Update Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) to Android 5.0 Lollipop manually

Samsung has recently released an OTA update of Android 5.0 Lollipop for it's Galaxy Note 3(SM-N900). It's about 837.27 MB. If you want the update via OTA then you can goto setting>>about phone>>software update>>update. But if you haven't received the update then today we are going to update the Note 3(SM-N900) manually.

Since, this is an official build you will not void your warranty. We will use Odin to flash the offcial update. Odin is an official software provided by Samsung for flashing. So the bottom line is that you will not be using any harmful or risky software to update your Note 3 to Lollipop OS and also you will not lose any of your apps or data from your phone.

Root access isn’t required for this process. But this guide can be completed for both rooted and locked smartphones. Unfortunately, if your Galaxy Note 3 is rooted, after installing Android 5.0 Lollipop OS, root will be revoked(removed) – you will have to follow a new root method that is compatible with the new Lollipop built, or else you might end up in bricking your phone while trying to unlock its system.

Because this is a manual update operation, I recommend you to backup your personal data, info and accounts before going any further. Even though this is not a custom ROM and you are using Odin for completing the flashing process, your data might still get corrupted or even wiped out. Therefore, take your time and use compatible backup and restore apps from Google Play, or other similar tools and save anything that you might use or need afterwards – such as contacts list, call logs, market apps, text messages, EFS folder, internet settings, images, videos or audio files. If possible, save your current ROM too by making a Nandroid backup.

A computer must be used on this process. You also have to use your Galaxy Note 3 as a connection between your devices. On the computer you are using, temporarily deactivate security protection because antivirus-like tools might interfere with the update process. Then, on your smartphone, from “menu >>settings >> developer options” enable USB debugging option (if you don't see developer option then goto about phone >> tap build number rapidly and you'll get developer option) else you might not be able to properly connect your phone with your computer.

Make sure that your Note 3 has enough battery life left – the battery status should indicated more than 50% power left – if different plug in the charger before going any further. Do that as if your phone gets turned off in the middle of the update operation, it might also get bricked. You can perform this step on other model but I'm currently using SM-N900 model for this update.

Note: We are not liable if you damage your phone while performing these steps.

How to Update Galaxy Note 3 N900 to Android 5.0 Lollipop OS

• On the computer you are using, download Odin and Samsung KIES. (Samsung KIES is required for updating your phone drivers,so it is necessary to download KIES to your PC)
• Unzip Odin and follow on screen prompts for installing the program on your PC.
• Then, use Samsung KIES and install the Galaxy Note 3 USB drivers on your computer.
• Finally, from this page download the Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware according to your region (I'm choosing India). Place the update package on desktop and unzip the files on the same place.
• Run Odin on your computer.
• Enter your Galaxy Note 3 into download mode – just turn off your phone and then press and hold power, volume down and home buttons at the same time.
• Connect your device with your computer via USB cable.
• Once the connection is established, on Odin you should see the “added” message displayed and the ID:COM section turned yellow or blue. (If it doesn't turn yellow or blue then be sure to check your Samsung KIES is turned off. Or uninstall Samsung KIES restart your PC, Install KIES again and restart your PC and turn off KIES from taskbar and then it'll work)
• Now, from the program pick the “PA” option and then pick the Lollipop firmware package.
• Don’t change anything else on Odin (Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options should be checked) and click on “start”.
• Wait while Lollipop OS is being updated to your Samsung Galaxy Note3.
• When done, the “pass” message will be displayed on Odin while the ID:COM section will turn green.
• Unplug the USB cord and reboot your phone as you are done.

If during the update process Odin gets turned off, you need to close the program and remove the USB cable. Then, you should reinstall USB drivers on your computer and force restart your device. In the end, return to the steps from above and repeat the update process from the beginning.
Also, after completing this update process, your Galaxy Note 3 might get stuck in a boot loop. If that happens, you should enter recovery mode on your Android device(For entering into recovery mode first you have to turn off your device, wait a few seconds and then press power and volume up buttons at the same time for a few seconds.) From recovery mode you should then apply “wipe data factory reset” and “wipe cache partition”. In the end select “reboot system now” and you are done.

Congratulations; you have successfully updated your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) to Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware. And that's it about how to Update Galaxy Note 3(SM-N900) to Android 5.0 Lollipop manually. Test your software and do share our it with our readers with the help of comment box below.                                                                                                                           

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