Tag: Galaxy Note 9

Note 9 One UI 2.1 Update Gets Pro Mode, Single Take & Many More
Samsung is now distributing One UI 2.1 version for Galaxy Note 9 smartphone. The firmware version N960FXXU5ETF5 is now releasing with the June security patch. It is currently rolling out in Germany, and soon it will hit in South Korea and other regions. As per the previous schedule, the One UI 2.1 version supposed to release next week for both Galaxy S9 & Note 9, so it is a surprise treat from the company. As some customers had a chance to use the new version, it has found out not all the Galaxy S20 features come to Note 9.
The inherited functions from the One UI 2.1 for the old flagship phone are Quick share & Music share. Both features allow you to share files & Bluetooth audio connection with other devices, respectively. The Pro Mode in video recording has made a come back to Note 9. It was previously the part of Galaxy S9 & Note 9; then later, the company removed it for some reason. This year, with Galaxy S20, the feature has returned and now came back to Galaxy Note 9. The Pro Mode & Bixby Routines for video recording will not be the part of the Galaxy S9 series.
In the camera department, Single Take features have introduced to take a series of pictures and videos when you tap the shutter button. The new version also lets you control shutter speed. You can also create custom filers, along with AR Doodle & AR Emoji features. The 1.2 GB One UI 2.1 firmware is available in Germany, and soon it will release in other countries without any delay.
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June 10, 2020
Galaxy Note 9 Receives Third Android 10 Beta Version
Samsung is now starting to roll out the third Android 10-based One UI 2.0 beta version for Galaxy Note 9 users. The latest software version means to fix many issues and boosts user experience. The firmware N960FXXU4ZSL7 is released and currently rolling out in India & the firmware version N960NKSU3ZSL8 in South Korea. The new version is 395 MB in size and comes with the December security patch. Two weeks ago, in the second beta release, the company had squashed major bugs and stabilized most of the functions. In this rollout, Samsung has fixed the SPen Aircommand translation issue, as SPen is the essential part of any Note series device.
The mobile hotspot connection now stabilizes and the issue while using Samsung Pass has also been solved. The other fixes come to Iris recognition for Secure Folder is failed & FC occurs while editing LED icons. The Secure Folder problem was in all beta versions of most of the smartphone, but Samsung always fixed in the later releases.
Samsung is now moving fast to upgrade all its smartphones to the latest stable Android 10-based One UI 2.0 version. Till now, Samsung’s this year’s premium smartphones Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy Note 10, and Galaxy Note 10+ have received the new version. In the mid-range segment, Galaxy M20 & Galaxy M30 are lucky devices to get stable Android 10 updates before any Galaxy A series of smartphones. The roadmap shows Galaxy Note 9 will get stable version in January 2020 but as Samsung’s previous moves, we could see it happen earlier.
December 18, 2019
Android 10 Beta Released for Galaxy Note9
Samsung has finally started to roll out One UI 2 Beta with Android 10 for older galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy Note9 is the new smartphone that is now receiving Android 10 Beta in South Korea with firmware version starts with N960NKSU3ZSK6. This week, the official community manager at Samsung community South Korea has promised to deliver a beta update for Galaxy Note 9 users. And as promised, today, Samsung is now rolling out Android 10 Beta updates in the home country.
To participate in Beta testing users need to download the Samsung Member app on the Galaxy Note9. The official banner is now posted on the Samsung Member app or Samsung community website page of South Korea. To get the latest version you have to click on the register link and then you can download new version from Settings – Software Update on your smartphone.
At the time of the Galaxy S10 series, Samsung has allowed the first 1000 users to download the new version. This time we have to see how many users the company will allow entering beta testing.
Samsung Galaxy S10 has received its fifth beta update and recently Galaxy Note 10 users have got a second beta update. The Galaxy S9 & S9+ users will get the Android 10 beta update next week. After South Korea, Germany & the US users will get the latest One UI 2 with Android 10 Beta version in the coming days.
Update: Android 10 Beta for Galaxy Note 9 is now rolling out in UK. Many users have joined the program and downloaded latest beta update on the smartphone.
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November 20, 2019
Galaxy Note 9 Getting Android 10 Beta this week, Note 10 Gets 2nd Update
Samsung has pushed the 2nd Android 10 beta update for Galaxy Note 10 & Note 10+ smartphones. The update brings many fixes to the previous bugs and improves the user experience. The firmware update N97*FXXU1ZSK8 is releasing in South Korea and India that counts nearly 771MB in size. The other Galaxy S10 series has already received its 4th beta update and as per the report, it is on the final stage to get a stable Android 10 version.
The notable changes into the second beta version are that it has now fixed screen flickering & Always-on Display issues. The noise issues while connecting Bluetooth devices have been taken care of in the latest firmware and the gesture interaction has improved. Apart from that, it has fixed various problems on the device to enhance overall quality. The newest firmware has brought November 1st Android security patch.
