I'm on a Verizon s7 g930V running Samsung's stock firmware g930U and I've read that the phones bought through Samsung (so no carrier to go through) are getting Nougat OTA already.
I'm rooted, so it obviously gets mad if I try to check for an OTA, but should I unroot and check for a nougat OTA?
Do we know of anyone trying this successfully?
Does a Nougat Odin install package exist somewhere with "g930u" in the beginning of the filename?
Let me know if I should bother guinnea pigging on this one.
No need, I just checked and there's no update. Nothing online about it either. Seems only the international models are getting 7.0 at this time.
930/935 U is on quarterly updates. There will likely be no Nougat till April at the earliest.
so is there any possible way of running nougat on sm-g30u?
am i able to flash sm-g30f firmware on this to get nougat or is this not possible as they are different models?
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so is there any possible way of running nougat on sm-g30u?
am i able to flash sm-g30f firmware on this to get nougat or is this not possible as they are different models?
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The F model is the international version and it is not compatible with the US unlocked S7. You can however flash any US carrier version firmware on the the SM-G930U.
thanks, are they any known issues in smg930u like the ones i raised earlier?
seems very buggy in australia. Microphone is also recording muffled and louspeaker calls echo on my listeners end and no noise cancellation
getting frustrated with the device, network is bad, any possible way of flashing the baseband from a sm-g30F to a SM-G930U?
I need the network more reliable. Now i regret not checking the model number before buying the phone
nrage23 said:
The F model is the international version and it is not compatible with the US unlocked S7. You can however flash any US carrier version firmware on the the SM-G930U.
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EDIT: Neverfmind, figured it out.
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Before I start, this is the first android phone I've ever owned so the question may or may not be stupid.
So I live in India and I saw the trade-in deal for the S8. I was in need of an upgrade (iPhone 6) so I went for it as I was heading to the U.S soon. I heard that the international version gets updates sooner than the unlocked U.S version. Can I just change my firmware to international, get earlier updates with no drawback? If yes then why have I not seen a lot on this?
Pretty sure the firmware is locked to the device unless you root. I had an unlocked international S6(920?F) . It updated a lot earlier than the W released in Canada.
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ExLite23 said:
Before I start, this is the first android phone I've ever owned so the question may or may not be stupid.
So I live in India and I saw the trade-in deal for the S8. I was in need of an upgrade (iPhone 6) so I went for it as I was heading to the U.S soon. I heard that the international version gets updates sooner than the unlocked U.S version. Can I just change my firmware to international, get earlier updates with no drawback? If yes then why have I not seen a lot on this?
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If the device you get is G950F (international) then updates will come sooner. If you get any other version they are for specific regions, so if you get G950U (US unlocked) you can't flash international firmware to it. Can only flash firmware for the model you get.
callumbr1 said:
If the device you get is G950F (international) then updates will come sooner. If you get any other version they are for specific regions, so if you get G950U (US unlocked) you can't flash international firmware to it. Can only flash firmware for the model you get.
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Then what are the benefits of people switching carriers for example? There seem to be a bunch of threads giving a tutorial on how to change firmware to different carries e.g. From a T Mobile to Unlocked.
ExLite23 said:
Then what are the benefits of people switching carriers for example? There seem to be a bunch of threads giving a tutorial on how to change firmware to different carries e.g. From a T Mobile to Unlocked.
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For stuff like WiFi calling, voLTE, removal of bloat some csc tweaks
Guess that's unfortunate.
So I got an ATT S8 the G950U version. I unlocked it via ATT with their unlock code.
since then using it on Indian carrier Airtel. I am not been able to get any software updates. Whenever I check for the updates it says its up to date. But its stuck at build number G950USQU1AQC9 and security patch of 1 march 2017.
How do I update this? Do I need to flash ATT software via ODIN? but I need to retain the unlocked status.
You wont get OTA unless you have an ATT sim in it i Think. Just flash G950U1 firmware which is the unlocked version sold by samsung.
I bought a sprint s8 and flashed G950U1 firmware and using on Airtel. Moreover you wont have any carrier bloatware.
It seems Smart Switch also updates when applying initialize. Not connecting your phone before starting up SS gives you the option to input model - and serial #.
And to my knowledge, once unlocked (free to use any SIM) stays unlocked.
suryakiran_r said:
You wont get OTA unless you have an ATT sim in it i Think. Just flash G950U1 firmware which is the unlocked version sold by samsung.
I bought a sprint s8 and flashed G950U1 firmware and using on Airtel. Moreover you wont have any carrier bloatware.
