yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
N950FXXU5DSB2 OneUI Pie

This ROM is the latest ROM for Multi-CSC OXM released 15 feb 19, and can be used for ALL CSC's mentioned in Multi-CSC OXM!

This is official Samsung ROM, so KNOX won't be triggered!

Change CSC for i.e. use Samsung Pay

Your data will stay intact, but it's possible you get "com.android.***** has stopped" -> Then a Factory Reset is needed (in Recovery)!

What's new:

* OneUI Pie

* February security patches (Samsung Android Security Updates)

* The security of your device has been improved.

Model	SM-N950F

Model name	Galaxy Note8

Country	Multi-CSC OXM

Version	Android 9

Changelist	15325116

Build date	Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:23:08 +0000

Security Patch Level	2019-02-01

Multi-CSC	OXM

PDA	N950FXXU5DSB2

CSC	N950FOXM5DSB2

Details for download with SamFirm:

UN-ZIP the archive and place the files in the designated slots in Odin 3.13.1

HOME_CSC_OXM -> data will stay intact

CSC_OXM -> device will be resetted

This package contains the HOME_CSC of OXM Multi-CSC, which include the following CSC's: ACR AFG AFR ARO ATO AUT BGL BNG BRI BTC BTU CAC CAM CEL CHO COO DBT DKR ECT EGY EON ETL EUR GLB ILO INS ITV KSA LAO LUX LYS MID MM1 MWD MYM NEE NPL ORX PAK PCL PHE PHN PTR ROM SEB SEE SEK SER SIN SKZ SLK SMA STH THL THR TMC TPA TPH TTT TUN TUR WTL XEF XEH XEO XEU XFA XFE XME XSG XSP XTC XXV ZTO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
If somebody applies this over the top of Beta 4 without issues, then please let us know.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mihailol:
I just did. Updated from ZSB2 to DSB2 using ODIN and everything seems to be ok. I used HOME_CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
Great - thanks. I'll probably do the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Why don't you use the update.zip, posted in the "Beta"-thread?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
Can I use this I'm in the UK SM-N950F unlocked model exynos version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
It hadn't occurred to me, to be honest - I assumed that it would work for "Indian Beta 4" users whether that was those who had got there by OTA or via Update.zip, I hadn't thought it would work for UK beta users like me, but I guess there's no reason why it wouldn't?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
I'm also on the beta 4 in the UK still can I use this firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mihailol:
Google drive link to official Pie release. Flash via ODIN: N950FXXU5DSB2/N950FOXM5DSB2/N950FXXU5DSB1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
cc: [MENTION=7301319]Mikeybray16[/MENTION]

Update is ZSB2 -> DSB2

If you are on ZSB2 now: you can update without problems...

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78909296&postcount=715
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
This is my version beta 4 still
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] h30_u10:
I heard official pie is out. Is it correct?

And someone told that the dual sim hack is fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] h30_u10:
Official pie for pie beta and oroe users. [emoji16][emoji16]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
I understand what your saying mate will this affect csc? Eg change it if I flash this firmware I'm on btu in the UK

---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:42 PM ----------

Has anyone in the UK here got the notice from Samsung members app that the beta has been closed yet? Because I havent
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
CSC won't change (will stay BTU in your case); don't discuss beta overhere but do that in the Beta-thread...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
Okay sorry about that so does that mean I will still get OTA updates as normal if I flash this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
If the same build is released for BTU -> Yes

If a "newer" build is released for BTU, i.e. DSB3 -> No, you'll have to flash DSB3 first to your device with Odin, then you'll receive OTA again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
Right understood thanks alot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] crizolli:
Wow, that was faster than expected!

Looking forward to getting home tonight and flashing it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mikeybray16:
Is there multiple csc in here and if so which one do I insert for the UK?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] zera89:
Hi guys,

A quick question:

I would like to update my ITV Note8 with sammobile firmware, can I download Slovakia or Bulgaria firmware and update with Odin?

After that could I update my devicewith ota in future?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
ITV is part of Multi-CSC OXM, so: Yes (search & find)

About OTA: read previous messages, because that one is answered several times already...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Read msg #2

This package contains the HOME_CSC of OXM Multi-CSC, which include the following CSC's: ACR AFG AFR ARO ATO AUT BGL BNG BRI BTC BTU CAC CAM CEL CHO COO DBT DKR ECT EGY EON ETL EUR GLB ILO INS ITV KSA LAO LUX LYS MID MM1 MWD MYM NEE NPL ORX PAK PCL PHE PHN PTR ROM SEB SEE SEK SER SIN SKZ SLK SMA STH THL THR TMC TPA TPH TTT TUN TUR WTL XEF XEH XEO XEU XFA XFE XME XSG XSP XTC XXV ZTO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
Update thorugh update now on official release.

