[Q] I9305 in Australia. Has HK 4.3 firmware. Need help - Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help &

Hi,
I just bought a brand new network unlocked I9305. When I went ,to use it I noticed that reception was very poor in my area whereas my old S2 was great. I checked the device details against those on Sammobile firmware and found it was from Hong Kong. I also noticed that the only i9305 android 4.3 release for Australia is an official Optus one which I assume has all the Optus bloatware which I want to avoid if possible.
After reading numerous threads here I found the current firmware has the Knox bootloader and currently set to 0.
Is there a way to flash another official stock XSA 4.3 firmware that will work properly in Australia using odin, that won't upset or trigger Knox?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737255
This may help?

msmith6i said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737255
This may help?
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Thanks I've seen that but unfortunately it is for the T version. My phone is the I9305. I believe mine is an international version.
cheers

upgrade to 4.4.4
I had many issues with 4.3 (battery draining, ui force closing,..) after i flashed 4.4.4 stock rom its working perfectly fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ck-rom-4-4-4-gt-i9305n-i9305nxxufni4-t2886807
my device is l9305 international version

Thanks for the suggestion.
Will the Germany version work fine in Australia? Does it have any carrier bloatware?
cheers

heywheelie said:
Thanks for the suggestion.
Will the Germany version work fine in Australia? Does it have any carrier bloatware?
cheers
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Im in Sri Lanka. U may have to confirm whether the base band is compatible for Aus.
It does not have any carrier bloatware.
Apps that comes with the OS can be turned off in kitkat (at-least in 4.4.4). So dont worry about bloatware.
I also managed to get it rooted using "CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar"

Great I'll check that out. Many thanks

Also note that,
when u root 4.4.4 using the mentioned autoroot file the SuperSU app will force close. Don't worry just manually install SuperSU version 2.02 and it will be fine.
If u cant find it let me know. The version in google play is 2.01 and does not work for 4.4.4
Cheers :good:

tharinduwijewardane said:
Also note that,
when u root 4.4.4 using the mentioned autoroot file the SuperSU app will force close. Don't worry just manually install SuperSU version 2.02 and it will be fine.
If u cant find it let me know. The version in google play is 2.01 and does not work for 4.4.4
Cheers :good:
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yes I saw that in a few other posts. Thanks again.
cheers

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Lollipop for G900H Exynos Released :)

Guys the exynos version has got the android lollipop update today finally. Check the firmware section in sammobile website. They just uploaded the firmware for the country kazakhstan Android 5.0 G900HXXU1BOA7. I am downloading it currently It wont be long before other countries get the update. cheers guys.
Thank you all
Chemigame
when it released for India
kapilrtn said:
when it released for India
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I donot know. I hope they release it soon for India. You can use the kazakhstan firmware though.
Thank you
chemigame said:
Guys the exynos version has got the android lollipop update today finally. Check the firmware section in sammobile website. They just uploaded the firmware for the country kazakhstan Android 5.0 G900HXXU1BOA7. I am downloading it currently It wont be long before other countries get the update. cheers guys.
Thank you all
Chemigame
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Finally im downloading. Thank you mate :good:
That's a good news.
Can we flash Kasakhstan firmware to different csc firmwared g900h phone?
askin.81 said:
Can we flash Kasakhstan firmware to different csc firmwared g900h phone?
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Yes you can, at least I've been doing that since I bought the phone.
sure?
ezearis said:
Yes you can, at least I've been doing that since I bought the phone.
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I don't know, I had tried to flash a russian ROM and it failed, had to reinitialize via kies
I've flashed on my phone lots of roms with odin, the only time one failed was a Serbian ROM, but I thought it was because the download failed.
As soon as I finish downloading this I'll report if it works.
finally,awesome new
Link to SM-G900H Lollipop (5.0)
True indeed. Unfortunately I can't post the link but send me a message if interested. Nevertheless, I will see if I can post a Mega link after some time.
I wonder if someone can change this rom to custom. So we can flash it easily from recovery. Please guys we want a stock custom rom.
plz post mega link
sandeepsivia said:
plz post mega link
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+1
Exynos update is only available in one region, though it’s only a matter of time before the update becomes available to others either through Samsung Kies, an OTA or both methods. To check for the OTA, you can always head to Settings> System> About Device> Software Update.:thumbup::thumbup::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:
sent from my s5 g900h. 44500 antutu score on default raw os 4.4.2 of samsung.
ezearis said:
Yes you can, at least I've been doing that since I bought the phone.
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Are from the same region? I have a problem similar to this one: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f777/s5-g900h-flashing-issue-help-please-1815541/
But I'm on a locked bootloader, so I can't flash any recovery as the workaournd mentons.
How to install kazakstan firmware to india s5 exynos octa????
hi i have downloaded the kazakstan firmware and i want to install it to s5 india..
my phone is not rooted
please tell me how can i install the firmware?
I am on my 3rd reinstall, first I upgraded via Odin on top of kitkat, and system was too slow, 2nd I rooted via auto root (It works btw) and apparently I deleted with Titaniun Backup something important and system refused to boot. 3rd reinstall I just rooted and deleted some bloatware and everything is working ok. This is Multilingual btw. overall not so fast no so slow, I use cm12 official nightly in another device and its just a bit slower. Used Sammobile link to get the file
Hi! i downloaded it today and it's running now! works great! i don't know how to root the device with android 5
It works perfectly. Although I tried different versions of the country. Can we root that? Is anyone try to root it?

