[Q] 4.4.2 OTA from outside USA - Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Greetings,
Just wondering if anyone had any success updating OTA with the s4 active i537 from outside the US with a different carrier. Cant seem to get the update as of now [7:12PM EST]
Thanks for your input/help in advance

SkiRac3rDud3 said:
Greetings,
Just wondering if anyone had any success updating OTA with the s4 active i537 from outside the US with a different carrier. Cant seem to get the update as of now [7:12PM EST]
Thanks for your input/help in advance
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I did! you have to be able to update to all google android versions 18 months since the phone comes out.
I am in israel and I took it.

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Rollout Schedule for Android 4.3 or 4.4

I'm on EE in the UK and want to upgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.3 or 4.4. Does anyone know if Samsung or EE publish a firmware rollout schedule for the i9305 ? If so, could you please post a link?
My phone isn't rooted and is network locked. If there is no rollout planned I can root it and put on a stock Samsung ROM or else network unlock it and see if that gets me the update OTA. However, I don't want to bother if EE have an update in the pipeline.
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From what i know i9305 the international version gets 4.3 in December.
maharu567 said:
From what i know i9305 the international version gets 4.3 in December.
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Thanks. Do you mean from EE OTA or that Samsung release it to EE and other providers then? EE always sit on FW updates for ages before releasing to customers OTA.
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huddie
"If you aren't seeking help or offering it, you probably shouldn't be here."
I'm not sure what ee means, but if it is a provider for sure it is later than december...
maharu567 said:
I'm not sure what ee means, but if it is a provider for sure it is later than december...
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Yeah. 4G provider that used to be Orange. Everything Everywhere.
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huddie
"If you aren't seeking help or offering it, you probably shouldn't be here."
huddie said:
I'm on EE in the UK and want to upgrade from 4.1.2 to 4.3 or 4.4. Does anyone know if Samsung or EE publish a firmware rollout schedule for the i9305 ? If so, could you please post a link?
My phone isn't rooted and is network locked. If there is no rollout planned I can root it and put on a stock Samsung ROM or else network unlock it and see if that gets me the update OTA. However, I don't want to bother if EE have an update in the pipeline.
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huddie
"If you aren't seeking help or offering it, you probably shouldn't be here."
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See your identical post.
Google leaked roadmap.
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/09/28...update-schedule-for-galaxy-s3-s4-and-note-ii/

