Today Sprint Galaxy Note 8 received the latest Android Security Patch for February 2018. The update bumps the software version to N950USQS3BRB4 which brings February 2018 Security patch along with regular bug fixes and improvement. The software is based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
Galaxy Note 8 is a dual SIM smartphone launched in August 2017. The phone comes with a 6.30-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2960 pixels. It runs on 1.7 GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor and 6 GB of RAM. It comes with Android 8.0 Oreo out-of-the-box. This device packs a 64 GB of expandable internal storage. Galaxy Note 8 brings a 12-megapixel primary camera on the rear and an 8-megapixel camera on the front.
The update is currently rolling via Over the air (OTA) for users running the stock firmware. If you are rooted, then you are not eligible for upgrading to the latest OS via OTA. In case if you have already received the update with build number N950USQS3BRB4, then hit the download button to start the upgrade process. If not received, then check for the update manually by following the steps below.
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How to Update N950USQS3BRB4 Software on Sprint Galaxy Note 8 manually?
Go to device Settings –> About Phone –> Software update.
By following the above method you can easily find if you have any latest update on your phone. You can tap the option titled “Download Updates Manually”. If the update is not available, then make sure your device is not rooted or installed any modified firmware.
Before proceeding to download, make sure your phone has enough battery backup with at least 50% battery. Also, check if you have enough storage to download and install the latest N950USQS3BRB4 update on Sprint Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950U. 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. After following the procedure mentioned above, you can now start downloading February Security Patch for SamsungGalaxy Note 8.
Steps to Install N950USQS3BRB4 February 2018 Security
In case if you have received the download link to the firmware N950USQS3BRB4, then you can simply follow our guide to install manually.
Download N950USQS3BRB4 Firmware Here
How to update via ODIN Software
Please note, before following manual setup, you should read the pre-requisites carefully.
To install the firmware, you must first download the required software, firmware and drivers on your PC.
DOWNLOAD ODIN AND DRIVERS:
- You must install Samsung Kies Software
- You also need to install Samsung USB Drivers
- Click to Download ODIN Software
PRE-REQUISITE :
- Download the required firmware and drivers.
- Your device must have 50% – 70% Battery.
- You need PC or Laptop to install this firmware.
- Take a Full Backup on your phone before Installing any new firmware. So make sure you have data’s in case if something Wrong (This Process won’t lose your data).
- You need to Enter Samsung Download Mode.
- Make sure you have followed the steps properly.
- GetDroidTips will not be responsible for any bricking/damage to your device.
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So, that’s it. Install the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 8 N950USQS3BRB4 update from Sprint. The latest patch will fortify your device against all latest security vulnerability.
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