Reset my device to complete stock lollipop?

Hello,
I am running CM12.1 on my device at the moment but sadly my WiFi issue still persists.
I want to return to 100% stock lollipop (or any other if available).
I want to flash the whole device completely. Like delete every possible file and driver and install everything back.
How do I achieve this?
I don't see any stock lollipop images lying around this forum.
Bump!
I would like to do this not before giving it to the services station.
[email protected] said:
Bump!
I would like to do this not before giving it to the services station.
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Well, you should've posted in the Q&A section.
Anyway, what's your model number?
What stock were you on before you put CM12.1?
athulele said:
Well, you should've posted in the Q&A section.
Anyway, what's your model number?
What stock were you on before you put CM12.1?
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I was on stock 5.1. I have XT-1052.
[email protected] said:
I was on stock 5.1. I have XT-1052.
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Download the appropriate firmware from here - https://mega.nz/#!U9lRFBgD!POchMYI96ZTy16M_PGSZ4aIjo6ktpaHKaJAmp6XBUR4
and follow this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...using-t2446515
please use the firmware from the link only. if you attempt to downgrade to kitkat, you will most likely brick your device
athulele said:
Download the appropriate firmware from here - https://mega.nz/#!U9lRFBgD!POchMYI96ZTy16M_PGSZ4aIjo6ktpaHKaJAmp6XBUR4
and follow this guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...using-t2446515
please use the firmware from the link only. if you attempt to downgrade to kitkat, you will most likely brick your device
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Thank you very much!
Will I be having the same Europe version?
Or will I be having the GB version?
What will happen if I flash the Europe version on my GB device?
Will it be a brick even though both are XT-1052?
[email protected] said:
Thank you very much!
Will I be having the same Europe version?
Or will I be having the GB version?
What will happen if I flash the Europe version on my GB device?
Will it be a brick even though both are XT-1052?
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Here's the link to GB firmware - http://www.filefactory.com/file/3vbcl95dai2b/XT1052_GHOST_RETGB_5.1_LPA23.12-15_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
But the server is very slow.
Anyway, I used the Europe version a to restore my Asia Retail device to stock without any problem.
The ROMs for XT1052 are cross compatible since all the XT1052s have same hardware.
You'd be safe as long as you do not try to downgrade.
athulele said:
Here's the link to GB firmware - http://www.filefactory.com/file/3vbcl95dai2b/XT1052_GHOST_RETGB_5.1_LPA23.12-15_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
But the server is very slow.
Anyway, I used the Europe version a to restore my Asia Retail device to stock without any problem.
The ROMs for XT1052 are cross compatible since all the XT1052s have same hardware.
You'd be safe as long as you do not try to downgrade.
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Thank you soooo much, I won't downgrade as you said.
One last think I would like to ask is that, will they accept my phone with WiFi and Bluetooth not working with an unlocked bootloader?
I unlocked it to further diagnose the phone and flashed CyanogenMod.
As it seems that drivers are missing.
I posted here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/xt-1052-please-upload-persist-folder-t3178527
But no one replied so I am giving it to the service centre.
athulele said:
Here's the link to GB firmware - http://www.filefactory.com/file/3vbcl95dai2b/XT1052_GHOST_RETGB_5.1_LPA23.12-15_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
But the server is very slow.
Anyway, I used the Europe version a to restore my Asia Retail device to stock without any problem.
The ROMs for XT1052 are cross compatible since all the XT1052s have same hardware.
You'd be safe as long as you do not try to downgrade.
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Thank you, I am back on stock Lollipop, WiFi still isn't working though.

