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[Q] how to update verizon note 3 been outside USA?

Hello
I bought this note 3 on ebay and it is GSM unlocked I'm using it on Dominican Republic with Claro. It works great and everything looks ok. I was worried that I bought a fake one and I downloaded and apps call CPU-z and it says it is original.
The smartphone came with android 4.3 and I want to upgrade to kitkat but I try downloading Kies and it says it have the latest firmware I also try going to settings >>about the phone>> software update and it says that I have to try later and I also try to install Verizon upgrade assistant and it says it not compatible or something like that.
Pliz can someone help or at least explain me what happen? Did I get a fake phone? Or what?

radhames562 said:
Hello
I bought this note 3 on ebay and it is GSM unlocked I'm using it on Dominican Republic with Claro. It works great and everything looks ok. I was worried that I bought a fake one and I downloaded and apps call CPU-z and it says it is original.
The smartphone came with android 4.3 and I want to upgrade to kitkat but I try downloading Kies and it says it have the latest firmware I also try going to settings >>about the phone>> software update and it says that I have to try later and I also try to install Verizon upgrade assistant and it says it not compatible or something like that.
Pliz can someone help or at least explain me what happen? Did I get a fake phone? Or what?
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go HERE you can update to 4.4.2 manually

zlebors said:
go HERE you can update to 4.4.2 manually
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Are go to sam mobile and you get 4.4.4

dont take 4.4.4 or you'll never get root access
see HERE

zlebors said:
dont take 4.4.4 or you'll never get root access
see HERE
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I wouldn't say never, stating from what chainfire has been saying there may be a better chance on lp for root

[Q] Lollipop

Hello,
im sorry if im doing this wrong but its my first time. I live in KSA and Bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 here, And i have been waiting for a very VERY long time for the lollipop update which seems like it will never come here (sammobiles doesn't even have 4.4.4 for KSA).
So i just wanna know if i were to put a firmware of another country which has 5.0, will it cause any major problems ?? :cyclops: please help!

Burooj said:
Hello,
im sorry if im doing this wrong but its my first time. I live in KSA and Bought my Samsung Galaxy S5 here, And i have been waiting for a very VERY long time for the lollipop update which seems like it will never come here (sammobiles doesn't even have 4.4.4 for KSA).
So i just wanna know if i were to put a firmware of another country which has 5.0, will it cause any major problems ?? :cyclops: please help!
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not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "XXU*****" ... i live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first

rrgrrg said:
not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "XXU*****" ... i live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
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Wait please explain...what do u mean by same area code????????

rrgrrg said:
not a single problem if you use the same area code releases like "xxu*****" ... I live in egypt and i use on all my phone firmwares of russia ... Mainly because they are the ones which get the updates first
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pleasse reply!!!

I already have lollipop and it's better if you wait for the 5.1 (I'm waiting for it :/ ), the 5.0 have a lot of problems.
Sent from my SM-G900H using XDA Free mobile app

Burooj said:
pleasse reply!!!
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For the G900F, the firmware is G900FXXU1BOC7
When looking for firmware that will work with your model S5, make sure the model number is the start of the firmware version

Need help updating Canadian version

Hey guys,
So i have the canadian version of the mini, with the details as follows:
model number: ZTE B2017G
android version: 6.0.1
build number: ZTE B2017G+BELLV1.0.0B06
and I cant update it, ive downloaded the nougat update file from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73257562&postcount=13
and attempted to update it in system setting from sd card, but got the message: package mismatch installation aborted.
Update didnt work from recovery either. Any ideas on how to update it, or if its even possible? Thanks!!

talha746 said:
Hey guys,
So i have the canadian version of the mini, with the details as follows:
model number: ZTE B2017G
android version: 6.0.1
build number: ZTE B2017G+BELLV1.0.0B06
and I cant update it, ive downloaded the nougat update file from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73257562&postcount=13
and attempted to update it in system setting from sd card, but got the message: package mismatch installation aborted.
Update didnt work from recovery either. Any ideas on how to update it, or if its even possible? Thanks!!
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Doesn't seem like it's updatable at this point in time.
Reached out to ZTE: No updates available. If there were to be it would be through bell/Virgin as it's specific build/firmware/model.
Reached out to Virgin, bell and PC mobile as well. If something interesting comes from it I will surely post.

