[Q] SGS4 5.0 - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I haven't been on here in months so I made a new account..... I don't really know what has been going on but I just now found out there is an update for the SGS4 from AT&T. I am currently running 4.4.2. When I got my phone I tried updating to 4.4.4 but had no luck... I messed up so I had to reinstall stock version 4.4 via Odin. I rooted my phone via Towelroot & everything was just decent i guess, I still had 4.4.2... Now that I hear there is the 5.0.1 update, i decided to try & install via Samsung Kies 3 didn't show any updates, I tried OTA , didn't work. I assumed it was because my phone was rooted so I did a hard reset (pointless since root was still installed after) so I had to reinstall stock firmware and tried to do the update again via SK3 & OTA, but still, nothing.
I don't know what to try anymore. Here is my phone information.
Model Number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband Version: I337UCUFNB1
Kernal Version:
3.4.0-505595
[email protected] #1
Tue Feb 11 22:24:31 KST 2014
Build Number: KOT49H.I337UCUFNB1
SE for Android Status:
Enforcing
SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.2_0004
Tue Feb 11 22:24:13 2014
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Security Software Version: MDF V1.0 Release 2
My phone was unlocked by AT&T & it's currently being used on T-Mobile's network.

you need to go back to unroted stock NB1 then take all the updates until Lollipop.
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For rooted 5.0.1 look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3075814

emptyPD said:
you need to go back to unroted stock NB1 then take all the updates until Lollipop.
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For rooted 5.0.1 look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3075814
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Agree. From NB1 stock it will update to NJ4 4.4.4 KitKat, then set date to next day and run update again and that will be the Lollipop update. Then after that installs if date is not correct set it correct. The reason is it will not let you run update again after the update to NJ4 until 24 hours later, to do the Lollipop update or you can just wait the 24 and run it again, whichever way. But you will not have Root doing it this way, all Stock. Yes if AT&T phone will have to be on their network to get the OTA to Lollipop.

I'm pretty sure you will still need an AT&T SIM for the OTA to work even if above instructions work for you.
Or if you want, you can go to stock NB1, root, install SS, and use the pre-rooted method that's floating around this forum somewhere.

DankHeals said:
I'm pretty sure you will still need an AT&T SIM for the OTA to work even if above instructions work for you.
Or if you want, you can go to stock NB1, root, install SS, and use the pre-rooted method that's floating around this forum somewhere.
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Does the SIM Card have to be in service?. Can I use an old sim card I used to have?

j1129 said:
Does the SIM Card have to be in service?. Can I use an old sim card I used to have?
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That part I'm unsure about. But if you have one just laying around, pop it in, connect to Wi-Fi, and give it a shot. Worst case scenario you just get noped again.

DankHeals said:
That part I'm unsure about. But if you have one just laying around, pop it in, connect to Wi-Fi, and give it a shot. Worst case scenario you just get noped again.
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I changed the date so i could check for updates again Instead of waiting 24 hours... I used my brothers Sim card and it automatically started downloading 4.4.4KK so after that was done. I checked for updates again and downloaded the 5.0.1 .. thanks for the help

j1129 said:
I changed the date so i could check for updates again Instead of waiting 24 hours... I used my brothers Sim card and it automatically started downloading 4.4.4KK so after that was done. I checked for updates again and downloaded the 5.0.1 .. thanks for the help
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Nicceeee

DankHeals said:
Nicceeee
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1 question. Did they take out vibrate off Samsung Keyboard? I see the option but it's gray and can't seem to check it..

j1129 said:
1 question. Did they take out vibrate off Samsung Keyboard? I see the option but it's gray and can't seem to check it..
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No idea, I instantly uninstalled it after installing google keyboard.