5.1.1 in UK

Hi,
Anyone got any news on when we'll see 5.1.1 in the UK,got my s2 9.7 wifi/cellular version from o2 yesterday,was a bit dissapointed to find that i'm stuck on 5.0.2.
Plus ran the stagefright detector and this device is vunerable,get the update pushed samsung for goodness sake.
Got update
wildcat777 said:
Got update
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Good news for us UK users...
I used to be able to update my rooted devices via Kies with the guaranteed 'official' Samsung ROM... ('cos OTAs don't work on rooted phones)
Kies says S2 Tab isn't supported, and to use 'Smart Switch' instead. Does Smart Switch upgrade firmware??
TIA
Anyone else have the 5.1.1 update on the s2 8.0. I'm still stuck on 5.0.2
wildcat777 said:
Got update
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Is there any way to install 5.1.1 on a S2 bought at France?
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
hasenbein196601 said:
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
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Yesterday at night I did it. I've used the Canada version but this one it doesn't have the "Mange Apps" in the Smart Manager to Auto-Stop the apps. I wanted that but can't know for sure in which one it's enabled.
Does manually upgrading with ODIN mess up KNOX and the tablet's warranty status? I'm on 5.0.2 as well.
Rm4n said:
Does manually upgrading with ODIN mess up KNOX and the tablet's warranty status? I'm on 5.0.2 as well.
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No, official firmware does not trip knox.
Unfortunately for the T815Y there is only 5.0.2, no 5.1.1 released yet...
hasenbein196601 said:
Yes, you can simply flash one of the available 5.1.1 versions from other regions.
Will work just fine, and you'll notice no difference.
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I've downloaded the Canada 5.1.1 version and keep getting a Status Bar Notification:-
Security Notice
Unauthorised actions have been detected. Tap here for more info.
Is there a way to disable these notifications?
schrodinger56 said:
I've downloaded the Canada 5.1.1 version and keep getting a Status Bar Notification:-
Security Notice
Unauthorised actions have been detected. Tap here for more info.
Is there a way to disable these notifications?
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I haven't had any problems with mine. I have some Samsung apps disabled but I don't think that's the fix. Are you sure yours is T710 and not some other variant? Did your KNOX counter get tripped?
Rm4n said:
I haven't had any problems with mine. I have some Samsung apps disabled but I don't think that's the fix. Are you sure yours is T710 and not some other variant? Did your KNOX counter get tripped?
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Mine's the T810 which was originally running on UK version 5.0.2. I rooted it, flashed a TWRP recovery and flashed the Canadian 5.1.1 version. KNOX was tripped when rooted.
Oh right. I did a Google search about your problem earlier and found out you have two disable a service or two if the same thing happens on the Samsung S6 Edge . Read the ROOT YOUR PHONE AND UNINSTALL KNOX part.
Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK?
It's out for other countries. I'd rather not have to doing anything unofficial if I can help it, especially when it's been out in other countries for some time now.
Thanks
Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK? Thanks.
bradavon said:
Any word when the OTA update to Android 5.1.1 is coming for the Galaxy Tab S2 in the UK?
It's out for other countries. I'd rather not have to doing anything unofficial if I can help it, especially when it's been out in other countries for some time now.
Thanks
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It's not actually unofficial is it? Its still stock firmware.
What are you expecting to be different?
ashyx said:
It's not actually unofficial is it? Its still stock firmware.
What are you expecting to be different?
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As I understand it the Android 5.1.1 update from Samsung isn't available in The UK but looks like it is elsewhere. My Tab S2 is still stuck on Android 5.0.2.
I'm waiting for Samsung to release it OTA than installing firmware intended/released for a different market.
Thanks.
The firmware is identical aside from a few apps here and there.
Only the csc is different which doesn't have to be flashed.
ashyx said:
The firmware is identical aside from a few apps here and there.
Only the csc is different which doesn't have to be flashed.
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Android 5.1.x brought with it bugs fixed too though?

