I live in India but I purchased my Tab A 10.1 with S Pen from the US. Recently I read on the Internet everywhere that Nougat has started rolling out for SM-P580, but I don't know, I don't seem to receive it yet. Tried manual pulling of the OTA as well. But of no use. Tried connecting using VPNS but still no update. Did anyone in the US receive it yet? If yes can you please post the screenshots and also how did you receive the update ?
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Hello, I have a Verizon Note 4, but I am living internationally and not connected to any Verizon network. I need to try and download the update with Verizon Upgrade Assistant or Kies because I can't do it from my phone. Every time I connect it to the Assistant it says the software is up to date. Does anybody know how long it takes to get uploaded to the servers? I am not sure if it is already uploaded and I just cant get it or they haven't made it available on the upgrade assistant yet. I think it is the latter. Anyone have experience and can shed some light? Does it usually take a few days to upload the new updates to the assistant. I NEED this update for my Gear VR to work. I would also take any advice on how to upgrade to the newest software through any means necessary. I would be so appreciative if somebody has an answer! Thanks
Found someone selling the international version of the Galaxy Tab A with the S Pen, model is SM-P585 for $160 and got him down to $130, haven't looked at it yet so don't know if it's in a different language or not, and obviously no warranty. But looks like it's the LTE model, won't be using it. Said it came from Korea, looking at the specs between the US version and Korean version looks the same except the Korean version has 32 gigs of ram vs 16. Only thing that worries me are updates down the road and compatibility with the app store. Will certain apps not load if it sees it as an international version?
hard to say
i did exactly what you are contemplating.
The unit i received boots and works fine via wifi. It does not work on wireless (cellular) networks, even though it has valid SIM card installed. Which is why i'm here, since i am going to try to flash firmware of a different region that has compatible bandplans to where i am. I've researched all that info on the web, and have chosen a "most likely" candidate.
The firmware it arrived with seems to be Singapore and Vietnam based. I'm going to try to flash Malaysian firmware and see what happens.
FWIW, the device will not upgrade via the built in upgrade option (in settings). It returns an error. Current android V 5.0, but i know htere is valid 6.0 firmware available. (which is what i'm going to flash).
I have verified using "System info for android " app, that it sees a network, but is simply not connecting. the curious thing about the situation is, that although the tablet will not connect to the cellular network, it does show the onscreen icon for network strength (which is very strong, 4 or 5 bars). So the device is recognizing a signal, but will not connect. I have used sim cards from several carriers, and "scanned" networks" which gives a list of expected locally available networks, but the device will not connect to any of them.
If anyone reading this has any ideas, i'm happy to hear them.
Good to know thanks. I don't plan on using it for the cellular part just WiFi, don't want to spend money on a data plan. I did find several sites that had marshmallow but you had to use odin I believe. Also found this thread incase it helps you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/help/sm-p585-flashing-firmware-variant-t3498225
I had the Tab A 8.0 with S Pen (SM-P355) the international version capable of making phone calls. I don't think it was ever sold in the US. I had no problems loading any apps from the Play store, including banking apps and others that were regional or required authentication, like Uber.
The last version I received (before cracking my screen) was 6.0, pushed via OTA update.
Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
wondering the same :/ anyone have anything?
see my post here. besides flashing the t-mobile ummm rom I guess over it, you won't be able to update. I've tried samsung and t-mobile and the only thing that will work besides that is to borrow a sim from a friend and use that... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/best-buy-screw-t3594359/page2
try it today. it should work. the servers were having issues last night and this morning.
lotreaglesfan said:
try it today. it should work. the servers were having issues last night and this morning.
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will not work because system updates are coming from carrier and having a tmobile sim in a verizon phone means verizon will not allow you to connect to their update server...
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will not work because system updates are coming from carrier and having a tmobile sim in a verizon phone means verizon will not allow you to connect to their update server...
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Thats not the case. I am using vzw GS8 on att and I receive updates fine
Well I'm confused then. I was able to do the last update with a t-mobile Sim in the phone? Right now when I try checking for updates it errors out saying it couldn't be authenticated. Anyone have any clue?
Hope I can help you!
How to update your system if you're not using the carrier from your S8(+) version.
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Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
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you wont be able to updated through wifi or LTE unless you use a verizon SIM but you can do it easily using your computer and samsung smart switch.
