Samsung Note 3 Software Update Download

Verizon has started rolling out the official Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The update is pretty hefty weighting at 1.53 GB but this is expected since it is a major update, upgrading the Galaxy Note 3 from Android 4.4 KitKat to 5.0 Lollipop.


The latest Android Pie for Galaxy NOTE 3, is available to download and install via custom ROM like Lineage OS 16. This is a step-by-step guide on how to install Android Pie on Galaxy NOTE 3.

– The Galaxy NOTE 3 (codename: hlte) will not be updated to Android Pie officially, ever
– This Android Pie update for Galaxy NOTE 3 is through custom ROM such as Lineage OS 16.
– Installing a custom ROM or even the stock firmware manually requires little bit advance knowledge of operating and modify the firmware of an Android device.

Contents

  • 1 Android 9 Pie Custom ROM available for Galaxy NOTE 3:
  • 2 Required Downloads and Links before you Update Android 9 Pie on Galaxy NOTE 3:

Android 9 Pie Custom ROM available for Galaxy NOTE 3:

Following Custom ROM available for Galaxy NOTE 3 based on Android 9 Pie:

Galaxy NOTE 3 Android 9 Pie ROM list

Lineage OS 16 Android 9 ROMLineageOS 16 for Galaxy NOTE 3

Galaxy Note 3 Software Update

Required Downloads and Links before you Update Android 9 Pie on Galaxy NOTE 3:

  • TWRP recovery for Galaxy NOTE 3 (hlte)
  • Download one of the Android Pie ROM available for Galaxy NOTE 3 from the above list.
  • LineageOS 16 MindTheGApps download link for Galaxy NOTE 3 LineageOS 16 ROM
  • Android Pie Open GApps download link for Galaxy NOTE 3 AOSP Android Pie ROM

OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS FOR Galaxy NOTE 3 ANDROID PIE ROM:

Root binary is NOT inbuilt in any custom ROM. So you may need install a SuperSU or Magisk ROOT zip file.

– SuperSU rooting guide to enable ROOT access.

How to Install/Update Android 9 Pie on Galaxy NOTE 3:

  1. Download TWRP recovery for Galaxy NOTE 3 from the downloads list.
  2. Install TWRP Recovery on Galaxy NOTE 3 using ODIN.
  3. Enter into TWRP recovery mode and Wipe data partition, Cache partition, System partition and clean Dalvik cache.
    – Here is a step-by-step guide on how to wipe data using TWRP recovery

    – Don’t wipe or format Internal memory here. If you do, you will lose all your phone data.
    – To be on safe side, backup all data on your Android Phone before wiping anything.
  4. Then, download one of the Android Pie ROM available for Galaxy NOTE 3 and copy the file to your phone using MTP mode or sideload from TWRP recovery.
    – Each link provided in this guide has their own step-by-step installation guide.
  5. Install Android Pie ROM using TWRP recovery.
  6. Download Pie MindTheGApps package (recommended for LineageOS 16 ROM), copy that to your phone and then Install Android Pie GApps using TWRP
    – Well, this step is an optional but if you don’t do you will not be able to install any applications on your Android Pie ROM.
    – The GApps package provides basic Google Play Services, Play Store application and other Google Applications.
  7. Reboot your phone and enjoy Android Pie on Galaxy NOTE 3.
  8. Optionally, if you want ROOT on the Android Pie ROM, then restart your phone into TWRP recovery mode and install SuperSU to enable ROOT.
    – This step is not necessary to run Android Pie smoothly but if you want ROOT on the Android Pie ROM then you need to follow this step.
If you are facing any issue while following this guide, then you can comment here or you can create a topic on the Galaxy NOTE 3 (hlte) Forum or on the respective Android Pie, LineageOS 16, Android Oreo Custom ROM topics.

The official Samsung firmware for the Galaxy Note 3 has been pushed out OTA across the US, bringing Android 5.0 Lollipop to the device. But you can install Android 5.0 on your Note 3 manually if you need to, by following our tutorial below.

How to update Galaxy Note 3 to Android 5.0 with Kies

The easiest way to install the update is by using Samsung Kies. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies on your computer and connect your Galaxy Note 3 with a USB cable. Kies should notify you that there is an update available. Then you simply follow the steps to install it.

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How to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Galaxy Note 3 with Odin

If Kies doesn't let you update the Android 5.0 firmware, you can flash it manually using Odin. Here's how to do that.

Note: the Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware, build number N900XXUEBOA5, is official Samsung firmware for the Galaxy Note 3 LTE, SM-N9005. While the firmware is Polish, it will also work on any international Note 3. Attempting to flash this firmware on carrier-branded Note 3's may cause problems, so we don't advise it.

As always, manually tinkering with your device has risks involved. Please be aware of them before proceeding.

Prerequisites

  • Charge your battery to at least 80 percent
  • Enable USB Debugging in Settings > Developer options (in case you need to troubleshoot later)
  • Back up your essential data for safe keeping

Install Lollipop on Galaxy Note 3 instructions

1. Unzip the downloaded firmware zip file on your computer.

2. Launch Odin.

3. Reboot your Galaxy Note 3 in download mode (Volume Down + Power + Home).

4. Connect your Galaxy Note 3 via USB cable to your computer and wait for Odin to recognize it (a blue box should appear next to ID:COM).

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5. Make sure only Auto-Reboot and F.Reset Time are checked in Odin.

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6. Make sure Re-Partitionis not checked.

6.5 If you're experiencing an ext4 error message, you need to download the correct PIT file for your device (Google your model number and 'PIT file' to find one). Then check Re-Partition, click on the Pit tab and then the PIT button and locate the file. Then continue.

7. Click the AP button and locate the tar.md5 file in the unzipped firmware file and hit Start.

8. Wait patiently until the procedure ends and do not disconnect your Note 3. It may take a while.

9. You should see a green PASS message when successful.

10. Once your Galaxy Note 3 restarts, you should be running Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android 5.0 Update Download

Now you can restore any backed up data. If you get stuck in a bootloop or encounter some buggy behavior, reboot your Note 3 in Fastboot (press and hold Volume up + Power + Home) and use the volume keys to navigate and the power button to access recovery mode. Clear the cache partition and then reboot.

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If you have any major bugs at startup, do a factory reset on your Galaxy Note 3 from recovery mode and then restore your data again.

How do you like Android 5.0 on the Note 3? Why do you think the Note 3 beat the Note 4 to Android Lollipop? Share your thoughts in the comments.