yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] andrew81:
Hi guys, just wanted to report back, I've successfully changed the CSC on my GS9. I'm unsure why, but suddenly the *#272*IMEI# worked and brought up a long list of CSCs to choose from which I then selected the one I wanted and hit Install. It asked if I wanted to update the Network Settings or the Sales Code, I chose Sales Code. The phone then rebooted in the same way that happens with a factory reset. I could tell right away that it had worked because it came up with "English (New Zealand)", instead of "English (UK)". The *#272*IMEI# is now not working again, but I don't need it luckily. Really weird behaviour, the only thing I can think I did differently, is entered *#06# and took a photo of the IMEI rather than entering it off the box, but the IMEI on the box is the same. I had flashed the phone last night with the carrier FW I wanted, left the phone off for a day and then turned it back on and entered the *#06# and then the *#272*IMEI# and it worked, when it hadn't on previous attempts, and doesn't again now. Make from that what you will!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
It's available now via SamFirm & SamMobile
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maximus81:
Hi Guys, hoping someone can assist. I have read all 16 pages post by post and followed some of the suggestions. Nothing has helped so far. I have SM-G965FD model which I bought from eBay and got delivered from Hong Kong. I am in Melbourne, Australia. I have downloaded XSA and TEL (Telstra) firmwares off SamMobile and flashed on the phone in anticipation that I can change the rom to Australian and can get VolTE and WiFi Calling enabled along with Spam protection option in calls. CSC on the phone is AFG/AFG,AFG/AFG which is Afghanistan. I have tried flashing with CSC_OMC and HOME_CSC_OMC, tried with and without sim card (Telstra), factory reset and what not but nothing is working. Help please, its driving me nuts
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] andrew81:
I don't think you're doing anything wrong, the results I've been getting have also been inconsistent. After flashing the XSA, you can try setting up the phone with the AFG CSC (skip all the optional steps like adding Google account), leave it for a day, power the phone on (or off and on) and then try entering *#06# in the dialer, make a note of the IMEI1 and then try entering *#272*IMEI# (without the /01) and see if you get a list of CSC's. It is really strange and at this time (at least on xda forums), it seems nobody has the answer.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maximus81:
Thanks mate, I will try that tomorrow or maybe day after tomorrow and will report back. Thanks again :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] mrhizzo:
There is no April security update yet for the G965F?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Not yet. It was supposed to release alongside the April update for the S9 (G960F), but for some reason we didn't get it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] popplio99:
I see, thank you very much for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maximus81:
I tried this with no luck.

When I enter *#06# the IMEI info is displayed as soon as I type the last #. when I enter *#272*IMEI# nothing happens after entering last #. I am assuming that I had to dial the code? Well thats what I did and there was a spinning circle with message "USSD Code Running" and then 2 secs later "Requested Service Unknown". I will try again tomorrow maybe and see if it works but not keeping my hopes too high.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pinoy_ako07:
I've tired everything as well. I really don't want to trip Knox but if they only way to get the TEL (telstra Australia) firmware and CSC is to flash a custom Rom. I might have to do that sooner rather than later
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maximus81:
I wont go down that path. 1. Tripping knox means loosing warranty 2. samsung pay, secure folder, galaxy apps (paid apps), NAB tap and go, etc etc wont work if knox is tripped.

I might just learn to live with an overseas CSC, the only thing I am loosing is samsung pay, volte, wifi calling. Nice to have but at cost of tripping knox... na.:eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dokibull:
i still got that
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Rasherr:
You need to install ADB 1.4.3:

1. Google and download adb-setup-1.4.3.zip

2. Install ADB 1.4.3 with all the required Drivers (it should also install Samsung Drivers if not already installed)

3. Go to C:/ADB and paste the update.zip there (the .zip including the BETA2 or the BETA2Hotfix, don't forget to rename it in update.zip)

4. From the C:/ADB folder, SHIFT + RIGHT CLICK in the folder and "Open Command Prompt Here" or "Open PowerShell Window Here" depending on your Windows version

5. Connect your Android Phone to PC via USB Cable

6. In the CMD/PowerShell window, type \adb devices or .\adb devices (you should see a random serial number displayed, that's your phone)

7. Shut down the Android Phone and start it in Recovery Mode (For Samsung Galaxy S8 and above: Power Button + Bixby Button + Volume Up)

8. From the Recovery Menu, choose Install via ADB

9. From the CMD/PowerShell window, type \adb sideload update.zip or .\adb sideload update.zip

10. Wait until finish -> DONE

Edit: [MENTION=2986787]saxena1[/MENTION] if you would read carefully, I've also added what commands to be used (\adb devices and \adb sideload update.zip). You gave me Thumbs Down for you not being able to read, that's just great :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saxena1:
I already install adb 1.4.3 exe and little confusion for commands.

will you please mention only what command write in cmd.

