S7 active update - Samsung Galaxy S7 Active Questions & Answers

Anyone else get the update??
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It's installing now. Any idea what is new/updated in this?

got the update biggest change was wifi calling not sure what else

Just got mine used and updated it today. Saw the wifi calling but didn't read the rest, I did notice mine was on the May security update and now it's on the July update so could be that.

They also removed all traces of the Oculus software that was originally on our devices. So no chance of getting VR support for these devices in the future then

wifi calling now available (eg wifi-only calling, BUT no wifi-only messaging so thats kinda stupid...)
activity zone 'compass mode' with 'map mode' (which never worked, only said 'google services is updating' removed
advanced messaging (separate balloon per text/attachment, and 'xxx is typing' is new)

Great news! The recent update 8/11/2016 fixed the dpi error we were getting. I was able to successfully change my dpi using the display scaling app. View attachment 3839483
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are there release notes?

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are there release notes?
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I checked on the official site (which just recently added the phone on the site, as I've been checking often), and they don't have any info on updates or anything posted yet.
So far I noticed: WiFi Calling and Messaging, Message Scheduling (Don't think I noticed this before), Security Update, Removal of Oculus (the setup for the full Oculus Software), Advanced Messaging for AT&T customers, and Text Counter.
If we see anything else, I'll add to this, or we can hope for release notes/ change log

Anyway i can update this without att sim? Im using cricket

Should be able to

I have the s7 active and the battery life is OK not great but ok and the update installed WiFi calling and text messaging works on WiFi

The only times I've ever had good battery life on any Android device were and continue to be from custom roms and kernels. No stock rom including stock nexus roms give me good battery life. That being said, my used S7A is actually not too bad for everything stock without root and it had better with such a big battery.

Anyone one having problem with mms video being blurry when sent to another phone. I know it's not the carrier att because my wife has an iPhone 6s and it sends the same mms video perfect. Picking brains not noses

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Anyone one having problem with mms video being blurry when sent to another phone. I know it's not the carrier att because my wife has an iPhone 6s and it sends the same mms video perfect. Picking brains not noses
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That is likely due to compression in the SMS client you're using. I don't know what AT&T's limitations are on file size for MMS, but I do know third-party SMS apps allow for tweaking of that. I use Textra currently, and can set a max upload/send size in the options. I know other SMS apps have similar functionality, but I doubt the stock one does.

Another update today, looks to be only security fixes for Aug. I'm actually surprised they released it IN Aug and not months down the line. Lol

gqukyo said:
Another update today, looks to be only security fixes for Aug. I'm actually surprised they released it IN Aug and not months down the line. Lol
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Same here! Glad they are being good about pushing updates though, we'll take it while we got it
Chris

how i will update my s7 active i am outside of us .my phone have still APE7 1 MAY 2016 security update .please share some links

Hello,
I live in Korea and not an AT&T carrier user. So, I have never received AT&T's OTA.
I tried to connect my Galaxy S7 Active to Samsung Smart Switch, but Samsung Smart Switch says my phone's firmware is the newest version.
My phone's baseband version is G891AUCU1APE7, and build number is MMB29M.G891AUCU1APE7.
Am I unable to update my phone forever?
I want to update my phone's firmware.
I desperately need your help...

