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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nemeroz:
May be this is not the thread but i highly appreciate if anyone can answer. As I have an unlocked Sprint galaxy note 9, I removed many sprint bloatware using adb commands. Now I wanna know will it affect to receive OTA updates? Like, will I not receive future updates?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sunmybun:
Sigh.

Yes, itll work. Dont have to worry. Itll be safe. But you have to know that itll wipe all your data for it to work properly.

And you will def get your ota updates so dont worry.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] DinoTheLegend27:
I just finished the setup and works perfectly go ahead :)
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Read the last few posts.

https://xdaforums.com/s10-plus/how-to/g975u-g975u1-firmware-links-t3905897/page103
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] unboostedzc:
Im currently trying to do this on my Verizon Note 9 running on N960USQS1CSD1 (April 2019 Update -Stock Pie, Bootloader 1)

I followed everything in the OP, using the Pie (N960U1UES1CSD1) firmware, and getting failed instantly every time.

I've tried using every possible version of Odin in existence (13.1, 13.3, 13.1 modded, 13.3 modded, 14.1, old Prince Crosby, Modded Odin v3.13.1 Raymonf)..... Nothing. I've tried 3 different USB cables, in USB 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 Gen1/2 ports.

I just get an instant failure when using 13.3 Modded, anything else just hangs at establishing connection.

Current Verizon Note 9 Build Info:

Baseband - N960USQS1CSD1

Build - PPR1.180610.011.N960USQS1CSD1

Service Provider SW - SAOMC_SM-N960U_OYN_VZW_PP_0025

VZW/VZW/VZW

I downloaded the Pie firmware file from the OP) https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid...89523397959500

I extracted it, loaded each file in Odin as instructed (BL/AP/CP/CSC). I double-checked that usb debugging was enabled, along with the Samsung drivers. I connected the Note 9 to my comp and accepted the popup to always allow USB debugging for this computer, then shut the phone down.

Volume down+Bixby while plugging in the USB-C to the comp takes me to the download mode screen. I hit Volume Up and it goes to the download screen.

Once I hit volume up, the phone shows up with a COM in Odin and appears ready to go.

I click start....FAIL Screenshot.... https://imgur.com/a/uwthGje

WTF am I doing wrong here? Should I try a different U1 firmware (say the VZW U1 FW instead of XAA?)

EDIT: Just thought of a couple of things:

Do I need a SIM card to be installed at any point in order for this to work?

Does the phone have to be paid off with Verizon in order for this to work?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aadieu:
Hi, please advise a noob:

I got a refurb "all carrier unlocked" (supposedly) Note9. Boot screen has a Tmobile logo.

IMEI checks out with CDMA MVNO lookup sites... but some ppl on the net keep saying I need it to be N960U1 not N960U to get it working with Sprint MVNOs? Is it a matter of firmware only? Or something else?

Ive tried and failed to get it working on both Boost and Tello so far, with each of them telling me it SHOULD be working (yes I do have the correct simolw506tq simcard)... tested the device with an airvoice simcard, that worked fine.

So am I actually locked to Tmob/their mvnos? Or is it a software thing? Or what?

The device DOES seem to see Sprint networks though???

View attachment 4948271

So ... what do I do? Or screw it and go tmob?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] pTeronaut:
Your experience may differ, but I have found that Sprint and Verizon (and their MVNOs) are very picky about who's IMEIs that they accept.

I'm on Xfinity Mobile, so am using Verizon towers, but Verizon or Visible (Verizon owned MVNO) won't accept my phone as a BYOD, Sprint won't take my IMEI either.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Have you registered your IMEI number with your carrier? I know with Sprint you have to do this step otherwise merely inserting a Sprint sim card won't work without the carrier allowing the device on their network.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] unboostedzc:
I was finally able to get it to work by using my work computer to flash N960U1UES1CSD1 firmware and back up and running perfectly with hotspot working.

I'm getting a popup to update to the Sept 2019 Security Update - N960U1UEU2CSI1

Is this okay to go ahead and take the OTA? Is there any issue with the Security update causing mobile hotspot check to come back and/or the toggle disappearing from the options?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sunmybun:
the only way the hospot check will come back is if your phone does a network profile update. that can happen randomly
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vibraniumdroid:
Can this be done with Android 10 firmware? As in if I download the latest U1 firmware from Sammobile and flash it with the patches Odin will it all be good?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sunmybun:
yes. but dont dl from sammobile. google frija xda. use that tool which is so much faster
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
Is it your app?

