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Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy Note 9 get August security update
There's a new Galaxy Note flagship in town, but it doesn't mean older devices in the lineup are going to be forgotten, as Samsung is proving by rolling out the August security update to the Galaxy Note 9 and the Galaxy Note 8 on the same day. Oddly enough, both devices are getting the update in mostly […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 to Galaxy Note 10+: A few reasons to make the switch
The Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are finally here (read our hands-on impressions here), and for many Galaxy Note 8 owners, the next few days will be spent wondering whether they should upgrade to either of Samsung's 2019 Note flagships. While we can't really tell you if you should or should not do […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Specs comparison: Galaxy Note 8 vs Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10+
Smartphone innovation has slowed down in the last couple of years, making upgrades incremental and of questionable value. The just-launched Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ fall into the same category. On their own, they are an impressive feat of engineering, but when compared to their predecessors, the changes seem far less exciting and expensive. […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 getting July security update on Verizon and Xfinity Mobile
The Galaxy Note 8 has received an update with the latest Android security patch from two more North American carriers. Verizon and Comcast's Xfinity Mobile released a new update for the Note 8 over the weekend, just a couple of days after Sprint updated the device with the July 2019 security patch. The update from […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 update with July 2019 security patch out on Sprint
North American carrier Sprint is rolling out a new update for the Galaxy Note 8, bringing the July 2019 security patch to the device. Software version N950USQS6DSG5 is now available for the 2017 phablet, and it's a minor update that only includes security enhancements. It's possible the update also brings the QR code scanning function for […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
July 2019 security update out for the Galaxy Note 8
Look sharp, Galaxy Note 8 owners in Germany, Samsung has just begun rolling out the July security update for your device. Samsung has already released the latest security update for the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 9, and the Note 8 is joining the party this week. There's still no sight of the Galaxy […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Newer Galaxy Note 8 June security update brings QR code scanner
Samsung has brought the new QR code scanner that it introduced to the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S9 and Galaxy Note 9 to the Galaxy Note 8 with the June security update in some markets. The Galaxy Note 8 first received an update with the June 2019 security patch nearly two weeks ago, and Samsung has […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
T-Mobile and Verizon rolling out Galaxy Note 8 June security update
The Galaxy Note 8 is being treated to the June 2019 security update by Verizon and T-Mobile. The device is getting software version N950USQS5DSF5 and N950USQS5DSF6 on T-Mobile and Verizon respectively, and the update only has the new security enhancements going by the rather generic changelog posted by both carriers. And with the Galaxy Note 8 […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 update released with June 2019 security patch
Samsung has released a new update for the Galaxy Note 8, bringing the June 2019 security patch to the 2017 flagship. The June security update was released for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy Note 9 earlier this month, but while those devices also received new features for the camera (like a dedicated Night mode), […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
Latest US Galaxy Note 8 update brings May 2019 security patch
The Galaxy Note 8 has already received the May 2019 security patch in other markets. The latest US Galaxy Note 8 update finally brings this patch Stateside. It's no secret that updates tend to arrive a little late in the country. The latest security maintenance release is now available for this device from two carriers. […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Galaxy Note 8 and Galaxy A9 (2018) get May 2019 security update
Samsung released details of the May 2019 security update for its devices yesterday and has now started rolling out the update for the Galaxy Note 8 and the Galaxy A9 (2018). The Note 8 is getting the update in Morocco while the A9 (2018) is getting it in India, with software versions N950FXXU6DSD5 and A920FXXU1BSDA for the […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
New Galaxy Note 8 update from Sprint brings April security patch
North American carrier Sprint has released a new Galaxy Note 8 software update that bundles the April 2019 security patch. The update, which comes with software version N950USQU5DSD4, may be about more than security enhancements, however. Galaxy Note 8 owners on Sprint had reported LTE connectivity issues with Android Pie, which the carrier had acknowledged, and it's […]
- By Abhijeet Mishra
- 5 years ago
US Unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 Pie update finally released
US unlocked models of Samsung's flagships tend to receive major updates after their carrier counterparts. That's why owners of the unlocked Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy Note 8 have had to wait for a long time. The wait is finally over for them today as Samsung has rolled out the US unlocked Galaxy S8 and Galaxy […]
- By Adnan Farooqui
- 5 years ago
Samsung begins April 2019 security patch rollout starting with Galaxy Note 8
A couple of days after publishing details about the April 2019 security patch, Samsung has kickstarted the rollout of the latest monthly update starting with the Galaxy Note 8. It appears the update is out since yesterday in Netherlands, Germany, Russia, Italy, and a few other regions. This comes just days after the carrier variants […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
![[Update: Verizon as well] Galaxy S8 and Note 8 receiving Android Pie update on AT&T and T-Mobile](https://www.sammobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/galaxy-s8-s8-plus-review-15-224x125.jpg)
[Update: Verizon as well] Galaxy S8 and Note 8 receiving Android Pie update on AT&T and T-Mobile
Samsung released the Android 9 Pie update to the Galaxy S8, S8+ and Note 8 in February this year. However, as is the case with Android updates, carrier-branded devices in the US have started receiving the update only recently. Last week, the update started rolling out to Sprint variants of the Galaxy S8/S8+ and Note […]
- By Naresh
- 5 years ago
