yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
If you are still using a T-Mobile SIM, that is correct. On the non-carrier U1 firmware, the first two of the three will always change to the carrier of the SIM inserted, which the U1 adapts to during the setup and configures the device in a bloat-free way for use with that carrier SIM. If you go to Settings, About Phone, the model number should show U1 at the end and if you continue into the Software Information, the Build Number will show that you are on the N960U1EU instead of N960USQS.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] datder:
Thanks that clears things up. So if my device was originally a tmb device, even with the xaa unbranded firmware flashed, it'll always have TMB at the end?

So if att sim is put in, it'll show att/att/tmb?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CrazyApe18:
You couldn't do anything to change that last code. It reflects where the device was purchased, and nothing more.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Funkypoopsy:
I have att unlocked note 9 and I use tmobile after flashing it to N960U1 and it shows tmb/tmb/att
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] daviddem:
If someone has server that I can use, I have T-Mobile latest firmware ARK1 that I can upload.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Yep! The last one will never change. It's basically just where you bought it from. Mine will always be XAC because I bought it in Canada, but it shows TMB/TMB/XAC with the U1 or TMB U firmware with my T-Mobile SIM in it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lewisrock21:
Please help Note 9 SM-N960U

I am trying to flash my Note 9 and I keep getting stuck on setupconnection than Can't open serial port. Tried different usb ports and cables.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Do you have USB Debugging enabled in the Developer Options menu?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lewisrock21:
Yes I do.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Do you have the drivers installed for your device when it is in Download Mode?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lewisrock21:
I've tried different versions of Odin. Reinstalled drivers also

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I would assume they are the same drivers. I see Samsung CSC device in device manager when I have it in download mode. Odin recognizes the device but everytime I attempted to flash I get that can't open serial(Com)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
USB A to C cable, or USB C to C?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lewisrock21:
The one that came with the Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
OK. Try different ports. If a desktop, try ports on the front and back. I've had better luck on the front ports. For my laptop, I use the one closest to the power supply.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lewisrock21:
I tried of them. The only other machine I have is Mac
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcustaz:
Apologies if this has been asked but does this trip the Knox warranty counter if I flash?? I want to buy a New Other on ebay and it states Unlocked Tmobile ATT SM-N960U Bjt I'm not entirely sure if it'll be an ATT or Tmobile boot up screen? I want this to be a T-mobile phone a much as possible...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
It has been asked a lot. No, flashing stock firmware does not trip Knox!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] marcustaz:
Much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eapo15:
I got t mobile locked Note 9...if I want to enter beta program what I have do do it ....?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CrazyApe18:
Flash the unlocked/U1 firmware. Get the beta for Samsung+ and enroll in the program. The actual firmware will then be delivered through the usual software update mechanism.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eapo15:
Thanks for respond...how can do that ???were found the u1 firmware ???

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SM-N960U1UEU1ARH2 this one u said ???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] CrazyApe18:
You can certainly use that. It will require several OTA updates to get current. If you could locate ARJ9/U1 Odin files, it would save you a lot of time.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eapo15:
Thanks for the help..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xcoryedgex:
I've read many other sources say the Exynos Note 9 is the only rootable Note. But I have read all 44 current pages and this leads me to believe that I can root my Verizon Note 9. Just so that I can quit sifting through every source, please confirm here to relieve me. I promise I searched extensively before asking lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
You cannot root any North American Note 9 device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] xcoryedgex:
Awesome, thank you lol it was the software version that threw me off, I believe. Still stoked about this phone, anyway lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] timramos828:
AT&T Firmware for Note 9

Hi I have a quick question I have a Verizon note 9 UNLOCKED I flashed the UNLOCKED software then flashed the att software but I am not able to get Wifi-calling video call or HD voice would you be able to tell me how I can fix these issues please I would be very greatly appreciated thanm you.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] smoke229:
I'm trying to get my hotspot going on this att branded note9, I'm coming from a Verizon branded note8 on which my hotspot worked. I use/used both phones on Straighttalk att sim.

