Hi, Does anyone know if the carrier 3 UK offer up their official firmwares please?
I just wanted to know so that if I ever need the phone back to it's original 3 state I can do it.
Also 4g is imminent on 3 and dont know if I will receive update to get 4g on custom rom.
Thanks.
Stu.
Anyone help on this please.............
Can anyone answer this ?
What do you mean by offer up? On their website for download? Then the answer is no.
Updates are supplied by carriers via the PC Companion/Sony update Service or OTA.
Search in the general section for a 3 UK ftf if you want to return to stock. I'm not sure if one is available or not, but a search will tell you either way.
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thanks kingvortex. And if I find one this will return it back to stock?
Yes, that's correct.
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I found a Hutch three uk .350
If i flash this and update via o.t.a or sony companion will this stay "3" ?
Yes, it will. Flashing the 3 UK ftf will ensure you receive updates for their software only.
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Thanks for the help Kingvortex. All updated and working
Stu308 said:
Thanks for the help Kingvortex. All updated and working
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The latest 569 3uk build has lte enabled as default network, not sure why they'd have to release an OTA to enable 4g.
Fwiw I work in one of the original test areas, never picked up a 4g signal, but have had 30mb downloads at times..
fards said:
The latest 569 3uk build has lte enabled as default network, not sure why they'd have to release an OTA to enable 4g.
Fwiw I work in one of the original test areas, never picked up a 4g signal, but have had 30mb downloads at times..
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I assume that 3 issued a blanket announcement that an update will be released to enable 4G when it's available, regardless of whether it's actually needed or not, as this is the second time recently that I've seen it mentioned here.
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Yes, they are doing a staged rollout. It has started in Manchester, Birmingham and somewhere else but only a few thousand people at a time to see how it goes.
They say you will get an update when your time comes to enable you to pick up the 4g signal when in a 4g area.
Now I think about it, I would imagine that it would be a sim update rather than an update for the firmware on your phone.
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Yes,maybe. But didnt know if I would still get it being on a custom rom . It is a phone from 3 themselves though. Not to sure if it would update.
Can always revert back once I get it.
fards said:
The latest 569 3uk build has lte enabled as default network, not sure why they'd have to release an OTA to enable 4g.
Fwiw I work in one of the original test areas, never picked up a 4g signal, but have had 30mb downloads at times..
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I have the generic UK 569 and don't have the option to select 4G in my preferred network mode, I had heard it was an OTA update from Three but not so sure now, I think I might have to go back to the stock rom as well if I don't get it next month (which is supposed to be the switch over).
Are you sure you never received the update OTA, it was only given to a selected few in a few cities?
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I have the generic UK 569 and don't have the option to select 4G in my preferred network mode, I had heard it was an OTA update from Three but not so sure now, I think I might have to go back to the stock rom as well if I don't get it next month (which is supposed to be the switch over).
Are you sure you never received the update OTA, it was only given to a selected few in a few cities?
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I think I'd know if I had an OTA
no idea why you don't get 4g on the generic, I've just flashed the 101 build and it's allowing me to exactly the same as on every rom except the first original 3uk one (350?)
fards said:
I think I'd know if I had an OTA
no idea why you don't get 4g on the generic, I've just flashed the 101 build and it's allowing me to exactly the same as on every rom except the first original 3uk one (350?)
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Thanks, perhaps it has something to do with my sim then, if only there was more information from Three themselves! lol
I will keep my fingers crossed for some sort of update next month and then if nothing I'll take my phone back to the shop for them to look at
Edit: I think I must be getting OldTimers, just remembered (and looked back on my posts to confirm) that it is all down to the sim card, as when I took my sim out I get the option of selecting 4g
I have been waiting so long I completely forgot, now just have to hope that I do get some sort of sim update in the coming weeks...
Just had the update, was still 10.4.B.0.569 but now when I look at my network mode it states 4G (preferred)
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Just had the update, was still 10.4.B.0.569 but now when I look at my network mode it states 4G (preferred)
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I didnt get a notification for an update it was just there one day using 4g.
My settings dont give me the option of 4g , just LTE prefered.
4g is working though as it has it at the top of the phone and my download speeds are around 30mb.
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What are my options?
I'm using an unlocked "Bell" Incredible S on AT&T in the USA.
I'm sure that means I'll never see an OTA update... How can I force the update?
