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Hi,
My sister just bought a galaxy s4 mini from amazon (from amazon direct not from an amazon seller), and is finding that whenever she installs an app from play store, she is getting a Chinese notification??
any idea what it is or why it's happening?
Gloris said:
Hi,
My sister just bought a galaxy s4 mini from amazon (from amazon direct not from an amazon seller), and is finding that whenever she installs an app from play store, she is getting a Chinese notification??
any idea what it is or why it's happening?
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This is most likely a notification of the app Vroot or Kingo root. These are chinese rooting programms and they give you messages when you install something. (At least this happens on Vroot)
Maybe it's a used phone if you didn't root it. If so, I'd maybe return it.
it shouldn't be rooted it's brand new sealed box from amazon
presumably, i can fix this for her by flashing the latest BTU firmware using odin?
having a look on sammobile the latest version is I9195XXUBML4? although this says black edition? if her isn't the black edition, the latest stock firmware will be I9195XXUBMJ7???
can anyone confirm this for me before i go ahead for her. this won't void warranty right, since it's stock firmware?
Gloris said:
it shouldn't be rooted it's brand new sealed box from amazon
presumably, i can fix this for her by flashing the latest BTU firmware using odin?
having a look on sammobile the latest version is I9195XXUBML4? although this says black edition? if her isn't the black edition, the latest stock firmware will be I9195XXUBMJ7???
can anyone confirm this for me before i go ahead for her. this won't void warranty right, since it's stock firmware?
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latest is I9195XXUBML4
i wonder how it's installed when it's sealed, then probably the samsung staff repacked it.
It's not so cool!!!~~
If I were you I'd send it back!
Anyway.. if you want to reflash firmware, you'll most likely get KNOX enabled! *warning* It's been reported by a user here
but the BML4 says "(black edition)" on sammobile.com?? can this be flashed on a non-black edition?
I'll have to check if it's rooted or not when she gets here, i'm just trying to get the right firmware downloaded before she arrives.
if i get the mj7, that doesn't say black edition i don't think, and if there is a more recent version she can get it ota right?
::EDIT::
ooops, just double checke dthe firmware database and there is a BML4 non black edition.....downloading now
::EDIT2::
yup, it's been rooted.
looks like it is an official samsung phone so far as i can tell but it's been rooted, annoyingly. i'm gonna try putting the latest btu firmware on for her, and failing that amazon can have it back.
warning to anyone buying a phone from amazon......you might not be getting what you expect!!!!
::EDIT3::
all sorted. now has totally stock firmware, knock not tripped, not rooted and everything looking good
thanks for helping
Gloris said:
but the BML4 says "(black edition)" on sammobile.com?? can this be flashed on a non-black edition?
I'll have to check if it's rooted or not when she gets here, i'm just trying to get the right firmware downloaded before she arrives.
if i get the mj7, that doesn't say black edition i don't think, and if there is a more recent version she can get it ota right?
::EDIT::
ooops, just double checke dthe firmware database and there is a BML4 non black edition.....downloading now
::EDIT2::
yup, it's been rooted.
looks like it is an official samsung phone so far as i can tell but it's been rooted, annoyingly. i'm gonna try putting the latest btu firmware on for her, and failing that amazon can have it back.
warning to anyone buying a phone from amazon......you might not be getting what you expect!!!!
::EDIT3::
all sorted. now has totally stock firmware, knock not tripped, not rooted and everything looking good
thanks for helping
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Thanks for the info about the knox, i'll update it to my knox guide and giving you credits!
Hello,
So, I've just received my Dad's Nexus 7 (2013) that he replaced with an iPad. I factory reset it, and when I went to look for any software updates there was no option in the About Tablet menu (see screenshot). I understand that OTA updates have gone out for 4.3, 4.4, and 5.0. I'd like to avoid flashing or forcing any updates. Why is there no update option available to me? I was told that I might be running an ASUS branded firmware. Anyone know anything about this? I'm stumped, please help!
Thanks!
That's definitely Asus firmware. Not what's supposed to be on there.
You likely won't get any updates. Simply flash the latest factory image.
Yeah that's definitely not stock Android. Ask him where he got that software from.
Might not be a bad idea to boot to recovery and see whats there while you are at it.