Do you think if I flash from n960u to n960u1 my hotspot will work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Hotspot works on U1 with T-Mobile. Because the U1 is a non-carrier specific firmware, it should work regardless of your carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Clo292311:
Anyone know of anywhere I can get the latest build for note 9 on tmobile so I can flash via Odin? The newest I could find was November patch is this really all that's out there? I also tried updating through ota but nothing comes up and also on smartswitch on PC but does not pull any updates..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
1ARK1 is the latest T-Mobile U firmware build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Clo292311:
That's what I'm on just was searching around and couldn't find any other builds, thanks for the info. Sad that they are on November sec patch still lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
[MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION], can the linked versions in the OP be installed over the T-Mobile 1ARK1 firmware release?

I have tried a couple different PC's and just got an error as soon as it preps to flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Bootloader hasn't advanced a revision so you should not have any flashing limitations
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
1ARL1 is now the latest version.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Clo292311:
Where can I find this in Odin form?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Did you read the OP lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Clo292311:
Nevermind it popped up ota , that's awesome ! Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
Thanks! Thats exactly what I was thinking too. However it doesn't work out like that for me. I get an error on the two machines I tried. Not like this is new to me... Strange :confused: Will try again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
Gah! Reboot of different PC, different cable, etc... All is good now.

Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] zuzulic:
Just a quick answer: mine is N960U and I get the "Invalid simcard" error.

I've successfully flashed the unlocked firmware unticking the userdata. But, I still have the simcard error.

What I am doing wrong ?

Thank you guys !!

edit: mine is locked on Sprint
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
The only use my OEM Samsung cable gets is with Odin. I use a C to C cable for everything else, but for whatever reason Odin doesn't like it and the flash operation always fails with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
This is why I refer to the U1 as the non-carrier firmware over the unlocked firmware. The firmware does not unlock the device at all and is just a generic US carrier firmware, or non-carrier specific firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Scott:
I agree with you but good luck changing that. The word is pretty ingrained in peoples vocabularies. I use it too and I know its not proper.

Yeah, that was the exact issue. The USB C to C would not work for whatever reason. I ended up going back to a "standard" cable and it was fine after that. I dont get the C to C failure though. Oh well...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmd1213:
Need some help...

Ok so i havent flashed anything in awhile. What are the steps in odin to flash. Do i have to start with a certain file? Or go from top to bottom. AP BL CP CSC Home CSC. which one do i start with? Im sorry i havent flashed anything in a few years. Any help would be apreciated!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You need to use the modded or patched ODIN. The bootloader version has to be the same or newer than what your device currently has. Delete the HOME_CSC to make sure you don't use it but you do need to use the other CSC. All of the other files are loaded up in the modded or patched ODIN and flashed using the default options. The rest of the steps haven't changed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmd1213:
When you say the modded or patched Odin does that mean the one in the OP? Because that's the one I'm using. Nothing autofills in Odin. I must be missing something. Thx for the reply!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
What do you mean by autofill? Other than your device being detected automatically, you have to browse to each piece of firmware being flashed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmd1213:
I thought maybe when you connected to Odin it would load the file I needed to install. (Autofill) That's why I'm confused what order do I install the files. I'm sorry never used Odin before. Last time I flashed anything I used clockwork mod. Lol...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Extract the archive, delete both the userdata and home csc. The others you need are all named accordingly, just add each one according to their name.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
The one in the OP should work. You have to select the 4 files from the U1 archive to flash in ODIN. Once they are all loaded, start the flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmd1213:
Okay. I'll give it a go tomorrow. Thanks for your help. I appreciate it!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jmd1213:
Working!!!

So I got it to work!! Thank you to everyone that helped. Quick question. I have an update pending will it mess up anything or will I have to go through the steps again? Thanks for the help!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
OTA's work just the same as they did on the original firmware. It will install fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] t83wood:
I can't get it to work with the patched odin 3.13.1b on a lenovo y530 running windows 10 with updated drivers through kies, my tmobile SM-960U is in debugging mode but doesn't have oem unlock cause it's locked... Odin recognized it over the past few weeks I've been trying but always hangs at setup connection. Tried both USB 3.0 ports on the laptop and the only USB 2.0 port with the original cable that came with the phone so Idk? Any advice besides the obvious wait for the stable Ota? I'm dying to get it lol... Bugged Samsung and tmobile support and one tmobile guy was trying two days ago but couldn't get it to me...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] t83wood:
Can we use adb to sideload the unlocked oreo instead of Odin?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
No! Sideloading is usually for updating where the modded or patched ODIN is needed to change the firmware from a U to the U1 non-carrier version. Flashing to the U1 will not SIM unlock your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jesbu:
Please Will this Sim unlock it if it was locked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
No,it will not.

