My phone just went crazy and said there was an update, any info on this one?
thelonewolf1985 said:
My phone just went crazy and said there was an update, any info on this one?
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My phone said the same "enhancements and improvements". Best I can do at the moment.:
Software Version: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.
Komet1 said:
My phone said the same "enhancements and improvements". Best I can do at the moment.:
Software Version: MMB29M.G930VVRU2APE1
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.
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Yep, installing now. Pretty impressive of VZW, if these are indeed the latest (June) security updates that just landed on my Pixel C.
Yep, version APE1 also for me.
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Still no way to root ?
thelonewolf1985 said:
Still no way to root ?
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Is this available through smart switch?
The s7 is garbage!!! Man oh man do i miss my s6 edge + !!! I gave that phone up for a terrible upgrade! This phone after 3 months owning it constantly reboots, constantly freezes, especially bluetooth,lags like hell, and everything else you can think of! Im pissed with Samsung right now. I have a blown speaker when i dont know how or when it happened either! Not a happy Samsung supporter!!!!!
man, sounds like you've got a bad phone. my phone does none of that. it's been good to me since day 1 with all updates and everything.
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podagee said:
The s7 is garbage!!! Man oh man do i miss my s6 edge + !!! I gave that phone up for a terrible upgrade! This phone after 3 months owning it constantly reboots, constantly freezes, especially bluetooth,lags like hell, and everything else you can think of! Im pissed with Samsung right now. I have a blown speaker when i dont know how or when it happened either! Not a happy Samsung supporter!!!!!
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Sounds like you got a defect. None of those problem ms on my end. First phone that didn't make me miss root too much.
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j0hnh0lmes said:
Sounds like you got a defect. None of those problem ms on my end. First phone that didn't make me miss root too much.
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Im glad for you. My wife has the same phone and she was the same, " what are you talking about? I have no problems." Until, "my sdcard is messed up fix it please? And can you make the freezes stop?"
This is 300% guaranteed the last phone from Samsung i will ever buy!!
podagee said:
Im glad for you. My wife has the same phone and she was the same, " what are you talking about? I have no problems." Until, "my sdcard is messed up fix it please? And can you make the freezes stop?"
This is 300% guaranteed the last phone from Samsung i will ever buy!!
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lol... from your signature: "Its not the device....its operator error."
But seriously... A lot of people have this phone and aren't having the issues you are describing. I have the S7. It works perfectly (except the whole no root deal). But my girlfriend on the other hand also comes to me with these random issues.
Says the screen won't turn on, and the camera keeps crashing. Ok, so I look at it. The (cheap) case that she bought from Amazon is holding down the power button so when she presses it, of course nothing happens. And when the screen doesn't turn on via the power button she spams the home key, which is configured to launch the camera after a double tap. Hence, the camera keeps doing funny things. So yeah... operator error. But she's a smart girl. I told her about those things and now everything is fine. She got a new case and we turned off the double-tap home key camera shortcut. Problems solved.
Just gotta find the source of the issues man. These phones are legit. Good luck
Good for you, bye.
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disable update nag
Is there a way to disable the update nag prompt? I am not going to update my phone, in the hopes that someday we will see a root option. I can swipe to remove the prompt, but it remains perpetually in my notifications. Is there a way to remove this?
Wookiestick said:
Is there a way to disable the update nag prompt? I am not going to update my phone, in the hopes that someday we will see a root option. I can swipe to remove the prompt, but it remains perpetually in my notifications. Is there a way to remove this?
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Nothing for a specific notification. You could try long pressing on the notification and seeing if it lets you disable notifications for the whole app but chances are it would be something like SystemUI or other system app so even if it did let you disable all notifications for the app, you may miss others like the USB connection choice for example.
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Package disabler pro.. It's a paid app but it's cheap enough and it certainly does the job.. you can disable system update plus partially debloat your phone if careful not to disable the wrong process.. it tells you what you can or cannot disable.. it won't free up space but it will stop the update notifications.. it's envitable that you'll accidently update sooner or later if you don't disable the nag notification..
A lot of times it centers around installed apps as well. Sometimes, all it takes is one to cause issue with the rest of the phone. Did you check on any "same" apps you installed? I've had this thing for a year now, some issues now and then, but was primarily due to apps..uninstalling, updating or finding a supported app was often the solution.
