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[Q] Updating DS to the new shipped ROM

Hi... I am here in the Philippines and wanted to flash my DS using the RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.
0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe found on the stock shipped ROMs. I just want to ask the following:
1. Since it's a Europrean release, is it compatible for my DS in the Philippines?
2. Will I still be able to receive and install future official OTA updates after flashing this ROM?
3. What's new with this release compared to the prior 2.3.5 release?
I am thinking of flashing since HTC hasn't released the official OTA in Asia yet. I heard it might be end of December. Couldn't wait no more... TIA.

gjj1056 said:
Hi... I am here in the Philippines and wanted to flash my DS using the RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.
0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe found on the stock shipped ROMs. I just want to ask the following:
1. Since it's a Europrean release, is it compatible for my DS in the Philippines?
2. Will I still be able to receive and install future official OTA updates after flashing this ROM?
3. What's new with this release compared to the prior 2.3.5 release?
I am thinking of flashing since HTC hasn't released the official OTA in Asia yet. I heard it might be end of December. Couldn't wait no more... TIA.
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1. To flash a version for different region you will have to use a goldcard. Once installing it, there is no more warranty for you even when it is Stock, since you bought your phone in the Philippines with the local stock version on it. Using the European can also affect the performance, for example the baseband of your mobile carrier can be different, and the radio can have some differences accordingly.
2. You will receive and be able to install all future updates for Europe. But to repeat again - even using Stock, but for another region if you have problems with the device this is an indication that you have changed the software = no warranty.
3. There is some change in the libraries. Up to this moment the reported imporovement, as far as I know is a working Exchange synchronisation
In general if you insist on using Stock software on your phone is better to wait for an official update for your region.

Thanks for that information. I guess I'll have to keep on waiting. Thanks a lot

[Q] Rooted. What About Updates?

I love my tablet, but it's not bulletproof and I have to assume that somewhere along the way Samsung will offer, or has already offered, updates to it. However, now that I'm rooted, the Update process doesn't work as it complains that I've modified by tablet. As a result I have no idea if updates have happened.
Can anyone tell me if they have and how rooted users will get them if/when these updates happen?
I assume someone will have an image we can install.

Yeah, images is typically how its done, even the ROM scene depends on them.
I can't say that I long for any updates though, unless its for a major UI overhaul like L or for important security updates.

Has Samsung released any?

You can check here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Just enter SM-P900 in the firmware search box. Compare your current firmware version to the ones listed there. Some regions (CSC) have slightly different versions. I use the Canadian version *NC5 ( http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=28726 ) You can install firmware from a different region, but you can encounter issues with keyboard language, WIFI channels being different, etc. So best to keep with the same CSC, unless you know what you're doing.
The last three letters/numbers of the CSC code show if your current firmware is old or not. Example: *NC5 is older than *NF2.
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Thanks.
Dumb question. That's for the Android firmware. What about physical hardware updates like a BIOS or something? Does that not happen?

Nope never seen anything like that for any of my android tablets.
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Why no more Firmwares for G920i?

if you enter here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G920I/ there are all firmwares for G920i but since 15-July no more firmwares have been uploaded.
Why?

Have a little patience. Updates means there is something wrong with your current OS. If none then it means it works. Upcoming Android M is the next OS to have.

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Have a little patience. Updates means there is something wrong with your current OS. If none then it means it works. Upcoming Android M is the next OS to have.
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Not really. No update just means that Samsung are slow.
These phones are definitely far from perfect. The lag after it's been on for more than a day or so without a reboot is ridiculous.

I see some countries already has 5.1.1, my friend from samsung said they are testing fw for some other countries, so keep waiting

Xperia XZ F8331 - Is it possible to enable the fingerprint reader after Nougat OTA?

Hey, this is my first post and I'm inexperienced with Android tinkering so I apologize if I've broken any rules. I searched but would like clarification as Nougat has changed things.
Is there any way to enable the fingerprint reader after the Nougat OTA for the US version of the XZ F8331?
I mistakenly didn't realize Nougat had changed things and unwittingly soft bricked my XZ the other day but managed to unbrick it and really want to avoid bricking it again.
It seems that downgrading to Marshmallow via flashtool is possible? so maybe it could be possible to downgrade to the UK Marshmallow and then get the UK Nougat OTA and then get the fingerprint reader to function that way?

