I had a bit of trouble installing Pie on my device. Since I have AT&T and AT&T devices do not get beta updates (the betas are internally tested by AT&T staff), I had to flash an unlocked U1 firmware to get the update. When I flashed the newest firmware for U1 using the modded Odin by Raymond, my phone legitimately bootlooped on the Samsung start-up screen. I, then, wiped the cache, /data and mounted the /system directory, and rebooted the phone. Voila! I was on Android 8.0.0 for U1, and then I signed up for the beta program through Samsung+ (I had to sideload the newest beta version of Samsung+). Within 20 mins, I manually checked the software updates and Pie was ready. And everything went smoothly after that.
Some steps to flash U1 Firmware
- Use Modded Odin
- Get correct firmware with the same or newer bootloader for your device
- Try updating the firmware using an OTA.zip file from SD Card or through adb sideload
Best of luck to all AT&T customers rearing to get Pie.
Hey there, also on an AT&T S9+ locked device. Currently on BRJ5. Am I correct in reading that we have no choice but to wipe data to update?
JewishMatt said:
Hey there, also on an AT&T S9+ locked device. Currently on BRJ5. Am I correct in reading that we have no choice but to wipe data to update?
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Yes. You have 2 options.
1. Flash to U1. That requires a wipe. Sign up for beta.
2. Side load the builds. You'll need to be on ARIB. You can Odin to ARIB or in my case, I Odin to ARI6, and sideload to ARIB, then sideload to K9 build.
ATT causes a wipe every time you side load. So if you stay on the U firmware, every time a new beta is out, you get wiped. If you swap to the U firmware, the Beta will do an Ota, which does NOT wipe.
If you don't care about video calling, wifi calling or Volte (not 100% on that one), go to the U1 firmware and hope the beta isn't full.
We need an AT&T employee to drop the files up in here...
Perfect on my ATT s9+
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alright here is newest beta (U2ZQKM)
, *link removed, give up trying to help*
this updates your bootloader, so you cannot roll back if you do this.
You need to odin back to AGQL (only flash AP,CP and BL if you want to keep data), ota to QJC through stock recovery with this zip (https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1clYBB5bB55rxaGBQJ0SM195wXHqgiYCC&export=download) , then use this to ota again through stock recovery. Between the odin and recovery flashes, do not go back into system. Boot from odin flash directly into stock recovery, then again from first ota back into stock recovery.
This is for tech savvy people only, and for snaodragon version only.
Thanks to @norbarb for everything she has done for this community, none of us would have oreo beta at all unofficially if it wasn't for her.
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1.This is for an at&t S8. (Since that's mentioned nowhere and this isn't the at&t s8 section)
2.If you're on unlocked firmware and you've updated to the latest QK2 your bootloader is updated and you can't Odin back to anything sooner.
3.The wording of your instructions is awful btw
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For what carrier cause those build numbers aren't unbranded G950u1 numbers.
If you've updated to the latest QK2 your bootloader is updated and you can't Odin back to anything sooner.
The wording of your instructions is awful btw
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I took it from ATT server but it is for any Snapdragon version.
I can delete it if no one wants it. Just trying to help
It's gone. Enjoy.,
Pardon my honesty, hungover and confused AF by the wording and having to search up build numbers. That would be greatly appreciated in the att section though!
You didn't have to take your call and go home but okay ?
Hi.
I have a G955U Galaxy S8+ AT&T Factory Unlocked on Android 7.0
Baseband Version: G955USQU1AQD9
Android Security Patch Level - April 1, 2017
I no longer live in the US, and currently in the Philippines. Phone works great and the signal is too and all, but I cannot get OTA updates.
Can I just download the firmware file in this thread and flash straight through ODIN, or do I need to follow another guide?
Thanks in advance
You can, however there are specific sequences to follow, so you have to update in firmware released order.
