I have been using my N900 with official 4.4.2 for a couple of months and no more OTA updates found but in sammobile there comes another 4.4.2 release with same CSC code and different build date and changelist. I went on googling and all I can know is Samsung didn't reveal the changelogs. So people can say higher changelist number means fixes or improvement.
But what exactly are they? Im curious to know and installed 4.4.2 with higher changelists and i just want to share what i can find out from newer 4.4.2. All u guys please post if u find any changes. My findings are just only user experience level...
Newer one
Changelist: 1955999
PDA: N900XXUENG3
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Older one
Changelist: 1185114
PDA: N900XXUDND1
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I lists them here.
1. Kid mode installer
2. Knox 2.0
3. In notification panel, the term "Location" is used instead of GPS. (and previously location on/off toggle in the setting is regardless of GPS on/off in notification bar)
4.Camera bug seem to be fixed (of course camera works like a charm without lagging and no more "processing"message after taking a picture) not sure about picture quality bcoz my bare eyes cant see any difference.
5. Battery drain issue seems to be fixed for certain devices
(I cant make it different coz previous one i have no problem with battery and certainly this newer one has no battery problem as well)
6. No wifi issues
7. In Antutu test, score improves from 40320 to 40835 ( could be just variation)
8. Virtual tour mode in camera
9. Batter fully charged icon changed
Still need time to find out more and any one plz post if u find anything out.
So i recommend u to use this build if u are using 4.4.2 with some bugs.
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If you go to language and input. Under the speech section is there a option for notification readout?
RCJ89 said:
If you go to language and input. Under the speech section is there a option for notification readout?
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that's right. thank you
satslu said:
that's right. thank you
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I was asking lol, this feature is on the galaxy s5 and I find it useful to tell me whos calling or texting me.
I know the s4/note 3 have this but only in handsfree mode, where as s5 has it in both normal and handsfree mode.
Samsung doesn't release an official changelist, for any device. There's a list of added features for a change in Android version, but never in-version patches.
You won't find one. The changelist number is an internal registration number for Samsung itself, it's not meant to mean anything for the users. As for indicating how new or old a firmware is, that's what the firmware numbering is for. (The last three symbols of the AP/Phone represent Year, Month and revision number.)
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Samsung doesn't release an official changelist, for any device. There's a list of added features for a change in Android version, but never in-version patches.
You won't find one. The changelist number is an internal registration number for Samsung itself, it's not meant to mean anything for the users. As for indicating how new or old a firmware is, that's what the firmware numbering is for. (The last three symbols of the AP/Phone represent Year, Month and revision number.)
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yes that's why we can only know by users' experiences.
Related
Samsung has been on a KitKat spree lately, and it has just about covered most of its popular devices from the last two(ish) years with the update. Today, Verizon updated its support docs for the Galaxy SIII, which indicates that the update is on its way in the coming days, as well.
Aside from KitKat, this update brings a couple of new enhancements, like the inclusion of Isis. Otherwise, it's basically the same song and dance – updated applications, bug fixes, an improved multi-app experience, the like.
Source
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653030
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788294
Good thing I read this or I would have never known :|
TokedUp said:
Good thing I read this or I would have never known :|
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Yes, there shouldn't be discussion threads until and update is going to be released. Not everybody has the time to read through a discussion thread that's been around for months to see if there is an update.
Just my 2¢
Sent by me.
Just got a notification for update! Kitkat 4.4.2 :good:
Me too !!
Me Too !!
Wait, let me post that again
Me too !!
Guess what?
I'm not taking any OTAs
I'm waiting for the developer release so I won't be f---ked.
No me too !
Performed update. Now what is this icon?!
I performed the update last night and now there is an icon in my notification bar that won't go away and doesn't appear when I maximize the window. Its incredibly frustrating!
It won't let me post a link and the image file is too big, so add dropbox to the beginning of this and it is a picture of the icon.
/sh/z6vh4b8g4qknlog/AABIf5TlJUNssKa-q-VC8Dhna
Does anyone know what this is?
Nevermind! Found it doing a google image search. It is the NFC icon and can be accessed by expanding notifications and touching the top right (4 square like) icon. From there you can add the toggle button to your quick menu or turn it off.
this is the point in time were i wish i didnt have an unlocked bootloader
Did the update change/unlock anything useful?