Thanks bro. Now waiting for official realse for pakistan.

God i dont want to flash again my mobile [emoji14]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] volkan1654:
Can we install for turkey, there will be a problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78911394&postcount=1545
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] demirlijanp:
My CSC is FMSR5CRHA. Can I install it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
You mean if I flash then have to flash again to receive OTA for Pakistan ?:(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
I don't get it. If you want the latest stuff as soon as it comes out, then if the first place that gets it isn't your home region, you have to flash your phone manually.

If you don't want to flash your phone, and prefer to get the updates OTA then leave it alone, but don't complain that you have to wait for updates.

Is not as if the flashing process is terribly onerous. As long as you have access to a PC then it's easy.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
I am sorry if I didn't make myself clear.

I just wanted to ask two things before flashing :

1) Will this change my CSC from PAK to something else?

2) If my CSC does not change, will I still receive OTA normally for my CSC code (PAK) ?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] StevePritchard:
PAK is part of the multi-CSC included in OXM, so your CSC will not be affected. If the PAK *release* matches this one, then you will get OTA updates in future, otherwise you will have to flash manually to get the next update.

My point was, if OTA is important to you and you want to be guaranteed to get OTA in future, then just leave your phone alone and don't flash it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
Great. Thanks for clarifying.

One last point, is this the same firmware which is also available on sammobile?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
Yes brother we have to flssh again. Because beta was not realese in pakistan.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
Is themes working for you? I heard you receive error when you try to update themes app
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
Themes working fine.

One suggestion wait for max 10 days. As offcial firmware will be release in Pakistan.

If u cant wait then flash using home csc and enjoy it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] reservation31:
SUBTRATUM SUPPORT ON full version

:):):)are substratum themes working on note 8 exynos on this version of pie.:):):)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
I dont have substream themes :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] reservation31:
swift installer

does swift installer work on this version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] CoLiran:
If I manually install this 9.0 update, can I roll back to 8.0 firmware if I want to with same method of odin flash with previous firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Reaper1337:
No
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] reservation31:
thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mirceaandrei:
overheating

Is anyone else experiencing overheating after the update to the official FW? My phone heats fast after Antutu and even after a few minutes of Youtube. It didn't happen before (on Oreo).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Inv3stiG4Te:
Is it still possible to record videos in pro mode? I've heard the S9 hasn't this function anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] infrasonic13:
I believe not.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] h30_u10:
OTA update released for MID, iraq.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] h30_u10:
More releases.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p4rma:
Hi, I'm using SamFirm to download N950FXXU5DSB2. Can I use this to update my Note 8 running N950FXXS5CSA1 without affecting the OTA updates? Sorry for being a complete noob.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chanchal.shohel:
Yes you can.. first of all if you are a noob don't try it as it can brick your phone. you can find a lots of tutorial in youtube how to flash. better wait one or two day for the official update. anyway what is your Carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p4rma:
Thanks for your reply. I've updated using Odin a long time ago for the Oreo update so hopefully I won't have any issues. I'm on EE UK, I see o2 UK has the 9.0 update, I'm hoping I won't lose any data but will backup with Smartsync and possibly Hellium as mentioned by someone on Discord.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chanchal.shohel:
use samsung Smart switch For Backup... :D Good Luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p4rma:
Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p4rma:
Is there a way to update with Odin without data loss?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] chanchal.shohel:
Yes... use home csc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] p4rma:
Worked perfectly. Thanks for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] khan.orak:
This is absurd. No update yet in Pakistan.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bordi10:
If I'm on Oreo, is it OK (recommended) to use this ROM with HOME_CSC to not to loose data and gets OTA update in the future? (currently I'm on DBT) thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] arslanejaz33:
Yup anxiously waiting here in pak even afghanistan received the update. :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
Using since first beta [emoji14]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] khan.orak:
It’s been a while since i last tinkered with android. Don’t have the time or energy to setup phone anew every once in a while. That’s why waiting for official release.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
who told u to setup fone every time. Just use home csc and u food to go.

