The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pie beta is starting to roll out in several regions. If you want to participate, there are some things you need to do before downloading the Android Pie beta to your phone.
Samsung changed things this year. The Galaxy Beta Program, which is usually limited to the flagship Galaxy S models, has been opened to the Galaxy Note series.
The company is rolling out a Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie beta along with the Galaxy S9 Android Pie beta, giving Note 9 users a chance to try out Pie’s new features and Samsung’s new One UI before the official release in January.
The Galaxy Note 9 Pie beta is currently limited to a few devices in a few regions (India, Germany, United States), but we expect it to expand to other countries in the near future.
If you live in India, Germany or the United States and want to try the Galaxy Note 9 beta, you should be prepared. A little prep work will go a long way in preventing problems. And you can expect the beta to have many issues. Remember, this is pre-release software.
In this guide, we will show you some steps you should take before installing the Android Pie beta on your Galaxy Note 9. At the very least, you’ll want to back up your data before making the move. We’ll start with that.
Back Up Your Data
If you decide to try the Android Pie/One UI beta on your Galaxy Note 9, be sure to back up all your files before you move. Data loss issues can occur, so you’ll want to make sure all your data is safe before you move on to Samsung’s beta.
There are several ways to do this. The easiest way is to download Samsung’s Smart Switch install it on your computer and use it to backup your phone’s data. The process may take some time if you have a ton of data stored on your device, but it will be worth it.
Smart Switch backs up all your device’s SMS messages, videos, photos, home screen settings, Settings, call logs and apps.
You can also use Samsung Cloud to back up your data. To access Samsung Cloud, go to your device’s Settings > Cloud & Accounts. If you do not have a Samsung account, you must create one to use the service.
There are also loads of third-party apps. Super Backup and Restore it’s one of our favourites, but for others you’ll want to check out the Google Play Store.
Free Space
The Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie beta is a pretty big download and checks out at 1.7GB for users in the United States. It’s slightly smaller for Galaxy Note 9 users in India and Germany.
If you don’t have this kind of free space on your internal storage, you’ll need to free up some space for the download and installation to continue.
Go to your repository and find files you no longer need and get rid of them. Think of it as early spring cleaning.
Charge Your Galaxy Note 9
Before you start the download, make sure your Galaxy Note 9 is at least 20% charged. We recommend at least 50% charge.
Update Your Apps
If you want your apps to work properly, you’ll want to update them before downloading the Android Pie beta and installing it on your Galaxy Note 9.
At the very least, you’ll want to update any first-party apps you use on your device. This includes apps like Samsung Pay, Samsung Internet, Samsung Notes and Email. This should make Android Pie work properly after you install it on your phone.
We also recommend updating your third-party apps with the latest bug fixes.
If you’re using your phone to spend a work or school day, you may want to avoid the Galaxy Note 9 Android Pie beta. App performance will be up and down throughout the beta. If you can’t deal with that, you should stay on Android Oreo.
Have your login information at hand
If you plan to try the Galaxy Note 9 beta, you will need a Samsung account. If you don’t have a Samsung account, you can create one on it. Samsung’s website.
It only takes a few minutes to create a Samsung account and you will need it when you go to sign up for the beta via the Samsung+ or Samsung Members app.
There is also the possibility that Android Pie beta will sign you out of some of your apps and services. If you don’t want to spend time keeping track of all your login information, make sure you save/have all your login information before uploading. That way you can jump right back in.
Find Fixes for Issues
This is a beta and there will be issues. Some of the problems will require a fix from Samsung, while others you should be able to fix it on your own.
You can’t predict how software will affect your phone’s performance, so it’s important to find a place to go for fixes before installing.
We’ve compiled a list of fixes for the most common Galaxy Note 9 problems. It covers battery life issues, Bluetooth issues, and more. Bookmark if needed.
Galaxy Note 9 page XDA-Developers is is another great resource. You can also find potential fixes in the Samsung+/Samsung Members apps.
Learn How to Downgrade from Pie to Oreo
If you decide to download the Android Pie beta and encounter a series of frustrating issues, you can always revert to Android Oreo.
Before downloading the beta, make sure you’re happy with the downgrade process. If you don’t understand this or don’t want to mess with it, you’ll probably want to skip the beta.
You will cancel the beta through the Samsung+/Samsung Members app. After doing that, you need to reinstall it on your device using the official software. Smart Key.
You will be able to recover data you backed up before installing the beta, but there may be limitations in recovering data created after installing Pie beta on your phone. Keep this in mind.
Meet One UI and Android 9.0
Before installing the beta, make sure you are familiar with Android Pie and One UI. It’s important to know what you’re getting into.
We’ve put together a guide to walk you through the known changes in beta, which includes a brand new Night Mode and various UI tweaks. Check it out if you haven’t.
Get Feedback from Beta Users
If you’re feeling lazy, be sure to review feedback from Galaxy Note 9 beta testers before porting your device to the software. This feedback will alert you to potential bugs and problems.
You can find feedback on social media sites like Twitter, YouTube, at: XDA-Developersand inside Samsung Members/Samsung+ apps.
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