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OTA update

Hi, I just updated my note with an ota update, but I dont see any difference or any new features. The update was about 77 megs in size.
Anyone knows what it was?

The build number is cmf1... where are you from? I haven't seen this build on Sammobile either.
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UK, the note is international version.

ziprar said:
UK, the note is international version.
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I read about it....its still 4.1.2...but only n8000 got the june update
Dont know the changelog though
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It will be the usual minor update that is pushed out from time to time .
Some say it precedes a major update .
jje

I don't know what it's supposed to do
But what it did do is add a bug where my device reboots every time I successfully pair a bluetooth device. The device is paired correctly, but my device reboots.
Other than that, it has also fixed a bug where a random app would open when I picked an app from the app picker (started with the two rectangle icon in the status bar), so I guess the two kind of even out.

New Update August 10th - Stagefright Patch

http://www.androidcentral.com/alcatel-onetouch-idol-3-get-stagefright-fix-beginning-august-10
Seems the Idol 3 is receiving the Stagefright patch! I'm surprised Alcatel is actually keeping up with this phone and releasing needed updates. Now if only we could get Android 5.1 or even Android M.
For those who have rooted, I'm sure you will have to un-root in order to get this via OTA or follow famewolf's thread here.

Cool 5.1.1 would be nice as well
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brian117 said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/alcatel-onetouch-idol-3-get-stagefright-fix-beginning-august-10
Seems the Idol 3 is receiving the Stagefright patch! I'm surprised Alcatel is actually keeping up with this phone and releasing needed updates. Now if only we could get Android 5.1 or even Android M.
For those who have rooted, I'm sure you will have to un-root in order to get this via OTA or follow famewolf's thread here.
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Once someone has updated if you are not rooted I'd gladly post the firmware to the thread mentioned.

I wonder if it's too much to hope for a fix to the issues dialing out via Google Voice?
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andyadler said:
I wonder if it's too much to hope for a fix to the issues dialing out via Google Voice?
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There are 3 different 6045i firmwares in the stock image thread. You could have backed up one at a time till you got one that worked with google voice and didn't have other issues.

But wouldn't that negate the positive results of the most recent update (improved DTTW, etc.)?
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brian117 said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/alcatel-onetouch-idol-3-get-stagefright-fix-beginning-august-10
Seems the Idol 3 is receiving the Stagefright patch! I'm surprised Alcatel is actually keeping up with this phone and releasing needed updates. Now if only we could get Android 5.1 or even Android M.
For those who have rooted, I'm sure you will have to un-root in order to get this via OTA or follow famewolf's thread here.
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Why would you be surprised? It is stock Android with no carrier certification required. Just patch and go...

andyadler said:
But wouldn't that negate the positive results of the most recent update (improved DTTW, etc.)?
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Depends on your priorities...I for one have no problem using hangout dialer for the calls I want to make over data which still works fine.

if they could fix the lags too
i was wondering, if we can't get ota update is it still possible to use the file update while being rooted?

hope this don't cause lags.. had the opposite result the last time I've updated..it was a mess

Well, I also use Hangouts Dialer and agree it's not a huge imposition. Still, no other handset I've ever used has had this bug, and I'd like the option of using the native dialer with GV. Regards from New Orleans...A.
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Update: Alcatel has announced, via rep Jason Gerdon, that the upcoming update will include a fix for the Google Voice issue (and SMS time stamp inconsistencies).
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andyadler said:
Well, I also use Hangouts Dialer and agree it's not a huge imposition. Still, no other handset I've ever used has had this bug, and I'd like the option of using the native dialer with GV. Regards from New Orleans...A.
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Update: Alcatel has announced, via rep Jason Gerdon, that the upcoming update will include a fix for the Google Voice issue (and SMS time stamp inconsistencies).
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Off topic. But how do you like or compare to the blu life one 2015?

