Downgrade Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite One UI 5.0 to 4.0 | Rollback Android 13 to 12

In this rollback guide, we will show you how to downgrade Samsung Note 10 Lite from One UI 5.0 to 4.0 i.e. from Android 13 to 12. At the time of writing this article, Samsung started rolling the One UI 5.0 based on the Android 13 update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite users around the globe; many users have already received the latest OneUI 5.0 update. This straightway translates to the fact that the device owners were able to welcome a plethora of new features.

One UI 5.0 is the latest version of Samsung’s mobile user interface, based on the Android 13 operating system. It offers several new features that are designed to make using your phone easier and more efficient.
However, some users still prefer the older OneUI 4.0 over, the newer one. For some, the high degree of customization is too much to deal with. Along the same lines, others have complained of a few bugs and underlying issues. Likewise, some apps are still not compatible with the latest Android update. So if you also face such issues, there’s a handy way out. You could easily downgrade your Samsung Note 10 Lite from One UI 5.0 to 4.0 i.e. from Android 13 to 12. Here are the required instructions in this regard.

Downgrade Samsung Note 10 Lite One UI 5.0 to 4.0 | Rollback Android 13 to 12

The entire instructions have been broken down into separate sections for ease of understanding. Follow along in the exact same sequence as mentioned.

STEP 1: Take a Device Backup

To begin with, take a backup of all the data on your device. This is because the below downgrade process might wipe off all the data.

STEP 2: Install Odin

Next up, install the Odin Tool on your PC. This will be used to install the downgrade firmware onto your device.

STEP 3: Download the Rollback Firmware

Likewise, download the rollback firmware for your device. This will help you to downgrade your Samsung Note 10 Lite from One UI 5.0 to 4.0 i.e. from Android 13 to 12. You could download the Android 13 firmware using the Frija Tool or the Samfirm tool. Just make sure to download the firmware corresponding to your region only.

STEP 4: Boot Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite to Download Mode

Along the same lines, you will have to boot your device to the Download Mode. To do so, Power off your device. Then press and hold the Volume Down + Volume Up together and connect your device to the PC via USB cable. As soon as you see the Download Mode, release all the keys. Finally, use the Volume Up key to select the OK option. That’s it. Your Samsung Note 10 Lite will now be booted to the Download Mode.

STEP 5: Downgrade Samsung Note 10 Lite One UI 5.0 to 4.0

Now that you have carried out the above four steps, you may start off with the downgrade process.

1. To begin with, extract the downgrade firmware onto your PC. You should get the AP, BL, CP, CSC, and Home CSC files in the .tar.md5 format.
   
2. Then launch the Odin Tool and connect your device to the PC via USB cable. Make sure that it is booted to Download Mode.
3. As soon as the connection is established, Odin’s ID: COM port will be highlighted. This means that the tool has successfully identified your device in the Download Mode.
   
4. It’s now time to load the firmware files to Odin. So first of all, click on the tool’s BL button and load the BL firmware file.
5. Likewise, do the same for the AP, CP, and CSC. Do keep in mind that you should load the Home CSC file and not the normal one under the CSC section.
6. Once you have loaded all the firmware files, go to the Options section of Odin. Now enable the ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F.Reset Time’ options.
   
7. When that is done, hit the Start button and wait for the installation to complete.
8. Once done, the tool will display the PASS message and your device will reboot to the Android 12 OS.
   
9. You may now disconnect the device from the PC and close the Odin Tool.

That’s it. These were the steps to downgrade your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite from One UI 5.0 to 4.0 i.e. from Android 13 to 12. If you have any queries concerning the aforementioned instructions, do let us know in the comments section below. Rounding off, here are some equally useful iPhone Tips and Tricks, PC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks that deserve your attention.