My wife has has an S7 also (a year into Verizon's Samsung devices as well), the only time there's issue is when she doesn't update the apps she has installed. A few of the same apps on different phones, but no problems.
As far as SDCARD issues, what type of card/brand? I had issue with SanDisk cards in my previous samsung phones, so I switched to only using samsung cards...no problems whatsoever since I've changed card brands.
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... snip... I've had this thing for a year now, some issues now and then...
My wife has has an S7 also (a year into the phone as well)....
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What? This phone was only released a little over 3 months ago.
sorry, meant with Verizon's Samsung over the last year. GS7 since it's been out. Still no notable issues either way...at least nothing worth crying about.
We were with Sprint before for over a decade. Had Samsung devices since the GS"II" (yeah, that's #2), not many issues over the years at all.
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Just got a software update. I wonder what has changed or improved.
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Not sure. But bootloader is still locked with this, and experts are recommending to hold off on install if you plan on trying to root the device (in case a root exploit is found for the original software version). Remember, once you flash a new software, you cannot go back.
Seems to fix static over bluetooth, at least for me. Persisting with cabled headphones, though.
I noticed that it re-enables the things you have disabled with Package Disabler Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
How do you disable automatic updates ?
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I just did the update, TOOK FOREVER IT SEEMED....but I am very impatient. Afterwards, it seems that things are smoother and faster, but it could just be the placebo effect. I will be watching battery life today and see if it improves.
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Not sure. But bootloader is still locked with this, and experts are recommending to hold off on install if you plan on trying to root the device (in case a root exploit is found for the original software version). Remember, once you flash a new software, you cannot go back.
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Lucky for my, I don't root or anything like that. I'm kind of ocd I like things to be the way they are supposed to be. I tried it once and hated it.
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Not sure. But bootloader is still locked with this, and experts are recommending to hold off on install if you plan on trying to root the device (in case a root exploit is found for the original software version). Remember, once you flash a new software, you cannot go back.
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Although I do believe that Samsung should unlock the bootloader and let people make their own choice about their phone. They just need to make it very clear that if you modify your phone your warranty is voided and your on your own. Sad part is some people will go out there and start playing with stuff and not know what they are doing and then want to blame Samsung when the phone gets messed up.
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My next phone im not rooting
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Cyberguycpt said:
Although I do believe that Samsung should unlock the bootloader and let people make their own choice about their phone. They just need to make it very clear that if you modify your phone your warranty is voided and your on your own. Sad part is some people will go out there and start playing with stuff and not know what they are doing and then want to blame Samsung when the phone gets messed up.
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I think they've made it abundantly clear that flashing unsigned firmware voids the warranty. And Samsung can then refurb the phone and resell it. The Knox flag effectively protects Samsung from any liability regarding this sort of thing. Making it impossible to "downgrade" to previous software versions, a practice Samsung started a few years ago, was a bad omen. The dawn of the Knox flag added to this downward spiral. Locking the bootloader is a level of control unprecedented for carriers like T Mobile and Sprint, and continues the evolution of Samsung's security deathgrip.
Popped up when I unlocked my phone this morning. It's installing now will play around with it .
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My next phone im not rooting
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then you have nothing to worry about, it is a great phone.
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I "chatted" with T Mobile support around 8:30 am today, they had no idea this update was live. Apparently their databases have not updated.
Probably a good idea to hold off on this for now. What if they find an exploit that lets us root but only for the previous version? This is becoming a lot like iPhone jailbreaking... that's why I switched to this S7 Edge lol. I should have read more about it first.
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Probably a good idea to hold off on this for now. What if they find an exploit that lets us root but only for the previous version? This is becoming a lot like iPhone jailbreaking... that's why I switched to this S7 Edge lol. I should have read more about it first.
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Samsung devices on T Mobile have always had unlocked bootloaders (as long as I can remember anyhow), this was a huge surprise for everybody.
It's also not the March security update as its still flagged as Feb 1
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Just rebooted after installing the update. Got a pop-up saying:
"The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using Smart Switch on your computer or visit a customer service center"
I haven't modified anything. I haven't even disabled packages. There is obviously no root so I haven't done that either. Weird. Will try a factory restore.
Edit: This was happening after I attempted to check for updates after this mornings update installed. Checked for update again after a 2nd restart and message no longer comes up.
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Samsung devices on T Mobile have always had unlocked bootloaders (as long as I can remember anyhow), this was a huge surprise for everybody.
