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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Maxi_90:
[MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION]

At first i want to say hello to everyone here. I'm a new member and my country of origin is Austria. Hope that is no problem here.

I think my english is not as bad as it could be and so there should be no problem for understanding. :)

I own a N9600 512 GB Snapdragon-version from Hong Kong with TGY CSC and the BL is unlocked. Also i can pick in the developer settings, out of the box, the oem unlock button, where i get the message that my phone will be wiped, when i try to tick it.

I've followed your thread a long time and have one, two questions at your TWRP version here:

Elevatorguy wrote:

You answered:

So i also understand this in the right way, that with your last editing of your "twrp" called in the downloads "beta", i just have to flash with the latest odin the "TWRP_3.2.3-0_N9600_beta2.tar.md5" selected in the AP-Box.

Then during the reboot hold the buttons to boot into the recovery and there i have to flash the magisk zip i find here on xda or in the web and my phone should be rooted and boot up normally?

And what is not so clear for me is, that updating the phone is only possible with odin anymore, after this methode, 'cause the status changed from "official" to "custom".

Will i have to wipe everytime my hole phone, when i flash an updated version via odin and patch it with your methode?

Currently i use my Exynos S8 plus modell from SAMSUNG and there i had to flash the TWRP, after that i flashed an modified twrp here from XDA for the NX-R11 kernel.

In the modified TWRP i flashed the RMM-State-Bypass_Mesa_v2.zip and the NX-R11 kernel.

After that i flashed magisk and then i rebooted my phone.

Root was there and my phone worked, like it should.

Since that i don't updated my phone, 'cause i don't want to do the whole procedure again.

Can you tell me, if this is also necessary for an update of the firmware from the Note 9 or will it just be as "eays" as above mentioned for the Note 9?

Hope my english is good enough for understanding.

Thank you anyway for your help.

With best regards

Markus
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] klabit87:
Correct, it should be as easy as mentioned above and not much different than your exynos S8+.

I am not certain of the RMM-State-Bypass zip though as nobody has tested it on this device.

As far as a whole system update, the devs that create and post roms will certainly be using the latest firmware.

Some devs can even package updated parts of the official odin package so its an update but not an official update that will require you to wait 7 days.

Also, beta2 is the latest version and use the official stable magisk 17.1 https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

You will have to wipe your phone at the beginning because of the bootloader unlock. It is a security precaution that has a purpose.

Ideally, you shouldn't have to wipe data again.

But it is always a great idea to backup important information and data when flashing things and tampering with system files.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Maxi_90:
Hi [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION]

Thank you for your really fast answer.

I don't know, if i already need the RMM-Bypass stuff, i just mentioned it, 'cause i know it from my rooting procedure from my S8plus.

This part I don't understand really:

Do you mean, that, when a new rom will be released, that i haven't to care about an older firmware?

Maybe you or somebody else can confirm my way how i want to do that:

1. Download the TWRP_3.2.3-0_N9600_beta2.tar.md5

2. Download the Magisk v. 17.1 stable

3. Tick OEM-Unlock and wipe the whole thing, like it says, when you choose it

4. After the reboot and check the first startup, there should be the OEM-Unlock ticked in the settings

5. Get with the Note 9 in the download mode and flash with ODIN in the AP-Sector the/your modified twrp

6. After the "success" end download mode by holding, i think Vol-UP and Power, not sure, but that must be also written on the screen. ;)

7. Immediately press Vol-Up-Bixby-Power and hold it, until TWRP boots up.

8. In twrp do a wipe and check "reboot into recovery"

9. After reboot flash in TWRP the Magisk.zip

10. When successfully flashed, reboot into system

11. After the first starting screen and setting every setting, there should appear a new system app "magisk" in the app drawer and i should have root on my China N9.

Can you confirm that way?

What i not know at this moment:

How do i make an EFS-backup? And when it is better to do that backup? In twrp or in the system itself with an app i found here on XDA: KLICK

When i flash a newer version from SAMSUNG's stock firmware for my CSC TGY, will all be deleted including root?

And so i also have to do the whole procedure above again?

I don't think that the OTA-update will work anymore, when my phone status changed to "custom".

And finally will be there the 80% limit on the note 9 or is this history and will the phone function and battery life will not be affected from the root?

SO i can charge normally to 100%, without the download mode "hack" where it is one of the less ways to put the battery up to 100%?

