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January 2, 2017 Software Update

This morning, my Note received a rather large software update that installed without many problems. Most likely certain security updates, but I was surprised to receive it as we are not really "accustomed" to any attention from Samsung for this tablet. Any further comments from anybody else?

I got the same.
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many problems? like what i have it to and i hate updating. anything broke? IR blaster still work? Please and thanks.

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nanofoxx said:
many problems? like what i have it to and i hate updating. anything broke? IR blaster still work? Please and thanks.
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Sorry for the misspelling. I meant to say "without any problems" not "without many problems". In fact, the whole update process was smooth and fast. Everything works fine. I understand, however, that everyone's setup is different and my experience should not be the absolute rule.

Nothing here on my device. Although it might be because I'm in Sweden.

Did anyone see any changes? I dont see/feel anything other than the version number change even the security patch level date remained the same. Is there a changelog somewhere

dingnecros said:
Did anyone see any changes? I dont see/feel anything other than the version number change even the security patch level date remained the same. Is there a changelog somewhere
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I don't see any difference after the update, either. I wonder what it was supposed to have updated?

Maris_ said:
I don't see any difference after the update, either. I wonder what it was supposed to have updated?
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There's a whole new Lollipop firmware on the San mobile firmware site.

Yes...problems
My tablet updated and now the OS boots super slow and then does a soft shutdown and reboots a second time. It takes more than 60 secs to get to the home screen. Anyone know how to uninstall this update?

ADRz said:
This morning, my Note received a rather large software update that installed without many problems. Most likely certain security updates, but I was surprised to receive it as we are not really "accustomed" to any attention from Samsung for this tablet. Any further comments from anybody else?
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I've seen this post for a few days but not had time to respond till now.
I've got an SM-P605v. Haven't seen, or been able to download the update you've mentioned. This may be because I don't use Verizon as my connectivity partner, or it may be that my particular tablet's OS doesn't need the security updates that yours did.

Kingsman1 said:
I've seen this post for a few days but not had time to respond till now.
I've got an SM-P605v. Haven't seen, or been able to download the update you've mentioned. This may be because I don't use Verizon as my connectivity partner, or it may be that my particular tablet's OS doesn't need the security updates that yours did.
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I also have a SM-P605V but have Verizon as my carrier. I got the notification to update today. I don't see anything on VZW site about it nor under the specific SKU on SamMobile (still has 10/15/15 as the last official update). When looking at the SM-P605 model, there are some in the list (even today's date), though they are for non-USA countries.
Even so, it looks like they are still all Android 5.1.1, so it's likely just some minor tweaks. To my understanding, you would need to pop in an activated Verizon SIM to get the update for your specific tablet, as Verizon is the one that issues it. You can also wait until it's posted on SamMobile and manually do it. https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-P605V/
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I think I found the official from Verizon: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note-10-2014-update/
Software Version: LMY47X.P605VVRSDPL1
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.
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(I called VZW and she confirmed that it was an Android Security patch, no MM, darnit!)

Kingsman1 said:
I've seen this post for a few days but not had time to respond till now.
I've got an SM-P605v. Haven't seen, or been able to download the update you've mentioned. This may be because I don't use Verizon as my connectivity partner, or it may be that my particular tablet's OS doesn't need the security updates that yours did.
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You should be able to flash this now that Sammobile posted it... https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-P605V/

I got this a couple of days ago - managed to odin flash after I put the wrong file and got the boot loader triangle a day before.
Its extremely stable and the tablets working like a dream - the only issue is no root.
Edit: I noticed a great improvement in battery management and it will charge to 100% from 30% in 4 hours before I flashed the 5.1.1 rom it took nearly 8 hours with a new(second hand) USB Flex connector and nearly 20 hours with the old usb flex connector to go from 30% to 100%.
I really like this tablet - it reminds me so much of my SM-N910F note 4.

You can root the latest firmware and also install twrp. I have a 600.

louvass said:
You can root the latest firmware and also install twrp. I have a 600.
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did it actually do anything? or is it not worth it

graffix31 said:
did it actually do anything? or is it not worth it
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Probably just a security update

Please excuse my silly question but I have P600 with 5.1.1 and never rooted. Do I need to install twrp before I update or it doesn't matter? Updates always make me uneasy with locking bootloader or needing new root methods.

