J320A - at&t- should I upgrade to nougat? - Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Questions & Answers

I just picked up a galaxy express prime running 6.0. I saw that nougat is available, but its not rootable. Has anyone tried stock 7.1 on the J320? I only saw one comment that said it made their phone very slow. I had a galaxy sol j321 on cricket that ran 6.0 and it got good battery life but was kinda laggy. I figure nougat will manage ram better? I'd like to flash TWRP but I cant find one for the J320A/AZ

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I just picked up a galaxy express prime running 6.0. I saw that nougat is available, but its not rootable. Has anyone tried stock 7.1 on the J320? I only saw one comment that said it made their phone very slow. I had a galaxy sol j321 on cricket that ran 6.0 and it got good battery life but was kinda laggy. I figure nougat will manage ram better? I'd like to flash TWRP but I cant find one for the J320A/AZ
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Try flashing just the system.img, it's a long shot but maybe the marshmallow kernel can boot it?
If it does you could maintain root.

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lollipop vs kitkat

am really tired,when i updated to lollipop program take alot of ram space and make some app to re open it again when i returned to it,not save it,so i returned to kitkat but the battery drain fast about 1% every minute.
that crazy so what to do? am not expected that from note 4.
advice plz with abuild version or area which work good,no matter kitkat ot lollipop.
thanks
I also returned back to Kitkat & after returning I reset my Note 4 (factory reset) , and every thing working fine
Lollipop is full with bugs so maybe my next update will be Android M when it will come, I believe Lollipop is a no go with a lot of bugs and issues even the coming 5.1.1
one-option said:
I also returned back to Kitkat & after returning I reset my Note 4 (factory reset) , and every thing working fine
Lollipop is full with bugs so maybe my next update will be Android M when it will come, I believe Lollipop is a no go with a lot of bugs and issues even the coming 5.1.1
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what is your product name and which baseband version u on ?
IR work with u?
my phone is N910H
My Note 4 n-910G is working good on lollipop. I'm on stock non-rooted 5.0.1 and i cant wait to get 5.1.1 (M would be heaven but i'm not holding my breath for it). Lollipop for me is quite fast and just tiny annoying bugs, nothing major. Kitkat 4.4.4 was blazing fast for me before. It's suffered a little after i flashed L but i wont go back now. I'm lucky i haven't got the battery issues i keep hearing about, or those lags/bugs. That would make me throw the phone across the room.
Here's to Samsung to give it's best flagship of late 2014, early 2015 Android M
LightspeeDLee said:
My Note 4 n-910G is working good on lollipop. I'm on stock non-rooted 5.0.1 and i cant wait to get 5.1.1 (M would be heaven but i'm not holding my breath for it). Lollipop for me is quite fast and just tiny annoying bugs, nothing major. Kitkat 4.4.4 was blazing fast for me before. It's suffered a little after i flashed L but i wont go back now. I'm lucky i haven't got the battery issues i keep hearing about, or those lags/bugs. That would make me throw the phone across the room.
Here's to Samsung to give it's best flagship of late 2014, early 2015 Android M
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Have you checked your camera pictures ???
Observe the viewfinder, the way everything looks, it will all show like some paint effect compared to the pictures that came sharp while on kitkat.
Please do compare pictures when on kitkat and after lollipop update.
I have created a new thread on it. Many have not observed their camera picture quality post update.
ok... now i'mma worried. will try it
bigheart90 said:
am really tired,when i updated to lollipop program take alot of ram space and make some app to re open it again when i returned to it,not save it,so i returned to kitkat but the battery drain fast about 1% every minute.
that crazy so what to do? am not expected that from note 4.
advice plz with abuild version or area which work good,no matter kitkat ot lollipop.
thanks
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Ok go back to lollipop and flash the 5.1.1 kuybi rom. It's fast and smooth. It's been debloated and is very good on battery life. It's much better then any of the other lollipop and kitkat. In fact I would go as far to say it's the best lollipop build here on xda for now.

T-Mobile Updating Baseband/Modem?

