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How to get rid of lag for good (firmware update)

-Kiss the lag goodbye first, since you'll never see it again
-Download Odin 3.09, and download this firmware file -BMJ6 (its 2 updates newer than the one most people have)
Choose AUSTRALIA
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-P600&pcode=0#firmware
-Put your tablet in download mode, connect by USB, choose the md5 file in Odin (AP) and flash
-Once it boots up and you're in, factory reset
-Once you are in in again, install Nova Launcher (optional but recommended)
-Open S voice, hit menus, and disable option that allows it to be launched via home button
-Uninstall/Disable any useless apps
-Give the tab 5-10 minutes to update/index everything, and watch it fly
OPTIONAL:
-Obtain root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
-Freeze the 7 Knox containing items in the Titanium Backup app and any garbage you see fit (S-Finder, S-Voice, Samsung apps)
**I tested this on my P600 bought from the States, and it's blazing fast now, keyboard launch speed, home button speed, notification bar.. even Chrome is faster.

you may lose access to some apps. I think if you edit the build.prop or some csc file and set the region to xar it should give back some apps.

madsquabbles said:
you may lose access to some apps. I think if you edit the build.prop or some csc file and set the region to xar it should give back some apps.
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^this is correct, so far though I've been able to access all apps I use. Haven't observed anything missing yet. Speed is so worth it right now

You need to be rooted for this I'm assuming? I just picked mine up today and yes there is so much lag, even with Nova launcher.
Any tips on how to fix it without rooting first? Kinda waiting for a 0x0 Knox root for the SMP600

C2Q said:
You need to be rooted for this I'm assuming? I just picked mine up today and yes there is so much lag, even with Nova launcher.
Any tips on how to fix it without rooting first? Kinda waiting for a 0x0 Knox root for the SMP600
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You don't need to be rooted Just install ODIN, and follow the steps

SS2006 said:
You don't need to be rooted Just install ODIN, and follow the steps
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Oh okay cool. Stupid question though, will this trip Knox?
And how do you get into Download mode again?

I'm not too sure about the Knox question, what happens when it gets tripped? I've had no knox notifications or problems at all after I flashed it
and even after rooting and freezing knox, still no problems or notifications during boot or when im in andorid..
Download: When tablet is off, hold power button and volume down until you see the screen, then volume up to continue

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Oh okay cool. Stupid question though, will this trip Knox?
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Flashing this Stock Firmware Update via ODIN will not trip KNOX, so you can do that without worries.
But if you root device with the optional information at the bottom of the OP, you will trip the KNOX "eFuse". I personally don't are about my KNOX status as ROOT is more important for me, and I purchased a SquareTrade warranty for the device, and they don't care either. :laugh:

Is this the same FW Update that this user got?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508479
Also, can we use Mobile ODIN to flash this?

californiarailroader said:
Is this the same FW Update that this user got?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2508479
Also, can we use Mobile ODIN to flash this?
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I just got the OTA update here in the US. It installed build JSS15J.P600UEUBMK1, which looks newer than this build...

flarbear said:
I just got the OTA update here in the US. It installed build JSS15J.P600UEUBMK1, which looks newer than this build...
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Thanks! Now we need a way to extract it and make a flashable for us rooted users.
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If we unroot using Super SU, it should allow updates again, no? Or does rooting permanently trip the counter?
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californiarailroader said:
Thanks! Now we need a way to extract it and make a flashable for us rooted users.
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If we unroot using Super SU, it should allow updates again, no? Or does rooting permanently trip the counter?
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Well, that worked, once I rebooted from unrooting I checked for updates, it came through and I applied it, now to see if I can reroot on this new FW.

You can definitely re-root after this firmware. The UI is definitely snappier. Thanks to the OP!

Can someone confirm that this does eliminate all lag? In particular, can someone with LectureNotes confirm that there is no problem coming out of the app?
I'm on a crappy iPad Air and am missing my Note!!

