How to Update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is one of the most successful smartphones of the Galaxy Note series. It was released back in August 2015. People obsessed with S pen are still happy with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Just today, Samsung has released OTA updates for Android Nougat on Galaxy Note 5. If you can’t wait for the update, follow the guide below to update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7.

Note 5 comes with an S-pen. It has a sleek and stylish design. Note 5 also supports wireless charging. The display screen is Quad HD super AMOLED and is 5.7 inches. It runsmsung’s Exynos 7420 support and is ted by 4GB of RAM.

Update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7:

In December 2016, Samsung started the beta testing program on Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge to test Android Nougat on their devices. After weeks of testing, an official version was released for Galaxy S7. Gradually, other devices like Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge+ also started getting the Nougat update. Now, the turn of Galaxy Note 5 has arrived. The first news on Android Nougat on Note 5 comes from Turkey. People can now update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7 via OTA updates. It sometimes takes months to cover all the countries with OTA updates. So, if you can’t wait, use the guide below to update Note 5 to Android Nougat. In this method, we will be using Odin to flash the latest firmware on the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Update: The Galaxy Note 5 Nougat update is rolling out in multiple countries, including Middle Eastern countries. Now, it is released in almost every country around the world. If your Note 5 still does not have an OTA update of Nougat. Make sure it is not rooted.

Also Checkout: How to Record Unlimited 4K Video on Note 5.

Install Android Nougat 7 on Note 5 via ODIN:

Although the process below is simple and via the official Samsung tool to flash firmware, it is not the official way. The official way to update Note 5 to Android 7 is via OTA updates or Smart Switch. If you can’t wait for OTA, use the guide below to flash Android Nougat on Galaxy Note 5.

Prerequisites:

Following are some prerequisites that you will need to download on your Windows PC before you move on to the guide to update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7:

• Download ODIN V3.12.3.
• Enable USB Debugging and Enable OEM Unlocking from Settings:
  • Goto Settings -> About Phone -> Tap on Build Number for 7 Times.
  • Now, go back to Settings -> Developers Options.
  • Locate and Enable USB debugging.
• Download Samsung Drivers for Windows. (The link to download the file is under the main heading). These drivers are to be installed on your PC; they are essential for your PC to recognize your device correctly.)
• For Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920C. Download the firmware from here.
• Users of Galaxy Note 5 SM-N920G. Download the firmware from here.
• For other versions of Note 5. Search for the model of Note 5 here and locate the Android Nougat firmware respective to your Note 5 model.
• Download the firmware from above. Most of the above firmware is unbranded and will run with any unbranded Samsung Note 5. Make sure your phone is unlocked and not branded with any carrier. The links above are from Sammobile, the most reliable source for downloading firmware for Samsung mobiles.
• Turn off KIES on your PC.
• Perform clean flash. It is recommended (not essential) that you factory reset your phone before flashing new firmware.
• Knox is not triggered after flashing as Samsung signs this firmware. (You’ll not lose warranty.)

Note for Pros: If you don’t want to perform a factory reset and lose data. However, a factory reset is recommended before flashing new firmware for the best experience. Download the firmware that you are using right now on your phone. Use its HOME_CSC file instead of the CSC file from the downloaded firmware in ODIN.

Now let’s move on to the guide on how to update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7:

1. First of all, download ODIN on your PC.
2. Install Samsung USB drivers for Windows on your PC.
3. Download the correct firmware for your phone and extract it on your desktop or anywhere easily accessible. Extract the .zip file to get .tar or .tar.md5 file.
4. Now, turn off your Galaxy Note 5.
5. Get it into Download mode:
   • Press the Volume Down, Power button and Home Button simultaneously.
   • Keep on holding the buttons till you see a warning.
   • Press the Volume Up button to continue.
6. Now open ODIN on your Windows PC.
7. Connect your Galaxy Note 5 to your PC via a data cable. The ID:COM section on ODIN will turn blue, as in the screenshot below. It is an indication that the PC has recognized your device.
8. Click on AP or, in some ODIN versions, PDA.
9. After that, locate and select the firmware you downloaded for your phone.
10. If the firmware you downloaded extracts more than one file, then select the corresponding section according to file type. BL belongs to Bootloader, AP belongs to PDA, CP belongs to Phone(Modem) and selects the CSC file in the CSC tab. ( Mostly, you just need to choose an AP/PDA file like in the screenshot)
11. Ensure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in the options. DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION.
12. Click on Start.
13. Now, wait for 4-5 minutes. Don’t disconnect your phone from your PC while ODIN is flashing because it can brick your phone. Wait, even if it takes time.

Finally, when the flashing is complete, your phone will reboot. It will be running on Android Nougat 7.0 version. After the flash, it takes about 7 minutes to reboot. Do not panic and try to restart or shut down your phone.

That’s all. Suppose you have any questions or queries regarding how to update Note 5 to Android Nougat 7. Let me know in the comments. Do share your experience after you update Note 5 to Android Nougat. The experience of the latest update on Galaxy S7 and S6 is excellent. Do let us know about Note 5.