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AT&T over the air update is beginning

AT&T just SMSed me that the update is coming soon and I should press OK when prompted.
Quote, "AT&T FREE MSG: AT&T is providing a free update for your phone. When asked to install the update, please select OK. Thank You."
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nirvani said:
AT&T just SMSed me that the update is coming soon and I should press OK when prompted.
Quote, "AT&T FREE MSG: AT&T is providing a free update for your phone. When asked to install the update, please select OK. Thank You."
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Uhhh, you are about 1 week to late for this information. Thanks though.

I was rooted, no lagfix when I tried to update. It got to 100% then it said failed. My baseband says I897UCJH7. Kernel 2.6.29 [email protected] #2.
Did the update work or not?

Flashman, how did your OTA update go? Any issues us rooted/unlocked folks should be worried about?
My instinct is to delay the update until I stop seeing posts about hot it F'd up people's phones.
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nirvani said:
Flashman, how did your OTA update go? Any issues us rooted/unlocked folks should be worried about?
My instinct is to delay the update until I stop seeing posts about hot it F'd up people's phones.
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If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update. In order to make the OTA download package as small as possible, Samsung uses a diff patch based on the bit differences between stock JF6 image and new JH7 image. So, if you touched the JF6 in any unauthorized way, the patch won't work.
Luckily, you can now use the newly released Kies Mini to do a full ROM update which should be more reliable as you have the entire ROM image downloaded to your desktop and then flash to your phone.

foxbat121 said:
If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update. In order to make the OTA download package as small as possible, Samsung uses a diff patch based on the bit differences between stock JF6 image and new JH7 image. So, if you touched the JF6 in any unauthorized way, the patch won't work.
Luckily, you can now use the newly released Kies Mini to do a full ROM update which should be more reliable as you have the entire ROM image downloaded to your desktop and then flash to your phone.
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What does it mean if Kies mini says Firmware version: unregistered device?

rcm921 said:
What does it mean if Kies mini says Firmware version: unregistered device?
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Quoted by Samsung "The program can report this message if it detects a software build other than the official launch software of JF6."
You need to FLASH STOCK JF6 using ODIN ONE CLICK, Follow this Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794363

Colton5419 said:
Quoted by Samsung "The program can report this message if it detects a software build other than the official launch software of JF6."
You need to FLASH STOCK JF6 using ODIN ONE CLICK, Follow this Guide:
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If my settings say i'm at JH7, does that necessarily mean the OTA update was completely successful? It reached 100% then said failed.

foxbat121 said:
If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update.
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What do you mean removed anything from stock rom? I rooted and removed a bunch of the bloatware and did an OTA update with no issues.

I failed along with most other rooted and flashed guys. Luckily I didn't brick my phone in the process. I will wait until some beret update comes along before trying anything ota again.
Sweet life

Nevermind, I guess it didn't update fully cause some of the implemented changes aren't there. I really didn't want to have to run a master clear and have to reinstall all my stuff.

rcm921 said:
Nevermind, I guess it didn't update fully cause some of the implemented changes aren't there. I really didn't want to have to run a master clear and have to reinstall all my stuff.
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Did you try to update with mini kies?

Colton5419 said:
Did you try to update with mini kies?
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Trying to figure out a way to do it without having to wipe everything right now. But no luck.

rcm921 said:
Trying to figure out a way to do it without having to wipe everything right now. But no luck.
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Do you have TouchWiz as your default launcher? and make sure you're on your home screen when you connect your USB cable.
If that doesn't do it you need to get back to JF6 only way or another because Mini Kies will continue to tell you that you have an "unregistered" device until it is at JF6
The reason is because your update failed partially :/

are you guys talking about a new update or just JH7?

We're talking about JH7, some people are still having difficulties getting it on their phone as the OTA is still failing - and if you've failed the OTA you need to reflash to stock before mini kies will work.

when i did the update i was rooted an it didn't fail on install or bootup or anything.
but then again i'm just rooted and nothing else has been touched.

wade7919 said:
when i did the update i was rooted an it didn't fail on install or bootup or anything.
but then again i'm just rooted and nothing else has been touched.
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Exactly, I don't think root causes any issues. I was able to check for update on a rooted ROM.
It's when you have a custom kernel etc.

flashman2002 said:
Uhhh, you are about 1 week to late for this information. Thanks though.
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Not really. AT&T has said that the real update will be sent out via SMS text message link, not through the "update software" menu in android.
Engadget just had that yesterday.

derek4484 said:
Not really. AT&T has said that the real update will be sent out via SMS text message link, not through the "update software" menu in android.
Engadget just had that yesterday.
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It's the same thing.

