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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shiwik:
I am able to validate System and Baseband and they both are the same as what you have mentioned. How and where do i check CSC? I tried looking around but could not find it. Apols for the noobness

Edit: I found it. You need to type *#1234#
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Dial *#1234# to check.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Psyscope:
BRJ3 is out.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
for which CSC?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
I've checked DBT, PHN, NEE, XEU, ITV, XSG, XXV, and the FOTA server, no sign of BRJ3 yet.

EDIT: Pay to download only at the moment.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
I also only seen it until now as a paid download on easy-firmware.

most likely it will come in the next few days as an OTA/SamFirm download.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
Is it possible that some regions skip security updates? I'm on XSP Singapore and I have it in the US. I'm still stuck on August security update and I saw that they said something is wrong with the September patch? So will I skip ahead to October when it comes out for XSP?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] OberstGrausam:
I just received BRJ3 here in germany on my unlocked G965FD.

The changelog reads as the following:

October security patch

Improved front camera performance

Improved brightness of faces in backlit situations

Improved device security (obviously)

Improved system stability
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
XXU2BRJ3 is now out on SamFirm with DBT CSC:

Download link:

MEGA

AFH
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cyberon:
Can anyone capture the OTA so we can flash it manually through stock recovery?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
You can always flash with HOME_CSC, it's the same as installing an OTA.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cyberon:
That's what I usually do, but the OTA method is much easier.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] redminote3:
Thank you for this guide.

I want to know if its still possible to flash this on my S9 plus SM-G965F for me even though my CSC is not listed in the list provided in first post.

My current version: G965FXXU2BRGA/G965FMOT2BRG4/G965FXXU2BRG

I'm from Slovenia, MOT carrier: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s9-plus/SM-G965F/MOT/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Unfortunately MOT is not part of OXM multi-CSC.

You can still flash this, and your device CSC might switch to 'SIO' however, seeing as that SIO CSC hasn't received updates since March, you won't get any OTAs, furthermore any carrier specific features like VoLTE may stop working.

I'd suggest just staying on your current version, you'll get the October patch eventually.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] redminote3:
Thank you for answer :good: , better to stay on this one then.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] cyberon:
Here we go.

https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-android-pie-beta-program-soon/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cristi10:
Is the camera really improved with the October update?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] KoRoZIV:
In the link from the first post that shows the CSC included in the OXM firmware I don't see ROM (Romania); as is visible in my screenshot, isn't ROM also contained in the OXM firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
Is it possible that some regions skip security updates? I'm on XSP Singapore and I have it in the US. I'm still stuck on August security update and I saw that they said something is wrong with the September patch? So will I skip ahead to October when it comes out for XSP
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
Yes thats the case for some regions...

XSP is still on BRGA Firmware.

No known problems with the september or the new october patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
ROM is part of OXM. Thank you for letting me know, I'll update the list of CSCs.

You can flash this build but you may or may not get OTAs, depends on whether this particular build is released for ROM or not.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] toncek333:
Sorry if I'm asking a stupid question. So before the S9+ i had an S8 and there was a thread with newest update ZIPs, there was no mention of "OXM" and "non-OXM" so I'm confused. [IMG="info"]https://i.imgur.com/niuu7Cp_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium[/IMG]

Does "OVF" mean i cannot manually flash updates? My S8 also said "OVF" but i could update without any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Actually, OVF is a different CSC base from OXM.

When you flashed updates on your S8, did you flash all 4 files, AP, BL, CP and CSC?

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] toncek333:
No, just update.zip from recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
your S8 had the Snapdragon processor, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
I only upload full firmware zips that have to be flashed with Odin. Doing so, would change your CSC from OVF to OXM, you won't get OTAs and might stop VoLTE from working as well.

I have no experience mixing OXM firmwares with carrier CSCs, but I'll tag [MENTION=1149541]Incarniac[/MENTION] who was doing so by flashing the OXM firmware, but keeping his carrier CSC to retain VoLTE.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
you can flash AP, BL, CP from OXM firmware together with the CSC from another multi-CSC.

Ony Model i.e. SM-G965F has to be the same for both
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] toncek333:
No, exynos, CRO/CRO/DHR region, after flashing the first update from recovery it changed to CRO/SEE/DHR.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
but where did you get those update.zip files?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] toncek333:
There was a thread similar to this one for the S8 with the zip files posted.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
yeah I know. Started by [MENTION=1586120]henklbr[/MENTION] ... ubut those thread is like this one here... only full firmware.

