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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
ADB commands will get rid of that bloat easily enough.

There is no root for any of the North American SnapDragon N960's. You can flash the U1 to your TMB U device easily enough. You must fully wipe though to guarantee the conversion will be 100% successful. Do not flash the HOME_CSC, flash the OYN one. Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in Developer Options. Make sure you install the correct Samsung drivers in download mode before flashing. You need modded or patched ODIN to flash. Do not change any of the options in ODIN.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] faslane:
Thank you. Got it. Kinda similar to when my Note 5 had a U version...so in a nutshell it's not rooted but the U1 is the slimmed down bloatless room unlocked? I guess what are the benefits of the U1 is what I'm asking lol (sorry been out of the game awhile so just asking everything possible first) also I assume the patched Odin in the download links is the correct I to use so I downloaded that as well.

Pls advise when you can. Thanks a million. I'm not sure I want to yet but if I can gain from it and disable bloat etc I just may. I do have package disabler latest and it does work great to disable all the junk so just weighing my options. I don't need to use it abroad or anything so that's not my goal fyi.

Thank you

Fas
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
If you're going to use a package disabler, then there's really no benefit to flashing the US unlocked firmware.

Keep the T-Mobile features/apps that you use & freeze the rest.

The only benefit I see between the two is not having the T-Mobile splash screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] faslane:
I gotcha. Yeah it's kinda the same unless the unlock give more room for debloat etc. Does the unlock just add other sim support since there's no root per se?

Ty

Fas
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If your device SIM locked to T-Mobile? If so, then flashing to the U1 will not SIM unlock your device. This only really matters though if you are going to put in a different carrier SIM that isn't from T-Mobile. Patched or Modded ODIN should be linked in the OP. Package Disabler isn't really needed if you are just disabling bloat. You can do that within Settings, Apps. Package Disabler comes in handy when you need to know the specific package name to remove apps with ADB. Because you can't root, it can only disable apps, which you can do without it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] faslane:
Yeah and I don't need a Sim unlock at all. Package disabler does what I need for disabling and or other things. Not all bloat has disabled NOT using it. Sometimes I can't disable a certain app whereas with PD I can so I guess my best bet is to stay where I am. I guess I'm not sure what the benefits of the N960UI firmware would be to a US carrier owner like me if it doesn't root. Am I missing something? Lol

Ty

F
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
It's just the preferred firmware if you plan on changing carriers. The U1 basically adds in the settings needed for basic compatibility with any US carrier. Because T-Mobile's WiFi Calling is the one built into Android, the U1 is a reasonable alternative but you will lose Video Calling and a few other features. For AT&T and other carriers, you need to flash the U for their WiFi Calling to work. When buying a U1, it does come SIM unlocked but flashing to it will not SIM unlock the device just like flashing a U1 device to a U firmware will not lock your device to that carrier firmware.

Staying on your T-Mobile U firmware will get you updates faster as Samsung does take care of the carriers first where the U1 updates are closer to quarterly. Once you deblat the T-Mobile firmware, I think you wouldn't notice any difference between the two if you don't use Video Calling, Visual VoiceMail, and other things like Digits.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
I read a few posts earlier, referencing unlocked t mobile firmware or locked t mobile firmware. The same firmwares are available to download for the other three networks.

Am I correct in assuming the difference between the two variants is one has all the Network provider's bloat and one doesn't? The latter not to be confused with the U1 firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Anyone who has flashed the U1 firmware, does your camera lag/stutter while lining up a shot? Mine was until I turned off the scene optimizer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
U = Carrier firmware that comes with carrier bloat, Google bloat, and Samsung bloat.

U1 = Non-carrier firmware that does not contain carrier bloat but still contains Google and Samsung bloat.

I haven't noticed any but I haven't used my camera very much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Yes aware of the differences of the u and u1. But needed clarification in respect of the differences between the available firmwares verbiage. One is called T-Mobile unlocked firmware and the other t mobile locked version, I'm assuming they are both U versions. The bit that confused me is having two U versions , one locked and other unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
My guess is the T-Mobile unlocked is basically just the U1 with the T-Mobile userdata included. All US carrier firmwares are actually U, not U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Thanks , yes aware that the USA carriers are all U version. But the part having locked and unlocked firmware versions for the USA carrier versions confused me. But you clarified, thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] yogoober:
need help

Hey. So I'm a noob to this. I just want to know if I'm understanding this correctly. But first let me say, my Note 9 is a Verizon one (unlocked). So if I flash this firmware on my phone, it'll install the T-Mobile firmware on my Verizon phone, correct?

