Hi guys, up until now, i have been using Package Disabler to ignore the mandatory AT&T updates that are forced unto my unrooted S6E. Unfortunately, package disabler has stopped working for me, and I've also heard rumors that the developer was asked to unpublish the app. If you guys know of any other way to block these AT&T updates, please share your methods to me. If possible I would like to avoid resorting into rooting my phone in order to accomplish this.
The current build/baseband version on my phone is: G925AUCU2AOF3
Due to this unfortunate turn of events, I'm afraid of turning my phone on and having a mandatory AT&T update install only to lower its performance.
Prandals said:
Hi guys, up until now, i have been using Package Disabler to ignore the mandatory AT&T updates that are forced unto my unrooted S6E. Unfortunately, package disabler has stopped working for me, and I've also heard rumors that the developer was asked to unpublish the app. If you guys know of any other way to block these AT&T updates, please share your methods to me. If possible I would like to avoid resorting into rooting my phone in order to accomplish this.
The current build/baseband version on my phone is: G925AUCU2AOF3
Due to this unfortunate turn of events, I'm afraid of turning my phone on and having a mandatory AT&T update install only to lower its performance.
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if you've already taken the 0F3 OTA update you don't have to worry about root because you can't root that update.
s6freak said:
if you've already taken the 0F3 OTA update you don't have to worry about root because you can't root that update.
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I just wanted to disable any future OTA updates. is that possible?
Prandals said:
I just wanted to disable any future OTA updates. is that possible?
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not unless you're rooted
s6freak said:
not unless you're rooted
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He can use Package Disabler Pro. That let u freeze any & all apps without root.
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XRange said:
He can use Package Disabler Pro. That let u freeze any & all apps without root.
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Good call I didn't know that thanks
My situation is similar to the OP's. I just bought my S6 and it came with OF3. Since there is no root currently, I want to block any new OTAs and wait for a root on OF3.
I'm using the Debloater app from gatesjunior - which apks/packages do I need to disable to prevent the automatic OTA updates?
Thanks
Question has been asked many times over many models of the Galaxy S phones...... here's one I found with a quick search from the S5 forum (just ignore that it says use Titanium Backup to do this)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/stop-att-software-update-t2862076
Thanks for the response, KryptosXLayer2. I'm aware that this has been asked many times before (and I've had the SII and S4 as well), but it changes for each phone, and I haven't been able to find something specifically for the AT&T S6, so that's why I asked as I wanted to be sure I got the right files. I took a look at the post you linked to, but the software that was given were the names in TB and don't match the apk or package names when filtering in Debloater. So, I'm still unsure which ones I need to disable.
shingy said:
My situation is similar to the OP's. I just bought my S6 and it came with OF3. Since there is no root currently, I want to block any new OTAs and wait for a root on OF3.
I'm using the Debloater app from gatesjunior - which apks/packages do I need to disable to prevent the automatic OTA updates?
Thanks
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Get Package Disabler Pro. No root needed.
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I got a new AT&T Note 3 and applied the Root De La Vega. Everything was working great until I accidentally installed AT&T's OTA update from the "Software update" menu. Now my Note 3 has Baseband version BMJ5 and the root has been invalidated. I know that the Kingo tool can bring root back, but it won't worth the potential security risk.
So I guess I have to wait for the next root tool being released?
And anyone has a rough idea on when that could happen?
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I got a new AT&T Note 3 and applied the Root De La Vega. Everything was working great until I accidentally installed AT&T's OTA update from the "Software update" menu. Now my Note 3 has Baseband version BMJ5 and the root has been invalidated. I know that the Kingo tool can bring root back, but it won't worth the potential security risk.
So I guess I have to wait for the next root tool being released?
And anyone has a rough idea on when that could happen?
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Read bruh. There's a thread on how to restore back to MI9.
You can also root with Kingo.
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dusigh said:
I got a new AT&T Note 3 and applied the Root De La Vega. Everything was working great until I accidentally installed AT&T's OTA update from the "Software update" menu. Now my Note 3 has Baseband version BMJ5 and the root has been invalidated. I know that the Kingo tool can bring root back, but it won't worth the potential security risk.
So I guess I have to wait for the next root tool being released?
And anyone has a rough idea on when that could happen?
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The security risk with Kingo is just Hype because nobody can explain how they get paid for the app. I used Kingo and it works fine and my personal information is still safe. As long as you don't have financial date STORED on your phone which would be careless in today's skimming world there is no real information they can get that Facebook or other social media does not already have...
