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And the 5.1.1 update arrives !!!

Verizon has started rolling out the 5.1.1 update !!! Te build no is G920VVRU3BOG5.
If you get OTA, do share screenshot.. what's the size?
Btw, if you love root access, don't update.
Source here

No OTA yet.

Sounds good, just came across the news elsewhere, but (obviously?) waiting until someone can root it.

I wonder if a rom similar to the OF1 rom in the Verizon Edge development thread will be possible? Also, I saw in the general S6 thread that they were able to finally get Xposed to boot...still very very very experimental but it's booting...I won't even think about taking the OTA if Xposed is close. I am definitely glad they finally pushed the update, though!

Keep Root or Update?
Right now I'm on Cleanrom Lite 1.1 & I love it, especially the battery life.
But, I don't like being vulnerable to Stagefright.
Do you think I should keep root & wait for someone to root 5.1.1 or lose root & take the update?
Thanks!
--JP

I would wait personally I'm pretty sure someone will be looking into keeping root and being able to get 5.1.1
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Lacyjpr said:
Right now I'm on Cleanrom Lite 1.1 & I love it, especially the battery life.
But, I don't like being vulnerable to Stagefright.
Do you think I should keep root & wait for someone to root 5.1.1 or lose root & take the update?
Thanks!
--JP
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Download textra and use that for sms till 5.1.1 is rooted. It has a stage fright patch in it that prevents videos from downloading until you authorize it
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Its simple...if you like root...wait...
On a side note, im amazed 5.1.1 is out. I might take the update a week before september to try it out before I sell this for a new Moto Style.

The 5.1.1 fixes launcher wallpaper issues and gets rid of the parallax effect (wallpapers FINALLY work on launchers)
aaaaand as a bonus it patches stagefright.
so I'm definitely sticking with 5.1.1.
PS what are some ways to root without tripping KNOX or whatever the binary counter is?

I don't have Verizon so o have to wait for a stock Odin
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Congrats guys, AT&T is now officially in last place for 5.1.1

Just forced a check, and still getting the message that I have the latest version even though it is not 5.1.1 - any suggestions on how to get it to "see the light"?

anyone actually receive the OTA yet? I saw news of this yesterday evening. I have been checking for the update ever since then, but no dice. I haven't seen anyone online actually receive it. How long does it usually take from announcment to download in Verizon land? I used to be on AT&T prior to this device.

Not even Smart Switch is picking up the update yet, but I haven't tried Kies yet.

hopesrequiem said:
Download textra and use that for sms till 5.1.1 is rooted. It has a stage fright patch in it that prevents videos from downloading until you authorize it
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False sense of security since that is only one of the demonstrated ways exploiting Stagefright. There are many others.
Even the Google patch itself the other day to Nexus devices leaves open other issues that they now have to patch.

Is there any downsides to upgrading to 5.1.1 if you're on OF1 since there's no root for it anyways?

Anyone notice any performance differences?

weizilla said:
Is there any downsides to upgrading to 5.1.1 if you're on OF1 since there's no root for it anyways?
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still no root? lol
I'd say go for it, isn't there suppose to be RAW. Support anyways?

downloading now

installing now! OTA just hit my phone. We'll see how it goes.

New Update: OK3

"This software update includes Android security updates for your Samsung Galaxy S5"
Based on what I've seen from people who updated, here's the info:
Still 5.0 with the same changelist as the past 3 updates (4782027)
Patches all the known issues with stagefright
Includes the 2015-11-01 security patch from google.
Here is the update.zip for anyone (hopefully @muniz_ri) that wants to make a ROM from it.

Probably another update to screw us over like oe1
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Dudash said:
"This software update includes Android security updates for your Samsung Galaxy S5"
Based on what I've seen from people who updated, here's the info:
Still 5.0 with the same changelist as the past 3 updates (4782027)
Patches all the known issues with stagefright
Includes the 2015-11-01 security patch from google.
Here is the update.zip for anyone (hopefully @muniz_ri) that wants to make a ROM from it.
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Uploading the ROM now to the KeepRoot thread.

