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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Yup. Always use WiFi calling. Just tested SMS now. No problems receiving.

It's not the update zips that wipe or reset your phone. It's the firmware files in ODIN. You have to do a factory data reset anytime you downgrade from Pie to Oreo.

If you want to update regularly without wiping, you'll need to flash the U1 firmware and get on the official beta path.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chuckd610:
So I should head over to tmobile thread to get Odin U1 files or will Sam Firm have what I need? I have ATT branded.

Edit: I found the files
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
SamFirm. Model number is N960U1 and CSC is XAA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Updated to CRL2 SMS is fine on AT&T as well as wifi calling. Only problem I have is when connected to bluetooth in car no alert sounds if you get a text.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Lakerzz8_24:
arj9 to zrkp
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
CRL4 is on Fota..jus sayin..lol

SM-N960U-NOTE 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peezoslug:
So far it's been good, glitches are minimum...play store says not certified but this firmware is beta so I can deal with that.,.I would flash CRL2 just saying?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
On ZRKP got an update last night to Samsung Internet for the P Beta. I didn't see the changeling, but after going through the browser settings, I now have the ability to hide the status bar again. They also added a darken/lighten button. Basically of you have night mode on, but you want your web page the normal color, just click lighten. Onstesd of turning off night mode for the entire phone, it just turns it off for the web pages.

Still can't long click on the tabs button to open a new tab, which is frustrating. And I can't turn off temporarily turn off content blockers with one click. But it appears they're slowly adding functionality back.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chuckd610:
So the only difference between CRL2 and ZRKE is the ability to receive OTAs if I'm on ZRKE?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peezoslug:
CRL2 has wifi-calling while ZRKE does not.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gramsey1911:
CRL2 Feedback

flashed CRL2 twice and both times sms wasn't working.... I have up and went back to CRL1.

I'm using Verizon.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
I'm on ZRKE with working wifi calling.

I think the people that don't have it is because their carrier for whatever reason doesnt support it on u1 builds..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirooga:
Flashed crl2 and camera does not have 4k video....is it hiding or gone? On att so a full wipe happened at flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bogdi1988:
Same here. Official beta with T-Mobile and have WiFi calling
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
I have it on CRL2 with TMO. Tap on the listed resolution, and you'll get a list to select.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sirooga:
Perfect! Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Not sure where you all got ZRKE, but the official beta is ZRKP. if you're running ZRKE that may be the problem.

The differences between CRL1/2 and ZRKP are this:

ZRKP is the official beta. Whether or not you registered for the program, or you're downloading it from firmware.science, you won't have to ODIN down to Oreo and factory reset just to upgrade to the newest version. You'll either get the updates via OTA with the beta program, or you'll download the update from FS that can be flashes over your current version without downgrading.

ZRKP is also the U1 version of the firmware, so it's a clean non-carrier firmware without any carrier bloat. No carrier boot animation or splash screen. No start up sounds. No carrier apps. That also means that you will lose some features depending on your carrier. WiFi calling and VoLTE will work on T-Mo. But you'll lose video calling and RCS texting. Don't expect those features to work on other carriers.

CRL1/2 are carrier branded firmware. They can be installed on any Note 9. They are technically ATT builds, but they won't add ATT bloat to your T-Mo or Verizon device. The firmware loads bloat based on the SIM in your phone. This means you'll keep all carrier features (WiFi calling, VoLTE, video calling, that lovely carrier boot animation and jingle, etc...) They are also technically newer builds, but newer isn't necessarily better. TYPICALLY (not ALWAYS, but typically), they official BETA builds will be more stable. So you will have a newer builds, potentially more or less bugs than the Z builds, but you'll also have to factory reset and use ODIN anytime you want to try the newer build. And these leak more frequently than Samsung releases OTAs, so you'll be FDRing a LOT to stay current.

It comes down to:

Do you need carrier features? Or do you prefer clean firmware?

Do you mind doing a factory reset every few days to get the newest build? Or would rather wait a week or two between updates and not have to set your phone up from scratch each time?

Me? I'm on T-Mo. All the features I need/want work on the U1 firmware out of the box. I get work emails on my phone, and use authenticator to securely log in to our intranet site. It's kind of a pain to set all that up, plus my two Gear S3 watches, and Samsung Pay. I'd rather just take an OTA and go on about my day instead of spending an hour or two setting everything back up the way it was. So it's official beta for me. Your mileage may vary.

