Database Users

Android 7 ETA?

Does anyone have any clue when Android 7 will land on the Zoom? It's kinda silly that it didn't launch with it to begin with. But the year older Zenfone's have since received Android 7 and we're still waiting ..

Already launched. Updated today.
1.2Gb download

Oh wow, look at that timing

I hope it doesn't cause the white line issue when I install it!

htcplussony said:
I hope it doesn't cause the white line issue when I install it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It didn't for me! But neither did the last update.

Anyone attempt to do this with bootloader unlocked and with TWRP? I'm assuming I'm going to have to attempt to flash back to stock recovery to do this.

DriveEuro said:
Anyone attempt to do this with bootloader unlocked and with TWRP? I'm assuming I'm going to have to attempt to flash back to stock recovery to do this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here, does the update seem better to anyone?

mr573162 said:
Same here, does the update seem better to anyone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just downloaded the update, I'm gonna leave it charging and updating. :fingers-crossed:

Just updated mine.
Main noticable things are:
- the new notification interface,
- the quick links page allows more icons and has better design, and
- Portrait mode on the camera.
What else called your attention?

Did a factory reset after install. Thought Asus cleaned up pretty well on Nougat for Zenfone 3 but the 3 Zoom's Nougat strips away almost everything. Apps could only get clearer if they replace Memo with Google Keep and not preload Duo.
I think there is more wall papers in wall paper slideshow.

Nougat ZenUI is much better than Marshmallow was.
Greatly appreciate the update. Yes, the UI is still terrible color and design, but Nougat makes this feel tolerable. Especially the ability to remove sooooo much bloat. Glad that I could finally get Google Phone dialer installed and working without the ASUS Call screen. Now if I could set long hold back button to kill I'd be quite happy.

Can you guys get me ota link ?
Use Android Terminal to Run this command
cat /data/data/com.asus.dm/files/tree.xml
Then upload tree.xml from your sdcard
Thanks

http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZE553KL/UL-Z01H-WW-20.31.49.2-user.zip
Just looked at existing ROM links on their site and plugged in the new version number. TADA!

DriveEuro said:
Nougat ZenUI is much better than Marshmallow was.
Greatly appreciate the update. Yes, the UI is still terrible color and design, but Nougat makes this feel tolerable. Especially the ability to remove sooooo much bloat. Glad that I could finally get Google Phone dialer installed and working without the ASUS Call screen. Now if I could set long hold back button to kill I'd be quite happy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting I'm still unable to install Google Phone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer), stuck with ASUS's app.
Another one that bothers me is the Contacts app. I'm used to Google's stock and I find ASUS option way worse.
Ideas anyone?

I'm using google phone app on mine.
Download the Contacts APK from APKMirror.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-contacts/

My camera app stopped working after the update :\ Even tried resetting it. Other camera apps work fine. Asus support says to reset my phone and otherwise send it in (for a software issue?!). I guess I'll be resetting, but this is the second time support told me to send in the device for a software issue. Can't say I'm impressed.

DriveEuro said:
I'm using google phone app on mine.
Download the Contacts APK from APKMirror.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-contacts/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Which version of Google phone you are using?
Couldn't install the latest 9.0xx, it says my device isn't compatible.
Latest Google contacts working fine.

10.0.155920708
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...le-phone-10-0-155920708-android-apk-download/
Then after you install that you can disable the stock dialer/contacts.

htcplussony said:
I hope it doesn't cause the white line issue when I install it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
unfortunately it appeared on me

DriveEuro said:
10.0.155920708
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...le-phone-10-0-155920708-android-apk-download/
Then after you install that you can disable the stock dialer/contacts.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No Go. I only could install 2.05.07 RC4 and already disabled stock dialer and contacts.