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Yeah it does seem that way. It really sucks, rooting the phone was one of the big reasons I wanted to switch over. I hope someone is able to find an exploit that allows root. I had android a long time ago and ran Cyanogen mod, that thing was cool. It took the super slow stock LG G1 or whatever it was and made it really fast. I would pay for that on this phone, it has so much potential.
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I think they've made it abundantly clear that flashing unsigned firmware voids the warranty. And Samsung can then refurb the phone and resell it. The Knox flag effectively protects Samsung from any liability regarding this sort of thing. Making it impossible to "downgrade" to previous software versions, a practice Samsung started a few years ago, was a bad omen. The dawn of the Knox flag added to this downward spiral. Locking the bootloader is a level of control unprecedented for carriers like T Mobile and Sprint, and continues the evolution of Samsung's security deathgrip.
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The only issue I have with modding phones is that sometimes when buying used phones the seller doesn't tend to inform the buyer if something is wrong. I bought a phone a few years ago on At&t and realized later that it had Internet but could not make calls out. Apparently the last owner flashed something and messed it up. I ended up selling it for cheap, luckily it worked out for the buyer because the phone would not make calls on At&t but would on T-Mobile and he had T-Mobile.
There should be a bootloader unlocking tool that will let you forfeit all your claiming rights but also put you on a list by you imei number that can tell potential buyer your phone has been modified. While you may wont to modify it I wouldn't wont any of your problems. Worst of all is when you hear there is an update for your phone but you cant get it because your phone was modded with out your knowledge when purchasing.
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idtheftvictim said:
I just did the update, TOOK FOREVER IT SEEMED....but I am very impatient. Afterwards, it seems that things are smoother and faster, but it could just be the placebo effect. I will be watching battery life today and see if it improves.
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I actually don't think its a placebo effect. Could be wrong. On restart, it was much quicker to get to a usable state. The micro stutters I was having seem to be gone. Things are opening quicker as well.
A welcomed update, I have installed on my phone and will see if it improves my battery life which has not been too good.
Hi guys, I haven't updated AT ALL. I remember reading somewhere here on XDA that someone had said, "Don't update if you're planning on rooting". But I really hate the software update popping up on me, and I'd like to have better battery from the second update T-Mobile sent out. What are your guys opinions? Will updating really affect any chances of me rooting my snapdragon S7 Edge? Since they update the 'security' of my device?
You need to update. If anything, you will only be able to unlock bootloader after an update where T-mobile allows to do so. They have previously stated they are working with Samsung on a solution. By not updating, you are only depriving yourself of much need software fixes.
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TheShoxter said:
You need to update. If anything, you will only be able to unlock bootloader after an update where T-mobile allows to do so. They have previously stated they are working with Samsung on a solution. By not updating, you are only depriving yourself of much need software fixes.
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First time I've EVER heard this theory, but OK! :good:
Ker~Man said:
First time I've EVER heard this theory, but OK! :good:
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So are you saying I SHOULDN'T update and that he's wrong?
Right? Either way I updated didn't take me a second to think about it because of root. Pfst if you don't want the fixes that the updates have pushed out then ok. But I'm telling you my battery life! Now I get really good 4 to 5 hours of normal use. I'm happy before the update I'd get 330 to 4 hours
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Leelouster said:
So are you saying I SHOULDN'T update and that he's wrong?
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It's a good update. Its 4pm and I have 68% remaining. Before the update I would have had about 38%
Usage is consistent. No real bug that I have noticed.
vcarr1989 said:
It's a good update. Its 4pm and I have 68% remaining. Before the update I would have had about 38%
Usage is consistent. No real bug that I have noticed.
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The update also fixes the overly sensitive touch screen. Definitely worth it. Also, if you're hoping for root to get ad blocking, check out netguard.
Leelouster said:
So are you saying I SHOULDN'T update and that he's wrong?
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Definitely a great update, but I personally update regardless. And if it f**** me, so be it. I'm just saying I've seen others say more NOT to if you plan on rooting. Which I do, but I'm just a dumbass like that! LoL
Think this update made my battery worse tbh. I've been at work for 4 hours now with light usage and it's at 77%. It didn't get that low with heavier usage in same time frame pre update. Haven't installed anything before or after.
I have installed the updates and the overall performance and battery have improved a lot.
All those who buy new phone when it is first released become beta testers. Simple as that.