Any rom you use that isn't the US rom will allow fingerprint to work.

Right, but flashtool isn't compatible with Nougat yet. I just got the idea of using Emma though, will look into it more soon

Yeah, you can just flash an MM rom and update to Nougat via OTA.

EMMA will only work with devices with unlocked bootloaders.
You are correct in your first thought. Just flash a UK FTF for MM and get the OTA Nougat update.

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?

ayau26 said:
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the Customized UK MM FTF seems to be no longer available from XperiFirm and I haven't had any luck trying to find it elsewhere.
How much does the Market/Operator matter? Maybe a customized MM FTF from another region is better? Anything I should be worried about?
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Not really. Only a bit of bloatware, everything else is about the same.
You may be able to find an older FTF from here though

Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.

ayau26 said:
Thanks again! There is a Customized UK FTF for MM on the site you linked but it can't be downloaded for free unfortunately.
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I am wondering the same - new F8331 on N OTA and enabling the fingerprint reader. Any luck on your end figuring this out?

I've been running customized NOBA in my Z5 for a while here in the US and have been very happy with it. Customized NOBA for the XZ still hasn't been updated to Nougat, so that could be an option. I don't get to unwrap my XZ until Christmas, so I've already downloaded the MM version currently on Xperifirm to re-enable my fingerprint sensor first.
I like customized NOBA because it has bloatware you can completely uninstall.

You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).

Help me please
badmana said:
You should be able to google the central europe firmware (marshmallow) and use that. I just fixed 2 XZs yesterday after banging my head against the wall over the firmware.
Update to marshmallow using flashtool and then OTA update to nougat. Central Europe works perfectly and I get the LTE symbol (some people hated the 4G symbol even though it's the same). Finger print scanner works (both phones are US versions from Amazon).
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So I just purchased one and i can't fix it using methods online. Can u help me one on one thru skype like now please, i appreciate it.

My testing phone can't find an update - stuck on an old software version

Hi!
I've recently received a demo unit of Xperia XZ (F8331) which I have to write a review on. I must return it to the carrier within three weeks. The problem is that the phone is stuck on a very old version of marshmallow, specifically version 39.0.A.1.213 and July 2016 security patch. When I check for updates in settings or with Sony's phone Companion, there aren't any updates found. I'd really like to get the official nougat running on the device, but I mustn't void the warranty or leave any traces of software changing since I have to return it. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks in advance.

Flash nougat ftf with flashtool, here a guides to follow.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn F8331 met Tapatalk

Carriers usually controls the availability of the update (they have to approve the new SW, etc).. this sometimes can be the reason of a delayed update.
However, other common issues with update is that your device came with unlocked bootloader and/or it's rooted or even it's a device with special SW for review units.
If you check in the Xperia Firm, there are 3 units stuck at this version (see screenshot).
If you are allowed to flash your device, I do recommend you do it manually.

the\downslash\ said:
Hi!
I've recently received a demo unit of Xperia XZ (F8331) which I have to write a review on. I must return it to the carrier within three weeks. The problem is that the phone is stuck on a very old version of marshmallow, specifically version 39.0.A.1.213 and July 2016 security patch. When I check for updates in settings or with Sony's phone Companion, there aren't any updates found. I'd really like to get the official nougat running on the device, but I mustn't void the warranty or leave any traces of software changing since I have to return it. Is there a way to do that?
Thanks in advance.
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Yeah just leave it well alone it's not yours to mess with...
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Hi!
Just a little update. I did upgrade it by following the tutorial found on xda. I flashed the official nougat firmware for my country (Slovenia, if anyone is interested... There is only one official firmware for it on XperiFirm) all went through smoothly. The warranty is still there (checked in settings) and everything works better. I am guessing it was a pre-released version of software installed on it which had blocked updates because of the old July 2016 security patch. The bootloader was and still is untouched (checked that). I hope they don't notice, but if they do, I guess I'll just to buy my first Xperia hahah What do you guys think - have I made a mistake?
Thanks for help, everyone!