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New Update for Indian ICS Users available LPA.

Yes! an Update is available but i dont know what this update is about. Its about 7.85 MB and i am getting it via OTA. Will post screens after installation.
It says stability improvement.
New Kernel Screenshot:
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New Build.prop = https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bze3wKvbYHDoV3M4YnV5SVVnTEE
If you have updated via OTA and did not get the latest firmware (LPA, Kernel Dated June 12th), then download the firmware from here and flash it over LP8. You wont lose data and no wipe required.
dhruvmalik said:
Direct Link for LPA Kernel
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/160568617/299caf3/N7000DDLPA_N7000ODDLP5_INU.zip.html
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I got a message that there is a update... I cancelled it... Now I am not able to find it????
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ywnmmsb said:
I got a message that there is a update... I cancelled it... Now I am not able to find it????
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Oops, Then you might have to wait for few more hours before it pops into Kies. This update installation time is taking more time than it took to install ICS.
Hope the EMMC bug is gone.

Pls post build.propy
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yes i got that too...wondering what it does..there is no info online

Can anyone confirm what is this?
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android version 4.0.3
kernal version 3.0.15-N7000DDLp8-CL551076
[email protected]#3

So no kernel change it appears to be older thank lq3
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you mean its not an upgrade but downgrade?

Updated already...
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nandihno said:
Pls post build.propy
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Added it to the OP.

One think i noticed is that, initially when i used the eMMC check app from market it took 360Sec and then said no problem. But now it was able to give the result in 3 Sec

Seems no change in kernel, just minor update in PDA (as OP stated it is just 7.85MB)

Its just a new build with same kernel and modem.
The build number is IML74K.DDLPA

Do i need to unroot for this update?
I tried to update. But it failed to update.
After download it asks to reboot, after reboot update started to roll out. Then afain it rebooted and it said failed to update. Plz connect with Kies.
I am on rooted ddlp8
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SMS with out notice
One thing I noticed wasafter update single sms was sent with out notice. Got a sms from LM-Alerts that says "Dear GT-N7000 user, thank you for your interest in being part of samsung Family"

kumar.gaurav85 said:
Do i need to unroot for this update?
I tried to update. But it failed to update.
After download it asks to reboot, after reboot update started to roll out. Then afain it rebooted and it said failed to update. Plz connect with Kies.
I am on rooted ddlp8
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Nope. I was rooted, received the update and still have the root.

no ota message yet

metaspark said:
One thing I noticed wasafter update single sms was sent with out notice. Got a sms from LM-Alerts that says "Dear GT-N7000 user, thank you for your interest in being part of samsung Family"
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That happens after your phone re registers on Samsung servers.
It also happened on ICS update !
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ravi_buz said:
Oops, Then you might have to wait for few more hours before it pops into Kies. This update installation time is taking more time than it took to install ICS.
Hope the EMMC bug is gone.
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I never had the brick issue in spite of wiping the device multiple times on custom aswell as stock roms.
I was driving on my way to work in the morning. I saw the update arrows in the notification as i have kept auto update on.... It had already downloaded 4 MB but I went ahead an cancelled as I wasnt sure if the update was going to remove root or no !!

prophet_in said:
no ota message yet
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Could be two reason.
1. You may be using a different CSC other than "INU"
2. In the Software Update section, "WiFi only" is checked and you are using Mobile Data connected.
I had "WiFi only" unchecked and it popped up

New kit kat build

I'm running a UK tesco moto G but have had the retail German kit kat firmware on the device for the last couple of weeks. I've just been prompted about a new update, screenshot attached. Looks like a new build of kit kat but I don't speak German. Should I flash this or try and pull the update?
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I have it too any one need it
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So we know what's included in the update?
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Will post it in a sec
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tomemon said:
I have it too any one need it
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The OTA zip? Yes, please.

