Update Galaxy Note 3 LTE to N9005XXUGNJ2 Android 4.4.2 Stock Firmware [How To]

The latest N9005XXUGNJ2 Android 4.4.2 Stock Firmware update has been released and is available to download for Galaxy Note 3 Model SM-N9005 (LTE variant). This latest update comes with many bugs fixes, issues addressed and better drivers. Users can now update Galaxy Note 3 N9005 via OTA update  as well as Kies server but only in UAE. But if your Note 3 SM-N9005  is unlocked and can’t wait for the OTA update notification available on your device then our given guide covering anyone who owns a Galaxy Note 3 N9005 and can update the N9005XXUGNJ2 stock firmware until Samsung releases Android 5.0 Lollipop on your device manually.

You don’t need to root or installing a custom recovery for the N9005XXUGNJ2 firmware. Just follow our step by step guide on how to update Galaxy Note 3 LTE N9005 on XXUGNJ2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware using Odin flashing tool.

XXUGNJ2 Android 4.4.2 Firmware Details:

• Model: SM-N9005
• Model name: Galaxy Note 3 LTE
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• Version: Android 4.4.2
• Changelist: 1955971
• Build date: 28 October
• Product Code: XSI
• PDA: N9005XXUGNJ2
• CSC: N9005OJVGNH2
• MODEM: N9005XXUGNG1

Warning:

Please note that N9005XXUGNJ2 Android 4.4.2 stock firmware is only applicable for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 (LTE version). Flashing wrong firmware file on other variant might brick the device, you can check device’s model number by going to Settings > About phone > Model Number. If your phone has already a custom ROM installed then it will be lost with the new official firmware installation and your Galaxy Note 3 will no longer rooted. AndroidXDA.net will not be responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Galaxy Note 3. Proceed at your own risk.

Before Getting Started:

• All data of the phone will be wiped using this guide so it is highly recommended to make a backup first.
• Your Galaxy Note 3 should be factory unlocked (Not locked to a particular carrier).
• Download & install Samsung USB Drivers on your PC.
• Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Galaxy Note 3 to connect it with your PC and use Android SDK with it.
  • [Goto Settings > Developer Options > check the USB Debugging option]
• Make sure that the battery level of your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is above 75% battery charged.

Download Required Files: 

• N9005XXUGNJ2
• Odin v3.09

Steps to Install N9005XXUGNJ2 Android 4.4.2 on Galaxy Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005):

Step No 1:- First of all unzip firmware zip file which you have downloaded from the above link to get a .tar.md5 file. Similarly extract the Odin .zip file on the desktop of your PC.

Step No 2: Switch off the Galaxy Note 3.

Step No 3:- Now boot your Galaxy Note 3 into Download Mode by pressing and holding Home + Power + Volume Down button at the same time.

Note: Ensure that Galaxy Note 3 USB drivers are installed on the computer.

Step No 4:- Run Odin Flashing Tool on your PC as Administrator.

Step No 5:- As it is in Download mode, just connect your Note 3 with your PC via USB data cable. Odin will detect your phone. The ID: COM box will turn light blue in Odin when the phone is successfully connected.

Step No 6:- In Odin, click on AP button and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 (Step No 1)

Step No 7:- Remember to tick the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time option and Re-Partition option should be unchecked in Odin.

Step No 8:- Now click the Start button in Odin to begin the installation process and it will take a few minutes to finish successfully.

Step No 9:- The Galaxy Note 3 will be rebooted automatically once the installation process is completed. Disconnect your device from the PC after displaying a home screen on it.

Great! You’ve successfully updated Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the latest N9005XXUFNF4 Android 4.4.2 stock firmware.

Let us know in the comments box below if you have any query or problem about the above updating firmware guide.