Great news for our device Android Kitkat - Galaxy S III Mini General

It seems our device may get KitKat
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robintjeuuu said:
It seems our device may get KitKat
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If you would actually browse the forums, you would know that this issue has already been covered:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48191775&postcount=90

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBYbWZNtCjA
mj0528 said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBYbWZNtCjA
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I saw this posted earlier. I think the big question is does he release it and thus burn an exploit or does he wait for 4.3 in hopes that it is still there and thus provides a root option for 4.3 as well. I'm not sure which is my preference. The only thing I personally miss by not being rooted is the tethering, which I only use in emergency situations anyway, so its not crucial for me. However, it is nice to have freedom from the carrier release cycle if we get a way to flash roms without an unlocked bootloader.
bugsy said:
I saw this posted earlier. I think the big question is does he release it and thus burn an exploit or does he wait for 4.3 in hopes that it is still there and thus provides a root option for 4.3 as well. I'm not sure which is my preference. The only thing I personally miss by not being rooted is the tethering, which I only use in emergency situations anyway, so its not crucial for me. However, it is nice to have freedom from the carrier release cycle if we get a way to flash roms without an unlocked bootloader.
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you got any idea what was going on with the order in which he clicked on things in the about phone menu? was that part of the exploit or what? I couldn't tell if it was doing something or he was just showing you it was the OTA.
jayboyyyy said:
you got any idea what was going on with the order in which he clicked on things in the about phone menu? was that part of the exploit or what? I couldn't tell if it was doing something or he was just showing you it was the OTA.
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Just proving the version.
I would rather that he wait and see if the exploit is still available in 4.3. There's a way to go back to the first build from this update, so if you really need root that badly, you can always just do that. Once SafeStrap is ready, we'll probably see a zip of the update that can be flashed, so I find little reason for him to burn this flaw right now.
freak4dell said:
I would rather that he wait and see if the exploit is still available in 4.3. There's a way to go back to the first build from this update, so if you really need root that badly, you can always just do that. Once SafeStrap is ready, we'll probably see a zip of the update that can be flashed, so I find little reason for him to burn this flaw right now.
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how would one go back to the first build after the update is applied?
mj0528 said:
how would one go back to the first build after the update is applied?
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You can't. Jcase stated in another thread that the exploit he used wasn't practical for most users so he probably won't release it. Was more a proof of concept
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mj0528 said:
how would one go back to the first build after the update is applied?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46007395
Not sure if anybody ever tried that on a locked device, but I think it should work.

