Verizon Galaxy S8 Android Oreo - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions & Answers

Hey guys! I just got a Verizon S8 to check out and would like to try out Oreo on it. I noticed the official OTA leaked and is listed here: https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-the-galaxy-s8-android-8-0-oreo-update-ahead-1821878689
If I install the build in that article, would I still get OTA updates over the air and not have to sideload everything? Also, I'm not sure if I'll be returning the device or not so would I be able to restore to stock software at some point? Thanks in advance!
P.S. If you've used Oreo on the S8, how's your battery life?

CRA1 is awesome battery life from what I have seen every build that comes out requires us to go back to official before installing the next Oreo build. I would think when official comes out you will need to flash back... Nothing like last year's beta where we could update incrementally

Crsdr37 said:
CRA1 is awesome battery life from what I have seen every build that comes out requires us to go back to official before installing the next Oreo build. I would think when official comes out you will need to flash back... Nothing like last year's beta where we could update incrementally
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Really? I'm flashing back to 7.0 because battery life has been worse for me. I even deleted cached partition.

Did a full factory wipe after install and battery has been great.

Crsdr37 said:
Did a full factory wipe after install and battery has been great.
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Can this resolve the fingerprint problem? My verizon S8 fingerprint sensor didn’t working, i can’t add any finger and it always show an error message “sorry bla bla bla”
I still on BQL1 and I tried to factory reset several times but it still didn’t work ;(

Amazing battery life for me,pretty impressive!

UPDATE: Installed Oreo on my device yesterday and am noticing it feels snappier, more responsive. There's subtle changes to the way things work that makes Oreo definitely worth it on the S8. Have yet to test battery life but I'll let you guys know how it goes later today.

Does it still ask for consent when you switch on location or switch off mobile data?

UPDATE 2: Battery life stinks on S8 with Oreo just like with Nougat. Not noticing nearly any difference so far and it's been a few days. Really unfortunate since I thought things would improve. Any tips for better battery life?

[email protected] said:
UPDATE 2: Battery life stinks on S8 with Oreo just like with Nougat. Not noticing nearly any difference so far and it's been a few days. Really unfortunate since I thought things would improve. Any tips for better battery life?
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Hardware?

This could very well be the last beta/final release. Here is a link to go from BQL1 to CRAG without having to jump through the extra flash hoops of the initial CRAG post.
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48927/1488/SS-G950USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRAG-UP

Crsdr37 said:
This could very well be the last beta/final release. Here is a link to go from BQL1 to CRAG without having to jump through the extra flash hoops of the initial CRAG post.
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48927/1488/SS-G950USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRAG-UP
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Do we still have to flash back to BQL1?

Crsdr37 said:
This could very well be the last beta/final release. Here is a link to go from BQL1 to CRAG without having to jump through the extra flash hoops of the initial CRAG post.
https://samsung.firmware.science/download?url=48927/1488/SS-G950USQS2BQL1-to-U2CRAG-UP
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How do I install this? And is it for the S8 not S8 Plus?

[email protected] said:
How do I install this? And is it for the S8 not S8 Plus?
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Transfer CRAG file to SD card then reboot into recovery mode (Volume up + Bixby + Power.) Click apply update from SD card and find the CRAG file you moved earlier.

[email protected] said:
How do I install this? And is it for the S8 not S8 Plus?
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You need to downgrade to BQL1 with Odin. Right before it finishes hold volume up and Bixby button to where you enter straight to recovery. Once in recovery. Flash the update. Zip from the root of your SD card phone will reboot and you will be done

[email protected] said:
How do I install this? And is it for the S8 not S8 Plus?
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You need to downgrade to BQL1 with Odin. Right before it finishes hold volume up and Bixby button to where you enter straight to recovery. Once in recovery. Flash the update. Zip from the root of your SD card phone will reboot and you will be done

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New Update - BLU 06/01/2016 ??

