How to get newer Firmwares directly from Samsung. - Galaxy Tab S2 General

I know this is odd but Samsung has this setup strange...
If you are on OH7 and want a newer firmware but do not want to Odin the firmware here you are.
First if you download SmartSwitch directly from Samsung it will give you BOJ1.
There really is not anything to it except for downloading and installing the PC software.
Get SmartSwitch here http://www.samsung.com/us/smart-switch/
Once you connect the device with SmartSwitch open it will prompt you to update to BOJ1 5.1.1.
If you would like the LATEST firmware for the Tab S2 T710 directly from Samsung you must use Kies 3.
1. Download Kies 3 for PC http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201601/20160113145814167/Kies3Setup.exe
2. Connect your device and ignore any suggestion to download SmartSwitch. (Kies keeps complaining and suggesting you download SmartSwitch)
3. Once you pass all the SmartSwitch suggestions you will be on a Kies screen that looks like its not detecting your Tab S2. From here Click "Tools"
4. Select Firmware Upgrade and Initialization.
5. Type your model name "SM-T710" (Make sure you type this in capitol letters)
6. Type your serial number when prompted.
7. Click OK when asked if you "want to proceed with the firmware upgrade and initialization" (all settings and data will be deleted but not after you press OK)
8. The next popup will be another to confirm the upgrade to OL6. (This is the last chance to abort the flash)
Notes:
-It should be noted that once you upgrade to a particular firmware you might not be able to downgrade to the previous ones.
-I am not exactly sure why OL6 is not available via SmartSwitch. Perhaps it is because SmartSwitch is new and they have not linked the update with the servers yet.
-OJ6 is also available via Sammobile as an Odin flashable TAR.

Trying Smart Switch and it's not showing any update
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Do I need to boot to Download mode?
Edited: Could it be that because my tab is from Poland region I can't get any Kies or Smart Switch updates?

mk89pwnz said:
Trying Smart Switch and it's not showing any update
Do I need to boot to Download mode?
Edited: Could it be that because my tab is from Poland region I can't get any Kies or Smart Switch updates?
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No you dont need to do download mode?
What firmware are you currently on? It should prompt you as once you connect the device.
If you are on OJ1 it will not prompt for anything else.
OL6 will show up by using Kies (Kies is the older version of smartswitch)

DeeXii said:
No you dont need to do download mode?
What firmware are you currently on? It should prompt you as once you connect the device.
If you are on OJ1 it will not prompt for anything else.
OL6 will show up by using Kies (Kies is the older version of smartswitch)
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I was on 5.0.2 but it was not showing any other firmware because of the region my tablet was bought. Now I flashed with odin and will be doing it the first day 6.0.1 hits

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How To Convert Galaxy Note SHV-E160L to GT-N7000 4.4.2

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Install SAMSUNG KIES AND USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note to connect the Android device with the computer.
Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer.
[Navigate to Settings>> About phone>> tap Build number seven times. A pop up will appear, that reads, ‘You are now a developer.’ Go back to the Developer options and check USB debugging and click OK.]
As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP then backup data using the same.
If the Android phone powers off due to lack of battery while the installation process, it could damage the device. Therefore, the Note 4 should have charge above 80% battery charge.
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Note [SHV-E160L]
Step-1: Download Rom : E160L_to_N7000_4.4.2_S5_Menukhmer.tar to put on your Computer
Step-2: Extract the downloaded zip to your computer
Step-3: Download Odin v3.09 and extract the zip
Step-4: Power off the Galaxy Note
Step-5: Put the phone in download mode. To do so hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons
together. Press a button from the listed menu when it ask to do so to continue the process
Step-6: Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in the download mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number. This step might take some time
Step-7: In Odin, click AP button and select the firmware file with E160L_to_N7000_4.4.2_S5_Menukhmer.tar extension
Step-8: Ensure Re-Partition checkbox is not ticked
Step-9: Verify everything and click the Start button in Odin
Step-10: Wait for some time until the installation process is completed then boot the phone
The Galaxy Note should now be Update successfully.
DOWNLOAD :
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Thanks for the useful info. will this work for the Galaxy Note SHV-E160K?
thats real tw 4.4.2 ??
help
've just flash this, and was succesful. Thanks man. But i have problem after this, my recovery was turned to stock... Recovery 3e.... So i then flash cwm via odin, odin displays Pass and didnt have any errors while flashing. I've flash phliz latest cwm6xxx. After that ive found out that i cant boot to recovery via combo buttons or via reboot to recovery... It just boot and stuck to samsung logo.... I suspect that now i dont have a recovery or i mess my recovery.... Now i cant do anything like backup or any more flashing until i have a working recovery,.. Pls help guys.... Pls help sir hygo....
Need Help
is this reversible ? this rom has no 3g/4g.. my back up has been totally useless,
please help me fix this .. tnx
is there any problem will arise after converting note shv-e106l to gt-n7000?
i want to convert my shv-e106l to gt-n7000 but i have some doubt about problem may arise after update? pls give me full list of advantage and disadvantage of converting shv-e106l to gt-n7000.
SHV E160L 4.4.4 to GT N7000 4.4.2
I followed one of your update, and was able to do it. Will the steps in this walkthrough be workable?
I upgraded SHV E160L to 4.4.4 but Odin doesn't recognize anymore....
Just started downloading this rom from 4shared
hey! does this process require root access? sorry for the stupid question but i'm new to this thing. hope someone can help! thanks!

