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Just plugged the Gpad in to charge and this popped up. Hoping it's 5.0.
It's just sitting on 0% for the longest time.
I will update the status when I have something to report.
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Nothing. False alarm. I don't know how or why my tablet ended up on the update recovery screen because it was already powered on when I plugged it in, but no update.
That mode is only to update via lgflashtools....
My cousin's v410 is dead and I plugged it in to a USB wall charger. Some conductive trash must have been in the plug, I guess, because it rebooted to firmware update mode on me, instantly and from any state. If you see this mode unplug your tablet, hold down power to restart, and try a different cord or blow/clean the trash out of the plug.
Update to Lollipop lg G pad 7.0 lte v410 AT&T if you got a root issue
I had rooted my lg G pad and could not update to lollipop update this is how I got it to work. I removed the SD card and Sim card then I unrooted the tablet and restarted it. I also performed a hard reset from the settings menu. Make sure you unselected the data backup and automatic restore before resetting, now reset tablet. When it restarts just log into the WiFi and nothing else. Now go to settings and go to update center to find the firmware update download it and install it.
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I had rooted my lg G pad and could not update to lollipop update this is how I got it to work. I removed the SD card and Sim card then I unrooted the tablet and restarted it. I also performed a hard reset from the settings menu. Make sure you unselected the data backup and automatic restore before resetting, now reset tablet. When it restarts just log into the WiFi and nothing else. Now go to settings and go to update center to find the firmware update download it and install it.
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I'm too waiting for the same update, did you get any new link for that, mine is on 4.4.2 v41010d
No the update I got it through the settings menu on the tablet go to about tablet and then to check for updates that's how I got it.
Does anyone have any KDZ files?
I had a corrupted Stock ROM on a G Tab 7 Tablet due to applications that were installed by the previous owner; no matter what I did, Addware apps would always install on there own; I mean, even after restoring factory settings via the settings, or via the hardware combinations keys to reset to factory settings, It would reset the device but it would still install all the annoying apps as if they were Factory installed; weird, I had never seen something like this in any device I've worked on.
Anyways, since Factory Reset wouldn't help I had to Flash the Tablet.
I found the V41007h_0.kdz file which I was able to flash using the the LG Flash tool.
But now there is a a watermark in red "userdebug 4.20.17(42001700)" in the Home Screen.
So I'm hoping at the very least I can find a KDZ file to go back to the firmware version that the Tablet had which was V41010d.
Does anyone have any links to point me in the right direction?
If you can't post it in public, please Private message the links.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Does anyone have any KDZ files?
I had a corrupted Stock ROM on a G Tab 7 Tablet due to applications that were installed by the previous owner; no matter what I did, Addware apps would always install on there own; I mean, even after restoring factory settings via the settings, or via the hardware combinations keys to reset to factory settings, It would reset the device but it would still install all the annoying apps as if they were Factory installed; weird, I had never seen something like this in any device I've worked on.
Anyways, since Factory Reset wouldn't help I had to Flash the Tablet.
I found the V41007h_0.kdz file which I was able to flash using the the LG Flash tool.
But now there is a a watermark in red "userdebug 4.20.17(42001700)" in the Home Screen.
So I'm hoping at the very least I can find a KDZ file to go back to the firmware version that the Tablet had which was V41010d.
Does anyone have any links to point me in the right direction?
If you can't post it in public, please Private message the links.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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You've flashed a KDZ that contained a test build. If you follow the steps in my thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-pad-10/general/tutorial-lg-gpad-v410-5-1-to-4-4-t3232150 then you can recover the lost space of your internal SD card and run custom ROMs. Unfortunately I don't think there is currently a way to go back to stock 5.0.2 from this point. If there is, it has not been documented in this form (to my knowledge).
Please post in my thread if you need help with that process.
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No the update I got it through the settings menu on the tablet go to about tablet and then to check for updates that's how I got it.
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I could not get it through SIM card because i don't have an AT&T SIM neither i live in the US nor AT&T has any services nearby, so i definitely need a zip file that might be an OTA or something that can be installed via ADB or system recovery. please share somethings for me.