Also, would this effect my signal/service? I have T-Mobile, I put my T-Mobile SIM in the phone, and I could text, use my data, but I can't really make calls. Calling works very rarely, but it'll hang up, if it even gets to make a call at all. I mostly just have 1 bar, sometimes I get 2, and even more rarely I get more than 2. Will flashing this firmware to my phone help? Thanks in advance guys!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You must factory reset your device and flash to the U1 firmware first. If you flash directly to the TMB U firmware from your U VZW firmware, you are not going to be happy. :P
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] faslane:
Perfect. THANK YOU! I'm going to stay and just use ADB and PD for bloat etc. But just have receiving the N9 I thought I'd Google about root etc (if anything) and saw this so thought I'd check it out. I remember a certain U version for I think Note 5 that dramatically soed up the data network to like 50Mbps at least on TMobile so that was the main reason people wanted it if on TMobile but yes, they did lose some other features too and I'm so new I figured I'd better triple check everything so I'm going to stay put. Thank you your help though. Much appreciated! +1

Fas
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
In terms of speed. If you are on the W (Canadian firmware), then you might see an increase because their cell networks are a few years behind the US and also limit the modem potential of the device, especially when it comes to the upstream. The U1 firmware allows for band 71 when on T-Mobile, which is different than a lot of other unlocked devices. LG is a good example. The V30 and G7 unlocked versions don't allow band 71 but the T-Mobile version does, even though the hardware is exactly the same. Samsung tends to be more friendly in this area, at least with newer devices. U1 versus TMB U is pretty much the same experience in terms of LTE band selection.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] yogoober:
Haha, thank you. 8). So that's all I'd have to do, flash the U1 firmware after a factory reset, then flash the T-Mobile firmware? Is there any steps before or in between? Do I have to factory reset again before flashing the T-Mobile firmware?

What is the U1 firmware, could you link me? I downloaded the SM-N960U1UEU1ARH2_TMB.zip, Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD.zip, the Samsung USB drivers, and ADB_Fastboot.zip. Not sure if I need the last one.

Sorry for the noob questions. I've never done this before, and I searched the site, but there's so much stuff, I couldn't find the exact info I was looking for, and I don't wanna **** up my phone, so I'm just trying to get help. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lazarus0000:
Ok, I know this may be a bit of a repeat question but this is my first time trying to deal with this...

Am I correct in understanding that the N960U1 doesn't have TMO's band 71 activated? But if I flash the TMO firmware from this thread it will be?

If I decide to flash the TMO firmware, I'll receive updates via TMO now, not Samsung?

Given that I've got the currently most updated version running on my 960U1, do I have to flash some other firmware first, then flash TMO's? Or can I just flash TMO's on top of the generic firmware (plus the August security patch that came as soon as I started the phone) that comes out of the box?

How, exactly, do I flash this? What Odin settings? I am scared to death to use Odin without exact instructions - over the years I've bricked two phones because I didn't know I had to wait or I had something checked that I shouldn't have or what-darn-ever... Is there a simple walk through that says connect you phone, make sure this is(n't) checked, place the zip in this particular section of Odin, etc....?

I'm sure I have other questions but those are the biggies. I'd love to have band 71 activated - didn't know it wasn't on the 960U1.

Any help is, of course, appreciated!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
I've read folks that flashed their T-Mobile s9 to U1 firmware still has band 71 access. But still do you own research.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Factor reset, skip through the setup (no GMail, WiFi, etc) to enable Developer Options and USB Debugging. Reboot into download mode, flash U1 using the OYN CSC. Skip through the setup again, enable Developer Options and USB Debugging, and then back into download mode. Flash the U firmware you want with the userdata for that carrier and the OYN CSC. Setup normally and you should be good to go.