[Q] New Firmware is available - OK for rooted GT6210-WiFi only?

I have tried to locate this question, but I can not find it on here, so here goes.
I have a rooted GT6210 WiFi only.
Kies shows:
Current firmware version: PDA:KL1 / CSC:KL1 (XAR)
Latest firmware version: PDA:LA3 / CSC:LA3 (XAR)
Is this OK to update, or leave it be?
Thanks.

Looked this up on google and found your thread. Wondering the same thing. Ill update this if I figure it out.

On my tab with KL2 it's only a small 8mb update to fix 'stability issues'
I haven't updated yet as it won't let me flash due to low battery

This being pushed out via OTA?
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If all you've done is root, it should work but you might lose root. If you have a modified firmware or CWM recovery installed, it probably won't work and you'll have to use Odin to get back to stock.

You will lose root. Flashed via Kies yesterday. Re-rooted and re-installed CWM.
No worries.

Please make a CWM backup and upload the system backup. Just the system file... not data (data has personal info)
Thanks
Gary
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garyd9 said:
Please make a CWM backup and upload the system backup. Just the system file... not data (data has personal info)
Thanks
Gary
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Always good advice, Gary!

skeeterpro said:
Always good advice, Gary!
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actually, I wanted the system archive so I could pull it apart and see if the wifi drivers are changed.
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garyd9 said:
actually, I wanted the system archive so I could pull it apart and see if the wifi drivers are changed.
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Wonder if it's to fix the SOD problem??

slonline said:
Current firmware version: PDA:KL1 / CSC:KL1 (XAR)
Latest firmware version: PDA:LA3 / CSC:LA3 (XAR)
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FYI: The "LA" in "LA3" designates that this is from January 2012. (based on information taken from samfirmware.com.) I'm not sure what the "3" is... probably some build number - but may be a week number (I really don't know.)

You can't use garys kernal with this update can you...

Zadeis said:
You can't use garys kernal with this update can you...
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Have you tried it? I don't have the update, so I have no idea. I'm trying to get someone who has already installed it to do a CWM Recovery backup and upload some of the files from it (so I can check compatibility.)
The firmware /system tree contains kernel modules, so if they rebuilt the kernel for that build, then there's a chance that wifi wouldn't load with my kernel.
CWM Recovery backups have some files that would help me:
"boot.img" is the kernel image
system.ext4.tar is the /system tree. This file contains NO user information, but contains what people here on XDA like to call the "ROM." It's the entire android system outside of recovery and the kernel.
Take care
Gary

Well if it worked I would try but alas I'm still waiting for samsung to give me my tablet back from having those issues I was having a couple weeks ago with having a bunch of errors in recovery and not being able to boot. I'm just asking since when I get it back I hope to be able to use your wonderful kernal again

Here's the boot image and link for dropbox for the system file.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/60666140/system.zip
About an hour left on the upload...slow DSL
Thanks,
Jason

nevermind, folks.. I went ahead and installed the update on my own 6210. Give me a week or two to get things sorted out.
Oh.. and the update installs via the bootloader, so it will work fine regardless of any recovery, rooting, etc.
However, it'll overwrite root, recovery, etc.
Take care
Gary
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So far, I see nothing different. Even the ar6000.ko module has the old kernel's version string embedded (although there is a binary difference between the old and new module, they appear to have compiled it again the older kernel and haven't updated any version strings.)
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UNTIL I POST THAT IT WILL WORK WITH THE LA3 FIRMWARE UPDATE, DO NOT INSTALL MY KERNEL IF YOU'VE UPDATED YOUR FIRMWARE.
The tablet will boot just fine, but the wifi module won't load (meaning you won't have any wireless.)
I'll be updating the kernel thread with a proper warning...
Take care
Gary

slonline said:
I have tried to locate this question, but I can not find it on here, so here goes.
I have a rooted GT6210 WiFi only.
Kies shows:
Current firmware version: PDA:KL1 / CSC:KL1 (XAR)
Latest firmware version: PDA:LA3 / CSC:LA3 (XAR)
Is this OK to update, or leave it be?
Thanks.
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I do not understand you. Why should it not be ok to install the new firmware that kies offers you?

