How To Install stable official Galaxy S9 Android Pie update: The wait is over finally the unlock models of the Galaxy S9 are now started getting the official stable Android Pie update in the US. Now the users of Galaxy S9 are getting the test of latest Android 9.0 Pie OS officially. Here we share a simple step by step guide on how to install Galaxy S9 Android Pie update with One UI.
Nowadays Samsung is very busy to rolling out the Android Pie update for his latest variants, so the time to install Galaxy S9 Android Pie update with One UI. This latest update comes with build id number G960U1UEU3CSA8 and G965U1UEU3CSA8 respectively along with January 2019 security patch. The Android Pie update weight is about 1.8 GB in size and rolling out via OTA.
By following given below detailed guide you can easily and quickly install Galaxy S9 Android Pie update. The update is a stable version and smoothly run on your device. The Android Pie update brings tons of new features such as adaptive brightness, revamped UI, new Quick Settings, adaptive brightness and much more. Samsung rolling out the stable Android 9.0 Pie update via OTA in a phase-wise manner, which means the update is not available for all.
You can check the update manually by going to Settings>Software update>Download and install it manually. If still the update is not received then be patient and you might have to check again a little later. Given below we share a user-friendly guide on how to quickly install Galaxy S9 Android Pie stable official firmware.
While installing the official stock firmware, not necessary but it is good to take the full backup of important data of your phone before proceeding. If you are interested in installing Galaxy S9 Android Pie update then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Note:
This guide containing the Official Android Pie firmware and instructions can be used only with the Galaxy S9. Do not try to install this firmware on any other device or incorrect variant. Verify the model number of your device by navigating to Settings > About Phone.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not responsible for any damage occurred to your Samsung Galaxy S9 during or after the installation of Android Pie Proceed at your risk.
Pre-Requirements:
- Make a proper backup of all the existing data and settings of your Galaxy S9, in case anything goes wrong then you’ll be able to restore your data back.
- Verify that you’ve correctly installed the Galaxy S9 USB Drivers on the PC.
- Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Galaxy S9 by navigating to Settings > Developer Options > check the USB Debugging option.
- If you have a custom ROM installed on the phone, then after installing this stock update, it will be lost.
- The stock version will replace the custom recovery.
- If the Galaxy S9 will no longer belong to a rooted version, once the stock firmware installed.
- Check the battery level of your Galaxy S9, and it should be charged at least about 80% before proceeding to the installation guide.
Required Files:
- Download the Android 9.0 Pie OTA zip
- Download ODIN v3.10.7
How to Flash Stable Official Galaxy S9 Android Pie Update :
1: – First, download Galaxy S9 Android Pie update Android Pie official update and Odin v3.10.7 for Galaxy S9 on the desktop of your PC.
2: – Now, extract the archived contents to get the tar.md5 update file. Don’t extract the tar.md5 firmware update file.
3: – Turn OFF your Galaxy S9 to boot into Download Mode.
4: – Turn the device ON by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home+ Power keys at the same time for a while till the construction Android robot and a triangle appear. Now press the Power button once again to confirm to enter into Download Mode.
5: – Launch Odin tool on your PC as an Administrator and plug your phone into your PC while your phone is in the Download Mode.
6: – One of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number once the phone is connected successfully.
7: – Select the firmware files tar.md5 that you want to flash on your Galaxy S9. (Already extracted in Step No 1)
Click on ‘AP’ and select file with ‘AP’ in its name.
Click on ‘CP’ and select file with ‘MODEM’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘CSC’ and select file with ‘CSC’ in its name. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘PIT’ and select the .pit file. Ignore this step if there is no such file.
Click on ‘BL’ and select file with ‘BL’ in it’s name. Ignore if there is no such file.
8: – In Odin, make sure that the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are ticked, but the Re-Partition option should be unchecked.
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9: – Click on the Start button in Odin to initiate the installation process. It will take a few minutes.
10: – Once the installation process is successfully finished, the Galaxy S9 will restart. Unplug the phone after you see the home screen.
Done! These were the simple steps to download and install G960U1UEU3CSA8 and G965U1UEU3CSA8 Galaxy S9 Android Pie update.
Let us know in the comments area below if you have any issues or questions regarding the above guide.
Source: SAMMobile