Btw now wait for official realse as it may comes soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
If I flash and CSC is PAK, then will I be getting OTA updates of PAK as well, or do I have to flash every time??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
At this time flashing is not good because offcial is near.

If same release in pakistan u will get ota. Otherwise u have to flashback paki firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
Thanks for the information.

It is very discouraging to see that they still are showing discrimination to Pakistani users when not only 'whole' of subcontinent but also European countries are getting pie seeds as of now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
It's not discrimination, it's just that Samsung Pakistan is incompetent and slow.

The update has to pass testing and regulatory approval before being released.

When Pie was being released for Note 9, Pakistan received the update before a few European countries did.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] mrhizzo:
I just did.

It worked. But I think it's some problem with the USB c cable/port compatibility lol.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] gee2012:
Glad it worked out well :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholas64:
Flashed on my SM-N950F Duos last taiwanese firmware (BRI) with Home CSC OXM over ITV firmware. Everything works well, no data loss
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] copysat:
What's new, any thing Noticeable?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
N950FXXU1BQK6 (Multi-CSC OXM)

This ROM is the latest ROM for Multi-CSC OXM released 29 nov 17, and can be used for ALL CSC's mentioned in Multi-CSC OXM!

This is official Samsung ROM, so KNOX won't be triggered!

Change CSC for i.e. use Samsung Pay

Your data will stay intact, but it's possible you get "com.android.***** has stopped" -> Then a Factory Reset is needed (in Recovery)!

What's new:

* Android 7.1.1

* November security patches (Samsung Android Security Updates)

- Other bug fixes

· Samsung DeX error has been resolved.

- Improved performance

ㆍCalendar, Gallery, Voice Recorder, Reminder has been updated

- Added new feature

· A new Secure Wi-Fi function has been added

ㆍSupports CHT operator Vowifi and EVS function, supports GT operator Vowifi function.

- The latest Android security patch has been applied.

ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

* Camera firmware updated

Model	SM-N950F

Model name	Galaxy Note8

Country	Multi-CSC OXM

Version	Android 7.1.1

Changelist	12472670

Build date	Sat, 18 Nov 2017 05:48:39 +0000

Security Patch Level	2017-11-01

Multi-CSC	OXM

PDA	N950FXXU1BQK6

CSC	N950FOXM1BQK6

Details for download with SamFirm:

UN-ZIP the archive and place the files in the designated slots in Odin 3.12.7

HOME_CSC_OXM -> data will stay intact

CSC_OXM -> device will be resetted (NOT included in archive for "smaller archive" due to "download limitations" MegaNZ)

This package contains the HOME_CSC of OXM Multi-CSC, which include the following CSC's: ACR AFG AFR ARO ATO AUT BGL BNG BRI BTC BTU CAC CAM CEL CHO COO DBT DKR ECT EGY EON ETL EUR GLB ILO INS ITV KSA LAO LUX LYS MID MM1 MWD MYM NEE NPL ORX PAK PCL PHE PHN PTR ROM SEB SEE SEK SER SIN SKZ SLK SMA STH THL THR TMC TPA TPH TTT TUN TUR WTL XEF XEH XEO XEU XFA XFE XME XSG XSP XTC XXV ZTO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xhimi Teknogod:
im about to flash the BRI firmware over the SEE firmware that i have now...will it breake my OTA ore anything else? did ur csc change too ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Won't break OTAs and CSC won't change.

Sent from my G8142
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
1. Flash AP BL CP & HOME_CSC_OXM

2. not sure if you receive OTA after this flash (depends if SEE gets this update too)

3. SEE is also part of Multi-CSC OXM; if you flash with HOME_CSC_OXM all data will be preserved and your CSC will stay SEE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholas64:
(Someone correct me if i am wrong) if you flash whole firmware BRI with CSC (not Home CSC), your device will factory reset and get Taiwan OTA updates in the future
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nileshwagholikar:
If i flash BRI rom on Europe version, will it create any problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
What is your CURRENT CSC?

Dial *#1234# in your dialer and give info after CSC; if OXM is in it, your CSC will stay the same
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Have you read previous postings?

Do so, and you can conclude for yourself...

Persons from Germany, Morocco, Netherlands and a collegae of my in India have flashed this FW without problems!

If your CSC is OXM (INS), than you can flash AP BL CP & HOME_CSC_OXM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Xhimi Teknogod:
i just flashed the BRI over the SEE (OXM MULTI CSC) and everything is fine, no problems at all. the new FW is smoother.

