Galaxy S Support Twitter account says OTA update will fix GPS! - Captivate General

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GPS + other improvements for Samsung ATT Captivate are HERE!! Look for OTA notification from ATT today thru next few weeks! #GalaxyS ^Leah
Anyone actually get gps fixes through it?

I found it on Samsung's Service Facebook page:
"Samsung Service The Samsung Captivate's GPS performance update is now available!!
Look for a notification from ATT & simply download the file to update your phone. This will be pushed OTA by ATT over the next few weeks starting today.
The update also improves other device functions, such as media scanning time, adds the full version of ...Quickoffice and addresses Microsoft Exchange 2003 policy support."
If this is just JH7, then the GPS is definitely not fixed. But, I will wait until I "officially" update to see. Hopefully someone who gets it can post it here really quick.

phr00t said:
I found it on Samsung's Service Facebook page:
"Samsung Service The Samsung Captivate's GPS performance update is now available!!
Look for a notification from ATT & simply download the file to update your phone. This will be pushed OTA by ATT over the next few weeks starting today.
The update also improves other device functions, such as media scanning time, adds the full version of ...Quickoffice and addresses Microsoft Exchange 2003 policy support."
If this is just JH7, then the GPS is definitely not fixed. But, I will wait until I "officially" update to see. Hopefully someone who gets it can post it here really quick.
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I updated and I can tell you that my GPS issue is 100% fixed.

I got the OTA update, and my initial tests show that GPS is... better? But certainly not 'Fixed'. After turning off 'Use wireless networks' I tried using Google Naviagation, and whenever I was moving, the position marker would start lagging behind, and then catch up occasionally.
I did get a lock within 10 seconds though.

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Official Gingerbread Software Update: Droid 2 Global by Motorola

