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
89dynasty said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Tiger62651 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
NFS855 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ya I got text from them saying the same, I just laughed
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 03:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:50 PM ----------
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a Note 5 as a backup I'm hoping I won't have to use it. ?
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
89dynasty said:
Looking like it's time to find a replacement, sadly nothing seems up to par
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
NFS855 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!!!!!!!!!!
lefdawg said:
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!!!!!!!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
89dynasty said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thnx, much appreciated.
Related
ive searched google and only found the option on note 2. i also found where it said to do a self sensor test on the galaxy s5. tried it , to no avail. i was wondering if any one has experience this issue before. stock rooted. havent deleted or messed with any apps or settings other than the blatantly obvious bloat. its a brand new note 4 btw. less than a month, never dropped or wet. kept in an otterbox defender from day 1. could this possibly be some app messing with the settings? ive gone so far as to set a level on it and test to make sure my world isnt tilted lol. but im spot on. any ideas are appreciated.
Gps status and toolbox.. Playstore
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
Gps status and toolbox.. Playstore
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that tells me nothing... ive downloaded it and there seems to be no option for calibration.
p8ntballa9362 said:
that tells me nothing... ive downloaded it and there seems to be no option for calibration.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
top right
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
View attachment 3252934top right
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
has any one else had this problem???? i just got a replacement from tmobile and it does the exact same thing. this is multiple apps too. and the gps status didnt calibrate the phone... im stock. was rooted. reset everything. now its just stock 4.4.4 nk4. any ideas helps.
p8ntballa9362 said:
has any one else had this problem???? i just got a replacement from tmobile and it does the exact same thing. this is multiple apps too. and the gps status didnt calibrate the phone... im stock. was rooted. reset everything. now its just stock 4.4.4 nk4. any ideas helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you check the phone before rooting it? Was it working correctly?
When you went back to stock, what steps did you take exactly?
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
I haven't tried it but this may help:
GPS Status Test & Fix - No Ads
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cochibo.gpsstatus
I think if you got phone replaced and you have issues already something you doing is off. As mentioned before give a step by step thing u did to this point. Did you load a backup? What rom? Stock from a fresh download?
BAD ASS NOTE 4
dkb218 said:
I haven't tried it but this may help:
GPS Status Test & Fix - No Ads
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cochibo.gpsstatus
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
tried that already.... i went into recovery and wiped the cache first, then i did a master reset. the replacement tmobile sent me is doing the same exact thing. so it has to be some type of hardware problem or its baked into the firmware.
2 phones back to back with same issue? Call Tmobile get another one and try it before u do anything
BAD ASS NOTE 4
---------- Post added at 03:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ----------
Better yet what are you trying to do that makes you think it is not level
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
2 phones back to back with same issue? Call Tmobile get another one and try it before u do anything
BAD ASS NOTE 4
---------- Post added at 03:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:38 PM ----------
Better yet what are you trying to do that makes you think it is not level
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah ive got another on the way. just read a thread on here and on ATT web site were the guy had the SAME EXACT problem. his was going to the right tho. said he traded it in, that one did the same thing. even tried it on the demo model at the store and it did the same thing. im wondering if this may be more common than we think. every one check your phones... and please let me know if you have similar issues. ive downloaded damn near every app to try and calibrate it, but it wont budge. phone was never dropped or any water damage. and yes stock ROM from sammobile. never had a custom rom on it. furthest i went was rooting it.
Go to a different store
p8ntballa9362 said:
yeah ive got another on the way. just read a thread on here and on ATT web site were the guy had the SAME EXACT problem. his was going to the right tho. said he traded it in, that one did the same thing. even tried it on the demo model at the store and it did the same thing. im wondering if this may be more common than we think. every one check your phones... and please let me know if you have similar issues. ive downloaded damn near every app to try and calibrate it, but it wont budge. phone was never dropped or any water damage. and yes stock ROM from sammobile. never had a custom rom on it. furthest i went was rooting it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What are you doing with phone that makes you think you have issues
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
What are you doing with phone that makes you think you have issues
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
im holding it landscape mode.... when i hold it perfectly level it drifts off to the left. the original phone i bought does it. the first phone they sent did it. and now the 3rd phone i have the second replacement does it. all to the left. i cant imagine ALL 3 have the same exact hardware issue some im assuming its a bug baked into the firmware. ive found the accelerometer and gyro calibration files but i cant edit them for some reason. any help is appreciated.
p8ntballa9362 said:
im holding it landscape mode.... when i hold it perfectly level it drifts off to the left. the original phone i bought does it. the first phone they sent did it. and now the 3rd phone i have the second replacement does it. all to the left. i cant imagine ALL 3 have the same exact hardware issue some im assuming its a bug baked into the firmware. ive found the accelerometer and gyro calibration files but i cant edit them for some reason. any help is appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What app are you using to test this
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Hmm, mine seems to be pretty spot on (without having attempted any calibration). The attached screenshot was taken from the Level tool in Smart Tools Pro, after holding my phone in landscape then laying it down on a flat surface. My setup is DynamicKat 4.2 and AEL kernel 7.3. Out of curiosity, if you check in the app Phone INFO Samsung, what hardware revision is your (the people who are having problems) phone? Mine is rev1.1. Just wondering if this might be a problem that affected rev1.0 devices and was possibly fixed in rev1.1?
How do I access that? I've seen the Rev version some where before I can't seem to find it now though.
p8ntballa9362 said:
How do I access that? I've seen the Rev version some where before I can't seem to find it now though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had to search a bit for it too with the app's new UI
After launching the app, swipe right (swipe R -> L, that is) through the menus until you get to the Hardware section. Then you'll find the hardware revision near the middle in that section.
What app are we taking about exactly? The phone dialer app? Kinda confused. You're gong to have to lay this one out for me lol. I'm still on KK 4.4.4
Also thank you for your help and trouble shooting.
p8ntballa9362 said:
What app are we taking about exactly? The phone dialer app? Kinda confused. You're gong to have to lay this one out for me lol. I'm still on KK 4.4.4
Also thank you for your help and trouble shooting.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here's a Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
It's an excellent app that makes a ton of hard to find info about your device very easily accessible.
Happy to (try) to help Thanks for looking into it to see if my "hardware revision theory" is relevant to the issue :good:
im dealing with tmobile going through a warranty exchange process because the accelerometer/ gyro is off. ive tested 3 different phones all with the same issue. all apps using the gyro/accel drift off to the left. im sure these phones are all from different batches because the original i bought in store, the second sent from tmobile seemed brand new all wrapped up in the protective stickers , and the 3rd was sent the same way with out all the protective stickers and ****. im at my wits end with a brand new 700 dollar phone. obviously im a bit ocd with these types of things. if im paying a PREMIUM price for a premium object, i expect premium quality control standards. cant imagine they all have the same exact same hardware issue.
my main question is , when the 5.0 update drops for tmobile will it reset the knox counter? ill update via kies. never installed a custom rom. just root and recovery. just need to know in case the update doesnt fix the issue like they said. they tech advised me that if its tripped and samsung tells them so, it will cost me over 400$. and i cant afford that. any one know for sure? also will the method in this thread work on the note 4? or is there a version that will. if it does reset knox i will not root it until my warranty is up. ( at the time i didnt know reflashing stock firmware wouldnt clear it. it always had before.) thanks in advance.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-instal...galaxy-s4-i9505-without-tripping-knox-1493967
Don't ask the tech stuff like that
i didnt he told me amidst our conversation... why would you even post? unless you have information or something of value just save it. your post is completely point less
You can't reset Knox.
It doesn't matter. They don't check.
Just Odin to stock + factory reset.
When i send my note 3 for a warranty thing, they rejected it because i had tripped the Knox flag
I had rooted my note 4 put lots of custom roms. I just factory reset, did a warranty exchange and I didn't get charged from tmobile.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
lifenexus said:
When i send my note 3 for a warranty thing, they rejected it because i had tripped the Knox flag
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well of course, anything regarding warrantee fix it will be checked.
That is a given
Tmobile won't check unless u tell 'em you rooted. Samsung will check and charge u
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
Tmobile won't check unless u tell 'em you rooted. Samsung will check and charge u
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah thats exactly what he said. they send it off to samsung and theyll tattle on you. to the tune of 400 bucks. i guess ill just suck it up and hope lollipop fixes it. deal with the fact that i have to hold my 700 phone **** eyed.
does any one know why i cant edit my system files? i have root. i found the calibration file opened and edited it in text but it wont save. can tell what file type it is either. ( i know that would help).
sys>devices>virtual>sensor> accelerometer_sensor> calibration is the file i want to edit.... help?
p8ntballa9362 said:
yeah thats exactly what he said. they send it off to samsung and theyll tattle on you. to the tune of 400 bucks. i guess ill just suck it up and hope lollipop fixes it. deal with the fact that i have to hold my 700 phone **** eyed.
does any one know why i cant edit my system files? i have root. i found the calibration file opened and edited it in text but it wont save. can tell what file type it is either. ( i know that would help).
sys>devices>virtual>sensor> accelerometer_sensor> calibration is the file i want to edit.... help?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Never in 8 years have I been charged for that. Tmobile uses an outside company to refurbish phones and they don't check either. First test they do is power on. If it does they flash the last update and see if it works if it does they hook it up to a pc and it runs other test if they pass it gets check for damage and sent back to someone as refurbished. Ur free to do as u will but anyone who says Tmobile checks is such a damn liar.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
BACARDILIMON said:
Never in 8 years have I been charged for that. Tmobile uses an outside company to refurbish phones and they don't check either. First test they do is power on. If it does they flash the last update and see if it works if it does they hook it up to a pc and it runs other test if they pass it gets check for damage and sent back to someone as refurbished. Ur free to do as u will but anyone who says Tmobile checks is such a damn liar.
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no the tmobile tech said that samsung checks. since its less than a month old its still under factory warranty. he said samsung will tell them and then theyll charge me. any ideas on why i cant edit that file? thanks for your help btw. i see you post alot in this forum.
p8ntballa9362 said:
no the tmobile tech said that samsung checks. since its less than a month old its still under factory warranty. he said samsung will tell them and then theyll charge me. any ideas on why i cant edit that file? thanks for your help btw. i see you post alot in this forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What app are u using. Let me try on my phone and see
BAD ASS NOTE 4
tried it with ES file explorer, root explorer(Rom toolbox) and advance tools editor no luck.
that file opens and the default values are -2,0,0,0. trying to change the -2 to 0 and see if that works. because coincidentally its off by about 2 degrees
p8ntballa9362 said:
tried it with ES file explorer, root explorer(Rom toolbox) and advance tools editor no luck.
that file opens and the default values are -2,0,0,0. trying to change the -2 to 0 and see if that works. because coincidentally its off by about 2 degrees
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using root explorer and that file is empty. Just shot my boy a text to check his when he hits me I will let you know.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
BAD ASS NOTE 4
just noticed that in root explorer you can only see it in text viewer. if you open it in text editor it wont show. do you have another app to view that file? im interested to see what yours is. you dont have any issues with games or apps drifting off do you?
I've installed the latest version of Samsung pay and when I put my thumb print it just flashes and nothing happens. Is there anything I need to do to make it work?
Sent from my SM-N930T using XDA-Developers mobile app
I wiped data and now it says can't connect to server and I got the note 7 warning with version 2344
Sent from my SM-N930T using XDA-Developers mobile app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69520676
This seemed to work. But I haven't tried it yet at a store.
Sent from my SM-N930T using XDA-Developers mobile app
You do know there is a recall on the note 7 and samsung is shutting down everything for them.
I used mines a few weeks ago. but a few days ago. I got an update sayin that will be the last update and the note 7 is no longer going to be supported with samsung pay.
I used a updated 7 Edge apk and it works ?!
Sent from my SM-N915T using Tapatalk
You have to also install the framework APK dig around I'm sure you'll find it then it will work fine
Sent from my SM-N930V using Tapatalk
Ok sorry this is kinda long lots of screen shots, but hopefully it helps anyone wanting to update.
1.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Here's the link for the Samsung Pay apk http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsun...ease/samsung-pay-2-5-02-android-apk-download/
Here's the link for the Samsung Pay Framework apk http://www.sammobile.com/apk/samsung-pay-framework/
Here's what Samsung Pay should look like after you update:
There's a newer version out (2.5.02) but I can't seem to find the apk anywhere, so until it shows up this version is the newest I could get. Also I had to disable Samsung Push and Samsung Galaxy Services or Apps (can't recall which it was in package disabler pro) in order for this to work. Hope this helps and good luck ??.
Newest version is out yay!
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
shanda5303 said:
Ok sorry this is kinda long lots of screen shots, but hopefully it helps anyone wanting to update.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Here's the link for the Samsung Pay apk http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsun...ease/samsung-pay-2-5-02-android-apk-download/
Here's the link for the Samsung Pay Framework apk http://www.sammobile.com/apk/samsung-pay-framework/
Here's what Samsung Pay should look like after you update:
There's a newer version out (2.5.02) but I can't seem to find the apk anywhere, so until it shows up this version is the newest I could get. Also I had to disable Samsung Push and Samsung Galaxy Services or Apps (can't recall which it was in package disabler pro) in order for this to work. Hope this helps and good luck .
Newest version is out yay!
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shanda. I want to be sure I follow you. If I follow your steps I can use Samsung Pay on my Note 7 and connect to my Gear S3 Frontier? I'm wary of updating directly through Samsung Apps.
UPDATE: So, I did this and had an unexpected outcome! I downloaded the .apk with the highest number (2.7.46) and when installed was prompted to install a sim card from Korea!!! That version was uploaded in Dec while 2.6.0 was uploaded just today!!! Anyway, the version with the largest number obviously doesn't belong on this page as you'll be prompted for a Korean sim. Why it's there, I don't know. Other than that, everything went fine! I will try now setting up SP on my Gear S Frontier and let you guys know if that goes alright.
LATER: So this is what happened. I started setting up SP on my Gear S3 and got prompted to update the app on the phone!!! The first time I backed out, but the second time I tried again and was still prompted to update, I went ahead and tapped 'Update'. All that happened was that the SPay app on my phone went to the page showing the update status which was 2.6.0 since I had just side loaded it. It did not try to update again through Samsung's servers, whew!! I had to reenter my card then confirm with my bank to get two tokens activated, one for the phone and one for the watch. I'm now in business!!!
After all that it seems all Samsung does to disable SP on the Note 7 is to not allow it to work if you update directly through their servers. That was the little bit of info I needed clarification on since I've seen some people post that you need a 'compatible version' which really isn't true. You just must side load any future updates for it to work on the Note 7.
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
RaymondPJR said:
You just must side load any future updates for it to work on the Note 7.
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep, side loading newest apks works fine on my Note 7. Life can't without Sammy pay. So convenient.
PapaWangsta said:
Yep, side loading newest apks works fine on my Note 7. Life can't without Sammy pay. So convenient.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your reply!!! I'm wondering if it's possible to have SP enabled on both the watch and phone at the same time? I was using it on phone alone before. Now that I set it up on the watch, I see that my card has disappeared from my phone screen!! I had my phone out in a line today so just decided to pay from the phone and noticed it was no longer there.
RaymondPJR said:
Thanks for your reply!!! I'm wondering if it's possible to have SP enabled on both the watch and phone at the same time? I was using it on phone alone before. Now that I set it up on the watch, I see that my card has disappeared from my phone screen!! I had my phone out in a line today so just decided to pay from the phone and noticed it was no longer there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi RaymondPJR,
Sorry I didn't see your post until just now. I'm glad you were able to get it working, if you have any other questions or need links to the apks I'm usually on https://note7alliance.com/, I hardly check XDA anymore ?.
shanda5303 said:
Hi RaymondPJR,
Sorry I didn't see your post until just now. I'm glad you were able to get it working, if you have any other questions or need links to the apks I'm usually on https://note7alliance.com/, I hardly check XDA anymore ?.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, it's still not there although I have all three boxes enabled. I seem to remember selecting a setting to use the Gear S to keep my phone's screen unlocked. Maybe that setting is what's causing SP to no longer display on my phone. I think SP requires some authentication enabled on the phone to be able to use it.!
Sent from my SM-T377T using XDA-Developers Legacy app
RaymondPJR said:
Thanks, it's still not there although I have all three boxes enabled. I seem to remember selecting a setting to use the Gear S to keep my phone's screen unlocked. Maybe that setting is what's causing SP to no longer display on my phone. I think SP requires some authentication enabled on the phone to be able to use it.!
Sent from my SM-T377T using XDA-Developers Legacy app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, I never came back to show what the problem was. This was not checked! Working fine!
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk
New version of Samsung Pay available. I thought I'd skip it, but it refuses to work anymore unless you update it. It's available in the link Shanda gave on the last page.
EDIT: Ignore above advice. I got fooled into loading the latest version, 2.8.30 which is a Korean version. Apkmirror doesn't distinguish between what countries the .apk's are for. However, someone pointed out to me that the SP .apk's for the US would be over 60 mb in size. The correct one is 2.7.03 for the US. They are too large to attach else I would.
RaymondPJR said:
New version of Samsung Pay available. I thought I'd skip it, but it refuses to work anymore unless you update it. It's available in the link Shanda gave on the last page.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And if you are dealing with SP on the Gear S. First update Samsung Pay on your phone. Then open Samsung Pay in Gear Manager app. It will then do it's thing, the two will match up, and you'll be good to go.
Anybody getting this? SP on my watch is working fine. On my phone I get this notification and using fingerprint as security unlock is greyed out.
EDIT: Damn, it's the wrong .apk!!!! Anybody got the one for this country?
EDIT: Ok, I found the right .apk through the app called 'Aptoide'. I have it installed but haven't set up my card yet. However, I don't get the 'use Korean Sim card' error.
EDIT: Giving up for now. Getting that error again, seems nothing works.
EDIT: Giving up must have been what it took. Got it installed finally! Just need to call the bank. My phone now reports that version 2.7.03 is the latest not 2.8.30:laugh: Latest SP framework version is 2.7.51 as I reported above.
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Sent from my HUAWEI CLT-L29 using XDA Labs
Anyone know or care to guess how much of a trade-in Samsung will offer on a Note 8?
greatg said:
Anyone know or care to guess how much of a trade-in Samsung will offer on a Note 8?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ill get mine from swiftronics again.
Got my S9 plus exynos from PDA plaza though and they are also reliable
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
---------- Post added at 10:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:07 PM ----------
funkydude101 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh god the pixel is a train wreck this year, google is just so confused
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
Anyone who pre-ordered through Samsung get an email confirmation? I didn't.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Oh man.
I received confirmation email from Samsung
aezv said:
I received confirmation email from Samsung
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
w2830 said:
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
funkydude101 said:
Immediately after ordering? I didn't get an e-mail. Granted I ordered the second their store started working again....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Just went to pick up my new S21 Ultra 512 from AT&T and it shipped with v2 firmware. As of now the bootloader is not unlockable! Needless to say, I returned without even opening the box. That sucks!
How do you tell if it has V2 firmware, my box doesn't say. Just software version G998USQU2AUB5
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
SW/VER: The 5th number from the right (2). This number has to be a 1 for the bootloader to be unlockable.
rawhide85 said:
View attachment 5274735
SW/VER: The 5th number from the right (2). This number has to be a 1 for the bootloader to be unlockable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My tag doesn't have that sw version or the sm number ..
Samsung and AT&T partnered... what could go wrong?
If not on the box, in the "About Phone" menu under settings. I was looking to purchase a New factory unlocked phone on Ebay but the seller cannot provide the FW version. So, no go. Cheers
I got mine on launch day from tmobile and it was always a 2 so I dont know what youre talking about
If I'm not mistaken, T-mobile allows their bootloader to be unlockable. @sesnut, Did you unlock yours?
rawhide85 said:
If I'm not mistaken, T-mobile allows their bootloader to be unlockable. @sesnut, Did you unlock yours?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, none of the SM-G998U's are offered with Unlocked Bootloaders and at this time there are no options available to unlock these devices.
varcor said:
Nope, none of the SM-G998U's are offered with Unlocked Bootloaders and at this time there are no options available to unlock these devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually there is. @afaneh92 has an unlock service provided you are still on v1 firmware. The pricing is more than fair as this is currently the only way to unlock.
varcor said:
Nope, none of the SM-G998U's are offered with Unlocked Bootloaders and at this time there are no options available to unlock these devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yep. You could pay like $150 to unlock the bootloader in the past, but if you updated the phone at all within the last 2.5 months, you'll be stuck with a locked bootloader. Hopefully someone manages to find a solution to unlock the bootloader completely without having to manipulate the steady partition. I literally only want root and I'm stuck without it for...well... forever, potentially... Which kinda stinks without having a Pixel this time... My last phone being a Pixel 3 had me a bit spoiled, as even if it wasn't rooted there still wouldn't be ads everywhere, lol.
rawhide85 said:
View attachment 5274735
SW/VER: The 5th number from the right (2). This number has to be a 1 for the bootloader to be unlockable.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting that they now have two IMEI's on the box. Could e-Sim finally be enabled. I wish you kept it. I wonder if it showed both IMEI's in Status Information
NippleSauce said:
Yep. You could pay like $150 to unlock the bootloader in the past, but if you updated the phone at all within the last 2.5 months, you'll be stuck with a locked bootloader. Hopefully someone manages to find a solution to unlock the bootloader completely without having to manipulate the steady partition. I literally only want root and I'm stuck without it for...well... forever, potentially... Which kinda stinks without having a Pixel this time... My last phone being a Pixel 3 had me a bit spoiled, as even if it wasn't rooted there still wouldn't be ads everywhere, lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You have ads on the OS, system apps?
This:
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
I use Karma Firewall as well. Both use very little battery. Zero issues with both.
Rooting be much more trouble than it be worth even if I could on the Note 10+... it's runs nicely now.
blackhawk said:
You have ads on the OS, system apps?
This:
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
I use Karma Firewall as well. Both use very little battery. Zero issues with both.
Rooting be much more trouble than it be worth
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All of the Samsung apps have ads built-in - so not necessarily the 'true' system apps. Thankfully enough, I've already removed all of those crummy apps over adb. But I've already tried things like fully customized AdGuard, but those just don't do the job for me. I'm a nerdy person, so I like having the full system rights and rooting my phones. But aside from that, AdAway is just a better service and keeps out the ads that things like AdGuard miss.
But all in all, let's just hope that us US nerds with Samsung phones get lucky and get an exploit leaked that allows for Snapdragon 888 Samsung phones in North America to be bootloader unlocked!
*Edit* - read my post again and I realized that my bottom statement is as likely as winning the mega millions lottery lol.
*Edit 2.0* - Response to @blackhawk:
It seems like Samsung's non-essential apps all have ads now. So things like their members app, the galaxy store, the weather app, Samsung Pay, etc. But the default frequently used apps (like messages and phone) don't seem to have any ads. But I've also removed every single Samsung app at this point and have loaded my phone with all Google apps for a little extra reliability.
NippleSauce said:
All of the Samsung apps have ads built-in - so not necessarily the 'true' system apps. Thankfully enough, I've already removed all of those crummy apps over adb. But I've already tried things like fully customized AdGuard, but those just don't do the job for me. I'm a nerdy person, so I like having the full system rights and rooting my phones. But aside from that, AdAway is just a better service and keeps out the ads that things like AdGuard miss.
But all in all, let's just hope that us US nerds with Samsung phones get lucky and get an exploit leaked that allows for Snapdragon 888 Samsung phones in North America to be bootloader unlocked!
*Edit* - read my post again and I realized that my bottom statement is as likely as winning the mega millions lottery lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think any of the Samsung apps I use on my N10+ have ads. Is this something new?
NippleSauce said:
All of the Samsung apps have ads built-in - so not necessarily the 'true' system apps. Thankfully enough, I've already removed all of those crummy apps over adb. But I've already tried things like fully customized AdGuard, but those just don't do the job for me. I'm a nerdy person, so I like having the full system rights and rooting my phones. But aside from that, AdAway is just a better service and keeps out the ads that things like AdGuard miss.
But all in all, let's just hope that us US nerds with Samsung phones get lucky and get an exploit leaked that allows for Snapdragon 888 Samsung phones in North America to be bootloader unlocked!
*Edit* - read my post again and I realized that my bottom statement is as likely as winning the mega millions lottery lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm like you, but there are too many downsides to root on this device.
I've avoided Samsung since they started making it hard on their phones, since s6 I believe.
Have had Nexus and then OP...
Where I live, Samsung pay is just too useful, and I lived without it before and now I don't dare to break it on this device.
I see that as an "flashing holiday", which will last a couple years considering the price of the device!
Too bad, I used rooting aside from custom ROMs for system wide adblocking in the past, I found it very convenient...
kipue said:
Where I live, Samsung pay is just too useful, and I lived without it before and now I don't dare to break it on this device.
I see that as an "flashing holiday", which will last a couple years considering the price of the device!
Too bad, I used rooting aside from custom ROMs for system wide adblocking in the past, I found it very convenient...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Totally understandable as Samsung Pay was the only Samsung app that I consistently used and it was super nifty! Unfortunately, they've permanently disabled it in North America (no more MST support) on the S21 series. So I'd much rather have root being that I reside in NA =(.
I'll just have to get extremely lucky to get root access though...
NippleSauce said:
Yep. You could pay like $150 to unlock the bootloader in the past, but if you updated the phone at all within the last 2.5 months, you'll be stuck with a locked bootloader. Hopefully someone manages to find a solution to unlock the bootloader completely without having to manipulate the steady partition. I literally only want root and I'm stuck without it for...well... forever, potentially... Which kinda stinks without having a Pixel this time... My last phone being a Pixel 3 had me a bit spoiled, as even if it wasn't rooted there still wouldn't be ads everywhere, lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, technically it is possible on select devices depending on the update status but how many users are we talking about? Who would ignore updates for months then out of the blue decide to pay someone to root their device and forego future updates, almost no one! If root is a high priority then aquire a Galaxy with the unlocked bootloader or a different make altogether, they're much more practical considerations.
varcor said:
Yes, technically it is possible on select devices depending on the update status but how many users are we talking about? Who would ignore updates for months then out of the blue decide to pay someone to root their device and forego future updates, almost no one! If root is a high priority then aquire a Galaxy with the unlocked bootloader or a different make altogether, they're much more practical considerations.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree, this is why I traded in two rooted Samsung phones. Not being able to fully update without loosing the unlock killed it for me. Thankfully I didn't loose all that much cash with the trade ins. I'm perfectly fine with my unrooted S21 Ultra and ADB. I won't root again unless it's a Pixel.