Use the Device Unlock app to permanently SIM Unlock while you are still on the original T-Mobile firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] focusxda:
stuck with original firmware

looking for some help.

i have an unlocked ATT notes 9

i have used odin to install the tmobile firmware

and yet when i restart my phone i still have the same att firmware. anyone ever had that issue? what am i doing wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Detroit Amerson:
You have to flash u1 unlocked firmware first. Then flash again to the Tmobile u firmware. Or stay on the u1 global unlocked firmware if you don't need the Tmobile bloatware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Heavanly281:
I am stuck at DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET while trying to downgrade from PIE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] HonestOtter:
Hi sorry have not read full thread, where do I get u1 unlocked firmware. I am downloading both firmwares from OP but they both appear to be TMB.

Also its been a long time since I used ODIN, basically unzip files, select files in odin, go into download in phone make sure "re-partition" not checked, then click start and wait? how long should it take? hours? minutes?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Detroit Amerson:
It should only take 10 mins or somewhere close. I'll send you a PM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] svavrek:
So I can unlock my SM-N960U from T-Mobile and flash this and put a Verizon sim card in and it will work on Verizon??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Only if you unlock it before. This firmware does not SIM unlock the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] svavrek:
Okay, good. Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] t83wood:
Can't open serial com port

I keep getting "can't open serial (com) port in odin.... What Samsung drivers did yall use specifically to get this version of Odin to flash? I'm on a locked tmobile note 9....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] a63548:
Not sure if it'll help, but I used SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_ver_1.5.65.0.exe from here originally. Just select Mobile, Phones, Galaxy Note, Note9.

I noticed in your previous post you mentioned you had enabled usb debugging in developer settings. Just wanted to make sure you tried booting your phone into Odin/Download mode though?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] t83wood:
Yeah I've been booting into dl mode with USB debugging on before connecting the phone and odin shows it's registered, also tried loading the files in odin before and after connecting but still got the same error. My laptop has two usb3 and one USB 2 ports and I've tried them all with the original cable so I read somewhere it might be the driver version so I'll give that a try.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] m.deki:
Hello, I read this thread and I need help. I have Note 9 t-mobile version N960USQS1ARK1

Which version software should I download and where? I am trying to go to the U1 firmware

Firmware posted here is older.

Can it brik mobile? Maybe I need firmware version like mine or newer?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
The important aspect of what you need to download is, the bootlosder version. If you look at the firmware your device has. 1ARK1 is really what you need to oay attention to. The 1 on the left is the bootloader version. As long as you download an XAA U1 firmware with the v1 or newer bootloader, you can flash it successfully.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] m.deki:
Thanks for explanation. So I colud use firmaware "T-Mobile Unlocked N960U1UEU1ARH2 " from first page this thread?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
You could, but that isn't actually am kfficial firmware, so you would not get OTA's after installing thqt. You need to stick to officiap firmware versions if you want OTA's. Do not use the HOME_CSC files when cross-flashing. Use the other CSC, which will wipe your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] m.deki:
Thanks again. Can you give me link on "sammobile" to firmware that I should install? Or another place where can I download firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
All of thenfirmware I have used personally, were from Updato. Samamobile for firmware science are also good choices. Just look for the XAA firmware. Any U1 carrier tagged is not a proper U1 firmware.

You need to flash to the U1 first becore you can flash to a different carrier U. If you are on T-Mobile, the U1 has everything outside of video calling minus the T-Mobile bloat. If you want T-Mobile's video calling, you will need to flash to the TMB U after you have flashed to the XAA U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KiwiBird97:
Succeeded with C to C cable!

As of 2/17/2019, I successfully flashed my SM-N960U with Odin using a C to C cable. Here are the last 5 lines of the log:

<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

Odin returned "PASS!" in 4 min 51 sec

However, the phone was stuck on "Installing system update" for about 30 minutes. I restarted once, then the screen goes back to "Installing system update", then I was brought back to the Android System Recovery Screen to reboot the system now. I previously wanted to contact AT&T for a warranty replacement, but I found the solution at last!

STATS

Device used to flash: Samsung Galaxy Book 12 Pro (SM-W723NZKAXAR, US, Wi-Fi only)

Cable used: USB-C to USB-C, no USB hub used

Firmware of the device used to flash: Version 1903 (10.0.18334.1), 18334.19h1_release.190205-1505, W723XXU1ZSB1/W723XAR1ZSB1/

Current firmware (SM-N960UZBAATT, AT&T): N960USQU1CSAA/N960UOYN1CSAA/N960USQU1CSAA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
I have the T-Mobile US version on stock 8.1 & flashed the latest stock SM-N960U1 firmware,no problems.

Wanting to jump back to T-Mobile firmware,was wondering if it's advised to flash USERDATA & for that matter,what is USERDATA exactly?

Reason I ask is the last time I did this,I just flashed AP/BL/CP/Home CSC with no data loss/etc........
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] princemqh:
unlocked att note 9

hi guys i need some help,im trying to flash a tmobile rom to my unlocked att note 9 so i can use volte,every time i flash with odin everything goes smooth ,but when i master reset i see no changes ,my note 9 is not rooted thank you all,its been a while since i did this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Are you using the HOME_CSC instead of the other one? Is the bootloader of the firmware you are trying to flash newer than what your device already has? Did you flash to the U1 first, then to the AT&T U?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] entropism:
You need to flash to the unlocked U1 version first, then go to T-Mobile's. You can stay on the unlocked if you want, VoLTE works fine on it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] princemqh:
i downloaded this from the first page T-Mobile N960USQU1ARH2 and used odin to install my firmware is the same,thats all i did ,and used csc no home

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where do i find the unlocked U1 version
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jcsww:
Check Updato for the XAA U1 non-carrier specific firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] princemqh:
Thank you for the help i tried Again last night and It worked I flashed the unlocked U1 It went through this time thank you so much my phone is working perfect right now, You guys are the best
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dugryce:
If T-Mobile carrier unlocked my phone, would I be able to use U1? Or does it have to be a phone that's been purchased unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] a63548:
Yes you should be able to no problem. The N960U (carrier versions) and the N960U1 (unlocked version) share the same exact hardware. Just follow the instructions and use a patched ODIN.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] n9fan:
Hi Everyone, I am a noob to flashing firmware and odin, etc.

I purchased a note 9 recently that was SM-N960U. But I think the seller changed it to SM-N960U1 to be sold as unlocked. I'm on tmobile with it and it has wifi calling and works great. I wanted to go back to SM-N960U for PIE & ONE UI but preferably without carrier bloat. How would I go about doing this.

Thank You!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Sprint rolling OTA live February patch thought i share.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
For no bloat, you have to wait for the U1 Pie update. If you don't mind the minimal bloat T-Mobile includes, you can use Odin to get on ARL1, and then flash the OTA to CSB3 in recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] n9fan:
Thank You,

could you point me in the right direction, I am not sure where to start.

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i m reading all this stuff with home.csc etc etc leaving the sim in or out, clearing all data vs not. patched/unpatched odin

help :D :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ryfhoff:
Hey all - I know this can be done, but I'm wondering if there is an order to flashing as far versions. I will be picking up a new unlocked note 9, im assuming it is running 8.1.0 out of the box. I want to flash TMO firmware on it (Pie). Would this jump be possible?

1. Should I set up the device with TMO sim in when i get it

2. Should the unlocked firmware be upgraded to Pie before I flash TMO Pie

Thanks for any help, its appreciated.

BTW - I'm going back to the Note. I bought the S10 and while I like almost everything, the FPS scanner is driving me mad! Reminds me of the iPhone 4 or whatever it was, "You're holding it wrong"
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Use Patched ODIN and flash away. You're flashing the full firmware so no need to downgrade, upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ryfhoff:
Thanks man! How about setting it up out of the box ? Or can I just flash right away ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigE:
Flash away, out of the box. I took my unlocked U1 phone and flashed the latest Pie on it. The one annoying thing is the TMO audio starting the phone up that wasn't there on the original Samsung, but that is all to it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tdewitt34:
So I've been searching for that firmware I also have the unlocked version so why version of firmware do I use? I've tried before but got an error message about it was improperly flashed although it didnt take? Any suggestions I'm running N960U1UEUARL1. I e havent seen any firmware for that version.