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The new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 T-Mobile is now available to be installed manually. Samsung

The latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware is now available for the T-Mobile variant of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with the model number SM-N910T. The update for the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 was rolled out Tuesday, a day after the Sprint variant of the handset began receiving the same firmware over-the-air (OTA).

The new firmware, which comes with the build number “N910T3UVU1DOFC,” is expected to include key security enhancements, including the fix for the Stagefright vulnerability, which allows unauthorized access to multimedia files or may potentially help an attacker take control of the microphone and camera of a vulnerable device.

To upgrade the T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 to Android 5.1.1 through an OTA update, users have go to the “Settings” option on their device, tap the “About phone” option and then tap the “software update” option to proceed. Users, who are yet to receive an OTA notification, can install the firmware manually.

Here are some key aspects to know before performing the manual installation:

  • All personal data on the device must have proper backup
  • The handset should have at least 80 percent battery power
  • USB drivers for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 must be installed on the computer
  • USB debugging must be enabled on the phone
  • Make sure that the device is a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with the model number SM-N910T
  • Any recovery software or custom ROM installed on the handset must be removed

Note: International Business Times cannot be held responsible if anything goes wrong. Users should proceed at their own risk.

Tutorial

Step 1: Download Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6 and extract the zip file. [File name: N910T3UVU1DOFC_N910T3TMB1DOFC_TMB.zip]

Step 2: Download Odin and extract the zip file. [File name: Odin3_v3.10.6.zip]

Step 3: Run Odin3 v3.10.6.exe as an Administrator.

Step 4: Switch off the Galaxy Note 4 and boot it into Download Mode. To do this, press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together. After you get a warning screen, press Volume Up button.

Step 5: Connect the Galaxy Note 4 to the computer via the USB cable. In Odin, an “Added!!” message will appear in the Log box on bottom left, and the first box under ID:COM will show a code with blue background.

Step 6: Now, add the firmware file into Odin. To do this, click on the AP/PDA button on Odin and select the extracted .tar.md5 firmware file.

Step 7: In Odin, make sure that the “Re-Partition” option is disabled while “Auto Reboot” and “F. Reset Time” checkboxes are selected.

Step 8: Click on the Start button in Odin to begin flashing the firmware on the Galaxy Note 4.

Step 9: After the installation is complete, the Galaxy Note 4 will reboot automatically. You will get a PASS message on Odin after successful installation of the firmware.

Step 10: Unplug the handset from the computer.

[Source: The Android Soul]

Users should note that the first boot following installation may take some time. After the phone is ready to be used, users can check the "About phone" section in "Settings" to confirm the new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware.

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