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Note 9 stuck on Android 8.1.0

I just got the Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS) and it's still on Android 8.1.0, security patch level December 1, 2018.
It won't update OTA, nor via Smart Switch.
The build number is M1AJQ.N960FXXS2ARL4, CSC is N960FOXM2ARK2
Is there a way to update it to at least Android 9.0?
Thanks in advance.

Donald7011 said:
I just got the Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS) and it's still on Android 8.1.0, security patch level December 1, 2018.
It won't update OTA, nor via Smart Switch.
The build number is M1AJQ.N960FXXS2ARL4, CSC is N960FOXM2ARK2
Is there a way to update it to at least Android 9.0?
Thanks in advance.
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ohh you are still on oreo? thats strange.. anyway if the OTA updates doesn't come u may have to update to pie first via ODI
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btw just asking, is ur device genuine?

pheonixxdark said:
ohh you are still on oreo? thats strange.. anyway if the OTA updates doesn't come u may have to update to pie first via ODI
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btw just asking, is ur device genuine?
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I do not know what you mean by genuine, it's original and unlocked.
How do I update it via ODIN if the firmware for this model hasn't been released yet?
Can I use any firmware to do it?

Donald7011 said:
I do not know what you mean by genuine, it's original and unlocked.
How do I update it via ODIN if the firmware for this model hasn't been released yet?
Can I use any firmware to do it?
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Man, the firmware for that phone with Pie has been release about a year ago..
Just because you didn´t get the OTA does not mean it hasn´t been released.
Just do a search here
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/#SM-N960F
for your country code to get the latest
Also search the forum for the latest ODIN version, and you must know if your phone has a SnapDragon CPU or an Exynos CPU if you would like to install custom roms and/or TWRP recovery
Go for it..

OP your so lucky to be on oreo I'm jealous

Better to Stay on Oreo That Update it to Pie/10
Donald7011 said:
I just got the Galaxy Note 9 (SM-N960F/DS) and it's still on Android 8.1.0, security patch level December 1, 2018.
It won't update OTA, nor via Smart Switch.
The build number is M1AJQ.N960FXXS2ARL4, CSC is N960FOXM2ARK2
Is there a way to update it to at least Android 9.0?
Thanks in advance.
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Waw.. How lucky you are.
i think better you stay in Oreo that updated it to Android 9 (Pie) Or Android 10.
IMHO, true Power of Galaxy Note 9 is on Oreo. The Multitasking menu is far usable in Oreo than Pie. The Pro Video mode is basically available on Oreo. also, you can slide the Shutter button to Zoom-in/out. Thats only on Note 9's Oreo.
Believe me, you'll regret it once you've successfully update to Pie. CMIIW

Can safely say that Android 10 OneUI 2.1 is the best software for the Note9.

koragg97 said:
Can safely say that Android 10 OneUI 2.1 is the best software for the Note9.
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How's the experience After u update that? is there any heating issues? many people said that there's kind of screen and heating issues after they update it. any tips to prevent that happen?
btw my note9 is exynos based.. stilll on android 8.1 dec 2018 update

SpeedLoverBro said:
How's the experience After u update that? is there any heating issues? many people said that there's kind of screen and heating issues after they update it. any tips to prevent that happen?
btw my note9 is exynos based.. stilll on android 8.1 dec 2018 update
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When I play Asphalt 9 it gets really hot but I'm not a gamer so that's a rare event for me xd That said that's the only game which really heats up my phone so much, others make it normally warmer.
Otherwise i haven't seen any issues at all the last 4 months since I bought the phone, Exynos version as well. I'm on OneUI 2.1 since 1 month ago. I never had the famous screen tint issue that others were reporting.

Mine was stuck on Oreo too. Always said that my device was up to date every time I would check... I downloaded android 10 from some where and used patched od to install it. Had to do a lot of updating of apps when it booted up but that's how it is.

junglemonkey said:
Mine was stuck on Oreo too. Always said that my device was up to date every time I would check... I downloaded android 10 from some where and used patched od to install it. Had to do a lot of updating of apps when it booted up but that's how it is.
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where did u update it from? my note 9 is SM-N960U and i cant find anyway to update. same always up to date but its oreo 8.1

Downgrading android 10 to pie

Hello forum.
I am on the latest BTU UK version
Of android 10, but I wish to
return to pie. Do I basically just flash
A pie stock ROM? I Want to
Use the light ROM or galaxy project ROM .... So is it straightforward?
Thank you
GARY

Check current bootloader version if it is higher than on old pie firmware than it is a no go otherwise just use Odin

You can flash Pie, version N960FXXS4CSK2

billozy said:
You can flash Pie, version N960FXXS4CSK2
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So...SK1 wouldn't work???

