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So, the Dual-SIM HTC One is getting 4.2 right now...

http://www.gsmarena.com/android_42_update_rolling_out_for_htc_one_dual_sim-news-6299.php
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I guess we'll be waiting even longer. Glad HTC has their ducks in a row right now...

You have information that our version hasn't been submitted to Sprint already or..?

Felnarion said:
You have information that our version hasn't been submitted to Sprint already or..?
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I'm sure it's with Sprint, but they dropped this to the Dual SIM model before the first international model.

eXplicit815 said:
I'm sure it's with Sprint, but they dropped this to the Dual SIM model before the first international model.
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This really irritates me. HTC yet again can't get updates out in time. Almost 3 months in... Still no update
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XaoSilentrzk said:
This really irritates me. HTC yet again can't get updates out in time. Almost 3 months in... Still no update
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And with 4.3 on the horizon... I still love HTC, this is just one of those parts about company that worry me.

The good thing is we at least know what we're expected to see with the update.

eXplicit815 said:
The good thing is we at least know what we're expected to see with the update.
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I've already engaged in a email conversation with HTC Dev and they ensure me that updates are coming soon and they are working on releasing the sources as well soon(sounds like everything else we read but it's nice they are directly communicating with me).

mhsbrian said:
I've already engaged in a email conversation with HTC Dev and they ensure me that updates are coming soon and they are working on releasing the sources as well soon(sounds like everything else we read but it's nice they are directly communicating with me).
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Only thing missing, time frame. I don't even need an exact date. I just need something from HTC like "Middle of July" or even something from Sprint saying, "Expect it in July".

XaoSilentrzk said:
This really irritates me. HTC yet again can't get updates out in time. Almost 3 months in... Still no update
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It's not HTC. There are many parties involved when an update is released on a Carrier phone as opposed to a unbranded phone.

raptoro07 said:
It's not HTC. There are many parties involved when an update is released on a Carrier phone as opposed to a unbranded phone.
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So then... What about the International One that still hasn't been updated?

eXplicit815 said:
So then... What about the International One that still hasn't been updated?
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I appears that this update being pushed to the phones if China Telecom or some other Operators. The rough order is Google releases an update. OEMs get it working on theier hardware and add there stuff to it. Then the OEMs send it to unbranded phones and/or the Operators for them to put their stuff in it and test per thier networks. Then the Carriers push an update.
My guess here is that the Chinese Operators did not care to do much testing or what they did was fine, where as I read HTC was not happy with some of the firmware in the 4.2.2 update and have slightly delayed pushing thier's out. That seems awfully scary if an Operator is rushing something out.

eXplicit815 said:
So then... What about the International One that still hasn't been updated?
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Seriously... These kind of things make me regret being on sprint. Already our GSM brothers on GayT&T & Fail-Mobile converted their devices to Developer editions & Unbranded devices. We're stuck with stupid CDMA policies
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XaoSilentrzk said:
Seriously... These kind of things make me regret being on sprint. Already our GSM brothers on GayT&T & Fail-Mobile converted their devices to Developer editions & Unbranded devices. We're stuck with stupid CDMA policies
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You just dissed every American carrier that carries the One.

Even the sprint and Verizon GS4s received GE edition ROM ports, which has me going crazy. I'm seriously considering ditching my ONE for the GS4. Not to mention the signal for LTE on this phone is seriously getting to me in places I had perfect LTE with my GS3

Nobody has patience.... Just live life and let the update surprise you. Too much demanding going on here.
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sailio said:
Nobody has patience.... Just live life and let the update surprise you. Too much demanding going on here.
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No demanding. Just frustrated with HTC at this point. 4.2.2 was supposed to be out mid June. It is now July. I had confidence in the ONE but I'm losing it quickly and so are some other people. No projected date, statement, acknowledgment to customers. This is why I left the EVO LTE. I had a soft spot in my heart because of the original OG Evo but it is starting to leave.

