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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
I typically never do a dirty flash (if I intend on it being my daily driver). Doing a factory reset is #1 thing to do if someone is experiencing problems after a dirty flash.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kobmays89:
Yeah sorry I dont have the beta installed or I'd grab it for us all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
no big deal, I wasn't going to install it anyway lol I was just replying to someone else
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
Well i knew i would go back , bought a S10 Plus 12GB of ram 1 terabyte and i am back on my Note9 lol, i don't know what it is but the Note9 feels better and it's just been amazing for me , i know this is off topic, but just wanted to let everyone know lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
Ah! Thanks. I hate having to do it, because everything was humming along so well after the 3rd day; but looks like no other choice.

Regarding the Total Recall - or any other call recording software - Google / Android has disabled access to contacts in Pie (privacy reasons; right!), and will eliminate call recording altogether in 9. Big stink about it behind the scenes, so I'll just have to see. It's already broken on some devices in Pie. Tested mine today, and found that it wasn't working at all. Found another program that works; but won't affiliate with your contact list.

While recording calls seems sneaky to a lot of people; I'm profoundly hearing impaired, and often have to play back dialogue to clarify or understand a conversation. Not trying to get the goods on anyone; just trying to minimize asking people to repeat themselves over and over when I'm in a noisy environment. If you think it sucks having to repeat yourself; try being the one who can't hear your own children's voices. Kinda puts it in perspective; huh?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
Funny thing is it's a little bit of a tough switch for me too even coming from the N8. It's not that the S10+ (I did the 8gb/128gb version) is a bad device, it's actually really nice...

REALLY

. Maybe I'm getting old and like to stick with what I know more than the new shiny thing?....... Nah.... ;)

Edit...

And after playing with the S10+ for longer than a day......

I'm really getting accustomed to the Fingerprint sensor in front. I've forgotten how much easier it is to open the device if it's laying on my desk, and the wide angle camera is GREAT
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
As much as it sucks to have to do so; I'm going to have to go back to Oreo. I need the contact affiliation so I don't have to go on a treasure hunt to find a particular call.

What's your recommendation for flashing back? Guessing I'm going to have to Odin. May as well kill two birds with one stone.:rolleyes:

If they're so concerned about privacy; then why do I continuously get SPAM addressed to my personal email addressing me by my Gmail account? Hum??? Even when I deny programs access that don't need it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
You could try a factory reset in recovery mode and see if that works. Honestly, I'd try that first and see if it works for you.

If you can't get it to work and have to go back to Oreo, use the latest Oreo and the Odin in post 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
I can confirm from the software developers sites that the contact affiliation is broken. Imagine how pissed they are! There've been over 200 million call recorder downloads; the Play Store has sold their software and gotten their take of it; now they're going to unceremoniously dump a valuable option to many people who've already paid for it. Regardless of opinion; it's been fully established to be legal in the United States, so long as it's not being used surreptitiously. That; regardless of what less than a handful of states try to claim.

I'll have more time tomorrow evening, and will give it a go with doing the reset; but not holding my breath on that one. Hummm??? I wonder if the fact that I use "SMS Backup and Restore" may have something to do with my text notifications? It hasn't been working too well, either. Interesting correlation. They certainly don't mind "backing up" your texts to their cloud, but you can't download them as a file for your safekeeping / preservation.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Bachatu:
Beta will officially close tomorrow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] prican25:
Just got notice the beta program is closing tomorrow. Official should coming soon. haha, beat me to it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
I regularly use SMS Backup & Restore, and I do incremental backups to my extSD, but I've also found that Samsung Smart Switch works great too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kobmays89:
Has anyone managed to capture the Beta 3 yet? Or are we waiting for the final release?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
Smartswitch does work well; but it doesn't give me the capability to select which texts that I want to maintain in archives on an ongoing basis. With B&R; if some insignificant conversation isn't erased before the backup at midnight; I can always go through and delete the insignificant ones - like I did last night. Not to mention; I have a tangible backup that I have immediate access to. It certainly has access to my contacts! So; why would Google suddenly develop a conscience over phone call recording and try to use the ruse of "Privacy"; when they're anything but? Probably the same reason they don't have a phone number that you can call and reach a live body. Too many people would catch them on the record. While I use mine primarily for reconciling information from a specific conversation; it's also saved my bacon plenty of times when dealing with AT&T and others that will promise you anything on earth, and deliver nothing - unless you have something to play back for them.