Kingo works great, just use it.
Solarenemy68 said:
The security risk with Kingo is just Hype because nobody can explain how they get paid for the app. I used Kingo and it works fine and my personal information is still safe. As long as you don't have financial date STORED on your phone which would be careless in today's skimming world there is no real information they can get that Facebook or other social media does not already have...
Kingo works great, just use it.
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How do we turn off OTA updates?
XiphoneUzer said:
How do we turn off OTA updates?
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Freeze the AT&T Software Update app.
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Jammol said:
Read bruh. There's a thread on how to restore back to MI9.
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How do we restore to MI9? I did what the OP did, need to restore to factory, but keep getting the same FAIL.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has received its first root from DesignGears and Chainfire
dusigh said:
I got a new AT&T Note 3 and applied the Root De La Vega. Everything was working great until I accidentally installed AT&T's OTA update from the "Software update" menu. Now my Note 3 has Baseband version BMJ5 and the root has been invalidated. I know that the Kingo tool can bring root back, but it won't worth the potential security risk.
So I guess I have to wait for the next root tool being released?
And anyone has a rough idea on when that could happen?
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Hi,
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has received its first root from DesignGears and Chainfire, but it will come with a cost as you will be forced to wipe all data in the process. Also, after applying the ‘Root de la Vega’ method you will also need to stay on the same firmware, any stock OTA Updates applied will remove root and you might not be able to apply root ever again for your Note 3
Paulita1 said:
Hi,
AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has received its first root from DesignGears and Chainfire, but it will come with a cost as you will be forced to wipe all data in the process. Also, after applying the ‘Root de la Vega’ method you will also need to stay on the same firmware, any stock OTA Updates applied will remove root and you might not be able to apply root ever again for your Note 3
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People have reported success with SuperSU's survival mode starting from RDLV.
Of course, there's also always kingo, which works on latest firmware.
Hi all I'm confused I got a galaxy S5 on Wed with Lollipop already installed. I've read multiple posts and still have one question, "Can this phone be rooted?" I keep finding different answers. If not can I reload an older version of android that can be rooted, I need root for my anti-theft and Titanium Backup. Not to mention root is needed for removing Bloat(crap)ware that Samsung and AT&T install.
Thanks
Zb
ZKornecki said:
Hi all I'm confused I got a galaxy S5 on Wed with Lollipop already installed. I've read multiple posts and still have one question, "Can this phone be rooted?" I keep finding different answers. If not can I reload an older version of android that can be rooted, I need root for my anti-theft and Titanium Backup. Not to mention root is needed for removing Bloat(crap)ware that Samsung and AT&T install.
Thanks
Zb
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As this time, no, the G900A with the completely stock 5.x load can not be rooted.
Since the bootloader is locked, and they bumped one of the counters with the 5.x loader, you can not install a previous version. You're welcome to try but if it fails you will likely have an unrecoverable brick - unless the AT&T Store or Samsung Experience Store has the complete ODIN file to re-flash your device with.
Until someone determines a way of rooting the stock L load, you're stuck without.
Regards.
ZKornecki said:
Hi all I'm confused I got a galaxy S5 on Wed with Lollipop already installed. I've read multiple posts and still have one question, "Can this phone be rooted?" I keep finding different answers. If not can I reload an older version of android that can be rooted, I need root for my anti-theft and Titanium Backup. Not to mention root is needed for removing Bloat(crap)ware that Samsung and AT&T install.
Thanks
Zb
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Im in thesame boat as u. I have been told by a bunch of high ranking devs that it will come its just a matter of time. If u downgrade im almost positive u will end with a very expensive paper weight. Just relax it will come
somebody can check language on 5.0 ? can be enabled multilanguage with language enabler or more locale etc ?
C0derbear said:
As this time, no, the G900A with the completely stock 5.x load can not be rooted
...snip......Until someone determines a way of rooting the stock L load, you're stuck without.
Regards.
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Thank you for the quick reply. I'll wait as I'm sure it's just a matter of time before someone cracks this version or a compatible ROM is published
I only root to get rid of bloatware. While lollipop seems to be handling the ram and battery usage better, it still makes me angry when I see one of those crap apps running that I can't uninstall.
One would think the FCC would make AT&T and others allow this stuff to be uninstalled when the consumer owns the phone.
