N960FXXS8FUC4 | Galaxy Note 9 March 2021 Security Patch (Global)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 started receiving March 2021 security patch update with build number N960FXXS8FUC4 which is based on Android 10.

The update is rolling via OTA (Over the air) in a phase-wise manner and will soon hit every user around the world. If you have a Galaxy Note 9 with variant SM-N960F, then you may receive the notification to upgrade your security patch to March 2021 with build number N960FXXS8FUC4.

Check Software Update on Galaxy Note 9:

If you are using Galaxy Note 9, then you may receive the March 2021 patch with firmware version N960FXXS8FUC4. If you don’t then check for the OTA update manually by following the step: Settings app | About Phone | System Updates. In case you see any new updates, click on the download button to start the upgrade process.

Before upgrading, make sure you have enough juice (battery backup) on your Galaxy Note 9 and connected to a good WiFi network. If there is no new update, then follow this guide to manually install the firmware on your Galaxy Note 9 using the ODIN tool.

How to Install March 2021 Patch on Galaxy Note 9

Flashing firmware on your Galaxy device is easy, all you need is firmware, drivers, and a tool called ODIN. If you have all this, then you are good to follow this guide.

Pre-Requirements:

• This firmware (N960FXXS8FUC4) is only supported for Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
• Charge your device to 50% in order to avoid power-related interruptions during the installation process.
• You need a PC and USB Cables.
• Take a backup before flashing the software on your device.

Firmware Installation Guide:

For the installation process, you can follow the guides given below. It includes a video tutorial as well as a practical approach to the installation process.

• First, download all the necessary files on your PC including the ODIN Flash Tool.
• Install and launch the ODIN flash tool > Select the Galaxy Note 9 stock firmware file according to your region to flash it.
• You can check out the full depth firmware flashing guide here: How to Install Samsung Stock Firmware Using Odin Flash Tool
• For better visualization support, you can also check out our full-depth video tutorial.

So, make sure to download the March 2021 Security patch for your Galaxy Note 9 model with build number N960FXXS8FUC4. We hope that this guide was helpful to you.