Looks like bug fixes and some features for the phone APP cant install it now so cant say More about the update
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I just recieved it. What is it? I hope it is fix of camera

Im not at home right now will pull it when im at home
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No one is going to post the version?

I will in an hour vor so

is it downloading on the background, is there way to check progress?

2hipso said:
is it downloading on the background, is there way to check progress?
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i guess i have the same problem as you. It is downloading, at least it says so in the system update menu, but i can't see progress. But i figured that might be caused because i rooted after the kitkat ota.
So is it possible to download the ota if someone posts it here and flash it via cwm without losing root?

InFlames0r said:
i guess i have the same problem as you. It is downloading, at least it says so in the system update menu, but i can't see progress. But i figured that might be caused because i rooted after the kitkat ota.
So is it possible to download the ota if someone posts it here and flash it via cwm without losing root?
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Mine is 100% stock... i started the update, but i can´t see the download progress.
Everytime i go to System Updates i get "An update is currently being downloaded. ... ".
I guess it's stuck! WTF?
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mjjferreira said:
Mine is 100% stock... i started the update, but i can´t see the download progress.
Everytime i go to System Updates i get "An update is currently being downloaded. ... ".
I guess it's stuck! WTF?
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I have done a factory reset. I have the 174.44.9 version.... i go to the System Updates and now it tells that is up to date! LOL
May they canceled the OTA?

I can translate for you:
"Here are some Highlights of this update:
- Android 4.4.2 KitKat, the newest Android version.
- New Phone Application
- Hangouts now support SMS/MMS
The detailed list of changes you will find in the "version hints"(not sure). "
Greez

Has anyone installed sucessfully this OTA, or is everybody being stuck...?
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InFlames0r said:
i guess i have the same problem as you. It is downloading, at least it says so in the system update menu, but i can't see progress. But i figured that might be caused because i rooted after the kitkat ota.
So is it possible to download the ota if someone posts it here and flash it via cwm without losing root?
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Yeah the same for me basically, but didn't do factory reset so didn't see that it mentioned up to date
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FlySick47 said:
I can translate for you:
"Here are some Highlights of this update:
- Android 4.4.2 KitKat, the newest Android version.
- New Phone Application
- Hangouts now support SMS/MMS
The detailed list of changes you will find in the "version hints"(not sure). "
Greez
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The changelog is just the standard kitkat changelog. It is not a real changelog for this bug fix release.

I rebooted my mobile and I get google play update for gallery and motorola assist. In options still have old system version and in system updates still saying it is being downloaded.

Reboot doesn't fix it. Only hard reset!
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mjjferreira said:
Reboot doesn't fix it. Only hard reset!
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how to do it? I cant access it

Capturing the July OTA file, need a volunteer

I believe the URL for the July update file can be found using the steps below (credit: troyboytn, from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge/general/to-mm-download-link-t3371830). If anyone running the June firmware or earlier could try this, it would be a huge help to those like me who have not received the July OTA yet for whatever reason.
If anyone is currently running the June firmware, I believe we can find the download link by initiating a manual update by dialing *#8736364# in the dialer. Click "Software Update" and the information we need will be the "Server Address"when "Result" is clicked after download is initiated.. You will only get this info if your firmware is not up to date. .
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What we are looking for is under "Object URI":
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

kcodya said:
I believe the URL for the July update file can be found using the steps below (credit: troyboytn, from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge/general/to-mm-download-link-t3371830). If anyone running the June firmware or earlier could try this, it would be a huge help to those like me who have not received the July OTA yet for whatever reason.
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Someone who is already reverting back from root to stock, please do this for us!
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When I get my replacement unit I'll try this if it wasn't updated to July yet, probably tomorrow,

kcodya said:
I believe the URL for the July update file can be found using the steps below (credit: troyboytn, from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s6-edge/general/to-mm-download-link-t3371830). If anyone running the June firmware or earlier could try this, it would be a huge help to those like me who have not received the July OTA yet for whatever reason.
What we are looking for is under "Object URI":
View attachment 3830275
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You need someone who is rooted to try it?
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PG1 was just posted to this site. It is legit. It's where the apf2 fw was taken from.
http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/index.php?file=/Samsung Flash Files/G Series/G935A - Galaxy S7 Firmware
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Skizzy034 said:
You need someone who is rooted to try it?
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Anyone who can relieve the OTA can.

