AT&T Note 8 firmware update help - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers

Hi
I need some help in updating my AT&T US version of Note 8. I had bought in US and after unlocking it I gave it away to a family member who is using it in Asia now. Since the device it not in US anymore it is has stopped getting firmware updates. The last update was for May 2018 firmware. I want to manually update it to most recent firmware if possible. would be great if someone can help in this process by providing complete steps along with link for most recent firmware for ATT Note 8 device. I believe there have been multiple firmware releases since May 2018, would I have to install all of them prior to getting to most recent one?
Thanks for your help!

A little bit depends on what the current firmware is. Take a look HERE

kangi26 said:
A little bit depends on what the current firmware is. Take a look HERE
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I got the device upto 4CRE5 and now I am lost on which one goes next. Can you please help me in getting it up to most recent version.

cooldillu said:
I got the device upto 4CRE5 and now I am lost on which one goes next. Can you please help me in getting it up to most recent version.
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Your best bet is to Odin to N950USQS5CRF6
then use the updates to get to 5CRIA.
I dont have access to the last OTA N950USQS5CRG9 right now so it's a little more complicated

kangi26 said:
Your best bet is to Odin to N950USQS5CRF6
then use the updates to get to 5CRIA.
I dont have access to the last OTA N950USQS5CRG9 right now so it's a little more complicated
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I tried Odin today with the same exact version you mentioned and it failed to load. Any idea what are the common reasons for failures.

kangi26 said:
Your best bet is to Odin to N950USQS5CRF6
then use the updates to get to 5CRIA.
I dont have access to the last OTA N950USQS5CRG9 right now so it's a little more complicated
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I installed unlocked CRG9 on the device. Took few try's but it finally worked. After flashing it got an automatic update to CRH7 from Samsung.. You think it will get automatic updates going forward? I have no problem keeping the unlocked device firmware on this.

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Any luck yet

So as title says any luck with rooting the lollipop update yet? I updated without thinking and now I am stuck without root
from my understanding, you can still root with the Chainfire, battery pull method as long as you do the OTA or stock Loly update first.
joselv456 said:
So as title says any luck with rooting the lollipop update yet? I updated without thinking and now I am stuck without root
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Root and Lollipop are working fine on many devices. Also your question is pretty much meaningless without a model number. Each carrier's phone is different.
Yeah sorry I figured since I posted in this forum it was self explanatory don't mean to sound rude but yeah sprint note edge haven't had any luck rooting after lollipop update did official update as well thanks
joselv456 said:
Yeah sorry I figured since I posted in this forum it was self explanatory don't mean to sound rude but yeah sprint note edge haven't had any luck rooting after lollipop update did official update as well thanks
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This is the general Note Edge Q&A. Issues for every carrier go here. Sprint should root fine with CF-Auto-Root and TWRP, just as in KitKat.
Once again sorry but I must be doing something wrong after all cant seem to get it right here aee my steps boot to dl mode open odin 3.07 click pda open autoroot it fails pull out battery wait one min then go back to dl mode open another odin try flashing twrp still fails any suggestions thanks in advance
joselv456 said:
So as title says any luck with rooting the lollipop update yet? I updated without thinking and now I am stuck without root
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What is yours version of note edge?
joselv456 said:
Once again sorry but I must be doing something wrong after all cant seem to get it right here aee my steps boot to dl mode open odin 3.07 click pda open autoroot it fails pull out battery wait one min then go back to dl mode open another odin try flashing twrp still fails any suggestions thanks in advance
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What version of TWRP are you flashing? I have not needed to wait one minute or perform any other fancy steps. I just flash TWRP immediately after CF-auto-root.
drakulinho said:
What is yours version of note edge?
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He has specified already that it is a Sprint Note Edge (SM-N915P)
2.8.01 i think ill have to check when i get home later on.
No root here, on ATT model.
Probably we're not gonna get any further since the popularity of this certain device is quite low.
It feels like only a handful of us have this device LOL!
Lol yeah sometimes i feel that way as well.
VeryCoolAlan said:
No root here, on ATT model.
Probably we're not gonna get any further since the popularity of this certain device is quite low.
It feels like only a handful of us have this device LOL!
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AT&T models have a locked bootloader. That's an entirely different issue.

Any metod to update H950 ATT To 5.1.1?