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No demanding. Just frustrated with HTC at this point. 4.2.2 was supposed to be out mid June. It is now July. I had confidence in the ONE but I'm losing it quickly and so are some other people. No projected date, statement, acknowledgment to customers. This is why I left the EVO LTE. I had a soft spot in my heart because of the original OG Evo but it is starting to leave.
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There was never a time table. There were rumors that 4.2.2 was supposed to hit in June. And this was for unbranded EU handsets not the US ones....

Kraizk said:
There was never a time table. There were rumors that 4.2.2 was supposed to hit in June. And this was for unbranded EU handsets not the US ones....
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Regardless, it's been too long. Especially not relaying information to your customers. When your competitors updating older devices quicker than your newest device. That's sad.

Jahspree said:
Even the sprint and Verizon GS4s received GE edition ROM ports, which has me going crazy. I'm seriously considering ditching my ONE for the GS4. Not to mention the signal for LTE on this phone is seriously getting to me in places I had perfect LTE with my GS3
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You've gone too far. Obviously you want the s4. I'll never leave the One for a stupid s4 regardless of OS. That plastic garbage can stay buggy on it's own
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That blows
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[Conspiracy Theory] - VZN "so called leak"

I'm a firm believer that VZN and LG both couldn't get figure out a method to properly secure KK. I think the final OTA will have some method to ruin someone's day. My opinion, VZN is having fits over the old bootstack booting the ROM. I also figure they wanted the root method from ioroot to try to close it as well. Talk amongst yourselves ?
I just can't buy that there was an accidental slip up by both companies. Seems they setup a situation and decompile everything the devs post.
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Maybe we actually do have a friend inside vzw. Since somehow every phone leaks or finds some miraculous method
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Dri94 said:
Maybe we actually do have a friend inside vzw. Since somehow every phone leaks or finds some miraculous method
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Definitely a possible... Tho our devs have skills that border on the magical, and the power of collective knowledge is a wonderful thing haha.
But as far as VZW's predicament, I have no doubt that someone watches these forums, and curses over the extra dollars they'll have to spend on keeping their big red fingers locked tightly around our phones. As to whether it actually delays their official OTA, I'm sure they have deadlines to meet (esp. where the bloatware vendors are concerned), but it would be anyone's guess.
I'm just thrilled we have these leaks period. Even if the official OTA seals up security holes, this leak means a big boost to VS980 custom development!

The new KK leak seems odd, especially when some of its not even working correctly. I'm kinda stuck now. Device can get into Download mode but it just locks there.

Jivetime said:
Definitely a possible... Tho our devs have skills that border on the magical, and the power of collective knowledge is a wonderful thing haha.
But as far as VZW's predicament, I have no doubt that someone watches these forums, and curses over the extra dollars they'll have to spend on keeping their big red fingers locked tightly around our phones. As to whether it actually delays their official OTA, I'm sure they have deadlines to meet (esp. where the bloatware vendors are concerned), but it would be anyone's guess.
I'm just thrilled we have these leaks period. Even if the official OTA seals up security holes, this leak means a big boost to VS980 custom development!
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Yea and how big red and lg both accidently leaked the rom and kernel.
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You ever think maybe they release it so devices get bricked and they gotta pay for new ones?

