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So I read about the update while at college. Came home, backed up my phone, and opened KIES to grab the update (I have used KIES previously for wired tethering, so everything was setup already.) Unfortunately, I got this message:
Model Name: SGH-T959
Current Version: PDA:JFD / PHONE:JFD
The device's version cannot be updated.
I called Samsung Tech support and they told me "There is no software available for Samsung Vibrant. If you download KIES it won't even work for your phone. Any update will be pushed OTA."
Beside the idiotic response of how KIES won't even work for my phone (yes I know it isn't "officially" released for USA phone but that doesn't mean it won't work...), it seems like Samsung has pulled the firmware update. Maybe someone accidentally flipped the switch a bit early?
Okay, although Samsung has pulled the update from Kies, the update itself is still available from http://fus.samsungmobile.com/Phone_...T959TMBJI5_T959UVJI5_T959UVJI5_UV_TMB.zip.enc.
Download it and flash with Odin.
You really thought this deserved its own thread?
I went to publix and bought some eggs. Should I make a new thread?
DarkAgent said:
Okay, although Samsung has pulled the update from Kies, the update itself is still available from http://fus.samsungmobile.com/Phone_...T959TMBJI5_T959UVJI5_T959UVJI5_UV_TMB.zip.enc.
Download it and flash with Odin.
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Thanks. This is helpful if it works. It didn't work for my via kies so odin should work for me if its a tar file. And whoever asked did this deserve its own thread, id say yes because it obviously helped me out. Thank you
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I went to publix and bought some eggs. Should I make a new thread?
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White or Brown ?
why is that file a .enc??
i wanna flash it but its not a .tar
DarkAgent said:
Okay, although Samsung has pulled the update from Kies, the update itself is still available from http://fus.samsungmobile.com/Phone_...T959TMBJI5_T959UVJI5_T959UVJI5_UV_TMB.zip.enc.
Download it and flash with Odin.
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I just realized I have no idea how to flash this update with Odin. Any pros have any guidance? Thanks =D.
grennis said:
I went to publix and bought some eggs. Should I make a new thread?
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LMAO, no but save them for halloween
DarkAgent said:
I just realized I have no idea how to flash this update with Odin. Any pros have any guidance? Thanks =D.
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You need to use Stuffit to unzip it first. Search for a program that unzips .enc files.
Thanks for posting. This did need a new thread. Ignore the want to be forum police for they obviously have a miserable existence.
How would I flash that file if i have a Mac?
This did need a new THREAD
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Old Kies vs. Upgraded Kies
I downgraded Kies to 1.5.1 (i believe) and upgrade magically appeared when running 1.5.3 no upgrade so I dont know if sammy pulled it or not. BTW I prefer egg beaters.
No this doesnt need a new thread, as almost everyone who tried the JI5 update said it was nothing special, and THERE ALREADY IS A THREAD FOR THIS UPDATE lol. The fact that Samsung pulled it also states something. If you want to flash a bad firmware, feel free this doesnt need to be here in its own thread.
I can imagine why, so many people.called samsung, maybe thats why it got removed
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GUYS Tmobile just posted on their twitter the following!!
http://twitter.com/TMobile/status/25942543501
werdz2 said:
GUYS Tmobile just posted on their twitter the following!!
http://twitter.com/TMobile/status/25942543501
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No news in there... they said the same thing last month lol
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No this doesnt need a new thread, as almost everyone who tried the JI5 update said it was nothing special, and THERE ALREADY IS A THREAD FOR THIS UPDATE lol. The fact that Samsung pulled it also states something. If you want to flash a bad firmware, feel free this doesnt need to be here in its own thread.
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Flash a bad firmware? WTF are you talking about?
heygrl said:
Flash a bad firmware? WTF are you talking about?
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like t-mobile just posted, theres something wrong with the version samsung released and it's going to be released via OTA sometime soon.
Just noticed there is a 58 megabyte update through the OTA software updater in the settings section. It said its an optional update that can be downloaded via wifi only. I am at work til 6pm so wont know what it is til I get home and connect to wifi. I have a UK razr i thats sim free. Anyone know what it is?
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Just noticed there is a 58 megabyte update through the OTA software updater in the settings section. It said its an optional update that can be downloaded via wifi only. I am at work til 6pm so wont know what it is til I get home and connect to wifi. I have a UK razr i thats sim free. Anyone know what it is?
