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[Samsung Galaxy S23] ggkameleon:
Hi ! I have download the last OneUI 6.1 Firmware but my S23 are root. Anyone can update it with root works. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Use these step from Thread 'How to ROOT S24 Ultra (Working)' https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-root-s24-ultra-working.4652486/
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pesa44:
So, if I understand it correctly..

These files - vbmeta.img.lz4 and init_boot.img.lz4, which we suppose to get from ap and bl file of full update package, have only few megabytes (original update ap file has over 15gb so it's weird to update just with few mb ap file).

So should I firstly update from firmware S911BXXS3BXBD to S911BXXU3CXCF with HOME_CSC (therefore loosing root?) and re-root with following the upgrade part in S24 guide? Or re-root it completely (following the first time root guide in S24 root guide), therefore loosing all data?

I'm confused. Would you be so kind and write step by step guide, please?

I have (obviously) rooted S23 256gb eux S911BXXS3BXBD, Magisk v26.1. When I try to patch the ap file in magisk, as I did before when updating, Magisk crashes almost immediately.

Edit: I think I finally understood. Sorry for over-complicating things. I tend to ask like a stupid person cause I don't want to mess thinks up and English is not my native language. Reading this part several times finally lighted my bulb. My mind never properly took notice of USERDATA slot in Odin.

Put tar file you patched in USERDATA slot

and stock firmware file in BL,AP,CP in respective slot.

Edit 2: This is quite an extra hassle to do. Do we have to do this every update from now forward? Do you think that it will be simplified like previous guide?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] amk316:
the best thin about 6.1 is the fast reboot
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Copy AP to device and back to PC for Odin takes longer.

vbmeta.img does not change with firmware upgrade and boot depends on the changes. Most of the time the init_boot.img is the same. But extracting the latest is takes 1 min.

It's a lot faster when there is a new Magisk release.

Btw, these steps was also working in the past ;).
[Samsung Galaxy S23] bendeguz1:
It's still customisable but you have to do it through lockscreen settings (lockscreen settings are now AOD settings too}.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] epaladin:
How to hide the navigation bar in OneUI 6.1?

Edit 2 (30.03.2024.): They updated the version you get from the Samsung Store. I removed the one I installed from ApkMirror, and now I get version 6.1.05.45 from the Store. Edit: i installed NavStar version 6.1.05.39 and the option is there. The...

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[Samsung Galaxy S23] Doghan13:
Lockscreen & AOD are now linked but using AOD in landscape is not possible anymore and brightness is stuck in auto mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
I am missing the brightness option for aod and the navigation bar with the three bars/lines at the bottom. 😭
[Samsung Galaxy S23] epaladin:
install GoodLock and NavStar from the Samsung store and enable "Extra Settings" in NavStar to get more options for the navbar.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pesa44:
I just want to confirm, that this works. Thank you so much for your help. ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] nash211:
Nothing in Canada yet
[Samsung Galaxy S23] nash211:
Canada Telus downloaded today 6.1
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
Just installed new firmware update containing Android security level from April.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
I just received the Google system update of April.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
A small firmware update rolling out with new base band version. Changes support of LTE TDD band in some countries.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator}

As I said, in the changelog for the base band update there was something written that this is only relevant for devices in some countries (like Germany). So it might not be rolled out for (non affected) devices in other countries.

It is a "small" update. So I would not worry about not receiving it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Radder124:
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[Samsung Galaxy S23] amk316:
new update

S911BXXS4CXD8
[Samsung Galaxy S23] RaZoR No1:
Does this mean we get a new bootloader ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Why do you want a new bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] RaZoR No1:
I dont want a new bootloader, it was more like an Information for everybody else, because AFAIK without unlocking the bootloader, we cannot downgrade the firmware to a firmware with lower bootloader version.

According to the firmware name S911BXXS4CXD8 we are switching from version 3 to 4.