Bootloader version is 5th character when you count back from end of build number. It will be S4 or U4..the number is the bootloader you are on.
Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

biggary said:
So...SK1 wouldn't work???
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Did you manage to return back to Pie?
And do you mind me asking why you didnt get on with Android 10 UI2?
I'm on Pie UI1, and I'm concerned about updating and 'breaking' some of the current features that work on my Note9
Thanks

Gasman said:
Did you manage to return back to Pie?
And do you mind me asking why you didnt get on with Android 10 UI2?
I'm on Pie UI1, and I'm concerned about updating and 'breaking' some of the current features that work on my Note9
Thanks
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Android 10 takes a bit of getting used to (so does Android 11 DP1 on my Pixel 3XL) -
I downloaded Odin versions of pie SK1 and latest android 10 build, as well as the twrp for the different OS, have gone back and forwards between 10 and different roms on pie, and no problems, as long as you got backup, odin and a stock rom

I tried downgrading to pie Odin reads everything but doesn't flash. It says write failed after a long time. I am using Alienware laptop I'm not sure if there is something I'm supposed to do. Any ideas. Thanks

bec48 said:
I tried downgrading to pie Odin reads everything but doesn't flash. It says write failed after a long time. I am using Alienware laptop I'm not sure if there is something I'm supposed to do. Any ideas. Thanks
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This is best your note 9 is on a newer bootloader. it is not possible to flash the old bootloader required for android pie

I was able to downgrade my Note 9 from android 10 to Pie pretty easily, but that was with the 1st release of android 10 for the Note 9. I think the newest version of android 10 has a different bootloader. So you would need to unlock the bootloader before you can downgrade to Pie.

iceepyon said:
I was able to downgrade my Note 9 from android 10 to Pie pretty easily, but that was with the 1st release of android 10 for the Note 9. I think the newest version of android 10 has a different bootloader. So you would need to unlock the bootloader before you can downgrade to Pie.
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that would be because youre on bootloader 4 and thus can downgrade to the latest pie version on bootloader 4

please fix !!

I own a Note 9 phone.
How can I get an update Android (10)
i use now One UI Version (1.0)
Android Version (9)
Version phone : n960usqs2csi3
sry my english is bad

tanygt said:
I own a Note 9 phone.
How can I get an update Android (10)
i use now One UI Version (1.0)
Android Version (9)
Version phone : n960usqs2csi3
sry my english is bad
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Install 'samsung phone info' from playstore.
Check your csc.
Download firmware based on the csc using frija.
Flash the downloaded firmware using odin.

Question G998U Android 12?

Hi,
I have checked this link below and currently for G998U, Android 12 is not listed there yet. Can I flash other firmware from different phone model to my phone with Odin?
Samsung Android 12 Tracker: Here are all the official One UI 4.0 stable and beta builds to download and install
One UI 4 beta builds based on Android 12 have begun rolling out to multiple Samsung Galaxy devices. Head on over for the download links!
www.xda-developers.com

No.

I flashed the Official today on my 998U1, the TMB release. Worked like a dream except the Verizon bloat and no Samsung cloud restore. Oh well. Remove bloat and restore manually your apps, and POOF! Android 12 One UI 4.

miravision said:
No.
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Hi mate just saw the firmware now available but has a different CSC. Can I flash them over?

Yes.

Question Italian SM-G998B on OneUI 4 Beta 4 (UK) - How to move to stable final version without formatting?

Hi guys, as the tittle describes my Italian S21 Ultra Exynos is on the last OneUI 4.0 Beta 4 (UK), all updates using adb sideload.
Now i whant to move it to the last non beta/stable version, i had tried the "update" via "Download and Install" but it says i am on the last firmware..
I do not whant to format cuz i will loose a lot of configurations from app that i have, fingerprint access and mfa..etc
Thank you in advance

Download via patched odin... to 3.1 then see of the 4.0 is available via update for you.

Install it from odin but you must choose home_CSC to do that

Flash firmware with Odin and HOME_CSC.

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mabmed said:
There is no way to back from stable to A11 one ui 3.1 without formatting. Cause new bootloader, new os, new apps..
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He wants to move to the final version of one ui 4 not to back to one ui3

Star56IQ said:
He wants to move to the final version of one ui 4 not to back to one ui3
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Sorry.
Thank you

Thank you all, it had worked flawlessly
Now on last stalbe OneUi 4.0 version