Has anyone else got this notification of update?
Version Number: BLU_V0030UU_V10_GENERIC_5.1_20160518-1813
Version Size: 100.21 MB
Release Date - 2016-06-01
Just got my phone in and yes i have that updates. so far it fails on the recovery screen on reboot. luckly holding power button and force reboot fixed it, not going to install the update again until i see its resolved..
hamilLewiston said:
Has anyone else got this notification of update?
Version Number: BLU_V0030UU_V10_GENERIC_5.1_20160518-1813
Version Size: 100.21 MB
Release Date - 2016-06-01
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I updated yesterday and all I see different is that radio app got updated to Nextradio
help.
I installed the update and now my phone doesn't boot. I go straight to recovery. Not quite sure what to do. Anyone have any suggestions?
The thing is that I just rooted with KingoRoot other day, voiding the warranty.
hamilLewiston said:
Has anyone else got this notification of update?
Version Number: BLU_V0030UU_V10_GENERIC_5.1_20160518-1813
Version Size: 100.21 MB
Release Date - 2016-06-01
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I've rooted and flashed tWPR recovery , so don't think can do such OTA update directly.
If anybody has latest ROM tWPR backup, I would like to try.
I restored y phone to original recovery and ROM, but after download and enter recovery, it shows ERROR
Im rooted. Unless its a big difference i dont see any means to uodate
Take out the SD card and then download the update. The phone get's funky if you have an SD card
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Insane PPC said:
Just got my phone in and yes i have that updates. so far it fails on the recovery screen on reboot. luckly holding power button and force reboot fixed it, not going to install the update again until i see its resolved..
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If you have an SD card inserted to the phone, remove it before downloading the update. The phone doesn't react too well with an SD card.
AqueousBor said:
I updated yesterday and all I see different is that radio app got updated to Nextradio
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yeah I received the notification as well. It's only an update to an app "radio" that I dont even use. I'm just patiently waiting for Android 6.0 as they promised the Vivo XL would get.
The Remedy said:
yeah I received the notification as well. It's only an update to an app "radio" that I dont even use. I'm just patiently waiting for Android 6.0 as they promised the Vivo XL would get.
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Ditto. But I think we both know that's never going to happen.
xphyle1971 said:
Ditto. But I think we both know that's never going to happen.
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tbh it looks that way but idk their was an official android 6.0 update for another BLU phone I saw on a website the other day but I cant think of which BLU model it was. So i'm still hopeful.
jason4962 said:
Im rooted. Unless its a big difference i dont see any means to uodate
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Android security updates?
HandsomeFatty said:
Take out the SD card and then download the update. The phone get's funky if you have an SD card
If you have an SD card inserted to the phone, remove it before downloading the update. The phone doesn't react too well with an SD card.
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Will the update go through even if using TWRP? Will it break root or cause a soft brick? I'm still running the original build that it shipped with (dated 26-12-2015 with 2015-11-01 security patch level).
The Remedy said:
yeah I received the notification as well. It's only an update to an app "radio" that I dont even use. I'm just patiently waiting for Android 6.0 as they promised the Vivo XL would get.
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When did "they" (Gionee or BLU?) promise the Vivo XL would get MM?
rczrider said:
Android security updates?
Will the update go through even if using TWRP? Will it break root or cause a soft brick? I'm still running the original build that it shipped with (dated 26-12-2015 with 2015-11-01 security patch level).
When did "they" (Gionee or BLU?) promise the Vivo XL would get MM?
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1. It wouldn't be Gionee doing anything even those this phone is based off of it. 2. Look at the sites that reviewed it, it's been posted many times that it was planned to get Android 6.0 . Android Central....check gsmarena it's out there if you look.
The Remedy said:
1. It wouldn't be Gionee doing anything even those this phone is based off of it. 2. Look at the sites that reviewed it, it's been posted many times that it was planned to get Android 6.0 . Android Central....check gsmarena it's out there if you look.
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I can't imagine BLU is doing much ROM development. Gionee almost certainly has to provide them with the MM ROM since the Vivo XL is the Gionee Elife S Plus. BLU makes some changes, sure, but they likely aren't developing a MM ROM from scratch.
Anyway, I was just curious and not that interested in reading up on it. I got this phone to be a bedside clock (AMOLED screen FTW) and as a backup in case my DD runs into problems. It was $100 and a good deal at that price, but I have no belief that it will see anything but security patch updates (and even then, I don't expect much).
They arent going to update to 6.0. It used to say that on the Blu website but after the phone launched it was removed from the Blu Vivo XL and Vivo 5 pages.
Can anyone make a flashable zip? I'm using TWRP. I tried modifiing the updater-script, but no luck so far.
I updated the radio but went to an error and now the phone is stuck on boot menu. I can't flash it because it won't connect to any computer.
lemur394395 said:
I installed the update and now my phone doesn't boot. I go straight to recovery. Not quite sure what to do. Anyone have any suggestions?
The thing is that I just rooted with KingoRoot other day, voiding the warranty.
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Check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/rooted-kingroot-replaced-supersu-twrp-t3432078 .
Flash TWRP recovery and then load the backup from 2016-03. Then root with SuperSu.
any mm update ?
BLU on Google +
min1968 said:
I've rooted and flashed tWPR recovery , so don't think can do such OTA update directly.
If anybody has latest ROM tWPR backup, I would like to try.
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If you check with these folks, they can help immensly!! BLU Development Team on Google+ a small community of BLU users that share information and have ALL kinds of information and links to STOCK, CUSTOM, and other ROM's, plus rooting tips, guides, and links to TWRP and CWM recoveries.

