Download Samsung Firmware SM-N9500
Samsung Galaxy Note8
The latest firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note8 (SM-N9500) is N9500ZHU7DZE1 with Android 9, released on June 1, 2026 for 1 region (CSC). Every official firmware build for SM-N9500, newest first: one row per build with all regions (CSC) that received it.
- Builds
- 75 builds
- Regions (CSC)
- 2 regions
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Each firmware build has its own page at https://samfirm.shop/build/{PDA}, where {PDA} is the build number from the list above. Example: https://samfirm.shop/build/N9500ZHU7DZE1
SM-N9500 update history
SM-N9500 started on Android 7 and has received 2 major Android upgrades; it now runs Android 9. The newest build, N9500ZHU7DZE1, was released on June 1, 2026 with the December 2020 security patch. Updates have become rare: SM-N9500 received 1 build over the last 12 months, in 1 month.
Device specifications
- Launched with
- Android 7.1.1
- Display diagonal
- 16 cm (6.3")
- Display resolution
- 2960 x 1440 pixels
- Display type
- SAMOLED
- RAM
- 6 GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR4
- Rear camera resolution
- 12 MP
- Rear camera type
- Dual camera
- Battery capacity
- 3300 mAh
- Weight
- 195 g
Specifications of SM-N950, a regional variant of the same device. Chipset and SIM lines are left out: they can differ by region.
Changelog for SM-N9500
• Stability and reliability
Device behavior has been improved.
These changes may vary depending on the model, country, or network operator of the customer environment.
- N9500ZHU7DZE1Jun 1, 2026
- N9500ZCU7DZE1 Jun 1, 2026
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- N9500ZHS7DUD1Apr 21, 2021
- N9500ZCS7DUD1Apr 21, 2021
The exact changes may differ depending on your device model, country/Region, and service provider.
• Add new apllication - Baidu Netdisk
• Other bug fixes
- Overall stability of functions improved.
• 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
- Overall stability of functions improved.
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.
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• Added new application : SearchWidget, BixbyTouch, Trust Download
• 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.
- Lockscreen Magazine function has been improved.
• 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
- The stability of GPS has been improved.
• 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.
- N9500ZHS7DTH1Aug 31, 2020
- N9500ZCS7DTH1Aug 31, 2020
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
- 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.
- N9500ZHS6DTC1Mar 31, 2020
- N9500ZCS6DTC1Mar 31, 2020
- 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.
- 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.
ㆍAdded new feature
- China mobile HD Video CRBT is supported.
- China Unicom VoLTE option enabled as default.
ㆍThe latest Android security patch has been applied.
- Device security has been further enhanced.
ㆍAdded new feature
- Call & Message Continuity function is added.
ㆍThe 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.
- N9500ZCS5DSJ3Oct 31, 2019
- N9500ZHS5DSJ3Oct 31, 2019
- N9500ZCS5DSI1Sep 26, 2019
- N9500ZHS5DSI1Sep 26, 2019
- N9500ZHU5DSH2Sep 5, 2019
- China Telecom VoLTE Option enabled as default. If your CTC SIM card does not support VoLTE, there can be issue in sending call or message so, please Turn off the VoLTE HD voice after upgrade. (Settings - Connections - Mobile networks)
or recommend contact operator to enable volte.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
- Added new feature
ㆍA new WLAN function has been added. (WLAN Power Saving Mode, Allow individual apps to switch)
- Other bug fixes
ㆍThe stability of Camera has been improved.
- The latest Android security patch has been applied.
ㆍDevice security has been further enhanced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Android version for SM-N9500?
The newest firmware for SM-N9500 runs Android 9: build N9500ZHU7DZE1, released on June 1, 2026.
When did SM-N9500 get its last update?
The latest build for SM-N9500, N9500ZHU7DZE1, was released on June 1, 2026 (4 months ago).
How often does SM-N9500 get updates?
Over the last 12 months SM-N9500 received 1 build, with at least one new build in 1 month.
Is the firmware for SM-N9500 official?
Yes, all firmware files for SM-N9500 are 100% official, original, and obtained directly from Samsung servers.
How to flash Samsung SM-N9500 using Odin?
To flash SM-N9500, you need to download the appropriate firmware, put your device into Download Mode, and use the Odin tool to load the BL, AP, CP, and CSC files.
Can I downgrade the Android version on SM-N9500?
Downgrading is only possible if the bootloader version (binary bit) of the old firmware matches the current one. Always check the binary version before flashing SM-N9500.