Well, if we're tossing out ideas...what if it got leaked so vzw could track who has 4.4 installed? Then they can red flag the rooters.
Today, I called to get a replacement. Speaker stoped working... she asked me if it was the original one I bought. I said Ya, then asked if I traded it or rooted it. I was Like, root? Lol...anyways, something on her end was flagging the phone. Of course, at the time of calling my phone was 100% stock. But I DID have 4.4 installed..replacement is in its way but still..more complicated then I expected
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zathus said:
Well, if we're tossing out ideas...what if it got leaked so vzw could track who has 4.4 installed? Then they can red flag the rooters.
Today, I called to get a replacement. Speaker stoped working... she asked me if it was the original one I bought. I said Ya, then asked if I traded it or rooted it. I was Like, root? Lol...anyways, something on her end was flagging the phone. Of course, at the time of calling my phone was 100% stock. But I DID have 4.4 installed..replacement is in its way but still..more complicated then I expected
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I don't really believe it, but I've seen some say VZW knows what apps you've installed. I saw a user once say they told him exactly what root apps he currently had. If that's true, some root app you've installed at some point may have flagged it. Or she was a liar. Lol. To be honest...once it was confirmed that you could downgrade and keep Loki on the other variants, I'm surprised LG didn't pull the Sprint rollout.

When the KK kernel source was "accidentally" leaked early after the devs were having problems with trying to create a zip rom from the KK leak and needed that info, that's is when my eyebrows were raised....lol. I was like, that's too much of a coincident. Somebody" was reading and listening to our cries....lmao. Nevertheless, thank you to whoever it was.

Tinfoil hat, anyone?
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JRJ442 said:
I don't really believe it, but I've seen some say VZW knows what apps you've installed. I saw a user once say they told him exactly what root apps he currently had. If that's true, some root app you've installed at some point may have flagged it. Or she was a liar. Lol. To be honest...once it was confirmed that you could downgrade and keep Loki on the other variants, I'm surprised LG didn't pull the Sprint rollout.
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Lol, well she was definitely not lying. I didn't want to pry to much on what the issue was. Playing ignorant is sometimes the best rout but my guess is the Mac ids or sns from the day I bought the phone to now changed. She just kept saying "something is preventing me from sending you a replacement, are you sure you didn't trade phones with a friend or something?"
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Serial number is hardware level. Not possible unless you actually were swapped. They don't check it until old one is sent back, which is why you are given a purchase clause on returns. I'll assume your account was a bit jacked up if she wasn't lying, otherwise, liar.

Maybe Verizon wanted to wait for the knock code update to release KK instead of releasing it and then putting out another update right away for knock code.
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imhowie said:
Maybe Verizon wanted to wait for the knock code update to release KK instead of releasing it and then putting out another update right away for knock code.
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This is what I was thinking verizon isn't going to push 2 updates back to back, there going to make us wait for lg to add in knock code the release it
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R0gersism said:
The new KK leak seems odd, especially when some of its not even working correctly. I'm kinda stuck now. Device can get into Download mode but it just locks there.
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You said in the other thread that you wiped your Rom in recovery,not really conspiracy related just an accidental goof on your part.happens to the best of us.
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I don't know if it was necessarily a leak; I pulled it off their servers and published the link here one xda like a week back. It took us a few days but @xdabbeb found a way to trick our devices into taking that OTA. One thing I find suspicious is that it hasn't been taken down yet, which means it *might* be our official, it just hasn't had the green light yet. Also, the kernel source is still alive (direct link download) it just has the link removed.

Agreed. At the very least I think it was intended to be the official release. Whether they're holding off on pushing it to everyone because of a last minute issue they found or internal delays is anyone's guess. I tend to believe it's the latter.

