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Hi,
I bought this htc u11 last month when i was in India. It's an unlocked version. However, i see that htc has already rolled out the os update and November patch through ota. Now, I'm in Ireland. I'm checking for system updates but unable to get one and the news state that os has started to roll out for sprint htc u11. Does country change affect the updates? I was using vodafone in india and now I'm using lyca. Also, i initially bought google pixel 2 xl but there were loads of glitches. I did love the device but due to hardware issues, more time requirement to sort and since i did not have much time had to have it returned. However, it was returned and bought u11. I'm putting this up since i have read that google release out android updates. So would be some kind of avengers or something? I'm eagerly waiting for the update since i have seen it unlocks lots more functions on the device.
Awaiting your response. And apologies for such a ling convo.

Updates are for the phone not the carrier. You should be able to get the update via WiFi if its available.
If the phone has been rooted then you'll have to reset it back to stock before the update will show.

I just updated to Android 8 ( stock rom) and it became sluggish... It was way more fluid with Android 7... Don't update yet!!!
BTW any suggestions??
I don't think I can downgrade back to Android 7 being no root ???

How to root Canadian G955W, One UI version: 1.0, Android Version: 9, with BELL

I really want to root and I am searching online since 4 days but couldn't find any clear information that i can fallow (or because of my lack of knowledge)
I don't care if i need to downgrade, or give up from "fancy" features. All i want a control on a device that i pay thousand $.
So my s8+ has:
One UI version : 1
Android Version: 9
Baseband Version: G955WVLU5CSC1 with BELL
I am new to rooting but big supporting of Open software, and idea of meaning of actually owning a device.
Please help, or any direction.
Thanks.

I have been dreaming there would have a rooting method since 2017 ( I got the same phone as you but from Telus - I paid off and now switched to Rogers). As far as I know, since our phones' bootloader can't be unlocked, we can kiss goodbye for rooting. I told myself that being a two years old phone, if there would have a method it would have been surfaced. This S8+ would be my last Sam**** phone, I am preparing to sell it on eBay and switch to something like OnePlus ( they are the most easy phone to root).

sfpOnt said:
I really want to root and I am searching online since 4 days but couldn't find any clear information that i can fallow (or because of my lack of knowledge)
I don't care if i need to downgrade, or give up from "fancy" features. All i want a control on a device that i pay thousand $.
So my s8+ has:
One UI version : 1
Android Version: 9
Baseband Version: G955WVLU5CSC1 with BELL
I am new to rooting but big supporting of Open software, and idea of meaning of actually owning a device.
Please help, or any direction.
Thanks.
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There is no root for oreo or pie nougat only. You can Google jrkruse bit 5 and come up with a method.
acwcanada said:
I have been dreaming there would have a rooting method since 2017 ( I got the same phone as you but from Telus - I paid off and now switched to Rogers). As far as I know, since our phones' bootloader can't be unlocked, we can kiss goodbye for rooting. I told myself that being a two years old phone, if there would have a method it would have been surfaced. This S8+ would be my last Sam**** phone, I am preparing to sell it on eBay and switch to something like OnePlus ( they are the most easy phone to root).
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There is a method for nougat

acwcanada said:
I have been dreaming there would have a rooting method since 2017 ( I got the same phone as you but from Telus - I paid off and now switched to Rogers). As far as I know, since our phones' bootloader can't be unlocked, we can kiss goodbye for rooting. I told myself that being a two years old phone, if there would have a method it would have been surfaced. This S8+ would be my last Sam**** phone, I am preparing to sell it on eBay and switch to something like OnePlus ( they are the most easy phone to root).
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If i cannot find anything until end of this year, i am thinking to buy Librem 5.

ROOT

TheMadScientist said:
There is no root for oreo or pie nougat only. You can Google jrkruse bit 5 and come up with a method.
There is a method for nougat
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Hey, he said "The method works for SM-G955U and SM-G955U1 models sold in the US." and his method posted before this new One UI version and security update came up... anyway i am asking him same question on email, hopefully he has time to reply.
thanks a lot for your time. :good:

sfpOnt said:
Hey, he said "The method works for SM-G955U and SM-G955U1 models sold in the US." and his method posted before this new One UI version and security update came up... anyway i am asking him same question on email, hopefully he has time to reply.
thanks a lot for your time. :good:
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NOUGAT ONLY root
oreo and pie install safestrap work without root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3901074
Install Combination_FA70 with safestrap red
boot safestrap flash .img system and root
my rom stock nougat g955W rooted G955WVLS2ARA1
good luck

deadedge7 said:
NOUGAT ONLY root
oreo and pie install safestrap work without root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3901074
Install Combination_FA70 with safestrap red
boot safestrap flash .img system and root
my rom stock nougat g955W rooted G955WVLS2ARA1
good luck
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thanks i ll do it fallowing weekend

TheMadScientist said:
There is no root for oreo or pie nougat only. You can Google jrkruse bit 5 and come up with a method.
There is a method for nougat
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Is there a way to roll back Pie to Nougat and then root?
I've had no luck trying to get Safestrap running on an OTA Pie.

wint3rm said:
Is there a way to roll back Pie to Nougat and then root?
I've had no luck trying to get Safestrap running on an OTA Pie.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/root-t3909782
This is for the plus but there is a reg s8 threads as well.

