Rick's Rom DUB5 SM-N986U1 Snapdragon Safe Update To One UI 3.1

[Misterxtc]

Regarding the change log:

Disabled File Encryption - Is that for the entire device file encryption or the built in folder encryption that was disabled? What are the benefits from disabling this? Does it just make it smoother even if you don't use the encryption feature on the device?

Removed Knox - Does using a smart watch to use Samsung Pay etc... still a work around even with the device knox removed?

Are there any settings to be able to tweak camera settings to improve the camera? iirc back in the Note 3 and 4 days, a Dev said that there was a value in the image quality or something that was set to I think 8 instead of the max 10? He had maxed that out and included that in the ROM... I'm curious if such adjustments exist in the 11?

Does the CUA1 have the baked in Microsoft Swiftkey (VIRUS) or is that only on carrier firmware's?

I have the Unlocked varaint of the Note 20 Ultra straight from Samsung. Oddly, it came with firmware ATGO, which is ATT lol.. but I'm on TM. What has been annoying is that I can't uninstall the darn microsoft swiftkey.

I love Swiftkey as a keyboard (best touch accuracy IMO), but despise the intrusivemness, so I like to use my own tweaked swiftkey with the internet premissions removed w/ using AFWall+ to block everything else. ie...

The thing is that I haven't been able to install the tweaked swiftkey due to it not letting me since the stock MS one is baked in...

File encryption is for the entire device and I believe TWRP needs this.
As for anything knox related I wouldn't count on it working since knox was broke the moment you flashed a custom binary. I did apply a smartwatch fix so that should work along with shealth. Not sure about samsung pay but I think you have to fix safety net for that to work. I don't mess with that. The camera is stock. No swiftkey on the note that I have seen but it's on the s20+.

 

[iunlock]

File encryption is for the entire device and I believe TWRP needs this.
As for anything knox related I wouldn't count on it working since knox was broke the moment you flashed a custom binary. I did apply a smartwatch fix so that should work along with shealth. Not sure about samsung pay but I think you have to fix safety net for that to work. I don't mess with that. The camera is stock. No swiftkey on the note that I have seen but it's on the s20+.

Sounds good. Thanks for clarifying. You're right about knox..makes no sense to have it as it is dead weight once rooted anyway... Glad to know that there's no MS Swiftkey.

When flashing the firmware, I usually take out the SIM and microSD. Particularly in regard to the SIM card, should I flash the firmware first, complete the initial set up, turn off, install SIM and then let the phone configure itself to the carrier?

Or, should I just keep the SIM card in from the beginning when flashing the firmware? (I'm wanting to avoid any carrier downloading bloat onto the phone at the initial set up.)

Also, are the files both the same in post #2 and post #3 (feb patch)?

The file sizes are the same and I've checked the MD5 and they look the same. Is the download link in post #2 there just to offer two different sources to download from?

Thanks.

 

[Misterxtc]

Sounds good. Thanks for clarifying. You're right about knox..makes no sense to have it as it is dead weight once rooted anyway... Glad to know that there's no MS Swiftkey.

When flashing the firmware, I usually take out the SIM and microSD. Particularly in regard to the SIM card, should I flash the firmware first, complete the initial set up, turn off, install SIM and then let the phone configure itself to the carrier?

Or, should I just keep the SIM card in from the beginning when flashing the firmware? (I'm wanting to avoid any carrier downloading bloat onto the phone at the initial set up.)

Also, are the files both the same in post #2 and post #3 (feb patch)?

The file sizes are the same and I've checked the MD5 and they look the same. Is the download link in post #2 there just to offer two different sources to download from?

Thanks.

It's best to keep your sim in and let setup complete, especially if you happen to flash stock firmware so the bootloader kg status changes to checking. I tried removing the setup wizards but they came back. At least all the google and Samsung crap can be uninstalled now after it completes. I just wish I could stop it from running twice, it does it on stock too. Yes, both files are the same just different servers.

 

[iunlock]

It's best to keep your sim in and let setup complete, especially if you happen to flash stock firmware so the bootloader kg status changes to checking. I tried removing the setup wizards but they came back. At least all the google and Samsung crap can be uninstalled now after it completes. I just wish I could stop it from running twice, it does it on stock too. Yes, both files are the same just different servers.

Would you be able to look over my steps for flashing and make sure that it's in the proper order? Please let me know if I'm missing anything. Thanks.

Note 20 Ultra (Unlocked Variant straight from Samsung)
Carrier: T-Mobile
Still on the original BL that came out of the box, I never updated it.

Here is the order starting from scratch: A-Z

1. Back up the device.
2. Do a factory reset in Settings or from the stock recovery.
3. Root the device.
4. Flash the latest TWRP.
3. Boot into Download mode.
4. Flash your firmware with Odin in the respective slots (bl, ap, cp and csc).
5. Wipe and format data in recovery since I'm coming from a different firmware version.
6. Reboot and profit?

In other guides it mentions the need to flash/install the following:

vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-3.0 or newer.

This is where I get confused. Is there a need with your firmware to install the vbmeta_disabled.tar and multidisabler-samsung-3.0?

 

[Misterxtc]

Would you be able to look over my steps for flashing and make sure that it's in the proper order? Please let me know if I'm missing anything. Thanks.

Note 20 Ultra (Unlocked Variant straight from Samsung)
Carrier: T-Mobile
Still on the original BL that came out of the box, I never updated it.

