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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoalaKinG:
Please give me the link i am new to this i want bloatfree. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
I don't have time to do all the research and legwork for you right now. I will try to give you a guide later today. In the mean time try reading to the forms and doing some searching, because all the links and instructions are on here in different threads
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KoalaKinG:
I wiill try my best. Thanks ahead
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] N4Solomon:
Updated from U1 ARL1 firmware without wiping and pie seems to be running fine so far. Updated thru Odin, didn't do anything special. Just put the phone in download mode and flashed thru Odin and all went fine and my data and everything is intact.

Edit: No bloatware either
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] podmanvn:
Here it is: ;)

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/stock-official-android-pie-t3897339
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
He wants to get on the ZRLL Beta so he can keep his U1 firmware. That is the carrier branded firmware. I just have to have some time to sit down and do all his searching for him so I can give him a basic guide.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mr. Orange 645:
What is your current build number?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lew616:
i was on N960U1UEU1ARL1 - Oreo 8.1.0
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] faslane:
You will get the Tmobile "stuff" it'll sense your tmobile sim as such so you get tmobile EID, Tmobile App and Tmobile Visual Voicemail. You will NOT get anything rated or branded for ATT it'll sense your sim card and install the bloat accordingly.

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actually he won't, the install process will sense that he has a T-Mobile SIM and he will get the T-Mobile bloatware not the AT&t stuff and vice versa same with Sprint or Verizon. all installs will see the SIM card in the phone and install the according bloat for the carrier of the Sim but nothing else non related to their carrier so AT&t won't get TMobile bloat and Sprint won't get AT&t has bloat etc etc.

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Knox will not be tripped whatsoever, it will remain perfectly intact and be totally restorable to the stock firmware it came with should you need to send it in for repair or warranty etc.

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No, it will read your sim card and install the stock apps for your carrier whoever that may be as long as you are running an n960u variant. For instance I flashed it and did not get any AT&t apps but I did get the standard T-Mobile apps and vice versa.

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No, none of these will. The only thing that will unlock your device is if you bought an unlocked device, none of these firmware as will do so.

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Yes absolutely, I have video calling, real-time text or whatever the hell they call it LOL, visual voicemail, and enhanced ID caller if you subscribe to that. Even my Samsung pay and Google pay are both working.

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Actually I'm running CSAA currently on my T-Mobile note 9 locked.

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there is no root because all the bass bands are locked, when you install this AT&t version on any us n960u variant it will only install whatever bloatware belongs to the SIM card you have in your phone so you are completely safe to install this it will not trip Knox and you will not get carrier bloat from another carrier other than the one that your sim card represents.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ssgunner20:
These instructions are stupid as ****. After the download of 3 files, folders do not have 4 said file names as mentioned. Odin download doesn't show where to enter the BL... Cant open the files... When the file is moved to sd card and try to apply update in step 11 it says to select said file and it will magically flash. Wrong, its asking to select from three options patch and two others all for which have no content.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
There is nothing wrong with these instructions. They have helped numerous people get the Pie update installed on their phones. Just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean they're stupid as ****.

If you follow the steps correctly, there are 5 files inside the 4GB zip, and they are flashed in Odin. Only AFTER that step do you flash the 2GB zip in recovery. If you see anything else, then rest assured, it's YOU that is doing something wrong.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] revisioncuda:
Jesus you are ungrateful
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
Bro take your meds or eat a Snickers because you're buggin.

"folders do not have 4 said file names as mentioned."

Yes they do....

"Odin download doesn't show where to enter the BL"

Yes it does...

I went the adb route to update because I didn't have an SD card in my 512gb Note9 (which some say is the "harder" route) and I had no issues. These instructions are clear cut and straight forward, if you cant comprehend simple instructions maybe you're better off just not tinkering with your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ssgunner20:
Touche.

Granted, I may be ungrateful but never wrong!!! Take the firmware science instructions: Clear as dog &*&%

How to install your update

Step 1.

Download the desired update file above.

Step 2.

If you have an SD card in your phone, rename the file to "update.zip" and place it on the root of the card.

Otherwise, put the zip file onto a computer.

Step 3.

Boot the phone into recovery mode by turning the phone off.

Once it's off, press and hold the Bixby, Volume Up, and Power buttons.

