbers and letters work.

this the newest on samobile 14/1/18

N950FXXU2BQKG - Galaxy Note8 SM-N950F MET Ireland (Meteor)

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note8/SM-N950F/MET/download/N950FXXU2BQKG/203406/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
The Thai release is actually the "latest" from a versioning point of view. It has the last 4 letters of BQL6, which is later than the other releases BQKG. However, the changelist number is the same, as is the security patch date, so whether there's any material difference between the two releases is a matter of conjecture, however, the Taiwanese release does have a newer Baseband/Modem firmware included within it which is BQL3.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mihailol:
<model>SM-N950F</model>

<cc>XEF</cc>

<version><latest>N950FXXU3BRA2/N950FOXM2BRA1/N950FXXU3BRA2</latest>

Did anyone get this OTA?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
People in France are getting this now, on the UN-branded Note8 (XEF)

NOT yet available for SmartSwitch/Odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] salim22:
France now.no oreo

Envoyé de mon SM-N950F en utilisant Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Yeaa.... i get this one
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKOTUASON:
Just got the BRA2 on XEF, any noticeable differences? The only thing I see is the January security update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gentillo:
Stil not oreo. Samsung sucks like always.

Wysłane z mojego SM-N950F przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Could you stop this kind of language?

You'll get Oreo soon, when it's tested OK!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Could you post a screenshot of the "Software Info" (complete from top to bottum) too?

Thanks already :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] NIKKOTUASON:
I'm going to be out all day today let's see if battery performance had changed for better or for worse.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramoneluis:
With Samsung Downlod Tool you can see the new build, but cant still download it.

:(

I want to try it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
If it was available for download, it would have been posted here already...

You get now error 200/400 which means: OTA ONLY at this time (not available yet for install/download with SmartSwitch and/or Odin)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zoreli:
It will be available tonight for download with Samfirm .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
Samsung promised Oreo late January/early February. Expected release date at the moment is 31st, but that's for the S8/S8+ - the Note8 will take a bit longer due to the extra features. At the end we should have Oreo by the end of February, which isn't that long of a wait, especially since most manufacturers that don't even skin their software or add any major value (OnePlus, Moto) have only recently released Oreo for their phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
And where did you get that info?

It'll be available for download probably tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow but NOT tonight!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gentillo:
Ok maybe i little overreacted:)

Wysłane z mojego SM-N950F przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Sorry mate, too late capture it....

I have upgrade to BRA2 and voila.....really impressive.....smooth than before....all user must to try.....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
BRA2 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Yes as u see.....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
What code XEF
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
France
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Don't you read previous posts first before asking?

This was already mentioned yesterday... :eek:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75291242&postcount=598

Update now also rolling-out in Poland - XEO (OTA only att)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Repulsa:
Rolling aswell here in norway (TEN) . [emoji3]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zoreli:
SEE - OTA update

Послато са SM-N950F уз помоћ Тапатока
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] freelockuk:
SORRY.......not the end of the world now is it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
BRA2 was also released in the XEH region. Also funny thing, apparently OTA disregards the installed firmware CSC code, so no matter what CSC you use, the OTA will come for the hardware CSC of the phone (in my case it's XEH, even though my phone was set to use BTU).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Are you sure?

What's "Software Serviceprovider" telling you in the Software Info (scroll down):

XEH/XEH/XEH ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Wrong. I have been getting OTAs for the installed CSC and not the original one that the phone was shipped with.

As Henk said, post a screenshot of your service provider info.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
I'm gettin XEH/XEH/BTU. Can't post screenshots, mobile data is limited ATM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yeah so you got the OTA for XEH which is the currently installed and active CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
AFAIK BTU is the active CSC - since I have Samsung Pay active, XEH cannot be active.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
You seem to have them confused.

XEH is the active CSC on your phone.

The second XEH refers to the CSC of the SIM card in your phone and BTU refers to the original CSC the phone was shipped with.

BTU is not the active one.

As for Samsung Pay working, many people have reported Samsung Pay working even though they don't have the right CSC.