Back when I had JB I asked this forum if I could install KitKat and was told it wasnt possible. Did the update make custom roms possible again?
Stretch31 said:
Back when I had JB I asked this forum if I could install KitKat and was told it wasnt possible. Did the update make custom roms possible again?
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No
landshark68 said:
No
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Thanks for the quick reply. That's really disappointing though. I was really disappointed to see that, after updating, my phone doesnt look any different. According to the official kitkat page, I should have new features like immersion, updated hangouts and a new phone app. I don't see any of them, but my phone says its running version 4.4.2 and I'm current on updates. Am I missing something?
My device: Galaxy S7 G930V on Android 6.0.1
I already know the answer most people will give here and I've considered it already ---> "if everything works as you like it, why consider upgrading?"
I was just wondering if I'm missing anything by not upgrading to nougat. Are there battery issues or any quirky bugs on nougat?
How long could I keep this phone on Marshmallow without expecting issues? I'd like to just keep it the way it is and I plan on keeping this for 2 years at lesst.
Personal preference and some Samsung apps will only work with Nougat
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Personal preference and some Samsung apps will only work with Nougat
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I guess I'd still be okay. I don't use any Samsung apps like Pay etc
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I guess I'd still be okay. I don't use any Samsung apps like Pay etc
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People still use phones with lower Android versions than MM
My S7 is also still on v6.01. And my S7 edge is currently on v7.0 - not by choice, though. The display on my edge went out so I had to send it to Samsung's repair facility for a warranty resolution. When I received it back, or I should say, when I received most of it back (because it wasn't really the same phone - it had the same IMEI ID but a completely different chassis), it had v7.0 on it as one would expect. So I've been familiarizing myself with that OS version and comparing it to v6.01. I didn't really want Nougat and would have held off from upgrading/installing it had there been a choice in the matter.
Some things that I dislike about Nougat are: 1) The default system font and highlight colors suck - it's just crappy looking to me; 2) The lack of defined separation in the messages on the notification shade - it's all muddled together with haphazardly-positioned, very small icons; 3) Whenever a call comes in, the selected ringtone rings the first time at very low volume and then increases - I wonder whose stupid idea that was? And I expect that I'll stumble upon many more Nougat irritants over time.
Samsung and Google seem to not only replace features that were fine with ones that are not so fine, they also attempt to force those hokey features and changes upon us with their upgrades so we have no choice but to accept them. In my opinion that obliterates certain pleasurable experiences some of us have gotten used to while using these devices. Sure, there are some cool new features and capabilities with every major release. But there are also always bugs and disappointments. Suffice it to say, I like Marshmallow much better than Nougat so far.
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True! Lol
clonk said:
My S7 is also still on v6.01. And my S7 edge is currently on v7.0 - not by choice, though. The display on my edge went out so I had to send it to Samsung's repair facility for a warranty resolution. When I received it back, or I should say, when I received mostofit back (because it wasn't really the same phone - it had the same IMEI ID but a completely different chassis), it had v7.0 on it as one would expect. So I've been familiarizing myself with that OS version and comparing it to v6.01. I didn't really want Nougat and would have held off from upgrading/installing it had there been a choice in the matter.
Some things that I dislike about Nougat are: 1) The default system font and highlight colors suck - it's just crappy looking to me; 2) The lack of defined separation in the messages on the notification shade - it's all muddled together with haphazardly-positioned, very small icons; 3) Whenever a call comes in, the selected ringtone rings the first time at very low volume and then increases - I wonder whose stupid idea that was? And I expect that I'll stumble upon many more Nougat irritants over time.
Samsung and Google seem to not only replace features that were fine with ones that are not so fine, they also attempt to force those hokey features and changes upon us with their upgrades so we have no choice but to accept them. In my opinion that obliterates certain pleasurable experiences some of us have gotten used to while using these devices. Sure, there are some cool new features and capabilities with every major release. But there are also always bugs and disappointments. Suffice it to say, I like Marshmallow much better than Nougat so far.
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Thank you for describing your experience. What you just said is why I'm sticking with MM. I don't like little annoyances I can't change
latest stock MM with PDP and Blockthis is a superb combo
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latest stock MM with PDP and Blockthis is a superb combo
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Is PDP back to blocking upgrades and nags on MM again? They had concealed the upgrade packages from their package list for a while so neither the nags nor the upgrade process could be avoided. I had to use note7alliance's package blocker to get rid of the nags. Can I expect full blocking from PDP again on MM?