I encountered the same problem so I downloaded odin that worked for Nougat and loaded all version to BRB1 I think it is and then went to Oreo. Currently on CRC5.
Another note, when you are about to hit Oreo you will need to download the odin that works for Oreo. It can be found in the CRC5 thread.
Happy Updating
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You can, however there are specific sequences to follow, so you have to update in firmware released order.
I encountered the same problem so I downloaded odin that worked for Nougat and loaded all version to BRB1 I think it is and then went to Oreo. Currently on CRC5.
Another note, when you are about to hit Oreo you will need to download the odin that works for Oreo. It can be found in the CRC5 thread.
Happy Updating
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Is this really necessary?
I want to update to Oreo as well but since I'm AT&T unlocked and not currently using AT&T network I'm stuck in the June software update so I'll have to flash like 7-8 firmware updates and each one being about 2-3 GB to download.
Also, is there any stock Samsung firmware I can download so I can avoid having to manually flash every software update? Or am I just stuck with the AT&T firmware?
Thanks in advance.
I'm also having this problem. Need to flash the updates through ODIN but I can't find every single stock file leading up to BR9 on this site. Do I really have flash them all? Or is there another way?
Hi again everyone, title pretty much says it all. I'm not too great with rooting, so I was wondering if I can keep twrp, magisk and root from 9.5.3 and download and install the new 9.5.6 OTA update for the GM21AA OP7 Pro, or if I'll have to do separate steps to be able to keep root. The update is 178MB
Don't do like me. I updated to 9.5.6, rebooted and update went ok, but I lost root. Thought there would be a patched boot image already but havent found one.
update: go here
go to Post #299
dy2592 said:
Don't do like me. I updated to 9.5.6, rebooted and update went ok, but I lost root. Thought there would be a patched boot image already but havent found one.
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Just open the downloaded ota, rip the boot.img from that file. Patch manually in magisk that boot.img. Then install the update, and reboot afterwards to fastboot mode. Flash the patched img and you are done.
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Hi again everyone, title pretty much says it all. I'm not too great with rooting, so I was wondering if I can keep twrp, magisk and root from 9.5.3 and download and install the new 9.5.6 OTA update for the GM21AA OP7 Pro, or if I'll have to do separate steps to be able to keep root. The update is 178MB
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Post 6 in this thread is how I did it and retained root, but I lost TWRP (I knew I would before doing it) I used the steps used for the OnePlus 6t for rooted users, knowing I would lose TWRP.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/t-mobile-converted-to-9-5-4-received-t3934761
These are the steps for the 6t for TWRP users but I know TWRP is having decryption issues so I'm not sure if the below will work.
1. Boot into TWRP and Flash the Latest Magisk Uninstaller
2. Flash the latest Full Oxygen OS Zip
3. Flash the TWRP installer Zip
4. Reboot to RECOVERY to make sure TWRP stays and continue to root.
5. Flash the Latest Magisk to maintain root
6. Reboot System and Enjoy the latest firmware without any data loss
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Hi again everyone, title pretty much says it all. I'm not too great with rooting, so I was wondering if I can keep twrp, magisk and root from 9.5.3 and download and install the new 9.5.6 OTA update for the GM21AA OP7 Pro, or if I'll have to do separate steps to be able to keep root. The update is 178MB
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A partial ota with unlocked bootloader will brick your phone. Download the full zip and update in TWRP if you have it. If bootloader locked, install as normal, wait for it to finish and ask to reboot, don't reboot and open magisk manager and install to inactive slot. Reboot. That process will cause you to lose TWRP if you have it. If you have TWRP, flash full ROM in TWRP, flash TWRP.zip, reboot recovery and flash magisk.zip.
This way is easy and painless.
Yep performed the system update as well. It saw I was rooted and proceeded to download the full OTA. I let it update, did not reboot. Went to Magisk and Install to Inactive Slot(After OTA) and all is well. Im still rooted.