Update LG Gpad 7.0
talvigi said:
I'm too waiting for the same update, did you get any new link for that, mine is on 4.4.2 v41010d
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I was trying to update my GPad 7.0 to 5.0.2 or 5.1.0 from 4.4.2 and no OTA updates no matter what I do.
I'm on Android 4.4.2 with software version v41010d. Hardware says LG-V410 in "about tablet" section.
What's the quickest easiest way. I'm concerned that this is an older tablet and isn't updateable or has some update problems so that is the reason for my question. Maybe I'll keep it on 4.4.2 but wanted to run latest Kodi which won't work with anything but 5.0 or greater.
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I was trying to update my GPad 7.0 to 5.0.2 or 5.1.0 from 4.4.2 and no OTA updates no matter what I do.
I'm on Android 4.4.2 with software version v41010d. Hardware says LG-V410 in "about tablet" section.
What's the quickest easiest way. I'm concerned that this is an older tablet and isn't updateable or has some update problems so that is the reason for my question. Maybe I'll keep it on 4.4.2 but wanted to run latest Kodi which won't work with anything but 5.0 or greater.
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I never saw the OTA captured or a 5.X stock rom posted here, sorry. AT&T is notorious for blocking the release of firmware packages for their branded devices, so you won't find a V410 kdz from LG support either. If you can't get the System Update to work from the Settings menu, you might be stuck as far as stock goes. There wasn't much interest in updating stock in the community here because stock 5.0 patched the vulnerability that let us sign our own boot images. That effectively blocked TWRP and custom roms since the bootloader can't be unlocked. You could try the old take your sim out, reboot and check for the update trick. Some people say that doesn't work, and others swear by it.
There are plenty of 5.X and higher custom rom options, if you want to update the system that way. Tesla, Tipsy, and Validus were all 5.1 roms and they're still on androidfilehost.com. LOS and Candy have been updated up to 7.1. I keep Tesla on my V410 and it works great. All the custom roms rely on being on the 4.4 stock bootloader and radios since the kitkat bootloader was the only one vulnerable to the Bump exploit, so you're in a good place to start from.
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I never saw the OTA captured or a 5.X stock rom posted here, sorry. AT&T is notorious for blocking the release of firmware packages for their branded devices, so you won't find a V410 kdz from LG support either. If you can't get the System Update to work from the Settings menu, you might be stuck as far as stock goes. There wasn't much interest in updating stock in the community here because stock 5.0 patched the vulnerability that let us sign our own boot images. That effectively blocked TWRP and custom roms since the bootloader can't be unlocked. You could try the old take your sim out, reboot and check for the update trick. Some people say that doesn't work, and others swear by it.
There are plenty of 5.X and higher custom rom options, if you want to update the system that way. Tesla, Tipsy, and Validus were all 5.1 roms and they're still on androidfilehost.com. LOS and Candy have been updated up to 7.1. I keep Tesla on my V410 and it works great. All the custom roms rely on being on the 4.4 stock bootloader and radios since the kitkat bootloader was the only one vulnerable to the Bump exploit, so you're in a good place to start from.
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I find it strange that there isn't a separate device category on XDA for GPad 7.0. I guess there must be a reason - but it's probably too geeked out for a common humanoid like me to understand.
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I find it strange that there isn't a separate device category on XDA for GPad 7.0. I guess there must be a reason - but it's probably too geeked out for a common humanoid like me to understand.
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You aren't the first person to wonder about that. We requested a different forum for the V400/410 early on and it never happened. I don't know why. It does get confusing. You'll find the V400, V410, V480, V700 and probably a few more devices discussed here. A large majority of the development is for the V400/410, though.
Fastboot loop problem. pls help me.
Hi Dear Friends ( sorry my bad eng.)
I will tell you what I do.
1. My Device V410 AT&T version v41010b
2. İ setup my computer lg drivers & lg flash tool & lg one root and V41007h_0.kdz
3. i used one click root and successful.