Here is the PG1. Used winrar to add all 4 odin files to this download, they must be extracted.
Also maybe someone can host this, not sure how long Dropbox will be working before bandwidth is used up.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0ns4m8t58vatpx0/ATT_G935AATT2APG1_4 files.rar?dl=0

Thanks for posting the new firmware. If someone is still willing to help with the URL capture, it could help us get future updates sooner.

kcodya said:
Thanks for posting the new firmware. If someone is still willing to help with the URL capture, it could help us get future updates sooner.
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No will not. AT&T blocked all links. You can not download anymore to pc or phone an less there are release.
Clicking from far, far away in Galaxy 7 Edge

norbarb said:
No will not. AT&T blocked all links. You can not download anymore to pc or phone an less there are release.
Clicking from far, far away in Galaxy 7 Edge
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Even with a download manager?

kcodya said:
Even with a download manager?
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I don't think so. Can you try one of links in other forums if they work with download manager ?
Clicking from far, far away in Galaxy 7 Edge

Anyone with root can capture the OTA. In fact if someone does get it,most likely I can make a flashable zip from it. I have done this many times before. Someone with root download it to the phone. The OTA file should end up in fota. After that we should be able to just upgrade with a zip and still keep root. Im already on the newest build but ill make the upgrade zip for everyone.

blaz1nr said:
Anyone with root can capture the OTA. In fact if someone does get it,most likely I can make a flashable zip from it. I have done this many times before. Someone with root download it to the phone. The OTA file should end up in fota. After that we should be able to just upgrade with a zip and still keep root. Im already on the newest build but ill make the upgrade zip for everyone.
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I think k they're saying at&t blocks any attempts at downloading any fw or otas.
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Skizzy034 said:
I think k they're saying at&t blocks any attempts at downloading any fw or otas.
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No they did not block all downloads, they just block ability to download from they servers to PC/Mac/Phone by any browser. You can get OTA if you trying update as you should by checking OTA's in settings menu in phone.

Chinese model restocking

Just brought an A2017 128GB/4GB device off of AliExpress. But supposedly it will not do OTAs because they've modified something on there. Is I possible to just flash one of the stock image zips through the stock recovery to restock it so that OTAs will work once again?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-chinese-stock-roms-t3436817
Go to the Mega Mirror, go to Full Update Images, grab A2017-B11 (or any other A2017 image, not A2017G or A2017U!), rename to update.zip, put on microSD card, boot into stock recovery, select apply update from sdcard. (if it gives you a permissions error, boot back into the phone, enable developer options, enable OEM Unlocking. might need this enabled even if you aren't doing any unlocking)

xtermmin said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/axon-7-chinese-stock-roms-t3436817
Go to the Mega Mirror, go to Full Update Images, grab A2017-B11 (or any other A2017 image, not A2017G or A2017U!), rename to update.zip, put on microSD card, boot into stock recovery, select apply update from sdcard. (if it gives you a permissions error, boot back into the phone, enable developer options, enable OEM Unlocking. might need this enabled even if you aren't doing any unlocking)
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Here's what I got from trying to apply the B11 zip:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

You can just do a factory reset to get this working again, you will need to go to zte market to download google. Just do a search for google installer, install google play services, gmail, playstore and anything else you want. After installing the first 3 items, open Mi-Assisstant, go to autorun apps and make the 3 google apps mentioned autorun apps.
I reset device then went to play store. You will be able to log in BUT it may take up an hour before you can actually update & install apps. Going to gmail will ask you to update play services but you might have an issue in that first hour, be persistant and patient. It will eventually update and allow installation of apps and will go to gmail account...
If you don't want google on your device then don't bother.

