yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
Yes, and by default it will automatically. Another advantage of U1, and why many lately have migrated to it, is unlike the U Firmware, there are steps you can take to prevent OTA updates when necessary.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] sw1173:
I am waiting for several class action law firms to respond to the situation I have proposed. The sign up will be with the final firm who takes the litigation. Please remember the fight is to have the Carriers and Samsung to change their US business model and compensate the class for what they have caused the class to endure. Patience my friend...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] paijoblaah:
Hi,

I just got my N960U running on firmware version N960USQS1ARJ9 and my csc is XAA. Is it safe if I flash this ROM to my phone? Is it different between N960U and N960U1?

I am new for Samsung device.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bober_is_a_troll:
U and U1 ROMs are interchangeable. You're good.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] themontyhouse:
I have the Verizon note 9 running n960usqs2csgb and when I use the modified oden and the n960u1 pie firmware from here and it keeps saying failed no auth. Anyone know a fix for that? I re downloaded the firmware and the Samsung driver different times and reinstalled the driver and tried different USB ports on my computer restarted both the phone and computer multiple times but I just can't figure out what it is.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bober_is_a_troll:
Which U1 rom are you trying to flash? You are currently on bootloader revision 2, so you would have to be flashing q Ron on that bootloader or higher.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] themontyhouse:
I was trying to use the n960u1ues1csd1 pie from here. Is the n960u1 q even available anywhere?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Bober_is_a_troll:
You won't be able to install that rom. Take note of the 5th charectar from the right. Your phone is 2 and the ROM your trying to install is 1.

You need to install

https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960U1/XAA/

N960U1UES2CSF9

N960U1OYM2CSF9
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] themontyhouse:
Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] paijoblaah:
if I flash my Note 9 with Verizon Firmware or Sprint, is it will change my CSC or still XAA? or any change in my note 9?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jammol:
It should change your csc. Once your sim card is detected, your device will switch all of needed settings over to that Sim card carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] giabao1801:
Thanks a lot. I will try it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alijs:
thnx, went very well.

unfortunately, Samsung keyboard dont contains Arabic
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gruuvin:
What kind of steps?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] IT_Architect:
The best written steps that I've found are the ones John wrote here: Confirm These Steps to Downgrade US Unlocked SM-N960U1 from Pie to Oreo which is why when I wrote Restore Call Recording to your Note 9 SM-N960U and SM-N960U1 that I referenced his thread because I didn't believe I could spell things out more clearly and concisely than he did. Moreover, it's better to have one well maintained procedure instead of having to read many and try to figure what are the best features of each. It has become a bit of a rallying point to throw out recommended tweaks which he adds if he feels they are worthy, and he has been a pretty good at keeping the procedure and keep it simple and straightforward.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] gruuvin:
You mentioned steps to prevent OTA updates. Rolling back to Oreo is not the same thing. I'm on the June security patch of Android 9 unbranded firmware. It's quite good. I don't want the next version of bootloader. I'd like to prevent the next "security" patch. So, I am interested in preventing OTA updates. But I'm not interested in downgrading to Oreo/Touchwiz to prevent OTA updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
that might be a csc thing but have you checked:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] alijs:
I asked Samsung, its a technical issue related to Nuance Communications Inc. that provide languages data for Samsung Keyboard, and not related to the firmware and affected a lot of devices. Issue was resolved by Samsung yesterday.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] cloud_strife_dreamer:
My current build is N960usqu2csga and doing this on odin always fails or doesnt set up a connection. I have the samsung drivers installed and i am not sure if im doing else wrong. I really want to take off the bloatware. Any help is appreciated. I did search for an answer before asking but the only thing so far that i came up with is that i might be on the 2nd bootloader in which case i did download the firmware for 2nd bootloader for U1 but still wasnt able to flash it in odin.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lowridincrew,:
I flashed the U1 software but wanna flash the T-Mobile U rom. It wont allow me, which update should i be using?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] themontyhouse:
I had to download the latest for the 2nd bootloader and using the patched odin it let me flash. Maybe try redownloading the patched odin
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nidjol:
I'm needing the 2nd bootloader to install stock T-Mobile on my Note 9. Do you happen to have it?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] themontyhouse:
I can't send it to you until I get home. But I'll definitely send it when I do
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] nidjol:
I was able to get it. I appreciate it!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Chiripio:
Great

