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Hoory, just got OTA update for L29C636B172 :)

I was on MHA-L29C636B158, and I check for update everyday, but always get nothing. I have a disabled prepaid China Unicom SIM-card in 1 of the SIM slots, left there from my business trip to China last week. I just enabled it and went back to update, and there it is MHA-L29C636B172 update, 447MB size. The Change log is "This update optimizes system performance and stability". The list of Optimizations "Optimize system performance and stability for smoother operations. Optimizes power consumption for longer usage."
It's installed and came back up in a few minutes... didn't notice anything different... I guess I will see in a few days.

emaileverything said:
I was on MHA-L29C636B158, and I check for update everyday, but always get nothing. I have a disabled prepaid China Unicom SIM-card in 1 of the SIM slots, left there from my business trip to China last week. I just enabled it and went back to update, and there it is MHA-L29C636B172 update, 447MB size. The Change log is "This update optimizes system performance and stability". The list of Optimizations "Optimize system performance and stability for smoother operations. Optimizes power consumption for longer usage."
It's installed and came back up in a few minutes... didn't notice anything different... I guess I will see in a few days.
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March security patch? Or still on January?

I've been on this for weeks very little difference
If anything its a little less responsive

Arthurvben said:
March security patch? Or still on January?
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Feb security patch.

Only security? Time to change mobile. ?

Someone want the link to download : Check this blog with Download link and guide.

For me here in Greece there is no update.. I'm still to B158.. I check every day twice with no luck... I come from Chinese rom debrand to C636 and I don't want to force an update... I want to see it automatically come to my device in my country (Europe) with 2 Greek sim cards.... Let's see...

sam razzy said:
Someone want the link to download : Check this blog with Download link and guide.
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Are you author? Are you trying install?
None of methods in this guide are not working on Mate 9. Will check again, but not sure that something changed

sam razzy said:
Someone want the link to download : Check this blog with Download link and guide.
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Tried but no luck
Fails at 5% on my c636

novastar1 said:
Tried but no luck
Fails at 5% on my c636
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Thanks for info. Think, author does not have Mate 9 and just advertise your site.

I'm in the usa still haven't gotten it..

sam razzy said:
Someone want the link to download : Check this blog with Download link and guide.
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Jaimesco12 said:
I'm in the usa still haven't gotten it..
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Have you gotten updates in the USA on a c636 before?
Would like to confirm for my own paranoia

novastar1 said:
Have you gotten updates in the USA on a c636 before?
Would like to confirm for my own paranoia
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Yeah I did before root to 158 not sure if root affects it
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any differences from 158?

virtyx said:
any differences from 158?
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well, it has been more than a week since I got the 172, I can't really tell any noticeable difference from 158. Except the annoying "audio recording" warning problem with Skype/WhatsApp came back and this time I somehow can't fix it by disabling a whole bunch of Google voice search settings... sad

same to me, in usa, no luck so far...
Jaimesco12 said:
I'm in the usa still haven't gotten it..
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In Singapore using M1 sim card. No OTA yet

Got the OTA on C636.
The music controls (spotify) now shows up normally on the lockscreen.

It's a lot smoother and the battery lasts a little longer....
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sam razzy said:
Someone want the link to download : Check this blog with Download link and guide.
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My phone can't seem install like this, even if I followed everything on the guide, stops at 5%. By any chance do you know how to solve this?

List of Mate 9 / Mate 9 Pro Latest FIrmwares

Since I spend 12 hours a day working with Huawei firmware, I figured a list may be handy.
Key:
Model and Version
Chinese Model:
MHA-AL00C00B301 (EMUI 5.1, beta)
MHA-AL00C00B203
Meafnaf (Middle East / North Africa) Models
MHA-L29C185B181
LON-L29C185B180
Eu (Europe) Models
MHA-L09C432B182
MHA-L29C432B182
LON-L29C432B185
Spcseas (Asia/Pacific) Models
MHA-L29C636B181
LON-L29C636B182
USA Model
MHA-L29C567B190
Porsche Model
LON-L29C721B185
Generic Model
MHA-L09C900B186
MHA-L29C900B186
LON-L29C900B187
Note: It's not possible to tell how new a firmware is based only on its build number. For example, MHA-L29C567B183 has a very high build number, but it's much older than MHA-L29C636B181

