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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Solidfear1:
Can you help me out please i am on this firmware :G965USQU3ARG7 as it is mentioned in the description..I am unable to get updates I am stuck with same firmware with july security patch and I wish to update it to 9.0

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I just wanted a normal stock firmware in which I can get normal updates like everyone does..I dont know much about flashing rooting and all..can you help me explain y cant I get normal updates on this firmware and what are the measures I have to take to make it to 9.0 easy way
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Flash to the U1 XAA firmware stock firmware, 3ARL1.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Solidfear1:
I'll be needing the normal Odin or patched Odin for tht?

And I dont know about xaa u1 file they are so many I am on arg7 firmware now..

If I just flash the u1 file u sure I wont lock or corrupt the system?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You need the modded or patched ODIN. Both do the same thing. Flashing original firmware will not bork anything if you wipe while flashing. If you don't wipe, which means you used the HOME_CSC, then plenty of things can go wrong.

When checking for the correct XAA firmware. Most sites, like Updato, tag them with either a carrier reference or XAA. If it doesn't list the U1 as XAA, then keep looking. Canada's W firmware is XAC
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Solidfear1:
I am on arg7 and after arg7 there is arg8 to next update tht is Aug update so i just wipe it and flash the u1 firmware?

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Its written xaa/xaa/tmb

Build number g695usqu3arg7

Baseband g965usqu3arg2

Android 8.0

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https://www.samsung-up.com/firmware...nload_firmware_update_G965USQU3CSAB_to_Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965U)_model_SM-G965U

I went 2 this page and saw the updates thts y I am bit confused tht If I go to 965u1 from 965u I would be needing to unlock the bootloader and oem lock and all..I dont c the oem lock in developer mode either..
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
There is no need or way to unlock the bootloader on the North American models. You can flash the ARG7 U to ARG8 U1. You need to enable USB Debugging to connect and flash the device when the device is in Download Mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Solidfear1:
Ohhh realy thts great I'll download it now n let u know the update

I'll just download u1 firmware..after I download u1 firmware will I be able to unlock the bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You can not unlock the bootloader on U, U1, and W firmware models.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mibuix0r:
Is there a newer version of this for VZW? I had to flash back down to Oreo from Pie but I think August is a lot of patches ago
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Mibuix0r:
I tried to flash the VZW one in here and now im getting an unknown EMEI and cant activate my phone, any ideas?

EDIT: Ended up fixing it with sammobile image
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RomLord14495:
Can I flash the Verizon firmware on my G965U1.Its running the latest Pie Update with all Patches installed
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Yes.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] RomLord14495:
Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ret4425:
Man have I been out of the game too long. I have a Verizon s9+ I want to use on Sprint...I can't seem to get the U1 unlocked to flash (get a FAIL). Should I be trying to flash a Sprint image?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You need to flash to the U1 first with full wipe, then to the Sprint firmware with full wipe as well. The bootloader version on your device has to be the same or newer than what you are flashing. USB Debugging in Developer Options needs to be enabled. You need to use the modded or patched ODIN 3.13 3.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ret4425:
So, I thought I did it, but it rebooted with the Verizon splash screen and it spinning at phone activation now, with no carrier SIM. What did I do wrong?

ODIN shows passed with the U1 image...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Did you use the HOME_CSC? You can't use the HOME_CSC or preserve data for the conversion to go right. You should also leave the SIM you intend to use in while flashing and use the OYN CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ret4425:
I honestly wasn't sure so I tried again, following your instructions (as best I can with a seemingly limited ability).

Now I get this:

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> abl.elf

<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/003>

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

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Now I know why I quit doing this, I'm not smart enough and it drives me crazy. Lesson learned, unlocked phones from now on....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
After flashing, you usually have to re-enable USB Debugging.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ret4425:
okay, officially nuts with this now. I can't get any of the U1s I've downloaded to work. Is there a guide for this? Where to get the latest images from? Some have userdata, some don't. Some have home CSC, some don't. I've reset the thing, enabled USB debugging, entered download mode, and bam. Fails.

I know it's POSSIBLE to flash from Verizon to unlocked, but maybe not for me.

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Only thing I can get to flash is the Sprint version, which says it passes, but them reboots right into old Verizon. Sigh
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
SamFirm, Updato, or SamFrew seem to be the most popular places to download them. You need to flash to the U1 before flashing Sprint though, if that wasn't successful. What does your device say for the model number (settings, about phone)? You also need to verify which version of the bootloader your device has (settings, about phone, phone information, build number). When you are flashing, the last 5 characters in the firmware are important to pay attention to (example: 4CSC8). The 4 in this example is the bootloader version. You can not flash any firmware successfully that has an earlier version of the bootloader than your device already has. The U1 image you are looking for has a region, XAA. If it doesn't say XAA, it isn't a proper U1 image.