Kingo root method
just watched a video on WWJOSHDU youtube page, about kingo rooting at&t devices any idea whether that includes the S5 with lollipop?
I found on my wife s5 which I had to unroot and return to stock for warranty when I got the replacement & upgraded to lollipop that in app settings you can disable all the bloat
Doubclub said:
just watched a video on WWJOSHDU youtube page, about kingo rooting at&t devices any idea whether that includes the S5 with lollipop?
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Zoey2014 said:
I only root to get rid of bloatware. While lollipop seems to be handling the ram and battery usage better, it still makes me angry when I see one of those crap apps running that I can't uninstall.
One would think the FCC would make AT&T and others allow this stuff to be uninstalled when the consumer owns the phone.
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You can download PackageDisabler.apk and disable all bloatware. It also fixed the "Unauthorized Actions......." recurring prompt after the latest security update by disabling all KNOX related packages.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61672737&postcount=622
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DON'T OTA
going to post this once... please spread the word into the other G4 subforums and any related posts anywhere.
I'm not sure if this is cause for alarm... but just putting the warning out there... based on viewing the latest USCC and T-Mobile files... these recent OTAs for USA carriers seem to be implementing "antirollback" which means you can never "go back" to a lesser version. To simplify things... fresh out of the box all of your phones were at "0" and now after the OTA they're at "1". Both the TMO and USCC KDZ file's are based on the OTA which is a "1" so there's no concern of flashing an older KDZ by mistake... at least for now. Not sure what will happen with future updates.
Can only confirm this on the TMO H811 and USCC US991... Still waiting on Sprint users to grab the OTA URL or zip name for me so I can inspect that... but I suspect all of the recent OTAs from AT&T, Sprint and Verizon also used the "1" update. The European/Asian/Etc variants still seem to be using the "0" version.. even after the recent updates. [Not every OTA will bump up the "version"]
I can't say what this means as a whole just yet... Maybe nothing at all. But perhaps for those who wish to stay at that fresh "0" for now... try your best to avoid the OTA update. I know the intl phones can disable updates but this option has been removed in USA variants. There are talks of an app that allows you to disable apks on your phone... I haven't used it myself but perhaps for those who want to maybe block the OTA app (LGDMSClient.apk)... worth checking out. This is said app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...bloat-t2998294
apks to attempt to disable:
/system/priv-app/LGDMSClient/LGDMSClient.apk (not in all phones)
/system/priv-apps/LGUpdateCenter/LGUpdateCenter.apk
Again.. I don't really know what any of this means just yet... just reporting what I do know. Spread the word.
And for those who were forced to OTA.. or saying this post has come too late.. everyone knows to never ever OTA.. and the app to disable OTA has been around for a bit now. I'm sorry but..
Cross fingers and hope I'm wrong
Phones with "v1" status confirmed:
H811 10H
US991 10C
Seems to work
Thanks for the heads-up. Tried this on my H811 and it seemed to work. It is not able to block the apps, but it can disable them. Hopefully that is enough to stop an OTA.
I did get a message from ES File Explorer that the LG World app had been removed and asked me if I wanted to delete it's folder. So that is a good sign.
After reboot the Update Center in app settings has all options, including force stop, grayed out. So that leads me to believe that it is no longer running. Also, all changes stuck per the debloater program after reboot. :good:
Quick question: How do we tell if the phone has taken an OTA update? This generation has been pretty sneaky about running updates without asking thus far. I am currently on build LMY47D, but I am not sure if that is any different than what originally came on the phone.
funkbuqet said:
Thanks for the heads-up. Tried this on my H811 and it seemed to work. It is not able to block the apps, but it can disable them. Hopefully that is enough to stop an OTA.
I did get a message from ES File Explorer that the LG World app had been removed and asked me if I wanted to delete it's folder. So that is a good sign.
After reboot the Update Center in app settings has all options, including force stop, grayed out. So that leads me to believe that it is no longer running. Also, all changes stuck per the debloater program after reboot. :good:
Quick question: How do we tell if the phone has taken an OTA update? This generation has been pretty sneaky about running updates without asking thus far. I am currently on build LMY47D, but I am not sure if that is any different than what originally came on the phone.
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For T-Mobile the software version of the latest update is H81110h. Find this under software, in About Phone. If you have that you took the FOTA/OTA from T-Mobile.
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That's the one that updated itself by force. H81110H
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That's the one that updated itself by force. H81110H
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Well damn, looks like I was a bit too late. At least I can avoid the next one.
