Continue reading this page to install XXUANB3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official firmware update in Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 using ODIN. However, before moving towards installation of firmware we recommend you to backup your apps and other personal data. Although, installing official firmware restore everything if your Android device was running on official firmware before flashing this latest XXUANB3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware but it always better to have a backup. Also manual backup let you move your personal data from one manufacturer to another; for example you can use Samsung Galaxy Note 2 data to HTC Butterfly. In below written tutorial we not only direct you towards a step-by-step guide to update Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 to XXUANB3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean using Odin but also give you necessary tips to safe guard your data.
Warning!
We at Sammy Droid write tutorial to help out fellow Android users but all this guide are educational purpose only. You should try this guide at your own risk. Neither we nor any developer should be responsible if your Android device experience a damage after following this tutorial. Also remember,this guide is only applicable for Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750. Don’t try this guide in any other Android device. It may hard brick your device.
Pre Requisites:
As there is always some risk involve while you install anything other than what you have presently. It’s always recommended to follow our pre-requisites to stay safe.
- Backup your important data such as SMS, Call Log, Contacts, APN and MMS settings. You can follow our Android backup guide for this. It’s also a good idea to backup your internal memory content to external SD card, specially if you need to perform any wiping task during or after installation process.
- If your device turn off during the installation process unless explicitly mentioned on this tutorial then it may experience a hard brick. That’s why, it’s good idea to check battery percentage before following this tutorial. Usually, the phone should have 60% or more power when you flash a custom ROM or firmware. Firmware installation can be done with 25% or more power when the device is connected to computer using USB and get charge through it. It will be fine to have 30% or more if you going to root a firmware. You can install an app like Battery Notifier BT Free on your Android device to check it easily..
- USB Debugging mode should be turned of if it’s disabled otherwise you can’t transfer file using USB cable. Learn: How to Enable/Disable USB Transfer on Android Devices.
- Another thing you should note that nearly all our tutorial at Rooted Android is for carrier unlocked and bootloader unlocked devices. You shouldn’t try to install it on a locked device unless explicitly mentioned anywhere in tutorial.
Download Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 Latest USB Drivers
Since you require to connect your phone to PC, you must have your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 drivers installed on your computer. Visit our USB Driver Download page if you don’t have it already. If you can access your mobile’s content in your PC when both are connected then you already have it.So, you have done everything that we mentioned above, right! Now, as you have taken necessary precaution, you are ready to move towards next page where we summed up detail instruction on how to install XXUANB3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean official firmware update on Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750.
Remember, it’s very important for you to follow everything that we mentioned below to successfully update your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 to XXUANB3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware.
Things Your Should Note:
- After installation of this official firmware you will lose all additional customization that you may have on your device including root, custom recovery (CWM recovery, TWRP Recovery etc.), custom ROM (CyanogenMod, Paranoid Android, Slim ROM, Liquid Smooth etc.) and MODs.
- Again this tutorial and firmware we mentioned is only for Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750. So, please don’t try it in any other Android device.
- As this is official firmware, it won’t void your warranty if you install it.
- Another thing you should note, extract downloaded archive only once and not twice otherwise you won’t get desired files. The file with .tar.md5 extension is only the required file and all other files are optional (only flash those when available). That’s why you won’t always get other mentioned file such as modem, csc or pit file after extracting.
- ODIN is designed to work on Windows OS.
- It’s essential to run ODIN as Administrator if your OS have that option. To do so, you should right click on odin.exe file first then click on ‘Run as administrator’ from context menu. Windows XP or lower don’t require this.
Download Android 4.3 N750XXUANB3 Firmware:
Download right firmware for your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 from the below list. Note that, firmware here which are Unbranded or not carrier branded, regardless of country or region, can be flash on any Galaxy Note 3 Neo N750.Bangladesh: TML-N750XXUANB3-20140304171615.zip
India: INU-N750XXUANB3-20140228150602.zip
India: INS-N750XXUANB3-20140228172237.zip
Complete Installation Tutorial Of XXUANB3 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Official Firmware
Step 1: Download Odin 3.07 in your computer.Step 2: Extract Firmware zip file at a convenient location in your desktop (that you downloaded earlier); you should get a .tar.md5 file and some other files (optional).
Step 3: Now extract Odin zip file and you will get Odin3 v3.07.exe as well as few other files.
Step 4: Now turn off your phone and wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off. Then put your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power button together until you see a construction Android robot in phone screen. Press Volume Up button again to enter into Download Mode.
Step 5: Now run Odin3 v3.07.exe that you get in Step 3 as an Administrator because Admin privileges is required to complete this installation process smoothly.
Step 6: Now it’s time to connect your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 with your PC using USB cable. Do it and you will see a message under Odin’s message box in the bottom left saying “Added!!”. If you don’t get it then you should try another USB port (try USB port located in back of your desktop PC cabinet). However, if this still can’t solve your issue then you should reinstall USB driver for your device. Nevertheless, if you successfully see the “Added!!” message in Odin then you are ready to go in next step. You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
Step 7: Select these files from N750XXUANB3 folder that you get in Step 2 in Odin at respective buttons:
- Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name (required)
- Click the phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (add it if you have it in your extracted firmware folder)
- Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (add it if you have it in your extracted firmware folder)
- Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. (add it if you have it in your extracted firmware folder)
Step 9: To make flashing safe for you double check everything that we mentioned in Step 7 and Step 8 above. Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
Step 10: Once installation is done, your phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then safely unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
That’s it! Your Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 should now run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean build XXUANB3. Go to Settings > About phone to verify this firmware update.
Quick Note:
Sometime Galaxy Note 3 Neo SM-N750 stuck at boot animation or Samsung logo after Step 10. If its happen to you then go to recovery mode (press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together) and perform Wipe data/Factory Reset as well as Wipe Cache Partition before selecting reboot system now function. In recovery mode you can use Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select an option. Please note, performing wiping function will erase your phone data that stored in internal memory.
If you face any problem then feel free to drop a comment below and we will try our level best to solve it out as soon as possible.