I live in Australia and if I purchase a grey imported HTC Butterfly S from Australian online retailers (e.g. Mobicity and Kogan) will I be able to get OTA software updates?
Since the phone haven't officially been released in Australia, does that mean that mobile carriers can't be bothered to run tests and then push out the OTA software updates?
capeta27 said:
I live in Australia and if I purchase a grey imported HTC Butterfly S from Australian online retailers (e.g. Mobicity and Kogan) will I be able to get OTA software updates?
Since the phone haven't officially been released in Australia, does that mean that mobile carriers can't be bothered to run tests and then push out the OTA software updates?
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As a rule of thumb, carriers only affect the update process of those phones they sell on contract. If you haven't bought your phone on contract from a carrier, then you're going to receive all updates directly from the manufacturer, i.e. HTC.
koniiiik said:
As a rule of thumb, carriers only affect the update process of those phones they sell on contract. If you haven't bought your phone on contract from a carrier, then you're going to receive all updates directly from the manufacturer, i.e. HTC.
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Sweeettt thanks! :good:
Hi, do you know or something leak about the pre-order in Europe ? In Germany and Belgium it's still showing that "this device isn't available in this country" ..
tlf55 said:
Hi, do you know or something leak about the pre-order in Europe ? In Germany and Belgium it's still showing that "this device isn't available in this country" ..
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699 Euro on Amazon Italy:
http://www.amazon.it/Motorola-Google-Nexus-Smartphone-Italia/dp/B00OLSTJR2/
Same in France, however one of the three big operators, Bouygues, has posted on its Facebook page a few days ago that it will carry the phone. When asked by the press about the dates, they said from "around" mid November while the other two operators said that they won't be carrying the phone.
If I'm to speculate, I'd say that the uncertainty regarding either the release or the price is due to negotiations Google possibly started late with each European country's operators. It seems to me and it's mostly a wish, that the price supposedly leaked earlier this month from the inventory of a German store is more plausible; that honest €569. If so, then that's great and much better than the other speculated €649.
Anyone got any news about availability on the UK
Just this at the moment.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00OTAQZ38
I am using SM N920I frim Singapore. I am currently in Pakistan and reading sbout updates being pushed to N5 but I havnt recvd any update.
Is this a model issue or is my set region locked thats why?
I spent a lot of money but i hope it was not a bad decision to get thus version.
Sheikha said:
I am using SM N920I frim Singapore. I am currently in Pakistan and reading sbout updates being pushed to N5 but I havnt recvd any update.
Is this a model issue or is my set region locked thats why?
I spent a lot of money but i hope it was not a bad decision to get thus version.
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You can always go to sammobile site to check for latest firmware. As far as I know you can flash different region as long as it is for your model such as n920i. Also u have to understand just because your phone doesn't have any update yet that would mean it is bad. I think it depend on the carrier to release them. As rule of the thumb u don't fix something unless there is an issue.
I believe android 6 update is just around the corner so I think that is why some carriers maybe waiting to release all at once. But I doubt it will come this month because of the holidays coming soon. I would expect them to be released early January.
Android 6.0.1 to the handset released http://androidtickers.com/2016/04/2...allow-update-galaxy-s5-released-samsung-itly/
existing thread is already in place
Good to know that Samsung possibly offered to Italy this update.
But this article could be also fake, so to simply attract traffic from curious visitors.
According to Samsung road-map, Europe this will receive the update in May.
And it is understandable that the company must to protect their data centers from OVERLOAD.
Virtually all of Europe has received 6.01 today.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900F/
As per title, where is the new Note 8 Unlocked UK update? I'm still on August security patch when UK carrier specific networks started to get December update on the 10th December. It's now the end of 17th December... Have we been forgotten about do you think? lol... My S8+ was great running Oreo Beta 2 so this Note 8 seems a bit backward...
Reason I ask is because I am hoping this update fixes an issue I am having with notifications not coming through most of the time, I've checked and altered any battery optimisation and special access optimizations for certain apps but still no success so hoping the update triggers something to get this working like it should.
I have an unlocked still on august patch as well, my other one I got through Vodafone Ireland already got November patch and updates, wonder if they are leaving us waiting for Oreo on the international unlocked versions
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As per title, where is the new Note 8 Unlocked UK update? I'm still on August security patch when UK carrier specific networks started to get December update on the 10th December. It's now the end of 17th December... Have we been forgotten about do you think? lol... My S8+ was great running Oreo Beta 2 so this Note 8 seems a bit backward...
Reason I ask is because I am hoping this update fixes an issue I am having with notifications not coming through most of the time, I've checked and altered any battery optimisation and special access optimizations for certain apps but still no success so hoping the update triggers something to get this working like it should.
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Is pending due to BREXIT...
But: you can flash "manually" with Odin:
OFFICIAL STOCK Firmware-update (Odin) thread Samsung GALAXY Note8 SM-N950F/DS
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I have an unlocked still on august patch as well, my other one I got through Vodafone Ireland already got November patch and updates, wonder if they are leaving us waiting for Oreo on the international unlocked versions
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This Is most definitely the case
This is annoying me big time, pretty piss poor by Samsung
I was just seeing if it was me that hadn't got the update. I'm still on August.