Especially bad for us, if the next update breaks something.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pesa44:
So, if I understand to what you say, people with unlocked bootloader should not be affected by this bootloader update, ya?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] RaZoR No1:
Please someone correct me if I am wrong.

As far I understand users with locked bootloaders on Samsung Phones can switch firmwares forth and back as long it has the same Bootloader version or higher, but we can never downgrade to a firmware with a lower bootloader version.

With the next update it looks like we get a new one. That means, we cannot downgrade with Odin without unlocking the bootloader.

I hope I didnt miss something?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Doghan13:
Since you get to newer bootloader, you won't be able to downgrade in both situations (locked or not). Except if the downgrade is under the same bit.

Ex :

1. Get back to android 13 will be impossible with latest update.

2. On previous release of android 14, you were able to go back to android 13 while both firmware get the same bootloader bit.

Same rule for locked and unlocked bootloaders, at least with Odin method.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
I still didn't receive the above named firmware. May be it's released in one specific country / region.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
Just installed the new firmware with Android security patch level of 1st May.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] amk316:
S911BXXS5CXDE
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Correct, only security update. Same bootloader version.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
The 1st May Google Play System update just arrived.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Your are very fast. 4 hours ago I checked, but no update found. Now my phone is updating. Thanks for sharing.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ulxerker:
Just received the June firmware update, but after installation it still shows security patch level 1st of May, do you have the same?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Morak75:
Yep may one.

Are you scanning for updates every morning? 😅
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
There is a small Google Play System update, approximately 1.3 Mb. Still security 1 may.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] vampirefo:
June 1 2024
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
Now the official firmware with June security patch is rolling out for the S23 in Germany.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Google Play System update, 67 Mb, security 1 June is out.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] zaqm:
July security update.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
There is a small Google Play System update, 1.3 Mb. Still security 1 june.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
There is a small Google Play System update, 6.9 Mb. Still security 1 june.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Kiwi_in_oz:
Hello all....I am currently on a rooted S23 with One UI 5.1, Android version 13. There are no issues but was thinking should I upgrade to Android 14 or stick to 13 and continue using it? Or is Android 14 stable enough now for rooted devices?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
A14 with One UI 6.1 is almost from the begin stable. Only the battery drain is little more.

From security point of view I recommend to upgrade.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Kiwi_in_oz:
Thanks a lot for the recommendation....So A14 with UI 6.1 won't break my banking apps and other stuff?? or take away my root? What about bootloader versions? should I stick to certain bootloader version?

Thanks once again for replying back...
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
What I known is that the Backing apps doesn't depend on the Android version. It's the combination of the app version and Magisk release. Not all the Backing apps has the same (security) policy.

I always flash the bootloader which is deliverd with the firmware, otherwise you get bootloop.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
The July Google System Update is available now for the S23👍🏻
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pojomojo:
Update now available in UK
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
And here in Germany too with April security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ulxerker:
Your Google Play System seems out of date, it should say March meanwhile.

OTA: got it, too, everything went smooth. It also contains camera improvements referring to a changelog.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
With last update, high audio definition is enable via Bluetooth (LDAH for supported high definition audio device like quality earphones - not LHDC). A good step is done.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ulxerker:
Does this include spatial aka 3D audio, too? Or was it already supported before?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
Dolby atmos already supported in past. But if you have high definition audio devices the quality will be improved. So amazing
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Jason379:
After installing the update, I have noticed a couple camera related things:

- shutter lag/delay issue has gotten way better; it's really quick and more responsive now (to me)

- video stabilization quality has improved a lot, even at 8K 30fps. Most noticeable at 4K UHD tho.

- field curvature effect still fully visible when using the main 1x lens. Nothing got fixed there (sadly).

- the camera UI still tends to slightly overexpose shots; mostly seen when taking pics indoors.

- automatically applied noise reduction still way too aggressive. Huge loss of fine details.

- due to the issue of the camera overexposing, the software often chooses to use way too high ISO in certain conditions.

