Samsung Galaxy Note8 N9500ZCU7DTL2
SM-N9500 1 country Android 9 (Pie)

Samsung Galaxy Note8 N9500ZCU7DTL2 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note8 N9500ZCU7DTL2 is an Android 9 (Pie) firmware for China (CHC). It is the same firmware configured per region and carrier (CSC). Find your country below, verify the file and download for free. Compared with the previous build N9500ZHU7DTL1, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-N9500 is available: N9500ZHU7DZE1.

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Android 9 (Pie)
OS Version
2021-01-04
Build Date
2020-12-01
Security patch
1
Countries
1
CSC codes
7
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 7. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

All regional downloads

Pick your region (CSC) to download the matching firmware package.

Paste your current build number from Settings > About phone (About tablet) > Software information, or the output of *#1234#.
    MODEM/CP Version: N9500ZCU7DTK1
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N9500
    CHC China
    N9500CHC7DTL2 2021-01-04 3.478 GiB
    SM-N9500_3_20201223131634_ev1zayeuld_fac.zip

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    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 7.1.1
    • Display diagonal16 cm (6.3")
    • Display resolution2960 x 1440 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • RAM6 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR4
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeDual camera
    • Battery capacity3300 mAh
    • Weight195 g

    Specifications of SM-N950, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.

    What's new in N9500ZCU7DTL2

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • Other bug fixes
    - Overall stability of functions improved.

    How to flash N9500ZCU7DTL2

    • N9500ZCU7DTL2 has bootloader binary 7. Your device must run binary 7 or lower: it is the 5th character from the end of your current build number.
    • CSC: Use CSC for a clean install, to change the region (CSC code), to downgrade or to repair a device that does not boot.
    • HOME_CSC: Use HOME_CSC to update the same model and region while keeping your data. Back up anyway: a failed update can still require a reset.
    • The Download Mode key combo depends on the model: see all combos.
    Full flashing guide
    Beware: Manually flashing firmwares may brick your device. Use it at your own risk and follow our tutorial steps.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N9500ZCU7DTL2 is Android 9 (Pie) firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note8, released for China (CHC). It includes the 2020-12-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2021-01-04.

    No. A newer build for SM-N9500 is available: N9500ZHU7DZE1. Install it instead of N9500ZCU7DTL2 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N9500ZHU7DTL1.

    Download the package for your region (CSC) and unzip it. In Odin, load each file into the slot with the same name: BL, AP, CP (if the package has one) and CSC, or HOME_CSC to keep your data. Odin checks the built-in checksum of every .tar.md5 file before flashing. The download is 3.478 GiB; keep about twice that free on the computer to unzip it. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 must be on bootloader binary 7 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 7. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Note8 running binary 7 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 13 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    • Other bug fixes
    - The stability of GPS has been improved.
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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • Other bug fixes
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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    • Other bug fixes
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    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • Other bug fixes
    - Fixed the issue that sometimes notification panel is not display in lock screen.
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    • Other bug fixes
    - Improved stability of Smart View connection with Samsung TV 2020 model.
    - Fixes the issue that sometimes scroll is not smooth on call list screen.
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.

    • Other bug fixes
    - Improved stability of Smart View connection with Samsung TV 2020 model.
    - Fixes the issue that sometimes scroll is not smooth on call list screen.
    • The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    - Device security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - Other bug fixes
    ㆍThe stability of Keyboard has been improved.
    ㆍThe stability of WLAN connetion has been improved.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.

    - Other bug fixes
    ㆍThe stability of Keyboard has been improved.
    ㆍThe stability of Wi-Fi connetion has been improved.
    - The latest Android security patch has been applied.
    ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.