Samsung Galaxy Note 9 smartphone is started getting the new update which is May 2019 security patch. Recently Samsung rolling out the OTA May 2019 security update for Galaxy Note 9. The new update comes with build id number N960FXXS2CSDJ and currently available for users in Germany, Russia, France, and Bulgaria. This is the security patch which fixes the bugs and several vulnerabilities in both Android OS and Samsung’s software OneUI. Here in this article, we share a simple and easy step by step guide on how to download and install the May 2019 security patch on Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
The most recent update brings some new and unique features, customizations and enhanced your battery performance. Also the update improvements to the camera’s beauty mode and slow-motion video recording. According to the change-log, this latest security update fixes seven critical and dozens of high and moderate risk Android OS vulnerabilities and 21 vulnerabilities of varying severities that are specific to Galaxy devices. Samsung started rolling out the new update via OTA (Over –the -Air), so first you can check manually by going to phone Settings > About Phone > Software update. If the new update is available with build id number N960FXXS2CSDJ, then just download and install it on your device.
If you are an advanced user and can’t wait for the notifications of the update, then no need to worry about that. Given below we share a direct link of latest update May 2019 security patch. Through that, you can just download and install on your Galaxy Note 9 by using Odin app. Odin is a flashing tool which is officially released by Samsung. The Odin tool is used to flash official stock firmware on any Samsung devices.
We are highly recommended that always keep updated your Android device to the latest official firmware which is released by Samsung. It is better to take the full backup of all your phone valuable data before proceeding. If you are interested in installing May 2019 security patch on Samsung Galaxy Note 9. Then go ahead and follow the given instructions.
Note:
This guide containing the Official May 2019 security patch firmware and instructions can be used only with the Galaxy Note 9. 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, the model number of your device must be SM-C900F.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not responsible for any damage occurred to your Samsung Galaxy Note 9 during or after the installation of May 2019 security patch Proceed at your risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of all the existing data and settings of your Galaxy Note 9, in case anything goes wrong then you’ll be able to restore your data back.
- Verify that you’ve correctly installed the Galaxy Note 9 USB Drivers on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Galaxy Note 9 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 Note 9 will no longer belong to a rooted version, once the stock firmware installed.
- Check the battery level of your Galaxy Note 9, and it should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Required Files:
- Download the May 2019 security patch OTA zip | Mirror
- Download ODIN v3.10.7
How to Flash N960FXXS2CSDJ May 2019 Security Patch On Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie Update:
Step No 1: – First, download May 2019 security patch official update and Odin v3.10.7 for Galaxy Note 9 on the desktop of your PC.
Step No 2: – Now, extract the archived contents to get the tar.md5 update file. Don’t extract the tar.md5 firmware update file.
Step No 3: – Turn OFF your Galaxy Note 9 to boot into Download Mode.
Step No 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.
Step No 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.
Step No 6: – One of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number once the phone is connected successfully.
Step No 7: – Select the firmware files tar.md5 that you want to flash on your Galaxy Note 9. (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.
Step No 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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Step No 9: – Click on the Start button in Odin to initiate the installation process. It will take a few minutes.
Step No 10: – Once the installation process is successfully finished, the Galaxy Note 9 will restart. Unplug the phone after you see the home screen.
Done! These were the simple steps to download and install the May 2019 security patch Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie update.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any issues or questions regarding the above guide.