I Have H950 G Flex2, But i didnt get android 5.1.1 , i love this phone even it get hot somethimes, its good for me.
I want to know if maybe someone can help me to update to 5.1.1 because i dont have ota Update avalible and if is possible, try a stock or international room of 5.1.1 for the H950 Because att have a lot of bloatware.
Thanks all!
Yes
The various threads around here are quite helpful. If you're rooted, you're going to have to go back to stock. The OTA update should then kick in.
There's a thread over in the Android Development Section (It's at the top) that is exactly what you're looking for.
So, yes there are certainly methods by which you can update to 5.1.1!
Cmcarboni said:
The various threads around here are quite helpful. If you're rooted, you're going to have to go back to stock. The OTA update should then kick in.
There's a thread over in the Android Development Section (It's at the top) that is exactly what you're looking for.
So, yes there are certainly methods by which you can update to 5.1.1!
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Can you help me with the link please? im searching since i buy it. Thank you
Of course I can help
kiscvik said:
Can you help me with the link please? im searching since i buy it. Thank you
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This is a detailed tutorial on how to return your phone to stock. You'll end up with a data wipe, so make sure to back up anything you want to keep. You'll want to do this first. Nothing should go wrong (no guarantees though, as always), just make sure you pick up the H950 version of the system file (and put this in the root directory of your internal storage, and rename it to "system.img" if isn't already.)
Easy Restore/Recovery/Unbrick Tool for LG G Flex 2
You'll reboot to your bloated stock system, and you should be able to get the OTA update. If you come across the "Please wait 24 hours and try again" message, just go manually set your date and time ahead, that should get it working.
Then you'll want to use this link to update to flash a 5.1.1 (rooted) system file (similar to the way you did it before).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/development/root-easy-root-att-flex-2-5-1-1-t3178354
After a great deal of tediousness, you can install Titanium Backup and remove all of the bloatware. Obviously, be cautious, you might break things (and then you'll need to factory reset, yet again). In the near future I'll post a thread of all the bloatware I removed without any issue.
EDIT: I've created a freezable bloatware list for those of you unsure what's safe and what's not. The thread is here:
Ti Backup Bloatware Freeze List
Once you're done with that, if you're brave enough, you can install the XPosed framework (even though the bootloader is locked) using this link:
XPosed G Flex 2
The process is a bit sketchy, the extended periods of black screen are a bit foreboding, but it worked like a charm.
I am also in the same boat. Not receiving OTA, tried factory reset and date+1 doesn't work
Has anyone outside the US or AT&T network been able to update? Perhaps it works with a VPN? I haven't been able to update my brand new phone with zero modifications.
Im outside US, and i haven't got the OTA, i been trying changing the date and factory reset every now and then...
I will try a VPN and see how it goes.
Yes
When I returned to stock 5.0.1 I got the ATT OTA update. I'm in the US.
I don't claim to know the intricacies of flashing, but there are H950 5.1.1 system images floating around these boards. Could you flash one of those while on stock 5.0.1? I'm not sure. We do have an unbrick tool though so you'd probably be able to recover.
Let me know if anyone skips the part where they let the phone update itself, and go straight to flashing 5.1.1.
I just bought this phone brand new in the box because I heard the update was out on ATT, not for me I guess.
If you're already on 5.1.1 and you try to recover with the 5.0.1 image you will brick your phone.
As far as receiving the update notification on the AT&T version, I had to change the date forward a few days. I would check for updates after each date change and eventually got the notification. If that doesn't work, do a factory reset and try again.
Tikerz said:
If you're already on 5.1.1 and you try to recover with the 5.0.1 image you will brick your phone.
As far as receiving the update notification on the AT&T version, I had to change the date forward a few days. I would check for updates after each date change and eventually got the notification. If that doesn't work, do a factory reset and try again.
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Sounds like a direct flash upgrade is a no go then. I also set my device forward a few days (like a week) to get the update.
I Just ordered this phone and will be using it on cricket wireless, does anyone know if I'll need an active at&t sim card to get the 5.1.1 update or will I be able to get the update with my cricket wireless sim card?
Nope
Using a Straight Talk SIM myself and I got the OTA update just fine.
Tikerz said:
If you're already on 5.1.1 and you try to recover with the 5.0.1 image you will brick your phone.
As far as receiving the update notification on the AT&T version, I had to change the date forward a few days. I would check for updates after each date change and eventually got the notification. If that doesn't work, do a factory reset and try again.
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THANK YOU! after 7 painful days this solved my issue! you are awesome I never would have thought to take off auto time and date and jump forward. In one day increments it wouldnt grab the OTA. First time i went to september and boom, I got it. !
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THANK YOU! after 7 painful days this solved my issue! you are awesome I never would have thought to take off auto time and date and jump forward. In one day increments it wouldnt grab the OTA. First time i went to september and boom, I got it. !
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Did you already update?
if not wait!! and send me a mp
Sj12345 said:
Did you already update?
if not wait!! and send me a mp
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Sorry I am new as of today.. I just bought the xda app. I don't know what an mp is. Please tell me what I did wrong tho now I am paranoid
errcyco86 said:
Sorry I am new as of today.. I just bought the xda app. I don't know what an mp is. Please tell me what I did wrong tho now I am paranoid
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Nothing is wrong, (pm is private message), did you already update your phone?
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Sj12345 said:
Nothing is wrong, (pm is private message), did you already update your phone?
Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk
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Yes, went from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1
I used the method above of changing the date a month forward.. It went from saying up to date to giving me the ota
I hope the update isn't crop because I don't know much of rooting and roming. Hoping to learn stuff here as xda is full of some smart folks.
errcyco86 said:
Yes, went from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1
I used the method above of changing the date a month forward.. It went from saying up to date to giving me the ota
I hope the update isn't crop because I don't know much of rooting and roming. Hoping to learn stuff here as xda is full of some smart folks.
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No, you're fine. I think he just wanted the OTA file.
Sent from my LG-H950 using Tapatalk
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errcyco86 said:
THANK YOU! after 7 painful days this solved my issue! you are awesome I never would have thought to take off auto time and date and jump forward. In one day increments it wouldnt grab the OTA. First time i went to september and boom, I got it. !
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So how? Just change the date and what? i didnt understand, im outside US