Worse batterylife with OOS 3.5.4

Hey guys, is anyone also facing worse battery life in the newest version? OOS 3.5.3 to 3.5.4
I noticed the drop too....but with dash charge I don't care too much
just read..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70143031&postcount=67
I'm trying to test if using the 3.5.3 modem radio helps even a little. It does not seem to do very much.. The battery still seems to drain faster then on 3.5.3. So i am contemplating on downgrading it aswell..
Maybe I will try to downgrade. Seems to be the only possibility at the moment.
no change for me in battery life.
still 8h sot daily.
fix your setup.
Same problem here with 3.5.4.
Especially phone calls use a lot of battery power.
Is it possible to downgrade to 3.5.3 without an unlocked bootloader?
MaluNoPeleke said:
Same problem here with 3.5.4.
Especially phone calls use a lot of battery power.
Is it possible to downgrade to 3.5.3 without an unlocked bootloader?
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I don't know, I just downgraded, but you can easily relock bootloader after flashing. Idk the exact commands. As always Google is your friend.
MaluNoPeleke said:
Same problem here with 3.5.4.
Especially phone calls use a lot of battery power.
Is it possible to downgrade to 3.5.3 without an unlocked bootloader?
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NOTE: This should only be used if running stock, bootloader locked and unrooted. Haven't tested this downgrade procedure on any other configuration.
CREDIT: Namanjr for the link to the OTA in his wonderful thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/zip-flashable-firmware-modem-t3509015
Yes it is definitely possible. I just did it because I noticed the battery drain. The process couldn't be easier. Follow these steps.
1. Download the 3.5.3 OTA Full Zip from here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/oxygenos.o...8_OTA_027_all_1611222319_884473ff95304c30.zip
2. Connect your phone to your computer via original usb cable.
3. In your phone's notification shade, press on the "USB for charging" notification and select MTP file share for Windows and Mac.
4. Open the phone on your computer's file explorer. (You should see your storage contents and folders on your phone)
5. Copy the previously downloaded OTA into the root directory of your phone. (Don't navigate into any of the phones sub-folders just stay in the root directory)
6. Go to your settings menu on your phone and scroll all the way down to "System Updates" and enter into that menu.
7. Hit the gear icon in the Upper Right-hand corner and select "Local Upgrade"
8. It should list the OTA that you put in the root folder. Click on it and confirm "Upgrade Now" (The upgrade dialog box also indicates that this method does not affect your data so you should be good to proceed and keep you existing data)
9. It should begin the update process, reboot the phone and complete the "Upgrade" (Really a "Downgrade")
10. Once rebooted go into your Settings on your phone and confirm that it downgraded to 3.5.3. in the "About Device" section of the menu.
11. Hit the Thanks if this helped.
NOTE: You will probably see a notification in your settings menu and also your notification shade advising you of an update being available. This will be the 3.5.4 OTA again so don't choose to update to that until they have released a better fix for the battery drain issue.
Thanks a lot!
Does this keep all my data?
MaluNoPeleke said:
Thanks a lot!
Does this keep all my data?
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I don't think it touches your /data/ folder so you should be good. Actually I just confirmed that during the process when you click on the OTA it says that it does not affect your data. Cheers
I noticed the battery drain too, so I downgraded to OS 3.5.3.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk
MaluNoPeleke said:
Thanks a lot!
Does this keep all my data?
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hmmmm .....
Whizdumb81 said:
8. It should list the OTA that you put in the root folder. Click on it and confirm "Upgrade Now" (The upgrade dialog box also indicates that this method does not affect your data so you should be good to proceed and
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RotesMeerJogger said:
hmmmm .....
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To be fair, I updated the post after he asked that question. I figured if anyone else was going to use the procedure, I'd cover all the bases in my OP.
Whizdumb81 said:
To be fair, I updated the post after he asked that question. I figured if anyone else was going to use the procedure, I'd cover all the bases in my OP.
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oh pardon. i haven't seen your answer on last page in this thread. my hmmmm ...
Is seems one plus increased the voltages of the CPU.
LMcR92 said:
Is seems one plus increased the voltages of the CPU.
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Yesterday I got reboot while charging ..
and it has Bluetooth connection drops. (regression to 3.5.3)
Gps need some more filtering... Loosing sightings in Pogo becouse of gps drift spikes..
3.5.4 is a mess.
My phone feels hotter when gaming with 3.5.4
Higher temperature = Higher energy consumption.
For me, SOT is worse with 3.5.4.
I switched back to 3.5.3 by downloading the full OTA ZIP and placing it in the root directory, then select it as a local system upgrade.

