Note 4 UK lollipop - Galaxy Note 4 General

I am still on 4.4.4, can anyone in the UK confirm what they are on?

xXPaToSoNXx said:
I am still on 4.4.4, can anyone in the UK confirm what they are on?
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I'm on 5.0.1 Lollipop only because I downloaded the update from XDA and installed using ODIN. It is was a very easy process and does NOT void your warrany as you are not rooting the phone.
Bought my phone from Three last week and it came with 4.4.4.

To many problems with lollipop at the moment I am rolling back to 4.44.

jutley said:
To many problems with lollipop at the moment I am rolling back to 4.44.
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No problems on Lollipop BOC3 for me in the UK.

Batfink33 said:
No problems on Lollipop BOC3 for me in the UK.
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I have issues with androidwear and lollipop using my Moto 360.

Still on 4.4.4. Uk Sim free, unbranded 910f

morpheus9394 said:
I'm on 5.0.1 Lollipop only because I downloaded the update from XDA and installed using ODIN. It is was a very easy process and does NOT void your warrany as you are not rooting the phone.
Bought my phone from Three last week and it came with 4.4.4.
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I might try that,I haven't heard of it before though so I'll have to look into it a little bit more. Another question, let's say the official lollipop update comes out. How would I get around downloadin that after I uninstall the unofficial update?

I'm in UK and i recently update to 5.0.1 with odin ... yes, the warranty was NOT void but battery life it's quite poor ... i will wait for official UK 5.0.1 for EE. Untill then i will downgrade to 4.4.4 ...

I'm on BOC3 and find the battery to be excellent. Definately a better build than DBT.
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xXPaToSoNXx said:
I might try that,I haven't heard of it before though so I'll have to look into it a little bit more. Another question, let's say the official lollipop update comes out. How would I get around downloadin that after I uninstall the unofficial update?
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make sure you use the 910F version else you'll risk bricking it. Theres plenty of instructions on here. Very easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/lollipop-5-0-1-n910fxxu1boc3-t3059806
I think this is the netherlands but works fine on my f unlocked UK.

Has to be said I was disappointed with the initial german release, the contacts app crashing constantly was a real PITA, I rolled back since then and found KK is far more stable.
Think what has been disappointing from Samsung is they are being pretty poor in software roll out planning, it is bad now however I am wondering how it will be after the S6 is launched globally.

Jygar said:
Has to be said I was disappointed with the initial german release, the contacts app crashing constantly was a real PITA, I rolled back since then and found KK is far more stable.
Think what has been disappointing from Samsung is they are being pretty poor in software roll out planning, it is bad now however I am wondering how it will be after the S6 is launched globally.
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Official German lollipop release?

xXPaToSoNXx said:
Official German lollipop release?
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Yes the DBT release.

Just flash it with Odin ?

Tom540 said:
Just flash it with Odin ?
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okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?

xXPaToSoNXx said:
okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
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It won't be "formatted", you'll have to do the factory reset yourself and since it is an official ROM from Samsung you phone will be eligible for later OTA's

xXPaToSoNXx said:
okay if I do this will my phone be formatted and can I restore it easily for ota's?
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Your internal/external SD cards will not be formatted, and you should still be able to receive OTAs after flashing. There is more information and tutorials on XDA/elsewhere on the internet ☺

I'm on 5.0.1 on BOC3. BOB4 wasn't anything fantastic after the initial hype of it being Lollipop died, but BOC3 was a noticeable upgrade to even BOB4. In my experience anyway. I have an unbranded 910F and flashed the BOC3 via ODIN. I'd highly recommend it!

I'm still on 4.4.4
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I'm on O2, so still 4.4.4 at the minute but I've read that 5.0.1 should be out next week according to a veteran member of the O2 forums.
https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Andro...Mini-S4-Note-3-amp-Note-4/td-p/852453/page/13
Disappoints me that its taking this long, having swapped from a Nexus 5. Feels like we're jumping through hoops just to get an update that's already outdated.

thedarkmunk said:
I'm on 5.0.1 on BOC3. BOB4 wasn't anything fantastic after the initial hype of it being Lollipop died, but BOC3 was a noticeable upgrade to even BOB4. In my experience anyway. I have an unbranded 910F and flashed the BOC3 via ODIN. I'd highly recommend it!
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You recommend BOC3? So how does this fash work? Is it just necessarily an ota update you would get? And is it completely reversible?