Huawei P8 (UL00/UL10) B320 Marshmallow Firmware [Asia]

Firmware Details
Device: Huawei P8
Models: GRA-UL00/UL10
Android: v6.0 Marshmallow
EMUI: 4.0
Firmware: B320
Build: GRA-UL00C636B320/GRA-UL10C636B320
Region: Asia Pacific
Country: Thailand
Release Date: 1.04.2016
Status: Official (stable)
Type: Full firmware image
GRA-UL00
GRA-UL10
Installation
This firmware will only work on the Asian Huawei P8 models (UL00/UL10) that are already running a C636Bxx based firmware. Stock recovery is absolutely necessary for the upgrade.
Download the appropriate firmware for your model from the aforementioned links.
Unpack the RAR package and copy the dload folder to the external microSD card.
Take a full backup using the built-in Huawei Backup app.
Unplug the USB cable and turn the device off.
Reboot while holding Vol Up + Vol Down + Power for a couple of seconds to trigger the upgrade.
Will this work for C433B180?
no
denvelope said:
Will this work for C433B180?
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no will not c433 for middle east
still waiting for it also
Anyone tried this on CO433B180?
Sent from my ONE E1003 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Works great on my C470! Really happy with it, EMUI 4.0 is definately better than 3.0, really happy with it Xposed also working great.
Only funny thing is that it says "Country: Thailand" in OP, but you cant set your region to Thailand because the option is not there lol.
Which region is this C470?
I think it's either Cambodia or Singapore, not sure about it. Never know what region to expect if you buy a phone in the ASEAN haha!
İ need to c433b180 model please hellp me
Thanks sir
maicrosoft said:
Works great on my C470! Really happy with it, EMUI 4.0 is definately better than 3.0, really happy with it Xposed also working great.
Only funny thing is that it says "Country: Thailand" in OP, but you cant set your region to Thailand because the option is not there lol.
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hi @maicrosoft, can you confirm this upgrade works without any issues on C470?
Can you share a screenshot.
maicrosoft said:
I think it's either Cambodia or Singapore, not sure about it. Never know what region to expect if you buy a phone in the ASEAN haha!
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I'm from Indonesia, it's great work.
Unfortunately, guest mode & keyguard removed from this frimware. Any idea....?
samhtcone said:
hi @maicrosoft, can you confirm this upgrade works without any issues on C470?
Can you share a screenshot.
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Maybe some minor issues that I didn't notice but haven't had any problems in general
harrymau11 said:
I'm from Indonesia, it's great work.
Unfortunately, guest mode & keyguard removed from this frimware. Any idea....?
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You need to be rooted and do some modifications in the system files to enable multiple users. You should Google it, there are a few guides out there on how to do this. Don't really recommended though, theres this bug on some apps that you have installed on both users. If you open the app as a non main user or guest it will not load and instantly crash, and if you go back to your main account it will suddenly do the same. If you reboot the phone it will be uninstalled, together with all the data. It happened to me with Line, and lost all my conversations because of that.
Also, I have no idea what Keyguard is so I am not missing out on much XD
My B180???
hamidezat said:
My B180???
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So it's not really compatible with B180? Sad, no suppprt for our model around the web too.
I upgraded from B180 so it should work. Just make sure you are on stock recovery, unroot and have the original ROM on your device first before updating.
maicrosoft said:
I upgraded from B180 so it should work. Just make sure you are on stock recovery, unroot and have the original ROM on your device first before updating.
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I know that you upgraded from b180 , but we are gra-ul00c433b180
Question is : are this rom works on c433b180??
Are you c433 too ?
How we can install this rom for our region ? Is there any way to change recovery ?
alirezakhane76 said:
I know that you upgraded from b180 , but we are gra-ul00c433b180
Question is : are this rom works on c433b180??
Are you c433 too ?
How we can install this rom for our region ? Is there any way to change recovery ?
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Dont work for c433b180...yesterday i tried and say...FAIL ..try with correct version
maicrosoft said:
Works great on my C470! Really happy with it, EMUI 4.0 is definately better than 3.0, really happy with it Xposed also working great.
Only funny thing is that it says "Country: Thailand" in OP, but you cant set your region to Thailand because the option is not there lol.
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Any issues with Xposed. I assume you deodexed the rom for it to work.
I came from C470B180. If you want to go back to stock recovery you should extract it from the rom of the original firmware of your deice, and flash it with adb.
No problems with xposed so far, and yes I deodexed. The xposed for emai topic mentioned some trouble with bluetooth specific stuff but it's all stuff I dont use so for me everything works fine.
Tix0mir said:
Dont work for c433b180...yesterday i tried and say...FAIL ..try with correct version
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a tired again and it's not working:crying:
Any one know when c433 get marshmallow ?
It's possible that c433 don't get marshmallow update?

