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[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
you just find a combo firmware the same revas ur pie firmware?

im pretty sure rev3 is the latest which the files i included are rev3... revision on samsung isnt based on os version or even dates.. its just based on the rev version... samsung also releases combo firm in original os (os version device launched with) in every revision they increment.. meaning when official Q is out on rev10 or w.e theyll still release a rev10 oreo combo firmware
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Beastben13:
meant to ask if samsung pay still works on the phone or not. mustve been tired when i was writing that.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
srry for the delay.. but yes, you can.. the included files use rev3 which im pretty sure is the latest rev..

users seem to think since they upgraded to 9 or 10that they cannot downgrade (not you just saying in particular for everyone) which is not accurate on samsung devices..

samsung doesnt go off the OS version when it comes to "downgrading" as they go off the rev number which is the 5th number from looking at a firmware from right to left I.E. if firmware ends in 3ASJ1 the firmware rev is rev3.. this means you cant flash any rev below 3 such as rev2 which would b something like 2ASJ1 or rev1 1ASJ1 but any other rev3 firmware will flash whether its combo or stock or oreo pie or q..

this method uses rev3 firmware which at the time was latest rev which means no matter what firmware was installed it could be utilized
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
check s9+ threads.. [MENTION=4168602]klabit87[/MENTION] has a thread with my method
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
this method/files does put you on rooted 8.1 oreo....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] bond32:
My apologies, I should have clarified. Say one wanted to be on bone stock 8.1, would it be possible? Perform your steps, then ODIN the stock 8.1 after.

Can't use ODIN 8.1 as the v2 bootloader prevents it (as I understand).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
why dont you try it out and report back.. obviously you cant use odin to flash stock 8.1 but you can use flashfire.. i dunno if itll work.. in theory it should but dunno what combination of stock/combo is needed i.e. not sure if would need to keep combo boot/recovery as is or what.. the whole point of my research and these posts is to end up with root on stock not not oreo stock without root.. in theory it should work if done correctly.. im not gonna waste any time on it tho.. no pc and no reason id want oreo without root
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] bond32:
Right on, thanks for the info. My goal was really just to get call recording.

I ran into an error on my first attempt, post is on page 2 I think. I'll try again and post back. You da man!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] aljoscha81:
Will this mod maybe anytime available for the exynos variant one day?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] RXPX:
Thanks for this info, but I still get the "kernel panic" on every screen timeout. I've came up with my own fix tho....lmao.. just never let the screen timeout! :D

Any more idea's on the cause of kernel panic?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] FuMMoD:
I've tried all the tips posted so far as well and nothing. I'm haunted by kernel panics and SS RDX errors. The phone is too unstable to even be my daily. I'm a bit jealous of you all that have it running fine lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] gruuvin:
Why do we have 10 other threads on this topic, that are locked, with zero posts, taking up space on the list of most recent posts, all over a week old, and return errors when we try to load them?

Forum moderators are lacking.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
it uses qualcomm specific files so probably not.. theres other methods tho.. but i dont support them as i dont have any exynos devices i can test things with so answer is most likely a no.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
yea,unfortunately im workin on other stuff n busy withwork a lot lately to bother with it.. its not perfect and it can b very picky but in time as ppl use it then it shouldget better and ppl will figure things out as they go lol..

my job is for the most part done lol i made it possible, now hopefully the community will build offfrom there
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] FuMMoD:
Thank you so much for this! My note 9 is perfect. I've wanted to downgrade so many times from my s10 plus cause of its features. Now I have a reason to use it even more now once I'm done testing this s10 plus in April.

What do you suggest to help debugging efforts? Which logs do I get and from where if the phone is soft bricked constantly?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Curtex:
Hi, sorry but how do I run the root bat?

Disregard, solved.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
because when i created the thread xda was acting up, freezing, not loading, etc. etc. it wouldnt do anything at all when I was clicking to save.. then of course after prolly 30min troubleshootimg it went through and i realized even tho it was frozen it was creating the thread when i clicked it..

i then went n closed all but 1 so ppl wont b able to comment on the duplicate threads instead of waiting for a modto fix it..

its not a big deal honestly, theres not much activity anyways and since theyre closed any new posts/activity will push it down n down..

u cannot load them bcuz i closed them.

mods are not lacking , i didnt reach out to one since i was able to close them on my own.. i mean i suppose an active mod could do more but ultimately not a big deal.. just remember if u ever create a devdb and it seems like its frozen its probably created alresdy lol.

you can report it if u want lol.. not sure if they can permanently remove ir just hide them from the public but not much to do on it
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
are u referring to the n9 or s10?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
you literally click it lol... on windows computer...its very simple, just double click it lol.. not sure wat other info to provide on it...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] FuMMoD:
Sorry for the confusing post. I meant downgrading as I'm looking forward to getting rid of my s10+ device so I can use my note 9 as my daily. As for my note 9 I can not daily it due to kernel panics and SS RDX errors. Mostly triggered by screen off and then other times by random. I want to debug it and provide logs to help with the process but I'm ignorant to logs.