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[Q] ICS update not avaiable through Kies?

Hey everyone, just wondering if the update for the note through Kies is also regien dependent?
I'm US based and OTA update is not available so I tried using Kies but when I connect my note to the computer, it is still saying that my current fw is the lates (which is still GB2.3.6).
Any ideas? Thanks!
seraph011 said:
Hey everyone, just wondering if the update for the note through Kies is also regien dependent?
I'm US based and OTA update is not available so I tried using Kies but when I connect my note to the computer, it is still saying that my current fw is the lates (which is still GB2.3.6).
Any ideas? Thanks!
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emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
EdgaBimbam said:
emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
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indeed updating through kies only works in germany just download the rom from the forum
EdgaBimbam said:
emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
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Oh ok! I thought that the update via Kies would be for all international versions of the note. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait for at least a US release of ICS then.
Thanks a lot!
seraph011 said:
Oh ok! I thought that the update via Kies would be for all international versions of the note. Oh well, I guess I'll have to wait for at least a US release of ICS then.
Thanks a lot!
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no problem, but i have question, if your note is based on US, is it n7000? because this ics firmware is for international note, dont mess between international and at&t note and etc ;D
EdgaBimbam said:
emmm that ics update came for GERMANY, so you need to have firmware based on germany, then you will be able to update ^^
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EdgaBimbam said:
no problem, but i have question, if your note is based on US, is it n7000? because this ics firmware is for international note, dont mess between international and at&t note and etc ;D
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Yup, my note is the international one. It's just that I'm based here in the US but I bought my note through Amazon. I'm not sure though where my note originally came from though...is there anyway to find out? Sorry for being such a noob, this is actually my first android phone.
Ok I looked underneath the battery, it only says Made by Samsung. I have the blue international (says in the box) but really, it looks black to me though a it does have a shade of blue to it. ^^
I have the ics update available via kies right now, although I'm scared top hit update since kies bricked my vibrant. My GNote came from Germany....think I should update? Or wait for the ota?
Hmm..if it's official via kies, it should be pretty safe. =)
If ever, I would think OTA updating would carry almosts the same risks updating via Kies would since you are updating to an official fw anyway.
Happy that you have it since you have a german made note, im hoping that the asian made ones (korea/china) would get released soon as well!
I caved in, I updated....couldn't wait for the ota So far, I love it! Running very smooth. It was a little laggy at first, so I did a factory reset and it's been perfect since. No issues. My quadrant seemed to drop though, don't know what that's all about.
I did read Germany GNotes are first, but I'm sure yours will be soon
Wow, glad you had no trouble updating! Enjoy ICS! =)
Thank you! Yeah I was super worried because I updated my vibrant to 2.2 on kies in December and it stopped in the middle of installing the update....it killed my vibrant But it looks like they completely redid kies, it's much nicer now. You're next Seraph
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Thank you! Yeah I was super worried because I updated my vibrant to 2.2 on kies in December and it stopped in the middle of installing the update....it killed my vibrant But it looks like they completely redid kies, it's much nicer now. You're next Seraph
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Yup, hopefully sometime soon!
Well, I'll be reading all about ICS here while waiting for it to arrive to this area of the world.
Enjoy ICS!
Can I flash the new DBT-Release from Germany on my ATO-Note? Or do I get in trouble with the product code? I read that there is a chance to loose the IMEI if the product codes do not match...
thx for help

Did someone with 21.11.14 got the Lollipop update?