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[Q] towelroot - Phone isn't currently supported

Ok so got a uk SM-N9005 stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Installed towel root but when I hit make it rain I get the message "This phone isn't currently supported". Can't find anything about this anywhere. Have they brought out a recent update to block this or something?
chrisman99 said:
Ok so got a uk SM-N9005 stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Installed towel root but when I hit make it rain I get the message "This phone isn't currently supported". Can't find anything about this anywhere. Have they brought out a recent update to block this or something?
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what is your kernel date? is it < 3 Jun 14?
In the website of towelroot, its contain an information that 'should support all phones < jun 3 2014'
Oh it's 25th June. Guess that's the problem. So how does it work then coz say I was already rooted using this then I got an update would I stay rooted or not?
chrisman99 said:
Oh it's 25th June. Guess that's the problem. So how does it work then coz say I was already rooted using this then I got an update would I stay rooted or not?
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Once you are rooted it will change your System status to Custom, which would block OTA updates from occurring supposedly. (NOT KNOX).
If you somehow use a way to make it say Official again, and you update, it will remove KNOX. Unless you use SuperSU's survival mode or MOP's Everroot option, you can keep root after an update.
As far as I know, it's not the date that matters. What matters, is whether the kernel has the exploit (CVE-2014-3153) or not.
Though the date comes in, that the issue was fixed in main code on 3rd June, if I am not mistaken. All kernels, that are based on Android from before that date, will likely have that exploit, unless fixed by the OEM.
Same Problem
I'm having the same problem but the codes didn't work still tells me this phone isn't currently supported I have at&t us 4.4.2 kernver. 3.4.0-2178781 tues jul 22 2014 any Ideas what else I can Do Or use a different root method.
tdogin said:
I'm having the same problem but the codes didn't work still tells me this phone isn't currently supported I have at&t us 4.4.2 kernver. 3.4.0-2178781 tues jul 22 2014 any Ideas what else I can Do Or use a different root method.
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Nope. You yourself said it was a July 22nd Kernel and the post above you says that you can't use it after Jun 3rd kernels.
So I'm Screwed Till They Come Out With An Update?
tdogin said:
So I'm Screwed Till They Come Out With An Update?
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Use the other AT&T rooting methods...KNOX is useless to warranty nowadays.
do you know which one cause iv'e been searching and i don't see any thanks in advanced
the way it works for example on my phone (t-mo in US), you update latest firmware, then load older kernel with odin, root with towelroot and reload newest kernel back again. Since both kernels are original from Samsung, Knox won't trip and my status is official, so I went out of my way to disable updates, so I don't get some stupid OTA and loose root. I'm not sure how this would work with locked boot loader ATT has. Don't expect updated towelroot, I think developer works for Google now? I also think ATT owners should go to ATT note 3 forums and find better answers there, since this more for international models.
i had root on my note 3 before an update two weeks ago via towelroot. i had modules installed via xposed installer and now after the update(OTA which is weird) my root is gone but some of the modules still work(lockscreen torch and snapchat colors), others don't. like S5 UI, etc. now if i want to use towelroot it says device not supported
Root Note 3 having Kernel version date greater than 3rd June
Please go to this link for details.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150
Thanks to @_alexndr @geohot
Hit THANKS button, If I helped You.
amk19 said:
Please go to this link for details.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150
Thanks to @_alexndr @geohot
Hit THANKS button, If I helped You.
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The link is not working, can you please repost, thank you!
TheNewGuy14 said:
The link is not working, can you please repost, thank you!
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Here it is.
Link
malnsk said:
i had root on my note 3 before an update two weeks ago via towelroot. i had modules installed via xposed installer and now after the update(OTA which is weird) my root is gone but some of the modules still work(lockscreen torch and snapchat colors), others don't. like S5 UI, etc. now if i want to use towelroot it says device not supported
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This
I also had a rooted phone that took an OTA update - I didn't think it was possible.
It killed the root - I checked the original receipt - warrant expired so just rooted with CF-Autoroot No problem.
But there are obviously some OTA updates that can install over a root and will erase root.
Unfortunately I have N900P :/

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//:
Rooted i747 said:
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.
Sent from my HTC One mini using XDA Free mobile app
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?
thanks
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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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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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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)

