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For those interested I have flashed Omega v3.1 for i9505 on my Sprint SPH-L720
By no means am I recommending flashing this on Sprint.
I am just relaying my experience YMMV
The latest version of Omega for i9505 GS4 can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
Before I flashed Omega I was already on MDL update and I replaced the following files in the Omega zip:
boot.img in "indie\" with a boot.img from one of the custom MDL kernels available for SPH-L720.
"system\lib\modules" with Stock MDL "system\lib\modules" then copied over "system\lib\modules" from the chosen custom MDL SPH-L720 kernel. (This was to first replace with stock modules then replace with custom kernel modules to account for overlap)
"system\build.prop" and "system\kern_sec_info" with those files from your chosen MDL ROM or stock MDL ROM.
I am not sure exactly what any of these modifications did to make Omega boot on a SPH-L720. It just seemed like the logical thing to do.
If you look in the updater-script the install also backs up the efs partition fyi. Remove from updater-script if desired.
Some of the aforementioned modifications may not be necessary.
Initially after booting, Mobile data did not seem to work, but after a reboot and about 10mins 3G started working.
Still no 4G yet. I will update if I get 4G active.
Please Assist if you can
In "Settings->Connections->More Networks->Mobile Networks" there is an option for "Connections optimizer"
This is not available in stock settings.
There is also no longer the "Smart Mode" in Wifi settings.
I have blindly tried replacing the settings.jar in "system/framework" with stock then booted into recovery and wiped cache and dalvik then rebooted and settings are still the same.
If anyone wants to check this out or provide any feedback it would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: 6/1/2013
I have been messing around with this all day replacing various files with ones from stock MDL and still can only get 3G data working.
Initially after flashing if you look in "About Device -> Status" the phone is connected to the LTE band but data will not connect. After about 10 mins 3G connects and 4G will not reconnect.
If anyone can get 4G working on this please share what you did to get it working.
There is an easier way...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
if you are connected to LTE but status bar shows 3g look at the systemui and see if you have the lte pngs.
I was able to flash v19 omega rom i9505 version without any need of a kernel. Phone numbers work if I push 1 before I dial area code, recieving calls is no problem.
Data/MMS don't work. I have noticed that I don't have the option of changing APN's, but there are 3rd party apps on play store that do allow you to input APN's. I'm about to reflash cm10.2, and backup the APN's to sdcard, then flash v20 on (after it's done downloading), and see if I can restore the APN's that way.
Interested in the result
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I've searched all over, and can't find a solution to my problem.
Finally received my Gear VR, plugged in my phone, need to take it out to install VR apps, network error.
Some background:
- I'm from South Africa, mobile operator Vodacom. Vodacom has bloat, which sucks, so I install the UK BTU rom from sammobile.
- After I received the error, I reinstalled the Vodacom version from sammobile, no luck.
- Factory reset, no luck.
- No apps of any kind (facebook or otherwise) are disabled on the phone.
Any other suggestions?
Update the gear vr app through the Samsung appstore
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jdphilly said:
Update the gear vr app through the Samsung appstore
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Gear VR app? Can't find it in the app store.
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Gear VR app? Can't find it in the app store.
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i have the same problem. when i've got my s7 edge from H3G italy. my gear vr used to work, however, i have flashed the lated firmware from france and when i tried to attach my gear vr ang tried to install the required program, i got network error. i tried using wifi only, mobile data only and both wifi and mobile data toggling the download booster but to no avail.
I have the exact same problem. Any fix?
Solved my problem. I checked my phone info using app in the playstore and found out i have no csc, modem and other info except the baseband. So i decided to look for a complete firmware and reflashed on my phone complete with boot loader, csc, modem and base firmware. Now gear vr has been installed.
read below how to do this without re-flashing
thanks @ayongkot - missing CSC version was also problem in my phone
If you have certain custom FW, or you don't flash CSC partition to avoid crapware,
you might come up with network error
this file is used to show the CSC version:
/system/csc/sales_code.dat
If you are missing it, that's the cause of this mystique "network error"
- If you have root
create the file ( or use one from attachment. Unzip it first. )
the content of the file is
Code:
DDE
ending with a UNIX-style NewLine (the file is 4 bytes long)
DDE was in my phone. It's for German T-mobile. But I don't think it would matter what country and OP you'll use.