Hi guys, i see that many people got the update but most of them are with 21.11.23... Did someone with 21.11.14 got the Lollipop update?
I also have 21.11.14 but i didn't receive the update yet.
One more 21.11.14 retde and still no update here.
Same here, German version. I'm actually considering to unlock and flash the official ROM. But I guess I'll just wait in a couple of days.
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Same here. German retail, no update yet. I'm also thinking about installing a custom rom, especially now that PA is available for this phone. The RAM issues are so annoying that I don't know how much longer I'll be able to wait.
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Me too no update in cyprus
. Still no update too.I dont know why we must waait so long.:/ i have retEU version
Guys, i know how to upgrade to official Lollipop with this version without unlocking bootloader or nothing! Еxpect complete tutorial after 2 hours!
Lenks said:
Guys, i know how to upgrade to official Lollipop with this version without unlocking bootloader or nothing! Еxpect complete tutorial after 2 hours!
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Err a bit late mate already posted , check my signature for 5.0.2 for xt1068 or link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/script-easy-firware-installer-lollipop-t3020712/post58612116#post58612116
Still waiting:crying:
Janne79 said:
Same here. German retail, no update yet. I'm also thinking about installing a custom rom, especially now that PA is available for this phone. The RAM issues are so annoying that I don't know how much longer I'll be able to wait.
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I was on 21.11.14 european retail and I already switched to 5.0.2 manually last Sunday.
Well, I have to say that the main difference is the memory managment. On Lollipop is way better, I absolutely confirm that :victory:
Not the same thing and my method is completely different
Lenks said:
Not the same thing and my method is completely different
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Yeah, I know, but if you read the quote you'll see I was focused on the memory management point.
Sorry for the OT anyways, my best wishes for your update... I guess any moto g2 will be updated within this month :good:
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Still waiting:crying:
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Just check my signature for xt1068 Lollipop
German version here - NO update so far
Spain 21.11.27, still nothing
A friend of mine with reteu version 21.11.14 got the official OTA few minutes ago
Lenks said:
Not the same thing and my method is completely different
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Sorry to say but the soak test, indian OTA capture , official Full firmware and currently rolling out OTA of lollipop 5.0.2 for XT1068 IS the same firmware.. LXB22.46-28 build date Jan 6th
Its just delivered by different ways and installed by different methods.
even the regional versions of XT1068 i.e retgb , retde and retbr etc will most probably have been based on this 5.0.2 RETAIL ALL firmware if they follow the same structure as 4.4.4 firmwares
HINT MOTOROLA i'm still waiting FOR UK (GB) version.
I'm currently looking at the Brazilian 5.0.2 xt1068 firmware to see what regional changes are applied compared to the RETAIL ALL 5.0.2 xt1068 firmware.
Having the 21.11.27 european retail really sucks ^^
still waiting ...
bjkfsdhfs said:
Having the 21.11.27 european retail really sucks ^^
still waiting ...
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Seriously just click my signature if you have 4.4.4 KXB21.85-27 21.11.27.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 reteu my signature IS the Lollipop you will get OTA
ITS just FULL STOCK mototrola Untouched firmware
with no OTA check
a easy installer
will get future Motorola OTA updates -WHY are you WAITING..........
works with Kitkat xt1068 any version Except Brazil retail and Latin America

SM-9208 New Firmware

Hello there was a new firmware update posted on Sam Mobile for the SM-9208 Taiwan today (N9208ZZT2AOK2). Has anyone updated to it yet? If so do you notice any difference and if are you still rooted.
Yeah, just noticed this update on Samobile but have not flashed yet. It is new firmware dated at 09/11. Wonder what are the changes.......
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Just got the update pushed to me, didn't even look what was new, sorry.
are any of you who took the new SM-N9208 update rooted? or were you able to root after the update? thanks for taking time to respond to my question.
cortez.i said:
are any of you who took the new SM-N9208 update rooted? or were you able to root after the update? thanks for taking time to respond to my question.
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If you're rooted it won't update OTA. I used ODIN to upgrade to K2 and I've experienced no problems.
Detroitking02 said:
If you're rooted it won't update OTA. I used ODIN to upgrade to K2 and I've experienced no problems.
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Agreed. That's the plan. I meant to ask if you're able to re-root after taking the update, using one of the root kernels. (Was posting my question in a hurry as I was going through TSA Checkpoint).
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cortez.i said:
Agreed. That's the plan. I meant to ask if you're able to re-root after taking the update, using one of the root kernels. (Was posting my question in a hurry as I was going through TSA Checkpoint).
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yap you can re-root after flashing it in odin, there is no problem in it and no major changes found in ok2 other than a few little ones
ravian29 said:
yap you can re-root after flashing it in odin, there is no problem in it and no major changes found in ok2 other than a few little ones
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confirmed. flashed and rerooted w/o issue. only noticeable difference was the "Android Upgrading Screen" it's now full screen and similar to the one on my T-Mo Note 5 w/MM. @ravian29 - thanks for your reply as well.
Detroitking02 said:
Hello there was a new firmware update posted on Sam Mobile for the SM-9208 Taiwan today (N9208ZZT2AOK2). Has anyone updated to it yet? If so do you notice any difference and if are you still rooted.
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Are people working on cracking the AT&T G870A or is it a lost cause?

