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system update available - is this marshmallow?

My wife just got a notification this morning that she has a system update available on her vzw s5. Does anyone know what this is? Is it marshmallow? Just trying to be cautious, she uses her phone extensively for work and I don't want to tell her to accept an update without knowing what it is.

Don't think so. Friend of mine has a note 4 and had the update last week, now his phone will reboot when not plugged in and won't reboot when plugged in. Idk. But I think it's just and update for 5.0.1

I had similar update on my note4 but havent done it yet as not sure to what it was...

Is there anywhere to find out (from vzw) what the update is?

JoeHockey said:
Is there anywhere to find out (from vzw) what the update is?
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The closest they ever come would be on www_verizonwireless_com/support/galaxy-s5-update/

confusatron said:
The closest they ever come would be on www_verizonwireless_com/support/galaxy-s5-update/
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Appears to have been just a patch. Didn't even update to 5.1 All that VZW said was:
Software Version: LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOK3
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JoeHockey said:
Appears to have been just a patch. Didn't even update to 5.1 All that VZW said was:
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do you lose root with these updates?
I just got my s5 and its rooted. ihave the updates disabled

jtskir222 said:
do you lose root with these updates?
I just got my s5 and its rooted. ihave the updates disabled
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Phone wasn't rooted so I can't say. My wife's work email (Good) does not work if the device is rooted so it wasn't an option.

JoeHockey said:
Phone wasn't rooted so I can't say. My wife's work email (Good) does not work if the device is rooted so it wasn't an option.
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Sure it does, if you have xposed and rootcloak.

JoeHockey said:
Appears to have been just a patch. Didn't even update to 5.1 All that VZW said was:
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2 questions:
1. The update notice says that it is a security update. Is this code for "the OS will be even more unrootable?"
2. The messages are somewhat insistent that I update. Should I try to block this? If so, could someone explain how to stop it?

LG G Pad X 8.0 Nougat - Discussion and Root?

Lg G Pad X 8.0 for t-mobile Nougat has been released.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/5m0cos/tmobiles_lg_g_pad_x_80_to_receive_nougat_update/
http://www.tmonews.com/2017/01/t-mobile-htc-10-lg-g-pad-x-8-0-android-7-0-nougat-update/
I Sure hope we can get it rooted like before.
Anyone have it? bootloader still unlocked?

What about for fido in canadan?

buski said:
What about for fido in canadan?
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Good luck, my friend. Our variation seems to be the worst one for support. What a surprise........lol

Root has already achieved on this tablet running 7.0
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338

kfernandes29 said:
Good luck, my friend. Our variation seems to be the worst one for support. What a surprise........lol
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Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..

I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands

What version is this Nougat? (letter letter letter number number letter, can also be known as build number, not 7.0 - version of Nougat is obvious enough)
I plan on building AOSP for this, but I would REALLY prefer to match the exact version.
And I can't just run the update on my tablet, it's rooted and unlocked and I don't think I know the procedure to relock it.
Never mind, it said 7.0.0-r1.

mr_verystock said:
What version is this Nougat? (letter letter letter number number letter, can also be known as build number, not 7.0 - version of Nougat is obvious enough)
I plan on building AOSP for this, but I would REALLY prefer to match the exact version.
And I can't just run the update on my tablet, it's rooted and unlocked and I don't think I know the procedure to relock it.
Never mind, it said 7.0.0-r1.
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Just an FYI you don't need to relock your tablet to update. Just follow this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338

Munns86 said:
Just an FYI you don't need to relock your tablet to update. Just follow this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338
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Thanks for the heads up!

Adoptable storage
NightMarsEU said:
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
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Please Explain your method Wish to do the same
Thanks in advance

GregL said:
Please Explain your method Wish to do the same
Thanks in advance
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do steps from this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, make sure charging mode is on when you plug it in on your pc

jdmsohc22 said:
Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
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I am pretty sure AT&T just released the Android 7 update. Mine is still downloading so i am not really sure if it is indeed Android 7 but it's a 1.2GB update. I was going to post a new thread to let everyone know who has the AT&T version but i can't as i am a new user
Edit- Yup. Mine is now running Android 7.0 with a December 1st security patch