Missing changelog pulldown on update screen in playstore

The title says it all. Am I the only one that lost the the changelog pulldown on the update screen in the playstore? I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere. It was one of the best additions with true time saving functionality to the playstore IMHO. I haven't had it in some time. Deep down I was hoping that it would magically reappear.

racing_md said:
The title says it all. Am I the only one that lost the the changelog pulldown on the update screen in the playstore? I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere. It was one of the best additions with true time saving functionality to the playstore IMHO. I haven't had it in some time. Deep down I was hoping that it would magically reappear.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you mean the "recently updated" section? it is still there for me. You may want to update your Store app, the new one has "play protect" and I don't see that on your screenshot. My version (not beta) v8.1.73.S-all [0] [FP] 165518514
EDIT: just noticed in your sig you are still on 7.1.1? ha ha I also have the N7 Flo, running LOS 14.1 current weekly.

Thanks for the reply. And yes I haven't updated since i got received a new phone from huawei due to the bootloop of death.... I figured I would wait for the bugs to get worked out of oreo and start there! My playstore app is current at 8.1.73. The picture is dated but it shows the pull down dialog that I am asking about. It allows you to see the changelog without having to open up the individual app page. Please don't criticize my excellent MS paint skills.....

racing_md said:
Thanks for the reply. And yes I haven't updated since i got received a new phone from huawei due to the bootloop of death.... I figured I would wait for the bugs to get worked out of oreo and start there! My playstore app is current at 8.1.73. The picture is dated but it shows the pull down dialog that I am asking about. It allows you to see the changelog without having to open up the individual app page. Please don't criticize my excellent MS paint skills.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL. 8.0 is the bug fix for 7.1.2. Smooth sailing here with 8 on several devices. Did not really appreciate what you were talking about before, but then I have never pre-inspected the changelog.... just auto update everything without looking first. If one app is of interest I read the changelog as its downloading, but that's rare. If I were you I would install 8.0 and not look back.... after all why did you buy a Nexus device, if not for anything but security updates which this month in particular is very important in light of the wireless 'BlueBorne' attacks. Best of luck to you.

S8/S8+ Oreo Beta is live!!!

There's 10,000 slots available instead of the Sammobile reported 7500 slots available. Once you click a few agreements, you get in automatically but then nothing happens. You have to force the update by going into Settings\Software update. The update happens normally then. The settings menu has changed quite a bit, Oreo is MUCH snappier (especially reboots), and some icons have changed. The warning in the last screenshot comes up automatically about 20 seconds after each reboot. Good luck getting in!!! :highfive:

I'm in feelsgood.jpg

Can someone post the OTA? OR Odin flashable files if there is any way to get them?

I don't see it. Any way to force it?

najoor said:
Can someone post the OTA? OR Odin flashable files if there is any way to get them?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The OTA downloads to the /cache folder which non-rooted users don't have access to. I wasn't rooted and I don't think you can be in order to join the Beta. Trust me, Sammobile would have posted it already if this was possible.
bogdi1988 said:
I don't see it. Any way to force it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have to be either a T-Mobile or Sprint customer or have the unlocked model. It won't appear for anyone else. It will ONLY show up in the Samsung+ app. If you don't see it on the main screen, use the 3 dot menu on the left to see if it shows up there like the screenshot I posted.

I would love to get my hands on the radio and at least flash the modem. Would that work?

Here's the official press release: https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...ta-now-available?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
milan03 said:
I would love to get my hands on the radio and at least flash the modem. Would that work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure, you could flash the modem if anyone could get the OTA but I'm pretty sure it'd be quite difficult. Since we're not rooted, you'd literally have to catch the OTA transmitting over your WiFi network onto your PC and then extract it. Which reminds me....
@bogdi1988 - Perhaps it's not showing up for you because you're not connected to a WiFi network. Make sure you're logged in to your Samsung account in Galaxy Apps and that all your Samsung Apps are up to date (the only way they update is when on WiFi.) Then check the Samsung+ app to see if it shows up for you. Hope this helps.

docnok63 said:
Here's the official press release: https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...ta-now-available?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
Sure, you could flash the modem if anyone could get the OTA but I'm pretty sure it'd be quite difficult. Since we're not rooted, you'd literally have to catch the OTA transmitting over your WiFi network onto your PC and then extract it. Which reminds me....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What about the basic stuff like: adb logcat > file.txt
Then check for updates, extract the url and manually download the OTA?