Posted by another user and the way I just did 9.5.6. Yes you will lose TWRP as usual if installed.
schmeggy929 said:
This way is easy and painless.
Yep performed the system update as well. It saw I was rooted and proceeded to download the full OTA. I let it update, did not reboot. Went to Magisk and Install to Inactive Slot(After OTA) and all is well. Im still rooted.
Posted by another user and the way I just did 9.5.6. Yes you will lose TWRP as usual if installed.
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So dumb question here since I'm sorta new with this device (I've had Samsung and other devices that I've rooted so I'm aware of the basics).
Where do I download the entire fastboot zip files for say 9.5.6.GM31CB (TMobile variant)? I can't find it on OnePlus or T-Mobile. Also side question, do we still need to use Chinese certain of TWRP to get decryption working for internal storage? Thank you for whatever info you can provide.
I wonder, is there a patch for 9.5.6 yet? Let's say I have a locked bootloader now and stock on 9.5.6, how would I go about rooting my device? Or will I have to wait for the patched boot.img?
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I wonder, is there a patch for 9.5.6 yet? Let's say I have a locked bootloader now and stock on 9.5.6, how would I go about rooting my device? Or will I have to wait for the patched boot.img?
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Not if you unlock it, install magisk and patch the boot image within the app. I'd suggest looking for full zip of 9.5.6 just to use in case.
Which TWRP are you guys using? I see there is a Chinese version with decrypt working. Is that one safe?
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So dumb question here since I'm sorta new with this device (I've had Samsung and other devices that I've rooted so I'm aware of the basics).
Where do I download the entire fastboot zip files for say 9.5.6.GM31CB (TMobile variant)? I can't find it on OnePlus or T-Mobile. Also side question, do we still need to use Chinese certain of TWRP to get decryption working for internal storage? Thank you for whatever info you can provide.
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There doesn't seem to be any fastboot ROM for the T-Mobile variant nor any Full OTA zips yet. Just have to keep looking in the PRO Guides, News and Discussion section. Personally I would not use that version of TWRP. Im waiting for the other TWRP by Maurinofrio to get Decrypt working.
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There doesn't seem to be any fastboot ROM for the T-Mobile variant nor any Full OTA zips yet. Just have to keep looking in the PRO Guides, News and Discussion section. Personally I would not use that version of TWRP. Im waiting for the other TWRP by Maurinofrio to get Decrypt working.
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So weird they claim they are as friendly to developers as pixel yet I don't see links to firmware. Not sure if I'm going to even bother rooting without backup of a full zip with all images inside. I guess I could get 9.5.3 and then do a few upgrades to get back to 9.5.6 but I'd rather have full file for 9.5.6.GM31CB
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So weird they claim they are as friendly to developers as pixel yet I don't see links to firmware. Not sure if I'm going to even bother rooting without backup of a full zip with all images inside. I guess I could get 9.5.3 and then do a few upgrades to get back to 9.5.6 but I'd rather have full file for 9.5.6.GM31CB
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They are as developer-friendly as Pixel phones, (when you buy unlocked directly from OnePlus) not the T-Mobile version. Buy a Pixel from Google it OEM unlock to unlock the bootloader, buy a 7 Pro from OnePlus it's OEM unlock to unlock the bootloader.
In addition about you going to 9.5.3 and then upgrading to get back to 9.5.6
The 9.5.6 you're currently running on the T-Mobile version is not the same as 9.5.6 on the unlocked version. The unlocked version is a few builds newer.
If I were you I'd wait till the MSM tool that works with the T-Mobile version is released.
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They are as developer-friendly as Pixel phones, (when you buy unlocked directly from OnePlus) not the T-Mobile version.
In addition about you going to 9.5.3 and then upgrading to get back to 9.5.6
The 9.5.6 you're currently running on the T-Mobile version is not the same as 9.5.6 on the unlocked version. The unlocked version is a few builds newer.