4. i did my tablet download mode ( volume + and plug usb cable )
5. Start lg flash tool / select v41007h_0.kdz / and click CSE Flash button ( CDMA & DİAG )
6. Start Korean and Engilsh
7. Process pc screen %7 and tablet screen %6. and froze. i go to sleep early morning after 6 hours later. ı look process remain the same.
8. ı closed tablet unplug usb cable.
9. open tablet but only fastboot screen. ı try restart button after fastboot screen / i try restart bootloader select but only black screen.
10. power of and try open only fastboot screen.
what do I have to do now ? Please Help me.
Trane46 said:
Hi Dear Friends ( sorry my bad eng.)
I will tell you what I do.
1. My Device V410 AT&T version v41010b
2. İ setup my computer lg drivers & lg flash tool & lg one root and V41007h_0.kdz
3. i used one click root and successful.
4. i did my tablet download mode ( volume + and plug usb cable )
5. Start lg flash tool / select v41007h_0.kdz / and click CSE Flash button ( CDMA & DİAG )
6. Start Korean and Engilsh
7. Process pc screen %7 and tablet screen %6. and froze. i go to sleep early morning after 6 hours later. ı look process remain the same.
8. ı closed tablet unplug usb cable.
9. open tablet but only fastboot screen. ı try restart button after fastboot screen / i try restart bootloader select but only black screen.
10. power of and try open only fastboot screen.
what do I have to do now ? Please Help me.
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Download twrp for the V410 to a computer, then connect the tablet to the computer and try using this command with fastboot:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
That should boot you into TWRP without actually flashing it. If it works, from there you should be able to try to wipe and flash some roms. Sorry, but I'm not convinced it will work in the state your tablet is in. If your device is falling back to fastboot, your laf partition is blank or damaged and very possibly some other partitions are missing or damaged too, and that might prevent TWRP or roms from working right.
If that fails, you can use fastboot to restore the laf partition and hope that brings back download mode so you can try the kdz again:
Code:
fastboot flash laf laf.img
I've restored my laf this way; I actually intentionally nuked laf to enable fastboot. I can provide laf.img if you decide to try this.
I asked this in the newbie thread, but no one has responded, so I'm trying here as well.
I'm not good at this, so apologies if I use the wrong terminology.
The "Encrypt phone" option in the Settings menu on my phone is missing -- according to several posts here, it's disabled by default on Huawei's ROM. Someone suggested to install a third-party Android launcher app. I did so, and gained access to the hidden encrypt phone menu, however, the option (the button) is greyed out.
Would rooting the phone and installing a custom ROM enable an "encrypt phone" option? If so, which method should I use to root it? And which custom ROM should I install? Would replacing the custom Huawei EMUI ROM with the Android 5.0 Lollipop stock ROM be helpful for enabling the option, for example?
How can I tell whether the phone is possibly already encrypted?
Some forum posts mention connection the phone via USB to my computer (Windows 7) and somehow, via a terminal command, force an encryption process. Does anyone know how to do that?
Data about the phone:
Model: HUAWEI CUN-L21
Version: CUN-L21C577B115, Android 5.1, EMUI 3.1
Let me know if you need more information. I'd be so grateful for any advice!
8662 said:
I asked this in the newbie thread, but no one has responded, so I'm trying here as well.
I'm not good at this, so apologies if I use the wrong terminology.
The "Encrypt phone" option in the Settings menu on my phone is missing -- according to several posts here, it's disabled by default on Huawei's ROM. Someone suggested to install a third-party Android launcher app. I did so, and gained access to the hidden encrypt phone menu, however, the option (the button) is greyed out.
Would rooting the phone and installing a custom ROM enable an "encrypt phone" option? If so, which method should I use to root it? And which custom ROM should I install? Would replacing the custom Huawei EMUI ROM with the Android 5.0 Lollipop stock ROM be helpful for enabling the option, for example?
How can I tell whether the phone is possibly already encrypted?
Some forum posts mention connection the phone via USB to my computer (Windows 7) and somehow, via a terminal command, force an encryption process. Does anyone know how to do that?
Data about the phone:
Model: HUAWEI CUN-L21
Version: CUN-L21C577B115, Android 5.1, EMUI 3.1
Let me know if you need more information. I'd be so grateful for any advice!