Are people still working on cracking the AT&T G870A or is it a lost cause?
If yes, how's it going?
I had a G870F but sent it swimming on 20m deep for three weeks. Needless to say it didn't survive.
Found the G870A and thought it was a bargain, however . . .
Pretty much a lost cause, most devs have moved on.
So the answer is not so straight forward. The current v 5.1 and above for the AT&T phones are not currently rootable. If you find a used or remanufactured S5 or S5 Active with 4.2 you will be in luck. I just had a problem with my Active found a replacement on the most popular buying and selling web site for around $230. Just make sure it has not been updated. If the seller is advertising it as 4.2 and you get it with 5.0 they must take it back if it's not what was advertised. Hope this helps.
If you want an S5 to tinker with you should get a tmobile variant the SM-G900T, or the international SM-G900M since the active model is basically a carrier exclusive they dont have any international ones that im aware of.
I dont understand the question of OP
I used a popular search and found rooted firmwares for the 870A.
Several people who replied have in their sigs that they have a rooted s5 Active..... I would think that to mean the phone has been "cracked" and isn't a lost cause.
darthmalus said:
If you want an S5 to tinker with you should get a tmobile variant the SM-G900T, or the international SM-G900M since the active model is basically a carrier exclusive they dont have any international ones that im aware of.
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Thanks, but I have bought the phone already. If I get another one or replace the one I have it'll probably be a European, G870F, the same modell I had before.
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I dont understand the question of OP
I used a popular search and found rooted firmwares for the 870A.
Several people who replied have in their sigs that they have a rooted s5 Active..... I would think that to mean the phone has been "cracked" and isn't a lost cause.
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You could have rooted before 5.0. If you have the latest bootloader, it can't be done. That is why I suggested getting one that has pre 5.0 stock 4.4.2.
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Sgt.CM said:
You could have rooted before 5.0. If you have the latest bootloader, it can't be done. That is why I suggested getting one that has pre 5.0 stock 4.4.2.
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so its isn't the android version per say bu the bootloader that comes with it?
So one couldn't just flash a 5.0 firmware, is that what you're also saying?
pardon my ignorance, but when one flashes a firmware -- that wont impact the bootloader will it...
poop... i just got one of those and I'm all excited to get the att crap off there and see how much faster it gets... not to mention all the other things you can't run without root.... this ebay "deal" keeps getting worse....
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so its isn't the android version per say bu the bootloader that comes with it?
So one couldn't just flash a 5.0 firmware, is that what you're also saying?
pardon my ignorance, but when one flashes a firmware -- that wont impact the bootloader will it...
poop... i just got one of those and I'm all excited to get the att crap off there and see how much faster it gets... not to mention all the other things you can't run without root.... this ebay "deal" keeps getting worse....
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When you update the firmware, it automatically updates the bootloader. Once that bootloader has been updated, it's locked down. No downgrading firmwares, rooting, or installing custom recoveries.
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stew1411 said:
When you update the firmware, it automatically updates the bootloader. Once that bootloader has been updated, it's locked down. No downgrading firmwares, rooting, or installing custom recoveries.
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Yeah, that's basically what I gathered after a lot of research online.
Some claim it can be done but when trying the method/software, it doesn't work.
I just wanted to double check since there is a lot of expert knowledge in this forum.
One thing i've been thinking though (not that I can do it): how about picking the phone apart
and wiping/replacing the bootloader manually?
North of the wall said:
Yeah, that's basically what I gathered after a lot of research online.
Some claim it can be done but when trying the method/software, it doesn't work.
I just wanted to double check since there is a lot of expert knowledge in this forum.
One thing i've been thinking though (not that I can do it): how about picking the phone apart
and wiping/replacing the bootloader manually?
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Well it's soldered to the board. You would need some highly specialized equipment to do it. Even then I'm not sure.
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Is this the case with both the G900A and the G870A. I'm in the market for either one since they are going for just of $200 new on Ebay. Are both phones now locked down of is the Active more problematic?
Both are locked down. AT&T and Samsung are being jerks to us and not even letting us have a developer phone to try to use like Verizon had.
roserez said:
Is this the case with both the G900A and the G870A. I'm in the market for either one since they are going for just of $200 new on Ebay. Are both phones now locked down of is the Active more problematic?
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If you are looking to root, then buy one that still has Android v4.4.2. They are available you just have to look for them. Don't put the SIM card in until you root or it will auto update and you can't go back.
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If you are looking to root, then buy one that still has Android v4.4.2. They are available you just have to look for them. Don't put the SIM card in until you root or it will auto update and you can't go back.
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Hi Sgt.CM,
I got my AT&T S5 on release day and never updated it. I have a SM-G900A with Android version 4.4.2! Is it possible for me to put CM13 with marshmallow 6.0.1 on there? I had assumed it was impossible...
Thanks,
Frozen
FrozenClear said:
Hi Sgt.CM,
I got my AT&T S5 on release day and never updated it. I have a SM-G900A with Android version 4.4.2! Is it possible for me to put CM13 with marshmallow 6.0.1 on there? I had assumed it was impossible...
Thanks,
Frozen
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Nope can't because of locked bootloader. The best thing you could do is too root with towelroot and then flash safestrap and install a custom rom from there.
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Nope can't because of locked bootloader. The best thing you could do is too root with towelroot and then flash safestrap and install a custom rom from there.
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That is what I thought. What are the custom rom options? Is there a rooted marshmallow rom for the s5 i can install?
Also according to these articles it is possible:
http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-cm-13-rom-on-galaxy-s5/
http://androiding.how/download-galaxy-s5-cm13-rom-marshmallow/
I'm guessing they may not be correct?
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That is what I thought. What are the custom rom options? Is there a rooted marshmallow rom for the s5 i can install?
Also according to these articles it is possible:
http://rootmygalaxy.net/install-cm-13-rom-on-galaxy-s5/
http://androiding.how/download-galaxy-s5-cm13-rom-marshmallow/
I'm guessing they may not be correct?
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Asked and answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900a-5-0-oc4-to-cm13-mm-roadmap-t3362993
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Asked and answered here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/sm-g900a-5-0-oc4-to-cm13-mm-roadmap-t3362993
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So what ROM options are available to me? Is there a list somewhere?
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So what ROM options are available to me? Is there a list somewhere?
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You can look in Galaxy S5 Android Development.