Here is the order starting from scratch: A-Z

1. Back up the device.
2. Do a factory reset in Settings or from the stock recovery.
3. Root the device.
4. Flash the latest TWRP.
3. Boot into Download mode.
4. Flash your firmware with Odin in the respective slots (bl, ap, cp and csc).
5. Wipe and format data in recovery since I'm coming from a different firmware version.
6. Reboot and profit?

In other guides it mentions the need to flash/install the following:

vbmeta_disabled.tar, TWRP, magisk and multidisabler-samsung-3.0 or newer.

This is where I get confused. Is there a need with your firmware to install the vbmeta_disabled.tar and multidisabler-samsung-3.0?

Just follow the instructions in the op or zip file and you should be fine. You do not need to flash multidisabler or vbmeta, they are already in the rom. Backup, install the rom, wipe data and reboot. Complete set up and then reboot to install recovery and root.

 

[Authority595]

Are you able to kill the bootloader warnings on bootup? Those are pretty annoying but worth it for unlocked bootloader. I wonder if Samsung will close for future unlocking the current bootloader unlocks for the N986U, or maybe they can't?

 

[Misterxtc]

Are you able to kill the bootloader warnings on bootup? Those are pretty annoying but worth it for unlocked bootloader. I wonder if Samsung will close for future unlocking the current bootloader unlocks for the N986U, or maybe they can't?

No, we are stuck with the badge of honor.

 

[Authority595]

Haaa definitely a fair trade

 

[Misterxtc]

I've updated the ROM to 3.1. If there are any problems let me know. I'm not using the Note as my daily driver anymore so between that and the 3.1 update it was a bit more challenging this round. I added TWRP again to make things easier for everyone.

 

[Authority595]

how does your rom compare to SAC23 rom? Yours appears closer to stock...

 

[Misterxtc]

how does your rom compare to SAC23 rom? Yours appears closer to stock...

Mine is pretty much stock and Sac's has mods.

 

[Misterxtc]

I made a new rom and uploaded it. I had to fix the build prop edits I have been doing wrong. I just noticed it and had to fix it.

 

[IFireflyl]

I made a new rom and uploaded it. I had to fix the build prop edits I have been doing wrong. I just noticed it and had to fix it.

Does this require TWRP to be installed, or just an unlocked bootloader? I have an unlocked bootloader but not TWRP, and this keeps failing.

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 9149 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

 

[Misterxtc]

Does this require TWRP to be installed, or just an unlocked bootloader? I have an unlocked bootloader but not TWRP, and this keeps failing.

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 9149 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Did you just download this one within the last hour? Also what phone are you flashing this on? Yes, it's odin only.

 

[IFireflyl]

Did you just download this one within the last hour? Also what phone are you flashing this on? Yes, it's odin only.

Yes, I downloaded it 34 minutes ago. It is the Note 20 Ultra 5G (N986U1).

 

[Misterxtc]

Yes, I downloaded it 34 minutes ago. It is the Note 20 Ultra 5G (N986U1).

Hmm ok. I'll have to take a look when my wife gets back home with the note. I may have made a mistake somewhere. As far as I can see the files look ok.
EDIT: The ROM flashes fine and the fixes are applied.

 

[IFireflyl]

Hmm ok. I'll have to take a look when my wife gets back home with the note. I may have made a mistake somewhere. As far as I can see the files look ok.

Actually, this may be an issue on my end. I had my bootloader unlocked, but this morning the February 1st update was available to install via OTA update, and I installed it. When I did that it factory reset my data (everything lost ), and now when my phone reboots it isn't warning me that I have an unlocked bootloader anymore. What... the... heck...

 

[Misterxtc]

Actually, this may be an issue on my end. I had my bootloader unlocked, but this morning the February 1st update was available to install via OTA update, and I installed it. When I did that it factory reset my data (everything lost ), and now when my phone reboots it isn't warning me that I have an unlocked bootloader anymore. What... the... heck...

Just revert back to CUA1 and you will be unlocked again. If you flash the full firmware flash this with it and you will be all set but either way you need to go back to stock CUA1 first and start over.

 

[IFireflyl]

Just revert back to CUA1 and you will be unlocked again. If you flash the full firmware flash this with it and you will be all set but either way you need to go back to stock CUA1 first and start over.

I was excited to try this, but I'm still seeing ODIN fail:

<snip>

That was with this firmware:

Download Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U1 TMB USA (T-Mobile) N986U1UES1CUA1 firmware

Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G firmware SM-N986U1 from USA (T-Mobile) with N986U1UES1CUA1 and Android version 11

www.sammobile.com

Whoa. Apparently the issue was with my USB port. I moved my USB cable to a different port and it worked (installing the CUA1 firmware). I'm still not seeing the unlocked bootloader warning though. Hmm...

 

[Misterxtc]

I was excited to try this, but I'm still seeing ODIN fail:

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 9458 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!

That was with this firmware:

Download Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U1 TMB USA (T-Mobile) N986U1UES1CUA1 firmware

Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G firmware SM-N986U1 from USA (T-Mobile) with N986U1UES1CUA1 and Android version 11

www.sammobile.com

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I was excited to try this, but I'm still seeing ODIN fail:

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 9458 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!

That was with this firmware:

Download Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G SM-N986U1 TMB USA (T-Mobile) N986U1UES1CUA1 firmware

Fast download latest Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G firmware SM-N986U1 from USA (T-Mobile) with N986U1UES1CUA1 and Android version 11

www.sammobile.com

You might need to use a different Odin if you aren't using a modded one. I use this one.