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you wont be able to updated through wifi or LTE unless you use a verizon SIM but you can do it easily using your computer and samsung smart switch.
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Are you able to update using your computer?
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Neither on wifi nor cellular will it check for update. I get the error "sorry, we are having trouble authenticating your device"
Any idea how to fix this ?
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Try to get at least an inactivated Verizon sim card from any Verizon store or you can also try a normal working Verizon sim. I had AT&T Galaxy S5 and it needed the carrier's sim card to even check for update. I took the sim, put it in, checked for update and was able to install it.
Fix to your issue
Hey guys so I do also share the same situation, I have a Verizon s8+ yet I have T-Mobile One as my coverage
Because it's not authenticated as a Verizon provided account it simply won't update
Now.. the solution to updating isn't directly on your device.
It's within the Samsung Smart switch App for either Mac or windows, you can run an update through there with little to no problems at all and finally keep your device up to date without having to return it for an unlocked one.
Just a brief note regarding the smart switch App, keep in mind that sometimes the update will freeze at a certain percentage on the computer so just be sure to close the app out only if your Samsung device hasn't received the green upload screen yet.
Hopefully this helps out alot of you guys ?
Best regards
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see my post here. besides flashing the t-mobile ummm rom I guess over it, you won't be able to update. I've tried samsung and t-mobile and the only thing that will work besides that is to borrow a sim from a friend and use that... https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/best-buy-screw-t3594359/page2
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I'd like to flash mine to t mobile, I'm begging you to help me with this!!!
Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk
I've seen a bunch of info on the forums on how to flash the T-Mo ROM on an s8 - as well as flashing the Samsung Unlocked ROM on the s8 but frankly, almost all the threads are from back at the phone launch - and it is unclear to me which roms & programs to search for.
In a similar vein - I'm a noob to the whole process using oden - which I think is what i would need to use. I have experience from years ago running cyanogen mods on a nook tablet and messing with windows phones - but nothing recent and things have changed a lot.
I've read conflicting reports throughout the forums on doing this...
I'm running a VZW Branded (but it's now "unlocked")
Model: s8 SM-G-950U
Build #: NRD90M.G950USQS2BQL1
Baseband #: G950USQS2BQL1
What I'm looking for (really the right word is "NEED"):
Access to lower 700 A block (full band 12 use)
Ability to get OTA Updates
Mobile Hotspot Functionality
WiFi Calling
VoLTE
Bixby
If I could have these all running the Samsung Unlocked ROM - then that would be preferred...
If not - I would want to flash the T-Mobile ROM.
I need to know ASAP as I only have 14days from today (2/14/18) to figure this out or go back to VZW
Many thanks!
~chris
Just got a new security update, prob nothing major, on my note 8. No release notes yet that i see.
Just got it as well. Waiting for that oreo update :/
Its the Dec 1 Android Security Update from what i see. FYI.
Confirmed from Verizon.. https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note8-update/
I got this update as well and ever since then my WiFi has been constantly connecting and disconnecting. Does any one else have this problem? Is there a way I could reflash the update or revert back to the previous one?
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I got this update as well and ever since then my WiFi has been constantly connecting and disconnecting. Does any one else have this problem? Is there a way I could reflash the update or revert back to the previous one?
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Yes, you can revert to the previous version (2BQK2) by following this guide > https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/guide-sm-n950u-u1-t3685884
Is anyone else having WiFi issues? I'm concerned - I use it to telecommute on a Windows 10 workstation via the open vpn app and Microsoft RDP. Solid WiFi is needed for these to work, so this is worrisome.
My wiFi is also having connection problems after the update.
My trusted places is no longer working so now I have to enter my password to unlock the phone every time. Rather annoying.
I haven't had any wifi issues or phone issues post update so far (knock on wood)..
I don't have any wifi issue either.
I had a couple of issues with wifi, but yesterday I got an update [Baseband version
N950USQS2BQL5] and the issue got fix.
Also I got the Note 8 about 2 days ago so there is that too.
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How come my nvidia is not updating to 7.2?
Checked update and still shows that I am up to day with 7.1 firmware.
Am I the only one?
I live in eastern USA
Thx
Not sure. I received my update yesterday. I live in Chicago.
Got mine yesterday UK but no Alexa integration here yet
Do you think guys that might be because I uninstalled nvidia launcher and use as default HALauncher?
I'm still able go to nvidia settings, however I get message that I am up to date.