For those of you who have flashed the wrong firmware on your phone and you are stuck now, or if you just want to get the bin file to the 4.6.1 upgrade for US unlocked version, here it is:
Try
https://mega.nz/#!Ul9GjJYa!XX8Ev0XkHeROwGvm_L_jWklgketsBL-iIqU_T3k9ah0
Or
https://mega.co.nz/#!Ul9GjJYa!XX8Ev0XkHeROwGvm_L_jWklgketsBL-iIqU_T3k9ah0
Note that after the upgrade your bootloader is updated and you cannot downgrade to an earlier version. Any problems after the flashing can be fixed with a factory reset.
Enjoy.
najoor said:
For those of you who have flashed the wrong firmware on your phone and you are stuck now, or if you just want to get the bin file to the 4.6.1 upgrade for US unlocked version, here it is:
https://mega.co.nz/#!8lkhjQRS!XX8Ev0XkHeROwGvm_L_jWklgketsBL-iIqU_T3k9ah0
Note that after the upgrade your bootloader is updated and you cannot downgrade to an earlier version. Any problems after the flashing can be fixed with a factory reset.
Enjoy.
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Worked! My services updated and its still working! Thank you very much.
ddarkraven said:
Worked! My services updated and its still working! Thank you very much.
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Thank god. My love/hate relationship with this phone has swung back to love. Hopefully we don't get screwed again in the future.
najoor said:
For those of you who have flashed the wrong firmware on your phone and you are stuck now, or if you just want to get the bin file to the 4.6.1 upgrade for US unlocked version, here it is:
https://mega.co.nz/#!8lkhjQRS!XX8Ev0XkHeROwGvm_L_jWklgketsBL-iIqU_T3k9ah0
Note that after the upgrade your bootloader is updated and you cannot downgrade to an earlier version. Any problems after the flashing can be fixed with a factory reset.
Enjoy.
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Thank you very much. Is this the newer than german bin file? 461013320 ?
Update;
Yes it seems like the newer than 3320 because I didn't get the 'newer file installed on your phone' software version is 461013820 now.
Clean install no AT&T hotspot service or app in the menu.
It is running flawlessly until now.
Thank you again.
during few days , I looking for this file.. Thanks very much najoor.
my phone ( especially google play service problem is solved) is working well.
few weeks ago, I was update with 4.6.1 - 461013320 O2 carrier version.
But I have trouble with google play service. ( gmail, gps working, play store etc.)
I think this version is solve that problem.
Thanks again. :good:
Many many thanks for the update .bin! Updated my Unlocked GSM device from previously flashed 4.6.1 AT&T firmware. Google Services now fully work!
Possible to Flash this Update on locked non US FP?
Great update, solved all the little issues from the German update including Google Play and Google Settings (I had been unable to disable OK Google before to save battery).
Thansk!
This also solved my Play Services issues... Good update!
najoor said:
For those of you who have flashed the wrong firmware on your phone and you are stuck now, or if you just want to get the bin file to the 4.6.1 upgrade for US unlocked version, here it is:
https://mega.co.nz/#!8lkhjQRS!XX8Ev0XkHeROwGvm_L_jWklgketsBL-iIqU_T3k9ah0
Note that after the upgrade your bootloader is updated and you cannot downgrade to an earlier version. Any problems after the flashing can be fixed with a factory reset.
Enjoy.
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1000Thanks najoor for uploading the new .bin file, for the Fire-Phone USA Unlocked!!
As some users here, I also has noticed that this new file have a more recent number, than the versions for the UK and Germany...
I also has noticed that with this USA Unlocked update, all Fire-Phone users here, have reported that now the Google-Play-Store and the Google-Play-Services APPs are working flawlessly again!!...
Could it be that Amazon has fixed something, to make the Google-Play-Store work again?...
Since the USB OTG Function is available in the Fire-Phone and only have to be enabled by software, I would appreciate if someone please could check if the USB OTG function is now working with the latest update?
Does anyone have noticed any other additions, fixes or changes??
ulises.rodriguez said:
1000Thanks najoor for uploading the new .bin file, for the Fire-Phone USA Unlocked!!
As some users here, I also has noticed that this new file have a more recent number, than the versions for the UK and Germany...
I also has noticed that with this USA Unlocked update, all Fire-Phone users here, have reported that now the Google-Play-Store and the Google-Play-Services APPs are working flawlessly again!!...