Thank you anyway for help. I know, that it's not always easy for you i think. :angel:

With best regards

Markus
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] suzook:
DO NOT REBOOT TO SYSTEM AFTER OEM UNLOCK IS TICKED! You will be in rmm prenorm hell for 7days! Just shut phone off after ticking OEM UNLOCK. Then boot to download mode, flash TWRP...then reboot to recovery, not system. Then format data.... backup all partitions...then flash magisk. I'm not sure if rmm bypass flash is necessary, but I don't think it would hurt.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] veryhello12:
Is that for the honk Kong fw or Chinese? I thought the hk was recommended because it was already unlocked?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] woahh:
Hey sorry I'm late to the reply but everytime I try to flash TWRP it says only official binaries can be flashed :( I do have OEM unlocked and it shows in the developer options :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
I hate too tell you but if you have oem unlock toggle available and you are prenormal then its a good chance of your phone is blacklisted by Samsung and will never unlock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] shonkin:
Blacklisted? That is a curious term to use. Do you have some sort of reference or documentation for that idea?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
They are not unlocking because samsung is not sending the unlocking code too the phone probably because the phone might have been on a payment plan and someone didn’t pay or it was from a region that doesn’t allow bootloader to be unlocked or possibly it was mdm locked by a company or provider. So someone probably illegally removed the mentioned restrictions but for security purposes samsung is not going to unlock the phone. I have seen this many times. On a normal phone If you’re prenormal the oem lock should be gone or greyed out. If its not and its meet the 72 hr wait requirements and this enables toggle its just samsung refusing too send code. You may have too look into other options.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] shonkin:
I don't think this phone has ever been on any plan. I bought this phone in its original packaging with original tape and all accessories brand new from Amazon. It is an SM-9600 unlocked international version (reported being originally a Panama-area phone). I regret I didn't immediately try to root it before doing *anything else* including adding a sim card to it. But that's past. Tossed in my T-Mobile card (USA) and it updated to Android 10 and seemed to run fine.

After numerous attempts at rooting the phone, with the OEM unlocked and with USB permissions set and ADB / USB checking enabled, and waiting the seven days between tries, I'm having no luck at all. The dreaded PRENORMAL message keeps showing up when I enter download mode to attempt an odin flash of TWRP. And of course I try anyway, and get the "This isn't official software" or whatever message. It acts as though I've not got OEM unlocked. But I have done.

Is this project one to be abandoned by me? Or is there something I'm missing. I've gone over and over these descriptions of how it is done. But every. Single. Time.

"PRENORMAL."

Arrrgh!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
Probably time to look into other options
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] minionhunter:
Hi,

I was just getting up to root my N9600 using the root method in this thread and then detonator for Verizon method and saw you post to your method which goes straight to android 10. I've got a phone that is brand new out of the box on 8.1 and has never even connected to wifi. It is Chinese N9600ZCU1ARL3

This one zip method seems almost like magic, I've avoided rooting until now because I didn't really have enough time, but this seems very simple and it is almost too good to be true based on what it normally takes for me to root.

I'm wondering if there are any disadvantages of going to 10 instead of 8.1, I've read some generic complaints that apps stop working (I don't like the sounds of that), and that you can't get call recording to work and other functionality of the phone is stripped away. I kind of like stock touchwiz without carrier bloat.

Right now I have a non-rootable Note 9 as my phone and it is OK, but I love my Korean TabS4 more (rooted and on Mint) because I have one essential thing for me LMT, I don't like using anything without it. I also like youtube premium and titanium backup and no un-deleteable system app facebook.

Is there something that this zip method you provide [Outstanding by the way] will prevent me from doing that I could do if I spent the time trying to root my phone on 8,1?

I can bring this to your thread if needed.

Thank you very much for your consideration and any help/suggestions you can give me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
I would set your phone log into your google and Samsung accounts then oem unlock your phone let phone factory reset after you toggle oem unlock set phone backup resign into your accounts and wait your 72 hrs for phone to get out of prenormal then follow my method. To update. I would also use TGY firmware when you do so as Chinese firmware does not have playstore
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] minionhunter:
delete
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
I would wait till bootloader is unlocked before any kind of update is performed. On another question I meant set up phone not set phone. I just made a typo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] minionhunter:
Hi,

If I update to Android 10 with the Chinese firmware, will I be unable to use google play store? I thought you could use that as long as you were not in China.

Is there anything wrong with not letting it connect to the internet until after it is rooted? Assuming I have the sammobile files can't I just use your method of rooting and updating at the same time?

If I use your method can I change firmware later? Like if I use Chinese firmware to update to Android 10, can I go and change the firmware to the Hong Kong TGY firmware later?