Bah humbug. Got it finally, stupid me. The stock zips contain an update.zip inside the original zip. So had to unzip that and flash that. All working now, on B11. Got google play working by just downloading the play apk from apkmirror.
Thanks for the help.

I'm waiting for mine to arrive from aliexpress. This will be useful when i get it. Thanks.
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Well, i received my phone today. I downloaded the b11 update and unzipped the file and have tried to update by putting it on the external sd card, the internal storage always the same. ..installation aborted. Wtf.
What exactly did you do rendler?
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alom5 said:
Well, i received my phone today. I downloaded the b11 update and unzipped the file and have tried to update by putting it on the external sd card, the internal storage always the same. ..installation aborted. Wtf.
What exactly did you do rendler?
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Got a screenshot?
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Is this everytime. I've done a factory reset as well. ..but still this
It didn't work from recovery. ..but doing it from settings on the phone it seemes to be updating
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I've updated. ...but it's all gone a bit Chinese on me ...any ideas?
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alom5 said:
Is this everytime. I've done a factory reset as well. ..but still this
It didn't work from recovery. ..but doing it from settings on the phone it seemes to be updating
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I've updated. ...but it's all gone a bit Chinese on me ...any ideas?
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Settings>Language and input (Its an underlined capital A)>Language> you choose...

I've got all of those top English uk...
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Those are the Chinese only apps, so there's no other languages to be shown by them. The first one snatch lucky money can be disabled in the settings top menu. The second is SogouInput-ZTE, that can be disabled through apps manager. The last one is just the standard sd card first time notification that doesn't have the appropriate translation and can just be safely swiped away.
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I'm finding my way round it. Though when i enter a new contact it has chinese writing next to it as well as english. And a few google playstore stopped working messages. But i like this more than the euro version. It's just not dependent on google all. So many choice of apps. Liking it
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Hi alom, so you didn't install the European version but just updated the Chinese one?
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Yes. I just updated the firmware and installed the apps i required and it's running fine ?
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Cool, and you just installed playstore without problems because mine is closing down constantly
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Yea. No probs. I think you may need to wait a while before you can sign in. Also, do a restart after installing the playstore
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Working smoothly now, thanks! There is even no need for a non Chinese rom I guess, have set most of the things as I like them to be.
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Oh by the way, did you root yours?
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Not rooted mine yet as i have no need to
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Hello guys, I'm planning to get this model from Aliexpress, 4gb ram, 128gb rom.
Now I'd like to know if I can use gravitybox with this Aosp version of the rom, and if it doesn't get any problems. The reason I need gravitybox is because of the 4g/3g switcher.
I currently own a Jiayu s3, and bored of that device. Really need this Axon 7 soon. I don't see any stable rom for this device yet. CM13 looks buggy with audio and GPS not working.
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Should I Update to Nougat now or wait for the U Firmware?

Should I update to the Nougat firmware now or should I wait until the U firmware comes out?
Or would it also be possible to flash the U firmware later down the road? I'm not sure if this would work since I got the phone in November and when I tried to flash the same firmware for the U model the bootloader prevented it.
Let me know what you guys think, I want to get off of the T-Mobile firmware and get rid of all the bloatware that comes with it.

henryx7 said:
Should I update to the Nougat firmware now or should I wait until the U firmware comes out?
Or would it also be possible to flash the U firmware later down the road? I'm not sure if this would work since I got the phone in November and when I tried to flash the same firmware for the U model the bootloader prevented it.
Let me know what you guys think, I want to get off of the T-Mobile firmware and get rid of all the bloatware that comes with it.
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It's up to you. I used the u firmware before and of course it was snappy. Not much snappier than the T-Mobile firmware tho since I use package disabler pro to disable the tmobile bloat. Plus I prefer the tmobile firmware since the wifi calling works the way it should just incase I have no signal.

nitroevo said:
It's up to you. I used the u firmware before and of course it was snappy. Not much snappier than the T-Mobile firmware tho since I use package disabler pro to disable the tmobile bloat. Plus I prefer the tmobile firmware since the wifi calling works the way it should just incase I have no signal.
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I bought the phone used and unlocked it, I'm on ATT so I don't need wifi calling. I want to get rid of all the T-Mobile stuff. I kind of want to upgrade it now and then upgrade to U later, but last time I tried to flash a firmware to the U version it didn't let me.