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First time I've EVER heard this theory, but OK! :good:
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he is absolutely right......locked bootloader is holding us back...the only we will get an unlocked bootloader is through future updates....and besides...there are alot of issues being fixed as he stated....trust me no one has found an exploit on the current firmware you're on..so just update..your missing out lol.
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he is absolutely right......locked bootloader is holding us back...the only we will get an unlocked bootloader is through future updates....and besides...there are alot of issues being fixed as he stated....trust me no one has found an exploit on the current firmware you're on..so just update..your missing out lol.
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**** it might as well lol. I'm getting tired of seeing that stupid update notification anyway. I was just really holding back because I wanted to root my phone so I can get snappreffs and I can save dem nudes lol.
I updated after updating my boyfriend's phone. Got jealous. Going to jump soon anyways. Just need $22 more in payments. This device, as stated by many others, is dead and really has no development future. By the time bootloader is unofficially or officially unlocked there will be barely any developers with the phone still. Just enjoy the software updates. Pretty sure you need them for the latest Good Lock to work anyways, which is awesome btw no more quick connect or S search wasting space in my notification bar.
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**** it might as well lol. I'm getting tired of seeing that stupid update notification anyway. I was just really holding back because I wanted to root my phone so I can get snappreffs and I can save dem nudes lol.
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I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!! Its dreadful not having snappreffs...?? ..it makes you feel like one of the commoners.... I understand.... Ive had to settle for Casper for now.
StrumerJohn said:
I updated after updating my boyfriend's phone. Got jealous. Going to jump soon anyways. Just need $22 more in payments. This device, as stated by many others, is dead and really has no development future. By the time bootloader is unofficially or officially unlocked there will be barely any developers with the phone still. Just enjoy the software updates. Pretty sure you need them for the latest Good Lock to work anyways, which is awesome btw no more quick connect or S search wasting space in my notification bar.
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Lol well...hopefully someone can find a way around :/ I love this device, I just can't stand that there's no way to root the snapdragon version of it
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I FEEL YOUR PAIN!!!! Its dreadful not having snappreffs...���� ..it makes you feel like one of the commoners.... I understand.... Ive had to settle for Casper for now.
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Tell me about it! I miss saving snaps, being able to see a snap forever, and having all the perks of being rooted lol. I've totally forgotten about Casper. How is it? Is it a good alternative to snappreffs? What's the main difference? Can you get caught using it? (Cause I think I've heard that sometimes it doesn't work and they'll get the notification that it screenshotted the picture).
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Lol well...hopefully someone can find a way around :/ I love this device, I just can't stand that there's no way to root the snapdragon version of it
Tell me about it! I miss saving snaps, being able to see a snap forever, and having all the perks of being rooted lol. I've totally forgotten about Casper. How is it? Is it a good alternative to snappreffs? What's the main difference? Can you get caught using it? (Cause I think I've heard that sometimes it doesn't work and they'll get the notification that it screenshotted the picture).
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It works pretty well....its a standalone app...no major special filters...but its stable and you download everything like snapprefs so it doesn't send notification of screenshot... Because in all actuality you don't screen shots....Casper logs you out of the snapchat app...so it cannot be used simultaneously... Its a good alternative until we get root access.
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It works pretty well....its a standalone app...no major special filters...but its stable and you download everything like snapprefs so it doesn't send notification of screenshot... Because in all actuality you don't screen shots....Casper logs you out of the snapchat app...so it cannot be used simultaneously... Its a good alternative until we get root access.
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Thanks I'll try it out! Do we get to use the cool filters like faceswap and what not?
My wife and I both received S7's on Verizon on release day. We moved over from Sprint so I don't know if Verizon does anything strange and different with their phones.
I've noticed that my phone reboots at night a few times a week. After a reboot I have to login via PIN rather than fingerprint, and that happens a few times a week in the morning. Last night exactly at 3am the phone lit up the room as it rebooted. I've not paid attention to whether my wife's phone does the same thing.
Is this rebooting normal?
Strange. Mine has never done that. If you debloated that may have something to do with it.
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Strange. Mine has never done that. If you debloated that may have something to do with it.
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holy crap. NILS! i haven't seen you since the OG Inc days!!
awesome to see you're on the S7. the note 4 bootloader was just unlocked; you should make a nice rom for it lol
I don't see this behavior at all.
