Roll back Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 T719 T719XXU1BRA1 from 7->6 - correct firmware advice
Hi,
Sorry for a noob question, just want to make sure I don't get this wrong as I've not reflashed a tablet before and I can't find an answer that specifically addresses this question.
My Samsung Galaxy TAB S2 8.0 T719 4G 32GB Qualcomm 3072 MB is running Android 7.0 and I have a must-use app that won't get along with anything above Android 6, so I need to downgrade.
The Baseband version of the tablet is T719XXU1BRA1.
I'm in the UK, the tablet has LTE, which I need, and it should be unlocked to all networks. It was supplied by Amazon UK but I suspect it's not a UK specific model.
I've searched for 6.x ROMs for this specific version, but cannot find one that exactly matches the model number and I'm not sure if any T719 version will do (eg I think some are network-specific or aren't for LTE-equipped versions).
I'd be happy using an official Samsung 6.x ROM if it'll retain app functions that are blocked by a rooted phone (my bank's app wont work on a rooted phone, for instance) but I'd really like one that gave me control to remove the bloatware and keep things clean, even if that meant sacrificing the bank app functionality.
Can anyone point me towards the specific ROM I should use for either route?
Thanks very much.
J
You can use any T719 rom,only old 6.0.1. available.
Choose from here,slow download but it works https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s2/SM-T719/
It will be unbranded,all languages available for European roms( e.g Romania)
The only problem that can occur is the bootloader.
On newer Samsung devices it doesn't allow to downgrade.
You can try with Odin.
Cheeers
viasat said:
You can use any T719 rom,only old 6.0.1. available.
Choose from here,slow download but it works https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tab-s2/SM-T719/
It will be unbranded,all languages available for European roms( e.g Romania)
The only problem that can occur is the bootloader.
On newer Samsung devices it doesn't allow to downgrade.
You can try with Odin.
Cheeers
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Shouldn't need to downgrade the bootloader as they are usually backwards compatible with the previous OS version.
Just flash AP.
As for root and apps refusing to work, Magisk hide can handle most of them.
ashyx said:
Shouldn't need to downgrade the bootloader as they are usually backwards compatible with the previous OS version.
Just flash AP.
As for root and apps refusing to work, Magisk hide can handle most of them.
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Great - thanks both, will try both and update on success.
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Hi guys, just this week I got a new Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile, so far so good, but I have a few questions about it.
1-) This is my first time using Android, is there a better version or ROM for this particular tab (or another that is fully compatible) which I should flash into it which is better or gives me more functionality than the default Android installation that T-Mobile puts on it?
2-) How are upgrades of Android OS obtained? I heard 3.0 is out, any ideas if Samsung or T-Mobile will make it available on these devices?
3-) Can "Line2" be used with it? I noticed when I'm connected to Wi-Fi at home Line2 works, but when I'm connected to 3G it wont work.
4-) Is it easy to install Themes on the Galaxy Tab, any tutorials?
5-) Any specific tricks/tweaks or apps, that are a must have for Galaxy Tab owners?
Thanks in advance!
-Eli
I also just got my SGT T-mobile. What is the model number of your tablet? What is the Baseband version of your tablet? Have you rooted yours?
Mine's model is SGH-T849, Baseband T849UVJJB, and yes, I downloaded a program from this board which supposedly roots it, after installing and running the commands it said it had successfully rooted my device, now how do I know if it is really rooted?
Also what's the Baseband? lol sorry but I'm lost, this is my first ever tablet and also first ever Android OS device.
RealAct said:
Mine's model is SGH-T849, Baseband T849UVJJB, and yes, I downloaded a program from this board which supposedly roots it, after installing and running the commands it said it had successfully rooted my device, now how do I know if it is really rooted?
Also what's the Baseband? lol sorry but I'm lost, this is my first ever tablet and also first ever Android OS device.
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We both have the same model and baseband. I'm not sure what baseband is. You can check to see if your tablet is rooted by going to Applications and look around to see if you can find a Superuser icon.
If it's rooted, I guess your next step is to find a custom ROM and flash it.
Do you remember what you used to root your tablet? Was it SuperOneClick?
Yes, it was the SuperOneClick one from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812367
Baseband is the modem you have. The modem controls the phone, wirelass data, wifi, and bluetooth. Yours is JJB.
RealAct said:
Hi guys, just this week I got a new Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile, so far so good, but I have a few questions about it.