If you just want to update then flash with Odin and the appropriate file. Try looking at sammobile.com for the appropriate rom file.
If you want root then you will need to install a custom recovery using CF auto or Twerp - the latter will NOT work on the SM-605v version as the bootloader is locked and will result in the yellow triangle and stating that the tablet has a strange recovery and that you should see a verizon technician. By installing the recovery you can then update the system or even try out new roms created by the people of this wonderful community.
Rooting will potentially stop business application with built in security from working - i.e. HSBC application, Virgin Media app and Sky Movies apps will not work on rooted phones to name a few.

I updated and rooted and everything is working ok. I had trouble with 64gb Sandisk microsd with "sd card unexpectedly removed" error. Then it mount itself back. Sometime it shows empty and asks to format and sometime it works. Also the lockscreen flicker and that usually when the card error happened. I suspect they are related and it happens only when waking up the device. The card works fine with all my other devices including my note 4 on stock 5.1.1. I'm not sure what caused it because I just used this sd card with the note 10.1 and then updated and rooted all in the same day.
Anyway, I removed the Sandisk and now I'm using 32gb Samsung and it only happened once for maybe 12 hours (could have been 100 times with Sandisk). Also, I don't notice the lockscreen flickering anymore. I will see if this problem comes back or it just that Sandisk doesn't play well my note. I have seen many people here reported similar problem with other Samsung devices for too many reasons. I don't believe file format is the issue but I'm using exFAT.

LG G Pad X 8.0 Nougat - Discussion and Root?

Lg G Pad X 8.0 for t-mobile Nougat has been released.
https://www.reddit.com/r/tmobile/comments/5m0cos/tmobiles_lg_g_pad_x_80_to_receive_nougat_update/
http://www.tmonews.com/2017/01/t-mobile-htc-10-lg-g-pad-x-8-0-android-7-0-nougat-update/
I Sure hope we can get it rooted like before.
Anyone have it? bootloader still unlocked?

What about for fido in canadan?

buski said:
What about for fido in canadan?
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Good luck, my friend. Our variation seems to be the worst one for support. What a surprise........lol

Root has already achieved on this tablet running 7.0
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338

kfernandes29 said:
Good luck, my friend. Our variation seems to be the worst one for support. What a surprise........lol
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Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..

I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands

What version is this Nougat? (letter letter letter number number letter, can also be known as build number, not 7.0 - version of Nougat is obvious enough)
I plan on building AOSP for this, but I would REALLY prefer to match the exact version.
And I can't just run the update on my tablet, it's rooted and unlocked and I don't think I know the procedure to relock it.
Never mind, it said 7.0.0-r1.

mr_verystock said:
What version is this Nougat? (letter letter letter number number letter, can also be known as build number, not 7.0 - version of Nougat is obvious enough)
I plan on building AOSP for this, but I would REALLY prefer to match the exact version.
And I can't just run the update on my tablet, it's rooted and unlocked and I don't think I know the procedure to relock it.
Never mind, it said 7.0.0-r1.
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Just an FYI you don't need to relock your tablet to update. Just follow this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338

Munns86 said:
Just an FYI you don't need to relock your tablet to update. Just follow this guide :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg...gat-7-0-v521-guide-to-update-v521-lg-t3533338
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Thanks for the heads up!

Adoptable storage
NightMarsEU said:
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
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Please Explain your method Wish to do the same
Thanks in advance

GregL said:
Please Explain your method Wish to do the same
Thanks in advance
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do steps from this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, make sure charging mode is on when you plug it in on your pc

jdmsohc22 said:
Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
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I am pretty sure AT&T just released the Android 7 update. Mine is still downloading so i am not really sure if it is indeed Android 7 but it's a 1.2GB update. I was going to post a new thread to let everyone know who has the AT&T version but i can't as i am a new user
Edit- Yup. Mine is now running Android 7.0 with a December 1st security patch