http://support.vzw.com/system_update/droid_2_global.html
YOUR DROID 2 GLOBAL BY MOTOROLA
JUST GOT EVEN BETTER.
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a new software update, Version.4.5.600.A956.Verizon.en.US,
for your Droid 2 Global by Motorola. This update provides several improvements for your device, as
well as upgrading to the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System (OS).
Droid 2 Global by Motorola
SOFTWARE UPDATE
****Lastest update 10/12/11:
Everything must be squared away now, as the new build of 4.5.608 has been approved and should be made available shortly. Normally when these support documents arrive, the update shows up within a week or so.
Letter from Motorola:
10/12/11:
Hi.
"I want to thank you for providing feedback on the Droid 2 Global Gingerbread upgrade. The feedback from Motorola Feedback Network members helped us identify a serious issue and stop the general distribution of the software before a larger number of owners were impacted. I want to personally thank you for your contribution -- it is just this kind of thing that demonstrates the value of this group.
Now we've put in the needed changes to eliminate this single serious issue and we're ready to resume the rollout. Because you provided feedback before, we will include you in the initial push and ask again for your feedback.
We will not do a private community as we think we understand the strengths and gaps of this software based on our first soak. I will be sending a survey -- maybe two -- to make sure that you are able to update, and to see that the encryption issue that caused us to delay has truly been addressed.
Expect the push of a new load tomorrow. You should see no change in how the device operates overall -- unless you encountered the encryption issue. That should disappear.
I will send out a survey tomorrow -- in the event that you have any update problems, use that to let me know.
Again, many thanks for participating in the Motorola Feedback Network. You are really making a difference.
Regards,
- Matt
Motorola Feedback Network
Motorola Owners' Forum"
If you were rooted and have errors installing the Ota you may want to go back to complete stock by following these instructions:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR INSTALL, YOUR BATTERY MUST BE FULLY CHARGED
Use at your own risk MyDroidWorld and Team Black Hat assume no liability for what you may do to your device
2.4.29 SBF Download - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MD5K1YY8
2.4.29 SBF Download - https://rapidshare.com/#!download|0....29_FULL.sbf.zip|0|File not found. (e029a7af)
SBF File md5sum = 389acd9eb74a4f2c2ca2b8a08e9ab502
RSDlite 4.9- http://www.mediafire.com/?ufxs9lft9q2xwnu
If you are not familiar on how to use RSDLite here is a brief overview
Method 1: While phone is on
Switch your device to PC mode
Turn on debugging mode (settings>applications>development>debugging mode)
Launch RSDLite (make sure device appears in window)
Select SBF
Start
Device will switch to bootloader and begin the flashing process and will reboot when it is complete.
Method 2: While phone is off
To manually put your device in bootloader mode:
Turn off device
press and hold the up and down volume buttons
power on device (continue to hold the up and down volume buttons)
wala - you are in bootloader mode
Launch RSDLite (make sure device appears in window)
Select SBF
Start
And on the second page of the PDF:
Moto/Verizon said:
Additional Improvements:
Email and Messaging
+ Sporadic issues with unintended recipient list corrected for text, picture, video and audio multimedia messages.
+ Exchange ActiveSync calendar events created on the device will now push to your PC calendar.
+ POP3/IMAP emails now show the correct date stamp.
New ActiveSync Email Policy Support for the following:
+ Data encryption for both the internal and SD card memory.
+ Require manual synchronization while roaming.
+ Allow HTML email.
Additional Device Features
+ Improvements in stability prevent lockups, resets and force close errors.
+ Bluetooth® devices will now select the correct audio recording level for optimal voice capture and alert you when your audio level is too low.
+ Improved battery life while using Bluetooth.
+ Access My Verizon without any force close errors.
+ Reset Backup Assistant under Manage Applications menu.
+ Enhanced connectivity when roaming in GSM/UMTS networks
(Europe and India).
+ Improved battery life during Wi-Fi use.
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VERY interested in the improvements to system stability and GSM radio .. just last week I lent my (currently idle) D2G to a friend, and now the update that sounded forever away, suddenly appears.. by the time I get around to getting the handset back, this will probably be old news
If somebody could update this thread when it's actually released, I'd really appreciate it. Would love to make a backup of my current Fusion install, SBF, and then give it a shot.
Ok here the news straight from Verizon Tech suport the update is scheduled to roll 615am cen time ...
Off network install
Will there be a way to install this update if I am not connected to the VZW network? I am currently living in Saudi Arabia (i am from Kansas(insert joke here)) and I am using the STC network with their sim card. I can not get connected wifi due to the proxy problem either.
I am able to install .apk files with android manager, but I first need the downloadable file.
Thanks,
george
i dont think so, but no worries, im sure by the time youll get a chance to install, there will be a downloadable file, if your phone has 5g you can probably download it directly to your phone.
You don't need to be on the Verizon Wireless network for the update to be able to be installed.
Any data connection, be it GSM/UMTS 2G/2.5G/3G, or WiFi, will suffice. The update process is performed over the TCP/IP stack. In case you want to get it over cellular data, you need to remember that the update is about 105MB in size.
About proxies: there are a few applications available on the market that allow you to set Android's proxy configuration, though I am not sure if these settings affect anything besides the web browser.
IronFists said:
Ok here the news straight from Verizon Tech suport the update is scheduled to roll 615am cen time ...
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Interesting. So much for a soak test apparently.
sk0t said:
Interesting. So much for a soak test apparently.
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Yeah I haven't seen anything yet
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Same here. Nothing yet. Created a shortcut on my home screen to the System Update so as soon as I tap it it will check for updates.
http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ck-and-more-in-l/&category=classic&postPage=1
Yeah I guess these guys are wrong.
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I'm in the Florida Keys at the moment. Nothing available here yet. I think I'll go for a swim before checking again
The update was released @ 06:15 CET and is going out in groups; grouping is probably done by device MEIDs.
You can go to a Verizon store and ask them to push the update to your handset, though.
Doses man the wait it killin me I was light hell yea when tech support said 615 lol he didnt mention nothing about being in line for it lol
no update in seattle
I'm in the seattle area and no update for me.. been trying all morning
Check for update was not available at this time for me.
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Just read this on the web. http://technology.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979452576
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Has anyone posted that they have actually gotten the update? It's still not available for me.
Nothing here (yet) in Vancouver Canada
Hmm going to have to SBF my phone when i get home.

[G900P][Q] Any experience with OTA CPE1 yet?