Any chance to include the PD version in this list?
Anyways, it's depressing to see they are developing indeed, but they are struggling so hard at keeping a decent official release pace. I mean, pretty much everything is unauthenticated, or if it is it still takes ages to become available. If it wasn't for Firmware Finder, I'd still be stuck at a 4 months old firmware on my PD, without 10x zoom, all the camera tweaks which were applied later and so on, how can this be possible?!

Fafner76 said:
Any chance to include the PD version in this list?
Anyways, it's depressing to see they are developing indeed, but they are struggling so hard at keeping a decent official release pace. I mean, pretty much everything is unauthenticated! If it wasn't for Firmware Finder, I'd still be stuck at a 4 months old firmware on my PD, without 10x zoom, all the camera tweaks which were applied later and so on, how can this be possible?!
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Ok, added it.
Actually, Huawei is very active with development, but not active with public releases/authentication. Basically, the rollout cycle is:
Build, upload for internal use (usually day after build), upload publicly, release to some devices, release to all devices.
With the Porsche Design Mate 9, they actually had a build 156, but they never ended up uploading it or releasing it publicly, and just jumped to 174, then 180, without publicly releasing them. It is strange, indeed, but the Porsche tends to get updates fast enough, internally, at least. I feel most sorry for the LON-L29C432 users, really, because they seem to get the updates last.

duraaraa said:
For example, MHA-L29C567B183 has a very high build number, but it's much older than MHA-L29C636B180, which was built yesterday.
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Well,
MHA-L29C567B183 <-- old
MHA-L29C636B180 <-- newer
Somehow that makes sense. At first, your statement scared me a bit ("wtf are they doing?").
Let's see what comes next. I personally am sick and tired of flashing. Bricked more than one phone (although Samsungs); I'll be waiting quietly here until they release whatever they want to release.
Ooommmmh
Cheers
Rico

I have LON-C432 and you are right that this model gets update last of them all and that realy sucks. Is it possible to debrand it to PD if we flash oeminfo on it?
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Mostar088 said:
I have LON-C432 and you are right that this model gets update last of them all and that realy sucks. Is it possible to debrand it to PD if we flash oeminfo on it?
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Yes, it's possible. The best branding isn't PD, though. It's probably LON-L29C636 which gets fastest updates.

are there any benefits upgrading c636b172 to 180?
On hwmt.ru C636B180 isnt up so we cant download hw_spcseas and data_full (to flash after wiping /data for decrypt)
is it possible to download these zips or do we have to wait for huwaei to release on hwmt.ru ?
ill wait patiently if we cant, then ill be the first to flash

virtyx said:
are there any benefits upgrading c636b172 to 180?
On hwmt.ru C636B180 isnt up so we cant download hw_spcseas and data_full (to flash after wiping /data for decrypt)
is it possible to download these zips or do we have to wait for huwaei to release on hwmt.ru ?
ill wait patiently if we cant, then ill be the first to flash
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Of course there are benefits, but it's impossible to know exactly what they are. I know the kernel is newly built and the security patches are more recent. Otherwise, seems to be mainly power management/performance-related, but the changelogs are so vague, so it's up to fate whether or not you feel an actual substantial change. Not many people have tried it at this point.
If you want the files, just use HiSuite to try and install the update. The files will be downloaded to your Documents\HiSuite folder. If you're rooted, it's possible the HiSuite update might fail, but you'll get the files.

duraaraa said:
Of course there are benefits, but it's impossible to know exactly what they are. I know the kernel is newly built and the security patches are more recent. Otherwise, seems to be mainly power management/performance-related, but the changelogs are so vague, so it's up to fate whether or not you feel an actual substantial change. Not many people have tried it at this point.
If you want the files, just use HiSuite to try and install the update. The files will be downloaded to your Documents\HiSuite folder. If you're rooted, it's possible the HiSuite update might fail, but you'll get the files.
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hisuite reports B172 is latest, unless hw_spcseas and data_full from B180 are the same as B172

virtyx said:
hisuite reports B172 is latest, unless hw_spcseas and data_full from B180 are the same as B172
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Never mind. I thought you were using a service not available to the general public, if that makes any sense. If not, there's no way to install B180, anyway, as it's not on Huawei's public servers, and is not being authenticated by Huawei.

