Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android 8.0 Update

  



The given Android Nougat 7.0 firmware has only for Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Canadian device and model number has SM-N920W8, don’t follow the update file for any other device. Download official Nougat firmware with build version N920W8VLU4CQC9 and install it manually using ODIN tool. Samsung is rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat updates to Galaxy devices, but the devices making the jump have all moved from Android Marshmallow to Android 7.1.1 Nougat. The Galaxy Note 5 runs.

Use this page to identify software versions for the Samsung Galaxy Note5 as well as details on recent software updates.

On this page:

Identify the device's current software version

Android 7.0/Baseband version N920TUVS6ERH1

  1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
  2. Tap Settings.
  3. Tap About phone.
  4. Review the information in the Review software version details section below.

Review software version details

VERSIONRELEASE DATEENHANCEMENTSSTATUS

Android 7.0

Baseband version:

N920TUVS6ERH1

August 24, 2018August security updates

Android 7.0

Baseband version:

N920TUVS5ERG1

July 27, 2018July security updatesIf your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download. To prevent network congestion, updates are briefly set on a scheduled daily limit. If that limit is reached, check back again the next day or after July 1, when the daily limit is lifted.

Android 7.0

Baseband version:

N920TUVS5ERF2

June 28, 2018

June Security update

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download. To prevent network congestion, updates are briefly set on a scheduled daily limit. If that limit is reached, check back again the next day or after July 1, when the daily limit is lifted.

Android 7.0

Baseband version:

N920TUVS5ERE1

May 24, 2018

Google security patch

Various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android 7.0

Baseband version:

N920TUVS5ERD1

April 22, 2018

Google security fix

various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android 7.0

Baseband version: N920TUVS5ERC1

March 21, 2018

Google security fix

various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android 7.0

Baseband version:

N920TUVS5ERA1

January 24, 2018

Google security fix

various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android 7.0

Baseband version

N920TUVS4EQK1

December 1, 2017

Google security fix

various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android 7.0

Baseband version N920TUVU4EQJ3

November 9, 2017

IMS Roaming fix

DIGITS bug fix

Google security improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 7.0

Baseband Version

N920TUVU4EQG3

August 1, 2017Various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 7.0

Baseband Version

N920TUVS4EQG1

July 20, 2017Various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 7.0

Baseband Version

N920TUVU4EQE1

May 21, 2017Intermittent call failure fix, Android 7.0 Nougat for users still on DQC2

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 7.0

Baseband Version

N920TUVU4EQC6

April 25, 2017Android 7.0 Nougat

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 6.0.1

Baseband Version

N920TUVU4DQC2

April 5, 2017Various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 6.0.1

Baseband Version

N920TUVS4DQA2

February 1, 2017Android Security updates

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 6.0.1

Baseband Version

N920TUVU4DPK6

December 6, 2016Domestic data roaming improvements
DTMF fix
November Security update

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 6.0.1

Baseband Version

N920TUVS4DPH2

September 8, 2016August/September Security fixes

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 6.0.1

Baseband version N920TUVU3DPG1

July 13, 2016

Google Security fix, June and July security maintenance release, Various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 6.0.1

Baseband version N920TUVU2DPD1

April 18, 2016

Android M OS update

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 5.1.1

Baseband version N920TUVS2COKC

December 14, 2015

Google Security update

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 5.1.1

Baseband Version: N920TUVU2COJ5

November 2, 2015

Samsung Gear VR support, Security updates, Various bug fixes and improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 5.1.1

Baseband Version: N920TUVU2COI5

September 25, 2015

Video Calling UI updates

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 5.1.1

Baseband Version: N920TUVU1BOH6

September 10, 2015

T-Mobile Video Calling

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 5.1.1

Baseband Version: N920TUVU1BOH4

September 3, 2015

Various system improvements

If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download.

Android version 5.1.1

Baseband Version: N920TUVU1AOGE

August 21, 2015

Original software

Available August 21, 2015

This is the launch software version of the device. When a software update becomes available, this information will be updated.

Other versions

N/A

N/A

Your device has non-T-Mobile software, and it is unsupported. The manufacturer and T-Mobile cannot update your software.

Determine update requirements

Customers' devices must meet the following requirements to update their software to the most current version:

  • 50% or higher battery life
  • Data connection
  • Size of update 70.01 MB

Update software versions

Update software from the phone to N920TUVS6ERH1

To check for updates and download the update from the Samsung servers, follow these steps:

  1. From the Home screen, tap Settings.
  2. Tap Software updates > Download update manually.
  3. The device will automatically check for an update if one is available.
  4. Tap Install to update.

Update from a computer

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android 8.0 Update Free

Follow the device requirements above, along with the following:

  • Use a Samsung USB cable.
  • Back up your data prior to completing the update.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Android 8.0 Update Download

During the update, do not:

Samsung
  • Use the device or press any keys.
  • Remove the battery, if applicable.
  • Turn off the device.
  • Disconnect the USB cable until the update is complete.

You will not be able to place a call during the update, not even an emergency call.

Galaxy
  1. Download and install Samsung Smart Switch that is compatible with your computer from Samsung Smart Switch
  2. Connect the cable to a compatible USB port on your computer.
  3. Connect the other end of the cable to your mobile device.
  4. Allow your computer to install any required drivers for your device. This process may take a few minutes.
  5. Open Smart Switch on your computer, and allow it to make the connection.
  6. If a software update is available for your device, Smart Switch will automatically prompt you to update. At any time, you can click Update.
  7. Click Update to begin downloading the necessary files.
  8. Click OK to proceed.Your device may turn off and on a few times during the update process. Once complete the device will return to the Home screen.

Issues after updating

If you experience issues after updating to the latest software version, follow these steps:

Note 8 Android 10 Update

  1. Wipe your cache partition to make sure that all system files on your device are put back in order.
    1. Turn off the device.
    2. Press and hold the Volume Up key and theHome key, then press and hold thePower key.
    3. When the Samsung Galaxy Note5 logo screen displays, release only the Power key.
    4. When the Android logo displays, release the Volume Up and the Home key ('Installing system update' will show for about 30 - 60 seconds before showing the Android system recovery menu options).
    5. Press the Volume down key several times key to highlight 'wipe cache partition.'
    6. Press the Power key to select.
    7. Press the Volume down key several times key to highlight 'yes.'
    8. Press the Power key to select.
    9. When the wipe cache partition is complete, 'Reboot system now' is highlighted.
    10. Press the Power key to restart the device.
  2. If wiping the cache partition does not work, you may need to perform a master reset.
    1. Back up data on the internal memory. If you have signed into a Google account on the device, you have activated Anti-theft and will need your Google credentials to finish the Master reset.
    2. From any Home screen, tap the Apps icon.
    3. Tap Settings.
    4. Tap Cloud and accounts.
    5. Tap Backup and reset.
    6. If desired, tap Back up my data to move the slider to ON or OFF.
    7. If desired, tap Restore to move the slider to ON or OFF.
    8. Tap the back key twice to return to the Settings menu, then tap General Management.
    9. Tap Reset.
    10. Tap Factory data reset.
    11. Tap Reset device.
    12. If you have screen lock turned on, enter your PIN or password.
    13. Tap Continue.
    14. Tap Delete all.