Lollipop due on S4 active March-April 2015

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/andro...dule-samsung-htc-sony-motorola-manufacturers/
Google announced the Android 5.0 Lollipop a couple of days back and we’re already hearing news from various Android manufacturer partners for their Android 5.0 Lollipop update schedule. Major companies like HTC and Motorola announced their update plans right after a few hours of Google’s announcement, while Sony took a day to announce its update plans.
Just to be clear, the source article states that Samsung has NOT announced any plans to update to Lollipop, and the article goes on to speculate what those dates might be "based on past update cycles". So any of the dates are nothing more than pure guesses anyway. And the "date" given for the S4 Active would be a guess for the non-branded version supplied directly by Samsung. Anything that might or might not come for an AT&T version would come many months later, if at all. Just to be clear. Personally, while it would be fantastic to get Lollipop, I'm not holding my breath...
^_^
didn't get my kitkat update yet and you guys are talking about lolipop .... how sad am i !?
same here no update still on 4.2
I don't know about ota update, but people use official kitkat around 6 months. Install update via odin and job is done.
MiZoSpaDe said:
didn't get my kitkat update yet and you guys are talking about lolipop .... how sad am i !?
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You're just gonna skip directly to lollipop. No trouble.
You can install the kitkat update from any country it will work I did it as I know that my country will be listed
How to upgrade
Yeah! Can you tell us how you upgrade? Cause I cant upgrade to KK yet, and Lolipop i almot here?...
You should download the firmware from sammobile and it will explain you how to do it
5.0.1 come
It came.. NEE
mahferer said:
It came.. NEE
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Wait---you received "Lollipop"? If so, care to share some links?
Nevermind----It looks like a slim chance. I'll be sticking with my trusty Optimus pro for now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-i9295-5-0-1-android-lollipop-update-t3044134
mahferer said:
It came.. NEE
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Isn't that the Finland release for the international model, i9295 ?
mahferer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-i9295-5-0-1-android-lollipop-update-t3044134
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Yeah and if you actually read that, that release is for the i9295, not the i537. Don't confuse people
Is here only for i537?
Don't confuse your own..
mahferer said:
Is here only for i537?
Don't confuse your own..
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Lollipop has been available for the international model (i9295) for months, it's called Cyanogenmod 12. The only people in this forum unable to use lollipop are those with the U.S. model (i537). Along with the fact that the title of that thread you linked to has the actual model number in its title (and the firmware build number does too), I'm not entirely sure what rebuttal you just failed to articulate, but I'd wager it's inaccurate.
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Lollipop has been available for the international model (i9295) for months, it's called Cyanogenmod 12. The only people in this forum unable to use lollipop are those with the U.S. model (i537). Along with the fact that the title of that thread you linked to has the actual model number in its title (and the firmware build number does too), I'm not entirely sure what rebuttal you just failed to articulate, but I'd wager it's inaccurate.
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Firstly, this thread never implied its about the us variant i537, so his rebuttal was very accurate.
Secondly, The official Lollipop release only came a couple of days ago for the i9295, which is clearly what the OP of the thread begun talking about. Many people in this forum were unable to use lollipop as not many people count a port of Cyanogenmod stable enough to use daily.
Hope that helps you understand this thread better =)
any danger from manual update?
Hi friends. Sure most of you knows about the official 5.0.1 update for S4active which released for nordic countries on sammobile.
I am sill on 4.2.2 in Saudi arabia. My question is : should i update manually to kitkat firstly befor i install lollipop? And is there any dangers for updating my phone to this European update?
Attached my phone info and the update info
GS4 Active to Lollipop OTA
delphimon said:
Just to be clear, the source article states that Samsung has NOT announced any plans to update to Lollipop, and the article goes on to speculate what those dates might be "based on past update cycles". So any of the dates are nothing more than pure guesses anyway. And the "date" given for the S4 Active would be a guess for the non-branded version supplied directly by Samsung. Anything that might or might not come for an AT&T version would come many months later, if at all. Just to be clear. Personally, while it would be fantastic to get Lollipop, I'm not holding my breath...
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I have an unlocked AT&T GS4 Active that I'm currently using through MetroPCS. I still have an AT&T sim card. If I put the AT&T sim card back in the phone, would I have the ability to get the Android 5.0 update? I assume the answer is No as the AT&T sim is not provisioned, but would the sim allow me to get the update over the air? Do all carriers look at the make, model, build # and carrier of all devices to make sure the phone is compatible? I'm assuming if this doesn't work, rooting is the only way. Also, since I have service through MetroPCS, will they update to Lollipop once available or does my model number, SGH-i537, make them think I have AT&T ( and will not update software for the phone )?
Does having an unlocked phone prevent software updates specifically when the phone was made for one carrier only ( AT&T Active )?
Will MetroPCS automatically push software updates to all their customers or to just those that have an approved device from Metro?
David182 said:
I have an unlocked AT&T GS4 Active that I'm currently using through MetroPCS. I still have an AT&T sim card. If I put the AT&T sim card back in the phone, would I have the ability to get the Android 5.0 update? I assume the answer is No as the AT&T sim is not provisioned, but would the sim allow me to get the update over the air? Do all carriers look at the make, model, build # and carrier of all devices to make sure the phone is compatible? I'm assuming if this doesn't work, rooting is the only way. Also, since I have service through MetroPCS, will they update to Lollipop once available or does my model number, SGH-i537, make them think I have AT&T ( and will not update software for the phone )?
Does having an unlocked phone prevent software updates specifically when the phone was made for one carrier only ( AT&T Active )?
Will MetroPCS automatically push software updates to all their customers or to just those that have an approved device from Metro?
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You need to have an active AT&T sim card to get the update automatically. MetroPCS nor any other carrier will never provide updates to an AT&T phone. This is similar to asking if Honda will upgrade the engine of your Ford truck, it's never going to happen. Your only option is to update the phone manually using the guides provided in this forum.
Devo7v said:
You need to have an active AT&T sim card to get the update automatically. MetroPCS nor any other carrier will never provide updates to an AT&T phone. This is similar to asking if Honda will upgrade the engine of your Ford truck, it's never going to happen. Your only option is to update the phone manually using the guides provided in this forum.
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for the experts please help verizon s6 edge 5.0.2