At about 5:00am today, I was notified that an Over-The-Air Update is available for my stock Sprint Galaxy S5 hardware number SM-G900P. Googling got me no info on this update, and all the info Samsung pushed on me is typed at the bottom of this post.
Has anyone let it update your phone yet?
Did anything notable change after you ran the update?
Did any settings you loved go away?
Did any new settings turn up?
What Android version number do you have after the update?
Relax, and tell us about your mother.
Anything else you feel is pertinent?
Please post on this thread to let us cautious adopters (a.k.a. chickens) get a picture of how safe (or unsafe) this update may or may not be.
Good luck, everyone!! Thanks!
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Info on the update says thus:
Software Update
The latest software update
is ready to be installed. If you
tap INSTALL OVERNIGHT, the
update will be installed between
2:00 AM and 5:00 AM
Version: G900PVPU3CPCA/
G900 PSPT3CPCA/
G900PVPU3 CPCA>
G900PVPU3CPE1/
G900 PSPT3CPE1/
G900PVPU3 CPE1
Size: 187.58 MB
What's new
-The security of your device has been improved
-Wi-Fi connectivity and stability have been improved
A software update can include, but
is not limited to:
-Device stability improvements, bug fixes
-New and / or enhanced features.
-Further improvements to performance.
To get the best from your device, please keep your phone up to date and regularly check for software updates.
Your device will restart after the update is installed. Tap here for more information.
Caution
LATER
INSTALL OVERNIGHT
INSTALL NOW
(Then if you click on the word "Caution"):
You will not be charged for this software installation.
-During installation, you will not be able to use your device at all, even for emergency calls.
Icons on the Home screen may be reset to their defaults and may need to be reconfigured after installation.
-A software update should not affect the files and data on your device.
-To avoid unexpected data loss, we recommend that you back up important data before installation.
i wasnt aware that a PE1 baseband was released. I guess we'll just have to stay tuned to see what info turns up
i just looked on sammobile.com, and the pca baseband was the most recent one showing there. Weirdness :/
It's only 187mb. The only difference at least for me is WiFi not turning on by itself.
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Thanks. WiFi turning itself on is really annoying. I won't miss that!
Edit: I ran the update. WiFi still turns itself on. The second warranty is up this baby is getting rooted.
Also the so-called lag-free camera which always took a long time to focus takes MUCH longer to focus now. Much. Longer.
I received the update notification but I was afraid to accept it for fear of losing root.
1) Does the update remove root?
2) If so, can the update be rooted?
Tried updating but it just boots into custom recovery. You must reinstall stock recovery to utilize update. Not worth it imho
Somebody know how to root on that build CPE1 or CPE2?

G930VVRU4BQF2 (S7) and G935VVRU4BQF2 (S7 Edge) updates arriving today.

The updates are arriving as G930VVRU4BQF2 (S7) and G935VVRU4BQF2 (S7 Edge) and should contain a recent Android security patch. The list of improvements include bug fixes for a link sharing notification issue, MMS video playback issue, Gear 360 connectivity issue, Google Maps error for Knox users, and a random reset issue for VPN users, along with HD voice performance improvements.
ktraub said:
The updates are arriving as G930VVRU4BQF2 (S7) and G935VVRU4BQF2 (S7 Edge) and should contain a recent Android security patch. The list of improvements include bug fixes for a link sharing notification issue, MMS video playback issue, Gear 360 connectivity issue, Google Maps error for Knox users, and a random reset issue for VPN users, along with HD voice performance improvements.
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I am planning on picking up the New (S7 Edge) from the Verizon store Wednesday, will this update affect me rooting and installing a ROM the phone?
i wouldnt think so no you should be good
gurnsey101 said:
i wouldnt think so no you should be good
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Hello gurnsey101 , Thank You
No problem
After update phone now takes 2-3 full seconds before screen wakes. 100% consistent. No other changes to the phone. Anyone else having this issue?
mastermarc said:
After update phone now takes 2-3 full seconds before screen wakes. 100% consistent. No other changes to the phone. Anyone else having this issue?
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I received the update yesterday afternoon, and my phone 'freaked out' for a full hour or so after receiving it. The Home button was seemingly locked, the device wouldn't go to sleep, and nothing would run properly. After a few reboots and letting it sit for a while, everything seem to be back to normal. As a matter of fact, it seems a bit snappier now to be honest.
How would one go about tweaking the QC9 Hotspot fix to use for QF2, or does it even need it?
After the G930VVRU4BQF2 (S7) update, I can no longer get apps to write to the SD card. I do have Package Disabler Pro in use. Is there something I may have turned off by accident?