Funny, isn't it? Every conversation with them; et, al. begins with either a person, or a recording stating "This conversation is (or subject to) being recorded - for ""Quality and training purposes"". What's good enough for them isn't good enough for us? Particularly when it relates to assisting someone with a bonafide ADA impairment. Hypocrites.

Back on point; I've downloaded Odin and CRK1, but it appears to just be an update. Is there a certain way to decompress it? Which files to put into which slot to flash; and which to avoid?

Thanks again!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Xander87:
you can get it on firmware.science. here is the link - https://firmware.science/download?url=00000/0000/SS-N950U1UEU5ZSBB-to-EU5ZSC2-UP

but bear in mind it is for the unlocked version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
If you got the right file then it should be a zip file that you have to extract everything from. In that file you'll see other files that start with BL, AP, CP, and CSC. You just have to match those in ODIN to be able to flash it. There is a tutorial at the beginning of the thread here https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75707016&postcount=3

NOTE you only need to pay attention to lines one and two, the rest is to get onto the unlocked firmware to get onto the beta
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] jeanmarctarabay:
im having a boot loop after flashing beta3. i wiped my data and still having the same issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Xander87:
Updated without issues. You must be on N950U1UEU5ZSBB to update to beta 3 (N950U1UEU5ZSC2)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
If you're still on DRL7, then you'll want to DL the Odin files for CRL1 (Latest Stock) and Odin3_v3.13.3b, both are at the top of post 2. I use 7zip for decompressing (it handles larger files better than WinRAR or WinZip)

In populating slots -

BL

AP

CP

CSC (I've never used CSC_HOME)

USERDATA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] vin_001:
Final build incoming for U1!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] lakid06:
Getting ready for the ota

Hello,

I am on DRL6 and would like to get back on the official path. I downloaded and unzipped Odin3_v3.13.3b and N950USQS5CRL1 files. Followed the method below. But then it says failed and my phone is untouched. What am i doing wrong?

Thanks

1. Extract (un-rar) the firmware file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin) ***

2. Download Odin

3. Extract Odin ZIP file (i.e. to folder c:\Odin)

4. Open Odin

5. Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Bixby + Power + Volume Down buttons)

6. Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin

7. Add the firmware files to their designated slots

BL

AP

CP

CSC

USERDATA

8. Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
Just got done chatting with an AT&T representative who claimed to know the exact day that Pie will be rolled out for the note 8 lol, I'm a little skeptical to be honest. I've never gotten an exact day out of them.

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Try updating the drivers for your phone. When I downgraded I kept getting the same thing, and updating the drivers worked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] sapps:
So, I'm confused. What's the date??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
Well IF it's true it'll be Monday the 18th. I'm not holding my breath though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] lakid06:
Great thanks! How would i do that? Dont want to grab the wrong drivers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
Here

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kobmays89:
Oh good that was a quick upload for them. Thanks for the Info
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
What a pisser. I'm earning my degree in forensic Odin-tology tonight. Reset didn't change a thing with respect to what was previously discussed. Hoping for notifications on my TMS at this point.

Thanks for all of your guidance and hand-holding. Sometimes; the dragon wins.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] phillthedrill:
Beta 3 so far is really good. It looks pretty polished. It seems the automatic brightness is quicker to scale up than in previous versions. It seems very snappy and the battery life is still great. I think we are beyond past due for the final version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
A couple things I do that's a LITTLE bit different that may be worth a try

Before the process, I go into Recovery and do about 2-3 factory resets. Then go into DL mode.

I would also recommend using 7zip to extract the files. WinRAR/WinZip don't handle that large of a file

I typically populate the files before connecting my device (I don't think this makes ANY difference whatsoever)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] martyh1:
Post 1 (or 2) has a link that says N950USQS5CRL1 . But the link takes you to N950USQU5CRL1 (notice the "SQU" instead of "SQS"). Can N950USQU5CRL1 be used with Odin just like N950USQS5CRL1 ? i.e. as a full install, not an update?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
so I refreshed the fota page, and now its telling me that its unavailable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
It's the correct file, I can be bad at typing :|

The "U" is an Update, the "S" is a Security patch. And all of the links at the top of post 2 are

ONLY

Odin files. All of the files under "Update" are flashed via Recovery/extSD card
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
It's opening ok for me and is showing N950USQU5DSC1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
eh, who knows. Its not like it has changed any for a while
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] GoSooners345:
Anything new on update news
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] wepa:
Yea tomorrow

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Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] gho5t82:
What?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dharvey4651:
:p:highfive::cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kireflow90:
One of the AT&T tech service reps told me tomorrow it'll be released. Another one said by the end of this past week. So we're all hoping for tomorrow
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Cool Person:
DL7 Release is great love it.