It's been a while since I last did this, and I'm afraid I'm quite confused...
I am running a custom ROM (Bliss Beta 6) but remembered that updating my ROM doesn't update my baseband/modem.
Are baseband and modem the same thing?
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-10398
Using this site here I see that my current baseband (G900TUVU1CNK2) is super outdated. It tells me that G900T3UVU1FOG6 or G900TUVS1FOL1 are the latest, but I don't get why there are two. Which one should I install?
All that being said, can I install using TWRP and a zip, or do I need to ODIN it?
Any help would be appreciated, as I said I've done this before but can't find any updated tutorials that explain the questions I'm asking (I've tried searching google and XDA, if I missed something obvious I would appreciate a link!).
cheers
More research has helped me answer my own question! Sharing what I've found in case anyone else comes across this thread:
Baseband and Modem are effectively the same thing in this context.
G900T3UVU1FOG6 was released in August 2015 and has the fix for stage-fright.
G900TUVS1FOJ4 was released in November 2015
G900TUVS1FOL1 is pretty much brand new (released in December 2015) so there's not a lot on it. This is the one I'm going to try installing.
Followed the instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo.../compilation-s5-g900t-stock-firmware-t3042400 to figure it out.
More use information found here:
https://ohthehugemanatee.org/blog/2...m-slash-baseband-firmware-on-a-samsung-phone/
lioncat55 said:
More research has helped me answer my own question! Sharing what I've found in case anyone else comes across this thread:
Baseband and Modem are effectively the same thing in this context.
G900T3UVU1FOG6 was released in August 2015 and has the fix for stage-fright.
G900TUVS1FOJ4 was released in November 2015
G900TUVS1FOL1 is pretty much brand new (released in December 2015) so there's not a lot on it. This is the one I'm going to try installing.
Followed the instructions from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo.../compilation-s5-g900t-stock-firmware-t3042400 to figure it out.
More use information found here:
https://ohthehugemanatee.org/blog/2...m-slash-baseband-firmware-on-a-samsung-phone/
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i've been wondering this myself, so did you update your baseband & is there any change in battery or signal quality? (or i guess stagefright detector?)
also wondering if downgrading is no problem or if it affects anything like that (which stock samsung or other device kernels/ROMs do, sometimes blocking root etc)
Hey, so I actually updated to G900TUVS1FOL1 using ODIN. It nuked everything and installed regular TouchWiz which I wasn't a fan of, but I have no problem installing my own ROM later.
If you're doing the T-Mobile one, then there is no issue with rooting, installing kernels, custom ROMs, etc. I don't really know about "downgrading" the baseband or modem, but I don't think you would need to in this case.
Note that if you have Verizon or At&T you probably want to be SUPER careful, because they lock down everything.
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Hey, so I actually updated to G900TUVS1FOL1 using ODIN. It nuked everything and installed regular TouchWiz which I wasn't a fan of, but I have no problem installing my own ROM later.
If you're doing the T-Mobile one, then there is no issue with rooting, installing kernels, custom ROMs, etc. I don't really know about "downgrading" the baseband or modem, but I don't think you would need to in this case.
Note that if you have Verizon or At&T you probably want to be SUPER careful, because they lock down everything.
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it's a g900t yes
i am going to look into upgrading it more directly rather than the complete samsung image... maybe... so you're confirming the official tmobile samsung 5.1.1 complete installation still lets you flash TWRP then cyanogen without a problem? i came from november 2014 samsung 4.4 to CM originally
kn00tcn said:
it's a g900t yes
i am going to look into upgrading it more directly rather than the complete samsung image... maybe... so you're confirming the official tmobile samsung 5.1.1 complete installation still lets you flash TWRP then cyanogen without a problem? i came from november 2014 samsung 4.4 to CM originally
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yes, I installed G900TUVS1FOL1 with Odin, had root and TWRP installed just fine (couldn't get xposed to work because it was not a deoxdex rom of course). I just installed BlissPop ROM last night which is based on CM13. So yes, it didn't lock me down or anything.

SM-930P Almost unusable after Oreo update! Can i go back?

My SM-930P recently updated to the new 8.0 Oreo and now it is crazy slow and laggy. I cant stand using this phone now the way it is! Can i go back to the older version if so could some one point me to a guide? Thank you so much for any help!
buick85gn said:
My SM-930P recently updated to the new 8.0 Oreo and now it is crazy slow and laggy. I cant stand using this phone now the way it is! Can i go back to the older version if so could some one point me to a guide? Thank you so much for any help!
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The last Oreo G930P update is still using binary 6, so you can downgrade to Nougat 7.0.
Here the last Nougat 7.0 build:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=674106145207489613
Here Odin3 v3.13.1:
https://dl.sammobile.com/Odin3-v3.13.1.zip

newbie question

Hi there, first post on the site, so "Hi"
I have a Samsung Tab S2 (SM-T710) this is running Lillopod 5.0.2
Is it possible to upgrade this into Oreo? if so, is it a case of root it, then odin flash it? Are there any helpful guides / tips?
Thanks
danc_73 said:
Hi there, first post on the site, so "Hi"
I have a Samsung Tab S2 (SM-T710) this is running Lillopod 5.0.2
Is it possible to upgrade this into Oreo? if so, is it a case of root it, then odin flash it? Are there any helpful guides / tips?
Thanks
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Suggest you use Odin to flash stock Nougat first and give that a go. It's pretty good and I've felt no reason to root just to get Oreo.
Masteryates said:
Suggest you use Odin to flash stock Nougat first and give that a go. It's pretty good and I've felt no reason to root just to get Oreo.
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Thanks for the reply.
Is that the Samsung wrapped Nougat or the raw version..... I am hoping to get away from some of the Samsung bloat..
In your current Lollipop, the mixture of Samsung Bloat and a bad version of Android, (5.0.2 was a car crash.) makes it an awful experience.
In Android 6 & 7, Samsung have really reduced the bloat and the underlying OS, is significantly better. If you install stock and spend half an hour cleaning the bloat, its a really consistent experience on the S2 and I've not experienced any slowdown. :victory:
When thinking about root and Oreo, just remember this hardware is getting old now and wasn't exactly fast 3 years ago. Battery life on the 8" version isn't great due to its small size. As Samsung have been good at providing security updates, I really can't see enough gains in the whole rooting experience. :angel:
Many thanks for your help........ I will take the simple route via odin. I will see how I get along