How is the update process designed with Huawei Watch 2 (BT)?

Back a couple of hours, I had a chat and a call with the support Huawei stuff. Among other things about the update process of the Huawei Watch 2 (BT).
What the support staff told me, that there is no way to manually update (trigger an update by the enduser). "The system" of Huawei decides, when a serial number will get the updates. And it can take up to 8 weeks, until all "the system" has enrolled all the updates to the watch. When the watch will be factory resetted, all this will happen again.
In all my experience as a software developer, architect and as a normal enduser, this "process" was completely unknown by me. I would tend to say, that it is the worst user experience ever.
Today, I got the update to Wear OS 1.7 (from 1.6). As of supports statement, there are several updates in the line until Wear OS 2.0.
My question relates to this: What are your experiences (from recent buyers)? How long does it took for you to finally get a working watch?
PS: "working watch"... I also report an issue, that the Bluetooth internet tethering does not work as the watch did not define this scope in the Bluetooth handshake. From the phones view, the watch just cannot do tethering at all. Support staff told me, that is be fixed with Wear OS 2.0. So I will nearly have useless watch for up to 8 weeks until I get the 2.0 update. Yay I am not a couch potato, I do perform activities outside my WiFi network
I didnt quite get what your actual question is but as far as i know if you want internet connection and your watch is bt variant you can either connect through wifi or your phone's internet through bluetooth
And i geuss thats the case with every other smartwatch and OSs
Same issue here
Just got my watch this morning and it's stuck at wear os 1.7. When I search for updates on the watch it tells me there's no updates.
I've also updated all apps in the play store
Could anyone else shed light on this or is it just a matter of time?
Thanks in advance
Kianush said:
I didnt quite get what your actual question is...
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How long did it took for you until you watch was usable (the 2.0 update)?
Outside WiFi zone, I cannot use my watch because I have to stick with 1.7 for as long as Huawei's system won't give me the update. So no internet over Bluetooth until I finally get the 2.0 update.
I have connection with bluetooth.
burnersk said:
How long did it took for you until you watch was usable (the 2.0 update)?
Outside WiFi zone, I cannot use my watch because I have to stick with 1.7 for as long as Huawei's system won't give me the update. So no internet over Bluetooth until I finally get the 2.0 update.
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I do have connection via Bluetooth, my only qualm is the fact its not updating despiste the fact it should.
Weird it doesn't even find updates for the watch.
M3th0s said:
I do have connection via Bluetooth, my only qualm is the fact its not updating despiste the fact it should.
Weird it doesn't even find updates for the watch.
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You have a Bluetooth internet connection or just a Bluetooth connection?
For example, if you explicitly turn off you watches WiFi, will Google Maps or Google Music (streaming, not downloaded files) work?
What is you Wear OS version?
burnersk said:
You have a Bluetooth internet connection or just a Bluetooth connection?
For example, if you explicitly turn off you watches WiFi, will Google Maps or Google Music (streaming, not downloaded files) work?
What is you Wear OS version?
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Now i undrestand your issue.
I will give u a clear answer here
Huawei watch 2 hasnt recieved the wear os 2.0 update yet, and its 1.7 right now
Also from the day one i got this watch (one year ago which was many updates ago) this watch had no problem connecting to internet through bluetooth (as i mentioned in my first post here)
You just need to connect the watch to your phone and then turn on you phone's data connection which then the watch will use it and u will have internet connection (google maps/play store/ system update etc)
And also if u turn on vpn on your phone it will be also effected on the watch.
burnersk said:
You have a Bluetooth internet connection or just a Bluetooth connection?
For example, if you explicitly turn off you watches WiFi, will Google Maps or Google Music (streaming, not downloaded files) work?
What is you Wear OS version?
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Yup, no issues whatsoever accessing data outside a wifi network
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Kianush said:
Now i undrestand your issue.
I will give u a clear answer here
Huawei watch 2 hasnt recieved the wear os 2.0 update yet, and its 1.7 right now
Also from the day one i got this watch (one year ago which was many updates ago) this watch had no problem connecting to internet through bluetooth (as i mentioned in my first post here)