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I believe you can try this:
https://www.jethrocarr.com/2013/12/29/encrypting-disk-on-android-4/
But probably they disabled encryption on your device because it will become very slow after encryption, but on the other hand you should be able to revert it quite easily, as long as you don't mind to restore your phone to factory settings.
Please let me know if this works for you
Hey guys,
Long time user of XDA here, but first time poster in this forum. I would like to request help for my mother's Asus Zenfone 5 LTE (model number T00P), which has recently began to function in a way to makes it unsuitable as a daily driver. The phone is slightly over 2 years old, running stock 4.4.2, build number KOT49H.WW_Phone-11.4.6.94-20141218044000274_201406050026. I am unsure about the circumstances in which the following behaviour started.
Half the time when it boots, it immediately shows a lot of core apps FC-ing, like com.android.phone and com.android.systemui, along with another one buried, which is the KeyGuardTestActivity FC. Other times, it boots normally, but some apps do not work properly: the Phone app fails to launch as Contacts FC, Settings FC when trying to access the All tab under Applications, the file manager FC. With SIM card inserted, mobile connectivity is also a hit and miss. Holding the power button causes the phone to do a soft reboot, rather than bring up the power menu. I cannot gain ADB authorisation as SystemUI also FCs when trying to come up with the RSA authorisation message. Much of these issues render the phone pretty much unusable.
Up till this point, the phone has remained unrooted and untouched, XDA-wise, and can boot in recovery and CSC modes. However, there was a system update that was found in the stock updater, but could not be installed due to Status 7 (framework-res.apk has unexpected contents). After that failed update, there was no change to the phone, and the updater no longer works.
I have since rooted the phone with Kingroot, but freezing the keyguard produces more issues. I am at a loss at this juncture, as I am trying my best to save the phone short of a data wipe. I am very sure a data wipe would solve the issues, but many backup apps simply FC, as I would also like to backup data to shift to a new phone.
Are there any ways to help? Thanks in advance for any answers.
Never heard an XDA member let their devices remaining stock after 2 years. The best choice for you is flash another rom, Stable android 5.1 to 7.1
No need to root to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. More details you can research around here.
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
Redaki said:
Never heard an XDA member let their devices remaining stock after 2 years. The best choice for you is flash another rom, Stable android 5.1 to 7.1
No need to root to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. More details you can research around here.
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
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I don't think there are custom rom available for zenfone 5 LTE model .So that gives no choice but to stay on stock rom.
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NightRaven49 said:
Hey guys,
Long time user of XDA here, but first time poster in this forum. I would like to request help for my mother's Asus Zenfone 5 LTE (model number T00P), which has recently began to function in a way to makes it unsuitable as a daily driver. The phone is slightly over 2 years old, running stock 4.4.2, build number KOT49H.WW_Phone-11.4.6.94-20141218044000274_201406050026. I am unsure about the circumstances in which the following behaviour started.
Half the time when it boots, it immediately shows a lot of core apps FC-ing, like com.android.phone and com.android.systemui, along with another one buried, which is the KeyGuardTestActivity FC. Other times, it boots normally, but some apps do not work properly: the Phone app fails to launch as Contacts FC, Settings FC when trying to access the All tab under Applications, the file manager FC. With SIM card inserted, mobile connectivity is also a hit and miss. Holding the power button causes the phone to do a soft reboot, rather than bring up the power menu. I cannot gain ADB authorisation as SystemUI also FCs when trying to come up with the RSA authorisation message. Much of these issues render the phone pretty much unusable.
Up till this point, the phone has remained unrooted and untouched, XDA-wise, and can boot in recovery and CSC modes. However, there was a system update that was found in the stock updater, but could not be installed due to Status 7 (framework-res.apk has unexpected contents). After that failed update, there was no change to the phone, and the updater no longer works.
I have since rooted the phone with Kingroot, but freezing the keyguard produces more issues. I am at a loss at this juncture, as I am trying my best to save the phone short of a data wipe. I am very sure a data wipe would solve the issues, but many backup apps simply FC, as I would also like to backup data to shift to a new phone.