A guy in the S8 telegram group had Samsung Pay in India working while XSA (Australia) was the active CSC on his phone.

Sent from my SM-G955F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
XSA (Australia) has Samsung Pay. XEH (Hungary) does not. Explain that. I made sure that the BTU CSC was active, had to, otherwise I couldn't use Samsung Pay at all.

Plus, my phone shipped with XEH/XEH/XEH. It was purchased and used in Hungary, purchase made through Extreme Digital, a certified Samsung sales partner, and even on the box it states that it's the XEH model. Hardware CSC won't change just because I flashed a firmware. There has to be another explanation.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
That's some weird sh*t right there.

Because the first CSC is active, second is SIM card and third is original.

That's how it is everywhere I've seen it and I've experienced myself with 2 S8s and a Note 8.

How did you make sure BTU was active?

Sent from my SM-G955F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
[MENTION=1846471]fonix232[/MENTION]

Murtaza: YOU are right in this about the CSC's

Discussion is going a little OFF-TOPIC now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
Yup. Wiped phone, installed full firmware via ODIN with a UK SIM card inserted (from 3, but that's irrelevant since OXM does not have H3G, only BTU, so it falls back).

However I did f*ck up one thing. The order I've written it down. I was in a rush, and I could only check it now, it's indeed not XEH/XEH/BTU but BTU/XEH/XEH. However, I did get the XEH update (especially since this version is nowhere near being released for BTU).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Makes it even more confusing lol.

Shady af.

Sent from my SM-G955F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fen-X:
flash issue

Hi all,

can someone give me a hand because everytime i try to flash with odin i have the error seen in the picture.

it worked only the first time and the other times no. I ve tried to flash everything except BL and it worked but at first reboot, no signal and no imei.

Many thanks for your participation.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
What is ur currently BL?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
2 days later, and STILL NOT AVAILABLE for download...! :eek:

So: your message... :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
OTA rollout seems to be faster than usual, though. Usually I'd have to wait 7-10 days after the first OTA hits my CSC, now it took around 24 hours.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fen-X:
Hi abhy.

Tank toi for tour help.

I talked thus night with Dr. Ketant and it seems i have to wait the new odin flashable zip.

The first time i flashed official stock rom over odin it wored great. At first reboot i had the ota update notification (about 700 mb). I did it after i tried to reflash the lastest stock firmware (BQKG) but i had the odin error. I tried to flash all the tabs without BL and it works. After reboot to system no provider signal. I think the ota contain the new bootloader and Dr.Ketan said to me we can t downgrade from a newer Bl to an older. Just to wait the release on sammobile and download with samfire and flash. I hope it will not take long time. I m like on an desertical island lol.

Many thanks to you for your help;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhy27:
Yeaa....thats right mate u can not downgrade to older BL, for now just waiting the newest file firmware and flash....

And i think it's not take a long time....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fen-X:
I hope because i m not sure to have enough time to go personnaly to sammy center. It s my first sammy phone and i lean everyday. I discover what is odin, bl, csc home and csc oxm....it s a bit difficult the first time. If i was aware; i wouldn t make the mistake.On my others phones like oppo find 7 or onepkus it wasn t so technical lolAnd again...many thanks to you for your intervention and your time. You re great.

Ps : sorry for my last post. There was many writing errors because of autocorrection on the phone. I didn t make attention and i realize that it was difficult to read it.:D
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Darkzide86:
I installed this rom and now I have poor signal, what cp I should flash? I have flashed the one included and the one that is uploaded in mega and the problem remains
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Fen-X:
Curious...i refresh all the time the sammobile xef download page and 20 minutes ago, all the firmwares have disappeared with a message : device not found. Maybe the reason is they are uploading the new firmware and i will get out jail tonight...lol. i m plenty of hope lol.

---------- Post added at 07:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:32 PM ----------

As i said, i learn every day but for my part, i ve downloded the BQKG firmware on samfire. And i ve flashed rhe cp contained in the zip