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One UI (Beta) on Galaxy S9

Hi,
Currently I'm using Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) (Build number: R16NW.G960FXXU1ARC5) (CSC: BNG). I didn't get any updates since I purchased the phone. Recently I checked for update from Samsung Smart Switch and it's shows a update is available. So I updated my phone. After installing the update I check the software information of my phone. Then it's shows that the security patch level updates was released on 1 March, 2018. When the December update is already rollout.
Now I want install One UI by flashing my phone. Is there anybody who can help me to do that?
Thanks in advance.

Plenty of people, go read the OneIU and Pie Beta threads

*Detection* said:
Plenty of people, go read the OneIU and Pie Beta threads
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I didn't find the thread. Please send me the link.

mustak.ahmed said:
I didn't find the thread. Please send me the link.
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You didn't look, read.

S9 still stuck in Apr 2018 security patch, no updates whatsoever...

Hi, my Samsung S9 (SM-G960F, dual SIM) was purchased in May 2018 from Dubai (fully unlocked) and is being used in India. There were no carrier restrictions at the time of purchase, it was purchased fully unlocked.
Even today, it still shows Android Security Patch Level at 1/April/2018. I have enrolled into Samsung Pie beta, and I try everyday to download software manually, but no update has come, either in security patch or in software version. The details are given below:
When I try to update software manually by going to software update - download updates manually, it says 'The latest updates have already been installed. Current version : G960FXXU1ARD4/G960FOXM1ARCA/G960FXXU1ARD6'
When I go to settings - software information, the android version is 8.0.0, samsung experience version is 9.0, baseband version is G960FXXU1ARD6, build number : R16NW.G960FXXU1ARD4, kernel version : 4.9.59-13138374-QB17882910 [email protected] #1 Tue Apr 24 11:50:17 KST2018, android security patch level : 1 April 2018
I have even downloaded Samsung Smart Switch and tried downloading latest software but no use. The message I get there is 'Your software is up to date : RD4(INS)'
Please help. At this rate, I am not sure if I will receive any updates at all, even security patches. I dont know what is the problem.
Thanks in advance.

Flash it manually with ODIN, loads of guides all over XDA if you look

Thanks a a lot.

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Flash it manually with ODIN, loads of guides all over XDA if you look
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Thanks.
I have downloaded Odin v 3.13.1. I have downloaded the Android Pie firmware available in Sammobile applicable in UAE and the firmware is G960FXXU2CRLI/G960FOXM2CRLI.
Can I directly update my firmware from G960FXXU1ARD4/G960FOXM1ARCA using Odin 3.13.1 to G960FXXU2CRLI/G960FOXM2CRLI. Please advise.
Thanks.

Kssomu said:
Thanks.
I have downloaded Odin v 3.13.1. I have downloaded the Android Pie firmware available in Sammobile applicable in UAE and the firmware is G960FXXU2CRLI/G960FOXM2CRLI.
Can I directly update my firmware from G960FXXU1ARD4/G960FOXM1ARCA using Odin 3.13.1 to G960FXXU2CRLI/G960FOXM2CRLI. Please advise.
Thanks.
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Yea, just flash as normal, your bootloader will change to version 2 so you will not be able to downgrade back to that current firmware you are running as it is version 1

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Yea, just flash as normal, your bootloader will change to version 2 so you will not be able to downgrade back to that current firmware you are running as it is version 1
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Thanks a lot for the prompt response. I would attempt to directly flash to this version in one step tonight.
Thanks once again.

This is happening to me too...
I have an s9 plus bought from Dubai full unlocked...bt still stuck on December 2018 patch where as other s9 plus recieving April 2019 patch..I'm worried about this..my build number is SM965FXXU2CRLI

A5 2017 downgrade

Hello.. the new firmware with may patch, is downgradable? because the build number is A520FXXUACSE6, the number for example 8 or 7 or 4 doesn't appear. appear the "A".. so the downgrade maybe work?

GerryScotti said:
Hello.. the new firmware with may patch, is downgradable? because the build number is A520FXXUACSE6, the number for example 8 or 7 or 4 doesn't appear. appear the "A".. so the downgrade maybe work?
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I don't think it will be downgradable.

bah. why samsung don't allow the downgrade.. 8.0 work fine on a5 2017.. but the 6.0 is amazing

GerryScotti said:
bah. why samsung don't allow the downgrade.. 8.0 work fine on a5 2017.. but the 6.0 is amazing
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I think it is probably for security. Just in case there is a serious bug in an older firmware version. It helps prevent exploiting.

How to get an S9 G960U1 rooted?

I tried today to root this phone in all sorts of ways, but mainly I got stuck at the first step of getting a custom recovery, I found the twrp files for my phone, but when I tried to flash the file in Odin I got an error of "secure check fail : recovery"
I tried different versions of Odin.
I also tried t use fastboot, but it couldn't recognize my device, (adb devices shows my device, while fastboot doesn't [and of course I'm in download mode])
I've tried all sorts of drivers, from universal drivers to the specific one for my device from the Samsung website, fastboot still didn't see me device...
I have no idea what to do now...
I managed to get an official stock firmware update, that's all I was able to do...
Current device info:
One UI version: 1.0
Android version: 9
Baseband version: G960USQU3CSAB
Kernel version: 4.9.112-15119402
Build number: PPR1.180610.011.G960USQU3CSAB
SE for Android status: Enforcing, SEPF_SM-G960U_9_0001
Knox version: Knox 3.2.1 , Knox API level 27 TIMA 4.0.0
Security provider SW ver. : SAOMC_SM-G960U_OYN_XAA_PP_003, 4c51483458303498, XAA/XAA/XAA
previous device info (before the update):
Android Version: 8.0.0
Baseband version: G960U1UEU3ARK5
Kernel version: 4.9.65-14745140
Build number: R16NW.G960U1UEU3ARK5
Modem board: SDM845
If I think of anything else to add I'll edit and add it here...
If anyone wants more info, I'll try my best to provide it