Hmm just another updated to 5.0 I thought the next update would be 6.0 verizon pushing out their garbage lock everyone down thank you for these forums I can't wait for my contract to end bye bye Verizon
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sean19661 said:
Hmm just another updated to 5.0 I thought the next update would be 6.0 verizon pushing out their garbage lock everyone down thank you for these forums I can't wait for my contract to end bye bye Verizon
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Comma key broken?

muniz_ri said:
Uploading the ROM now to the KeepRoot thread.
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Can you post the proper link? (Says thread closed)
I am on OG5 rooted and want to maintain root functionality
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Hollywood67 said:
Can you post the proper link? (Says thread closed)
I am on OG5 rooted and want to maintain root functionality
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You can get the latest OK3 update and keep root and have the ability to roll back here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784

Just upgraded from og5 to ok3. I figured I couldn't root anyways due to accidently upgrading to og5 so I went ahead and updated to ok3.

What about ok7?
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equisbox said:
Just upgraded from og5 to ok3. I figured I couldn't root anyways due to accidently upgrading to og5 so I went ahead and updated to ok3.
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Was it worth it? I am in the same boat and scared to pull the trigger. I am kicking myself for doing the latest update because I have the unlimited data plan (which just want up $20 per month by the way).

can we still flash back to NCG if we had not taken ota's?

Chadwick108 said:
can we still flash back to NCG if we had not taken ota's?
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Yes, you could flash back to NCG if did not take OTA to OE1 or OG5 or OK3.
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Is it safe to download this update, move it to the external sd card, then use the button combo and update it that way without a PC? I don't have one and my OTA update thing keeps telling me "software update is currently not available". BTW I'm on the OG5 version currently.

New Update - PF4

According to the Verizon Galaxy S5 Update Page:
This software update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
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Also,
This software update fixes an issue where the device couldn't be unlocked, even when using the correct PIN or pattern unlock code.
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We already know it includes the June Security Patch. Hopefully they fixed the problems we've been having with MM as well.
Here's the tiny (59.1mb) update.zip: Link

Yeah I just got it. I am going to wait to update though.

I received the notification too. Probably just the June security updates that all the other carriers already rolled out.

landshark68 said:
I received the notification too. Probably just the June security updates that all the other carriers already rolled out.
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I don't think so. Normally if it's just the security update, the info on the update just says "This update includes the latest Android security updates."
This says enhancements and improvements along with Android security updates.

Dudash said:
I don't think so. Normally if it's just the security update, the info on the update just says "This update includes the latest Android Security Patch."
This says enhancements and improvements along with Android security updates.
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Good catch. Hopefully, like you said before, it fixes some of the issues from the MM update.

landshark68 said:
Good catch. Hopefully, like you said before, it fixes some of the issues from the MM update.
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Yeah.. I'm getting tired of my music randomly pausing for a second.. lol. I wish I could just update now but eff losing my Dev bootloader. I hope the odin .tar comes out soon so we can just flash it without the aboot.

landshark68 said:
I received the notification too. Probably just the June security updates that all the other carriers already rolled out.
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This one actually rebooted the phone and started it up from scratch and optimized Android system. The previous security updates have never done that to my phone.

How do I keep from getting this? Already on MM with unlocked bootloader. I should say it's already on my phone waiting for me to apply it.

Well now the Verizon Galaxy S5 Update Page says:
This software update fixes an issue where the device couldn't be unlocked, even when using the correct PIN or pattern unlock code.
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No mention of fixing camera quality or music skipping problems.

