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Hi hope everyone is doing well, although I am pretty old member and experienced in rooting stuff - I am stuck at a point this is my Samsung device and I am not sure what to do - my friend bought me this phone which probably looks like SGH-M919V and it looks like a Canadian variant which also is carrier unlocked.
I am stuck on Android 4.3 and countless times I saw the update happening but failing at the 25% after rebooting and sometimes got error of the status of the phone that is 'custom'
Now I am willing to flash it to stock firmware through an articlehonai-android.blogspot . com/2014/03/how-to-update-galaxy-s4-canadian-sgh-m919v.html
Though I read a warning " The Android 4.4.2 VLUFNB5 KitKat firmware is compatible only with the Canadian version of Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-I337M). Applying this to any incorrect variant might brick the device. Verify the model number of the Galaxy S4 by navigating to Settings >> About Phone."
and have four different firmwares of different carrier's like Moblicity, Wind Mobile, East Link Videotron.
I am thinking to flash the stock but I am perplexed that using either of the firmware would brick my phone? and I can't find a away to find out which carrier i belong to.
the model number says SGH-M919V and Buildnumber is JSS15J.M919VVLUEMK5
I am looking for little help regarding this, it will be helpful if anyone chips in anything that is useful
I’m sorry if my English is not perfect since I’m from Malaysia and this is my first posting in XDA Forum. And I’m not sure if this is the right forum to post my questions to.
So recently I’ve bought a new Note 4, knowing that the international variant can be rooted easily. Having successfully rooted a few Samsung phones in recent years, I thought that the root method for Note 4 is more or less about the same (either through ODIN flashing, Kingroot, Towelroot etc). After some frustrating attempts, it seemed that I couldn’t get the phone rooted. I managed to get some sort of root using Kingoroot (verified by root checker, and Titanium Backup) but I couldn’t update the SU binaries.
Here are some phone details from the About Device info:
Model Number
SM-N910F
Android Version
5.0.1
Baseband Version
N910FXXU1BOC4
Kernel Version
3.10.40-4160876
Build Number
DONGCHAO.A916
However, from the Phone Info app, I got this detail:
Product Code:
SM-N910AZKECHN
CSC Country:
USA / US
Bootloader Version:
N910AUCU2COC6
PDA Version:
N910AUCU1COC4
CSC Version:
N910AATT1COC4
Baseband Version:
N910AUCU2COC6
Kernel Version
3.10.40-4160876
I’ve tried booting the phone in bootloader, and it says that the product name as SM-910A.
1. Does this mean that the actual phone model is SM-N910A with a European firmware SM-N910F installed?
2. If it is a yes, how is it possible that other firmware version can be installed on the AT&T variant? I was under the impression that any firmware must be signed by AT&T before it can be installed on the said model.
3. I’m quite concerned with the build number DONGCHAO.A916. I’ve tried to get more info about it but none can be found. Anyone know for which market is this firmware meant for?
4. Do I need to use only the firmware updates from AT&T in the future?
I have so many questions running in head right now but I’m afraid to tinker with the phone any further for fear of bricking it. I’ve never seen the AT&T stock firmware before so I don’t know how my phone might function with the stock rom in Malaysia.
Hope someone can shed a light on this. If it is indeed the SM-910A variant (which is weird since it is sold in the Asian market), I might be stuck with the locked bootloader with no rooting method as of now.
First thing you need is to know what you really have...
Download this and report back what you find
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Bootloader will block any firmware attempt but at&t branded.
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Shanghai.Knight said:
First thing you need is to know what you really have...
Download this and report back what you find
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
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That is exactly the app I used to check the phone info as posted above (the second part of the info, not the one from About Device).
I believe I cannot post the screenshot since my total post counts is less than 10. But please tell me what other info should I report here from the app
Apparently I was mistaken about posting the image file. Please refer to the attached screenshot for the info of my phone, including the info from the rom's About Device
Looks to me like you have an ATT Phone... Perhaps someone rooted the phone and edited the information to make it look like you have the international variant?
Shanghai.Knight said:
Looks to me like you have an ATT Phone... Perhaps someone rooted the phone and edited the information to make it look like you have the international variant?
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This shouldn't be possible since the only root obtained on the ATT variant was temp root. If the information was edited (build.prop), wouldn't it revert back to stock upon a reboot?
Also, speaking of reboot, shouldn't the phone not say that it's rooted since a reboot would unroot it?
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Im wondering if what you have is a clone and not genuine
giga8547 said:
Im wondering if what you have is a clone and not genuine
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That's the thing. I've actually thought of that but with all the standard Samsung built quality on this phone, I can't even tell. And I bought it at legit retailer with the Samsung warranty. Aside from the physical inspection, is there any way to test it through an app or something?
Here's the thing... EVERYTHING in the Samsung INFO app shows you have an ATT phone (See below)... The ONLY thing that is different is your Device "About" screen.
Something's fishy.
Model: n910A = ATT Model
Type= trlteatt = TR LTE AT&T
Bootloader = 910A = ATT
PDA = 910A = ATT
CSC = 910A = ATT
Baseband = 910A = ATT
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63526184#post63526184
It appears that it is possible to flash a different system.img file - to make it look like a N910F...
But in reality you have a N910A - ATT
If this upsets you, bring it back to the "genuine" samsung dealer and show him the Samsung INFO app and demand your money back...
You probably will not be able to get Marshmallow updates, except through ODIN...
Shanghai.Knight said:
Here's the thing... EVERYTHING in the Samsung INFO app shows you have an ATT phone (See below)... The ONLY thing that is different is your Device "About" screen.
Something's fishy.
Model: n910A = ATT Model
Type= trlteatt = TR LTE AT&T
Bootloader = 910A = ATT
PDA = 910A = ATT
CSC = 910A = ATT
Baseband = 910A = ATT
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63526184#post63526184
It appears that it is possible to flash a different system.img file - to make it look like a N910F...
But in reality you have a N910A - ATT
If this upsets you, bring it back to the "genuine" samsung dealer and show him the Samsung INFO app and demand your money back...
You probably will not be able to get Marshmallow updates, except through ODIN...
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I agree with you, with warranty he should return it and get his money back or a new phone.
I'm just curious here. OP, what country do you live in? In the US, that legitimate retailer would have to give you a refund.
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I believe he said he's from Malaysia...
giga8547 said:
Im wondering if what you have is a clone and not genuine
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Shanghai.Knight said:
Here's the thing... EVERYTHING in the Samsung INFO app shows you have an ATT phone (See below)... The ONLY thing that is different is your Device "About" screen.
Something's fishy.
Model: n910A = ATT Model
Type= trlteatt = TR LTE AT&T
Bootloader = 910A = ATT
PDA = 910A = ATT
CSC = 910A = ATT
Baseband = 910A = ATT
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63526184#post63526184
It appears that it is possible to flash a different system.img file - to make it look like a N910F...
But in reality you have a N910A - ATT
If this upsets you, bring it back to the "genuine" samsung dealer and show him the Samsung INFO app and demand your money back...
You probably will not be able to get Marshmallow updates, except through ODIN...
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Thanks for pointing out the other thread to me. I guess I have to wait until end of month to revisit the retailer which is considerably far from my place of work. I don't actually mind having the ATT variant if it could be rooted though. I believe it is the only Note 4 variant that cannot be rooted, isn't it?
spexwood said:
I'm just curious here. OP, what country do you live in? In the US, that legitimate retailer would have to give you a refund.
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I live and bought my phone in Malaysia
kentangz said:
Thanks for pointing out the other thread to me. I guess I have to wait until end of month to revisit the retailer which is considerably far from my place of work. I don't actually mind having the ATT variant if it could be rooted though. I believe it is the only Note 4 variant that cannot be rooted, isn't it?
I live and bought my phone in Malaysia
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As far as I know, the only root on this phone has only been temporarily root...
Sorry you got something different than what you paid for. I lived in Asia 12 years and occasionally dealt with this myself.
Some have tried to go back to earlier versions (4.4.x) but get stuck in boot loops, or soft brick. I don't think there is any way to root. Some threads to examine:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/help-downgrade-att-note-4-sm-910a-5-0-0-t3212163
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/att-galaxy-note-4-n910a-5-1-1-root-cm-t3348539
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/help-downgrade-att-note-4-sm-n910a-5-0-t3210452
But even KitKat only had temporary root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/help/note-4-rooting-t3146579
Thats Exactly I am trying to do!!
Hi All,
I am using Note 4 (SM-N910A) which I purchased in United States, Originally this phone was locked on AT&T Carrier so I had to unlock it to use in India. It still running on 4.4.4 (KitKat) and there is no OTA update as well. I want to update my phone's firmware version to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) by SM-N910G's firmware (N910GDTU1DPD4_N910GODD1DPB5_N910GDDU1DPB4) but while doing so Odin is throwing error "Secure Check Fail: Aboot" (if I use latest Odin 3.11, in next line it says "eMMC write fail: ABOOT")
I was searching for the solution, and I stumble upon this thread. If someone knows how to achieve this (may be by reverse engineering) it would be AWESOME...
(Kindly let me know if you need more info)
Hope to get a positive reply
roronoa.zoro said:
Hi All,
I am using Note 4 (SM-N910A) which I purchased in United States, Originally this phone was locked on AT&T Carrier so I had to unlock it to use in India. It still running on 4.4.4 (KitKat) and there is no OTA update as well. I want to update my phone's firmware version to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) by SM-N910G's firmware (N910GDTU1DPD4_N910GODD1DPB5_N910GDDU1DPB4) but while doing so Odin is throwing error "Secure Check Fail: Aboot" (if I use latest Odin 3.11, in next line it says "eMMC write fail: ABOOT")
I was searching for the solution, and I stumble upon this thread. If someone knows how to achieve this (may be by reverse engineering) it would be AWESOME...
(Kindly let me know if you need more info)
Hope to get a positive reply
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If you have the SM-N910A phone you cannot put any other firmware on it except the official one. As of this time there is no MM but you can install 5.1.1 using Odin. There is a form that has the files and instructions to do so. When MM is released you will need to wait a little longer for someone to get the firmware files so that you can flash them with Odin.
There must be something ...
maluk said:
If you have the SM-N910A phone you cannot put any other firmware on it except the official one. As of this time there is no MM but you can install 5.1.1 using Odin. There is a form that has the files and instructions to do so. When MM is released you will need to wait a little longer for someone to get the firmware files so that you can flash them with Odin.
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Thanks for the prompt reply Maluk , But I believe in this post was create by kentangz, as he has N910A with N910F firmware .... my phone is already 18 months old and it has no warranty left... so I just want to install MM even if it trip Knox counter.
Can't I install MM after rooting my phone... Sorry if my questions are stupid.. I have next to no knowledge about any of this...
roronoa.zoro said:
Thanks for the prompt reply Maluk , But I believe in this post was create by kentangz, as he has N910A with N910F firmware .... my phone is already 18 months old and it has no warranty left... so I just want to install MM even if it trip Knox counter.
Can't I install MM after rooting my phone... Sorry if my questions are stupid.. I have next to no knowledge about any of this...
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This isn't a stupid question but it is asked often.
The N910A has a locked bootloader. Which means unless its an official AT&T firmware, you wont be able to flash anything else. Even if the Note 4 had a permanent root (which it doesn't) you would only be able to flash modified versions of the AT&T firmware. There really is nothing you can do except wait like the rest of us for AT&T to release the firmware of MM. If you do live in India then you could sell your phone and buy the international note 4 version which has an unlocked bootloader and root.
This thread is possibly about how Kentangz might have flashed something to make his phone think its the N910F phone but its still N910A AT&T locked bootloader.
Hi Kentangz,
i had exact situation and experience.. i just bought Note 4 recently, and the inFO under about is not tally with the Phone Info .. and even the sticker on back (back)
the sticker on back (battery removed) showing N910F, but all the bootloader, system pointing i using ATT version
i going to "talk" the that "genuine" guys, He has confimed that is devices from MYS itself, and original
how your phone now, do you sell it or ?
Hi All,
My apps are updating fine and i see that android 10 has been out for a few months now yet my Note10+ SM-N975U is not updating at all. it seems my security patches are still stuck on august 2019 and every time i try to OTA update, it says my phone us up to date. Is there anyway to bypass this. I see everyone saying to use Odin to update my phone but i am not familiar with the program and where/how to source the note 10 update
Id greatly appreciate the help as its affecting many of my apps
NYKNick1015 said:
Hi All,
My apps are updating fine and i see that android 10 has been out for a few months now yet my Note10+ SM-N975U is not updating at all. it seems my security patches are still stuck on august 2019 and every time i try to OTA update, it says my phone us up to date. Is there anyway to bypass this. I see everyone saying to use Odin to update my phone but i am not familiar with the program and where/how to source the note 10 update
Id greatly appreciate the help as its affecting many of my apps
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+1 for me. Ive spent almost 2 years and 3 phones trying to get an answer to this. My note 8 had this problem, then my note 10+, then the replacement note 10+. At&t blames Samsung, then Samsung blames at&t, over and over and over. I even had a Samsung technician sit in on a 3 way call with an at&t technician for the better part of an hour. The last I heard was that at&t was petitioning samsung to fix something on their end because at&t shows that everything is up to date on my phone but its not. Im looking into Odin too because this is getting stupid.
At&t is horrible with OTA's. They work for some but for a lot of people it does not, and I am one of them. At&t has never been able to give me an answer as to why this happened on my Note 8..9..and 10+.
Odin is very easy. You dont have to use At&t firmware you can use any Snapdragon US firmware they are the same. Once its installed, it will provision to you sim. There are many threads that have the firmware needed or just us Frija to download the firmware. Once downloaded you need to extract the files. You will have BL..AP..CP..CSC...HOME_csc. You need to download the correct version of Odin to flash the firmware. Open Odin put device in download mode connect device. Once odin recognizes devices find where you extracted the firmware. In odin put BL in BL spot..AP in AP spot..CP in Cp spot. If you want to save data, put HOME_csc in CSC spot. If you want clean install put CSC in CSC spot as it will wipe device. Once you have everything where it should be click start and Odin will flash the firmware. Once complete Odin will say PASS at top left..boot time should take a few minutes. But remember if the firmware you flash has a higher bootloader you cant downgrade back to previous version.
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So I can use a verizon csc and it will work on a att branded phone? Or is a generic one better?
Edit
Basically which one do you pick. I'm leaning towards a tmobile because it sounds like the included bloatware is smaller.
I have At&t device purchased at At&t. I have used USC..Tmobile..Verizon. The device will provision to your sim. If you dont want bloat just flash U1 firmware. But I think you will lose advanced features like wifi calling if you do. I cant remember if flashing a (U) csc with U1 firmware brings back advanced features. But prob just stick with 1 firmware until you have a understanding on how to do this...Good luck.
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butchieboy said:
I have At&t device purchased at At&t. I have used USC..Tmobile..Verizon. The device will provision to your sim. If you dont want bloat just flash U1 firmware. But I think you will lose advanced features like wifi calling if you do. I cant remember if flashing a (U) csc with U1 firmware brings back advanced features. But prob just stick with 1 firmware until you have a understanding on how to do this...Good luck.
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I actually went ahead and did this last night with the tmobile firmware and it was just as easy as you said. For whatever reason I didn't even get any bloatware. It booted up with the at&t logo and sound, and my software version says att/att/att. I put my sim card back in and there were no special notifications or anything, everything just worked. I wonder if Frija gave me the att firmware despite me putting in tmb? Either way, everything is up to day now. Thanks for the help!
Anytime my friend glad it all worked out[emoji106]
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US to EU Automatic Updates
Hello!
Sorry if I'm posting in a wrong place.
Will Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ US SIM FREE, getting regularly (automatic) updates in Europe.
Thank you.
butchieboy said:
At&t is horrible with OTA's. They work for some but for a lot of people it does not, and I am one of them. At&t has never been able to give me an answer as to why this happened on my Note 8..9..and 10+.
Odin is very easy. You dont have to use At&t firmware you can use any Snapdragon US firmware they are the same. Once its installed, it will provision to you sim. There are many threads that have the firmware needed or just us Frija to download the firmware. Once downloaded you need to extract the files. You will have BL..AP..CP..CSC...HOME_csc. You need to download the correct version of Odin to flash the firmware. Open Odin put device in download mode connect device. Once odin recognizes devices find where you extracted the firmware. In odin put BL in BL spot..AP in AP spot..CP in Cp spot. If you want to save data, put HOME_csc in CSC spot. If you want clean install put CSC in CSC spot as it will wipe device. Once you have everything where it should be click start and Odin will flash the firmware. Once complete Odin will say PASS at top left..boot time should take a few minutes. But remember if the firmware you flash has a higher bootloader you cant downgrade back to previous version.
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Hi I have the same problem. I flashed android 10 One UI 2.0 on my Exynos Note10+ SM-N975F last December via Odin and download the firmware from Samfrew(like Sammobile).(the firmware is the German version and I bought my phone from Egypt) Since then I didn't receive any security patch updates I only have the December 2019 one. Will it be safe if I download the latest firmware from Sammobile and flash it; the file in over 5GB , can this overwrite? I never tried to flash the same software two times. Is it safe?
As long as you are using the firmware that is for your device and your region you should be fine. Although this is Snapdragon thread I would think International flashing is same. You may want to double check in your device specific thread as I don't want to be the blame if there is something different with F version.
SM-N950U Extreme Syndicate Root
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Also try turning off auto update date and time. Set date like 5days ahead. Then check for update. Sometimes this little trick works for OTA
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Robiko said:
Hello!
Sorry if I'm posting in a wrong place.
Will Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ US SIM FREE, getting regularly (automatic) updates in Europe.
Thank you.
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Yes,i have u1 version and i receive update regulary,now waiting for oneui 2.1 [emoji3]
I'm not sure where this should be posted.
I bought an unlocked S9 (SM-G960U) last February whilst flying through the US.
I knew something was fishy because even though it worked with my sim, the AT&T splash screen appeared when booting, but I was in a different country before I realised.
It's Android 8.0
Whenever I go to Software Update it says that i'm on the latest version of Android, nothing I can do to try and force this, tried Smart Switch, same issue. So my next avenue was to use a custom ROM or something - my experience with this is limited to many years ago (the Samsung Galaxy One!), and I believe it's a little easier now.
Anyway, I cannot flash or do anything, I've followed various guides, including to try and get TWRP on there but it looks like I cannot see the OEM feature to enable/disable in the developer tools options.
I'm hoping someone with a little patience can help me out a bit, I just want to get the best out of this phone (and Android Auto).
fakegeordie said:
I'm not sure where this should be posted.
I bought an unlocked S9 (SM-G960U) last February whilst flying through the US.
I knew something was fishy because even though it worked with my sim, the AT&T splash screen appeared when booting, but I was in a different country before I realised.
It's Android 8.0
Whenever I go to Software Update it says that i'm on the latest version of Android, nothing I can do to try and force this, tried Smart Switch, same issue. So my next avenue was to use a custom ROM or something - my experience with this is limited to many years ago (the Samsung Galaxy One!), and I believe it's a little easier now.
Anyway, I cannot flash or do anything, I've followed various guides, including to try and get TWRP on there but it looks like I cannot see the OEM feature to enable/disable in the developer tools options.
I'm hoping someone with a little patience can help me out a bit, I just want to get the best out of this phone (and Android Auto).
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This device has a locked bootloader. possibly sim unlocked. You cannot flash twrp. No custom roms. Root at the best. You can search on how to use odin. Use a pc program called samfirm or frija to get the latest firmware to update
thank you, this is helpful!
I downloaded Samfirm, and as typical with everything I'm trying, I've immediately hit a hurdle as ATT is not listed as a CSC code on there.
fakegeordie said:
thank you, this is helpful!
I downloaded Samfirm, and as typical with everything I'm trying, I've immediately hit a hurdle as ATT is not listed as a CSC code on there.
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You might have better luck cross-flashing your AT&T phone to unbranded firmware. See the thread here for more information. The best firmware to download and flash might be the SM-G960U1 firmware using the XAA CSC code. I flashed it on my unlocked Sprint S9 to de-brand it.
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thank you, this is helpful!
I downloaded Samfirm, and as typical with everything I'm trying, I've immediately hit a hurdle as ATT is not listed as a CSC code on there.
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Yea att is hard to come by. M
Hai Karate said:
You might have better luck cross-flashing your AT&T phone to unbranded firmware. See the thread here for more information. The best firmware to download and flash might be the SM-G960U1 firmware using the XAA CSC code. I flashed it on my unlocked Sprint S9 to de-brand it.
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thank you, I will try this if my other option fails...
So infuriating
I have a SM-T970 and the June update is out on Sammoble for pretty much every other Tab S7 version except my SM-T970 which for some unknown reason Sammoble never updates on the site ?
Can I safely flash any of the other Tab S7 units firmware's or do I have to wait for the exact SM-T970 firmware ?
Markeee said:
I have a SM-T970 and the June update is out on Sammoble for pretty much every other Tab S7 version except my SM-T970 which for some unknown reason Sammoble never updates on the site ?
Can I safely flash any of the other Tab S7 units firmware's or do I have to wait for the exact SM-T970 firmware ?
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June update is available for SM-T970. https://samfrew.com/model/SM-T970/region/XAR/
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June update is available for SM-T970. https://samfrew.com/model/SM-T970/region/XAR/
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Thanks I didn't know that site existed. How long has this update been out kicking around on that site?
Seems the ota update just hit for me anyways with in the past hour
I saw the update showed up on that site around late afternoon. I checked in the morning and didn't see the update. Aynway, I can't do ota update since my device is rooted. So I had to updated it in different way.
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I saw the update showed up on that site around late afternoon. I checked in the morning and didn't see the update. Aynway, I can't do ota update since my device is rooted. So I had to updated it in different way.
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If you notice most of the S7 models tend to get the updates way sooner then the SM-T970. Wondering do you know is it possible to update from a different firmware or does it need to be the exact model ?
I just tried downlading the latest BUF5 firmware from samfrew.com. unless you want to pay them for fast speed DL, it will be very slow (my DL estimate was 10+ hours when I tried). They also have an option to save the file to your Google Drive, but i couldnt get it to work. The DL would never start, and the file didnt show up in my Drive.
I instead recommend using galaxyfirmware.com. Just search for the device/model, click the firmware you want. If you want a fast DL without paying, choose the option to share it to your GDrive. It will redirect you to Google where you'll log in. After it's shared to your Drive, just open the Drive app and DL it from there. Or go to drive.google.com in a Web browser.
SamMobile has long since been the most popular site for Samsung firmware downloads, it's where alot of the other firmware sites get their files from. But, unless you pay for a sub, your DL will be very slow. I also couldnt find the BUF5 firmware on SamMobile, but both samfrew.com and galaxyfirmware.com have it.
To my knowledge, the XAR firmware variant is the correct one for the Tab S7+ US region. If you're in another country, then choose a different region when searching for firmwares. So basically, choose SM-T970 for the wifi only Tab S7+. Then choose your region code (XAR, for me). Galaxyfirmware.com makes it easy to know which region a particular code is for. After that, just choose the firmware version you want (BUF5 for me, or something else if you prefer). They sort their firmwares by date released and Android version, so it's easy to see which is the latest.
@Markeee: You generally have to use a firmware that is for the exact model that you have. SM-T970 is the model # for the wifi only Tab S7+, the LTE/5G versions of this tab have a different model #. So, for example, you can't flash a Tab S7 firmware on a Tab S7+. And you also can't flash a LTE/5G firmware on the wifi only model. You can update/flash a "different" firmware, but it has to be for the *SAME* model that you have. As long as the model of the firmware matches what you have, you're golden.
I also forgot to say that (on our tab model) you cant downgrade to a firmware that uses version 1 bootloader, if you're already using a firmware that has a version 2 bootloader. Samsung released an update this year that prevents downgrading in this scenario. As an example, i'm currently running T970XXU2BUF5. The U2 in that denotes version 2 bootloader, U1 in a firmware name is for version 1 bootloader. You can upgrade from U1 to U2, but not backwards. So dont try this, it wont work. And be mindful of what you're flashing.
AnonVendetta said:
I just tried downlading the latest BUF5 firmware from samfrew.com. unless you want to pay them for fast speed DL, it will be very slow (my DL estimate was 10+ hours when I tried). They also have an option to save the file to your Google Drive, but i couldnt get it to work. The DL would never start, and the file didnt show up in my Drive.
I instead recommend using galaxyfirmware.com. Just search for the device/model, click the firmware you want. If you want a fast DL without paying, choose the option to share it to your GDrive. It will redirect you to Google where you'll log in. After it's shared to your Drive, just open the Drive app and DL it from there. Or go to drive.google.com in a Web browser.
SamMobile has long since been the most popular site for Samsung firmware downloads, it's where alot of the other firmware sites get their files from. But, unless you pay for a sub, your DL will be very slow. I also couldnt find the BUF5 firmware on SamMobile, but both samfrew.com and galaxyfirmware.com have it.
To my knowledge, the XAR firmware variant is the correct one for the Tab S7+ US region. If you're in another country, then choose a different region when searching for firmwares. So basically, choose SM-T970 for the wifi only Tab S7+. Then choose your region code (XAR, for me). Galaxyfirmware.com makes it easy to know which region a particular code is for. After that, just choose the firmware version you want (BUF5 for me, or something else if you prefer). They sort their firmwares by date released and Android version, so it's easy to see which is the latest.
