Thought I should share this for anyone having the same problem as me.
My TA-1033 was no longer receiving OTA monthly security updates, last patch was January 2018.
Apparently, the February update was the full 8.0 upgrade which hasn't been released into the Australian market but was in India.
So I did a factory reset with no SIM inserted, download a VPN connected to an Indian server, did the check updates and, lo and behold, there was the full Oreo upgrade waiting to download. Since then, my phone did all the security patches right up until May. For the 8.1 upgrade, I wasn't connected to the VPN so it had a verification error, I just connected to download again and it worked fine.
I assume Nokia don't want to do an OTA update in Australia because of band differences or something but haven't noticed any problems so far (disclaimer:that's not to say I won't but am prepared to take the risk knowing I'm getting all my security updates).
Maybe the Australian market has been too weak so they're not developing here but it's pretty ****ty because I always had Nexus devices before they were discontinued and bought a Nokia on the basis that it was vanilla Android with full, up to date security patches. It's poor form for Nokia to leave us hanging like that.
Anyway, hope it helps someone else searching for a fix to the same problem.
connorjolley said:
Thought I should share this for anyone having the same problem as me.
My TA-1033 was no longer receiving OTA monthly security updates, last patch was January 2018.
Apparently, the February update was the full 8.0 upgrade which hasn't been released into the Australian market but was in India.
So I did a factory reset with no SIM inserted, download a VPN connected to an Indian server, did the check updates and, lo and behold, there was the full Oreo upgrade waiting to download. Since then, my phone did all the security patches right up until May. For the 8.1 upgrade, I wasn't connected to the VPN so it had a verification error, I just connected to download again and it worked fine.
I assume Nokia don't want to do an OTA update in Australia because of band differences or something but haven't noticed any problems so far (disclaimer:that's not to say I won't but am prepared to take the risk knowing I'm getting all my security updates).
Maybe the Australian market has been too weak so they're not developing here but it's pretty ****ty because I always had Nexus devices before they were discontinued and bought a Nokia on the basis that it was vanilla Android with full, up to date security patches. It's poor form for Nokia to leave us hanging like that.
Anyway, hope it helps someone else searching for a fix to the same problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its because Australia has only 10 millions of total population and among those not everyone bought Nokia, but Indian market have 1.25 billion people and among those arround, not sure but, 2-3 million peoples bought Nokia 6, thats why it lauched India first, please don't take this as country insult, m just telling thay marketing works with only people not with country
China have the largest population in the world, thats why every Nokia phone launches first there then everywhere.
I think h get my point
Related
Hey was just wondering if anyone on the Telus network recieved the update yet?
I am on TELUS with LG Win 7 phone and wanted to make sure they aren't being blocked by my carrier as Microsoft said they might be for some networks. I've checked through Zune and still nothing I know it's only been two days but I'd rather know now if I have to start finding another solution to get updates. If anyone has recieved a notification or knows anything about it let me know thanks
I did not get anything either. I have a feeling a lot of carrier based phones haven't got them yet, and I doubt a lot of them are blocking it.
Edit: I stand corrected according to wmpoweruser It seems like telus hasn't pushed any updates but this can be due to the whole samsung fiasco delaying things.
Any chance you can send me a link to that page would love to see what's going on.
bond7734 said:
Any chance you can send me a link to that page would love to see what's going on.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it was an informal poll, just people leaving comments saying they had or hadnt gotten it.
I just spoke with a telus rep who wasn't able to tell me anything more about if/when the update would be available (I was on hold while he contacted "the technical team").
The only piece of information I got (which was assumed ... by me anyways ) was that unlike the old system where Telus paid OEMs to create the updates the wp7 updates are "free" to the carrier.
March 1 and still no update. I think Telus is skipping this one. The Telus rep I called didn't even know Telus carried any Windows phones and thought I meant the iPhone, so you can imagine how long that phone call lasted.