U1 and TMB U firmwares for the Note 9 both have band 71 enabled. Go to your dialer, put in *#2263# to verify, select all bands, select apply band configuration, and reboot your device if you feel like it isn't using the band and you are in a band 71 coverage area.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] yogoober:
Awesome. Thanks a lot man. I really appreciate it! I pretty much understand what to do now, but I just want to verify one thing before I start the process. When you say U1 firmware, you mean this, right? Edit: I can't post links yet. It's what's posted on the first post as "Download here: T-Mobile Unlocked N960U1UEU1ARH2"

Then the TMB is this: "Download here: T-Mobile N960USQU1ARH2"

So I just flash the first one with the instructions you gave, then flash the 2nd one with the instructions you gave, right? That's my understanding of it, just want to make sure I got it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
960U1EU is U1. 960USQ is U. Yeah. It is a lot simpler than people realize. Don't change any of the ore-selected options in tye modded or patched ODIN. They default to what is exactly needed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] yogoober:
Awesome. I'll get on it shortly. Thanks again for your help man. :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Any time!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] yogoober:
Yeah, you were right. That was super easy. Everything is good to go. Finally have service/a signal. Thanks again! :cool:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] hdelvalle009:
I'm not very good with the English language, what are the files I need to be able to change my AT & T firmware to unlock

Thanks

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
I wonder if they will flash on the U1 firmware. I converted from TMO firmware the other day.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
I have the Unlocked 128gb Note 9 using T-Mobile.

What would be the reason to flash the T-Mobile Unlocked firmware? Is it mainly for HD Voice, Video Calling, RCS, and Digits integration?

And if I do flash it will I risk tripping knox or only being able to charge up to 80%?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Yes. No, it won't trip Knox.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
There is no T-Mobile unlocked firmware! The TMB U is the T-Mobile specific carrier firmware. U1 is the US non-carrier firmware! You will lose Video Calling, RCS, and Digits, although you could try downloading Digits from the Play Store. Flashing with the modded or patched ODIN does not trip Knox or SafetyNet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
So I have the SM-N96OU1. Is there a firmware that gives me HD voice, video calling, and RCS? The only feature I have right now is Wi-Fi calling but I would like to get HD voice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] juanfernandez77:
Does anyone know if this will work for Sprint Note 9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
For T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, etc. You need the TMB U, which you would flash only after factory resetting and then flashing to the U1.

Yes. It works for any U, U1, and W firmware devices sold within the US and Canada.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
I thought if one has the U1 then they can simply flash any USA U carrier version. However if they already are on U then they must flash U1 first before going back to a selected U firmware?

Can I flash my U1 to a U without losing data? Or is it best to wipe first.

Wish someone did a video of flashing a U1 to U and vice versa.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If you are already on the U1 firmware, you can flash directly to the U firmware of your choice. It is always better to factory reset to eliminate any lingering stuff that can cause issues. If you don't want to wipe when flashing from the U1 to the U. Use the HOME_CSC in the U firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Decisions, decisions. Should I go T Mobile or Sprint firmware... Using it on Sprint.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If you are using the Sprint network, I would suggest you use the Sprint U firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
So let me get this straight..

U is T-Mobile N960USQU1ARH2

U1 is T-Mobile Unlocked N960U1UEU1ARH2

If my phone has firmware N960U1UEU1ARH2 but it is not a T-Mobile branded device, I can install firmware "T-Mobile N960USQU1ARH2" in order to obtain HD Voice, Video Calling, etc. Correct?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
U = ANY USA Carrier Note 9

U1 = Unlocked USA Note 9

As long as you have a Snapdragon U or U1 USA Note 9, you can flash the U or U1 firmware on it. Your Sim card will do the rest for you. Eg, I purchased a T-Mobile Note 9 and I flashed the U1 firmware that's posted here so that I could get rid of some of the bloat and have Data and Wi-Fi running at the same time while using my T-Mobile Sim.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
Ah, thanks for the clarification. I just got confused with the "T-Mobile" in front of the firmware names.

Has anyone tried loading the U firmware on the U1 firmware to get HD Voice on their T-Mobile?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
That is correct!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
Awesome! Thanks! Should I also flash the UserData?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Always flash the userdata with a U firmware, if you want it to be a stock experience as if it was bought from that carrier, including all of their features and bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I dont think there is a userdata, at least not in the u1 zip
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
I just flashed the T-Mobile U firmware on my U1 and mostly everything is there. HD Voice, Video Calling, and Wi-Fi Calling. I also have the bloatware.. :eek:

The only two things I don't seem to have is RCS and DIGITS Integration.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Wow, no RCS?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] djabi90:
I can't tell. I don't see an option for chat on Textra. Let me give Samsung Messages and Android Message a try.

---------- Post added at 02:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:16 AM ----------

I found RCS to only work using Samsung Messages. Both Textra and Android Messages do not show options for RCS.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Thanks. If you get a chance can you do a video of the process. Mucho Gracias, if not no worries.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] juanfernandez77:
I know it may be a dumb question but does this help to root and what is the point or what does the firmware do?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
U1 is the non-carrier firmware, which does not contain a userdata.

