The Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F Smartphone, one of the popular handsets from Samsung has started receiving the Android 9 Pie Operating System. The update build is dubbed as Android Pie N950FXXSBDTED and is available for update in Paraguay, Bolivia and some other countries. The update is being rolled Over The Air. So keep checking the Notification Panel of your handset to check the update.
Before starting the update, you must know that the update is supposed to bring numerous enhancements on your device that includes a new User Interface, brand new Android Pie goodies with stable performance. Now let’s take a look on the pre-requirements of the update. Also you need to remember that the said update is meant only for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F and hence must not be used in any other devices.
Caution
Make sure to cross check the Name and model of your Smartphone before starting the update since it’s only meant for the said device. Using the firmware on other handsets might brick your handset or even create bugs in it. We at BlogZamana will never be blamed for any sort of issues or bugs if created in your device because of this update. So what you do is at your own risk.
Pre-Requisites
- One Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F Smartphone
- Original USB Cable
- One PC pre-loaded with Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F drivers.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode. You will find the option in the Developer Section of your device.
- Back Up all important data in your Smartphone since the update will erase all your data.
- Keep at least 60% battery back up on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to avoid accidental shut down during installation.
Downloads
Steps to Update
- First of all download the above mentioned two files and extract the Android 9 Pie N950FXXSBDTED.zip file to the desktop of your PC.
- Then switch off your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and boot it into download mode.
- Now launch Odin on your PC and connect your Smartphone to it via USB.
- You will see the ID: COM box of ODIN screen turning blue with the COM PORT Number & an Added Massage in the below left corner of your Smartphone if your device gets connected properly.
- After select “PDA” from ODIN and select the file with .tar.md5 extension. Ensure that “Auto Reboot” and “F.Reset” Time checkboxes are ticked in ODIN and the Re-Partition box is unchecked.
- Double check Settings and hit the START button to initiate the update process.
- Wait for sometime and you will see a PASS massage on the ODIN screen with green backdrop ensuring that the flashing procedure is complete. Disconnect your Smartphone from your PC when your device restarts.
The update process will take 4-5 minutes and your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F will reboot automatically after the update. Wait still the update finishes. Finally you have successfully flashed the new firmware on your Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F. Enjoy!! In case of any issues, ping me in the comment section. I will try to find out a solution for you.