Just Updated via KIES...
and lost root, etc but rerooted and installed CWM per Garyd9's " [GT-P6210][CWMRecovery][ROOT] ClockworkMod Recovery and Root (07-Jan-2012)" - no issues.
Following are just qualitative observations:
I use TouchWiz as my launcher and it's definitely smoother and seems faster, particularly when scrolling between screens.
The whole tablet seems to execute operations faster - particularly when opening/closing app drawer.
I see that my display timeout settings appear to be retained though it may be too early to tell. One of my pet peeves is that Android (or maybe Samsung) likes to reset the timeout to one minute irrespective of a user selected setting - this seems to happen after the Tab sleeps. Maybe this is one of the software fixes??? but I will report after a while.
Garyd9: if there is a dump that you can use I can do it - just tell me what youi want.

I have same setup, lost root but just re-rooted and works fine.

Is kies supposed to find the update automatically? When I connect via Kies nothing happens and when I manually check for an update it says than no updates are available.
Nevermind, kies just found it and is auto-installing....

[Q] Effect of latest OTA update on rooted/s-off 1.44.0007?

Hubby's MT4GS is hboot 1.44.0007, rooted & s-off through Revolutionary. Recently he received an update notification for the latest OTA from T-Mobile (at least I'm assuming it's that--software version 1.63.531.2). Since the notification can't be dismissed and is annoying him somewhat, I wanted to know what the overall effect would be if I applied this 55.36 MB update.
To be more specific, would the phone lose root? If so, method to regain? Would s-off be reversed? With this phone being s-off, could I flash the 1.63.531.2 stock ROM instead of using the OTA? But then there's the question of would doing the latter resolve the notification that is the crux of all this?
Apologies--it's late and I feel like I'm tangling up what I'm trying to ask. Hopefully, I haven't completely confused the issue. Thanks in advance for any recommendations and advice.
Off to bed for now --
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It is never a good idea to let an OTA update run on a rooted phone. Most likely if you let it attempt, the update would fail very quickly anyway, without causing any damage. If you want to update to the latest stock ROM, it is easily done by grabbing one of the available stock roms in the dev section. My phone is rooted and s-off and I am now running the 1.63.531.2 stock ROM that I have since debloated a bit. It is extremely stable, fast, and battery-efficient, and everything works as it should.
There are several threads here on updating to the latest stock rom, you will not lose S-OFF and you can easily unlock it using the HTCDEV unlock took and then root it.

just run a rom based off latest ota or he could disable the update notifications

JKILO said:
just run a rom based off latest ota or he could disable the update notifications
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I've turned off the HTC software update under Settings ¦ About phone, but the OTA update notification persists. Also, there doesn't appear any way to dismiss it--the dismiss notifications button isn't available in the notifications panel to clear the icon.
It looks like the only means to get rid of the notification is to flash a 1.63.531.2 ROM, but it needs to be stock as hubby likes it that way. Now I just need to find one. It's often difficult to drill down and find stock ROMs as they tend to be hidden within a thread titled for another subject. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations.
Purrs --
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Maybe it downloaded the ota update and you have to delete it to get it to stop prompting you to update all the time. Its probably on the root of the sd card named update.zip
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michaelmab88 said:
Maybe it downloaded the ota update and you have to delete it to get it to stop prompting you to update all the time. Its probably on the root of the sd card named update.zip
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i was gonna suggest this as well!
otherwise this should do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401695

michaelmab88 said:
Maybe it downloaded the ota update and you have to delete it to get it to stop prompting you to update all the time. Its probably on the root of the sd card named update.zip
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Nope, the file hasn't been downloaded yet, since hubby would have had to switch on wi-fi for the 55.36 MB file. I did check his SD card, though, to be thorough--no such file.
Good idea for something to rule out, though --
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yogi2010 said:
otherwise this should do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401695
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I really really appreciate this link! Initially, I didn't think it would be that helpful as I don't have Titanium Backup on either of our phones, and didn't want to purchase it just for freezing this one problem system app. Happily, Darken added app freezing to the latest version of SD Maid, and it worked like a charm--annoying notification is gone, hubby is pleased, and I can put off ROM flashing to another day when I'm not swamped with other projects.
Much rejoicing in Lynnwood tonight --
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Much rejoicing in Lynnwood tonight --
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Lynnwood, Wa? I'm in Kirkland.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

Coug76 said:
Lynnwood, Wa? I'm in Kirkland.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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lol, i was thinking either that or Lynnwood, CA, in which case they'd be my neighbors. Lynnwood, CA might be less likely tho...

Coug76 said:
Lynnwood, Wa? I'm in Kirkland.
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That's an aye-firmative, Lynnwood, WA. Howdy, neighbor!

Is there a changelog for this update? I was wondering other than security what else is included?
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Why yes there is....here you go. ;-)
From Tmobile site:
Improvements
Restores preloaded themes that were removed in version 1.55.531.3
Google security fix
Improvements to Wi-Fi Calling
Improvements to Genius Button
Improvements to Netflix app experience

If it's s-off'd, it's through the radio if it's from Revolutionary. He can reflash recovery and it'll be fine

[Q]OTA Root

Is there any way to get OTA updates on a rooted phone? I only rooted it to get rid of the bloatware, so everything else is stock. I downloaded the update from samfirmware, but will it wipe my device if i flash it with odin?

Use triangle away to get system status offical and binary counter 0, then ota update works
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Ok, finally got it official, but it doesn't show me any update available, although a friend with the exact same android version as mine got his update yesterday. What is wrong with this phone?!

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Tried it, didn't work, couldn't get an "official" status
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If u don't have play version, just allow track to run. if u have stock kernel and stock rom it works, just reset counter and allow track to run and reboot phone. If it doesn't work first boot, do it again.
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s2ss said:
Ok, finally got it official, but it doesn't show me any update available, although a friend with the exact same android version as mine got his update yesterday. What is wrong with this phone?!
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Use samsung kies. Install kies to ur computer and plug ur phone to computer and run kies

Still no luck, And it's weird since we got the last update at the same time. Would flashing the new firmware with odin wipe my device or give me errors in apps?

s2ss said:
Still no luck, And it's weird since we got the last update at the same time. Would flashing the new firmware with odin wipe my device or give me errors in apps?
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If u flash firmware with odin, u lose all ur data. So no problems with apps

rs tony said:
If u flash firmware with odin, u lose all ur data. So no problems with apps
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This is in case if he is on 4.2.2 and flash a newer 4.2.2 firmware :
If he don't wipe(factory reset), he wouldn't loose anything

Oh okey
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OTA for Verizon?

When I go to manually update my phone, I'm getting an OTA update.
Anyone know what the update is? I'm rooted so I can't install it and clicking the learn more link takes me to a dead website.

im downloading now, not rooted.
Edit: Just states enhancements and improvements. android version : still 5.0.2 / build number : LRX22G. G920VVRU1A0E2

Tried to update and it failed on me. Can't get it to go again.
Edit: Tried the update again and it worked.

I just updated mine successfully and all it showed was.. "Software updated to G925VVRU1AOE2" The link to "Learn More Online" was to a 404 page

Apparently this is what the updated is, but I can't update cuz I'm rooted
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/06/0...rst-update-with-hd-voice-photo-editor-tweaks/

The ram management seems to be a bit better now, will have to see if the battery life especially on wifi has improved.

I don't think it's worth going through unrooting process. The updates are minor.

Just wait till one of the ROM's are updated and flash that.

Has anyone taken the update and still was able to root?

http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-galaxy-s6-6-2-15.pdf?null
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Nothing I see is worth the update. I've turned off HD Voice...that seems to be one of the major battery drains. Ill wait till others download and see if there is an improvement

The release notes seem to have a different FW version AOD5 rather than AOE2 which is the actual OTA.
It should still be rootable if it matches other AOE2 ROMs from other carriers but only time will tell.
There is a download on Samsung-Updates of the Full TAR.
my 2 cents

The root app has to be updated with this update if you flash this you will not be able to root until pingpong updates it just a warning I took the plunge.

jparasita said:
The root app has to be updated with this update if you flash this you will not be able to root until pingpong updates it just a warning I took the plunge.
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Can you flash back to OC3?

Misterxtc said:
Can you flash back to OC3?
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I will try that now rom related we have the update for cleanrom.

So the only way to take the Ota is to flash back to stock?

NoFanboy said:
So the only way to take the Ota is to flash back to stock?
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You can download it here and use Odin but if you are rooted wait for a rooted ROM or you risk loosing root.

Misterxtc said:
You can download it here and use Odin but if you are rooted wait for a rooted ROM or you risk loosing root.
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I'm kinda new to samsung phones, if I flash the stock tar file it'll erase my phone right?

Misterxtc said:
You can download it here and use Odin but if you are rooted wait for a rooted ROM or you risk loosing root.
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I'm kinda new to samsung phones, if I flash the stock tar file it'll erase my phone right?
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I can confirm that you can flash back can someone capture just the ota?

jparasita said:
I can confirm that you can flash back can someone capture just the ota?
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Thank you. I ran out of thanks for the day and couldn't hit the button.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Veri...-Galaxy-S6-and-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge_id69994
Optimizing now.
"One of the new features gives you the ability to make drawings in the photo editor. There are also some layout changes to HD Voice Calling options.
Besides those minor additions, the update also exterminates some bugs that have afflicted the two models. "
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Drawing on a picture is awesome.