I love my S23 and it's been a really great allrounder so far but the inconsistency when it comes to photos is shocking.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] faizauthar12:
S911BXXU1AWC8 rolling out to XID
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rpfs:
Still no update in Thailand. I once changed the CSC code on my Thai Tab S6 to Germany and have been getting much faster updates since. Is the same possible on the S23?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rpfs:
What's weird is that according to sammobile.com there's an update for Thai phones dated April 4. But for some reason my phone doesn't get it, despite it having been bought in a local Samsung store and containing a Thai simcard.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
Have you asked to Samsung support? What they said?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] KenshinBHX:
Same here. S23 bought in Thailand still didn't get the April update.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rpfs:
I ended up updating it via USB.

This is the first expensive high end phone I ever bought. It frankly doesn't feel high end at all. Pictures are worse than with my cheap Pixel 4a. Update policy as it is now is horrible. The UI feels outdated and unpolished. Wireless charging is dead slow at 15 W. And way too much bloatware. I've literally removed dozens of apps with ADB. I don't think I'll use this phone for very long. I'll probably buy the Pixel 8 when it comes out and sell this one. Samsung clearly isn't my cup of tea.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
New update today in Italy. More stability and improvement
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
Yes, also available for other regions like Germany. Seems to be mainly the Android security patch level update to 1st May 2023.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] neednoname:
Dear members, I badly need some advice to get out of panic mode. I bought a second-hand mobile S23 S911B/DS. Since day one, I have experienced some bizarre stuff, like unsolicited SMS with authentication codes on various websites, etc. When I bought it I made a factory reset, but I suspect there is still some malware in the phone. One thing that worries me is that in the phone version (*#1234#) the AP, CP and CSC are different. May it be a sign that this is not an official rom? I am afraid the mobile has some altered rom with built-in malware. In the phone's settings, the status shows as official and I used some apps to check and it shows the mobile is not rooted.

I deeply apologize if I posted in the incorrect channel, I am too panicked now to research more and get a more appropriate channel. With huge anticipated thanks for any help or advice where should I put this question (what channel). Best regards.

PS. There were some attempts to login in some sites and to access some sensitive data and I freaked out.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] neednoname:
I got even more suspicious because I went to a shop and also checked some staff on the internet and the AP, CP, and CSC in S23 series Samsung had all identical end termination (same letters) in AP, CP, and CSC, while mine has different ones, as seen in the picture...
[Samsung Galaxy S23] j4m01:
My AP is different from my CSC and CP. I think it just depends on firmware from Samsung where the CSC and CP (carrier related/radio) stays the same as a previous version but the BL and AP are updated to account for a new security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] j4m01:
If you are en experienced odin user, maybe you can clean flash the Samsung firmware for your handset and see if you still get those pop-ups. Beware clean flashing will erase everything on your S23
[Samsung Galaxy S23] neednoname:
Thank you for your reply. I have very little experience, not doing it often - I put once a custom Rom on an old Samsung tablet a few years ago (SM 705 I think). I don't mind deleting everything from the phone, anyway, I don't have anything on it, I already deleted manually all my personal information as I suspect "they" have access to the information on the phone. Will flashing a new stock Rom delete any malware for sure or I need to wipe some partitions, do you have a good link that describes the most appropriate steps I should take for this case to ensure that nothing (malware, virus, etc.) survives after i flash new ROM? Stupid question, can a virus be installed somewhere in the phone below/outside ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DaReDeViL:
All you have to do is use odin to flash the stock firmware and be sure to choose the CSC file not the HOME_CSC so that the whole phone gets wiped.

Rootkits can inject stuff in many ways if you are not 100% stock, which doesn't seem to be your case.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] neednoname:
Thank you a lot, much appreciated! I did some research and watched tutorials meanwhile. Downloaded the appropriate firmware from Sammobile. One question, do I need to do anything about the IMEI, not to lose it, or with Odin, there is no risk to lose it?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DaReDeViL:
You can't play with the IMEI with an unmodified locked phone. Odin is safe
[Samsung Galaxy S23] neednoname:
Super, thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DaReDeViL:
New 360MB update for S23 911B S911BXXS2AWEA for THL CSC dated 23 may with unchanged changelist and security level (may) even if the changelog mentions only security enhancement.

