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[Q] Downgrade?

Did anyone else get an update pushed that downgraded you from JI6 to JFD (stock)? This morning when I woke up I noticed an update alert from T-Mobile just like I received for the JI6 update. However, when it finishes and I am rebooted, I am back to JFD. What gives? Has anyone else seen this?
Sorry, I didn't see the question a few posts down about this issue. Seems to be what happened to me.

There are couple of other posts on here that report the same thing happening. Not sure what is going on though. Seems like Tmo run amuck.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

I too have the update waiting in the notification bar, it's been connecting to the DM servers for the past 20 minutes. I don't want it if it's going to revert me back. Tmobile had no idea what I'm talking about...so what do we do? Keep hitting postpone?! Thank!

Could be....prepared to get flamed....an update configuration the phone needs to update to .....can't say it....ugh, froyo. Ok getting prepared..fire away.
sent from the other side of my galaxy.

I can confirm the "rumor". I recently contacted support (T-Mobile) regarding an update performed via KIES. After getting them to send out a replacement, I discovered the "update" this morning. One thing to note, the "replacement" arrived with JI6 installed. After installing the "update" I found the following changes to indicate a downgrade.
1. Applications removed/changed. Media Hub (changed), HD Video Camera (removed), & Task Manager(removed). There are probably others but for lack of better phrase, it appears they restored the device to the factory version that the devices came with.
2. About Phone, Baseband and Firmware version changed. Baseband is now T959UVJFD & Firmware is 2.1-update1
So at this point I am one of the more disgruntled T-Mobile customers, since prior to getting my replacement, I was informed there was NO WAY they could downgrade my device, to the factory shipped SW version. I will be making a call to Support and demanding why they have untrained staff, because obviously they would have told their CS staff about this pending 'downgrade'.
Downgrade Confirmed!

I don't know how I'm going to get rid of this update pending in my notification bar. Is my only option to install it?

Still have not received any update since purchase?

So after weeks of having my unbranded Desire HD... I still have not received any update. This is ridiculous.
I am still on
Android Version: 2.2
Software number : 1.32.405.6
I noticed someone else in one of the other threads in a similar position. Just wondering who else has not received any update yet. Is it because we have unbranded phones? Is it because we missed the window to update? Please share your scenario?
I have even tried to contact HTC about it. They were quick to answer, although not very helpful at all.
Anyway... this is as far as I have gotten.
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I bought the Desire HD not long ago, but the software is still old. (1.32.405.6 and android version only 2.2)
I heard that updates that have come out help with many of the problems I am experiencing but it seems you have pulled any updates off the air (maybe due to the last update being buggy).
A friend is using this version:
(software number: 1.75.110.2, build number is the same… kernel version is 2.6.32.21
And android version is 2.2.1)
Everything seems to be working really well for him.
Can you send me an update please as the phone is performing REALLY bad at the moment, and it is frustrating that I cannot get an update OTA
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Thank you for contacting HTC.
There is no way to send an update to a specified device. It depends on several factors.
Firstly, when an update is released it is then sent to various networks so they can add their own branding to the os, so a 3 phone for example may not receive the update until several months after Vodafone.
Another factor is that Over The Air updates are generated by a server which releases these updates to a bolck of serial numbers at a time. Rest assured you will get the update, but when depends on your network and your serial number.
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Although my network provider is T-Mobile, there is no branding on this phone as it was not bought from them or any of the networks on a plan, so there should not be any rebranding required. Also... my friend who did get his phone from T-Mobile received his updates in early December.
I have heard of quite a few other cases in the same boat on forums. They bought their Desire HD in mid-late Jan, and have not been able to get an update. It is as if the updates were pulled off the air at one point and anyone who bought the phone too late does not get a chance to update, and is being left in the cold.
I know that what you have said is true in general, but is there a chance that a whole bunch of serial numbers are being left out? Or maybe phones that were bought independently are not getting updated because the network provider is not updating those phones?
Is the update coming from the internet? or the network provider somehow?
I decided to buy the phone independent of network branding so I would not have to wait for the network to brand their phone which took way too long with my last phone. Now that I have a phone that does not have network branding it is taking even longer?
Can you look into this in more detail as I find it hard to believe that an update has been out for 2-3 months and an unbranded phone is not getting any updates.
Also... is it not possible to for you to send me something so I can update it myself?
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Thank you for your reply.
The reason these updates are staggered is that if they are all released together it would comletely clog the networks and so this method was divised and must be adhered to by all companies and all networks.
Have you tried scanning for the update as their is a possibility it may have been rejected.
To do this goto menu,settings,aboutphone, then search for update.
If it is already available for your serial numebr the device will find it. I would suggest you check over wifi.
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I understand that the updates are staggered to not clog the networks, but you have not attempted to answer any of my questions.
My phone is unable to find any updates when multiple updates have already been released while I am stuck on the inferior software that came with the phone Android 2.2 Software number 1.32.405.6. The update to 2.2.1 came out in late October. Common sense would say that all phones would be updated at least once before a new update is released? ie... If the latest update has not yet been released to my serial number, then I should at least be able to update to the version before????
Which is why I am asking you all those detailed questions. Are you not able to check what serial number ranges should have already been updated?
Can you check anything?
Is there a window that a phone can be updated... and if it is missed, does that mean they dont get that update??
Yes I have tried scanning for the update many many times.
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I have attempted to answer your question to the best of my ability so I sorry you are not happy with the answers. The update is 100% randomly generated on serial numbers.
It is not possible to send to a specific serial number as it is fully automated.
It is not possible to check whick serial numbers have been updated- This is every Device worldwide!
If you perform a hardware reset- ie battery out, replace battery after 10 seconds, hold volume down button then briefly press power button. Wait for the Android screen to come up then scroll down to factory reset or erase storage.
Quite often this wil force an update within 24 hours.
PLEASE BACK UP YOUR DATA AS THIS WILL REMOVE ANYTHING STORDE ON THE PHONE.
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Is there a window (time period) that a phone can be updated... and if it is missed, does that mean they dont get that update?? Or once an update is available for a particular serial number, that phone will have access to the update for months and months?
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I've had the phone since October and I have the same software version as you, so relax. There was one update to 1.72 / 1.75 but they pulled it due to major bugs. We are waiting for it to be fixed and sent OTA atm.

