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[Q] Updating unlocked Samsung Galaxy S phone

Hello.
I just bought a new Galaxy S phone online. The phone was unlocked (originally T-mobile). The phone has firmware 2.1 update 1. When I run the Samsung Kies utility, it tells me that there is an update for the phone (probably firmware 2.2). If I update the phone will it continue to work or it will become locked again?
Sorry if the question sounds stupid but I am a newbie to this and I don't want to mess something up. Is there a way to backup the existing firmware so that if anything goes wrong I can restore it?
Thanks

[Q] 4.4.4 Firmware needed for O2 GB variant

Hi all,
I need the stock 4.4.4 firmware to flash for my Moto X (O2 GB) - I'm in the UK.
It rolled out over OTA a few weeks ago, but I've soft bricked my phone and need to reflash. Anyone got the link?
Thanks
Jamie

I'm not sure it's even released yet for flashing. I could be wrong. You may need to just wait.
Cause you can't flash a lower version without risking a brick.

No update to Lollipop recieved yet

Hi,
Just bought a new phone, z3 compact
Have attached screenshot showing software details. Problem is update to lollipop not showing up on OTA nor on computer using sony software, saying up to date.
Pls advise how to fix without installing custom roms

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBOYRNS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
This is the phone i bought . Wonder how come no update as yet??

SkyW4lk3r said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NBOYRNS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
This is the phone i bought . Wonder how come no update as yet??
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Updating is easy and if Sony PC Companion is malfunctioning, you could use Flashtool ( get it here )
After that you can download the latest firmware ( ftf format ) here
There are some guides on how to flash the latest firmware, and don't worry flashing won't void your warranty or root your device.
This is the best and the most informative click me
Good luck

Hi
If I do that, will ota updates work in future?
Don't have time to fiddle around too much now and again every time there's an update,
Any ideas how to get it to pick up the ota update, which I'm sure has already been released for its region?

There's a thread around here with a tool to download the official full firmware files per region and flash them to your phone.
As long as you use a region that's compatible (with radios and all) the effect should be a perfectly fresh installed stock phone that will pick up OTA's just like any other official firmware.
sony flashtool or something? I can't remember.

Hi,
The firmware thats on the phone is global region,
23.0.A.2.93 - Unbranded - GLOBAL (1286-9917) #1
But i dont see lollipop updates for it.
Which region firmware should i use to flash?? Which would work 100%

Pls help with some advise asap which will work

Is there a Nougat Build for L19C900B190??

Hi all,
I'm running a Huawei P9 with a build number of L19C900B190. I am not rooted, bootloader locked. Having an insane time trying to find a way to upgrade from Marshmallow to Nougat. I can't find any other C900 firmwares, so is it impossible for me to upgrade? In my desperation I have finally resorted to opening a new thread. Which regions received the C900 firmware? I am based in Singapore.
I understand another method i can go is to unlock my bootloader, root my phone, flash another oem firmware like C636 or whatever and then upgrade to Nougat. However I am trying to find a method that can keep my warranty intact as my device is just a few weeks old. If anyone can point out a firmware i can flash Nougat for my phone type via the dload method, I would be really grateful.

Hi,
Just sharing my experiences with you.. I had the same problem as you. Tried to flash C636B190 firmware from stock firmware (which is customised by Starhub I guess Cause build number is L19 C20B150 and I can't find any info for C20 build) and end up having C900B190 installed. Regardless of how many times I reflash, build number stay with C900B190 instead of C636B190. Although I had the B190 build, but fail to install Nougat update via Hisuit.
You can try to use Hisuit and PC to update to Nougat, see either it will fall at 1% or not. No harm will occur on your phone.. I tried many times. After giving up, I just send the phone back to service center and revert back to their original firmware.. And to wait for OTA.
Good luck...

I ended up sticking with the C900B190 FW as it's a pretty stable firmware for marshmallow. I've read around and with some help, found out that only way to go to nougat is to debrand to a C636 FW and then upgrade manually.

S8 Active Downgrade

Hello,
If this is in the wrong area, please forgive me. I tried my best to make sure it is in the right area, and I'm not super familiar with this site (though I've read here from time to time!)
A long time ago, my S8 Active upgraded to Pie, and I downgraded because I didn't like it at all. Well, I hard-reset my phone last week and I forgot to disable the update feature, and I have Pie again. So I want to downgrade again. However, using the firmware from sammobile.com and the latest Oreo firmware, Odin3 gives me a generic "failed" error. I suspect it's a bootloader version issue, but I really don't know enough about this to know for sure. My current firmware is G892USQU7CTG2 (T-Mobile). Is that bootloader version 7? If so, I think I'm screwed because, as I understand, you can't downgrade to a firmware with an older bootloader version... is that correct? The newest version of Oreo is G892USQS5BSG4, which I think is bootloader 5. If my understanding is correct, then... is there any way to downgrade the bootloader on my phone? I really really don't want Pie.
Thanks for your time and (hopefully) good news!