custom binary blocked by frp lock

Got myself in a bind. Bought a new Note 5 today to upgrade to 64GB. Forgot to OEM unlock, and the phone is bricked for the moment. The new image N920TUVU3DPG1 isn't available to download yet. Any suggestions, or does anyone know where the new image can be found yet? What a rookie mistake! Smart Switch in emergency recovery tries to flash N920TUVU2DPD1 and fails. Downgrading doesn't work either.
same here. where can we get it from?
rmarinella said:
Got myself in a bind. Bought a new Note 5 today to upgrade to 64GB. Forgot to OEM unlock, and the phone is bricked for the moment. The new image N920TUVU3DPG1 isn't available to download yet. Any suggestions, or does anyone know where the new image can be found yet? What a rookie mistake! Smart Switch in emergency recovery tries to flash N920TUVU2DPD1 and fails. Downgrading doesn't work either.
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Just downgrade to an older version via Odin if possible. It can be done on Verizon so I don't see why not on yours.
MrMike2182 said:
Just downgrade to an older version via Odin if possible. It can be done on Verizon so I don't see why not on yours.
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I tried the previous version while in download mode using Odin. Loaded the stock rom in the AP slot and started it then it failed pretty quick. The com shows connected before I hit start but it still fails.
mistaedster said:
I tried the previous version while in download mode using Odin. Loaded the stock rom in the AP slot and started it then it failed pretty quick. The com shows connected before I hit start but it still fails.
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You have to make sure you have the correct firmware! You should be able to see which one is already on the phone while in recovery mode.
MrMike2182 said:
You have to make sure you have the correct firmware! You should be able to see which one is already on the phone while in recovery mode.
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That's the problem. I can't find the right firmware
mistaedster said:
That's the problem. I can't find the right firmware
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I think we're stuck with a very expensive paperweight until Samsung releases full firmware for the N920TUVU3DPG1 update.
rmarinella said:
I think we're stuck with a very expensive paperweight until Samsung releases full firmware for the N920TUVU3DPG1 update.
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I actually got darthstalker rom working on mine then moved to sick ass rom. I flashed the stock deodexed kernel from original android development then the rom via twrp
mistaedster said:
I actually got darthstalker rom working on mine then moved to sick ass rom. I flashed the stock deodexed kernel from original android development then the rom via twrp
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Stock Kernel from where?
rmarinella said:
Stock Kernel from where?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ernel-stock-modified-kernel-touchwiz-t3194148
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ernel-stock-modified-kernel-touchwiz-t3194148
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OK, thanks. Looks like we aren't in the same situation though. I can't get into, or flash TWRP.
Stock N920TUVU3DPG1 Firmware now available here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905721433
rmarinella said:
Stock N920TUVU3DPG1 Firmware now available here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905721433
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Hope u fixed ur problem, I'm still on Note 4, was waiting for u to fix the new firmware for us last month, and now we just got another one, so shocked Samsung is actually taking care of the Note 4 N910T,
My rom boots up, but can't see sim card, external storage, wifi doesn't connect and so forth, I guess they did something with the new MM that @dsixda kitchen doesn't work correctly somewhere anymore,
need to learn Ubuntu, not easy with no help,,, I made an external drive with 16.04 but need to java development and figure the rest out, not easy with 2 kids.. and wifey..
and u r also in FL, by the way thanks for the updater script for the past v5.1.1 roms we had...
Samsung keeps raising prices on these phones, ridiculous no reason the new Note 7 will be $849 cause they r only making egde style phones.
I'm glad they pushed me to my limits, first it was HTC, I had all the HTC phone till M7, for when they had the first tmobile dash windows phone.. haha..
don't know whats next, maybe crapple... no rush since the note 4 is still rocking good,
but the Note 7, water resistence is awesome is the only kool thing I guess.
Seems like I'm having the same problem frp lock and drk has anyone found a solution yet. I can't seem to find any way to fix this yet. Appreciate any help in advance
I could help with this issue, just let me know if you need my assistant I would have to remotely do this to accomplish this thanks..

