1. Ota Verizon Galaxy S5 February Security Patch Download 2016
2. Ota Verizon Galaxy S5 February Security Patch Download 2017

August security update hits Galaxy S5 units on Verizon [G900VVRU2DQH2] September 14, 2017 Samsung is going great regarding the release of latest security patch updates to only the latest devices but also the older ones as well. Verizon is pushing an OTA update for Galaxy S5 (SM-G900V) containing the March 1, 2017 Android Security patch level. Noting that big red’s has also unleashed the Android 7.0 Nougat updates on its Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 flagships.

After January’s Android Security Patches for the 2014 Samsung Galaxy S5 appeared for users of Sprint and Verizon Wireless in the U.S., the same is now happening for those in Europe. Verizon Updates: Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S5, Note 5, HTC 10 & More Receive Latest Security Patch. Joe Raedle Getty Images Gadgets. Venus Montalbo. Ending 2016 with a treat, Verizon has released a wave of security updates to numerous Android smartphones. An automatic notification usually pops up prompting users for the OTA download.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ should receive the February 2018 Security patch anytime now. The G955USQS2BRB1 firmware is OTA available thus it should be automatically received on your smartphone. If it isn’t, then you should take matter into your own hands. And in that respect you can use the guidelines from below during which you can learn how to manually install the G955USQS2BRB1 OTA and full firmware package on your Galaxy S8 Plus.

This tutorial is useful when the OTA isn’t received in time – as always, the official roll out is offered gradually meaning that some users will receive it sooner or later than others. Moreover, this tutorial will be just perfect for the users who are using a tweaked Galaxy S8+. In that case the OTA cannot be automatically received as it can be applied only manually, by using Odin. And, of course, this update process will be detailed and explained in this dedicated tutorial.

The G955USQS2BRB1 Android update package brings the February 2018 Security Patch to your Samsung Galaxy S8+. This firmware isn’t coming with new features, apps or capabilities but with bug fixes, stability improvements and security patches. Overall, the ROM is designed to smooth up the Android system and to secure your experience regardless of what you use to do on your Samsung branded device. So, it’s of course, a good idea to install this new OS improvement on your smartphone.

Flashing the full firmware package is coming with other advantages too as you can use this tutorial for restoring your handset back to its initial state. In that respect, the guidelines from below can be used as manual troubleshooting steps. This troubleshooting solution can help you unbrick your Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus if software related problems are involved – I’m talking about issues such as boot loops, lags, bugs, hangs, screen freeze, battery drain, heating problems, signal strength malfunctions, total blackouts and more.

If your Galaxy S8+ was tweaked, now if you choose to use Odin and install the G955USQS2BRB1 full firmware package, you will manage to revoke root access, relock the bootloader, reinstall the stock recovery image along with bloatware and other built-in apps and restrictions.

All the steps from below are describing official methods in which your Galaxy S8 Plus can be updated with the February 2018 Security Patch. You won’t be using custom ROMs so you won’t have to use risky programs and tools. Bottom line, you won’t risk in losing your phone’s warranty and you won’t lose access to built-in apps or other default functionalities.

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A backup is recommended even though, in theory, your files should remain safe and secured during the update operation. However, since your personal stuffs are involved, the best is to be precautious and secure everything that might be still required afterwards – only in extremely rare situations you can end up in losing data while the official Android update is applied. Thus, backup your Galaxy S8+ before installing the February 2018 Security patch – this operation can be applied by syncing your data with your Google Account, by using Samsung’s own cloud storage solutions or by using backup and restore apps from Google Play. Just make sure that during the general backup process you save everything that means something for you - such as contacts, call logs, texts, images, videos, audio files, market apps, internet settings, calendar info, saved passwords, EFS folder, IMEI / NVRAM data, etc.

The update steps from below can be applied only if a computer is at your disposal. Your smartphone and its USB cord will be required too as a connection between your devices is not optional. On the computer you are using you first have to install the Galaxy S8 Plus drivers – you can easily do that by using the Samsung KIES utility.

On your phone you need to enable Developer Rights. This can be done by tapping repeatedly on Built Number until you receive the ‘you are a developer’ message – just navigate towards Menu - > Settings - > About Phone. Afterwards, access the recently enabled Developer Options field (within Menu - > Settings) and from there select the USB Debugging feature.

One last thing: charge your Galaxy S8+ before starting the February 2018 Security Patch update process. Plug in the charger especially if the power that’s left on your device is lower than 50% - in that particular situation you can end up in soft bricking your phone (soft related problems can occur if your device gets turned off while the update operation is running). So, be careful and try to avoid such situations as much as possible.

How to Install February 2018 Security Patch on Samsung Galaxy S8+ (G955USQS2BRB1)

Scan for new updates

1. Power on your smartphone and go to Settings.
2. Navigate towards About Phone.
3. Tap on Software version.
4. There you can initiate a scan for new system updates.
5. If an OTA is available you will be prompted with the Android notification.
6. From that point follow on-screen prompts and resume the update process.

Apply the OTA from stock recovery

1. Download the G955USQS2BRB1 OTA package on your computer – you can download the file from any source you prefer.
2. Save the update package on desktop.
3. Power on your smartphone and connect it with your computer via USB cable.
4. Copy-paste the firmware file from desktop to your Galaxy S8+ and remove the USB cord when done.
5. Power off your phone and wait a few moments.
6. Reboot recovery mode on your SGS8+ (press and hold the Power, Volume Up and Bixby buttons for a few seconds).
7. From recovery mode choose ‘Install zip from SD card’.
8. Pick up the firmware file and follow on-screen prompts for resuming the flashing process.
9. When done, return to main menu of recovery and pick ‘reboot system now’.

