Daily I'm checking the sammobile web page looking forward to find some good news on the lollipop update for the Note 4 910U model, but everytime I see the variant on the list, it's a KK update and it's driving me crazy.
Why is it taking so long to update that model specifically? Why does it have so different compared to the others versions? Please, someone clarify me this point and also give me some ideas about what to do if I wanna have Android 5.0 in that model (oficially/stock) without bricking or screwing my phone.
Thanks.
evrod20 said:
Daily I'm checking the sammobile web page looking forward to find some good news on the lollipop update for the Note 4 910U model, but everytime I see the variant on the list, it's a KK update and it's driving me crazy.
Why is it taking so long to update that model specifically? Why does it have so different compared to the others versions? Please, someone clarify me this point and also give me some ideas about what to do if I wanna have Android 5.0 in that model (oficially/stock) without bricking or screwing my phone.
Thanks.
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I have this model as well and I am also frustrated about this issue. If I am not mistaking, SM-N910U model uses Intel XMM 7260 LTE Modem and Intel is responsible to create kernels and drivers for the new operating system. I don't think Samsung received the .so and sdk package from Intel yet. Everything else is identical to the SM-N910C model. From Intel's track records, they lack extremely when it comes down to android programming.
If someone would have told me when I bought my phone in October that I will still not get Lollipop by mid March I would have said he's crazy.
Way to go, Samsung!
no note4 has a proper android release yet. there are no new features available. so have patience. last update was feb for KK.
hopefully new update will be next month with android 5.1+Camera API 2.0
zurkx said:
no note4 has a proper android release yet. there are no new features available. so have patience. last update was feb for KK.
hopefully new update will be next month with android 5.1+Camera API 2.0
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Unfortunately this is most likely just wishful thinking... At least for the Camera API (And velyblikely Ni 5.1 either...)
Anyway good to know Intel has its share of responsibility (That being said Samsung, why the hell so may variants??? Take example in competitors. We are not guinea pigs testing very hardware out there for your pleasure... At the end if the day we are buying a Samsungbproduct. That the modem make doesn't deliver drivers in due time shouldn't be our problem... We are not talking about a cheap low cost Chinese phone there.
the 910u has the best hardware there is. sometimes drivers are not available and have to be written. would you prefer having a worse modem with worse data performance to having the best there is ? i dont think so otherwise you would have a 910F with crappy snapdragon and bad modem instead.
It's the responsibility of the Samsung to deliver.
Sent from my SM-N910U using XDA Free mobile app
If you live in the US and buy a standalone watch, chances are they will stop working in the near future as the 2G band comes to end. To that point, I have a few questions I hope someone more versed in smartwatches than me can answer:
1) Why invest in a standalone watch now, if you live in the US, if it will soon cease to operate as a standalone? It just seems like a waste of money unless you have plenty of it.
2) Why aren't the smartwatch makers releasing any US models with US bands? I know we are not the biggest market, but we have to be a decent market for these watches.
3) Are there any smartwatches that include US bands?
4) Is it that difficult or costly to include these bands? Is it strictly a hardware component?
5) Are there any companion or tethered watches, where the bands wouldn't matter, that will work well with iPhone? Most I have tried with my iPhone just don't work quite as well as they do with an Android phone,
I appreciate any insight that can be provided. These may seem like simple questions to some, however, I just can't see spending over $100US on a smartwatch that will soon become less functional.
With all the knowledge and expertise around this thread, I thought I would get some response. Any help would be appreciated.
Note 7 could connect to Galileo satellites, but what about S7? Is possible (technically) to connect to the new EU satellites? May Samsung will give us sw update?
I want to know that too
It is certainly possible on the S7/S7E with Snapdragon/Qualcomm chipset version (US) (But perhaps only a after a firmware upgrade - I don't have one to test).
What I'd like to know is about the S7/S7E version with the Exynos chipset. Found nothing about it and am starting to think it won't be supported (which would be ironic as it is the model sold in the EU, there Galileo originated).
I have an Exynos and it does not seem able to see any Galileo satellite, although it hasn't had any update lately.
Note 7 has (or had...) Exynos 8890 chip and Galileo support. S7 edge has Exynos 8890 too so in theory Galileo should work in S7 edge but most likely requires sw update.
Hi everyone.
Galileo started offering Early Operational Capability (EOC) on 15 December 2016 and is expected to reach Full Operational Capability (FOC) in 2019
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So while the S7 has the ability to connect, that doesnt mean you will be able use it straight away. I would expect your ability to use it to be very random over the next 3 years as they continue to scale up the system.
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_(satellite_navigation)
http://m.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/Galileo_begins_serving_the_globe
What would improve?
Firstly, i want to distinguish between different systems. Whilst we (the public) say GPS to refer to all the systems as a whole, GPS is really the American NAVSTAR GPS system. For this post, GPS will refer to the American system.
