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- The update to Android 9 for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +
- How to update the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 + to Android 9 Pie
It is one of the most anticipated updates and it seems that it will arrive before the end of the year for the common user. We are talking about Android 9 Pie, the most recent version of Google's mobile operating system, which has now already been spotted on a Samsung Galaxy S9.
The testing phase began just a few days ago and the truth is that the official deployment of the data package was not expected until January. However, always reluctant to give specific dates, the South Korean company Samsung has started the update in some European markets.
It is a kind of early Christmas gift, which owners of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 + will have the opportunity to enjoy from now on. The first will be the Germans, but everything indicates that the update will soon travel the path of the rest of the European neighbors. Among the first, Spain.
The update to Android 9 for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 +
The update that has been sighted is the one corresponding to Android 9 Pie for the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 +. Samsung had advanced that this would be produced in January, but finally, the most stable version of the data package would have been released in advance.
The update has also arrived for the common user. And not just for those who signed up for the beta program. Let's now take a look at the version at hand. The two packages that have flown to the devices in the last hours have the following version codes: G960FXXU2CRLI and G965FXXU2CRLI, respectively compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Samsung Galaxy S9 +.
The availability of the update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is still a conundrum. Although Samsung also announced that it would launch it from January, no advance of the version has been observed at the moment. We will remain attentive to inform you of its availability, should the launch occur.
How to update the Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9 + to Android 9 Pie
If you have a Samsung Galaxy S9 or Samsung Galaxy S9 + and you live in Spain, you may have wondered when and how you can update your device to the latest version of Android. Well, for now, you'll have to wait.
You will receive a notification indicating that the update is ready directly to your mobile, so that from there, you can start the process. If it takes time, don't worry. The updates are carried out progressively, so it is normal that depending on the region in which we are, the data package will wait a little longer.
In any case, if you go to the Settings> Software update section and check the availability of the update by clicking on Manual download. If there is a data pack available, you will receive it here. As soon as it is available, remember to have your Samsung Galaxy S9 or Samsung Galaxy S9 + well prepared. Remember that:
- The battery must be fully charged or at least 50% of its capacity. This will ensure that the phone does not turn off unexpectedly during the update process, which is very delicate.
- Connect to a WiFi network that can guarantee stability during the download process. In this way, you will not waste data and you will be able to download the data package (which is quite heavy) in an agile and stable way.
- Don't forget to make a backup of all your most important content and settings. Remember that the update process is complex and that an unexpected failure can cause irreparable damage.