I rooted via Beans and got the "system modified" message so no update for me. Flashed MJ4 via Odin 3.09 and was able to get the update (didn't have to reset), but will have to reroot. SuperSU pro won't even launch.

Han Solo 1 said:
Can someone confirm that this does eliminate all lag? In particular, can someone with LectureNotes confirm that there is no problem coming out of the app?
I'm on a crappy iPad Air and am missing my Note!!
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no, no speed increases. either everyone else must have had crappy tablets or they're just having a placebo affect. hell, i even factory reset after the last update just for S&G's and had 0 improvement. if it is better, then it must be so minute that i can't perceive it and no benchmark that gives hgher numbers will make me see any speed increases in real use.
i am happy with it, but samsung must have come out with some crappy software to bog this beast down. i mean even the keyboard lags when typing. i can type craploads faster using thumb kb instead of the samsung split kb.
and the multitouch issue hasn't been resolved either -that's been discussed in some other thread here.
i'd love for them to fix all these issues, but if we don't have a dev to replace beans (if he leaves) then i'll have to ignore any future updates if we have to give up root for it.

Han Solo 1 said:
Can someone confirm that this does eliminate all lag? In particular, can someone with LectureNotes confirm that there is no problem coming out of the app?
I'm on a crappy iPad Air and am missing my Note!!
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Everything was running pretty smooth for me already but this last update has definately increased the speed in opening and closing applications, restart and shut down, coming out of lockscreen and overall efficiency in Graphical rendering. My guess is that the update improved communication between the octocore processors and the GPU. Lecturenotes is fluid both in both opening closing and using it in multiwindow.

The biggest things that improved for me with this update was the opening/closing of apps and the fluidity of screen rotation. The UI was smooth before the update but certain aspects were definitely improved after it.
You gotta admit guys, we all should know by now that YMMV with updates. What might make things better for one person might make it worse for another...

OK I've used MK1 for 3 days now, and I just flashed back to the J6 in the OP
It is way faster, I'm not convinced its an older build but just a different one (for Non-NA)
Either way, I'm glad I flashed back, much faster, and i get the ripple effect on the lock screen again
PS: if you care for the multi user account, which I don't, then stick to MK1
this is my opinion and what I consider fast/snappy, as stated above YMMV

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OK I've used MK1 for 3 days now, and I just flashed back to the J6 in the OP
It is way faster, I'm not convinced its an older build but just a different one (for Non-NA)
Either way, I'm glad I flashed back, much faster, and i get the ripple effect on the lock screen again
PS: if you care for the multi user account, which I don't, then stick to MK1
this is my opinion and what I consider fast/snappy, as stated above YMMV
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So this is faster than the 3rd OTA update from Samsung?
Wow. Just went back to the 2014 and installed all 3 updates, then rooted. Seems ok, but still lag in waking.
Everything else is fine. Not sure if I want to start all over again.

Han Solo 1 said:
Not sure if I want to start all over again.
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Who says everyone needs to wipe? I was rooted and couldn't get the latest update and flashed back and got the update w/o wiping.

SM-T320 March 2015 Firmware Upgrade

I've just installed the latest firmware for the TabPro 8.4; KOT49H.T320XXUBOC1. Disappointingly, it's still 4.4.2 which makes me wonder if we'll ever see a L-pop upgrade. I've only been running it for a half-hour or so but can't notice any difference. I'll report back if there any major problems.

horseycraze said:
I've just installed the latest firmware for the TabPro 8.4; KOT49H.T320XXUBOC1. Disappointingly, it's still 4.4.2 which makes me wonder if we'll ever see a L-pop upgrade. I've only been running it for a half-hour or so but can't notice any difference. I'll report back if there any major problems.
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IPTV or torrent tv, normally plays through mx player ?. Was a bug, half of the screen black
http://forum.xda-developers.com/app...f-screen-black-watching-t3017829#post58842303

That firmware is just for the UK, which I believe went to NI1 last fall about a month before the U.S. went to NK1.
I don't know that I'd read a lot into it. If anything, they could be getting UK firmware better aligned with other locations for a smoother universal upgrade to 5.
Edit: Okay, looks like it's indeed out now for the U.S., too. Still hoping it's progress towards a Lollipop upgrade.

