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[Q] AT&T Gnote2 has 4.1.2 but Kies says no newer updates?!

I am upgrading my brother from a an AT&T Galaxy Note II to my unlocked T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3 N900T for his birthday. When he visited a year ago I remember attempting the 4.1.1 service menu unlock but finding that he had already updated to 4.1.2. I totally expected to find him on 4.3 or higher this year, but I see that he is still on 4.1.2. There was no notification about an update.. He has already switched his SIM into the Gnote3 so that's probably why I'm getting this message when I check "Software Update" on the phone:
"DM initialization is not ready. Check network or SIM card"
He wanted me to backup all his old stuff and load it on the new one. Once set up with the needed version of Kies (2.6; 3.x only works with late 2013 to current phones), it said that the phone was already updated to the latest version even though it was only 4.1.2.
What happened to 4.3 from December last year?! What happened to Kit Kat?! Why wasn't he prompted to update a long time ago?!

Well, nothing said that I had to have a SIM card in there to get the update and I certainly shouldn't have to if it is downloaded on WiFi anyway, but I did finally get it to show the OTA update to 4.3 and then again to 4.4.2 after putting in an active AT&T SIM. Obviously it had a SIM card in it for the last year that my brother has been using it so I still don't know why he was never prompted for the update.
I still have question though. Why couldn't it go straight to 4.4.2? Why is neither AT&T 4.3 nor AT&T 4.4.2 firmwares available online or in Kies? Why does Kies insist that 4.1.2 is the "latest" instead of simply saying that it does not have any newer updates at this time (it certainly wasn't the "latest")? Why does SamMobile say that they have all official Samsung firmwares including carrier and generic when they absolutely do not?!

Help upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2

Hey all. This is my situation. I have a GT-5110N wifi only tablet that I purchased 2 years ago in Canada. The motherboard recently crashed and the repair place put in a SIM enabled motherboard Model SGH-I467 with Android Jelly bean 4.1.2 I wan't to upgrade to 4.4.2 as I had with my previous motherboard. With extensive searching I found out that this is an AT&T tablet. I try to use the OTA update on the tablet but it says I have the latest version. The AT&T website says there was a OTA update to 4.4.2 in October 2014. I've called both AT&T and Samsung for help. No dice. What can I do?? I checked on sammobile and they only have the 4.1.2 version. However, the SGH-I467M through Telus contains 4.4.2 Can I download that?? I'm new to rooting etc. Do I need to unlock device?? Please help.
Thanks

Unfortunately, there is no firmware available for the sgh-i467 4.4.2
I recently got my 4.4.2 rom rooted and extracted the rom components - but I am trying to find someone who knows what to do with all the stuff to create an odin flashable rom.... but we are not there yet... hoping someone can help out.
If you keep watching here on the forums, it may happen at some point.

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Weird as the AT&T website says there is.
I can't post the link yet but its there. I'll cut and paste
Update the Software for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (i467)
Update summary
On October 16, 2014, AT&T and Samsung released a software update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 (i467). This software package updates the OS to Android 4.4.2 (Kit Kat). The size of the update file is 803 MB, and is available for download via AT&T Firmware Over the Air (FOTA).
This software update includes
AT&T carrier billing is now supported for Google Play, AT&T Family Map and Famigo purchases.
Latest Android security patches.
Android 4.4.2 OS upgrade:
Copy & paste improvements with the ability to share or Google what you have highlighted.
Easier to insert pictures/videos to email & messages.
Email  Look and feel that is similar to Gmail and allows inline editing.
Clock  Enhanced analog user interface.
Camera app icon is now displayed on the lock screen for quick access to the camera.
Ability to print photos, documents, and web pages from a Kit Kat phone or tablet. Customers can print to any printer connected to Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint printers, and other printers that have apps in the Google Play Store.
Adds the ability to jump to a specific part of a song or video from the lock screen.
Quick Settings Menu:
Location icon added
Wi-Fi and cellular network data transmission status added (moved from status bar)
What to expect after the update
Although there should be no impacts to settings or data, we recommend that you back up your media files to an SD card, a PC, or using a favorite application (from the Play Store), prior to upgrading the software. For information on backing up and restoring your phone using Samsung Kies, click here.
How to update
Customers may not receive a notification as the update installs automatically over Wi-Fi. Customers may be asked to restart their tablet after the update completes. If customers download the software update over the live mobile broadband network, the update does count against the customers data plan.
How to verify the update
From the home screen, tap Settings > About device.
The following information displays:
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I467UCUBNI2
Also, the same model but Canadian version has the update SGH-I467M

Yes... there is a firmware available via ota... fota is firmware over the air update...
The only way to get it is to be on att cellular network. It is not available to download any other way as far as I know. If you find a way to do so, please report back to us where to get it.
Also, the i467M is the Canadian model and it has different firmware... it is not the same as i467.

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dandroid7 said:
Yes... there is a firmware available via ota... fota is firmware over the air update...
The only way to get it is to be on att cellular network. It is not available to download any other way as far as I know.
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oh ok. Now I understand. Thanks man. I tried to get AT&T to help me out. If I had a US IP address, would the wifi update work?? Or am I required to have an AT&T sim card installed?? I guess you kinda stated that already.

I had to have an active att sim card to get it to work on my device... wouldn't work any other way for me.

Thanks
Thanks dandroid. I guess the next time I travel to the US I'll see if I can get a hold of and active SIM card. Let me know if you hear of any other solutions. Thanks again.

Sammobile
dandroid7 said:
I had to have an active att sim card to get it to work on my device... wouldn't work any other way for me.
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Dandroid: If I request AT&T to unlock the device, will that help me?? Another question, would the firmware upgrade file from sammobile for the equivalent Telus device work then if I unlocked it from AT&T and then used odin??

Att will only sim unlock, which makes the device useable with other brand sim cards... mine was already Sim unlocked by att before I tried to update to 4.4.2, but in still needed an active att sim to update it.
Trying to flash any firmware other than sgh-i467 will brick your device - doesn't matter if it is unlocked or not.

Thanks again
dandroid7 said:
Att will only sim unlock, which makes the device useable with other brand sim cards... mine was already Sim unlocked by att before I tried to update to 4.4.2, but in still needed an active att sim to update it.
Trying to flash any firmware other than sgh-i467 will brick your device - doesn't matter if it is unlocked or not.
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Thanks dandroid. I guess I either wait and update on my next trip to the US (who knows when) or try the AT&T gophone option. $5 sim card and $20 refill. Activate it and hopefully it recognizes it then lets me do upgrade via wifi or Kies. That should work right?

That sounds like the easiest option to try... if you can get a cheap Sim card it might be worth a try.
I love this tablet, but I hate this locked bootloader bs...

Galaxy Tab S 8.4 Firmware Update

OK so I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 from ATT Model SM-T707A. I recently switched from AT&T to T-Mobile. The new firmware came out (5.0.2). Supposedly, it can only be downloaded off OTA. Well, since I'm not with AT&T anymore, it won't let me do it that way. I tried searching everywhere for a way to download it and install it manually but I've been failing miserably. Can anyone help me out?
•Software Version: 5.0.2
•Baseband Version: T707AUCU1BOE5
•Kernel Version: 3.4.39-4973971
•Build#: LRX22G.T707AUCU1BOE5
I also haven't been able to find any information on SUCCESSFULLY rooting this model as well.
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hey man,
Did you try updating via Samsung Kies? Details here:
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00034201/997374319/
Click on "update via computer".
Cheers,
Su

Shouldn't make any difference what carrier you are on. You don't have to have a sim card in the device to update.
AFAIK it still updates from samsungs servers using the model and build number of your device.
By the looks of it you are already running 5.0.2 if that's your current firmware.
As said above just use kies/smart switch to update, if there actually is one.

There was a ~130MB update released a few weeks back (presumably for stage fright?).
It takes the build from BOE4 to BOE5... not sure if this shuts out Kingroot etc.?!

This thread says you have to have an active AT&T SIM card to upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61679957&postcount=23
Have you tried Samsung kiosk at Best Buy?

FYI, I was able to update a AT&T galaxy tab s with stock OTA update over WiFi, without any SIM in the tablet.