LG G3 D855 300.50MB Update

Downloading now, at a ridiculously slow pace given I have 162Mbit connection. Wondering what this update will bring...
bootx1 said:
Downloading now, at a ridiculously slow pace given I have 162Mbit connection. Wondering what this update will bring...
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hmm..Saw anything about version ?
Try putting your imei in here : http://devtester.ro/projects/lg-firmwares/
And see what firmware version it reports
At 66% now. Will confirm back once update. Surely just an interim update though.
27%, and sloooow as hell
That checker says I'm currently on D85521A_00
abitrubbish said:
27%, and sloooow as hell
That checker says I'm currently on D85521A_00
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If you are currently NOT on 21A then the new version is 21A which some operators already have
bender_007 said:
If you are currently NOT on 21A then the new version is 21A which some operators already have
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V20u
That could explain it. I've never bothered to check what version it was on, assuming it to be 5.1, but it's only 5.0. Seems GiffGaff are a bit slow maybe.
Didn't think it's be 6.0, but we can dream
21A-EUR. Nothing exciting.
My software version reads 5.0. I could have sworn I was on 5.1.1 before. What's going on?
Mine just finished. It says:
1. Usability improvements Through Google patch
New software version:
V21a-Oct-20-2015
When I go into Software info it now says
Android Version 5.0
Kernel version 3.4.0
Still don't understand why LG jumped right to M instead of 5.1.1 but whatever
myclarity said:
Still don't understand why LG jumped right to M instead of 5.1.1 but whatever
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LG' style
They realese GB and ICS in a same way
The update actually broke some things
For me the update broke the System Panel (essentially a task manager) app. The list of running processes now contains only the System Panel itself, which is frustrating to say the least.
Generally it fixed some things and it broke others. LG is really bad at software...
Android version: 5.0
Software version: V21a-EUR-XX
Is there any point letting this install? It download (very slowly) last night. If it's going to break things there doesn't seem much point. Just wait for MM... (or will MM only install if the current installed os is up to date??).
ch3rub43l said:
My software version reads 5.0. I could have sworn I was on 5.1.1 before. What's going on?
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It is impossible that you were on 5.1.1 with the D855 model.
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steve1221 said:
Is there any point letting this install? It download (very slowly) last night. If it's going to break things there doesn't seem much point. Just wait for MM... (or will MM only install if the current installed os is up to date??).
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You need to update it otherwise when MM comes you need to do all the updates which were released before MM
Are we sure that the G3 will get MM?
Alan
Yes, it will get.
Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk
Question
Is it possbile to get this update 21A via OTA on 20P because i have this version flashed. (fresh install)
Just flash kdz (normal flash)
sent from my mc68000 powered Amiga 500