So does anyone actually know what changes this update brought? I was having some issues with my tab pro 8.4 missing touches, i 1st noticed it during gaming but was able to replicate it with display tester multitouch test.
It seems to be fine now, i thought for sure it was a hardware defect but now I'm not so sure. Anyone else in a similar position as me?

Hey there
I m downloading it, but not sure i will apply it .. does it makes root going byebye ? Wanna stay with my device rooted !
thanks

I just downloaded and installed in California. Still 4.4.2 no issues so far.
Sent from my SM-T320

+1. Got excited over nothing.
johna2u said:
I just downloaded and installed in California. Still 4.4.2 no issues so far.
Sent from my SM-T320
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Rooted device? Able to root after update?
Thx

Just finished updating and was very disappointed that it's still 4.4.2, I didnt check this forum beforehand so was hoping for a nice surprise.
I hope we see official 5.0 for our devices...

Still. Nothing here! Will we ever get lollipop?

biroot said:
Rooted device? Able to root after update?
Thx
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Without thinking I took the update and lost root. So, I'm searching to see if root is available for the update.

Rooted T320UEU1AOC1
66gt350 said:
Without thinking I took the update and lost root. So, I'm searching to see if root is available for the update.
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I rooted with Chainfire"s CF-Auto-Root for Odin. download.chainfire.eu/383/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-mondrianwifi-mondrianwifixx-smt320.zip (For T320). Main web page here autoroot.chainfire.eu/. As you know To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding! So don't forget http//:

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I rooted with Chainfire"s CF-Auto-Root for Odin. download.chainfire.eu/383/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-mondrianwifi-mondrianwifixx-smt320.zip (For T320). Main web page here autoroot.chainfire.eu/. As you know To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding! So don't forget http//:
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Thanks for the quick reply. Reading on the main page, did using the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root trip the Knox Counter and the custom firmware counter?
thanks

A little bit less lag going from TW to Magazine tiles. Tried removing them with no luck. Hopefully this update sets us up for lollipop.
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66gt350 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Reading on the main page, did using the Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root trip the Knox Counter and the custom firmware counter?
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It trips knoxs
Ported Note 4 on 3

Anyone try use towelroot method to root T320 without trip knox?
>flashing old kernel
>run towelroot
>flash new kernel again

M4r10 22 said:
Anyone try use towelroot method to root T320 without trip knox?
>flashing old kernel
>run towelroot
>flash new kernel again
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I'm in the process of trying to line up everything to do this. My update that pushed through took me to T320UEU1AOC1. I haven't located the extracted US kernel file for that and unfortunately don't know how to pull it from my current build. Sammobile has an AOC1 file noted as Cellular South and the build time is same date as mine but different timestamp. Anyone know if that would work to get me back to my current build and keep my US region?

horseycraze said:
I've just installed the latest firmware for the TabPro 8.4; KOT49H.T320XXUBOC1. Disappointingly, it's still 4.4.2 which makes me wonder if we'll ever see a L-pop upgrade. I've only been running it for a half-hour or so but can't notice any difference. I'll report back if there any major problems.
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How did you do this? I have mine rooted and have TWRP but can't figure out how to get that stupid Touchwiz back. Any help would be great
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I've just installed the latest firmware for the TabPro 8.4; KOT49H.T320XXUBOC1. Disappointingly, it's still 4.4.2 which makes me wonder if we'll ever see a L-pop upgrade. I've only been running it for a half-hour or so but can't notice any difference. I'll report back if there any major problems.
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Could you put the steps I need in order to what you did here?