If I were you I'd wait till the MSM tool that works with the T-Mobile version is released.
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Msm tool? I'll get an unlock token Friday. Why would I need that? Newer than 9.5.6.GM31CB? I don't think so. This includes April security patch. I'm guessing the only big difference is the radio image is different for TMobile. Again I'm new to this mfgr so I'm trying. They aren't making it easy for me. I have an unlock phone. So shouldn't matter if I got it from T-Mobile. I can OEM unlock. So I can manipulate at will. Trouble is I'm scared I'll break the phone since I don't know this line of Android devices. I considered changing this to international but afterwards in worried it'll not work well in T-Mobile
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Msm tool? I'll get an unlock token Friday. Why would I need that? Newer than 9.5.6.GM31CB? I don't think so. This includes April security patch. I'm guessing the only big difference is the radio image is different for TMobile. Again I'm new to this mfgr so I'm trying. They aren't making it easy for me. I have an unlock phone. So shouldn't matter if I got it from T-Mobile. I can OEM unlock. So I can manipulate at will. Trouble is I'm scared I'll break the phone since I don't know this line of Android devices. I considered changing this to international but afterwards in worried it'll not work well in T-Mobile
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There are a lot more changes in the international 9.5.6 GM21AA then that. they optimized double tap to wake and ambient display, fixed Bluetooth headset delays, camera updates, and other things.
The T-Mobile version will always be behind on software verse the international version.
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There are a lot more changes in the international 9.5.6 GM21AA then that. they optimized double tap to wake and ambient display, fixed Bluetooth headset delays, camera updates, and other things.
The T-Mobile version will always be behind on software verse the international version.
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So are you saying I should update to AA? Even if I'm on T-Mobile network?? Will that not mess with the radio?
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So are you saying I should update to AA? Even if I'm on T-Mobile network?? Will that not mess with the radio?
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That's the main reason everyone with the T-Mobile version is trying to unlock their bootloader, so they can run the international software. T-Mobile's software will always be behind the unlocked version. 9.5.3 for the unlocked version had the April security patch, that was three versions ago.
I owned the T-Mobile version of the 6t and the unlocked version of the 6t, the reception was the same.
My T-Mobile 7 Pro is unlocked running the international GM21AA software on T-Mobiles network. I uninstalled the Renovate Ice ROM for the screenshot so you can see I have the same model number as you running GM21AA.
But currently if you mess up a T-Mobile version there's no way to get it back because the MSM tool for it is not available yet. If something goes wrong you might be stuck with a phone that doesn't work until it's released.
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That's the main reason everyone with the T-Mobile version is trying to unlock their bootloader, so they can run the international software. T-Mobile's software will always be behind the unlocked version. 9.5.3 for the unlocked version had the April security patch, that was two versions ago.
I owned the T-Mobile version of the 6t and the unlocked version of the 6t, the reception was the same.
My T-Mobile 7 Pro is unlocked running the international GM21AA software on T-Mobile. I uninstalled the Renovate Ice ROM for the screenshot so you can see I have the same model number as you running GM21AA.
But currently if you mess up a T-Mobile version there's no way to get it back because the MSM tool for it is not available yet.
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Thank you for your feedback. It's helpful to me. I am guessing an msm tool is something that puts stock firmware onto the device fresh in case you brick it. Couldn't I just fastboot flash 9.5.3 full package which I think is downloadable within OnePlus support?
photolarry said:
Thank you for your feedback. It's helpful to me. I am guessing an msm tool is something that puts stock firmware onto the device fresh in case you brick it. Couldn't I just fastboot flash 9.5.3 full package which I think is downloadable within OnePlus support?
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Correct about the tool, returns the phone to 100% stock out of the box. Not 100% sure about whether or not the fastboot flash would fix a soft bricked device. That could possibly work.