Help! So Very Confused!

I need some help. I'm not sure where to go from here. Ok so I have a Canadian S8+ (SM-G955W). A couple weeks ago I flashed what all the articles said was a final release of Oreo just not released yet, meant for SM-G955U, with build number R16NW.G955USQU2CRA1. I've got a couple questions:
1. Is there any new update I should/can flash and where would I get it from?
2. Will I get OTA updates at all if I'm on the software for the unlocked version?
3. I've not had any major issues but my signal has been weaker then before, any way to fix this?
I'm not an expert at this so simple instructions are best. Thanks. ?
If you want to update to the most recent Oreo release, not official yet, it's CRAF. You have to ODIN back to BQL1 then flash the update to CRAF.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-oreo-beta-usa-snapdragon-s8-t3700907/post75263622#post75263622
djcrystals said:
If you want to update to the most recent Oreo release, not official yet, it's CRAF. You have to ODIN back to BQL1 then flash the update to CRAF.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pdragon-s8-t3700907/post75263622#post75263622
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Will I get OTA updates after that?
Negative. BUT, I'm on CRA9, which was released before CRAF and it runs GREAT, for me. I'll stay on this till official rolls out. Then I could (and yourself) flash back to BQL1 and take the OTA or wait for the ODIN files to be released and flash that way.
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Negative. BUT, I'm on CRA9, which was released before CRAF and it runs GREAT, for me. I'll stay on this till official rolls out. Then I could (and yourself) flash back to BQL1 and take the OTA or wait for the ODIN files to be released and flash that way.
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Ok. Thanks. And to flash BQL1 in Odin, which boxes do I have to select again?
Auto Reboot, F Reset Time
Was that what you meant? The options in ODIN?
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Auto Reboot, F Reset Time
Was that what you meant? The options in ODIN?
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I got it, thanks! Running the latest beta now. ?
acheney1990 said:
I need some help. I'm not sure where to go from here. Ok so I have a Canadian S8+ (SM-G955W). A couple weeks ago I flashed what all the articles said was a final release of Oreo just not released yet, meant for SM-G955U, with build number R16NW.G955USQU2CRA1. I've got a couple questions:
1. Is there any new update I should/can flash and where would I get it from?
2. Will I get OTA updates at all if I'm on the software for the unlocked version?
3. I've not had any major issues but my signal has been weaker then before, any way to fix this?
I'm not an expert at this so simple instructions are best. Thanks.
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Could I have some help with this? My friend put this version on my phone Jan. 2018, and know it wont update. I have a SM-G955U with G955USQU2CRA1 as the version. I just want to get back OTA updates from the carrier. I have sprint. Any help would be great!!
Tinkers17 said:
Could I have some help with this? My friend put this version on my phone Jan. 2018, and know it wont update. I have a SM-G955U with G955USQU2CRA1 as the version. I just want to get back OTA updates from the carrier. I have sprint. Any help would be great!!
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I assume your friend flash the firmware. Check at sammobile.com for the firmware that matches your device, provider, and country.
If you could recall your previous firmware version prior to the one you are using now, then search for it, flash it, and try updating OTA or you could just download the latest version and use that.

Official 8.0 Update coming from Bootleg 8.0?

So i am running 8.0 with the R16NW.N950USQU3CRAF Update, and i am having a hard time getting the OTA update that was recently launched. (changed dates to check for software updates and rebooted with no luck).
Will i need to downgrade back to Nougat in order to get the Official 8.0 update?
You won't get yesterday's OTA unless you are running the previously released AT&T OTA which is BRA8 I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong). So yes, flashing back to what people here are calling "stock" would allow you to get recent OTA.
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You won't get yesterday's OTA unless you are running the previously released AT&T OTA which is BRA8 I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong). So yes, flashing back to what people here are calling "stock" would allow you to get recent OTA.
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Happen to know if there is a way to do it other than using Odin?
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Happen to know if there is a way to do it other than using Odin?
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I'm not the really the person to ask about that. I haven't flashed my note 8. I just waited and took the OTA. I've just been following the threads out of habit from flashing phones since the beginning of the galaxy line. Sorry I can't be of more help for you.
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You won't get yesterday's OTA unless you are running the previously released AT&T OTA which is BRA8 I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong). So yes, flashing back to what people here are calling "stock" would allow you to get recent OTA.
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Happen to know if there is a way to do it other than using Odin?
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Jackman is correct (Although being on the newer 3BRB2 would be best)
Odin is going to be the ONLY way to get back to stock.
You can go HERE for links and such.
Even when the 3CRC1 Odin files become available, Odin will still be the only option to get back to stock

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