1-) This is my first time using Android, is there a better version or ROM for this particular tab (or another that is fully compatible) which I should flash into it which is better or gives me more functionality than the default Android installation that T-Mobile puts on it?
2-) How are upgrades of Android OS obtained? I heard 3.0 is out, any ideas if Samsung or T-Mobile will make it available on these devices?
3-) Can "Line2" be used with it? I noticed when I'm connected to Wi-Fi at home Line2 works, but when I'm connected to 3G it wont work.
4-) Is it easy to install Themes on the Galaxy Tab, any tutorials?
5-) Any specific tricks/tweaks or apps, that are a must have for Galaxy Tab owners?
Thanks in advance!
-Eli
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Well, I'm not an expert but here is my experience:
1. You should flash the new Overcome experience Hermes:
http://overcome.mimzo.com/
There is also the unofficial cyanogenmod beta, but as you said the overcome is fully compatible and it will not change the feel of the Tab, just adds to the functionality.
2. The updates are two types:
# Official, these are over the air and you will find notifications in the notification area to tell you that there is a new update, or may be through kies for Samsung.
# Unofficial, which is basically flashing other ROMs whether official or custom.
# As for Android 3.0 (which is called honeycomb), it is not officially coming to the Tab. May be after the 3.2 announced a couple of days ago, but I still don't think so. Still, you might want to follow this thread as there are trials to get it fully working on the Tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122959
3. I don't have any idea about this, as I got mine used and then I rooted and flashed it the day I got it.
4. Of course there are themes for the Android. This Overcome I was telling you about has a Gold theme. There are a lot of ways to get themes on the Tab. I myself use different home launchers with different themes. You don't need to flash anything if you are just looking to change the looks of your device. Check this out and let me know if you like it:
Go Launcher EX https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex&feature=search_result
There are a lot other but this is my favorite. You can even change the fonts of the display.
5. The most common used tips and tweaks that you should use is over-clocking/ under-volting which gives you more speed and less battery drainage.
As for the apps, these are my favorites:
Tango, Photfunia, ezPDF reader, Movies (or IMDB), Springpad (or Catch), File Expert, Go Launcher, Go weather, Google Goggles, Google Shopper, Just reader, Splashtop, Plex, GrooveIP. I guess there are more on my device but these are the ones that I found more functional and fun to use.
Hope this helps...
Thanks rangercaptain,
Hey ahmadshawki, thanks so much, I will check out all of your suggestions, does overcome comes with Gingerbread?
Yes it does.
RealAct said:
does overcome comes with Gingerbread?
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Any 2.2 rom is froyo (frozen yogurt).
Any 2.3 rom is gingerbread.
You can have either "flavor". They are both in the development section. Both are highly recommended.
Hi guys,
I've been visiting this forum for more than 6 months now, but I think this is my first post. I have a T-Mobile SGH-T849 GT-P1000.
Last year I unlocked it and changed it to a Gingerbread Euro. Below is the current setup:
Firmware version 2.3.3
Baseband version P1000XXJPZ
Kernel version 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XXJQ1
Tab has been working fine, with the exception of:
- often does not remember wi-fi hotspots automatically, need to switch off/on wi-fi to do this
- 3G & phone works erratically. I don't use it as a phone, but those times that I tried I noticed the phone would loose connectivity to the mobile network and needed a reboot in order to fix it.
I'd like to upgrade it to Ginger 2.3.6, but which rom should I use? I checked on the forum, but I'm not sure if I should use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380595&page=3
or any other.
Is my modem correct or should I use this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902323&page=4
to install JL5 modem?
Sorry for the noob questions.
I have a galaxy tab 7+ sgh-t869 I need to chance my build prop in order to play order and chaos online it doesn't support operating system I have no idea how to chance it or what to change it to please help thanks
I've been searching and reading for the last 3 days for a stock USA ROM for my wife's Tab 8.9.
Her current ROM is showing performance issues, wifi suffering, apps randomly uninstall and I'd like to get her back to stock.
Can anyone guide/point me in the right direction.
Edit: I should add it is the GT-P7310 currently running [4.3][P7310] Android-HD (CM10.2 BASED)
ursusblue said:
I've been searching and reading for the last 3 days for a stock USA ROM for my wife's Tab 8.9.
Her current ROM is showing performance issues, wifi suffering, apps randomly uninstall and I'd like to get her back to stock.
Can anyone guide/point me in the right direction.