So would you post a link to the thread you mean?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] toncek333:
This one: https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/discussion-oreo-final-t3746561
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
I believe capturing the OTA download link using a logcat or other network monitoring tools is possible, on most android devices, therefore allowing the users in that thread to post OTA zips.

It's not common for Samsung phones to have them, but it's not unheard of and happens especially during beta programs. I'm sure you'll see them being posted when the Pie beta is released for the S9/S9+.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
Can we expect android 9 pie update by november /december?

Or would it be released next year? Just like the history of samsung updates?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gee2012:
I'm guessing early next year.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
It's expected in Jan/Feb 2019 for S9 and Note 9.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
I am planning to exchange my s9 plus with the upcoming oneplus 6T..

Do u think it would be fruitful?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
I personally wouldn't. Notch and the lack of a headphone jack aren't exactly pleasing. Besides, I like the display on the S9 too much to switch to another phone as my daily driver.

It's frustrating that I have to use my P2XL with a stupid dongle all the time.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
But then my s9 plus exynos have started showing lags and hiccupsafter 7 months of use.

Even playing pubg the game lags sometimes .. the phone gets hot .

Charging speeds are slow .. battery is ****.

And then for basic features like calling. Press the call button and it takes 3 seconds for call screen to show up ..

Such things are just instant on oneplus
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
Then there is some App on your device which takes many resources....

Same would be with any other Android phone.

Look which app it is because what you described is not normal for the S9
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
Yes it might be true .. because for me all android phones run smooth on for first few days and then they start lagging ..

The apps i use are snapchat , instagram , facebook , whatsapp , youtube, chrome , gaana on my daily basis .

And a bit of gaming ..

How to check what app is taking resources?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gee2012:
I would ditch Facebook asap if I we're you. It's a CPU hog that most likely causes your lags. Use a browser for Facebook instead.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
Would this device s9+ get Android p beta? And will all of the CSC get it? Mine is XSP. If DBT get it all the rest will?

Asking if anyone had experience with s8 beta program
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
S9 and S9+ are getting Android P beta in the coming weeks.

All CSCs will NOT get it.

Mostly the same ones as last year, DBT, XEU, INS and others which I can't remember.

If you want to use the beta software though, it's very likely that either Odin flashable builds would be leaked, or someone will capture the OTA zip files which you can sideload through stock recovery.

Sent from my Pixel 2 XL
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] demmo81:
The latest update sucks in battery department :( this is the second cycle and not even 4 sot which is strange . Usually its 6 to 8 for me before october patch :(
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shiwik:
On Sammobile i see a new update for INS. However when i try to check OTA, i dont see an update. on my mobile. Is there a delay between Sammobile and OTA?

Edit: Just received an OTA
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
For me its the same as before ..

But i feel my s9plus has started showing its age ..

I see slowdowns and low fps in animations and day to day use
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] shiwik:
Mine is barely a few weeks old and i do see it slows down a bit. Is this typical of Samsungs? I had an A9 Pro earlier and had similar observations there too.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
Yes its samsung and i think the screen and the camera is the only reason to buy a s9plus ..

I am planning to trade in my s9plus for the upcoming oneplus 6t .

The resale of s9plus i am getting is about the same price of new oneplus 6t
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] BlackDragonz:
My S9+ is almost 3 months old but still hasn't shown any slowdowns yet lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] tony332211:
If I flash my TMobile s9+ (g965u) binary 3, will it remove the frp (Google verification) after a recovery reset?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
This is not the right thread. If the phone is YOURS, take it with proof of purchase to a Samsung store and they will remove FRP for you.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Harthouse:
This is what I've got, with the latest stock firmware - DBT region. Maybe this is a noob question, but why "Original" and "Firmware's CSC Code" fields are empty?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] gee2012:
Because the DBT CSC you flashed with the firmware is not your phones original CSC file. I have the same with the PHN CSC. Makes no difference though so don`t worry. You`ll still get updates.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
that is normal.

Came with the new Multi-CSCs with the Note 7.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] darknagel:
I have my s9+ since release and dont notice it,too. All fine here
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehdi0507:
Hello Guys!

Usually Samsung launched the beta between 31stOctober and 2nd November. Will it be sooner this time so maybe this upcoming week?

Also last year for the S8 in the first phase they included the US, South Korea and the UK. Then in the second phase they added Germany, France, India and much more.

Could it be that this time more countrys are gonna be involved than last year.

