After releasing the October 2018 Security Patch update to Samsung Galaxy S9, now T-Mobile has started rolling out the update for all the Samsung Galaxy S8 in its network. This is an incremental update which brings the latest security patch from Google, so it is highly recommended to install the update to be on the safer side. The OTA has been rolled out in the US and only available for T-Mobile users. This update comes with the latest security patch update which was released by Google in October Security. It also Brings RCS Messaging to the device. The update comes with build number G950USQU5CRIB. The update brings some bug fixes which were available in the previous build. It also brings stability and performance improvements. Thus, you should download and install the update to your T-Mobile Galaxy S8 which will come as an OTA update to your phone.
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 G950USQU5CRIB
Device Name: Galaxy S8 Model: SM-GG950U Android version: Android Oreo Region: Currently available in the US in T-Mobile Network Build Number: G950USQU5CRIB Android Security Patch Level: 1 October
Manually Update T-Mobile Galaxy S8 to G950USQU5CRIB October 2018 Security Patch
You can manually check for the update from Settings > Software update >Download updates manually. If there is no update showing on your device, then wait for few days for the update to come to your device as it is being released phase-wise manner.
Downloads:
Firmware Odin Flash Tool
Check sammobile website to get the latest firmware for your device.
How To Install T-Mobile Galaxy S8 G950USQU5CRIB October 2018 Security Patch OTA Update
First, download the firmware file from the download section above Then follow the linked guide below to Install Security Patch Update On T-mobile Galaxy S8 using Odin Flash Tool
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.
If the installation is successful, you will see the message Pass in the Log Tab.