yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jpolly83:
I am using this method on my 960U and I use it daily, I see a few bugs and would like a developer to contact me please, my email is jpolly83@gmail.com
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] 1lowlude:
Is this the only method? Is there a method without using computer?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] klabit87:
This is the only method. There is no method that does not require a computer.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] elliwigy:
we dont (or i dont) fix bugs.. root works, outside of that its up to you and the community to fix bugs with stuff if u want to
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] kdm6389:
VoLTE is not working on my phone, kindly help me to switch from U to U1 (XAA/TMB/ATT), but without updating my bootloader help me to find correct ROM version. I want to stay at Android 8.0

Baseband version:

G960USQU3BRJ5

Kernel version:

496514537311

dpiasWDG4718 #1

Mon Oct 15 18:43:57 KST 2018

Build number:

R16NW.G960USQU3BRJ5

Service provider SW ver.:

SAOMC_SM-G960U_OYN_AIO_00_0060 4135324133583398

AIO/XAA/AIO

Android security patch level:

October 1 2018

PDA/AP Version: G960USQU3BRJ5

CSC Version: G960UOYN3BRJ5

MODEM/CP Version: G960USQU3BRJ
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Aulito:
cant find the Flashfire

it Worked thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] rare6211:
Only if the front camera still worked
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
If anyone is thinking on updating phones now is the time. The method of unlocking bootloaders on US variants works one s10/s20 and n10/n20 phones. Read the whole article too get info and yes it works I have a bootloader unlocked sm-g975u s10+ with twrp and magisk installed.

https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-root-us-unlocked-snapdragon-865/
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] soulless_div:
Does it work on the latest BN?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] mhmedahmed1996:
Does it work on s9+ u1
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] klabit87:
Yes

No
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
I don’t think there is combo firmware for v8 bootloaders yet. So won’t work on latest bootloaders til it is available
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] klabit87:
My bad I thought they were referring to your previous post.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
You won’t be U1 no more it will put U firmware on your phone
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
I might be bad maybe they are. If you guys are referring to bootloaders unlocks it doesn’t work on s9
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] deathcorps:
Hey man, I've read the post and have a S10+ as well. I want to unlock the bootloader but couldn't find the link for the service in the post?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
Sent you a pm
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] marcx987:
Have a question. Is there anyway to get mtp working properly. On the first post it says being worked on but any type of work around to get it working.

I have a t-mobile s9(not my daily anymore) and rooted it for few apps. One of them being for using rooted android auto stuff. I want to use the device to be my in car all in one media/obd2 phone. When ever I connect the phone to the car android auto starts and immediately freezes. And the device complains about mtp crashing.

Would love to find a solution for this. Or directions so that I can maybe fix it myself. Thanks again for this root
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
I don’t think anything is being worked on anymore. It is what it is unless you’re going too take the time to figure it out for yourself
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] marcx987:
Wasn't sure. First post says "As of the initial first release, all variants have an issue with MTP not working, we are working on it however".