I can't wait for the final release thought, because that beta release will not allow dark mode with external themes. that is the only issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] zombo91:
Hey guys can someone be a MVP and give me the most recent stock files for AT&t? Because the ones listed in post two are not working they're taking forever to come up and I wanna be on the official firmware for pie when it comes out!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] TechOut:
We know CRBB is certified its CRC1/CRC2 that are not
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] KingVekxin:
Is anyone else in the US having this weird time issue? My notification bar and widget show two different times after the spring forward, daylight savings time thing. My phone is set to auto change by my widget is still stuck the hour behind. Any help is welcome
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
It will fix itself give it a day.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] RevChappy:
Is there any disabling apps that will work on these builds? My package disable pro isn't anymore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
Bk Disabler is the one that works.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.packagedisabler
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] TechOut:
Mine was good I'm assuming the android one sets from a different server
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
Just clear data in Playstore, and................ Certified
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] TechOut:
CRC2 isn't certified yet
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
:crying:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dottat:
Did you try running safetynet app before wiping first?

I gotta say the incremental update from brbb to crc1 is really amazing performance wise. I dirty flashed it and my lag/stutter went away. Very smooth now. One thing I have noticed in all of these builds is that when you put a conversation on no notifications in the stock text app it also no longer shows a badge number on the text app. Not sure how I feel about that one yet but I guess it makes sense.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
Well using my other AT&T Note 8 and it's on Firmware N950USQU3CRC2 Oreo been on 4G LTE only since i am not home yet here's the Battery life Outstanding. SOT 2hrs and 5min. At 70%
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] ekerbuddyeker:
Yes. Just restart your phone. Has the same.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dottat:
Yeah if it's anything like CRC1 it will be sweet. Have you ran through safety net and gotten it it so show certified yet?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
Already answered your question on the other thread i also posted a picture.

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For those that didn't know there's a thread on the new OTA Nougat that AT&T rolled out other day February patch firmware N950USQS3BRB2

https://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note-8/how-to/att-n950u-stock-n950usqs3brb2-odin-files-t3761567

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Be ready pretty sure 3CRC3 and 3CRC4 will show up during the week as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] PhillyFlyer:
To confirm I'm on CRBB, can I flash the CRC2 update.zip via SD card method or do I have to Odin back to Nougat and then do it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
you can flash straight to CRBB with that Update.zip
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] KingVekxin:
I tried and it still didn't work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] wepa:
March 28 they say oreo comes out will see about that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
3CRC2 Safetynet passes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] fireguy0306:
New playstore version? After a data wipe and reboot mine does not
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
You can go HERE but its going to be pretty slow too.

Try the link in post 2 again, looks like the hosts are coming up, if the link above is too painfully slow
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
I downloaded and flashed the files back to Oreo CRL2 that you listed. Rebuilt my phone with what I had in SmartSwitch. Everything seems to be running great, but for the first time ever; I keep getting notifications from Samsung that there is a new Security Update that needs to be installed. I've been on Cricket for a year and a half, and never gotten a security update notification. Posting the screenshots of what's on my phone and what they're wanting me to update to CSB1. I haven't seen any of these mentioned, and wondering what's going on.

My biggest concern - as I mentioned earlier - is that this "security patch" will close my call recording. If so; is there any way to revert to the previous security patch? The developer's site for my program states that "they" - I'm assuming Android and Samsung; have completely disabled call recording in Pie; and "in some instances" even in Oreo. I'm afraid to take that chance.

The first screenshot is from the update notification. Second is the software page from my phone.

Any thoughts?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
CRL2 is not an AT&T firmware, that is the Unlocked version. CSB1 is the latest Security Patch that's out for the Unlocked Oreo (NOT Pie)firmware. AT&T's most recent is CRL1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
Yikes! That's what was mentioned when I had to Odin back to Oreo. I'm surprised it didn't honk! It's been working flawlessly. Am I in for a major crash and burn?