When it turns back on, let go of the Power button but keep the others held down.

Once a blue screen appears, let go of all the buttons.

Step 4.

Using the volume keys, navigate to:

"Apply update from SD card" if you have an SD card in your phone.

"Apply update from ADB" if you have the file on your computer.

Step 5.

If you have an SD card, press the Power button and wait for it to finish, then you're done!

Pie updated unto my device with no issues. This is the problem with society, people don't question processes or procedures, flow charts...etc instead they walk like zombies. Change is beautiful - Zig Sigma Green Belt...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Except you cannot compare the two. This thread calls for first flashing to a build of Oreo that is compatible with the OTA ZIP, where as Firmware.Science assumes you already have the correct base Oreo build and are only looking to flash the Pie update.

So to summarize, if you were already on Oreo build ARL2, then Firmware.Science would give you a straight path to the Pie CSAA build. However, if you are on literally any other Oreo build, or even the Pie betas, then you would get nothing but pure failure from Firmware.Science. If you are willing and able to follow the incredibly straightforward instructions in this guide, then you can take a Note 9 with carrier (U) firmware, or one with US unlocked (U1) firmware, and wind up on the Pie CSAA build.

Ungrateful, yes. And also wrong.

I sometimes wish Samsung would go back to less compatible firmware versions so that people who can't or won't read will brick their phone and have their wallet teach them just how fundamental reading is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Phonebricker:
Can you please tell e what firmware you downloaded and exactly how you upgraded? I have the U1 ARL1 firmware on my Verizon note 9 with no bloatware and no funky carrier splash screen and I would like to update to pie and keep it carrier funk free.. Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ssgunner20:
Did someone get their panties up in a bunch? Where did you come from, this has nothing to do with you. And actually you're wrong, and I'm right. Like I mentioned, in the OP there is a link to separate thread with detailed instructions which refers to download 3 files including ARJA. I was already on ARL1. If that "detailed guide" is current should also add a blurb if already on ARL1 no need to follow all the steps just install from sd card, and done. But now, instead its left open for interpretation that even if you are on ARL1 you have to still go thru all the steps in flashing to ARJA and downloading all the other files when in reality you can download the file in original post and update from sd card.

What if you want to do update from Mac vs pc. Just saying... All this is open for interpretation.

All in all, I already got pie. VIA FIRMWARE SCIENCE. Thanks for your concern, if I offended you I give 2 &*^%. Go play with you (**& and (^$@ off!!!:good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
My panties are just fine, thank you very much. You, however, are an arrogant little ship and need to learn respect for others. Unless you want a permanent vacation from XDA, that is.

You came I to this thread with the sole intention of telling people you thought it was sh*t, yet you are literally the only person who couldn't follow these instructions to get Pie on their Note 9. You are a troll, pure and simple. We don't tolerate them here, and so you'd be best served by learning your place and becoming a productive member of the community.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ssgunner20:
Got it. An you as a moderator should really lead by example and abide by your forum rules. You came for me for no specific reason other than to show your power of authority. Personally attacking a member...

2.4 Personal attacks, racial, political and / or religious discussions: XDA is a discussion forum about certain mobile phones. Mobile phones are not racial, political, religious or personally offensive and therefore, none of these types of discussions are permitted on XDA.

Thanks for the time, and I will keep my comments and opinions to my self moving forward and not violate forum rules.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
If you feel I've broken a rule, report me. I don't fear it. And if you actually take time to read back to your original post here, you'll see that it was full of unnecessary language that attacked a very helpful post put up by a member of XDA that wanted to consolidate all available information regarding carrier builds of Pie for the Note 9.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
You completely skipped over the Odin portion with the AT&T file. Unless you are on AT&T (which I am not) you cannot simply update your device with a different carriers firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] purvish10:
I have US T-Mobile but its not UNLOCKED version, can I still flash this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Yes. Just follow the steps and any US Note 9 can be updated to Pie with this guide.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
Yes I am in your same shoes, T-Mobile Locked purchased directly from T-Mobile. I am using this Pie release until the official OTA gets released then I'll backup my data via SmartSwitch and I'll roll back to the latest T-Mobile release prior to Pie via Odin (firmware ARL1) then take the official Pie OTA and restore my data via SmartSwitch.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
But if T-Mobile releases CSAA as their Pie OTA, why would you go through the trouble of resetting? The build number is what determines update availability, not whether it originally came from ATT or not.