I'll save this post in my notes like I did with my post explaining the build numbers. I'm sure I'll need to repost it every couple pages, because no one reads back through the thread and this question is asked on just about every page since the beta released.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peezoslug:
Thanks for the clarification, CRL2 seems to be running quite well so far. I'm on Xfinity Mobile and the only bloatware is the Xfinity app so I'm fortunate for less bloatware...I also want to thank everyone in this thread for being patient with all these questions regarding the NOTE 9 BETA and being polite as one can be with answering said questions.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emd1187:
Anyone here have experienced signal strength loss after flashing U1 firmware on U? I was on beta program, but had to flash N960U firmware because of this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pcriz:
Typo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
You shouldn't experience any signal loss. The U1 supports all the same bands as the U models. Same exact hardware, same radios and antennas.

By signal loss, are you actually dropping calls and loss of data? Or are you just going by the number of bars? What carrier are you on?

There's no reason for name calling. ?

Seriously though, with all the leaks, it's possible there was a ZRKE out there somewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emd1187:
I'm on Tmobile and experienced some data loss and random mobile network disconnections that never happened on U firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Strange. I'm on T-Mo and no issues. Running the U1 firmware on an ATT Note 8 with a T-Mo SIM! The U1 fully supports all of T-Mos bands. Even band 66 and 71.

My last Note 9 was an actual TMo note 9 running the TMo firmware. I also have an actual U1 running U1 firmware. No difference in signal quality. If anything I get a little higher data speeds on the U1 firmware, but speed tests vary so much from test to test it's hard to really compare.

I also have a N950U1 Note 8 running the U1 firmware on T-Mo. No problems there either. Before that was a Note 8 running through T-Mo firmware. And my wife has a Sprint S9+ running the U1 firmware on T-Mo without issue.

Not sure what could be causing your issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emd1187:
I'll give it another try to see how it goes cause that ZRKP is really smooth and have awesome battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Yes battery life is amazing on this build. Over three hours SOT and I'm still at 72% battery. Now that's on WiFi, so that's helps, but it's still amazing battery life for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MJMatt91:
Where is the link that Luckily Venom posted :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chuckd610:
Thanks....not a deal breaker for me. I'll stay with the sam firm updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
Use the search bar. Or read back a few pages. Or go to Venoms thread that he started with the ARJA build number in the title.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] clshores:
Holy smokes! Why didn't I know I could flash the U1 builds? I get carrier functionality without the bloat of all the crapware.

Joined the Beta got ZRKP and can save mucho time not having to reset every time an update is released.

