Stuck on July update on S8 Active - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers

I have an S8 Active unlocked in Europe. All OK but there are NO updates for me, even if AT&T have an August update for S8 Active
Any ideea what to do? There is any chance to receive an OTA update if I use it in Europe? Really strange... and frustranting. NO root, no custom OS etc.

CatalinGP said:
I have an S8 Active unlocked in Europe. All OK but there are NO updates for me, even if AT&T have an August update for S8 Active
Any ideea what to do? There is any chance to receive an OTA update if I use it in Europe? Really strange... and frustranting. NO root, no custom OS etc.
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To my knowledge, August update hasn't been released... I have an S8 Active on AT&T and just checked for update... None available.
Why is it so infuriating? It's well known that active updates come late, they always have.
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CatalinGP said:
I have an S8 Active unlocked in Europe. All OK but there are NO updates for me, even if AT&T have an August update for S8 Active
Any ideea what to do? There is any chance to receive an OTA update if I use it in Europe? Really strange... and frustranting. NO root, no custom OS etc.
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Maybe things to know before going into it. You don't ever buy a carrier phone like this expecting root and custom ROMs SMH.
And that's the current firmware with the July patch. Wait a bit since it just came out or get an international model a little more suited to what you're wanting. The att S8 active is NOT it.

My fault It was released on August but it's July. I need some glasses Thx!
Release date: August 9, 2017
Android version: 7.0
Security patch level (SPL): July 1, 2017

Did you ever get there update? I'm considering buying an "unlocked" AT&T S8 Active too.

Tuberomix said:
Did you ever get there update? I'm considering buying an "unlocked" AT&T S8 Active too.
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Not yet On AT&T page seems there is a new update (Oct. patch) but still nothing for me. I'm un July patch :crying:

Did anyone received this? Security patch level (SPL): October 1, 2017 For me it's not showing...

I did
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You need to use it on AT&T network to receive the update?! Because, I even reset my phone, do anything, but no sign of update.
I use it in Europe so, no AT&T for me. Really sad

That's too bad. I did end up buying an unlocked S8 Active G892A, I REALLY wanted this device so decided to buy anyway despite concern over updates.
I know the S7 active did require an AT&T SIM to download OTA updates, but I haven't seen if this really is the case with the S8 Active as well... I will write again once I receive my own device.

I am on October. I tried to find the url, but I took the update too long ago.

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AAG191 is the current software. Marshmallow with September 6th patches.

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I have a unlocked AT&T s7 edge I bought it refurbished on ebay. I have flashed the SM-G935U firmware but there is no updates yet but when I used a vpn it said I have a update (using an American ip) but I'm in the uk on three what will happen to my device is it a possible nugat update
It's not Nougat, it's either the standard AT&T update from October, about 250mb, or the November patch at 50mb. We're probably at least looking at late February or March for nougat.

how to upgrade my verizon s7?

how can I upgrade my android version 6.0.1 to whatever is the newest out? I'm also on September 1, 2016 security patch. I got the verizon s7 one but I use it with a MVNO so I can't take it to a verizon store and have them update the phone.
Need to wait until it's released. Nougat hasn't come out for the Verizon S7 yet. There's a nougat update thread with a process to use if you want to root your phone.
oh there hasn't been any update before nougat?
I'm on g930vvrs4aph1,
there's the nougat beta.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/how-to/update-to-nougat-t3499909
matase said:
how can I upgrade my android version 6.0.1 to whatever is the newest out? I'm also on September 1, 2016 security patch. I got the verizon s7 one but I use it with a MVNO so I can't take it to a verizon store and have them update the phone.
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i use Samsung Smart Switch on my PC with my test phones that have no sim in them.(including Verizon). http://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/
It does bring down the security and other updates.