Big thanks for your help :D
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kadirpasa:
Am I the only one having problems with screen not going dark during calls (proximity sensor not turning off display) should I factory reset
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] renton82:
Mine works fine...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Denis:):
All updates worked from microSD for me, updated today from ZRKA to ZRKL and from ZRKL to ZRKN all via microSD.

I lost mobile data after both upgrades and it was easy fix...

Just go to your APN settings and reset defaults. This brings it all back to normal.

Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > 3 dot menu > Reset to default
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saxena1:
You gave me Thumbs Down for you not being able to read, that's just great .

Sorry by mistake I clicked on wrong icon I read your post and will definitely try :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Astroinspace:
Hi, before installing pie, can i go back to oreo from pie, i just want to know for safety reason. Thank in advance to answer at this "stupid question".
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Devers102:
Beta 2 wont side load any ideas
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
You can.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] matrixx1:
Dear All,

Could someone please upload the hotfix update for beta2 to Mega or somewhere else because it is not possible anymore to download it from Google Drive by too many have already downloaded it and Google blocks further downloads for 24 hours

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Astroinspace:
Hi, thank you. To go back to oreo i have just to flash the last oreo update or it's more complicated?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] antoniskon:
Thank you so much! It was more than helpful!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
Just oreo fw

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It has been already uploaded to afh and mega.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tekzonept:
will i trip knox if i turn usb debugging and oem unlock to use adb sideload to update the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
For no mobile connection, reset to default apn settings.

For no close all button, it doesnt show up in 3rd party launchers such as nova launcher. It is fine for touchwiz launcher.

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No it wont. You can unlock oem bootloader, if you flash custom binary in odin, you will lose it forever.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
You know, this forum has an excellent SEARCH-function?

Look what I found: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78299492&postcount=1554

Next time: do it yourself...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
[MENTION=5063250]murtaza02[/MENTION] I don't want to mess with ur work or tell you how to do it, but I want to suggest if you want, to find a litte place, maybe even with

tag, somewhere on the first page to put links for all betas till now because this way is litte bit chaotic :) Will be easy for the new users here to find them :p
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Good idea, I was also thinking the same considering there were more than 100 posts in the past 2 days.

Will do it in the morning when I'm on my PC.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] desperex:
Guys, need help - after installing ZRKA over BRJ6 I've got "Can't load Android system. You data may be corrupt bla bla bla"

So it finished upgrading, there was apps updating screen and it went to boot loop, sometimes showing home screen, but that's it, then going back to recovery, and over and over again.

I suspect it's because of Swift Installer overlays I didn't uninstall before installing Pie, because in Rescue log it tells me something about com.android.systemui.statusbar.notification.FakeShadowView

Now I'm in situation where

1. I'd go to Oreo, which can't be done without data wipe

2. partial data wipe (Swift Installer overlays) if it's possible

No root and I won't go that way

Please get me out of here saving my app data

UPD: Safe mode doesn't get me through the loading process after home screen shown
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
wipe cache and data, maybe factory reset from recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] desperex:
That's pretty straightforward and the last thing I would do, any other options?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] madvinegar:
Strangely when I am in landscape mode in an app and I drag down the quick settings, I still get a blur. (And not the quick settings).

I am on ZRKN.

Is this working for you?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
It would be easier if you had twrp, either way if you cant solve it, first option is factory reset. No matter what you do if you cant get overlays out of data you will have bootloops or system ui crashes.

Thats why i keep android data, obb folders and apks of my apps in my sd card. Saves me from downloading 5 6gb of apps when i have problems.

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Seems like another bug sammy has to fix :D one of the best things i will never get tired of, one bug fixes and other comes :cyclops:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] desperex:
I don't care about apks and all binaries, that can be downloaded ok, just takes some time, what's precious is app data, I used to used root just for backing it up.

Just before updating to Pie I did Samsung Cloud backup, is it still as useless as it was before to restore app data, not just apps?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] madvinegar:
I rebooted the phone and now it's working...

Very strange...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
did you forget about your Telegram chat as well :(
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
Cloud doesnt backup all the data of user apps. Especially games and social apps.

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Yeah same. Also when im watching videos in chrome landscape, it just minimizes the video like you do with youtube vanced.

Another thing i am having is when i reboot, i need to disable reenable dolby. Otherwise it doesnt work.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
Did both updates, went very smoothly.

Beta 2 made me lose the clear all button in recent apps. (Using Nova Launcher)

But surprisingly Beta 2 did not make me lose my APN settings. I was getting and using a 4G+ connection just fine here in France.

Not sure what Beta 2.5 "fixed" for me, given i had no problems. hahaha.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Can't share Telegram links on XDA, and it's only for stock firmwares, not for OTAs, so betas aren't mentioned there.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Benew0:
I've searched I need zrkj Galaxy S9 hotfix. Not Galaxy S9+
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] neutraltech:
To solve the over-download issue, sign in to Google Drive, open the update.zip link, and instead of pressing the Download button, press the Add to My Drive button in the top-right hand corner.

Go to your Google Drive, locate the update.zip, right click on the file, and press Make a Copy. Then right-click on the copy of the update.zip, and click Download. Hope this helps!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Main post has been cleaned up a bit, offers some basic instructions on how to sideload the betas, and links to all 3 of the OTA files posted in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
I thought it was ADB sideload "filename.zip" not update "filename.zip"
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Sorry about that. Has been corrected.

Thanks for pointing it out.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
No problem!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
OK, than read the TITLE of this thread:

Official Stock Firmware Thread (12th November 2018) - Galaxy S9+ (SM-G965F)

Do you see "S9" in the title? :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SPYRO80:
Hello, i have flashed all 3 zips through recovery and after flashing beta 2 , everything seems to work ok except from having vibration when using the navigation gestures. When i use the regular navigation soft keys (recents,home,back) i have vibration when pressing but when i enable gestures, they work ok but without any haptic feedback. Anyone else having this issue?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] narcis1974:
Me too !

Besides, I do not go alarms on clock app.

In addition to sometimes force force close, the alarm does not sound. I see the delayed alarm after the minute has passed.

I gave it a forced stop, and clear cache ... but no effect.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy10:
Thanks gsser for the initial beta 2 and hotfix uploads!

I also lost the haptic feedback with the navigation gestures and believe this is true for anyone else as well. Hopefully this is just a bug, but I wouldn't be surprised if they keep it like this..

Also lost the "close all" button with 3rd party launchers and most annoying for myself is the night mode keeps turning itself off several times a day. Anyone with a solution or workaround for the night mode bug?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy10:
Think I found the solution for the night mode bug automatically deactivating even though I had it set to always stay on: I had the Google/Android messages app installed (but not even set as default) and apparently you also have to set this one to "dark mode" manually in the app itself. Night mode didn't deactivate on me anymore since I changed this setting. Using the Samsung messages app now, so didn't notice the setting in the Google messages app until now..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
I hope they do improve those gestures and to add an option to enable/disable the vibrations (I'm using Fluid Navigation Gestures ). Some people like them some people don't.

About the night mode - I never had such issue? Since the first time, I turn it on never turn off itself. Sounds weird though.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
Mine is also set to automatic. It changes in night and morning
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] exocetdj:
Basically you are screwed in that case if you want to keep your data unfortunately. App data is not restored via cloud.

Cant remember if flashing twrp wipes data (twrp enables root flashing and titanium backup as you're aware) if it doesn't this is the way to go, if it does your screwed for keeping app data.

Best to either take the hit on the data and downgrade, look for any non root backup apps (which don't think many exist) or see the beta through as we get quick updates which will be shared here on doubt

Side topic, found an apk and data for f1 mobile racing. Works well if not perfect on this pie beta!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kykint:
Mind sharing some tips on how to grab those ota zips?

I'm using a korean model running exynos and nobody else seems to be working on it :(
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
google is your friend.