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Is PDP back to blocking upgrades and nags on MM again? They had concealed the upgrade packages from their package list for a while so neither the nags nor the upgrade process could be avoided. I had to use note7alliance's package blocker to get rid of the nags. Can I expect full blocking from PDP again on MM?
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i use new pdp with pdp engine. selected 'disable all bloat' and disabled 3 types of update apps. there is no annoying massage about update.
May I ask what PDP is?
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May I ask what PDP is?
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Package Disabler Pro.
---------- Post added at 03:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:36 PM ----------
dangerhouse said:
i use new pdp with pdp engine. selected 'disable all bloat' and disabled 3 types of update apps. there is no annoying massage about update.
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Hmm. I'm wondering if they re-added the ability to disable the OTA updates then? In October of 2016 (or so) it was reported that Samsung made a deal with the creator of PDP to remove the OTA update packages from PDP's package list, thus rendering PDP unable to disable Marshmallow's update engine or disable the related nags. Have a look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69347015&postcount=25
in PDP i only could disable:
UrgentFWUpdate NFC
UrgentFWUpdateSensorHub
UrgentFWUpdateTSP
no more, hope it helps
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in PDP i only could disable:
UrgentFWUpdate NFC
UrgentFWUpdateSensorHub
UrgentFWUpdateTSP
no more, hope it helps
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Well, I have PDP v9.8 on my non-rooted S7 edge, running Nougat, and none of those packages appear in the list. You must have an older version. PDP apparently removed the functionality by filtering their package list in the newer versions.
Thanks
PDP 9.8
Build XXU1BPL2
no Root
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PDP 9.8
Build XXU1BPL2
no Root
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I don't see those packages within my PDP package list. I'm in the US. Perhaps they've removed the ability to disable the OTA updates/nags only in the US or only in certain countries?
My PDP copy shows "Version 9.8 (Code - 71)" ... I don't see a build number.
Nope
tech15 said:
My device: Galaxy S7 G930V on Android 6.0.1
I already know the answer most people will give here and I've considered it already ---> "if everything works as you like it, why consider upgrading?"
I was just wondering if I'm missing anything by not upgrading to nougat. Are there battery issues or any quirky bugs on nougat?
How long could I keep this phone on Marshmallow without expecting issues? I'd like to just keep it the way it is and I plan on keeping this for 2 years at lesst.
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Not really necessary. It's personal choice
Hi all, was just putting this out there to ask if any of the XDA faithful have been able to successfully root an Oppo R11? I don't need to go into details about how bad the ColorOs is, so you get where I'm coming from
I've read a fair bit since receiving the phone (Gift) about being able to root older models from the work by Wuxianlin and others.
Is it safe to assume the older methods of rooting the Oppo phone wont work for the R11?
Details are below of the model (Australia) etc
Model # - CPH1707
ColorOS version - v3.1
Android version - 7.1.1
Build # - CPH1707EX_11_A.06
Cheers guys, appreciate any help or guidance
Sanchez
dirty cow - NO. msmdownload tool - YES
sanchez78 said:
Hi all, was just putting this out there to ask if any of the XDA faithful have been able to successfully root an Oppo R11? I don't need to go into details about how bad the ColorOs is, so you get where I'm coming from
I've read a fair bit since receiving the phone (Gift) about being able to root older models from the work by Wuxianlin and others.
Is it safe to assume the older methods of rooting the Oppo phone wont work for the R11?
Details are below of the model (Australia) etc
Model # - CPH1707
ColorOS version - v3.1
Android version - 7.1.1
Build # - CPH1707EX_11_A.06
Cheers guys, appreciate any help or guidance
Sanchez
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The ColorOS is by far and away the worst experience I've ever had on a phone.... it boggles the mind how they thought this was a good android alternative. The phone is great but really unusable for me at this stage.
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Can you please go into detail, I've never rooted and Android device, as I've never needed to. I'm coming from a BlackBerry PRIV, which I used for many years, and I came dependant on the keyboard (BlackBerry PRIV onscreen keyboard). This is all good, as you can download a Blackberry manager and install the keyboard, however, the keyboard doesn't appear when you tap into message, email, you name it. Sometimes you'll have to tap 4 or 5 times before it'll appear. And it's got all the permissions in the world.