ZombiePanda20 said:
I am pretty sure AT&T just released the Android 7 update. Mine is still downloading so i am not really sure if it is indeed Android 7 but it's a 1.2GB update. I was going to post a new thread to let everyone know who has the AT&T version but i can't as i am a new user
Edit- Yup. Mine is now running Android 7.0 with a December 1st security patch
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Hmm, weird cuz mine keeps saying "your device is up to date" and it was last updated on January 10th.. But I'm still on 6.0.1..
EDIT: Also wanna add, I downloaded LG Bridge via a recommendation from another site that stated that was the only way the new update would be accepted, and that didn't work either.. When i click "Software Update" it says, "Cannot check the software version, Try again.", so I guess I'm s.o.l. for now..
I deactivated from AT&T when I switched to Verizon last month, but I still use it on WiFi and it works fine so I'm not sure why it's not working..

jdmsohc22 said:
Yeah, same goes for the AT&T version (v520), no root, no twrp, not even barely any discussions.. Smh, if AT&T didn't give it to me for free i'd probably have just gotten a Nexus lol.. At least you can have fun with those..
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Hmm, weird cuz mine keeps saying "your device is up to date" and it was last updated on January 10th.. But I'm still on 6.0.1..
EDIT: Also wanna add, I downloaded LG Bridge via a recommendation from another site that stated that was the only way the new update would be accepted, and that didn't work either.. When i click "Software Update" it says, "Cannot check the software version, Try again.", so I guess I'm s.o.l. for now..
I deactivated from AT&T when I switched to Verizon last month, but I still use it on WiFi and it works fine so I'm not sure why it's not working..
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That is really strange. My guess would be is it hasn't been pushed out to every device yet. I happen to have checked for updates on the day AT&T pushed it out. Their website wasn't even updated yet when i got it. I wouldn't think deactivating it would cause it to lose the ability to update but i am kind of new to android so i am not 100% sure. I would just keep checking for updates or maybe contact AT&T and see if they could give you an answer. They do have a section in the Device Support to display information about software updates. I tried attaching a link to it but i can't as i have less than 10 posts. You can search on google AT&T software updates and it should be the top link. You'll then enter your device and scroll down to software updates. They do have a Troubleshoot and Resolve software updates page you could check out

Sweet. My fido v522 just completed its Nougat update. No more sluggish keyboard......for now. Lol

NightMarsEU said:
I was able to get adoptable storage with the update now with a few adb commands
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how can i do this? need more storage badly.

xxhaimbondxx said:
how can i do this? need more storage badly.
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Watch This Youtube Video To Help You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, I Recommend to use windows and put your tablet in charging mode

NightMarsEU said:
Watch This Youtube Video To Help You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lKJKY6toBM
BTW, I Recommend to use windows and put your tablet in charging mode
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Thanks, it actually worked. The only difficulty I had was locating the SD card number. In the video the dude first says type sm lists-disk, however, when you actually look at the video later, he typed sm list-disks. That made all the difference.

xxhaimbondxx said:
Thanks, it actually worked. The only difficulty I had was locating the SD card number. In the video the dude first says type sm lists-disk, however, when you actually look at the video later, he typed sm list-disks. That made all the difference.
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Your Welcome ^_^

I notice Wi-Fi issues on my Fido V522 after the nougat update. It would get horrible wifi speeds with a AC 4X4 (1900) network and frequent network drops compared to Marshmallow.

One Beta official US release Live!!

1. Install samsung+ app from play store and register your note 8 device. You should then see a Galaxy Note 8 device in your account or homepage of the app
2. Go to play store again and on the Samsung + app page scroll down to join beta program for the app
3. Update the app to beta version (11.5.0.1)
4. Restart phone or clear app data and open the Samsung + app again. This time the app will look visually different because it's the beta version of the app
5. The banner should appear just on the homepage below the your note8 model info. Register using that link.
6. After about 5 mins or so. Go to settings- software update and check for updates. You should have the one ui beta update pushed to your device. About 1.5 gigs.
No issues with samsung gear, spay, or Netflix. Confirmed that night mode and Dolby are present

Just to add you need to be on unlocked us firmware n950u

never mind

slicetwo said:
My Samsung+ app looks nothing like yours. Mine has the navigation text at the top instead of the icons like you have at the bottom. I also don't see anything for the PIE beta.
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In the google play store look for Samsung plus. Scroll down the in the app description and sign up to become a beta tester of the samsung plus app. It will then you give you the option to download the updated version of samsung +. Once down you should have access. That or you can do a search for the apk 11.5.0.1