The 7008 update is now available for Telus customers. Here's news for the 7389 update (NoDo);
The earliest date that a TELUS customer can receive the Windows Phone 7 software update is Tuesday March 29th, 2011. Microsoft is releasing the software update in a phased approach and it may take up to four weeks for all TELUS customers to have the option to receive the update and upgrade their device software.
Keep your smartphone running efficiently by using the latest available software.
The release of OS software 7.0.7389.0, provides the following benefits and enhancements for your smartphone.
Introduction of copy and paste functionality.
http://www.telusmobility.com/en/QC/lg_optimus_7_support/
The one thing I noticed after updating my phone is that it did not do a backup of it. (There was only 9 steps done on the update process) I thought that the pre-nodo update was supposed to make a backup of your phone.
Has anyone done the update yet?
I can't seem to find anything that is related to the Focus update (other than the Omnia 7 fiasco)...so I was wondering whether or not I should update when Zune prompts me to...?
They are resuming the rollout.
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_...-answers-about-our-first-software-update.aspx
Yup,
I did some research after I posted and I found only a few articles so I wasn't absolutely sure.
Eitherway, I did the update and had zero issues.
Alphamale156 said:
Yup,
I did some research after I posted and I found only a few articles so I wasn't absolutely sure.
Eitherway, I did the update and had zero issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you on ATT?
anyone not getting update notification on either the phone and/or Zune software?
I bought my phone over a week ago from the ATT store here Georgia. never recieved the previous buggy update notification, and still have not recieved the new bugless pre-update. even with it connected to Zune it says my phone is up to date. 7.0 (7004)
I'm on Rogers in Canada.
There is a rumor that ATT is not rolling out the pre-NoDo update. Can anyone confirm this or has anyone updated their windows phone (focus or otherwise) through att?
update?
how is the update scheduled? Per region ? or carrier? What about if my unit is an AT&T Samsung Focus and I am using it on a different carrier, how will I get the update? Will At&T has the ability to block it? even sim card inserted is not At&t? I read that it will be pushed, but I never got any notifications at all.
No update here
Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express
No update here
Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express
AT&T has not approved the first update. Focus owners will need to wait for the No-Do update now which will be released pretty soon anyways.
No update here. Samsung Fucus. Washington DC. Purchased first day available.
It's a rumor, but hopefully it comes true:
http://www.wpcentral.com/ATT-focus-get-pre-nodo-and-nodo-monday
The first minor update was held back intentionally as some users reported it was causing some issue.
It was rolled out again this week, but apparently there are issues again.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-20039227-94.html
I just received mine this morning after notification late yesterday. I plugged in the phone to laptop this morning and it seems to be intalling the minor update. I am on FIDO in Canada with Rogers Samsung Focus.
EDIT: OS Version after update reads 7.0.7008.0
The update took about 10 minutes.
What does the up-date fix?
diverdude said:
What does the up-date fix?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I beleive this update is only for allowing better/faster install of future updates that actually have fixes or features that we are all waiting for (copy/paste) among other things (Internet Explorer 9, Flash).
Have an unlocked focus in Egypt and no update notifications whatsoever.
Andrew725 said:
It's a rumor, but hopefully it comes true:
http://www.wpcentral.com/ATT-focus-get-pre-nodo-and-nodo-monday
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was a rumor with no truth to it at all. I don't expect NoDo to be released to the carriers until at least the 15th (the day of the "big" announcement from Microsoft).
No update here either...AT&T
Software version: still: vOS version: 7.0.7004.0
Reviewing that some International carriers are moving it on Samsung as quoted:
"I just updated WP7 here in Singapore.
LG Optimus 7.
OS version: 7.0.7004.0 to 7.0.7008.0
Successful Update. No glitch. Very Smooth.
3/5/2011"
this kind of explains it ?
http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_phone/b/windowsphone/
Hi guys,
It's been a few weeks since I purchased the Galaxy S8 and I totally love the phone.