Now I'm here, hoping I can install a stock android version. Is this at all possible? Any help would be much appreciated.
Same same
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The ColorOS is by far and away the worst experience I've ever had on a phone.... it boggles the mind how they thought this was a good android alternative. The phone is great but really unusable for me at this stage.
Can you please go into detail, I've never rooted and Android device, as I've never needed to. I'm coming from a BlackBerry PRIV, which I used for many years, and I came dependant on the keyboard (BlackBerry PRIV onscreen keyboard). This is all good, as you can download a Blackberry manager and install the keyboard, however, the keyboard doesn't appear when you tap into message, email, you name it. Sometimes you'll have to tap 4 or 5 times before it'll appear. And it's got all the permissions in the world.
Now I'm here, hoping I can install a stock android version. Is this at all possible? Any help would be much appreciated.
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In the same boat.... for me ColorOS is almost unuseable as I struggle to get the font size and colour that works for my eyes... and it's very non customisable. I am playing around with Themer (Play store download) and it looks better but so far not a final solution
Anyone get the new update? I can download it once I can get to wifi. There is no info on it I can find .... Anyone know what it brings ??
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November security update and band 46 is all I see different
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Anyone get the new update? I can download it once I can get to wifi. There is no info on it I can find .... Anyone know what it brings ??
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Here is the current update: Android 7.0 Nougat
The details
Release date: December 8, 2017
Android version: 7.0
Security patch level (SPL): November 1, 2017
Baseband version: G955USQU2BQK5
Kernel version: 4.4.16-12523989
Build number: NRD90M.G955USQU2BQK5
Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G955USQU2BQK5
Previous update required: G955USQU1AQJC
File size: 480MB
The updates
What's new: Support for new Mobile Hotspot APN, HDR API for DirecTV, other various improvements and bug fixes, and Android device security updates, including BlueBorne Fix (on SPLs September or later)
What's changing: Enhanced network performance and enhanced Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) experience, including device restart to bring the device onto the AT&T network (Factory Data Reset no longer required), AT&T preloaded applications and features will be on the device after the restart, previous carrier’s preloaded applications and features will be disabled after the restart, and customer content will be retained (e.g. Images, documents, files, call logs, ringtones, user accounts, etc.)
Awww well . Thought be more to it . Maybe bring some features of touchwiz 9.0 experience . Knew there is some security updates but little bit more.
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Lol when I got it this am after church I was hoping for oreo
I still wonder when we get 8.0
Might be a late Christmas present... but I'm not holding my breath.
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Did this update break texting for anyone else like it did to me? I am not having issues with incoming text messages, either delayed, or not getting to me at all. I'm on the TMO version but imagine it's not much different. Incredibly frustrating. Would love to hear if anyone else if having the same issue.
As the Titel says, EMUI 9.1 is coming for MediaPad M5 and for more 49 Devices from Huawei and its sub-brand Honor.
The confirmation is from the Chinese club.huawei (see the attachment below)
Why EMUI 9.1 is a really big deal and better than its previous firmware:
PERFORMANCE
Previously, the F2FS file system was tailored for flash memory to improve the read and write performance after long-term use. Now, with EROFS, the random read speed will be 20% faster and the system space will provide extra personal storage of up to 1000 pictures or 500 songs. Plus, the read-only memory design isolates outside interference for added security in your system files.
GPU TURBO 3.0
GPU Turbo 3.0 is a new upgrade that covers 25 of the most popular games. This new update includes reducing SoC power consumption by 10% and optimizing the underlying system performance to provide a continuous gaming experience.
HUAWEI VLOG
It has new features and effects that are perfect tools for easy editing and you can share with one-click. The Highlight videos are automatically edited with dramatic filters and give you the option to apply special speed effects and unique background music. Your cherished videos can be transformed into a personal cinematic masterpiece.
ANYTIME ASSISTANT
Whenever you need to use the virtual assistant to carry out tasks, look up facts or need an answer to a simple question, just press and hold the power button and the Google Assistant will launch in a second.
AR MEASURE
When you need a quick measurement tool for simple DIY projects, just open the AR Measure App. You can accurately measure length, total area and volume with the Huawei TOF Camera.