Well if nothing is being worked on. Any resources you could suggest. Might try to see if can figure out a way to get working in spare time. Since it's not my daily driver phone don't have to worry about it as much
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] TheMadScientist:
Most of us have moved on up the ladder to newer devices
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zep0th:
Any chance that a GSI fixes the fingerprint? lol.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] elliwigy:
probably not.. plus itll prolly break something else also lol
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] spheady:
Hi I made a mistake and updated to U8 but I think I got it done with u8 combo firms
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Teknikaltek:
Unfortunately I'm having the same problem. Didn't even know i was on U8 until I tried root.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] ATAC_2000:
I know this thread is old but I achieved root with the 9 plus using this method...it worked fine for a few months but then a couple of months ago (July I think) it stopped responding. It won't respond when ots on the charger. Nor will it respond to the button combinations to boot into Odin mode or recovery...hard bricked I'm assuming...anyone else have this happen?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] ATAC_2000:
I'm just curious that's all...
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] siannamora09:
Hi, I would really appreciate any help here, I tried following the process but when I try to flash the combination OS, Odin fails to do so. here is some information, though if any more is needed I'll give out more. SM-G960U (Boost Mobile) Software Version: G960USQS8FTKS Hardware Version: REV1.1 (Running Android 10 One UI 2.5 / December 1, 2020 Security Patch)
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] raza3434:
Hello, i have S9 snapdragon version(g960u) with g960f official firmware installed.. i can't find oem unlock button in developer options tried all the methods on google and xda couldn't work, i want to root will this process work on it? Sm1 help
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
You dont have a sm-g960U with SM-G960F firmware installed as this is impossible since they have 2 different chipsets and the sm-g960U has a locked bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] raza3434:
Yes that's what i thought but here see the images it is 960u with 960f im also surprised ho sm1 did it
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] raza3434:
See
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
Those values can be manipulated. I still believe you have a SM-G960U with edited values in the secsettings apk to change those values. I have someone that has done this such thing why I have no clue but either way if its true then maybe share your method for getting exynos firmware too boot on a snapdragon phone. Besides if you have this stuff all flashed to this phone why would you need a root process you have something way more powerful than root
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] raza3434:
Not my method im also asking that person to share who did it, bought it from UAE and he had it installed, but now i want to root it for exposed but unable to unlock bootloader, no twrp 🥺
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
the root method for the sm-g960U would overwrite your system image so you wouldnt be able to expose anything
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] raza3434:
I think masking/changing imei without root is impossible? he rooted phone changed its imei or may be masked it also changed it to 960f, i want to revert it to the old box matched imei, kindly ping me if u have/find any solution im having no luck, ps thank you so much ❣
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] TheMadScientist:
Its 960f with u model csc information. That's all
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] raza3434:
Nope its 960u with fmodel firmware information, its a snapdragon
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
I've actually seen it myself one of my customers from overseas had a G960U flashed with "F"-ish firmware in one of those back alley phone stores. lol From what I can tell it's a "Frankenstein firmware", with its parts combined from the "U" and "F" versions... kind of silly.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
there is no frankenstein flashing a phone with a locked bootloader even if you force flashed the modem from a F model phone with safestrap or flashfire as soon as it booted you would get secure check fail and phone would not boot. The values have been manipulated I would bet money that there is not one bit of actual firmware from an F model phone. I could edit the props and make the phone appear that its an s10 if I wanted too doesnt mean its an s10
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
Well, that's certainly possible.

Does that unofficial factory bootloader unlock from China you posted a link for work on other devices besides the Note 20 Ultra 5G, such as on the older S8/S9/S10 series?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
No it only works for 2019 and 2020 devices 10 and 20 series and the fold models for those years. It does not work on 8 or 9 series.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] wotan2525:
Getting 'SW REV CHECK FAIL : [ab]fused 9 -> Binaery 7' when trying to flash combo firmware. Is there any solution to this?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
Most likely your phone already has a bootloader version 8 or 9 firmware on, unfortunately there's no way to downgrade it.

Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Informaton > Build Number > if the 5th digit from right to left is greater than 7, then no can do.

You can wait for a new root for your bootloader version, but it probably won't happen anytime soon, if ever at all.

Consider selling or trading your Snapdragon version for an Exynos (international) version which is rootable on any bootloader version.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
Or get one of the US S10's/Note 10's or the US S20's/Note20's and unlock the bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
You need combo firmware for V9 bootloader
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Rootmaster906:
Work on n960us?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Rootmaster906:
Ever get root?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] TheMadScientist:
No that is not the us model. Those I believe come pretty much unlockable by default
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
latest combo

COMBINATION_FAC_FA80_G960USQU9AUA1_FACFAC_CL13230190_QB37236208_REV01_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5.zip​
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] asisislam:
Hi, I flashed this new combination with no problem; however, Odin failed when I tried to flash "bootswap" with Modded or patched Odin3. Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] ctradio:
Is there another link for the 3.4 gig file for the root? Android file host is proving useless. Two browsers and several networks later and I just cannot download that file! Got the firmware.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] breversa:
Hello, has anyone tried an /e/ OS GSI (https://xdaforums.com/t/pie-2020-04-15-e-unofficial-rom-gsi.3960376/) for this device ?

Will I be able to flash back to stock if I either mess up or simply change my mind ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] TomatoMoose29:
I have an SM-G960U with android 10 currently installed. My build number (the last part) is G960USQU9FUE1. I see that the last 4 characters are different, will this work (permitting that I do everything else right)?

Side note: Thanks for this, I have no idea how much work goes into this, but I assume a ton. I have been itching to root this device since I got it at launch, and I finally got a new phone so I am able to experiment with this one.

