Updated on November 02, 2017: Added the download link to download and Install G950USQS1AQJA Krack Security for Verizon Galaxy S8.
Today Verizon has started rolling the latest update with build number G950USQS1AQJA for Verizon Galaxy S8. This update comes with another security patch for the month of October 2017. In this October Security Patch, Verizon also fixed the KRACK WiFi Vulnebrities fix. Along with this update, they have also fixed the regular bugs and improved the system stability and performance.
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What’s KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability?
KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability stands for Key Reinstallation Attack which is a fundamental heart to hack the WiFi Protected Access 2 (WPA2). Recently researcher found that, by hacking the WPA2, It can act the vulnerability to decrypt traffic, hijack connections, perform man-in-the-middle attacks, and eavesdrop on communication sent from a WPA2-enabled device. To secure the device, Today Samsung has started rolling this Security bug fix to fix the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability on Samsung Galaxy S8.
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As already mentioned, the Krack Security Patch for Galaxy S8 has started rolling out via OTA (Over the Air) update, you will get this latest update if you haven’t rooted your device. The update is sent in a phase-wise manner. We recommend you to install this Security Patch update which fixes the security malware and bugs. In case if you have received the update, then hit the download button to start updating your phone to latest security patch.
Before proceeding with anything, make sure your device has enough storage space in it and it must have at least 50% battery. We suggest you to choose a Wi-Fi or a 4G connection to download it. Also, don’t forget to take the data backup to avoid any problem in case things go wrong. You can now start downloading to upgrade October/KRACK WiFi Security patch on Galaxy S8 As this update is based on Nougat, it wouldn’t take a lot of time to download and install.
In case you haven’t received the same, you can simply check for the update manually to get KRACK Security Patch for Verizon Galaxy S8 SM-G950U. Check out the below steps for October/KRACK WiFi Security patch based on Android 7.0 Nougat.
This update is an incremental update with latest October/KRACK WiFi Security Patch Update. So we recommend to update your device safe with October Security update which has patched a whole host of vulnerabilities in Android.
Flash G950USQS1AQJA KRACK Security Nougat For Galaxy S8 SM-G950U
If you didn’t receive any notification about the new update on Verizon Galaxy S8, then you can either check for the update manually or you can follow our simple guide on How to flash Nougat G950USQS1AQJA For Verizon Galaxy S8
To Check for latest Update, Go to Settings -> About Phone -> Software Updates.
If you have the update then press download and upgrade the OTA to Android 7.0 Nougat. If you didn’t receive and you still want the update, then don’t worry. You can Update Verizon Galaxy S8 to KRACK Security Patch based Nougat manually by following the below steps. So read the steps carefully to upgrade Verizon Galaxy S8 to Nougat OTA update.
However, in case if you still have not received the same, then you can follow our guide to install G950USQS1AQJA by flashing the firmware using ODIN software. For this, you are going to help you in this matter. Continue reading this post to know how to update your device.
Remember, Below guide is to update full OTA firmware file on Galaxy S8
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Update Via Samsung Kies
You can upgrade your phone to all latest firmware via Samsung Kies. Now install official Samsung Kies on your computer and start upgrading to latest KRACK Security Patch update G950USQS1AQJA on Galaxy S8
Click Here To Upgrade Via Samsung Kies To KRACK Security Patch Update.
Download Drivers and ODIN:
- Download and Install the Samsung Kies Software: CLICK HERE.
- Download and Install the Samsung USB Drivers: CLICK HERE.
- Click to Download and Extract the ODIN ZIP file on Desktop: CLICK HERE.
PRE-REQUISITE :
- Remember: This guide is to Install KRACK Security Patch Update on Galaxy S8 SM-G950U (G950USQS1AQJA).
- Your device must have 70% Battery.
- You need a Laptop or PC to perform this Action.
- You should be using Stock Firmware and not Custom ROM.
- Back Up your Data to make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data).
- You need to Enter Download Mode.
- Make sure you have followed the steps properly. Don’t Skip and Read! – We are not responsible for any damage that you make to your Phone.
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Guide to Flash Firmware Using ODIN
I hope you followed the above full guide link to install KRACK Security Patch Nougat on Galaxy S8 manually. If any queries or feedback, please write a comment to us.