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Did you flash it with Odin? AFAIK its the only way for snapdragon models. Been away from android tinkering for a long while. Can you point me to relevant threads?
P.S. Are you able to get OTA now?
I have a similar issue but in the UK. Can't see OTA updates and it says up to date in Smart Switch. Is flashing the stock firmware risky or break knox? What are my options?
Search Updato.com for the latest G950U1 firmware. (XAA version is the best region to use in your case). Use THIS version of Odin to flash: http://dl.psouza4.com/android/Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
You will not get updates normally if you don't. Your phone is trying to contact AT&T servers but you don't have their sim card so it's not going to let you download it.
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Search Updato.com for the latest G950U1 firmware. (XAA version is the best region to use in your case). Use THIS version of Odin to flash: http://dl.psouza4.com/android/Odin3_v3.12_PrinceComsy.zip
You will not get updates normally if you don't. Your phone is trying to contact AT&T servers but you don't have their sim card so it's not going to let you download it.
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Be careful, the latest u1 firmware is a rev2 bootloader. It will probably be rootable like the n8 one is but no one has confirmed yet. There are also no ready to flash rooted ROMs with it
Root is worthless anyway.
I bought my s8 today. I am on security patch of April. Whenever i tap on software update it says latest software already installed. My brother's s8 on the other hand is on October security patch. When i try to use Bixby voice it says update software to latest to use it. Pics below.
[Bixby error](https://i.imgur.com/Pz1CT6j.png)
[Message that already have latest software](https://i.imgur.com/A9BveEZ.png)
[Phone model](https://i.imgur.com/MJ7IxfF.png)
[Software info](https://i.imgur.com/8Kqmhz9.jpg)
same boat
What kind of s8? Is it through a carrier? I have the same problem with AT&T branded. I called AT&T and after they tried to push the update to my phone after getting my IMEI and SIM info verified, nothing happened. They referred me to Samsung. Samsung said I could drive to a Best Buy an hour a way and they could load the latest software in the store. In other words, no one really is accepting responsibility for it. I am basically at the point now where I've decided to flash the updates myself.
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What kind of s8? Is it through a carrier? I have the same problem with AT&T branded. I called AT&T and after they tried to push the update to my phone after getting my IMEI and SIM info verified, nothing happened. They referred me to Samsung. Samsung said I could drive to a Best Buy an hour a way and they could load the latest software in the store. In other words, no one really is accepting responsibility for it. I am basically at the point now where I've decided to flash the updates myself.
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I have identified the issue. My S8 is on UK firmware whereas my brother's is on Indian cuz he got dual sim. Is there any way to update to a global firmware or a firmware that gets updates everytime?
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I have identified the issue. My S8 is on UK firmware whereas my brother's is on Indian cuz he got dual sim. Is there any way to update to a global firmware or a firmware that gets updates everytime?
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I'm by no means an expert, but as I understand it, all carrier branded updates go from Samsung to the carriers and from the carriers to your phone. Only unlocked comes from Samsung to you. (anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong).
If your carrier isn't pushing the update to you it could be because the carrier is not sending you the update because of the SIM issue if there's a mismatch in their system. There may be other reasons too, but that seems to be a common one.
Otherwise if you want to update firmware and it's not being sent to your phone, I believe the only alternative is doing it yourself. Check this forum for more advice.
Netherdrake034 said:
I have identified the issue. My S8 is on UK firmware whereas my brother's is on Indian cuz he got dual sim. Is there any way to update to a global firmware or a firmware that gets updates everytime?
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That firmware AQDG is old, from like April this year. You can download a different firmware or an updated UK firmware from updato.com and update with Odin. Knox will not be tripped.
I have the snapdragon variant of the s8 and I regularly check for updates but the last update it got was from july 2018. I would like add that I live in the UK and it is an unlocked version of the S8. Is there a way to obatin the one ui update manualy as I cant get it through the US version of the samsung members app either?
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I have the snapdragon variant of the s8 and I regularly check for updates but the last update it got was from july 2018. I would like add that I live in the UK and it is an unlocked version of the S8. Is there a way to obatin the one ui update manualy as I cant get it through the US version of the samsung members app either?
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You can download the latest at updato.com or sammobile.com and flash using the latest odin tool
Here u can find and download manually android pie for your model
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/
But u can also use updato.com for faster download speed.
Be sure to use latest Odin 3.13.3
Edit: it seems @TheMadScientist was a bit faster then me
Would I still be able to have the unlocked version of the s8 or will flashing the update lock it to a specific sim career?