Just for reference, though this file contains DDE, the FW I flashed is showing CSC version: DDX.
If you don't have root
, still no need to reflash the whole FW
unpack only CSC (it's in cache partition) from the FW. use tar with ustar to pack it to tar and flash to phone.
be sure to backup your data before, changing CSC might trigger re-format.
Hello
Same problem in Brazil.
I could not find "/system/csc/sales_code.dat" in my phone.
Please could you teach me how I can find out this way?
Thanks.
JM
@JM Machado @burnoutsyndrome
If you can't find the file, than it's the same problem as described here.
Follow the instructions and you should be OK.
I re-wrote my original message, Msg #7, two posts up from here, to make it more understandable. I Also added an attachment.
It's working now! I created a backup and flashed the CSC part of a german T-Mobile firmware. It erased all my content, but after copying my backup to my S7 Edge, everything was fine, and the download of the Gear VR is working now! Now I have DDE as CSC code. Thanks to papo for his support!
S7 Edge
Dear Papo
Thank you for your support.
I was traveling and not able to reply back.
I will try to fix the problem having your information.
If I will not able to fix it, I let you know.
Thank you again.
Best Regards.
JM
Definitely a CSC problem, use this tool to install proper CSC - worked great for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/utility-flashable-csc-selection-30-t3392957
I really don't understand any of this, but I can tell that you guys somehow fixed the problem and I REALLY wanna get it fixed as well.
Would any of you mind helping out a poorly educated Android user?
SpamThisJoint said:
I really don't understand any of this, but I can tell that you guys somehow fixed the problem and I REALLY wanna get it fixed as well.
Would any of you mind helping out a poorly educated Android user?
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Yeah sure, is your phone rooted?
benno4678 said:
Yeah sure, is your phone rooted?
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Nah it ain't. And my current software version is: G935FXXU1BP12//G935FXXU1BPHJ if that's any help?
Guys please help me man, I've been drooling over my Gear VR for two days now. There MUST be a less complicated fix out there somewhere.
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papo said:
read below how to do this without re-flashing
thanks @ayongkot - missing CSC version was also problem in my phone
If you have certain custom FW, or you don't flash CSC partition to avoid crapware,
you might come up with network error
this file is used to show the CSC version:
/system/csc/sales_code.dat
If you are missing it, that's the cause of this mystique "network error"
- If you have root
create the file ( or use one from attachment. Unzip it first. )
the content of the file is
Code:
DDE
ending with a UNIX-style NewLine (the file is 4 bytes long)
DDE was in my phone. It's for German T-mobile. But I don't think it would matter what country and OP you'll use.
Just for reference, though this file contains DDE, the FW I flashed is showing CSC version: DDX.
If you don't have root
, still no need to reflash the whole FW
unpack only CSC (it's in cache partition) from the FW. use tar with ustar to pack it to tar and flash to phone.
be sure to backup your data before, changing CSC might trigger re-format.
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Can you somehow simplify this entire instruction for any noob to understand it?
use tar with ustar to pack it to tar and flash to phone.
I have already downloaded CSCSelection Zip file which you have uploaded, now could you please tell me the next step in detail that how to replace that csc file in my samsung device.
nougat beta rom 1.8.6 csc work ?
i think there is no latest csc for nougat since its only on beta so no other csc available as of now. unless they will release the official one.
hasanben35 said:
nougat beta rom 1.8.6 csc work ?
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It is working ?!!!
For those who aren't already aware, N960U is the model number of all of the US carrier versions of the Note 9. The N960U1 is the model number of the same device, but sold by Samsung SIM unlocked and with no carrier bloatware. Firmware is 100% interchangeable among these models: any U or U1 firmware version can be flashed to any U or U1 device at any time, assuming that you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. A "U to U" or "U1 to U1" flash does not require a factory reset, but changing from one firmware to the other will require one. Also, U firmware is identical for the 4 base files (AP, BL, CP, CSC) for each individual build, no matter which carrier it comes from. So if you download 2 different carrier versions of the exact same build, the 4 base files will be identical. Where the firmware differs is in the USERDATA file - that's where the carrier bloatware and customizations reside.