It's still only giving me the 10.21.2.0 from Sept 2018 to download, anyone else experience this after joining beta?

gordonzhao said:
It's still only giving me the 10.21.2.0 from Sept 2018 to download, anyone else experience this after joining beta?
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you have to download the 10.0 version first, then register for beta. in about 5 minutes it will you the option to update to 11.5

icugotit2 said:
you have to download the 10.0 version first, then register for beta. in about 5 minutes it will you the option to update to 11.5
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It's been about an hour, I'm still on the old version of Samsung+, I wonder if it's because I'm already on DRL7

gordonzhao said:
It's been about an hour, I'm still on the old version of Samsung+, I wonder if it's because I'm already on DRL7
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Possible but not sure.. I was not on any of earlier leaked builds. I was on December patch level for unlocked.

I am on a TMobile note 8 and I haven't gotten the banner for the beta

ForzaPixel43 said:
I am on a TMobile note 8 and I haven't gotten the banner for the beta
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Are you on the US unlocked firmware?

Signed up for Beta. Have the new looking samsung+ but it's not showing one ui beta. I have installed and re installed samsung+ but not getting beta. What could be the issue?

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Signed up for Beta. Have the new looking samsung+ but it's not showing one ui beta. I have installed and re installed samsung+ but not getting beta. What could be the issue?
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I had the same issue until I flashed the csc file in Odin (not mome_csc). That's if you flashed the unlocked firmware to try to get the beta. After that I unregistered then re-registered for the beta and the download appeared.

Milly7 said:
I had the same issue until I flashed the csc file in Odin (not mome_csc). That's if you flashed the unlocked firmware to try to get the beta. After that I unregistered then re-registered for the beta and the download appeared.
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Hello and thank you for this nugget of information. I have a 950U purchased from Samsung and on T-Mobile. To confirm, if I was to reflash CRK1 via Odin, for the CSC field, I would need to select the CSC_OYN_N950UOYN5CRK1 file correct and not the 'HOME_CSC_OYN....' file?
Thank you!

I think its just for the unlock model 950u1 not the 950u
edit: we can flash 950u1 firmware on our 950u done and running last update. also got rid of that annoying tmobile boot screen

I ended up reverting to CRK1 and it shows me the updated version of Samsung+ available now so I suspected this was the issue. Running through the steps now to get the beta installed.

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I ended up reverting to CRK1 and it shows me the updated version of Samsung+ available now so I suspected this was the issue. Running through the steps now to get the beta installed.
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Let me know if you get through. I think they said they had 10,000 spots and that might have been reached.

icugotit2 said:
Let me know if you get through. I think they said they had 10,000 spots and that might have been reached.
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The banner isn't showing up but I'm going to try using the ota file that someone uploaded, but it's from CRL2 to ZSAB, downloading now.
EDIT: No luck as I suspected since I'd have to be on CRL2 for it to work, I'm just going to do a fresh install of the DRL7 for now.

baz2a said:
Hello and thank you for this nugget of information. I have a 950U purchased from Samsung and on T-Mobile. To confirm, if I was to reflash CRK1 via Odin, for the CSC field, I would need to select the CSC_OYN_N950UOYN5CRK1 file correct and not the 'HOME_CSC_OYN....' file?
Thank you!
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I'm in the same situation and would like to hear if what you did work, and where did you get the files to flash in Odin
Thank you

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I'm in the same situation and would like to hear if what you did work, and where did you get the files to flash in Odin
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Hello,
I used the write up from here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/snapdragon-official-note-8-n950u1-t3893612

baz2a said:
Hello and thank you for this nugget of information. I have a 950U purchased from Samsung and on T-Mobile. To confirm, if I was to reflash CRK1 via Odin, for the CSC field, I would need to select the CSC_OYN_N950UOYN5CRK1 file correct and not the 'HOME_CSC_OYN....' file?
Thank you!
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No. Flash unlocked firmware. But yes, that csc. Or follow the link in the post above.