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No random reboots here either.
Been a lot of fun over the years with various phones and various ROMs. Just wish I could do something for this phone.
It is good to see familiar faces here.
They rejected me as a themer because they didn't believe I themed my ROMs or they just werent good enough LoL
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holy crap. NILS! i haven't seen you since the OG Inc days!!
awesome to see you're on the S7. the note 4 bootloader was just unlocked; you should make a nice rom for it lol
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Mine also reboots several times a week.
Keep in mind a phone is like a computer. You should reboot every so often.
Maybe try factory reset. I don't have any random reboots.
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Been a lot of fun over the years with various phones and various ROMs. Just wish I could do something for this phone.
It is good to see familiar faces here.
They rejected me as a themer because they didn't believe I themed my ROMs or they just werent good enough LoL
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business sense was good stuff lol those were the days! but yeah in line with this topic, my phone has only rebooted once and that was because my camera started freaking out for some reason. it's been good ever since, though. that camera thing has happened to me on my note 4 before as well, so it's probably just a Samsung thing.
either way, I've been good so far and I use package disabler pro and have disabled like 40 something packages.
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My wife and I both received S7's on Verizon on release day. We moved over from Sprint so I don't know if Verizon does anything strange and different with their phones.
I've noticed that my phone reboots at night a few times a week. After a reboot I have to login via PIN rather than fingerprint, and that happens a few times a week in the morning. Last night exactly at 3am the phone lit up the room as it rebooted. I've not paid attention to whether my wife's phone does the same thing.
Is this rebooting normal?
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It's never rebooted once on its own for me.
Mine does this also thought it was normal
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I have a vzw GS6 and it never had that issue until i updated from 5.0.2 to 5.1.1. Since then it randomly reboots. Sometimes 0 times a day and at the most was 3. Its always random when it does it to. I only had pandora running and its done it all the way to 10 apps running and it reboot. I upgraded to 6.0.1 hoping it would resolve this but it still does it. Got to be on the software side.
I've only seen mine randomly reboot maybe 3 times in total. I didn't notice when it happened, but later on after since it asked me for my pin since the device was restarted etc. Wasn't sure if it was normal or not, maybe it's some spooky Samsung ghost magic going on to install some back-end security patches.
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I've only seen mine randomly reboot maybe 3 times in total. I didn't notice when it happened, but later on after since it asked me for my pin since the device was restarted etc. Wasn't sure if it was normal or not, maybe it's some spooky Samsung ghost magic going on to install some back-end security patches.
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If your phone sits idle for a few hours it will ask you for your pin. The best way to verify it was a random reboot is to look for a gap in the battery graph. That sometimes work if it rebooted while charging though.
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If your phone sits idle for a few hours it will ask you for your pin. The best way to verify it was a random reboot is to look for a gap in the battery graph. That sometimes work if it rebooted while charging though.
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At least one of those times it was not idle for a few hours. Plus every morning, after being idle from 8 or so hours, it never asks me for a pin. I'm able to just unlock with my fingerprint and that's it.
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At least one of those times it was not idle for a few hours. Plus every morning, after being idle from 8 or so hours, it never asks me for a pin. I'm able to just unlock with my fingerprint and that's it.
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Interesting, mine asks for my pin every morning.
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Interesting, mine asks for my pin every morning.
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Sorry to break it to you, but your phone may have ghosts.
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Sorry to break it to you, but your phone may have ghosts.
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Ghosts or random reboots? I'll enter my pin every morning if it means not dealing with random reboots. Anyway, the pin in the morning thing is due to trusted places being on and active. So it is normal.
https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6093922?hl=en
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I specifically have trusted places disabled for both of us because of children's little fingers.
She confirmed that she never has to provide a PIN in the morning. The only times have been when an update have rolled out, which she usually doesn't do until I nag her.
I'll update here if I figure out what is going on. I really really really don't want to factory reinstall, which is likely the first things Verizon will ask me to do.
My only random reboots happened during pairing BT with my avalon hybrid. It would work for a couple of minutes and then go crazy. I also have entune installed. Suspect entune as the culprit, but can't say for sure yet. The May update fixed several issues. No connection issues now, but there are so many variables it is hard to pin issues or the claimed fixes on one update.