What would you suggest to help with debugging efforts of those errors on the note 9.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
well i wont be doing any debugging lol.. others also have varying results so it could b a number of things.. you could always try a rdx viewer/tool to pull the logs while in upload mode.. then also with root priorto thescreen off/panic ur getting u could run servicemode and get more logs.. u could run adb or logcat app while it crashes as well which might b a betteroption as ud seewhat is crashing as it crashes..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Curtex:
Thanks, I did double click ROOT_INSTALLER, and followed directions to a T but flashfire says I am not rooted.

ADB is also giving me an error message

adb: error: cannot stat 'sampwnd': No such file or directory

Sorry, I'll check back and try again tomorrow morning.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] unboostedzc:
Wow, I never thought I'd see this day.

Are biometrics a work in progress or not possible with root?

I'm currently on 9 still (screenshot attached). Do I need to update to newest OTA (or something else?) before starting or am I good from where I'm at?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
dunno about biometrics. typically root breaks things related to security.. not sure who if anyone is working on it or not.. i provided the base for people to use.. i have other devices/projects im working on so my n9 is just collecting dust now lol..

all you need to do is follow instructions in op.. it has all the files you need to try it out.. it will update your device to rev3 which is the latest rev for n9.. since rev3 is latest and this works on rev3 this means it doesnt matter what firmware your on as it works on latest rev..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
sounds like u got some other issues. be sure to read instructions carefully.. everything is included in the download so shouldnt be any errors like that.. it even includes adb binary for example.. you should b able to simply extract the download to a folder or wherever then run through the instructions easily.. if FF doesnt have rot then you might have missed a step or something somewhere.. also check your dl against the md5 to make sure u downloaded everything completely..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Curtex:
10 4.

Thanks for the reply, E.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Curtex:
I flashed the combo and ran the root bat successfully. When I try to flash the boot image swap, Odin becomes unresponsive for a few seconds and then gets stuck on file analysis.

Maybe I just need to use another computer? Or maybe the Norton antivirus is screwing things up....
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] RXPX:
Did you use cmd line prior to bootswap?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Curtex:
Yes, I think so. I ran the root bat.

Previously the root bat -wasn't- working and the bootswap was. Then the root bat worked and the bootswap... did not. Oof.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] RXPX:
Inside the download there is a file named "cmd here"... after flashing the combination file, use cmd here & copy /paste root bat. , hit enter... boot swap is only flashed after this
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Curtex:
Ahhh ok, thank you. I will give it a shot.

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Opened "cmd here". It is a command prompt. Dragged and dropped ROOT_INSTALLER onto the line. Does the same thing as when I double click the ROOT_INSTALLER file. It pushes the file through and reboots to download mode, but then Odin freezes at "file analysis" after I run the bootswap in AP.

I think I just need to use another computer.

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Rebooted the computer, took a shower, repeated your advice and....

IT WORKED.

Many thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] ultimatepump:
Just to be clear before I experiment. I'm on 10 now, will this get me back to Oreo with root? And can I shut down or reboot without having to root each time?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
ur questions have been answered in various places inckuding in the op... the included files are oreo yes.. and seeing as how root is installed to system then it persists after a reboot.

hell prolly even data wipes..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] ultimatepump:
I wish I could get an answer without a lecture on searching. Just either answer or don't. All I get lately is an attitude about everything asked. I asked because I don't understand how a high bootloader level can be downgraded when in the past it never could.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
maybe ppl react that way cuz ur questions have been answered before and easily found in a search...

and you arent downgrading to a lower bootloader.. the combo firm included is rev3 which is latest... only lower rev that is used is the oreo system vendor and odm which is allowed because using combo boot/recovery has dmv and verification disabled on those partitions
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
Your bootloader is not being downgraded even though the combo firmware is oreo its still the latest bootloader. Combo firmware is special firmware that is based off the software that the phone was released on and as bootloader and firmware is updated so is the combo firmware so it can still boot the original firmware of the phone on the latest bootloaders.