Steamer86 said:
Serial number is hardware level. Not possible unless you actually were swapped. They don't check it until old one is sent back, which is why you are given a purchase clause on returns. I'll assume your account was a bit jacked up if she wasn't lying, otherwise, liar.
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Liar? About what lol what is there to lie about. It was just an interesting conversation that kind of applied to this thread. And by the way, when I said serial number I was referring to the IMEI which, like the mac address is supposed to be unchangeable and yet there have been cases where they changed. But like I said, I don't know what the issue was. And obviously wasn't that big of a deal because my new phone is on its way
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JackpotClavin said:
I don't know if it was necessarily a leak; I pulled it off their servers and published the link here one xda like a week back. It took us a few days but xdabbeb found a way to trick our devices into taking that OTA. One thing I find suspicious is that it hasn't been taken down yet, which means it *might* be our official, it just hasn't had the green light yet.
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I told ya, you devs are magic! I have been following the progress from day 1, and wondered how xdabbeb got it done.
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Lol, well she was definitely not lying. I didn't want to pry to much on what the issue was. Playing ignorant is sometimes the best rout but my guess is the Mac ids or sns from the day I bought the phone to now changed. She just kept saying "something is preventing me from sending you a replacement, are you sure you didn't trade phones with a friend or something?"
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When I quit working for VZW a couple years ago, the systems we used listed all the software/update/PRL version info of the software you had installed on your phone. It seemed that a lot of that info was based on the updates your phone pulled from the servers, and I never saw anything that actually indicated root status. However, they are constantly updating their capabilities so I wouldn't put it past em. I am of the opinion that most manufacturers don't check all that closely for root, at least if the phone is on a stock rom. I have never actually heard or read online of a VZW customer whose phone got rejected purely because it was rooted.

Jivetime said:
I told ya, you devs are magic! I have been following the progress from day 1, and wondered how xdabbeb got it done.
When I quit working for VZW a couple years ago, the systems we used listed all the software/update/PRL version info of the software you had installed on your phone. It seemed that a lot of that info was based on the updates your phone pulled from the servers, and I never saw anything that actually indicated root status. However, they are constantly updating their capabilities so I wouldn't put it past em. I am of the opinion that most manufacturers don't check all that closely for root, at least if the phone is on a stock rom. I have never actually heard or read online of a VZW customer whose phone got rejected purely because it was rooted.
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I don't think it was rooting but maybe my update status. Example, my warranty date on the phone 2/4/2014. This is located in hardware information, hardware not software. I'll assume the warranty date is assigned the day you buy your phone. Now, it's changed. Point is, if that's changed what else could have changed
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Where's the 5.1.1 update on my off-contract N6?

Sorry if this is a dumb question but this if my first unlocked/non-carrier phone. I've always been with Verizon and have grown accustomed to waiting 1+ years to get updates.
I just got my N6 on Friday and the latest OS version available is 5.0.1. I'm seeing news articles all over the place going back as far as early March saying that AT&T/Tmobile customers are getting 5.1.1 OTA updates. I was under the impression when I bought my N6, that because I'm buying a non-carrier/vanilla Google variant of the phone, I'd be one of the first to receive new Android updates, and that carriers would be the ones lagging behind. Yet it seems the exact opposite.
I'm currently running build LRX22C 5.0.1 on Cricket Wireless. Should I be expecting a new update any time soon, or are we required to manually flash it or something?

arcooke said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but this if my first unlocked/non-carrier phone. I've always been with Verizon and have grown accustomed to waiting 1+ years to get updates.
I just got my N6 on Friday and the latest OS version available is 5.0.1. I'm seeing news articles all over the place going back as far as early March saying that AT&T/Tmobile customers are getting 5.1.1 OTA updates. I was under the impression when I bought my N6, that because I'm buying a non-carrier/vanilla Google variant of the phone, I'd be one of the first to receive new Android updates, and that carriers would be the ones lagging behind. Yet it seems the exact opposite.
I'm currently running build LRX22C 5.0.1 on Cricket Wireless. Should I be expecting a new update any time soon, or are we required to manually flash it or something?
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I received mine from Moto on Thursday of last week. Before putting in my VZW SIM, I connected to wifi and it updated me all the way to 5.1.1(in increments of course). I think in your case, your SIM(carrier) is what's limiting you from updating. Try pulling your SIM rebooting and check for updates. If that doesnt work, you can do a factory reset and leave your SIM out, connect to wifi then see if you get the updates. Since its a Nexus, you can always manually flash the latest.:good:

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I received mine from Moto on Thursday of last week. Before putting in my VZW SIM, I connected to wifi and it updated me all the way to 5.1.1(in increments of course). I think in your case, your SIM(carrier) is what's limiting you from updating. Try pulling your SIM rebooting and check for updates. If that doesnt work, you can do a factory reset and leave your SIM out, connect to wifi then see if you get the updates. Since its a Nexus, you can always manually flash the latest.:good:
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Thank you. I just shut down, pulled sim, turned back on and checked for updates. Not available unfortunately, still showing 5.0.1 to be the latest.
You mentioned you just got yours on Thursday - is Motorola just now starting to roll this update out or did you just happen to get yours Thursday for whatever reason?

arcooke said:
Thank you. I just shut down, pulled sim, turned back on and checked for updates. Not available unfortunately, still showing 5.0.1 to be the latest.
You mentioned you just got yours on Thursday - is Motorola just now starting to roll this update out or did you just happen to get yours Thursday for whatever reason?
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I ordered the phone Sat night from Moto and received it last Thurs. I had been reading through the forums here and saw several mention about how to get the phone to update to the latest version so and soon as I opened the box, I turned the hotspot on from my other phone, connected the Nexus 6 to it via wifi and all the updates started downloading(5.01, 5.1, 5.1.1). I think the updates are controlled by Google then the carriers not Moto. Try suggestion #2 if you dont mind starting from scratch

all the updates get controlled by google, after carrier approval. but, google does not promise updates asap. they promise updates within 3 weeks. being a google play device, you'd get the no carrier update only on WiFi. and with it having the Verizon sim in it, it'll get an update after Verizon approves the update.

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all the updates get controlled by google, after carrier approval. but, google does not promise updates asap. they promise updates within 3 weeks. being a google play device, you'd get the no carrier update only on WiFi. and with it having the Verizon sim in it, it'll get an update after Verizon approves the update.
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Thanks for confirming:good:

OK, I just factory reset my phone with SIM removed (I needed to unlock the bootloader anyway, which requires a wipe). The 5.1 update showed up, and I assume 5.1.1 will appear next. Thank you guys
EDIT: 5.1.1 incoming!

arcooke said:
OK, I just factory reset my phone with SIM removed (I needed to unlock the bootloader anyway, which requires a wipe). The 5.1 update showed up, and I assume 5.1.1 will appear next. Thank you guys
EDIT: 5.1.1 incoming!
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kool beans:good:

arcooke said:
OK, I just factory reset my phone with SIM removed (I needed to unlock the bootloader anyway, which requires a wipe). The 5.1 update showed up, and I assume 5.1.1 will appear next. Thank you guys
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Curious what build you get using no sim?
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Curious what build you get using no sim?
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I just went up to Best Buy and bought an unlocked N6 without service. Comes without a SIM by default. I ran straight up to a Game Stop and bought service through Cricket Wireless and got a SIM from them.
For the record, I'm not a fan of Best Buy but all online retailers I could buy it from had tax in my state, so I figured I might as well skip waiting on shipping and just buy locally.

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arcooke said:
I just went up to Best Buy and bought an unlocked N6 without service. Comes without a SIM by default. I ran straight up to a Game Stop and bought service through Cricket Wireless and got a SIM from them.
For the record, I'm not a fan of Best Buy but all online retailers I could buy it from had tax in my state, so I figured I might as well skip waiting on shipping and just buy locally.
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No, I meant what "build number" do you have on 5.1.1 upgrading using no sim. Look under settings/about phone.
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No, I meant what "build number" do you have on 5.1.1 upgrading using no sim. Look under settings/about phone.
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I would like to know this as well.

LMY47Z

MG386 said:
No, I meant what "build number" do you have on 5.1.1 upgrading using no sim. Look under settings/about phone.
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I would like to know this as well.
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LMY47Z
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Samsung is permanently crippling the Note 7 in the U.S.