need help phone keep reseting in recovery mode

All i can access is download mode nothing else works it just keep reseting in recovery mode. Is my phone brick or can i. Fix it
bigbosshunnitthou said:
All i can access is download mode nothing else works it just keep reseting in recovery mode. Is my phone brick or can i. Fix it
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Which Recovery Stock or Custom (TWRP/CWM) ??? Any Explained Scenario what exactly you did???
Your Device N910F or N910C???
If Your Device doesn't properly start...
First Try through Samsung Kies Recovery if yours Official....
Other Option is to Download & Flash Appropriate Firmware For Your Device....
ok
I think the stock is cwm and a N910T im a noob to this. Im on kies now and it says device notssupported
bigbosshunnitthou said:
I think the stock is cwm and a N910T im a noob to this. Im on kies now and it says device notssupported
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Ignore that message. Click on firmware initialisation and put in your serial number and whatever else it asks for and let Kies do its thing.
bigbosshunnitthou said:
I think the stock is cwm and a N910T im a noob to this. Im on kies now and it says device notssupported
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Hummm Don't Worry we will Sort it out Together.....Lets Hope For Good
1-Download Odin v3.10 (Samsung Odin is the ROM Flashing tool for SAMSUNG Android Smart phone and tablets devices).
2-Download Your Firmware for SM-N910T Here On Sammobile
3-Put out the Battery for couple of minutes.
4-Re-insert the Battery In Mobile(don't power on)....Go into Download Mode by Pressing "Power+Volume Down+Home Button" It will Look like this
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Press Volume Up To Continue with Download Mode.
5-Now From PC Run Odin As Admin. Attach Your Mobile with Usb Cable If the The ID:COM Box Turn into Same color As Below Picture it means Your Note 4 Drivers are Properly Installed.
& Message Box will Show Added.
Otherwise You Have to download & Install the Drivers for Note 4.Simply Samsung Kies would Do it if Official else Your Windows should Do install Automatically.
6-Put The Downloaded Firmware in PDA/AP Section of Odin as Above.
7.Press Start.
Note : Don't Check any other Options in Odin.Just Check the Auto Reboot & F.Reset Time
Hope It will Solve Your Issue

**NOTE 3 appears soft bricked**

i got a note 3 from my friend but it doesn't boot. it gets stuck on the boot screen "galaxy note 3 etc". i cannot enter recovery but i can get into download mode 100% of the time. it is a SM n900 appears to be an internation version. I tried flashing a stock lollipop rom using odin but ODIN 10.00 tells me fail "<ID:0/012> Can't open the serial(COM) port." and odin 10.6 gets stuck on initializing.
Tried all my usb ports.
reinstalled drivers with samsung kies
not sure where to go next, any direction would be appreciated. thanks!
flyhotstuff said:
i got a note 3 from my friend but it doesn't boot. it gets stuck on the boot screen "galaxy note 3 etc". i cannot enter recovery but i can get into download mode 100% of the time. it is a SM n900 appears to be an internation version. I tried flashing a stock lollipop rom using odin but ODIN 10.00 tells me fail "<ID:0/012> Can't open the serial(COM) port." and odin 10.6 gets stuck on initializing.
Tried all my usb ports.
reinstalled drivers with samsung kies
not sure where to go next, any direction would be appreciated. thanks!
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1. Boot in download mode and conect your device to the pc.
2. Press the combination on your keyboard " Win + R " and write there "devmgmt.msc" (without the "") and press ENTER.
3. Make a screenshot and paste it here.
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uploaded. to mention, i dont know what was the last firmware on the device, i dont know what state it was prior to this. The knox counter was tripped and it says it has a custom binary. thanks.
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flyhotstuff said:
i got a note 3 from my friend but it doesn't boot. it gets stuck on the boot screen "galaxy note 3 etc". i cannot enter recovery but i can get into download mode 100% of the time. it is a SM n900 appears to be an internation version. I tried flashing a stock lollipop rom using odin but ODIN 10.00 tells me fail "<ID:0/012> Can't open the serial(COM) port." and odin 10.6 gets stuck on initializing.
Tried all my usb ports.
reinstalled drivers with samsung kies
not sure where to go next, any direction would be appreciated. thanks!
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I presume by Odin 10.00 you mean 3.10? If so, try DL 3.09 and use that - it's what I have used all along with my Note 3. Odin is not necessarily 'latest is best' in versions.
Next, turn phone OFF and even remove battery for 10 secs or so, then start Odin and then start phone into Download mode and THEN connect it to PC - do you get the blue OK in Odin? Do you get an 'Added' in the action box?
Which firmware are you trying to flash?
Something else to try is to turn phone off, wait a bit, start using the download mode keys but press Vol DOWN to start instead of Vol UP to go into DL - sometimes lets the phone boot.