My spare S8 that came with a BOGO in late 2017 was TMO, but I unlocked it, flashed VZW firmware to it, and now my coworker uses it. He continues to get VZW updates on it, just as if the phone was originally sold by them.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
I believe you don't have to but I am just anal like that. I would rather wipe everything and start fresh. SmartSwitch does the work for you regarding setting everything back up.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
I only do full wipes when I have no other option. With over 100 apps on my phone, it's a PITA to get them all setup again. SmartSwitch will reinstall them, but their associated data does not move over.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
That's typically true but with Samsung Pass and how it saves all your usernames and passwords its much easier now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Does it support app password similar to LastPass?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
I believe it saves everything you allow it to save. It logs me back into all my bank apps with my fingerprint via Samsung Pass.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Phonebricker:
I am on T-MO with a Verizon Note 9 flashed with Unbranded firmware. I upgraded using this ATT firmware and it detected my SIM and gave me the lame TMO splash screen which I dont like. Is there a way to upgrade without the TMO crap being pushed?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
My understanding is whichever SIM card you have in your device, it will bring that carriers splash screen and bloat.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cdig:
any signs of the unlocked pie stable on the interwebs yet?

Anything newer than the last public beta fw from december?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Duper00:
Yes it does. I do the same thing when I wipe my device. Restore via Samsung backup and then use Samsung Pass to setup my apps again. I do have logged back in buts it's so much easier to start the app and then be prompted my Pass to enter username and password with a fingerprint.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] datbeuuu:
I'm using N960U1UEU1ARL1, can i use this?

P.s: thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
Yes N960U1UEU1ARL1 is the latest from T-Mobile, same as I was and updating went smooth.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pbedard:
Don't think well ever get root
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mart1e:
Hello sir. Could I upgrade my note9 (SM-N960U) from Oreo to One UI with this way?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Yes you can upgrade, what build are you on now go to settings then about phones and tell us whats the build number.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] datbeuuu:
But it will have some bloatware from TMobile?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
It has a few T-Mobile apps but you can just Disable or uninstall most of them. I personally don't care about these "bloat" apps since I have the 8GB/512GB version theres plenty of space to go around.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] datbeuuu:
But can i turn on the Data from the Notification? I remember when i'm on lock AT&T Note 9 i can't do that until i run the unlock ROM
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] BigMosley:
I don't see a toggle for data.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] datbeuuu:
Ok i think i wait for the unlock which mean forever :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
AT&T removed Mobile Data ages ago, I'm on AT&T Note9 and S9 Plus and i added the Mobile Data toggle back , it can be added back with adb command see mines.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mart1e:
I have an another question. Could you tell me how to flash the N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7.zip by adb sideload. All the tutorials I searched for told me that this note9 needs to be unlocked bootloader and flash TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
Latest is not U1CSA7 the latest is and Official OTA Pie is U1CSAA newer build.

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Latest U1CSAA Odin https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/stock-official-android-pie-t3897339

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Picture broken just put number build you on now
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] aapetyo:
I just wanted to chime in and say I'm having the same exact problem. I'm on unlocked u1 note 9 with ARL1 version. I'm going to try a different cable later but I'm not holding my breath.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] datbeuuu:
How to do that? Can you give me a tutorial? Thank alot
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Venom0642:
First type this command--> adb shell then hit enter you should see a symbol $ then type this next to that symbol --->settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "$(settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles),MobileData"

Then hit enter , you will have it now but if for some reason it disappear to process one more time and it will stay .
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zyvyn:
Assuming that my SM-N960U is not compatible
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Incorrect assumption.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechGoon954:
I have the same model number sm-n960u (TMobile unlocked) using it on AT&T, is it safe to flash this? Just asking before I pull the trigger.

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Never mind, found my answer, sorry.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
The U just means US. W is Canadian, and U1 is US Unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechGoon954:
I have the same build, but with the Dec security patch and tried to update through the SD card and it failed. Could it be because of the new security patch?