[update] G930TUVU3APG1 firmware available

It seems a new update is about to roll out. The build is BG1.
Maybe just a security patch containing update, but the thing is, the odin TAR is available already.
→ Download S7 firmware
Have fun!
Was available for the s7, but not the edge for me.
When I click download I just get a blank folder with them name of the firmware. How can I get the actual firmware or am I doing something wrong?
Hgatica99 said:
When I click download I just get a blank folder with them name of the firmware. How can I get the actual firmware or am I doing something wrong?
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G930TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10212948_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.rar
muniz_ri said:
G930TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10212948_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.rar
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Thanks so much for the link but quick question, how come this ones 1.8 gigs but the one off sammobile is 2.1 gigs?
Hgatica99 said:
Thanks so much for the link but quick question, how come this ones 1.8 gigs but the one off sammobile is 2.1 gigs?
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I believe that sammobile uses .zip compression. I compressed the 5 files using .rar
muniz_ri said:
I believe that sammobile uses .zip compression. I compressed the 5 files using .rar
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Which csc do I flash? the Home one or the other?
Has anyone with root tried this update?
hella356 said:
Has anyone with root tried this update?
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I flashed the latest firmware and was able to root it and install xposed and other mods.
Hgatica99 said:
I flashed the latest firmware and was able to root it and install xposed and other mods.
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Thanks! Do you feel like there's any performance/stability advantages to the PG1 update?
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Thanks! Do you feel like there's any performance/stability advantages to the PG1 update?
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I rooted using a custom script someone made in the att thread. It fixed the cpu frequencie issues and adjusted each governor of the small and big clusters. So far so good with only minot hiccups once in a while. I haven't noticed much of a difference with the pg1 firmware if any. If you need help rooting check out the att forum or i can help when i get back home.
if we are already rooted on PD8, can we just flash this ontop of PD8 and retain root? What about user data?
I got this update on 2 S7's and on both of them, I now have cellular data issues. Wifi calling will keep giving me a notice that my phone is going to use wifi for calls when the feature is set to prefer Cellular for calls. Rebooting doesn't help, it will eventually say it again. I have to keep turning off wifi to force the message away. And during browsing on cellular, it drops a lot even though I know I have great coverage where I use it. With 2 phones, and only have this update, I think something is wrong with this firmware.
S7 (non-edge) not rooted.
Build: MMB29M.G930TUVU3APG1
Security version:
MDF v2.0 Rel 7
VPN v1.4 Rel 6.0
Android security patch level July 1, 2016
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if we are already rooted on PD8, can we just flash this ontop of PD8 and retain root? What about user data?
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I haven't tried that, I just flashed the whole firmware via odin and rerooted again
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xenon2000 said:
I got this update on 2 S7's and on both of them, I now have cellular data issues. Wifi calling will keep giving me a notice that my phone is going to use wifi for calls when the feature is set to prefer Cellular for calls. Rebooting doesn't help, it will eventually say it again. I have to keep turning off wifi to force the message away. And during browsing on cellular, it drops a lot even though I know I have great coverage where I use it. With 2 phones, and only have this update, I think something is wrong with this firmware.
Build: MMB29M.G930TUVU3APG1
Security version:
MDF v2.0 Rel 7
VPN v1.4 Rel 6.0
Android security patch level July 1, 2016
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I haven't had any issues, everything works fine. Here go down till you find generic galaxy s7 after root process and flash the zip he made via Flashfire. See if that helps. Did you factory reset after rooting btw?
I am not rooted. I just saw this Firmware thread and figured this was a good place to talk about my issue related to this firmware. I will update my previous post to show no rooting. All stock.
xenon2000 said:
I am not rooted. I just saw this Firmware thread and figured this was a good place to talk about my issue related to this firmware. I will update my previous post to show no rooting. All stock.
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Oh, sorry, then I'm not sure what could be the issue, you could try clearing cache in recovery.
Does anyone know where to get the PG1.tar files and how to flash them VIA ODIN? I'm on a soft brick right now
seanvree said:
Does anyone know where to get the PG1.tar files and how to flash them VIA ODIN? I'm on a soft brick right now
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688258 here ya go
Bit of an emergency and I'm on an old phone I can't find charger for but I need the .tar file for the firmware before this last update. I kept refusing the update and today I went to root finally and I'm stuck in boot loop with the engboot
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Bit of an emergency and I'm on an old phone I can't find charger for but I need the .tar file for the firmware before this last update. I kept refusing the update and today I went to root finally and I'm stuck in boot loop with the engboot
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A factory reset should fix it, this happened to me as well.

[OREO] Oreo Beta on ANY USA/Snapdragon S8/+! [04/10/18]