Could it be that Amazon has fixed something, to make the Google-Play-Store work again?...
Since the USB OTG Function is available in the Fire-Phone and only have to be enabled by software, I would appreciate if someone please could check if the USB OTG function is now working with the latest update?
Does anyone have noticed any other additions, fixes or changes??
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You are welcome.
I don't think amazon has intentionally fixed Google play store. It is not in their interest anyway for the users to use play store because amazon has its own competing store. My guess is that they have fixed a big that affected many things including play store.
My observation of this update is that it is superior to previous versions in terms of speed and battery life. Another great advantage of this update is that now you can disable many of the apps, including the amazon native and system apps. It makes one think that you almost don't need root...
Another interesting point is that depending on what Sim card you put in the phone it loads a different mobile network menu. For example if you put an AT&T sim you will get a menu item called search for AT&T small cell or something like that. There are also a number of additional features some of which I don't necessarily need; changing wallpaper, miracast, find your phone, disable 4G etc.
najoor said:
You are welcome.
I don't think amazon has intentionally fixed Google play store. It is not in their interest anyway for the users to use play store because amazon has its own competing store. My guess is that they have fixed a big that affected many things including play store.
My observation of this update is that it is superior to previous versions in terms of speed and battery life. Another great advantage of this update is that now you can disable many of the apps, including the amazon native and system apps. It makes one think that you almost don't need root...
Another interesting point is that depending on what Sim card you put in the phone it loads a different mobile network menu. For example if you put an AT&T sim you will get a menu item called search for AT&T small cell or something like that. There are also a number of additional features some of which I don't necessarily need; changing wallpaper, miracast, find your phone, disable 4G etc.
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100% Agree najoor, when you said:
"I don't think amazon has intentionally fixed Google play store. It is not in their interest anyway for the users to use play store because amazon has its own competing store. My guess is that they have fixed a big that affected many things including play store. "
That's what I meaned, that Amazon has fixed something, that has made the Google-Play-Store started to work again...
Do you has tested the new Bluetooth 4 and if the USB OTG Function works?
Thanks to the OP for this link.
I installed on my US Market, Unlocked 32GB Fire Phone this afternoon, and everything is working great, including Google Play and Hangouts. I have not noticed any problems at all so far, and have restarted the phone a few times just to be sure.
thank you
used it to update my US unlocked phone from the O2 UK version of 4.6.1
working great !
did those who installed the Play Store use the original pack of 4 files , or that latest set recently listed here ?
Used it to update my German Telecom phone, inlocked with code from telecom. Everything went fine. After update I had to change wifi channels to US on my router to be able to have wifi connection. Wifi is ok now. I noticed that with this build I have quick reply delete option in email notification in dropdown statusbar.
Play Store works
just to add to this thread that new package of the 4 latest Play Store files work perfectly with this version of 4.6.1
Thanks
thanx.
It is working for me, and solve the issues in google services.
usb otg
I see no evidence of OTG functionality. I hooked up multiple usb devices, and nothing was recognized.
.I know the OTG cable is fine.
najoor said:
You are welcome.
I don't think amazon has intentionally fixed Google play store. It is not in their interest anyway for the users to use play store because amazon has its own competing store.
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Is it an EU thing blocking Google services?
Hello,
I just got and Samsung galaxy S3 from a family member. And first thing I did, was reset it to factory settings. Which went ok.
Now I would like to update the phone. Current android version is 4.1.1. When I go into update section of the phone I get message that current phone version is up to date, but I read on the internet that latest version is 4.4.2. How should I best proceed in order to update the phone.
Also, I have several questions which I've been wanting to find out (Please note that I'm quite new to android):
1. This phone was rooted. It appears that after factory reset it is still rooted (According to Titanium Backup) is that how it should be? I thought that after factory reset phone would not have root access. Also what is strange, that after performing a factory reset I already had quite old version of Super Su pre-installed and CyanogenMod file manager, why is that?
2. I have an AT&T version of the phone. But I live in Europe where there is no sign of AT&T. Is it possible to remove AT&T branding? Also this phone has some kind of custom Adnroid software update "AT&T software update", which always tells me that v4.1.1 is the latest version of android available for my phone. Is it possible to revert back to native software update?