hey guys, i bought a verizon s6 edge a couple days ago i love the phone however it does have a few bugs that are driving me crazy.
right now its on 5.0.2 and i use tmobile sim card on it. id like to install even the 5.1.1 update but it wont let me do it ota and i cant find it anywhere.
can anyone help with finding the 5.1 stock?
i also rooted the phone with ping pong and root checker says its rooted but flash fire says it isnt rooted....i just rather do the 5.1 update because im sure they fixed that problem but im open to any ideas.
THANKS in advance guys!!!
ronmz said:
hey guys, i bought a verizon s6 edge a couple days ago i love the phone however it does have a few bugs that are driving me crazy.
right now its on 5.0.2 and i use tmobile sim card on it. id like to install even the 5.1.1 update but it wont let me do it ota and i cant find it anywhere.
can anyone help with finding the 5.1 stock?
i also rooted the phone with ping pong and root checker says its rooted but flash fire says it isnt rooted....i just rather do the 5.1 update because im sure they fixed that problem but im open to any ideas.
THANKS in advance guys!!!
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When you root the S6 edge (any variant) PingPongRoot prevents OTA updates from installing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/general/of1-odin-g925v-tars-t3191419
Here is a link to the proper files to update to 5.1.1; just be aware it makes root impossible.
Snowby123 said:
When you root the S6 edge (any variant) PingPongRoot prevents OTA updates from installing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/general/of1-odin-g925v-tars-t3191419
Here is a link to the proper files to update to 5.1.1; just be aware it makes root impossible.
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super appreciate the help!!
another quick question.....so you think its better i dont upgrade?
im just looking for any version thats better than this 5.0.2 it does weird things....adds a 1 to any number i try to call back.
voicemail glitches and such.
ronmz said:
super appreciate the help!!
another quick question.....so you think its better i dont upgrade?
im just looking for any version thats better than this 5.0.2 it does weird things....adds a 1 to any number i try to call back.
voicemail glitches and such.
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It all depends. I would recomend that before you take the update and permanently lose root, try installing a custom ROM.
There are a variety of custom ROMs available for the Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge. They all outperform the 5.1.1 build.
Try finding one in the following subforum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/development
If one of these ROMs does not perform as well as you expect, just use Odin to install the official firmware.
Snowby123 said:
It all depends. I would recomend that before you take the update and permanently lose root, try installing a custom ROM.
There are a variety of custom ROMs available for the Verizon Galaxy S6 Edge. They all outperform the 5.1.1 build.
Try finding one in the following subforum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/development
If one of these ROMs does not perform as well as you expect, just use Odin to install the official firmware.
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thanks again snowby phonesaver!!:good:

Unlock note 8 on sprint

Anyone knows, when the unlock models are going to get oreo update on sprint?
Elm0r3naj3 said:
Anyone knows, when the unlock models are going to get oreo update on sprint?
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Give it a week or 2
Elm0r3naj3 said:
Anyone knows, when the unlock models are going to get oreo update on sprint?
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Right now if you use Odin....
I didn't need Odin. I got the OTA 2 nights ago. I have the US unlocked on Sprint, not that the carrier matters. All US Unlocked phones should have the update now.
BlueFox721 said:
Right now if you use Odin....
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Can you tell me how and what files do I need?
Call Plus?
Has anyone been successful in getting Call Plus on Sprint with the an unlocked Note 8? I read on several sites it was included with the Oreo update.
Just did my update to Oreo last night and haven't seen Call Plus. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

Question Samsung s21 ultra unlocked on Verizon firmware, stuck on BUK7

I was wondering if someone can help me figure out why my Samsung galaxy s21 ultra unlocked phone, on Verizon wireless is not updating the Firmware to the latest version I am currently on The BUK version, I have done a full factory reset and tried safe mode and also Samsung smart switch, any help would be greatly appreciated, I have no idea what to do
antmsmith said:
I was wondering if someone can help me figure out why my Samsung galaxy s21 ultra unlocked phone, on Verizon wireless is not updating the Firmware to the latest version I am currently on The BUK version, I have done a full factory reset and tried safe mode and also Samsung smart switch, any help would be greatly appreciated, I have no idea what to do
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Samsung put a stop on updates after finding that a lot of users were having issues with the Dec patch. They just started rolling out updates today. I m also on Verizon and unlocked, still on Nov patch.
[Update: Restarted] Samsung appears to have paused One UI 4.0 rollout for all devices
Samsung appears to have halted or paused the ongoing One UI 4.0 rollout for all Galaxy devices after problems and bugs plagued users.
9to5google.com
greyhd said:
Samsung put a stop on updates after finding that a lot of users were having issues with the Dec patch. They just started rolling out updates today. I m also on Verizon and unlocked, still on Nov patch.
https://9to5google.com/2021/12LThanks ]
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http://
Thanks for the information are you also stuck on the BUK7 firmware, and any idea on ETA for the new version, much appreciated
antmsmith said:
Thanks for the information are you also stuck on the BUK7 firmware, and any idea on ETA for the new version, much appreciated
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Yes still on BUK. I assume we should get it this week unless they wait until January(Next week).
2 factory resets ,ugh and I finally found a answer, thanks for the response and information , must appreciated
antmsmith said:
2 factory resets ,ugh and I finally found a answer, thanks for the response and information , must appreciated
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Glad I was able to help. What I do at every update is to clear cache partition and fix apps in the bootloader menu.
greyhd said:
Yes still on BUK. I assume we should get it this week unless they wait until January(Next week).
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Hello and Happy new year , I was wondering if you received the firmware update yet?
antmsmith said:
Hello and Happy new year , I was wondering if you received the firmware update yet?
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No update yet. I hope next week, if not it might be time to email Samsung. Happy New Year to you as well.

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