Edit: The last 4 digits of the build number do not matter
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] TomatoMoose29:
My notes and advice to other 1st time rooters + info for those with > 7 bootloader revision number

Model number: SM960U

Bootloader Rev #: 9

The stupid stuff:

-Enable USB debugging

-The only cable that worked was the manufacturer USB cable. It was a horrible cable, and I had to leave the phone still to keep the connection, but it was the only one that worked.

-Odin has to be run as admin

-do not run ROOT_INSTALL.bat as admin, it changes the working directory and ADB is not accessible

-reconnect cable after reboots

Relevant to those with > 7 bootloader revisions:

-if you try flashing the boot swap image included, it soft bricks the phone

steps to fix:

-extract the bootswap tarball

-swap the names of the boot and recovery img files

-compress into tarball

-flash that in place of the original boot_image_swap file

Never thought I would see this phone rooted, but here we are. Great work on the part of all the contributors, particularly the kind fellows who helped me via telegram.

Edit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/117VN9fmEqfjpFIuH1CfqTU9dFMvIw4Bn/view?usp=sharing

^modified boot_swap for those who are lazy
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Trantastic1234:
New here. Its been a while since Ive rooted a phone.

For this step:

"3. Once combo is booted up run the root bat. When done phone will reboot to download."

I booted up the combo, but cant find the root bat. Where is this located?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] TomatoMoose29:
ROOT_INSTALLER.bat
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Trantastic1234:
Sorry about that lol literally I was looking through all the options from the combo OS and didnt realize it was in the Extreme.Syndicate.Root.S9.rar file 😓

Also thank you, for the information above. Was trying to figure out why the flash didnt work on the image. Those tips definitely helped! I am now rooted!
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] ctradio:
Does this process still work? I have been unable to get the root file at all (no mirrors found). Have a G960U that is not tied to a carrier. Looking for a way to either root this thing and use it or make it a Verizon model (can't currently do it as it's bootloader is a 9 whereas the VZW firmware I can find is a 7). Any help would be great. I know it's an older device but it is a nearly new device I want to make some use of.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Deaner56:
Hello Gang.Awesome works on this stuff. Imagine a year to figure out how to Root These G960W s .

MySelf I'm small time. But I do need Help. New at this stuff. Got the Fever though.

Have a S9 G960W Canadian. Was a Great Phone. Made the Mistake of Flashing the Wrong Files n Bootlooped it for a while. The updated version of the files did flash properly. I can now run the phone with a very limited software. Not able to Root it yet. Need help with that to. Not sure what to do next. Any suggestions.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
Its a paid service but it works both these guys do bootloader unlocks on these devices now. Once unlocked you can use my AIO files too root install twrp etc. They are found HERE

Info For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found

[CLOSED][Android][UNSAMLOCK] Bootloader Unlock for Samsung US/Canada Devices

Important notice: If you are already updated post February 2021, do not update to April 2023 security update (XXXXXXXXXXWCX) or later. Examples: G998USQS6EWCA, N986USQU4HWD1. Samsung has patched the bootloader unlock again on those updates...

xdaforums.com

Another Thread For Bootloader Unlocks Can Be Found

https://xdaforums.com/t/sampwnd-usa-model-bl-unlock-info-u-u1-w.4201689/
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] cbchen:
现在有 9

Translation by GT: Now there are 9
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Xnitro67:
File not found
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Xnitro67:
finally got this working on my 960u1 had the v9 of the bootloader and also my pc has issues with odin and android usb drivers had to use another pc. but still its a process way of a lot different than my note 3
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Sintaru:
Is there a bootswapper for binary 9? I was finally able to get the factory files but no luck with bootswapper to match.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Xnitro67:
I can upload the tar file soon on gdrive I had to make one the other night
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Sintaru:
Perfect, thanks alot. I've been looking forward to this for awhile.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Xnitro67:
Recover swap.tar

drive.google.com

v9 bootloader bootswap file

no problem
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Sintaru:
Doesn't seem to work. Odin gives me a boot fail
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Xnitro67:
try this one? i just made it with the same way i did before took recovery and boot from v9 combination and swapped the names and made tar file from 7zip its what worked for me.

boot_swap.tar

drive.google.com
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Sintaru:
I'll let ya know soon, thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] fmdaddy:
Hi, sorry for the relatively naive question, but everyone here seems pretty patient with ignoramuses...

I have a Snapdragon S9 which was encrypted and had 2 years of photos on it. A few months back, I put my case on upside down and unluckily pressed the keys leading to a factory reset . So now I have a vanilla install...I have since tried to use a bunch of recover apps to get my pics, but they claim to not be able to do a "deep dive" without rooting the phone.