Thank you for your help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
It has too be connected to internet and signed into your google and Samsung accounts for prenormal to go away. Unless you toggled oem unlock and are not in prenormal. Once bootloader is unlocked you can use my method to flash any firmware you want
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Dr.Lost:
Does this currently work for SM-N960U with Android 10?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] klabit87:
No. Sorry. Only N9600
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jasonc417:
One question:

Step 7 is mandatory after Step 6 is accomplished?

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] klabit87:
(can opt out of the forceencrypt_disabler if you want but internal storage will be inaccessable)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jasonc417:
Success

Having followed your instructions, I managed to get the Galaxy Note9 rooted successfully. :)

Thanks a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] ccbeam:
I flashed to N960U1

and am getting error flashing TWRP

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 27 M

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/004> recovery.img

<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

<ID:0/004> Removed!!

Am I missing something?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Mentalmuso:
It can't be guaranteed on a usa device,and first thing, youre bootloader unlocked right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] klabit87:
Your bootloader is not unlocked and as far as I can recall it can't be unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Maxz770:
Can I still find the OEM option in android Q if I waited 7days ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Maxz770:
is there an answer for that,,
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] maksofiaol:
klabit87 you don't happen to know why I am getting error message in TWRP ["Error opening: ' /dev/block/sdd3' (Read-only file system).

I tried different version of TWRP but they all give this message when only restoring EFS backup other selected backups work fine.

Was TWRP ever tested for EFS backup ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] fvig2001:
I've used this before on one ui 2.1. If I were to update to 2.5, do I need to completely boot into the one ui 2.5 or can I flash the update then TWRP, kernel, encryption fix then boot?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] minax007:
I would first update TWRP and then flash the others.

TWRP is independent from the ROM. It is a recovery.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] pliskin024:
Mine is a n9600 and im getting the same error on odin and in the Download Mode Screen it says "Only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed" , yes, OEM Unlock is enabled. I have not flashed anything because of this error.

Now I'm trying to flash TWRP but it's not possible due to this error
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] pliskin024:
Sorry for double post, it asked me to log in
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] shonkin:
Re the Samsung Note 9 N9600 phone.... I tried just one more time today, not really expecting anything. And that is what I got. Nothing. Same "Prenormal" and "only official" messages. It is a strange thing to say, maybe, but this decision by Samsung to lock us out of being able to root our phones is for me a deal breaker. I won't be buying a Samsung next time. Probably a OnePlus or some other phone with complete root capabilities. I don't use Android just so I can be data mined, ad-blitzed, and otherwise surveilled. Anyway, thanks to XDA and all of you who enjoy the wild side of Android. I'll be back once I have a phone I can have fun with again.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Maksoon10:
I'm trying to install twrp and root on mine, it's a n960u1. But I can't find the oem unlock in developer options. Anyone can give me any advice?

Isn't possible to do this method in a n960u1?

Is there any other method or I'm missing something?

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Danieltostes:
forceencrypt_remover_Q.zip link unavailable​
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Abuu darda:
how do i unlock oem ? cant find it in developer options
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] cirla09:
my note 9 is snapdragon base on cpu z but my firmware is 950f. i think this is from japan. im still on pie because i buy it used. i have to go to recovery mode to make a download mode because when im pressing bixby power volume down it oly reboot. can i flash this to odin? already usb debug and oem unlock. thanks for helping
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] ricardojeppatrix:
What difference is there in kernel file between this g9600_klabit_V6.5.zip and g9600_klabit_gsi_V6.5.zip?

apart from the letters of "gsi"

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] gahu777:
gsi is generic system image, this kernel is for roms other than stock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] SammyWxda:
first of all thanks a lot for your work but I have a major issue right now I downloaded everything the twrp.tar file to flash through Odin and it successfully flashes but then I can't get into recovery mode no matter what I do, it says pass then I have to press power and volume lower button to restart and it boot loops - keep restarting, cant flash the kernel through Odin as a zip file, and couldn't convert it to tar, could you please help me or anyone, I flashed stock firmware again have bootloader unlocked and dev options active and waiting for an answer on how to proceed
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] SammyWxda:
first of all, I apologize for posting twice I'm just scared you're no longer active in here, I need your help very urgent (it's my main phone I'm sorry )

It's sm-n960f with unlocked bootloader frp off - OEM lock off, no prenormal or anything ( says checking ) always, never been locked for those 7 days thing.