I have the Romanian version of the updated ROM on a T325.
The biggest issue I have noticed is with the light sensor, with the previous ROM the auto setting worked smoothly, now with the new ROM the screen doesn't fade continuously. Whenever I turn on the screen the brightness just switches from a higher to a lower setting or inversely (without smooth fading and with lag), also the screen flickers horribly when it detects a change so I can't use the auto anymore.
The second issue is with the Samsung keyboard with learning disabled, in a Facebook floating chat window I tried to respond to someone and the keyboard would auto complete with empty words and after every word I had to delete the word before to be able to write the next word. I had to re-enable the learning to get rid of this very annoying problem.
I will try to downgrade to the previous ROM and root it with towelroot and say goodbye to any future official Samsung updates. Samsung has the ****tiest update developers, actually I had the same problem with the auto light setting (but not so serious) with the ROM which was before the good one.
By the way, if Lollipop comes DON'T UPGRADE. Lollipop on S5 sucks bigtime, the phone has major issues, android eats more battery than the screen.
Stick with the previous ROM, for me it was the most flawless one. I might try a cache wipe on the current ROM but I doubt it has anything to do with the screen flickering.

M4r10 22 said:
Anyone try use towelroot method to root T320 without trip knox?
>flashing old kernel
>run towelroot
>flash new kernel again
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stormygal said:
I'm in the process of trying to line up everything to do this. My update that pushed through took me to T320UEU1AOC1. I haven't located the extracted US kernel file for that and unfortunately don't know how to pull it from my current build. Sammobile has an AOC1 file noted as Cellular South and the build time is same date as mine but different timestamp. Anyone know if that would work to get me back to my current build and keep my US region?
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After losing root when I took the T320UEU1AOC1 update, I was able to flash the T320 kernel in this thread then use Towelroot again. I did have to reboot, even though it told me I wouldn't need to. I uninstalled and reinstalled SuperSU (hit cancel when I got the SuperSU notice about Knox) and verified root with Root Checker Basic. Then installed the AOC1 kernel. I still have root and Knox is not tripped. (KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0; KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0)

Android 5.1.1 update available... for Verizon Note Pro 12.2

With 5.1.1, many other changes also coming to tablet. Like, Reactivation Lock, Download booster, etc. and Stagefright fix ofc.
Full changelog at source below.
The build no. is P905VVRUANK5 and P905VVRUBOH1.
-- SOURCE

Would you believe my first VZW Note Pro 12.2 is arriving today? Yes I am late to the party but it's on FedEx truck for delivery now. This is my first Android tablet. You JUST made my day! Wow what timing!
Edit : I hope this is true. Source page gives a not found 404 error
Edit Edit: the URL had an error. Here it is again:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/andro...y-note-pro-12-2-tablet-rolling-out-now-84315/
I am simply beside myself on the timing of this upgrade.
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Did the upgrade this morning. Bit of a heart stop when it sat at the Verizon screen for about 5 minutes on the reboot, but then it finally brought up the updating apps screen.
Only problem I've found so far is that for some reason, it removed just about every one of my purchased apps. All the free ones were there, but had to go out to the store and re-download all those I had bought. Strange...

Verizon Messenging crashes for me, but if I uninstall the Verizon Messenging app update it will work. Other than that 5.1.1 working thus far.
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How in the world did the Verizon version come out before the wifi?!?! Verizon is NEVER first... They are usually dead last! As with my note 4....still on 5.0.2 several months after the release of 5.1
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Has anyone been able to root or keep root after updating?

Has anyone found where we can download the update from so I can flash it with Odin?