Manual Odin flashing is designed for those who:
- want to manually update to a newer version of U firmware on their U device, either because they don't want to wait for their carrier's OTA or because OTAs aren't working on their device, or a different carrier got a new feature/patch before they did
- want to flash U1 firmware to their U device
- want to convert from U1 firmware to carrier U firmware
- want to convert from one carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware) to a different carrier's U firmware (with all apps and bloatware)
For those who aren't already aware, anyone can now download firmware for almost any Samsung device any time that they want, via the various firmware download tools posted here on XDA like SamFirm or Frija. There are threads and info about them here on XDA so I won't waste time explaining - do a search if you're not already familiar with these tools. But they only provide whatever the latest/newest/current version is - nothing older. I pay for a subscription to a site that gets the official releases (usually) before they hit the firmware download tools, so that's where my files come from.
This is not a "beginner's guide to Odin flashing" -type post/thread, so I won't list basic, step-by-step flashing instructions. My threads are geared towards those who already know what they're doing. If you're new to manually flashing Samsung firmware (or haven't done it in a long time), I recommend you consult one of those "beginner's" guides- there are tons of them here on XDA.
Happy flashing!
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=282951
Notes:
- DON'T QUOTE THE OP WHEN YOU REPLY, kthx
- I have lots of threads just like this one for other Samsung flagships, if it interests you. For those who have already made use of my previous threads for a different device and are upgrading to a Note 9, welcome back
- My zips are compressed extra small for space and bandwidth savings. The default Windows extractor can't handle it, so you'll need a 3rd party tool like 7zip, WinRAR, etc
- it's quite time consuming to download the files, zip them up, and upload them to AFH. And, I do threads like this for every single Sx and Note x model, so I won't be uploading every single version. The only full builds that I upload are ones where I get access to a new bootloader and/or Android version early, before they hit the firmware download tools.
- My naming method for folders on AFH is: build - bootloader - Android version
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- HOME CSC file keeps data intact; using the other CSC will wipe data. Flashing USERDATA will also wipe data.
- Since AT&T doesn't allow their firmware to be publicly available (for any of their devices), I'll try to always upload at least one USERDATA per bootloader increment for AT&T (and Cricket, if they get this model). I'll also upload any full builds if AT&T is the only carrier to get that specific build, because you won't be able to find the files anywhere else.
- For identifying USERDATAS, and to know what region/CSC to use in the firmware download tools if you're downloading yourself:
AIO = Cricket (not available via firmware download tools)
ATT = AT&T (not available via firmware download tools)
BST = Boost Mobile
CCT = Xfinity Mobile (Comcast)
CHA = Spectrum Mobile (Charter)
DSH = Dish Network
SPR = Sprint
TMB = T-Mobile
TMK = Metro PCS
USC = US Cellular
VZW = Verizon (available via firmware download tools, but Manual Entry is required - Auto will not work)
XAA = U1 firmware
- the correct procedure for switching from one carrier's firmware to another carrier's firmware is:
1. Flash full U1 firmware package including non HOME CSC
2. Upon boot, insert a SIM of the carrier whose firmware you want
3. Watch for the popup that says "reboot to apply new carrier settings" etc, and do it
4. After that restart completes, reboot back to Download mode and flash the full U firmware package, with the USERDATA file of the carrier whose firmware you want
Bootloader 2 added - build SGA
iBowToAndroid said:
Bootloader 2 added - build SGA
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Thank you, thank you! Now, is it possible to just flash the user data? Or do I need to flash everything again?
rygaul44 said:
Thank you, thank you! Now, is it possible to just flash the user data? Or do I need to flash everything again?
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That's not enough information. I would need to know what firmware you have now, and what firmware you're trying to go to
iBowToAndroid said:
That's not enough information. I would need to know what firmware you have now, and what firmware you're trying to go to
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I'm currently on N960USQS2CSGB with my phone being on AT&T's network. Originally it was a Verizon note 9 and I swapped the SIM card. I then flashed the unlocked firmware to it to try to get VoLTE to work, but that didn't work so I flashed N960USQS2CSGA to the phone in hopes that I could get AT&T's firmware working. If I'm understanding correctly the USERDATA is where all the AT&T specific software and code is, so I'm wondering if I flash just the USERDATA, could I get the AT&T specific features to work. I got the OTA update to N960USQS2CSGB but that didn't fix the issue.
rygaul44 said:
I'm currently on N960USQS2CSGB with my phone being on AT&T's network. Originally it was a Verizon note 9 and I swapped the SIM card. I then flashed the unlocked firmware to it to try to get VoLTE to work, but that didn't work so I flashed N960USQS2CSGA to the phone in hopes that I could get AT&T's firmware working. If I'm understanding correctly the USERDATA is where all the AT&T specific software and code is, so I'm wondering if I flash just the USERDATA, could I get the AT&T specific features to work. I got the OTA update to N960USQS2CSGB but that didn't fix the issue.