It work ok i had a samsung SM-G960U and remove evrything from Sprint no issues perfetct thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Redskingmen:
Download for Boot loader Version 2

Could someone be able to provide me a download for the Version 2 Boot loader for the XAA and T-Mobile firmware? I would greatly appreciate it!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high hopes for:
I want unlock my bootloader and get root access. Will this allow me to do that? I have a att sm-960u
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
You can't unlock At&t bootloader.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iamjibril:
Hi, I'm from the philippines and I I have a t mobile locked sm-960u and I flashed the sm-960u1 hoping that it will unlock and I can use the carrier we have here

Can someone assist me enabling my sim here in the philippines?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Flashing firmware does not carrier unlock your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iamjibril:
What should I do to use my carrier here?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lowridincrew,:
Is the IMEI good?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] iamjibril:
Yes. I just flashed this US Unlock but I want to use my carrier here. I would higly appreciate your help if you can.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lowridincrew,:
You have to use the T-Mobile firmware and use the sim unlock application. Not 100% if it would work where you are but that's how you unlock it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] high hopes for:
So there is no way for root on this device? Im gettin frustrated. Two phones in a row ive not been a le to get root on. Last was a moto z4 from verizon. Blasted bootloaders!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
No. The US version Snapdragon cannot be rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_black84:
i'm new here. So i have the Note 9 verizon N960USQU2CSI1 which is on the bootloader rev 2 so i guess i can't flash this U1 firmware is that right?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] eddiemc12:
yes you can but keep in mind everything will be erased so make a backup externally.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_black84:
Will do . have you noticed any performance/battery improvement with the U1 ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] D_black84:
I have a Note 9 verizon, tried to flash the U1 it says Failed.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Ezerfil:
sm-n9600?

¿funciona para sm-n9600?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Psychomax:
So the OP says "These devices are now on Bootloader V2, i am currently working to get the newest files uploaded," but that edit was made in September.

After some research, I found a page of official firmware on sammobile.com, with the path /samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960U1/

The latest version, N960U1UES2CSI3, seems to be bootloader V2, but I can't tell if I need to select the right region, or if they all contain identical files... I currently have build version N960USQU2CSGA, the American t-mobile firmware. Does it matter which region I pick? If so, which region is correct for my phone?

I'm anxious to get it flashed because T-Mobile is trying to force through the latest update... which appears to be bootloader V3... so I appreciate a prompt reply!

Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] phantom1234565:
FAIL(AUTH)

I got an error message FAIL (AUTH). what do I do about it. for context I have a tmobile variant
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Goneeuro:
Any word on the latest V2 Pie download? Trying to sell my Verizon phone and buyer wants u1 to remove Verizon stuff. Thanks guys!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Goneeuro:
After some research I found that I need v3 firmware. This is what is listed on Sammobile. Its gonna take 24h to download though. Any ideas where I could get it faster?

Currently attempting to get it from here.

https://samsunggalaxyrom.com/firmwa...-galaxy-note9-sm-n960u1-android-9-usa-usc-usc

N960U1OYM3CSJ1

N960U1UES3CSJ1
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshua Mr PC Repair:
Would this work on w8 Canadian Note9 ?

To try the Android 10 Beta ?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mentathf:
why isn't the note 9 sm-n9600 variant included?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] ZazZoo007:
SetupConnection

Hey man, thank you for putting this tutorial up.

I am having one issue. Odin keeps getting stuck on "SetupConnection" part and will not go any further. Followed all the steps and tried both Pie & Oreo, drivers downloaded, and even tried a couple different versions of Odin. Only thing I can think of is I bought this phone for my ex and when we broke up she gave it back but didn't give me any of her info, passwords, etc. So I'm attempting to do this with her google account lock still on the phone (wants me to enter her account info every time I start the phone up. Can this be the issue? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
ure fone needs to be in DL mode and u need samsung android drivers installed on the computer. odin 3.13b should be used. ubcanot flash firmware that has the previous bootlaoder.( u can search and read in xda all about it) and also flashing newfiemware will not remove frp lock so if ure thinking that u can bypass it this way it probably won't. ull end up with a reset device asking you to login with previod registered email account during initial setup. so might as well get the pin code rather than getting the corect email AND password for that account.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] arwa:
Hello I'm from Indonesia, I have Note 9 as above, and want to update to Pie, Until now I can use the sim in my country, if I update the pie can I use the sim in my country this way, I'm afraid that Note 9 is locked and can't be used
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] KnowinglyUnknown:
I'm having a bit of hesitation doing this because my current build number is "N960USQS3CSJ1", which doesn't match (sans the U/U1 portion) at all to the firmware's you have listed. Is it fine to move forward anyway?

