Samsung is now rolling out stable Android Pie-based One UI update for the Galaxy S9/S9+, much sooner than we expected. Here’s how you can download and manually install Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie update manually. This could be easily done by flashing the latest Android Pie firmware using Odin.
Android Pie is quickly getting released for several OEM devices. Samsung recently started beta testing for the Galaxy S9/S9+ and Note 9 via the official One UI Beta Program. Even the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 users have had the chance to install the One UI Beta build.
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The stable Android Pie-based One UI update comes with build number G960FXXU2CRLIand G965FXXU2CRLI for the Galaxy S9 and S9+, respectively. It has already started rolling out to the users in Europe, including Italy, Germany, and Switzerland. You can also force-check for the update by going to ‘Settings’ > ‘System Updates’.
Samsung data recoverySince the update will be available gradually, it can take some time before it reaches each and every user. However, if you’re keen on getting your hands dirty, then you can follow the instructions below to manually install Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie Update. All you need to do is flash the available Android Pie-based One UI firmware using Odin. The method will work regardless if you have One UI Beta or latest Android Oreo firmware installed.
One UI Beta is available for:
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Android Pie (One UI) Update for Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ – Changelog
Samsung’s One UI on Galaxy S9/S9+ is definitely a big upgrade, not only does it brings
Android Pie features to the device but also the complete overhaul of Samsung’s Android skin. The OTA update weighs 1744.24 MB, which is ordinary considering how massive the update is. It also carries the latest
December 2018 security patches.
According to the
release notes published by Samsung, the following is the full changelog for the Galaxy S9:
One UI
Content, settings, and other information have been reorganized to keep you focused on the task at hand.
Interactive elements have been moved to the bottom of the screen so they’re always within reach.
New designs and features such as Night mode help keep your eyes comfortable.
Notifications
You can reply to messages directly in the notification panel.
Image thumbnails are included in message notifications.
In an app’s notification settings, tap the switch once to turn on or off all the notifications in a category.
Samsung Keyboard
New Unicode 11.0 emojis are available.
New adaptive theme changes your keyboard look based on the colors of the surrounding app.
Floating keyboard is available in all apps and has a new size and transparency settings.
You can set a custom touch and hold delay.
Device care (formerly Device maintenance)
Performance modes are streamlined and integrated into power saving modes.
The Edge panel for device maintenance is discontinued.
Always On Display
New clock styles have been added, including the option to show a calendar with your schedule.
Charging information has been added to let you know how much time is remaining until fully charged.
You can show Always On Display whenever the screen is off, or you can set it to show for 30 seconds when you tap the screen.
Settings
Menus have been reorganized to make settings easier to find.
Samsung DeX
Continue using your phone while DeX is being displayed on a monitor or TV.Use Samsung DeX with supported HDMI adapters. No need for a DeX Station.
Bixby
Bixby is all new, with a range of improvements and new features.
Swipe left from the main Bixby screen to explore the latest features and supported apps.
You can control the Bixby key in settings to decide what happens when you press or double press.
Phone
You can now sort your call history by incoming and outgoing calls.
Your call history can include up to 2000 entries (increased from 500 entries).
Contacts
The new drawer menu makes it easier to manage contacts from various accounts.
Camera
The new Scene optimizer automatically enhances the camera’s color settings to fit the scene.
Gallery
Photo Editor Pro’s editing tools have been added to Gallery, so you can make all your edits and touchups without leaving the app.
My Files
The new storage analysis tool has been added to help you monitor your storage usage and save space.
You can now show or hide items on the My Files Home screen.
Samsung Health
Your daily step count will be shown in the notification panel. To hide it, press and hold the notification, then turn off Current steps.
Other improvements and changes
Turn on the screen automatically whenever you pick up your phone using the Lift to wake feature.
Access Kids Home on the quick panel.
Call stickers has been discontinued.
HEIF images are now supported.
As you can see, the changelog is quite massive and brings a lot of major and minor changes to the OS. With One UI on Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+, the company is focusing highly on one-handed usage and dark mode across the complete interface. Always-On Display now has new clock styles and also supports the calendar info.
Likewise, there are several improvements and feature-additions to almost all sections of the software.
Prerequisites
The process below will not wipe any data. However, we still strongly recommend that you take a complete backup of all your data on the phone including the internal storage. You can also follow our
Android backup guide for this purpose.
Charge your Galaxy S9/S9+ to a sufficient battery level. This shall help avoid any sudden shutdowns during the update process.
Make sure that you install Samsung USB drivers on your PC
Download Odin 3.13.1 zip package and extract it on the PC
Download Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie (One UI) Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S9 (G960F – Exynos):
Download linkSamsung Galaxy S9+ (G965F – Exynos):
Download link How to Install Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie Update
Download Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie (One UI) firmware
Extract the downloaded firmware file on the PC
Power off your phone completely
Hold the Volume Down, Bixby, and Power buttons together until you see the warning screen
On the warning screen, press the Volume Up button to enter Download Mode on your Galaxy S9/S9+
Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable Open the folder where the Odin 3.13.1 zip file was extracted
Double-click on ‘Odin3 3.13.1.exe’ file to run the Odin tool
The ‘ID:COM’ port should light up ensuring that your phone is successfully detected by the tool
Now, click on the ‘BL’ button in Odin and select the firmware file starting with ‘BL_G960FXXU2CRLI’ for S9 and ‘BL_G965FXXU2CRLI’ for the S9+.
Do the same for ‘AP’, ‘CP’, and ‘CSC’ and select the corresponding firmware files.
In the case of ‘CSC’, make sure to select the ‘HOME_CSC’.
Once all the files have been selected, click on the ‘Options’ tab in Odin
Make sure that ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F.Reset Time’ have been checked
Finally, click on the ‘Start’ button to install Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie Update
After the installation finishes, you shall see the ‘PASS!’ message in the Odin tool window and your Galaxy S9/S9+ should reboot into the updated OS.
Although not mandatory, we strongly recommend that you perform a factory reset from the stock recovery or via the device settings. This shall avoid any unexpected issues after upgrading. Note that
factory resetting will wipe all your data including the internal storage.
So, you have just been able to download and install Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Android Pie (One UI) update. If you have any questions regarding the process, make sure to drop a comment below.