SM-G975U1 compatible One UI 2 beta update

Does anyone have an ODIN compatible update for the One UI 2 beta that would work for the US factory unlocked S10+ (SM-G975U1)? I saw a T-Mobile only update.zip, but that only works on T-Mobile locked ones.

lightmastertech said:
Does anyone have an ODIN compatible update for the One UI 2 beta that would work for the US factory unlocked S10+ (SM-G975U1)? I saw a T-Mobile only update.zip, but that only works on T-Mobile locked ones.
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It appears the aren't releasing it for U1 yet. As long as your csc is part of the OYN multi-csc then you can use U firmware and use the update.zip on here.
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It appears the aren't releasing it for U1 yet. As long as your csc is part of the OYN multi-csc then you can use U firmware and use the update.zip on here.
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Not familiar with the term "OYN multi-csc", however I can and have flashed different carrier ODIN packages onto my US Unlocked S10+. I assume that means mine is apart of the multi-csc. Mine is "VZW/VZW/XAA", a factory unlocked s10+ bought from Samsung's website with a Verizon SIM in it.

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Not familiar with the term "OYN multi-csc", however I can and have flashed different carrier ODIN packages onto my US Unlocked S10+. I assume that means mine is apart of the multi-csc. Mine is "VZW/VZW/XAA", a factory unlocked s10+ bought from Samsung's website with a Verizon SIM in it.
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VZW is part of it. It should work just fine then. Just make a Smart Switch backup first
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VZW is part of it. It should work just fine then. Just make a Smart Switch backup first
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If I'm currently on G975U1ES2BSIE, I assume I can't just flash that update.zip file because it says you must be coming from BSI4. Is it safe to ODIN flash the BSI4 version and then recovery flash the update.zip? Also, in a screenshot on the update.zip thread, it said the source version was G975USQS2BSI4, yet the firmware I have been using has always started with G975U1..., so can I even use the update.zip at all?

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If I'm currently on G975U1ES2BSIE, I assume I can't just flash that update.zip file because it says you must be coming from BSI4. Is it safe to ODIN flash the BSI4 version and then recovery flash the update.zip? Also, in a screenshot on the update.zip thread, it said the source version was G975USQS2BSI4, yet the firmware I have been using has always started with G975U1..., so can I even use the update.zip at all?
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You would have to flash BSI4 U firmware via odin first then update zip after full boot. U1 beta has been delayed now untill who knows when. So basically we're stuck with bloat if we want the beta until further notice.
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You would have to flash BSI4 U firmware via odin first then update zip after full boot. U1 beta has been delayed now untill who knows when. So basically we're stuck with bloat if we want the beta until further notice.
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Thank you for reminding me about the bloat from U firmware.... ewww.... Will definitely hold out until more information about the U1 beta comes out, especially considering that someone will likely release the update.zip for it, rendering their limited beta unlimited.

I'm curious about this as well. Didn't the release the u1 beta yesterday? If so does anyone have the update.zip we could apply locally?

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I'm curious about this as well. Didn't the release the u1 beta yesterday? If so does anyone have the update.zip we could apply locally?
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You on BSIE?

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You on BSIE?
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I'm on BSIC (thought that was the latest U1 version)

I was on BSIE and had to downgrade to BSIC in order to take the beta update. Even though I registered, wasn't sending it and as soon as I downgraded back to BSIC the beta update came through.

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I was on BSIE and had to downgrade to BSIC in order to take the beta update. Even though I registered, wasn't sending it and as soon as I downgraded back to BSIC the beta update came through.
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Hmm so I'm not able to grab it while on BSIC; any chance you have the update.zip file

I have the U1 (512 unlocked Snapdragon). I flashed the T-Mobile U image (downloaded using Frija, then flashed with Odin), and then saved the ota zip to an SD card and flashed that update via recovery. Haven't had any issues, yet. While I'm not a fan of the T-Mobile boot screen and default ringtone, the only bloat I've identified is the Name ID, T-Mobile, and Visual Voicemail apps, which all appear to be uninstallable. It also added the video call function to my dialer, which I'll probably never use but it's neat that it exists...
I say all that because you could just install the T-Mo firmware to your VZW phone and get away with a updating to the beta and uninstalling the bloatware, if you're ok with having the T-Mobile boot screen (ideally, you won't see it much anyways).
Just a thought.