Ash.Ahamed said:
Would I still be able to have the unlocked version of the s8 or will flashing the update lock it to a specific sim career?
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Depends if you download the U1 bit 5 firmware or the U firmware These devices are hardly locked to any carrier if it is sim unlocked Switching is so easy now
Thanks for the quick replys guys, I was thinking of flashing this firmware for the UK unlocked s8.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/BST/download/G950USQU5DSD3/268481/
Would I be able to flash different firmware afterwards if this one doesn't work out properly?
BTW I have attached a picture of my current software details: https://m.imgur.com/a/v7j79L4
IMG]https://m.imgur.com/a/v7j79L4[/IMG]
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Thanks for the quick replys guys, I was thinking of flashing this firmware for the UK unlocked s8.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/BST/download/G950USQU5DSD3/268481/
Would I be able to flash different firmware afterwards if this one doesn't work out properly?
BTW I have attached a picture of my current software details: https://m.imgur.com/a/v7j79L4
IMG]https://m.imgur.com/a/v7j79L4[/IMG]
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Yes you can flash another. That's boost Mobile a cdma sprint subsidiary
If your carrier is a gsm it won't work more than likely but as long as you stay bit 5 you can flash any of them
Ohh I see I didn't know it was cdma, uk uses gsm only so a tmobile firmware would make more sense such as this one https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950U/TMB/download/G950USQU5DSD3/272406/
I have got LS-997 model and software version is US99610f (Nougat). I want to update it to oreo since its a tempered device all sims are working globally all bands are working too, FOTA updates didn't came to this device. I wanna know that if its safe to install US oreo firmware on LS-997 ? Or not. This is the only option left since no kdz is available for sprint models.
I tried to check bootloader it says your account might get suspend, 9 Times Left bla bla ... and fastboot bootloader variable says unlocked = 'NO' .
Non Rooted Device
Thanks Indeed,
Xaad1219 said:
I have got LS-997 model and software version is US99610f (Nougat). I want to update it to oreo since its a tempered device all sims are working globally all bands are working too, FOTA updates didn't came to this device. I wanna know that if its safe to install US oreo firmware on LS-997 ? Or not. This is the only option left since no kdz is available for sprint models.
I tried to check bootloader it says your account might get suspend, 9 Times Left bla bla ... and fastboot bootloader variable says unlocked = 'NO' .
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Thanks Indeed,
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Oreo update is doable, I have one of mine on Oreo. You just can only temp root if you want, but that is flakey to do.
Did you mean US version of Oreo Or sprint version ?
Xaad1219 said:
Did you mean US version of Oreo Or sprint version ?
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Im on Sprint and in US.
My phone is working for all carriers , Question is, Installing sprint will relock my device for specifically sprint or will it remains like before flashing ?
Xaad1219 said:
My phone is working for all carriers , Question is, Installing sprint will relock my device for specifically sprint or will it remains like before flashing ?
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As for carrier swapping, I am not sure, there are some other forums on here that are talking unlocking carrier after Oreo Sprint so I am sure it can be done if it happens to relock. I would double check before attempting. Here is one thread... https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/help/lg-v20-ls997-successfully-unlocked-oreo-t3835061/amp/. Don't update until read though. Just use caution.
You are Right I will share my experience soon
It looks like you have an older, rootable LS997 that has been cross-flashed to US996 Nougat firmware, essentially a Sprint V20 disguised as a US996 that is SIM-unlocked. You won't be able to install the official LS997 Oreo update until you go through the DirtySanta procedure and then flash an old Sprint Nougat ROM near the end of the process. However, after you update to Oreo this way, the phone becomes completely and irreversibly unrootable, which pretty much defeats the purpose of the DirtySanta procedure, so I highly discourage you from doing this. The Sprint firmware is not really useful for anyone who doesn't use Sprint as a carrier.
If you want Oreo or higher, you're much better off installing one of the LineageOS-based ROMs.
One thing I haven't seen anyone do on an LS997 cross-flashed to US996 is trying to flash a US996 Oreo KDZ firmware file. No idea if that works or not, but it would be quite a risk to try since there seems to be no documentation of anyone having done that before.
For more details on just about anything related to the LS997, I've written up a bunch of information here.
If you want full root don't update to Oreo if you are on a full rootable firmware still. All up to you of course. My full root is still Nougat, a Sprint ls997zv7 firmware
Yes thats what I thought exactly .. I found a forum someone did that and he flushed his imei modem completely and there is no way that he can reverse Plus Unfortunately No firmware is available too make sprint phone work again..