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Official One UI 2.5 Features with Video!

I guess this will be the last major update for our beloved Galaxy Note 9. Long story short, this update is amazing! The first thing I noticed after the update was the clear dark screen (it was a bit yellowish after few updates previously thought it was a defect but turns out to be software related). Not only that some cool features like:
Wireless DeX
SOS Messaging every 30min if location changes
Video Pro Mode Histogram, 24 FPS on 4K and 1080p Pro Mode Video
Keyboard Split when on landscape
I actually flashed the stock rom of Germany on my XSG device and seriously this is the best decision ever! Fluid performance and decent battery life!
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The thing i wanted the most was wireless dex and it's there all the other things are extra bonuses which i love as well. Good lock modules too.

And they call it ***an update***? Except Wireless DEX barely any notable worthy changes. Camera was crap and still is.
And they call it *** update ***? Except for the Wireless DEX, hardly any notable changes. The camera was **** and still is.

I cannot turn off spellcheck underline after update, the option is off but its still showing.
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Did anyone notice that the low light video recording looks way less noisy compared to the previous updates on the Exynos model. Makes me very angry that it took so long to fix these issues. I will never recommend buying new Samsung devices again.

Camera update?! Only pro video mode?

Got the update on Spectrum! 2.5 is here. Downloading now.

Haven't gotten it on my N9 yet, but just received it on my Tab S6. Finally! I can use the full screen gestures on Nova Launcher! Can't wait you get it on my unlocked Note using the TMO firmware. There's the only thing that had completely bummed me out with the upgrade to Android 10 - third party launchers lost a lot of their usability with the upgrade & I hate having to use OneUI without being did to use Nova....

Mic selection toggle is unavailable on the NOTE 9
I've upgraded it mostly to get the Mic selection option but it's an s10+ or later exclusive... such a shame !!!
Is that a method ti get the s10+ camera apk into N9 without root?
The funny thing is that the N9 app is a newer version so it's impossible to downgrade via apks...
SMH...

Regretfully the Galaxy Note9 on my hand is still running One UI 2.1, though the firmware is already the latest one.
Note: the actual model of my Galaxy Note9 is SM-N9600 under TGY.

T-mobile GN9 user here, still don't have the update. I'm in the USA (California, specifically). According to this site, it's listed as Coming Soon for the USA and Canada. I tried forcing to lookup the update (by checking for software updates in settings), no luck.

JOSHSKORN said:
T-mobile GN9 user here, still don't have the update. I'm in the USA (California, specifically). According to this site, it's listed as Coming Soon for the USA and Canada. I tried forcing to lookup the update (by checking for software updates in settings), no luck.
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Not released for USA yet. You guys often seem to be the last in getting updated. No idea if it's because you've got Snapdragon CPUs and not Exynos or it's just a carrier thing.

Got the update this morning, on T-mobile in California (USA).
Alright, so now that we've got it, can someone explain to me how to use Wireless DeX? Specifically, I'm unclear about the connection requirements.

Damn it!
I must not understand how this works... I've got a 960U1 (US unlocked) & I'm on TMO. I expected to get the update via TMO but apparently not.
What gives? Does anyone know?

lazarus0000 said:
Damn it!
I must not understand how this works... I've got a 960U1 (US unlocked) & I'm on TMO. I expected to get the update via TMO but apparently not.
What gives? Does anyone know?
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I dunno if anyone understands how it works.
I have the U1 on TMO as well. No update.
I think it will come eventually, but the rollout schedule of these things makes zero sense.
Edit: Maybe the rollout schedule is prioritized to service all carrier models first, then the U1 last.

@lazarus0000
Received the update this morning on Old Folks Cellular (Consumer Cellular - unlocked N9). lol.
CC is affiliated w/ AT&T and TM, so hopefully you will receive the update soon.
Does anyone know the apk file name for the "Send SOS Messages?"

Can I assume the One UI update is the one starting with F? Like “FTJ8”. The SM-N9600 (the model I've got) has only got an F series firmware for Open China, but I guess that one doesn't have Google services.
There's another recent update, ETK2, but I don't think it's One UI 2.5.

Finally! Woke up this morning & it was an early Christmas! And, like Christmas, slow slow slow to get here!
But I can finally go back to using Nova Launcher & get the best Sammie has to offer and the sweet goodness of a customer launcher that does everything I want it to!

Malaysia XME also got this update just now!!

Got an update this morning, just Nov security patch, no one ui 2.5 here in brasil

Question Did anyone get no update at all

A bit worried that all regions get an update or even more than one, and I am sitting here waiting...
S21 ultra exynos, Mena region
Am I alone?