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Hmm so I'm not able to grab it while on BSIC; any chance you have the update.zip file
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Let me get home tonight and I'll extract it

The U1 version of the oneui 2.0 beta was released yesterday and apparently still being released for many users hopefully someone has the logics to make the update zip out of it and pass it along. Not everyone wants to go through completely wiping their phone and swapping unlocked firmware for a carrier one just to test the beta.

phishfi said:
I have the U1 (512 unlocked Snapdragon). I flashed the T-Mobile U image (downloaded using Frija, then flashed with Odin), and then saved the ota zip to an SD card and flashed that update via recovery. Haven't had any issues, yet. While I'm not a fan of the T-Mobile boot screen and default ringtone, the only bloat I've identified is the Name ID, T-Mobile, and Visual Voicemail apps, which all appear to be uninstallable. It also added the video call function to my dialer, which I'll probably never use but it's neat that it exists...
I say all that because you could just install the T-Mo firmware to your VZW phone and get away with a updating to the beta and uninstalling the bloatware, if you're ok with having the T-Mobile boot screen (ideally, you won't see it much anyways).
Just a thought.
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That's not how it works. You won't have tmobile bloat. The firmwares now are all inclusive so it will install bloat depending on your installed sim card. Example, I installed it on my AT&T S10+ and got AT&T bloat. If you install on your tmobile S10, you'll have tmobile bloat.

jpcdeux said:
That's not how it works. You won't have tmobile bloat. The firmwares now are all inclusive so it will install bloat depending on your installed sim card. Example, I installed it on my AT&T S10+ and got AT&T bloat. If you install on your tmobile S10, you'll have tmobile bloat.
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Assuming that's the case, why not just do the entire install and setup without a SIM, then plug the SIM in after it's complete?
I used that trick on the VZW Pixel and Pixel 2 and was able to avoid them force-locking the bootloader.

phishfi said:
Assuming that's the case, why not just do the entire install and setup without a SIM, then plug the SIM in after it's complete?
I used that trick on the VZW Pixel and Pixel 2 and was able to avoid them force-locking the bootloader.
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Between here and Reddit it's been asked several times if that works and there hasn't been a real answer yet. Yes though, that is the case. It's been that way since one of the major updates on the S8 firmware back when it was still a flagship. The bloat and carrier files it installs are carrier dependent. That's why the total download size of firmware went way up.

tgee0907 said:
I was on BSIE and had to downgrade to BSIC in order to take the beta update. Even though I registered, wasn't sending it and as soon as I downgraded back to BSIC the beta update came through.
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Im thinking thats why I wasn't ever able to join the beta. Downloading BSIC now and hopefully installing that will make it possible to officially join the U1 beta. After going back to U firmware i remember all the things that made me switch back to U1 last time lol.
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jpcdeux said:
That's not how it works. You won't have tmobile bloat. The firmwares now are all inclusive so it will install bloat depending on your installed sim card. Example, I installed it on my AT&T S10+ and got AT&T bloat. If you install on your tmobile S10, you'll have tmobile bloat.
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Why are there separate S10+ firmware downloads for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon which have different Home_CSC partitions if the Samsung firmware works like you say? Shouldn't all the Samsung S10+ firmware be U1 (the firmware that comes installed on the carrier free version of the S10+) if the carrier bloat is installed via the inserted SIM?

Galaxy SM-A205U no android 10 yet

Does anyone know when the galaxy SM-A205U will be getting the android 10 update .
It's 21 days after the release an still nothing for this phone . what's up with that ?

peter couniaz said:
Does anyone know when the galaxy SM-A205U will be getting the android 10 update .
It's 21 days after the release an still nothing for this phone . what's up with that ?
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No update for us as far as I know.

Galaxy A205U Xfinity mobile android 10 update.
ninjasinabag said:
No update for us as far as I know.
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Well it looks like android 10 is starting rollout for galaxy A205U on Xfinity mobile let's see how long it takes to roll out on sprint an Boost mobile an all the other A205U's in the USA .