Would you still choose the note edge today over the note 4? If yes why and if no why. Include your variant and which OS you're running thanks. Or if you would choose a different phone that came out at the same time as them two
I like the original phone as it was delivered,but there's no way in hell I'd ever let those idiots at Samsung push an update to it again,knowing what I know now.
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The Radius Kid said:
I like the original phone as it was delivered,but there's no way in hell I'd ever let those idiots at Samsung push an update to it again,knowing what I know now.
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What happened in your updat?
It's made the phone a reboot junkie,as many have found out.
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It's made the phone a reboot junkie,as many have found out.
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Not true, I have the exact same Canadian model as you and my phone never reboots. I've had this phone since kitkat and I've installed custom ROMs, Kernels and I've also ran stock on kitkat, lollipop and marshmallow. No reboots. Maybe you just flashed the wrong thing or didn't do regular cleaning/backups (wiping cache, dalvik cache, factory resest)
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Not true, I have the exact same Canadian model as you and my phone never reboots. I've had this phone since kitkat and I've installed custom ROMs, Kernels and I've also ran stock on kitkat, lollipop and marshmallow. No reboots. Maybe you just flashed the wrong thing or didn't do regular cleaning/backups (wiping cache, dalvik cache, factory resest)
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Apples and oranges.
You're rooted,I'm not and I' m running 5.1.1.
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Apples and oranges.
You're rooted,I'm not and I' m running 5.1.1.
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I just explained to you that I did not have reboots on stock as well as rooted on all android versions. It's not good to spread misinformation. "You" are having reboots, not everyone else that updated
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I just explained to you that I did not have reboots on stock as well as rooted on all android versions. It's not good to spread misinformation. "You" are having reboots, not everyone else that updated
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It's only misinformation if it's not true.
I also am not the only one who had the problem as evidenced by a large number of people who were factory updated from 4.4.4 to 5.1.1 and posted about it on the web.
At least in my case the phone asks for password saying that it's needed after reboot, but it doesn't actually reboot. You can check if it's the same for you using an uptime widget such as this.
As for the question from the OP, yes, I would still prefer the Note Edge. The main reason is that I like to be able to control my phone and media player using the edge screen, while keeping the navigation software map (Waze) uninterrupted.
The Radius Kid said:
I like the original phone as it was delivered,but there's no way in hell I'd ever let those idiots at Samsung push an update to it again,knowing what I know now.
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I'm having a hoot with my phone and what it can do. I didn't quite realize just how "niche" the phone was, and as a consequence, there isn't much development interest in it. Still, finding it a great phone.
I'm now 6.01 without any noticeable issues that I can tell, but perhaps I'm not sophisticated enuf to really know. Biggest beef is that the battery life sucks especially if your using it continuous, as in playing some game or other. Can actually watch the percent meter go down. Lol.
btw, throwing out a big hi to all you Albertan's. I'm was Edmonton native, born and raised.
RT
Devildoc99 said:
I'm having a hoot with my phone and what it can do. I didn't quite realize just how "niche" the phone was, and as a consequence, there isn't much development interest in it. Still, finding it a great phone.
I'm now 6.01 without any noticeable issues that I can tell, but perhaps I'm not sophisticated enuf to really know. Biggest beef is that the battery life sucks especially if your using it continuous, as in playing some game or other. Can actually watch the percent meter go down. Lol.
btw, throwing out a big hi to all you Albertan's. I'm was Edmonton native, born and raised.
RT
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I see you love the phone but not the operating system .... battery hog.
I've heard that about Marshmallow.
I wonder what sort of garbage Samsung is running in the background to cause this?
It's probably why a fair number of people who love the phone root and install their own operating system.
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"Would you still choose the note edge today over the note 4?"
Yes, after 1+ year of use I would, over any phone.
Performance, screen, camera, edge panel, S-pen, all awesome!
Love the phone but should have opted for the unlocked version instead of the carrier (AT&T) version.
I'd buy another if i had the extra cash. I love this phone. Very few share my thoughts. But in all honesty, f*** them. I use the phone , it suits me. Thats all that's matters!! I wish the dev was better, or for an upgrade to 6.1.1 with the theme store. But lets get real, this phone was a limited edition type thing. I knew that coming in. It still turns heads and i still get good battery life.
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i am getting one , whats a good basic rom to root or remain stock ?