You knew it was coming in the USA and it looks like December 19 is the day.
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-permanently-crippling-note-7-us

What's to stop people from not accepting this update just like the previous one? Unless it's a forced update it won't really change anything

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What's to stop people from not accepting this update just like the previous one? Unless it's a forced update it won't really change anything
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When you reboot the device it will do the updates on one of the reboots.This is true even if you "delayed" the update.
There is a way to prevent the previous update (you can see on this forum). Unless they found a way around that work around good chances that the same work around would work for this update. I would recommend doing the work around now and before this update.
The work around for previous update. Hope this will work for this update too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-note-7/how-to/updated-limited-to-60-heres-fix-t3495293

I read someplace today that Samsung made a request to the makers of all package disablers on the Playstore to block the Note 7 from being able to take advantage of this... I'll try and find the article.

The one i found isnt supported by the playstore and still has the update packages. Look at the link JaguarXT posted

I highly doubt all the apps are getting on board. I used titanium to block a lot of samsung crap before this and I never got the last update and I won't get this update either.

According to what I read, T-Mobile will be pushing the update on December 27th, that's what CNET is reporting. It also mentions the dates for AT&T as well as Sprint.

Yep I got text from tmobile says starting 27 phone won't be able to charge so turn it in.

Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par

It will seem like a bold change from what I know and am used to but I'm considering the Honor 8. The specs don't seem to bad for the price point. But it's definitely not a Note 7. I was thinking about going back to the Note 5 but I don't even see it available on the T-Mobile website anymore.

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I highly doubt all the apps are getting on board. I used titanium to block a lot of samsung crap before this and I never got the last update and I won't get this update either.
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That's because you had the good foresight to root, unlike some of us (pointing at myself). Samsung strong-armed all the package disabler devs on the Play Store to no longer block System apps! The way around it was then to purchase the new version anyway and obtain a license, uninstall, then side load an older version. But then in another update even that route was blocked by no longer granting licenses or something. Then someone provided another app independent of the Play Store to side load which is what is being referred to above. It's gotten nasty!!!! Our ranks will shrink further as those who are severely technically challenged fail to take measures to block this update. Personally, I can't help but wonder/worry if Sammy has some type of back door, but that's the conspiracy theorist in me, lol!

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According to what I read, T-Mobile will be pushing the update on December 27th, that's what CNET is reporting. It also mentions the dates for AT&T as well as Sprint.
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Ya I got text from them saying the same, I just laughed
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NFS855 said:
It will seem like a bold change from what I know and am used to but I'm considering the Honor 8. The specs don't seem to bad for the price point. But it's definitely not a Note 7. I was thinking about going back to the Note 5 but I don't even see it available on the T-Mobile website anymore.
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I have a Note 5 as a backup I'm hoping I won't have to use it. ?
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89dynasty said:
Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par
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I agree and I will probably change to the cheapest samsung phone to get my $100 and then switch out and use my One Plus 3 till the S8 comes out.
Gotta use my Samsung Rewards up as well... This really sux

I caved last night, I picked up the s7 edge. I'm still keeping the Note 7 though and I'll use it until I'm no longer able to.

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I caved last night, I picked up the s7 edge. I'm still keeping the Note 7 though and I'll use it until I'm no longer able to.
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Why? You should have just kept the Note7 until the S8 came out... now you have an obsolete phone in 3 months.

I still have the Note 7, the s7 edge worked out in my favor actually. They gave me a Gear VR and now when the next phone drops I'll give my wife the s7 edge. She still has an S5 so it will be a nice upgrade for her.