No noticeable change so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
Let's see if it will be released for other regions too. Maybe it will be skipped, if it contains only minor security enhancements 🤷🏻‍♂️
[Samsung Galaxy S23] xt610:
Yes!, it has important changes, the binary changed to 2.

In other words, we can no longer go down to a previous update.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DaReDeViL:
Oh nice catch! 👍
[Samsung Galaxy S23] neednoname:
Hi dear group members. A few weeks ago I got very friendly and helpful advice here in this group, so I dare try my luck again. So I have an S23 SM-S911B/DS. I had some issues with this phone so I was checking some stuff in the download mode today and noticed the KG State - checking. Do you happen to know what all these KG (Knox guard) states mean? I am not lazy (so don't think I am abusing your kindness) and I searched for a few hours on the internet, but could not find comprehensive information. Is it fine to have this value as "checking"? I saw on some Samsung devices this is set to prenormal, in some - checking, and in others - active, locked, or completed (not sure I named them correctly but you got the idea). If you have any info or links where I could read about this - I will appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ulxerker:
Hi guys, did anyone receive the the OTA from June including June security patch yet? Me not.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Me Gusta:
Nope, I'm still on may as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rikipy:
still no may/june patch in S23 S911B/DS

Info: in the Test Server (via Checkfirm) Samsung is Testing AWE5 Firmware (CSC UPO)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Ivixmax:
i think samsung is planning to launch beta of Android 14....
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rikipy:
June Patch is start rolling in Asia market

S911BXXU2AWF1 + S911BOXM2AWF1 2.2gb

There is now a 2x zoom option in the camera app’s Portrait mode.

The camera autofocus issue has been solved.

The camera’s Night mode processing is slightly different than earlier.

One UI animations and transitions are now smoother.

There are subtle improvements in the haptics.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rabihyamak:
Did you check by yourself the camera autofocus after the update ? No more blurry in the short distance capture ?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Trunksleo:
Which updates make camera improvements? This last one only?

How can i get to update by ota with fastest updates? I have ARO and the last update was 1st april.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ulxerker:
I still didn't receive the June update in Europe, Germany. Anyone got it yet?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] It_ler:
According to current "rumors", Samsung has withdrawn this June update for some regions (because of issues).

So, let's wait for Samsung to fix those issues and rollout the (next) update ... 🤞
[Samsung Galaxy S23] noisy_lightning:
Me either (UK)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
New update now!!!
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ulxerker:
Same here, finally!
[Samsung Galaxy S23] noisy_lightning:
Got it now too.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] goTouch:
Battery feels better.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] surfra:
Updated...poor battery....poor camera...
[Samsung Galaxy S23] jopaxxx:
For me, the phone is smoother, haptics a tiny bit stronger, battery is good like it was, 1x camera still has blur while taking photos of documents
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Morak75:
Funny how with one update we have 2 différent answers "good/bad".