I have the Edge great phone...just Crap support and firmware from Samsung...I had random reboots but installed the latest update (Rooted it, Xposed) and its much better, not one reboot on new firmware --DPH4
Maybe I would give my thoughts on this, but I've been stuck for 3 says now, trying to unlock the bootloader. I'm on the Verizon variant. I've actually successfully unlocked the bootloader, I'm stuck on flashing the MM firmware without bootloader. The file is corrupt, and the md5 is no good. The user that uploaded the file won't reply, it's been 3 days. So I'm stuck!
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ok i just gotten my edge , was on lollipop , played for a while , installed some apps , suddenly when the battery reach 25 % it started to reboot loop non-stop , ah what a bummer , i updated to MM OTA , finger cross ....hopefully no more reboots
i just recently picked up 2, ones blacklisted and has mmc_read failures but was $100 and bought for donor parts, the second i traded a dell laptop for and it is fine but had random reboots and lockups, flashed both back to stock 5.1 and then put riverrom on them both and they seem to be ok now, the donor does still reboot and fail more then id like, but the second one seems fine now after 2 days
I still like this phone. My biggest complaint lately is battery life (got a new battery), and an inordinate amount of screen burn-in. I can see on light screen where the lock-screen notifications usually are, as well as other sections of the screen that are burned in from static images.
Just got this update.
Don't know if I should install it though.
Installed it knowing the risk of losing bixby remapping, and sure enough it does prevent the ability to remap bixby. Oh well, fun while it lasted. I'd still update though, you aren't going to go the whole life of your phone without updating unless you want dropped support and vulnerability security-wise.
Did your baseband or android version get updated?
That's why u haven't updated was because Bixby. I still have the okay Google option so I'll update soon.
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Baseband updated to G95USQU1AQD9
Damn. That sucks. I just got nyla Bixby button to google and now this.
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Baseband updated to G95USQU1AQD9
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what patch level are you on still after the update April or Mar ?
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Installed it knowing the risk of losing bixby remapping, and sure enough it does prevent the ability to remap bixby. Oh well, fun while it lasted. I'd still update though, you aren't going to go the whole life of your phone without updating unless you want dropped support and vulnerability security-wise.
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Please check if it put you on 7.1 though.
It's not 7.1, there wasn't any indication anything was getting updated to 7.1 outside of Pixel users, so I wouldn't expect that until we get an official announcement (unless you're in the Galaxy Beta program). And the patch level is April 1
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Please check if it put you on 7.1 though.
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April 1 patch. Still Android 7.0
Sent from my wickedly awesome Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 using my S-Pen. Duh!!!
Is anyone else getting a "DQA keeps stopping" message popup every 30 seconds since installing the patch?
It is still 7.0
Can anyone notice any difference in the user interface?
Bixby remapping > update
Anyone notice the face unlock acting buggy and slower/won't recognize after this update? Super blown about this since the fingerprint scanner placement sucks horribly in the first place
So for now, should we be holding off on this update since it updates the baseband?
Also since I dont have my disabler yet for software updates... How would one manually remove the download? Also anyone know if the S8 plans to auto update if you hit "Later"?
Just turned my phone off for the night.
kuulhus said:
Anyone notice the face unlock acting buggy and slower/won't recognize after this update? Super blown about this since the fingerprint scanner placement sucks horribly in the first place
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I just updated my S8 and noticed exactly the same problem you described. It did not recognize my face to unlock the phone as well as it did before the update! I kept retrying and then moved into a brighter light and finally it recognized my face and unlocked the phone. Phoohey! The stupid update description said it improves the face recognition... but it made it worse! What a bunch of idiot developers that messed with this.
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I just updated my S8 and noticed exactly the same problem you described. It did not recognize my face to unlock the phone as well as it did before the update! I kept retrying and then moved into a brighter light and finally it recognized my face and unlocked the phone. Phoohey! The stupid update description said it improves the face recognition... but it made it worse! What a bunch of idiot developers that messed with this.
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Maybe it changed your face!
theirs a lot of s8 firmware's being uploaded by SAM firmware.regards Joe
Infobits said:
I just updated my S8 and noticed exactly the same problem you described. It did not recognize my face to unlock the phone as well as it did before the update! I kept retrying and then moved into a brighter light and finally it recognized my face and unlocked the phone. Phoohey! The stupid update description said it improves the face recognition... but it made it worse! What a bunch of idiot developers that messed with this.
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i don't have face recognition on so i can't test it but can you remove your face and do the setup all over again to see if it recognizes better?