ZombiePanda20 said:
I am pretty sure AT&T just released the Android 7 update. Mine is still downloading so i am not really sure if it is indeed Android 7 but it's a 1.2GB update. I was going to post a new thread to let everyone know who has the AT&T version but i can't as i am a new user
Edit- Yup. Mine is now running Android 7.0 with a December 1st security patch
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Hmm, weird cuz mine keeps saying "your device is up to date" and it was last updated on January 10th.. But I'm still on 6.0.1..
EDIT: Also wanna add, I downloaded LG Bridge via a recommendation from another site that stated that was the only way the new update would be accepted, and that didn't work either.. When i click "Software Update" it says, "Cannot check the software version, Try again.", so I guess I'm s.o.l. for now..
I deactivated from AT&T when I switched to Verizon last month, but I still use it on WiFi and it works fine so I'm not sure why it's not working..

jdmsohc22 said:
Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
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jdmsohc22 said:
Hmm, weird cuz mine keeps saying "your device is up to date" and it was last updated on January 10th.. But I'm still on 6.0.1..
EDIT: Also wanna add, I downloaded LG Bridge via a recommendation from another site that stated that was the only way the new update would be accepted, and that didn't work either.. When i click "Software Update" it says, "Cannot check the software version, Try again.", so I guess I'm s.o.l. for now..
I deactivated from AT&T when I switched to Verizon last month, but I still use it on WiFi and it works fine so I'm not sure why it's not working..
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That is really strange. My guess would be is it hasn't been pushed out to every device yet. I happen to have checked for updates on the day AT&T pushed it out. Their website wasn't even updated yet when i got it. I wouldn't think deactivating it would cause it to lose the ability to update but i am kind of new to android so i am not 100% sure. I would just keep checking for updates or maybe contact AT&T and see if they could give you an answer. They do have a section in the Device Support to display information about software updates. I tried attaching a link to it but i can't as i have less than 10 posts. You can search on google AT&T software updates and it should be the top link. You'll then enter your device and scroll down to software updates. They do have a Troubleshoot and Resolve software updates page you could check out

Sweet. My fido v522 just completed its Nougat update. No more sluggish keyboard......for now. Lol

NightMarsEU said:
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
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how can i do this? need more storage badly.

xxhaimbondxx said:
how can i do this? need more storage badly.
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Watch This Youtube Video To Help You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, I Recommend to use windows and put your tablet in charging mode

NightMarsEU said:
Watch This Youtube Video To Help You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, I Recommend to use windows and put your tablet in charging mode
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Thanks, it actually worked. The only difficulty I had was locating the SD card number. In the video the dude first says type sm lists-disk, however, when you actually look at the video later, he typed sm list-disks. That made all the difference.

xxhaimbondxx said:
Thanks, it actually worked. The only difficulty I had was locating the SD card number. In the video the dude first says type sm lists-disk, however, when you actually look at the video later, he typed sm list-disks. That made all the difference.
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Your Welcome ^_^

I notice Wi-Fi issues on my Fido V522 after the nougat update. It would get horrible wifi speeds with a AC 4X4 (1900) network and frequent network drops compared to Marshmallow.

android oreo update

i have the usa unlocked version of the galaxy s8. model no. SM-G950U1. i live in canada now so i am wondering how i can get the new update
thanks

Duplicate: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/galaxy-s8-sm-g955u1-oreo-t3765460/post75950170

thunderroid said:
Duplicate: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/galaxy-s8-sm-g955u1-oreo-t3765460/post75950170
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How is it a duplicate. I want to know how I can get the update when I am in a different country that's where the phone is from

Does anyone know if I will be able to get the update if I am out of the country once its out

cr7soccer said:
Does anyone know if I will be able to get the update if I am out of the country once its out
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One of my Friend bought g950u1 from us and he is using it in India now. He has been getting all the updates samsung pushed earlier. I am sure you guys will get the oreo update also, If it ever gets released.
Waiting forever for this update.

jasleen_ss said:
One of my Friend bought g950u1 from us and he is using it in India now. He has been getting all the updates samsung pushed earlier. I am sure you guys will get the oreo update also, If it ever gets released.
Waiting forever for this update.
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I also got the security patches but I asked samsung and they said i have to go back to the us to get oreo

cr7soccer said:
I also got the security patches but I asked samsung and they said i have to go back to the us to get oreo
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I dont think that is true, only a few carriers have implemented checks(AT&T for sure) to make sure you are using their sim before they let you download the update. It should not matter by region at all. The updates are pushed by IMEI series and not by geolocation.

I got the update today

Got the notice on my TMO running unlocked code today as well. Has anyone installed it yet? Any issues? How's battery life?
Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk

A0425A said:
Got the notice on my TMO running unlocked code today as well. Has anyone installed it yet? Any issues? How's battery life?
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I am using on sprint, installed the OTA yesterday. My experience with battery life has been worse than the beta version I was on.