[Q] sm-n900v Lollipop ROOT Question

I am not sure if someone already post this but here is my question.
I have had android tablet in the past and have always rooted them for games and TitaniumBackup. I recently got a NOTE 3 from Verizon and was looking to ROOT that also as well but to not avail. For random reasons Verizon locked the boot loader(If I am wrong plz correct me). I just updated to 5.0 Lollipop. Is my device still unrootable ( if that is a term. DERP!!!). The model number is sm-n900v. Can anyone help me? Post links on how to's or anything any help would be grateful. Thank You.
Yea no root
for lollipop 5.0 for verizon note 3, no known root method is out nor available yet.
if you go back to 4.4.4 you'll be able to root some time soon
CovXX said:
if you go back to 4.4.4 you'll be able to root some time soon
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Do you have some insider info or only speculating?
xm41907 said:
Do you have some insider info or only speculating?
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Just working on some cool stuff
CovXX said:
Just working on some cool stuff
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Wonderful. My extent of developing was putting together some roms (HC and ICS) for the Toshiba Thrive a few years ago, but if I can help in any way to gain root access for Verizon 4.4.4 or 5.0, I'll do what I can.
xm41907 said:
Wonderful. My extent of developing was putting together some roms (HC and ICS) for the Toshiba Thrive a few years ago, but if I can help in any way to gain root access for Verizon 4.4.4 or 5.0, I'll do what I can.
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i posted in the dev forum, its actually simply straight forward at the current time
CovXX said:
i posted in the dev forum, its actually simply straight forward at the current time
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Cool. I see where you posted to stay on 4.4.4, but nothing about what you're working on. I'm anxious now. So many apps I like require root!
xm41907 said:
Cool. I see where you posted to stay on 4.4.4, but nothing about what you're working on. I'm anxious now. So many apps I like require root!
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It may work on 5.0 not completely sure just yet
CovXX said:
It may work on 5.0 not completely sure just yet
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I can be your guinea pig. I'm on 5.0
xm41907 said:
I can be your guinea pig. I'm on 5.0
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: I'll be the second one
Hi guys, I'm on bone stock 4.4.4 and Verizon is pushing the 5.0 update as we speak.
I've had the note three on stock for too long and I need some new options for multi window etc so I need root. Am I seeing that a root for 4.4.4 is in progress? If so, I'll stay there, but I really want to strap/update to 5.0 afterwords. Anyone have some thoughts about the difficulty of maintaining root on the switch to 5.0?
i would love to be kept int he loop.. i was on 4.4.2 adn foolishly updated to 4.4.4 i just want root again... and if 5.0 can root i would update too
koolg said:
i would love to be kept int he loop.. i was on 4.4.2 adn foolishly updated to 4.4.4 i just want root again... and if 5.0 can root i would update too
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4.4.4 root = confirmed and in progress
Firmware 4.4.4 Link
Anyone please give me the link to download fw 4.4.4. I've tried sammobile link but it's extremly slow and I'm unable to finish download this fw. Many thanks.
CovXX is a baller. Can't wait to root. So upset I locked the boot loader, did it on my note 2 also.
CovXX said:
4.4.4 root = confirmed and in progress
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Who all is working on it? And how far is this "progress"?
chuckbeez said:
CovXX is a baller. Can't wait to root. So upset I locked the boot loader, did it on my note 2 also.
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I remember the good days of the GS3 all we had to do was run an app to unlock the bl
christianpeso said:
Who all is working on it? And how far is this "progress"?
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AFAIK its currently only me and progress is still at the start but not long is needed. Just creating whatever is needed to use the exploit
CovXX said:
I remember the good days of the GS3 all we had to do was run an app to unlock the bl
Haha and the likes of one click root exploits.
Samsung just needs to release a phone without an os on it and with upgradeable hardware.
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LG G Pad X 8.0 Nougat - Discussion and Root?

