Model SM-N900T
Model name GALAXY Note 3
Country USA (T-Mobile)
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 6005498
Build date Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:46:19 +0000
Product code TMB
PDA N900TUVUFOL1
CSC N900TTMBFOL1
After downloading this update by OTA, I noticed no significant changes.
LTE-X said:
Model SM-N900T
Model name GALAXY Note 3
Country USA (T-Mobile)
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 6005498
Build date Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:46:19 +0000
Product code TMB
PDA N900TUVUFOL1
CSC N900TTMBFOL1
After downloading this update by OTA, I noticed no significant changes.
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Looks like it is related to this: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9050
New Features
N/A
Improvements
E911 update
Android text message security updates (Stagefright)
Dizmatic said:
Looks like it is related to this: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9050
New Features
N/A
Improvements
E911 update
Android text message security updates (Stagefright)
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You beat me to it! Nice to see security fixes coming even if versions are left behind.
Does it break the root?
abaysal said:
Does it break the root?
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I'm not sure what you mean. To get the OTA you can't be rooted in the first place. It's only a security fix, so if you have a 100% stock phone, you can root like the last version since it doesn't change anything in regards to root.
bobbyphoenix said:
I'm not sure what you mean. To get the OTA you can't be rooted in the first place. It's only a security fix, so if you have a 100% stock phone, you can root like the last version since it doesn't change anything in regards to root.
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I use Kies or Odin for updates not OTA.
My phone is rooted with Knox 0 x 0 and is working fine.
I would not touch to anything if I will have to root again after this update.
Sometimes small updates do not change the root status.
Just wanted to know if this one will take the root away.
Got you. I've never tried updating while rooted, so I don't know what will happen. Sorry.
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I'm glad they threw us a bone, but it took them 5 months to fix stagefright in an update that basically only fixed that? Surely they could have done it sooner, or did a proper 5.1 update in that timeframe...
magnafides said:
I'm glad they threw us a bone, but it took them 5 months to fix stagefright in an update that basically only fixed that? Surely they could have done it sooner, or did a proper 5.1 update in that timeframe...
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From what I read they are working on 5.1.1 for the Note 3 (I know 6.0 is out). It takes a long time (yes months) to make sure everything is compatible with TouchWiz. Personally I don't need it as 5.0 works flawlessly for me. I'm not one to need the latest OS. If my phone does what I need/want I'm happy. The only thing I worry about is security, and now that they fixed it, I'm really happy.
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bobbyphoenix said:
From what I read they are working on 5.1.1 for the Note 3 (I know 6.0 is out).
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Where did you read that? There used to be a 5.1.1 update listed on the updates page but it was pulled months ago. T-Mobile would not even confirm whether or not anything at all is/was being worked on, or if the phone was abandoned. I highly doubt we ever get anything past 5.0 at this point.
I do agree on your other point, the Note 3 still holds up extremely well against current gen phones. I bought and returned a 6P because it just wasn't a $500 upgrade and the battery life was worse than my 2 year old N3 (original battery).
magnafides said:
Where did you read that? There used to be a 5.1.1 update listed on the updates page but it was pulled months ago. T-Mobile would not even confirm whether or not anything at all is/was being worked on, or if the phone was abandoned. I highly doubt we ever get anything past 5.0 at this point.
I do agree on your other point, the Note 3 still holds up extremely well against current gen phones. I bought and returned a 6P because it just wasn't a $500 upgrade and the battery life was worse than my 2 year old N3 (original battery).
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My bad. It was the Note 3 Neo, not ours. Yes I agree this phone is still awesome. I have an Anker 6400 battery, and it lasts two days easy. With all the features the Note 5 removed I'll be sticking with the Note 3 for a while, or at least until it breaks, or the next Note adds back the SD, removable battery, and IR. Those are the three things I love the most. Very power user friendly those are.
bobbyphoenix said:
Got you. I've never tried updating while rooted, so I don't know what will happen. Sorry.