Downgrade to android Oreo

i just upgraded my note 9 SM-N960F from dutch 8.1.0 to German 9.0 pie via Odin . and to be honest im so disappointing with this UI and the whole update i was wondering if is it still possible to downgrade back to Oreo again ???
thanks alot
I think that it should be possible with Odin but honestly I never done it before so don't know. By the way, is the black mode feature implemented it this version of Pie in the toggles or in settings ?
Because I read someware that the initial version of this black mode or night mode or however it's called is not fully implemented like the final version should be.
toggles and settings both of them in night mode , but its not stable i have the feeling its slower my phone down some unknows issus
First try clear cache in recovery mode maybe can resolve. also try to update apps with play store or with galaxy apps because some apps must need an update to the pie version.. After that if all is worthless, maybe a factory reset will resolve Sometimes corrupted data may do this after an update specially after a big OS change like this.
Amr Mohsen said:
i just upgraded my note 9 SM-N960F from dutch 8.1.0 to German 9.0 pie via Odin . and to be honest im so disappointing with this UI and the whole update i was wondering if is it still possible to downgrade back to Oreo again ???
thanks alot
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Hey let me know if you succeed, as I’m thinking of downgrading as well. ONE UI PIE-9 isn’t all it’s made out to be Oreo 8.1 rocks!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Hey let me know if you succeed, as I’m thinking of downgrading as well. ONE UI PIE-9 isn’t all it’s made out to be Oreo 8.1 rocks!
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Downgrading is no problem atm, i downgraded from CSA2 to ARL3 . I flashed the non-home csc though for a factory reset.
gee2012 said:
Downgrading is no problem atm, i downgraded from CSA2 to ARL3 . I flashed the non-home csc though for a factory reset.
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Thanks do you have a fast mirror ? Sammobile sucks only good if your a paid member and updato is dead links ain't working.. i need N960FXXS2ARL3 / December patch 2018 BTU ? Thanks
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Thanks do you have a fast mirror ? Sammobile sucks only good if your a paid member and updato is dead links ain't working.. i need N960FXXS2ARL3 / December patch 2018 BTU ? Thanks
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Get SamFirm.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647.
Link https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462.
gee2012 said:
Get SamFirm.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647.
Link https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462.
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You Rock! Thanks
I am a complete newbie... with that said, I HATE the new android Pie. Can someone help me downgrade back to Oreo? I'm reading the thread and I have no idea what you people are talking about.
cgz1992 said:
I am a complete newbie... with that said, I HATE the new android Pie. Can someone help me downgrade back to Oreo? I'm reading the thread and I have no idea what you people are talking about.
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You need to download SAMFIRM.EXE ---> Get SamFirm.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647. Do you know your old firmware ? Luckily i had a screen shot of my old firmware i'm back on Oreo 8.1 way better Or what's your Note-9 Model number ? Or Where did you purchase your Note-9 from Country Supplier Sim Free Etc ?
N1NJATH3ORY said:
You need to download SAMFIRM.EXE ---> Get SamFirm.exe https://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...mware-t2988647. Do you know your old firmware ? Luckily i had a screen shot of my old firmware i'm back on Oreo 8.1 way better Or what's your Note-9 Model number ? Or Where did you purchase your Note-9 from Country Supplier Sim Free Etc ?
