How to Install Stock firmware on Note 10 or Note 10+

Samsung recently launched the latest smartphones in the Note series. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and Note 10. It is time for people obsessed with Samsung’s S-Pen to upgrade. Both phones have cutting-edge hardware and Samsung’s latest operating system, One UI. It’s the Samsung version of Android Pie for its devices. Sometimes, your phone starts acting weirdly, and you have tried everything, like factory reset. Nothing seems to work out. Or do you want to go back to stock after rooting? This guide can help you in both situations. You can use this guide to install stock firmware on Note 10 or Note 10+ to fix any software-related issues.

Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ Features and Specs:

Galaxy Note 10 comes in five colours: Auro Glow, Aura Black, Aura White, Aura Pink, and Aura Red. Note 10+ comes in four colours: Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Blue, and Aura Black. The Note 10+ features a massive 6.8-inch Quad HD + Dynamic AMOLED screen. I am concerned about how a person can type or use such a big device using just one hand. Note 10 comes with a 6.3-inch FHD + Dynamic AMOLED display screen. Both phones have an Infinity-O Display screen and a front camera with 10 Mega-Pixels.

There are three cameras on the back of Note 10. One has a 16 MP Ultra Wide Angle, and the second is a 12 MP Wide-Angle Camera. The third is a 12 MP Telephoto camera, which lets you get a clear picture of distant objects. Whereas Note 10+ adds one more. It is called a Depth Vision Camera. It is a sensor to distinguish the distance between faraway and nearby objects.

A few features that stand out in both smartphones include Bixby Vision, AR Emoji, AR Doodle, and a temporary measure app. Note 10 has a 3500 mAh battery, and its counterpart has a 4300 mAh battery. Both phones support wireless charging and can charge other QI-supported devices. Currently, Note 10 is running on Android Pie. Soon, it is expected to get Samsung’s version of Android 10. Both devices have an on-screen fingerprint scanner. The phones also have Face recognition for unlocking the device and installing and making payments through Samsung Pay.

Install Stock Firmware on Note 10 or Note 10+ using Smart Switch:

Smart Switch only supports a few of the new Samsung S and Note series models. However, it is easy to use for people who are not tech-savvy. It is software from Samsung to troubleshoot issues with your Samsung devices, and it can also be used to make backups of your phone and bring your phone back to life if it is dead. In this guide, we will discuss how to use a smart Switch to install stock firmware on Note 10. This method works on Windows, Linux, and MAC OS.

1. First, you must download and install Smart Switch on your PC or MAC. You can download it from here.
2. Once installed. Open the Smart Switch on your PC and connect your Note 10 using the original Samsung Data Cable.
3. It will display all the information regarding your phone and its operating system, like in the screenshot below.
4. Click on “More” on the top right corner of the smart Switch and select Emergency Software Recovery.
5. Now, Smart Switch will find the latest suitable firmware for your Note 10 or Note 10+. Moreover, you will have the option to select from the firmware.
6. Select the firmware and follow the on-screen information.
7. It might take time as the smart Switch will download the firmware on your PC. So make sure your phone is always connected to your PC during the process. Once the process of installation of new firmware on Note 10 is done. Your phone will reboot.

Note: Emergency Software Recovery might ask for a recovery code. Suppose you can not find the recovery code. You can install stock firmware on your Samsung Galaxy Note 10 via Device initialization instead of the Emergency Software Recovery option. For that, you must have your Galaxy Note’s model number, which can be SM-N975W, SM-N975F, or any other. You can find it on the back of your phone or the box of your phone. You will also need your device’s serial number, which can be found on your phone’s box.

If you previously backed up all the data on your PC using the smart Switch, you can restore it to your Note 10. If the above guide didn’t work on your Note 10 and you have issues with the Smart Switch. You can use the guide below.

Install Stock Firmware on Note 10 using ODIN:

Now, if the above method didn’t help you, there are times when the smart Switch does not even recognize your phone. You can use the official tool by Samsung, which is ODIN. To install stock firmware on Note 10. One thing to consider is that ODIN is only available for Windows computers. If you have a MAC, for the guide below, you might have to borrow a Windows PC from someone. ODIN is also a little complex compared to the smart Switch, but it gets the job done. It is said to be more efficient than the Smart Switch. As before the advent of the smart Switch. ODIN was used to install firmware and recoveries on Samsung smartphones.

Prerequisites:

First of all, you will have to install some prerequisites on your Windows PC.

• You will have to download and install Samsung drivers for Windows.
• Download ODIN 3.14.4
• Download Official Stock Firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+ from Sammobile. (Enter your Model number and look for the latest stock firmware Android Oreo)
• Your phone should be charged>40%.
• While using ODIN, ensure KIES is off and not running in the background.
• Turn on USB Debugging on your Galaxy Note 10:
  • Go to Settings -> About device -> Tap on Build number 7 times.
  • Now Go back to Settings -> Developer Options -> Turn on USB debugging.

First, download and install Samsung drivers for Windows on your laptop or PC if you have already installed a smart switch. You don’t need to install the drivers, as your PC already has them. These drivers are required for your computer to recognize your phone.

Moreover, download the appropriate firmware for your Note 10 if your phone is carrier-free. Then, you can download and flash firmware from any country. If your phone is carrier-locked, then make sure to download the firmware of that respective carrier according to the country in which you bought the phone if you install the same firmware already installed on your Note 10. All your data will be preserved. Otherwise, you will lose all the data present in the internal storage of your phone if you install carrier-free firmware on a carrier-locked phone. Your Note 10 will be stuck on the Samsung logo at the startup.

Now let’s move on to the guide on how to install stock firmware on Note 10 using ODIN:

1. First of all, turn off your Galaxy Note 10.
2. Now go to Download Mode.
   • To get into download mode, you must press and hold the Volume Down and Volume Up buttons simultaneously. While holding the buttons, insert the data cable into the port of the phone.
   • Once you see the warning on the screen, release the buttons.
3. Press the Volume up button to proceed to Download Mode.
4. Open ODIN and connect your phone to your PC using a USB data cable. You will see “Added” in the ODIN logs.
5. You will see your phone has a connection with your PC. The ID: COM on ODIN will change to blue. (If the colour didn’t vary, the PC failed to recognize your phone. Above all, ensure you have installed the correct drivers and that the drivers were installed successfully. Sometimes, the fault lies in the USB cable)
6. In ODIN, you will see several tabs, and you will have to select files respective to each tab. For example, click on CP and locate and select the CP file from the extracted firmware. Similarly, click on AP and select the file with AP in the name. Then, again, add a BL file in the BL tab.
7. Suppose you want to factory reset while you install stock firmware on Galaxy Note 10. Select CSC file in CSC file. Otherwise, load the HOME_CSC instead.
8. Make sure F.Reset.Time and Auto-Reboot options are checked in the ODIN. Meanwhile, if there is any other option checked, uncheck it.
9. Finally, when everything is ready, press the “Start” button. The whole process will take around 5-9 Minutes. Once done, your phone will reboot.

Note: Do NOT disconnect your Note 10 from your PC while the flashing is in process. Even if it is stuck at some point. Until you get in logs that the process is finished or your phone reboots itself after successful firmware flashing. If you disconnect your phone in the middle of flashing, you might end up bricking your phone.

Questions or Queries?

That’s all on how to install stock firmware on Note 10. However, if you have questions or are confused, You can comment below or contact me on Facebook for a prompt response. Also, if I missed something or you would like to add more to this guide, contact us using the email in the footer.