parawizard said:
Doesn't seem like it's updatable at this point in time.
Reached out to ZTE: No updates available. If there were to be it would be through bell/Virgin as it's specific build/firmware/model.
Reached out to Virgin, bell and PC mobile as well. If something interesting comes from it I will surely post.
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Cool, thanks man.
Btw, is the Bell/Virgin model rootable? So we can put custom rom on it? Would it be the same roms other models would use?
I know tdm is working on one atm (https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/recovery-twrp-7-1-unofficial-t3685339)

talha746 said:
Cool, thanks man.
Btw, is the Bell/Virgin model rootable? So we can put custom rom on it? Would it be the same roms other models would use?
I know tdm is working on one atm (https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/development/recovery-twrp-7-1-unofficial-t3685339)
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I think it should be but I haven't tried yet as I am using this phone as my daily. Maybe if I grab another one.

I need help too with the canadian version. There is no option to activate the NFC...

lanautechdroid said:
I need help too with the canadian version. There is no option to activate the NFC...
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I don't think this version has NFC. There is no mention of it anywhere.
https://www.ztedevices.ca/axon-cat/axon7mini.html
USA version does mention it.
https://www.zteusa.com/axon7mini/

I got the Axon 7 mini from PC Mobile as well. Looks like the Canadian mini is a variant P852A15H, without NFC.
Any idea how to get rid of the carrier name at the top right? SytemUI tuner doesn't seem to activate either.
The mini is really sleek and light! Haven't had the battery issues mentioned in reviews either. Wish we could update to N though.

For what it's worth, there may be some activity behind the scenes for a minor update to the Canadian Axon 7 Mini late this month.
If this individual is to be believed, it will be bug fixes and security patches ONLY. That is, it will NOT be an upgrade to Nougat; we'll still be stuck on Marshmallow. But at least we'd end up with a security patch newer than late-2016.
https://community.zteusa.com/discussion/comment/228993/#Comment_228993

I wonder if this method will work for Canadian version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/how-to/updating-uk-version-zte-axon-7-mini-to-t3717933

fy0u1 said:
I wonder if this method will work for Canadian version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7-mini/how-to/updating-uk-version-zte-axon-7-mini-to-t3717933
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It's said somewhere in the ZTE section that someone tried it and bricked his phone.

zigonneux said:
if you read more posts, it's said somewhere that someone tried it and bricked his phone.
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That was after I posted here

So, are there any news on rooting+custom ROM for this device?

Security patch today
Hi,
Just got ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08 this morning ....

yergy said:
Hi,
Just got ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08 this morning ....
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Did it upgrade to Nougat? What version of Android is it on after the B08 update.

Bettaxis said:
Did it upgrade to Nougat? What version of Android is it on after the B08 update.
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No nougat, still M, only security patch february 2018. Better than nothing

yergy said:
No nougat, still M, only security patch february 2018. Better than nothing
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Confirmed. 105.67 MB download, the device stays on Marshmallow. It brings the device from the November 1, 2016 security patch to February 5, 2018.
This is the first OTA ever released for the Canadian variant. It would include fixes for some pretty high-profile vulnerabilities, such as Blueborne, Krack, and Spectre, so it's definitely welcome.

talha746 said:
I have the canadian version of the mini
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Bettaxis said:
I got the Axon 7 mini from PC Mobile as well. Looks like the Canadian mini is a variant P852A15H, without NFC.
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Can you please execute the following adb command and post your product name here?
Code:
adb devices -l
List of devices attached
... device product:P852A11 model:ZTE_B2017G device:tulip transport_id:1
The adb devices -l command lists the following properties: ro.product.name, ro.product.model and ro.product.device
Hint: I downloaded the latest ADB tool from https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html#download

I just finished a live chat with a ZTE rep. I give him all informations he asked and he told me that he's submitting that info to R&D and they will get back to me within 5 - 6 business days with a package update.
My build number is ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08
I don't keep my hope very high on this, but hey you never know ...
I'll post what comes out of this ...

yergy said:
I just finished a live chat with a ZTE rep. I give him all informations he asked and he told me that he's submitting that info to R&D and they will get back to me within 5 - 6 business days with a package update.
my build number is ZTE B2017G_BELLV1.0.0B08
I don't keep my hope very high on this, but hey you never know ...
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good luck with that

