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Hello.
I recently got myself a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7in and everything seemed to be working just fine until the system eventually prompted me to update the Samsung software. I followed the steps, the tablet downloaded the update files itself and rebooted in order to install the updates. Problem is, during the reboot/installation process the screen remained black with just 2 lines of pixels on across the screen, I though this was part of the booting process but it just stood there for more than 10 minutes so I decided to turn it back on. Everything seemed to be fine, but then an error message came up saying there could be problems with the software (i didn't pay too much attention), but after this it won't let me install any apps. After an app is done downloading a message pops up saying "unknown error code during application install -110", plus my computer (or any other computer) doesn't detect when it's plugged in via USB cable. I've tried doing several factory resets and wipes and still have the same issues. Tried installing Kies but it won't detect it either.
How can I repair the firmware without having to connect the tablet to my computer? Is there anything I can download directly to it or transfer via Bluetooth to re-install the software?
Any help will be very much appreciated
Try resetting it back to factory defaults. You can google it easily.
hypnonaut said:
Hello.
I recently got myself a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7in and everything seemed to be working just fine until the system eventually prompted me to update the Samsung software. I followed the steps, the tablet downloaded the update files itself and rebooted in order to install the updates. Problem is, during the reboot/installation process the screen remained black with just 2 lines of pixels on across the screen, I though this was part of the booting process but it just stood there for more than 10 minutes so I decided to turn it back on. Everything seemed to be fine, but then an error message came up saying there could be problems with the software (i didn't pay too much attention), but after this it won't let me install any apps. After an app is done downloading a message pops up saying "unknown error code during application install -110", plus my computer (or any other computer) doesn't detect when it's plugged in via USB cable. I've tried doing several factory resets and wipes and still have the same issues. Tried installing Kies but it won't detect it either.
How can I repair the firmware without having to connect the tablet to my computer? Is there anything I can download directly to it or transfer via Bluetooth to re-install the software?
Any help will be very much appreciated
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my friend has the same problem. did you fix the issue? if so how?
I am using the Apex Launcher but I think this is possible with stock launcher as well hopefully it helps someone. This is one way to do a factory reset is:
You will need your MSL TO DO THIS. If you don't know it put the "Factory Mode" shortcut on your home screen then skip down to the 2nd part of this post & install the msl app.
FACTORY RESET:
1) long click on the home screen
2) click on shortcut
3) select Activities
4)Scroll down to "Factory Mode" tap it then select the dropled down one. This will put a Shortcut on the Home Screen.
5) Find the Factory Mode shortcut you just made & tap it to open it.
6) Dial ##786# then on the screen that pops up
7) select "RESET"
8)enter your msl in the box that popped up then select ok then the device will reboot & when it powers backup it will be like it was from the factory & if you don't know your MSL follow the instructions below.
TO GET MSL:
1) In a browser type bit.ly/mslutility - can sideload if needed
2)install app
3) Open app & click get MSL it will most likely fail this is fine.
4) click on the factory mode shortcut you made to open it
5) dial ##3282# & put in 6 zeros-it will tell you that it's incorrect this is fine. Go back to home screen
6) Open the MSL App & click on Get MSL-this time it should give you your devices 6 digit MSL Code. Write it down. Then do step # 6 above to reset your Device.
This shortcut will allow you to put the Sprint SGT3 into DIAG MODE(##3424#) , get into the ##data#(##3282#) menu, do the factory reset ##RTN# (##786#) & most likely any other Dialer/hidden menu's for this device.
Thanks to the MSL App builder(not sure who it is so let me know please)
Sent from my SGT3 SM-T217S using Tapatalk 4 I Flashed 2 Selectel
What is it trying to update to? 4.2.2?
Levi Woodard
Woodardwoodworks.com
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Reset ZenFone 2. Now asking to verify the account but getting "disallowed_useragent"
I was having touch-screen issues so I reset my phone. When I boot now I get prompted for language, wi-fi, etc. Next screen says:
Verify your account
This device was reset. To continue, sign in with a Google Account that was previously synced on this device.
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The problem is that there's no place to enter any information, just a button "Verify account". When I press the button I get a Google error:
403. That's an error.
Error: disallowed_useragent
Google can't sign you in safely inside this app. You can use Google sign-in by visiting this app's website in a browser like Safari or Chrome.