Now moving to the other news, the Beta Operation Manager for Samsung Community South Korea has confirmed that this week Galaxy Note 9 is getting an Android 10 based OneUI 2.0 beta version.
He has not revealed any date but it is the same guy who had announced the accurate date for Galaxy Note 10 & Galaxy S10 beta updates. He has also mentioned Galaxy S9 series will get a beta version in the next week. As always, South Korean users will receive a new version before other countries.
November 18, 2019
Finally, T-Mobile Released Night Mode Update for Galaxy Note 9
After nearly 3 months of waiting T-Mobile has finally rolled out Night Mode update for its users in the US. The first smartphone to get the latest update is Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and we can say the other devices will get the update in a short period of time. The newest firmware N960USQU2CSGA is rolling out with Google’s July security patch and it counts 882MB in size. Everyone was hoping the Galaxy S10 series will be the first smartphones that will get a dedicated Night Mode update, but since T-Mobile has already dispatched the July update on all three S10 models so they will get in the next software version.
The first notable feature into the update is dedicated Night Mode to the main camera, the function will provide more details to the night photography and will bring this last year’s model closer to the current models. The other QR Code scanner feature was added for multiple usages and Wi-Fi sharing is one of them. You can also get this feature from the Notification panel as it has added a shortcut.
In the US, AT&T & Verizon have released this update on their Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 & S9+ smartphones, and Sprint has released it for Galaxy S10 models. The international Samsung premium & some mid-range smartphones are already on the latest updates and some of them are having August security patch. If you are Galaxy Note 9 owner on T-Mobile then head to the Settings and check for the latest update. The update is rolling out via OTA & quite big so use your Wi-Fi connection to download it.
August 12, 2019
Galaxy Note 9 July Update on AT&T Gets Night Mode
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on AT&T is now receiving a new firmware version in the US. The latest update brings dedicated Night Mode & QR Code scanner features to the camera. The new firmware version N960USQU2CSGA is seeding on Note 9 with July Android security patch and it is 882MB in size. AT&T is the second carrier to receives this massive 882MB update. Internationally, Galaxy Note 9 has received all these features, this is time for US users to get it.
The update also brings Advanced Messaging in the Samsung Messages app, for AT&T postpaid users. It will allow users to send messages up to 10MB and also able to see if person has read your messages. Right now, it is only available for postpaid customers, that they can send messages to other Advanced Messaging capable AT&T postpaid users.
After a few hours, Samsung will unpack Galaxy Note 10 in the special event that gets an even better camera, probably with some advanced features. So its good Samsung is taking care of a year-old model by installing some advanced features, which changes photography on the phone. The dedicated Night Mode function to the camera is one of them and it improves picture quality in the night view and gives extra details. The QR Code scanner is another feature that users can use for Wi-Fi sharing & scan the codes. For the easy use, there is a shortcut in the notification panel for the QR scanner.
AT&T is the first to brings a Night Mode update in the US on the Galaxy S10 series. Last week, Verizon rolled out Night Mode to Note 9 as well as to the Galaxy S9 & S9+ smartphones. T-Mobile, on the other hand, is still behind these all, that none-of its devices has received a Night Mode update. We may see it in the next T-Mobile update, that is, August update. If you are AT&T user in the US then go to Settings on your Galaxy Note 9 and install the update.
August 7, 2019
Verizon’s Galaxy Note 9 & Galaxy S9 Gets Night Mode Update
The Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy Note 9 are the next premium devices in the US that are getting Night Mode update. The US carrier Verizon is releasing new firmware for the both smartphones. Last month, it has successfully issued update to Galaxy S10 series smartphones, and now last year’s two biggest models are tasting new camera features. The firmware version N960USQU2CSGA is seeding for Galaxy Note 9 and G965USQU6CSGF for Galaxy S9. Both smartphones are receiving Android’s July security patch. The QR Code scanner for camera is another feature seeded into the update and the shortcut is now added to the notification panel.
The AT&T was the first carrier to bring Night Mode update to its Samsung Galaxy S10 series smartphones in the US. Later, Verizon & Sprint are next to release these features. T-Mobile users are still behind the race. None of T-Mobile’s devices have received dedicated Night Mode or QR Code scanner features. It has released July update for the devices so we can assume, T-Mobile will issue these functions in its next software update. If you are Verizon user then open Settings menu in your smartphone and check for update manually.
In other countries, most of Samsung’s premium and some mid-range devices have received major updates. The international models of Galaxy S10 series, Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 duo are the lucky ones to get latest versions. The Galaxy A50 & Galaxy A70 are also enjoying Night Mode function on the run.
August 3, 2019