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Never mind. I thought you were using a service not available to the general public, if that makes any sense. If not, there's no way to install B180, anyway, as it's not on Huawei's public servers, and is not being authenticated by Huawei.
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I understand, but usually huawei release the zips early on. ill give it a couple days before diving in

flashing MHA-L29C636B180
wish me luck guys!

virtyx said:
flashing MHA-L29C636B180
wish me luck guys!
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Let us know the kernel build date and so on, please

lawtq said:
Let us know the kernel build date and so on, please
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Kernel build apr 10 can't tell much difference
I think touch is a little more responsive

virtyx said:
Kernel build apr 10 can't tell much difference
I think touch is a little more responsive
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Damn! I've got C432 B181 and that has March 10 kernel and March 1 security patch. This one has April security?

lawtq said:
Damn! I've got C432 B181 and that has March 10 kernel and March 1 security patch. This one has April security?
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C636B180 was uploaded yesterday.
You can't take the version numbers as an indication of newer or older, unfortunately.

virtyx said:
Kernel build apr 10 can't tell much difference
I think touch is a little more responsive
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Do you notice any difference with battery drain?

Using Firmware Finder I found newer ROMs than my current 158. What's the difference between FullOTA-MF and OTA-MF? I know one is huge but which do i download to upgrade please?
I am thinking to upgrade to 172 as 180 has no FullOTA file.

And which one is best to download of the three? It's very confusing. I did all this fine on my Mate 8 but now i forget. Thanks.

tboy2000 said:
Using Firmware Finder I found newer ROMs than my current 158. What's the difference between FullOTA-MF and OTA-MF? I know one is huge but which do i download to upgrade please?
I am thinking to upgrade to 172 as 180 has no FullOTA file.
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Firmware Finder will only work on older releases which are signed by Huawei. When a new release is found, Huawei won't be signing it for your device for a few weeks in most cases. You'll have to use a different method if you want to install 180.

How to update the Huawei Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)'s firmware?

Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?

aimgrabber said:
Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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I had the same problem and the only way to update it by using funkyhuawei method but you have to pay around 30$
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aimgrabber said:
Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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And you dont have to pay evertime you update it , if you pay 30$ you get 5 points which will allow you to update your phone 5 times
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Not to be rude, but I posted to find another method other than funky Huawei. Even with the fact that it's just $30 for 5 updates is way more than I would ever spend for something I've done for free. I plan to have this phone for years, and I'm pretty sure there'll be more than just 5 updates in a year (there's been 3 in the 2 months I've owned the device already).

aimgrabber said:
Not to be rude, but I posted to find another method other than funky Huawei. Even with the fact that it's just $30 for 5 updates is way more than I would ever spend for something I've done for free. I plan to have this phone for years, and I'm pretty sure there'll be more than just 5 updates in a year (there's been 3 in the 2 months I've owned the device already).
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Try this, it has been tested on Mate 9 Pro and works. But u need to unlock bootloader first.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Mostar088 said:
Try this, it has been tested on Mate 9 Pro and works. But u need to unlock bootloader first.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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Do you need to do any extra steps on the Mate 9 Pro? Is not having an external sd card in our phones a problem?
Currently considering rebranding to C636, since that versions seems to get updates fastest.