@Markeee: You generally have to use a firmware that is for the exact model that you have. SM-T970 is the model # for the wifi only Tab S7+, the LTE/5G versions of this tab have a different model #. So, for example, you can't flash a Tab S7 firmware on a Tab S7+. And you also can't flash a LTE/5G firmware on the wifi only model. You can update/flash a "different" firmware, but it has to be for the *SAME* model that you have. As long as the model of the firmware matches what you have, you're golden.
I also forgot to say that (on our tab model) you cant downgrade to a firmware that uses version 1 bootloader, if you're already using a firmware that has a version 2 bootloader. Samsung released an update this year that prevents downgrading in this scenario. As an example, i'm currently running T970XXU2BUF5. The U2 in that denotes version 2 bootloader, U1 in a firmware name is for version 1 bootloader. You can upgrade from U1 to U2, but not backwards. So dont try this, it wont work. And be mindful of what you're flashing
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Past due for an update been over 3 months
AnonVendetta said:
There hasn't been
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@Markeee: I've disabled the built in firmware updater in my tab, without root or a PC. You need an app called LADB (paid only, but worth it, or you can compile the app from source code for free), a wifi network, wireless debugging enabled in developer settings, and Android 11. LADB lets you use ADB commands directly on device, which would normally require a PC. You just need to know the package name of the updater, then a single command to either disable or uninstall it. None of this will void warranty, trip Knox. i did this a few weeks ago, tablet functionality isnt affected, everything is running great, no crashes. And i know the updater is disabled, because it doesnt appear in Settings when i search for it.
I just prefer to update manually via Odin, i dont want my tab updating on its' own. I've heard about Samsung forcing updates recently.
September update is available for SM-T970 (EUX). Just updated my SM-T970 (XAR) with it without any issue. Magisk and SafetyNet are fine.
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Tab__S7+__-Wi-Fi-__/qt4y/EUX/T970XXU2BUI1/T970OXM2BUI1/
@xpdragon: That's nice to know, but I think I'll still wait on Samsung to release the update for XAR US region. I don't really want to flash European firmware on my tab just to get the update, because it would change the CSC code to something that isn't optimal for my location. I've been running the July update ever since the tab was delivered to me, no issues so far, therefore no pressing need to update.
April US update is out on Frija CVCE
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Tab__S7+__-Wi-Fi-__/oki9/XAR/T970XXU2CVCE/T970OXM2CVCE/
Markeee said:
April US update is out on Frija CVCE
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Tab__S7+__-Wi-Fi-__/oki9/XAR/T970XXU2CVCE/T970OXM2CVCE/
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I just saw that on Frija. But after a few months of running Android 12, I've discovered that a few things aren't working as expected. I plan to downgrade back to Android 11 either tonight or early tomorrow morning. Things were working perfectly on 11.
xpdragon said:
I saw the update showed up on that site around late afternoon. I checked in the morning and didn't see the update. Aynway, I can't do ota update since my device is rooted. So I had to updated it in different way.
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Please help me
I got the s7+ wifi as a gift from a dear one
And unfortunately they are no more
Hence it being their last memory I cannot sell it
But
I DESPERATELY NEED VOLTE IN IT
please help ,me someone
There's got to be a wa I'm sure
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Please help me
I got the s7+ wifi as a gift from a dear one
And unfortunately they are no more
Hence it being their last memory I cannot sell it
But
I DESPERATELY NEED VOLTE IN IT
please help ,me someone
There's got to be a wa I'm sure
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The WiFi only models don't support volte, since they have no mobile data capabilities. Do you have an SM-T970? I used to have that model until I sold it to a friend, it's perfect for him because he only needs to use it on home WiFi, and he has no need to make calls/texts on it.
I still have a Tab S7+, but it's the SM-T976N Korean variant, which supports wifi, 4g, and 5g. I currently have a T-Mobile sim card in it, all is working great. However, I'm pretty sure it doesn't support volte.
If you really don't want to keep it, I'm pretty sure you could sell it on eBay for 300-400 $, depending on its' condition. I bought my Tab S7+ 5g on eBay, new in factory sealed box, for 999$. I feel like it was a good deal, I'm very happy with it. The main thing for me is that it's mobile data capable, a big advantage over my WiFi only model.