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Thanks, I just tried to update through the sd card since I'm already on 1ARJ1 with the Dec security patch and it failed. :confused:

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Just tried it and it failed. Maybe because I have the Dec security patch?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tx_dbs_tx:
It failed because your bootloader expects a certain firmware version and it's being rejected. Make SURE you are on the correct firmware version that is required for the newer firmware to flash successfully. You may also need to use the patched Odin which has the signature verification disabled. One or the other is your problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechGoon954:
Thanks, I successfully completed to update through Odin to the latest AT&T Pie (CSAA) on my unlocked TMobile version (with my AT&T sim). Everything is fine except for the video calling, I see the icon now, but there's an x through it and the WiFi calling is telling me to call a 1-800 number.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TechGoon954:
Okay, called AT&T and everything is working now. Had to get on LTE
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] VacMech7:
Hi everyone!! I'm trying to flash my T-Mobile note 9 with the att firmware via patched Odin and I'm stuck on setting a connection. I have the latest deivers already installed on my pc but still the issue, any suggestions???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Try a different cable and USB port.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] VacMech7:
Ok my problem is i have one port I've a surface pro it's only one usb port.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
Try a different cable, and also go into Power Options and turn off all USB power saving options.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] VacMech7:
Well after a ton of tries and use two different cables in my surface Pro the problem persists when i used another PC I'm finally on Pie thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fastjohnson:
Anybody else experiencing low volume for Facebook notifications. I've tried everything to fix it with no success.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] spears93:
Quick question regarding the CSC

I'm I'm the UK using U1 N960U1UEU1ARL1.

If I follow all the steps in the original post do I

A. Still need to choose the CSC in Odin.

And

B. Will my Three UK sim card handle things for me when it's put in the phone - specifically bloatware etc (although Three don't have any besides maybe installing LinkedIn)?

I think I've grasped everything that's going on but am definitely totes n00b still.

I successfully did this with my UK S8+ but was able to put the Three UK firmware on that.

Cheers
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] NotATreoFan:
You still need to populate the CSC field. However the newer firmware will look to your SIM card for carrier software, so don't worry about the CSC being from a US carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] spears93:
Perfect. Thanks for your help :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Mart1e:
Sir, I can't send the N960USQS1ARJA-U1CSA7.zip to my phone by adb sideload. The warming is 'Total xfer 1.00x' when serving the .zip is 47%. How can't do anything (cry)

And my phone show that 'error in /sideload/package.zip (Status 7)'
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jdog94:
so what is the best way yo revert back to stock unlocked oreo so i can take the OTA update ? im running pie beta ZRLL from firmware science now.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] RIN0MAN:
Thanks for the very detailed guide, i couldn't get the OTA update and was stuck on September's security patch, will odin this to my phone once i finish downloading everything.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] thegrinchd:
Flash from N969U1 Pie to N960U Pie?

Hi Folks,

This is a possibly obsolete thread but I found it trying to solve a particular problem it seems applicable to.

I have an N960U1 running on AT&T sim.

It is running N960U1UES2CSI3

It is running Pie with the most recent security OTA update (I believe Oct 2019)

I am unable to use VoLTE and Wifi calling (the options are not visible anywhere) I called ATT and they basically told me it was because I have the factory unlocked phone from Samsung and they say they have enabled the account on the backend and can't do anything else.

I am in a low coverage area, and I believe one of the ATT towers may have been damaged in the recent power outages in CA, because my phone is working like crap at home now.

So my goal is to load the AT&T Firmware for this phone (960u vs 960u1) This from what I understand will enable the VoLTE/Wifi Calling.

I have downloaded the AT&T CSAA zip, And from what I can tell reading this thread, I should be able to flash the AT&T rom on the phone, and I should be in good shape, and it should redownload/reinstall the OTA security updates.

Will this work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] denson9874:
From what I can gather by what you've stated, ideally you should, in theory, flash sm-n960u firmware with the AT&T userdata and you should be good. I would be sure to download the latest U1 firmware as well, in case it doesn't allow you to enable wifi calling. Report back if or if it didn't work, so we can see what else came be done??good luck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rwhyayn:
I was under the impression that any Snapdragon variant can use this method? I could be wrong though, I have seen some comments that make me think otherwise... Hopefully someone with a little more experience can chime in