Samsung Galaxy S9 is the latest iteration of the Samsung Galaxy Series. It stands as one of the most beautiful smartphones of this year. It has a fantastic camera and is one of the most durable Android phones. It is running on the latest operating system, which is Samsung’s modified version of Android Oreo. Samsung makes sure its smartphones are up to date on the software and the hardware. Galaxy S9 and S9+ hardware specs are a beast in terms of performance. Considering the software, Samsung ensures its latest smartphone is always updated with security patches and updates. If, for some reason, your phone is unable to update to the latest OTA update. You can use this guide to fix Galaxy S9 Software Update Failed error.
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ come in different colours. Personally, I love the Titanium Gray model, but there are three others. Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, and Coral Blue. Most of the specs and characteristics of Galaxy S9 and S9+ are the same. There are just a few differences, like the screen size. Galaxy S9+ has a display screen of 6.2 inches.
Meanwhile, the S9 has a 5.8-inch display screen. I personally like the size of the Galaxy S9; it fits perfectly into the hands and is easy to carry. Galaxy S9 has 4 GB of RAM, and the Galaxy S9+ has 6 GB of RAM. The camera really stands out on both phones, and it takes really beautiful pictures.
Guide on how to fix Galaxy S9 Software Update Failed error:
If you cannot install the OTA software updates on your Galaxy S9 and are getting the Galaxy S9 failed to update errors, then I have a few potential reasons for that issue. First, we will see the potential causes, and then we will see how to fix these problems so you can update your Galaxy S9+.
The internet connection is the most common issue in downloading the latest firmware or updates. If your internet is acting up and not running correctly, maybe that is why your phone cannot download the firmware properly and pass the parity check. So, make sure you have a good internet connection.
Depending upon the update’s size, ensure you have that much free space on your phone. If it is a proper firmware update, you will need 2-3 GB of space. If it is just a security patch or some update, then you don’t need much space but make sure there is ample free space in your phone’s internal storage.
Another reason for not getting the Software Updates is a rooted phone. If your Galaxy S9 or S9+ is rooted, you won’t get the software updates from Samsung. Use this comprehensive guide on how to install stock firmware on your Galaxy S9. That will unroot your phone, and then you will get the software updates.
If you are already done with all of the above-mentioned easy solutions, then the last choice is to clear the cache partition of your Galaxy S9 or S9+. It will fix most of the software issues that are present on your phone.
Fix Galaxy S9 Software Update Failed by Clearing Cache Partition:
Clearing the cache partition will not wipe the data present on your phone. It will just delete the temporary files on your phone that might be corrupted and cause your phone to have issues.
Follow the steps below to clear cache partition, in order to fix the software update issue on Galaxy S9:
- First of all, turn off your Galaxy S9 or S9+.
- Now open the recovery menu by pressing and holding the “Volume up “,” Bixby” and “Power” buttons. Once you see the Android figure in the background, leave the buttons and let it load the recovery menu.
- In the recovery menu, you will see a number of options. Use the Volume button to navigate to the “Wipe Cache Partition” option on your phone.
- Use the power button to select.
- Once the process is complete, use the reboot system option.
Beware:Â Do not reset or turn off your phone while clearing the cache partition is running. It can damage your phone’s operating system.
Hopefully, clearing the cache will solve the Galaxy S9 Software Update Failed error. If you have any questions or queries regarding the guide above. I can help you with that, just get in touch using the contact us form or the comments section below. If this guide helped you, also drop feedback in the comments.