Should I take the security update? As far as I know, I never got an unlock code from AT&T.

Certainly explains why Samsung is now offering me FOTA's.

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Holy cow! I just noticed that when I reboot it, no AT&T logo or bloat. Am I a free man?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
No, you're not in for a major crash. U1 firmware works great! But....... you do lose some of the AT&T functionality (and Bloat) but losing Wi-Fi calling was a

big

loss for me. You should be able to take that OTA, CSB1 is still Oreo. One of the downsides though, is TYPICALLY the carrier versions get updates pushed out faster than the U1 firmware
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
Thanks. Thant's some good news. I already lost W-Fi calling when I switched to Cricket, but I never could get it to work without issues.

Loving the lack of bloat! I'd have done it sooner, if I knew I could have.

Wonder if they're going to try to push Pie on me?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
When the time comes, you can be sure of it. (And I don't think it's too far off)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] nukesnooper:
Assuming (hoping) that I can decline the upgrade?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] DLegado24:
This is what one of the Samsung people said sorry for thee improper grammar
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] cwis:
Soooo, in 6 months with the Samsung calendar :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] GoSooners345:
The rep said end of March or April by the way they were talking
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] DLegado24:
By that time we'll be ready for the Note 10
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dharvey4651:
I'm already ready for the Note 10...

I intend to run DRL7 until the Odin files for official pie are released and then just flash that.

My T-Mobile Note 8 is paid off and sim unlocked and is going to be a hand me down to my daughter as soon as the Note 10 is available. It'll be a massive upgrade over the piece of crap phone my ex gave her...

EDIT... Changed my mind about DRL7. After flashing my phone from CRK1 - DRL7, my proximity sensor does not work at all... Tried going back to CRK1 and flashing DRL6 with the same result. Odd because if memory serves me right, I've ran both these software versions before and did not have a problem with the proximity sensor. Dialing *#0*# and clicking sensor shows nothing for proximity sensor at all and won't allow me to test it or actuate it in any way like any of the other sensors.

I'm in the process of switching back to Oreo, CRL2 unlocked now so that I can test to see if the sensor works on that. If it does then I intend to OTA through each progressive update until beta 3 and provided everything still works then, keep that until the official 9.0 update Odin files are available...

I'm honestly just ready to be rid of this phone and get my Note 10 (or Note X.. whichever they end up calling it)... I'm tired of the delayed updates and ****ty customer service and terrible battery life...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
It won't force you to upgrade, like what Windows does, and just do it for you behind the scenes. BUT it sure will get annoying because it'll bug the crap out of you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] Venom0642:
If he uses Package Disabler pro, he can stop it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] dharvey4651:
Probably a dumb question but can you flash a USERDATA file from Oreo after you've updated to Pie? I'm installing CRL2 so I can install the incremental updates to beta 3 but would like to try to regain some of the T-Mobile functionality if possible.

I've already successfully combined N950U1UEU5CRL2 (AP, BL and CP) with N950USQS5CRL1(CSC and USERDATA) but both of these are 8.0 software versions and after combining them, it will not allow me to install the 9.0 beta. I would like to do this after upgrading to N950U1 beta 3 if possible. I don't mind if it factory resets my device.

I fully intend on flashing the T-Mobile Note 8 Pie Odin files once they're released. I'm just trying to get the battery life I got from the Pie beta before without sacrificing all of my T-Mobile features such as WiFi calling which I use at work daily and for whatever reason, my proximity sensor does not work on DRL6 or DRL7 which leads to some interesting in-call behavior and also my T-Mobile app does not work on DRL6 or DRL7.

EDIT... I'm just gonna try it. What's the worst that can happen? I have to re-flash and reinstall all the OTA updates and restore a backup?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
I don't think it'll work (Oreo to Pie), BUT like you said you can always flash back to OTA. Also, I think we are about 2 weeks out from Pie dropping (HOPEFULLY), so if it goes sideways for you, you wont have to wait too much longer for official.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Guides, News, & Discuss] kangi26:
I had the exact same problem you did. I ended up staying on Beta and gave up Wi-Fi calling. It seemed to only be there on DRL6 or 7, I didnt see it again regardless of which other firmware I went to