Alongside the list of phones upgrading to Android 9.0 we explored earlier, installing Android 9 Pie on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus is entirely feasible. However, users will have to wait for the Android P update for a considerable amount of time.
How to Install Android 9 Pie on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus
Note: This method allows you to upgrade to Android 9 Pie on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus unofficially. However, if you choose to do so, Samsung may refuse to warranty your device when necessary. Therefore, you should carefully consider before upgrading to Android 9 Pie on Samsung S9, S9 Plus.
* Things to Prepare for the Update
- Download Android 9 Rom File for Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus HERE.
- Download Android 9 Gapps file to your device: HERE.
- Have you installed TWRP Recovery for your Samsung Galaxy S9 yet? If not, you can download and install the TWRP App for Android HERE.
* How to Install Android 9 on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus
To perform the Android P 9.0 upgrade for your Samsung Galaxy phone, follow these steps:
Step 1 : You will need to extract 2 files: Android 9.0 Rom and Gapps.
(Android 9.0 Rom file format is .IMG, and Gapps is .ZIP).
Step 2 : You will perform Factory Reset on your Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus to erase all data on your phone.
- You can refer to the article on Android Factory Reset to do this.
Step 3 : After completing the factory reset process, we will connect the Galaxy S9, S9 Plus phone and transfer 2 Android P Rom files and Gapps that have been downloaded and extracted above to the phone.
Note : You should prioritize copying these 2 installation files to the phone's memory card.
Step 4 : After completing the above steps, we will use the Galaxy S9, S9 Plus device to enter Recovery mode .
- Review the article on Recovery Mode on Samsung to do this.
Step 5 : In the installed TWRP Recovery interface, we will press select Wipe, choose Format Data , and confirm Continue to wipe data on the Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus.
Step 6 : Returning to the TWRP Recovery interface, we will install the Android 9.0 P Rom that was previously copied to the phone's memory. Now, we will press select Install , then find and select the .IMG file to install Android 9 on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus, and swipe the screen to confirm installation.
Step 7 : Similarly, we will install the .Zip file with Gapps by pressing select Install from this TWRP Recovery interface screen.
Step 8 : Once we have installed the Android 9 Rom and Gapps files one after the other, we will press Reboot Now to restart the phone and complete the Android 9 Pie installation process on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus.
So, we've just explored the steps to install Android 9 Pie on Galaxy S9, S9 Plus if you want to quickly experience the new features on Android 9.0 on your premium Samsung device.
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In addition, Mytour.vn will also introduce you to how to downgrade from Android 9 to version 8 for those who feel that this upgrade version is still not suitable or polished enough to use on their Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 Plus.