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Asus The New PadFone Infinity (A86) aka PadFone Infinity 2 Thread

Hi,
Since I didn't find a thread for The New PadFone Infinity (A86) aka PadFone Infinity 2, decided to create this thread.
Hopefully this top device gets noticed by developers.

Any MOD for audio? Low handset speaker volume?
As you might noticed, the speaker volume (notifications, ringtones, etc.) of NPFI handset is pretty low even when all volume sliders are maxed out and audio wizard is set to "Music".
I have a rooted device and installed Alsa Mixer from Play Store and tweaked the parameter "RX7 Digital Volume" from within the app. Changed default value of 85 to 100 and was pleased to get a noticeably louder speaker volume. Problem is that the value resets almost instantly and volume level gets back to its default value. Probably because Alsa Mixer installs its own audio driver (alsa amixer) which uses a separate system for assigning values and there is a protection system in place by Asus I think.
I also played with parameters in files below (residing in /system/etc/snd_soc_msm) - tweaked the RX7, RX1, RX2, etc...
snd_soc_msm_Taiko
snd_soc_apq_Taiko_DB
snd_soc_msm_Taiko_CDP
snd_soc_msm_Taiko_Fluid
snd_soc_msm_Taiko_Liquid
saved and reboot, but it didn't make a difference. So anyone has any idea to share?
P. S. As far as I know the audio engine for NPFI is designed by Wave and is called MaxxAudio, Is it possible that it has something to do with that?

Thank you for making much needed forum.
Hopefully soon there will be gathered all the essentials.
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Hello, friends!
There is good news.
After phone repair service center ASUS found a new firmware WW_A86-10.12.3.116-20140116.
Our friend was surprised at first, but then found the firmware in the phone memory. )))
Keep greetings from Russia.
Thanks Russian carelessness...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FPN1MGNiJcbWVoQ2dnRVFGaEE/edit?usp=sharing
On the site it is not!
changes:
1. Kernel (16.01.2014)
2. Camera + gadgets
3. Test more ...
PS
Let there be a also here and UL-A86-WW-10123111:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FPN1MGNiJcWnZJZFhuNGUxRVk/edit?usp=sharing
:highfive:

AlexHer said:
Thank you for making much needed forum.
Hopefully soon there will be gathered all the essentials.
---------- Post added at 01:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:41 PM ----------
Hello, friends!
There is good news.
After phone repair service center ASUS found a new firmware WW_A86-10.12.3.116-20140116.
Our friend was surprised at first, but then found the firmware in the phone memory. )))
Keep greetings from Russia.
Thanks Russian carelessness...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FPN1MGNiJcbWVoQ2dnRVFGaEE/edit?usp=sharing
On the site it is not!
changes:
1. Kernel (16.01.2014)
2. Camera + gadgets
3. Test more ...
PS
Let there be a also here and UL-A86-WW-10123111:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FPN1MGNiJcWnZJZFhuNGUxRVk/edit?usp=sharing
:highfive:
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hi there, thanks for the update :good:

Hmm nothing major...
I wonder why the New Padfone Infinity has to wait the longest to get the latest version of Android...

Kingoapp
Kingoapp worked ok for me for root.
I had to reboot phone and a PC after a driver install, but that's ok.
Is there a sub forum for PadFones? Would be nice to have a place for this stuff.
There are some other places for PFs.
http://padfoneclub.com/pl/forum/forum.php

ilmawi said:
Kingoapp worked ok for me for root.
I had to reboot phone and a PC after a driver install, but that's ok.
Is there a sub forum for PadFones? Would be nice to have a place for this stuff.
There are some other places for PFs.
http://padfoneclub.com/pl/forum/forum.php
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This is not a place for advertisement for forums or products, especially for suspicious applications such as "kingo" root.

the button beside home button is not working
my padfone is asus padfone t004 .. before i recently updated, everything was fine. After i updated, (version 4.2.2, not sure if it was really updated or not) something went wrong.. The phone is all fine, but when i insert it into the pad, the button beside the home button on the right is not working (sorry i dont know what they call the button as). anyone has this issue? or already fixed this issue? please help !

simmonghuat said:
my padfone is asus padfone t004 .. before i recently updated, everything was fine. After i updated, (version 4.2.2, not sure if it was really updated or not) something went wrong.. The phone is all fine, but when i insert it into the pad, the button beside the home button on the right is not working (sorry i dont know what they call the button as). anyone has this issue? or already fixed this issue? please help !
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The new update 10.12.3.130 has a bug. Apparently Asus is working to fix the bug. Don't panic. Hopefully a bug fix will be released soon.

Now I wonder how ASUS ZenFone 6 works...

Still waiting on that 130 fix... wondering if there just ignoring it and going to wait until ZenUI is ready

djleez82 said:
Still waiting on that 130 fix... wondering if there just ignoring it and going to wait until ZenUI is ready
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I must say I share your doubt. Possibly they are working on KitKat for NPFI, and ignoring the fix for now. Disappointing customer support management!