Gormsen said:
Do you need to do any extra steps on the Mate 9 Pro? Is not having an external sd card in our phones a problem?
Currently considering rebranding to C636, since that versions seems to get updates fastest.
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In the menu of the program u can choose to update from PC folder or SD card.
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Google Assistant
Hello,
I have a chinese LON-AL00, could anyone with an international version tell me if they got Google Assistant working?
I still stuck with Huawei's assistant HiVoice which greatly sucks :crying:, and i would like to know if changing firmware would actually get me the Google Assistant.
Thank you

aimgrabber said:
Is there anyone out there that knows how to update the Mate 9 Pro (Lon-l29c)? The firmware finder app seems suspiciously unable to supply an "authenticated" update package, & paying funky Huawei every time I need to update is a bit to much for me. I have the files for the update, I just have no idea how to go about making the phone use it even recognize the files. Are there any methods available other than the two I mentioned?
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Mine just showed up as authenticated today... After many days/weeks of authentication fails... Just takes time for Huawei to enable it for your device.
I'm on LON-L29C636B182 now.

Mostar088 said:
In the menu of the program u can choose to update from PC folder or SD card.
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I don't need an OTG cable or anything. Just download the files and put them into the correct folder. Launch the program, and then follow the instructions? No need to change any settings.
I think the instructions in the thread are a bit confusing..

Gormsen said:
I don't need an OTG cable or anything. Just download the files and put them into the correct folder. Launch the program, and then follow the instructions? No need to change any settings.
I think the instructions in the thread are a bit confusing..
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On page 26 u have a good guide, not done it myself yet.
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used firmware finder 4 times already, with no issues; on b182 for about 3 weeks now, on international LON..

wase4711 said:
used firmware finder 4 times already, with no issues; on b182 for about 3 weeks now, on international LON..
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Its not signed yet for C432.
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yeah, I have C636...

pls i need help for huawei mate 9 pro LON-L29
hi. i have Huawei mate 9 pro. i unlock the bootloader and i tried to root its working after rooted then i install the superuser.zip. after installed the superuser.zip the phone couldnt accept the internal storage.
i try to restore the twrp backup but it couldnt . some error messege coming.
i tried official recovery mode it also dosent work . at the moment my phone is fastmode and system recovery option only working. any chance to get my phone back pls.
thanks

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used firmware finder 4 times already, with no issues; on b182 for about 3 weeks now, on international LON..
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Did you use FF ?
Did you use the OTA-MF or the FullOTA-MF?
Last time I tried for my C636 (B182) I wasn't authorised!

white43 said:
Did you use FF ?
Did you use the OTA-MF or the FullOTA-MF?
Last time I tried for my C636 (B182) I wasn't authorised!
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You just have to keep trying.. my authorised only happened yesterday .. just takes time... I use the smaller one to test authorisation saves downloading 2gb every day... then when it finally got accepted i cancelled and went with the full ota and installed that...

Leighm0 said:
You just have to keep trying.. my authorised only happened yesterday .. just takes time... I use the smaller one to test authorisation saves downloading 2gb every day... then when it finally got accepted i cancelled and went with the full ota and installed that...
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Tried again. I just kept getting that incremental stuff where it keeps wanting to download another patch.
So. I cleared the folder specified in FF, rebooted the phone and then it kept saying the connection was unstable.
So, I uninstalled FF Proxy and then reset the connection. File downloaded. Phone rebooted and said it couldn't verify the file and now.....
"Your device has failed verification" on boot up. It will work if I press the power button, but something is clearly wrong. It suggests I use 'ERecover' which states it will download the most recent build over Wifi.
Balls. Will give it a try - but I fear I've bricked the bloody thing!

white43 said:
Did you use FF ?
Did you use the OTA-MF or the FullOTA-MF?
Last time I tried for my C636 (B182) I wasn't authorised!
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I always choose the FULL OTA

