Based on the feedback from users and loved by most of the reviewers, Samsung Slowly rolling out One UI 9.0 Pie to Flagship level devices like Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Initially, S10 devices released with this UI, everyone love this compare with old Samsung Customized skins. You can feel improvement If you use daily. The Settings are easy to reach with one hand. In my opinion, I hate Icons; they are Over saturated and gives cartoonist look. Samsung is new to this UI, so, we can expect Lot of improvements in upcoming days. You should use this UI. If you are already using Custom OS by Rooting, you should give a try for this. It offers 40-50% performance improvements, and you will feel speed compare with the Old OS. It is also well optimized for Samsung devices. You can easily Install this firmware using the below steps.
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One UI Pie Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy Note 8
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 straightforward and simple;
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-N950F)
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 constantly 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 version select Pie supporting version ODIN.
- Download Firmware From below links, For Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Official Firmware.
- Select recent firmware. When selecting firmware refer- How to choose the correct firmware
- Switch off your Mobile. Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+ Bixby + Power Buttons. Connect Your Mobile To PC via USB Cable, 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.
- 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.
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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I have an issue with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Firstly three days back the network went off but after restarting a couple of times, keeping it switched off for 5 mins and again restarting … it came back 40 – 45 mins later. And the day before yesterday, the network again went off. Even after restarting and waiting for hours, it did not solve. So I tried a couple of things and then finally Factory Reset the phone. Now when I checked and tried to update, it says Processing Failed. And on the
IMEI Slot section in About phone, it is showing as “Unknown.” When I try to check the IMEI by *#06#, a black screen appears, and it hangs and shows an error com.android. The phone isn’t responding. I am not getting any signal also whereas the sim is working on other phone. When I try to open the Sim Card Manager, a black screen appears, and it hangs, the same issue as in checking the IMEI by *#06#. The airplane mode does not entirely get activated as when I click it, it just stays in the middle and does not go dark blue. Kindly advise what should be done?? What can the issue be?? Right now, the baseband version is showing “blank,,” and the IMEI slot one and slot two is showing “unknown.”
I have never rooted my device and have never fidgeted with anything inside it. Kindly guide.
Thanks.
When you have rooted mobile, you should be careful when installing third-party apps. I think some apps script interfere with the System files. You can find your mobile model number in the back of the phone or the retail box. Flash the Near region firmware. Everything will become normal.
I am not getting an update on my note 8. I bought it from Dubai. It is stuck on 8.0. How do I update it? It is SM- N950F
Try with Samsung SmartSwitch. If you can’t update, you can try this manual ODIN Method. Follow the above instructions.
Kindly help me I purchased note 8 and found it rooted with ROM build sm-N950N at this time dual sim working correctly, I tried to install firmware sm-N950F by Odin as per phone backside have model 950FD. Still, unfortunately, device stuck in Chinese or Korean boot after that I flashed “KTC” firmware n950n working great but only one sim other sim disabled by software, please help me.
Flash your default Model Number, which is mentioned on the backside of your device. It means you have to flash International version of SM-N950FD.
bản này có thể dùng được cho n950 không,đã 2sim
Samsung One UI có thể điều chỉnh Dual SIM, Nó sẽ hoạt động.