The latest Android 5.0 Lollipop update has been rolled out for the Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) devices by Samsung. This update is available for the Galaxy Note 3 owners in India as Android 5.0 OTA update was released for the Galaxy Note 3 (T-Mobile) recently. So if you’ve Samsung Galaxy Note 3 then you can now update it to this latest OTA update with build number N900XXUEBOB2 using OTA and Samsung KIES as well.
Indian users can get this update by navigating to notification area but if you are from any other region then don’t worry if you can’t access the firmware via official sources (OTA & KIES) because we have a step-by-step guide on how to get Android 5.0 N900XXUEBOB2 Lollipop update on the Note 3 manually. Go ahead and read the firmware details first given below:
Firmware Details (Android 5.0 N900XXUEBOB2)
- Model: SM-N900
- Model name: GALAXY Note 3
- Country: India
- Version: Android 5.0
- Changelist: 4115321
- Build date: Mon, 09 Feb 2015 05:41:02 +0000
- Product code: INU
- PDA: N900XXUEBOB2
- CSC: N900ODDEBOB1
Note:
This tutorial having instructions and the firmware download link is only working with the Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 (International Variant). Do not try to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant. As a result your device might gets bricked. Check the model number of your Note 3 first.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be responsible for any kind of damage or mishap occurred into your Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 during or after the installation of Android 5.0 N900XXUEBOB2 Lollipop update. Proceed at your own risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Backup all your existing data and settings on the Note 3 before starting the installation process via Google Sync service etc.
- Download and install correct USB Drivers for the Note 3 (SM-900) on your PC.
- Enable USB Debugging mode on the device from Settings > Developer Options
- Verify the battery level of your Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900), it should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to installation guide.
Required Files:
Steps to Update Galaxy Note 3 to Android 5.0 N900XXUEBOB2 Official Lollipop Firmware using Odin 3.09:
Follow the given instructions to start updating the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-900 to the latest official Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware:
1:- Download and extract the Android 5.0 N900XXUEBOB2 Lollipop Firmware .zip file from the above link on the desktop of your PC.
2:- Also extract the Odin flashing tool and you’ll get Odin3 v.3.09.exe.
3:- Turn OFF the Galaxy Note 3 in order to boot into Download Mode.
4:- Turn it ON by pressing and holding Home + Power + Volume Down buttons at the same time.
5:- Launch Odin tool on the PC as Administrator.
6:- Now plug your Galaxy Note 3 with the PC via its USB data cable. If the USB drivers are properly installed on the PC then Odin will detect the device in a while and the ID: COM will turn light blue with COM port number in Odin.
7:- In Odin, click on AP button, find the firmware file which you have extracted previously and select it.
8:- Make sure that you’ve checked Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options in Odin and the Re-Partition option must be unchecked. Do not load the PIT file inside the firmware zip file as it will re-partition the device.
9:- Finally, click the Start button to begin the installation process in Odin. This process will take some time. Wait for the firmware flashing to finished.
10:- The Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 will be rebooted automatically once the process is completed.
10:- Unplug the phone from the PC after the home-screen appears after rebooting.
Done! You’ve successfully updated Galaxy Note 3 to Android 5.0 Lollipop update with the latest official build N900XXUEBOB2 using ODIN.
Do let us know in the comments area if you have issues or queries while installing Android 5.0 update on your Galaxy Note 3.
well this work in Us?
Yes, this firmware works worldwide, even in US.
This firmware is only for SM-N900 devices.
this is awesome and simple .its working in Pakistan thanx buddy
THANK YOU SIR..IT WORKS GREAT
I have a note 3 n900l (korean version), can I use this firmware?
ME TOO I ALSO HAVE note 3 n900l (korean version) CAN WE USE THIS?
Would it work with (SM-N900 International variant) N900XXUENG1 ??
Hy bro im using smn900s in custom kitkat rom can i flash this rom ??
Thank you very much sir its working in Pakistan Became true fan of u and sammobile thank you again 🙂
ATFTER STEP 4, IN WHICH MODE SHOULD I SET MY PHONE? ODIN 3.09 DOES NOT DETECT MY DEVICE AND NO AUTO REBOOT HAPPENS. WHY?
Please make sure that you have properly installed the USB drivers for your device.
Yes the USB drivers for my device have been properly installed.