I have the latest software. It didnt ask me just installed it, before I even got phone setup.
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I purchased my g4 the evening before the pre-order for tmobile started .... So may 27th ish early. The girl on The phone said i was The first one to order it. Got it 3days later. When i first powered it on i was careful to not let it update, Which it didn't. Since I've had the phone it has never updated. When i checked software version I'm on h811 10h of lmy47d. I think it came installed with 10h.
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Confirmed. I just received one that shipped with 10h and know of one other.
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But my point was that I received one of the first ones that were commercially available in the United States. I was three first person to get one thru t mo pre-order. Right the second they became available, and it was 10h
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Those greedy bastards just dont want us to experience happiness. (i.e. root, unlock boot). They want us to just be calm in their regime, so they can 'monitor' what we 'do'. Lg......jeez Its just a damn phone, gimme the unlock bin.
got mine on the 8th, before i walked out of the store it was updating to 10h (didnt know about this till now). i think the sales girl did the update while she had it in her grubby little hands
so if i understand, once you get to 10h you cant go back a version, is that right? didnt this same thing happen with the g2?
It auto updates during the setup process unfortunately. I'm sure she didn't care much about it. I'm a rep and I'm pretty sure nobody that is a rep besides me (out of everyone is talked to) knows much about stuff like this. I'm annoyed that we don't have the unlocked bootloader like the g3. :/
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What app was at this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...bloat-t2998294 I just ask cause the link is dead and I'm getting my phone soon.
TekGadgt said:
What app was at this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...bloat-t2998294 I just ask cause the link is dead and I'm getting my phone soon.
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you mean this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
its the debloater tool you can use without root
Just purchased a G4 myself and saw it updating at the counter. Pretty sure it updates during the setup process and we have no choice. Current software version in my hands is H81110h. Is this not the original version? Do we have a KDZ in which is older that we can attempt to use to go backwards? Thanks!
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Just purchased a G4 myself and saw it updating at the counter. Pretty sure it updates during the setup process and we have no choice. Current software version in my hands is H81110h. Is this not the original version? Do we have a KDZ in which is older that we can attempt to use to go backwards? Thanks!
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Original was whatever it says on the box label next to "S/W:". Most phones shipped with 10d.
Midnight_Rider said:
you mean this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
its the debloater tool you can use without root
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Funny. Your link worked, but the one the OP used gives me a 404 error. Weird.
I'm getting a g4 this week most likely does this mean I can no longer root my device
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I'm getting a g4 this week most likely does this mean I can no longer root my device
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This thread is old... You can root with the current update.
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I have BK Disabler. What should I disable to prevent updates coming to my phone. It's working great right now, & if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it! Also, bxActions is awesome, so I don't want to risk an update breaking it.
Thanks.
I just searched for update in system, saw 3 or more and disabled, all so disabled there services.
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block the 3 update services as well disable auto update under developer options?
Software Update - con.sec.android.soagent
System Update - com.samsung.sdm
System Update - com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer
Like my screen name says: Thanks to XDA! You all are legit awesome.
Will this work
How can I disable the update right out of the box. As I require root.
Tinythejuggalo said:
How can I disable the update right out of the box. As I require root.
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Pull your sim card and disable wifi then set up and root.
Right on thanks man. I’m about to buy a unlocked one from bestbuy. And won’t have a SIM card right away (as I’m going to get one from metro pcs) I just definitely wanted to stop the update. So I can root. A lot of the apps I run require root.
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Right on thanks man. I’m about to buy a unlocked one from bestbuy. And won’t have a SIM card right away (as I’m going to get one from metro pcs) I just definitely wanted to stop the update. So I can root. A lot of the apps I run require root.
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You can boot strait into download mode and if you are on BL1 or 2 you can proceed strait to root. When in download mode you can check you bootloader revision in the RP SWREV line. It will start with either B1, B2 or B3, those are your revision numbers. It's probably better to inspect the phone before you root it but this is what I did with a new Verizon one the other day. I have two unlocked and one Verizon here.
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block the 3 update services as well disable auto update under developer options?
Software Update - con.sec.android.soagent
System Update - com.samsung.sdm
System Update - com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer
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Finally decided to stop risking updating and losing root. took more effort than i thought to find those apps, good thing tibu has a search option. Hope I didn't accidentally wreck my phone.
Hello.