Update lên pi2

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The Verizon LG-G4 Lounge

We can chill here.
The OT hub for everything Verizon LG-G4​
Topics of discussion:
Off topic, this stik'n thread ain't got some off topic... it should all be off topic
Cell phones? Of course:good:
Incoming Updates (OTA)
Battery, in comparison to (name the device). How do you feel about battery life?
Your favorite song.
ROMs/Kernels/Themes we all want to see
The camera... Amazing?
Camera issues
Your favorite/usefull app
Pizza & Beer
Lets help keep requests and ROM suggestions out of development threads. Post it here, if you need to say it!
Help those looking answers
Basically anything dealing with the LG-G4 :good:
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Verizon Auto Update.
Was on my phone and saw something downloading, it's an update. Has anyone else gotten this on VZW?
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As long as it doesn't install itself.
Incoming Verizon Update
Just got the notification. Waiting on WiFi it says.
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/06/30/verizon-lg-g4-update-live-brings-enhanced-advanced-calling/
Nothing special
I'm going to avoid it in case they patched something. So far it seems you can avoid it by staying off of WiFi.
edit: It started downloading on LTE... I killed Software Update and it keeps respawning.
06stang said:
Just got the notification. Waiting on WiFi it says.
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You see any changelog? Screenie to share?
Maybe now I can finally enable my advanced calling
Just posted the link to droid Life. Doesn't look like the LG bug fixer
psycho_asylum said:
I'm going to avoid it in case they patched something. So far it seems you can avoid it by staying off of WiFi.
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If you go in to system updates through the settings and check for the update, you have 3 options, No Thanks, Download Later, and Download Now.
If you click No Thanks, the alert goes away. It will even state in the system update app that the last update (on June 30th, 2105) failed.
Download later allows you to choose a time that better suits you.
And of course Download Now, starts the process right now.
Hope this helps.
When i go to system update all i have is update now or later. I don't get the no thanks option.
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I didn't get any pop up notifications. I was on WiFi and it just started downloading by itself.
Just downloaded and installed software changed to 11A, so far only thing ive noticed is keyboard is a lot smother so far no missed taps
Also seems to have helped with wifi issue before it was like i was on dial up, couldnt get a page to load but now i can actually use wifi
Yes, waiting to d/load it later today.
From Droid-Life:
An update is rolling out for the LG G4 on Verizon, bringing a few features to owners, but nothing all that special. The software version is labeled as VS98611A.
Included is an enhanced Folio display while a call is taking place, an updated consistency for displaying contacts and non-contacts in the Dialer app, and an enhanced Advanced Calling feature. That’s it.
steveperrry said:
When i go to system update all i have is update now or later. I don't get the no thanks option.
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Did you go in through the Android Settings?
Just got the update here. My software status still shows as modified.
b3y0ndd34th said:
Did you go in through the Android Settings?
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Yup. Do i have to kill the process first or something like that?
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Spoke to soon still having keyboard issues
At least you've been asked..mine just keeps waiting to connect to Wi-Fi..talk about a battery drain.
EDIT: Fixed the issue. If anyone else wondering just go to Settings and click system update and it will give you options
steveperrry said:
Yup. Do i have to kill the process first or something like that?
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Wow that is very odd...
I didn't have to do anything to be able to Choose "No Thanks".
I operate on a Federal Corporate line I wonder if that has any affect.
If you disable Wifi are you able to click "No Thanks"?