Question One UI 4 starts rolling out today

Hi Guys,
One UI 4 with Android 12 for the S21 series has started rolling out today(Nov 15th). Who else is excited?
Source: https://news.samsung.com/global/one...levated-mobile-experience-centered-around-you
Allready installed
olafsand said:
Allready installed
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I know it's early days, but how is it?
Nice and smooth, no problems here
looks good one question tho - wasnt there supposed to be a NEW weather app with some squanky animations
i dont have that - just a lightly polished version of the one ui 3 one
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Allready installed
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What country and carrier are you on? I don't see an update.
Mine came in this morning, US (SD) Unlocked on T-Mobile.
Just arrived on UK unlocked
Now if someone can figure out root on US snappy variants for this.....
Installed seems smooth and hope battery life stays the same
Illrigger said:
Mine came in this morning, US (SD) Unlocked on T-Mobile.
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Are you on U firmware or U1? I'm on U1 with T-Mobile and don't show an update. I'm guessing that I'll need to flash back to the stock T-Mobile firmware.
Edit: reflashed back to stock T-Mobile firmware and the update is still not showing up.
Illrigger said:
Mine came in this morning, US (SD) Unlocked on T-Mobile.
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Were you already on the Beta? Wondering if Beta testers get the Stable release first. Otherwise, i'll be sitting here all day keep hitting the update button. lol
Downloading now in the UK, looking forward to trying this out
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Are you on U firmware or U1? I'm on U1 with T-Mobile and don't show an update. I'm guessing that I'll need to flash back to the stock T-Mobile firmware but Odin won't let me do that even though it flashes U1 fine.
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Why won't Odin let you flash back to the official build? Are you using the official version of Odin or the patched version?
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Why won't Odin let you flash back to the official build? Are you using the official version of Odin or the patched version?
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I tried patched and unpatched and several builds of odin. It just wouldn't move past the SetupConnection step. I finally got it to complete after changing absolutely nothing after the 15th try. Still no update available.
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Downloading now in the UK, looking forward to trying this out
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olafsand said:
Nice and smooth, no problems here
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Gonna wait see how Battery life is . Let us guys know how its going on ui4
Don't see any update from india here
Is it me or many UI elements are bigger compared to One UI 3.1? Like the phone is running at different DPI.
Can anyone confirm US SM-G998U/U1 Esim working after Update ?
SiNJiN76 said:
Were you already on the Beta? Wondering if Beta testers get the Stable release first. Otherwise, i'll be sitting here all day keep hitting the update button. lol
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I was in the beta, and unfortunately I was wrong, what I got was just another beta build not the final

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