TheMadScientist said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/development/root-t3909782
This is for the plus but there is a reg s8 threads as well.
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Aw, nice. Thanks, mate!

wint3rm said:
Aw, nice. Thanks, mate!
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After you get safe strap you can then do some magic a hacks and acheive a rooted nougat system. Again you cannot root oreo or pie with this method. But it does allow you to do 1 of 3 options. Root with nougat and rev 5 combo bootloader , install a oreo system and rev 5 oreo bootloader, or install pie with rev 5 bootloader. As of right now all 3 systems have a rev 5 bootloader

TheMadScientist said:
After you get safe strap you can then do some magic a hacks and acheive a rooted nougat system. Again you cannot root oreo or pie with this method. But it does allow you to do 1 of 3 options. Root with nougat and rev 5 combo bootloader , install a oreo system and rev 5 oreo bootloader, or install pie with rev 5 bootloader. As of right now all 3 systems have a rev 5 bootloader
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That's great news. I'm aiming for the Root w/ Nougat and 5 bootloader. Thanks for the help!

Anyone with a HK Version getting pie yet

Hi all,
I purchased my U11+ from Wondamobile back in 2017 and have never had an update still on the Dec 2017 security patch
I wanted to know if there has been updates but I'm not getting any due to being in the UK ?

I'm in the U.S. and also have an HTC U11+ (HK version) that's still on the Dec 2017 security patch. Curious if anyone's received the Hong Kong Pie update or know when it will be rolled out ?

they say from HTC , the update comes after 45-90 days after taiwan version...

Exact same here - very disappointing.

Any one updated to Android Pie yet? Any difference in battery life and device performance?

This version will never see an update
I've not had one in almost 2 years since I got the device
Such a shame

No! I bought my U11 PLUS in H.K. 2018 April and it is still running 8.0.0

tsavdarakosgr said:
they say from HTC , the update comes after 45-90 days after taiwan version...
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Where did you read that if I may ask?
Swiftkeyed from my Poco F1

DanteGR said:
Where did you read that if I may ask?
Swiftkeyed from my Poco F1
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From their Facebook fanpage, but delayed already.

Same

There is finally a software update for the HK version 1.24.400.16. Downloading now.

Android Pie now on HTC U11+ Hong Kong version!
Can't make this up!
Shortly after my previous post, I messaged the HTC Hong Kong on facebook. Thereafter, I received an Android 8 update (May 2018 update) Thereafter, I received the Android Pie update.
I live in Canada. Not sure if this has anything to do with it or if my security software (doubt it) was inhibiting updates.

Just the screenshot to HTC

Android P now downloading.

I'm having trouble getting mine to update the OTA, once the phone reboots it'll hit 24% and then hit me the red ! . Does this mean I have to flash all of stock RUU?

Yup! Downloading as I type.
Update #1: Damn! It is not PIE!
Update #2: After system rebooted, I hit the check update software button and got this...
kingmonkey88 said:
There is finally a software update for the HK version 1.24.400.16. Downloading now.
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Thanks guys
Just done my 1.24.400 May 2019 update
Now downloading 2.19.400.2
It's like Xmas come early as I haven't seen an update since the Dec 2017 update
It might bring new Life to this old boy.
I was considering the Pixel 4 but then I saw that it had the same specs as my current phone ? (albeit it probably does a lot more on Android 10)
U11+ was ahead of its time ....shame the updates were wack

Samsung Galaxy S10e Downgrade 11-10 or even 9?

Hello dear XDA forum friends, I have one question, I was Apple user for a long time and I got Galaxy s10e.
Its a nice phone but it dont work well on Android 11, battery drain fast, phone is to hot and more and more..
I was wondering if I can downgrade it back to 9 or at least 10?
Long time ago I remember I used to flash custom ROMS and downgrade old Android phones but looks like now if they lock Bootloader you stack where you are.
So here are some infos:
One UI Version 3.1
Android 11
Baseband Version G970FXXSBFUE6
Kernel Version 4.14.113-21644994
Build number RP1A.200720.012.G970FXXSBFUF3
Knox 3.7 API level 33 TIMA 4.1.0 DualDAR 1.3.0
Service provider software version SAOMC_SM-970F_ODX_CRO_RR_0008 CRO/DHR,CRO/CRO

Welcome to XDA
Congratulations on ditching the sour Apple.
Post on that device's forum for best results.
The firmware you have probably also upgraded the boot loader version which may make it impossible to down grade. I'm have zero experience flashing these so I may be mistaken or a workaround.
Try a factory reset unless you already have after the upgrade or if you used SmartSwitch to transfer data from another model.

I've tried to downgrade even an Exynos phone- sadly Odin couldn't do it due to bootloader

Nope, the last update that would have allowed you to downgrade to Android 10 came out back in February

OP7Pro (EU) is up-to-date on Android 11

Hi all!
My wife uses a OP7Pro (EU) from what I've read it should've gotten a stable A12 release few months ago. With the news that the last update for the phone was released earlier, she still get's the message her device is up-to-date when looking for firmware updates trough settigns. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Hi, is the phone rooted?

Hi, it isn't rooted and bootloader is not unlocked. However through Oxygen Updater and then local upgrade method it has now installed A12.
kriszg said:
Hi, is the phone rooted?
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