How to find the model number on my note 3?

I have a note 3 and I'm trying to install the stock firmware on it. I found that Samsung has a section on their website where I can download the firmware, but they want me to name the specific model number of my phone. I know it's an n900, but the model number they want is more specific than that. Here's the link to the downloads page that I'm trying to use:
samsung.com/us/support/downloads
an example of the sort of model number they want is this: SM-N900AZKEATT, or SM-N900AZWEATT
Can anyone tell me where on my phone to look for that sort of model number? Thanks in advance. (If it helps, I originally bought the phone in Taiwan, from the carrier "FarEasTone".)
enter download mode (power + home + vol down) and you will see your exact model.
golalmo said:
enter download mode (power + home + vol down) and you will see your exact model.
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Unfortunately, I believe I installed custom recovery software at one point, and because of that my screen looks like this when I start up in download mode. Is there another way to find my exact model number?
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What I'm trying to do is to revert my phone to stock everything. Stock android, stock recovery, stock firmware, unrooted. I'm not even sure if I ever installed custom firmware, but I want to reinstall the official release just in case. Do you have any idea what order these different steps should be performed in? If the first step is to reinstall the stock recovery software, that seems to solve my problem, because I can reinstall the stock recovery software, get the exact model number from it, and then reinstall the stock firmware. But if, for example, the steps need to be done in this order: unroot, stock firmware, stock recovery, stock OS, then I need to find a different way to get my phone's exact model number.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts that you ( or anyone else ) can share.
Use Phone Info app from play store .
Unfortunately, I believe I installed custom recovery software at one point, and because of that my screen looks like this when I start up in download mode. Is there another way to find my exact model number?
As said boot to download mode you stopped half way through .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249

Tb-8704v_rf001_191028

I have a Lenovo tab 4 plus TB-8704V and having a lot of performance/wifi issues. I found that verizon has this update listed on their site(TB-8704V_RF001_191028), but my tablet says that it is on the latest version at TB-8704V_RF01_181122
Any idea if I can download or install this update manually?
thanks
could maybe us Lenovo't recovery tool or Qualcomm flasher to install it. Let me know how you go.
Sage said:
could maybe us Lenovo't recovery tool or Qualcomm flasher to install it. Let me know how you go.
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Unfortunately I can't find where to download it. I found another newer update on a post here, but it appears to be fro the 10" version and is a different number.
how to update to the latest stock
You can use the Lenovo's Rescue and Smart Assistant to update your tablet to the latest stock (8.1.0 with 2020 security updates). I just did it to my TB-8704v.
Reboot to bootloader (adb reboot bootloader), were you see the "Fastboot" and laying down Android guy.
Launch the Rescue and Smart Assistant, go to Lenovo Tablet, product name Lenovot Tab 4 8 plus, model name TB-8704V, HW code - 11 (this will give you Oreo 8.1.0), click Rescue Now.
Follow instructions.
You tablet will be flashed with the stock Oreo firmware, TB-8704V_USR_S001026_1906291850.
Do system updates twice to get the latest security updates after the rescue.
G0bl1n said:
how to update to the latest stock
You can use the Lenovo's Rescue and Smart Assistant to update your tablet to the latest stock (8.1.0 with 2020 security updates). I just did it to my TB-8704v.
Reboot to bootloader (adb reboot bootloader), were you see the "Fastboot" and laying down Android guy.
Launch the Rescue and Smart Assistant, go to Lenovo Tablet, product name Lenovot Tab 4 8 plus, model name TB-8704V, HW code - 11 (this will give you Oreo 8.1.0), click Rescue Now.
Follow instructions.
You tablet will be flashed with the stock Oreo firmware, TB-8704V_USR_S001026_1906291850.
Do system updates twice to get the latest security updates after the rescue.
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Thanks a ton for the tip!
I had the same issue - tablet on 7.1.1 but not able to detect the new updates. Downloaded Rescue and Smart Assistant from Lenovo's website, followed the instructions and voila!
One difference from the steps you described though - putting the device in fastboot mode didn't work for me. With the tablet in fastboot mode, the Rescue and Smart Assistant app was stuck on "Download Recovery File to Phone" for ~15min without making progress.
So I ended up following the instructions in the app - power off, hold the volume up button (but NOT the power button so the tablet stays off), then plug into the computer. The app was then able to flash the tablet as expected, even though the tablet's display remained blank throughout.
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