It sounds like you have everything else correct. Modded or patched ODIN 3.13.3, correct drivers installed in Download Mode, etc.

Userdata doesn't exist as a separate file for the U1 image. The Sprint image should contain a userdata file though that I would recommend flashing when you get to that point.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] ret4425:
Thanks! I got it flashed, and then I found out Sprint won't allow it any damm way. Shame on me, seems they only have the unlocked model from Sammy whitelisted, so nothing else will work. Thanks, Sprint. You're in fourth place for a reason....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You could always flash it back to the U1 firmware and see if that works better for you. IMEI and serial number restricting devices is nothing new though. AT&T is the worst for this practice but T-Mobile doesn't restrict devices not purchased directly from t hem, thankfully. Once T-Mobile rolls Sprint into the company, that practice for Sprint devices should disappear.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] vo_danh:
I had an unlocked S8, flashed to vwz, only thing that didn't work was video calling.

Now I need a new phone. Haven't been in the loop for the S9. If I buy an ATT S9, unlock it from the 6 month restriction, will I be able to flash a VWZ fw to it ? (I've read some conflicting reports, but I assume, like the s8, the s9 still has the same hw as all variants).
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Yes, it can be flashed to the VZW firmware with almost the same steps as the S8.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] denovapapi:
How do I update from Android 8.0 to Android 9.0 for G965USQU3ARG7
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
The easiest and most direct way, would be to download the latest factory image and flash it through Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] denovapapi:
How to I go about it, kindly assist with directives.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclone Emperor:
You have 2 options.

1) Goto https://firmware.science then follow the directions at the bottom of the page

2) Download SamFirm or Frija.

Download and unzip update file

Put phone in download mode then start Modified Odin with correctly filled AP, BL, CP and CSC slots
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] denovapapi:
So, my current version is G965USQU3ARG7

After searching for updates via firmware.science, the latest update is dated September 20, 2018 with version: G965USQU3BRI9

It doesn't necessarily matter if these versions don't look alike yes?

Because, 3ARG7 and 3BRI9 differ. That's not gonna be an issue should I download and install 3BRI9 over my current version right?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] denovapapi:
So, I went ahead and downloaded all versions via firmware.science, installing em one after another. And I'm now on Android 9.

Thanks a lot, it really helped. Whenever there's a new update, I'd easily check firmware.science and get it done.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pjcanales:
Hello I have a att SM-G965U on R16NW.G965USQS3BRJ6. I'm on 8.0 and would like to get to latest version of android 9 since 10 isn't available for att locked s9+ yet. What exactly do I need as for Odin path. Thank in advance I've been out of the loop for a while.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclone Emperor:
Go up 3 posts and you'll see the answer
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pjcanales:
Just to confirm the frija method. We use the modified Odin from first post in this thread?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] Cyclone Emperor:
Correct
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] denovapapi:
Firmware.science doesn't have latest update for S9+ G965USQU3ZRLG

I've search, but next baseband version isn't on firmware.

Can I get to download the latest version from a different site and install manually? Just like I did with firmware.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pepel berkata:
i have s9+ sm-g65u android 8.0

i cant update via ota,and stuck at 8.0 for long,

AP : G965USQU3BRK1

CP : G965USQU3BRK1

CSC : G965UOYN3BRK1

service provider sw ver.

SAOMC_SM-G965U_OYN_XAA_OO_0045

XAA/XAA/SPR.

if i want update TO ANDROID 10 manually via odin patch, will it be network locked later?

i live in indonesia.

thanks before and sory for my bad english.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Flashing does not alter the SIM lock or unlock state.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] pepel berkata:
thanks, now i am at android 10. :victory:
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] megamb11:
So I have a 965U that I recently bought used. IMEI is clean and inspection of the baseband version shows that i have a VZW firmware; I'm on TMB. Can I switch firmwares between carriers via Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Yes. You need to use the modded or patched ODIN to convert it and should flash to the U1 first before flashing to another carrier firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] megamb11:
Thank you @jcsww

Found the answer in the last few hours, but have new issues. When I started the phone up first time (before installing SIM card or connecting to Wi-Fi, I got a TMB splash screen. I am a TMB user, but how can the firmware be VZW (I checked firmwares in Sammobile) and the splash screen be TMB?

To my point... phone is still on A9 and I want to go to A10. Downloaded the correct U1 (XAA) file from Sammobile (matched BL v7) and I am getting hung up on "setup connection". From there, I intend to make the switch over the newest TMB firmware.