Its a shame that theres no developer support for the A86. Such a great device with no custom roms

KIT KAT Released for NPFI
Finally Asus released firmware update 11.2.5.12 for NPFI which updates its android version to 4.4.2
Download links are available at Support section of your device in Asus website.

Yes, I downloaded it and had mine updated, mine you all, 4.4.x has a known issue, that is all 3rd party apps cannot write to external SD, unless you root it and apply the fix, then either leave it as rooted or unroot it again.

Root 4.4.2 - Build: 11.2.5.26 (TW)
Hi
Just got one of these and it has recently updated from .20 to .26 and now I cant root it? Any ideas?
Is there a way of downgrading back to .20?
Thanks

Check out this thread. Has all info for rooting on all firmwares
http://www.padfoneclub.com/pl/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?15727
I achieved root with RootÖúÊÖ. I just uninstallede kingroot and used supersu instead

dagstar said:
Hi
Just got one of these and it has recently updated from .20 to .26 and now I cant root it? Any ideas?
Is there a way of downgrading back to .20?
Thanks
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djleez82 said:
Check out this thread. Has all info for rooting on all firmwares
http://www.padfoneclub.com/pl/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?15727
I achieved root with RootÖúÊÖ. I just uninstallede kingroot and used supersu instead
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I'm with .26 WW and still can't reach root.
@djleez82 can you explain briefly how this chinese tool works? I mean, how can I reach root with that. Thanks!

Rooting Firmware 12.4.0.59 - Android 5.0.2 - A86
This post is copied from my own thread in padfoneclub.com so there is no case of stealing
If you want to copy this post on other forums please do not forget to give due credits to original poster.
Disclaimer! The procedure described below has the potential of rendering your phone useless if not followed properly. I DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY WHAT SO EVER, IF YOU BRICKED YOUR PHONE WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE. PROCEED AT OWN RISK!
This method is tested by downgrading firmware 12.4.0.59 to 11.2.5.26, which in turn needs a factory reset/ wipe data/ cache/ afterwards. Before anything else back up your important data (ie. contacts, messages, app data, etc) to some place safe outside your phone. ORIGINAL RECOVERY of your phone will be replaced by TWRP recovery
Preparation: (BEFORE ANYTHING REMOVE YOUR SIM CARD AND MICRO SD)
1. You must have USB debugging enabled, allow mock locations (developer options menu in settings)
2. You must have UNKNOWN SOURCES enabled (security menu in settings)
3. To be on the safe side I recommend you disable VERIFY APPS OVER USB, in developer options menu. You can re enable everything after the job is done.
4. You need to download firmware 11.2.5.26, and 12.4.0.59 according to your phone SKU and save it on your computer.
5. Download WINRAR or any archiving software which is able to modify zip files and install it on your computer.
6. Download unofficial TWRP ver 2.7.1.1 ONLY from this link, and save to your computer
7. Download BETA SUPER SU 2.49 from here, and save it to your computer.
8. If you are on firmware, 11.2.5.26, or 11.2.5.30 and rooted you are half way done, if not either you have to upgrade or downgrade depending on the firmware that now you are on. For example if you already upgraded to 12.4.0.59 you need to downgrade first and root, then proceed. There's a thread in padfoneclub which comprehensively discusses way to root Kit Kat firmware so I skip to just explaining downgrade procedure from 12.4.0.59.
9. To downgrade from 12.4.0.59 to 11.2.5.26, you do it in the usual way from recovery except you need to factory reset/wipe data/ wipe cache via recovery beforehand. REMEMBER TO REMOVE YOUR MICRO SD FIRST AND THEN WIPE OR YOU MAY LOSE YOUR DATA ON MICRO SD AS WELL! After wipe, reboot your phone and place the 11.2.5.26 zip in the root of your sd card by transferring downloaded zip from your PC.
10. Downgrade by choosing "apply update from sd card menu item" in recovery and selecting the zip file you just transferred to your phone. Remember to have at least 70% charge on your battery before downgrade or upgrade.
11. After the downgrade process completes your phone reboots, if it is stuck in ASUS logo for a long time (more than 10 min), switch off your phone by pressing and holding power button. Then reboot into recovery again do another factory reset / wipe data / wipe cache and reboot again. Now everything will be OK and your phone boots to initial KK setup. proceed until you are on the home screen. reboot your phone again.
12. make sure that items explained in step 1-3 are checked and unchecked accordingly.
13. Root your phone by your desired method.
NOW THE IMPORTANT STEPS TO UPGRADE TO A ROOTED ANDROID L 12.4.0.59
1. On your PC replace the "recovery.img" in the zip file for Firmware 12.4.0.59 with TWRP recovery that you just downloaded. Both have the same name and it is a simple case of drag and drop into zip file.
2. Now you have 3 important file:
- The modified 12.4.0.59
- The TWRP recovery you downloaded (recovery.img)
- The beta Super SU 2.49
Copy all 3 file to the root of your sd card in your phone.
3. Install "Terminal Emulator" from Play Store, open the terminal and give it root permissions if needed.
4. Type su
5. Then type
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery bs=4096; sync;
(you can copy paste to rule out any typing mistake)
6. After executing the command a number of bytes transfers and the results will display in terminal window. close the window and reboot into recovery as usual, except this time you have TWRP recovery instead of original Asus recovery.
7. Go to "Install" button and select the modified 12.4.0.59 from your sdcard, uncheck "zip file signature verification" then "add more zips" and select beta super su 2.49. zip as well, then swipe to confirm flash.
8. If everything goes according to plan your phone will be flashed with the new firmware and rooted at the same time.
9. Reboot and enjoy!
10. I tried this method on my phone and it all went smoothly, but in case you get errors, you have to figure it out yourself, I WONT BE ABLE TO HELP YOU! AGAIN BE CAUTIOUS, FOLLOW STEPS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED AND PROCEED AT OWN RISK.

[Q] Does Update release depend on nwk you logged in OR from where you bought mobile

I am not sure if Android L has been released in Netherlands.
Does release depends on region of the network or from where you bought mobile? My friend who bought his mobile from Dubai and is staying in Netherlands, has received the updates. One of my friend was saying that his friend has also received the update. But, I have not received. I am not a root user, feeling really :crying::crying:
Can you please suggest what to do to get updated Android version

How to Get Latest Version of Android,, Plz advice.
Feeling sad, cheated when even after having Nexus 5, I have not received the Android update. How to check if it's available in country where I am located? Whom to report this. Please help me..
libranavi1 said:
I am not sure if Android L has been released in Netherlands.
Does release depends on region of the network or from where you bought mobile? My friend who bought his mobile from Dubai and is staying in Netherlands, has received the updates. One of my friend was saying that his friend has also received the update. But, I have not received. I am not a root user, feeling really :crying::crying:
Can you please suggest what to do to get updated Android version
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1. Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google play services > manage space > clear data.
2. Go to Google Services framework > clear data > force stop.
3. Go to Settings > About phone > system updates (it should say last checked in 1969)
4. Click on 'Check Now' & keep refreshing and it should push the update to your phone if it doesn't work the first time keep trying.

its a global release, but its done in batches. be patient, and you'll get it.
if you want it now, go flash a stock rooted rom or the stock images.

Thanks a lot. It worked. Got notification that update is available.
It didn't worked first time. Then I repeated the same step and this time, restarted mobile before checking for update and I got the notification.
Is there any place where the list of countries and release date can be viewed?

@jnewell!! I got the notification that update is available and downloading starts. In between download stops and I get System is up to date and last time checked at latest time..
It is back to all same situation. What shall I do??
Jnewell05 said:
1. Go to Settings > Apps > All > Google play services > manage space > clear data.
2. Go to Google Services framework > clear data > force stop.
3. Go to Settings > About phone > system updates (it should say last checked in 1969)
4. Click on 'Check Now' & keep refreshing and it should push the update to your phone if it doesn't work the first time keep trying.
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1. Just try again and reboot before checking for updates. Idk why it stopped and won't show up again but it showed up once I'm sure it would show up again. Also make sure your on a good WiFi connection if it does show up, you may have had a weak signal or lost connection last time.
2. I'd honestly just flash the factory image. This will wipe your phone's sdcard, it would be as if you got a new phone. With the issues that your having this sounds like the best option. Make a backup of sdcard if u go this route.
3. Maybe u can get lucky and find an ota that someone pulled before updating. I haven't see one posted though.
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3. I found this just now. http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/ref-nexus-5-stock-ota-urls-t2475327
1. Simply download the file you need check in setting about for the version you have. Should be KTU84P
2. Use your computer or a file manager from your phone to move it to root of the sdcard then rename it to update.zip
3. Power down your phone
4. Hold volume down and press power. Your phone will startup into bootloader mode
5. Using volume keys find recovery and press power to start recovery.
6. Apply update
7. Profit
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libranavi1 said:
@jnewell!! I got the notification that update is available and downloading starts. In between download stops and I get System is up to date and last time checked at latest time..
It is back to all same situation. What shall I do??
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Good luck

@Jnewell05,
What do you mean by move it to root of sdcard? which directory? I can't paste to / folder since I am not a root user. I copied to sdcard folder and it didn't work.
Tried with different wifi network, still there is no success. Download is stopping and back to square one.

libranavi1 said:
@Jnewell05,
What do you mean by move it to root of sdcard? which directory? I can't paste to / folder since I am not a root user. I copied to sdcard folder and it didn't work.
Tried with different wifi network, still there is no success. Download is stopping and back to square one.
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Should go from /sdcard/download/update.zip to /sdcard/update.zip
Heck if that doesn't work you can try this
How to flash an official Nexus update with ADB sideload:
1. First you’ll need to have the Android SDK installed and working.
2. Download Android OTA for the Nexus 5 from Google’s servers.
3. Go to Developer options on your Nexus device. Enable USB Debugging.
4. Plug your Nexus device into your computer with your USB cable.
5. Open a command prompt (cmd) or terminal and make sure ADB is working with ‘adb devices’.
6. Once ADB is connected and working, type ‘adb reboot recovery’
7. You’ll see an Android with an exclamation mark.
8. Press Volume Up and Power at the same time to enter the stock recovery menu.
9. Select Apply update from ADB on your Nexus device.
Type ‘adb sideload filename.zip’ into the command prompt or terminal on your computer.
i.e adb sideload c:/downloads/de8b8d101614.signed-hammerhead-LRX210-from-KTU84PJOP40D.de8b8d10.zip
Sit, back, relax, and watch the update install.
If everything worked as intended, you should then be prompted to reboot your device,
Do so by using the Volume Up and Down keys to select Reboot System and proceed by hitting the Power button.
Your device should reboot.
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This stock stuff is hard because I run stock but with root and custom recovery.
1. Try the method originally posted or wait for the OTA to come to you
2. You can either try sideload without renaming the file like i suggested last post.
3. Try to rename and move to the root of the /sdcard mentioned in the post before that
4. Or just take it to an extreme and flash the Factory Image manually here is a good guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/how-to-download-flash-android-5-0-t2937941
5. Don't do anything it works fine now, why fix what isn't broke?

I copied and renamed file to /Sdcard/update.zip. When I chose the recovery mode, I got response as "No Command". I am downloading the SDK and I am trying to copy the steps that you have mentioned with the SDK kit.
Frankly speaking, I am unable to understand why the heck I have to do all these things when I have Nexus 5. I am sorry but this is going to be my last Android phone ever. Never wanted to shift loyalities but this has left me with no options.
Is there anything missing from my mobile?
What is annoying now is that I am getting "System Update present" and I am unable to update the system.

@Jnewell05:
If I update using this method, does it mean that I have to do it using same way always??

libranavi1 said:
Frankly speaking, I am unable to understand why the heck I have to do all these things when I have Nexus 5. I am sorry but this is going to be my last Android phone ever. Never wanted to shift loyalities but this has left me with no options.
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You didn't have to do any of this! You could have been patient and waited for the update to come to you. Not Androids/Googles issue.

It's not that big of a deal dude. Of course I've been tweaking and modding android phones since t-mobile g1. What i'm trying to say is that I could fix you up with no issue but to teach you how over forums is much harder. I'm sorry for the difficulty and confusion that i've caused you.
When it says no command you need to press volume down and power. Or is it volume up and power. Then select update from sdcard update.zip.
Here is a video so that you can see it done! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8h7GZX9TFM
Start from 1:30 Use this as a guide not a how to for the whole process this is for the nexus 10 i think
I didn't see the update from /sdcard option maybe it was removed? You may have to use adb commands to sideload. You can install just the tools because that is all that you really need anyway from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
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libranavi1 said:
@Jnewell05:
If I update using this method, does it mean that I have to do it using same way always??
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No never have to do it like this. We are only doing this because the OTA hasn't been pushed to your device yet!
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libranavi1 said:
I copied and renamed file to /Sdcard/update.zip. When I chose the recovery mode, I got response as "No Command". I am downloading the SDK and I am trying to copy the steps that you have mentioned with the SDK kit.
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This is normal that is how the recovery acts.
What is annoying now is that I am getting "System Update present" and I am unable to update the system.[/QUOTE said:
Maybe you just need to suck it up and flash the Factory Image and start all over with a new phone. That is really strange. Something tells me (my gut) that if u get it to update you are going to have multiple problems.
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Got a new thing..
ADB devices is showing no devices..
Tried http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html#download but Windows 7 is saying no update found..
Jnewell05 said:
It's not that big7 of a deal dude. Of course I've been tweaking and modding android phones since t-mobile g1. What i'm trying to say is that I could fix you up with no issue but to teach you how over forums is much harder. I'm sorry for the difficulty and confusion that i've caused you.
When it says no command you need to press volume down and power. Or is it volume up and power. Then select update from sdcard update.zip.
Here is a video so that you can see it done! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8h7GZX9TFM
Start from 1:30 Use this as a guide not a how to for the whole process this is for the nexus 10 i think
I didn't see the update from /sdcard option maybe it was removed? You may have to use adb commands to sideload. You can install just the tools because that is all that you really need anyway from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
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No never have to do it like this. We are only doing this because the OTA hasn't been pushed to your device yet!
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This is normal that is how the recovery acts.
Maybe you just need to suck it up and flash the Factory Image and start all over with a new phone. That is really strange. Something tells me (my gut) that if u get it to update you are going to have multiple problems.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
Try this

Jnewell05 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
Try this
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No success yet. Earlier, system was able to access my Nexus 5.. but after Enabling "Developer Option" and Enabled "USB Debugging" Windows 7 got irritated..

libranavi1 said:
I copied and renamed file to /Sdcard/update.zip. When I chose the recovery mode, I got response as "No Command". I am downloading the SDK and I am trying to copy the steps that you have mentioned with the SDK kit.
Frankly speaking, I am unable to understand why the heck I have to do all these things when I have Nexus 5. I am sorry but this is going to be my last Android phone ever. Never wanted to shift loyalities but this has left me with no options.
Is there anything missing from my mobile?
What is annoying now is that I am getting "System Update present" and I am unable to update the system.
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first dont try anything clearing data of google play services, it breaks every apps that uses your unique id
second, the no comand thing is normal, that is because the boot_reason is null, just press at same time, volume up and power to get all the options.
see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHJV_UprpE8 2:55
and afaik stock recovery dosent support /sdcard/update.zip updating. you shall need to sideload the update

Thanks a lot..
Windows 7 is unable to detect my mobile after I enable developer option and connected my mobile after enabling USB debugging.
I installed the USB driver for NEXUS 5 mentioned in the link provided earlier but still Windows is unable to find the USB driver update when I manually tried to update and selected unzipped folder.. So, have stopped trying anything... Tried till 1am yesterday and stopped.. Will try again over the weekend.
Doesn't feel like rooting my mobile still.
What is strange thing is that... When I cleared the Google Service and framework data and I restart my system "I get notification that System Update is available" but when I don't restart the system and checks for update using normal step. It doesn't show me any update being present.
Even after selecting the download option present in the system update available. Download is getting topped and I can see screen saying that that system is up to date.
I bought my mobile from Netherlands and I am over here too. Can someone please confirm whether update is available over here or not? If not, when it is scheduled.

libranavi1 said:
Thanks a lot..
Windows 7 is unable to detect my mobile after I enable developer option and connected my mobile after enabling USB debugging.
I installed the USB driver for NEXUS 5 mentioned in the link provided earlier but still Windows is unable to find the USB driver update when I manually tried to update and selected unzipped folder.. So, have stopped trying anything... Tried till 1am yesterday and stopped.. Will try again over the weekend.
Doesn't feel like rooting my mobile still.
What is strange thing is that... When I cleared the Google Service and framework data and I restart my system "I get notification that System Update is available" but when I don't restart the system and checks for update using normal step. It doesn't show me any update being present.
Even after selecting the download option present in the system update available. Download is getting topped and I can see screen saying that that system is up to date.
I bought my mobile from Netherlands and I am over here too. Can someone please confirm whether update is available over here or not? If not, when it is scheduled.
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Thanks a lot all. I was able to finally update my system. I was unable to connect my NEXUS to ADB.
Finally I was able to find this document, which helped me in connecting NEXUS to Windows7.
http://jodieorourke.com/view.php?id=190&blog=news.
Still I am unable to view my files in the Windows but atleast system is updated to Android L. I will work on getting my mobile visible to Windows later on.

Galaxy Beta

Full OTA thread is
here.
Full release ODIN file is here.
A method has been found to install the beta without being accepted!
Thanks @jrkruse for finding this method!
You must be on PH1 to update to 7.0! Anything else will cause the Update to fail!
First download the update:
OTA Link: https://mega.nz/#!UYljzZyR!e0NDzPUCbDdFw-hZL6jS4sdg0Z3iOpBF7B8lYTv7-GU
then download the 2nd OTA file.
OTA 2: https://mega.nz/#!4AEFHYoK!WxyG8Smrsc6uiCBZtU4qOdsNd3Lk7RBWUSNE_rtTWeY Only flash this update if you are on the first OTA file!
Make sure your SD card is not encrypted or you may encounter errors
1. reboot to download mode (power + volume up +home) and make sure phone says Official under system and binary.
2. If it does not then you must odin the PH1 firmware, use the pit file and the full csc not the home csc file
3. go through setup
4. enable developer options
5. turn OEM unlock off
6. enable USB debugging
7. place Update.zip on Ext sd card in folder named "fota"
8. power off phone
9. reboot to download mode make sure both system and binary are official.
10. reboot to recovery (Power + volume up + home)
11. choose apply Update.zip from SD card
12. find Update.zip in the fota folder you created on your Ext sdcard
13. click yes to apply
14. Let phone start.
15. place 2nd Update.zip on Ext sd card in the fota folder
16. Power off phone
17. Boot into recovery
18. Select "Install update from sdcard"
19. Find the new update and select it.
If you would like to install the official T-Mobile nougat build you can follow instructions here.You must be on beta 2 to install!
You will not lose anything as this is an OTA
You do not want to be rooted. You must be stock for this to work!
There is no gear VR available on the beta.
Troubleshooting:
"E: footer is wrong" followed by "E: signature verification failed" : Decrypt SD Card and try again. Try new SD card if issue persists.
Rollback to PH1:
If you do not want the beta anymore or are having issues with it you can flash back to PH1 by following this guide:
Stock Firmware
or by simply using smart switch.

I just registered. We'll see what happens.

No way to trigger the update once the Registration is complete? I can't seem to find the update.
"After finishing the Galaxy Beta Program registration process, click on the 'Software Update' menu (Setting - Device information - download updates)." <-- these instructions from the Beta app doesn't seem to apply.

It also says the test starts the 11th...

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It tells me the maximum number of participants has been reached already!

farfromovin said:
It tells me the maximum number of participants has been reached already!
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Same here! So disappointing!

S8ntsHaz3 said:
It also says the test starts the 11th...
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It starts today.
9th of November

Has anyone been able to download the beta yet?

@zimgir124 Have you gotten the update then? Because no one has posted about them getting the actual update. Only being able to register thus far seems to me that they are accepting the registration so they can do their picking and choosing then the 11th the roll out begins?

S8ntsHaz3 said:
@zimgir124 Have you gotten the update then? Because no one has posted about them getting the actual update. Only being able to register thus far seems to me that they are accepting the registration so they can do their picking and choosing then the 11th the roll out begins?
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That's what I am thinking as well.

S8ntsHaz3 said:
@zimgir124 Have you gotten the update then? Because no one has posted about them getting the actual update. Only being able to register thus far seems to me that they are accepting the registration so they can do their picking and choosing then the 11th the roll out begins?
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No download yet, however if you look at the date it say 9/11/16 which is November 9th, not September 11th.
It's also been confirmed on several websites for today and the date confirms it.
I'll update when I get the actual update

For those who want to see the FAQ, here's the link:
http://static.samsungmembers.com/betatest/binary/nos/US/faq_sub.html

For clarity, where is this menu: "Setting – Device information – download updates"?
It doesn't match the Settings > System > System Updates, where I would expect to see system updates.

A_N_D_R_E said:
For clarity, where is this menu: "Setting – Device information – download updates"?
It doesn't match the Settings > System > System Updates, where I would expect to see system updates.
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It should come as just a regular OTA, so for me it is Settings > System Updates.
It might take a couple hours for the download to start

Is there any way you can capture the update when you get it? Didn't get in to the beta but I'd like to try it
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I hope they open up more slots.

kingoanklebreakn said:
Is there any way you can capture the update when you get it? Didn't get in to the beta but I'd like to try it
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I have no idea how to capture updates, so if anyone knows how please tell me and i"ll do it.

gunnyman said:
I hope they open up more slots.
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Exactly... I downloaded the official app and attempted to register within maybe 3 hours of it being available and the beta "program" is full of participants!?! Samsung should allow as many people who want to beta test like how Google and Apple both do it...

Anyone seen anything?

No updates. Ever.

Hi All
Hope you can help (because Huawei can't..)
I've had a Mate 8 for just under a year now and i've never had an update. Not one. A close friend bought one at the same time (different place) and has recently had the EMUI 5 update. I am still on EMUI 4.0 and have not had a security update since feb 2016. The handset was originally purchased in Germany and besides the update issue has worked flawlessly here in the UK. I would like the update however and do n ot mind if its manual and not OTA but Huawei are unable to offer anything like a solution. Does anyone know how i can update this handset without bricking it which is what concerns me. If it helps it is as follows:
NXT-L29
Build: NXT-L29C900B170
EMUI 4.0
Android 4.0
Thanks in advance

Hi,you have Global Version.I think for C900 there is no Ota Update,i can't see in the Firmware List
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/huawei-mate-8-stock-firmware-official-t3391727
I converted my C636 to C432 and all Ota Updates is coming

Ah ok, I've had 'global version' mentioned to me before. How can I convert to a different C variant and if I do do you think that will enable ota updates?
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I think you can update to NXT-L29C432B192 via "dload". If it works, then Nougat update will be available. But for more sure, let's other guys from this forum confirm that.
Good luck.

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I think you can update to NXT-L29C432B192 via "dload". If it works, then Nougat update will be available. But for more sure, let's other guys from this forum confirm that.
Good luck.
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Yes, I also believe that it is so possible

ronnie72 said:
I think you can update to NXT-L29C432B192 via "dload". If it works, then Nougat update will be available. But for more sure, let's other guys from this forum confirm that.
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OK, thanks for the info.
Since had it confirmed that the hadset is a US variant (San Diego) and as such is trying to connect to US servers not UK which is why it can't the OTA update.
With this in mind will the dload method still work and if so, and sorry to be a total novice, but how to i do the dload method? (massively do not want to brick the phone)
Thanks again all,

1. Download the update on the computer.
2. Unzip.
3. Create a folder "dload" on micro SD card and copy only UPDATE.APP inside.
4. Turn off the phone and put mitsro SD card.
5. Turn ON the phone.
6. Go to "Updater" and click on "Local update".
That is it.
If update is not suitable to your phone "Installation failed" will be displayed at the screen and phone will be turn to the present state.

ronnie72 said:
1. Download the update on the computer.
2. Unzip.
3. Create a folder "dload" on micro SD card and copy only UPDATE.APP inside.
4. Turn off the phone and put mitsro SD card.
5. Turn ON the phone.
6. Go to "Updater" and click on "Local update".
That is it.
If update is not suitable to your phone "Installation failed" will be displayed at the screen and phone will be turn to the present state.
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Superb stuff, thank you. Only question now is where do I find the update file?
Cheers
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On this page link for NXT-L29C432B192 (update.zip) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/huawei-mate-8-stock-firmware-official-t3391727 :good:

ronnie72 said:
On this page link for NXT-L29C432B192 (update.zip) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/huawei-mate-8-stock-firmware-official-t3391727 :good:
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Thanks very much. I'll give it a go this evening. Find gets crossed.
Cheers
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ronnie72 said:
1. Download the update on the computer.
2. Unzip.
3. Create a folder "dload" on micro SD card and copy only UPDATE.APP inside.
4. Turn off the phone and put mitsro SD card.
5. Turn ON the phone.
6. Go to "Updater" and click on "Local update".
That is it.
If update is not suitable to your phone "Installation failed" will be displayed at the screen and phone will be turn to the present state.
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I have done all of the above but then i go in to settings, update and no local update option is displayed.
Any ideas?

ronnie72 said:
On this page link for NXT-L29C432B192 (update.zip) - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/huawei-mate-8-stock-firmware-official-t3391727 :good:
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Hi All
I did all above as requested. Could not l;ocate 'uploader' so applied a hard reset and the phone updated although only the security patch.
As it stands build number is the same and no new update available.
Updater appears in the app list but no where to be found on the phone and the update in settings provides no 'local update' option.
Odd?

If upload is make it right in this menu after pres three dots shut be option "Lokal Update".

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If upload is make it right in this menu after pres three dots shut be option "Lokal Update".
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Only get this. Is there a zip to the build number you just posted? Would that work?
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Sorry, I don't know why that happens. Does the phone detect micro SD card? Format again and create dload folder (without quotes), then proceed step by step.
That's all I can advise you.

ronnie72 said:
Sorry, I don't know why that happens. Does the phone detect micro SD card? Format again and create dload folder (without quotes), then proceed step by step.
That's all I can advise you.
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. It's in there ok but looks like the phone can't recognise the type of file. Just a ? In the box. Could that be the problem?
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I have no idea. But date 25.May.2011 looks strange. Download again ZIP and try to extract UPDATE tile with another program.
http://www.carbontesla.com/2016/10/download-huawei-mate-8-b192-marshmallow-update-europe/

I have the version L09C636B191
Could I also convert to another version that would have nougat? Do we need an actual SD card? Or just put it in the root folder of our phone?

Enter *#*#2846579#*#* in the Dialer and a menu will open.
Select Software Upgrade--> SDCard Upgrade and then Ok.

erayrafet said:
Enter *#*#2846579#*#* in the Dialer and a menu will open.
Select Software Upgrade--> SDCard Upgrade and then Ok.
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Hi All,
I've tried again, this time using the newer link file. The phone processes the update all the way through but after restart the build number remains the same:
NXT-L29C900B192
And as such no EMUI 5.0 update is available. Is there anything else i can try? Is there an update file that relates spcifically to the above build number maybe?
Thanks again for all your help,

Updating UK version of ZTE Axon 7 mini to Android Nougat 7.1.1

I have ZTE axon 7 mini from UK Carphone Warehouse distribution. It is single sim + micro SD variant (P852A11_UK). It comes with Android 6.0.1 (zte.20161125.112507) out of the box with no update yet. Screenshot of RECOVERY to compare (see attachment).
I read that there is a way to update this phone to Android 7.1 using the specific update files, but my phone could not detect that files. I have tried many of different firmwares with no success.
Finally, I managed to update my phone, and here is how:
0. BACKUP YOUR DATA just in case. Fully charge your phone. I am not responsible of any damage or warranty void if something went wrong. Use at your own risk.
1. Download Android 6.0.1 Spanish firmware ZTE B2017G V1.0.0B09, so '_UK' will be gone afther update.
Download link:
http://download.ztedevice.com/support/product/570/201612221103982/sd/20161222111119358.zip
Mirror (thanks @NewbieGamingYT):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hYFuTYBHB5SnDeE2KCOHQf_62xr7EqOL
2. Unzip 20161222111119358.zip and find 'update.zip' file, than copy it to root directory of >internal storage< of your phone. I know some instructions says to copy it on SD card - in my case phone can't find it in 'updates' system menu, and it doesn't work in recovery 'update from SD' as well - phone just restarts after 2 seconds.
You can try to use your SD card firstly, but when it fails, just use internal storage.
3. Shut down your phone.
4. Go to RECOVERY - press and hold VOLUME UP button, then press POWER ON. Wait till RECOVERY shows up.
5. Find "Apply update from inner card" - you can navigate using VOL +/- find 'update.zip' and accept using POWER single press.
6. Wait till its updated. Few minutes in my case.
7. Choose "Reboot system now" in RECOVERY.
8. Go to 'Update' menu and check for updates. In current version, it should be B2017G V1.0.0B09 without _UK.
9. Update to V1.0.0B12 via OTA ('update' function in settings) - it should be available - about 450 MB.
9.1 If it's not available, you can download it manually, and place 'update.zip' in root folder of your SD card or INTERNAL storage:
http://disk.myzte.ru/SW/Axon7mini_B12(SD card software).zip
Mirror (thanks @NewbieGamingYT):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hYFuTYBHB5SnDeE2KCOHQf_62xr7EqOL
10. After updating to V1.0.0B12 (still Android 6.0.1), you can update to Android 7.1.1 easly (ZTE B2017GV2.0.0B09). Download update (link below) and repeat step 9.1.
http://disk.myzte.ru/SW/Axon7mini_Android7(SD card software).zip
Mirror (thanks @NewbieGamingYT):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hYFuTYBHB5SnDeE2KCOHQf_62xr7EqOL
That's all! Be patient, first boot after (every) update could take even 10-15 minutes. After all you can check again 'update' in settings, you should be able to make OTA update to ZTE B2017GV2.1.0B12 (security patch 01.september.2017).

Much appreciated that's great thanks very much :good:

Nice guide - there apparently is a last step and that is to do a factory reset after updating I have seen other users say all features are properly available after this
I still await my Global version from gearbest with that £90 offer !

"That's all! Be patient, first boot after (every) update could take even 10-15 minutes. After all you can check again 'update' in settings, you should be able to make OTA update to ZTE B2017GV2.0.0B12 (security patch 01.september.2017). "
Isn't it ZTE B2017GV1.2.0B12 instead ZTE B2017GV2.0.0B12 ? DId you misswrite it or am I missing something since I am on 7.1.1 september 2017 but ZTE B2017GV1.2.0B12.

dyabzhee said:
"That's all! Be patient, first boot after (every) update could take even 10-15 minutes. After all you can check again 'update' in settings, you should be able to make OTA update to ZTE B2017GV2.0.0B12 (security patch 01.september.2017). "
Isn't it ZTE B2017GV1.2.0B12 instead ZTE B2017GV2.0.0B12 ? DId you misswrite it or am I missing something since I am on 7.1.1 september 2017 but ZTE B2017GV1.2.0B12.
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Yes, of course, I made a mistake! Thank you for letting me know and I'm sorry for confusion !

Cheers, thanks very much, just what i was looking for. Worked out perfect.:good::good:

That great on nougat now :good:

Nice! Will this work for other countries with the "carrier" variant of this phone? Or maybe people can figure that out thanks to OP. Considering picking this phone up at PC Mobile in Canada. Cheers.

does it works with dual sim version too?

I had some issues at step #2 - the update.zip was being rejected with "E: footer is wrong". It turns out that the first 2 times I downloaded B09 Spanish firmware it was slightly corrupted (but not enough to prevent extraction).
Third download of the file gave a different checksum and worked for me. MD5 sum of working file is:
20161222111119358.zip: 1FE524FC244D41DBF39A933A8FB9D00F.
Also, the MD5s for steps 9.1 and 10 (these worked first time for me, but took 3 hours):
Axon7mini_B12(SD card software).zip: 3B5737EAA4527490BA351D2C9693EC00
Axon7mini_Android7(SD card software).zip: EEFD9487846778290A850A868630480D

Tried this on a Canadian PC Mobile model to test it . After the first update it bricked.

Geld801 said:
Tried this on a Canadian PC Mobile model to test it . After the first update it bricked.
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Damn. Thank you for trying!

if i do this, can i unlock my phones bootloader and load a rom from usa?

does this work on the gearbest version?

Geld801 said:
Tried this on a Canadian PC Mobile model to test it . After the first update it bricked.
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It look like the Canadians will be stuck with MM on the AXON. I use it for music and on WIFI so, it's working well anyway for what I do. I use it as a wifi phone sometimes because the voice is clearer than my VOIP setup.

Hi
I followed your instructions and managed to update to 7.1.1. but m on B09 not B12. Does not offer me any OTA updates. Security patches are from June 17. Any idea how i can update to B12??
Thanks

i just got my axon 7 mini from gearbest and I'm struggling to update to 7.1.1
i have downloaded the update zip from .es .de and eu but when i transfer over to sd card and run the update scan, it doesn't show up
i renamed the zip file to update.zip
pls help

shub said:
i just got my axon 7 mini from gearbest and I'm struggling to update to 7.1.1
i have downloaded the update zip from .es .de and eu but when i transfer over to sd card and run the update scan, it doesn't show up
i renamed the zip file to update.zip
pls help
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You have to unzip file that you have downloaded and there will be proper zip (update.zip) inside.

saymonek said:
You have to unzip file that you have downloaded and there will be proper zip (update.zip) inside.
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OMG Holly FUK!!
thank you!

What did I miss I on the June security patch