Yes, it’s very exciting to get a Software Update. But more exciting is to get a Software Update on a Powerful and Future Proof Device.The Powerful and stunning Samsung Galaxy S8 is packed with Snapdragon 835, an Octa-Core CPU, Adreno 540 GPU, 4Gigs of RAM and a Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery.Still not Impressed…? Here comes his Elder Brother with a Plus Badge Yes I am referring to the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus which is packed with Snapdragon 835, an Octa-Core CPU, Adreno 540 GPU, 6Gigs Of RAM and a Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery. These Samsung bad boys have got the latest October 2017 Patch with Firmware Build G950FXXU1AQI9 and G955FXXU1AQI9.The OTA update was first reported by Netherlands users in Europe. It brings a new firmware build number G950FXXU1AQI9 and G955FXXU1AQI9 for S8 and S8+ respectively. The Update is available via OTA (Over-the-air) and currently releasing in a phase wise manner.If your device is not rooted then you may have already received the OTA Update.If the update is not available on your device then wait for few days for the update to come to your device.You can manually check for the update from your device’s settings.Go to About Device > Software Update.Now Press the “Download” Button.Press “Restart & Install” Button.Rebooting will begin automatically.
FIRMWARE INFORMATION:
Device Model: SM-G950F/SM-G955F Samsung Device Name: Galaxy S8/S8+ Software Version: Android 7.0 Nougat Security Patch Level: 2017-10-01 Firmware PDA: G950FXXU1AQI9 & G955FXXU1AQI9 Firmware CSC: G950FOXM1AQI9 & G950FOXM1AQI9
How to download the October 2017 Security Patch OTA update for Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus?
You can Get the Update by Going to Settings > Software update > Download updates manually. Size of the Update File is around 479.78 MB
IMPROVEMENTS/FEATURES WITH NEW G950FXXU1AQI9 and G955FXXU1AQI9 UPDATE:
– Stability of DeX mode has been Improved. – Stability of Launcher has Been Improved. – Device Stability improvements, Bug Fixes. – New and/or Enhanced Features. – Further improvements to Performance. Once we captured the OTA Update, we will add the download link to this post after that you can manually flash the October 2017 Security patch update On Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus via Odin Flash Tool. [su_button url=”https://rootmygalaxy.net/how-to-install-a-stock-firmware-using-odin/” target=”blank” style=”flat” background=”#50554c” color=”#ffffff” size=”4″ wide=”yes” center=”yes” radius=”round” icon=”icon: external-link-square” icon_color=”#ffffff” text_shadow=”0px 0px 0px #010c16″]How To Install A Stock Firmware Using Odin Flash Tool[/su_button] Image Credit: Cnet