I saw in the Samsung Blog that they will release Monthly Security Updates OTA.
I was unable to find any Security Updates in May 2017 other than the Update that was to fix the tint issue.
Even checking Settings / Software Update gives that The Latest Updates have already been installed.
Can someone please guide me here?
This is both Samsung being slow and then the carrier adding more lag. Even those of us with unbranded phones got May update just under 2 weeks ago.
May security update just started rolling out a week ago.
My G950FXXU1AQDG Singapore S8 is still on late April updates with April security patch. I am still waiting for May or June updates.
Tiongkia said:
My G950FXXU1AQDG Singapore S8 is still on late April updates with April security patch. I am still waiting for May or June updates.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same baseband on my eu s8, still waiting for that may update that other carriers got already in the country sight <_< .
In Sri Lanka the carriers do not sell the phones on priority. It's all separate sellers. So, no idea here then.
UK, unbranded phone and still on AQDG firmware with April's security updates. It's already June and I'm waiting for May's security. What a joke.
th.android said:
UK, unbranded phone and still on AQDG firmware with April's security updates. It's already June and I'm waiting for May's security. What a joke.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly, I also have unbranded and waiting for the updates.
A couple of weeks ago there was an OTA firmware update. If I remember correctly it said that it fixes bluetooth issues amongst other things. My Android security patch level shows 1 May.
I have the US unlocked S8 (no carrier branding/bloat) and it's on April too. We haven't received the May update yet.
This is my security patch level. unbranded sri lankan version. still on April security patch. not good samsung
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
haree87 said:
This is my security patch level. unbranded sri lankan version. still on April security patch. not good samsung
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Strange that it is not rolled out to all unbranded at the same time.
th.android said:
UK, unbranded phone and still on AQDG firmware with April's security updates. It's already June and I'm waiting for May's security. What a joke.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This isn't a google phone so you really shouldn't expect monthly updates, no one else does them anyway, maybe blackberry... maybe.
peachpuff said:
This isn't a google phone so you really shouldn't expect monthly updates, no one else does them anyway, maybe blackberry... maybe.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I'm aware this is not a Google phone but the whole point of monthly "security" updates is a bit moot when Samsung (or any other vendor) is unable to release them... monthly. We're not talking about extra software features or new Android releases. These are security patches supposed to keep your device safe and up to date with the latest threats.
Finally, "no one else does them anyway" is a ridiculous excuse. They all should and especially with devices at this price range. We pay premium, we should at least have proper support. It's about time companies got their head around this unacceptable situation with late updates and support.
Yes they should but they don't, now what? This is a google issue too, hopefully this new treble project will speed this up, until then it's wishful thinking.
Samsung does indeed release new builds with security updates every month and sometimes even more often, just not for all the regions. So you'll see one region getting a new build and the next month another region gets a newer builds but not the previous region. The only way to be sure you're up-to-date is manually downloading and flashing the most recent build with Odin.
co.ag.2005 said:
I have the US unlocked S8 (no carrier branding/bloat) and it's on April too. We haven't received the May update yet.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've noticed that to, I've got the S8 Unlocked and haven't seen one update yet.
Sorry for bringing up this thread, but I'd like to know more about Samsung's update policy.
For how long are monthly security updates guaranteed? And what about system updates? Thanks
Motogeez said:
Sorry for bringing up this thread, but I'd like to know more about Samsung's update policy.
For how long are monthly security updates guaranteed? And what about system updates? Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not aware of any guarantees but history shows 2 major Android version upgrades and 4-5 years security updates (not necessarily monthly though)
I am still on april security patch and its december now.
Again Europe is getting the update way before the US market. Any word when to expect the update here?
No word yet and Samsung hasn't put out a schedule! hopefully soon...
At this point they should wait for April patch... But what matters most to me is resolving network bugs with Sprint + T-Mobile. Still, isn't it odd that even the U1 S10s don't have the March patch?