[Discussion / Poll] How successful was your unofficial upgrade to Nougat?

Hi! I am starting this discussion / poll in the hope that people will think twice before upgrading (unofficially) to Nougat. So far, what I see is 3 outcomes: 1) Device gets bricked 2) Unofficial Nougat has major bugs and people decide to downgrade back to Marshmallow 3) Upgrade is successful and user is pleased. I think that the latter scenario is actually quite rare and I feel for inexperienced people who brick their device. My question, before you try to upgrade unofficially: is it worth it?
People who brick their device doesn't follow the steps as there are written.
for example t hey flash the b370 version without the additional package and they reply 'bluetooth isnt working'
i encourage people upgrading to nougat because of the new ui, the better battery/ram management and the appearance of drawer
i rollbacked too many times to marshmallow, upgraded to nougat without any problem or brick, just follow the steps and the installation is successful.
StrangerWeather said:
Hi! I am starting this discussion / poll in the hope that people will think twice before upgrading (unofficially) to Nougat. So far, what I see is 3 outcomes: 1) Device gets bricked 2) Unofficial Nougat has major bugs and people decide to downgrade back to Marshmallow 3) Upgrade is successful and user is pleased. I think that the latter scenario is actually quite rare and I feel for inexperienced people who brick their device. My question, before you try to upgrade unofficially: is it worth it?
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I have two p9 lites,and they are both running on b370,updated trough hicare (1.99gb),and it works perfectly.Battery life,camera,bluetooth,everthing works amazingly compared to older nougat betas.
L-31 P9, Battery life is much better used to get only 4 hours on screen time watching videos now i get 6 with 25% left so easily 7 (my screen is always at 60% brightness) I'm not rooted because i didn't flash it after but i will root soon using a PC (I'm new to rooting (came from IPhone) yet i can easily do it probably because I'm a very techy person) anyway it seems faster my camera and everything works fine i used to get 1.8gb 4am max now i get 2.2 (with no apps running) also split screen works very well and is not laggy at all, one complain i have is the live wallpaper i used for some reason stoped working after i updated (black hole stock love wallpaper) i went into settings to re apply it as it's happened once before on MM but i said there was no wallpapers at all not even still ones, if someone could give me a link to the live wallpaper I'd really appreciate that but other than that no complaints at all it's much better than MM it even has a F.LUX like function built in to reduce blue light levels to help late at night so you're​ not wide awake , the pull down menu has Many and i mean Many more functions not just 5-10 there's probably 20+ and you can have more than 5 at one time, notifications are good and work well, everything seems overly big to me but thats probably because i used to have my phone on a 300 DPI before de-rooting and updating, like i was saying it has almost no drawbacks it's very polished If you install it correctly (one package before the other and it only takes 20 mins max and you data is not deleted i used tarp not the one from this forum but it works the same i got logged out of apps and that's all that's happend when i updated)
simo255 said:
People who brick their device doesn't follow the steps as there are written.
for example t hey flash the b370 version without the additional package and they reply 'bluetooth isnt working'
i encourage people upgrading to nougat because of the new ui, the better battery/ram management and the appearance of drawer
i rollbacked too many times to marshmallow, upgraded to nougat without any problem or brick, just follow the steps and the installation is successful.
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I agree 100%.
Upgrade to newer version of OS, official or unofficial, is one of the best thing of Android. But people need to be careful with their device, if it's not an OTA update obviously there are some steps to follow.. every device is different and just flashing whatever without attention may cause problem. Reading the steps to follow takes only 1 minute.
I'm on B132, is there a quick way to upgrade to B370? I've tried hi-care app but says no updates
Thanks
simo255 said:
People who brick their device doesn't follow the steps as there are written.
for example t hey flash the b370 version without the additional package and they reply 'bluetooth isnt working'
i encourage people upgrading to nougat because of the new ui, the better battery/ram management and the appearance of drawer
i rollbacked too many times to marshmallow, upgraded to nougat without any problem or brick, just follow the steps and the installation is successful.
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sirjohnrl said:
I have two p9 lites,and they are both running on b370,updated trough hicare (1.99gb),and it works perfectly.Battery life,camera,bluetooth,everthing works amazingly compared to older nougat betas.
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bghyt said:
L-31 P9, Battery life is much better used to get only 4 hours on screen time watching videos now i get 6 with 25% left so easily 7 (my screen is always at 60% brightness) I'm not rooted because i didn't flash it after but i will root soon using a PC (I'm new to rooting (came from IPhone) yet i can easily do it probably because I'm a very techy person) anyway it seems faster my camera and everything works fine i used to get 1.8gb 4am max now i get 2.2 (with no apps running) also split screen works very well and is not laggy at all, one complain i have is the live wallpaper i used for some reason stoped working after i updated (black hole stock love wallpaper) i went into settings to re apply it as it's happened once before on MM but i said there was no wallpapers at all not even still ones, if someone could give me a link to the live wallpaper I'd really appreciate that but other than that no complaints at all it's much better than MM it even has a F.LUX like function built in to reduce blue light levels to help late at night so you're​ not wide awake , the pull down menu has Many and i mean Many more functions not just 5-10 there's probably 20+ and you can have more than 5 at one time, notifications are good and work well, everything seems overly big to me but thats probably because i used to have my phone on a 300 DPI before de-rooting and updating, like i was saying it has almost no drawbacks it's very polished If you install it correctly (one package before the other and it only takes 20 mins max and you data is not deleted i used tarp not the one from this forum but it works the same i got logged out of apps and that's all that's happend when i updated)
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Potato997 said:
I agree 100%.
Upgrade to newer version of OS, official or unofficial, is one of the best thing of Android. But people need to be careful with their device, if it's not an OTA update obviously there are some steps to follow.. every device is different and just flashing whatever without attention may cause problem. Reading the steps to follow takes only 1 minute.
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I take your points but looking at the answers and questions forum again today, I still think the number of people bricking or downgrading is quite high. I love Nougat too, but I am warning newbies that it might be worth waiting for an official update or if not, concentrating on what you're doing. My penny's worth...
StrangerWeather said:
I take your points but looking at the answers and questions forum again today, I still think the number of people bricking or downgrading is quite high. I love Nougat too, but I am warning newbies that it might be worth waiting for an official update or if not, concentrating on what you're doing. My penny's worth...
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I updated to B370 but had to downgrade to mm because my camera wasn't working, but overall it was a great experience. Can't wait to get an update where my camera works.
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I see a lot of people have camera issue on l31 but for l21 everything seems to be OK. I have B370 on my l21 and I don't even think about rolling back to MM. Newest firmware is (at least in my opinion) stable and for now it runs flawlessly
JaccaPL said:
I see a lot of people have camera issue on l31 but for l21 everything seems to be OK. I have B370 on my l21 and I don't even think about rolling back to MM. Newest firmware is (at least in my opinion) stable and for now it runs flawlessly
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+1
I have not managed to update my phone to Nougat. Everytime i try to use firmware finder or Hi suite , it keeps downloading the 1,24GB package and not the 1,99GB so i end up with a generic a15 Test Key phone
kourkoubas1981 said:
I have not managed to update my phone to Nougat. Everytime i try to use firmware finder or Hi suite , it keeps downloading the 1,24GB package and not the 1,99GB so i end up with a generic a15 Test Key phone
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Try the TWRP method.
zgomot said:
Try the TWRP method.
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I think that you must be bootloader unlock and rooted to use TWRP method . Too complicated for me :/
I have L21C900B170 after the fifth or sixth failure to go to 370 .
Whatever I try through Firmware Finder or HiSuite it keeps downloading the 1,24GB file and not the 1,99 Gb upgrade so I always and up with ND90 test key .
Something is blocking it but no one knows what
kourkoubas1981 said:
I think that you must be bootloader unlock and rooted to use TWRP method . Too complicated for me :/
I have L21C900B170 after the fifth or sixth failure to go to 370 .
Whatever I try through Firmware Finder or HiSuite it keeps downloading the 1,24GB file and not the 1,99 Gb upgrade so I always and up with ND90 test key .
Something is blocking it but no one knows what
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It's really not all that difficult and there are several guides around here. Unlocking the bootloader and rooting MM is pretty much without risks. I'd say go for it.
kourkoubas1981 said:
I think that you must be bootloader unlock and rooted to use TWRP method . Too complicated for me :/
I have L21C900B170 after the fifth or sixth failure to go to 370 .
Whatever I try through Firmware Finder or HiSuite it keeps downloading the 1,24GB file and not the 1,99 Gb upgrade so I always and up with ND90 test key .
Something is blocking it but no one knows what
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First this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/root-root-recovery-bootloader-unlock-t3457564
Then this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/nougat-official-firmware-t3512932
Looks like there is a majority of successful upgrades after all!
Well I did an upgrade and although at first I thought I 'borked it' - the build I have is 'NRD90M test-keys'
But I have to say after manually installing google keyboard and getting a few play store updates installed, it feels like an absolute rocket compared to the old EE B132 version
StrangerWeather said:
First this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/root-root-recovery-bootloader-unlock-t3457564
Then this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p9lite/how-to/nougat-official-firmware-t3512932
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OK i managed to do the unlocking of bootloader - root but the first try of upgrading went me again to N90RDM test keys something :/
During the installation of the b370 files throught TWRP i got a message that there is /system
kourkoubas1981 said:
OK i managed to do the unlocking of bootloader - root but the first try of upgrading went me again to N90RDM test keys something :/
During the installation of the b370 files throught TWRP i got a message that there is /system
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Did you flash both files?
StrangerWeather said:
Did you flash both files?
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If he made the same mistake as me then he didn't flash the second file, doh!:silly:
i'm thinking of trying to get twrp back on and having another go......

Firmware updates for the FE

Just received the August security patch.
Takes a while for the restart.
jah said:
Just received the August security patch.
Takes a while for the restart.
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do you intend to keep your device stock/unrooted? i'm reluctant to take the update for fear of losing root.
cortez.i said:
do you intend to keep your device stock/unrooted? i'm reluctant to take the update for fear of losing root.
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My Note FE is my prime device. Not keen to experiment too much.
ROOT?!
cortez.i said:
do you intend to keep your device stock/unrooted? i'm reluctant to take the update for fear of losing root.
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I haven't found a reliable method of rooting my N935L model. I am dying to root it. Can you link me?
ClrDaLane said:
I haven't found a reliable method of rooting my N935L model. I am dying to root it. Can you link me?
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i followed the same process to install the latest version of TWRP for the Note 7 and flash the latest version of SR1-SuperSU-v2.82-SR1-20170608224931.zip. that's how i rooted my 935K. so far, this process still works with the latest AQG6 release which is available from updato.com. NOTE: if you flash the full OEM ROM via Odin, be sure to backup your internal storage; i had to format data after flashing the OEM ROM.
cortez.i said:
i followed the same process to install the latest version of TWRP for the Note 7 and flash the latest version of SR1-SuperSU-v2.82-SR1-20170608224931.zip. that's how i rooted my 935K. so far, this process still works with the latest AQG6 release which is available from updato.com. NOTE: if you flash the full OEM ROM via Odin, be sure to backup your internal storage; i had to format data after flashing the OEM ROM.
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Good to know. Do we still have adhell? I expect Google will want to see that app spiked ASAP. Also, whether you update OTA or flash the full firmware, you will need to format data to get root. I long ago routined this process so that it takes about an hour all told.
zamzenos said:
Good to know. Do we still have adhell? I expect Google will want to see that app spiked ASAP. Also, whether you update OTA or flash the full firmware, you will need to format data to get root. I long ago routined this process so that it takes about an hour all told.
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correct, the format data requirement is a bit of a pain; however, i keep very little important "stuff" on internal storage and back up my external and internal storage once a week.
Have updated by flashing stock to clear Knox first. Adhell still works. Just as well: cannot install TWRP, neither Exynos variant. Not such a pain while adhell keeps ads out and allows me disable copious junk. Still, am I doing something wrong? Odin installs always a success (four times so far). Any other reports?
Perhaps we need a device specific variant now...
zamzenos said:
Have updated by flashing stock to clear Knox first. Adhell still works. Just as well: cannot install TWRP, neither Exynos variant. Not such a pain while adhell keeps ads out and allows me disable copious junk. Still, am I doing something wrong? Odin installs always a success (four times so far). Any other reports?
Perhaps we need a device specific variant now...
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what do mean by flashing stock to clear Knox first? and you flashed build N935KKKU3AQG6? i had no problem flashing twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (not the Korean version twrp-3.1.1-0-graceltekor.img.tar) using Odin 3.12. reboot to Download mode and be sure to untick Auto reboot. next load twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar to the AP slot, flash and when complete, reboot to recovery. my method is to hold the down-volume and power key until the phone turns off, then press and hold the up-volume key, the power key and the the home key until the device boots to TWRP.
cortez.i said:
