Install Android 8.0.0 Oreo XXU3CRE5 official firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N950F smartphone. In this guide, we’ll manually flash latest Android Oreo Stock ROM on Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F using Odin3-v3.13 tool. Released on 28th May 2018 this is an Indian (INS) OTA update with various improvements and tweaks. If you’ve not received this update through OTA (over the air) then don’t worry, just go ahead and manually install it to enjoy all the Android Oreo features.
Samsung rolled out the first Android Oreo build in France with new Samsung Experience 9.0, thus replacing the older 8.5 version. After which the Indian users were eagerly waiting to experience this latest update on their Galaxy Note 8 N950F. Today in this guide, we’ll discuss step by step procedure on how to install latest Android 8.0.0 Oreo N950FXXU3CRE5 Firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N950F smartphone.
This update comes with May security patch, uplifted home screen, quick panel tweaks, additional edge lighting effects, color customization for apps, new clock style, new find my mobile feature and improved DeX support. Since this is an official Stock ROM update rolled out by Samsung, there are no chances of losing your device warranty. Also as this is an OTA update, the same will work on both rooted as well as un-rooted phones.
Firmware Info:
Model: SM-N950F
Model name: GALAXY Note 8
Country: India
Version: Android 8.0.0 Oreo
Build date: May 28, 2018
Product Code: INS
PDA: N950FXXU3CRE5
CSC: N950FOXM3CRE5
PHONE: N950FXXU3CRE1
Model name: GALAXY Note 8
Country: India
Version: Android 8.0.0 Oreo
Build date: May 28, 2018
Product Code: INS
PDA: N950FXXU3CRE5
CSC: N950FOXM3CRE5
PHONE: N950FXXU3CRE1
Disclaimer:
Proceed at your own risk. We at DroidThunder.com will not be held liable if your Galaxy Note 8 gets bricked or damaged after following this guide.
Compatibility:
This Android 8.0.0 XXU3CRE5 Oreo firmware must be installed only on Samsung Galaxy Note 8having model number SM-N950F. Flashing this firmware update on any other device or variant might brick your phone. So it’s always better to confirm your device model before going further.
Screenshots:
Pre-Requisites:
- To avoid interruption during the flashing process, make sure to charge your Galaxy Note 8 at least up to 60%.
- Backup your data including contacts, apps, messages, call logs, notes etc. as everything gets wiped out. Use any app from Google Play Store for doing so.
- Install latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC so as to detect your phone when connected via USB cable. You can install them from Samsung Kies CD which you’ve got at the time of purchase or just manually install from link given below.
- (Optional) To avoid the interruption during the flashing process, temporary disable all the security tools as well as antivirus that are installed on your computer.
Procedure to install Android 8.0.0 Oreo XXU3CRE5 firmware on Galaxy Note 8 N950F
Download files:
Procedure:
Step 1: Download and Extract both the above files at a convenient location on your PC. After extracting the firmware package (.zip file), you’ll see these files in it:
Step 2: Power off your Galaxy Note 8 completely.
Step 2: Power off your Galaxy Note 8 completely.
Step 3: Then boot it into downloading mode. Refer:
Step 4: Keeping the phone in download mode, connect it to PC with standard USB cable.
Step 5: Go to the downloaded folder on your PC and launch the downloaded ‘Odin Multi Downloader3-v3.13.1′ software which you’ve just received after extraction.
Good Job! Your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N950F has been successfully upgraded to latest Android 8.0.0 Oreo XXU3CRE5 official firmware. You can confirm the same from Menu->Settings->About Phone. Enjoy the newly added Android Oreo features on your phone. Do share your views and experiences after using it.
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