Use this page to identify software versions for the Samsung Galaxy Note8 as well as details on recent software updates.

Check software version

Android 9.0

From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray. Tap Settings > About phone > Software information. Scroll to the Baseband version field. Review the information in the Review software version details section below.

Software version details

VERSION RELEASE DATE ENHANCEMENTS STATUS Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQS8DTG3 August 17, 2020 August 2020 Security patch Available August 17, 2020 If your device meets the requirements below, this update will be available to download. To prevent download issues, there's a daily limit on downloads. If it's not available yet, check back tomorrow or after August 21, when the daily limit is lifted. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQU8DTG1 July 30, 2020 July 2020 security patches

Additional updates and improvements Available July 30, 2020 If your device meets the requirements below, this update will be available to download. To prevent download issues, there's a daily limit on downloads. If it's not available yet, check back tomorrow or after August 4, when the daily limit is lifted. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQS7DTE5 June 12, 2020 June 2020 security patches

Additional updates and improvements Available June 12, 2020 If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQU7DTC1 April 26, 2020 April 2020 security patches

Additional updates and improvements Available April 26, 2020 If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQS6DSH4 September 27, 2019 September security patches Available September 27, 2019 If your device meets the update requirements, this update will be available to you to download. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQU6DSH3 September 8, 2019 Camera enhancements and August Security Patch If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQU5DSG6 July 27, 2019 July Security Patch If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQS5DSF5 June 22, 2019 June Security patch If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQU5DSD3 May 24, 2019 April Security patch B2B KNOX VPN issue fix If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 9.0 Baseband version: N950USQU5DSC1 April 5, 2019 Update to Android 9.0 (Pie) Various bug fixes and system improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQS5CRL1 February 7, 2019 January and February security patches If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQS5CRK1 December 16, 2018 December security patch If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQS5CRJ3 November 15, 2018 November security patch Various bug fixes and system improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQU5CRIA October 7, 2018 September security updates Various bug fixes and system improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQS5CRG9 August 30, 2018 August security updates If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQU5CRG7 August 19, 2018 July security patch Samsung VOC fix If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQU4CRF3 July 8, 2018 Incorrect Time & Date bug fixed Camera fixes Various bug fixes and system improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQU4CRE1 May 23, 2018 May security patch from Google If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQU3CRD7 May 13, 2018 at 10 PM PT Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS update Bug fixes and software improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 8.0 Baseband version: N950USQU3CRC2 April 1, 2018 Android 8.0 (Oreo) OS update Bug fixes and software improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 7.0 Baseband version: N950USQU3BRA9 February 1, 2018 Google monthly security updates Live focus fix Various system improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 7.0 Baseband version: N950USQU2BQLA December 21, 2017 Video conferencing update

DIGITS update

December security update

Various system improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 7.0 Baseband version: N950USQU2BQJA November 16, 2017 October/November Google Security updates IMS roaming bug fix Various bug fixes and software stability improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 7.0 Baseband version: N950USQU1AQI5 September 15, 2017 Out of box software update Provides various bug fixes and software stability improvements If your device meets the update requirements below, you can upgrade to the most current software version. Android 7.0 Baseband Version: N950USQUIAQGV September 15, 2017 Launch software This is the launch software of the device.

Requirements for download

Your device must meet the following requirements to update your software to the most current version:

50% or higher battery life

Data connection

File size: 161 MB

Update your device software

Update automatically over the air (OTA)

It is recommended to connect to Wi-Fi before completing the update.

From the Home screen, swipe up on an empty spot to open the Apps tray. Tap Settings. Tap Software update. Tap Download updates manually. Tap OK. Tap Start. A restart message will appear, tap OK.

Update from a computer

Follow the update requirements above, along with the following:

Use a Samsung USB cable.

Back up your data prior to completing the update.

During the update, do not:

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.

Download and install Samsung Smart Switch that is compatible with your computer from http://www.samsung.com/us/support/smart-switch-support/#!/. Connect the cable to a compatible USB port on your computer. Connect the other end of the cable to your mobile device. Allow your computer to install any required drivers for your device. This process may take a few minutes. Open Smart Switch on your computer, and allow it to make the connection. If a software update is available for your device, Smart Switch will automatically prompt you to update. At any time, you can click Update. Click Update to begin downloading the necessary files. 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 update

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