Edit: After reading through every single reply in this post, I'm not sure I can even do this process. I am with T-Mobile and still paying on the phone, so I assume it is carrier locked. I also notice, looking at the 5th character from the right, that i'm on bootloader version 3, and these firmware's are for bootloader 1. I've never flashed a firmware or rooted an android device before (plenty of experience with jailbreaking Apple devices) so this is all new to me. I simply want to flash the firmware so that the phone is like new again, as I believe I have some form of malware on my device. Would flashing from my current firmware to the save version of firmware still achieve this?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Peezoslug:
It won't flash unless you change the code around...Linux has Magic Powers...I've done it and will not share how...all I can say is this is an opportunity to to learn some coding but that depends on how curious you are[]^
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
So your saying that the bootloader can be downgraded?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] bober10113:
and i can fly.

for 1 second.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
[emoji23][emoji1787] that was my point
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
Surely the duration will depend on what structure you're jumping from?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Hey guys, trying to go from unlocked to att to get my video calling and advanced messaging back. Phone is boot loader version 3 and sj1 build. I have the att user data files but need to find the correct firmware. Any help to find it? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
The firmware is everywhere. Sammobile..Frija..here
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Forgive my noob question but is there only 1 us firmware version? If so, then I already have that. So what other files are required? Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
You need BL..CP..CSC..AP...Home_csc to save data

---------- Post added at 04:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

If you dont have the full firmware, give me a bit I'm uploading it to Mega and can post here. I had it saved
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
That would be awesome! Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Here ya go.

N960USQS3CSJ1

https://mega.nz/#!HlgxDQiB!xzec_dbtxla55fQm2_evVaHFd-2S1KV8BBTu4e87vIo
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
You rock thanks! I'll download tonight when I get home. Do I need to have att switch the sim emei back to my old att s7 before I flash? Anything else I'm missing?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
You have Note 9 correct? Is it carrier branded Note 9?

---------- Post added at 07:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:58 PM ----------

Try it holding an umbrella

---------- Post added at 08:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:59 PM ----------

Download the firmware from Mega. Extract the files. There should be BL..AP..CP..CSC...and HOME_csc. Use patched Odin, add correct file in correct place in odin. If you are coming from U1 unlocked you will probably have to factory reset and not be able to keep data. When I went from U1 to U I tried to save data using home_csc and had a few issues but I think others have been able to. Your sim should provision to the device it's in.

---------- Post added at 08:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:10 PM ----------

Download the firmware from Mega. Extract the files. There should be BL..AP..CP..CSC...and HOME_csc. Use patched Odin, add correct file in correct place in odin. If you are coming from U1 unlocked you will probably have to factory reset and not be able to keep data. When I went from U1 to U I tried to save data using home_csc and had a few issues but I think others have been able to. Your sim should provision to the device it's in.

---------- Post added at 08:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------

Sorry for double post
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Yes, note 9 and no it's not carrier branded currently on att network. Want to get it on att firmware to have the video calling and advanced messaging for group texts.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Just follow previous instruction. Good luck[emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] peterl23451:
u1?

this is the u1 version? BL3
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Says right there what version it is
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Here let me lend you a hand.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
My phone is a U1. Sorry, I probably forgot to mention that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
You can still flash the firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
What is the difference betweem U1 and U?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
U1 is unbranded
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Hopefully I get it now. Currently I'm unbranded U1 but you linked the att U branded firmware? Again, sorry for the basic questions, I'm new to this flashing process. I downloaded your link and see the 6 files. I assume I don't use the tmb userdata and replace with my att userdata? Anything else I need to know? Thanks for the help, I'm feeling better about doing it.