You just need to connect the watch to your phone and then turn on you phone's data connection which then the watch will use it and u will have internet connection (google maps/play store/ system update etc)
And also if u turn on vpn on your phone it will be also effected on the watch.
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Thanks for the clear explanation. Do we know when we can expect 2.0?
M3th0s said:
Thanks for the clear explanation. Do we know when we can expect 2.0?
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No we dont, there is another topic regarding this matter titled "Wear os update"
So it seems to me that the Huawei Support ist knowingly lying to potential buyers.
The told me that the 2.0 update was already released and 2.1 is in planning (as announced by Google). And that there are several updates between 1.7 and 2.0 that my watch will pick up (become pushed) within the next 8 weeks.
What I see from your responses is that there were no updates in the past after 1.7..
And Huawei's update server decides, when to roll out (pushes) updates to the watch. Manual searches for updates will always be "already on newest release" because Huawei's update server don't work that way. At least this is what the support told me.
So to sum up... It seems that particular my watch have a Bluetooth issue since it does not announce tethering capabilities with the handshake. That is why, I cannot use my watch. Support stated, that this issue is known and already fixed with 2.0..
I get really angry with Huawei's support. You guys have pointed out so many points, that the support didn't told the truth. I had 3 contacts with different support staff. So this is not the accident of one individual.
burnersk said:
So it seems to me that the Huawei Support ist knowingly lying to potential buyers.
The told me that the 2.0 update was already released and 2.1 is in planning (as announced by Google). And that there are several updates between 1.7 and 2.0 that my watch will pick up (become pushed) within the next 8 weeks.
What I see from your responses is that there were no updates in the past after 1.7..
And Huawei's update server decides, when to roll out (pushes) updates to the watch. Manual searches for updates will always be "already on newest release" because Huawei's update server don't work that way. At least this is what the support told me.
So to sum up... It seems that particular my watch have a Bluetooth issue since it does not announce tethering capabilities with the handshake. That is why, I cannot use my watch. Support stated, that this issue is known and already fixed with 2.0..
I get really angry with Huawei's support. You guys have pointed out so many points, that the support didn't told the truth. I had 3 contacts with different support staff. So this is not the accident of one individual.
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Yeah it's sad.
I was hoping wear os was going to be a different story than android and updates would be pretty consistent across watches.
I am now considering going back to my gear s3 frontier tyzen watch until such a time as Google decides to release a watch (if they ever do).
Say what you want from apple but at least they're consistent (I know they only have to cater for their devices) and watch os looks damn good and seems like the better watch experience you can have atm.
i agree, the updates for the watch are like they are for their phones, - non-existent - as usual they make good hardware but it's backed up by poor support and updates from them.
I just wish Google would hurry and release a smartwatch so can swap over.
burnersk said:
So it seems to me that the Huawei Support ist knowingly lying to potential buyers.
The told me that the 2.0 update was already released and 2.1 is in planning (as announced by Google). And that there are several updates between 1.7 and 2.0 that my watch will pick up (become pushed) within the next 8 weeks.
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Watch 2 Sport LTE. Had 1.6, Did factory reset sunday morning. Received 2.1 today.
Yup update seems to have rolled out today
Got my update in Germany for BT a few minutes ago
Watch 2 BT with 2.1 update also for me ? watch is finally working ?
LTE version in Spain received now 2.1

Question AT&T G996USQUGQ4AU August 1 Security Update is out

This morning I updated my AT&T S21+ to AT&T OTA QUGQ4AU. I have not played with it long enough to noticed anything new. Just like with the previous updates, if anyone comes across any details related to this release, please post them here. Maybe, just maybe... this will be the OTA that includes the fixes for connection issues with Android Auto. No AT&T Release Notes yet.
You beat me to it! Downloading now
1. - Just noticed a new "Bedtime mode" icon under the Quick Settings Menu
2.- New option to choose which video calling app to use from contacts.

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