white43 said:
Tried again. I just kept getting that incremental stuff where it keeps wanting to download another patch.
So. I cleared the folder specified in FF, rebooted the phone and then it kept saying the connection was unstable.
So, I uninstalled FF Proxy and then reset the connection. File downloaded. Phone rebooted and said it couldn't verify the file and now.....
"Your device has failed verification" on boot up. It will work if I press the power button, but something is clearly wrong. It suggests I use 'ERecover' which states it will download the most recent build over Wifi.
Balls. Will give it a try - but I fear I've bricked the bloody thing!
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When it finds the update in Updater u need to click back and then click on the 3 dots on upper right corner and choose to Download latest full package.
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Mostar088 said:
When it finds the update in Updater u need to click back and then click on the 3 dots on upper right corner and choose to Download latest full package.
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Ah. Thanks for that. That's how you get around that problem!
Onto the new problem - "Your device has failed verification." Huawei's own solution failed. I presume it only works in Asia or China. It appears to want you to use 'ERecover' and wifi*not fully booted phone) to download a system image. Doesn't work. (Funky Huawei use this method, but they change your DNS so presumably ERecover points at their servers for a fee.)
Apparently factory reset doesn't work either and I didn't wanna start from scratch again.
I Googled about and this does seem a relatively common issue and someone else got the issue on a Huawei Mate 9 (not pro) doing the same thing. The OTA updates can cause this, he flashed an older firmware. I tried to flash the older firmwares, two of which got 'not authenticated' messages. So, going for broke, I had a go at installing the newest B182 firmware FULL again through FF. By some miracle - it worked and fixed the "Your device has failed verification." issue as well!!
Phew. So managed to get B182 on L29C636. :victory:
Only weird thing I got was Google Drive didn't want to work post installation(kept saying no network connection) - so I deleted all data from Google Play and this started working again.
Now that I know the critical point in using FF - "Download latest full package" as stated above. This shouldn't be such a ballache.
Can anyone confirm the benefit of converting the C636(Asian) to the European version- C432?

New Update FRD-AL00C00B391

New Features just like moving pictures and many more.

Man, I wish these features to come for L04

PalakMi said:
Man, I wish these features to come for L04
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I think it would. Lets wait for it.

PalakMi said:
Man, I wish these features to come for L04
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Switch to L09. The B394 update has moving picture and a nice Honor Dual Camera watermark and has the August security patches.

hackslash said:
Switch to L09. The B394 update has moving picture and a nice Honor Dual Camera watermark and has the August security patches.
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And FRD-AL00C00B391 has all that faetures too. It seems like different upgrade numbers for different models.

hackslash said:
Switch to L09. The B394 update has moving picture and a nice Honor Dual Camera watermark and has the August security patches.
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Hello
Did you see any differences between the B392 SP01 and the B394?
I have got a FRD-L09C432 European.
Best regards

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Switch to L09. The B394 update has moving picture and a nice Honor Dual Camera watermark and has the August security patches.
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I didn't know l09 have those feature.
I'll do it

nico97470 said:
Hello
Did you see any differences between the B392 SP01 and the B394?
I have got a FRD-L09C432 European.
Best regards
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Apart from the latest security patches and all 'optimisations' mentioned in the change log, there is nothing new.

Still in FRD-L09C432B389. Every time I check firmware finder it say not applicable to your imei. Is this safe. Its the only phone I have.

KBEscalona said:
Still in FRD-L09C432B389. Every time I check firmware finder it say not applicable to your imei. Is this safe. Its the only phone I have.
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It is normal. To install the update you have to bypass authentication checks. You can check my guide about Flashing unapproved firmwares in the Guides forum.

KBEscalona said:
Still in FRD-L09C432B389. Every time I check firmware finder it say not applicable to your imei. Is this safe. Its the only phone I have.
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Sp01 is also not available to flash but i did it by dload.

@hackslash thanks for the tip will try later B894. Just one question there are 2 b394 one full and the other is a small file. which do I get to update my phone.

hackslash said:
Switch to L09. The B394 update has moving picture and a nice Honor Dual Camera watermark and has the August security patches.
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How does one switch to L09?

Gus194 said:
How does one switch to L09?
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There's a rebranding guide in the guides section, take a look at it

PalakMi said:
Man, I wish these features to come for L04
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Same here seems like North America has been an after thought.