Edit: I should add it is the GT-P7310 currently running [4.3][P7310] Android-HD (CM10.2 BASED)
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check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562336
ursusblue said:
I've been searching and reading for the last 3 days for a stock USA ROM for my wife's Tab 8.9.
Her current ROM is showing performance issues, wifi suffering, apps randomly uninstall and I'd like to get her back to stock.
Can anyone guide/point me in the right direction.
Edit: I should add it is the GT-P7310 currently running [4.3][P7310] Android-HD (CM10.2 BASED)
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the question is why do you need the ROM to be precisely USA???, cuz I didn't find any ether [and I don't think you'll ever find]
if being from USA means to you that it is the only ROM that you can put the system language as USA, so you're wrong.
the only difference between ROMs origins is for updating from the update center in the system
and since you are willing to update from Odin, then there is no difference between the ROMs' origins
and if you are interested in manual changing, you can flash any ROM and make it USA by editing the build prop
aaaand if you are inrerested, I removed all the origin depending data from MY ROM, so it is clean and the default language in it is US
Woooow, that's a lot of talking,,,,
I hope this can help:angel:
omarainea said:
the question is why do you need the ROM to be precisely USA???, cuz I didn't find any ether [and I don't think you'll ever find]
if being from USA means to you that it is the only ROM that you can put the system language as USA, so you're wrong.
the only difference between ROMs origins is for updating from the update center in the system
and since you are willing to update from Odin, then there is no difference between the ROMs' origins
and if you are interested in manual changing, you can flash any ROM and make it USA by editing the build prop
aaaand if you are inrerested, I removed all the origin depending data from MY ROM, so it is clean and the default language in it is US
Woooow, that's a lot of talking,,,,
I hope this can help:angel:
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I realize it shouldn't be an issue, but every other ROM I have dl'ed and attempted to load will hang on either the boot screen or the initial setup screen.
My true need is a solid stock either bloated or not that I can stuff over on to it via ODIN.
ursusblue said:
I realize it shouldn't be an issue, but every other ROM I have dl'ed and attempted to load will hang on either the boot screen or the initial setup screen.
My true need is a solid stock either bloated or not that I can stuff over on to it via ODIN.
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Ok, I understood from your reply that you're searching now for an Odin official framework for your GT-P7310
if this is it then GO HERE [this is a link for the latest official update for GT-P7310], download it and unzip it then flash it through Odin and your good to go
dandydon414 said:
check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2562336
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Thanks, I'll give it a look today.
ursusblue said:
I realize it shouldn't be an issue, but every other ROM I have dl'ed and attempted to load will hang on either the boot screen or the initial setup screen.
My true need is a solid stock either bloated or not that I can stuff over on to it via ODIN.
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Worked! Wife's tab is back up and running!
Hi there,
i have a few questions reg. this tablet, it's been a while since I fiddled around with Android & XDA, used to flash ROMs daily but things changed
So...i noticed since the last time i used Playstore that every single free app is full of ads, popups, sometimes even fullscreen ones...bleah. No more adblockers on the market, only browsers or for non-rooted devices use an adblock local proxy to filter out ads.
- Is there a custom ROM that is "ad-free", meaning ads are filtered out (both in apps and when browsing)?
- I have a Mac..how can i root the tablet and install a custom ROM? (Odin, etc...for Mac?)
- Which one do you recommend, except Cyanogenmod? Guess the most active ROM thread is the answer right?
- Currently running 5.0.2, any risk to use a 5.1.1 based ROM?
- Tablet was bought from O2 (UK) and eventually officially unlocked by them via code. I use another SIM with no issues. Which ROM version do you recommend to replace this O2 ROM with a generic "European" version, not carrier specific?
Many thanks!
LE - haha, just noticed my "iOS7" logo....was just released when i last surfed the awesome XDA community )))
huh, no T815 custom ROMs? "only" root & recovery?
or am i not seeing something....?
nevermind.
i installed 6.0.1 via Odin tonight and it's so much snappier than 5.0.2, feels cleaner.
zerozoneice said:
Hi there,
i have a few questions reg. this tablet, it's been a while since I fiddled around with Android & XDA, used to flash ROMs daily but things changed
So...i noticed since the last time i used Playstore that every single free app is full of ads, popups, sometimes even fullscreen ones...bleah. No more adblockers on the market, only browsers or for non-rooted devices use an adblock local proxy to filter out ads.
