How To Update Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 Firmware Version Manually Using Odin Flasher

What is Firmware Update Process and Why We Need it:
The Firmware Update process means that your device will get a newer software version or we can say it will run with a newer version of its Operating System, For example if your Samsung Android device is running Android version 4.0.4 and Samsung release Android 4.1.2 version, Then you need to perform a Firmware Update process to install the new version into your device.

Mostly the new Firmware version is released to fix some bugs or to add some new functions, And sometimes it is released to fix some security threats.

What we should do before performing the update:
- First of all you should know your current device firmware version, Write it down so in case something goes wrong it will help you to fix your device.
- Check that you got the suitable firmware package for your device, And make sure to get it from trusted sources only.
- Check your device's battery level to be at least at 90%, Otherwise charge it before starting the update process.
- Make sure to backup any saved data into your device, Like contacts, messages...etc.

Needed Downloads For Updating Samsung N900 Galaxy Note 3 Firmware:
- Samsung N900 Galaxy Note 3 Stock Firmware Package.
- Odin Flasher.
- Samsung N900 Galaxy Note 3 USB Drivers.

Needed Tools For Updating Samsung N900 Galaxy Note 3 Firmware:
- Suitable USB cable.
- A stable computer running Windows OS.

Important Notice: We provide this guide for help purpose only, And we hold no responsibility at all, So keep in mind that your are doing this at your own RISK.

Preparation:
After downloading the needed files you should extract the zipped ones, And install the USB drivers (Restart your PC after installing).


Samsung N900 Galaxy Note 3 Firmware Update Steps:

- Turn off the device, And take out its battery, SIM and memory cards.

- Run Odin.exe program.

- Check these options: Re-Partition (If you have PIT file only), Auto Reboot, F.Reset Time.

- Click PIT button to select: ha.pit

- Firmware files selection:

Click BL button to select: BL_N900xxxxxxx_1328208_REV08_user_mid_...tar.md5
Click AP button to select: AP_N900xxxxxxx_1328208_REV08_user_mid_...tar.md5
Click CP button to select: CP_N900xxxxxxx_REV01_CL1376671_SIGNED.tar.md5
Click CSC button to select: CSC_xxx_N900xxxxxxx_1328208_REV00_user_mid_...tar.md5

- Entering the Download Mode:
Put the battery back into your device, Press and Hold Volume Down key + Home key + Power, After you get the warning message release all keys and press Volume Up key.

- Use the USB cable to connect your device to the computer, Don't use any USB-HUB for connecting, And use only main USB slots.

- Wait until Windows detects the connected device and installs its suitable USB drivers.

- In case everything is OK, Then Odin program will detect your connected device (0:[COMxx]).

- Click on Start button.

- Odin program will start installing the new firmware files into your device, So wait until the device reboots.

- If the update was successfully done, Then you will notice PASS! Word at Odin program.

- Disconnect the USB cable.

- Check your device firmware version *#1234# (You should see the new installed one).

- Turn off the device again, Reinsert the SIM and memory cards and turn it on.

- Now you can customize your device after installing the new firmware version.

- If you made any backup of your device data before the update then you can restore it again.

- Done.

Notice: When you get one big file inside the firmware package, Then it should be selected as a AP file only, And do not check Re-Partition option or use PIT file at all.

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How To Hard Reset / Factory Reset Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 - Key Combination Method

The Hard Reset / Factory Reset operation can fix many software related errors and problems:
- After installing bad or unsupported application into your Samsung mobile phone which causes your phone to be frozen.
- Your Samsung mobile phone doesn't respond to any order after booting because of some software errors.
- Forgotten pattern lock in Samsung Android mobile phones.
- Forgotten user code.
- Forgotten phone code.
- Before or after installing new firmware updates into your device.
- Before selling the device to Wipe all your saved data.

Before performing the Hard Reset:
- In case your Samsung mobile phone can connect to a computer then it is better to make a backup of your saved data using Samsung kies software.
- But in case that is not possible then you can check that your phone's battery has enough charging, Otherwise you should charge it.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900 Hard Reset Steps:

- Take out your phone's battery, SIM-card and memory card too.

- After 10 seconds put the battery back into your phone.

- Press and hold Volume Up key + Home key then press Power key.

- Keep pressing the above keys until Samsung logo appears,Then release Power key only.

- When you see Android Green man release all keys.

- You will get Factory reset / System Recovery menu on screen.

- Use Volume Down key to select Wipe Data / Factory Reset option.

- Use Power key to confirm the operation.

- You need to use the Volume Down key again to select "Yes -- delete all user data"

- Use Power key to confirm.

- After performing the hard reset, Select Reboot System Now option, And confirm it using Power key.

- Now the phone will reboots, Wait for it to be fully on and then you can start using it.

Notice: The Hard Reset / Factory Reset operation will delete anything that are saved in your phone's internal memory, So make a backup of your data in case you can access them.

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