I like the Blu Life One LTE quite a bit. Bought it for $99 off Amazon during a pre-order promotion, and have been using out to compare various carriers alongside my Idol 3. Considering that it has only 1 gig of RAM, it's remarkably smooth. Very bright 720p display, good battery life. A paltry 8g of onboard storage, but I'm an app minimalist, and it does take an optional SD card. Dual SIM capability which has come in handy, though you must choose between SD card or SIM 2.
The Idol 3 is considerably more powerful (600-class Snapdragon versus 400; 2 gigs of RAM, bigger, full HD display, etc.). Covers more LTE bands, including Band 12, which is important for T-Mobile users like myself. Substantially better speakers.
I'm somewhat of a phone hobbyist, and have been playing with a number of inexpensive handsets lately (these two and a Lumia 640 -- amazing phone for $100 or less). I've gained new respect for this class of handset. See little or no need to pay flagship prices. But I don't game, so don't tax a CPU as some other users might.
I've been using an HTC One M7 on Verizon, but an going to move to T-Mobile. Coverage is solid here in New Orleans, and for my family (four of us) it's vastly less expensive, with vastly more data.
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andyadler said:
Update: Alcatel has announced, via rep Jason Gerdon, that the upcoming update will include a fix for the Google Voice issue (and SMS time stamp inconsistencies).
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Do you have a source for that bit of news? Are there any other fixes coming besides Stagefright, GV, and SMS timestamp issues?
Nevermind, found it. Source of his posting here.
Hi All --
Wanted to let you guys know a new software update for IDOL 3 users will be released on or around August 10. This update will initially be available to IDOL 3 customers in the U.S. and will address fixes for Google Voice and SMS time stamp issues experienced by some users, as well as a Google security patch for the Stagefright vulnerability. For IDOL 3 customers in Canada, we are working with our carrier partners and hope to have an availability update for this very shortly.
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Posted a thread that should be useful to the folks who plan to revert to stock to install the update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/ido...e-custom-update-zips-to-t3175068?goto=newpost
I plan to give it a try and if it works I'll TRY to capture the 6045i update url as I did the previous updates..(I use a transparent squid proxy that all devices in my house go through to get to the internet. It allows me to intercept the url)..if I can get the update.zip downloaded I will make it available and perhaps some users will be able to sideload the update with less hassle.

I plan to give it a try and if it works I'll TRY to capture the 6045i update url as I did the previous updates..(I use a transparent squid proxy that all devices in my house go through to get to the internet. It allows me to intercept the url)..if I can get the update.zip downloaded I will make it available and perhaps some users will be able to sideload the update with less hassle.
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That would be awesome. I'm in Canada and don't want to have to wait for my carrier to 'Ok' an update for a major security issue like this.

If that could be done for 6045k since I saw one user on this forum from Portugal with K model and 01003 update..
Meaning the update is pushed different from region to region..
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Once someone who is un-rooted receives notification of this update, would you please post here letting us know the update has started to roll out? I don't think rooted users will get a notification of the update since we can't even check for one without getting a notification of being rooted.

brian117 said:
Once someone who is un-rooted receives notification of this update, would you please post here letting us know the update has started to roll out? I don't think rooted users will get a notification of the update since we can't even check for one without getting a notification of being rooted.
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So if I unroot to get this update, am I even going to be able to reroot?
I was really hoping I wouldn't have to mess around with anything more on this phone until CM is out for it.

dennygreen said:
So if I unroot to get this update, am I even going to be able to reroot?
I was really hoping I wouldn't have to mess around with anything more on this phone until CM is out for it.
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Pretty sure you will still be able to re-root.
I can confirm that using the Full Unroot method via SuperSU works on this phone. I just ran it out of curiosity and followed the steps and SuperSU is gone from the app drawer and I am able to check for updates. See screenshots:

New OTA (June 24) update

Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?

jake21 said:
Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Verizon website listed this...see below
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
Software Version: MMB29M.N910VVRU2CPF3
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.

Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.

Futtermax said:
Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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Can you try to downgrade after you update and see if it'll downgrade? Thanks. Its ok if you're not interested in all that hassle.
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Nothing visible has changed, no new apps. No new settings. June 1st security patch which may be different. I'll maybe try to downgrade tomorrow.

tolymatev said:
Can you try to downgrade after you update and see if it'll downgrade? Thanks. Its ok if you're not interested in all that hassle.
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I already checked it. Downgrade safe.

I haven't found a tutorial on downgrading to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1. Is there a safe way to do it?

Jakib2 said:
I haven't found a tutorial on downgrading to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1. Is there a safe way to do it?
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Not sure what you mean by "safe" but typically you just use Odin to flash full stock 5.1.1, do a factory reset in stock recovery afterwards and you're done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2942937
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Anything new on this?

r3w0rk said:
Anything new on this?
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I'm guessing its just a June security patch.
I'm impressed Verizon is actually trying to keep up with the security updates on this device. BUT, i dont think they have a choice because this device is probably more used then the Note5 .

Anyone tried this update while being rooted?

jake21 said:
Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Seems to have fixed some lag, heat , and battery drain issues I was having. Auto brightness is still borked. Still have to turn the brightness down manually in a dark room, and up to max outside.

Futtermax said:
Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of Google Fi. Which phone are you going to go with? I've thought about replacing my Note 4 DE with the Moto X Pure when they run it on sale again (was $319 a few days ago). But the Droid Z Force also looks nice.

Made my battery worse! A little less lag though....so got that goin for me!!! Lol
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FAUguy said:
I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of Google Fi. Which phone are you going to go with? I've thought about replacing my Note 4 DE with the Moto X Pure when they run it on sale again (was $319 a few days ago). But the Droid Z Force also looks nice.
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Not really the place to discuss it so I'll keep it brief.
My girlfriend has a Nexus 5X. The phone is amazing, updates are quick and common. It operates perfectly on marshmallow with no noticeable issues. We live in bum**** and she still gets service wifi calling and texting is fine, and no contracts. We pay about 42 a month for hers with insurance.

Well one thing I noticed (not sure if it was this update or the last one) is that when you pick an application to use (like browser) it becomes the default. With the old OS it would ask you to use just once or make it the default. Arrgggg I prefer to pick the application as needed and not make it the actual default.

jake21 said:
Well one thing I noticed (not sure if it was this update or the last one) is that when you pick an application to use (like browser) it becomes the default. With the old OS it would ask you to use just once or make it the default. Arrgggg I prefer to pick the application as needed and not make it the actual default.
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The MM update made this change to default app handling. I liked the old way too. Now if I want to change the default app I have to remember which app was set as default before I can make the change. Sometimes remembering which app was set as default isn't easy to do.

Deleted. Think was in wrong thread.

Been a long time sense I've posted anything in this forum.
I just went back to the Note 4 and did the MM update and have noticed a heavy draw on the battery compared to LP. Am wondering if letting it did cycle through a few time might correct the battery drain. Was on an iPhone for awhile, but for personal reasons came back android. Has anybody tried that yet. Have been temped to hard reset and start fresh to see if it fixes it.

This update has increased the battery draw on mine and it is running HOT! Need help.

G935AUCU4APJ4 with Oct. 1 2016 security update

Better late than never. It's 252.87 MB. No documentation of it yet on AT&T's software-update page, but that should be coming soon.

Gary02468 said:
Better late than never. It's 252.87 MB. No documentation of it yet on AT&T's software-update page, but that should be coming soon.
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Thanks! I was wondering when this was going to be released, especially when I saw that Google just released the November update for Nexus devices. Like you said, better late than never...