Lg G Pad X 8.0 for t-mobile Nougat has been released.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/5m0cos/tmobiles_lg_g_pad_x_80_to_receive_nougat_update/
http://www.tmonews.com/2017/01/t-mobile-htc-10-lg-g-pad-x-8-0-android-7-0-nougat-update/
I Sure hope we can get it rooted like before.
Anyone have it? bootloader still unlocked?
What about for fido in canadan?
buski said:
What about for fido in canadan?
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Good luck, my friend. Our variation seems to be the worst one for support. What a surprise........lol
Root has already achieved on this tablet running 7.0
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338
kfernandes29 said:
Good luck, my friend. Our variation seems to be the worst one for support. What a surprise........lol
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Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
What version is this Nougat? (letter letter letter number number letter, can also be known as build number, not 7.0 - version of Nougat is obvious enough)
I plan on building AOSP for this, but I would REALLY prefer to match the exact version.
And I can't just run the update on my tablet, it's rooted and unlocked and I don't think I know the procedure to relock it.
Never mind, it said 7.0.0-r1.
mr_verystock said:
What version is this Nougat? (letter letter letter number number letter, can also be known as build number, not 7.0 - version of Nougat is obvious enough)
I plan on building AOSP for this, but I would REALLY prefer to match the exact version.
And I can't just run the update on my tablet, it's rooted and unlocked and I don't think I know the procedure to relock it.
Never mind, it said 7.0.0-r1.
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Just an FYI you don't need to relock your tablet to update. Just follow this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338
Munns86 said:
Just an FYI you don't need to relock your tablet to update. Just follow this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338
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Thanks for the heads up!
Adoptable storage
NightMarsEU said:
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
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Please Explain your method Wish to do the same
Thanks in advance
GregL said:
Please Explain your method Wish to do the same
Thanks in advance
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do steps from this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, make sure charging mode is on when you plug it in on your pc
jdmsohc22 said:
Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
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I am pretty sure AT&T just released the Android 7 update. Mine is still downloading so i am not really sure if it is indeed Android 7 but it's a 1.2GB update. I was going to post a new thread to let everyone know who has the AT&T version but i can't as i am a new user
Edit- Yup. Mine is now running Android 7.0 with a December 1st security patch
ZombiePanda20 said:
I am pretty sure AT&T just released the Android 7 update. Mine is still downloading so i am not really sure if it is indeed Android 7 but it's a 1.2GB update. I was going to post a new thread to let everyone know who has the AT&T version but i can't as i am a new user
Edit- Yup. Mine is now running Android 7.0 with a December 1st security patch
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Hmm, weird cuz mine keeps saying "your device is up to date" and it was last updated on January 10th.. But I'm still on 6.0.1..
EDIT: Also wanna add, I downloaded LG Bridge via a recommendation from another site that stated that was the only way the new update would be accepted, and that didn't work either.. When i click "Software Update" it says, "Cannot check the software version, Try again.", so I guess I'm s.o.l. for now..
I deactivated from AT&T when I switched to Verizon last month, but I still use it on WiFi and it works fine so I'm not sure why it's not working..
jdmsohc22 said:
Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
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jdmsohc22 said:
Hmm, weird cuz mine keeps saying "your device is up to date" and it was last updated on January 10th.. But I'm still on 6.0.1..
EDIT: Also wanna add, I downloaded LG Bridge via a recommendation from another site that stated that was the only way the new update would be accepted, and that didn't work either.. When i click "Software Update" it says, "Cannot check the software version, Try again.", so I guess I'm s.o.l. for now..
I deactivated from AT&T when I switched to Verizon last month, but I still use it on WiFi and it works fine so I'm not sure why it's not working..
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That is really strange. My guess would be is it hasn't been pushed out to every device yet. I happen to have checked for updates on the day AT&T pushed it out. Their website wasn't even updated yet when i got it. I wouldn't think deactivating it would cause it to lose the ability to update but i am kind of new to android so i am not 100% sure. I would just keep checking for updates or maybe contact AT&T and see if they could give you an answer. They do have a section in the Device Support to display information about software updates. I tried attaching a link to it but i can't as i have less than 10 posts. You can search on google AT&T software updates and it should be the top link. You'll then enter your device and scroll down to software updates. They do have a Troubleshoot and Resolve software updates page you could check out
Sweet. My fido v522 just completed its Nougat update. No more sluggish keyboard......for now. Lol
NightMarsEU said:
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
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how can i do this? need more storage badly.
xxhaimbondxx said:
how can i do this? need more storage badly.
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Watch This Youtube Video To Help You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, I Recommend to use windows and put your tablet in charging mode
NightMarsEU said:
Watch This Youtube Video To Help You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, I Recommend to use windows and put your tablet in charging mode
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Thanks, it actually worked. The only difficulty I had was locating the SD card number. In the video the dude first says type sm lists-disk, however, when you actually look at the video later, he typed sm list-disks. That made all the difference.
xxhaimbondxx said:
Thanks, it actually worked. The only difficulty I had was locating the SD card number. In the video the dude first says type sm lists-disk, however, when you actually look at the video later, he typed sm list-disks. That made all the difference.
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Your Welcome ^_^
I notice Wi-Fi issues on my Fido V522 after the nougat update. It would get horrible wifi speeds with a AC 4X4 (1900) network and frequent network drops compared to Marshmallow.