AT&T Note 5 in Norway - how to update from android 5.1.1

Hello.
I live in Norway and have the AT&T Note 5. It's currently running 5.1.1 and when I check for updates on the phone it sais it's updated. When I check Smart Switch it also sais I'm on the newest or current update. So how do I go about updating this phone to the newest android? I've tried using a VPN on the laptop and on the phone to see if any updates would show on the laptop (smart switch) or the phone, but it did'nt.

happyanyia said:
Hello.
I live in Norway and have the AT&T Note 5. It's currently running 5.1.1 and when I check for updates on the phone it sais it's updated. When I check Smart Switch it also sais I'm on the newest or current update. So how do I go about updating this phone to the newest android? I've tried using a VPN on the laptop and on the phone to see if any updates would show on the laptop (smart switch) or the phone, but it did'nt.
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Check the General Note 5 threads there's 2 or 3 Odin PC packages abailable for both MM and Nougat firmware. You can also use ADB sideload on PC to apply updates and security patches but be warned ADB will factory reset your phone so backup any pictures or other files you want to keep
FYI: AT&T only allow access to their update servers if you have an activated AT&T SIM card in the phone. Obviously this is very difficult if you dont live in USA. (I live in the UK).
I am also pretty sure that smartswitch can NOT upgrade AT&T note 5 but it may be able to perform emergency firmware recovery.
Odin flash followed by ADB sideload for updates is your best (and possibly your only) way forward

ATT samsung tab s pie firmware

I bought a used ATT branded Tab s4. It is unlocked and I really love the tablet but im unable to get any system updates like pie or security updates. Its still on 8.1 and when i try to update it says that its got latest software. Any one know how I can update to pie? I called ATT and since im not a customer they were not helping me. Thanks in advance

Try to download an update directly from samsung and install it with ODIN
hope it can help

Thank you I'll try that.

att tab s4
so I soft bricked my tab s4 using odin to flash pie update. im stuck in boot loop. im kind of new to this. any one know how I can fix this.

antjim72 said:
so I soft bricked my tab s4 using odin to flash pie update. im stuck in boot loop. im kind of new to this. any one know how I can fix this.
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Hi
from where did you manage to get the PIE fimware for the ATT Tab S4.
Iam in the same situation as you.
Thanks

Any luck?
antjim72 said:
I bought a used ATT branded Tab s4. It is unlocked and I really love the tablet but im unable to get any system updates like pie or security updates. Its still on 8.1 and when i try to update it says that its got latest software. Any one know how I can update to pie? I called ATT and since im not a customer they were not helping me. Thanks in advance
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Having the same issue here. I've tried:
- Hard reset
- Using my AT&T sim chip to get it on the 4g network, turning off wifi
- Using Samsung Smart Switch
None of the above would yield any updates past 8.1. It just keeps saying I have the latest of everything. Gah!

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durkad said:
Having the same issue here. I've tried:
- Hard reset
- Using my AT&T sim chip to get it on the 4g network, turning off wifi
- Using Samsung Smart Switch
None of the above would yield any updates past 8.1. It just keeps saying I have the latest of everything. Gah!
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I was in the same situation for over a year and a half and finally i managed to update by flashing it.
On an unlocked ATT TAB S4 i flashed , T Mobile ROM and Verizon ROM (Both PIE).
Download the Roms from SAMfirmare and flash with ODIN, you do not require to ROOT it since all these models are SM-T837A (ATT), T837V (Verizon), T837T (TMO).
I think T Mobile ROM is the best as it has Call & Text on other device option and Feb 20 Security update Patch.
Hope this helps!

pyk said:
I was in the same situation for over a year and a half and finally i managed to update by flashing it.
On an unlocked ATT TAB S4 i flashed , T Mobile ROM and Verizon ROM (Both PIE).
Download the Roms from SAMfirmare and flash with ODIN, you do not require to ROOT it since all these models are SM-T837A (ATT), T837V (Verizon), T837T (TMO).
I think T Mobile ROM is the best as it has Call & Text on other device option and Feb 20 Security update Patch.
Hope this helps!
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Actually I managed to solve it a different way:
1. Put in active AT&T SIM chip.
2. Do a hard reset & wipe.
3. Don't put it on wifi during initial setup (unsure if this helped or not, but I erred on the side of caution).
4. Complete basic initial setup.
5. Check for software updates while on the AT&T network.
6. Many updates came through in succession.... first the update to Pie, then a half dozen smaller security updates.
7. Put the phone back on wifi and pulled my SIM chip out.
8. Enjoy.