Security updates are very important to keep your device safe and secure. Security patches address vulnerabilities in the operating system. So we always recommend users to keep your device and apps up to date. The update also brings stability and performance improvements to the device. The update is based on Android 9 Pie This update is being rolled out in some European countries like Luxembourg, Spain, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Serbia, Ireland, UK, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Bosnia, Austria, Switzerland, Romania etc. If you have the device and live in the European region, you may have already received the January 2020 Security Patch OTA update notification on your device.
About Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N950FXXS8DSL3
The OTA has been rolled out in some regions and only available for Samsung users. This update comes with the latest security patch update which was released by Google in December Security. The update comes with build number N950FXXS8DSL3. The update brings some bug fixes which were available in the previous build. It also brings stability and performance improvements. Thus, you should download and install the update to your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 which will come as an OTA update to your phone.
Device Name: Galaxy Note 8 Model: SM-N950F Region: Europe Android version: Android 9.0 Pie Baseband Version: N950FXXS8DSL3 Android Security Patch Level: 1st January 2020 Flashing Tool: Odin Flash Tool
Manually Update Samsung Galaxy Note 8 to N950FXXS8DSL3 January 2020 Security Patch
You can manually check for the update from Settings > Software update >Download updates manually. If there is no update showing on your device, then wait for few days for the update to come to your device as it is being released phase-wise manner or you can manually flash the full firmware using Odin Flash Tool.
Disclaimer:
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Downloads:
Download Firmware – Sammobile {Germany}
Note: You can download any Galaxy firmware using Samfirm Tool, Guide: Download Latest Galaxy Firmware using SamFirm Tool
Odin Flash Tool
Check sammobile website to get the latest firmware for your device
How To Install Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N950FXXS8DSL3 January 2020 Security Patch OTA Update (Europe)
First, download the firmware file from the download section above Now Enter the recovery mode on your device, then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On Samsung Galaxy device If you want to sideload the OTA then follow the guide below
If you want to Install the Full Firmware File then follow the guide given below (Odin Method)
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.