Does anyone know the actual contents of this OTA update that was released today 11/29/17? After the horrible time Samsung and Android gave me after the Note7 fiasco I have become very untrusting of them. The first Note8 OTA update left me with little options relating to rollback and such things.
I would like to know what is exactly in this update. The page I found is vague. The information they leave for the average consumer is always vague.
If no one knows, can anyone lead me to where I can find more information about this particular update?
So that leaves me at this point. If I install this update will it limit my options as for Odin, custom firmware, etc?
So all that Samsung tells me can be found here: http://doc.samsungmobile.com/SM-N950U1/ATT/doc.html
Thank you in advance for any and all assistance. It is always appreciated.
Have not seen any issue's so far on this OTA.
Head over to sammobile dot com, to read more.
In short:
"In addition to the November security patch, the update brings improved performance in the Calendar, Gallery, Voice Recorder, and Reminder apps, a new secure Wi-Fi function, and a fix for an unexplained Samsung DeX error. The firmware version is N950FXXU1BQK6, and at upwards of 840 MB, is among the biggest OTA updates that don’t bring a major Android version upgrade that we have seen"
Safe? It will, at least temporarily, block any attempt at root. If you're running a Substratum theme, it's best to uninstall it before running the update, based on the experience of those who got the October update. Do not reinstall apps that were backed up while running the theme.
Thank you. I am going to Sammobile right now to read more about it.
douger1957 said:
Safe? It will, at least temporarily, block any attempt at root. If you're running a Substratum theme, it's best to uninstall it before running the update, based on the experience of those who got the October update. Do not reinstall apps that were backed up while running the theme.
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Is it designed to block rooting?
Can you still do the WiFi hotspot trick. Where you try to sing into a hotspot with wrong password then turn on hotspot and quickly turn off WiFi. Can't live without that.
ConcernedCustomer said:
Is it designed to block rooting?
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The method for rooting Snapdragon phones won't work with updated firmware.
ConcernedCustomer said:
Is it designed to block rooting?
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Yes it blocks current SamFail method. The U2 bootloader also cannot be downgraded once installed.
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Yes it blocks current SamFail method. The U2 bootloader also cannot be downgraded once installed.
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Thank you for explaining. I was wondering if I would be able to rollback to original stock firmware after updating.
How can I get rid of this update and block all future OTAs?
This update is just sitting somewhere in my phone waiting for me to hit that button. What do I do, boot into factory tech mode and clear the cache or something?
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The method for rooting Snapdragon phones won't work with updated firmware.
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How can I get rid of this update and block all future OTAs?
This update is just sitting somewhere in my phone waiting for me to hit that button. What do I do, boot into factory tech mode and clear the cache or something?
pospower said:
Can you still do the WiFi hotspot trick. Where you try to sing into a hotspot with wrong password then turn on hotspot and quickly turn off WiFi. Can't live without that.
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What this about? First time I'm hearing about this. Is it like getting free internet or something? If the instructions are anywhere on this website would you be so kind as to post the link here.
ConcernedCustomer said:
Thank you for explaining. I was wondering if I would be able to rollback to original stock firmware after updating.
How can I get rid of this update and block all future OTAs?
This update is just sitting somewhere in my phone waiting for me to hit that button. What do I do, boot into factory tech mode and clear the cache or something?
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Not 100% sure to be honest, but you can maybe try disabling security updates in settings/security menu or maybe disabling/freezing "software update" through an app like TitaniumBackup.
Check the SamFail thread for more info:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74074361
I have the unlocked Note from Samsung on Verizon's network. Currently, tethering works straight out the box. Can anyone confirm that this update does not break this? Thanks
I probably wont update until Oreo...
BlueFox721 said:
I probably wont update until Oreo...
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That's what I'm trying to hold out for. I have not as of yet experienced any glitches or problems of any kind so I don't see why an update is justified. Just give us Oreo!!! It should've been pre-built into the Note8.
sefrcoko said:
Not 100% sure to be honest, but you can maybe try disabling security updates in settings/security menu or maybe disabling/freezing "software update" through an app like TitaniumBackup.
Check the SamFail thread for more info:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74074361
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Thank you very much. I'm looking into it for more information now....
Took the update. So far so good. OpenVPN and MS RDP working fine as usual. I was a bit worried as I've read reports of updates screwing up WiFi. I've recently tried these apps on three new Samsung devices and had disconnect issues with all. Oddly, one was a dex using Ethernet - maybe this will fix that, I'll test it. Btw the other devices were a Chromebook pro and a galaxy tab a.