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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
If you see the first post, the latest build is currently G965FXXU5CSF2.

The number 5 indicates that this is the 5th bootloader version released for the S9+.

Samsung usually upgrades these if they find a major security exploit in a particular version or just to prevent downgrades to older builds.

BLv5 was released on the 11th of June, and Samsung will probably release v6 later this month.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RdT21:
Ah okay. Thanks for the enlightenment. :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
July patch XXS6CSG1 is being tested
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
Galaxy S9 and Note 9 get Galaxy S10’s Live Focus effects with latest update
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] AJKamaraju:
Galaxy S9 Plus US Snapdragon BL V5 for U1 firmware

I have an Verizon Galaxy S9 Plus US Snapdragon model with BL V5 and looking for equivalent BL V5 with U1 firmware.

Any updates on availability or links to the BL V5 for U1 firmware?!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
This thread is for G965F (Exynos) only.

There are other threads in this forum for U/U1 variants where you can find links.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] dee3663:
what if you cant past the system on odin
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bigyun2000:
Hi all.

I have just bought a Samsung S9+ off ebay. Although it is unlocked I looks like it was on the 3 (THREE) network in UK. As the 3 logo comes on screen when switched on. Here are the details. Is there a way to get rid of all the 3 (THREE) stuff and just have a genuine Samsung 9+ ROM (I think that's the terminology) Thanks

Baseband Version G965FXXU4CSE1

Kernal Version 4.9.59-15884408

Service Provider SW Version. SAOMC_SM-G965F_CKH_H3G_PP_00132173d11e23037ece H3G/H3G/H3G.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Flash the ROM in the 2nd post and do a factory reset after flashing it while a UK SIM card is inserted in the phone.

You'll get switched to the UK unbranded ROM with support for Samsung Pay and OTAs when they're released for UK.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bigyun2000:
[MENTION=5063250]MeltdownSpectre[/MENTION]

Hi and many thanks. What do I need to use to flash is it Odin? I did try downloading Odin 3.1 I think but I am not getting any download at all. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Stupid AndroidFileHost has been like that for a while, not giving any download mirrors for the Odin link.

Try this link:

https://mega.nz/#!wxYVHAqL!DiU9s-_x1eidmnYAwdqCyppwHC8gnnyoiD1SUnEcKq8

Flashing instructions are also available in the 1st post.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bigyun2000:
Kewl that works fine. I followed the instructions but all I have at the moment is a blue screen with a large white box in the centre with a blue arrow pointing down and its saying downloading do not turn off target. A bit apprehensive as it seems to be taking a while Also I have on screen Volume Down Key + Power Key for more than 7 Secs: Cancel (restart phone)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
That's the right screen, it's called Download Mode.

It is now waiting for you to plug the phone into your PC and start the flash.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bigyun2000:
Great. Its worked 100% thank you....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Upperdeluxe:
Is possible to Downgrade from G965FXXU5CSF2 to Oreo?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] laughto:
I don't know what believe so. See first post in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
No. The last Oreo build was BL v2, and Pie is currently BL v5.

Read 2nd post.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Eternalight:
Downgrading now would be a PITA so bad that it's just not worth it. I'm not sure if removing all the .bins & repacking a flashable would still work in these later android versions as it did in the earlier. It's been years since so i'm not sure anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MobFreak2799:
If anyone has stock boot image from latest update can you share it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crizalid8:
July patch is up
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
New update for G965F (18-July-2019):

July security patch, new kernel, new baseband, and most importantly, new bootloader which means no downgrading to v5 or older builds.

G965FXXU6CSG8 / G965FOXM6CSG5 / G965FXXU6CSG4
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
Another change :

XXU6CSG8 has updated camera 9.0.05.10

XXU5CSF2 had camera 9.0.05.5
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] zFramed:
Does anyone have a changelog? Also does the new camera have the Instagram mode released with the S10 lineup? Is that a OneUI 1.1 exclusive ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Probably includes fixes for the night mode crashes.

Changelog is in the 2nd post of this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] thewelt1:
New ar emoji aswell being reported on new update,somthing similar to s10??

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...DEAQ&usg=AOvVaw1MPgHPtmDk9KTVUn0PnpPM&ampcf=1
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eyaw:
Hai..