No point waiting for HTC to release another buggy ROM.
Just root and it enjoy the infinitely better custom ROMs available in the Development section. No official HTC ROM past, present or future will perform as good as the likes of Android Revolution or LeeDroid ROMs.
Then, if you ever have any problems that mean you need to send your phone back, just flash official ROM and your warranty will remain intact.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936214

WP7 small update coming now, more to follow...

Just saw this link on Facebook. Thought I would share here...
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_...t-windows-phone-update-and-how-to-get-it.aspx

From what I remember about the update scheduling, MS can push updates past carrier certification if the carrier delays until the next update is ready. I would love to see MS use these little micro-updates to game that system. Anything that helps to reduce AT&T's interference in the use of its own network is fine by me.

FL5 said:
From what I remember about the update scheduling, MS can push updates past carrier certification if the carrier delays until the next update is ready. I would love to see MS use these little micro-updates to game that system. Anything that helps to reduce AT&T's interference in the use of its own network is fine by me.
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That would be pretty tricky, but I would think MS would at least hold off until carriers have shown a pattern of delays.

the only problem is that it isn't really an update. It's an update to help out the future updates. Wtf is microsoft doing? This OS is developing slowly, and their communication is horrible. I feel like I'm going to want a new phone by the time this mythical update shows up (that hopefully corrects all the flaws)

Focus
Everyone with a Focus should read the thread in the Windows Phone Forum very carefully and take a wait and see attitude before updating. Not looking good for the Omnia 7 and starting to look bad for the Focus.

Samsung owners claim Windows Phone 7 update has bricked their devices.
I personally had a Samsung Intrepid v6.5 that after an update, it became a brick. There was NO way for me to go back to the previous version either.

Anyone got the update?
Has anyone got the update yet or a notification of it? I checked my wifes phone and it said no update through the phone or zune. It's completely stock (except the memory) so I'm hoping it won't have any problems.
Edit - Nevermind. I guess it's staged over some time. It also shows her having the firmware that is having so many problems so maybe waiting isn't a bad idea.

Version #
How do you know if you recived the update? I hook up my phone yesterday, and it started synching stuff that has been on my phone for months. The items were never changed since I installed on my phone. I check in the Zune software and it says I'm up to date. Do you get a message that says, "Hey stupid, here's an update"? MS doesn't seem to clear and what is supposed to happen. Do you get a text, or a number in your Marketplace tile, or what?