By the way, you can also just search on android file hosting for the firmware and you'll most likely get a link.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sunmybun:
not my app but its the most useful way to get firmwares for most Samsung devices

afh is good but sometimes people dont always upload the latest
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] taborg:
thanks so much for your input,I did exactly all you have listed...Yes!the phone reboot but when I verified using ROotChecker,It says UNROOTED.

what do I do?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cmarmolejos236:
Now you have to root it the regular way, this is not for rooting, this is for flashing an unlocked version of a stock firmware to receive updates.

---------- Post added at 01:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:15 AM ----------

After almost 8 months suffering the N960USQU1CSC1 firmware's bad luck, I have finally updated my GN9, thanks to you. I´m still testing it, but so far so good. You deserve a medal.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vilapupu:
So it seems this method is broken with the current Android 10 firmware. My dad recently got an SM-N960U and I did not realize it that my carrier needs N96U1 so LTe and VoLTE can work.

I have tried various times, even going after my prepaid carrier and the most recent Odin for the note 9 and I keep getting the same error.

<ID:0/004> abl.elf

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

<ID:0/004>

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

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

On the device it reads SW REV CHECK FAIL : [ABL] FUSED 4 > BINARY 3

Have anyone figured it out? Having the verizon bloatware and not having VoLTE is horrible.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bond32:
I haven’t had luck either. I’m on Verizon, tried a few times to convert to U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
You can only flash firmware that has the same bootloader. You cannot downgrade. If you have upgraded to U3 or S3 bootloader you cannot flash back to U1,S1 or U2,S2.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Maldonado71:
samsung galaxy note9 sm-n960u conv. to SM-N960U1

helloihave anote 9 sm-m960u that i converted to sm-n960u1 and now i dont have no network signal with or without origanal sim sims that i have a dual sim rom and my imei is 00000000000 can someone help me im using termux seem like the only thing that i can think of now ....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Do you have SM-N960F model
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rkoforever90:
Mine is sprint unlocked ( with no carrier bloatwares and splash screen) and is on N960USQS3CSJ1 firmware. From what I understood there's no way to flash the latest U1 firmware on it , am I right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
You can if the 5th character from the right in the build number is the same number as you have or higher. The only requirement is you cannot go backwards.

- You're at 3 now. The latest for the SM-N960U1 is 4 (N960U1UES4DTF2)

- If you load the new Generic N960U1UES4DTF2, 4, you just can't go back to what you have N960USQS3CSJ1, 3, unless you load an older SM-N960U1 version such a N960U1UES3DTB2.

- Of course you are behind on the Sprint firmware too because the latest for the Sprint SM-N960U is N960USQS4DTD5, 4, so if you did update to the latest Generic/U1 N960U1UES4DTF2, 4, firmware, you should be able to flash back to the latest Sprint/U firmware with no issues.

- When you flash the Generic, it changes your model number from SM-N960U to SM-N960U1, and back again if you go back to vendor firmware.

- In theory, there is no hardware difference between any of the vendors' or generic SM-N960U series phones. It's all in the firmware and it configures to the vendor's network, standards permitting. E.G. Generic firmware is standards-based. So it does not cater to proprietary services on vendors' networks. So the better the network supports the standards, the fewer services will be missing.

- If you simply want to change vendors, you might want to switch to their U firmware and not lose any services. If they deny you based on IMEI number, activate with them on another phone, and then put the SIM into the Note 9. That's what I did when I went Generic/U1. I bought a $45 Verizon phone at Walmart, activated it, and then swapped SIMs. I've never done this coming from Sprint, but my Note 9 was a T-Mobile phone that I flashed to Verizon and then later to Generic/U1.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rkoforever90:
Thanks. I wonder which version of modded Odin I need to use to do the flash and where to download it. Also from what I understood from the forum, I can only flash to	N960U1UES3CSJ1 and then update directly to the latest from Samsung OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rkoforever90:
Mate can you post that firmware once more coz i think that link expired.Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rkoforever90:
Thanks. I wonder which version of modded Odin I need to use to do the flash and where to download it. Also from what I understood from the forum, I can only flash to N960U1UES3CSJ1 and then update directly to the latest from Samsung OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
Everything you need to know is here for the latest U1/4: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960U1/VZW/download/N960U1UES4DTF2/344943/

If you want the U1/3: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960U1/VZW/download/N960U1UES3DTB2/325972/

I have no idea what you mean by updating to the latest from Samsung OTA. I flashed backwards and forwards lots of times checking things out, but once you roll forward from one of the 3 firmwares to one of the 4 firmwares, you cannot go back to a 3. If you want to flash 3 first, you can, and have Samsung bring you to the latest 4. You can still flash a vendor's 4 later if you want to but you can never return to a 3 again.