Im from Phillippines and i bought my phone here..

But we don't have the latest update (july patch)..

Can i download firmware from other countries and patch it to my phone..

What wil happen..

Anyone??

Thank for the help..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bdwilk:
Same. Philippines. Just flash Germany (DBT) and it'll be fine. You'll miss OTA's but as long as you keep up then you can just keep flashing the latest or when Phil's gets another update just flash it to get OTA back.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] eyaw:
Thank u
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Tofigh2392:
Please help me , ihave s9 plus live demo unite how can i update my device to latest update?may i flash offical stock firmware with odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
Got the June update a week ago and today got the July update. Very weird not complaining though
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aaronisham95:
Sammobile
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RdT21:
My wife got the July security patch and AR emoji update as well. About 543mb file.

Exynos variant Philippines
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Alberto531:
How is battery life?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RdT21:
She says it was just like before. Doesn't seem to be affected at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Migz71:
My battery life is not so good on this latest update?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RdT21:
Is that a question or a statement?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Migz71:
Statement
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ludovicien:
I've just acquired an S9 Plus (SM-G965f/DS). I am on the Belgian Orange network and LTE/WiFi calling don't work. The sealed phone came with a Proximus app on it and in Service Provider Software ver I noticed that the last line is PRO/PRO/PRO/PRO (SAOMC _SM-G965F_OVF_PRO_PP_0011). Searching what this means led me to this thread. Would anyone know which rom to flash to allow me to use all Orange services in Belgium? Thanks very much in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Belgium Orange doesn't seem to have its own firmware.

So you'll have to flash the LUX unlocked firmware instead.

The current latest firmware for LUX is:

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117908907

Flash this using the instructions in the 1st post. You will have to reset your device.

After flashing, remove and insert your Belgian SIM once and then factory reset your device again from the settings menu.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ludovicien:
Thanks very much for your reply. That's very helpful :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
I'm on latest July update and I noticed quite a drain since updating. Looking at BBS I noticed my phone wake time was quite big compared to the past and imsservice was the culprit. I knew it had something to do with the phone serviced so went to settings and disabled advanced calling and messaging and it's all good
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jinggakelana:
Did someone face a problem with wifi and or signal on June patch?

When I connect to wifi, it said "Internet may not be available" even though the wifi is actually works (on other devices).

Tried reconnect router, forget network, restart device (several times), put in on airplane mode --> didn't work.

Sometimes the mobile networks also didn't work.

Edit: Solve the problem. "Private DNS" is the culprit, so I turn it off.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] djoxie:
As far as I am concerned, battery life improved over June patch. Standy drain seems to be smaller
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kotin89:
Can you please tell me how to navigate to this option. Tried looking on my phone and couldn't find it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
Settings connections more connection settings
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kotin89:
Thank you.!!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] crizalid8:
August security patch is out
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
August update - G965FXXU6CSGD

Comes with new kernel, new baseband version and August security patch.

Official changelog also mentions improved camera performance which could be regarding the issues with Night Mode crashing that were introduced in the CSF2 update.

For those wondering why the update still has CSGx build number, it's because the build/compilation date was still July and not August like some other devices.

Like all other OEMs, Samsung gets access to security patch details well before they're released to the public so the build dates don't always have to be in the same month that the patch is intended for.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] solokiller11:
Anyone flashed the August build and has any insights?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
August update has yet another updated camera :9.0.05.14
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Firaristt:
August update fixed battery life issues emerged in July update. I installed it when %75 battery with 1h 30m SoT and I plug charger at ~%20 with 5h 30m SoT. First %20 consumption was almost as quick as July patch but rest is very promising :yeey:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Koovah_SC:
When will this update be available to PHN CSC? (Netherlands)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
End of next week.

