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All,
Just received my wife's new Samsung Galaxy S5 today. The phone is on the Sprint network and is a model number SM-G900P. I have not yet activated the phone as I intend to first update it, root it (but stay with the stock ROM), and copy data.
There are lots of good guides for rooting the phone (I have done this previously with previous phones) and for copying apps/user settings.
My question is this: The phone is currently running KitKat 4.4.4. Ideally, the first thing I should do us update the phone to Lollipop 5.1.1, but I have not found a guide for doing this. Can you point me to one? If not, should I simply get the phone working and worry about updating the OS at a later date? Since I have Titanium backup pro, if I need to wipe the phone and reinstall everything, that wouldn't be too painful...
My new phone, a Galaxy S4 Note also arrived today and is also on the Sprint network. I have the exact same questions regarding it.
Thank you.
I'm contemplating purchasing a new phone. I found a refurbished S4 for $75 and want to buy it, but I need at least 4.4.4 so I can play Pokemon GO. Does anyone know if it can get to 4.4.4 or higher? Also, if so, does it require rooting?
I also read that it's up to the cell phone carriers to allow a higher firmware, so if it's a case of the carrier, does Net10 allow you to get to 4.4.4 or higher?
Which variant of the S4 is it? if it's the international, samsung has 5.1.1 released so you won't have to root it.
you can always root it if the carrier hasn't updated it. which I doubt
Sent from my GT-I9505
It's not your carrier that matters, it's the carrier which the phone was purchased from that matters.
I actually purchased the S5, T-Mobile is the original carrier, and they have Marshmallow available, however, for whatever reason, I can't get it downloaded. I'm using Net10 as the wireless provider, but when I search for updates via wifi or 4G, it says there are none available (I'm currently on 4.4.2). Any clue what to do? On the phone with T-Mobile now but god knows if they're competent enough to help me.
Dragonfacex said:
I actually purchased the S5, T-Mobile is the original carrier, and they have Marshmallow available, however, for whatever reason, I can't get it downloaded. I'm using Net10 as the wireless provider, but when I search for updates via wifi or 4G, it says there are none available (I'm currently on 4.4.2). Any clue what to do? On the phone with T-Mobile now but god knows if they're competent enough to help me.
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These are the S4 forums, mate.
You started the thread mentioning something about an S4, which now turned into an S5 somehow.
And you can always download the firmware and flash it manually. Or update with Kies.
Dragonfacex said:
I actually purchased the S5, T-Mobile is the original carrier, and they have Marshmallow available, however, for whatever reason, I can't get it downloaded. I'm using Net10 as the wireless provider, but when I search for updates via wifi or 4G, it says there are none available (I'm currently on 4.4.2). Any clue what to do? On the phone with T-Mobile now but god knows if they're competent enough to help me.
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Enter download mode and read off the model number of the S5. If it says anything other than SM-G900T, then that is why you are having issues with the download. Keep in mind that there are Straight Talk and Net10 versions of the S5 available. Both are on 4.4.2 and no upgrades are available other than by installing a custom ROM.
Sorry, I didn't know this was strictly S4. I'm a bit unobservant. But for those who may randomly be brought to this page via Google. I did the update via Samsung Switch for the PC. Google it, should be the first link. Apologies to all for the mixup.
Hello Folks,
As the thread title states, I'm looking for a way to update to the current firmware from stock (G892AUCU1AQG4) - I bought the device a few days after it came out and promptly unlocked it and took it to Canada - OTA Updates are obviously disabled as I'm not on AT&T and there's no indication of a manual update method via USB on AT&T's support pages. Any chance someone has pulled ODIN files for all of the updates (As they seem to be building off of one another, indicating it's basically a nesting doll scenario where I assume I'll need to run update after update in sequence)? Or is there another way to go about this that doesn't involve going stateside and buying a sim and plan?
Did some searching and found a few threads with links or references to the stock files, but didn't see any means to update from stock to current (Or even just the first 8.0 variant)
Cheers and thanks in advance if anyone can save my Canadian bacon.
Edit for background information: I've tried forcing an update via SmartSwitch (RIP Kies) but it says the device is up to date, making me think it's also just checking for an OTA update, but given there's no update available on my wireless network it just dead ends.
I got the update this morning on my S8+ So check your Software Update.
https://9to5google.com/2019/03/29/a...s8-note-8-android-pie-update-rolling-out-now/
Got the new one UI pie update on my S8+ this morning. Finally happening and sooner than I thought AT&T would push the update. Now onto learning some new settings.