Here is what I tried:

1. tried Odin 3.13.1_3B and 3.14.1_3B

1. unistalled/reinstalled drivers

2. working from 3.0 USB port

4. deivce cord works (tested with ADB interface)

Any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Some firmware downloads have files fixed from different versions. You really need to make sure the files you flash are all from the same image. If the last SIM put in the device before flashing was a T-Mobile SIM. That could explain the T-Mobile boot animation.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] megamb11:
The TMB splash was there before I put the SIM in. All files were from the same ZIP and U1 variant at that, so carrier should not be the issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Just because all of the files were in the same zip, doesn't mean they are all a part of the same image. Was there a UserData in the ZIP and if so, did you flash it?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] megamb11:
No, no UserData, only a HOME_CSC and CSC along with BL, AP, and CP. I don't need to keep my data, so the CSC file is fine. Besides, there should not be a UserData file in a U1 firmware; at least, that is how I understand it.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Some mixed firmwares contain a UserData. That is one of a few ways to tell them a part from a proper full firmware image. When I look at SamMobile, the images are a bit confusing to find the proper one.

I used to use a different site. It was slow but the images and clarification of them was accurate and reliable. Updato though, lists them by country and country code, so finding USA XAA is pretty simple on their site. All of the images I flashed, I downloaded from Updato.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] balazs312:
Did anyone test it? Is it possible to use Android P on the device without any problem? I want to buy this phone really badly, but I do not see any custom rom development for this device so this is what keeps me back from buying it.
[Xiaomi Mi 8 Questions & Answers] Jeik:
It's a transitional phase between Oreo and Pie, just be patient.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] laza:
Hello!

I need help. My BA won't work with my SIM card (which is good... verified in another cell phone). The only info I get on the Phone screen is: "The SIM card is not valid" (but it IS valid!!), and the info about the emergency calls. To be more precise: My BA was working good. It was recognizing SIM card good. I disassembled my BA to verify the microphone (it doesn't work BTW). After I've assembled the BA again... SIM card wasn't recognized.

Is it possible that I've broken something and there is no connection?

PLEASE HELP ASAP !!

edit:

Another question is: What do those letters "R", "G", "D" mean when I restart my BA? Maybe it is connected with my problem somehow, because for the "R", and "G" there is only "NONE" (Before the SIM card problem I think, there was something else than "NONE")
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General] farhanehmudkader:
the r is for the radio rom version

the R and G are showing none but will become ok after a soft reset (hopefully) it happened with me ...... place the sim properly in the slot and them retsart the ba .... else try and use a different sim .... the R and G have to show some value and not NONE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] billu:
I accidentally started downloading the large Oreo update today (Still on Nougat) and although have it paused, it shows an icon permanently in the notifications bar staying download paused.

Is there a way of cancelling the download completely and get back to the download later option as I had before.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] GuestK00143:
Unfortunately you will have to factory reset. I've tried clearing cache and it will not work. If you have root and TWRP you can try to find the data, I don't know where it is stored. If you go the reset route remove your sim card, mobile data and WIFI and then disable the OTA before it starts downloading again. Of course you will need a package disabler or use adb to disable the update files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] billu:
That sucks. I will probably bite the bullet and update to Oreo. My only concern is poor battery life.

Thanks for the information.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] GuestK00143:
No problem. I can't comment on battery life for your model but it's been great for me on the 950U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] krazieboy:
i think you can use a package disable and disable the system update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] billu:
I went ahead and updated to Oreo. Didn't fancy factory reset and installing/configuring tons of apps.

Still have the August update to do.

I'll wipe the cache afterwards. Let's see what it does to the battery life.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] Montero7o:
Hello, excuse me for my language certainly unsuitable, I am french and I use Google Traduction.

I own an old Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900T ref so T-Mobile, but unlocked any operator that works perfectly.

I would like to use it to do the application tests

I installed with Odin the latest rom available on samfirmware: KLTETMO: G900TUVS1GQA2_G900TTMB1GQA2_G900TUVS1GQA2 so Android 6.0.1

then I installed the Root CF-Auto-Root-kltetmo-kltetmo-smg900t.tar and finally I removed all the unitile applications to have a bare minimum and make it fast enough.

With the application "Phone Info Samsung", I only have the CSC "TMB", normal it is a T-Mobile

The processor is: MSM8974 / MSM8974PRO 32 bit

The GPU is: Qualcomm Adreno 330

The modem is: MSM8974Pro

REV 1.0 Hardware

RAM 2Gb

1080x1920 screen, 5.2 inches, 424ppi, 480dpi

1ST: CSC "TMB" I would like to have a CSC "XEF"?

2EME: I would like deleted this logo T_Mobile (horrible) at the start and stop of the mobile.