docnok63 said:
Here's the official press release: https://news.samsung.com/global/sam...ta-now-available?CID=AFL-hq-mul-0813-11000279
@bogdi1988 - Perhaps it's not showing up for you because you're not connected to a WiFi network. Make sure you're logged in to your Samsung account in Galaxy Apps and that all your Samsung Apps are up to date (the only way they update is when on WiFi.) Then check the Samsung+ app to see if it shows up for you. Hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Samsung account signed in. All apps are updated. Tried wireless and cell signal and no prompt. Reinstalled the app a few times. Still nothing.

milan03 said:
What about the basic stuff like: adb logcat > file.txt
Then check for updates, extract the url and manually download the OTA?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I updated hours ago and have rebooted several times since updating. I don't think I'd have a chance of finding the file name at this point. It would've been best to start a logcat right before initializing the OTA.
bogdi1988 said:
Samsung account signed in. All apps are updated. Tried wireless and cell signal and no prompt. Reinstalled the app a few times. Still nothing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Damn dude

Yea! Super bummed about it!
---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:31 PM ----------
docnok63 said:
The OTA downloads to the /cache folder which non-rooted users don't have access to. I wasn't rooted and I don't think you can be in order to join the Beta. Trust me, Sammobile would have posted it already if this was possible.
You have to be either a T-Mobile or Sprint customer or have the unlocked model. It won't appear for anyone else. It will ONLY show up in the Samsung+ app. If you don't see it on the main screen, use the 3 dot menu on the left to see if it shows up there like the screenshot I posted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On T-Mobile. Been looking in both places each time...

attached is proof it works. im running stock Oreo no root.
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app

My "upgrade" did not go well. Turns out that package disabler pro is not playing nice with this update. I kept getting Android system has stopped and couldn't even load the main home screen. I gave up finally and hard reset and resintalled all my apps. I also had a pretty bad problem with the battery draining faster than it was charging on a wall plug. Factory reset was a pain to reinstall everything (still ongoing as I need apps, I reinstall them) but the battery issue has disappeared. Can't tell if WiFi is any better. Opinions on this release would be most welcome.

sanjsrik said:
My "upgrade" did not go well. Turns out that package disabler pro is not playing nice with this update. I kept getting Android system has stopped and couldn't even load the main home screen. I gave up finally and hard reset and resintalled all my apps. I also had a pretty bad problem with the battery draining faster than it was charging on a wall plug. Factory reset was a pain to reinstall everything (still ongoing as I need apps, I reinstall them) but the battery issue has disappeared. Can't tell if WiFi is any better. Opinions on this release would be most welcome.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're complaining about a third party app that disables stock apps that is NOT updated to support Oreo yet not playing nice with a Beta build??? Absurd. I'm quite sure the upgrade went as smoothly for everyone else as it did me.
As for my feedback, I haven't noticed a single hiccup with the build. It doesn't feel like a Beta. It seems like it could've been a final/official build.

Samsung+ never showed the update to me. Oh well. :crying:
Yes, I'm on T-Mobile S8+ in US.

FiddleGoose said:
Samsung+ never showed the update to me. Oh well. :crying:
Yes, I'm on T-Mobile S8+ in US.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not about "showing" it to you. They're pushing it to almost everyone. I spoke with 3 other guys who signed up and registered through the Samsung app and it pushed it on the next update.

sanjsrik said:
It's not about "showing" it to you. They're pushing it to almost everyone. I spoke with 3 other guys who signed up and registered through the Samsung app and it pushed it on the next update.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you see, I don't think my Samsung account is registered to their Beta program. I have never seen links to do so.