Sent from some device I modified
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] mmjs14:
[MENTION=1949695]jrkruse[/MENTION]

Question for you, Do you have any insight if Samsung Wear can work with this? I've been lurking around XDA for about a week now and have tried every possible fix to get wear working and I am unable to do so.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
As I have told other people. If this is your only phone. Then this root is not for you. Too much stuff does not work and some off it will probably never work.

Sent from some device I modified
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] mmjs14:
:good::rolleyes::cyclops::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] JOSHSKORN:
I'm very curious about this but I really wish there was a simple FAQ section. For example:

Does this unlock the BL? (No. Therefore, no custom ROMs. Correct?) This is partially answered in the Notes in the OP.

Does this root survive reboot? I read something in the instructions which confused me a bit.

Are there any prerequisites for this root (OS version, Security patch....etc.)?

Can anyone whose phone is currently updated still make use of this (is downgrading from the most current update/patches if need be, possible?)?

Since this root method is Oreo based, can I root, then upgrade to Android 10 and still be rooted or am I stuck on Oreo?

Would I still be able to use my phone as a daily driver (making phone calls, GPS, data connection/wi-fi connection, etc...)?

I rooted my Note 4 a few years ago when such method was available and was still able to use it regularly, and keep it up-to-date. I just want to make sure this root method is or isn't OK for that. And yes, I know with the Note 4, there was a BL Unlock whereas this one there isn't.

I get it, people can use the Search function. I've read this same comment, 50 bajillion times on XDA. At the same time, as an owner of this phone, I'm siding with people asking these questions. It's not always easy to search for what you think you're looking for, considering you may or may not know how to word it correctly. Not trying to badmouth anyone, just please understand where I'm coming from. I'm just not clear on the whole thing and want more straightforward clarification of what to expect from this root method near the top of the thread before attempting anything.

I did see the status of this being in "Beta", which worries me a bit, so I may not try it anyways until it's Stable, if that ever happens. I understand it took about a year to even get to that point, and a huge thank you to all those involved for getting it to where it is.

Thank you for reading this and any consideration you may give to a FAQ section on this or at least answering some of my questions on the OP or any other reserved posts near the top.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] fjoel:
Hello,

First, this is not a downgrade, is a SideGrade ( called combo firmware, 2 roms at same time ) you still have your stock rom intact. This root method use the recovery partition to install a OREO rom there and then, root that oreo rom.

When installed, if you restart your phone, your phone boot your stock rom pie or android 10 intact ( not matter what rev. you have, android version.... ) to boot this rooted oreo, you must press combination buttons ( volume up + bixby + power ) to start recovery, but instead of starting the recovery it will start the OREO rom.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] RXPX:
which odin version will work to flash stock firmware? im having issues with several different odins simply 'not responding' or 'error odin version'...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] DJBhardwaj:
v3.13.3 or v3.14.1, although I am not sure about the integrity of the latter.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] mmjs14:
This is for the FOLKS who are experiencing Kernel Panics

DEBLOAT the F$$king ROM and you will not experience another Kernel Panic. It's been 32 hours without a Kernel Panic. I even activated again my screen lock and notifications and NO KERNEL PANICS.

DEBLOAT DEBLOAT and if you didn't understand DE-F$$king BLOAT your device.

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This is for the FOLKS who are experiencing Kernel Panics

DEBLOAT the F$$king ROM and you will not experience another Kernel Panic. It's been 32 hours without a Kernel Panic. I even activated again my screen lock and notifications and NO KERNEL PANICS.

DEBLOAT DEBLOAT and if you didn't understand DE-F$$king BLOAT your device.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] RXPX:
Having a bad day? Lmao.... chill buddy!!! Your acting like this has already been stated in the thread.

But seriously, Thanks for the info! & thanks for taking the time out of your day to kindly explain it. Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] vipergtsam:
I have the sm-n960u version of the note. Was wondering is it worth rooting with this method or should I wait
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] sufi g:
Sorry for bad English.

I read all 12 pages, every single comment 2 times. I am clear about all rev and combo kernal panic stuffs.

My question is : as you guys said it will keep extra combo frimware 8.0 rom, and i have to press button combinations to boot into rooted combo frimware otherwise my device will boot into stock rom. My question is: i can keep 2 different roms with user data? Like all installed apps on stock also with combo firmware, so it gonna work like computer, like we do have 2 different os installed at the same time?