My firmware version ends in JJ1 for PDA, Phone and CSC.
I got that from dialing *#1234# from the diagnostic app.
I have not seen the notice for the update yet.
Anyone else with a Focus seen the update yet?

Let down in wireless promises
I'm am so let down with Carriers & Manufacturers promising updates! I had the Captivate when it came out, and was happy with the expection of 2.2 Froyo being released. As I was waiting I rooted the phone and ran a developers version of 2.2, which was great. In Jan I decided to swap for the Focus because it was just a simplier phone to use. I noticed on the MS website it even notated an expected release of an update in Jan.
All in all, when you buy a phone I would recommend not giving into the impulse of buying it just because they say updates are coming, especially with Samsung. I do love both phones, but this is just terrible. Seems like technology has gotten to the point that if what you have isn't ready NOW, then it's already old news and updates are just a fantasy.
For gods sake, now there's the new 4G HTC Inspire running Froyo promising Gingerbread.
Actually, the only thing I wish I could do on the Focus was watch youtube videos in high quality using 3G... Hahaha... I guess making ring tones too, but that's it!

wildbilll said:
My firmware version ends in JJ1 for PDA, Phone and CSC.
I got that from dialing *#1234# from the diagnostic app.
I have not seen the notice for the update yet.
Anyone else with a Focus seen the update yet?
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Mine ends with JJ2. Didn't get the new update. I wonder if I should wait a while before I do though.. Not sure if I want to brick this phone.. yet.

wildbilll said:
My firmware version ends in JJ1 for PDA, Phone and CSC.
I got that from dialing *#1234# from the diagnostic app.
I have not seen the notice for the update yet.
Anyone else with a Focus seen the update yet?
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Just tried it. I don't see anything saying firmware. The first three all have JJ1. I've been checking plenty of WP sites. I haven't seen anyone on ATT get an update.

AT&T NOT holding back update
I had to speak to the Technical Support area of the AT&T Warranty Center today. All of a sudden, after 2 months, the battery icon at the top of the page ehibited the following symptoms:
. Blinks on and off, sometimes with the "plug" showing on the battery icon even though the phone is not on the charger. Blinks about once every 2 seconds.
. "Beeps" everytime it blinks.
. Screen will not turn off because this icon is blinking.
I was told that Technical Support had a meeting yesterday and that this is a know issue with WP7 by Microsoft and that the upcoming late February/early March update will contain a fix for this issue.
I asked why I had not recived an update notification and whether AT&T was holding up this update. The TS person said absolutely not, especially since this update will contain bug fixes that affect currently released phone models. AT&T is not holding back the update.
This person also told me that the issue is suspected to be caused by a virus that enters the phone when browsing the Internet and that warranty does not cover viruses. Well, that set me off. Their phone, their OS, their browser. I'll address this to be sure.
But, the update is coming, contains fixes, and AT&T is NOT holding it back.

JamesAllen said:
I asked why I had not recived an update notification and whether AT&T was holding up this update. The TS person said absolutely not, especially since this update will contain bug fixes that affect currently released phone models. AT&T is not holding back the update.
This person also told me that the issue is suspected to be caused by a virus that enters the phone when browsing the Internet and that warranty does not cover viruses. Well, that set me off. Their phone, their OS, their browser. I'll address this to be sure.
But, the update is coming, contains fixes, and AT&T is NOT holding it back.
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lol. Virus entering the phone via web browsing in wp7. Don't fall for that.

Virus
powersquad said:
lol. Virus entering the phone via web browsing in wp7. Don't fall for that.
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No, not a chance. I already contacted the store manager who I purchased the phone from and he has guaranteed a warranty replacement. I am still going to wait for the update to see if what the ST&T TS person was speaking the truth. If I have to, I'll take the SIM out and put it back in my FUZE running 6.5.x.

I received my updated today ! Window poped up and said there was an update. When I went to check the market place, there were no apps there were ready for up date. One would have to think the small update for the OS was sent out. How does one check ?

Sync through Zune.