3EME: Is it possible to unblock the kernel to install the G900FXXS1CQD rom intended for model SM-G900F European model and so have the CSC "XEF"

In advance, thank you for your answers

cordially
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dopeyone2011:
it should be relatively easy to use one of the patched versions of odin to change the firmware. i know that 1 of the 3 cscs is permanant. shouldnt really matter in most applications. just search the forum for patched odin. many of the patches ignore the model match check and should flash the F varient you need. also the many hard working devs here have created more than one rom that will leave it barebones and blazing fast as well as install android versions as high as 10.

ps apologies for the reply faux pa
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5] dave678:
Have you done it?
[Sony Xperia L] riwo:
Where I can get Xperia L drivers?

I have only TWRP on my phone and only way to get in phone is to use ADB sideboot, but when I use it Devices manager I see Android. I tried to download official drivers from Sony Xperia website and it didn't work also tried Android SDK Google USB Drivers. But both don't work.
[Sony Xperia L] Kungfu73:
if you are using windows 10, first go into adb mode in phone and connect it to PC, then use driver pack solution online to install adb and fastboot drivers. (the drivers provided by flashtool are old for windows 10). I've used this method and it works for me.
[K3 Note Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SID_BAN:
hey guys, i am looking for launcher with on screen home and back buttons, while disabling hard keys as they are not working

pls share any if u no, with version details.... thanks...
[K3 Note Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shilanjan:
There isn't any specific launcher as such but I will recommend you to use navigation gestures by xda which acts as a replacement for the hardware keys. My phone's hardware keys are not working as well. You can try pie controls as well that can do the job too, I guess.
[Oppo Find X Questions & Answers] trickyninja21:
I was concerned about the software issues from the Chinese version of the phone. Is the international version worth getting for someone who is used to software optimized for the west?
[Oppo Find X Questions & Answers] freccia:
Of course. Or it was not called global
[Oppo Find X Questions & Answers] Mini Jay:
Nope international ROM will be ok. Someone one in HK test both Chinese and International version. International version has no notifications issues. The real question is will it be possible to install the international version on Chinese version
[Moto G5S Plus Questions & Answers] doodalydoo:
I've had alot of problems getting this phone to work. I tried 4 different carriers until I figured out I needed to put the SIM in a phone that was already on Verizon in order for it to work in my phone. Now, even though cell service works, I can only get 3G. I did lose my IMEI reverting back to stock, but I fixed that. Is there any solution out there to this?
[Moto G5S Plus Questions & Answers] xtasquee:
edit: ok, i had the exact same problem stemming from the same sequence of events, and now i got my lte back. there's no weird process to do it, i just re-flashed the stock rom (without erasing modems) and did what it said in this thread:

https://xdaforums.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147

so basically, steps are:

1. through adb, flash stock rom

2. through adb, flash twrp

3. through twrp, flash magisk

4. download busybox and a terminal emulator from the play store

5. install busybox to /system/xbin through the app

6. open the terminal emulator and type these commands:

$ su

# chown -R rfs:rfs /persist/rfs

# chown -R rfs:rfs_shared /persist/hlos_rfs

7. reboot

personally, if i flash another different rom i'll definitely be backing up EVERYTHING beforehand.
[Moto G5S Plus Questions & Answers] doodalydoo:
It worked. Thank you so much!
[Moto G5S Plus Questions & Answers] xtasquee:
confirmed after fixing data and flashing msm extended, lte and volte working.

edit: for all it's worth, the guy just posted the fix in guides, so he deserves the thanks. and good timing since it is just figured out this month lol.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidbot1337:
So I'm currently using Dirty Unicorns 12 on my hammerhead and while I like it....... I can't access my external drives. I'm going to revert back to the latest N build of AOSP Extended since it's able to detect all my drives.

I have tried all the available Oreo ROMs and all fail to detect my drives. Is this an Oreo issue?? Can I flash a custom kernel to help access my drives? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidbot1337:
No one?? Am I the only one that uses external hard drives??
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thang_legend:
"Installed the last stable build and it's wonderful! Unfortunately I switched back to AOSP Extended because DU 12 has no support for NTFS or exFat. Anyone know of a kernel that supports both of those??"

someone posted this. Try AEX rom
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidbot1337:
Already tried the Oreo builds and those don't have NTFS/exFat support. I'm just hoping a custom kernel will add support.
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Questions & Answers] filipo96:
Hello to all,i have Redmi Note 5 Pro(whyred).I broke my screen and ordered new from Aliexpress.I arrived yesterday and i succesfully replaced it.Everything is working perfect except TWRP.I had installed RedWolf recovery and Masik 2.2 and i wanted to update it to 2.4.But when i restarted phone into recovery mode,screen was black(blank) and computer recognized it as mtp.My screen is huaxing nt36672 fhd video mode dsi panel.Is there any TWPR that supports this panel?