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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
[MENTION=4704453]jaylence[/MENTION] is offering to provide the UPDATE.ZIP's from his builds (in this case, he's on CSC1 now)

People can accept that, and they must also accept that not everyone has the experience/time/knowhow to pull the UPDATE.ZIP's from other builds, because it's not "that easy"...

I'm very happy, and thankfull, [MENTION=4704453]jaylence[/MENTION] is doing this for people, who don't want to download/install the full firmware with Odin.

They also need to respect/understand, that [MENTION=4704453]jaylence[/MENTION] is not 24/7 awake for them to pull the UPDATE.ZIP

Thank you... :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] taltalon:
Guys - is there a risk using Odin many times to update? i ask this because my CSC - ILO rarely gets updates. My only hope and option is to get the latest updates from SamFire and as shown here i.e CSC2/CSA9 and flash with Odin. Is there a problem doing so for the long run? can it damage the device?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Virgo_Guy:
Ofcourse . But anyone who knows how to pull it, should be able to link it here, that will help all users from all regions browsing this thread to get the desired OTA for distinctive reasons. :good:

I.e. if it stays as DBT-only, where will the rest of the XDA Note 9 users(non-DBT) get the respective OTAs from!.. it will be unfair to tell them to use DBT OTA or the full build only, imo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high_voltage:
The best way would be to change the region alltogether (for example to BTU, that's UK region). When you do it with CSC instead home_csc it will change the region (WARNING: THIS WILL DELETE ALL OF YOUR DATA EXCEPT THE SD CARD! IT WILL RESET THE PHONE AS FROM THE STORE!). After that you will receive the OTA updates for that region so no more ODIN flash will be needed. As for if it's safe, it's safe as long as you flash stock samsung software (and I think it's the only thing you can do with locked phone).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] raul6:
How about your original idea to create a separate thread for OTAs only? I don't think they, all different OTA, should be in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Virgo_Guy:
From today onwards, I don't have the Note 9 anymore, else I would have probably created one and could've cooperated with this thread altogether. I would participate well , if one does create as there's absolutely no harm in it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
If people flash the BTU-firmware, which is the same as all OXM-firmware (except maybe for the buildnrs), your CSC won't change to BTU

In order to get the BTU-CSC, you need a UK-SIM in your device, then use CSC_OXM (and not HOME_CSC) and you'll not get the BTU but the XEU-CSC

People should not try to change their "active"-CSC: some settings for your own operator (like VoLTE/VoWiFi etc.) possible won't work anymore...

So: what you are saying is not correct/possible...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high_voltage:
Ok, thanks for correcting me. I changed my region from BGL (MTL to be exact) to BTU on my s7 edge (those are not in the same multi-csc) and received BTU ota's, still receive them. No UK card, flashed CSC instead of home_csc. :)

This is from where I approached the manner, but I could be wrong ofc.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trickie69r:
What I don't get is people come here to chase the latest firmware to be flashed manually but still worry about OTA.

If you are really concerned about OTA, just stick with the firmware your device came with, if not flash away!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginUK:
So I flashed BTU firmware and got XEU (From H3G) in the UK.

I'm using an O2 UK sim and now get XEU/XEU/H3G in settings, but no options for Wifi Calling or 4G calls. I also tried flashing the O2 firmware, but that doesn't enable the 4G/Wifi calling either...

(yes these are enabled on my O2 account/carrier)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high_voltage:
I am here just to help people (tho I don't do a great job, as it turned out). Otherwise I bumped on those threads (in s7e / note 9 forums) only because I wanted to flash the next android early, then revert to my CSC and stay like that. Exception is the s7e as BTU received more updates and I leaved it there. So not all of us here want just the latest firmware/base/OS/kernel.

Saying that, I am little bit angry to see for 3rd day the BGL next version already uploaded on sammobile, but I don't receive the OTA (same as other people with BGL, checked that one with fellow country android enthusiasts). Why we don't receive the OTA while sammobile got the whole software already uploaded? Only BGL exists in Bulgaria, so no carrier variants. Someone knows?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Just wondering: what is your CURRENT build on your Note9 (screenshot)?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
What files did you flash of the O2-firmware

AP BL CP CSC_OTF or HOME_CSC_OTF?

Could you post a screenshot of the Software Info, scroll down to "Software Serviceprovider" and post that info?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginUK:
I used this O2 firmware: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy/SM-N960F/O2U/download/N960FXXS2CSB2/259403/

I flashed AP BL CP CSC_

I've now gone back to the BTU firmware (that gives me XEU) to remove all carrier branding and stick with a stock samsung and faster updates. Although my last security update was 1 Feb 2019.