But I know currently it's impossible to go back to T-Mobile software without the tool.
has anyone contact oneplus support either via email and chat and requested full ROM download links?
theyre pretty helpful like that.
Hi there, I have the GM1925 (Sprint) model of the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
I'm running stock OOS 10.0.3GM25CC, rooted with Magisk, substratum, and an unlocked bootloader.
It's been years since I've run a stock ROM, so I really have no concept of how OTA updates work (I've always just flashed updates via TWRP). A couple days ago I got a system update notification for a 199MB download, and I'm wondering if it's "safe" to apply it, or if I need to do anything special first.
From what I've read online here and in the OnePlus forums, the recommendation is to do a "full" local update (something like a 2GB download), however the sprint firmware for the GM1925 doesn't have such an option in the system updates settings.
Can I apply this update safely without losing any of my data? Is there a guide somewhere for how to apply and survive OTA updates?
Update: I'm now getting notifications from Google Play Services saying "Couldn't install update" despite the fact that I haven't *tried* to install it.
Any advice? Is it safe to install? I don't want to wind up with a brick that I'll have to reflash and set up again.
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Update: I'm now getting notifications from Google Play Services saying "Couldn't install update" despite the fact that I haven't *tried* to install it.
Any advice? Is it safe to install? I don't want to wind up with a brick that I'll have to reflash and set up again.
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From my experience from last incremental updates(onePlus7pro5g) I've just had to boot to recovery and flash twrp and magisk again..
You said you rooted and unlocked bootloader, just wondering if you could lmk how you did it, I have the same device and have been struggling.
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From my experience from last incremental updates(onePlus7pro5g) I've just had to boot to recovery and flash twrp and magisk again..
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When you say reboot to recovery and flash twrp again, do you mean reboot to the bootloader?
Did you do anything before applying the OTA, like disabling magisk mods?
EDIT: Also, do you have the Sprint model & firmware?
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You said you rooted and unlocked bootloader, just wondering if you could lmk how you did it, I have the same device and have been struggling.
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This is a bit off-topic I guess, but info to unlock the bootloader is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...otloader-unlock-sprint-oneplus-7-pro-t4042145
You'll need a Windows computer to use the MSMTool in that thread. Also, pro-tip: uncheck the automatic reboot option in the MSMTool GUI to make your life easier when you have to reboot to the bootloader to run the fastboot commands.
If all goes well, you'll be running Android 9. Surprisingly that OS version claimed my phone was SIM-locked -- but applying the Android 10 OTA update fixed this issue. Then I rebooted to the bootloader, flashed TWRP, rebooted to recovery and flashed Magisk to root the phone.
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When you say reboot to recovery and flash twrp again, do you mean reboot to the bootloader?
Did you do anything before applying the OTA, like disabling magisk mods?
EDIT: Also, do you have the Sprint model & firmware?
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In developer settings I turn on advanced reboot options, so I can easily hold the power button and it shows all the options(power off, reboot, recovery, bootloader, screenshot). If u have twrp fully installed u can just click recovery and then reflash twrp and magisk and reboot. About disabling magisk mods, yeh I always disabled rice and all others that may cause problems. But on this latest 10.4 update, I had apparently done something where I cldnt even get my system updates to download it. So I just ended up msm'ing my phone and then BL unlocking, updating to 10.4,then doing magisk and mods..?
There's a great telegram group with all the info for gm1925/1920 onePlus7pro 5g, should def go check it out, alot of help there.
Shooter7889 said:
There's a great telegram group with all the info for gm1925/1920 onePlus7pro 5g, should def go check it out, alot of help there.
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What's the name of that Telegram group? The only one I can find for the 5G version is the McLaren 7 Pro.
I've also got the Sprint oneplus 7g Pro 5G/gm1925, and I am getting the notification for the update but am not able to install it. There is no option for the full download in order to use the methods described for other models. Would really like to get this resolved without having to do a full rewipe and flash, that's for sure.