Hello all - the Oreo beta is now officially over for all devices and unofficial beta devices may need to be manually migrated to the release branch:
Note: Your device will receive OTAs after this update.
Note: Please use Updato or SamMobile to acquire the latest firmware for your device if you use AT&T or Verizon, or use XAA for a clean, unlocked experience.
1. Use SamFirm to acquire the latest Oreo build for your device (if not AT&T or Verizon).
Enter SM-G950U/SM-G955U/SM-G955U1 depending on your model.
Enter your desired carrier code, or XAA for unlocked (common are TMO, SPR)
Select Auto, Check CRC32, and Decrypt Automatically.
Click Download
2. Once the download is done, extract the archive.
3. Use the patched Odin 3.13.1 from @realbbb. This is necessary for carrier-switching, including to unlocked/debranded/XAA.
4. It is safe to use HOME_CSC to preserve your data, but if you're switching to an unlocked build or switching carriers, you MUST use CSC (data will wipe).
5. You can also use CSC to wipe your data and get a fresh factory start.
Previous post:
Howdy - here's how to get Oreo!
OLD PROCESS FOR BETA 1-2 IS BELOW - Move on to Beta 4 below!
Credit to @norbarb for the leaked update!
Try at your own risk - this is for the brave
First, read this:
Code:
Since we don't have a flashable CSC for the unlocked firmware, your phone will be branded with whichever SIM you have inserted.
This means your unlocked S8+ will become a TMO S8+, for example. It all depends on the inserted SIM.
This is compatible with G955U/U1 and G950U/U1.
Warning: Back up your data! Your phone will be reset.
Step 1: Be on the AQGL baseband. Skip the below steps if you're already there.
You can do this by downloading your AQGL package and ODIN below. Extract the ZIP, open ODIN, and connect your phone in download mode.
Then, select (from the ZIP you just extracted) BL, AP, CP, and CSC (NOT home csc) in their respective slots. Don't change any other options. Select Start.
After this is done, your device will boot into recovery.
Tip: If you're getting verification errors in ADB, you likely don't have the latest version installed.
NEXT!
Step 2: Flash the Oreo update package:
Download the Oreo update package below.
Connect your phone to your computer while it is in recovery.
You must have ADB installed. Open command prompt or terminal.
Sideload the package by typing "adb sideload XXXXXX".
You may see multiple errors/warnings. Ignore them.
DO NOT touch or unplug the device until it reboots on its OWN!
Last step
Open your device, and perform a factory data reset. This is mandatory.
New! - Update your Google Play Services to v940. Thanks @Dudash
Code:
As always, anything you from XDA is done at your own risk! There's a chance that someone got something wrong, and you could mess up your device! Please - if you want to be safer, wait until a bunch of people have tried a given ROM/procedure/tool before you try yourself!
There's a bit too much instability for the moment in the update schedule. Once the correct build is confirmed as Beta 4, I'll update the OP to the new method.
Thanks for sticking around, guys!
dmezh
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Downloads:
UPDATE: BETA 2 AVAILABLE
Currently S8+ Only. Do with it what you will, it was up only temporarily and mixed success is reported.
Credit, again, goes to @norbarb.
S8:
AQGL Baseband (XAS - don't use the old BST one!): https://goo.gl/TEbCLe
AQGL to Oreo: https://goo.gl/EFMwBf
S8+:
AQGL Baseband: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120759463
AQGL to Oreo2: https://goo.gl/TvmsAU
AQGL to Oreo: https://goo.gl/iq3YJJ
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Hi all, here's the new process for beta build installation:
1. Install BQK5 (Nougat)
2. Install Oreo
That's all, and here's how:
[1.] Odin to BQK5. This will wipe your data. You must do this no matter what software you're currently on.
Select CSC_OYN, not HOME_CSC.
Important: This update contains bootloader 2, which means that you can no longer install any updates based on bootloader 1 (i.e., AQJC).
All new updates are based on B2, so you'll need to eventually do this anyway.
Link for S8+: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18CnyqnxlVpLj1qTdt1I5RIhTBi2Uy4xn (Thanks @xdanilva)
Link for S8: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iDm5tzyzNiSUf07KjEY9E5sFlUjWUb31/view (Thanks @xdanilva)
[2.] Sideload or update-from-sd to Oreo using an update.zip:
S8+ current latest: ZQKS, considered a Beta 4 (Thanks samsung.firmware.science)
S8 current latest: ZQKS, considered a Beta 4 (Thanks samsung.firmware.science)
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You're done!
Sorry for the S8 delay; I personally confirm everything on my own devices before publishing, and my access to the S8 is limited.
Thank you!
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Great! Waiting for S8 , but one question im on AQH3 when s8 be on , i need to flash AQGL baseband?
Solitaryrex said:
Great! Waiting for S8 , but one question im on AQH3 when s8 be on , i need to flash AQGL baseband?
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Yes, you must flash AQGL.
What is in this zip? System.img & csc?
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I am already on aqgl.
S8rooted&tooted said:
What is in this zip? System.img & csc?
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I am already on aqgl.
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The Oreo zip is the official OTA zip.
Thank you. I will check it out. I got three s8. One is rooted. So I will 7zip it and see what it is. Then go from there. Thank you again. Very much appreciated.
Is this ok on F variant (international)?
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Yes, you must flash AQGL.
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Great i see is already for download , i have a S8 i install the rom unlocked because from factory was verizon , any problem whit that? Thanks for ans mate
pogi.paul0119 said:
Is this ok on F variant (international)?