SAOMC_SM-N960F_OXM_XEU_PP_0009

258c6bc0ce0c7ece

XEU/XEU/H3G

(this previously said O2U/O2U/H3G)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
O2U/O2U/H3G and NO VoWiFi/VoLTE on the O2-network? Strange...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginUK:
Yes indeed.

updato has a newer version of the O2U firmware (march) so I may try that, but I'd have thought it would have come OTA...

also not getting the march security update pop OTA from either the BTU or O2U firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high_voltage:
As I said, 3 other BGL stock note 9 owners confirmed that the OTA is not showing - the problem is not in my phone/my end. So I wonder why is that as from days it's uploaded @ sammobile. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
You don't get OTA from BTU or O2U, but you'll get them from XEU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
No: CSC1 for BGL is available via SmartSwitch, not yet via OTA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginUK:
wait, so i WONT get over the air updates from the BTU or O2U firmwares? Surely people who buy from samsung or O2 carriers get OTA updates?

You're saying i'll need to flash XEU directly to get OTA updates, like this one: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy/SM-N960F/XEU/download/N960FXXS2CSB3/257775/
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
You posted this:

SAOMC_SM-N960F_OXM_XEU_PP_0009

258c6bc0ce0c7ece

XEU/XEU/H3G

XEU -> Active CSC

XEU -> SIM CSC (This is because Multi-CSC OXM has NO CSC for O2 included, so XEU is chosen)

H3G -> Product-code

Because your ACTIVE/SIM CSC is XEU, you'll receive OTA-updates for XEU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginUK:
Apologies i misunderstood.

So the XEU most recent security update is Feb, but the O2U is March? I thought the unbranded versions were supposed to be more recent/

I'll try the O2U again as updato has a more recent version (March) to see if wifi/4g calling options are enabled, but otherwise I prefer unbranded.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Cristi10:
I'm on march update and the lag on the notification bar when on the highest resolution is still here, i thought it was solved in one of the builds. What gives? Also, i still don't have the schedule for night mode. Can anyone confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] translpro:
Thanks again :highfive:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] a7medfx:
May I ask if the latest official update, from whichever region it is, has any noticeable improvement on the battery life or any noticeable improvement at all?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Search first...

Don't you read previous posts first?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=79104120&postcount=1292
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] taltalon:
Is using Odin is a risk long term wise

Hi All, my CSC (ILO) rarely gets updates - i was wondering if there is a risk using Odin as to remain on the latest releases.

Is there a problem flashing the entire firmware over and over...

Many thanks

tal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Let's see what happens when we use Odin:

1. It factory resets the phone (granted you opted for CSC_ file)

2. Your device gets hotter during the initial setup.

The listed scenario are just normal.

Now let's see how many times samsung releases updates per month. I'd say once. Twice if we're really lucky :)

So, 100% you'll only be using Odin once per month.

So, worry not. It's completely safe as long as you know what you're doing.

I'm an Odin Flasholic as well, back when I still have my S7E. Flashing every latest firmware released for different regions and haven't encountered any issues with my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high_voltage:
I received the OTA right now and I can confirm that the lag on the quick settings from the lockscreen if you have any wallpaper but stock, is here. Dolby also turns off if you run a game without dolby atmost and it won't turn on auto after you exit the game, it will stay off. Not fixing such an obvious bugs is kinda not cool... this is not the first release, there was beta, there was few updates after official release and samsung didn't fix a thing, only bumping security patch and nothing more.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] taltalon:
Many Thanks...

Well i use the HOME_CSC so the phone will no be erased. is that an issue?

Is there an issue to downgrade from the latest firmware that i find for my device to the original version level i have for my CSC (ILO)

lets say now i am on CSC2 and ILO official is CSA2 - is there a problem downgrading?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
It's always safe to use the CSC_ file when downgrading to factory reset your phone as there's a greater chance you'll run into issues if you use the HOME_CSC.

When it comes to upgrading to a higher build, you may use the HOME_CSC file to keep your files intact.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] taltalon:
Thank you very much for your help. very interesting and helpful!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] OriginUK:
Just wanted to add that I have recently got the option for WiFi and 4G calling become available on my device without flashing carrier firmware.

I'm on O2 UK, and was considering flashing the latest O2U but didn't want to miss out on the more regular updates of XEU.

However, I let my battery drain to until the phone switched off, charged back to full over night and I've woken up this morning with WiFi/4G calling available on the unbranded XEU firmware. Result!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mwyann:
CSC4 is showing up for INS, but not yet available on samfirm...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
When available: it'll be posted As Soon As Possible... ;)

And NO: there's NO UPDATE.ZIP from CSC1->CSC4, CSC2->CSC4 or CSBA->CSC4
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Probably not...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
No. Only the Indian Firmware (INS) with build number CSB7.