Will the rooting techniques here get me to my goal? I am trying to root just so I can try EaseUS and other programs to recover my pics. I worry the fact that the phone was encrypted makes this a lost cause (I still remember my PIN), but maybe not?

thanks...
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Darc Boom:
have an s9 g960u1 ue s9 fug2 starqlteue is it rootable yet been looking thru forums so long i feel i may have missed it
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
did you read post 1
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
It didn't work I'm just stuck in recovery mode
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Xnitro67:
If it's going to recovery after to flashed the tar file then you need to hold down vol + and bixby
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
I did this of course I rooted before when I was in bit 7 but now I can't because I'm in bit 9
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
Can you share it with me please
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
It worked thanks everyone I'm now rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
I have the same security command, use the attached files below and it worked
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
It's already available and I have the same version and I used the files that Xtnerwa issued and it worked, I'm now rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
Use this it will work

boot_swap.tar

drive.google.com
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] StrangelyN9ne:
Appreciate the updated bootswap file any thoughts on why it's recognized to flash combo, and for root package install but after the auto reboot to DL mode i get a unrecognized device descriptor error and odin can't see it? if I force reboot odin and flash bootswap it fails *can't open serial(com) port* im stumped
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Zzaa2016aazz:
I was facing such a problem, just change the computer and it will work
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] StrangelyN9ne:
I'll def give it a shot. Will update
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Mr NI:
The combination firmware is taken down, I cannot install it
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
if your on bit 8 or higher bootloader there is no combo firmware
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
So basically this is booloader "bypass" up to a certain version, not a true unlock which normally allows flashing the latest factory firmware including a new bootloader. Well, I guess it's better than nothing, at least we can flash one of your custom roms, which obviously doesn't upgrade/lock the bootloader. Hope they can find a permanent unlock in the future for any of the latest versions. ;)

I will probably get my G970U1 unlocked which is still on bootloader v4 (pheww, I lucked out!), and I was wondering if it's possible to upgrade the radio (CP) only (extracted from the latest factory firmware), because I like to have the latest radio with the best performance?
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
Its an unlock via a token that allows flashing of custom images so whenever samsung decides too require new token you can’t upgrade past that point and this is usually at a bootloader incrementally be increased to a higher rev. We have made patched firmware too allow upgrades to latest builds and keep unlocks but it’s becoming harder too do so each upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
Right, but normally unlocked bootloaders such as on Exynos models allow flashing with the latest factory firmware/bootloader. Not mocking this in any way, of course this is still better than nothing, including those buggy eng-boot hacks (ex G93x series) which are hard to come by lately.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
When we first started using them like on s10 the worked over several firmware updates and bootloader updates the of course samsung got wise to it as some found out the hard way that samsung could kill the token on firmware updates if they decided too and the did just that
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
While the boot unlock is encrypted by a token, it's probably used for some kind of internal testing purposes by Samsung, where persistence across newer firmwares/bootloader is not important. Similar to eng-boots which only work for a specific firmware/binary version.

I will probably get my G970U1 unlocked which is still on bootloader v4 (luckily!), and I was wondering if it's possible to upgrade the radio only (CP) via Odin extracted from the latest factory firmware while keeping the bootloader at v4,? If possible I'd like to have the latest radio for the best performance.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] jrkruse:
No you cannot update the CP file only on 10 series it will brick your phone even if your totally stock
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] billa:
Are you saying that the CP alone cannot be updated on any series 10 and higher, or it can be updated on the 10 series only? What about the S9?

Even if it gets bricked as long as the bootloader is still on v4 (G970), I should be able to reflash it with the full v4 stock to fix the brick.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] j_doggg69:
@jrkruse Thank you so much for the updated combo firmware. The old version tripped the bootloader, But the latest one you provided does not. Installs like a champ on my Verizon SM-G960U.

If anybody's Odin hangs in setup connection, or gets auth(fail!) errors, try this as it worked for me:

1. run ODIN in admin mode (right click "run as administrator")

2. untick "f.reset time" and "auto-reboot"

3. Use a good quality new, high-speed USB cable (pref USB 3) and plug into a dedicated powered port (no hubs)

4. You'll need to reboot the phone manually when it's done.
[Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9+ (Snapdragon) ROMs, Kernels] Rootmaster906:
Work on this?