Another question: battery gonna be on 80% it will show 80% and i can charge it to 100% but it will just show me 80%? or i can charge/discharge from 00-80%, 80-00% only?

And when ever i reboot to [stock]rom i am gonna have my battery 0-100% - 100% right?

Sorry again for bad english and typing confusing questions.

THANKS
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] evilvoice:
Not 2 roms. It swaps boot and recovery partitions. Default partition is normally boot which is what happens when you boot device and don't press anything. Since the partitions are swapped, if you boot and don't press anything it'll boot into recovery mode. You have to use the buttons to boot into recovery mode so the device boots the rom, otherwise you'll boot into recovery. It's hard to explain, but not 2 roms.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] fjoel:
1 st question, separated apps. but you can access some folders.

2 st question, on stock 100 battery, is stock. using combo firmware, limited to 80% always.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] DubWiseNJ:
I haven't taken a crack at this.. YET, as my note 9 is my main phone. But, I've been following this since the note 9 came out and I wanna thank you guys for putting in the time to figure this out. Seriously, I realize this one was a ***** to get done and it's greatly appreciated. When I upgrade in October I'm definitely giving this a go. elliwigy, thanks for your hard work brotha! Once I do it, if there's anything I can contribute, I most certainly will!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] Jammol:
I think it's time for a Q&A section thread guys....

Just saying??

New people, y'all should read the main post like... at least 5 times!!! ??*♂️

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If it's NOT your main phone and you don't mind dealing with some hassles and NOT having certain features....yes it's worth it. ??
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
what are u gonna wait for exactly? theres almost certainy not going to b any other root methods for this device...
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
no need for a q&a.. would just be another thread with same questions being asked anyways.. then ppl will complain about multiple threads..

theres a telegram group for discussion/support.. theres even multiple groups as we have separate group for gsi discussions n such also.. those are the support groups..

nt saying you but if ppl cant search or know the basics or need to ask questions that are obvious or already answered then they probably wont get any helpful responses..

telegram is just easier to manage with bots, xda isnt as easy as it takes an actual person to report and/or clean and moderate which quite frankly i do not have that bandwidth
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
i also dont like the "is it worth it" question or complaints about 80% battery or questions like "unlocked bl" or "magisk" etc etc since these are clear in OP and has not changed since older devices such as the 8 devices..

if these things were possible it woud already be widespread and available..

the is it worth it question is irrelevant to me as this really depends on the user.. whats "worth it" to some wont be fr others and it usually leads to debates and arguments.. read the op again and again, if it sounds like its worth it to u then go for it.. if not then dont.. if u got free time and want to try it out then do it, might b the only way fr u to kno if its "worth it" to you
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] kenside34:
You're the man!! Thank you for even getting us this far and taking the time to reply and checkup on note 9ers snapdragon guys. Really as small as this forum is we have a big contributer like yourself it's amazing . THANK YOU EELIWIGY
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] vipergtsam:
Reason why I asked cause I just got the phone and want to root it but actually not sure how to atm I'm coming from the note 3 and it was easy to do

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Sorry was just wondering cause this is the first time I'll be rooting the note 9 and I prefer to root it though
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] jrkruse:
If your not sure how to root it a good place too start would be the instructions on the OP

Sent from some device I modified
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] vipergtsam:
Can't download the combination firmware doesn't give the mirrors to download so I can't try to root it atm. Edit: this works on Android 10?
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] cdragon1982:
Please Help

I'm on a sm-N960u Verizon. Tried this and now it gets stuck on the T-mobile logo. Can I flash a stock rom to fix this? I was on 9. i need to grt this back to normal. if anyone can please help
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
It works on vzw.. prolly just user error.. u should refrain from this sort of stuff also if u don't know how to flash stock firmware in Odin to avoid being without a phone.. that said, download any stock firmware and simply flash it in Odin to get back to normal
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] elliwigy:
The link is good. Try a PC or different browser etc..

As far as Android 10 read the OP. GSI are possible but not supported in here.. only thing supported is the root method and files provided..
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] vipergtsam:
OK thanks I'll try a different browser really need viper4android love using that app
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] cdragon1982:
Thanks I figured it out before. Yoh answered will try again later. Thanks to the Dev for all the hard work.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels, ] RXPX:
Tried debloating rom , but still get kernel panic every single time the screen times out......