Samsung Galaxy Note9 N960FXXS2CSC3
SM-N960F 17 countries Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy Note9 N960FXXS2CSC3 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note9 N960FXXS2CSC3 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for 17 countries, 17 CSC codes. It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build N960FXXS2CSC2, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-N960F is available: N960FXXSAFWB3.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2019-03-04
Build Date
2019-03-01
Security patch
17
Countries
17
CSC codes
2
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 2. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Note9 use bootloader binary A (10) (latest: N960FXXSAFWB3). If your device already runs binary A (10), this build cannot be flashed.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
    17
    MODEM/CP Version: N960FXXS2CSC3
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N960F
    ATL Spain
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    CNX Romania
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    CYV Cyprus
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-20 — —
    SM-N960F
    MOB Austria
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-18 — —
    SM-N960F
    OMN Italy
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    SIM Slovenia
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-20 — —
    SM-N960F
    SWC Switzerland
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-20 — —
    SM-N960F
    TCL Portugal
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    VD2 Germany
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-18 — —
    SM-N960F
    VDC Czechia
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    VDF Netherlands
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-20 — —
    SM-N960F
    VDH Hungary
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    VDI Ireland
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-16 — —
    SM-N960F
    VGR Greece
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-18 — —
    SM-N960F
    VIP Croatia
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-20 — —
    SM-N960F
    VOD United Kingdom
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —
    SM-N960F
    XFV South Africa
    		N960FOVF2CSA3 2019-03-15 — —

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 8.1
    • Display diagonal16.3 cm (6.4")
    • Display resolution2960 x 1440 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency2.7 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • RAM8 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR4
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeDual camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity4000 mAh
    • Weight201 g

    What's new in N960FXXS2CSC3

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    How to flash N960FXXS2CSC3

    • N960FXXS2CSC3 has bootloader binary 2. Your device must run binary 2 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N960FXXS2CSC3 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note9, released for 17 countries, 17 CSC codes. It includes the 2019-03-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2019-03-04.

    No. A newer build for SM-N960F is available: N960FXXSAFWB3. Install it instead of N960FXXS2CSC3 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N960FXXS2CSC2.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The Samsung Galaxy Note9 must be on bootloader binary 2 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 2. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Note9 running binary 2 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 49 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

    Other builds and changelog for Samsung Galaxy Note9

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • Stability and reliability
    Device behavior has been improved.

    • GPS
    The stability has been improved.
    • Security
    The device is protected with improved security.

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

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    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    · The security of your device has been improved.

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

    • Overall stability of functions improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

    • The security of your device has been improved.

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