- Is there a custom ROM that is "ad-free", meaning ads are filtered out (both in apps and when browsing)?
- I have a Mac..how can i root the tablet and install a custom ROM? (Odin, etc...for Mac?)
- Which one do you recommend, except Cyanogenmod? Guess the most active ROM thread is the answer right?
- Currently running 5.0.2, any risk to use a 5.1.1 based ROM?
- Tablet was bought from O2 (UK) and eventually officially unlocked by them via code. I use another SIM with no issues. Which ROM version do you recommend to replace this O2 ROM with a generic "European" version, not carrier specific?
Many thanks!
LE - haha, just noticed my "iOS7" logo....was just released when i last surfed the awesome XDA community )))
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You can download adguard I used it from one year and it is good way to block ads without root
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Can anyone help me with this.
All the other versions of the J7 Prime (G610F & G610M) have recieved 7.0 Nougart update 6 months ago.
My phone is pretty much the same underneath as the rest of these, No my phone is not carrier locked.
I'm not the only one having this issue, there are a lot of people in the Philippines, Pakistan and here in New Zealand who are wanting this update and cant get it.
Samsung wont tell me anything no matter how much I ask their help desk and support team
I feel like as a customer I deserve to at least know why I haven't got this update but the rest of the world has, and not get continuously told to turn auto updates on when its already on.
Same device bro
Bro, i am a Y variant and i'm on PH. We don't have a choice but to install custom rom to taste the nougat android. Just root your phone, install TWRP then install custom rom like NovaOS or Lineage OS 15.1 for J7 Prime. Just search it and you can find it.
Same issue here...just installed Xenos Rom and its more than enough for me with the features....there are other roms as well
same ;(
Ah, those lazy Samsung coding teams...
My condolences, but you can always install the ROM closest to stock.
Australia G610Y received the Nougat update released April 11, 2018. The ROM is now available for download at SamMobile
No
To Y'all Users in the Philippines
I'n sad to say it but Samsung will not be releasing Nougat on our units
here's an email from samsung:
Thank you for contacting Samsung Philippines.
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your e-mail regarding Nougat update for your Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G9610Y). We are here to provide you with necessary information about your concern.
Upon checking, Nougat will no longer be available for J7 Prime units released in the Philippine market. Kindly note that Samsung needs to perform multiple tests to ensure the compatibility of the software to the hardware as well as the security of the user.
However, after series of test, Samsung product and development team has decided not to release the nougat update due to some possible incompatibility issue.
We apologize for the limited assistance we can provide regarding this matter. Rest assured we will continue to check on how else we can improve the overall Samsung customer experience.
The reference number for this particular transaction is
Feel free to contact us again for any concern or inquiry.
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tjlabais said:
Australia G610Y received the Nougat update released April 11, 2018. The ROM is now available for download at SamMobile
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Is there a way to install your Nougat in other G610Y's for the Philippines?
Leo Cruz said:
To Y'all Users in the Philippines
I'n sad to say it but Samsung will not be releasing Nougat on our units
here's an email from samsung:
Thank you for contacting Samsung Philippines.
This is to acknowledge the receipt of your e-mail regarding Nougat update for your Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime (SM-G9610Y). We are here to provide you with necessary information about your concern.
Upon checking, Nougat will no longer be available for J7 Prime units released in the Philippine market. Kindly note that Samsung needs to perform multiple tests to ensure the compatibility of the software to the hardware as well as the security of the user.
However, after series of test, Samsung product and development team has decided not to release the nougat update due to some possible incompatibility issue.
We apologize for the limited assistance we can provide regarding this matter. Rest assured we will continue to check on how else we can improve the overall Samsung customer experience.
The reference number for this particular transaction is
Feel free to contact us again for any concern or inquiry.
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Is there a way to install your Nougat in other G610Y's for the Philippines?
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I actually downloaded their Nougat based stock rom and flashed it using ODIN. No problems so far... it's just that you won't be able to use their country specific apps which I think is not a big deal.
SignetSphere said:
I actually downloaded their Nougat based stock rom and flashed it using ODIN. No problems so far... it's just that you won't be able to use their country specific apps which I think is not a big deal.
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There are no specific apps for Philippines G610Y except when you purchase through a Telco where settings like boot screen / default web pages all point to the Telco. Flashing Aussie Official G610Y ROM should be fine. In fact this should be a good base to create a custom ROM as it may contain updated drivers and the like.