Galaxy A20 SM-A205U Metro by T-Mobile Variant
Same here with the Metro by T-Mobile Variant

Wheres it gone
Got an update today for a205u on tmobile it was a security patch not android 10 why is it taking so long

Just got the Android 10/One UI 2.0 yesterday.
I am in Ottawa Canada.
I was interested how much the Pro settings had changed in the Camera App.
I was looking for Shutter Speed and Exposure Time settings which had been rumoured to be in these updates.
Alas they are not.
I was hoping they settings would be there to aid in my astrophotography until I get a dedicated telescope webcam (SVBony SV305 or better).
Maybe the settings I want will be released in One UI 2.5.
A bit disappointed.
Update
I just found Camera FV-5 App and it does everything I want.

Stevie257905 said:
Got an update today for a205u on tmobile it was a security patch not android 10 why is it taking so long
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Yeah, just got that notification. Gonna start bullying metro pcs reps soon.

If you want Q on your carrier branded Sm-a205u, download and flash the latest firmware with CSC coded CHA.
Here's a link for firmware download: https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A20__/uqn2/CHA/A205USQU5BTE6/A205UOYN5BTE6/

wswjw said:
If you want Q on your carrier branded Sm-a205u, download and flash the latest firmware with CSC coded CHA.
Here's a link for firmware download: https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__A20__/uqn2/CHA/A205USQU5BTE6/A205UOYN5BTE6/
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Does that include the metro/T-Mobile boy

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Does that include the metro/T-Mobile boy
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I think it should work on metro also just don't flash the user data file and it should work fine . An use csc file not the Home csc file .
But as everyone says flash at you own risk . I factory reset my phone in stock recovery to get a clean install .

peter couniaz said:
I think it should work on metro also just don't flash the user data file and it should work fine . An use csc file not the Home csc file .
But as everyone says flash at you own risk . I factory reset my phone in stock recovery to get a clean install .
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I swear if this is all it took to unlock the bootloader, I'm fighting a Samsung rep.

So downloading and extracting using the csc this will upgrade to android 10?
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I swear if this is all it took to unlock the bootloader, I'm fighting a Samsung rep.
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Bro i just found an open source license for the bootloader. Does that mean that it's open sourced

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I swear if this is all it took to unlock the bootloader, I'm fighting a Samsung rep.
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This is not for unlocking Bootloader this file is for updating your phone to android 10 using Xfinity mobile firmware you have to flash Ap BL CP an CSC file from Xfinity firmware using Odin .

peter couniaz said:
This is not for unlocking Bootloader this file is for updating your phone to android 10 using Xfinity mobile firmware you have to flash Ap BL CP an CSC file from Xfinity firmware using Odin .
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Bootloader gets updated too. That's why I was making a joke.
Used a different site to download, gonna test and I'll report back
xfinity Q firmware works on the tmo-metro a20s. make sure to factory reset after installing or itll jump to recovery with an error.
(just in case) the update does not enable the oem unlock option.

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Bootloader gets updated too. That's why I was making a joke.
Used a different site to download, gonna test and I'll report back
xfinity Q firmware works on the tmo-metro a20s. make sure to factory reset after installing or itll jump to recovery with an error.
(just in case) the update does not enable the oem unlock option.
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Ok got ya I get it now not to many people that make joke's on this forum but it's good to see thanks .

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Well I still have the Question has anyone on the any of the A205U has anyone gotten the official android 10 update from their carrier yet ? We know Xfinity mobile's firmware works for almost everyone on this phone so why is it taking so long for our carrier's to put out the update when Xfinity mobile got this update a month ago ??

peter couniaz said:
Well I still have the Question has anyone on the any of the A205U has anyone gotten the official android 10 update from their carrier yet ? We know Xfinity mobile's firmware works for almost everyone on this phone so why is it taking so long for our carrier's to put out the update when Xfinity mobile got this update a month ago ??
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QC probably. Been noticing a little more drain on my battery since flashing Android 10.

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QC probably. Been noticing a little more drain on my battery since flashing Android 10.
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Yes I've also bin noticing a little more battery drain since flashing android 10 ! Don't know if we can flash back to android 9 or not !

peter couniaz said:
Yes I've also bin noticing a little more battery drain since flashing android 10 ! Don't know if we can flash back to android 9 or not !
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Most likely not since locked bootloader.

does this work on metropcs? anyone have a link for a faster download? thanks.