The first improvement will be precision. The resolution is alot better. GPS is 5m whereas Galileo is 1m (note: GPS can do 1m precision but this is restricted to the US military)
Second improvement is reliability. GPS has been running since 1974 and so the satellites are going to start failing. Whilst they are likely to be replaced, priority is always given to the US military and third party use can be cut at anytime (just ask the Indians in 1999!)
Lastly is the nature of the system. As mentioned, GPS is a US military system and therefore use could be denied (war for example). The Galileo system however is primarily designed for emergencies such as search and rescue and natural disasters. Whilst politics of the EU could disrupt access, its more likely Donald Trump will cut access of GPS unless you pay for it than the EU doing so!
Sources:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite_navigation
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galileo_(satellite_navigation)
http://m.esa.int/Our_Activities/Navigation/Galileo/What_is_Galileo
Hi, news about Galileo and Galaxy S7/S7 edge (EU version-Exynos) with Android 7 ?
Can Galaxy S7 operate with Galileo?
If Note 7 is/was confirmed to support Galileo, then it would, in theory, be possible for Dev's to create a MOD to enable it on S7/S7 Edge with Exynos 8890; is it?
S7 edge Nougat 7.0
Spartacus500 said:
S7 edge Nougat 7.0
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what type of s7 edge you are using?
and what ROM you are using?
just checked and mine finds galileo too. 935f, batman rom
ghbuur said:
just checked and mine finds galileo too. 935f, batman rom
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exynos or snapdragon?
jasoncled5 said:
exynos or snapdragon?
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exynos, 30.09.2016 manufacturing date
ghbuur said:
exynos, 30.09.2016 manufacturing date
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hi, u live in germany?
where can i see my manufacturing date?
i have G935FD, should i try the batman rom just for the sake of galileo?
jasoncled5 said:
hi, u live in germany?
where can i see my manufacturing date?
i have G935FD, should i try the batman rom just for the sake of galileo?
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no in switzerland with phone info *samsung* app from play store. even if you would not use/need galileo I would give a shot with that rom. dev made a great work. little hint...combo with notorious kernel..
ghbuur said:
no in switzerland with phone info *samsung* app from play store. even if you would not use/need galileo I would give a shot with that rom. dev made a great work. little hint...combo with notorious kernel..
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are u using the default setting of batman rom installation?
or does it even matter to obtain galileo?
if i dont use notorious kernel is there any effect of galileo compatibility?
jasoncled5 said:
are u using the default setting of batman rom installation?
or does it even matter to obtain galileo?
if i dont use notorious kernel is there any effect of galileo compatibility?
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yeah most is default except dual speaker, stock splash screen and some samsung apps i didn't install. but i guess those settings and even kernel doesn't matter concerning galileo. anyway the kernel is changed pretty fast. backup everything in recovery and try it out. hope I could help..
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yeah most is default except dual speaker, stock splash screen and some samsung apps i didn't install. but i guess those settings and even kernel doesn't matter concerning galileo. anyway the kernel is changed pretty fast. backup everything in recovery and try it out. hope I could help..
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yea man i try it out right now
not sure since i live in asia can i get galileo compatibility
jasoncled5 said:
yea man i try it out right now
not sure since i live in asia can i get galileo compatibility
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philippines? i cannot imagine, should be worldwide like the russian and chinese "gps" too. let's see if the new rom helps..
As this devices uses Snapdragon 821 chip does it have Galileo support? Can anyone confirm it please. I know that at the time of release it didn't support it, at least according to specs but from what I understand it can be done with firmware upgrade, thanks.
I think it might have galileo support, but, in my opinion, the gps is very good in this phone , i usually get very good accuracy when i'm using it...
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As this devices uses Snapdragon 821 chip does it have Galileo support? Can anyone confirm it please. I know that at the time of release it didn't support it, at least according to specs but from what I understand it can be done with firmware upgrade, thanks.
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No official timeline but mi6 is on testing in China.Note 2 will have Galileo support at Mar I guess.U can use Chinese MIUI forum to get access to it as early as possible.
Fellow XDAers,
Hopefully someone here will be able to grab the information i need. I am a current user of a OnePlus 7 Pro phone.
OnePlus users are reporting terrible GPS reception in certain cases. Especially while using waze and other gps heavy apps like google maps.
XDA thread related to this issue! https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t-pro/how-to/oneplus-7t-pro-mclaren-edition-gps-t4017417
I was hoping someone with an AT&T branded Pixel device could upload their GPS.conf file, and any other GPS related information. I can give more specifics if you can help me out.
Why pixel 4? https://medium.com/@sjbarbeau/tl-dr-dual-frequency-gnss-on-android-table-of-devices-9be4bbb83a7b
Pixel 4 should have dual frequency gnss just like OneplusDevices and also uses a similar snapdragon chipset. If this works i may be willing to donate kudos .
This would be awesome if this helps alleviate the issue. I am thinking that a phone specifically set for AT&T network will have better GPS.conf settings than say my unlocked international OP7.
Thanks in advance!
I'll have mine on Tues. If you don't have accomplished I can help you out.