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Well, whose firmware/bloat do you have right now?
iBowToAndroid said:
Well, whose firmware/bloat do you have right now?
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I'm assuming AT&T since some of their apps installed themselves and I have an AT&T boot logo, but I didn't flash the USERDATA when I flashed it back to the N960U firmware from the N960U1.
rygaul44 said:
I'm assuming AT&T since some of their apps installed themselves and I have an AT&T boot logo, but I didn't flash the USERDATA when I flashed it back to the N960U firmware from the N960U1.
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Then you already have all of their stuff. Flashing USERDATA isn't going to make a difference
iBowToAndroid said:
Then you already have all of their stuff. Flashing USERDATA isn't going to make a difference
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Thanks! I guess I'll be buying a new phone then, because I'm missing calls. The phone has to drop down from LTE to make or receive a call and it takes several seconds. I've had people call me and it ring all the way through before my phone steps down. When I make a call it takes about 10-15 seconds before it rings out. Oh well, I appreciate your help and quick replies!
rygaul44 said:
Thanks! I guess I'll be buying a new phone then, because I'm missing calls. The phone has to drop down from LTE to make or receive a call and it takes several seconds. I've had people call me and it ring all the way through before my phone steps down. When I make a call it takes about 10-15 seconds before it rings out. Oh well, I appreciate your help and quick replies!
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Then that probably means that you don't have VoLTE in your area, or that you have poor signal in your area. I'm not sure that changing phones is going to help
iBowToAndroid said:
Then that probably means that you don't have VoLTE in your area, or that you have poor signal in your area. I'm not sure that changing phones is going to help
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That was my original thought, but my wife has an AT&T branded note 9 that she bought direct from AT&T and hers works correctly. I'm trying to hold out for the Galaxy Fold, but I may end up going ahead and getting an AT&T note 10
rygaul44 said:
That was my original thought, but my wife has an AT&T branded note 9 that she bought direct from AT&T and hers works correctly. I'm trying to hold out for the Galaxy Fold, but I may end up going ahead and getting an AT&T note 10
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Then maybe they won't provision your IMEI for VoLTE because they know it's not originally their device. They do that with wifi calling
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iBowToAndroid said:
Then you already have all of their stuff. Flashing USERDATA isn't going to make a difference
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Before you buy a new phone, try flashing the latest AT&T update from here along with the user data from this thread if that download doesn't contain it. (It should). I'm trying to download to verify but it's only downloading at 1 MB/s for me.
iBowToAndroid said:
Then maybe they won't provision your IMEI for VoLTE because they know it's not originally their device. They do that with wifi calling
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I figured as much, thought I'd try everything though. Again, thanks for your help!
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Bober_is_a_troll said:
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Before you buy a new phone, try flashing the latest AT&T update from here along with the user data from this thread if that download doesn't contain it. (It should). I'm trying to download to verify but it's only downloading at 1 MB/s for me.
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I won't get my hopes up but I'll definitely try this.
rygaul44 said:
I figured as much, thought I'd try everything though. Again, thanks for your help!
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I won't get my hopes up but I'll definitely try this.
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Worth a shot if the next step is an entirely new phone.
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iBowToAndroid said:
These are used for converting from one carrier's U firmware to AT&T's, or from U1 firmware back to U firmware with AT&T features and bloat. I know these are much tougher to find than other carriers' files - they can't be obtained from SamFirm or SamMobile. So I'll be uploading at least one for each bootloader version. Firmware is universal on U models so you can use the other 4 Odin files from any other firmware of the same build. Can probably even mix and match builds (as long as the Android version is the same), if you can't find files for the exact same build. Can't mix and match bootloaders though, so the other 4 files have to at least be from the same bootloader.
- I remove the .md5 from each file solely for faster flashing (Odin won't check the hash without it). Rest assured, the files are perfectly fine and safe - Odin has a million safechecks built in.
