Samsung Galaxy Note9 N960FXXU5DTC5
SM-N960F 2 countries Android 10

Samsung Galaxy Note9 N960FXXU5DTC5 Firmware

Samsung Galaxy Note9 N960FXXU5DTC5 is an Android 10 firmware for Israel (ILO), Singapore (XSP). 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 N960FXXS5DTB9, Android and the bootloader binary are unchanged, so you can switch between the two in both directions. A newer build for SM-N960F is available: N960FXXSAFWB3.

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Android 10
OS Version
2020-03-09
Build Date
2020-03-01
Security patch
2
Countries
2
CSC codes
5
Bootloader binary

Bootloader binary 5. Flashing firmware with a lower binary is usually blocked by Samsung anti-rollback.

Newer builds of Samsung Galaxy Note9 use bootloader binary A (10) (latest: N960FXXSAFWB3). If your device already runs binary A (10), this build cannot be flashed.

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#.
    Your CSC is in Settings → About phone (About tablet) → Software information, or dial *#1234#. The CSC sets your region's features and network bands. Download the firmware for your country.
    MODEM/CP Version: N960FXXU5DTC5
    ModelRegionCSC VersionRelease dateSizeFile nameDownload
    SM-N960F
    ILO Israel
    		N960FOXM5DTCA 2020-03-28 — — Download
    SM-N960F
    XSP Singapore
    		N960FOXM5DTC5 2020-03-30 — — Download

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    How to flash N960FXXU5DTC5

    • N960FXXU5DTC5 has bootloader binary 5. Your device must run binary 5 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.

    What's new in N960FXXU5DTC5

    One UI 2 upgrade with Android 10

    One UI 2 brings you Android 10, with exciting new features from Samsung and Google based on feedback from users like you.
    We recommend that you back up your important data to keep it safe during the upgrade.
    Some apps, including Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health and Samsung Notes, need to be updated individually after you update your OS.

    Here's what's new.

    Dark mode
    - Enhanced image, text, and color adjustments for day and night environments.
    - Darkened wallpapers, widgets, and alarms while Dark mode is on.

    Icons and colors
    - Clearer app icons and system colors.
    - Improved layouts for titles and buttons to eliminate wasted screen space.

    Smoother animations
    - Enhanced animations with a playful touch.

    Full screen gestures
    - Added new navigation gestures.

    Refined interactions
    - Navigate more comfortably on large screens with minimal finger movement.
    - Easily focus on what matters with clearly highlighted buttons.

    How One-handed mode is used has changed.
    - New ways to access One-handed mode: double tap the Home button or swipe down in the center of the bottom of the screen.
    - Settings moved to Settings > Advanced features > One-handed mode.

    Accessibility
    - High contrast keyboards and layouts for large text have been improved.
    - A new function has been added that converts speech to on-screen text in real time during voice/video calls or when speaking into the mic.

    Better text over wallpapers
    - See text more clearly against wallpaper, as One UI 2 automatically adjusts font colors based on light and dark areas and color contrast in the image below.

    Device care
    - The battery usage graph now provides more detailed information.

    Digital wellbeing
    - Set goals to keep your phone usage in check.
    - Use Focus mode to help avoid distractions from your phone.
    - Keep an eye on your kids with new parental controls.

    Camera
    - Added the ability to edit the modes that appear at the bottom of the screen.
    - New icons have been added to notify you when there are new settings and features.
    - Improved the layout so you can focus on taking pictures without the settings getting in the way.

    Internet
    - In Customise menu, you can now change the toolbar menus so you can quickly access frequently used features.
    - Detailed information can now be viewed on the title bar of each menu (bookmarks, settings, history, etc.).
    - Support has been extended for additional features of Samsung Internet (e.g., extensions).

    Samsung Contacts
    - Added Trash feature for Contacts. Contacts that you delete will stay in the trash for 15 days before being deleted forever.
    - Enhanced searching for contacts is now possible using the BixbySearch engine.
    - QR code features have been enhanced (new scanning function added).

    Calendar
    - A new handwriting feature has been added that is specialised for use with the S Pen.
    - The Calendar app has been optimised for a large screen (DeX mode).
    - The month-view display has been improved for when event titles are long and need to be shown over 2 lines (only available if there are not many events on a day).
    - You can now attach stickers to specific dates regardless of your schedule.
    - A long melody can now be set as your notification sound for event reminders.

    Reminder
    - More options are available for repeating reminders.
    - Set location-based reminders for a specific period of time.
    - Share reminders with your family group and other sharing groups.
    - Set reminders for a specific date without an alert.

    My Files
    - Created a Trash feature so you can restore files if you delete something by mistake.
    - Added more filters you can use while searching to help you find things quickly.
    - You can now copy or move multiple files and folders to different destinations at the same time.

    Calculator
    - Added speed and time units to the unit converter.

    Connected car
    - Android Auto is now preloaded.

    Tips
    - Helpful tips about One UI 2 have been added to help you get the most out of your Galaxy device.

    The Link to Windows feature has been added.
    - You can easily access photos, messages, and notifications from your phone on your PC, and a screen mirroring feature is also provided.
    - This feature is available through the Link to Windows in the quick panel or Settings.

    Link Sharing
    - File upload capacity has been increased.
    - You can now upload up to 3 GB per file and up to 5 GB per day.

    Samsung DeX
    - Increased support is now provided for connecting to a computer using Samsung DeX.

    Media and devices
    - Replaced the SmartThings panel with the Media and Devices.
    - Media: Control music and videos playing on your phone as well as other devices.
    - Devices: Check and control your SmartThings devices directly from the quick panel.

    Rollout of N960FXXU5DTC5 by region

    First release
    March 28, 2020
    Last region
    March 30, 2020
    Duration
    3 days
    Regions
    2
    1. Day 1 · · 1 region
      IsraelILO
    2. Day 3 · · 1 region
      SingaporeXSP

    Device specifications

    • Launched withAndroid 8.1
    • Display diagonal16.3 cm (6.4")
    • Display resolution2960 x 1440 pixels
    • Display typeSAMOLED
    • Processor frequency2.7 GHz
    • Processor familySamsung Exynos
    • RAM8 GB
    • RAM typeLPDDR4
    • Rear camera resolution12 MP
    • Rear camera typeDual camera
    • SIM cardsDual SIM
    • Battery capacity4000 mAh
    • Weight201 g

    Frequently Asked Questions

    N960FXXU5DTC5 is Android 10 firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note9, released for Israel (ILO), Singapore (XSP). It includes the 2020-03-01 security patch. Samsung built it on 2020-03-09.

    No. A newer build for SM-N960F is available: N960FXXSAFWB3. Install it instead of N960FXXU5DTC5 unless you need this exact version. The previous build was N960FXXS5DTB9.

    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 Samsung Galaxy Note9 must be on bootloader binary 5 or lower.

    This build uses bootloader binary 5. It can be flashed on a Samsung Galaxy Note9 running binary 5 or lower; if the device already has a higher binary, Odin stops with "SW REV CHECK FAIL". 14 other builds of this model use the same binary, so you can switch between them in both directions.

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