PJ4 update
New update. I downloaded last night. It adds something called Fullscreen? Any one else got any news on what changed? Says security patch level is October 1, 2016. Was about 250MB

Trying to figure that out to. Cant find any Changlog for this

Turned on the advanced messaging again for me. I turned it off since it wasn't working properly. Maybe it's fixed now.

evilvoice said:
New update. I downloaded last night. It adds something called Fullscreen? Any one else got any news on what changed? Says security patch level is October 1, 2016, so it isn't that. Was about 250MB
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Where did you find a "Fullscreen" option and what would that be for? HMMMM

iteam said:
Where did you find a "Fullscreen" option and what would that be for? HMMMM
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On this update they added a Fullscreen app which is pretty much pointless. Heres some photos of it:
I agree pointless

marcusva79 said:
On this update they added a Fullscreen app which is pretty much pointless. Heres some photos of it:
I agree pointless
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LOL LMFAO!!! What 'da hell is that crap lol:silly:

Great another useless app baked in that takes up space and needs to be DISABLED IMMEDIATELY!!!!!

Any change to the modem/better signal strength? PI2 has been crap

evilvoice said:
New update. I downloaded last night.
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Yes, a thread was started here yesterday afternoon about the update.

Here is the current update: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
The details
Release date: November 8, 2016
Android version: 6.0.1
Security patch level (SPL): October 1, 2016
Baseband version: G935AUCU4APJ4
Kernel version: 3.18.20-9439621
Build number: MMB29M. G935AUCS4APJ4
File size: 285MB
The updates
What's new: Full Screen – Mobile Video Service and Android device security enhancements
What's changing: Improved volume for Enhanced Push To Talk (ePTT) and fix for calls failing to go to Voice Mail when calling non LTE devices
What's going: Milk Music
Via AT&T

I just recently switched to the T-Mobile FW and shoot the service has been tons better. Its only been 5 hrs but damn. Also there secuirty patch is in Nov already. Bad thing is Wifi Calling doesnt work. Says invalid SIM

Yep
Hello, could, or anyone uploaded this firmware in this page, because I can not update by OTA, only for odin,
thanks.
English sponsored by the Google translator. :good:

Can we still root if we are on PJ4?
***YES WE CAN!!***

I wish AT&T would give us the performance updates that Samsung released a couple months ago. We just keep getting security updates and more crap software.

dragunbayne said:
I wish AT&T would give us the performance updates that Samsung released a couple months ago. We just keep getting security updates and more crap software.
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Performance update? Where did you see this?
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rbedell said:
Performance update? Where did you see this?
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You know what? I'm not sure now. I could've sworn I read an article saying there was, now the only reference I find is for T-Mobile S7's getting a performance update.

I was on rooted stock PI2 and accidentally said OK to the OTA and it sent my phone into bootloop. Had to start from scratch.

Is the current root stable enough to use as a daily driver?
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UK AQG5 Update today

Got this update today, still no '*****by'.
What's that about then, Samsung?

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Got this update today, still no '*****by'.
What's that about then, Samsung?
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Evidently some are, don't know if UK or US. I've recieved the update plus the July security update but I have Bixby disabled, not interested.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/to-try-bixby-t3641558
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/bixby-voice-t3599867

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Evidently some are, don't know if UK or US. I've recieved the update plus the July security update but I have Bixby disabled, not interested.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/to-try-bixby-t3641558
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I think these are US.

Just updated feels smoother somewhat.

Battery life is much better...

We were all waiting for the new update to come but Once more Samsung has manage to destroy some things
One of them is screen auto light adjustment... At least at Exynos AQG5 version
Before the update you could just adjust the bar wherever you like and then with one off - on to auto switch you have return to full auto light adjustment...
Now this is impossible
With auto on if you move the bar this setting is saved like the ideal auto lighting condition and stays that way...that means that auto lighting is working good but from the base of your previous adjustment and not full stock auto.. If you deactivate and activate again the auto switch nothing happens because of the previous "saved condition"

Search 1st b4 post!
kxdaorbit said:
Got this update today, still no '*****by'.
What's that about then, Samsung?
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Why starting this thread when there is already a BIG thread about FW-updates?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3582175

henklbr said:
Why starting this thread when there is already a BIG thread about FW-updates?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3582175
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Sorry, but I don't see 'Moderator' after your name. If the mods have no problem with this thread, why have you? If this thread has been created inappropriately I'm sure they'll close it.
With all due respect, if you don't like it, please just move on and stop trolling.
Plus, there are plenty of threads here about updates that are not in the firmware thread.