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...but I don't know the app and I can't do anything else on the phone. Can anyone provide an answer on how to fix it?
UPDATE:
So the OS version was really old. I went through a series of updates by side-loading the ROMs from the ASUS support site. After 3 or 4 upgrades I had a completely different experience and it let me verify my account. All seems well for now.
Just a couple of notes in case someone else has issues:
- Using Fedora (linux) desktop I needed to use "sudo ./adb devices" to be able to start the server and perform the side-load. Without "sudo" I was receiving an error about permissions.
- I performed the upgrades starting with the kernel version that was already on the phone and then upgraded to the next release each time after booting to each upgrade. I did this because I received an error on one upgrade saying I couldn't go there directly.
Peace.
I have the exact same issue with a phone that I'm trying to setup for my kid. Where did you get your firmwares for this phone?
Start by going here: https://icr-am.asus.com/webchat/icr...634.649586617.1546133606-337662955.1546133606
Then select "Download Center" from the chat window pane. Select your specific phone model. Select BIOS & FIRMWARE. Be sure to select the correct version for your phone (WW, CN, JP, etc.)
Good luck!
Make backups!
Go to Settings - About Phone - Software information, and under 'Service provider SW ver.' you will see something like : '..._SM_A505FN_OXM_LUX_QQ..... etc...' The important thing is a: the model number, in my case A505FN and b: the country code, which is LUX on my device.
Then go to https://samfw.com (very fast download), you also have https://samfrew.com/ but download speeds are slow!
Enter model number, select Country and filter by Android version 9. Select the latest firmware. Enable Captcha and press on 'Download on website (need big ram)'.
Download Odin and USB drivers
Extract zip firmware files, install USB.
Open Odin.
Turn off device. Press Volume Up + Power until you are in the Android Recovery. Connect USB. Then with Volume Down you select 'Reboot to bootloader'. Press Power to confirm. If everything is good you will see a blue box in Odin. In my case it says: '0:[COM4]'.
Add the firmware files for BL, AP, CP and CSC. In the Options tab only check 'Auto Reboot' and 'F.Reset Time'. Press 'Start' and wait.
If you see the green box in Odin that says 'Pass!', disconnect USB.
Go through normal Android setup.
Make sure to disable automatic updates, or it will auto update to Android 10 again!
Go to Settings - Software update - uncheck 'Auto download over Wi-Fi'. Then go to About phone - Software information - tap several times Build number until you unlock Developer options. Then go back to Settings - Developer options - uncheck 'Auto update system'.
Disable security update policy: Settings - Biometrics and Security - Other Security Settings - Security Policy Settings - uncheck 'Auto Updates'.
After a day i still get a notification to update... So the last option is to adb and disable the update package: Download 'minimal_adb_fastboot_1.4.3_portable.zip', enable USB debugging in the Developer Options, connect USB, accept, unzip the file, open 'cmd-here.exe' and enter:
Code:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
result: Package com.wssyncmldm new state: disabled-user
and
Code:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
result: Package com.sec.android.soagent new state: disabled-user
Now enter 'adb reboot'.
If that didn't work, I'm out of idea's.
Done!
edit: This guide only works if you upgraded from Android 9 to 10 with software update. If you flashed Android 10 with Odin you cannot downgrade anymore...
Thanks!
Thank you very much! I just made this account specifically to thank you as this worked for me. I tried to use Jan 2020 Bit 4, but that didn't work. Then, I tried March 2020 Bit 5 and that worked. You are a life saver
Thanksdwensch said:
Thank you very much! I just made this account specifically to thank you as this worked for me. I tried to use Jan 2020 Bit 4, but that didn't work. Then, I tried March 2020 Bit 5 and that worked. You are a life saver
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Thank you, I appreciate that!
Thanksdwensch said:
Thank you very much! I just made this account specifically to thank you as this worked for me. I tried to use Jan 2020 Bit 4, but that didn't work. Then, I tried March 2020 Bit 5 and that worked. You are a life saver
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Can ya send me that firmware? Because i didnt find BIT 5 android 9
does it work after 1 year with all monthly updates?
I was just done downloading usb driver, ODIN, and firmware...... attempting to go back to latest/last Android 10 update prior to getting into Android 11. I installed android 11 update on April 5th and it lead the phone to do suicide on April 13th (pressing on power button and tapping on screen did nothing, charging the phone even using my husband's A71's charger didn't help). after a good 2 hours of headache and mild stress, I managed to remember to try pressing the volume button and power button. and.. the phone finally booted up.......... phew... and went to samsung SC yesterday, only to get stared at while asking "how to backup my phone into computer" ...probably the ladies there think I'm a dimwitted person looking for trouble, as they kept on using "Factory Reset" and "Flashing" interchange-ably to shoo me away and told me that downgrading will kill my phone, that had been out of warranty for 2 years. oh well....... wish me luck in downgrading...
bulukaki said:
I was just done downloading usb driver, ODIN, and firmware...... attempting to go back to latest/last Android 10 update prior to getting into Android 11. I installed android 11 update on April 5th and it lead the phone to do suicide on April 13th (pressing on power button and tapping on screen did nothing, charging the phone even using my husband's A71's charger didn't help). after a good 2 hours of headache and mild stress, I managed to remember to try pressing the volume button and power button. and.. the phone finally booted up.......... phew... and went to samsung SC yesterday, only to get stared at while asking "how to backup my phone into computer" ...probably the ladies there think I'm a dimwitted person looking for trouble, as they kept on using "Factory Reset" and "Flashing" interchange-ably to shoo me away and told me that downgrading will kill my phone, that had been out of warranty for 2 years. oh well....... wish me luck in downgrading...
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With Android 11 you have to connect the phone to your computer to acces the Volume Up + Power menu.
edit: This guide only works if you upgraded from Android 9 to 10 with software update. If you flashed Android 10 with Odin you cannot downgrade anymore...
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Does the same apply to flashed Android 11 with Odin? :<
My battery life is horrible after going to Android 11. Can I downgrade?
Thanks!
Hi.. I have had less features and terrible radio reception for data ever since upgraded.
I downloaded the mexican file for android 9 from sammobile and I removed the bootloader lock so i get a message now that warns me it is unlocked and insecure when booting. The phone was reset before doing.
I followed the instructions but I get this error:
check fail boot loader device binary 4 pit_flash_binary unsupported version
The best I could find on Google from translated Russian was that the BootLoader has been upgraded when I went to version 11 and it is not allowed to downgrade.
I highly doubt i downloaded the wrong version and I have the sm-a505g number in my file which is my phone too. (I have the world phone with 2 sim)
So how can I downgrade my phone back to its real original state?
The internet is pretty much useless on this phone since the over the air update and I need to use a portable wifi router to get internet to work on my phone.
I also miss changing color of my photos to b/w in certain areas.
Shame on Samsung for doing this.
ps.. Living in Myanmar.
So I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Watch (SM-R800), but to my dismay, Samsung Pay was not available in it by default.
By searching on xda, I found out that running some simple sdb commands would do it, but unfortunately, it worked only in 4.0.0.4 version and mine had 4.0.0.7 out of the box.
Then I found out that the watch can be easily downgraded 4.0.0.4 and then perform the sdb shell commands, setup Samsung pay and upgrade to latest version again. Although finding the process was easy, finding the required firmware files took a lot of time, going through the threads and all. But I found them eventually.
To make it easier to come back to and to help wandering souls if any, I decided to create this thread.
Although I have written for SM-R800 specifically, it may work on other watches too as the firmware link has firmware for other watches too(R810,R805F,R815F,R805U,R815U).
Download links:
NetOdin3_1.0.zip
SDBstarterKidv1.zip
SDBstarterKidv1.zip
Firmware's can be found here : https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=978373&st=80#entry92121314
Following is the process I followed:
Charge watch, at least 90% . This is required as your watch will reboot many times during the process.
Set screen timeout to 5 minutes
Backup your data if any. This process resets watch multiple times.
Keep the WiFi password simple/open, you have to enter it multiple times in the watch during process.
Download
a. Old firmware
b. New Firmware
c. NetOdin3_1.0.zip
d. SDBstarterKidv1.zip
Reboot watch to Download (wireless). To do this:
a. Press and hold power button
b. When you see rebooting on screen, press power button a few times
c. You will get a menu like below
d. By pressing power button, highlight ‘Download (wireless)’ mode and then press power button long to select it
This puts the watch in WPS mode, but we need AP mode in this case. To switch to AP mode, press power button twice, you will see image as below:
Now on laptop/PC, connect to an open WiFi which has name of the device. In My case it was SM-R800.
After connecting, watch will continuously show “Connection timed out error 110”. This is fine.
Now open NetOdin3.exe as administrator. After sometime, the NetOdin window will show IP address of the watch and <ID:0/001> 192.168.49.1 in the Log window. If it is not connecting, try disabling firewall (or Windows defender).
Now once the watch is connected, select the appropriate files in three boxes. For me it was:
a. BL : BL_R800XXU1CSI1_usr.tar.md5
b. AP : AP_R800XXU1CSI1_usr.tar.md5
c. CSC : CSC_OXA_R800OXA1CSI1_usr.tar.md5
Just make sure watch is still connected (IP address is shown in Odin software)
Press Start button. After about 10 minutes, flashing process completes. During my process, it had failed once on by showing on the Odin software. All I did was reboot the watch in same way in Download(Wireless) mode and do the process again.
Complete the setup on watch.
Connect the watch to WiFi, even if doesn’t have internet it is okay. Note down the IP address(Settings>Connections>Wifi>Wifi Networks><connected_network>IP address).
Enable debugging on the watch(Settings> About Watch> Debugging).
REBOOT THE WATCH. Debugging doesn’t connect without it.
Now setup sdb to access your laptop.
a. Extract SDBstarterKidv1.zip
b. Extract zip inside it as per your Laptop/PC OS.
c. Run install.bat/install.sh as per OS.
d. Then go inside data/tools and run ansicon.exe as administrator. It will launch a command prompt window.
e. In it type sdb connect watch_ip_address
f. It will show connected.
I would recommend taking backup of your current CSC info. To do so type following two command in sdb:
a. sdb pull /csa/csc/csc-active-customer.inf
b. sdb pull /csa/imei/prodcode.dat
This will copy those two files in you current directory. The 3 ending letters are your current CSC code.
Now to change CSC, type following in your command prompt window:
a. sdb shell
b. You will get something like sh-3.2$ for prompt.
c. Then type: launch_app csc-manager.csc-pre-configuration
d. It will show “... successfully launched”
e. Now look on your watch, switch to CSC you want to . I selected XAR which is for US and at top of the list.
f. Touch on XAR and then it will reset your watch.
Now check if you have the Samsung pay app in the watch. If not there, You need to open the Galaxy Wearable app in the phone after pairing with watch.
In it, you will find the Samsung Pay option. Click on it, you will be asked to download the Samsung Pay plugin. Install from play store if available in your country or download it from apkmirror. If your phone is rooted, before starting the plugin app after installing it, hide root from the app in Magisk hide or something equivalent.
One thing to note over here is I had used US VPN to connect and setup over phone now, so if it doesn’t work in normally way, try using VPN. I used the TurboVPN, it has free servers too.
Do the setup on phone as well as watch by entering the card details.
At this point, the watch has Samsung pay, but it is still on the old firmware. And unfortunately, update operation from Galaxy Wearable app doesn’t show an update available. So, we need to again flash the latest firmware using Odin.
Repeat steps from step 5 till step 13.
Since the watch will be reset, the Samsung pay icon from watch goes away again, but it is available in the Galaxy Wearable app. Open it, sign in it. If card details were already added, they can be imported back from Samsung account.
Done!
Multiple times during the flashing process, either my WiFi disconnected from laptop or it failed due to some reason, but I was able to always reboot the watch in Download mode again.
I have some screenshots/images too, I will upload them soon.
Thank you @Mirhawk.
One of the best & most detailed explaination.
Does it matter which region firmware you download or are they the same? I Have SM-R810. Also, do you need to have Samsung Pay in the phone?
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So I recently got a Samsung Galaxy........
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Thank you for a great explanation. I was stuck on R800XXU1CSD6 and finaly was able to upgrade to R800XXU1DSL1.
My R800 did not get any OTA after I change csc code to get Pay working.
Samsung Pay still works after this upgrade
"9. After connecting, watch will continuously show “Connection timed out error 110”. This is fine"
Anyway after my laptop was connected to SM-R800 i changed network settings (changed network for "public") and this error went off from my watch. Of course I switched off antivirus and windows firewall at the beginning.
After all I had the same problem when was installing last process of this instruction (new version). At first time i had fail but second time worked (maybe low signal from laptop or something dont know)
Which firmaweres do i need to download for SM-R810 with 4.0.0.7 ? I need to downgrade for chance CSC tu UK for samsung pay. I have SM-R810 with the DSL1 firmware right now.
does anyone know, why update no longer works after changing csc?
Just wanted to write here that it worked for me here in AUS, brought a SM-R800 grey import. Just follow the above directs to the T. lol just wanted to add that "e. In it type sdb connect watch_ip_address" watch_ip_address is your watches IP! rooky error. lol. also booting into AP mode I found tricky too but using odin and the cmd command the easy part! thanks again
It works perfectly. The key is to know what firmware do you need.
Mirhawk said:
So I recently got a Samsung Galaxy Watch (SM-R800), but to my dismay, Samsung Pay was not available in it by default.
By searching on xda, I found out that running some simple sdb commands would do it, but unfortunately, it worked only in 4.0.0.4 version and mine had 4.0.0.7 out of the box.
Then I found out that the watch can be easily downgraded 4.0.0.4 and then perform the sdb shell commands, setup Samsung pay and upgrade to latest version again. Although finding the process was easy, finding the required firmware files took a lot of time, going through the threads and all. But I found them eventually.
To make it easier to come back to and to help wandering souls if any, I decided to create this thread.
Although I have written for SM-R800 specifically, it may work on other watches too as the firmware link has firmware for other watches too(R810,R805F,R815F,R805U,R815U).
Download links:
NetOdin3_1.0.zip
SDBstarterKidv1.zip
SDBstarterKidv1.zip
Firmware's can be found here : https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=978373&st=80#entry92121314
Following is the process I followed:
Charge watch, at least 90% . This is required as your watch will reboot many times during the process.
Set screen timeout to 5 minutes
Backup your data if any. This process resets watch multiple times.
Keep the WiFi password simple/open, you have to enter it multiple times in the watch during process.
Download
a. Old firmware
b. New Firmware
c. NetOdin3_1.0.zip
d. SDBstarterKidv1.zip
Reboot watch to Download (wireless). To do this:
a. Press and hold power button
b. When you see rebooting on screen, press power button a few times
c. You will get a menu like below
d. By pressing power button, highlight ‘Download (wireless)’ mode and then press power button long to select it
This puts the watch in WPS mode, but we need AP mode in this case. To switch to AP mode, press power button twice, you will see image as below:
Now on laptop/PC, connect to an open WiFi which has name of the device. In My case it was SM-R800.
After connecting, watch will continuously show “Connection timed out error 110”. This is fine.
Now open NetOdin3.exe as administrator. After sometime, the NetOdin window will show IP address of the watch and <ID:0/001> 192.168.49.1 in the Log window. If it is not connecting, try disabling firewall (or Windows defender).
Now once the watch is connected, select the appropriate files in three boxes. For me it was:
a. BL : BL_R800XXU1CSI1_usr.tar.md5
b. AP : AP_R800XXU1CSI1_usr.tar.md5
c. CSC : CSC_OXA_R800OXA1CSI1_usr.tar.md5
Just make sure watch is still connected (IP address is shown in Odin software)
Press Start button. After about 10 minutes, flashing process completes. During my process, it had failed once on by showing on the Odin software. All I did was reboot the watch in same way in Download(Wireless) mode and do the process again.
Complete the setup on watch.
Connect the watch to WiFi, even if doesn’t have internet it is okay. Note down the IP address(Settings>Connections>Wifi>Wifi Networks><connected_network>IP address).
Enable debugging on the watch(Settings> About Watch> Debugging).
REBOOT THE WATCH. Debugging doesn’t connect without it.
Now setup sdb to access your laptop.
a. Extract SDBstarterKidv1.zip
b. Extract zip inside it as per your Laptop/PC OS.
c. Run install.bat/install.sh as per OS.
d. Then go inside data/tools and run ansicon.exe as administrator. It will launch a command prompt window.
e. In it type sdb connect watch_ip_address
f. It will show connected.
I would recommend taking backup of your current CSC info. To do so type following two command in sdb:
a. sdb pull /csa/csc/csc-active-customer.inf
b. sdb pull /csa/imei/prodcode.dat
This will copy those two files in you current directory. The 3 ending letters are your current CSC code.
Now to change CSC, type following in your command prompt window:
a. sdb shell
b. You will get something like sh-3.2$ for prompt.
c. Then type: launch_app csc-manager.csc-pre-configuration
d. It will show “... successfully launched”
e. Now look on your watch, switch to CSC you want to . I selected XAR which is for US and at top of the list.
f. Touch on XAR and then it will reset your watch.
Now check if you have the Samsung pay app in the watch. If not there, You need to open the Galaxy Wearable app in the phone after pairing with watch.
In it, you will find the Samsung Pay option. Click on it, you will be asked to download the Samsung Pay plugin. Install from play store if available in your country or download it from apkmirror. If your phone is rooted, before starting the plugin app after installing it, hide root from the app in Magisk hide or something equivalent.
One thing to note over here is I had used US VPN to connect and setup over phone now, so if it doesn’t work in normally way, try using VPN. I used the TurboVPN, it has free servers too.
Do the setup on phone as well as watch by entering the card details.
At this point, the watch has Samsung pay, but it is still on the old firmware. And unfortunately, update operation from Galaxy Wearable app doesn’t show an update available. So, we need to again flash the latest firmware using Odin.
Repeat steps from step 5 till step 13.
Since the watch will be reset, the Samsung pay icon from watch goes away again, but it is available in the Galaxy Wearable app. Open it, sign in it. If card details were already added, they can be imported back from Samsung account.
Done!
Multiple times during the flashing process, either my WiFi disconnected from laptop or it failed due to some reason, but I was able to always reboot the watch in Download mode again.
I have some screenshots/images too, I will upload them soon.
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i did all the steps, i downloaded the samsung pay plug in, but when i run it, it sais that the watch has been modified and doesn't work...
how can i fix this?
It's been said that Docomo phone are easier to update, only Japan VPN needed. But in reality it's not that simple. Even after using VPN, most of the time you wont be able to find OTA update through system update. Sure factory reset can help you to get update, but keep resetting phone for each update is unproductive and bothersome.
And nobody bother to actually write down the detail instruction on how to update Docomo phone (in this case is Aquos R6)
So here you go, the needed steps to update without factory reset your phone.
1. Download Proton VPN, it's Japan server is fast and free
2. Take out SIM card from the phone (it will automatically restarted by doing so)
3. Connect to fast WiFi
4. Open Proton VPN and connect to Japan server
5. Turn off WiFi but don't kill/close your VPN app
6. Go to Setting, type in search field : "Google Services Framework" , tap it, choose Storage, and do Clear All Data & Clear Cache
7. Now search again, for "Google Play Services" , and choose storage again, tap on Manage Space and choose "Clear All Data"
8. Go to System Setting again and change your region to Japan,
9. Now connect back to WiFi
10. Check Proton VPN status on notification, make sure it's back connected to Japan Server
11. Now go to System Update in setting and tap "Check for update"
12. That's it, you will be able to get the OTA update and installing it now.
Thank you for your help. I have succeeded to update to Android 12 for my R6. One thing here, I cannot find where yo change current region to Japan, however, it still works on system update.
chientrq said:
Thank you for your help. I have succeeded to update to Android 12 for my R6. One thing here, I cannot find where yo change current region to Japan, however, it still works on system update.
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Its under time, disable network time and change it to Japan
Speedknight said:
Its under time, disable network time and change it to Japan
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Oh I got it. Thanks.
otonieru said:
It's been said that Docomo phone are easier to update, only Japan VPN needed. But in reality it's not that simple. Even after using VPN, most of the time you wont be able to find OTA update through system update. Sure factory reset can help you to get update, but keep resetting phone for each update is unproductive and bothersome.
And nobody bother to actually write down the detail instruction on how to update Docomo phone (in this case is Aquos R6)
So here you go, the needed steps to update without factory reset your phone.
1. Download Proton VPN, it's Japan server is fast and free
2. Take out SIM card from the phone (it will automatically restarted by doing so)
3. Connect to fast WiFi
4. Open Proton VPN and connect to Japan server
5. Turn off WiFi but don't kill/close your VPN app
6. Go to Setting, type in search field : "Google Services Framework" , tap it, choose Storage, and do Clear All Data & Clear Cache
7. Now search again, for "Google Play Services" , and choose storage again, tap on Manage Space and choose "Clear All Data"
8. Go to System Setting again and change your region to Japan,
9. Now connect back to WiFi
10. Check Proton VPN status on notification, make sure it's back connected to Japan Server
11. Now go to System Update in setting and tap "Check for update"
12. That's it, you will be able to get the OTA update and installing it now.
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Thank you so much. This procedure also worked on R6 Softbank version. It's interesting that after the update to android 12 my R6 drains less battery than before...
hello mate
i have been using docomo fujitsu F52A, followed your guide and upgraded from oldest buil number of android 10 to newest build number of android 11, but after that i could not upgrade to android 12 by the same process, always get ''newest firmware'' on phone though android 12 has existed on Docomo website, any advices ? thanks
I found this after ONE YEAR looking for a solution.
I'm stuck on old version but I'm using a Huawei P30 Pro, locked to DOCOMO and can't upgrade.
I've tried following steps but, stuck on finding " Google Services Framework" , it just doesn't appear there .
Current version is Android Emui 9.1
Please, can somebody help me out? It's been driving me nuts.
TheTito said:
I found this after ONE YEAR looking for a solution.
I'm stuck on old version but I'm using a Huawei P30 Pro, locked to DOCOMO and can't upgrade.
I've tried following steps but, stuck on finding " Google Services Framework" , it just doesn't appear there .
Current version is Android Emui 9.1
Please, can somebody help me out? It's been driving me nuts.
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Huawei might be entirely different story mate, is the update itself listed on Docomo site ?
koala2875 said:
hello mate
i have been using docomo fujitsu F52A, followed your guide and upgraded from oldest buil number of android 10 to newest build number of android 11, but after that i could not upgrade to android 12 by the same process, always get ''newest firmware'' on phone though android 12 has existed on Docomo website, any advices ? thanks
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Sometimes you just need to try again,
latest update not always appear right away in my case as well. Sometimes the clearing data sequences also matter.
If it doesnt appear, just reboot first and start the step from beginning again.
otonieru said:
Huawei might be entirely different story mate, is the update itself listed on Docomo site ?
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I have no idea, everything is on Japanese.
TheTito said:
I have no idea, everything is on Japanese.
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Google translate is your friend. Lol
I can't find it but I do get a notification on phone (DOCOMO UPDATER) saying there is an update but whenever I try to update it says I need to connect to DOCOMO network. Even with VPN opened.
Hi all, close to ordering an R7 but nervous at the outlay if I then have issues updating, so a couple of quick questions:
1. Should the above work for softbank too?
2. If I have to factory reset, how do I use a vpn service without adding a Google account?
3. I can get a prepaid softbank sim but in theory it doesn't work abroad... However will it still work for these purposes, of the phone seeing its a softbank and updating?
It likely won't he my daily phone but one to use when on trips taking photos, so it's not the end of the world if I have to factory reset to do updates.
otonieru said:
It's been said that Docomo phone are easier to update, only Japan VPN needed. But in reality it's not that simple. Even after using VPN, most of the time you wont be able to find OTA update through system update. Sure factory reset can help you to get update, but keep resetting phone for each update is unproductive and bothersome.
And nobody bother to actually write down the detail instruction on how to update Docomo phone (in this case is Aquos R6)
So here you go, the needed steps to update without factory reset your phone.
1. Download Proton VPN, it's Japan server is fast and free
2. Take out SIM card from the phone (it will automatically restarted by doing so)
3. Connect to fast WiFi
4. Open Proton VPN and connect to Japan server
5. Turn off WiFi but don't kill/close your VPN app
6. Go to Setting, type in search field : "Google Services Framework" , tap it, choose Storage, and do Clear All Data & Clear Cache
7. Now search again, for "Google Play Services" , and choose storage again, tap on Manage Space and choose "Clear All Data"
8. Go to System Setting again and change your region to Japan,
9. Now connect back to WiFi
10. Check Proton VPN status on notification, make sure it's back connected to Japan Server
11. Now go to System Update in setting and tap "Check for update"
12. That's it, you will be able to get the OTA update and installing it now.
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failed to update Docomo F-04K
otonieru said:
It's been said that Docomo phone are easier to update, only Japan VPN needed. But in reality it's not that simple. Even after using VPN, most of the time you wont be able to find OTA update through system update. Sure factory reset can help you to get update, but keep resetting phone for each update is unproductive and bothersome.
And nobody bother to actually write down the detail instruction on how to update Docomo phone (in this case is Aquos R6)
So here you go, the needed steps to update without factory reset your phone.
1. Download Proton VPN, it's Japan server is fast and free
2. Take out SIM card from the phone (it will automatically restarted by doing so)
3. Connect to fast WiFi
4. Open Proton VPN and connect to Japan server
5. Turn off WiFi but don't kill/close your VPN app
6. Go to Setting, type in search field : "Google Services Framework" , tap it, choose Storage, and do Clear All Data & Clear Cache
7. Now search again, for "Google Play Services" , and choose storage again, tap on Manage Space and choose "Clear All Data"
8. Go to System Setting again and change your region to Japan,
9. Now connect back to WiFi
10. Check Proton VPN status on notification, make sure it's back connected to Japan Server
11. Now go to System Update in setting and tap "Check for update"
12. That's it, you will be able to get the OTA update and installing it now.
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Just updated my Softbank Aquos R3 without having to fully reset it from S2006 to S2007. (Previously did a full reset.)
Then updated a friend's Softbank Aquos R2: S1008 > S1009 > S1010 > S1011 > S1012 > S1013 > S2002 [Upgrade] > S2003 > S2004 > S2005.
otonieru said:
It's been said that Docomo phone are easier to update, only Japan VPN needed. But in reality it's not that simple. Even after using VPN, most of the time you wont be able to find OTA update through system update. Sure factory reset can help you to get update, but keep resetting phone for each update is unproductive and bothersome.
And nobody bother to actually write down the detail instruction on how to update Docomo phone (in this case is Aquos R6)
So here you go, the needed steps to update without factory reset your phone.
1. Download Proton VPN, it's Japan server is fast and free
2. Take out SIM card from the phone (it will automatically restarted by doing so)
3. Connect to fast WiFi
4. Open Proton VPN and connect to Japan server
5. Turn off WiFi but don't kill/close your VPN app
6. Go to Setting, type in search field : "Google Services Framework" , tap it, choose Storage, and do Clear All Data & Clear Cache
7. Now search again, for "Google Play Services" , and choose storage again, tap on Manage Space and choose "Clear All Data"
8. Go to System Setting again and change your region to Japan,
9. Now connect back to WiFi
10. Check Proton VPN status on notification, make sure it's back connected to Japan Server
11. Now go to System Update in setting and tap "Check for update"
12. That's it, you will be able to get the OTA update and installing it now.
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Thanks for this. You weren't kidding about following all of these steps. Also, apparently my R6 wanted security updates (2) to a11 before updating to a12.
Hi all, struggling with a step on this and can't get any updates - how do I set region to Japan?
DaveG28 said:
Hi all, struggling with a step on this and can't get any updates - how do I set region to Japan?
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It's in date & time setting
you can search for "Region" in the setting menu search bar as well
TheTito said:
I found this after ONE YEAR looking for a solution.
I'm stuck on old version but I'm using a Huawei P30 Pro, locked to DOCOMO and can't upgrade.
I've tried following steps but, stuck on finding " Google Services Framework" , it just doesn't appear there .
Current version is Android Emui 9.1
Please, can somebody help me out? It's been driving me nuts.
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bro when looking for it in apps click on the three dots then select show system processes then it ll show google services framework.
i got the L0J so after replying u i m also going to try to update by this method
kavindra756 said:
bro when looking for it in apps click on the three dots then select show system processes then it ll show google services framework.
i got the L0J so after replying u i m also going to try to update by this method
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OMG there it is... Thank you bro, I'll try it soon.
Let me know how'd it go ... Hope I can get this to work