I would like to discuss when you think the beta will start. I'm checking everyday the Samsung Newsroom Webpage as they would inform everyone there and I'm also checking the Samsung Members app ever day.

I'm excited to get Android P with the Samsung Experience 10 but maybe I should chill a bit and wait some days.

Btw I live in Germany and have a unlocked S9+ (DBT).

Have a great night or day!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] darknagel:
Dbt Got a new update with october security patch
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] maik005:
really?

:)

It came 15. october :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] BlackDragonz:
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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
I got the october security patch today 1 week after getting the September update
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
How come mine is smaller?also doesnt mention anything about front camera etc [emoji848]View attachment 4625532
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] andrew81:
I had the local carrier SIM in but I don't think it matters since we're obviously manually bringing up the CSC selection using the *#272*IMEI# code. Prior to this even after a factory reset it would not prompt to change CSC even with the local SIM inserted that I know for sure is contained in the Multi-CSC OXM. Also the *#272*IMEI# code was not working.

I don't know for sure, but I suspect that the *#272*IMEI# code is supposed to be locked down to not work when specific carrier CSCs are set (i.e. if the carrier has told Samsung it should be or alternatively it just is for all carriers) but somehow I fluked it. Maybe on a generic handset from Samsung (e.g. XEU or BTU) it may let the code work reliably? If I recall correctly, I originally had SIN/SIN,SIN/XSP. Now I have all three set as my carrier CSC obviously with the last XSP remaining as this is not changeable.

Good luck!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Your CSC got a different build (BRJ2), with only the security patch included.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] skivnit:
Yea I noticed, what a sht move from Samsung
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] rajkumarthapar:
*#272*imei# not working for me. I am on BTU/BTU/BTU.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] wire.rat:
Hi, just want to ask why sometimes i see csc mention in groups of 3, such as xsp/xsp/xsp, other times maybe i see 4 together. what does each of them mean? thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
If it's in the following format:

XSP/XSP/XSP, it's a single SIM device, where the 1st CSC is the active CSC on the device for which you will receive OTAs. The 2nd CSC is the one from your SIM card region and the 3rd CSC is the hardware CSC, it shows you where the device was purchased.

If it's in this format:

XSP/XSP,XSP/XSP then it's a dual SIM device, where the 1st CSC is still the active CSC and the 4th CSC is the hardware CSC.

The middle two CSCs are because the device has 2 SIM slots, so it shows a CSC for each slot.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] kapooo3:
Hello, have couple of questions. I have XSP and I'm on BRGA, OTAs take forever for this region so I think I'll start flashing this one. Can I flash straight from BRGA to the lastest version even though I will skip the September update to Oct? And if I flash will I lose anything ? Like secure folder or any other functionality on the phone would notice the difference? I will flash the HOME but like is different in bulid and XSP going to break stuff? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Always remember, when you're flashing builds with Odin, it doesn't matter what build is currently installed, you can even be on ARB3 (first build for S9+) and flash straight to the October build. That's the best part of flashing the entire firmware.

If you flash with HOME_CSC, it will not wipe any data, you'll just boot up with all your apps and data still in tact, however if you have any themes installed, I'd recommend completely removing them, then flashing the update and reinstalling the theme after it has booted.

Secure Folder and other KNOX dependent features will continue working because you're flashing an official Samsung firmware, so the KNOX warranty counter will NOT be tripped.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] wingg:
BRJ3 is available OTA for XEO

-->>
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Formhault:
The October security patch finally hit my S9+, on the 26th. I was checking for updates every day... started to think Samsung will skip right to November :laugh:

I wanted to test Samsung's claims about the front facing camera being improved, so I tested my S9+ against my girlfriend's yesterday (she didn't update to the October patch). If there's a difference, it's very hard to perceive. But let's say my face looked a bit more real on my phone.

Can anyone else say they notice an improvement?

---------- Post added at 14:20 ---------- Previous post was at 14:16 ----------

My battery is as ****ty as ever - getting ~4h SoT. As for the slowing down... I don't think it's slower than before.

Let's hope Samsung will come forward with their slowdown techniques - like Apple did. And perhaps put a stop to it, if there's such a thing...

I wouldn't have bought the S9+ had my cat not make my OP3 slip off the table and die.

GCam mod on the OP3 took way better (and more color accurate) pictures than the S9+.

The screen was just as good if you ask me... In terms of color reproduction, at least. Readability in sunlight - maybe the S9+ wins there.