So is there a way to stop the update? I want to let it bake a bit. I thought I could go into Dev Options and disable Auto System Update but as soon as I got home and on WiFi it started downloading Oreo.
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SM-G955U1 Oreo Update Out

I just received my Oreo update for my Unlocked S8+. Has anyone else received it yet? I'm thinking since we have Safestrap and now custom rom support that I'll cancel the update and wait for an AOSP rom.

ajsmsg78 said:
I just received my Oreo update for my Unlocked S8+. Has anyone else received it yet? I'm thinking since we have Safestrap and now custom rom support that I'll cancel the update and wait for an AOSP rom.
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What carrier are you with? Did you have beta?

I just got it also. I'm on cricket

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What carrier are you with? Did you have beta?
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I was on T-Mobile but switched to MetroPCS two days ago. (Same network)

It's true... I am on Sprint with G995U1 and I am currently downloading a 1354.14MB update.

I had to check for it, but it found it and downloaded it. My phone is unlocked. Update applied without issues.
Loving finally having the auto fill API.

Just checked my software updates for the first time in weeks and there it was! Unfortunately they're working on our electrical system, so I won't be able to download it until WiFi is back up, but it'll give me time to back things up.
Factory unlocked running on T-Mobile

Can anyone confirm if Hotspot remains functional after the update without carrier involvement.
Thanks

Aridon said:
Can anyone confirm if Hotspot remains functional after the update without carrier involvement.
Thanks
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I used the hotspot yesterday at a clients and I also just switched carriers a few days ago and the hotspot worked fine. I did end up taking the OTA to Oreo.

I live in albania and no update, I have the unlocked firmware running in vodafone network. Currently im on BRB1? Any ideas why I dont have an update yet? Thanks

Can someone please confirm which bootloader is bundled with this update?

hazard666 said:
Can someone please confirm which bootloader is bundled with this update?
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Bootloader 2

clownin72 said:
Bootloader 2
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Awesome. Thanks!

New update !!!!

Sprint released new update for galaxy s7
G930PVPSACSF1
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7/firmware/SM-G930p/
Question is : What is the bootloader version of this ? A ?!!!!

hexadecimal

heronewone said:
Sprint released new update for galaxy s7
G930PVPSACSF1
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7/firmware/SM-G930p/
Question is : What is the bootloader version of this ? A ?!!!!
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curvedline said:
hexadecimal
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Just remember, that means if you take this update, no changing firmwares unless the other carriers jump on board. Not sure why they are still updating the bootloader at this point anyway.

heronewone said:
Sprint released new update for galaxy s7
G930PVPSACSF1
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s7/firmware/SM-G930p/
Question is : What is the bootloader version of this ? A ?!!!!
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Yes, and Beware!!
A (or 0xA) = 10 in Hexadecimal notation
I'm on AT&T and took the new firmware - G930AUCUACSF1 and now I cannot use V9 Engineering kernel to root.
And I cannot switch to G930U firmware since that newest version stops at V9 bootloader.
ugh -> Samsung!!!!!!!

Uhhh HELP!!
I have S7 Edge Sprint Version and I accidentally updated to the latest update. I there anyway to downgrade or switch to another ROM? U for example?

SharjeelTariq said:
I have S7 Edge Sprint Version and I accidentally updated to the latest update. I there anyway to downgrade or switch to another ROM? U for example?
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Not until (hopefully) the G930U comes out w/ new version w/ Bootloader V10....
Cannot downgrade due to Samsung imposed restriction.
Are you finding the new version to have issues?

mcmorariu said:
Not until (hopefully) the G930U comes out w/ new version w/ Bootloader V10....
Cannot downgrade due to Samsung imposed restriction.
Are you finding the new version to have issues?
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Hey there! Thanks for replying.
There are no issues in the latest update though tons of bloatware is what is bothering me.

SharjeelTariq said:
Hey there! Thanks for replying.
There are no issues in the latest update though tons of bloatware is what is bothering me.
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I used App Freezer to freeze all the bloatware and it's cleared up my app screen greatly.
You need to ADB into the phone to set permissions for the app, so that's a bit tricky, but worth it.

Hey, check out the latest firmware that lvpre upload to his google drive (his thread is here It's the only one I've found that has allowed me to to change to 930U with v10 bootloader. Sorry, brand new to the forum, don't know how to make links work