If,like me,you can't wait,use Samfirm to download DBT and flash it through Odin :cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] So7t:
Did it !! So far so good! :D Let's see what kind improvements I notice...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
:good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] SKeijmel:
Does anyone have a download link mirror to that latest dbt ? G965FXXU6CSGD that is not super slow that would help a lot :D i just downloaded it for hours and hours and i got a disconnected and failed download ;(
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] philberto:
Google turn off demo/retail. It works. I done it ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bicubic:
Fingerprints unlock doesnt work very well after new update...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] albertobom:
I confirm this.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kotin89:
Oh come on.... a new problem now.. June update had introduced worst battery back up and now this !!

how is the battery back up by the way
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] drickles:
are there twrp flashable update zips of the official stock samsung rom?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Firaristt:
For me August patch' battery performance is quite good. But a format is almost a must in my two cents. Because before the format, I got about 3.5-4H SoT. After the format 1st charge cycle: 4H 30m, 2nd cycle:5H, 3rd cycle 5h 40m(5GHz wifi and mobile data were on at night) from %100- % 15/10. I also noticed that devices consumes quite a lot juice while idle. Before the night, I had 5H 3m SoT while %31 charge left. At night(~9.5H) about %15 juice gone. It's almost triple or quadruple of the May patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kotin89:
Thanks a lot for the reply.. Did you try to put unused apps to immediate sleep when the screen is off ( under device care and hitting the three dots ). That might help with the idle battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Firaristt:
I already done that months ago. But high power consumption in idle starts from the July Patch. It's something related with sync or connection(Wifi 5GHz or Mobile network), but I couldn't determine what exactly cause that issue. By the way my phone is one year old and I haven't reset since first clean install (August 2018 Patch). Now I'm pretty happy with the result. @ %60 2h 24m SoT in 9h 7m.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bdwilk:
To each their own but I wouldn't see having a phone for over a year without a reset as something to brag about. 50/50 chance your battery would be a lot better if you'd just start fresh. Can't say because there's too much to setup as most of us in this community clean flash and fully setup their devices quite often (almost daily for some of us flashaholics) and it takes less than an hour to be fully setup.

I clean flashed 3 times on my Samsung alone yesterday. Fully setup with apps and data afterwards every time. Count in my other device and it gets quite embarrassing.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Firaristt:
I know that flashcholic behaviour, I "was" one of them(S,S3,S4, S5, S6). Well, battery performance after clean install between OK to very good. But it still depends. The deviation is significantly higher compared to earlier 2 patches or earlier patches. If I was getting 5H SoT, the deviation for each charge cycle is +-20m SoT. But now over 1H. One day I got 6H 30m, other day 4H 30m. Deviation is so high now.

In weekend I constantly get 5H 30m+ SoT, while more than %10-15 left, which is good IMO. Wifi is always on, auto brightness. But today I had 4H 10m at %20. It's OK but it can be better I think. Because it was a lot better, like 6H SoT with full mobile data and medium brightness.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] heitkrew:
Now I want a reformat! I was used to that life before too. but I settled with a fully functioning ROM instead of trying nightlies (or unstable once)

Would a data restore make my phone behave the same before the format or will it be refreshed like new?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aaronisham95:
Who knows of a firmware I can flash on my G960U that'll give me night mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] So7t:
Connections Issues

Notice that 5Ghz Wifi connection got some sync issues!! Sometimes it disconnects completely, others it looks as it got stuck waiting for connection!?

I don't know if this problem is affecting the battery consumption but it got worse!!

Does anybody notice this problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] bicubic:
It may be problem with router, not with smartphone
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
September update is tested
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Rebel25:
Don't think we will be seeing a new kernel version till the Android 10 update is released
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] vishnu8058:
September update is out for DBT G965FXXS6CSH5/G965FOXM6CSH1
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
UPDATE (10-SEPTEMBER-2019):

G965FXXS6CSH5 is the build with the September patch. Currently rolling out to some European countries with more regions following later this week and next week as well.

'XXS' indicates a maintenance release, so I reckon the OTA size won't be very big. Same kernel, CSC and baseband version as August build.

