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How to download and install latest firmware on Samsung Galaxy Note 10 using Odin

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G

Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10 line up as a premium smartphone series with many high-end features and the power of the S-Pen that makes it more productive. This series was launched by the company in 2019 with pre-installed Android 9 Pie based on One UI 1.1

All the devices in the Note 10 series are currently eligible to receive monthly security updates and are also listed to get the upcoming Android 11 based One UI 3.0.

The Galaxy Note 10 devices receive updates differently in various regions and it may take some time to reach your device via OTA. However, you can also install these updates manually on your Galaxy Note 10 smartphones before it comes to your region using the Samsung firmware installation tool, Odin.

If you want to install the software update manually on your Galaxy Note 10 devices using Odin, then follow the steps mentioned below:

1. REQUIREMENTS:

  • A Windows PC
  • Galaxy Note 10 device
  • USB cable to connect your device to PC
  • The latest version of Odin Software
  • Firmware for your device

Here is a quick overview of the steps that will be involved for manually downloading the software update in your Samsung Note 10 devices:

  1. Downloading update package for Galaxy Note 10
  2. Download Odin
  3. Understanding Odin
  4. Setting up your device
  5. Making sure about the things before starting the installation process
  6. Extract firmware
  7. Installing firmware on the device using Odin

2. DOWNLOADING UPDATE PACKAGE FOR YOUR GALAXY NOTE 10 DEVICE

You’ll need to download the firmware to install it on your device. To download the update package correctly check our complete guide on how to download firmware for Samsung phones here.

3. DOWNLOADING ODIN

You can download the latest version of Odin software from here.

4. UNDERSTANDING THE INTERFACE OF ODIN SOFTWARE:

After you install the Odin, Open the software and you’ll find four different sections and buttons for the respective section, where you can upload the extracted firmware file. These are:

  • BL: Bootloader
  • AP: Android Partition
  • CP: Modem/Radio
  • CSC: Consumer software customization
  • USERDATA

There are three buttons on the bottom – Start and Reset alongside Exit

 

5. MAKE SURE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING THINGS BEFORE YOU START THE PROCESS:

  1. Back up your important Data, before installation
  2. Use the USB cable that comes with your smartphone
  3. Keep battery sufficiently charged
  4. Do not disconnect your phone during installation

6. EXTRACT FIRMWARE:

Extract the firmware and should get 5 files including the following:

  1. AP
  2. BL
  3. CP
  4. CSC
  5. HOME_CS

NoteUse CES_ if you want to perform a clean install or Home_CS_ to keep your personal apps and data.

7. SETUP YOUR GALAXY NOTE 10 DEVICE:

Before you start the process you need to reboot your device into Download/Odin mode (make sure your device is off).

By following the below-mentioned steps you will enter the download mode on your Galaxy Note 10 smartphone. To do this:

  • Power off your smartphone
  • Then, holding the volume up and volume down button, simultaneously plug the USB Type-C cable into the device
  • A warning message will appear
  • Press the Volume up button to enter the Download mode (pressing the Volume down button will cancel the process)

Remember, these steps for the download mode are different for every Galaxy device and will be only applicable to the Note 10 devices. So, do not try it on your other Galaxy model.

8. INSTALLING THE FIRMWARE ON YOUR DEVICE USING ODIN:

  1. In download mode, connect your smartphone to the PC using the USB cable that came with your smartphone.
  2. Open Odin and it’ll automatically detect your device and a Blue box will appear with the COM port number.
  3. Do not tick or press any other options.
  4. Click the Start button and it’ll start the firmware installation
  5. Wait for the installation. Once finished, it’ll show “PASS” output and your device will reboot and you can disconnect your smartphone and set it up.

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How to bring One UI 6 Weather Insight Widget to your Galaxy’s Home screen

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Samsung Weather Widget January 2024 update

Samsung One UI 6.0 brings a lot of new features and improvements to the Galaxy devices. One of the most useful features is the Weather Insight Widget, which provides a comprehensive overview of the local weather conditions.

The Weather Insight Widget shows the current temperature, humidity, air quality, UV index, and wind speed, as well as the forecast for the next 24 hours and 7 days.

It also alerts the user of any upcoming severe weather, such as storms, snowfall, rain, or heat waves. The widget helps the user stay well-informed and prepared for weather changes.

Samsung One UI 6.0 Features

You can easily add the Weather Insight Widget to the home screen of the Galaxy device. Here are the steps to follow:

  • Tap and hold the blank space on the home screen until the options menu appears.
  • Click on the Widgets.

  • Scroll down to find Samsung Weather.

  • Press the Weather option.

  • Tap on the Insight from the list of widgets.

  • Click on the Add option.

Samsung One UI 6 Weather Widget

Now, you can drag and drop the widget to the desired location on the home screen and resize it if needed. Once the widget is added, the user can edit it by tapping on the settings icon on the top right corner of the widget. The user can also access more details and tips by tapping on the widget itself.

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Mastering Smartphone Screen Issues: DIY Hacks with Samsung’s Digital Service Center

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Sabrina

What if your smartphone’s touchscreen isn’t working properly, and you can’t manage the time to visit a service center? Don’t worry, you can effortlessly ensure optimal device health and get personalized support right at your fingertips by using Samsung’s Digital Service Center.

Here are DIY hacks that would ensure smooth functioning of your smartphone’s screen:

Screen doesn’t detect single-finger touches

  1. It’s possible that ‘TalkBack’ feature might be on. To disable ‘TalkBack’, tap on the settings icon once to select, followed by a double tap to open it.
  2. Scroll down and open ‘Accessibility’ and go to ‘Installed Apps’. Double tap on ‘TalkBack’ and then tap once on the on and off switch at the top right.
  3. Tap on ‘Turn off,’ and the ‘TalkBack’ feature will be disabled. You can also turn off ‘TalkBack’ using Bixby by simply pressing and holding the Bixby button and saying “Turn off TalkBack”.

Display’s touch sensitivity is too low

  1. Any attachment to the screen may affect the touch sensitivity of the device. But the touch sensitivity can be easily changed by following a series of simple steps.
  2. Navigate to ‘Setting’ and select ‘Display’. Scroll down to find the option for ‘Touch Sensitivity’ and toggle it on.
  3. If the touch sensitivity issue persists, try removing your phone’s screen guard and retesting your phone.

Screen doesn’t detect S-Pen input

  1. Any third-party accessories with a magnetic component, such as a phone cover, can affect S Pen recognition.
  2. To fix this, remove the accessory and install a Samsung-authorized cover, and try again.
  3. For optimal S Pen performance, avoid exposure to magnetic objects.

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Download One UI 5.1.1 Always On Display with new clock styles

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Samsung One UI 5.1.1 AOD

Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones come preinstalled with One UI 5.1.1. This new software comes with improved animations, some new useful features, and usability improvements. In addition, the One UI 5.1.1 brings a new Always On Display Clock Style and revamps one, which is available for download.

One UI 5.1.1 enhances the circular dial Always On Display clock, bringing the same-sized clock numbers. Besides, it adds a new clock style, which is in a horizontal arrangement and showcases time and date along with the day. The latest version of the Always On Display app brings new clock styles to One UI 5.1 phones.

Using the download link, you can download the APK file of the Always On Display app version 8.3.25.8 via mega.nz (via tarunvats33). Hopefully, Samsung will bring the new additions to Galaxy users with future update to the One UI’s AOD app.

  • Always On Display v8.3.25.8 — Download [mega]

Samsung One UI 5.1.1 AOD

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