SugeLover said:
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I too am awaiting confirmation on this before updating

I have the update.zip if it will help any devs with root or bootloader unlocking. It seems the update is a 2-parter, I have the the first update which according to the description "prepares your device for the 5.1.1 update." Please contact me if anyone can use it

Due to some new policies at work, Rooted devices weren't allowed to be connected to our E-mail, so I went ahead and took the plunge to 5.1.1 without worrying about rooting (gasp....did I just say that?). Anyhow, this thing feels like a new device. Much smoother, more responsive and it seems that the battery life is actually improved. IF Root does come along for the 5.1.1 update, I may root it and just use one of my other tablets for work, but I'm pleasantly surprised how well the NP runs at this point. Also...REALLY surprised that Verizon actually had the 5.1.1 update.

tdetroit said:
Due to some new policies at work, Rooted devices weren't allowed to be connected to our E-mail, so I went ahead and took the plunge to 5.1.1 without worrying about rooting (gasp....did I just say that?). Anyhow, this thing feels like a new device. Much smoother, more responsive and it seems that the battery life is actually improved. IF Root does come along for the 5.1.1 update, I may root it and just use one of my other tablets for work, but I'm pleasantly surprised how well the NP runs at this point. Also...REALLY surprised that Verizon actually had the 5.1.1 update.
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Can you test the old root method and see if it works? TIA

It does not.

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Hi - I just got my NP today delivered and got the new OTA update. Can you provide any of the root methods that previously worked for you on the P905v? You stated that your job doesnt allow the rooted device but I am wondering if this one can be rooted still any way? I want to run linux deploy on here to run Fedora or Ubuntu but always end up down a rabbit trail with this setup that I can never get out of
Thanks for any help!

ckozler said:
Hi - I just got my NP today delivered and got the new OTA update. Can you provide any of the root methods that previously worked for you on the P905v? You stated that your job doesnt allow the rooted device but I am wondering if this one can be rooted still any way? I want to run linux deploy on here to run Fedora or Ubuntu but always end up down a rabbit trail with this setup that I can never get out of
Thanks for any help!
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I don't think there's a root yet for the Verizon variant, and I've not actively searched for one at this point. It was needed while the Tablet was on 4.4.2, but 5.1.1 gives me enough control not to worry about it too much right now. Before I used Towelroot, which will NOT work on the new version.

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tdetroit said:
I don't think there's a root yet for the Verizon variant, and I've not actively searched for one at this point. It was needed while the Tablet was on 4.4.2, but 5.1.1 gives me enough control not to worry about it too much right now. Before I used Towelroot, which will NOT work on the new version.
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Thanks for the feedback!
I have a specific reason to root and thats to use linux deploy so I can have a fully functional Linux OS on my tablet which would be really ideal so I think the root is still required. What control did you gain in upgrading to 5.1.1 ? Linux deploy needs root and SELinux permissive, from what I can tell, to use a loopback device and install the Linux OS there so I think even if I did get root, I'd still need to custom compile a kernel and to that end, I am not too confident in possibly bricking my brand new tablet. For now I seem to be able to settle on a VNC session to a Linux VM I have on DigitalOcean

i'm totally excited that my NP will eventually be updated to 5.1.1 it's just i'm still completely confused on why my stock (no-carrier) branded NP is still on 5.0.1, when Big-Red carrier is rolling out 5.1.1 to their devices.
I think I can smell the money being transferred to Sammy for Bid-Red's propriety rollout.

ckozler said:
Thanks for the feedback!
I have a specific reason to root and thats to use linux deploy so I can have a fully functional Linux OS on my tablet which would be really ideal so I think the root is still required. What control did you gain in upgrading to 5.1.1 ? Linux deploy needs root and SELinux permissive, from what I can tell, to use a loopback device and install the Linux OS there so I think even if I did get root, I'd still need to custom compile a kernel and to that end, I am not too confident in possibly bricking my brand new tablet. For now I seem to be able to settle on a VNC session to a Linux VM I have on DigitalOcean
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I've actually noticed less bloatware, and apps that I couldn't disable before (which is why I rooted so I could get rid of them), I can disable now. I have a 128GB card in it loaded with Music, Books, Images, and on 4.4.2-the device would often F/C which it's no longer doing. I've also noticed that the micro-stutters as I call them, are gone. Everything is a lot smoother.
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lawalty said:
i'm totally excited that my NP will eventually be updated to 5.1.1 it's just i'm still completely confused on why my stock (no-carrier) branded NP is still on 5.0.1, when Big-Red carrier is rolling out 5.1.1 to their devices.
I think I can smell the money being transferred to Sammy for Bid-Red's propriety rollout.
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Trust me friend....I was just as surprised when my Verizon Tablet had the update. I read about it while at work and told my Team Lead that I MUST go home right now, work from home or something, but I gotta leave NOW.