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Im sorry but the page of the link you provided could not be found. Model # is SM-N960F/DS. Im pretty sure I was on Oreo 8.1, I just recently bought this Note 9 in Thailand from the official Samsung Store.
cgz1992 said:
Im sorry but the page of the link you provided could not be found. Model # is SM-N960F/DS. Im pretty sure I was on Oreo 8.1, I just recently bought this Note 9 in Thailand from the official Samsung Store.
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If you want to go back to Thailand firmware,it's one of the two versions here (MYM) or (THL) :
https://updato.com/firmware-archive...xact=1&r=MYM,THL&v=Oreo(Android+8.1.0)&rpp=15
MYM: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F0560E6C04E111E99F15FA163EE8F90B
THL: https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=77A08C7904B011E99F15FA163EE8F90B
cgz1992 said:
Im sorry but the page of the link you provided could not be found. Model # is SM-N960F/DS. Im pretty sure I was on Oreo 8.1, I just recently bought this Note 9 in Thailand from the official Samsung Store.
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Please try now it's fixed sorry about that!!
These are all the firmware’s i found for your country as there are 2 provider for you country Thailand.. (SEE PIC) i got a feeling you will be on (THL) i could be wrong man I’m not 100% sure.. i hope someone answers you as i am kind of guessing, I don’t want to mess up your NOTE-9 for you!
i heard somewhere flashing wrong firmware, can make you lose OEM LOCK!! Why not try this launch SAMFIRM.EXE and input firmware from pic or try this first launch SAMFIRM.EXE and select auto to see if it picks up the firmware you need to download Oero 8.1!!
I have never used ODIN before and wanted to know if I need to be rooted to be able to downgrade from Pie to last Oreo firmware?
Also if doing so will cause a factory reset and will I loose the data.
Thanks.
dexter10478 said:
I have never used ODIN before and wanted to know if I need to be rooted to be able to downgrade from Pie to last Oreo firmware?
Also if doing so will cause a factory reset and will I loose the data.
Thanks.
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No root is needed to dowgrade!! You will lose all your data! So make a back up before you proceed!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
No root is needed to dowgrade!! You will lose all your data! So make a back up before you proceed!
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Will that affect Knox and Secure Folder feature in anyway?
If not, then this seems to be the Samsung approved official method of flashing firmware. Is that so?
Thanks
dexter10478 said:
Will that affect Knox and Secure Folder feature in anyway?
If not, then this seems to be the Samsung approved official method of flashing firmware. Is that so?
Thanks
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No Knox will stay 0x0 as your flashing official firmware.. Root and Roms trip Knox and secure folder S,Health etc. So you can flash away regular firmware without any issues!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
No Knox will stay 0x0 as your flashing official firmware.. Root and Roms trip Knox and secure folder S,Health etc. So you can flash away regular firmware without any issues!
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I'm hoping someone can further clarify the steps needed to downgrade to Oreo. I have the 96OU unlocked US version and I upgraded using the modded Odin method for US Snapdragon versions in the Guides section. I do not like the carrier bloat that was added to my phone and would like to revert back to 8.1. I went to SamMobile and looked up my firmware which I believe is N96OU1UEU1ARL1, my actual model is SMN96OU1ZKFX. I have downloaded Odin3 v3.13.1. I originally used Odin3 v3.13.1 3B patchedD to upgrade. Do I run Odin (non-patched) then input the BL, AP, CP and CSC files from the extracted 1ARL1 file and select Auto reboot and F.Reset Time only, not re-partition? Can I use the patched version of Odin if I want?
I have been looking for a step by step tutorial for this but just can't find one.

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