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If you can go to Settings > About Phone > System Version and tell me what that says I can help more.
Also if you could possibly pull the update that'd be great. Have to be rooted to pull it though.
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If you can go to Settings > About Phone > System Version and tell me what that says I can help more.
Also if you could possibly pull the update that'd be great. Have to be rooted to pull it though.
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I just checked and its saying my phone is up to date no need to update
I'm on a uk virgin contract hand set
I will try again in a couple of days
All the best
Moley
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My version is 81.5.31002.XT890.Retail.en.GB
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My version is 81.5.31002.XT890.Retail.en.GB
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My version is the same.
I give up now I will get a update one day. 1 way or another my RAZR I will be updated.
And truth is that although I have moaned about the update the RAZR I on 4.0.4 is still very fast and smooth and the only thing I don't like about the RAZR I is no toggle switches in the notification drop down as a result I always have to go to my home screen. Other then that I think its a very good phone.
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I just hard reset my phone and now when I go to software update there's sod all.
Kieran1981 said:
I just hard reset my phone and now when I go to software update there's sod all.
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That's weird. What network you on also pay as you go or contract I did see you have a sum free version
All the best moley
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No update here either. Same UK version as you guys. T-Mobile is my carrier but it's an unlocked phone (I have a sim-only contract).
I am on T-Mobile. Yeah it is weird. I will keep trying it.
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I am on T-Mobile. Yeah it is weird. I will keep trying it.
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Network doesn't matter. It's a rolling update going by whatever Motorola pleases.
Wiping data was the best way to make sure you lose whatever was pushed to your device. Not going to find it again until its pushed to everyone.
Got the update 39001 retail en gb update,
improved hdr mode on camera and option to press and hold key to launch instead of instant on.
Some speed updates to browser, chrome installed by default.
Other stuff can't remember.
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Got the update 39001 retail en gb update,
improved hdr mode on camera and option to press and hold key to launch instead of instant on.
Some speed updates to browser, chrome installed by default.
Other stuff can't remember.
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Did nobody pull the update.zip?
mattlgroff said:
Did nobody pull the update.zip?
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I know instructions on how have been posted, couldn't find them.
Some reading: https://motorola-global-en-uk.custh...2LzEvdGltZS8xMzUzODcwNTA5L3NpZC9iR25JSmFjbA==
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I know instructions on how have been posted, couldn't find them.
Some reading: https://motorola-global-en-uk.custh...2LzEvdGltZS8xMzUzODcwNTA5L3NpZC9iR25JSmFjbA==
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Pulling an update is not hard.. use a Root Explorer app and copy the update's .zip file from ~/cache/ to your sdcard, and then to your computer to upload.
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Pulling an update is not hard.. use a Root Explorer app and copy the update's .zip file from ~/cache/ to your sdcard, and then to your computer to upload.
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Cheers for that, knowing where to look is a good start - googling all over the show couldn't seem to tell me where it was. Too late now I guess, /cache is showing as empty.
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Cheers for that, knowing where to look is a good start - googling all over the show couldn't seem to tell me where it was. Too late now I guess, /cache is showing as empty.
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Yeah, because you already updated. Of the limited people we have here, the least people could do it provide update zips in the future
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Yeah, because you already updated. Of the limited people we have here, the least people could do it provide update zips in the future
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Hey no worries, someone please make a sticky for things we can do easily to help out the devs as users? (with instructions)
I had every intention - couldn't find the info easily to hand so y'all missed out
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Hey no worries, someone please make a sticky for things we can do easily to help out the devs as users? (with instructions)
I had every intention - couldn't find the info easily to hand so y'all missed out
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Not usually something that gets stickied, it was common knowledge on the DROID RAZR so I assume wrong
Fair enough, came here from three Sony Ericsson phones, never once got an ota, just full updates so it's new to me. File path makes sense though, I'm sure a UK user will post soon.
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Still no update here on retail en gb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
My T705 (5.0.2) reboots at 52% (sometimes at 32%) with no root.
Anyone with more luck than me?
framor said:
My T705 (5.0.2) reboots at 52% (sometimes at 32%) with no root.
Anyone with more luck than me?