2.2Go is huge update.. Too bad Samsung wasn't more explicit with it..
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DoobyDroid:
I'm still on April says latest update 😜 wtf
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DoobyDroid:
Have updates been halted period as thought June big update had been paused due to bugs in earlier roll out to certain regions, as I've just got a S23 new yesterday and I'm stuck on April security with no updates avaliable yet sammobile firmware database says may was the last update , yes I could odin it suppose but just wondering 😜
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
Is your S23 "branded" by phone carrier? In that case is normal. Update will arrive when you carrier will be ready to drop it
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DoobyDroid:
Unlocked from o2 but it's not even seeing the may update the display one in store was on May when I looked 🤔
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
Better to contact Samsung support because in those conditions it will probably never update
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DoobyDroid:
Just manually flashed may update via odin and have just received the big June update this morning o2 UK 😉 👍
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DoobyDroid:
Thought this big update was camera fix still blurry 🤔
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Is the June update available in Europa for SM-S911B? I don't see this release on Sammobile site to download manually and flash with Odin. I have rooted my device.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Where did you download this June firmware?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] DoobyDroid:
No I was stuck on April when I got my new S23 and the may update didn't show so I manually flashed may via odin then within few hrs june OTA came through im UK Vodafone sim unlocked phone from o2 though 😎
[Samsung Galaxy S23] ValouSydney:
Samsung Wallet suddenly stopped working - could it be because I flashed a firmware from another region?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] rikipy:
July firmware is start rolling in Asia
[Samsung Galaxy S23] goTouch:
Yes. You have to search for information about regional features like wallet, Blockchain, good lock, call recording. Every region has its drawbacks.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pesa44:
Did Samsung stopped providing full update packages that there is still no June update to download from samfw? July update already rolling out..
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
Google play update (June patch). Need double update, make it 2 times (10mb+39mb)
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
New update
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Morak75:
Haha you got me 5min ahead. Yea July update in Europe I guess
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
I am still waiting for download link EUX to flash in Odin because of root (unlocked bootloader).
[Samsung Galaxy S23] nguyenlucky:
Just flash XXV, both XXV and EUX are in OXM multiCSC, so flashing XXV won't change your current CSC.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Thanks, I will wait a few days. I saw today on Sammobile that July firmware for other regions are available.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pesa44:
You mean this? Cause it seems weird to flash Vietnam version over EUX.. https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-S911B/XXV
[Samsung Galaxy S23] nguyenlucky:
yes, don't worry, it will work without changing CSC. You need a seperate tool to change CSC.

Considering both EUX and XXV are on AWF7 release, their firmware should be exactly the same. CSC data is stored in a different partition (EFS), which is unique to each device and is not affected during ROM flashing or OTA.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
I flashed today XXV on EUX, but it's bootloop. In Odiin I use HOME_CSC because I want to keep my data. First I tried with patched AP when that was in bootloop I tried the normal AP from the XXV firmware. But still bootloop. Do I need to wipe my data partion or flash with CSC? Are there other possibilities to keep my data?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] nguyenlucky:
I read from a post that rooting the s23 needs a factory reset to prevent bootloop. I guess it's the same for unrooting

p/s: read this https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-root-s23-s91-b-n-0.4548883/page-18
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
I want to keep root, but because of bootloop I tried with standard AP file.

On the other side if factory reset is needed that I can also install TWRP which also require a factory reset after first time installation in Odin.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] pesa44:
Just to be safe.. If I update through XXV on my EUX, will I get bootloop as well? Did waterpolo got bootloop cause he was rooting for the first time? I'm already rooted since February. And I really don't want to reset my phone. Sooo much time would be wasted..
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
I was also rooted from February.

The April EUX firmware has no issue with Odin and rooted device.

I was hesitant to flash another CSC version. But the multiCSC should work on an EUX.

Edit: good news is that after flashing again with patched AP it is booting normaly. I am happy.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] fedealvarezar:
I am still in the April version, I am from Argentina, does anyone know why I am not receiving any update?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] Morak75:
Guys, don't go out of this topic utility please. Talking about root etc..
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
When root then bootloader is unlocked and therefore OTA update isn't working. We have to wait when it's available for download on sites like Sammobile.com
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
After update your firmware, go in settings, privacy and security, there is today's new Google update
[Samsung Galaxy S23] clocke:
I am not rooted... fully stock s23 in the states.

after whatever update just happend in the past 2 weeks, my bluetooth quality has gotten terrible in my vehicle. developer options - HD audio is greyed out, and the only codec I can choose is SBC. Anyone else?
[Samsung Galaxy S23] waterpolo:
Same on my device.

Correction: with my Levono earphone HD audio is enabled and codec selection isn't locked anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy S23] CarloBello:
With my oppo earphones Bluetooth work ldac (high Resolution audio via Bluetooth). With last firmware no problems