Download Samsung Galaxy M40 SM-M405F Pie 9.0 One UI Stock Firmware

Samsung Galaxy M40 comes with One UI Pie 9.0 version as a default OS, where other M Series phones come with Oreo as a Default OS. The advantage of this mobile regarding the OS, It will get Android Q. Samsung always has a habit of releasing a minimum of one Major upgrade for their mobile. So, It already has 9.0, so, it will get Android 10.0. This manual method will be useful in a lot of ways. If you are a root user, you will not get the official updates from Samsung, due to some security measures. In those situations, you can manually Install the firmware to get the latest features. You should flash using Flashify app; If you flash using ODIN, you will lose root access. Regular users can try Samsung Smartswitch before this ODIN method. Bricked mobiles also can be repaired using this method.

One UI Pie Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy M40

Official OTA Method

If you want to update a security patch to the current month. Don’t go for the manual method. Try this Automatic method.

The process is simple and straightforward.

Go to your device setting menu and scroll down to the bottom
Tap on “Software Update”
You may have to refresh the page to start the OTA upgrade process.

Manual Method ( SM-M405F )

Note

Check Your Device Mobile No. If you flash Different model number, you will lose some features based on your region.

Battery Percentage Above 50.

Backup Your Device.

Using ODIN Method

Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock; you’ll find these options at Settings >>> Developer options. If you didn’t see the developer options on your settings menu, then go to about >>> build number; click on the “Build Number” row for about ten times regularly to activate “Developer Option” on your device.

Download Samsung USB driver and install it in your PC.

We are using third party software flashing. Download ODIN and install this also in your PC. In ODIN version, select Pie supporting version ODIN.

Download Firmware From below links, For Samsung Galaxy M40 Pie Official Firmware.

SM-M405F

Select recent firmware. When selecting firmware, refer- How to choose the correct firmware.

If the above mirror not working, try the secondary mirror.

Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Download mode-> Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable, Press Volume Down+ Power Buttons, After Samsung Logo Appear, Release all keys.

After entering into Download Mode, it will say Warning, Press Volume Up button to continue.

Launch Odin Application.

It Will Show the message added.

If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps.

After Getting Added Message Select, AP/PDA Button then Browse for the Firmware file selects it. Tick the Auto Reboot.

Press Start wait for the tasks to complete. It will automatically reboot after the process complete.

Check Firmware

You can Check the Firmware Details->Settings->About->Version.

One UI Features

One UI

Content, settings, and every option are modified to use mobile in handy.
Options moved to the Bottom position so that you can use comfortably in one hand.
Night Mode available to reduce eye stress.

Notifications

You can quickly reply to messages within the notification bar.
Image thumbnails are available.

Samsung Keyboard

New Unicode 11.0 emojis are available.
The floating keyboard is available in all apps; it will be handy when using your mobile in landscape mode.
You can now set a custom touch and hold delay.

Always On Display

New clock styles have been added, Charging Information is also available.

Settings

Menus have been reorganized to find every essential and frequent usage easily.

Bixby

Now you can remap Bixby with the latest OTA.

Phone

Call History increased to 2000 entries (increased from 500 entries).

Contacts

Now you can manage contacts from various accounts with a new drawer menu.

Camera

Enhanced features are available now with AI Features.

Gallery

Photo Editor App Available.

My Files

New Storage Analysis Tool is available to Monitor Storage and RAM Usage.

Samsung Health

Samsung Health Steps counter available in the Notification Bar.

Other improvements and changes

Access Kids Home Available in the quick panel.
Call stickers have been removed.
HEIF images are now supported in Gallery and other apps.

Special Pie 9.0 Gestures added.

Wrap Up

Selecting correct firmware is the Major step in this process. Based on your country or region choose the firmware. It is a Manual ODIN process; You can flash the latest version. But if you use sideload method, you should flash the next version of your mobile firmware, or else the process may brick your device.

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Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is a Computer Science Engineer, Android Developer, and Tech Enthusiast. As the Chief Editor of this blog, he brings over 10 years of experience in Android development and professional blogging. He has completed multiple courses under the Google News Initiative, enhancing his expertise in digital journalism and content accuracy. Selva also manages Android Infotech, a globally recognized platform known for its practical, solution-focused articles that help users resolve Android-related issues.

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