Another AT&T Update

Getting AT&T Update today not sure yet what it is will let yall know unless someone tells us first.
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Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0
Yep nugget too.
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Not sure what is new but still 5.0.1 Lollipop ?
Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0
Nothing special. Found this on at&t website
This software update includes
Find My Mobile and Reactivation Lock enhancements
Android OS security enhancements
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Not 5.1
And here I was all excited thinking it was 5.1 :crying:
ppal1981 said:
And here I was all excited thinking it was 5.1 :crying:
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To small for it to be 5.1.1
Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0
Venom0642 said:
To small for it to be 5.1.1
Running On New Deadly Venom Note 4 v3.0
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Does anyone know if this can be installed on encrypted phones? I'd hate to go through a wipe, update, and reinstall again for a minor update.
stoobie-doo said:
Does anyone know if this can be installed on encrypted phones? I'd hate to go through a wipe, update, and reinstall again for a minor update.
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And the answer is, yes - this can be installed while the phone is encrypted.
stoobie-doo said:
Does anyone know if this can be installed on encrypted phones? I'd hate to go through a wipe, update, and reinstall again for a minor update.
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Yes, mine's encrypted and the update worked fine.
Is this the software I been hearing about that you can't revert back to 4.4
I wonder how the battery is? I remember I had great battery on the first LP update, then a minor update came and battery went to hell..
dont notice any difference between COC4 and COC5. I dont know have the changelog but nothing noticeable. Not that I was expecting anything with such a minor update.
This is what I found
I can't update. All i can get is "Software update interrupted , software up to date please try in 24 hours". Anybody capture this update so i can push by ADB ? or any other idea ?( i push date 5 day forward and same message).
This update fixed the call forwarding issue between my note 4 and my Gear s. Before this update, going to the phone app, then settings, then call forwarding resulted in a sim card error and wouldn't let me enable it. Now, I don't get the error.
Sent from space via Galaxy Note 4
goobieracing said:
Is this the software I been hearing about that you can't revert back to 4.4
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Can anyone confirm odin roll back if we take this update. Anyone?
This update fixed my issues with newly activated VoLTE service in my area. Before I was experiencing issues where my voice would not transmit for about 10 seconds or more and people could not hear me, however, I could hear them perfectly. This was frustrating in business calls. The update remedied this situation for me. No more VoLTE issues even without a factory reset.
Escobar27 said:
Can anyone confirm odin roll back if we take this update. Anyone?
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This would be nice to know. Anyone got a answer yet?
Volvogia said:
This would be nice to know. Anyone got a answer yet?
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@Venom0642
??????
All these scared people who want others to take every update and try it out first for them (newsflash... no 2 people have exactly the same usage patterns). I'm sure you could tell me every single time someone posted about battery life, etc and how every update has ruined someone. Those are the extreme exception take the risk let it update. Do a full cache wipe after the update, always a good idea anyways, and deal with it.
90% or more of phones that broke via update are user driven issues. "I'm rooted, I use home made charger cables, have 128 gig worth of apps installed, have my screen set to stay on full bright all day long, and keep my phone underwater, and that update is killing my battery life"

Honor 7X SMS/MMS

Hi guys Im having an issue using Pulse or Google Message apps, if I use either app im not able to send pics or receive them but if uninstall Pulse or G-Message I can send pics with stock message app. The other issue is if I use GBoard instead of stock keyboard which is Swiftkey I cant send any GIFs from it get error failed to add picture and nothing happens, anyone else having these problems if so please let me know how to fix them. Swiftkey will send GIFs but as a link and not an actual GIF. US model AT&T
Did you ever solve these issues? I just ordered one to use on AT&T. Thanks.
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Not To Worry...
aceroller said:
Did you ever solve these issues? I just ordered one to use on AT&T. Thanks.
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You'll Be Ok..
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-android-messages-rcs-messaging/
The Main Thing... when you get your device is :
DON'T ROOT IT... There are too many cool updates coming soon that will require a "Locked Bootloader" / Stock Device to get them on Day 1 of the rollout.
I dont know how he is having those issues..
I use swiftkey on all my phones and never got any issue with gifs on any app which supports gif.. It sends gifs easily.. Even by using search option.xda doesnt of course support gif but whatsapp, instagram, snapchat do support..
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How....?
tacobeater said:
Hi guys Im having an issue using Pulse or Google Message apps, if I use either app im not able to send pics or receive them but if uninstall Pulse or G-Message I can send pics with stock message app. The other issue is if I use GBoard instead of stock keyboard which is Swiftkey I cant send any GIFs from it get error failed to add picture and nothing happens, anyone else having these problems if so please let me know how to fix them. Swiftkey will send GIFs but as a link and not an actual GIF. US model AT&T
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It's been a month..
Do you still own the device?
If so.. how did you resolve your isssue?
Curious.. was your device Rooted when all these issues came up??
Thanks..
RaiderWill said:
It's been a month..
Do you still own the device?
If so.. how did you resolve your isssue?
Curious.. was your device Rooted when all these issues came up??
Thanks..
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Hi I fixed it buy using a app called textra after installing app I went to settings in app and changed the mms setting to 1000kb it's been perfect since. I didn't root mine yet because I'm waiting on the ota for Oreo update didn't want to mess with restoring phone so I'll root after update which should be sometime before March. Textra with Gboard.
Yes I still own the Honor 7x and loving it.
Smart Man..
tacobeater said:
Hi I fixed it buy using a app called textra after installing app I went to settings in app and changed the mms setting to 1000kb it's been perfect since. I didn't root mine yet because I'm waiting on the ota for Oreo update didn't want to mess with restoring phone so I'll root after update which should be sometime before March. Textra with Gboard.
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Glad To See All Is Well...
Yes.. I'm very familiar with Textrra... ( love the Black Theme ) you are very wise to leave well enough alone... and not worry about having Root Access..
Right now.. it serves no real purpose.
EMUI 8.0 and Oreo 8.0 along with Treble Support far outweigh Root at this time..
With Porject Treble I don't know.. but, maybe one day.. Root Access will mean something again.
Default sim for message
Hi, How to change the default sim for MESSAGES.. i am having bank app has registered mob number in sim2, but the app is always taking sim1(default) to send message. Can anyone help pls... Honor 7X