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Thanks a lot in any case.
As is I will not touch to anything.
The upside does seem to worth it.
abaysal said:
Does it break the root?
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Yes it breaks the root but you csm root again same way you did with previous version.
senozlu1 said:
Yes it breaks the root but you csm root again same way you did with previous version.
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Is there a way to root it without triggering knox 0x0 after update?
I think he cares about keeping root after update without triggering knox count.
abaysal said:
I use Kies or Odin for updates not OTA.
My phone is rooted with Knox 0 x 0 and is working fine.
I would not touch to anything if I will have to root again after this update.
Sometimes small updates do not change the root status.
Just wanted to know if this one will take the root away.
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Hey, just got this phone and T-Mobile will not allow for an OTA update. When I try Kies it doesn't like the S/N (I used IMEI). Is Odin the only way? If so, is there a completely (I don't even require root) STOCK version of most recent rom or just the one prior to this? I'm currently only 4.4
kingkea said:
Hey, just got this phone and T-Mobile will not allow for an OTA update. When I try Kies it doesn't like the S/N (I used IMEI). Is Odin the only way? If so, is there a completely (I don't even require root) STOCK version of most recent rom or just the one prior to this? I'm currently only 4.4
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Just download the current ROM (FOL1) from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900T/, and use ODIN to install. When you click the Kies download button you get instructions, and a link to ODIN http://dl.sammobile.com/Odin3_v3.10.7.zip. Just follow the instructions, and you'll have it updated in no time.
bobbyphoenix said:
Just download the current ROM (FOL1) from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900T/, and use ODIN to install. When you click the Kies download button you get instructions, and a link to ODIN http://dl.sammobile.com/Odin3_v3.10.7.zip. Just follow the instructions, and you'll have it updated in no time.
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Thank You!
Anyone tried to update with flashfire to keep root and knox 0x0?
i agree on the point they could have done a 5.1.1 update at least.
Dizmatic said:
Looks like it is related to this: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9050
New Features
N/A
Improvements
E911 update
Android text message security updates (Stagefright)
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450 MB, and no significant differences?
Related
There's a new OTA update available for the Galaxy S4 SGH-M919V variant from Wind Mobile, Eastlink, Videotron in Canada.
This is the update that finally brings the much awaited Apps2SD feature to our phones. It also includes the following enhancements:
- Some new icons in the settings
- Additional 'Smart Pause' button in quick settings
- Stability improvements
- Upgrades the camera firmware.
- Storage shown as 16GB now, but 6.38 GB is occupied by System memory under 'Misc'.
Firmware version: M919VVLUAMG1
So its official. TMo is the last carrier on Earth to get this update.
stevessvt said:
So its official. TMo is the last carrier on Earth to get this update.
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Unfortunately, it appears to be the case as of now. I really can't imagine it being that far off now. Since, these versions are identical!
Will the update kill ROOT?
macaumen said:
Will the update kill ROOT?
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The OTA will fail to update if you're rooted.
I had to Odin back to stock and then apply the OTA update.
So yes, the update will break root.
I haven't tried to root it since, so I can't report any progress there.
Sent from my SGH-M919V using Tapatalk 4 Beta
dj_aj said:
The OTA will fail to update if you're rooted.
I had to Odin back to stock and then apply the OTA update.
So yes, the update will break root.
I haven't tried to root it since, so I can't report any progress there.
Sent from my SGH-M919V using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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It failed because it said your device is modified and prevent you from updating or it failed in the middle of updating?
tmobile needs to speed up this apps to sd update.....
I love how they are trying to hide the space the system uses under miscellaneous. This might trick people into not complaining about having more available disk space. I've heard good things about this update... Just want it already.
Still lovin' Tmo more than Sprint!!! 15-26mb beats 100k all day long. And I enjoy being able turn the camera sound off without rooting.