Meanwhile, the Note 5 is getting the December update...
Don't blame Samsung for that, but the UK operators -> THEY have to approve the FW first before it's rolling out to the devices!
The december update is available but still "on hold" for UK-devices (BTU & XEU)
BTU/XEU : 1AQI1 (August)
O2U : 1AQK9 (November)
EVR : 1AQK9 (November)
VOD : 1AQK9 (November)
H3G : 1AQK9 (November)
But: instead of complaining here, why not flash the latest FW yourself (2BQKG) with Odin?
BTU/XEU are the codes for the direct from Samsung models. They are operator free. So there is no approval from the operators needed. I personally think someone at Samsung just forgets to hit a publish button as they don't get an approval they don't need.
By any standard August is the only BTU available, and that's poor for a flagship with a company that promised monthly security updates.
Yeah still no update on the 23rd DEC, I did see EE UK only just got it on the 19th and that probably makes up the last in the UK to get it now... Flashing via Odin means fresh install dosnt it? I guess even if an OTA update dosnt resolve my notification issues, a fresh install probably would be the best bet anyway.
Wouldn't flashing my non-carrier device with a carrier specific 2BQKG firmware potentially riddle my device with carrier bloat? Better off waiting if thats the case! Anything new in 2BQKG over 1AQK9?
Just updated to 2BQKG via Odin without losing anything, wish I did this sooner!
I'm in UK on ee and the update came out today ota 46.87mb
Hi
I ve bought a Note 8 device unlocked as the seller said and when i got home i noticed that is blocked. When i check what provider is on i found BTU. So if can someone please help me what network provider i should contact?
Thanks a lot for your help and support
BTU is a generic code so it's not carrier assigned.
You need to contact the seller and get your money back as it will be impossible to find out why it was blocked in the first place.
P.S. If you're ever buying a second hand phone ask the seller for the IMEI before you part with any cash and check it online to see if it's blocked first. If the seller won't give you the IMEI then just walk away.
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The seller blocked me and can t get in touch with him snymore. I think he has an insurance and report his phone lost. How can i find out which provider is on?
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BTU is a generic code so it's not carrier assigned.
You need to contact the seller and get your money back as it will be impossible to find out why it was blocked in the first place.
P.S. If you're ever buying a second hand phone ask the seller for the IMEI before you part with any cash and check it online to see if it's blocked first. If the seller won't give you the IMEI then just walk away.
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BTU is a generic code so it's not carrier assigned.
You need to contact the seller and get your money back as it will be impossible to find out why it was blocked in the first place.
P.S. If you're ever buying a second hand phone ask the seller for the IMEI before you part with any cash and check it online to see if it's blocked first. If the seller won't give you the IMEI then just walk away.
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Or better still write down the IMEI number put your sim card in the phone and call your provider to have the device added to your account .
How many providers does your region have? Call all of them.
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I called them up and none told me that they blocked the device. They said only the owner can unblock the phone. But as i said he blocked me on phone, whats app and Facebook. Is there any chance to find out who is the provider blocked the phone?
Thanks a lot for your help and support.
golden_relya said:
I called them up and none told me that they blocked the device. They said only the owner can unblock the phone. But as i said he blocked me on phone, whats app and Facebook. Is there any chance to find out who is the provider blocked the phone?
Thanks a lot for your help and support.
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Install ...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
However the chances are you are using an unlocked UK/Ireland model which may have been bought from a retailer or Samsung direct and then insured via a third party insurer. The third party insurer would then request an IMEI block if the device was reported lost or stolen.
Sadly there is very little you can do as the device will likely be blocked from all networks in your country of residence, however there is a chance it could work outside of your country as other countries / carriers will have not blocked the IMEI.
Meaning you may be able to sell it on with the proviso / understanding the device is blocked in the UK or whatever country your currently residing.
How did you buy the device ? If you paid via PayPal or with a CC - you may be able to get a chargeback with your CC company if you report it as a fraudulent transaction (sold a dud device).
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I bought it on Shpock from a private seller. Now i found that the T mobile blocked the IMEI because it was a illegally purchase and the seller knew it this. I paid by cash unfortunately. The device was blocked by t mobile since December 2017. And i bought it few days ago.
you obviously bought a stolen phone, lesson learnt for you, buy cheap... buy twice....HA... HAAA..
that said, you could probably recover a few quid from selling it on a Russian buy/sell website
golden_relya said:
I bought it on Shpock from a private seller. Now i found that the T mobile blocked the IMEI because it was a illegally purchase and the seller knew it this. I paid by cash unfortunately. The device was blocked by t mobile since December 2017. And i bought it few days ago.
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So it was UK purchased. Looks like the networks share IMEI information. just sell it to the USA or mainland Europe, noting it's black listed in the UK. You should he able to get at least 60% of your money back. That is if it's really black listed and nothing else wrong with it .
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