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Does not work with lollipop
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DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Does not work with lollipop
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I also tried with 4.4.2 but it didn't work (it didn't show the blue botton to start)
I just used KingRoot 4.1 (download it here: http://www.kingroot.net/down) and I have root + Knox at 0 I'm running KitKat 4.4.2.
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I just used KingRoot 4.1 (download it here: http://www.kingroot.net/down) and I have root + Knox at 0 I'm running KitKat 4.4.2.
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Did you actually read the thread in the link posted in the the first post? :banghead:
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Did you actually read the thread in the link posted in the the first post? :banghead:
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The first post yes, but not all 51 pages. I mentioned the alternative download link, as the one attached in the thread didn't work for me and the main site contains an updated version
It's done what I needed it for (allowed me to delete bloatware and freeze OS updates), so I am happy. I only mentioned my success, plus posted proof as others in this thread hadn't had success and thought it may help others.
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The first post yes, but not all 51 pages. I mentioned the alternative download link, as the one attached in the thread didn't work for me and the main site contains an updated version
It's done what I needed it for (allowed me to delete bloatware and freeze OS updates), so I am happy. I only mentioned my success, plus posted proof as others in this thread hadn't had success and thought it may help others.
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Nope, you still didn't pay any attention to either the whole point of this thread or the actual link in the first post.
I already posted a link to the Official xda thread with the latest ENGLISH version which is 4.1 and what the link in the first post points to.
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Nope, you still didn't pay any attention to either the whole point of this thread or the actual link in the first post.
I already posted a link to the Official xda thread with the latest ENGLISH version which is 4.1 and what the link in the first post points to.
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Yeah i perfectly understood that. The software I downloaded directly from their site was in English (as you can see from the image) and that's the only bit of software I needed to gain root and do what I needed to do. Yes there is another app installed as well that is in Chinese, but as that is only for conserving battery power, I didn't use it anyway.
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Yeah i perfectly understood that. The software I downloaded directly from their site was in English (as you can see from the image) and that's the only bit of software I needed to gain root and do what I needed to do. Yes there is another app installed as well that is in Chinese, but as that is only for conserving battery power, I didn't use it anyway.
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I see we're going to go round in circles with this, so I'll leave it there.
I think it is best. I'm happy with the result I got and was just advising others who were unsuccessful that there was another option, as the one linked in that thread didn't work on my Tab S, but the different version on their site did. I didn't expect a whole discussion as to whether or not I could understand the English language or basic instructions.
ROOTING FAILED
I tried the android and the pc version on my T800 10.5" running kitkat v4.4.2 never flashed or rooted before, the pc version detected my T800, but the rooting failed, the same as the android version.
So it was a big waste of time for me.
John.
in my t-705 i am getting root strategy unavailable in 4.1 apk android 4.4.2
kirpeace said:
in my t-705 i am getting root strategy unavailable in 4.1 apk android 4.4.2
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Try v4 then try 4.1 again if that doesn't work.
thanks i will see . did not work. apk and pc both did not work.
kirpeace said:
thanks i will see . did not work. apk and pc both did not work.
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Did it give up right away saying no strategy or fail after trying? If it gave up without trying, just try again later.
Don't use PC version coz it will try to Flash custom recovery.
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it gave up right away.
kirpeace said:
it gave up right away.
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Kingroot relies on cloud to find root solution. Giving up right away means connection is not properly established. Make sure your WiFi is on, and not restricted(e.g. company network), then try again.
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not working tried three wifi networks two using hotspot same error. other sites connect fine
kirpeace said:
not working tried three wifi networks two using hotspot same error. other sites connect fine
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If you try to many times it blocks any more tries with that version. Whatever version you're using try another version. If it's 4.1 use v4 then try 4.1 again if that doesn't work.
For those of you wanting the recovery file for AT&T either because your phone has stopped working while rooting or just to keep yourself covered, here you go. Credit to @br3w3r as he spent a lot of time last night helping me get this done when my phone stopped working.
YOU MUST USE THE ODIN FILE LINKED HERE. ANY OTHER WILL NOT WORK.
Trying to use any other will result in a model mismatch failure.
Download the June firmware here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688242
Necessary version of Odin - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688248
Credit to @Venom0642 for the updated links!
Standard process. Open Odin, put your phone in download mode, select the firmware as AP, hit start and let Odin do it’s thing. Saved my bacon when I got stuck with an issue last night.
very much appreciated, i couldnt update due to being on a different carrier then at&t. Im still on the original firmware when the phone came out.