By utilizing the Face Recognition technology, you can now measure the height of a person with just a simple task of scanning from toe-to-head.
ONEHOP
A simple tap from your phone to the computer can send pictures, videos, and documents in seconds. You can also efficiently copy and paste between devices with Huawei Share OneHop.
And, while playing a game, just shake and touch the phone to your computer to initiate a 60-second recording of the screen1 that saves to your phone.
HUAWEI CARKEY, SECURE AND CONVENIENT
EMUI 9.1 allows you to automatically unlock your car with NFC on your phone when you forget the key and you can share this key with up to 5 people.
You can still unlock your car even if your phone is out of battery. Additionally, you can start your engine using your phone, once the phone is placed inside the secure phone box.
THE PERFECT WORKOUT PARTNER
EMUI 9.1 turns your phone into an ultimate workout partner. Use your phone to connect to a treadmill and collect information like calories burned, running speed and length of the workout.
The phone can also use an algorithm to intelligently measure the step vibrations, so you can accomplish your personal fitness goals.
SIMPLY SWITCH
With HUAWEI Phone Clone, you can simply and quickly transfer your contacts, photos, videos and more to your new phone in just a few moments.
Source: Huaweicentral
And other more detailed Improvements like: (i collected those infos from some Mate 20 pro users):
Navigation Gestures are LOT way better now than EMUI 9.0 (more fluid)
Desktop Mode got some Improvements and fixes too
Battery life is better now (the drain issues got fixed)
Thats all i can remember till now
It also says it's released, I wasted time I stalling the beta app, and setting up Huawei Id only to find I need to insert a SIM card in my WiFi only tablet.....
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It also says it's released, I wasted time I stalling the beta app, and setting up Huawei Id only to find I need to insert a SIM card in my WiFi only tablet.....
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You mean you installed the 9.1 update?
No, doesn't seem to be available, and it says I need to insert a SIM card in my WiFi only tablet.
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No, doesn't seem to be available, and it says I need to insert a SIM card in my WiFi only tablet.
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Yes, correct, in order to use the beta app you must insert the sim card, but even doing this you won't be able to get the 9.1 as it is not available yet on M5
So there is no point trying this app if you don't have a 4G device?
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So there is no point trying this app if you don't have a 4G device?
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Yes, without sim and number it is useless
I got a m5 lte 10.8 can I get the beta version?
I can't even get 9.0 for the US 8" model yet. I'm sure I'll see 9.1 after Android 10 is released.
I'm still running 8.0. Not even a sniff of 9.0 let alone 9.1! Quite disappointed if I'm honest!
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I'm still running 8.0. Not even a sniff of 9.0 let alone 9.1! Quite disappointed if I'm honest!
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Me too! I checked for updates many times but nothing new
My mediapad details:
Model SHT-W09
Build number SHT-W09 8.0.0.198(C567)
EMUI version 8.0.0
Android version 8.0.0
littleash88 said:
I'm still running 8.0. Not even a sniff of 9.0 let alone 9.1! Quite disappointed if I'm honest!
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Same here!
Got my tablet last week SHT- AL09 LTE
with version 8, checked for updates and went up version 8 in steps. Then was given 9 and more steps to final 9.01.190
I have the same tablet, and same version of the software.
Very nice tab, i like everything about it except for the battery life which is not too good, and also wish it supported VoLTE.
I was wondering, whether it will receive Android Q :-o
I just checked what is the firmware history of Samsung tablets on sammobile. So after 1st year of release they updated their tablet quarterly, and after 2nd year they stops updating. So it is pretty much almost the same. Except that they are much much more expensive devices. Like new tab s6. Great tablet, but quarter updates after 1st year? No thanks.
Got the EMUI 9.1 update (9.1.0.325) on my M5 8.4 WiFi last Saturday (31 August 2019) here in Romania. It's 3,51 GB in size and I got it through OTA.
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Got the EMUI 9.1 update (9.1.0.325) on my M5 8.4 WiFi last Saturday (31 August 2019) here in Romania. It's 3,51 GB in size and I got it through OTA.
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that's good news !
Just received 9.1 on my M5 10.8 WiFi in the UK as well via o.t.a.
I can confirm that update is rolling out. Just receveid it via ota ( model c432, italian )