Tab S7 One UI 4.1

Not sure if it's been let known. But the One UI 4.1 has been released for tab s7. You can download it on frija using EUX country code and flash on Odin using Home CSC to keep data. I'm at work and can't upload to another server until I get home if anyone needs it later.
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I just got the OTA push from Samsung... no need for Frija.
Thanks for letting us know it's out. I just installed it with Odin.
rjohnstone said:
I just got the OTA push from Samsung... no need for Frija.
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Good for you. There are people who can't use OTA updates since they're root-ed/modded.
ekin_strops said:
Good for you. There are people who can't use OTA updates since they're root-ed/modded.
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No need to be an ass.
Just posting that it was being pushed out. EU tends to get them before the US, so some will use Frija to get the new releases earlier.
rjohnstone said:
No need to be an ass.
Just posting that it was being pushed out. EU tends to get them before the US, so some will use Frija to get the new releases earlier.
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Being an ass for not assuming that everyone can do OTA?
A12L/One UI 4.1.1 is out, although not yet for the Wi-Fi models.
PlutoDelic said:
A12L/One UI 4.1.1 is out, although not yet for the Wi-Fi models.
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Isn't the korea release for wifi 12.1? New base band on it the previous was cvg7 from memory not sure on the new base band it was dif tho. I'd still prob stick with ancient os gsi for now. I like it atm.
Just got 4.1.1. I use TotalLauncher so I won't see too much impact of the OneUI update. But..the notification bar I see. It's now scrunched up on either the right or the left side of the page. I suppose thats for being within range of a thumb. But geez this isn't a phone! Not very comfortable.
I don't like the way the latest update handles the navigation bar either, they took away the option to center the icons position.
booneb50 said:
I don't like the way the latest update handles the navigation bar either, they took away the option to center the icons position.
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Yes I also prefer the simple navigation bar & I use it too,
but It couldn't be otherwise since the "new" recent apps feature was added after the last update ui 4.1,there would be no room for such a thing
Anyway,If you disable the taskbar you will have the old bar with centered keys but you will lose the quick apps added in the last update , if you don't mind this ...
We're seeing a wide rollout of A13/One UI 5.0 for Tab S7 series.
Kudos to Samsung. 21 Device series have received it so far. Impressive.
__ And One Ui 5.0 is here ! A13 first build for Tab S7 it's a fact (T870 EUX for me) ..
Welcome Samsung .... Τhe truth is that it surprised me __
I am very pleased with Samsung's support for this device, and surprised because for years on various tablet devices I had bad impressions ...
From the beginning (A10) until now (A13) it has received a total of 24 updates "EUX"!(generally small or "large" updates)
For a first build on Android 13 it is generally very stable and with very good features ..
Very good and useful feature is the "Intelligent Wi-Fi" & "Wi-Fi developer options" . It gives the user very useful information about the Wi-Fi & network connection , Router, etc ..
I hope he continues on this and fixes some things in future updates.And of course, I hope Samsung continues the good work it's doing until now on this device ...
One UI 5.1 has been released!