I get a "download failed because of file system errors." I'm trying to download it on my tablet.
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Skizzy034 said:
I get a "download failed because of file system errors." I'm trying to download it on my tablet.
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You'll have to do all these steps on a PC.
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You'll have to do all these steps on a PC.
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I know. I just wanted to have the file on my tablet. I found the problem. Not enough free space lol.
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I know. I just wanted to have the file on my tablet. I found the problem. Not enough free space lol.
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Oh, gotcha! Yeah that'll do it, lol
I'm interested also if Samsung pay will work after a restore, but since my bank still isn't part of it and I have root now, I'm not interested enough to try it lol.
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Skizzy034 said:
I'm interested also if Samsung pay will work after a restore, but since my bank still isn't part of it and I have root now, I'm not interested enough to try it lol.
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Yeah, my bank isn't fond of these types of payment methods either. And honestly, pulling out my phone is no easier than pulling out my wallet. And my wallet won't shatter if I drop it fumbling around. Either way, same amount of steps. It's a cool novelty but that's about it (to me personally). But if anyone does test it, I'll definitely update the post to say definitively one way or the other for those who love Samsung Pay.
is it works?? i have a 930A with a febrary firmware, can i update to he june firmware with this?
alfstone said:
is it works?? i have a 930A with a febrary firmware, can i update to he june firmware with this?
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The file in the OP is for the 935A.
alfstone said:
is it works?? i have a 930A with a febrary firmware, can i update to he june firmware with this?
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I would wait for someone to post one specific to the 930A. This is for the 935A and as far as I know they're not interchangeable. So I would wait for a post on the 930A (which I'll do if I find firmware for one and someone verifies it works), or wait for someone to verify this worked on theirs.
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I would wait for someone to post one specific to the 930A. This is for the 935A and as far as I know they're not interchangeable. So I would wait for a post on the 930A (which I'll do if I find firmware for one and someone verifies it works), or wait for someone to verify this worked on theirs.
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Please do upload the newest for the 930A if you find someone able to help you obtain it.
Like the other person, I am on a different carrier and still on the release firmware due to AT&T not sending the OTA out unless you have an AT&T SIM.
Can confirm that Samsung Pay works.
sy7hf7tgtgrf said:
Can confirm that Samsung Pay works.
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Is this with a rooted phone? which version? What update are you on? How did you get it to work? Have you tested Samsung Pay at a store? Thanks
dredq said:
Is this with a rooted phone? which version? What update are you on? How did you get it to work? Have you tested Samsung Pay at a store? Thanks
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I think he means after flashing back to this firmware. I have seen other users posting that it seems to result in Samsung Pay working but haven't seen anyone claiming to have actually used it. I'll update the OP once someone states they got it to function at a store after flashing back to stock.
So far, having root for certain disables it unless @sy7hf7tgtgrf found a method that no one else has yet.
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I think he means after flashing back to this firmware. I have seen other users posting that it seems to result in Samsung Pay working but haven't seen anyone claiming to have actually used it. I'll update the OP once someone states they got it to function at a store after flashing back to stock.
So far, having root for certain disables it unless @sy7hf7tgtgrf found a method that no one else has yet.
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Haven't tested at a store yet but will try to soon. I am on the stock firmware you uploaded so no root here.
I've noticed that somethings aren't fully working correctly though.
A lot of AT&T's modifications seem to be missing.
For one I can't really setup my Visual Voicemail now, and some sections in device settings are a bit different.
Pretty sure all is fine though.
sy7hf7tgtgrf said:
Haven't tested at a store yet but will try to soon. I am on the stock firmware you uploaded so no root here.
I've noticed that somethings aren't fully working correctly though.
A lot of AT&T's modifications seem to be missing.
For one I can't really setup my Visual Voicemail now, and some sections in device settings are a bit different.
Pretty sure all is fine though.
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It actually had the opposite effect for me funnily enough on VVM. I never was able to get it working after buying the phone and it was a pleasant surprise to find it working on this firmware. It had always given me an error about contacting AT&T because it seemed my plan didn't support it (though it did). Never followed up though as I very rarely use the phone for calls. Also was happy to see a toggle for LTE was added instead of having to dig in the settings to turn it on or off! All the stock AT&T apps seem to be there for me, though I'm not sure on the modifications. It's noticeably faster in Geekbench than it was the day I bought it, which leads me to believe maybe this is indeed stock, but before AT&T messed with it much. I hope you can get VVM working. But do keep us posted on the results of Samsung Pay in store!