Apply the OTA using ADB commands

1. Save the OTA file on your computer.
2. First, place this file on desktop and rename it into ‘update.zip’.
3. On your computer set up ADB: learn how to install Android SDK on Windows or how to set up ADB on MAC OS X / Linux.
4. Transfer the recently renamed update package inside the Android SDK folder.
5. Enter recovery mode on your Galaxy S8+ and connect your smartphone with your computer when done.
6. From recovery choose ‘apply update from adb’.
7. From the Android SDK folder open a command prompt window: press and hold the Shift keyboard key and right click on any blank space; then choose ‘open command prompt window here’.
8. In the cmd window type ‘adb sideload update.zip’ and press Enter.
9. When done, remove the USB cable, close cmd and reboot your device.

Install February 2018 Security Patch on Samsung Galaxy S8+ using Odin

1. On your computer download the full firmware package for your SGS8+ (you can download the February 2018 Security Patch from here).
2. On your computer download Odin and run the executable file in order to set up the flashing program.
3. Finally, run Odin on your computer.
4. Meanwhile, switch off your device and enter download mode: press and hold Power, Volume Down and Bixby buttons for a short while.
5. Next, connect your smartphone with your computer.
6. Now, on Odin the ‘added’ message should be displayed and the ID:COM field should be turned yellow or blue.
7. If Odin isn’t recognizing your Galaxy S8+ you need to: close the flashing program, reinstall your phone’s drivers on your computer and retry the steps from above.
8. Then, from Odin click on the AP option and just select the update file from your computer.
9. Make sure the Auto Reboot and Re Partition options aren’t selected on Odin and click on Start.
10. Wait while the February 2018 security patch is automatically installed on your handset.
11. When done, the ‘pass’ message will be displayed and the ID:COM field will be turned green.
12. That’s all; you can remove the USB cable at this moment and you can also close the flashing program and reboot your handset.

Problems that can happen and how to fix them

A common problem is related with Odin, which might get stuck during the update operation. If you somehow experience a similar problem, follow: close the flashing program (you can end its process from Task Manager if otherwise you cannot complete this task); remove the USB cable; force restart your Samsung Galaxy S8+; reinstall your phone’s drivers on your computer; repeat the steps explained above from the beginning.

Another issue might occur during the last reboot – this particular reboot should take a few minutes (longer than a regular one). Anyway, if a boot loop is experienced you will have to make a hard reset and clear app data cache. So, on your Galaxy S8 Plus enter recovery mode and from there choose the following options: ‘wipe data factory reset’ followed by ‘wipe dalvik cache’. That should be all.

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So, there you have it; that’s how you can update your Samsung Galaxy S8+ with the latest February 2018 Security Patch. If you have questions, don’t hesitate and use the comments field from below – based on your explanations we will try to assist you as soon as possible. Also, stay close and check out our how to section if you want to learn further update opportunities for your Android based device.

This page contains full OTA update packages that allow you to restore your Nexusor Pixel device's original factory firmware. You will find these files usefulif you have experienced a failure to take an OTA. This has the same effect asflashing the corresponding factory image, but without the need to wipe thedevice or unlock the bootloader.

These files are for use only on your personal Nexus or Pixel device and may notbe disassembled, decompiled, reverse engineered, modified or redistributed byyou or used in any way except as specifically set forth in the license termsthat came with your device.

Terms and conditions

Downloading of the system image and use of the device software is subject to theGoogle Terms of Service. Bycontinuing, you agree to theGoogle Terms of Service andPrivacy Policy. Yourdownloading of the system image and use of the device software may also besubject to certain third-party terms of service, which can be found inSettings > About phone > Legal information, or as otherwise provided.

Updating instructions

To update a device using one of the OTA images below, you need the latest adbtool. You can get it from the Android SDK Platform-Tools package, which you candownload here.

Don't forget to either add adb to your PATH environment variable or changeinto the directory containing the executable.

Also be certain that you've set up USB access for your device, as described inRun Apps on a Hardware Device.

To apply an OTA update image:

1. Make sure that there is no pending OTA update, by going to Settings >About phone > System updates, which should say 'Your system isup to date'.
2. Download the appropriate update image for your device below.
3. Verify the checksum of the image: the OTA mechanism has a built-in validationfeature, but verifying will save you some time if the file is incomplete.The last portion of the filename is the first 8 digits of its SHA-256checksum; the full SHA-256 checksum is also shown next to the download link.
4. With the device powered on and USB debugging enabled, execute:If you're unable to use adb to reboot into recovery, you can use thekey combinationfor your device instead, and then select the Recovery option from thebootloader menu.The device is now in recovery mode and an Android logo with red exclamationmark should appear on screen.
5. To access the recovery menu, hold the Power button and pressVolume Up once. The recovery text menu will appear.
6. To enter sideload mode, select the option Apply update from ADB.
7. Run the following command:and check that your device shows up with 'sideload' next to its name.
8. Run the following command:where ota_file.zip is the name of the file you have downloaded andverified.
9. Once the update finishes, reboot the phone by choosingReboot system now.

For security, you should disable USB debugging when the device is not beingupdated.

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