I'm with you as well. UK, Three network and no update since AUAC just after I received the phone.

Nothing for me here in Australia yet

Same here on my US Unlocked version. I ended up just downloading the firmware manually and updated in odin without wiping.

Same, still on AUAC version, Jan security patch. There were two updates since I got the phone in the first few days of Feb.
I'm in New Zealand.
Samsung seems to do a very slow staged approach which I guess is so they catch issues before they affect too many people. But it is a bit frustrating when you really want to see the camera improvements...

Maddmatt said:
Same, still on AUAC version, Jan security patch. There were two updates since I got the phone in the first few days of Feb.
I'm in New Zealand.
Samsung seems to do a very slow staged approach which I guess is so they catch issues before they affect too many people. But it is a bit frustrating when you really want to see the camera improvements...
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I didn't even get the updates you mentioned.

Guys, be aware of the fact that it takes Samsung a few weeks (up to month) to push out each update to every supported CSC. I literally just got my update (that released on 2/11/21) about five minutes ago, lol - and that's in North America.
So don't expect to get each update with this device as soon as it launches in one specific region. You just have to wait a little longer with Samsung devices (or, you can do it manually if your update is already publicly available online).
But with all of that said, this update is only around 350mb and is listed to only contain the February 1st security update and another camera performance increase update. So no worries, people! (and someone can make a pinned post with some of this general information if they want to. This is our community development forum, and so I want people to know what's going on out there).

Not so much that, but carrier versions need carrier approval.

T-mobile US I had to search for the update but just installed it.

likecookies said:
T-mobile US I had to search for the update but just installed it.
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How? Same carrier and I've got nothing

Sadly there is NO CLEAR thread that explains in SIMPLE terms, for what exact model, what firmware version need to be installed in order to avoid data wipe.
Example XXUC = you can install only XCI, XCP, and XCR version safely without wipe.
Version IUYC = you can install only xxx, xxxx, and xxx version safely without wipe.
Every thread that i have read, looks confusing, does not state what can cause brick, what to keep an eye on, nothing!

henihazbay said:
A bit worried that all regions get an update or even more than one, and I am sitting here waiting...
S21 ultra exynos, Mena region
Am I alone?
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I'm in the mena region too, and I'm on the Feb security patch on AUB6 software version...is this the latest?

In ireland use BTU, uk ire,
Since i got my one i have arleady 3 updates
Last on 12 feb.
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already 3 updates in Austria (Unlocked Version)

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T-mobile US I had to search for the update but just installed it.
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What is your version showing?

got an update on day of purchase and a 2nd one today as i was checking while typing this so thanks for reminding me lol
Exynos variant
both say camera and performance and other improvements and stability and security and etc i want camera mostly then battery then performance honestly

camera won't get night & day difference from software updates it is what it is

anybody have (or have seen) camera improvements before and update the updates?

henihazbay said:
anybody have (or have seen) camera improvements before and update the updates?
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Yes many stated that there are significant improvements.

henihazbay said:
anybody have (or have seen) camera improvements before and update the updates?
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I notice smoother transition from the lenses while zooming.

Question Android 12 in North America / USA?

Hi everyone, the day is Jan. 17th at the time of this writing and my Zenfone 8 still has not received an update prompt for Android 12.
Before anyone tells me to just manually download 12, I want to know if this is just happening to me or if Asus is holding the update. In addition, I wouldn't want to download the general Android 12 update if a US-specific release is on the way.
Has anyone in the United States – or North America in general – received the OTA update yet?

Josipeen said:
Hi everyone, the day is Jan. 17th at the time of this writing and my Zenfone 8 still has not received an update prompt for Android 12.
Before anyone tells me to just manually download 12, I want to know if this is just happening to me or if Asus is holding the update. In addition, I wouldn't want to download the general Android 12 update if a US-specific release is on the way.
Has anyone in the United States – or North America in general – received the OTA update yet?
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I am not in the US but afaik no OTA was released in Europe (and the rest of the world?) either. Yet - curiously - A12 is final since v73 and had already received an update to v81. Both these versions (and the older v68) work very well for me - but I did do a full reset after installing v68.
I generally dislike A12 (some poor design choices), but on the Z8 it works much better for me than A11. Battery life is definitely improved substantially.

I generally dislike A12 (some poor design choices), but on the Z8 it works much better for me than A11. Battery life is definitely improved substantially.
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Great to know your battery has improved. By far my biggest gripe with my ZP8. As far as the design choices go, what are some of the things you dislike about A12? I was hoping the design would be an improvement over 11.

