Yes, It is Samsung Galaxy Note 7, But with modified Battery. As you know Note 7 made a record in sales, But due to some incidents, It got back by Samsung. Due to a lot of users love this model and from feedback from users, Samsung changed the battery and released a new edition as a Fan Edition (FE). Samsung not just released for sales, they also maintain Security patch updates and Major Updates. They released Oreo Update, everyone surprised and thought. Ok, it would be the last Major update. But they also released Recent and well Optimized One UI 9.0 Pie Update. The beauty is Samsung S7 has the same processor, But Samsung Stopped with Oreo Update.
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One UI Pie Firmware Flash- Samsung Galaxy Note FE (Fan Edition)
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-N935F)
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 FE 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+ Home + 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.
Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.
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