KBEscalona said:
@hackslash thanks for the tip will try later B894. Just one question there are 2 b394 one full and the other is a small file. which do I get to update my phone.
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Use the FullOTA-MF one, simply the larger one.

chui84 said:
Same here seems like North America has been an after thought.
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It seems so

In italy no official OTA update. I'm using FRD-L09 (EU) and i'm still on B389. Hope it wont take ages to receive the OTA. Funny because it comes with August security patches...when probably will already be end of september or even october when the update becomes avaible xD. However i know i can update manually, but i prefer to wait for OTA. Last time i update with twrp i missed some options in "settings" so i want to avoid mistakes and errors

Oreo System Dumps - OPR1.170623.026.G955USQU1ZQJJ 11-3-2017

Pretty much exactly the same across all the models with minor differences. I'll try to upload new dumps when new builds hit.
DOWNLOAD:
From T-Mobile GS8+ Build OPR1.170623.026.G955USQU1ZQJJ

How are you dumping it, and what's keeping you from dumping the update file?

Can anyone with this update dial *#2263# and post a screenshot. It should list the supported bands, I'd like to know if they enabled Band 46.
Thanks.

milan03 said:
Can anyone with this update dial *#2263# and post a screenshot. It should list the supported bands, I'd like to know if they enabled Band 46.
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Yes, they did

milan03 said:
Can anyone with this update dial *#2263# and post a screenshot. It should list the supported bands, I'd like to know if they enabled Band 46.
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Once I read up on what Band 46 is, I decided to do a speed test. Apparently, LAA is in full effect in Memphis :laugh: :victory:
Info: https://www.qualcomm.com/invention/technologies/lte/laa

docnok63 said:
Once I read up on what Band 46 is, I decided to do a speed test. Apparently, LAA is in full effect in Memphis :laugh: :victory:
Info: https://www.qualcomm.com/invention/technologies/lte/laa
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I got double the speeds I normally get. Need to test some more though.

If we flash this do we get the OTAs whenever they release an update?

mperez19 said:
If we flash this do we get the OTAs whenever they release an update?
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If you're not in the Beta program itself, I'd say there's 98% chance no as the update is tied to your Samsung account. The OP states that he'll upload any future Beta updates, though. Of course, you'll always be able to flash the official Oreo build once it's released (probably without wiping data.)

docnok63 said:
If you're not in the Beta program itself, I'd say there's 98% chance no as the update is tied to your Samsung account. The OP states that he'll upload any future Beta updates, though. Of course, you'll always be able to flash the official Oreo build once it's released (probably without wiping data.)
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Hmm. I'm currently in the Unlocked Model beta. If i flash back to TMobile do you think it would count me in the beta still? Since its tied to the account?

mperez19 said:
Hmm. I'm currently in the Unlocked Model beta. If i flash back to TMobile do you think it would count me in the beta still? Since its tied to the account?
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Probably, since the account and Beta are tied to your IMEI. If not, you can flash back to unlocked and upgrade again. You won't lose your Beta status unless you leave the program.

0vermind said:
Pretty much exactly the same across all the models with minor differences. I'll try to upload new dumps when new builds hit.
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From T-Mobile GS8+ Build OPR1.170623.026.G955USQU1ZQJJ
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Assuming this is applied through recovery with ADB sideload right? Or?
I tried flashing it in recovery using "update via SD card" and pointed to the zip file and I got an error with wrong footer.

bogdi1988 said:
Assuming this is applied through recovery with ADB sideload right? Or?
I tried flashing it in recovery using "update via SD card" and pointed to the zip file and I got an error with wrong footer.
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I'm wndering what would be a proper way of flashing the modem for us that are rooted without losing root? I'm still on the August build.
Thanks.

milan03 said:
I'm wndering what would be a proper way of flashing the modem for us that are rooted without losing root? I'm still on the August build.
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This is simply a system dump and doesn't contain the bootloader and modem. We'd need the full OTA for those and we can't get them without root. As you've probably noticed, even the gurus at Sammobile haven't posted it yet because it'd be EXTREMELY difficult to catch the OTA even over your own network. I was able to post my Band 46 screenshot because I'm actually in the Beta program.

docnok63 said:
This is simply a system dump and doesn't contain the bootloader and modem. We'd need the full OTA for those and we can't get them without root. As you've probably noticed, even the gurus at Sammobile haven't posted it yet because it'd be EXTREMELY difficult to catch the OTA even over your own network. I was able to post my Band 46 screenshot because I'm actually in the Beta program.
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Wait, is Band 46 enabled on this 7.x.x update, or only on Beta 8.0?

milan03 said:
Wait, is Band 46 enabled on this 7.x.x update, or only on Beta 8.0?
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Only beta 8. Running latest 7.x update with Oct security patch and 46 is not enabled.