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man, i got excited for a minute when i read new firmware update.
T-Mobile is usually quick to send out updates, I wonder why it's taking them long to release this one? The S3 got the JB update pretty quick if I'm not mistaken.
Burner2K0 said:
T-Mobile is usually quick to send out updates, I wonder why it's taking them long to release this one? The S3 got the JB update pretty quick if I'm not mistaken.
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you can blame me for the update not being released and it wont be released for months, according to my sources. I talked to t mobile about all the bugs they have, so they said fine, we will do everything never to give bugs again, hence a long update period...It was probably my phone calls that lead to this wait
Luthien1 said:
you can blame me for the update not being released and it wont be released for months, according to my sources. I talked to t mobile about all the bugs they have, so they said fine, we will do everything never to give bugs again, hence a long update period...It was probably my phone calls that lead to this wait
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You son of a ..... ;__; :crying:
I realize it's always an agonizing wait to get your hands on the newest firmware. However, there's a bright side to it. You all are still able to root and tinker with your devices.
I haven't been able to root the newest firmware using motochopper and am hesitant to try CF-Autoroot because in the case it does trip the flash counter and I loose root, I won't be able to reset it.
So, by the time tmobile sends out the update, there hopefully is a way to root.
dj_aj said:
I realize it's always an agonizing wait to get your hands on the newest firmware. However, there's a bright side to it. You all are still able to root and tinker with your devices.
I haven't been able to root the newest firmware using motochopper and am hesitant to try CF-Autoroot because in the case it does trip the flash counter and I loose root, I won't be able to reset it.
So, by the time tmobile sends out the update, there hopefully is a way to root.
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Next time if your already rooted you can grab the app voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, which should be able to protect and reapply root after an update.
stevessvt said:
Next time if your already rooted you can grab the app voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, which should be able to protect and reapply root after an update.
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Thanks for that tip. However, I doubt it would've worked because since I was rooted, the update failed to complete installing around 25%. So, I had to odin back to stock and then apply the OTA. Probably something to do with a locked bootloader.
Under About Phone/Status, where you 'Official'?
stevessvt said:
Under About Phone/Status, where you 'Official'?
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Yeah, the phone status was 'Official'. You'd have to be in order to get OTA updates/notifications.
Initially upon rooting, the status changed to 'Custom', But I followed the guide below to revert it to 'Official' while retaining root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296014
Nothing against Canada but can't believe they got an update before the U.S. model.
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Can someone make a flashable rom with these update fir T-Mobile?
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epsix said:
Can someone make a flashable rom with these update fir T-Mobile?
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you already can get this update, but you will loose wifi calling and other tmobile features
68.86Mb Download. Version stays the same 4.4.2 Also Note 2 got OTA also today from AT&T if someone can post on Note 2 page. Thanks
You will loose Root. After Update Baseband Ver. I747UCFUFNJ1, Kernel 3.4.0-1514807 Wed Oct 1, Build Number KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ1 Still 4.4.2 Android
weird. I wonder what they changed. 69MB is pretty small. security patches? POODLE fix perhaps?
How odd as I'm not getting an update notification, but then again I don't want it. All it is is some more bloat and a new kernel. Probably a kernel that has been patched for towelroot. The update may also lock the bootloader, I wouldn't put it past at&t if it did.
Restore to NE4
Can you restore or downgrade to the NE4? When I got my S3 it came with the new update and towelroot doesn't support it.
I also don't want to take a risk of getting knox tripped if I do try to go to NE4.
tailgunner9 said:
68.86Mb Download. Version stays the same 4.4.2 Also Note 2 got OTA also today from AT&T if someone can post on Note 2 page. Thanks
You will loose Root. After Update Baseband Ver. I747UCFUFNJ1, Kernel 3.4.0-1514807 Wed Oct 1, Build Number KOT49H.I747UCUFNJ1 Still 4.4.2 Android
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Don't install it. I installed on my S3 which is rooted and now it won't boot past the Samsung logo screen. Just goes to a black screen.