Light_Wing said:
I tried today to root this phone in all sorts of ways, but mainly I got stuck at the first step of getting a custom recovery, I found the twrp files for my phone, but when I tried to flash the file in Odin I got an error of "secure check fail : recovery"
I tried different versions of Odin.
I also tried t use fastboot, but it couldn't recognize my device, (adb devices shows my device, while fastboot doesn't [and of course I'm in download mode])
I've tried all sorts of drivers, from universal drivers to the specific one for my device from the Samsung website, fastboot still didn't see me device...
I have no idea what to do now...
I managed to get an official stock firmware update, that's all I was able to do...
Current device info:
One UI version: 1.0
Android version: 9
Baseband version: G960USQU3CSAB
Kernel version: 4.9.112-15119402
Build number: PPR1.180610.011.G960USQU3CSAB
SE for Android status: Enforcing, SEPF_SM-G960U_9_0001
Knox version: Knox 3.2.1 , Knox API level 27 TIMA 4.0.0
Security provider SW ver. : SAOMC_SM-G960U_OYN_XAA_PP_003, 4c51483458303498, XAA/XAA/XAA
previous device info (before the update):
Android Version: 8.0.0
Baseband version: G960U1UEU3ARK5
Kernel version: 4.9.65-14745140
Build number: R16NW.G960U1UEU3ARK5
Modem board: SDM845
If I think of anything else to add I'll edit and add it here...
If anyone wants more info, I'll try my best to provide it
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AFAIK, root isnt possible for the 960U's, only the 960F's

I think I saw someone write they were able to root it.. though I couldn't find it again for some reason...
Also, it's supposed to be an UNLOCKED phone with the U1 software... I don't understand how or why it cannot be rooted (or change to a custom ROM)...
Hope someone know how to get it done

Light_Wing said:
I think I saw someone write they were able to root it.. though I couldn't find it again for some reason...
Also, it's supposed to be an UNLOCKED phone with the U1 software... I don't understand how or why it cannot be rooted (or change to a custom ROM)...
Hope someone know how to get it done
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"Unlocked" means carrier SIM unlocked. Different thing.
All Qualcomm Snapdragon variants have locked bootloaders that prevent rooting. Except the Chinese variant - the lone exception.
There was an exploit found last year that allowed rooting for one of the Qualcomm variants but can't remember which, and newer firmware may have since blocked the exploit.

Is it worth trying to install firmware (official) for the g9600 phone (China Snapdragon)? And from there if that was successful, would I be able to use CROM to OEM unlock?

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Is it worth trying to install firmware (official) for the g9600 phone (China Snapdragon)? And from there if that was successful, would I be able to use CROM to OEM unlock?
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nope. it will very likely fail at the Odin flash process. you can if you want to, but im betting it will fail. Hell, i even had to use a modded Odsin just to flash another carriers firmware on mine, but it worked like a charm. That being said, it was all within the same basic model info, what youre proposing isnt

I'll try the modded Odin, if its a fail, I'll probably give up

Light_Wing said:
I'll try the modded Odin, if its a fail, I'll probably give up
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careful not to permabrick your phone man

Light_Wing said:
I'll try the modded Odin, if its a fail, I'll probably give up
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So, What's the verdict?
I'm guessing it was a NO-GO.

baraban0 said:
So, What's the verdict?
I'm guessing it was a NO-GO.
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Yeah, I have up and got an G9600/DS

Funcionó?
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Yeah, I have up and got an G9600/DS
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Cambiaste la ROM de g960u1 a la de g9600 y pudiste rootearlo?

Josh730 said:
Cambiaste la ROM de g960u1 a la de g9600 y pudiste rootearlo?
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english pls
as for your answer, no, i got an g9600, and rooted it

Wow u really rooted it

I need to downgrade to 9. Is this the correct firmware for me?

[Solved] I upgraded to Android 10 by mistake, I thought it was the monthly security patch. I bought this phone from Kuwait but I think it's the United Arab Emirates version (XSG). I attached screenshots of my software, about phone and the Android 9 firmware which I'll download. Is everything correct.

I did it. Everything went smooth.

Why did you downgrade?Any issues you got with android 10?

abdimussa93 said:
Why did you downgrade?Any issues you got with android 10?
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I got error with multi touch after update android 10

I have a question. What is your knox status after downgrade with odin ?

abdimussa93 said:
Why did you downgrade?Any issues you got with android 10?
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Same slow finger print sensor. Longer battery charging times.

piotr7543 said:
I have a question. What is your knox status after downgrade with odin ?
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I never used knox. Tell me what you need to know and I'll try it and tell you.

downgrade
Hey
April 2020. I accidentally downloaded an update and got wifi connectivity problems on my A70. i was able to rollback to december 2019 patch and got it fixed. Today July 2020. I accidentally updated again to android 10 and got the wifi connectivity problems back. I was able to rollback to February 2020 Patch but wasnt able to rollback to december 2019. Im trying to download september 2019 now to try it.

kaborayyan said:
[Solved] I upgraded to Android 10 by mistake, I thought it was the monthly security patch. I bought this phone from Kuwait but I think it's the United Arab Emirates version (XSG). I attached screenshots of my software, about phone and the Android 9 firmware which I'll download. Is everything correct.
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did you lost your data ?