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still it doesnt worth rooting and losing data just to remove overlays and boot into system. not to mention losing warranty. easiest way is factory reset..... or maybe flash oreo firmware, with home csc and without data partition. maybe it will be able to boot with overylays installed. might work
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SPYRO80:
Found some new issues, bluetooth doesn't auto connect in car and bluetooth icon doesn't appear even if i connect it manually, only shows up when notification shade is down. I didn't have these issues in the first beta. Can anyone confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kykint:
Edit: nvm, I think I managed to capture the packet somehow =P
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
That is since beta 1 and is meant to be so with Pie. With Google pixel devices and pie it is the same.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dokibull:
some details about what version is the F1 apk?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] demmo81:
for me it auto connect normally

regarding the icon it's to minimize the icons at the status bar which is really a smart move .. its also included in the alarm icon , i love this feature actually

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the only bug i noticed so far that the hotspot is working fine but when u connect a device it doesn't show in the phone it's connected however it is
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LaurynasVP:
Where can I find the new Pie Update from ZRKA? I could't find download link to the update from the link written in the second post
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] vuoshino:
Someone has some problems with google assistant? I think there are some errors because is like de old assistant and not the one that i have on the ipad, google home and any device that i have...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
The links are in this thread: search for them (i.e. search for the posts made by the OP)

Or read the FIRST post...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
[MENTION=5063250]murtaza02[/MENTION] in main page beta 2 link https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78281625&postcount=1348 doesnt show the download link.

it is this one, you should update the thread https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78297562&postcount=1468
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Cheers. Has been fixed.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tharmor:
What are steps to install this ?

1) usb dsbugging on, oem unlock on, enter stock recovery (how)?) ..then...just use adb to side load ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] flyguy10:
Spoke too soon. Night mode still deactivating on me a couple of times a day.

Checked (or removed) all Google apps with night mode built in I can think of.

Anyone else facing the night mode bug?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
For those who wonder how to flash:

Maybe the SD Card problem is too big? Mine is 128GB some people reported that flashing from 4GB of card is working fine. So you may try before if u don't wanna use fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
I got 64 gig and didnt have any problems with other 3 beta zips
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Ozgurce:
Is there any settings for remove default icon background or Im missing something in PIE? I know themes are disabled but want to remove backgrounds of icons. It seems ugly.

SM-G965F cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi

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And I have something more to ask. When messages comes from whatsapp its opens a mini window. I cant seem to find to disable that too. Thanks for help

SM-G965F cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] leroilion02:
me too i have 8 giga sd card no broblem with 3 beta
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
I got the error can't mount sd card, but adb minimal worked.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
Themes are not disabled,follow any link to a theme and once you are "inside" you can download and install any theme. Free themes are limited to 14 days use :(.

http://apps.samsung.com/theme/ProductDetail.as?appId=com.cambunch.VanillaP&SITE_CODE=nl
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Titosilva:
Formate your sd card
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aussiesausage:
Is It just a placebo effect, or does Pie feel 100x faster and smoother then Oreo? Oreo feels like turd after being on Pie for a week now.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gsser:
Pie has more performance and better, newer drivers. In dolphin emulator opengl performs so bad but in pie it is so much better cause of new gpu driver.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] demmo81:
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[/COLOR]And I have something more to ask. When messages comes from whatsapp its opens a mini window. I cant seem to find to disable that too. Thanks for help

SM-G965F cihazımdan Tapatalk kullanılarak gönderildi[/QUOTE]

For WhatsApp the option is inside WhatsApp itself under notifications just disable the priority of the message and it should be fine . It took me some time to figure this out :) u have the option for individual messages or group ones .. enjoy
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Pruntarious:
I think if you have edge lighting enabled notifications come in a little differently.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] demmo81:
Guys anyone facing the hotspot issue that it connects but it shows that there are no devices connected ... strange
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Benew0:
Lol Ya I botched that one. Xda app automatically placed my device as 9+ and I just assumed I was in the right place.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
I'm afraid there still nothing about S9. At least the second beta isn't available which is weird.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Benew0:
Actually there is! If anyone else made the mistake I made and some how ended up here, go here instead.

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/official-pie-beta-ota-files-factory-t3868978
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tekzonept:
For me to update via SD card i had to format a card i have in FAT32, it was the only way to make it work.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
READ ! ! !

Don't post WRONG INFO:

That's for the SM-G960U1, NOT for the SM-G965F (where this topic is about!)