But the OP3 had 16:9, so... better :D

(yes, I still miss the OP3)
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
BRI is Taiwanese.

Are you in Taiwan?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saveferris:
No I'm in Australia.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pinoy_ako07:
I'm having three same issue. I've got an Optus phone, it's network unlocked and I want to have telstra rom on it. I've flash it and still get Optus csc. What am I doing wrong?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saveferris:
You're doing what we have all done..........we have absolutely no idea. Pretty crap predicament.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
It's very odd that BRI is showing as the active and SIM card CSC.

Can you remove and reinsert your SIM card, followed by a reboot and then send a screenshot of the same page as you sent earlier?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Genebaby:
My last Samsung was the S7 Edge, debranding, changing CSC was easy. Things seem to have changed with the S8, when I wasn't looking.

I've seen some threads that mention using a "combination" file or FW, along with some other instructions that include a number and ending up with you flashing the FW you want to use and it sticks.

I can't believe that I can flash XSA FW and still end up with OPS/OPS/OPS in my phone, how does the flash not remove the Optus boot animations at least?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
I'm trying to figure this out.

It was easy on the S8 / Note 8 with the introduction of OXM, when a new SIM card was inserted, a popup would appear and it would automatically change the CSC.

For some reason that's not happening on any GS9/9+.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Genebaby:
I don't think that is any good for me. I want what Xyllon has, to be on the XSA as my active CSC, with my SIM not changing my CSC to the one of my carrier.

It seems to be possible on the S8, but I haven't found the files/instructions for the S9.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
As I said, I'll look into it. Will try and figure out how CSC changing works on the GS9. And I'll make a guide for it then.

Gotta find a combination file and a foreign SIM card now.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saveferris:
Did it twice. Massively irritated.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Genebaby:
Thanks, I will hold off doing any more wasted flashing and just use my phone as is.

Where do these combination files even come from?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
That's honestly the weirdest thing I've seen so far.

Is the OXM CSC thing broken on the GS9?

Basically the reason it shows 3 (or 4 CSCs) is because

1st CSC = active (you get OTAs for this)

2nd CSC = belongs to your SIM card

3rd CSC = hardware CSC that the phone was shipped with

In this case it makes absolutely no sense as to why it shows BRI as the SIM card CSC if you're in Australia using a local SIM card.

When you removed and inserted the SIM again, was there a popup asking to do a factory reset?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Leaked from service centers and/or repair shops that offer re-flashing services and whatnot.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] saveferris:
No, just the standard Sim tray message pop up.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pinoy_ako07:
Is this what you are after (the file combinations). I too am need of help changing my CSC to TEL (Telstra, Australia)

https://easy-firmware.com/home/browse/category/id/31410/
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
All of these are exclusive files.

I've got the old combination file in this list, ARB4, but I'm trying to get the newer ones (ARC3) without having these crappy sites charge us for them.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ssking:
New update... ARD2
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] iamnotkurtcobain:
Just a new modem.

ILO is Israel right? I think it's just for their carriers.

Still waiting for the April Patches Base
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yeah apparently ARCC modem was buggy so it's a small 4 MB update for the modem.

BRD4 is currently being tested. If Samsung sticks to their timeline, new security patch should drop on the 15-16th of this month.

Yes, ILO is Israel. Only country I know of that's getting this update right now.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pinoy_ako07:
Any update mate? Thanks for all the hard work you are doing
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] aj7400:
Oneplus 6T would be revealing tomorrow .

I think i would trade in my s9plus for the 6T in case it brings something phenomenal.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mehdi0507:
Pie for Exynos on the servers?!!!!!!!!!!?

Here the link to the FOTA server: http://fota-cloud-dn.ospserver.net/firmware/DBT/SM-G965F/version.test.xml

That's the version I'm talking about: <latest>G965FXXU2CRJ9.DM/G965FOXM2CRJ9/G965FXXU2CRJ9</latest>

CRJ9 is this Pie???? The current firmware with October Patch has he ending BRJ3. All other firmwares the S9 and S9+ exynos received had BR in the firmware name.

I know for example that the R stand for 2018. B is for Oreo and C then for Pie. This is Pie now I'm sure!

Please we kneed to know it is there someone who can pull this firmware and make it flashable????
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yes, all CRxx builds are Pie, this is just the server that shows the builds being tested. There is no way yet to access these builds and flash them.

You're on DBT anyway, the beta program should start soon, allowing you to get access to beta builds.