Note 8 updating - I'm sorry but I'm overwhelmed. Please help

[wolfeman70]

I've been through both of these threads and I'm just overwhelmed at this point.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-note8-efs-backup-t3677038
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884

I have a Samsung Note 8 that was purchased on Verizon in the US. I moved to Germany and moved to T-Mobile. As expected, my phone stopped updating. Early into the Oreo experience I played with my phone, flashing and updating but I'm lost as to where to go from here.

It's currently XAA/XAA/VZW and running build R16NW.N950USQ3CRBB.

What do I need to do in order to go back to letting my service provider push me updates? I currently don't have the time to keep playing with my phone and keeping up to date on the forum threads. And every time I try to read like i"m supposed to, I get lost and overwhelmed.

I'm sorry but help would be appreciated.

 

[Mr. Orange 645]

Are you still in Germany?

 

[MrMike2182]

I've been through both of these threads and I'm just overwhelmed at this point.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-how-to-root-note8-efs-backup-t3677038
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884

I have a Samsung Note 8 that was purchased on Verizon in the US. I moved to Germany and moved to T-Mobile. As expected, my phone stopped updating. Early into the Oreo experience I played with my phone, flashing and updating but I'm lost as to where to go from here.

It's currently XAA/XAA/VZW and running build R16NW.N950USQ3CRBB.

What do I need to do in order to go back to letting my service provider push me updates? I currently don't have the time to keep playing with my phone and keeping up to date on the forum threads. And every time I try to read like i"m supposed to, I get lost and overwhelmed.

I'm sorry but help would be appreciated.

You can't get the updates anymore since you left the USA now you have to manually flash the updates yourself using odin flash tool. You can always see what the current firmware update version is by going to Verizon's website and checking it and then download the firmware and flash it and you'll be fine. Check here.. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note8-update/

 

[wolfeman70]

Are you still in Germany?

Yes. Still in Germany and still on T-Mobile

 

[MrMike2182]

Yes. Still in Germany and still on T-Mobile

Maybe if you flash the unlocked firmware N950U1 you'll be able to get the updates because I have Verizon Note 8 and I get the updates but not from Verizon. Edit: this would be the unlocked firmware N950U1UEU5CRK1..

 

[Mr. Orange 645]

Yes. Still in Germany and still on T-Mobile

You can't get the updates anymore since you left the USA now you have to manually flash the updates yourself using odin flash tool. You can always see what the current firmware update version is by going to Verizon's website and checking it and then download the firmware and flash it and you'll be fine. Check here.. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note8-update/

Maybe if you flash the unlocked firmware N950U1 you'll be able to get the updates because I have Verizon Note 8 and I get the updates but not from Verizon. Edit: this would be the unlocked firmware N950U1UEU5CRK1..

I agree with @MrMike2182. If you're running the carrier firmware, which it appears you are, then you won't get OTAs. Those are pushed by the carrier, and require you to be in the US.

You can try the unlocked U1 firmware, but I'm not sure that will work or not. Those OTAs are pushed directly by Samsung, but are intended for US devices. You may have to just manually flash updates from now on.

Curious...if you're going to be in Germany for an extended amount of time, why not sell the US Note 8 and get a N950F? Or even upgrade to a N960F?

 

[OnnoJ]

I use N950U1 in The Netherlands with NLD carrier. OTA updates are received without issues or delays. So if OP debrands his VZN Note by flashing unbranded FW, as stated by MrMike2128 he will be fine.

 

[wolfeman70]

The Note 8 was a gift as we were leaving the US so as much as I'd like a newer one, I can't afford it right now.

I'll try flashing the crk1 but where do I find it? Thanks everyone for your help.

 

[Mr. Orange 645]

The Note 8 was a gift as we were leaving the US so as much as I'd like a newer one, I can't afford it right now.

I'll try flashing the crk1 but where do I find it? Thanks everyone for your help.

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