Just finished the update. Takes you up to 6.0.1. Don't see much else different.
EDIT: NM, didn't even realize the last update was 6.0.1. Thought it was just 6.0

Software Version: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPF4
Taken from verizon:
This software update fixes an issue where the device couldn't be unlocked, even when using the correct PIN or pattern unlock code.
Android security patch June 1st also

Ahh nice. I didn't even see the mention of the security updates.

Did Verizon patch the aboot.mbn for 15 EMMC users, or is it always included in updates? There is a new aboot and boot.img file included in the new PF4 OTA zip.
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Bobcus Leper said:
Did Verizon patch the aboot.mbn for 15 EMMC users, or is it always included in updates? There is a new aboot and boot.img file included in the new PF4 OTA zip.
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Like any OTA, you'll lose Dev Bootloader status. We'll have to wait for someone like @jrkruse or @muniz_ri to make a ROM.

kooks05 said:
Software Version: MMB29M.G900VVRU2DPF4
Taken from verizon:
This software update fixes an issue where the device couldn't be unlocked, even when using the correct PIN or pattern unlock code.
Android security patch June 1st also
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that **** was pissing me off the other day
did it to me two days in a row, even after re-configuring pattern code

Can you still downgrade to 5.0 pb1 if you take the update

bubtub said:
Can you still downgrade to 5.0 pb1 if you take the update
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This is exactly what I would like to know too.
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bubtub said:
Can you still downgrade to 5.0 pb1 if you take the update
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Bobcus Leper said:
This is exactly what I would like to know too.
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yes

muniz_ri said:
yes
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Well what about from G900VVRU2DPF4 to G900VVRU2DPD1 without loosing data since they are both 6.0.1?

I need the tar file for the pf4.... So i can flash my locked and unrooted pb1 phone via odin. Does someone have a link to the needed tar file? I need the stock tar one not debloated or rooted one.

Downloading the S7 Edge Android 7 Nougat Beta Right Now (HOW TO)

I am currently downloading the Nougat Beta Update for my S7 Edge and wanted to let others know how to do it.
1. I registered through the Samsung Beta programs a few days ago from the Samsung App Store
2. I did a manual check for updates through the About section in the settings.
Downloading update as we speak.
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stiffler191 said:
I am currently downloading the Nougat Beta Update for my S7 Edge and wanted to let others know how to do it.
1. I registered through the Samsung Beta programs a few days ago from the Samsung App Store
2. I did a manual check for updates through the About section in the settings.
Downloading update as we speak.
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Can you provide a link perhaps
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stiffler191 said:
I am currently downloading the Nougat Beta Update for my S7 Edge and wanted to let others know how to do it.
1. I registered through the Samsung Beta programs a few days ago from the Samsung App Store
2. I did a manual check for updates through the About section in the settings.
Downloading update as we speak.
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Few days ago!!?? I've heard that the beta registration is over more than a week ago! by the way in which county you live in? what firmware is on your device BTU?!!
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Shadyville01 said:
Can you provide a link perhaps
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You need to go to the Samsung App Store ans search for Beta and register.
There is no link because it is done through the over the air section under about/manual update in your phone settings menu.

hasibgns said:
Few days ago!!?? I've heard that the beta registration is over more than a week ago! by the way in which county you live in? what firmware is on your device BTU?!!
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3 days ago to be exact. UK. BTU.

Registration is over now right? I tried before 3 days but it said sorry maximum number of registration reached. so I missed the train. but I did flashed it's leaked firmware via odin then and due to some problem I'm on stock MM and hopefully will stick to it unless Nougat gets Finally official.
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hasibgns said:
Registration is over now right? I tried before 3 days but it said sorry maximum number of registration reached. so I missed the train. but I did flashed it's leaked firmware via odin then and due to some problem I'm on stock MM and hopefully will stick to it unless Nougat gets Finally official.
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Registration is closed checked now. What problems did you encounter... Mine is running fine in Nougat
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Shadyville01 said:
Registration is closed checked now. What problems did you encounter... Mine is running fine in Nougat
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Actually you got it via OTA and mine was leaked version so might be a little difference could be I there. And also I wouldn't be getting the next update via OTA cause it wasn't from samsung source. On the other hand somehow after flashing the Nougat my sim card got killed. I don't know how. then I replaced the sim & now I'm afraid to loose my knox warranty tripped. also faced some minor bugs- like a notification never closing from the status bar and some more. that's why I came back to MM. by the way I'm not from UK neither from BTU csc. I'm actually XSG csc. Bangladesh.
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There are a few threads about this already. Please search before posting.
Thread closed.

Tmobile and Sprint get updates first.

So is it normal for Tmobile and Sprint go get updates first?
Looks like they have an update rolling out starting last night.
Anyone get one on AT&T yet. Might jump per to Tmobile firmware if They get all the updates first.
Also what security patch is the U1 firmware on? I know Samsung made some promises after the unlocked S7 that they would be better at pushing out updates directly to that phone. If they get better with those updates I'd switch to that firmware I think as well.

Yes, T-Mobile & Sprint are faster generally.
As for Samsung's promise to step up support for the U phones, I guess it's too early to tell. With that said, however, Samsung recently pushed out the May update for the 935U which was a pleasant surprise. So far after Samsung's promise, the 935U has gotten the updates 2 months in a row instead of once every 3 months.
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AT&T S8 Plus adb update which will be the OTA soon here's mines!
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optimummind said:
Yes, T-Mobile & Sprint are faster generally.
As for Samsung's promise to step up support for the U phones, I guess it's too early to tell. With that said, however, Samsung recently pushed out the May update for the 935U which was a pleasant surprise. So far after Samsung's promise, the 935U has gotten the updates 2 months in a row instead of once every 3 months.
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Well keep us updated on how fast they get the updates to the Unlocked phone firmware.
Are you on May 1st security patch or June is security patch?

ShrekOpher said:
Well keep us updated on how fast they get the updates to the Unlocked phone firmware.
Are you on May 1st security patch or June is security patch?
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On the May 2017 security patch.

ShrekOpher said:
Well keep us updated on how fast they get the updates to the Unlocked phone firmware.
Are you on May 1st security patch or June is security patch?
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Well, the unlocked phones got updated before us.
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dtomlin said:
Well, the unlocked phones got updated before us.
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Did they get an update already? I thought they just started out on the May patch, are they on the June patch already?
If it's going to be that far ahead I'll switch to that firmware right away.

AT&T update live now. I can't download yet, no wifi.
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Mine just updated to AQEF, May Security patch level.

May? Can you reconfirm this? Unlocked is June.
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Just installed AQEF and it says May 1, 2017 for the Android security patch level.

draconas said:
Just installed AQEF and it says May 1, 2017 for the Android security patch level.
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Yeah so is the AT&T firmware really a whole MONTH behind the Unlocked Firmware?
That blows my mind. Also really is pushing me towards switching to the Unlocked firmware.
Screen shot below of the AT&T firmware version numbers.

dtomlin said:
May? Can you reconfirm this? Unlocked is June.
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I'm downloading now.. Will confirm exactly what this is

luch4galaxy said:
I'm downloading now.. Will confirm exactly what this is
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It's the June security patch.

ShrekOpher said:
So is it normal for Tmobile and Sprint go get updates first?
Looks like they have an update rolling out starting last night.
Anyone get one on AT&T yet. Might jump per to Tmobile firmware if They get all the updates first.
Also what security patch is the U1 firmware on? I know Samsung made some promises after the unlocked S7 that they would be better at pushing out updates directly to that phone. If they get better with those updates I'd switch to that firmware I think as well.
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AT&T always last, man

If all it is is the June patch, then at&t is way ahead.
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dtomlin said:
If all it is is the June patch, then at&t is way ahead.
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It also enables the ability to toggle/hide the bottom navigation bar. Which I'm pumped about