Like a different device! As close to a Google Device as you will get.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Waynestuckart:
Wait im locked to att and I can flash unlocked firmware and get on the beta?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] clshores:
Yep, I'm locked to Sprint and did it last night. Go to updato.com and download the latest U1 oreo build for your carrier and then get the beta Samsung + app from apkmirror. Sign in and accept beta. Within 30 minutes the update wil be ready for you. You will flash this U1 build with odin and will start with a clean flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] carrilloevo:
People get confused with this, it's the unlocked firmware but that doesn't mean you can run it on a carrier locked phone... I got tmobile and and at the moment is carrier locked and runi g the U1 firmware... Working fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Waynestuckart:
Right so your basically installing unlocked firmware on a locked phone... But really it doesn't make a difference software wise
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] clshores:
End result you don't get the carrier bloat but you are still carrier SIM locked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vhgomez36:
Are you able to send text messages?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
There is no volte or calling plus for me either. My device was u1 out of the box with oreo prior to pie . That person talking about losing volte etc probably enabled it via shortcut master when they were on oreo. So to summarize, my u1 didn't have those options on oreo or on pie using a sprint sim.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] clshores:
Pie BETA hasn't supported VOLTE on sprint for me on any builds. Don't know if the Shortcut Master method to enable it works or not since there isn't a lite version any longer.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
That's what I said didn't I? The person I was replying to was claiming to have heard rumors that a sprint user using a U1 had volte etc prior to Pie and was worried he or she would lose it when using Pie. U1 never had volte options on sprint out of the box with oreo.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Coreax:
That's the thing... I was expecting to lose my data every single time with ODIN as the guides forewarn but every time my phone booted back up, everything was right where I left it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iain_S:
followed the instructions and installed, no other steps were taken.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zavon:
You can just ODIN to ARI5
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iain_S:
yes this version installs just fine on the Canadian note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] corys00:
Which plugin did you install from APKMirror? I'm not having any lucky with my Gear S3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NightHawkUndead:
I used the top one in the picture, but I have Galaxy Watch, so probably won't work for the S3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NightHawkUndead:
Pic
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] corys00:
Thanks and as suspected, no dice..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] herandy:
There are definitely bugs, but the phone feels faster too. And the phone has a built in dark mode so it's not too bad, but swift installer makes some of the options look a bit weird. I don't mind it as long as the black theme for all the other apps work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] daviddem:
I just installed it and I haven't encountered a major bug yet. Only Back button for swipe navigation is not working. Any one with the same issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] chrismich0206:
I was able to grey my gear s3 connected on the first alpha crj2. I installed the same plugin that he is using. Did you do a reset on your watch? Are you getting any specific errors?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaceypoo:
Anyone know how to get security notices to not pop up . Tried using an app freezer and it locked my phone up after using adb to set it up . Had to system restore my phone to fix? Any help would be great!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Iain_S:
yes have the same issue here, seems to be when doing a system reset after installing this build.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Euronymous88:
Phone keeps trying to go the activation process...anyone else have this problem? I go through the setup screen...I already have service but it keeps popping up to register with the network. When I tap on it...it goes to the activation screen where it keeps failing. I came from RI5 where I made sure to have service before updating to RJ3 where this problem persists.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ad44891:
Are you on the latest pie version... How's it runnin for you... Just curious.. My try it... I'm bored lol, thx
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zavon:
I haven't had any major issues. The back gesture does not work so the gesture navigation is not quite ready. It is actually pretty smooth and fluent. The battery has lasted a whole shift worth of Netflix.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
No I'm on Oreo October patch 1ARJ2 , Too early to get on Pie , way to much bugs, i will probably get on Pie around January, By that time Pie should be stable. I'm in no hurry.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] yoda16:
It is happening to me also. It happened when i updated and didn't do a system reset. Then i did a system reset to see if it stopped but still happens. Constant security notice unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Coreax:
To anyone that depends on the stock alarm app, mine did not go off this morning for work. Not sure if isolated or widespread.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaime3344:
so after I odin from crj1 to ari5, i get stuck in a bootloop.. am I doing it right? BL,AP,CP,CSC from the 1ARI5, and then reboot? or am I forgetting something? Any help would be appreciated!

Edit: so after ODIN the ARI5, there was no update file to sideload, which was confusing to me. So I don't know of a way back to oreo build.. BUT you can sideload the ARI5 to CRJ3 update after ODIN, and it works. Also don't lose your data. Seems to be running fine!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MJMatt91:
Peaking around on updato.com and come to find there is an ARJ9 firmware for the SM-N960U, however I was downloading the U1 variant based on my readings. Is there a difference? My end goal is to make it to ZRKP... Anyone see this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] finch0812:
I'm on CRL1 on a at&t. Would like to get on the official beta zrkp. Do I need to flash back down to oreo? And if so what build. Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrDSL:
I have an at&t 960u.. I used Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD to flash to SM-N960U1UES1ARJ9 and booted up my phone. Installed the beta Samsing+ app which was com.samsung.oh_11.2.3.0.apk

Then I launched it and signed up for the pie beta and reset and about 10min later the software download was available under the Software Update section. Installed that and Im up and running Pie on my at&t note 9 with no bloatware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
I had no problems with sms on CRL2..on AT&T. I went back to ARJA as I saw CRL4 on foto yesterday, and today I see CRL6 on fota so me thinks something is coming and I want to be ready..lol. have a good one guys.

SM-N960U-NOTE 9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] finch0812:
You know where the arj9 file would be?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bassman418:
I can select resolution fine too. Only problem in having is if I select the pics to save to my phone the app crashes and doesn't work. Set it to SD and its fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrDSL:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78348551&postcount=1607
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] clshores:
Yep, was sort of reinforcing your statement :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] carrilloevo:
Yeah, you won't be able to use it on a different carrier but the one that is locked to
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Was wondering , would this thread also serve as a Q&A for One UI in general?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rasadami15:
Greetings can the unlocked firmware de used on locked TMO
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Waynestuckart:
i tried everything