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Definitely not! This is only for USA models, sorry
Solitaryrex said:
Great i see is already for download , i have a S8 i install the rom unlocked because from factory was verizon , any problem whit that? Thanks for ans mate
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No, that shouldn't be a problem. The device will brand itself as Verizon upon first boot after the install.
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No, that shouldn't be a problem. The device will brand itself as Verizon upon first boot after the install.
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Great thanks , i ask that because im from mexico im want to be sure i dont have any problems whit signal
That is a no go. It will not read in adb. Says loading then can not read.
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Update. Sideload didn't work. I got to go via apply from SD card. It is doing its thing now. Will let you know how it went.
Works like a charm. Excellent. Only thing I did different was apply via SD card. For some reason it wouldn't read it on my computer to push it adb. Said failed to read. So I installed it on a SD card and installed that way. It all checks out. All signed and certified.
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
romhaja said:
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
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Question one, I checked for updates and it still says it can check for them. So I believe that is a yes.
2. Depends on your baseband you have and carrier. Aqgl is the lastest baseband for Sprint phones I know for sure. So the new one is the Oreo one being a completely different version.
3. Only way to revert is data reset. Wipe the whole phone and take it back to the way you got it.
4. Knox and all the stuff still works. Samsung pay and all that. So Knox doesn't get tripped.
I have found so far everything I use works fine or better than before. Substratum is working flawlessly along side samsung themes. I can't stand their keyboard so I ditched that. Camera is way better. Setting are more open with way more options. I don't see a downside. I turned off my other s8 that is rooted to use this as my daily driver.
romhaja said:
Thank you for posting this but I have some noob's questions:
1) Will I still receive OTA updates?
2) What does changing the baseband does for me? Anything significant will change?
3) Can I go back to nougat if I want?
4) Upgrading to oreo like this shouldn't trip knox right? Because it official...
Thanks!
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S8rooted&tooted said:
Question one, I checked for updates and it still says it can check for them. So I believe that is a yes.
2. Depends on your baseband you have and carrier. Aqgl is the lastest baseband for Sprint phones I know for sure. So the new one is the Oreo one being a completely different version.
3. Only way to revert is data reset. Wipe the whole phone and take it back to the way you got it.
4. Knox and all the stuff still works. Samsung pay and all that. So Knox doesn't get tripped.
I have found so far everything I use works fine or better than before. Substratum is working flawlessly along side samsung themes. I can't stand their keyboard so I ditched that. Camera is way better. Setting are more open with way more options. I don't see a downside. I turned off my other s8 that is rooted to use this as my daily driver.
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1) While it appears to "check for updates", you will not get updates. We all will have to wait for a developer to load the next version files for us, again.
3) A factory reset WILL NOT REVERT YOU TO NOUGAT. You will need to download and flash via Odin the appropriate .zip file.
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@dmezh,
Thanks for bringing this over from the AT&T thread. I've been on this for a couple of days now, an it has been flawless for me. Zero issues. It's my daily driver now.
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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Thank you! Please, friends, save yourself the pain later on. Factory reset.
Hello, I am currently on Sprint, latest official version(which is august patch, AQGL), so I should flash straight from Odin the Unlocked firmware and then sideload Oreo OTA?
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1) While it appears to "check for updates", you will not get updates. We all will have to wait for a developer to load the next version files for us, again.
3) A factory reset WILL NOT REVERT YOU TO NOUGAT. You will need to download and flash via Odin the appropriate .zip file.
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@dmezh,
Thanks for bringing this over from the AT&T thread. I've been on this for a couple of days now, an it has been flawless for me. Zero issues. It's my daily driver now.
And I want to emphasize to all users, the importance of your instructions regarding factory reset: on a major system update like this you have a big risk of system conflicts resulting in issues if you choose not to. It's a lot less work in the long run to just bite the bullet and do it now.
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Will I have to wait for every update or only beta updates?
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Will I have to wait for every update or only beta updates?
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You won't get any updates unless you manually flash them, or revert back to stock.
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albannotosska said:
Hello, I am currently on Sprint, latest official version(which is august patch, AQGL), so I should flash straight from Odin the Unlocked firmware and then sideload Oreo OTA?
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Since you are already on AQGL, you should be good to directly sideload the Oreo zip.

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