Samsung Galaxy S8+ updated to Android 9.0 Pie.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ Duos SM-G955FD just got updated to Android 9.0 Pie. My S8+ is unlocked and sourced from UAE.
I checked the update manually and installed it when it showed update available.
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In India also I recieved it two days back.
Phone is more snappier, fluidic and looks cool with the OneUI interface.
In sweden anyone recieved the update? CSC is VDS
smarius92 said:
In sweden anyone recieved the update? CSC is VDS
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Yes got it yesterday. Try connecting to PC and run smart switch. I started downloading but it terminated prematurely. I then found and downloaded the update through OTA.
Nothing for U series, not even a beta >.<
I'm in the UK with a G955FD. The download has now become available. I may not install it as I like the facility to record calls, not possible with 9.0. I might prefer to wait for a custom ROM based on 9.0 with the facility restored.
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I'm in the UK with a G955FD. The download has now become available. I may not install it as I like the facility to record calls, not possible with 9.0. I might prefer to wait for a custom ROM based on 9.0 with the facility restored.
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I'm in UK too got 955F still nothing
I have my Telcel S8+ from mexico flashed with the MXO unlocked version and i got the update by OTA but when i try to install it gets an error at 32% this is not the first OTA update that i install but why i got this thime the error? i read that the "32% error" it's for something with the CSC but i used a compilation file to instal the MXO CSC so everithing getsworking i even have samsung pay and everithing working fine, somebody help
Update received in India
Version - G955FXXU4DSBA
Size - 1610.26 MB
What's New - Upgraded One UI for Android Pie
I have not installed it yet as I am skeptical about performance issues after installing it. Those who have installed it, Can you please share your experience so far? Are you facing any kind of issues?
My friend installed it on S9 Plus and it botched his Contacts List Completely. Any such issues in S8 Plus?
UI 1.1
I have a question whether S8 + gets an update to UI 1.1 or that samsung does not issue any UI interface updates.
cardi77 said:
I have a question whether S8 + gets an update to UI 1.1 or that samsung does not issue any UI interface updates.
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It does get the new OneUI update if that's what you're asking.
L3R0N said:
It does get the new OneUI update if that's what you're asking.
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Yes thanks a lot
L3R0N said:
It does get the new OneUI update if that's what you're asking.
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Well, so far after the last March act. is not. I don't believe that much: / don't you know how S9 + is? if you have 1.1 UI?
Batterylife is absolute crap on Pie.
Uses 30% more battery in a day than on previous firmware.
Sindroid said:
Batterylife is absolute crap on Pie.
Uses 30% more battery in a day than on previous firmware.
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have you done a factory reset? this is a major update. i would always do one when going up a whole version. most people i have seen including myself and all of my close friends have been amazed at how great the battery is. if you havent done a reset yet there is really no reason to claim it has bad battery. there are so many things that can get messed up with a big ota. if that is how you got it anyway.
I have in Ireland
cardi77 said:
I have a question whether S8 + gets an update to UI 1.1 or that samsung does not issue any UI interface updates.
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I installed this on my t-mobile unlocked phone and it is now locked again and there is no way I can unlock it. the tmobile unlock up does not work. Anyone with this problem? any newer version that G955USQU5DRL7. Tmobiule even if I am customer after many calls cannot help since I am running pie
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I installed this on my t-mobile unlocked phone and it is now locked again and there is no way I can unlock it. the tmobile unlock up does not work. Anyone with this problem? any newer version that G955USQU5DRL7. Tmobiule even if I am customer after many calls cannot help since I am running pie
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I do not understand what you are asking ... I installed the last update and everything works as it is just the version of UI is still 1.0 which I thought might already give 1.1 but this probably won't get S8 +
I upgraded this week and it's been a pain, split screen stopped working so factory reset, about 4 hours after the reset the same happened again ,reset again solved that but now status bar has disappeared, so can only check the battery by swiping down. Just wish I could downgrade ! Leave it a while before upgrading would be my advice.
Can't agree with that. Running latest u1 beta and it is pretty much flawless. daily driver all day.
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