Josipeen said:
Great to know your battery has improved. By far my biggest gripe with my ZP8. As far as the design choices go, what are some of the things you dislike about A12? I was hoping the design would be an improvement over 11.
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Bar icons and notifications design. Awful. Read a generic A12 review to get acquainted.

February 9th and STILL no OTA update from Asus! I heard they were slow with rolling out updates, but c'mon—I'm getting old here!

Feb 19th and I still didn't receive Android 12 ?!

vip.3omar said:
Feb 19th and I still didn't receive Android 12 ?!
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Yup.

Josipeen said:
February 9th and STILL no OTA update from Asus! I heard they were slow with rolling out updates, but c'mon—I'm getting old here!
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Slow?! They showered us with updates until A12.
And even with A12, they quickly put out of updates. The latest version is, in fact, an update (without a new security patch) of the first official version released in the final days of December.

They said on Zentalk that they stopped the A12 rollout temporarly to fix a bunch of bugs and crashes. They also said they might provide a last A11 patch as I think A12 soft bricked some devices. I am currently on A12 and I don't have any issues besides the usual glitch here and there.
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General May 2022 Galaxy Tab S8 series - SM-X900_1_20220421230700 XAR, XAC, EUY, & EUX firmware (X900XXU2AVD6) is now available

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SM-X900_1_20220421230700 XAR, XAC, EUY, & EUX firmware (X900XXU2AVD6) is now available.
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Samsung rolls out May 2022 security patches early for the Galaxy Tab S8 series
Samsung has already started rolling out May 2022 security patches to the Galaxy Tab S8 family across the globe. Read on to know more!
www.xda-developers.com
April 29, 2022 10:10amCommentSkanda Hazarika
Samsung rolls out May 2022 security patches early for the Galaxy Tab S8 series​When it comes to pushing monthly security updates, Samsung has set the benchmark high for other Android OEMs. The company’s update schedule has improved to the extent that it’s now pushing the latest Android security patches to some of its devices even before Google officially publishes the corresponding Android Security Bulletin. Look no further: The Galaxy S22 series has already picked up the May 2022 patches. Well, it doesn’t seem like Samsung is stopping anytime soon, as the Korean OEM has now started rolling out the May 2022 patches for the Galaxy Tab S8 lineup.
Screenshot credit: Samsung Korea Community Member 솜브라
The Wi-Fi variants of the Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8 Plus, and the Tab S8 Ultra are now receiving the new build with the version number Xx00XXU2AVD6. The size of the incremental update package is a little over 500MB. Apart from bumping the security patch level, the new firmware also brings overall performance improvements.
Similarly, the 5G variants of the Galaxy Tab S8 are getting the May 2022 patches in the form of software version Xx06BXXU2AVD6 (Xx06NKOU2AVD6 for the Korean models). The update is currently available in Korea, Europe, and a number of Asian countries.
Although not mentioned in the changelog, the new build increments the underlying bootloader version from 1 to 2. As a consequence, end-users can’t perform a downgrade and revert back to an older build after installing this update on their Galaxy Tab S8 units.
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S8 ULTRA​
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is the top flagship tablet for 2022, bringing over top of the line display and performance in a humongous size for content creation and consumption, alongside S Pen support and several productivity features.Buy from Samsung.com
As always, the updates are rolling out in batches. You might have to wait a couple of days before the update notification pops up on your device. You can, however, skip the waiting queue and install the new release right now by flashing it manually on your Galaxy device.
At the time of writing this article, Samsung’s Mobile Security portal has not been updated with the details of the May 2022 security bulletin.
Source: Samsung Update Server (1, 2, 3)
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Already downloading it with Frija now.
Whats interesting is that this is before Pixel Devices and S22 Series. I have never seen it out this early before...

Got mine through OTA on my samsung galaxy tab s8 ultra.
Here in sweden
It seems samsung skipped April security patch and jumped from March to May. Which could be why galaxy tab s8 ultra got it early this time.

Have you guys got root yet or twrp?

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Have you guys got root yet or twrp?
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Howdy!
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Have you guys got root yet or twrp?
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I'm not going to root mine. Since doing so voids the warranty and apps like secret folder, samsung pass and few more will stop working since KNOX is permanent disabled.

roirraW edor ehT said:
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Oh hey, there's my guide!

SM-X900_1_20220421230700 XAR, XAC, EUY, & EUX firmware (X900XXU2AVD6) is now available.

Hi
I have tab s8
Sm-x706b
If i updated I'll lost a root?

Mansoorbigboss said:
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I have tab s8
Sm-x706b
If i updated I'll lost a root?
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Hi! Not if you update it the right way. See my post above for how to find the How To Guide in this section that you need to follow in order to update and be rooted after. If you have any questions, ask (in that thread) before you make any mistakes. Good luck!

Thanks

In UK Tab s8 Ultra just updated to X906BXXU2AVE4 with May security patch

Question x906B - Android 13 Now Available

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This will filter through to other regions with time.
Welcome to Android 13 Ladies / Gents

Yeah I can confirm it's out for galaxy tab s8 ultra. Since mine received it, but the multi bar att the bottom disappeared now, since it was there in Android 12L.

Has anybody Odin flashed it to an x900 US model? I'm starting to get impatient

Jake.S said:
Yeah I can confirm it's out for galaxy tab s8 ultra. Since mine received it, but the multi bar att the bottom disappeared now, since it was there in Android 12L.
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Yes I seen android 13 for tab s8, +, and ultra. I have the s8 plus but wifi only. In America the only way you can buy 5g sim tray is if you buy through phone carrier but then its no bootloader unlock and root. Sucks so I have to wait until wifi verison hits.
How does android 13 work on the tab?
Is it better or not?
By chance do you use viper and if so does it work on a13?
I have tried everything on a12 and nothing works. Love the tab s8 plus its better than s6 in everyway except no viper and its kills me.

So far, it's been a breeze for me. It got all the goodies from A12L, including the task bar.
One thing people are complaining about is the ability to extract text from images in the gallery, which Samsung may be pushing it strictly for a Pen feature.
A13 is solid. I've been a Beta test for the S21 series, and i can say that A13 is really stable and fluid.

PlutoDelic said:
So far, it's been a breeze for me. It got all the goodies from A12L, including the task bar.
One thing people are complaining about is the ability to extract text from images in the gallery, which Samsung may be pushing it strictly for a Pen feature.
A13 is solid. I've been a Beta test for the S21 series, and i can say that A13 is really stable and fluid.
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You have a sim model right? We can't buy model in the US unless it's carrier locked.

PlutoDelic said:
So far, it's been a breeze for me. It got all the goodies from A12L, including the task bar.
One thing people are complaining about is the ability to extract text from images in the gallery, which Samsung may be pushing it strictly for a Pen feature.
A13 is solid. I've been a Beta test for the S21 series, and i can say that A13 is really stable and fluid.
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I forgot do you have TWRP and the kernel installed from here or telegram?
Are you rooted?
I just want to know ill have root when it drops. Of course I can patch the AP right if those dont work?

Techguy777 said:
You have a sim model right? We can't buy model in the US unless it's carrier locked.
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Yes, EUX CSC.
Techguy777 said:
I forgot do you have TWRP and the kernel installed from here or telegram?
Are you rooted?
I just want to know ill have root when it drops. Of course I can patch the AP right if those dont work?
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No root. To be honest, i havent rooted a Samsung product in ages.

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Yes, EUX CSC.
No root. To be honest, i havent rooted a Samsung product in ages.
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Then why are you in the xda twrp thread? this is becoming super common and it makes no sense.

Techguy777 said:
Then why are you in the xda twrp thread? this is becoming super common and it makes no sense.
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Check the thread title mate.

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Check the thread title mate.
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I was in the wrong thread lol. I thought it was twrp thread. I clicked on your comment on the side and didnt realize.

x900 Europe versions are on sammobile

IFNg said:
x900 Europe versions are on sammobile
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Yes they even have the wifi plus version.
PDA/AP Version X800XXU2BVK4
csc Version X800OXM2BVK4

Did anyone noticed if samsung in android 13 changelog have new virtualization system support, which has google pixels 6 android 13 support?
Pixel 6 can run windows 11 through this new virtualization android 13 have. Can we do it in galaxy tab s8 ultra?

Am I allowed to talk about other models? I've just installed the Android 13 update on my Tab S8 5G (706B) EUX (rooted). Everything seems to be working OK so far! I don't see any obvious improvement, but that's probably because the upgrade from Android 12 to 12L was revolutionary to me!

UmiCat said:
Am I allowed to talk about other models? I've just installed the Android 13 update on my Tab S8 5G (706B) EUX (rooted). Everything seems to be working OK so far! I don't see any obvious improvement, but that's probably because the upgrade from Android 12 to 12L was revolutionary to me!
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It's a bigger upgrade on a phone I think. My OnePlus 8 Pro is far more stable with 13 and apps can't randomly start sending notifications after you block them. We're mostly excited to see if Samsung gave us KVM access in 13 like Google did for the Pixel so we can run Windows in an app on the tablet when we need to.