I would upgrade if I were you. I ran U firmware for quite sometime and that was snappy but nougat puts it's to shame with how smooth and fast it is. You can disable most of the TMB bloat with the applications option in settings and then use package disabler pro to disable those pesky system apps that you won't be able to disable in settings/applications.
Here's all my apps [emoji106]
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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Quickvic30 said:
I would upgrade if I were you. I ran U firmware for quite sometime and that was snappy but nougat puts it's to shame with how smooth and fast it is. You can disable most of the TMB bloat with the applications option in settings and then use package disabler pro to disable those pesky system apps that you won't be able to disable in settings/applications.
Here's all my apps [emoji106]
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What icon pack is that
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justda said:
What icon pack is that
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Black Onyx but it's weird cause sometimes I see it in the theme store and sometimes it's MIA. Either way if ya can't find it just PM me and I'll send it to ya.
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Quickvic30 said:
I would upgrade if I were you. I ran U firmware for quite sometime and that was snappy but nougat puts it's to shame with how smooth and fast it is. You can disable most of the TMB bloat with the applications option in settings and then use package disabler pro to disable those pesky system apps that you won't be able to disable in settings/applications.
Here's all my apps [emoji106]
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And when the U-series firmware comes out you'll say how it puts the Tmobile firmware to shame.

PoisonWolf said:
And when the U-series firmware comes out you'll say how it puts the Tmobile firmware to shame.
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Well of COURSE! I check sammobile about every 3 hours ( I know it's sad lol). I have a feeling it's going to be a while, but hey a lot of people didn't think we would get 7.0 before the s8 dropped......

Quickvic30 said:
Well of COURSE! I check sammobile about every 3 hours ( I know it's sad lol). I have a feeling it's going to be a while, but hey a lot of people didn't think we would get 7.0 before the s8 dropped......
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Yeah, that's why I'm scared about upgrading now and not being able to later. That's also what I'm wondering, is will I be able to do a 'lateral' update to the firmware from Nougat 7.0 T to Nougat 7.0 U? I don't think the bootloader will let me, and ultimately I would like to be on the U firmware.
I'm not surprised they did, if they do it now they can boost sales a little before the S8 comes out. They also aren't/didn't (don't know when it's happening/happened) announce it at Mobile World Congress so that could help with sales of their current device.

henryx7 said:
Yeah, that's why I'm scared about upgrading now and not being able to later. That's also what I'm wondering, is will I be able to do a 'lateral' update to the firmware from Nougat 7.0 T to Nougat 7.0 U? I don't think the bootloader will let me, and ultimately I would like to be on the U firmware.
I'm not surprised they did, if they do it now they can boost sales a little before the S8 comes out. They also aren't/didn't (don't know when it's happening/happened) announce it at Mobile World Congress so that could help with sales of their current device.
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Yeah pretty sure you have to be on whatever firmware you are trying to upgrade to or else it will fail. Well Odin files might flash mis-matching firmware but I know trying to flash it in recovery every via apply update from SD card it would fail with mis-matching firmware.
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Welp. I did it, I upgraded to Nougat, and I regret it. My phone feels slower than before and it feels like it wasn't worth it.

I want the un bloated version....
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I never ran the the U version, but the T version with stuff disabled using package disabler seems ok to me. But to each his own.

If it's slower you're doing something wrong. Do a factory reset.
I'm patiently waiting N for the U