Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Android Lollipop build leaked

December 27, 2014

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While Android device manufacturers continue to push out official builds of Android 5.0 Lollipop for their newer devices, users with older devices continue to wait their turn. Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 can hasten the process if they are willing to flash their device to install the update manually after a copy leaked.

The particular Galaxy Note 3 model that the update was built for is the SM-N9005. The update is 1.1 GB in size and includes not only Android Lollipop, but a re-designed Touchwiz UI. XDA Recognized Contributer mithun46 has put together a guide for users interested in updating their device with the firmware. Users who attempt the update should note that the update will make their device incompatible with the Xposed Framework thanks to ART. The update process reportedly takes a lot longer than previous updates, so users should not panic while they wait.

Anyone out there planning to give the update a try on their device? If so, hit the source link for more tips and warnings.

source: XDA Developers

Jeff Causey Author

Raised in North Carolina, Jeff Causey is a licensed CPA in North Carolina. Jeff's past Android devices include an HTC EVO, a Samsung Note II, an LG G3, and a Motorola Moto X Pure Edition along with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1. He currently uses a Samsung Galaxy S8 and (very rarely) a Nexus 7 (2013). He is also using a Verizon-branded Motorola Moto Z Play Droid supplied by his job. Jeff used to have a pair of Google Glass and a Moto 360 Sport in his stable of gadgets. Unfortunately, his kids have all drunk the Apple Kool-Aid and have i-devices. Life at home often includes demonstrations of the superiority of his Android based devices. In his free time, Jeff is active an active runner usually training for his next marathon, owns a Mazda MX-5 Miata, and plays Dungeons & Dragons. Jeff has three grown kids and a golden retriever.

3 comments

Chris Gates says:

December 29, 2014 at 3:28 PM

What about SM-N900R4

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Janbo Makimbo says:

December 28, 2014 at 5:24 PM

Samsung are the pits when it comes to updating firmware, I have bout four Samsung’s in the last year….no more

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sgn3n9005 says:

December 28, 2014 at 3:23 AM

Any pictures or video ?

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