- My naming method for AFH folders is: build - bootloader - Android version.
So "SAT - 1 - 9.0" means the full build number ends in SAT, it's bootloader version 1, and it's Android 9.0. When bootloader and Android versions increment, the first build to have those changes will have its folder notated appropriately.
- USERDATAs for any other CSCs can be gotten from SamFirm - for the latest version. If you need an old USERDATA for a CSC that's not commonly found on SamMobile (ACG, LRA, TFN, etc), let me know and I can probably get it.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=282951
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Do you ha e the user data for SGB-2? I saw that you have SGA-2. Interchangeable? Or if they are not, do you have SGB-2?
Noob question but if I do flash the N960USQU2CSGA firmware for AT&T with the USERDATA provided here, I should be good for my unlocked Note 9 which is on N960U1UES2CSF9 right?
Also I would be able to get future updates OTA since I have an AT&T sim, right?
Thanks!
xAliasx said:
Noob question but if I do flash the N960USQU2CSGA firmware for AT&T with the USERDATA provided here, I should be good for my unlocked Note 9 which is on N960U1UES2CSF9 right?
Also I would be able to get future updates OTA since I have an AT&T sim, right?
Thanks!
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Yes, you should then be on AT&T's update schedule
iBowToAndroid said:
Yes, you should then be on AT&T's update schedule
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Thanks a lot! Did the flash and the OTA for the August update worked on my unlocked Note 9. Bad news is that the Wifi calling doesnt work still.
xAliasx said:
Thanks a lot! Did the flash and the OTA for the August update worked on my unlocked Note 9. Bad news is that the Wifi calling doesnt work still.
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Just a note, if you are in the us, Google voice offers native wifi calling, if you really need it. I've always had a Google voice number that I use and give out as opposed to my usual mobile number, so it works really well for me.
Please Help!!!
I have the samsung galaxy note 9 F/DS what file would I need to flash to make my phone an at&t phone. I really want the wifi calling and enhanced messaging features. I recently got an OTA update that allowed me to be able to do volte calls but still no video calling wifi calling or enhanced messaging. Please help.
I have been using Note9 Exynos 128GB Singapore version. Last update was on October'19. I'm yet to get Android 10 update. Need to know is there anyone facing same issue? Anyone have any update on getting OTA for Singapore version?
According to Samsung, the note 9 in all Versions will not get Android 10 before February 2020. My Provider here in Europe told me the same, so i made oan update with odin.
But anyway, the update is officially not out yet, according to samsung.
crystalpepe said:
According to Samsung, the note 9 in all Versions will not get Android 10 before February 2020. My Provider here in Europe told me the same, so i made oan update with odin.
But anyway, the update is officially not out yet, according to samsung.
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If I do update using odin, will I need to do rooting? One I update using Odin, will there be official update coming regularly?
It hasn’t been release yet in Singapore.
Samsung said February. However today is Feb 26 and still nothing. The gang of three (Singtel, Starhub and M3) have to put their rubbish in the rom so they won’t meet the deadline I think. Every year the same story. Singapore gets less frequent update than other markets making Samsung phones a real security hazard. I have to praise Apple for cutting the telcos and going on their own update cycle.
I applied the update on my Note 9 but I am having battery life issues. Have to use power saving mode all the time if not the battery is gone within half a day. I will do a full reset once the official XSP built for Singapore is out.
My wife's s9 has received the update. Me on the other hand, note 9, still nothing. They are Soo freaking slow with updates.
I downloaded and flashed the German rom from sammobile website using odin. Now my note 9 is running One UI 2 and Android 10 with Feb 2020 security patch. Everything seems to be working well so far
Note: when flashing using Odin, select "home csc" to preserve user data, or "csc" for full wipe. Personally I did a full wipe
Using N960F bought from M1, using on Gomo network (previously Starhub)
Can you please teach me how to update my NOTE 9 128gb variant from STARHUB? I'm getting frustrated about this. Everyone in the whole world got the android 10 update, Singapore is always last on the list.
fabienpascal said:
It hasn’t been release yet in Singapore.
Samsung said February. However today is Feb 26 and still nothing. The gang of three (Singtel, Starhub and M3) have to put their rubbish in the rom so they won’t meet the deadline I think. Every year the same story. Singapore gets less frequent update than other markets making Samsung phones a real security hazard. I have to praise Apple for cutting the telcos and going on their own update cycle.