In my situation, I needed call recording which is only available in Android 8.1 and earlier and so I run the latest 8.1 which uses 1. 1 also does a few versions of 9.0, but I can't use that. For you, it probably doesn't matter if you are on the latest of everything, which in this case is 4.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rkoforever90:
I don't want to go back to old firmware mate. I just wanted to flash the U1 firmware that's it.

Another question is if I flash the U1 firmware will it ask for Sim unlock pin or something (I have read it somewhere here) . Mine is already unlocked and I'm using it outside US with a local carrier. But if there's

I don't know what that pin is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
The only time I've dealt with unlocking a phone was with an old LG phone that I was taking off Comcast to bring to Verizon. However, once that code is put in to unlock it, it shouldn't ever have to be done again, nor have I ever heard that.

You might want to read through the posts by JohnNadeau and myself for tips but our focus was going to the U1 firmware to NOT get upgraded afterward. You might be able to find a post that is a lot simpler because your focus is different and simpler.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] rkoforever90:
I flashed the firmware it was an easy peasy job just took maybe 10 mins , could not believe i was having panick attacks about the same a day ago. BTW i have noticed a much stronger cell signal reception than before
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
That makes sense. You have new modem firmware as well and everything is standards-based.

Standards-based is the way to go for travelers to and from the US and living in other countries. When in the US, T-Mobile is the most standards-based and you will lose no services with them and their network is newer but not as much coverage as Verizon which has the most 4G coverage. However, T-Mobile has grown very fast and their 4G is now larger than Cingular/AT&T who has a lot of 3G and the least compatible with standards. Because Verizon's and Sprint's 3G was CDMA, they HAD to move their networks to 4G to clear bandwidth. The US companies were the pioneers and now they have to scramble to change to the standards while supporting legacy for a while.

What I will be doing is host my numbers with a VOIP provider so nothing changes when I change SIMs, I can have local numbers in multiple countries, and the cellular provider simply becomes you mobile connection to the Internet.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ivo777:
I was with U version,successfuly flashed the latest U1 version with the June security patch,but the most strange is that version of OneUI is 2.0.not 2.1...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
I don't know. All I know is the last firmware came out 3 days ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trex888:
AFAIK all snapdragon models will get one ui 2.1 in july update
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ivo777:
Are you 100% sure?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trex888:
That's what i heard

But believe it when it's installing.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Aboody Shaker:
Can I change my CSC with this method or not?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gts24:
For those who struggled with this guide probably because your phone was too up to date. I was able to "convert" my carrier unlocked VZW Note 9 as follows:

1. Download Frija: https://xdaforums.com/s10-plus/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910594

2. Fill in model: SM-N960U1 (see screenshot)

3. Fill in CSC: XAA (see screenshot)

4. Extract the downloaded zip file.

5. Open odin-patched (there are a few versions floating around) and run as shown in the screenshot .

I am now on the non branded firmware and able to use my hotspot on grandfathered unlimited plan via VZW.

[IMG="Frija settings"]https://i.imgur.com/lh5wbSY.png[/IMG]

[IMG="odin-patched settings"]https://i.imgur.com/hdnh85Q.png[/IMG]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trex888:
Hi

How about the reception after flashing u1 firmware on n960u ?

I live outside usa and i have same model Verizon and i had no issues getting good reception but when i flashed u1 xaa i got very poor reception.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gts24:
I have given this phone a couple days to see how things would go. I am (as previously mentioned) on VZW and I don't see any issues in my area. Coverage in my area of the US is good, signal strength is great, but Verizon speed in this area has never been "strong". I place importance on signal strength and coverage over pure speed in this quasi rural area I live in though. (everyone has different priorities).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] vinstantmsnger:
This worked for my carrier unlocked vzw note 9!

Thank you for posting this information. I was able to convert my U to U1 using the above method. Unfortunately, my NOTE 9 is experiencing display issues where if the phone goes to sleep, the phone will no longer respond and I need to power cycle the phone. The phone works fine when plugged into a power source. I will try to see if Samsung can diagnose the problem and see if I can get it repaired. It might be a motherboard issue or battery issue, but hard to figure out. Need to understand how to debug issue or read diagnostic log information on phone.

If anyone has any input or suggestions on what I should try, it is greatly appreciated. I've already factory reset the phone as well as wipe the cache. I was hoping the U to U1 upgrade would eliminate those issues, but it is still there.

