Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) (SM-N9005) Firmware Overview
What is the latest SM-N9005 firmware?
N9005XXSGBRI2, released December 4, 2018 for region VIP with Android 5. It is a security update on bootloader binary 16. The archive holds 1 official build for this region.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) still getting updates?
Most likely not: there has been no new firmware since December 2018, so Android 5 is the last version this model got. The final builds below are still the best choice for a clean reinstall.
Can I downgrade the SM-N9005 firmware?
Only to builds with the same bootloader binary (the Bit column) or higher. All decodable builds in the archive share binary 16:
- Binary 16 — since Sep 2018
SM-N9005 firmware for region VIP
| Build / PDA | Bit | Region (CSC) | Android | Date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
N9005XXSGBRI2
Security update
|
16 | VIP | 5 |
2018-12-04 | Download |
How to Flash SM-N9005 Firmware
Put the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (Snapdragon) into Download Mode, load the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into Odin on a Windows PC and press Start. Pick a build with Bit 16 or higher if your phone is already on the latest firmware. Use HOME_CSC to keep your data, CSC for a full wipe.