Apart from wifi-calling and the usual Tmo stuff, is what's the difference between this and the U1 Oreo firmware?

docnok63 said:
This is simply a system dump and doesn't contain the bootloader and modem. We'd need the full OTA for those and we can't get them without root. As you've probably noticed, even the gurus at Sammobile haven't posted it yet because it'd be EXTREMELY difficult to catch the OTA even over your own network. I was able to post my Band 46 screenshot because I'm actually in the Beta program.
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Beat me to it. Folks, this is just a system dump. Unfortunately, without root, I cannot access the Cache partition, which is where the OTA zip file is stored.
I'm posting system dumps to encourage anyone and everyone to dig through. Hopefully we can find an exploit or some tidbit. I never bothered with the sampawn. While I am very grateful for the time, effort, and energy that went into that root, it's not a true root. When Oreo drops we're back to ground zero.
WHAT'S DIFFERENT:
- Polish: That's partly Google. Partly Samsung. Battery battery life. Things open faster. Etc. And I dirty flashed too.
- Battery Life: Took my phone off charger 16 hours ago and I have 40% left. Screen time 3hr. I heavily rely on my phone every day. Team communication apps, research, navigation, etc. No games. Could be different.
- PiP: Awesome. I had Navigation open earlier today and switched to Music to change songs, a little floating window with my navigation opened. PiP works with Google Maps!
- Band 46: Hasn't been fully initialized in my area, but signals are definitely much more stable.
- WiFi: More stable. I can reach 5G band at further distances. Likely just cleaned up code that's making these work better.
- Small UI changes, such as people edge is more glassy.
Oreo is well worth the patience. I'm only encountering small bugs here and there. It's very stable. So I'd say, maybe Xmas we'll have Oreo. Could be wishful thinking, but I'm hella impressed. This **** is smooth. Only thing I hate is the stupid emojis are the same as before.
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I have the ota file. I go it the day it came out. I did not post it because know one knew how to flash the OTA's
737cd1ee16384c80815ac4fa601193a7.bin
1.36 GB (1,471,096,822 bytes)
CRC32 f6e48ca3
MD5 665aea1f910d68c49b9ae5b90cc8e6b5
SHA-1 150aedf1780b6a32d83384cca46120b1f608abda

goofwear said:
I have the ota file. I go it the day it came out. I did not post it because know one knew how to flash the OTA's
737cd1ee16384c80815ac4fa601193a7.bin
1.36 GB (1,471,096,822 bytes)
CRC32 f6e48ca3
MD5 665aea1f910d68c49b9ae5b90cc8e6b5
SHA-1 150aedf1780b6a32d83384cca46120b1f608abda
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You should post it just in case someone knows how to do it.

bogdi1988 said:
You should post it just in case someone knows how to do it.
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I would upload it Like I normally do, but know one was able to figurere it out last year for the Galaxsy s7 edge.
 @tengtengvn and I tried to figure it out. You can see the forum here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/direct-link-nougat-update-t3510467
I have been looking into the the S8+ Ota and noticed
Code:
patch/system/bin/tinycap.p.,.ÓõSBDIFF10×.
SBDIFF. If we can figured out how they SBDIFF the OTA against the 7.0/NRD90M/G955USQU1AQHD firmware. we may be able to flash it.
I also noticed the OTA .bin file has to zip files concatenated together. the first zip only has one file in it called metadata and it is just text.
Code:
ota-type=FILE
post-build=samsung/dream2qltesq/dream2qltesq:8.0.0/OPR1.170623.026/G955USQU1ZQJJ:user/release-keys
post-timestamp=1509361774
pre-build=samsung/dream2qltesq/dream2qltesq:7.0/NRD90M/G955USQU1AQHD:user/release-keys
pre-device=dream2qltesq
If some people show interest I may upload it.