I don't care about the security update, I want the fixes, like the deep sleep bug, etc. So tired of feeling like a red-headed stepchild.
Ace42 said:
At this point they should wait for April patch... But what matters most to me is resolving network bugs with Sprint + T-Mobile. Still, isn't it odd that even the U1 S10s don't have the March patch?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had an U1 S9+ in the US and it always came last for any updates. Use to be the first to get them but not anymore. It took about 3 weeks to get the Pie update from Oreo after everyone else got it.
Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
Ace42 said:
At this point they should wait for April patch... But what matters most to me is resolving network bugs with Sprint + T-Mobile. Still, isn't it odd that even the U1 S10s don't have the March patch?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ATT has some network issues also.. I'm having to restart my s10+ one to two times a day just to get signal back. Unlocked S10+
Damn, even though these phones are made in vietnam yet they still havent released any update for vietnam region (exynos)
My Unlocked UK gets updated pretty much on day 0, but you Americans have to suffer waiting for your lazy providers to bloat your firmware first, not only that, that's also another reason of why you can't unlock your bootloader, it really sucks.
Samsung's update schedule is totally ignored by most providers worldwide, some S9 units are getting Pie just now, so there's no way to really know when anything is coming to anyone.
Corv0 said:
My Unlocked UK gets updated pretty much on day 0, but you Americans have to suffer waiting for your lazy providers to bloat your firmware first, not only that, that's also another reason of why you can't unlock your bootloader, it really sucks.
Samsung's update schedule is totally ignored by most providers worldwide, some S9 units are getting Pie just now, so there's no way to really know when anything is coming to anyone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine is unlocked, not a provider phone. Yet still ignored by Samsung. I love Samsung phones, I always get unlocked versions, but this is absolutely ridiculous. One thing about iPhones that makes me jealous.
April....day 5....no March update. How is it acceptable to have a flagship phone, where Samsung committed to monthly updates, and to be a month late right out of the gate?
My phone runs amazing. I'm not sweating it.
I am still waiting also.
It should arrive for U1 once all US carriers update their U models. I think Verizon & ATT haven't updated yet, will check later.
Ace42 said:
It should arrive for U1 once all US carriers update their U models. I think Verizon & ATT haven't updated yet, will check later.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Xfinity Mobile carrier locked version updated this morning.
U1 unlocked March update is out. Downloading now.
New update
Just got another update there for biometrics fingerprint exynos
clownin72 said:
U1 unlocked March update is out. Downloading now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Finally! Thanks for heads up
I got a prompt for a biometrics update (Canada unlocked version) yet when I try to install it, it fails. Had to remove Secure Folder it seems, but then the notification disappeared completely. No more notification and biometrics still the same older version. I love how good Samsung is at rolling out updates. I will probably never get this now.
No March update either, a md it's mid April now.
Hopefully the biometrics update(s) will come soon for the snapdragon unlocked us version
Just received the unlocked March update... Yippee ???????
My V35 doesn't want to update to pie with the $10 AT&T prepaid sim card, i tried forwarding the date 5 days and it checks for updates but it says that its "up to date" i've done this method more than 10 times and no success. The sim card did work at first updating the phone from the december update to the april update (security) in June.
Android Version: 8.0.0
Android security patch level: April 1, 2019
I know I'm right with you. I'm in straight talk and have gotten all the updates to the march security patch v350AWM12j. But have not gotten any ota for Android 9.0? I recently ordered an ATT sim to give that a shot but I guess we will see. Just wish LG would release a downloadable version!
Optimusman said:
Just wish LG would release a downloadable version!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AT&T won't let them.
Same with Sprint LG phones.
Ugh! Well them both working together to because this is truly unacceptable! I don't know what the difference is between a security update and a software update as I received security updates just fine.
Got to
A update this morning and brought to awm 20 c.
This was at my house which has no AT&t signal so I'm just on Wi-Fi
Guess it's just a waiting game then? Slow rollout!!!