Switching firmware is only useful for those that reequire a different firmware than their device came with. E$xample: Bought from Sprint but use it on Verizon. Others want a less bloated experience of the non-carrier version with the flexibility to swap carriers without the needs to swap firmware. This is the reason they choose the U1 non-carrier firmware. North American SnapDragon models can not be rooted, at least not currently. This applies to the Note 9, S9, and S9 Plus currently.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] qiquefuego:
I am currently using a 960U (ARG6) on Verizon. Is there a way to gain the unlocked features sucks as the caller ID & spam, etc., while still retaining wifi/video calling, HD voice, etc?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
There is userdata, its just contained in the system.img

---------- Post added at 10:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:00 AM ----------

It won't help you root.

Also it isnt that big of a difference in terms of "bloat".

I have maybe 5 apps that I disabled on the carrier version that arent present but now visual voicemail has to be its own app and isnt integrated into the dialer.

As with most non-carrier/unlocked/international builds the camera shutter cant be turned off natively.

Frankly if someone is doing it for bloat they are better off using a package disabler. The gains aren't worth the effort.

Also video calling doesn't work and maybe RCS currently
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassman418:
1ARH7 TO 1ARI1 is up on Samsung Science Firmware.

https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=7159/1488/SS-N960USQS1ARH7-to-U1ARI1-UP
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] VadimTk:
with 1ARI1 Google Pay fails :(.

"The phone was rooted or modified in some different way"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Just means it hasn't passed SafetyNet yet. It will go through probably within a couple of days. Samsung Pay will still work in the meantime.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tonyp216:
flash TMB user data to replace Verizon carrier bloat and use it on tmoble?

Can I flash TMB user data to replace Verizon carrier bloat and use it on tmoble?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dastylee:
[MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] Hello I have MS-N960F/DS exynos can if i root it can i flash the T-Mobile Unlocked N960U1UEU1ARH2 to enable all the t mobile features ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
No you can't this is only for Snapdragon, won't work for Exynos models.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] elliwigy:
lol amazes me how that question still pops up.. saw it in multiple threads today
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Probably from some of the USA folks with visions of grandeur that bought from Amazon or eBay.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Latest leak AT&T N960USQU1ARH4-to-U1ARI4

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904002601
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] VadimTk:
Is there a way to see the changelog ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
No there isn't since it's a leak.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] snoopyghozt:
How about the sprint firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrismich0206:
Dangit I forgot to ask if it was certified and pass safety net. They do not as of right now. How long does it usually take for them to do it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Could happen today, but usually a few days or so .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrismich0206:
Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sunking101:
I have auto update downloads switched off yet still I am notified in my drop down that there is a software update. I can delay it but it keeps coming back, quicker each time. I own this device, paid for in cash and I want to choose whether I have an update notification or not. After an insane amount of googling it appears that there is no way to stop this notification??

Will the update eventually auto download and auto update?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Max_Terrible:
This isn't Windows. It won't do something you told it not to do. As far as hiding the notification, have you tried swiping right on the notification, not to dismiss is, but to show the notification options. Just swipe a little bit to reveal the options icon, then tap on it and see if that takes you to the notification settings where you can individually disable certain specific notifications from an app.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sunking101:
Yes I have tried that and no you cannot suppress that particular notification. There is no option to do so.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Max_Terrible:
I figured it would be a long shot. Only other advice I have is to root your phone. When your phone is rooted, you can't update it anymore as it's none official. Because it's none official, the auto-update checker basically just time-out when it's checking for updates, hence it won't give you notifications. But I'm sure you know, rooting it brings other potential problem which I'm assuming you're avoiding and why you aren't rooted already.

TL;DR - I have no other advice.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sunking101:
I have got my battery life and stability as good as it is ever going to be, and previous experience with both Android & iOS tells me that at some point an update will come which slows my phone down and/or reduces the battery life. As this is my phone and I own it outright I should be able to prevent my phone updating and I should be able to remove the notifications which are annoying & take up real estate in my drop-down bar. Samsung will at some point stop sending updates so why can I not opt out myself??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sefrcoko:
I think you can disable that using an app like Package Disabler, etc. Try refining the search with that modifier.
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] WanderMax:
I want to keep nogat fw, but notification always push fw update.

is there any method to block it?

thanks!
[Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers] WanderMax:
i disable update app, it works