3. I did a factory reset on the phone about 30 minutes ago, how it already has 5.5 GB of free space used? - For some reason factory reset didn't remove music and photos.
4. I found the application named "System app remover". Can I trust its judgement on which apps are safe to remove?
5. How can I make sure if I have 2core processor or 4 core processor? - I downloaded this program "CPU / RAM / DEVICE Identifier", I have 2 core snapdragon processor
Hi Viltnieks!
You are correct: there have been newer Android updates released for the Samsung Galaxy SIII (SGH-i747/SGH-i747M variants). I know you tell you got an AT&T variant of the phone, but just to make sure, please double-ckeck under the Phone Settings --> About Phone that your device model is the SGH-i747 one. This info can also be found on a sticker under the battery. If you have another SGSIII device model, you are in the wrong forum.
I'm not exactly sure to pinpoint your phone's current state. At one point, you say that it has the AT&T Updater, but it also has been rooted, and contains CM file manager... As you want to update the phone's OS (ROM) to a newer version and would like to remove AT&T branding, I'll just straight skip to your second point:
viltnieks said:
2. I have an AT&T version of the phone. But I live in Europe where there is no sign of AT&T. Is it possible to remove AT&T branding?
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There are basically three kinds of ROMs:
1. the official, carrier's ROM;
2. custom ROMs based on the carrier's official ROM. Those are ROMs created by the community, but are build on the carrier's one;
3. custom ROMs based on the Android Open Source Project, or one if its derived ROMs.
If you flash the first kind of ROM, you will have all the official stuff provided by AT&T, exactly as if the phone was brand new, out-of-the-box; this also imply that you will get all the AT&T stuff (AT&T Updater, AT&T-related softwares, AT&T branding...). If you flash the second kind of ROMs, you may get some of the AT&T stuff, though generally speaking ROM developers do a pretty good job at removing unneeded carrier junks and branding, or allow the user to choose which of the carrier-apps he wants to install or not. The third kind of ROMs are the cleanest kind looking at carrier-related stuff: it does not have those kind of things.
I have not given you a straight answer, as it is not my place to choose for you what you want. Still, I believe if you want to get rid of AT&T's branding, you would be more interested in custom ROMs, either carrier-based ones or AOSP/CM-based ones. For this reason, I would suggest you take a look around in the Android Development and Original Android Development sub-forums, where lots of custom ROMs are published by developers. Read the first posts of the threads, you will find what ROMs have to offer, what they look like, if they are based on stock or on AOSP/CM, if they are debloated, etc. The first posts also contain informations on how to install, so carefully read them.
You need to be running a completely stock ROM in order to receive OTA updates. This mean you cannot be rooted, stock apps should be present, and stock recovery.
Thank you for replying!
After double checking I can verify that model number indeed is SGH-i747. I also get AT&T logo before samsung logo when powering up, AT&T phone book and some other AT&T applications.
It has the AT&T updater, yes, but it isn't working. I always get "Software update interrupted. No update is available.." Or "Current software is up to date. You may check again in 24 hours"
And, indeed it has CM file manager and Super SU app installed, even If I do factory reset, these apps show up without installing. I guess it means that this is some kind of custom rom based carrier's ROM?
If I have a rooted phone, is it normal that it will stay rooted after factory setting reset?
I'm quite new to this, I wanted to clarify, ROM is like a version of android os?
I don't really need any of the carrier's stuff, so I guess 3rd kind of ROM would be best for me.
Is this the place where to look for roms - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att#romList?
Preferably I would like the phone to have global ROM, the one that comes with samsung galaxy S3, before carrier's add their stuff.
Factory reset will not remove the CM File Manager or SuperSu because they were probably installed via custom recovery or Odin. Only apps installed from the ROM itself will be removed.
I suggest installing the Samsung Phone Info app from the Play Store to determine the bootloader and modem installed on your phone and report back. The bootloader version is important to know before flashing anything.
I recently bought a Samsung A300FU with android 6.0.1 wanted to download nougat, but it seems I cannot because my OS has been obtained in a different way, my phone says.
Is there a way that I can get the original version and update like a normal phone? can't root the device and it has knox installed on it also. I'm afraid that I'll do something wrong and that I won't be able to use my phone anymore. Anyone that could help me by any chance?