Hog Milanese said:
What are my options?
I'm using an unlocked "Bell" Incredible S on AT&T in the USA.
I'm sure that means I'll never see an OTA update... How can I force the update?
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If you had read the OTA topic you would have see my answer that bell is curently working on the OTA but we have no ETA
But for those of us running an unlocked Bell IS on AT&T, we won't see the OTA even after it's released because we're not on Bell, so we would have to install it manually. Is there a way to just go ahead and install the WWE OTA that's just been released on our phones? Perhaps through a goldcard? This would have the added bonus of getting rid of all the Bell apps that are cluttering the phone.
can't you install through updater software?
OTA never worked for my Telus Milestone, but we got 2.1 and 2.2 through old skool ways using USB and software
Are we sure that Bell actually did something to disable the goldcard method? Don't only certain kinds of SD cards work? Maybe no one has tried an SD that will work yet?
No one seems to be sure right now. But at the moment neither the ota or wwe seem to be working for anyone using a bell IS, including me. Has anyone been successful in updating manually with a bell Is?
Nope
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No one seems to be sure right now. But at the moment neither the ota or wwe seem to be working for anyone using a bell IS, including me. Has anyone been successful in updating manually with a bell Is?
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Any update?
So far nothing. It seems that Bell's version is somewhat different and the regular Gold Card method definitely does not work. Also, the XTC clip doesn't work to turn off S-ON so Raskal is currently trying to source a Bell version IS to test.
So, even if you're on AT&T (as I am) we'll just have to wait for Bell to release the upgrade themselves.
Emailed Bell last week and all they had got to say to me was:
Stephen (Emp# 6012710) said:
I regret that we do not have confirmation of when an update will be released yet. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Raskal found a bell is so we should b good soon
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So let me make sure I understand this correctly. Since I have an unlocked Bell Incredible S and I am using this on AT&T's network, we won't get an OTA update? How do you manually install it when it does come out?
cajuncartfan said:
So let me make sure I understand this correctly. Since I have an unlocked Bell Incredible S and I am using this on AT&T's network, we won't get an OTA update? How do you manually install it when it does come out?
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Unlocking the sim lock does not change your device ID, which is used to determine which server you will receive updates from. The carrier the phone is using has nothing to do with deciding what kind updates you get through OTA.
Correct me if I'm wrong
That's what I thought too. I thought the device id was what determined what update you got.
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Bell update
Hi guys I have direct access to the internal Bell news and updates. As soon as something comes up I will let you know . I am checking everyday.
Thanks
Mario
mariotenuta said:
Hi guys I have direct access to the internal Bell news and updates. As soon as something comes up I will let you know . I am checking everyday.
Thanks
Mario
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Thanks for the efforts mate
mariotenuta said:
Hi guys I have direct access to the internal Bell news and updates. As soon as something comes up I will let you know . I am checking everyday.
Thanks
Mario
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Thanks, dude!!
Just got my Droid 4 and try to use it with GSM in Germany. I'm on the .212 leak.
However, I have no HSPA/UMTS reception. Not even EDGE. Only GPRS works.
I tried out everything, set it to WCDMA preferred, tried all the build.prop tweaks, nothing helped.
Tried out a different SIM, and I'm sure my APN is set up correctly.
It is not related to my region, my Droid 3 works perfectly here.
I think I have a hardware reception issue, but still hope it is just a configuration.
Any suggestions are highly appreciated.
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Just got my Droid 4 and try to use it with GSM in Germany. I'm on the .212 leak.
However, I have no HSPA/UMTS reception. Not even EDGE. Only GPRS works.
I tried out everything, set it to WCDMA preferred, tried all the build.prop tweaks, nothing helped.
Tried out a different SIM, and I'm sure my APN is set up correctly.
It is not related to my region, my Droid 3 works perfectly here.
I think I have a hardware reception issue, but still hope it is just a configuration.
Any suggestions are highly appreciated.
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I'm not fully sure if the Droid4 has world bands in place. In the "Set GSM/UMTS band" I see only USA Band listed.
Also, do you have your APN setup correctly? Make sure the APN authentication is set properly, that's one of the bigger bugs out there with the new builds. Also, have you tried using a custom ROM?
The Droid 4 for sure has the proper bands for UMTS/HSDPA in Europe. Has to be an APN thing. Hopefully somebody else can shed some light on this, as I am planning to use my Droid 4 in Germany as well in the coming months. I know there is someone from Holland on this forum that has no problem using his Droid 4 there (he is also on one of the latest ICS leaks).
Does the foreign SIM card initiate some type of APN configuration when inserted?
As I said I'm really sure APN is correct, I doublecheckt it a couple of times. I'm also sure it is not an APN problem because data IS working, but only with GPRS. Could try a different ROM, but I doubt it will help, I had this issue both with stock Gingerbread and leaked ICS.
Were you able to get this figured out?
i have also problem to get data, it connects to network but there is no data. :// have tried everything with apn and network settting but no chance..
p.s.: i am on .212 leak
So did something maybe change from ICS build 211 to build 212? Did you guys have any problems on the previous leaks?
i dont know if it works actually with 211.. does anyone know if i downgrade to .211 leak from 212
fatihx said:
i dont know if it works actually with 211.. does anyone know if i downgrade to .211 leak from 212
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Sure. Over at droidforums, there is a tutorial on how to do it. You have to fastboot GB 19 first, then use the unstick tool with the 211 Kernel, followed by flashing of the 211 ICS leak. I have been doing this every single time going from one leak to the next.
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GermanGuy said:
Sure. Over at droidforums, there is a tutorial on how to do it. You have to fastboot GB 19 first, then use the unstick tool with the 211 Kernel, followed by flashing of the 211 ICS leak. I have been doing this every single time going from one leak to the next.
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but i mean not upgrade, downgrade..
fatihx said:
but i mean not upgrade, downgrade..
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Downgrading within the ICS leaks works the same way as upgrading as long as you have the proper leak and kernel.
Do any of you Canadian forum members have difficulty with Data on the latest ICS leaks?
i can confirm that data on .213 leak doesnt work also in germany. i will try .211 later...
could someone send me the build.prop(.211) for compare before i downgrade..
fatihx said:
i can confirm that data on .213 leak doesnt work also in germany. i will try .211 later...
could someone send me the build.prop(.211) for compare before i downgrade..
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No issues up here in Canada on 213...
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Hi all
I just had this problem too
the solution is quite simple than i thought
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087227
go to this website and download 0.48 version
flash it using recovery
and it'll be all set
i've no issue with this version, i can still use LTE (Im using tmo in US)
Good luck !
dave840603 said:
Hi all
I just had this problem too
the solution is quite simple than i thought
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087227
go to this website and download 0.48 version
flash it using recovery
and it'll be all set
i've no issue with this version, i can still use LTE (Im using tmo in US)
Good luck !
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So is this not a true statement then?
0.48 - Source: JDQ39 OTA update. Note: there are reports that this radio breaks auto-rotation and auto-brightness functionality on 4.2.1 and earlier. No issues on 4.2.2 though. As well, this radio disables LTE functionality, so if you use LTE, you will need to stick with one of the earlier radios.
How do you know you still have LTE?
dave840603 said:
Hi all
I just had this problem too
the solution is quite simple than i thought
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087227
go to this website and download 0.48 version
flash it using recovery
and it'll be all set
i've no issue with this version, i can still use LTE (Im using tmo in US)
Good luck !
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Forgive my ignorance...
I live in Kansas City and would like to enable LTE on my Nexus 4. I am currently running 4.2.2 fully stock. Nothing flashed, nothing changed. Could you show me what I need to flash and how to enable LTE?
lxcivic4life said:
Forgive my ignorance...
I live in Kansas City and would like to enable LTE on my Nexus 4. I am currently running 4.2.2 fully stock. Nothing flashed, nothing changed. Could you show me what I need to flash and how to enable LTE?
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Going to need to root first. If that's the case, then might as well just flash 4.2.1.
Here's a guide for those on 4.2.2
http://hippowise.com/how-to-permanently-enable-lte-on-android-4-2-2-nexus-4/
I had the same problem using the older radio
updating to the latest with 4.2.2 solved it
Just picked up my Xperia Z from Bell - here's a little information on the device, as after searching for a while there doesn't seem to be much out there about this:
Model Number: C6616
Android Version: 4.1.2
Baseband Version: 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110041-32
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-g6df7905-02328-g70ed36a
Build: 10.1.1.A.1.319
Customization Version: 1275-6311_R2A
Also, rather unfortunately, the bootloader cannot be unlocked (according to the Service info > Configuration page).
Can you tell us if the screen is better? I saw some videos on the Bell website and it did look better. I was gonna go check out the Bell store today but didn't have time lol
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Can you tell us if the screen is better? I saw some videos on the Bell website and it did look better. I was gonna go check out the Bell store today but didn't have time lol
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I don't have a lot to go by in terms of better than other Xperia Z models, but compared to my SGS3 it looks much better and is actually visible in direct sunlight.
Have you tried rooting it and flashing a custom recovery?
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Have you tried rooting it and flashing a custom recovery?
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Not yet - this is the first Sony device I've owned (used to Samsung devices and the various Nexus'), so I'm a little gun-shy regarding flashing things meant for different models.
Tried rooting it today and, as expected, it failed.
Use DooMLorD to root, I think it should be fine.
Would you be able to backup your rom to FTF file?
Here is the instruction to make ftf file of your rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
The update made the screen look a lot better but that was with 253 version already and 4.2.2 made it even somewhat better again and camera too.
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ngvuanh said:
Use DooMLorD to root, I think it should be fine.
Would you be able to backup your rom to FTF file?
Here is the instruction to make ftf file of your rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311211
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Tried Doomlord's without luck, but I didn't use the new method to flash the other kernel (was fairly unsure if I would soft-brick it). I'll follow that guide and post the resulting file, though.
FTF Bundle here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44229119
Thank you very much for the ROM.
I am downloading...
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FTF Bundle here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44229119
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I flashed its baseband but it didn't work unfortunately.
This Rom only has band 4 LTE also even though Bell says it has AWS and 700.
It couldn't pick up t-mo LTE too.
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For any other Bell users who are new to Xperia devices and unsure of flashing, I successfully flashed this 4.2.2 stock firmware using Flashtool (left FOTA, BASEBAND, and UNKNOWN unchecked). I had to add the Bell APN settings, but everything works!
Additionally, I rooted using this guide, but when I got to step 11, I reflashed the kernel from the first firmware image I linked instead.
So if I get this one, unlock it and flash standard firmware, can it be used with Rogers and its LTE?
ChrisMCP said:
So if I get this one, unlock it and flash standard firmware, can it be used with Rogers and its LTE?
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Rogers and Bell both use the same LTE bands, so it should be good with the network unlock. Switching firmware is really only required for rooting/getting 4.2.2 at this time.
laslow said:
Rogers and Bell both use the same LTE bands, so it should be good with the network unlock. Switching firmware is really only required for rooting/getting 4.2.2 at this time.
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So bell's firmware is standard or it's a custom one with bell's apps per-intalled (aka you have to wait for them to release a new version 2-3 weeks after everyone else gets it)?
Bell's firmware has their apps, and is subject to their release schedule, but will work with other carriers - it's just the network lock that prevents you from using another carrier. However, if you're looking to root, or don't want the extra Bell branding in your face, switching firmware is a valid option.
laslow said:
Bell's firmware has their apps, and is subject to their release schedule, but will work with other carriers - it's just the network lock that prevents you from using another carrier. However, if you're looking to root, or don't want the extra Bell branding in your face, switching firmware is a valid option.
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Yeah I'm not a big fan of bell's branding tbh, because all my services are with rogers. But what is difference between 6606 and 6616, do you know by any chance? thx
ChrisMCP said:
Yeah I'm not a big fan of bell's branding tbh, because all my services are with rogers. But what is difference between 6606 and 6616, do you know by any chance? thx
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Never used the 6606, or any of the other models. From the looks of things, though, it's a difference in basebands and supported frequencies.
laslow, I flashed baseband off the ftf file you posted, there is only band 4 LTE, not 700 (band 17) as stated on Bell website.
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I'm not running it anymore so I can't verify, but that was the firmware bundle on the phone, fresh from the store.
I installed the UK MK7 update weeks ago and want to switch back to the US now that it's available to get Exchange previews back. What's the CSC code for the US? Kies won't update since it says I already have MK7. Is there another place to download the new ROM? Can I downgrade to an older US ROM and let Kies update that way? I would, but I can't find even the old US ROMs.
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I installed the UK MK7 update weeks ago and want to switch back to the US now that it's available to get Exchange previews back. What's the CSC code for the US? Kies won't update since it says I already have MK7. Is there another place to download the new ROM? Can I downgrade to an older US ROM and let Kies update that way? I would, but I can't find even the old US ROMs.
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Yes you can downgrade, Here is the thread where you can get the USA version. (OLD)
XAR is the USA version - Last one in the list (Labled as Cellular South)
Also you can go here and get the current version, Currently the top one in the list.
almulder1092 said:
Yes you can downgrade, Here is the thread where you can get the USA version. (OLD)
XAR is the USA version - Last one in the list (Labled as Cellular South)
Also you can go here and get the current version, Currently the top one in the list.
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Was thinking the same thing but wondering if it even makes sense to do? If the UK gets another update (which I assume will be before the US again) won't Gear Manager download it to my UK rom first?
I decided to reload the old ROM and re-upgrade not being sure if were differences. I had some wierdness after loading the old ROM which I suspect was program updates intended for the new ROM. You might want to do a reset to wipe the gear before dropping back to the old version.
Having done so, though, I used Kies to upload the new US ROM and it all went fine. I am now on the US MK7 and all seems well.
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jaltman said:
I decided to reload the old ROM and re-upgrade not being sure if were differences. I had some wierdness after loading the old ROM which I suspect was program updates intended for the new ROM. You might want to do a reset to wipe the gear before dropping back to the old version.
Having done so, though, I used Kies to upload the new US ROM and it all went fine. I am now on the US MK7 and all seems well.
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So, are the UK and US MK7 firmware versions identical?
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I see no discernable differences on the surface. Under the hood, I can't tell. It seems unlikely to me that different versions would be left with the version number. Time will tell.
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How can I tell which version of the MK7 software is installed the Us or the UK. I did both on two devices and don't know if there is a way to.tell
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67srbell said:
So, are the UK and US MK7 firmware versions identical?
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I did notice s voice on the great activates a lot quicker, I'm coming from uk mk7, odin'ed to us mk7. Synched to a gs3
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almulder1092 said:
Yes you can downgrade, Here is the thread where you can get the USA version. (OLD)
XAR is the USA version - Last one in the list (Labled as Cellular South)
Also you can go here and get the current version, Currently the top one in the list.
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Thanks for this information, as I was not sure I was on the UK or the US version, having flashed the UK rom, but then being unsure if what appeared to be an update recently actually was. I am in USA and on the XAR version now. All have been working great with Exchange and other notifications.
Same size
I opened both .tar files (XAR from USA and BTU from UK) and they have the same exact size on all their subfolders (not a single Byte more, not a single Byte less) I assume they are the same firmware. Why Sammy took too long to update USA firmware? Weird right?
danyvw said:
I opened both .tar files (XAR from USA and BTU from UK) and they have the same exact size on all their subfolders (not a single Byte more, not a single Byte less) I assume they are the same firmware. Why Sammy took too long to update USA firmware? Weird right?
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Perhaps it was the anticipated load on their servers.
almulder1092 said:
Yes you can downgrade, Here is the thread where you can get the USA version. (OLD)
XAR is the USA version - Last one in the list (Labled as Cellular South)
Also you can go here and get the current version, Currently the top one in the list.
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OMG, thanks for this almulder! It is not clear on Null Gear Recover pagethat all the US people are being sent to a link to download MK2 version which gives the scrunched recovery view. I'm still figuring this out, but this post makes things a lot easier.
TWRP LOOP
almulder1092 said:
Yes you can downgrade, Here is the thread where you can get the USA version. (OLD)
XAR is the USA version - Last one in the list (Labled as Cellular South)
Also you can go here and get the current version, Currently the top one in the list.
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Hi.. Tried flashing null-19, All go's well until reboot then just reboots into TWRP all the time.. Can you help please
Rom (V700XXUAMK7)
Recovery (null_03_TWRP2.7.tar.md5)
Flashing Rom (null_ 19.zip)
Impactor_0.9.14
Thanks in advance
almulder1092 said:
Yes you can downgrade, Here is the thread where you can get the USA version. (OLD)
XAR is the USA version - Last one in the list (Labled as Cellular South)
Also you can go here and get the current version, Currently the top one in the list.
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Omfg! Thank you so much almulder, I was finally able to upgrade my gear to mk7 thru odin, kies kept freezing on me & gear manager was no help either :-/ this is why I love the android/xda community sooooo much, people like you who are always here to help
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