I applied the update on my Note 9 but I am having battery life issues. Have to use power saving mode all the time if not the battery is gone within half a day. I will do a full reset once the official XSP built for Singapore is out.
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You should be getting it soon. As I got the Android 10 update a couple of months after it was released in Germany.
All the countries using the N960F Variant received the Android 10 update. There is even up to 4 different built with bug fixes and security updates.
Last built released in Singapore: Oct 24...
DzunjaBien said:
Can you please teach me how to update my NOTE 9 128gb variant from STARHUB? I'm getting frustrated about this. Everyone in the whole world got the android 10 update, Singapore is always last on the list.
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You can follow these steps (works for both telco and retail models, so will work on your Starhub model too):
1. Download the firmware for N960F model from sammobile ( I downloaded both UK BTU and German DBT rom and both worked - currently using the German one, I think it doesn't matter which country the firmware is designed for as long as it isn't tied to a specific carrier).
Note: the rom is quite big, around 5GB so be patient. I left my laptop on overnight while the rom downloaded.
2. Unzip the rom and you should see 5 files inside the folder
3. Use Odin to flash the files (please backup all data before attempting to make any modification to your software - I used Samsung cloud to back up phone settings and manually backed up everything else to micro sd)
a) download latest odin version and unzip it. Run the exe
b) Add the respective files. The BL, AP, CP and CSC files are named accordingly. Make sure to select the correct files for each selection while flashing. To preserve data on your phone, select the home csc file instead of csc. Selecting csc will wipe the entire phone giving you a clean reset.
c) your phone needs to be booted to recovery mode in order to flash the rom
4. Enjoy your Samsung note 9 with Android 10
If unsure, just google for detailed instructions on how to use odin.
Hope it helps!
bomblim said:
You can follow these steps (works for both telco and retail models, so will work on your Starhub model too):
1. Download the firmware for N960F model from sammobile ( I downloaded both UK BTU and German DBT rom and both worked - currently using the German one, I think it doesn't matter which country the firmware is designed for as long as it isn't tied to a specific carrier).
Note: the rom is quite big, around 5GB so be patient. I left my laptop on overnight while the rom downloaded.
2. Unzip the rom and you should see 5 files inside the folder
3. Use Odin to flash the files (please backup all data before attempting to make any modification to your software - I used Samsung cloud to back up phone settings and manually backed up everything else to micro sd)
a) download latest odin version and unzip it. Run the exe
b) Add the respective files. The BL, AP, CP and CSC files are named accordingly. Make sure to select the correct files for each selection while flashing. To preserve data on your phone, select the home csc file instead of csc. Selecting csc will wipe the entire phone giving you a clean reset.
c) your phone needs to be booted to recovery mode in order to flash the rom
4. Enjoy your Samsung note 9 with Android 10
If unsure, just google for detailed instructions on how to use odin.
Hope it helps!
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You can actually use samfirm or frija(both in xda) to download the firmware within 5mins
bomblim said:
You can follow these steps (works for both telco and retail models, so will work on your Starhub model too):
1. Download the firmware for N960F model from sammobile ( I downloaded both UK BTU and German DBT rom and both worked - currently using the German one, I think it doesn't matter which country the firmware is designed for as long as it isn't tied to a specific carrier).
Note: the rom is quite big, around 5GB so be patient. I left my laptop on overnight while the rom downloaded.
2. Unzip the rom and you should see 5 files inside the folder
3. Use Odin to flash the files (please backup all data before attempting to make any modification to your software - I used Samsung cloud to back up phone settings and manually backed up everything else to micro sd)
a) download latest odin version and unzip it. Run the exe
b) Add the respective files. The BL, AP, CP and CSC files are named accordingly. Make sure to select the correct files for each selection while flashing. To preserve data on your phone, select the home csc file instead of csc. Selecting csc will wipe the entire phone giving you a clean reset.
c) your phone needs to be booted to recovery mode in order to flash the rom
4. Enjoy your Samsung note 9 with Android 10
If unsure, just google for detailed instructions on how to use odin.
Hope it helps!
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All noted! Thank you very much. Last question. My Note 9 from Starhub is still on plan, and only for starhub carrier. Can I change the firmware even if this one still not finished on payment?
DzunjaBien said:
All noted! Thank you very much. Last question. My Note 9 from Starhub is still on plan, and only for starhub carrier. Can I change the firmware even if this one still not finished on payment?
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Yup this is no issue. Flashing the official samsung rom via Odin is like manually updating the software and we are not making any "illegal" modification which can trip Knox, so no worry about warranty being voided.
I have attached a screenshot of my current software info. As you can see, my handset was bought from M1 shop. After I flashed a non-Singapore rom, the original carrier info remains intact so I can use the phone without any issue. In your case, after flashing the rom, your carrier info will still remain as Starhub
If you manage to update your phone successfully to Android 10 with no issue, just post it here so that others can update their phones too. Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Reminder: Please backup everything before updating to be on the safe side
I'm back! I followed your instruction and the instruction from Sammobile. Everything went well! So far no problem after updating to Android 10. At first I was worried that when I upgrade it, my phone will be locked or bricked because I'm still paying it monthly at Starhub. But now I can still use my phone. I made sure to back up first using Samsung Smart Switch. I love the android 10 update. Everything becomes smooth and fast! Thank you very much!
Hi everyone !
I follow this forum for many years, being quiet but reading and learning from everyone. With my two previous Samsung phones, I installed custom ROMs, so rooted ROMs, on which I was able to use some apps allowing me to enable or disable CSC features.
My Note 9 is the first phone I don't wanna root because with OneUI, I can do most of the things I did with root on other phones (especially enabling dark mode, editing themes etc...). But I would like to enable some CSC features such as native SIP call support.
I have to say that my phone is the SM-N960F and I'm using CSC XEF as I'm in France.
I had an idea 2 months ago where I could extract the CSC archive from stock rom, edit the features file in XEF folder, repack the archive and push it to the phone for update, but :
1 - is it possible to repack in the right format?
2 - is it safe for the phone (no bootloop, no brick, no factory reset) ?
3 - will I keep OTA without it to wipe my changes or will I have to do this edit each time there is an update ?
Thanks for your reading and I hope some of you will be able to answer me
Hi everyone, still no idea ?
I have changed CSC from SEE to THL because I wanted to enable call recording function.
Did it with SamKey software, not free but not expensive too, couple of bucks.
Good thig is this will wipe nothing from the phone and OTA will work normal after.
I done that 2 months ago and everything is ok, had 2 OTA-s.
www.samkey.org
You have instructions here:
Enabling Native Call Recorder through CSC | XDA Developers Forums (xda-developers.com)
I already thought about it but there's no CSC with all the features I would like to have, choosing another one than OXM (the one I am running on) would force me to make a choice between having one specific new feature and lose another one
Livier8 said:
Hi everyone !
I follow this forum for many years, being quiet but reading and learning from everyone. With my two previous Samsung phones, I installed custom ROMs, so rooted ROMs, on which I was able to use some apps allowing me to enable or disable CSC features.
My Note 9 is the first phone I don't wanna root because with OneUI, I can do most of the things I did with root on other phones (especially enabling dark mode, editing themes etc...). But I would like to enable some CSC features such as native SIP call support.
I have to say that my phone is the SM-N960F and I'm using CSC XEF as I'm in France.
I had an idea 2 months ago where I could extract the CSC archive from stock rom, edit the features file in XEF folder, repack the archive and push it to the phone for update, but :
1 - is it possible to repack in the right format?
2 - is it safe for the phone (no bootloop, no brick, no factory reset) ?
3 - will I keep OTA without it to wipe my changes or will I have to do this edit each time there is an update ?
Thanks for your reading and I hope some of you will be able to answer me
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Did you find a way?
alessandro_xda said:
Did you find a way?
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Hi, still no solution by now, and now the Note 9 is not my phone anymore I switched to the S22 Ultra
hello, I have had the same idea for some years, I have tried the rooms from the samsumg s6 edge and from note 9, but I decided to leave the root and custom roms because I lose other functions linked to knox.
I understand that the lines of code that activate the csc features exist because the functions are hidden in the samsung stock rom, however, the closest I have come to activating these functions is by changing the csc of my phone with room OXM but I have only managed to activate call recording and HIYA. I have the suspicion that samsung natively activates these functions in South Korea or in China (CHC) (not TGY) and perhaps acquiring a phone from these regions may have the cscs features