I been running the Nougat Note FE XenOS v.1.1 without any problem so i dont need to worry bout waiting for an update from OTA
tjlabais said:
There are no specific apps for Philippines G610Y except when you purchase through a Telco where settings like boot screen / default web pages all point to the Telco. Flashing Aussie Official G610Y ROM should be fine. In fact this should be a good base to create a custom ROM as it may contain updated drivers and the like.
I been running the Nougat Note FE XenOS v.1.1 without any problem so i dont need to worry bout waiting for an update from OTA
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One minor problem I have encountered so far now is whenever I switch to 3G/2G on network mode, it doesn't survive the reboot. It reverts nback to 2G/3G/LTE mode. Other than that the Stock ROm is stable so far. Battery life is incredible.
SignetSphere said:
One minor problem I have encountered so far now is whenever I switch to 3G/2G on network mode, it doesn't survive the reboot. It reverts nback to 2G/3G/LTE mode. Other than that the Stock ROm is stable so far. Battery life is incredible.
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Need to troubleshoot 1x1. First, I noticed you are using Oxygen kernel. It could probably be an incompatibility with this one.
Another, which I can think of is incompatibility of CSC part if you didnt change your original.
tjlabais said:
Need to troubleshoot 1x1. First, I noticed you are using Oxygen kernel. It could probably be an incompatibility with this one.
Another, which I can think of is incompatibility of CSC part if you didnt change your original.
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It was still present when I was still using the stock kernel. About the CSC though I have no idea. But maybe you're right because I flashed the original CSC tar.md5 file that came straight from the stock Aussie Nougat ROM. I don't know how I can change it. (Perhaps flash the stock CSC from MM?)
SignetSphere said:
It was still present when I was still using the stock kernel. About the CSC though I have no idea. But maybe you're right because I flashed the original CSC tar.md5 file that came straight from the stock Aussie Nougat ROM. I don't know how I can change it. (Perhaps flash the stock CSC from MM?)
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I checked my csc if it changed , and yes it was changed together with xenos. So it might be something else. But then there are CSCs which are not multi CSCs. So i could be wrong.
Edit: ok i did some googling. CSC doesnt affect network selection its the baseband part. You can install phone info samsung to check what versions you are in.
tjlabais said:
I checked my csc if it changed , and yes it was changed together with xenos. So it might be something else. But then there are CSCs which are not multi CSCs. So i could be wrong.
Edit: ok i did some googling. CSC doesnt affect network selection its the baseband part. You can install phone info samsung to check what versions you are in.
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Just tried flashing the old MM modem.bin Seems to work like a charm. Although the network mode still reverts the 2G/3G/4G mode, I'm getting consistent 2G signals now and no more signal drops. I just use 4G whenever I use the phone outside where there is no wifi or when I use Navigation apps like Waze. I assume it'll get the 4G/LTE signal when the signal is strong enough.
SignetSphere said:
Just tried flashing the old MM modem.bin Seems to work like a charm. Although the network mode still reverts the 2G/3G/4G mode, I'm getting consistent 2G signals now and no more signal drops. I just use 4G whenever I use the phone outside where there is no wifi or when I use Navigation apps like Waze. I assume it'll get the 4G/LTE signal when the signal is strong enough.
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Glad that solved your network problem. I still cant get over thinking bout your network mode switching
tjlabais said:
Glad that solved your network problem. I still cant get over thinking bout your network mode switching
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That still puzzles me as well. No matter how many reboots I do it just doesn't want to stick to 2G/3G mode.
Update to nougat
I heard that samsung would not release an update to nougat from marshmallow OS j7 prime users here in PH, is there someone that could provide me the instructions on how to download the rom links to update my OS? Please help ?5
SignetSphere said:
Just tried flashing the old MM modem.bin Seems to work like a charm. Although the network mode still reverts the 2G/3G/4G mode, I'm getting consistent 2G signals now and no more signal drops. I just use 4G whenever I use the phone outside where there is no wifi or when I use Navigation apps like Waze. I assume it'll get the 4G/LTE signal when the signal is strong enough.
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Can you kindly guide me on how to flash modem.bin? I flashed NZ Nougat stock ROM on PH-bought G610Y and I'm having problem switching network mode when using dual sim. If I disable sim 2 I have no problem. But when both sims are enabled I can't swith sim 1 from 2G only to 4G/3G/2G. Switching doesn't do anything. It's stuck in 2G only.
Do I simply flash the file that starts with "CP"?