The update is only 108.22mb in size and only brings March Security Update.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Here's the update info:

Same old kernel and modem.

View attachment 4724218
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] salahmed:
I have the CSB7 on my phone, do anyone have the OTA zip to CSC4

Will be much appreciated and I'll be very grateful to download a 100 MB and install on the go instead of waiting for hours to download the 5 GB full firmware using my terribly slow connection.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Check your inbox. I've sent it to you via pm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] blu3angel:
Just check samfirm... CSC4 still not out yet...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] salahmed:
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Coming from build CSA2 (Jan Sec Patch) with Indian CSC (INS), I got the OTA update to CSB7 (Feb Sec Patch) directly.

It skipped the CSAA & CSB5 builds.

Then another OTA from CSB7 to CSC4 (Mar Sec Patch).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] salahmed:
Thanks again, nothing like getting the latest update with the minimum effort and time via OTA zip and recovery

Now running CSC4 with March security patch update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Murali_ch21:
That means, are you using INS version on your note 9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
I already went back to DBT firmware just now :)

I'm experiencing delayed notification in INS firmware.

Don't know if it has something to do with the CSA9 CSC file.

I also have the same issue with with my Home CSC (SMA) which also had the CSA9 CSC.

I just installed INS to know if CSC4 brings anything new. But it turned out to be just March Security Update.

I have the OTA files. If anyone wants it, I can share it thru pm.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] blu3angel:
Now waiting for the full CSC4 firmware... Dunno why still not available at samfirm yet...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Murali_ch21:
Good to know that, I was thinking to change my note 9 to INS version hoping for better experience. But after your experience I feel csc1 with csa7 is smoother and better. I stick to this until further updates are available
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] shawnaye:
So you're back on CSC1 then? Haha.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Manson79:
Hi,

INS CSC4 is available on SamFirm ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] andrewbowes:
Just received this XEU update in the UK. Still Feb's security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
WARNING!!!

DON'T INSTALL THIS UPDATE if you are currently on the March Security Patch!

I downloaded/installed this build above CSC2 (I thought: CSC7 with same CL -> it's OK): I couldn't log-in anymore on my phone (PIN) and it was hard to Power-off my device!

Now I'll install CSC4, and hope everything's OK again...

I don't know what Samsung is doing right now with the Note9 firmwares, but it's a mess now... :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
N960FXXS2CSC4 (Multi-CSC OXM)

This ROM is the latest ROM for Multi-CSC OXM released 18 Mar 19, and can be used for ALL CSC's mentioned in Multi-CSC OXM!

This is official Samsung ROM, so KNOX won't be triggered!

What's new:

* OneUI Pie (Android 9)

* March security patches (Samsung Android Security Updates)

* The security of your device has been improved.

Model	SM-N960F

Model name	Galaxy Note9

Country	Multi-CSC OXM

Version	Android 9

Changelist	15193909

Build date	Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:26:02 +0000

Security Patch Level	2019-03-01

Multi-CSC	OXM

PDA	N960FXXS2CSC4

CSC	N960FOXM2CSA9

Details for download with SamFirm:

UN-ZIP the archive and place the files in the designated slots in Odin 3.13.1

HOME_CSC_OXM -> data will stay intact

CSC_OXM -> device will be resetted

SM-N960F OXM multi CSC ( ACR AFG AFR ATO AUT BGL BNG BRI CAC CAM CAU DBT DKR ECT EGY EUR ILO INS ITV KSA LAO LUX MID MWD MYM NEE NPL ORX PAK PHE PHN ROM SEB SEE SEK SKZ SLK THL THR TPH TUN TUR XEF XFE XME XSG XSP XTC XXV )

single : ( BTC BTU CPW GLB LYS MAT MM1 MTL NZC OPS PAN PNG PRO SIN SMA SMP STH TEB TEL TMC TNZ VAU VFJ VNZ WTL XFA XFN XNZ XSA )

by default : XEU
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
This is true.

Also happened to me several times when downgrading without factory reset.

You can't pass the lockscreen even if you enter the correct pin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Indeed; I finally managed to Power-off device (after entering PIN several times!)

I hope, after installing CSC4, it'll start-up normally again and I don't have to reset my device...

It's very strange, United Kingdom (BTU & XEU) is receiving a NEWER build, but with OLD security patch!

Even the build-date is newer than CSC4!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kirankowshik:
I have a XME note 9 still on jan patch. I hope they release march patch soon. For other regions it has already been released long back..:(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
You live in India?