MUST use the files linked. Saved my A$$ so listen to him...hahaha!
BTW, I successfully installed G935U roms on G935A.
It is so much cleaner with no ATT bloatware and much fewer samsung bloatwares.
I used this odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g935a-root-t3410403/
and this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/samsungs-official-usa-unlocked-release-t3409713
lovelybai said:
BTW, I successfully installed G935U roms on G935A.
It is so much cleaner with no ATT bloatware and much fewer samsung bloatwares.
I used this odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g935a-root-t3410403/
and this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/samsungs-official-usa-unlocked-release-t3409713
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Interesting. You had no trouble with it? What's the experience like?
Hello guys. As the title above, is there any malaysian user have receive the update? Feel like it took so long to receive compare to the last update.
No update
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Hello guys. As the title above, is there any malaysian user have receive the update? Feel like it took so long to receive compare to the last update.
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Still waiting for OTA to hit my mobile
fareed332 said:
Still waiting for OTA to hit my mobile
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So Samsung Malaysia havent push the update yet. So slow man.
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So Samsung Malaysia havent push the update yet. So slow man.
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nah they still didn't, hitting my update button at least 20 times a day
u can flash using odin any pie firmware if same model number, ie n960f/d.
sure u know how to flash via odin since u in xda forum, also whether simply flashing odin firmware will void knox or not.
Funny how Samsung is handling this. Having a Note 9 in Malaysia is like having the best hardware with appalling after sales software support. ... Even Chinese competitors like oneplus 6t and huawei mate 20 pro are on Pie here. No wonder Samsung is losing its ground!!!
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u can flash using odin any pie firmware if same model number, ie n960f/d.
sure u know how to flash via odin since u in xda forum, also whether simply flashing odin firmware will void knox or not.
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yeah i know how to do it but with 1000$ phone i am hesitating
Still no love for Malaysia user
Just flash it with the latest firmware like everyone else, there are guides on how to do this. Malaysia isn't the only country that doesn't have Pie yet, not sure what isn't being understood here.
Lost my patience and upgraded manually using SD card. Loving it ?
which country firmware u chose?
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which country firmware u chose?
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Followed the instructions from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/galaxy-note-9-android-9-pie-beta-t3870521
I used: ARL3 -> CSA2
Downloaded file is *.bin.
Renamed to *.zip
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Followed the instructions from this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/how-to/galaxy-note-9-android-9-pie-beta-t3870521
I used: ARL3 -> CSA2
Downloaded file is *.bin.
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Hi,
I'm curious and really tempting to do so.
Just wondering - by doing this - will not affect our installed apps, right? Finger cross (as i don't see anything saying required to wipe data / internal / factory reset)
How's the One UI performance overall after you installed it?
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Hi,
I'm curious and really tempting to do so.
Just wondering - by doing this - will not affect our installed apps, right? Finger cross (as i don't see anything saying required to wipe data / internal / factory reset)
How's the One UI performance overall after you installed it?
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i did a factory reset after installation. but that was my choice. i was still able to use the apps without the reset. performance wise.. the phone felt smoother after the reset but that will be the case even if i did not update i guess.
syedahad said:
i did a factory reset after installation. but that was my choice. i was still able to use the apps without the reset. performance wise.. the phone felt smoother after the reset but that will be the case even if i did not update i guess.
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Cool! :good::good:
I will try it. I'm just too lazy to resintall all apps back.
Thanks for info!
fiezwan said:
Cool! :good::good:
I will try it. I'm just too lazy to resintall all apps back.
Thanks for info!
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Good luck and please share how it goes
They change the release date to february. Oh well, I guess i just manually flash then.
nmlng said:
They change the release date to february. Oh well, I guess i just manually flash then.
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that hits my nerve...
syedahad said:
i did a factory reset after installation. but that was my choice. i was still able to use the apps without the reset. performance wise.. the phone felt smoother after the reset but that will be the case even if i did not update i guess.
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Does VOLTE work?
Update schedule
I checked this list on Samsung Members app. 1st picture was yesterday, 2nd is today. Well played Samsung. :angel: