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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
Anyone has issues with Samsung Pay with the latest Pie ROM?

:( i can't even set it up anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
Flashed Pie on my O2 UK Note 9 and fully working without touching the CSC, Wifi Calling and VoLTE both working. Seems it supports the O2U CSC fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Yes it will work as long as it is N960F/DS regardless of the CSC.

However, some are hesitant to flash as they worry they might loss the functions you've mentioned above.

I think you're the first one to do so. And this will serve as a confirmation to those whose CSC is not OXM.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
I wasn't really fussed if I lost Wifi Calling/VoLTE when I flashed as I rarely use my phone for calling anyway, was a bonus that it does still work. It does still say O2U in Service Provider SW ver.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Was it OXM_XEU before you flash the firmware or that one was changed after flashing?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
It was something else, think it was OTF_O2U.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Yes. I checked at sammobile and it was OTF_O2U.

Which gives us the conclusion that.

If a non-OXM N960F/DS flashes an OXM firmware, software info will be changed to the default one..

OXM_XEU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
cc: [MENTION=1644782]RaiderX303[/MENTION]

Yes, but in this case:

O2U is branded firmware for O2 in the UK

XEU is the UN-branded CSC for the United Kingdom & Ireland

With other words: He HAD a branded Note9, which is UN-branded now for the UK. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
Did you flashed it without CSC at all or you chose HOME_CSC_OXM?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
I used CSC_OXM not HOME_CSC_OXM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
You must ALWAYS flash ALL 4 files, in this case

AP BL CP plus CSC_OXM or HOM_CSC_OXM

NEVER leave the CSC empty! It could i.e. result in loss of "internal memory"!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] holifo:
OK thanks, guys, What I have done before is I have flashed an OXM AP CP and BL with HOME_CSC from VOD Firmware which all worked fine just the device was flagged as unofficial and KNOX e-fuse left 0x0.

In Pie case, I am just waiting for the official cause can't be bothered resetting the phone. is 512 with about 100 GB free and the restore takes ages :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high_voltage:
You also lose video recording in pro mode and the great multiwindow the phone have in oreo... it's really crippled to google's multiwindow and I dunno why - slow to use and a lot less features in it.

Also some really rushed things like dolby for gaming that leads to super unbalanced sound, i.e. you set the volume to 30% and some of the sounds are like 120% loud to the point they distort... and anything higher with dolby for gaming on = distortion from high volume. Also the reported bug that if dolby for gaming is off while dolby on, dolby will be off after leaving the game. Like they even didn't test that thing at all. Also something to note is that the recommended apps in recents makes the phone lag, turn it off for anyone having stuttering there. Then it comes that overall the UI is not that smooth at all on the exynos note 9 (as we know the snapdragon is vastly superior SOC, so there maybe it will be smoother). I feel that oreo was generally smoother, I am talking about animations and for people that didn't turn on the advanced option to reduce them (that leads to almost disabling them and really doing so for some). Really a mixed bag of feels about the update, I like some things in it, but don't others and the phone performs smooth like some midrange A at best and that's absurd for the price and release date of it. I expected to be a buttery smooth on android 9, not to go backwards in that regard compared to oreo. ;(

Overall, as sad as it sounds after so long time in development and beta testing - it feels like samsung rushed the release.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mohaln:
Can anyone help me im so confused am i on arl4 or arl2 ?

Can i download the update.zip and use the sd card method ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
You're on ARL4 and there's NO update.zip for ARL4.

Refer to OP message 1&2 for Odin Flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] manbehindthebar:
Im already on pie CSA2 through. I'd like to ask if is it okay to reflash the CSA2 update.zip again?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
No. It will fail to install. As it will check if you're on ARL3 or CRLT

You can only reflash CSA2 (Full Firmware) using Odin.

If you want a fresh install of CSA2, just factory reset your phone. No need to reflash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shantanil:
Yes you can. I have upgraded to CSA2 from ARL4. Just download the required CSA2 firmware through Samfirm and flash through Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Hi, sorry to single you out but it looks like you've done what I am wanting to do, turned a branded uk unit to unbranded

Mine Service provider is currently VOD/VOD/VOD

So my questions are which firmware did you install?, when doing so i flash CSC_OXM (and wipe the phone) then when done i assume I will be on XEU/XEU/VOD?

so will the phone then pick up future updates OTA for XEU?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
I just used the settings in the OP, make sure to flash all 4 parts, I wiped first and used CSC_OXM not the home one.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Does Google pay still work? Will it update OTA for future updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
Google pay works fine, can't see any reason why OTAs wouldn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
I'm sure on an old s8 I had a problem where if the firmware CSC didn't match the phones CSC OTA updates wouldn't work?

---------- Post added at 03:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:20 PM ----------

If you restart your phone into the boot menu, what's the CSC in there?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
How do I get to the boot menu to see that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Settings > About > Software Information > Service Provider SW Ver

What CSCs does it show there?

This only affects OTAs, doesn't affect Google Pay in any way.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
VOD/VOD/VOD
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
Screenshot is attached here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78693731&postcount=607
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
Screenshot here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78693731&postcount=607
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Recovery, where my old s8 said the CSC code, this now just says single SKU?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Recovery menu, where my old s8 said the CSC code, this now just says single SKU?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
Mine says XEU/XEU/O2U
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
What was it before you flashed? (just backing data up)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yours says VOD on Pie?

Or are you still on Oreo?

Hopefully CSA2 is released for XEU, otherwise you'll have to Odin flash the latest Pie build that does end up being released for UK to start getting OTAs again.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
Still on Oreo at the min, just backing data up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RaiderX303:
It's not being used as my main phone anyway so if I have to wipe again that won't be an issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jus71n:
So worst case is in a few months I end up having to flash the UK XEU version that is released here? then would i use HOME CSC instead of Multi?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Haha not a few months. Shouldn't take anywhere near that long.

But yeah, once it's out for UK, flash with HOME_CSC. Once you get on the right build, then you'll get OTAs normally as they're released for XEU.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alexleesonmill:
Anyone having issue with what I'd call 'soft reboots'?

At least 4 or 5 times a day, I'll be doing something, usually chrome or sync pro, and the screen will go black, then the insert pin screen comes up saying 'insert pin after restart'.

I was on all the betas for pie, I think it started after beta 3, but I've moved to official firmware, did a full reset and wipe, and it's still doing it.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ihuman007:
The official rom has been very stable for me..apart from the fact that my bixby disappeared.. Not that I'm complaining though. When you say reset and wipe did you mean cache wipe or you wiped the rom itself? Try doing a complete wipe and reinstalling the rom
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] riz157:
Which is the best pie firmware for UK note 9 pls.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
There's only one version of Pie available. The CSA2.

Try the one for Germany (BDT).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechAnimal:
No issues here at all. Its been stable and bug free as far as I can see.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sajysaj:
So I updated to Pie via zip, after flashing stock uk BTU firmware last night through odin. Absolutely love it and everything seems to be working perfectly so far.

My only concern is, will I still receive ota updates on build CSA2? My service provider is XEU XEU O2U if that helps. I haven't messed about with my phones for years now, so a little clueless about these things.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
If XEU is receiving the same build (CSA2): Yes

If XEU will receive a "newer" build, i.e. CSA3: No, update first via Odin to CSA3, then you'll receive OTA's again ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Tombias:
You probably didn’t activate the USB option in developers mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jnvdh06:
Deleted
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
Nope was enabled but needed to revoke usb debugging authorisations and then re add, seems something got corrupted with the change between O & P. All fine now, thanks

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Just download the latest xfe 8.1 from sammobile and flash it with odin, use home csc, that'll get you on xfe. Then flash the latest version of Pie via Odin again keeping using home csc in odin and you should be fine. That's what i did and I'm on Pie with xfe showing in software info.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jnvdh06:
Thanks buddy
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] a7medfx:
The only issue I am having is that my phone unlock is delayed slightly when I use the fingerprint sensor. Haven't been able to fix it yet by removing and re-registering the finger prints. Don't want to reset the device to be honest.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KanseiDorifto:
I've flashed the ROM, Samsung Pay is working for me
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bartjeh1991:
my csc is PHN but when i search on samfirm i can't find pie 9.0 for my note 9. Anyone knows why?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Pie isn't even out for PHN yet.

Latest is ARL3.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
You can flash Pie as per #1 and #2 in this thread as PHN is included in the CSC list (see bottom of post #2)

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see here, just became available https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-note9/SM-N960F/XFE/download/N960FXXU2CSA2/251947/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramoneluis:
Is possible to use Oreo CSC on Pie?

Because i aways use Telekom German CSC to get LTE Icon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Not adviseable...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ramoneluis:
Ok

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikey_sk:
Sorry I'm a bit confused as the active csc is XEU won't it update anyway. Mine used to be BTU/BTU/BTU but when I flashed Pie it now says XEU/XEU/BTU...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] michellejordaan:
Pie is out in south africa officially xfe

Got the OTA this morning
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] loule1475:
Hello, pie XEF is out. I'm in the south of France . I updated it yesterday.

Envoyé de mon SM-N960F en utilisant Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] grtmoby:
Pie is officially out in Egypt EGY

Received the OTA late last night
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
Moderator Edit

Please ask in the appropriate Q and A Forum
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tez_187:
Can i update if i have "single CSC" its NZC my CSC does have OXM in it when i check *#1234#
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
NZC is part of OXM, so yes you can flash it.

However, you may not get OTAs until you manually flash the Pie build that is eventually released for NZC.

Sent from my SM-G965F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
Whichever moderator it is that edited my post.

Dude, it's completely relevant.

My samsung pay stopped working after flashing the latest pie update.

You think an experienced member like me wouldn't know better? Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
1. You did ask the same question already in this thread once: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78693077&postcount=604

2. This thread is about official firmware Note9, NOT to discuss why Samsung pay not working and why

You could better start an own thread with your problem...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tez_187:
Thanks very much. 1 last question since my phone is not on ARL2 or ARL3 can i just flash straight to pie CSA2?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Yes. You don't need to be on a specific build when using Odin.

You can be on any build and flash straight to CSA2.

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KanseiDorifto:
I'm from Singapore, and Samsung Pay is working for me. Have you tried clearing data/cache?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rew2:
Why so late for UK!?:(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sinistruu:
Guys my Phone is model SM-9600 It's Works for me ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] okikus:
AP : N9600FXXS2ARK3

CP : N960FXXU2ARJ1

CSC : N960FOXM2ARK2

Anyone know, how can I update to android pie my Note9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] louis.liu324:
No, SM-N9600 is a snapdragon variant. This is for SM-N960F and SM-N960FD.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] themoto:
Just now PHN
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
Clearing data/cache of samsung pay? Or in recovery?

Tried multiple uninstall and install of the app.

Tried changing my csc from MM1 TO XSP TO STH.

still shows samsung pay is coming soon when I launch the app.

Sigh..

Problem is Samsung Pay works well on Pie on my S9+, but not on my Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] salahfathi:
After installing this update can l download updates later normally
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkingduck:
Same question!

(linux so no Odin, sideload gets error 7)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] manks:
Silly question but do I just rename the file to update.zip it or do I need to unzip it first?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gee2012:
Rename it to update. zip.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Which file? The one downloaded via samfirm/sammobile?

Unzip it and load the files to their respective tabs in odin.

But if you're referring to OTA file. Rename it to update.zip
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KanseiDorifto:
Before I flashed the update, I cleared cache in recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
See OP/msg #1 & 2
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
If the same build is released in your country: Yes, wou'll get OTA's

If your country gets a newer build, i.e. CSA3: flash that new build first with Odin, than you'll receive OTA's again
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkingduck:
thanks but I'm on linux so no Odin...

and sideloading OTA gives me status 7 error.

Any more tips?

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Heimdall runs on linux. It's an odin alternative.

You can search it here in xda.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] okikus:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jostian:
I'm very chuffed with Pie so far, thanks OP for instructions etc. only issue I have is that if I deactivate Find my Device in settings, when I restart my phone its reactivated itself, anyway (maybe through adb) to deactivate permanently? thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkingduck:
Thanks...

But it needs a PIT file and doesn't seem to work in same way without Heimdall firmware package...?

You used it?

Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] manks:
Thanks. It's the OTA file. I've renamed and tried to install in download mode but my device just powers off after it says verifying file... Trying to download again just in case there was a problem but am I missing anything?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Was that a typo error? Update.zip must be installed via recovery mode (thru microsd card or adb) not download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] manks:
Sorry yes.... Bixby up and power to install the update.zip.

Just downloaded N960FXXU2CSA2.zip again so will try once more. Thanks

Edit - same thing. Click update.zip ... Verifying... Screen goes black and then one press of the power key and phone boots up as normal...?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
That's the COMPLETE firmware!

You don't install this via the recovery, but with ODIN!

See OP/msg #1 for "How to"...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] manks:
Whoops! I was trying to follow the update on post 384 but ended up with a bin file... Thought that can't be right so downloaded full version!

Any suggestions there instead please? Thanks a lot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
the one that came as .bin file is the OTA file. You need to rename that to update.zip (around 1.5gb in size) and install via recovery.

While the full firmware is about 5gb .zip file. If you unzip that file, you'll have 5 parts odin flashable files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] manks:
Thank you... That sorted out... Note now on pie!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vax4:
Hello ,

thanks henklbr :) .

I use sd method without problem ! I think it's more simple than Odin PC .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FtaWolf:
Install Virtualbox & load Windows in Linux.

Do it here all time no problem. U install Win 10 iso no key needed. Virtualbox is free program. After u load up win in virtualbox u need to add in USB section each way u boot up phone for usb modes. Then go install drivers for Samsung phone in windows.

Then u should be all set to use Odin then.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FtaWolf:
Here's few pics [MENTION=2895776]talkingduck[/MENTION] of Odin working on Macbook Pro. It'll work same way in Linux. As I use to have it loaded in Linux Mint 18 & 19.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] paul_59:
Just like to clear up possible confusion.

Flashing an update file using recovery option

Update from sd

Or even using PC method

Adb sideload nameofupdate.zip

May be easier, however it can only update from a specific version of Android

So from a specific version of Oreo to another version of Oreo

Or a specific version of Oreo to a version of Pie

Or a specific version of Pie to another version of Pie.

Also the often repeated advice that the update filename has to be renamed to update.zip is incorrect. Any valid filename is ok, although need to avoid space in filename if using adb.

Flashing the entire software by Odin doesn't need a particular version of Android to be on your phone before the flash but obviously the full software is much larger file to download
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
That's why it was clearly mentioned on what Oreo Build that the OTA update.zip should be used.

So when their firmware details does not match the required build, they are advised to use the Odin method by downloading the Full Oreo Firmware package.

Naming the OTA file to update.zip is not "incorrect". Yes, any filename will do but the use of "update.zip" as filename makes the whole installation procedure "standardized" for everyone willing to do it using the OTA file.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sigrs:
Hi! while downloading the files it had the name .bin should I rename them to .zip?

Hi! while downloading the files it had the name .bin should I rename them to .zip?

Edit: No idea how the message got here, but i think i got my answer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkingduck:
Thanks for that.

I've gone down that route... yet can't make the USB work yet.... inching closer...

(by the time I get it working I'll get an carrier update to pie :D)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FtaWolf:
There was pic attached to other post that shows how get the usb working .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FtaWolf:
[MENTION=2895776]talkingduck[/MENTION] Here u go . Plug phone in &

@ virtualbox in usb section add it.

Reboot phone in recovery mode then add it.

Reboot phone in download mode then add it.

Here pic showing what it look like .

Now boot in to os u installed in virtualbox.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkingduck:
thanks, really appreciate your help!

Issue I have is that my virtualbox install is only allowing USB 1.0 so although the phone can be selected, the drivers won't load/work. (USB enable ticked but greyed out)

The guest additions are installed, as is the extension pack, as am I added as a user to vboxusers... hmmm

And I tried and had the exact same issue on a MBP?! So it must be something I am doing/not doing??

Virtualbox 6.0.2 on both.

Ugh :D

UPDATE: Rebooting and trying for the third time... SUCCESSS! :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FtaWolf:
Going go out on limb here. My guess is u trying add usb stuff with windows booted. Shutdown os. Then try adding are changing in virtualbox first.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] talkingduck:
think limb was correct, success!

Thanks again.