The build number is CSHx and not CSIx because the compile/build date was in August and not September. If another September build is released later, it will have a CSIx build number.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] thereassaad:
This update is only security nothing else , in jars/apks i didn't see anything new its complete same as CSGD but yea changes is in libs / some bin files also , nothing else ..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] albertobom:
Dont know about you guys but after September security patch update I'm having network data issues. Comes and goes.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
after september update - baterry drain! ( (Google services)! ( 10 % / night instead of 1..2 % on the previous version)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Leon:
Samsung also updated the Game Launcher. Now is the same as the one in Note 10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7_7en6cVK4
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rxk:
Where can I download stock firmware for my Galaxy S9+ VAU?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kotin89:
Try FRIJA tool or SAMMOBILE.COM. Sammobile has super slow download speeds though.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rxk:
Sammobile under maintenance now. Free download not available.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
and how much it's the paid version ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] DeAdLyV!RuS:
I'd imagine if the sammobile server is under maintenace you would not be able to download firmware regardless if your downloading free or as a paid subscriber...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ali.ali0770:
samdb is a good site to download samsung firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
Best to use Samfirm : direct access to Samsung servers,very high download speed for free !
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Genebaby:
Had anyone else heard that Samsung phones will me getting 10 this year?

Apparently Samsung have started early, but it really could have been out about now as there are the betas available and the S9 has project treble, for all the good that has been.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] demian12:
I experience the same issue with the August one. Drain 33% + when the battery reaches 17 %, it instantly drains out and shuts down.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Genebaby:
https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2019/09/android-10-is-coming-to-samsung-sooner-than-you-think/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sten_amund:
Same thing here for both the August and September updates, except for the shut down issue. Did a factory reset, but it didn't resolve the issue. I fully wiped and reinstalled the CSH5 version via Odin the other day and it seems to have helped. Not sure yet whether if it's back to "normal", though.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
problem solved : google play services it s faulty!

solution : activate developer setting - services - kill all processes related with google play service . from 14 - only 2 remaining.

batt live it's great again ( 3 days and still 35 % batt)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] moalesipufos:
Hi. I want to downgrade to Android 8. The problem is I got to make the latest updates. My question is, can I still do downgrade?

Tk's.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
No you can't downgrade. It's far too late now.

Your device is on V6 software, and the last Android 8 build was V2.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
Something new is on it's way.....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
it has a D in it that's Andoid 10. pie was C and before it was B. I guess they are testing it
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kruk07:
Any news re September update in UK? Still on August.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
That's why I called it "something new" :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] heitkrew:
Can you elaborate how to do this? i think im missing something
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
yes. activate developer settings ( tap few times on software versions or so).

go to "services'.

go to google play and press " stop" on every services.

don't worry, some of them will restart but at the end you will have 2 or 3 instead of 14.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] sten_amund:
Nice finding :) This only works for a short while on my device, then all processes are up running again and Google PlayServices is back to eating my battery...:(
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
of course, only until first reboot

if you have root on your phone you can make it 4ever
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Ogy77:
How we can with root?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
October update introducing bootloader v7 ,in preparation for Q beta....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
download link?

thx
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] brouwerchris:
Some lucky Germans are testing it,if all ok sammy will release next week wednesday/thursday
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
germans are lucky indeed.

but british..:)

soon they will not use samsung in UE :)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] DeePHydrA:
Android 10 for Note 9 January in Turkey.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehdi0507:
Yeah saw that firmware too. How do you recognize the new bootloader version?

I think the S9+ will receive the Android 10 beta around November. The S10 lineup this month.

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ----------

Or tuesday xD
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] blaineth:
Do you think that the fact that they do not release BTU firmware has anything to do with the Brexit? :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehdi0507:
Bruh haha no it doesn't lol
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] heitkrew:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...galaxy-and-note-warning-for-40-million-users/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] LELBOT:
October patch is out - https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-G965F/VD2/download/G965FXXU7CSJ1/295249/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
It's not OXM. Hasn't been released for any unbranded devices yet.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] demian12:
For some reason, I got stuck with the August security patch. I'm on the uk version.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Kruk07:
Me too.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gentr:
Flash with odin other regions firmware and you can have latest security updates
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
good news: batt drain was solved on oct update!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Firaristt:
I think it needs more testing. First charge does not represent the real performance. August patch was good on first 2 charges but now I got 3h to 5h SoT, which is really bad.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
the process list including the battery usage it's different big time !

for example - google play services is't now on the 4 th place . (same phone, same usage ) and there are only 3 services running instead 13 :) .
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Isovitisgr:
So can I install this through Odin? I'm asking because it's a branded firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] foxbatul:
sure. user HOME csc file to keep your data ( not need to factory reset)