RayEdmondson said:
Don't install it. I installed on my S3 which is rooted and now it won't boot past the Samsung logo screen. Just goes to a black screen.
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Mine fails to install and gets stuck in an update loop. I haven't figured out how to break out of it yet.
EDIT: Managed to get it all sorted out. I was still on i747UCALEM when I got an OTA prompt today. Something happened and it got stuck in an update loop. It was probably failing to install, then failing to rollback. I couldn't get it to flash any of the older roms anymore, when I finally realized I might have partially updated to 4.3+. I was able to install the MJB rom and it booted, but it said "Baseband Unknown". Using adb, I managed to figure out that the OTA had partially installed an I747UCUFNE4 modem. I say partially because I had tried an NE4 rom after the MJB rom and it also failed to identify the baseband. However, getprop ro.bootloader was returning "I747UCUFNE4".
I flashed TWRP back on my device, flashed an NE4 modem properly, and flashed an NE4 rom. This time it found the baseband and everything seems to be working for me. I have no clue if my bootloader is correct, but I'm done for now.
So it's not safe to update with root? I used towelroot and have a clockwork recovery.
CrossBones3129 said:
So it's not safe to update with root? I used towelroot and have a clockwork recovery.
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No it will put your phone back to Stock, No Root and Stock Recovery.
I updated and my phone is fine, but I don't have root anymore. I used CF-AutoRoot originally, and then I used TowelRoot after the last update. Neither work anymore on the 4.4.2 NJ1 version, so I'm not sure if there is any "easy" way to get root back. I don't really know what the pitfalls involved with TWRP and all the more-involved things.
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No it will put your phone back to Stock, No Root and Stock Recovery.
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Dang. Guess I'll have to wait till a new root becomes available
I had 2 that were completely stock, both failed and got stuck
in the att boot logo updating then fail loop. No recovery menu
no options. These has stock bootloaders and were not rooted.
So be warned
nightsbird said:
I had 2 that were completely stock, both failed and got stuck
in the att boot logo updating then fail loop. No recovery menu
no options. These has stock bootloaders and were not rooted.
So be warned
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Same here. No Root. Was on 4.4.2 from this summer. All I did was accept the update, watched it download the 69MB and then let it do its thing. Reboots, says installing, moves to updating then then fails at 95%. Will do this over and over again until I pull battery. Cannot get to recovery, too. I am pissed, since all I did was respond to AT&T's request to update. Otherwise, the phone was perfectly fine. Now I have no use of my phone.
Please post back with solutions.
media_ninja said:
Can you restore or downgrade to the NE4? When I got my S3 it came with the new update and towelroot doesn't support it.
I also don't want to take a risk of getting knox tripped if I do try to go to NE4.
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Once updated, all attempts to revert back to NE4 result in a brick.
---------- Post added at 01:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:59 PM ----------
Have any of you tried this to update?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/general/ucufne4-to-ucufnj1-update-t2941792
RSI Repair (Samsung authorized service center) Couldnt repair it.
Samsung blamed AT&T and AT&T blamed Samsung. Turned them in as claims to mobile insurance. Galaxy S3 no longer stocked so Mobile insurance gave me 2 Galaxy Alpha's
nightsbird said:
RSI Repair (Samsung authorized service center) Couldnt repair it.
Samsung blamed AT&T and AT&T blamed Samsung. Turned them in as claims to mobile insurance. Galaxy S3 no longer stocked so Mobile insurance gave me 2 Galaxy Alpha's
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LOL...typical. Neither one takes responsibility. From my understanding of the way the process works with these updates, it would be AT&T at fault since they have to "test and approve" any updates given by Samsung. Of course they will never admit to being at fault.
How can I disable OTA Update? Also anyone else have play store download a ota security policy?
CrossBones3129 said:
How can I disable OTA Update? Also anyone else have play store download a ota security policy?
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I have used TiBu in the past to stop updates by freezing the software update function in stock based ROM.
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CrossBones3129 said:
How can I disable OTA Update? Also anyone else have play store download a ota security policy?
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I used an app from the Play Store called "My Backup Root" to freeze the update. You can also freeze the security policy updates which is a part of KNOX and/or SELinux I gander.
StoneyJSG said:
I used an app from the Play Store called "My Backup Root" to freeze the update. You can also freeze the security policy updates which is a part of KNOX and/or SELinux I gander.
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Dang i had to use titanium backup pro. Wish I could have found a free one before paying $6 to stop the notification. Idk what Titanum Backup even does
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Dang i had to use titanium backup pro. Wish I could have found a free one before paying $6 to stop the notification. Idk what Titanum Backup even does
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My Backup Root is a free app on Google Play Store. Always good to have Titanium Backup Pro though, as it lets you backup all your apps and pretty much anything on the software side of your phone.
Well here it is.
It happened at 5am took about 15min to complete.
So far nothing weird, phone still smooth as butter and faster than Ricochet Rabbit.
Pp.
Never saw it go down this low after running Smartmanager.
Pp.
Great! Let's hope this doesn't patches up the root exploits.. anyone can confirm?
Can anybody try whether OF8 can be rooted using unikernel?
PanchoPlanet said:
Well here it is.
It happened at 5am took about 15min to complete.
So far nothing weird, phone still smooth as butter and faster than Ricochet Rabbit.
Pp.
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Took about the same amount to update mine... It seems faster, dont know exactly what the changes are but i thought it would of included samsung pay
I received the update as well. coming from 5.02 the update package was around 600 something mbs to download. No huge differences shooting out to me just yet but time will tell
Depending on your carrier the size of the update will vary, as you can see on screen shot my tmobile update was 102.97 mb.
I was on 5.1.1 OTA stock firmware.
Pp.
itskapil said:
Great! Let's hope this doesn't patches up the root exploits.. anyone can confirm?
Can anybody try whether OF8 can be rooted using unikernel?
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This article / procedure dates back to June 28, so I would not consider this to be current or safe.
I would read carefully and compare to other maybe more current procedures before attempting.
Beware of the FRP brick. :banghead:
Pp.
Any update for the Stock Camera app, guys?
Apparently it's an update to fix issues with the battery and various bugs. Just updated gonna see what it's all about today.
Make way for all the battery life and memory question. Oh and RAW as well. That seems to be a popular topic these days.
Installing now. Coming from COF6 it was 102.97mb download. Hopefully it fixes my phone. It's been laggy as can be and had tons of battery drain.
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Any update for the Stock Camera app, guys?
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Doesn't appear to be any change, and the app still reports as Version 4.0
I'm currently rooted on 5.0.2 - what would be the best method to update to this version while keeping root (if possible). Thanks in advance!
Just got my update also. I will update on how it runs by the end of day.
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I'm currently rooted on 5.0.2 - what would be the best method to update to this version while keeping root (if possible). Thanks in advance!
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If you also care about keeping Knox in tact with root on this OF8 5.1.1, you're simply out of luck. If you don't care, flash the OF6 Odin image and then check for system updates (or just wait for this OF8 image to be posted). Then install TWRP and/or the latest Unikernel.
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perfect arrival time just like I said 3 weeks ago
PanchoPlanet said:
This article / procedure dates back to June 28, so I would not consider this to be current or safe.
I would read carefully and compare to other maybe more current procedures before attempting.
Beware of the FRP brick. :banghead:
Pp.
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Unikernel roots this ROM, no problem there. You are right that people coming from OCG need to be very careful they enable OEM unlock in developer options before they root, though.
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Malnilion said:
Unikernel roots this ROM, no problem there. You are right that people coming from OCG need to be very careful they enable OEM unlock in developer options before they root, though.
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Some folks that "odined" OCG didn't have the option in developer options to turn on OEM unlock.
So for them its extremely risky.
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The international variants received the OGx update today as well. One site said it was the first post 5.1.1 update but I recall them getting the update that tmobile pushed out today (OF8) about a month ago. Are we now one update behind?
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My deep sleep time has never been close to what it's been today with the update. It may actually work.
I'd like to have the flexibility of choice - I want to be able to prevent my carrier, US Cellular, or Samsung from disabling our crippling the Note should I choose not to return it.
UPDATE: Answered here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69377632&postcount=42
Package disabler pro
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And then what?
how do you know it's gonna work? I would think OS updates would have been taken care outside of standard packages.
You can go to settings and set to manual updates. It won't "disable but it won't update unless you tell it to
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Well on my first note mine was set to manual and it pushed the update through regardless a few hours after the notification arrived. IMO anybody able to root has nothing to lose by rooting if they're intending to keep it at this point.
Package disabler. Disable System update SDM's. Don't touch anything to do with Knox though.
Disable these:
Security policy updates
Software update
System update 1
System update 2
I've had those frozen on both my original Note 7 and my replacement Note 7 and get no OTA's at all. Don't think they can push them to you with these disabled.
Just bought the Package Disable Pro+ Premium.
Strange.
Have disabled the "Security Policy updates" and "Software update", BUT my replaced Note7 does not have the 2 System Updates. processes.
Anyone knows what should I do?
Also I have the GearVR, and have not connected it to my handset after they push down the patch to disable the use with Note7.
Anyone knows which process to disable too, so that I can continue using the GearVR?
Pls help... Thanks!
flanky79 said:
Just bought the Package Disable Pro+ Premium.
Strange.
Have disabled the "Security Policy updates" and "Software update", BUT my replaced Note7 does not have the 2 System Updates. processes.
Anyone knows what should I do?
Also I have the GearVR, and have not connected it to my handset after they push down the patch to disable the use with Note7.
Anyone knows which process to disable too, so that I can continue using the GearVR?
Pls help... Thanks!
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I think you have to edit the build-prop (which means you need to be rooted) to get the Gear VR to work.
As far as the 2 system sdm updates - they are on both my Note 7's, but then I haven't ever taken an OTA or any update as I disabled all of that first thing I got the phones (one was my OG N7, the other the replacement N7). So I can't help you if you have already taken an update, but those system SDMs should be there unless they removed them in an update somehow, which I doubt.
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I think you have to edit the build-prop (which means you need to be rooted) to get the Gear VR to work.
As far as the 2 system sdm updates - they are on both my Note 7's, but then I haven't ever taken an OTA or any update as I disabled all of that first thing I got the phones (one was my OG N7, the other the replacement N7). So I can't help you if you have already taken an update, but those system SDMs should be there unless they removed them in an update somehow, which I doubt.
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Ya, after I received the replacement on 16/9/16 (Singapore), I received an OTA update within the next couple of days that give the green battery.
That is the only update I received.
If it helps, my version is 6.0.1,
Baseband: N960FXXU2BPI5
Build number: MMB29K.N930FXXU2BPI9
So strange...
Does that mean the only choice I have is to root the phone?
(I haven't rooted before)
What is the best "stock" rooted package now?
I'm fine with the default Samsung apps generally, and does not need to have much default functions disabled.
flanky79 said:
Ya, after I received the replacement on 16/9/16 (Singapore), I received an OTA update within the next couple of days that give the green battery.
That is the only update I received.
If it helps, my version is 6.0.1,
Baseband: N960FXXU2BPI5
Build number: MMB29K.N930FXXU2BPI9
So strange...
Does that mean the only choice I have is to root the phone?
(I haven't rooted before)
What is the best "stock" rooted package now?
I'm fine with the default Samsung apps generally, and does not need to have much default functions disabled.
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This is the first Android phone I have not rooted. Ever. So honestly, I cannot guide you on the root process, as I never did it on either of my Note 7's. I was eventually going to root, but then the recalls hit and I figured there was no point since I will be giving it up soon. But if you took the green battery update, my understanding is that you cannot root and cannot go back to the previous firmware. I do not know if the update you took got rid of the two system update SDM's, someone else will have to help you with that. I would bet that you can still prevent further OTA's with package disabler pro - however, I do not know that for sure. Hopefully others will see this thread and these posts and chime in with info that clears this up for you.
I rooted my replacement note 7 (with green battery update) a few days ago with no problem in anticipation of a crippling update pushed by Samsung: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-galaxy-note-7-t3446047. But by doing so you trigger knox and lose access to secure folder and shealth. I solved the shealth problem by disabling encryption on my device with Hydra Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/kernel-hydrakernel-v1-1-t3452433 while keeping stock ROM. I am considering changing to HydraRom http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/rom-hydra-rom-v1-0-t3447611 just in case.
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Considering the fact that the phone automatically runs an update at its first boot is there a way to easily shield the device from the mobile network (so that it won't update)?
Cr4z33 said:
Considering the fact that the phone automatically runs an update at its first boot is there a way to easily shield the device from the mobile network (so that it won't update)?
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Not sure... but you could try removing the sim card
LightningJay said:
Not sure... but you could try removing the sim card
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OK then it needs a mobile data subscription?
I thought OTAs would be running 'for free' if they are from the same carrier you are connected to?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with stock Samsung Marshmallow firmware
LightningJay said:
I rooted my replacement note 7 (with green battery update) a few days ago with no problem in anticipation of a crippling update pushed by Samsung: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-galaxy-note-7-t3446047. But by doing so you trigger knox and lose access to secure folder and shealth. I solved the shealth problem by disabling encryption on my device with Hydra Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/kernel-hydrakernel-v1-1-t3452433 while keeping stock ROM. I am considering changing to HydraRom http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/rom-hydra-rom-v1-0-t3447611 just in case.
Hope this helped!
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What is your replacement baseband Version that you rooted? By any chance was it PI4?
shellie03 said:
What is your replacement baseband Version that you rooted? By any chance was it PI4?
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My baseband version is PI5
Nice! Can you paste a link of the root method you did, please?
Sent from my SM-N930T using XDA Premium HD app
shellie03 said:
Nice! Can you paste a link of the root method you did, please?
Sent from my SM-N930T using XDA Premium HD app
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I followed this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/development/recovery-official-twrp-galaxy-note-7-t3446047
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OK then it needs a mobile data subscription?
I thought OTAs would be running 'for free' if they are from the same carrier you are connected to?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 edge with stock Samsung Marshmallow firmware
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My replacement N7 DL'd the update first thing. I did remove the sim and also shut off WIFI, but it had already DL'd the update. But I did not let it install the update. I rebooted and skipped activating the phone. I didn't do any of the first boot setup stuff - skipped all of that, then went to the play store, logged in with my gmail and first thing I installed as package disabler pro. I immediately disabled all the System updates (4 packages). After that I quit getting the notice to install the already DL'd update. Once you disable the System update SDM's, you can't even get into the phone update OTA selection in settings, it kicks you right out. So even though it had DL'd the update, I was able to prevent it from installing.
I do think the phone is trying to look for an update constantly now though. When I look at my GSM battery monitor, system updates is right near the top of what android system is using all the time. I still have excellent battery life, but I think disabling OTA system updates will make the phone constantly try to look for updates that it simply can't run because the SDM's are disabled. I can live with that as gimping the phone with a crappy OTA that limits the battery or might add other possible things I didn't want was the main goal. Phone runs great and battery life is great. That's all I need.
I just got another monthly update for my AT&T Note 5 labeled N920AUCS4CPL1 with the December 1, 2016 security patch included. I can't find anything else on this update but again, it looks like another security update - - NOT Android 7.0+
@mattern1974, did you take a screenshot or something? What does the about device screen say?
itskapil said:
@mattern1974, did you take a screenshot or something? What does the about device screen say?
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Here you go!
Second screen shot
mattern1974 said:
Second screen shot
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mattern1974 said:
Here you go!
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Thanks man!
mattern1974 said:
Here you go!
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How did you change your background
MusicHelps said:
How did you change your background
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Themes in the settings.
Edit: I also use Nova Launcher since I like the speed and customization over the stock Touchjizz.
Can someone please post a link for adb push or odin files, so we can update our n920a as we are not in USA?
Thx.
Wow---this update is KILLING my battery. Google play services is running in the background like crazy. I've lost 10% in 2 HRS with little use where as before the update I would have lost 10% by 2 PM---UGH! Anyone else having this problem?
I updated to PK1 the day I got my phone (last week Monday).
The battery life for me has been superb (since I flashed through ODIN and started setting it up from scratch).
I want to get PL1 (for peace of mind), but I don't have an AT&T SIM card, so I'm waiting for a complete file that I can flash through ODIN.
I don't want anymore updates because I'm almost out of equipment contract now and I want to hack my Note 5. I wasn't aggressive about this until recently but somehow I had auto update on. So my phone started the download but I rebooted it and stuck it in the microwave.. (panic style) Then I tried to downgrade to 5.11 using the PH4 and the PH2 firmwares in succession but PH4 soft bricked me. Then I tried flashing N920AUCS4CPK1. and I got success. Wiped it all back to November 2016 security patch. (I dunno if this works after it installs, I have a sinking feeling it will not work.. There is no firmware available with Dec 2016 security patch that I'm aware so no way to recover if I'm correct in assuming the bootloader is blocking me from downgrades)
Edit: I want stress that fact that my phone never said Dec 2016 security patch, during all this it was still Nov 2016 patch
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if I'm correct in assuming the bootloader is blocking me from downgrades)
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With AT&T bootloaders, I thought that was always the case.
You WILL take the update when Nougat arrives. I'm eager to know when that will be. I have no intention of rooting my device to trip Knox.
batuhur said:
Can someone please post a link for adb push or odin files, so we can update our n920a as we are not in USA?
Thx.
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Here S4CPK1 - to- S4CPL1 -
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Here S4CPK1 - to- S4CPL1 -
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Thank you very much
Updating now
I find another update from S4CPL1 to S4CQA1 I think this is January security update but AT&T did not released yet. If someone whan to try it is ADB sideload or from sd-card. Remember if you go for it will erase your data. So backup your phone first.
norbarb said:
I find another update from S4CPL1 to S4CQA1 I think this is January security update but AT&T did not released yet. If someone whan to try it is ADB sideload or from sd-card. Remember if you go for it will erase your data. So backup your phone first.
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Why don't you try it and let us know?
mattern1974 said:
Why don't you try it and let us know?
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I don't have Note 5
It seems I'll have to wait unit the next big update is released. I have the N920A, but AT&T is not my carrier so I can't get that OTA. I'm currently on PK1. My device is stock and unrooted since I have no intention of tripping knox at the moment.
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My device is stock and unrooted since I have no intention of tripping knox at the moment.
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With a locked bootloader, it will probably stay unrooted. I don't know of a root for it, would be nice if there was one. I think 5.01 bootlaoder got unlocked... But I keep looking...
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It seems I'll have to wait unit the next big update is released. I have the N920A, but AT&T is not my carrier so I can't get that OTA. I'm currently on PK1. My device is stock and unrooted since I have no intention of tripping knox at the moment.
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Check the file to norbarb post, and send to your phone via ADB, you can search in google how can you send ota by adb, its easy. Send OTA via adb donesnt affect knox, its install manually OTA.