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Sorry, but I don't see 'Moderator' after your name. If the mods have no problem with this thread, why have you? If this thread has been created inappropriately I'm sure they'll close it.
With all due respect, if you don't like it, please just move on and stop trolling.
Plus, there are plenty of threads here about updates that are not in the firmware thread.
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He started the thread he linked. Personally, I like threads like this one that speak to specific updates as they're released. I don't feel like wading through 40 pages of a thread when 37 have nothing to do with my particular phone/region.

BarryH_GEG said:
He started the thread he linked. Personally, I like threads like this one that speak to specific updates as they're released. I don't feel like wading through 40 pages of a thread when 37 have nothing to do with my particular phone/region.
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^This

henklbr said:
Why starting this thread when there is already a BIG thread about FW-updates?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3582175
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That thread is a nightmare to read through. Sometimes when a new update comes out especially when it's in a new region, it's useful to read a nice fresh thread from page one detailing issues.
Also that thread is for ODIN not OTA.

Carrier update?
kxdaorbit said:
Got this update today, still no '*****by'.
What's that about then, Samsung?
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Hi mate, just wondering if your S8+ is on a carrier?
I've got the unlocked version and I don't have any updates, I've also checked SamMobile and Updato and can't find an unlocked one. However, I did see the update for Vodafone.
Also, does anyone know if I'll get any bloatware if I flash the Vodafone version?
Thanks!
-Noob

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Hi mate, just wondering if your S8+ is on a carrier?
I've got the unlocked version and I don't have any updates, I've also checked SamMobile and Updato and can't find an unlocked one. However, I did see the update for Vodafone.
Also, does anyone know if I'll get any bloatware if I flash the Vodafone version?
Thanks!
-Noob
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My carrier's Sky Mobile, who 'piggyback ' off the O2 network, but I don't get any O2 bloat.
My version is XEU If that makes a difference, the wierd thing is that on Updato it showed a date for XEU of the 14th of July, but I only got it on the 24th. Would be interesting to know whether anyone from O2 has received this yet.
Not sure if flashing Vodafone will install their bloat like inserting their SIMS would.

The UK roll out never makes much sense. Some network firmwares are released before the generic ones, but its not consistent and can change at anytime. The only consistent thing is that EVR (EE) is always last, and usually skips releases entirely, often as many as 3 or 4 releases.

tsiglas said:
We were all waiting for the new update to come but Once more Samsung has manage to destroy some things
One of them is screen auto light adjustment... At least at Exynos AQG5 version
Before the update you could just adjust the bar wherever you like and then with one off - on to auto switch you have return to full auto light adjustment...
Now this is impossible
With auto on if you move the bar this setting is saved like the ideal auto lighting condition and stays that way...that means that auto lighting is working good but from the base of your previous adjustment and not full stock auto.. If you deactivate and activate again the auto switch nothing happens because of the previous "saved condition"
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This is how stock Android works. Auto brightness still works, it's just based off where you set it, not where the OS decided it should be.

The service mode code *#2683662# which allows you to select specific Lte bands as well as enable 4 mimo no longer works after the update, just says not supported, anyone have any workarounds or reasons why?

Just got the update , No difference i can see

Does the Bixby remap apps like bxactions still work on this update?

HUYI said:
Does the Bixby remap apps like bxactions still work on this update?
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I'm on ".... AQG5"
and bxActions works fine.
You have to enable work around
in bxActions
See screenshot.

unlocked btu device and still no update
still on june security patch