Hi all,
I have Verizon LG G2. Software version: VS98011A. I try to check OTA update by go to Settings -> About phone -> Software update, but it said that download unsuccessfully. Now I am not using Verizon network, I am using network from Vietnam. Is it required to use Verizon network when doing OTA update? Could someone please confirm that you can update without Verizon network?
sirbill123 said:
Hi all,
I have Verizon LG G2. Software version: VS98011A. I try to check OTA update by go to Settings -> About phone -> Software update, but it said that download unsuccessfully. Now I am not using Verizon network, I am using network from Vietnam. Is it required to use Verizon network when doing OTA update? Could someone please confirm that you can update without Verizon network?
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Anybody please helps.
sirbill123 said:
Anybody please helps.
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Yes you need to be on the Verizon network, as they are the ones pushing the OTA out to you. It does not come directly from LG or anyone else, it can only really come over the air on the network the phone is meant for. Now you can always download a Rom of the 12b update and manually flash that, but then you are getting into rooting and custom recoveries as well.
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Hello,
I have the Verizon XV6700. I went to Verizon's site to update it however the update is no longer available. Does anyone know where I can get the Verizon updates for my phone?
August 2016 while travelling i asked for an unlocked S7 edge from Bestbuy and they gave me the Verizon version. The salesperson inserted the AT&T sim that i was using at the time and all working fine.
i returned to South Africa in September and inserted my Vodacom sim from South Africa and still working fine, even now as i'm typing.
But what caught me is that i have not gotten any notification for updates since i got the phone, and when i go in to 'settings' and 'check for new system update, i get the message: "Software update is temporarily unavailable".
i'm not sure if there were no any official updates from Verizon since i bought the phone or because i'm using another carrier's sim card that's why it's not picking up any updates.
Any help?
Haven't looked into Rooting as i'm not really a power user, but just want to get the latest updates.
Is there a way for me to update to the latest without Root
my current S7 edge's software info as below:
Model Number: SM-G935V
Android Version: 6.0.1
Android Security Patch Level: May 1, 2016
Baseband Version: G935VVRU2APD2
Any input will be appreciated
*sorry if there is already a thread on this topic as i wasn't able to search and find the exact problem i'm facing
Well if trying to update the phone through settings didn't work, I recommend you installing Smart Switch in your pc and updating your phone through that Samsung software.
You got to have a working verizon sim card and service to get ota updates.. Otherwise you'll have to use Verizon update assistant or Samsung switch
Tetraguy said:
Well if trying to update the phone through settings didn't work, I recommend you installing Smart Switch in your pc and updating your phone through that Samsung software.
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PapaDocta said:
You got to have a working verizon sim card and service to get ota updates.. Otherwise you'll have to use Verizon update assistant or Samsung switch
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thanks for the replies, will take a look at smart switch.
also, if i
1) after update the software, will the device go back to it's locked status
2) factory reset, will the device go back to it's locked status
or does it mean that the verizon unlocked devices are 'forever' unlocked no matter what i do to it
Verizon phones are always unlocked even if factory reset or update
PapaDocta said:
Verizon phones are always unlocked even if factory reset or update
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thanks again, now i can go do what i got to do:good:
Enjoy
I have an unlocked at&t lg v20 but it wont update. It has never been updated. When i try to update it says there are no available updates. Any solutions?
dregonk said:
I have an unlocked at&t lg v20 but it wont update. It has never been updated. When i try to update it says there are no available updates. Any solutions?
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I, too am in the same situation. I even bought an AT&T GoPhone SIM to try, put it in, thinking it would work (Just $5) but it didn't so, I am thinking that I need to actually activate the SIM now, but not sure if I want to add a min of $30 just to "See" if it will update.
That is exactly what you will have to do (or root your phone and then return to stock).
AT&T only does OTA updates, and only if you are an active AT&T customer. Sucks right? Don't bother complaining to the FTC, they will tell you to eff off.
-- Brian
I'm also using an AT&T H910. Can't receive any updates. I entered the developer options and saw that the phone was "OEM unlocked". Can I just flash a custom recovery and SuperSU to get root?
Hello, I want to buy this phone since I have seen it in amazon for 360 dollars, my question is that it is AT & T software but unlocked for any operator, is this really the case?
I am reading reviews in Amazon that say it is not really Unlocked and can not be used with other operators.
I want to use it in Argentina with the Personal operator.
If it's carrier unlocked, you can use with any operator.
xela19115 said:
If it's carrier unlocked, you can use with any operator.
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Thanks, for what I see I got confused with that of GSM or CDMA.
Check the only cheap and unlocked version that I see is the one with the AT & T software, is it easy to change the ROM to the Stock to receive updates?
Or is it better to leave it like this and update over time?
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If it's carrier unlocked, you can use with any operator.
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But you can't update firmware with any operator, even when carrier unlocked.
Think again... https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmv350ulm-firmwares/#tab=firmwares
MasterThiefGarrett said:
Think again... https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-lmv350ulm-firmwares/#tab=firmwares
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Think again what? You still can't update with AT&T firmware. You're talking about flashing to non-AT&T firmware. But that's a workaround.
Carrier unlocking and using on non-ATT network lets you use the phone, but you won't get updates.
UNLESS YOU FLASH TO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FIRMWARE, which is another topic.
I'm using the att version of the LGv35 using straight talk on att towers and I receive updates periodically on time no issues. So I would think any US carrier that uses att towers should receive updates.
Optimusman said:
I'm using the att version of the LGv35 using straight talk on att towers and I receive updates periodically on time no issues. So I would think any US carrier that uses att towers should receive updates.
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But the op is asking about non-ATT. That's why he wants "carrier unlocked". Specifically he lives in Argentina, so he will NEVER use AT&T... But there's even people in U.S. who don't use AT&T nor AT&T MVNOs.
Carrier unlocked lets you use it in any carrier which has compatible bands, but you won't get updates. For that, you have to manually flash to other variant firmware KDZ
Just for the record, flashing to another firmware variant(at least on this phone) won't get you updates either. You'll need to manually download and flash each new update. I flashed my Amazon variant to the Google Fi kdz and never received another update, no matter how many came out. Had to start doing it manually, got annoyed, and flashed back to the Amazon kdz in anticipation of the Pie update coming out (eventually... Please LG, for the love of...)
As a side note, going from the Amazon software and using lgup to flash the gFi software as an upgrade worked fine, and I kept all of my data. Flashing back to the Amazon software as an upgrade soft-bricked my device and I had to do a full wipe and flash, and so lost all of my data. Reinstalling and reconfiguring all of your stuff is a pain in the ass when you don't have access to twrp for a proper backup.
I have an S7 Edge (Verizon) that I am using on a non-Verizon carrier. It works great, but as a result of not being on Verizon's network, it does not get any of the OTA updates. I tried using the Verizon Update Tool, but it didn't work either.
Is it possible to download the updates and install them manually? Any other suggestions?
It hasn't been updated in 2 years, so I am a bit concerned about security issues.
Thanks
DRW
What android version do you have? I don't recommend you to make an upgrade to oreo.
danrweaver said:
I have an S7 Edge (Verizon) that I am using on a non-Verizon carrier. It works great, but as a result of not being on Verizon's network, it does not get any of the OTA updates. I tried using the Verizon Update Tool, but it didn't work either.
Is it possible to download the updates and install them manually? Any other suggestions?
It hasn't been updated in 2 years, so I am a bit concerned about security issues.
Thanks
DRW
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Install SmartSwitch on PC and connect the phone. In the "preferences" you have a setting to allow downloading the updates - check that one out.
https://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/
Oreo is fine.