Oh ya.... the OS update is not OTA (over the air) like the apps update. I will go sync now.

okay seems the update was pulled after some issues. I was rolled out again this week !
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20039227-94.html
Seems there still might be an issue according to the article. I plugged my phone into laptop this morning after receiving another notification yesterday. It seems to be installing now. Fingers are crossed for no issues.
EDIT: OS Version after update reads 7.0.7008.0
The update took about 10 minutes.

'Do not disturb until next alarm' option gone

So I was about to enable Do Not Disturb mode till next alarm like I do everyday and I found that option is gone. Rebooted it twice and the option is still missing. No clue what's wrong. Am I the only one?
Im running completely stock 6.0.1

andr0idfreak said:
So I was about to enable Do Not Disturb mode till next alarm like I do everyday and I found that option is gone. Rebooted it twice and the option is still missing. No clue what's wrong. Am I the only one.
Im running completely stock 6.0.1
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Many reports online of this same thing happening to others. Do a Google search or check out any android or xda related twitter account and you'll find them.

ohlin5 said:
Many reports online of this same thing happening to others. Do a Google search or check out any android or xda related twitter account and you'll find them.
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Hmm. So it's widespread as per various reports and it started happening just today. I use this feature everyday and it was there till yesterday night. And it's reportedly happening only on devices running 6.0.1.
Woah, AP picked up the news too.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...e-is-weirdly-disappearing-from-6-0-1-devices/

Looks like the bug is gone after the 1st of January:
According to Android Police:
After a little feedback from our commenters, we've found that 1) the problem is affecting more than just Android 6.0.1, going all the way back to 5.1 in some cases, and 2) it's possible to work around it. If you turn off the automatic date function in the Android settings menu and return the date to something either before December 25th or after January 1st, the Until Next Alarm option returns.
That would seem to indicate that this is definitely a bug, and it should return to everyone on New Year's Day. Google will probably patch it in the next incremental release.

Nexus 6.0.1 MMB29Q + root SuperSu 2.66 + xposed 80.
The feature is not there. Tried to bring back dates in airplane mode but didn´t work.

N950USQU1AQIA Update 9/25

Just got updated to N950USQU1AQIA, looks like the August Security patch. Any word on what else might be in this rollout?

I got it at as well. I didn't see a changelog but it was larger then the other carrier updates I believe it was over 200mb.

Just updated too. Don't know the details though...

Just updated as well.
Noticed my device status went from Official to Custom and then back to Official. WTH?

Probably pretty much what T-Mobile got in their update. Stability improvements and all that.

Mine was already on August security patch before I took the update so definitely wasn't that. It just said performance improvements from what I could see

I noticed I can now log in to best buy without the browser crashing so that's an improvement. I can now delete their crappy app lol!

Got the update, any of you use bxactions to remap the button? Does it still work?

kangi26 said:
Just got updated to N950USQU1AQIA, looks like the August Security patch. Any word on what else might be in this rollout?
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I just got it on my AT&T Note 8

All I've been able to locate on this update is that there were some improvements to the camera software, wireless charging optimizations, and possibly a fix for the BlueBorne vulnerability. I'm not able to find a full changelog at all.

I think this is to fix Samsung Pay error "Failed to connect to server. Try again later".

I just got the update too (220.93 MB). I already had the August security patch/update.

As soon as I got this update I was also able to now update Bixby to latest version that allows you to disable to Bixby Home on short press. Before this update Bixby would say I was running the latest version but the new option was not there, and settings menu was old format, now it matches what's on this thread:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/71bj0s/you_can_now_disable_bixby_button_presstohome/

Same here just noticed the bixby update

I noticed that I put my Note 8 on the wireless charger and it started updating Bixby. Shortly after all the Bixby updates, I checked for a system update and there was one, but I had to wait for my battery to charge a little. So, I don't know if the ability to use the new Bixby was really contingent on me getting the update or not. I did check and after the update, I am not vulnerable to the blueborne hack. I don't know if I was vulnerable before, but I can say I am not since I checked after the update.

kangi26 said:
All I've been able to locate on this update is that there were some improvements to the camera software, wireless charging optimizations, and possibly a fix for the BlueBorne vulnerability. I'm not able to find a full changelog at all.
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This is what I wanted the most and now running Armis BlueBorne scanner, it is showing the device is safe, which is wasn't previously.
Definitely good news as I use a smart watch and BT headphones.