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I have not seen this G975USQU2BSGJ for my AT&T S10+. I have G975USQS2ASGK August patch. What is difference?
It's probably just a carrier update or it's the September security patch update. I am on AT&T too and still on the ASGK firmware despite my phone being connected to wifi all morning which usually forces an update whether you want it or not.
StoneyJSG said:
It's probably just a carrier update or it's the September security patch update. I am on AT&T too and still on the ASGK firmware despite my phone being connected to wifi all morning which usually forces an update whether you want it or not.
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Just updated to G975US1QU2BSGL still August security patch.
Jose Reyes said:
Just updated to G975US1QU2BSGL still August security patch.
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Are you on AT&T as well? These are probably just carrier updates. Maybe small Samsung updates. That's my guess anyway.
No, I'm on U1 unlocked
The B firmware in the past has brought BOYD support for sim swapping. I believe only TMobile has pushed to B at this point.
That's really the only change between the A and B firmwares at this point. So unless you need to swap carriers there is no need to rush.

Anyone with Latin America variant (975F) received the October security update?

Thanks.
Not yet, still on September running the Mexican unbranded firmware (MXO).
Chile, CHO has the october patch
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Anyone with TPA?
Anyone?
Is it really possible that some markets don't get security updates, or is something wrong with my phone? I know Samsung had a security patch in October but my phone doesn't think so.
sbi1 said:
Anyone?
Is it really possible that some markets don't get security updates, or is something wrong with my phone? I know Samsung had a security patch in October but my phone doesn't think so.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910584
Download this tool and get the latest firmware.
My s10+ is from Columbia was stuck on July security patch.
I'm running Guatemala firmware now with Sept security patch. (couldn't find one with Oct)
Viryllo said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910584
Download this tool and get the latest firmware.
My s10+ is from Columbia was stuck on July security patch.
I'm running Guatemala firmware now with Sept security patch. (couldn't find one with Oct)
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Thanks @Viryllo. I have it and according to Frija I am running the latest f/w, I just don't understand how can it be that some markets need to have security patches and others don't.
sbi1 said:
Thanks @Viryllo. I have it and according to Frija I am running the latest f/w, I just don't understand how can it be that some markets need to have security patches and others don't.
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No worries mate. I've been in this situation since the beginning days of Android.
I looked mine up on samobile and it said latest security patch for Columbia is Sept but I never received the OTA.
So I do what I always do flash with Odin.
Viryllo said:
No worries mate. I've been in this situation since the beginning days of Android.
I looked mine up on samobile and it said latest security patch for Columbia is Sept but I never received the OTA.
So I do what I always do flash with Odin.
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OK, but I am curious - does Samsung think that certain countries don't need security update, or is there something wrong with the phone, or the fact that I am not actually in Panama (Panama phone, using TMO in U.S.) prevents me from getting OTA updates? This is basically my question. I need to know because if it's the latter, I'll be waiting for updates for the rest of my life.
Thanks.
sbi1 said:
OK, but I am curious - does Samsung think that certain countries don't need security update, or is there something wrong with the phone, or the fact that I am not actually in Panama (Panama phone, using TMO in U.S.) prevents me from getting OTA updates? This is basically my question. I need to know because if it's the latter, I'll be waiting for updates for the rest of my life.
Thanks.
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Your Service Provider won't impact when you receive OTA Updates, they're distributed by Samsung according to the firmware on your device. In general Exynos variants have to wait longer than Snapdragon variants, likely due to a wider range of SW Provider Firmware variables on Exynos devices. I have the Snapdragon variant, received the Sept 1st update about a month ago.
varcor said:
Your Service Provider won't impact when you receive OTA Updates, they're distributed by Samsung according to the firmware on your device. In general Exynos variants have to wait longer than Snapdragon variants, likely due to a wider range of SW Provider Firmware variables on Exynos devices. I have the Snapdragon variant, received the Sept 1st update about a month ago.
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Thanks for the insight.
I've always had the unlocked version of Samsung phones and most of time I had to flash to get the latest fw.
Same thing I will doing the get on Android 10.
varcor said:
Your Service Provider won't impact when you receive OTA Updates, they're distributed by Samsung according to the firmware on your device. In general Exynos variants have to wait longer than Snapdragon variants, likely due to a wider range of SW Provider Firmware variables on Exynos devices. I have the Snapdragon variant, received the Sept 1st update about a month ago.
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OK, but still - how come some Exynos countries receive updates and others (Exynos countries) don't? I just don't understand this logic of things. Thanks for the explanation though!
That's a question for Samsung, I don't know their priority guidelines.

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