Weird Android Security Update Update

A friend of mine received this update even after already installed the Octuber update
joaomiguelsm said:
A friend of mine received this update even after already installed the Octuber update
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Android 10?!
Do you hace any update ? Inform us of any changes please
Teksat said:
Android 10?!
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No. Someone on Reddit and telegram got this. No changes can be seen. This may or may not be preparing for Android to release soon
Seems like Xiaomi servers provide {nearly randomly or in-time-changing-trying-to-fix} both 85Mb-size partial OTA and 1Gb-size full OTA to 10.0.15.0
I remember that in Oreo times there was a similar update too
Aerobatic said:
Seems like Xiaomi servers provide {nearly randomly or in-time-changing-trying-to-fix} both 85Mb-size partial OTA and 1Gb-size full OTA to 10.0.15.0
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I think they might have updated the bootloader to support Android 10 but then again. 1gb is quite big for something like that I think
Compilation
What is the compilation of this weird update?
michaelbukalski said:
What is the compilation of this weird update?
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We don't know for sure but I think it has something to do with them fixing the bootlooping issue and them preparing for Android 10
Bootloop
Baron60 said:
We don't know for sure but I think it has something to do with them fixing the bootlooping issue and them preparing for Android 10
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I did not receive it.
michaelbukalski said:
I did not receive it.
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Same but a few I have seen about had. Did just gets weirder ?

lenovo m10 plus FHD (2nd gen) Android 10 update

Thought I'd start this thread, so we can keep track on who's been getting the update. According to lenovo's site, the update is ongoing for Oct 2020. Not sure if that means they are working on it, or that they've begun to roll it out. Please chime in, if you got the update.
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht501098
Android 10
ricanxd said:
Thought I'd start this thread, so we can keep track on who's been getting the update. According to Lenovo's site, the update is ongoing for Oct 2020. Not sure if that means they are working on it, or that they've begun to roll it out. Please chime in, if you got the update.
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht501098
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I have updated the device to Android 10.... Tablet - X606V
iyengar said:
I have updated the device to Android 10.... Tablet - X606V
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Nothing for me yet, X606F
ricanxd said:
Thought I'd start this thread, so we can keep track on who's been getting the update. According to lenovo's site, the update is ongoing for Oct 2020. Not sure if that means they are working on it, or that they've begun to roll it out. Please chime in, if you got the update.
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht501098
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Nothing here yet either (TB-X606F).
Well it's November lenovo ?
Currently downloading update
ricanxd said:
Currently downloading update
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In which region are you?
MisterVik said:
In which region are you?
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U.S.
ricanxd said:
U.S.
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i'll change my region to yours and then check again for the update. thanks!
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i'll change my region to yours and then check again for the update. thanks!
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Any luck?
i was looking for the region change option when i realized my tablet runs android 10 already :silly: thanks anyway!
Trying to watch google tv app and only get audio with no video. Don't know if it has to do with Android 10 update.
ricanxd said:
Trying to watch google tv app and only get audio with no video. Don't know if it has to do with Android 10 update.
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Happened on tubi tv app as well.
Update failed to install for me. I am assuming it is due to me being rooted. Shame, I'll have to see if I can root the update or if not hope a factory image for 10 comes out. Shame we don't have a TWRP and the ability to just flash the updates from there (so that we can inject Magisk again after an update).
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Update failed to install for me. I am assuming it is due to me being rooted. Shame, I'll have to see if I can root the update or if not hope a factory image for 10 comes out. Shame we don't have a TWRP and the ability to just flash the updates from there (so that we can inject Magisk again after an update).
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That sucks
Any issues?
Has anyone successfully upgraded TB-X606F to Android 10 and encountered any issues? There are several threads on the Lenovo forum, suggesting the following issues:
- Notifications not working
- Widgets not updating
- Netflix not able to play in HD
- Face unlock over sensitive
- Apps crashing
I've bought this as a xmas gift so wondering whether there are likely going to be issues with upgrading.
I have run into the the system UI crashing and certain video apps only playing audio. Notification seems to be ok. Closing my case no longer puts tablet to sleep. The face unlock seems a little wonky.
ricanxd said:
I have run into the the system UI crashing and certain video apps only playing audio. Notification seems to be ok. Closing my case no longer puts tablet to sleep. The face unlock seems a little wonky.
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Thanks. Are notifications ok with non-Google apps? I read that only non-Google apps seem to be affected.
Also, is downgrading to Android 9 as simple as using the Lenovo recovery tool? Does anyone have source URL's for old versions of stock stock ROM's?
My notifications seem to be ok across the board
Is downgrading to Android 9 as simple as using the Lenovo recovery tool and placing it in the program files directory? Does anyone have source URL's for old versions of stock stock ROM's?

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