Stock Firmware Update Galaxy S8 Plus on Android 8.0 Oreo beta 2 G955USQU1ZQK1 firmware

It seems Samsung has started rolling out second iteration of it’s Android 8.0 Oreo beta update for both flagships Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. The Oreo beta 2 arriving as build G955USQU1ZQK1 for Galaxy S8 Plus, if you are already running first beta ZQJJ firmware then you are eligible for the Beta 2 update. The latest beta update brings improvements over the first one along multiple new features and stability improvements.

If you are getting impatient for the firmware then we have posted each possible way below through which you can get the update right on your device. The stock Android 8.0 Oreo G955USQU1ZQK1 firmware can be updated via Kies as well, but we recommend you try the OTA update first, go to Settings > About device > Check software updates.

You can also install stock Android 8.0 Oreo G955USQU1ZQK1 firmware on Galaxy S8 Plus using Samsung Kies, here we have posted a guide to update Samsung firmware via Kies.

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Firmware details:

Device Name: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

Model: SM-G955U

Android version: Android 8.0 Oreo

Region: USA

Build Number: G955USQU1ZQK1

Android Security Patch Level:

Size:

How to install Android 8.0 G955USQU1ZQK1 Oreo beta 2 on Galaxy S8 Plus via Odin

Early preparations:

Your device should be charged 70% at minimum to avoid shutting down during the process.

Enable USB Debugging. Go to Settings > Developer Options > Enable USB debugging

Back up your important data.

Download Odin tool 3.12.3 from this link

Download the latest USB drivers for Samsung from this link and then install them on PC.

Process to install Android 8.0 Oreo G955USQU1ZQK1 update on Galaxy S8 Plus

It’s the device to turn off your device completely.

Now boot your device into Download Mode, to do so follow this guide

Once in download Mode, follow this guide to update stock Oreo firmware on Galaxy S8 Plus via Odin.

Downloads:

Download Android 8.0 Oreo G955USQU1ZQK1 firmware for Galaxy S8 Plus. [Update is not available for Odin at the moment, try the Kies or OTA]

Download Oreo beta 2 upgrade G955USQU1ZQK6 firmware for S8 Plus

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