---------- Post added 11th December 2019 at 12:21 AM ---------- Previous post was 10th December 2019 at 11:48 PM ----------

Should I use the csc or home_csc? I'm backing up the phone if that makes any difference. I will also remove sim and sd card prior to the flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Home csc is so it doesn't wipe data. But as I stated before you may have to wipe anyway. I always do clean install..bl..cp..ap..csc
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
When you went to U, did you get the carrier specific features, video calling & advanced messaging, and ota updates later on? Again, thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshua Mr PC Repair:
Will this or can this trip Knox ?

Wanting to change my Canadian Note9 to USA.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Limeybastard:
flashing between w and u and u1 won't trip Knox. Since you're not rooting.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshua Mr PC Repair:
Thank you ,

I'm currently on Baseband version

N960WVLS3CSJ1 latest W version , is it just a simple flash following the instructions from the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] SkandaH:
**Ignore.... wrong quote.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshua Mr PC Repair:
No problem ,

Does anyone have the u1 Odin files for Android 10 yet was just released...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] peterl23451:
Current bootloader is version 3.

Only place I could find the u1 firmware with BL3 is sammobile. Had to pay 6 bucks for a decent download though.

Used the XAA region and patched Odin.

Worked flawlessly on my sm-n960u from sprint.

I backed up with smart switch and removed SIM before l loaded new firmware. Let boot once and powered off, insert my sprint SIM and reboot.

No more carrier branding or bloat.

Did this last night. Checked for updates today and got the one UI 2 Android 10 update!

Some of the Samsung customization apps aren't working on it though. Like Navbar apps from goodlock
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Does anyone have the att user data sj1 file? Odin would not recognize the one I had and it wouldn't load. All the other files loaded right in. Is there a different trick for the user data file? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] mexiken:
Just as an update: If you're on Bootloader 3 like me, you need the U1 with the 3 also in it, if you want the unlocked ROM. That's what I had to hunt around for, was that ROM. I found it and downloaded it, without going through the crooks who run sammobile. PM me if you need the file.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Im on U1 currently, trying to flash to U. Looking for the att user data 960 u boot loader 3 sj1. Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
You should have everything you need with the firmware I posted Not sure why you dont just flash it then put your sim in

---------- Post added at 12:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ----------

Do a clean install and be done with it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Ok the firmware you posted has a tmb user data file correct? Will that get me the att features like video calling and advanced messaging that im missing now on u1? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Do you have an At&t sim
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Yes.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Flash the firmware put your sim in
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
It provisions to your sim I said that numerous post ago. I used this firmware without user data
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Awesome thanks for clearing that up! Sorry I missed or didn't understand your earlier post. I'll do it this evening after work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Flash BL..CP..AP...CSC. It will wipe device but for me I always prefer a clean install..but I'm a lil OCD[emoji106]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
Do you also have advanced messaging for group texts? That really drives me crazy not having that now. Yes it will do the clean install as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Look at screen shots[emoji3516][emoji3516]
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
? my bad, didn't realize you posted 3. Still getting used to this forum. Thanks again!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] aaronfries:
Having Issues. Please Help

I followed your instructions step by step. After approx 5 mins of waiting, it fails. Here is what is posted in the status window in Odin.

<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> skip file list for home binary

<ID:0/006> apdp.mbn

<ID:0/006> msadp.mbn

<ID:0/006> persist.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> userdata.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> dqmdbg.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> carrier.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> Home Binary Download

<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 5044 M

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

PLEASE HELP! :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Silverv8:
So is your phone dead? Note 9 build sj1?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] butchieboy:
Are you using patched odin? I refreshed the firmware on my At&t and all works fine
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Joshua Mr PC Repair:
How do I know if I'm on bl 3

Baseband version

N960WVLS3CSJ1

Kernel version

4.9.112-16352588

#2 Wed Oct 23 10:27:39 KST 2019

Build number

PPR1.180610.011.N960WVLS3CSJ1

SE for Android status

Enforcing

SEPF_SM-N960W_9_0006

Wed Oct 23 09:45:28 2019

Knox version

Knox 3.2.1

Knox API level 27

TIMA 4.1.0

Service provider SW ver.

SAOMC_SM-N960W_OYV_BMC_PP_0019

4853414244363498

BMC/BMC/XAC

Trying to convert to U or u1