Why don't you have Indian firmware on your device?

Could you go on your device to Software Info, scroll down to "Software Serviceprovider" and post that info here? (screenshot)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hinnn:
Normally, when we will receive the OTA automatically?

Like I can see the N960FXXS2CSBA for XSA, its also available on SamFirm now,

But I havenot receive any notification yet, I usually check the update manually before I received the OTA.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
What's your current build: N960FXXS2CSB2 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Murali_ch21:
I don't understand why Samsung releases many versions of software instead of maintaining 1 version as a base and local version over it. Also looks like they are not releasing new updates to all regions. Which one thing makes me always feel apple is well planned in their software patterns.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nitin_ko:
i got it yesterday on my Note 9 with build CSC4
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hinnn:
Yes, CSB2, my CSC is XSA/XSA, XSA/XSA

I will leave it for now,

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xantrk:
https://www.sammobile.com/2019/03/18/galaxy-s9-march-update-brings-galaxy-s10-selfie-feature/

Apperantly s9 also got some camera improvements with March update. Anyone got this wide angle feature on latest (I lost track which one/ones) Note 9 update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kirankowshik:
I purchased this device when I was in the us for a brief period of time and I probably got the xme version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Is not on the Note9 (yet?)...

Also still waiting for "Scheduled Nightmode" on the Note9!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] stoyandim:
Just noticed on Sammobile that there is CSC7 now. Maybe there are the S9 camera improvements?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaylence:
Malaysia (XME) is always slow in releasing updates.

If you factory reset your phone and choose the Indian Sim card during the initial setup, your CSC will be changed from XME to INS and from your current build (CSA2) you'll receive INS OTA's CSB7 & CSC4.

Newer build but still on Feb. Security Patch.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=79142964
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Ok, thanks for the screenshot

I see, your SIM-card has been recognized as INS (India), but your "active CSC" is XME (Malaysia)

If you want everything to go to INS (Active CSC):

Download the latest Indian (INS) firmware (CSC4); Flash AP BL CP CSC_OXM (NOT HOME_CSC_OXM) with Odin 3.13.1 (SIM-card IN your device): your Note9 will be resetted afterwards.

If you get a pop-up "SIM-card changed": accept

If eveything went OK, Software Serviceprovider will show INS/INS,XME/XME

Your Active CSC will be INS (India) and you probably have VoLTE/VoWiFi and Samsung Pay (when available for India) available
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] kirankowshik:
Sure. Thank you so much. On the flip side if there is any error e.g. firmware error etc., Should I flash back the xme firmware or I can use a multi csc firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Don't worry: there won't be any error on your device

XME & INS are both part of Multi-CSC OXM

Being on the build of India (INS), you'll get updates also earlier (like [MENTION=4704453]jaylence[/MENTION] already suggested)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
I already did, a few posts back.

https://mega.nz/#!AHoFhYiK!9IqjJkOG6t_43k-JleiTZa62uo__ltKTaZGcJBQPckk
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] saisujeeth:
Will i b able to update the Indian(exynos) variant too with this method??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Let's see: is India (INS) part of Multi-CSC OXM -> YES

Your device has the OXM Multi-CSC? Type in dialer *#1234# and see if OXM mentioned behind CSC
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] saisujeeth:
This is what it shows
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
Follow the instructions mentioned in msg #1 of this thread.

Use AP BL CP HOME_CSC_OXM with Odin 3.13.1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] saisujeeth:
Thank you..!

One last question will it effect future OTA updates if i install the firmware this way
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] henklbr:
If this build is also released for your Indian CSC (INS), you'll continue to receive OTA's

Otherwise, when this build is NOT released for your Indian CSC (INS) and a NEWER build becomes available, you won't receive a OTA (but will again after you've flashed the latest build then for your Indian CSC (INS))
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] saisujeeth:
I have tried the installation procedure but nothing works i only get a msg that "all threads completed"

I followed the entire procedure

Unzipped odin

Unzipped the update files and put them in there slots and click on start but nothing happens:crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Did you connect the phone in download mode?

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] saisujeeth:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MeltdownSpectre:
Did the COM port number show up in the Odin window?

Sent from my SM-N960F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] saisujeeth:
Got it just updated the phone

The drivers werent installed properly

Thanks everyone :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jesus3125:
You can always find the LATEST firmware in msg #2

You can always find the LATEST firmware in msg #2 LINK PLEASE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thering1975:
He states it in message 2 there are no direct links use samfirm to download directly yourself. Downloads are very fast so it's the easiest way to do it.