Im on ATT locked version running CRL1

I cant flash ARJ9

any ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrDSL:
You're using Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD? Have you tried flashing back to stock at&t firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] arcanexvi:
Probably isn't a better place at the moment lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Waynestuckart:
I have factory reset CRL1 before trying, that should do it right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Just discovered this issue myself. Not a huge deal for me since I don't film in 4K.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MrDSL:
your at&t phone came stock with CRL1? Mine was ARJA
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Waynestuckart:
Got it! Had to be on that specific version of ODIN. Thanks very much for your help!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] arcanexvi:
Yes. Had it on mine but went back to the CRL builds to get some carrier features back
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rasadami15:
Any specifics is samsung pay and spin working fine?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] clshores:
I'd say you should post in the Q&A forum with Q&A topics.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] FYL21:
I read that Samsung Game Tuner is being removed and replaced by Game Launcher on Android Pie. Can you still adjust resolution and overclock?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bbayer:
Anyone else having this issue? Settings, wifi. On CRL1 with night mode enabled. ATT variant.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] arcanexvi:
Anyone having issues with the camera on CRL2? I dirty flashed and don't feel like wiping if it's not that lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Where's the three dots to share a webpage with gone to?View attachment 4660613
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] arcanexvi:
Well the first issue is you're using the Samsung browser ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iggie94:
What carrier features would I be missing on AT&T?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Lolz. I was using that before.[emoji1787]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
I have a T-Mobile Note 9 that I changed to a US Unlocked (flashed the latest official stable Android 8.1 ARJ9) & then used the update.zip from Firmware Science to move on to the current official Beta 9.0, ZRKP.

I am enrolled in the Beta program,logged-in to the Samsung Members app as well (previously enrolled with the Samsung + Beta app while on the latest Android 8.1).

My question is this & I do apologize if its been asked & answered:

Since I upgraded/updated with the Firmware Science ZRKP.zip,will I receive notifications/updates via Samsung,or,continue to follow Firmware Science for updates?

I suppose I could also start over on Android 8.1 U1 ARJ9 & patiently wait for Samsung to offer the Beta & remove any doubt,but,thought I'd ask 1st & see if either way makes a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Gandalf:
Since you are on the official beta build, you will receive OTAs as they become available AS LONG AS you didn't flash a different CSC. If you just flashed the U1 build in Odin and took the OTA to beta, you're set for OTA beta updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] darkjedi:
CRL6 on FOTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
I used the Firmware Science download to upgrade vs waiting for the Samsung OTA,otherwise,I changed nothing,just flashed the official ARJ9 beforehand,as stock T-Mobile it was a no-go.

Is there any difference,as far as future updates? (Does using the Firmware Science download somehow mess with future OTAs direct from Samsung)

More off a curiosity than anything as Firmware Science seems to post updates in a timely manner.

EDIT:

[MENTION=3878813]Gandalf[/MENTION]

Sorry for the additional question,seems I should be good to go for future OTAs.

Thanks for the info,it's much appreciated. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iggie94:
By reset do you mean factory reset? I registered for the beta.

Edit: I have the One UI downloading!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chuckd610:
Can anyone confirm that beta is closed on Sam+ app? I do not see the banner and making sure I'm not missing and crucial steps. I am currently on ARJ9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iggie94:
I don't think it's closed. I literally just registered a few minutes ago. I'm downloading the One UI beta now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
If the following from SamMobile is accurate,it sounds like the US Beta is full & may accept new applications as openings arise (people leaving the Beta program).

https://www.sammobile.com/2018/12/07/galaxy-note-9-android-pie-beta-program-slots-available

If you're having no luck with the Samsung + Beta app, https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=samsung+++beta

your best bet is likely going to Firmware Science & updating with the update.zip. https://firmware.science/

It's easy,either sideload via ADB,or,just put the update.zip on the root of your SD Card & update via stock recovery (I did the SD Card sideload,takes about 10 minutes to complete).

You can probably dirty flash,but,I'd start from scratch,that's just my preference,to eliminate WTHs,or the cause of 'em as they arise.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chuckd610:
Thanks for that. I did just download the ARJ9 to ZRKP update from Sam Firm in the event I couldn't get in the beta program. Since I didn't know how things would turn out flashing U1 ARJ9, I bypassed much of the initial setup process in order to get to the meat and potatoes. I'm going to flash ZRKP through recovery now. Thanks again for the detailed explanation.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] VirusZer0:
I like the idea of the U1 firmware/beta update process, but I need my read receipts and typing indicators in the Messaging app on T-Mobile Note9.