Do I have to throw my Verizon SIM to get the update or can I just keep it on WiFi?

sebastianraven said:
Do I have to throw my Verizon SIM to get the update or can I just keep it on WiFi?
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Mine came over Wifi but I've always had my Verizon SIM in. Not sure if there was a pre-check before downloading.

I'm upgrading my rooted tablet now using Kies (I figure the upgrade is worth risking losing root--but I'm not sure it'll work anyway since I outright deleted Knox). I'll let you know if TR works to re-root, or if I lose root in the first place.
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dot dot dot ... apparently I didn't read the threads above I'm upgrading regardless.

DO NOT UPDATE FROM APGC TO API4... (If you want root...)

Tested right before replacing my N7 (v1)...
After upgrading to latest API4 "Green Battery" Update...
Confirmed:
- Unable to Odin Sprint "Root" Firmware...
- Unable to downgrade to APGC...
Result...
No root & stuck with API4... (Not bricked)
so... in other words... IF you want root... stay with APGC and simply wait for an API4 ROM... (with APGC bootloader)
Get the new phone... and DO NOT update...

[email protected]!
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Soon as my v2 comes in, I'm downloading the package disabler app first and blocking updates
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I'm not losing my only chance at root with this phone.. why would they revert back to the jelly bean battery color...like wtf

To make it easier to identify version 2 phones.

OP care to explain how you updated to the V2 update on a V1 device ? e
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Please do not quote the whole OP when posting.

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The API4 update is available to V1 phones. I took it, knowing I'd be getting a new phone in a couple of days.
As I understand it, they'll make you take it one way or the other.

i can confirm do not update your v2 note 7 to the new firmware. you cannot downgrade and they have blocked the sprint userdebug firmware from even flashing.
if you want to keep root. don't do it.

wht are the chances that the update comes straight from the box..

It does bro....i got mines today and it automatically started down loading...i just asked this question to @jovy23 in another thread

Yep, mine installed right out of the box. what a bunch of a-holes. wifes did the same thing, no root now welp, perhaps its time to return it and buy a different phone. this is retarded.

Chr0nicDreamz said:
Yep, mine installed right out of the box. what a bunch of a-holes. wifes did the same thing, no root now welp, perhaps its time to return it and buy a different phone. this is retarded.
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what about restocking fee?

twe90kid said:
what about restocking fee?
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why would I worry about that? tmobile owes me so many credits at this point I should have credit enough to cover my next bill

Saw someone mention it, and will try the same, but boot without sim card and wifif then disable the update app.....root then add sim.
Hopefully that will work cause I need my root. Dammit Samsung how dare you "burn" us again !!!

louforgiveno said:
Saw someone mention it, and will try the same, but boot without sim card and wifif then disable the update app.....root then add sim.
Hopefully that will work cause I need my root. Dammit Samsung how dare you "burn" us again !!!
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as long as the phones don't come preinstalled then it's fine.

Well... I just updated to API4 intentionally, to try out the new update on my v1 device. I gotta say it's much more snappier now and lag is completely gone after it fully boots everything. But it's still not worth losing root over. So I'm either gonna get a refund or buy the international version, better yet might just say goodbye to sammy all together.

I don't know why anyone is still surprised about non-Nexus devices being locked down. Sure, a device might get root access, but it's the OEMs job to fix it in future builds because it's an exploit that needs to be fixed.

