Samsung has a history of releasing software updates to devices even after their scheduled support period ends, and the company has done so again with the Galaxy Note 9. The handset was released way back in 2018 and the Korean company officially ended its support late in 2022. However, it has received an unexpected update with the February 2023 security patch. Here are the details.

As reported by SamMobile, Galaxy Note 9 is getting a surprise in the form of an unexpected software update that bumps the security patch level to February 2023. The update does not bring any new features or notable changes. Although the update was released last month, it has only been rolled out to the United Kingdom and Ireland in the past week. It should also make it to other markets in the near future.

The update is rolling out with firmware version N960FXXSAFWB3 and folks residing in the UK and Ireland should be able to download the update directly to their device OTA by tapping the Download and install option in its Settings » Software update menu.

Samsung has not provided any information on the new features or bug fixes included in the latest firmware update for the Galaxy Note 9. Additionally, the last three months of security patches released by Samsung do not reference any updates specifically for the Galaxy Note 9, as noted by SamMobile.

Galaxy Note 9 was retired with Android 10, however, it continued receiving security updates till May 2022. It was launched back in August 2018 with a Super AMOLED display, a versatile dual-camera setup, a 4000mAh battery, and the S-Pen. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 845 under the hood and 6GB RAM paired with 128GB Storage.

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The Korean giant has started testing Android 9.0 Pie/One UI in the global market. Recently, Samsung has started the Android Pie beta registration in the US, Germany and India. The new update carries refreshed One UI with many new refinements and optimizations.

Today, Samsung has started pushing the beta firmware OTA for Galaxy Note 9 in India and Germany. A similar update is rolling out to users in the US. The update weighs around 1,532 MB for Germany and similar size update is available for the US-based Note 9 users.

There are many changes and enhancements that have been added to the new firmware. Particularly, Samsung has introduced the update of One UI with exciting features and a whole new look and feel. Samsung has added features based on the feedback from users. Its functionality has also improved, as it carries new versions of apps like Calculator, Samsung Internet, Samsung Health, Samsung Notes and Members. The Korean giant has focused on content rather than any other information in the UI. In order to safeguard your eyes, Samsung has also added a night mode option.

Now you can directly reply to messages from the notification panel. It also carries the support for Unicode 11.0 emojis with new clock styles and general tweaks. Further, there are general bug fixes, to improve the overall performance of the device. Along with all these features, the update is also packed with November security patch.

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The update comes with the firmware version N960FXXU2ZRKQ and it’s currently rolling out in the US, Germany and India. You can manually check for the update if have signed up for the beta upgrade. Before installing the update, your device should be charged at least 60% to avoid any inconvenience. Also, make sure your device is connected to a stable WiFi network to avoid data charges.

Well, how many of you have received the update?

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