I guess as a small consolation, Samsung/TMo pushed a Nougat update out: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U/TMB/download/G955USQU1AQJ8/193749/

docnok63 said:
You're complaining about a third party app that disables stock apps that is NOT updated to support Oreo yet not playing nice with a Beta build??? Absurd. I'm quite sure the upgrade went as smoothly for everyone else as it did me.
As for my feedback, I haven't noticed a single hiccup with the build. It doesn't feel like a Beta. It seems like it could've been a final/official build.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOL, that wasn't a "complaint" that was an observation. As noted by the no complaint and an observation comment. As far as not noticing it's a beta, would that be between the 15 or so times per minute that the software pops up a warning that this is beta software and may not work as well as expected and may cause problems? That not obvious it's a beta message? Also, the bad battery drain was an issue. That shouldn't happen no matter what.

docnok63 said:
I guess as a small consolation, Samsung/TMo pushed a Nougat update out: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U/TMB/download/G955USQU1AQJ8/193749/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a mirror with speeds faster than 15kB/sec ?
The Image is 3.6GB this will take half a day.
Thanks again!

October firmware update [NMF26X.N950USQU2BQJA]

I received an OTA today. Like 377 MB.
It looks like a new bootloader as well. Didn't come with a change log, but below is the informative after the update. NMF26X.N950USQU2BQJA

ShrekOpher said:
I received an OTA today. Like 377 MB.
It looks like a new bootloader as well. Didn't come with a change log, but below is the informative after the update. NMF26X.N950USQU2BQJA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes it is new bootloader. I expect this for around 2 weeks now. Seems like it is little harder to flash anything on this bootloader.
On Edge of Note

Yeah I'm installing it now myself.

Updated mine but facial recognition is now not working. Under settings, I see under Screen Lock Type I still have password, Face and Fingerprints as an option but "Face Recognition" is now grayed out. If I go into the Screen Lock Type setting, Face shows the switch to the right but that option is grayed out as well and can't be changed.

Zeab said:
Updated mine but facial recognition is now not working. Under settings, I see under Screen Lock Type I still have password, Face and Fingerprints as an option but "Face Recognition" is now grayed out. If I go into the Screen Lock Type setting, Face shows the switch to the right but that option is grayed out as well and can't be changed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Might want to try going to lock screen and security settings then go to other security settings and clear credentials. I haven't had that same problem since I updated today so I haven't tried it on this phone but it worked on another Android device that I have when it greyed out Security Options.

norbarb said:
Yes it is new bootloader. I expect this for around 2 weeks now. Seems like it is little harder to flash anything on this bootloader.
On Edge of Note
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey norbarb, I did the OTA and my phone system UI keeps crashing, cant even get to a screen on my phone maybe due to substratum themes... IDK... I cant even flash back to AQH7 that you posted! am I doing something wrong... Should I try another ODN this sucks as Samsung and ATT softbricked my phone all day Ive been without it!

ShrekOpher said:
I received an OTA today. Like 377 MB.
It looks like a new bootloader as well. Didn't come with a change log, but below is the informative after the update. NMF26X.N950USQU2BQJA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Change Log
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...tep_KM1230781?make=Samsung&model=SamsungN950U

So nothing new or worth updating for?

rippedwarrior69 said:
So nothing new or worth updating for?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What's changing: Network performance enhancements, stability improvements, other various updates and fixes, and Android device security updates, including KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability fix and BlueBorne fix (on SPLs September 1 or later)
I'd say that the KRACK fix itself is a good reason to update.

iteam said:
Hey norbarb, I did the OTA and my phone system UI keeps crashing, cant even get to a screen on my phone maybe due to substratum themes... IDK... I cant even flash back to AQH7 that you posted! am I doing something wrong... Should I try another ODN this sucks as Samsung and ATT softbricked my phone all day Ive been without it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Happened to me a few minutes ago. Don't do factory reset yet. Use ADB to uninstall the app created by substratum.
Sent from my SM-N950U using XDA Labs

jack man said:
Might want to try going to lock screen and security settings then go to other security settings and clear credentials. I haven't had that same problem since I updated today so I haven't tried it on this phone but it worked on another Android device that I have when it greyed out Security Options.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
apparently all that does is clear your saved certificates. I have been able to disable face scan by turning on iris but that doesn't work so well with my glasses. Face recognition is my preference but I can't seem to get it to enable after update.