Are there any ways to help? Thanks in advance for any answers.
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Well i don't have LTE model ... But i would suggest you to upgrade to latest android version provided by Asus for your model and see if the problem persisit ....
Redaki said:
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
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Like I said in the OP, I cannot authenticate ADB as SystemUI crashes upon generating the notification for verification.
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Well i don't have LTE model ... But i would suggest you to upgrade to latest android version provided by Asus for your model and see if the problem persisit ....
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Again, in the OP, I've mentioned the Updater does not work.
Are there any other solutions?
Redaki said:
Never heard an XDA member let their devices remaining stock after 2 years. The best choice for you is flash another rom, Stable android 5.1 to 7.1
No need to root to unlock bootloader and flash TWRP. More details you can research around here.
If you don't want loss data, use adb command to copy it to your lap or pc. Or here: http://www.droidviews.com/push-pull-files-android-using-adb-commands/
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Yes, but there is no custom rom for zenfone 5 lte. maybe neither custom recovery or root.
Sorry i didn't read your post carefully. Did you try to unlock bootloader ? I think it will be the same as the Intel model. Try fastboot and then fastboot OEM unlock, or flash some ifwi file like Intel model.
Then if bootloader is unlocked, flash TWRP and u will have ADB.
Is anyone having problems with Bluetooth on their device? Just need to enable it on mine because I used 2FA with my Google account, & have a security token.
Model Number: BTV-W09
Build Number: NRD90M test-keys
EMUI Version: 5.0
Android Version: 7.0
Everything else seems to be working, at least so far. Still only seeing 2.4 GHz frequency with WiFi, but getting 5.0 GHz working is something I can work on later.
My Bluetooth seems to be working fine. I am on EMUI 5 / Android 7.
the second update file likely did not install correctly when attempting the dload method correct? the solution is to install the second update file as a zip from twrp. that fixes the problem, and updates your system version to the correct btv-w09c128b350 (if your using us version) if you don't have the second update file you can download it using firmware finder app, be sure its the full ota version, as the others do not work with this method.
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the second update file likely did not install correctly when attempting the dload method correct? the solution is to install the second update file as a zip from twrp. that fixes the problem, and updates your system version to the correct btv-w09c128b350 (if your using us version) if you don't have the second update file you can download it using firmware finder app, be sure its the full ota version, as the others do not work with this method.
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I love how people here use abbreviations so frivilously. TWRP?? I googled that and it seems to be a root method. Rooting the tablet isn't a solution to this and we need bluetooth and 5ghz working for US. I had an EU update installed before this, then I hear the US update is out and I hoped it fixed the bluetooth issue. But now I have a USA version with a disabled bluetooth and no 5ghz wifi radio. This tablet is becoming more of a pain than anything....
When it comes to Android, your best solution is not a Google search but a search of the forums here at XDA, TWRP, is a recovery system that can be installed on the device. Once installed it can be used to perform system backups and restores, install firmware install root, wipe a device, do all sorts of nifty things.
To install TWRP you need to unlock your device, the instructions for doing that are in a different forum. Once unlocked you will need to set up adb which instructions can be found in the install TWRP forum, each version of TWRP is device specific, so you have to get the right one. If you really want to dig into figuring out how to do this, you will need to spend several hours reading the forums about this device, or find a friend who knows how to do this that you can trust not to brick your device.
tomchism said:
When it comes to Android, your best solution is not a Google search but a search of the forums here at XDA, TWRP, is a recovery system that can be installed on the device. Once installed it can be used to perform system backups and restores, install firmware install root, wipe a device, do all sorts of nifty things.
To install TWRP you need to unlock your device, the instructions for doing that are in a different forum. Once unlocked you will need to set up adb which instructions can be found in the install TWRP forum, each version of TWRP is device specific, so you have to get the right one. If you really want to dig into figuring out how to do this, you will need to spend several hours reading the forums about this device, or find a friend who knows how to do this that you can trust not to brick your device.
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does the above mentioned operation void my guarantee for the tablet ?
That's a difficult question to answer. The device comes with two recovery systems built in. There are not many scenarios where you can hard brick the device and are unable to restore it back to factory settings, locked unrooted and like new. Any warranty issue are likely to be hardware not software.