I'm lost dude. So I have the second version of the Note 7, you know, the one that was supposed to not malfunction. Model # SM-N930T with T-Mobile. OK, so my phone did receive the forced update that make my battery charge to only 60%, I was able to use ODIN and put back the stock firmware, I installed PACKAGE DISABLER PRO and blocked the necessary items needed so I am now at 100% battery life. How is it that we know that is still not enough to block this new update that is coming to cripple the Note 7??? Maybe we are still safe, or is it FACT that it WILL still be forced even though we have the updates and tmobile and Samsung items blocked? Also, with what I have explained, can my phone still be rooted and install a custom ROM or am I too late or second version of Note 7 it was never possible???? Someone please help, I am not a noob, I have been installing custom ROMs since Galaxy S2, but at the same time I am no PRO. All info will help me and the community clarify this sticky situation. PLEASE HELP. AND THANK YOU ALL!!!!! Nothing compares to the Note 7, what other phone has IRIS EYE SCANNER, a SECURE FOLDER LOCK that you can add a secondary app of one you already have with a completely different account, you can lock your notes in SAMSUNG NOTES, an S PEN, A FREAK'N S-PEN for crying out loud!!!!! No Phone compares to this dude!!!!!! HELP HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm lost dude. So I have the second version of the Note 7, you know, the one that was supposed to not malfunction. Model # SM-N930T with T-Mobile. OK, so my phone did receive the forced update that make my battery charge to only 60%, I was able to use ODIN and put back the stock firmware, I installed PACKAGE DISABLER PRO and blocked the necessary items needed so I am now at 100% battery life. How is it that we know that is still not enough to block this new update that is coming to cripple the Note 7??? Maybe we are still safe, or is it FACT that it WILL still be forced even though we have the updates and tmobile and Samsung items blocked? Also, with what I have explained, can my phone still be rooted and install a custom ROM or am I too late or second version of Note 7 it was never possible???? Someone please help, I am not a noob, I have been installing custom ROMs since Galaxy S2, but at the same time I am no PRO. All info will help me and the community clarify this sticky situation. PLEASE HELP. AND THANK YOU ALL!!!!! Nothing compares to the Note 7, what other phone has IRIS EYE SCANNER, a SECURE FOLDER LOCK that you can add a secondary app of one you already have with a completely different account, you can lock your notes in SAMSUNG NOTES, an S PEN, A FREAK'N S-PEN for crying out loud!!!!! No Phone compares to this dude!!!!!! HELP HELP HELP HELP!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm not 100% sure but the steps with package disabler that you've done should allow you to not have to worry about the new update coming through, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for rooting you're out of luck, only the original firmware that shipped with the phone was rootable. After that, this is as good as it gets for us firmware wise

Thnx

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I'm not 100% sure but the steps with package disabler that you've done should allow you to not have to worry about the new update coming through, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
As for rooting you're out of luck, only the original firmware that shipped with the phone was rootable. After that, this is as good as it gets for us firmware wise
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thnx, much appreciated.

Note 9 Canadian Thread (Rumours, pricing, and order updates)

Winter is coming... but at least we'll have a shiny new Note to pass the time
With this potentially being the last Note phone, fingers crossed that the ninth edition is a homerun.
Who's hyped? Which variant will you be buying?
Feel free to post All CAN based news and preorder Info etc

ZeroDefined said:
Winter is coming... but at least we'll have a shiny new Note to pass the time
With this potentially being the last Note phone, fingers crossed that the ninth edition is a homerun.
Who's hyped? Which variant will you be buying?
Feel free to post All CAN based news and preorder Info etc
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Ill def be getting one since i skipped the note 8, first note ive missed since i started buying notes on the 2.
I will absolutely not waste money on the Canadian version due to the locked BL.
I will go exynos just as I have done on the note 7, s8 plus and S9 plus..its the best way to go really these days. I might consider an asian or Latin America snapdragon this time possibly as they are also unlocked but just dont get much development.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

Good to see you back in the note forums.
I just finished watching the Unpacked event and came away impressed.
Dare I say Note 9 is the most complete Note to date. It feels like the second coming of the Note 7 (hopefully without the spontaneous combustion lol).
Definitely upgrading from the Note 8 to the 8GB/512GB variant. Probably pick up the DS international variant for the unlocked bootloader.