Update: I went ahead and flashed the CP file from Marshmallow and problem is fixed. Thanks for the tip!
SignetSphere said:
Just tried flashing the old MM modem.bin Seems to work like a charm. Although the network mode still reverts the 2G/3G/4G mode, I'm getting consistent 2G signals now and no more signal drops. I just use 4G whenever I use the phone outside where there is no wifi or when I use Navigation apps like Waze. I assume it'll get the 4G/LTE signal when the signal is strong enough.
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I am experiencing problems with the new facebook app on XenOS v.1.1 FB is important for me because I need it for work. So, I decided to flash the New Zealand Nougat G610Y. Here are the steps I took for successful installation official nougat on Philippine based phone:
1. I flashed latest XTC G610Y MM so all partitions contain XTC (Philippines) based settings/customizations (BL / AP / CP / CSC)
2. I flashed G610YZTU1BRC3 Nougat (BL / AP) only which means CP/CSC remains XTC (xtc is multi CSC)
3. after step 2 finishes flashing from ODIN, it will encounter an error, but it will go to recovery mode
4. at recovery mode, I simply reboot the system and enjoyed a fresh copy of Nougat
I did not encounter any problem with network selection and tested rebooting it as well. Hope that helps your problem.
Please Assist me on this (i mean step by step instructions..)
SignetSphere said:
I actually downloaded their Nougat based stock rom and flashed it using ODIN. No problems so far... it's just that you won't be able to use their country specific apps which I think is not a big deal.
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Please Assist me on this (i mean step by step instructions..)
Thank you...
My Samsung J7 Prime doesn't have the update - Can anyone suggest how can we update it to new OS.?
Currently, I had Kitkat OS.
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The J7 Prime was launched with Android 6 (marshmallow) - how can it be on KitKat 4.4 ???
Are u sure about your phone is original? U are from Pakistan? This should be G610F or G610DD.
Download this app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
Make a screenshot of your specs and upload it here.
w41ru5 said:
The J7 Prime was launched with Android 6 (marshmallow) - how can it be on KitKat 4.4 ???
Are u sure about your phone is original? U are from Pakistan? This should be G610F or G610DD.
Download this app - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
Make a screenshot of your specs and upload it here.
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Actually i reallly apologize its not kitkat version , the actual version is 6.0.1 but I need to upgrade the o.s without rooting my phone.
jessicaparker said:
Actually i reallly apologize its not kitkat version , the actual version is 6.0.1 but I need to upgrade the o.s without rooting my phone.
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Download the firmware for your phone model from here - http://live.samsung-updates.com/
For example here is the model F list - http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=SM-G610F
Search how to use Odin and flash the most recent.
You don't need root to do this.
hey man. i have a few questions
1. can i flash any region? will it still be english?
2. since this is stock, can i still flash magisk and oxygen kernal?
3. i have battery calibration issues with custom roms that are 8.1. will stock fix it?
4. lastly, (and thanks for keeping up with me), do i have to use odin, or can i use twrp? will odin be better anyways?
thanks man. i appreciate your help.
lor3tz said:
hey man. i have a few questions
1. can i flash any region? will it still be english?
2. since this is stock, can i still flash magisk and oxygen kernal?
3. i have battery calibration issues with custom roms that are 8.1. will stock fix it?
4. lastly, (and thanks for keeping up with me), do i have to use odin, or can i use twrp? will odin be better anyways?
thanks man. i appreciate your help.
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1. You can try any region you want. Better install TWRP first, as described below. Choose language from settings. Region gives only some CSC (Google it) features.
2. To flash custom kernel you need custom recover, like TWRP.
3. I don't know.
4. Depends on what you want: stock with Odin, custom kernel and ROM with TWRP.
As an advice - read a lot to learn before you do anything, to be sure you understand what you're about to do. It's on your responsibility of your own actions. Every phone is unique, what works for me may give you issues. It can be the other way around too.
Best thing to be sure is to have TWRP installed, backup the EFS and the system at least. If you read about this, you'll understand why it's very important.
Then you can try to flash another ROM custom or official.
Then you can test the new ROM, see if you like it. Leave it for a few days so that the adjustment of the kernel is OK. If you don't like it, you can always go back and flash the backup ROM from TWRP.
Also you may use the Smart Switch for PC to downland the original latest firmware for your phone. Search on how to use this program.
Good luck.
thanks man. i appreciate your help.