I'm still holding off on applying this OTA until I can get some more info. I also couldn't find the aforementioned telegram group
Bumping this thread because there still doesn't seem to be a good guide for stock OTA updates on the GM1925.
I'm interested in doing this aswell. I have OP7Pro Sprint too. Just bootloader unlocked and magisk nothing else.
Though I have software version NoLimits IDK if that can be OTA'd.
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Hi there, I have the GM1925 (Sprint) model of the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
I'm running stock OOS 10.0.3GM25CC, rooted with Magisk, substratum, and an unlocked bootloader.
It's been years since I've run a stock ROM, so I really have no concept of how OTA updates work (I've always just flashed updates via TWRP). A couple days ago I got a system update notification for a 199MB download, and I'm wondering if it's "safe" to apply it, or if I need to do anything special
Can I apply this update safely without losing any of my data? Is there a guide somewhere for how to apply and survive OTA updates?
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Basically you need to back up all your data and your storage card area off the phone. Then you have to relock the bootloader to apply the update.( Relocking bootloader will wipe the phone. )
After applying update, unlocked bootloader again root and restore your data and files.
you will have to do this everytime sprint/t-mobile releases update. If you want to stay up to date. And you will get the Google nag at least once weekly until you do
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I'm interested in doing this aswell. I have OP7Pro Sprint too. Just bootloader unlocked and magisk nothing else.
Though I have software version NoLimits IDK if that can be OTA'd.
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Same here, but what I want to do instead of waiting for the OTA update from Sprint it's to flash the original ROM from OnePlus but I'm not sure which version could be compatible.
Essentially I'm in a pickle and I'm currently running OneUI 5.0 beta 1 on my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra ATT locked device (SM-S908U) and I sideloaded the .bin for the official SMS908U beta build and it flashed and wiped everything and works fine. Except ONEUI 5 stable is coming out soon and I have tried Odin flashing several builds of Android 12 OneUI 4.1, I have tried Samsung Smart Switch emergency initialization (which doesn't show my device after failing to post the update), I went to Samsung Members but it says something about changed country info or not being in the Beta, but once I go to the open card to actually enroll for the beta, it says I'm already on it because it thinks since I have it at all its legit but it doesn't talk to the same exact framework of the app to find out if I need to officially enroll still. Either way I cannot opt out via Members either, I am fairly stuck. Any advice ?
*I do not have any backups from Android 12 stable.
You tried flashing official firmware for U device right? You were using CSC file or HOME_CSC to preserve data?
Going back from beta to stable means wiping data, phone will factory reset when you flash back the stable firmware and you should use the CSC file (not HOME_CSC)
Yeah... I know how to operate Odin3... It literally says right there I tried flashing multiple stable builds and each time it fails with AUTH error. Tried HOME and regular CSC....
I have the same phone. I have not gone back to stock U firmware from beta. But I have gone from beta to stock U1 firmware. I believe once you go back to stock U1 Android 12. You can flash back with Odin not patched to U firmware.
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Essentially I'm in a pickle and I'm currently running OneUI 5.0 beta 1 on my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra ATT locked device (SM-S908U) and I sideloaded the .bin for the official SMS908U beta build and it flashed and wiped everything and works fine. Except ONEUI 5 stable is coming out soon and I have tried Odin flashing several builds of Android 12 OneUI 4.1, I have tried Samsung Smart Switch emergency initialization (which doesn't show my device after failing to post the update), I went to Samsung Members but it says something about changed country info or not being in the Beta, but once I go to the open card to actually enroll for the beta, it says I'm already on it because it thinks since I have it at all its legit but it doesn't talk to the same exact framework of the app to find out if I need to officially enroll still. Either way I cannot opt out via Members either, I am fairly stuck. Any advice ?
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Any chance you still have the flashing zip file for beta 1 s908?
The link for beta 1 in this post isn't working
If you do can you send it to me please?
Thanks