Pre orders are live with Bell so far. Waiting for BestBuy...
Strike that!
Pre order's live on best buy.
Pre ordered the Ocean blue with the banana stylus!
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Anyone know or care to guess how much of a trade-in Samsung will offer on a Note 8?

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Anyone know or care to guess how much of a trade-in Samsung will offer on a Note 8?
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I remember seeing it online for $400/450 from the Samsung trade in program. Not sure if that's CAD $ though

Can anyone suggest which site to order international note 9 from (preferably delivered around launch date)

Boo....Best Buy does not have 512gb version, but Samsung site does..... But Samsung site is currently broken, can't get to checkout. Anyone else experiencing the same?

I thought maybe these forums would be blowing up after Unpacked. Seems like no one, not even Samsung cares that their e-store is broken after their Unpacked event. There are only 3 people on twitter that have commented the store being down. 3.
I felt like there would be many people like me with an OG Pixel eagerly awaiting the Pixel 3....but now disappointed the Pixel 3 has an ugly unibrow of a notch and only 4gb of ram. Long time Note 4 user and Note 7 refugee.

note3or2 said:
Can anyone suggest which site to order international note 9 from (preferably delivered around launch date)
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Ill get mine from swiftronics again.
Got my S9 plus exynos from PDA plaza though and they are also reliable
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I thought maybe these forums would be blowing up after Unpacked. Seems like no one, not even Samsung cares that their e-store is broken after their Unpacked event. There are only 3 people on twitter that have commented the store being down. 3.
I felt like there would be many people like me with an OG Pixel eagerly awaiting the Pixel 3....but now disappointed the Pixel 3 has an ugly unibrow of a notch and only 4gb of ram. Long time Note 4 user and Note 7 refugee.
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Oh god the pixel is a train wreck this year, google is just so confused
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Anyone who pre-ordered through Samsung get an email confirmation? I didn't.

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Oh man.

I received confirmation email from Samsung

aezv said:
I received confirmation email from Samsung
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Immediately after ordering? I didn't get an e-mail. Granted I ordered the second their store started working again....

I am a bit torn between the Canadian version with international version which can be had for even around $100 less from PDAPLAZA.CA
What's everyone's reasoning to go for one or another?

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I am a bit torn between the Canadian version with international version which can be had for even around $100 less from PDAPLAZA.CA
What's everyone's reasoning to go for one or another?
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You dont know?
The BL is locked down on the CAN version, useless pretty much if you want root etc.
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE

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Immediately after ordering? I didn't get an e-mail. Granted I ordered the second their store started working again....
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I ordered online from the Samsung store website and got a confirmation within 5 mins. Took a few tries since I realized something was wrong with the site so I waited about 2hrs and I was able to checkout.

I’m probably going sleep on this again. Last note I had was the 5. I be back when note 10 comes. Have fun with it, it’s a beast.
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Forgive my ignorance. My last android phone was like 3-4 years ago. Already sold my Iphone x and ready to pull the trigger on Note 9.
Now can someone tell me what will I be missing if I go with the international version for use on Rogers?
Will Samsung pay or Google pay work?
Does changing fonts require root?
What will I lose by rooting the phone?
Thanks a lot for any input. Can't wait to place the order.

w2830 said:
Forgive my ignorance. My last android phone was like 3-4 years ago. Already sold my Iphone x and ready to pull the trigger on Note 9.
Now can someone tell me what will I be missing if I go with the international version for use on Rogers?
Will Samsung pay or Google pay work?
Does changing fonts require root?
What will I lose by rooting the phone?
Thanks a lot for any input. Can't wait to place the order.
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You wont get wifi calling or VOlte without root likely.
Samung pay wont work, google pay should work. If you root neither will likely work depending on how magisk plays nice or not.
If you root you trip knox (because you need twrp to root) and lose it and all its functionality. S health has also been broken by root in the past
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE