Bought a brand new Fire HD 8, and am assuming it is on 5.0.1. Don't want to connect to the internet right away, because the last thing I want it to do is upgrade to 5.1.2 which means no rooting.
I heard some people saying that downgrading firmware bricks their device, but what about upgrading firmware? My plan is to at least manually upgrade to 5.1.1, which is the latest upgrade able to root. Is there a risk in doing so, or should I just stay on 5.0.1 and root from there? Not sure if there are crucial differences between 5.0.1 and 5.1.1.
Thanks!
ozpearlman said:
Bought a brand new Fire HD 8, and am assuming it is on 5.0.1. Don't want to connect to the internet right away, because the last thing I want it to do is upgrade to 5.1.2 which means no rooting.
I heard some people saying that downgrading firmware bricks their device, but what about upgrading firmware? My plan is to at least manually upgrade to 5.1.1, which is the latest upgrade able to root. Is there a risk in doing so, or should I just stay on 5.0.1 and root from there? Not sure if there are crucial differences between 5.0.1 and 5.1.1.
Thanks!
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upgrading is fine
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http://m.androidcentral.com/android-444-update-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-rolling-out
Android central just reported that a kitkat 4.4.4 update is going out for t mobile note 10.1 (link above). I was quite surprised to hear of a 4.4.4 update, especially when wifi only note 10.1 s have yet to receive an update since the 4.4.2.
Wondering if anyone else has any other news? Or any one experience with what the 4.4.4 brings to note 10.1? Looking forward to seeing what Sammy did for our note 10.1, plus hoping we will also get a lollipop 5.0 update in the future too.
If you ask a provider, whether there will be an update for a branded device, and they don't have the least clue, whether the provider will make any generic update as a base ever, they say "maybe, possibly, probably" and such, like politicians. Surely there was not a "yes" involved.
I like having card writes for my non stock apps so will stay with 4.3. Works fine.
I got an update notification for my p600, I didn't take it though so I wouldn't lose root
Hi Joey121215
Which firmware do you have now?
I just got the 4.4.2 update today.
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Thanks!
Rooted (and a bit of a rookie) .
I can't update OTA and checked Sammobile, but 4.4.4 isn't there.
Suggestions on how I can get stock 4.4.4?
Sorry, this is probably already posted somewhere but I'm having trouble getting a straight answer. I'm in uk and getting a note 4 on att, obviously it won't let me update as I'm not in US. It's currently on KitKat 4.4.4. Just wondering, with Odin, do i have to update it with every android version released gradually working my way up or can I jump say, straight to 5.1 then from there to marshmallow? Thanks.
Nope, you can upgrade the firmware from whatever version of android, that is currently on your device. Straight to the latest version of Marshmallow using Odin.
I'm trying to update my firmware on my bootloader unlocked non Amazon prime variant (I bought it after they locked the bootloaders of the prime ones for an extra 20$), I'm currently on MPJ24.139-48 and am trying to see if using up to date stock firmware would help with my signal issues and VoLTE, I'm currently running lineage OS 7.1.1, and am trying to downgrade back to stock but all I'm seeing is the damn ad version which I paid extra to avoid. Anybody have any information to point me in the right direction? Or possibly help me get the original software back
Travisholt92 said:
I'm trying to update my firmware on my bootloader unlocked non Amazon prime variant (I bought it after they locked the bootloaders of the prime ones for an extra 20$), I'm currently on MPJ24.139-48 and am trying to see if using up to date stock firmware would help with my signal issues and VoLTE, I'm currently running lineage OS 7.1.1, and am trying to downgrade back to stock but all I'm seeing is the damn ad version which I paid extra to avoid. Anybody have any information to point me in the right direction? Or possibly help me get the original software back
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Here is a link to the -48 version: http://www.filefactory.com/file/3t2...PJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
And here is one to the -64 version: http://www.filefactory.com/file/sks...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
However, if you flash the -48 version, your phone should find the -64 OTA update and give you the option to install it, provided you have returned your phone to the stock recovery. I am assuming you are familiar with using fastboot and flashing from your PC? Do your research if not.
Echoing above and adding a video tutorial link for posterity should future searches find a need. I had a similar problem, no VoLTE, different custom ROM, and this post set my phone straight:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/how-to-unroot-moto-g4-return-to-stock-t3417386
Using an unlocked AT&T S6E+, btw. Posted on the At&t specific page but that place seems dormant.
I've been doing some reading and I seem to remember it being possible to ODIN flash a 6.0 on top of 5.1. But can I do 5.1 straight up to 7.0?
And how is our S6E+'s on MM or N? I'll be using AT&T firmware flash fires which I can get - the more important question being, is it worth it? All my apps are fine on 5.1, me wanting to do this has more to to do with performance improvements and better battery life than future app compatibility.
You can do that, but its recommended to do factory reset after upgrade.
There is no problem to upgrade firmware version but for downgrade it will make problem.
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Using an unlocked AT&T S6E+, btw. Posted on the At&t specific page but that place seems dormant.
I've been doing some reading and I seem to remember it being possible to ODIN flash a 6.0 on top of 5.1. But can I do 5.1 straight up to 7.0?
And how is our S6E+'s on MM or N? I'll be using AT&T firmware flash fires which I can get - the more important question being, is it worth it? All my apps are fine on 5.1, me wanting to do this has more to to do with performance improvements and better battery life than future app compatibility.
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You can go up but boatloads will upgrade to 6.0 so you can't go back to lollipop
Unfortunately, I updated the tablet at the beginning. After that I recognised that the latest rom is not rootable. So how can I gain root? By reverting to original firmware.....?By factory data reset......?Or it is no way to work around? Thanks for reviewing my question
Solved: I use the offline method to root...
On HD 10, 2017 edition only, you can root all the way up to 5.6.2.0 (the latest known version). If you think it's an update preventing it, go here and download ONLY the firmware for your current version of FireOS from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74987123&postcount=2 If you are on 5.6.1.0 or later you cannot downgrade so make sure you have the exact correct firmware or you will brick permanently.
DragonFire1024 said:
On HD 10, 2017 edition only, you can root all the way up to 5.6.2.0 (the latest known version). If you think it's an update preventing it, go here and download ONLY the firmware for your current version of FireOS from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74987123&postcount=2 If you are on 5.6.1.0 or later you cannot downgrade so make sure you have the exact correct firmware or you will brick permanently.
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Thanks so much! ! I eventually root it using the offline method.