Hmm. I am in the process of using the dc-unlocker client to unlock my bootloader. When the client reads my phone, it shows the build number as NRD90M test-keys, but when I look at device info on the phone, it shows a normal build number. Does anybody know what this means?
Hi all,
Was recently in the 'States and broke my S8 - it's now the third mobile screen I've busted since Samsung brought in curved edges, never had any issues with the S2 or S5 - who ever thought tempering glass and curving it would be a good idea??
Anyway I had the opportunity to pickup a brand new Samsung Galaxy S8 Active and did a quick bit of research. I found the most compatible version with my carriers back home in AUS was the SM-G892A from AT&T. Picked up a brand new unlocked model, stupid me didn't connect it up to AT&T while I was there. I turned it on and played around with it on Wifi for the last few days of our trip and returned home to Melbourne.
Basically I now understand AT&T are a bunch of ***** and do not allow updates to be pushed even for unlocked devices overseas. Considering a lot of the updates are for security I'm very surprised by this.
Anyway so I've notcied a few tiny bugs here and there with apps/OS and figured updating my device/OS is the way to go and might resolve the issues. I guess the easiest way to get the info I need is to put the questions I have individually, as my mind tends to jump all over the place when I'm working a problem:
1. Is there any way to get my phone updated without rooting/flashing the phone?
2. If not, what is the best option for a S8 Active? Are there any firmware versions that will enable OTA updates so I don't need to keep flashing everytime new firmware is released? I have seen some posts about T-Mobile being able to be flashed over an AT&T model or even the G892U or maybe a custom firmware that allows this?
3. Will rooting/flashing interfere with any of the carrier settings etc? Don't want to upgrade it only to find it disables an LTE band or something?
4. I am an absolute noob at flashing, have never done it but am pretty tech savvy so if there is a step-by-step procedure I wil have no dramas following it. Saying that, I would rather not make the device worse than it is so I only want to follow tried & tested procedures if that makes sense, I don't want my device to be a lab-rat.
5. If there is no way to enable OTA internationally as per Question #2 when new firmware updates become available on XDA will flashing a new update delete personalisation/settings/files etc? Or will it retain them and update like a stock model performing a firmware upgrade would? If not, that would be a pain in the ass and time consuming to have to re-apply settings and reinstall apps every time and almost makes the idea of flashing unattractive.
6. I have baseband G892AUCU1AQG4 - taking into account Question #2 what is the best way to move forward? Considering Android 8.0 is available for the S8 Active and has been available for my model from AT&T since March 1st, 2018 apparently I'm hoping there might be some way to move towards that.
Hope someone might be able to help,
Thanks in advance
UPDATE 05/05/2019
Got some answers to my original questions...
1. Rooting/Flashing are different things - rooting allows custom firmware, flashing is the procedure to install custom or OEM firmware onto the device.
2. The best option for me I think is to just update to newer AT&T firmware so I get the updates and new software features as I'm not interested in custom firmware. I still do not know if it is possible to get OTA updates for this device directly from Samsung/Google.
3. As long as you are flashing from the same model firmware as in SM-G892A to SM-G892A should be no issues, however using SM-G892U might cause issues.
4. Once I wrapped my head around how baseband versions of firmware work and what is needed to get between bootloader versions flashing from SD Card or Odin (as I suspected) was very straightforward thanks to some of the guides out there. To make this easier for anyone facing the same issue I have written how I did this below.
5. Yes, flashing for AT&T will delete everything, it's an absolute PIA and that's why I will keep searching for a way to get OTA updates enabled if at all possible. However I believe Samsung SmartSwitch is pretty good for backing up and restoring so that might be a simple way forward.
6. See my latest post, I was 12 updates behind but able to skip 7 of them using my method.
I'm considering importing an S8 Active AT&T and have the same questions. How did you go?
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I'm considering importing an S8 Active AT&T and have the same questions. How did you go?
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Sorry for the slow reply I've only just had the time to dive into this. Yes I have figured it out.