I flash using official Odin says pass and I untick the auto-restart then I have to click pwr + vol- to restart and instantly hold pwr+ vol+ +bixby button so I get into twrp but it keeps restarting, I can't flash the kernel because I can't get to twrp and I don't have boot.img to flash it using Odin.

i have latest android 10 firmware update and i don't know if i should downgrade or not or how to do so because i tried to go back a bit but odin failed to downgrade.

please help me. i really want to install custom roms and root it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] klabit87:
You need to use the appropriate TWRP for your device. This twrp is for N9600 your device is N960F which is exynos. They are different devices hence you need a different twrp version. Check the exynos threads.

Edit: I just read back a few posts. I never got an email or notification. So I apologize for the delayed response.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] SammyWxda:
wow, thanks so much for responding I got this from USA and thought ever since that it's the snapdragon version I swear for over 2 years now this is the first time I realize it's actually the Exynos version.

keep up the good work and thanks again you weren't late at all too, thank you so much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] amendez666:
i tried to flash with odin the versions of twrp 3.4-3.7, and it simple no appears when i do the keys combination, the process seems finish well because there is no error log in odin, it says ''pass'', i dont know whats wrong, it only appears the normal stock recovery in my Samsung note 9 snapdragon, i want to install TWRP to test some custom roms, someone help me please
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] mhasekotso:
Is this compatible with model N960U??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
yes if you are version 7 bootloader or less and pay for a bootloader unlock token
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] nazem.2000:
شكرا
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Phionex25:
Is this compatible with Zygisk?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Umbellata:
@klabit87 You're an absolute beast my dude, thank you for providing these features for us 🤘

Sorry, this may be a super stupid/noob question, but may I ask if this guide and feature works with current (security patch June 1, 2022) stock builds?

SM-N9600
One UI 2.5
Q
BASEBAND: N9600ZCU9FVH2
SEC. PATCH: June 1, 2022

Are there any assumptions about the base software/firmware versions in this guide that would not apply below or above certain versions?

Would I need to flash a specific stock version before I could install TWRP following this guide?

Is this guide/feature still applicable to newer versions without snaking through comments in this thread?

I also see there is an "unofficial" TWRP thread that was posted much more recently (2022), which makes me think that maybe this official TWRP guide is outdated?

[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP for Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
My Userdata_AIO files do all the rooting and stuff for you and can be used on the latest version firmwares and contain the latest twrp that fixes some issues that were present on the US models that the Chinese models didnt have and also too work better on the AIO root method.

If you still want too do everything manually all of klabit stuff still works fine

USERDATA_AIO_N960U_ZYGISK_FORCE_WIPE_2022_09_12.tar.md5 | by jrkruse for Galaxy S9

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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Umbellata:
Nice!! Sounds like what I'm looking for @jrkruse !

I'm having what seems to be the same issue trying to flash your artifact through Odin (Odin3_v3.14.1_3B_PatcheD), whereby the flash fails, and the phone states "only stock" software/fw can be installed.

As I understand, this issue stems from the fact my download screen still states "RMM Status: Prenormal".

But,

My bootloader is unlocked

(OEM Unlock enabled)

I completed the whole user setup process (google, samsung, etc)

Had the phone for 7 > days

Tried the whole manually redate the phone to older than 7 days

RMM status is still "prenormal"; I am unable to flash anything.

What am I missing?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
I don’t know what device you have. Must be an 0 model. You have to get out of prenormal somehow wait the 7 days on stock firmware or there is a chance its kg locked by Samsung because someone didn’t pay it off or was bought from country that doesn’t allow it. People have had alot of issues unlocking note 9 because of the prenormal crap
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Umbellata:
Thank you for your response and support!

Ahh I see, so the prenormal thing is the blocker in my case.

My device is SM-N9600.

I suppose I don't have any options at this point except to literally wait 7 days and see.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
no not really and like I said hopefully you dont have a device blacklisted by samsung or it will stay prenormal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Umbellata:
It's been over 7 days now and my device remains in 'RMM Status: Prenormal' 🥲

Is there any play for me here with my device to get TWRP installed or rooted, or am I stuck with stock software?

Would re-flashing older/different stock firmware and retrying the process with auto-update make any sense?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
Pm my on telegram

@jrkruse
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Prime Radiant:
Same situation, if you figure it out drop

Did you figure this out? I have the same issue
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
at this point you guys will have too try some of these old tricks like this

or other but tbh most everyway to get out of prenormal only worked with oreo firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] skylackr:
this wasnt designed for someone who has a little knowledge of what they doing. nothing works still. and your responses to help isnt helpful at all. aquestion was aske because i dont understand and you basically didnt answer it