I am not seeing any OTA update, I think its because I am on beta version of android pie. Can any one point me how to get back to regular updates from beta ??
I have the SM-G955U, I'm with cricket but its an At&t phone. I don;t think I'm going to get the update.
i live out of usa and have s8 plus g955u att unlocked on oreo - how can i update cuz i cant get it ota ? can anybody help?
Nope
I still haven't gotten the update on my AT&T S8+. I'm not sure what's going on but every time I go to check for the update it just says, "Current software is up to date". I even went as far as backing up my data and doing a complete factory restore and checking for the update and got the same thing. I know there have been some posts on here regarding using ODIN and using the Sprint or T-Mobile versions to update. Is this still the best option and are there any known issues by doing this?
Thanks guys!
I still haven't got the update on my ATT Samsung S8+ Unlocked. I am from the PH. Is there any way to force update the software?
Hi all,
I have an S10+ that refuses to acknowledge that its software is out of date.
I bought a US Cellular Galaxy S10+ from the Samsung website when the phones launched in March 2019. In late August 2019, I decided to switch to AT&T (had previously been on my parents' plan, wanted to start my own). I transferred the phone and my number over to AT&T.
Recently, I noticed that I have not received a software update or security update since before I switched. My Android version is still 9, my kernel is dated Aug 7, 2019, and my security patch level is Aug 1, 2019.
No matter what I do, my phone says its software is up to date.
I took the following actions:
Called AT&T to have them update the phone in their servers or whatever it is they do.
Changed the date in the phone, restarted and searched for updates.
Cleared the cache data in the phone's BIOS.
Tried using Smart Switch, it said it was up to date.
Did a factory reset of my phone.
Contacted Samsung, was told to talk to my carrier.
Called AT&T again, was told they could not push the updates because the IMEI number is for a US Cellular phone, not an AT&T phone.
Today, I took it to a Samsung representative at a local Best Buy. He plugged the phone in to whatever PC tool he has, it prompted him to download the latest AT&T firmware. He did so and tried flashing the phone. I looked and saw the blue BIOS screen where the phone said it was downloading the firmware. However, when it finished and he started the phone up again, the phone's software information was unchanged. He tried it a second time, and still no change. He told me he had never seen a phone refuse the firmware like this, and he said there was nothing he else he could think of to try. He said even if I could flash the firmware, it might still refuse to receive updates and I'd have to keep flashing it to get all the updates. His suggestion was to just wait and try to see if I could get a deal on an S20.
This phone is paid off, and still in great condition. I'd really rather not have to replace it less than a year after I got it. I've thought about trying to flash the phone myself with Odin, but I'm not sure whether I need to try it with AT&T firmware or US Cellular firmware. Furthermore, I can't find AT&T firmware for the SM-G975U, only the SM-G975U1, and I'm not even sure if it's up to date. What are your suggestions?
You could try updating using the Frija & Odin method found in News & Discussion board, then see if next month you receive OTA?
RuthlessNate said:
Hi all,
I have an S10+ that refuses to acknowledge that its software is out of date.
I bought a US Cellular Galaxy S10+ from the Samsung website when the phones launched in March 2019. In late August 2019, I decided to switch to AT&T (had previously been on my parents' plan, wanted to start my own). I transferred the phone and my number over to AT&T.
Recently, I noticed that I have not received a software update or security update since before I switched. My Android version is still 9, my kernel is dated Aug 7, 2019, and my security patch level is Aug 1, 2019.
No matter what I do, my phone says its software is up to date.
I took the following actions:
Called AT&T to have them update the phone in their servers or whatever it is they do.
Changed the date in the phone, restarted and searched for updates.
Cleared the cache data in the phone's BIOS.
Tried using Smart Switch, it said it was up to date.
Did a factory reset of my phone.
Contacted Samsung, was told to talk to my carrier.
Called AT&T again, was told they could not push the updates because the IMEI number is for a US Cellular phone, not an AT&T phone.
Today, I took it to a Samsung representative at a local Best Buy. He plugged the phone in to whatever PC tool he has, it prompted him to download the latest AT&T firmware. He did so and tried flashing the phone. I looked and saw the blue BIOS screen where the phone said it was downloading the firmware. However, when it finished and he started the phone up again, the phone's software information was unchanged. He tried it a second time, and still no change. He told me he had never seen a phone refuse the firmware like this, and he said there was nothing he else he could think of to try. He said even if I could flash the firmware, it might still refuse to receive updates and I'd have to keep flashing it to get all the updates. His suggestion was to just wait and try to see if I could get a deal on an S20.
This phone is paid off, and still in great condition. I'd really rather not have to replace it less than a year after I got it. I've thought about trying to flash the phone myself with Odin, but I'm not sure whether I need to try it with AT&T firmware or US Cellular firmware. Furthermore, I can't find AT&T firmware for the SM-G975U, only the SM-G975U1, and I'm not even sure if it's up to date. What are your suggestions?
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Settings > About > Software Information > Service Provider SW Ver
What does it show for you over there?
Your phone is probably still on the US Cellular CSC.
I'd recommend flashing the G975U1 ATT firmware if you want ATT features, or the XAA firmware, to convert your device to a completely unbranded variant with no carrier apps.
You can use SamFirm or Frija to get the firmwares.
Use 'SM-G975U1' as the model and for the CSC, use 'ATT' if you want the AT&T firmware, or 'XAA' if you want the unbranded firmware.
Flash it with patched Odin here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117912211
You will have to wipe/reset the entire phone with this process, so make sure to use Smart Switch to backup your data.
MeltdownSpectre said:
Settings > About > Software Information > Service Provider SW Ver
What does it show for you over there?
Your phone is probably still on the US Cellular CSC.
I'd recommend flashing the G975U1 ATT firmware if you want ATT features, or the XAA firmware, to convert your device to a completely unbranded variant with no carrier apps.
You can use SamFirm or Frija to get the firmwares.
Use 'SM-G975U1' as the model and for the CSC, use 'ATT' if you want the AT&T firmware, or 'XAA' if you want the unbranded firmware.
Flash it with patched Odin here:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117912211
You will have to wipe/reset the entire phone with this process, so make sure to use Smart Switch to backup your data.
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Hey, thanks for the advice.
My service provider software information version is:
SAOMC_SM-G975U_OYN_ATT_PP_0039
R58M20FYAKW
ATT/ATT/USC
I've looked at both Frija and SamFirm/Updato. Frija doesn't seem to recognize ATT or OYN as a CSC for me when I try using it in the auto search for either SM-G975U or SM-G975U1. Updato has an AT&T firmware, but it's from Nov 2019 and is still Android 9. SamMobile claims to have more up to date firmware, but their download links always send me to the registration page, even after I already registered (I'm guessing they're not as free as they claim to be).
RuthlessNate said:
Hey, thanks for the advice.
My service provider software information version is:
SAOMC_SM-G975U_OYN_ATT_PP_0039
R58M20FYAKW
ATT/ATT/USC
I've looked at both Frija and SamFirm/Updato. Frija doesn't seem to recognize ATT or OYN as a CSC for me when I try using it in the auto search for either SM-G975U or SM-G975U1. Updato has an AT&T firmware, but it's from Nov 2019 and is still Android 9. SamMobile claims to have more up to date firmware, but their download links always send me to the registration page, even after I already registered (I'm guessing they're not as free as they claim to be).
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Ah, it seems like your device has switched to the ATT CSC but remained on a US cellular build, resulting in there being no available update file on the ATT server.
Download the XAA unbranded G975U1 firmware with Frija.
I completely forgot that ATT doesn't host their firmware files on Samsung servers, instead it uses its own servers for updates.
Updato and SamMobile are both greedy and want you to pay for uncapped download speeds so I wouldn't recommend using them.
With patched Odin can change the csc? I have G977B and cannot change the csc.
DeXTeRrR said:
With patched Odin can change the csc? I have G977B and cannot change the csc.
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Only applies to US variants when switching from G975U to G975U1.
It's 'patched' as it bypasses the model number check.
MeltdownSpectre said:
Only applies to US variants when switching from G975U to G975U1.
It's 'patched' as it bypasses the model number check.
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Thank you.
It took me forever to find someone with this problem / solution.
I switched from Verizon to Xfinity Mobile and had not received a security patch since Oct '21 and was still on Android 11.
You'd think that this problem occurs often enough that support would know the solution.
Xfinity Mobile told me Samsung was responsible.
Samsung (Best Buy Geek Squad who is certified Samsung Service Center) said Xfinity Mobile is responsible but gave me the idea that the phone might be 'stuck' on Verizon so it can't pull the updates from Xfinity Mobile.
The build was from Verizon.
I installed the latest build from Xfinity Mobile (CHA) for this model phone (SM-G973U) so it now has Android 12 with Dec '22 security patch.
I'm guessing that the updates will work now but I won't find out for 3 months since the S10 is now on quarterly releases.
Thanks 2x.
Scott