There are two ways, incrementally update by applying OTA updates via the SD card. However trying to find all of these can be a pain.
The other way you may have read about is to use Samsung's own 'Odin' flashing software.
Because I had the very first baseband version G892AUCU1AQG4 I was way behind. The fifth-last digit designates the bootloader version, you cannot jump from v1 to v3 for example. So what you can do is use a few OTA updates to jump you from v1 to the first v2, you can then use Odin to jump you all the way up and use another OTA to get you to the next bootloader version. Hope that makes sense?
So I was able to use x2 OTA updates to get from 1AQG4 to 1AQJ2, then I was able to do one more OTA to get from 1AQJ2-to-2AQK3. Now if I was to continue using the OTA method with the SD card, I would need to run the process x8 times. This presents 3 issues:
1. Time consuming, trying to find all the correct OTA updates.
2. Even when you do get all the correct OTA updates you then have to copy each on to the SD card waiting for the phone to update and then repeat the process.
3. Even if you can find a link for a required OTA update a lot of the links are dead.
However using Odin and the flash files I was able to skip these and go directly from 2AQK3 to 2BRF2, use one OTA update and then I was onto Bootloader v3 (which is the latest version). Here is how I compressed 12 updates do into 5, good luck..
1. 1AQG4-to-1AQJ2 OTA (SD CARD): dropbox.com/s/ikor71zt1ec0nyn/SS-G892AUCU1AQG4-to-S1AQJ2.zip?dl=0
2. 1AQJ2-to-2AQK3 OTA (SD CARD): dropbox.com/s/ott9fs9qunkvf9x/SS-G892AUCS1AQJ2-to-U2AQK3.zip?dl=0
3. 2AQK3-to-2BRF2 Odin Flash : androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904016415
4. 2BRF2-to-3BRG1 OTA (SD CARD): androidfilehost.com/?fid=1322778262904016441
5. 3BRG1-to-3BRL1 Odin Flash: mega.nz/#!7M42VCAJ!-FKnhzwTZG0He1kb9FzHHaPX4Aanlnj4fpn0M61DzR4
Have the s8 active outside of America and desperately want to update it
Hey ,
I'm sorry to bring up this old thread but I didn't really understand the method you used sorry I'm really new to this thing, I have the s8 active Sm-g892A ( the att) model it's on the baseband version G892AUCS2ARB1 . If you could help me out a bit with this I would be really grateful, having Android 7.0 really makes me concerned as I've heard the security patches also won't update.
None2939 said:
Hey ,
I'm sorry to bring up this old thread but I didn't really understand the method you used sorry I'm really new to this thing, I have the s8 active Sm-g892A ( the att) model it's on the baseband version G892AUCS2ARB1 . If you could help me out a bit with this I would be really grateful, having Android 7.0 really makes me concerned as I've heard the security patches also won't update.
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So you are on Bootloader v2 (5th character from the right). So you can skip straight to Step 3. Be warned all instructions below will result in all data on your device being wiped!
Using Odin to upgrade as directed on Step 3 & 5 or future upgrades (there is now v4 software appearing):
You need to download Odin (you don't need a modified/Comsy version).
You need to enable Developer Options on your Galaxy.
Once you have developer options you need to enable 'USB Debugging'.
You need to shutdown your Galaxy.
Connect your USB cabble to your PC.
Boot into Download mode by using the Power+Bixby+Volume Down combo. OR if that doesn't work Use the Power+Bixby+Volume Up and use the menu to get into Download Mode.
Open Odin on your PC, it should say 'Added' if it detects your Galaxy correctly. If it doesn't you may need to install some USB drivers (you can Google how to do this).
Once it says 'Added' you can add the files from Step 3 and flash but be warned it will wipe everything on your device.
For Step 4 OTA:
Very simply download the ZIP file and place the complete ZIP file on an SD Card (it should not be extracted must be complete ZIP archive). Place the SD Card in the Galaxy, power off and boot into Recovery Mode Power+Bixby+Volume Up. Then simply use the Volume Up/Down and Power keys to navigate through, 'Apply Update from SD Card', find your SD card and the ZIP file and allow the update to run.