The Canada-specific version of the Axon 7 Mini was not sold on the open market, but rather was sold as a bundle through one of Bell Canada's affiliates. (I am aware of it being sold through Virgin Mobile and PC Mobile.) As such, it is running a customized OS that was approved by Bell Canada. The Bell Canada-specific OS has always been visually distinct from the version of the OS that shipped on open-market versions of the Axon 7 Mini; in my opinion it appears quite a bit more similar to the vanilla Android experience, with the exception of the preinstalled Bell account management apps.
Unfortunately, because the phone was bundled through Bell Canada, that means that ZTE will also be obliged to get Bell Canada's approval of any OS updates that may be offered for the phone. We've already seen, with the patch that was released earlier this year, that the OS update path being approved by Bell Canada is following a very different track from what ZTE has been offering on the open market, and I don't expect to see that change any time soon.
And it really doen't matter if ZTE's engineering department is technically capable of offering Nougat or newer for this device. They'd still have to get it cleared by Bell Canada first before they could distribute it.

Galaxy S8 Duos G950FD does not get any update

Hello all,
I purchased Galaxy S8 G950FD 5 months ago from the UAE. Since that time I have not received any update even security update.
I asked Samsung and they said that this version will not receive any update in the Netherlands.
Do you know any way to get the wifi update?
On the other hand, I tried to flash the new software rom by Odin, but I am facing a problem with Odin, it stops at SET PARTITION and does not go on.
Ant solution?

caujar said:
Hello all,
I purchased Galaxy S8 G950FD 5 months ago from the UAE. Since that time I have not received any update even security update.
I asked Samsung and they said that this version will not receive any update in the Netherlands.
Do you know any way to get the wifi update?
On the other hand, I tried to flash the new software rom by Odin, but I am facing a problem with Odin, it stops at SET PARTITION and does not go on.
Ant solution?
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Please any answer???

No Oreo update or SP either.
caujar said:
Please any answer???
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Same issue am currently facing with my S8 SM-G950F. Not a single update(SP) or Oreo since december i bought the phone Brand new from UK and am currently using the Device here in Nigeria. Th last Security Patch update was December 1. Am worried

S7 edge Oreo update pulled?

I never recieved an update to oreo o.t.a having an unlocked s7 edge. I spoke to vodafone who is my network provider who was first to roll out the update and told me the update has been pulled due to there being so many issues with the update. Bit annoyed now as some people seem to have updated with no problems at all and it looks like some of us may not see oreo at all on our devices.

dj.shauny.g said:
I never recieved an update to oreo o.t.a having an unlocked s7 edge. I spoke to vodafone who is my network provider who was first to roll out the update and told me the update has been pulled due to there being so many issues with the update. Bit annoyed now as some people seem to have updated with no problems at all and it looks like some of us may not see oreo at all on our devices.
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This really looks ridiculous for me, to be honest. My dad has A5 2017 and he received Oreo last week. It's really a shame that flagship S7/S7 edge is facing this poor software update policy. I also saw that Note 8 users still haven't received Oreo. On Samsung Turkey webiste Oreo is listed in testing phase and date of release is set for May 18. I wouldn't be surprised if they delay it again.

They test Oreo on cheaper devices to get less complains. And less financial risk if the update goes wrong.
Also, usually the people that buy flagship devices usually "upgrade" selling those to second hand market. That's why the manufacturers don't update those devices so quickly - to push the "high rollers" to buy the new phones that have the newest bells and whistles.

Yes its been pulled back from the server for now. Can't say how much more delay is there for the worldwide rollout, but chances are near the end of may it will start rolling out again alongwith may security patch globally.
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs

I myself received the android 8.0 update (sm gt935f - brazil) and honestly i regreted that i did the update.
Now im having a lot of lag and drop in internet connection, both wifi and 4g connection. A lot of times my facebook, instagram and whatsapp are too slow. Youtube also lags a lot while trying to watch videos.
Reallt dont know what to do

And now it will be delayed again,shamesung what happen in the world,from april to mid april,then may to mid may,and now what? From may to forever waiting? Sad life

Thats so weird.Ive updated to oreo through ota almost 2 weeks ago and I had zero problems so far.The phone is smoother faster and I really enjoy the samsung experience ui.Battery life seems to be the same aa nougat though

Could i asked where you are based? Also what network carrier are you on?

on many video, s7 oreo make s7 fly like a unicorn, maybe they purposely delay so u might in the end fall into the trap of buying new phone? LOL

dj.shauny.g said:
Could i asked where you are based? Also what network carrier are you on?
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Sure, my s7 edge is unlocked
Im from Romania but I flashed the UK oreo firmware

Flashed BTU Oreo on my S7 Edge (unlocked , Knox 0x0 , Network: MTS - Serbia) , work excellent - fast/smooth , well done Samsung .

Pungasul said:
Sure, my s7 edge is unlocked
Im from Romania but I flashed the UK oreo firmware
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I thought you said you recieved your update OTA

lokoroxbr said:
I myself received the android 8.0 update (sm gt935f - brazil) and honestly i regreted that i did the update.
Now im having a lot of lag and drop in internet connection, both wifi and 4g connection. A lot of times my facebook, instagram and whatsapp are too slow. Youtube also lags a lot while trying to watch videos.
Reallt dont know what to do
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Can you please show us the full ROM name? Is it the ZTO ROM (Brazil ROM without carrier) ?

ushiyama said:
Can you please show us the full ROM name? Is it the ZTO ROM (Brazil ROM without carrier) ?
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well i dont know how to check this, but here are 2 screenshots from my software information from my S7 edge:
1 - https://imgur.com/DsVQWF2
2 - https://imgur.com/2MoWpoq

dj.shauny.g said:
Could i asked where you are based? Also what network carrier are you on?
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dj.shauny.g said:
I thought you said you recieved your update OTA
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Yes sorry I flashed 7.0 UK and received oreo ota immediately, oreo official flashable firmware wasnt available at the time

lokoroxbr said:
well i dont know how to check this, but here are 2 screenshots from my software information from my S7 edge:
1 - https://imgur.com/DsVQWF2
2 - https://imgur.com/2MoWpoq
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You said that you receveid that, but the G935FXXU2ERD5 is the Oreo from UK: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935F/BTU/download/G935FXXU2ERD5/217550/
You probably had an earlier UK ROM installed to had receveid this new G935FXXU2ERD5.
I thought you were the first to receveid the unbranded Oreo ROM for S7 here in Brazil .

ushiyama said:
You said that you receveid that, but the G935FXXU2ERD5 is the Oreo from UK: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935F/BTU/download/G935FXXU2ERD5/217550/
You probably had an earlier UK ROM installed to had receveid this new G935FXXU2ERD5.
I thought you were the first to receveid the unbranded Oreo ROM for S7 here in Brazil .
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Maybe thats why im having those connections drops/lag? Or they are not related?
Thats what i though really odd. Im from BR, my mobile is G935FXXU2ERD5, and when i enter sammobile, there is NO RELEASE of android 8.0 for Brazil. So i guess i received this UK???

lokoroxbr said:
Maybe thats why im having those connections drops/lag? Or they are not related?
Thats what i though really odd. Im from BR, my mobile is G935FXXU2ERD5, and when i enter sammobile, there is NO RELEASE of android 8.0 for Brazil. So i guess i received this UK???
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Yes, you received the ROM from UK.
It is expected that you have no problem, except the VOLTE that is specified region (you have to have a CSC from the region where the phone will be used).
There is no CSC from Brazil on 8.x yet and I do not know if previous CSC are compatible.

ushiyama said:
Yes, you received the ROM from UK.
It is expected that you have no problem, except the VOLTE that is specified region (you have to have a CSC from the region where the phone will be used).
There is no CSC from Brazil on 8.x yet and I do not know if previous CSC are compatible.
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sorry but as im newbie at those android subjects, what is CSC ? And VOLTE ?

ushiyama said:
Yes, you received the ROM from UK.
It is expected that you have no problem, except the VOLTE that is specified region (you have to have a CSC from the region where the phone will be used).
There is no CSC from Brazil on 8.x yet and I do not know if previous CSC are compatible.
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man are you using android 8.0 ? if so, which version