Note 9 on SM-N960U to U1. Done.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] HoneyDewMiddle:
I am on a very early version of the bootloader, v.1, and I backed up my data to smart switch, then I was able to flash AP/CP/CSC for U1, then flash CSC for my carrier, then restore my data. I had to flash carrier CSC because my carrier is ATT and I need to have the carrier CSC to get VoLTE/WiFi Calling/Advanced Messaging.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] fwser235r:
firmware updated upload plz
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] The shadowmaker:
Hi, I noticed the links in the OP have BL5, and appear to be android version 10. I was concerned that maybe the version 10 would not work with free hotspot, so I sourced a BL1 pie U1 Rom and loaded it. It is working great, but, it wants to update now. Can anyone confirm if the free hotspot feature still works in version 10 U1. Thanks so much.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MasterThiefGarrett:
Any way to add languages like Dutch or whatever?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] edgarhernandeez:
Hello everyone, I need your help here. I barely buy a Note 9 Sprint (U) , and it has a November patch running, I want to convert in a U1 variant cause I don't want to see boatware front sprint anymore ,can I use just the newest version of U1 and just flash ( I'm in Mexico and I don't use sprint ) o I need a special version mod of the firmware to convert the first time? Or can I use this version of September patch in this thread?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] edgarhernandeez:
man i need your help here,

I have a note 9 sprint (U version) with the November security patch, specifically the csc version "N960UOYN5FTJ6". I would like to change to the unlocked version U1, is the download link you have useful for me? or would I have to wait for a modified version of November? or is it possible to just flash some u1 any of november?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] slade0000:
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 7229 M

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

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

I dont know what this means or why its doing this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] slade0000:
Ive done all the steps but still get stuck at

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 7229 M

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

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

I've been reading this thread and havent found any fix
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
Android version?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
Try a computer that has a USB 2.0 port or buy a USB 2.0 port hub.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Custom Rom Factory:
can you put N9600 CSC N960U1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] joshjc:
Hello friends, excuse my English since I use a translator. I made the firmware change and everything is excellent, but I have received an OTA update and it says that it is the version for N960U1UEU5FTJ7 and the one I have now on the phone is N960U1UES5ETH1, will I have a problem with that?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] tahrang:
Hello

From where would I find the guide to update my Note 9 SM-n960U, USA, from android 10, One UI 2.5 to possibly android 11, one UI 3.0?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] MunkiMonster:
I feel like I might be missing something I followed the Guide but Odin keeps saying Can't open com port. But I dont have Kies on my computer and I updated the samsung usb from the downloads in this guide. Just not sure what to do. I have tried all three ports I have to no avail.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] TheAnchor02:
i see these posts all the time i used to always have that same problem what has always worked for me is simply using a usb hub has worked every time
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
try a computer with USB 2.0 or buy a USB 2.0 port hub.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
That's what I've been saying.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trivjednom:
Can anyone advise me how to update ... it tells me that the software is up to date, but it's not true. it's usa let & t send photos for clarification.

Resolved used with SPR SPINT (CDMA) N960USQS9FUF1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sacarguy:
960usqs3csj2 what firmwares do i need to convert to unlocked usa and be able to root ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trivjednom:
Haven't tried anything yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trivjednom:
When converting U to U1 can I use CSC HOME ...?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] koxero:
I doing some, but still not unlocked, it s AT&T sm-n960u USA, after finished it ask for unlock network again!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
On Odin patched, the BL file loads fine, but Odin patched locks up when trying to load the AP file! Clues anyone???
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
I only get as far as setup connection.... and it seems to be stuck
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
I get as far in Odin as Setup Connection and Odin seems stuck..... then for 30 min still nothing happens. See below for screenshot.

I could really use some help. Trying to go from n960u to n960u1 using Tracfone.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
You tried both?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
quick question...... on my Note 9, under USB settings, how can I set it to USB settings are controlled by the device. It won't let me change it to USB Controlled by Connected Device, instead of USB is controlled by This Phone. I can get ODIN set up, but it gets as far as set up connection, and then stops. That's the only thing I can think of that could possibly be the problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
yes
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
going to go buy a usb hub today. I have been down for 2 weeks. it's getting ridiculous! No reason why I should be having this many problems! It recognizes the COM but Odin just sits on setup connection. Even tried the data transfer cable and that just played loop de loo! Odin just sits there with an open COM port and looks at me like I am stupid! I guess Odin is telling me something!! LOL!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dianne1101:
That was it! I got it finally! I had to go and buy a 2.0 usb hub!! Thanks folks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
On My Note 8 i was able to flash unlocked firmware using a Windows 8.1 PC. Strange isn't it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] dave678:
https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-enab...ote-9-unlocked-sm-n960u1-volte-setup.3847798/ Would doing this enable wifi calling on Verizon?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] onehbuncpie:
will this work onnote 9 demo unit?