Suntzupa said:
Happened to me a few minutes ago. Don't do factory reset yet. Use ADB to uninstall the app created by substratum.
Sent from my SM-N950U using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shoot! I couldn't wait around anymore without my phone not working and did a factory reset through recovery.... UGH woke up was all restored and I forgot NOT to restore substratum and was back to system ui errors so here I go again restoring without substratum... I'm nervous to reinstall substratum again!

iteam said:
Shoot! I couldn't wait around anymore without my phone not working and did a factory reset through recovery.... UGH woke up was all restored and I forgot NOT to restore substratum and was back to system ui errors so here I go again restoring without substratum... I'm nervous to reinstall substratum again!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anytime you do an OTA the Substratum app developers suggest uninstalling all of the themes. Nothing is broke on the device it's just causing an issue with seeing the home screen/settings.
This is also why using ADB to uninstall the layers would fix the issue.
Just for future reference for everyone.

Has anyone noticed the security update breaks YouTube's crop to fit button. My button is missing now. I do have it to auto fit set but that doesn't work wither.

chrispyutec said:
Has anyone noticed the security update breaks YouTube's crop to fit button. My button is missing now. I do have it to auto fit set but that doesn't work wither.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Me to

chrispyutec said:
Has anyone noticed the security update breaks YouTube's crop to fit button. My button is missing now. I do have it to auto fit set but that doesn't work wither.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I updated yesterday. That button in YouTube is working fine for me.

Not working on mine

Do anybody have problem with making and receiving calls ? When I try to make call phone app drops in 1 sec. When someone try to call me they are forwarded to voice mail. I experience this on 2 of my Notes 8 after update.
On Edge of Note

Zeab said:
Updated mine but facial recognition is now not working. Under settings, I see under Screen Lock Type I still have password, Face and Fingerprints as an option but "Face Recognition" is now grayed out. If I go into the Screen Lock Type setting, Face shows the switch to the right but that option is grayed out as well and can't be changed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I lost it too. Exactly the same as you.

Pinch the screen out to expand screen to fit screen that's how u do it now

Gmail lost dark mode after Feb android update

Humm, since last update, Gmail no longer offers dark mode.
Seems to be a bug, as many users are complaining about this.
Waiting for an update, soon.
https://9to5google.com/2020/02/03/gmail-dark-theme-missing/

Saw a fix that someone posted on Reddit and it worked for me.
If you have root go to /data/data/com.google.android.gm/shared_prefs/flagprefs.xml
From there edit the DarkThemeSupport flag to true.

arturiu said:
Humm, since last update, Gmail no longer offers dark mode.
Seems to be a bug, as many users are complaining about this.
Waiting for an update, soon.
https://9to5google.com/2020/02/03/gmail-dark-theme-missing/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ilal2ielli said:
Saw a fix that someone posted on Reddit and it worked for me.
If you have root go to /data/data/com.google.android.gm/shared_prefs/flagprefs.xml
From there edit the DarkThemeSupport flag to true.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you guys notice any other changes/features with the February security update?

Google call screening is gone too.

bsg411 said:
Did you guys notice any other changes/features with the February security update?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm n a custom rom, February security patch, and both call screening and dark gmail work for me.

jlokos said:
I'm n a custom rom, February security patch, and both call screening and dark gmail work for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for responding. I'm on stock locked Verizon February update. Call screening worked in January but I don't think with locked BL I can go back. Wonder why they deleted it??

FYI, with the latest gmail version I still had to:
- force stop gmail
- clear cache
Dark mode is back

arturiu said:
FYI, with the latest gmail version I still had to:
- force stop gmail
- clear cache
Dark mode is back
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dark mode never left for me in Feb patch. Im running stock rooted. I too have the now have the automatic call screening which I'm using. The one feature I was hoping to get but dont have from the pixel 4 is screen attention where the screen stays on if your looking at it.

The Feb patch seems to have stuck my phone in a boot loop.
EDIT: eventually my phone managed to boot again, and says that the update installation failed. I think I'll leave this update alone for now.