Hello Team,
I am in a scenario where my telecom provider doesn't provide the latest security updates immediately for my note ultra 20. I believe it's due to the location where I currently reside. My Telecom provider tends to roll out the security updates 3–4 months later. I use my phone for work, and so the delayed security updates will cause the AirWatch intellihub MDM app to isolate my phone until my phone has the latest security updates. Thus, I no longer able to use my phone for work for a lengthy amount of period.
I'm looking for ways where I can overcome this. I'm looking for guidance on whether the following options are available. Kindly offer your thoughts, guidance and/or any other recommendations.
Flash a ROM without root, simply to ensure I have the latest security updates. If this possible, please provide best and current references on how to do this. The ROM type or version is not important, what is more important for me is that I am receiving the latest security updates when they're available.
Flash a ROM with root, then upon install unroot it. I'm also concerned whether this will any trigger any knox security, or allow AirWatch Intellihub MDM to pass its security tests.
Dirty flash a ROM with the latest security updates. I haven't done this yet, and I like someone to point me where I can do this for the Samsung Ultra Note 20.
Thank you in advance!
Hey xda community, any thoughts on the above points ? Thanks!
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Hello there.
I purchased my G4 in June or so of last year, and can't seem to get it to work with OTA updates. Phone is currently on 5.1, Kernal 3.19.49, Build LMY47D, Software version H81010e, Security software version MDF v1.1 Release 4. I have never attempted to flash or modify the phone, so it's been bone stock since the day I bought it.
I was out of the country and away from OTA updates from October 2015-March 2016, and since returning I havn't been able to get OTA to register an update is available using either the "Check for Updates" in Android, or LG Bridge on Windows. I didn't really put too much thought into it because of all the issues MM has/had, but now that Wi-Fi calling is available I'd really like to be able to update.
What would my best options be for getting the phone current and up to date with AT&T? I'd really like to avoid dealing with their repair services unless there is a good reason to go that route.
Thanks!
Update
Just in case someone finds this down the road with a similar problem, here's what I did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g4/general/att-h810-to-stock-guide-tot-method-t3248532
I followed that guide and manually updated from software version H81010e to software version H81010o. As soon as the software was updated, I checked for updates in settings as per usual and it immediately recognized and downloaded the OTA update from AT&T. Seems getting behind on software updates while out of country was preventing me from downloading new versions of Android.
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hello,
I want to ask, is there any good custom roms that gets up to date security updates for Samsung A01 that still works with google stuff?? (google services, app store, google backups etc.)
my phone is not receiving anymore security updates, last update is nov 2020 and it doesn't help that I'm seeing a lot of vulnerabilities related to remote attacks these days
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slifner said:
hello,
I want to ask, is there any good custom roms that gets up to date security updates for Samsung A01 that still works with google stuff?? (google services, app store, google backups etc.)
my phone is not receiving anymore security updates, last update is nov 2020 and it doesn't help that I'm seeing a lot of vulnerabilities related to remote attacks these days
ty
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AFAIK your device should receive newer firmware updates.
Maybe OTA updates were broken on your phone.
You can try to check for latest version and download stock Samsung firmware files with Frija (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-checker.3910594/).
Then flash it with Odin. Should work if your bootloader is unlocked.
Hello there!
I want to change the information about my Android's security patch level that is being shown in (or sent by) my phone.
I already identified two data fields that would probably be the relevant ones:
ro.build.hw.version.security_patch
ro.build.version.security_patch
Both contain the same date of the last security patch.
Is there a way for me to change this?
I have an unlocked bootloader, but no root.
And if it is possible - what consequences might this have?
Hope somebody here can help me out
Nobody has an idea?
Is there a better place to ask this question?
First, changing information of your current security patch such as the date, wouldn't update 'em, or degrade 'em. It's just like changing your phone's date and time and fooling your friend.
Second, changing information of your security patch might get you in some trouble. It may term the security patch as invalid, making your device vulnerable.
Incase you are looking for latest security patch for your device, download a custom rom that provides continuous security updates. Go for Lineage OS, it's the best in town in terms of updates and also in terms of stability.
Hi eleven.co!
In fact I'm not looking for a custom rom. Just changing the date. Yes, I know that this won't make my device more secure.
And I hope this at least wouldn't make it more insecure either. You think my existing and installed security patch would become invalid?
Romplayer said:
Hi eleven.co!
In fact I'm not looking for a custom rom. Just changing the date. Yes, I know that this won't make my device more secure.
And I hope this at least wouldn't make it more insecure either. You think my existing and installed security patch would become invalid?
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Yea, it might and that's what i fear.
Romplayer said:
Hello there!
I want to change the information about my Android's security patch level that is being shown in (or sent by) my phone.
I already identified two data fields that would probably be the relevant ones:
ro.build.hw.version.security_patch
ro.build.version.security_patch
Both contain the same date of the last security patch.
Is there a way for me to change this?
I have an unlocked bootloader, but no root.
And if it is possible - what consequences might this have?
Hope somebody here can help me out
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I wanted to know how to change too. found nothing on the net of something that seems to be simple. because I have to install a different kdz every pether of rom gsi. i don't care if it's not safe, as long as I don't have all this work right. Kkkk
The last security update I see is June 1, 2022, which is to install Android 13, which I don't really want. Since there is a a new wifi calling exploit found, is there a way to get the security updates without installing A13 or does Goolge have the deck stacked and I'm essentially forced to upgrade? I live in a rural area and without wifi calling, I have no service.
I think your best bet would be to install a security patch via Magisk if you can find one. Also, maybe a kernel would offer what your looking for?
graysky said:
Since there is a a new wifi calling exploit found
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First of all the exploit was fixed with the latest update a few days ago! The exploit was discovered, fixed and published by Google. That's the usual way a chip manufacturer deals with it and there' no reason why it should be unsecure to use the latest firmware. BTW: No device was attacked.
Security patch level June '22? You want the latest patch level without installing the corresponding firmware? For what purpose? A new security patch = updated firmware and without an updated firmware you don't have any patches. That's it.
Edit: Some background information. Your installed patch level is set in your boot.img. In theory you'll need a patched boot.img with another patch level (unlocked bootloader required => all data gets wiped!). But your device isn't then more secure than before!!
So it's clear in my head, the OS is firmware and the latest security patches rely on the latest OS to function, correct?
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So it's clear in my head, the OS is firmware and the latest security patches rely on the latest OS to function, correct?
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Thanks!
Interesting. I installed all the available updates and the is no March update, which I thought was needed to fix the exploit. The most recent update is from Feb 5, 2023. This is a 6A phone.
I want to edit the hosts file of a moto edge (2021), however I also want it to continue to get OTA updates. So some (potentially dumb) questions:
Can you get OTA updates on an unlocked bootloader for motorola?
Can you get updates after rooting then unrooting the phone?
Will the hosts file changes made while rooted remain after unrooting?
Thank you for your time and help, much appreciated!
Hello, I have seen your publication and I want to give you an answer based on my experience with my Motorola phones, I am just going to try the custom rom that is available for this phone.
but I can clarify certain doubts
Regarding the updates, they continue to be received even if your device is unlocked, that is the answer to your first question,
second, once the phone is updated you can lose the root since in the updates they lose the modifications to some files like the boot.img.
and in the same way it depends on the update but if you can modify the host file.
But I am still going to recommend that you do not update the phone when you have it rooted, since in some update some changes are reverted and it may remain in the bootloop
I hope my answer helps you and I repeat this answer is based on experience with motorola phones