General New System Update (62.1.A.0.587)

Hello,
this morning I got a message about a new system update 62.1.A.0.587, 313.5MB.
By searching the web I found no info related to this update, which is somehow strange.
I guess it could contain fixes for the various bugs that were reported on Android 12.
However, I think I will wait a while before update my device, just to be sure...
Any news?
I updated to this new build just a few hours ago, so far no issues. I had some issues on the previous build where taking pictures through WhatsApp didn't always work, seems to be fixed now. Let me know if you want me to test something.
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Here's the details, they updated the security update version to april. Google play update you could already do on previous build independently.
I've just updated to this new version and to me it looks like the display issue (green tint, crushing of black levels) is finally gone. I hope I'm not getting crazy. I'll take a closer look after work.
Anyone using Android 12 found that Wifi auto-connect is not working? I mean even if Wifi is turned off. If you enter the range for a previously connected Wifi, the phone should automatically turn on Wifi and connect to it.
It used to work in Android 11 but doesn't work anymore since upgrading to Android 12.
mmm ... maybe I'm wrong,
but for me that option allows to auto-connect to a saved WiFi network only when the WiFi is ON.
How the device could be aware if you are in range of a WiFi spot if the WiFi itself is OFF?
code010101 said:
Hello,
this morning I got a message about a new system update 62.1.A.0.587, 313.5MB.
By searching the web I found no info related to this update, which is somehow strange.
I guess it could contain fixes for the various bugs that were reported on Android 12.
However, I think I will wait a while before update my device, just to be sure...
Any news?
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I'm still using Android 11 as I decided to wait at least one update before upgrade to Android 12. But as this update didn't change the material layout, now I'm planning to wait some more...
code010101 said:
mmm ... maybe I'm wrong,
but for me that option allows to auto-connect to a saved WiFi network only when the WiFi is ON.
How the device could be aware if you are in range of a WiFi spot if the WiFi itself is OFF?
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It's a new feature introduced in Android 11. I don't know the exact technical details but it seems to utilize the location of the phone to detect if you're near a previously connected Wifi spot.
And according to the link below, this feature was broken after Android 12 Jan update and was fixed in Mar update.
Google Pixel 6 Wi-Fi auto-connect issue persists after January update
Some Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners say that their phone does not auto-connect to their Wi-Fi even though the setting is enabled.
piunikaweb.com
itandy said:
It's a new feature introduced in Android 11. I don't know the exact technical details but it seems to utilize the location of the phone to detect if you're near a previously connected Wifi spot.
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/...matically-connect-to-specific-wi-fi-networks/ - "Android 11 has a new toggle in the settings panel for Wi-Fi networks called 'Auto-connect,' and when it is switched off, your device won't automatically connect to the given network as soon as it is discovered."
I think it's related to location, so location must be enabled. But this is just guess, as I don't use this option and wifi is always on.
I updated yesterday, everything seems fine for now, with no evident changes with respect to the previous one.
I appreciated the fact that Sony released two updates so closer in time.
I updated yesterday as well. After 24 hours I noticed that the battery drain caused by the previous update is much better now. No other notable changes other than that
code010101 said:
Hello,
this morning I got a message about a new system update 62.1.A.0.587, 313.5MB.
By searching the web I found no info related to this update, which is somehow strange.
I guess it could contain fixes for the various bugs that were reported on Android 12.
However, I think I will wait a while before update my device, just to be sure...
Any news?
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After the last update that I wasn't happy with (pull-down menu became huge icons and having to click multiple times to turn on wifi, mobile internet etc...) I'll wait...
there are no changes in the UI

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