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    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) - VD2 - N950FXXU3BRA2 firmware

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 firmware N950FXXU3BRA2 is the Android 7.1.1 build for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (model SM-N950F), released by Samsung for Germany (Vodafone) (VD2). It was built on 7 January 2018, carries the 2018-01-01 Android security patch, has changelist 12472670. The package combines system build N950FXXU3BRA2 (AP/PDA) with CSC build N950FOVF2BQL1 for the VD2 region code. SamMobile added this file to the firmware archive on 1 February 2018.

    Country
    Model SM-N950F
    Product Code VD2
    Security Patch 2018-01-01
    OS Version Android 7.1.1
    PDA N950FXXU3BRA2
    CSC N950FOVF2BQL1
    Build Date 2018-01-7
    Changelist 12472670
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    N950FXXU3BRA2 for other regions and carriers

    The same N950FXXU3BRA2 build is also available for these SM-N950F regions:

    Other SM-N950F firmware for Germany (Vodafone) (VD2)

    All SM-N950F firmware for VD2 · All Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) firmware

    How to flash N950FXXU3BRA2 on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F)

    We recommend updating through Samsung's own tools: over-the-air (Settings › Software update) or Samsung Smart Switch on a PC. Flash the full firmware with Odin only when you are sure about the risks. A wrong region or a failed flash can brick the device, and SamMobile is not responsible for any damage.

    1. Download the firmware package above and extract the ZIP. It contains the AP (PDA), BL, CP and CSC files, plus a HOME_CSC file.
    2. Download and extract Odin on a Windows PC, and install the Samsung USB drivers if the PC does not detect the phone.
    3. Switch the device off and boot it into Download mode (usually Volume Up + Volume Down while connecting the USB cable, or Volume Down + Bixby + Power on older models).
    4. Open Odin. The ID:COM box turns blue when the device is connected.
    5. Load the files in their slots: BL, AP, CP and CSC. Use HOME_CSC to keep your apps and data, CSC to wipe the device.
    6. Leave Re-Partition unticked and click Start. The device reboots when Odin shows PASS. The first boot after a flash can take a few minutes.

    Step-by-step PDFs: 5-file firmware and 1-file firmware.

    What the build numbers mean

    PDA / AP (N950FXXU3BRA2) is the Android system build; its last three characters encode the year, month and revision. CSC (N950FOVF2BQL1) is the region and carrier configuration, and CP is the modem firmware. The product code VD2 identifies the region or carrier this package was made for (Germany (Vodafone)). Flashing a package for a different product code changes carrier features and can be refused by the bootloader, so pick the one that matches the CSC shown under Settings › About phone › Software information.