Cheers :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] nicholas64:
Ok, my CSC is OXM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Apoksiomen:
Issues with flashing in Odin

Hello,

When connecting my Note 8 (SM-N950f) to PC, in Odin there is no blue sign. It seems my phone is not detected. What can be the issue?

Thank you in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
Only if you dont have your sim inside the phone while flashing. Otherwise, on a factory reset, the system auto detects the CSC based on your Sim, reconfigures it and you get your own CSC updates. Moreover, OXM is not a CSC. It is a multi CSC package.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Sukhi:
576mb OTA released for INS as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
DON'T post predictions if you are not sure of release in other countries/regions...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Have you installed "Smart Switch for PC" first? This is necessary for the Samsung-drivers to be installed!

https://mega.nz/#!Qtgi0BYQ!_qUlkxgM6YZVOUJxO3V83Y9viVaB37KPbvTGkGk16R8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
New INS release is:

N950FXXS1AQK9 / N950FOXM1AQHF / N950FXXU1AQHB

Seems they didn't change the baseband. Just a slightly updated build.

Considering the last BRI release (AQI4) didn't make it to any other CSC other than BRI, the same could be said for BQK6, which probably means the rest of the EU countries and everyone will probably get AQK9. Just speculation though.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] farrukhna:
Samsung phones are maybe the best among competitors but their strategy of pushing update gradually will surely hamper their business in the long run. Initially it was acceptable, but now, when they are world leaders in mobile technology, their strategy of slow updates is stupid as it is the same firmware which is pushed to the users living in different countries. Who knows, because of their quick updates, Apple is still leading them, even though when their phones are still over priced.

Maybe it is the fault of Samsung Pakistan but it is the duty of Samsung heads to look into the matter and ensure to push the update on almost the same time the whole region does because we pay almost the same premium price (which Apple charge as well) nowadays for their flagships.

Google even devised some ways which would help OEM to push out the updates quickly (project Treble, etc.) but I feel even Google does not have any power to enforce Samsung to cooperate and stop this menace of gradual updates which takes months to be rolled out completely.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Think of it from a business point of view, if your company pushes updates to last gen devices ahead of schedule, it will please all of its customers, but it will also set an expectation that all last gen devices will get taken care of on priority and people will feel less compelled to upgrade to newer phones if their current ones are still being actively supported. This kills sales for their newer devices.

With that being said however, Samsung is improving rapidly. Yes, the updates are still a bit slow, but they're releasing monthly security patches, even to 2-3 year old phones like the Galaxy S6 and S7.

The Pie update on the S9+ and Note 9 were released ahead of schedule, and they even started a beta program for the S8+ and Note 8 for OneUI. This is the first time Samsung ever launched a beta program for previous gen phones.

Lastly, Pakistan isn't a priority for Samsung unfortunately. Just look at the state of how Samsung Pakistan is being run, no proper pre-ordering system, giving the same old gifts with pre-ordered phones (power banks), pathetic after sales support and so on. The current dollar rate certainly isn't helping either, the S10 and S10+ were just launched at PKR 164,999 (USD 1,200) and 175,999 (USD 1,270) respectively.

With those numbers, I doubt they can even dream of achieving meaningful sales figures, enough to improve their set up in the country.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] fonix232:
Most users don't care about updates. This is especially true about Samsung users - the segment you see represented here, on Reddit, etc., is an infinitesimally minuscule part of Samsung's buyer base.

This phased/staggered rollout is to catch bugs (like they did last year with Oreo bootlooping a few users, pulled the update, fixed the issue, and started rolling out again in a week's time) and not have, say, all 20-30 million users face the same issue, but limit it to a small segment of the userbase. It also eases the load on the infrastructure (OTAs and Kies flashes still go through the same central Fenrir servers, not a local copy!).

Most users won't even notice the delays, it's only us, hardcore users who want everything at the same time.

I've explained the "delays" above.

1. The Note8/S8 does NOT have Treble. This makes updates slower.

2. Samsung does a lot of stuff that gets integrated into AOSP. This means their development circle is something like this:

So it's not just about making a new UI (which they did, at incredible speeds, might I add - 5 months to develop and deliver a full UI redesign, with a ****ton of extra features on top of AOSP!), or porting over code from previous releases, it's making sure features that are now Android and not Samsung features work properly.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wmughal:
WTH even carriers fones getting pie in many countries and in pakistan we still waiting.

Samsung pakistan is total *hit.