My update downloaded but I disabled, anyone know where the update file is? What folder? I can't find it.

the update ran as soon as it connected to their wifi network to set up the phone. crap, can't root now.

drum747 said:
My update downloaded but I disabled, anyone know where the update file is? What folder? I can't find it.
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Same here, it downloads on its own but it can be postponed up to 3 times before it automatically installs the update, so what do I have to disable so the update won't install, or where can i find the update and delete that sob? Any info would be much appreciated as I don't have access to a computer to root or have the time at this very moment.
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My update downloaded but I disabled, anyone know where the update file is? What folder? I can't find it.
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What exactly did u disable?

You can go into settings and turn off auto updates, or download package disabler from the play store and disable the 2 software updates lines. I still have a v1 phone and no update here because of that

S5 Rebooting issues with 2 of the same phone? (HELP)

In November I had bought 2 Samsung Galaxy S5's from Walmart through Straight Talk. One for me and my Wife. They worked perfectly until about the middle of March, and my Wife's phone had kept restarting non stop whether she was on it or not. Sometimes more than once in a 30 second span. Then one day it didn't do it for about 2 days.. then MY PHONE starts doing it. Non stop all throughout the night and just die from battery drainage. I eventually contact Straight Talk to do a swap for a different one since I still had warranty. It takes them about 10 days total for me to get my replacement. The entire time my phone was sent out my Wife's never restarted or acted up once. I get my replacement yesterday and mine phone is running great and hers tonight just RESTARTED ON IT'S OWN. I'm very confused because it seems are phone's are making one another restart? I have heard problems of the S5's restarting for no real reason at all, but why would hers be doing it only when I had gotten mine back up and running? I'm seriously out of answers and tired of this restarting issue happening. We have tried factory reset, freeing up space, deleting all apps, safe mode, clearing cache often, and the problem still persists. If anyone could help, I would be truly thankful!

is this the G902VL? if so, you can try to flash the tar.md5 specifically for it via Odin. Its the old boot-n-nuke method. Your other thought of one phone affecting the other, I seriously doubt that is even possible, much less a likely thing

youdoofus said:
is this the G902VL? if so, you can try to flash the tar.md5 specifically for it via Odin. Its the old boot-n-nuke method. Your other thought of one phone affecting the other, I seriously doubt that is even possible, much less a likely thing
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It is the S903VL. Someone awhile ago uploaded the tar.md5 for this phone and while it successfully flashed and then boots, the problem still persists about 30 minutes after doing this.

Brandon.Black said:
It is the S903VL. Someone awhile ago uploaded the tar.md5 for this phone and while it successfully flashed and then boots, the problem still persists about 30 minutes after doing this.
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you could root it, but that would void the warranty. I know that the verizon version of MOAR 7.0 works on this phone and is pretty stable, but from what youre describing, it sounds like a hardware issue

youdoofus said:
you could root it, but that would void the warranty. I know that the verizon version of MOAR 7.0 works on this phone and is pretty stable, but from what youre describing, it sounds like a hardware issue
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I would have already rooted if I could. There is no available root method for this phone on 6.0.1. I'm very confused how this could be a hardware issue even after the phone being replaced. My buddy has had the same phone for about a year and a half and he has said that he never encountered any issue with this device.

Brandon.Black said:
I would have already rooted if I could. There is no available root method for this phone on 6.0.1. I'm very confused how this could be a hardware issue even after the phone being replaced. My buddy has had the same phone for about a year and a half and he has said that he never encountered any issue with this device.
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i wasnt aware that they released 6.0.1 for the 902VL. Ill have to check some more
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is it the 902VL or just L? If its the L, then there isnt a 6.0.1 firmware for it
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-S902L/

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i wasnt aware that they released 6.0.1 for the 902VL. Ill have to check some more
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is it the 902VL or just L? If its the L, then there isnt a 6.0.1 firmware for it
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-S902L/
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It's the SM-903VL. It's the newest version of the S5.

Brandon.Black said:
It's the SM-903VL. It's the newest version of the S5.
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oh, ok. well, sammobile.com doesnt even have that model listed, so no help there