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I just received an update. Is this the infamous one causing all the problems?
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Your unit shipped with JWR66N-devkeys. When you entered your wifi info, you immediately got a mandatory 521kb update that just switched you to JWR66N-releasekeys and did a factory reset.
When you entered your wifi info for the 2nd time, you got to use your unit for a little bit before seeing another 51mb update. During this time you were running JWR66N. The 51MB update is to move you to JSS15J.
It fixes some things but may make other things worse. It fixes camera causing tablet to reboot. It updates from 6.14.4 maps to 7.0.1. Some people feel it introduced multi-touch ghosting, but I have tested units that already had ghosting on JWR66N prior to the JSS15J update. The difference in my case was JWR66N was more muted. I had to try harder with crossing the planes to get the ghost taps and random multi-touch. In JSS15J I didn't really need to try and it happened.
I also have tested a unit that was perfect on both JWR66N and on JSS15J, side-by-side with the misbehaving unit, so I know there are some units out there that are good with either software release.
Just acquired a GS7A (G891A) yesterday and I've been playing around with it for a bit and so far so good. I noted that the firmware I've got on this device (installed by the previous owner since I didn't do it in my short time of owning this GS7A) is mentioned here at AT&T's support site:
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KM1118410
Just wondering if anyone else is currently on this firmware and if they have any information about it in terms of performance compared to older versions of the firmware, battery life changes, anything else. It says it's just a small update on top of the previous one (PG7) and it's only about 61MB in size - it specifically says it was Android security updates and it was released on August 26th so again I'm just curious if anyone has anything positive or negative to comment on it.
I'm pretty sure I can't roll back to previous firmware because a) they simply don't seem to exist anywhere for download and potential flashing and b) while I haven't used a Samsung device in some time (been happy with various LG devices the past 18 months or so) I'm pretty sure they have some mechanism in place to prevent rollbacks to earlier firmware (which totally sucks but that's how companies do crap nowadays).
Anyway, just curious, if anyone cares to drop a comment that's fine, if not then this will be another single post thread like so many others.
Great device so far, I didn't realize at first it had the heartbeat/SpO2 reader under the LED flash, just figured it was some sensor for photographic work. My Wife is currently having some issues with her lungs/pulmonary system so when I asked her for a finger earlier she didn't understand why but as soon as she put it on the sensor and saw the red glow of the infrared LED she knew exactly what I was doing: checking her blood oxygen level (she's actually using oxygen at home for the time being). Yes I know infrared isn't in the visible spectrum but it glows red just the same so people know it's active - no pun intended - just like it does in the hospitals/care facilities with their sensors they tape to a fingertip.
Fast, got a 91K score on Antutu earlier which ain't bad considering it's just a quad core - I still have a Flex 2 but that Snapdragon 810 will overheat and throttle on that benchmark; the best I've ever managed was about 84K using all 8 cores so again, the Snapdragon 820 with just the 4 cores is pretty damned efficient most definitely.
Have fun, always...
I had my phone for only a week so it's hard to tell, because I upgraded to PH1 the next day. I didn't notice any difference in terms of performance.
By the way, just today I got a new update (G891AUCS2API2, Sept. 1st) that is still not listed in the AT&T website.
I just saw someone note that update from yesterday and I was asking them about the firmware version, so it's PI2. Curious to know what that's all about and yes I did some checking and haven't found any advisory posting yet. There was one for the Aug security patches released on Aug 25th so, considering the timing this is more than likely an update to the Sept security patches.
So it's the Sept 1 security patches, I take it, about the time they should have been released. I'm not sure I can even get an OTA at this point as I don't use AT&T and I don't even have cellular service at the moment with the Active, never had much luck getting the OTAs over Wi-Fi. Guess I'll wait a few days and then see what happens (I have the AT&T update package disabled).
I just bought my unlocked s7a to india. I am not getting any update. The update is shown of May 2016.
Any way to update?
No idea on manual updates, I've never found them anywhere I've looked. As stated in that post above, the September security patches are available but because I'm not an AT&T user I can't get it to grab the update and install it so, I guess I'll be stuck with the August update from now on.
If anybody gets the September update (PI2) and can save the update.zip file and share it that would be pretty awesome but, alas, the GS7A just isn't very popular unfortunately - most folks buy the S7 or S7 Edge even though I personally think the GS7A is a better device overall.
Can't stand pretty shiny slippery glossy crap anyway.
For anyone wishing to update from G891AUCS1APH1 to U2APK2
1.
Use stock recovery and adb sideload this to uodate to PI2 (46.5 MB)
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BGy7/gKs4xzhRE/SS-G891AUCS1APH1-to-S2API2.zip
be patient, it takes time.
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After reboot, againt use stock recovery to update PI2 to PK2 (410 MB)
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/BGy7/gKs4xzhRE/SS-G891AUCS2API2-to-U2APK2.zip
Now you could follow this thread to root your device successfully reported by most on PK2
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-active/help/samsung-galaxy-s7-active-root-t3473649
1. Title says it. How are updates for this phone? Phone was released in Q4 2018. How many updates did you receive so far?
2. What is The current security patch?
3. Are there any noticeable bugs? Has the auto-brightness bug been fixed?
4. Which variant do you have? Global or Chinese?
5. Does Google Pay work?
1 - Updates are ok, usually they release an update/month i could say...
2 - I'm on security patch v. 195 and i won't update to 198 for now... battery issues has been reported regarding the 198 Update...
3 - I can tell you one of the bugs i notice... the square virtual button ( from all 3 on-screen buttons ) dissapear in some apps and i have to get back to Home Screen to have it again on-screen... Auto Brightness keep activating after every restart of the phone...
4 - I have 2 Mate 20 X Units, both of them AL-00, i choose AL-00 since several people have been saying they are much more stable compared to International Version...
5 - I don't use any of the Google Services, except PlayStore and Youtube... So for me, there is no point in buying International Version of any phone, since i don't use G Voice, G Pay, G Mail, Google Search, G Assistant etc...
Cheers
daubh said:
1. Title says it. How are updates for this phone? Phone was released in Q4 2018. How many updates did you receive so far?
2. What is The current security patch?
3. Are there any noticeable bugs? Has the auto-brightness bug been fixed?
4. Which variant do you have? Global or Chinese?
5. Does Google Pay work?
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I have the L29. Updates for the global versions are still abysmal but better than they used to be. Every new EMUI release fixes a few bugs but brings a few more. It almost seems like the head EMUI team are a bunch of thirteen year olds with not a lot of common sense. A few bugs that I see:
-Notifications on the Always on Display are pretty much non existent (in 2019 that's just not acceptable)
-Set the DPI (Minimum Width) setting in developer options and it resets after every reboot (stupid)
-After a reboot auto brightness turns itself back on. This should be a simple fix right?
-The whole interface needs an update as it looks like the interface from Android Honeycomb, the pulldown toggles and interface are awful in 2019. Why not just have a stock like interface with the rounded toggles?
-After an update is approved it sometimes takes weeks to get it
-Notifications that you can normally turn off in settings for some reason on EMUI they don't work or the options were just removed
The actual hardware is second to none but the phone really needs an AOSP custom ROM or Lineage. Imagine if we could run something like Pure Nexus on the 20 X? I think then it would be the perfect phone but EMUI definitely holds it back. For me the hardware is so good that I can kind of live with these annoying bugs but if they aren't fixed in the next EMUI release then this will be probably be my last Huawei device. Then I still have to hope that another manufacturer has the balls to release a device with a large screen like the 20 X.
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another manufacturer has the balls to release a device with a large screen like the 20 X.
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Mate 20 X holds a monopoly in terms of 7-inch screen flagship.
Wish there was at least an Android One device with this screen size. Or from a manufacturer who doesn't block custom ROMs.
Only next large phone to look forward to is the Mi Max 4 but that's a mid-range with sub-par screen...
A 7-inch Pixel would be bomb.
daubh said:
Mate 20 X holds a monopoly in terms of 7-inch screen flagship.
Wish there was at least an Android One device with this screen size. Or from a manufacturer who doesn't block custom ROMs.
Only next large phone to look forward to is the Mi Max 4 but that's a mid-range with sub-par screen...
A 7-inch Pixel would be bomb.
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A 7 inch OnePlus device would be great too.
The international version lacks updates tbh, I'm stuck on 184 still
For me those small bugs doesn't matter.
I love this phone and i dont care small updates, works great for me really.
But still strange they cant fix some minor fail... But like it a lot... Still
1- 1 update since December (.184)
2- 1 January 2019
3- I get a 'ghost' vibration/notification from time to time, still haven't figured out what causes it (app or OS). No big deal.
4- European (C432)
5- Yes
ajsmsg78 said:
A 7 inch OnePlus device would be great too.
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With the bezels disappearing I honestly think the world is ready for a 7.3''-7.5'' screened phone.
They should have 2 versions, a 7'' MAX and a 7.5" MAX+.
This phone is the best I ever saw and had, but lack of updates for C636 is annoying
Derpling said:
This phone is the best I ever saw and had, but lack of updates for C636 is annoying
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What is the C636?
Do they update it by according where you live or which version of phone you have? Like UK, Global, CH, HK and so on.
C636 is the international version, they update AL00 which is Chinese version and C636, regardless of your area.
I have the C432 (UK version, unlocked) running 9.0.0.172 (December 2018 Security Patches) and I've received no updates for the phone at all.
Checking for OTA updates and via HiSuite - both report back that the software is up to date.
mikezerox said:
I have the C432 (UK version, unlocked) running 9.0.0.172 (December 2018 Security Patches) and I've received no updates for the phone at all.
Checking for OTA updates and via HiSuite - both report back that the software is up to date.
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Same for me in the UK too. Bought an EVR-L29 from Currys yesterday and was disappointed to find out that it didn't come with the M-Pen and flip case like a lot of other retailers in the UK do, and then it seems to be stuck on release .172 when I have been reading about .195 upgrades being available for quite some time.
I keep checking the software update and HiSuite in the hope that it will eventually trigger an update, but I am disappointed considering it was not a network branded phone.
Fingers crossed for an update soon.
AJP
ajp558 said:
Same for me in the UK too. Bought an EVR-L29 from Currys yesterday and was disappointed to find out that it didn't come with the M-Pen and flip case like a lot of other retailers in the UK do, and then it seems to be stuck on release .172 when I have been reading about .195 upgrades being available for quite some time.
I keep checking the software update and HiSuite in the hope that it will eventually trigger an update, but I am disappointed considering it was not a network branded phone.
Fingers crossed for an update soon.
AJP
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I have ordered the phone from Clove UK so I assume I should also expect no updates. VERY disappointed to hear that and exactly the thing i was afraid about since my Mate 9 received only ONE update in 2 years (was Asia version i think as it is 636)
mazinya said:
I have ordered the phone from Clove UK so I assume I should also expect no updates. VERY disappointed to hear that and exactly the thing i was afraid about since my Mate 9 received only ONE update in 2 years (was Asia version i think as it is 636)
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I bought mine from Hong-Kong but my region is set to UK and i receive regular updates
EVR L29 here. The only update I had was when I first booted up the phone when I bought it over 2 months ago, but had no updates since. I'm on 172. Huawei needs to up their game, the software is so buggy compared to the Samsung's I had previously.
hamish909 said:
EVR L29 here. The only update I had was when I first booted up the phone when I bought it over 2 months ago, but had no updates since. I'm on 172. Huawei needs to up their game, the software is so buggy compared to the Samsung's I had previously.
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L29 here. Just downloaded and installed March security update along with fixes and such. Mate 20x feels more smoother
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I have two EVR L29 c636 phones. Both updated to 187 a few weeks ago and then one updated to 192 last week. Why only one got the most recent update is beyond me. When I plug them into my desktop computer HiSuite says they are both running the most recent firmware.
Region - Poland (XEO), no Android 10 yet unfortunately. :silly:
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Region - Poland (XEO), no Android 10 yet unfortunately. :silly:
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Samsung Members A50 update android 10 May month
Received the same one (Netherlands):
- Camera stability improved
- Camera photo quality improved
- Wifi connection and stability improved
- Security improved
- Other stabilisation codes applied
bootoneui said:
Samsung Members A50 update android 10 May month
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Source?
k3lcior said:
Source?
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Samsung Members App
Still not available for the A505U1...
Also the fingerprint sensor issue is better as far I can see. I had some trouble rooting it but after a second try it work better. Battery life feels a little better also. So far so good......
I don't know how send images but I am sure they still have not fixed the bug with draining battery by Android system
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Samsung Members A50 update android 10 May month
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It doesn't make any sense. It's not that I'm in a hurry since from my last experiences sometimes updating to a newer Android version makes the phone work worse than with the version it first shipped with.
But, that being said, why would Samsung roll out the update to cheaper and less popular devices like the A30/M30 and delay it for it's second most sold phone in 2019? What about A70 users!? They paid for a higher end product and they are left behind even worse.
Just got the 450ish MB update to March. 1, 2020 from the last update that was November 2019. So far so good. Update went smoothly, don't see any added features yet. Performance seems same.
jaygo444 said:
Just got the 450ish MB update to March. 1, 2020 from the last update that was November 2019. So far so good. Update went smoothly, don't see any added features yet. Performance seems same.
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Got mine too. The only issue I have is that Samsung Keyboard app occasionally force closes several times in a row when using the keyboard case, even though I'm either using gboard or the keyboard case. Not a huge issue since it goes away after 10 times and doesn't come back for a while. But just thought I should share!
champ784 said:
Got mine too. The only issue I have is that Samsung Keyboard app occasionally force closes several times in a row when using the keyboard case, even though I'm either using gboard or the keyboard case. Not a huge issue since it goes away after 10 times and doesn't come back for a while. But just thought I should share!
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Got mine too, but as the OP, no issues, and runs very smoothly - no force closings.
Got it too. Haven't used it since it update so cannot report any findings.
Surprised 10 hasn't done out yet
I have upgrade from the first day through Odin / t830
no problem until now, no issues...my device run very well
the only serious change in "changelist 18001444" is the Security patch date 1/3/2020
MAYBE in late july, become the upgrade to android 10(?) ....Will see.... ?
Looks like security patch only - which is nice to have - the old Samsung never bothered. Even if only once in 6 months, I hope they keep them coming for a while.
This is a Samsung tablet, they will never upgrade us to 10. We are expected to get a Tab 6.