Follow the given detailed guide to download and install Android Pie update on Galaxy J8. Samsung Galaxy J8 has started getting the latest Android 9.0 Pie official update via OTA.
Samsung has already updated his handful of devices to the Android Pie update. Samsung is doing a great job for rolling out the latest and greatest iteration of Android. Now the time to install Android Pie update on Galaxy J8. Samsung Galaxy J8 is the first device in J series which receives the Android Pie update officially and it has now joined the list Android Pei update. The latest official update is rolling out currently in Russia and soon the update goes live in markets across the globe.
Here in this article, we share a simple and easy step by step guide on how to download and install Android Pie update on Galaxy J8. The Galaxy J8 Android Pie update comes with Samsung’s One UI custom skin on top of Android Pie. Also, the update packed with all the key features of Android Pie and user experience. The Android Pie update is rolling out via OTA and comes with build id number is J810FPUU3BSD1.
You can check the update manually by going to device Settings > Software update if you see the new update with build id J810FPUU3BSD1 then just download and install it. If you still not receive the official update and you are excited to install Android Pie update on Galaxy J8 can’t wait for more. Then still you can install it by following given below detailed guide using the Odin tool.
The Galaxy J8 Android Pie update brings security patch is April 2019, which fixes most of the bugs and errors. The most recent update comes with lots of new features and customization. The update is a stable version and smoothly run on your device, after that, your device runs fast and enhanced battery life before that. If you are interested in installing the Android Pie update on Galaxy J8 then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Note:
This guide containing the Official Android Pie firmware and instructions can be used only with the Galaxy J8. Do not try to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant. Verify the model number of your device by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not responsible for any damage occurred to your Samsung Galaxy J8 during or after the installation of Android Pie Proceed at your risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of all the existing data and settings of your Galaxy J8, in case anything goes wrong then you’ll be able to restore your data back.
- Verify that you’ve correctly installed the Galaxy J8 USB Drivers on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Galaxy J8 by navigating to Settings > Developer Options > check the USB Debugging option.
- If you have a custom ROM installed on the phone, then after installing this stock update, it will be lost.
- The stock version will replace the custom recovery.
- If the Galaxy J8 will no longer belong to a rooted version, once the stock firmware installed.
- Check the battery level of your Galaxy J8, and it should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Required Files:
- Download the Android 9.0 Pie OTA J810FPUU3BSD1
- Download ODIN v3.10.7
How to Flash Stable Official Android Pie update on Galaxy J8 :
1: – First, download Galaxy J8 Android Pie update Android Pie official update and Odin v3.10.7 for Galaxy J8 on the desktop of your PC.
2: – Now, extract the archived contents to get the tar.md5 update file. Don’t extract the tar.md5 firmware update file.
3: – Turn OFF your Galaxy J8 to boot into Download Mode.
4: – Turn the device ON by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home+ Power keys at the same time for a while till the construction Android robot and a triangle appear. Now press the Power button once again to confirm to enter into Download Mode.
5: – Launch Odin tool on your PC as an Administrator and plug your phone into your PC while your phone is in the Download Mode.
6: – One of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number once the phone is connected successfully.
7: – Select the firmware files tar.md5 that you want to flash on your Galaxy J8. (Already extracted in Step No 1)
Click on ‘AP’ and select file with ‘AP’ in its name.
Click on ‘CP’ and select file with ‘MODEM’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘CSC’ and select file with ‘CSC’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘PIT’ and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘BL’ and select file with ‘BL’ in it’s name. Ignore if there is no such file.
8: – In Odin, make sure that the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are ticked, but the Re-Partition option should be unchecked.
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9: – Click on the Start button in Odin to initiate the installation process. It will take a few minutes.
10: – Once the installation process is successfully finished, the Galaxy J8 will restart. Unplug the phone after you see the home screen.
Done! These were the simple steps to download and install J810FPUU3BSD1 Android Pie update on Galaxy J8.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any issues or questions regarding the above guide.