what do mean by flashing stock to clear Knox first? and you flashed build N935KKKU3AQG6? i had no problem flashing twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (not the Korean version twrp-3.1.1-0-graceltekor.img.tar) using Odin 3.12. reboot to Download mode and be sure to untick Auto reboot. next load twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar to the AP slot, flash and when complete, reboot to recovery. my method is to hold the down-volume and power key until the phone turns off, then press and hold the up-volume key, the power key and the the home key until the device boots to TWRP.
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1. Probably clumsily expressed. I flashed the original AQFE stock to get out of root then updated that. I was dloading the AQG6 firmware at that time but rather than wait (when I could have flashed that instead) I went ahead.
2. Usually I flash TWRP, allow the restart, close down and reboot into recovery-TWRP. Didn't work this time - is this a significant change? Followed your method, which worked - except perhaps to underline that the device should remain connected to the PC while closing it down (otherwise it will automatically reboot). Thanks for taking the trouble to give detailed instructions.
Just received an update
jah said:
Just received an update
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THX! :good:
I manually update,been a while since I last looked:
Just checked my Note FE & got the same update on the SK Telecom version.
why i did't reveice?
i use note fe too
Whats new?
Wysłane z mojego SM-N935K przy użyciu Tapatalka
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-note-fan-edition-updated-december-security-patch/
Samsung starts rolling out December patch for the Koreans Note FE users.
RicePlay33 said:
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-note-fan-edition-updated-december-security-patch/
Samsung starts rolling out December patch for the Koreans Note FE users.
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This is an old one I guess. Found this new firmware on Sammoblie on 2017/12/13 but I cannot flash it at the moment.
Can anyone try it? Hope it will bring bixby voice to our Note Fe
Got my K-version updated through OTA, no Bixby.
cortez.i said:
what do mean by flashing stock to clear Knox first? and you flashed build N935KKKU3AQG6? i had no problem flashing twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar (not the Korean version twrp-3.1.1-0-graceltekor.img.tar) using Odin 3.12. reboot to Download mode and be sure to untick Auto reboot. next load twrp-3.1.1-0-gracelte.img.tar to the AP slot, flash and when complete, reboot to recovery. my method is to hold the down-volume and power key until the phone turns off, then press and hold the up-volume key, the power key and the the home key until the device boots to TWRP.
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That's a bit unrelated but I was wondering : how did you managed to show your carrier name (AT&T) in the status bar ?
I've always tried but other than with root capabilities I've never been able to display it.
Just received January security patch.
Me too!
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Android 9.0 / One UI / AOD Contact information missing

Hi all,
Today I have updated my Note 9 from 8.1 to 9.0
Everything went smoothly, and the update was installed without any issues.
Seems to be that everything works fine, except one small little thing:
Contact information on the AOD.
It does exist, and it's visible on the lock screen.
Tried to remove it, re-add it, phone restart, cache removal, app cache+data removal, but without any luck....
I'm using the up-to-date version of the app, 4.1.37.
Basically, everything is stock and up to date.
Does anyone have the same problem?
[UPDATE] I have just talked to Samsung Support, and looks like it's a bug.
Her advice was to do the factory reset.
I need to do the backup first, and then I will let you know the outcome.
Could you share how you updated to Pie please? I'm getting mixed, confusing info. after browsing thru all the forum threads...
Thanks!
rodrigofd said:
Could you share how you updated to Pie please? I'm getting mixed, confusing info. after browsing thru all the forum threads...
Thanks!
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Hi,
I have received an updated OTA.
Full stock, not rooted.
Settings - Software Update - Download and install updates.
Best regards.
rodrigofd said:
Could you share how you updated to Pie please? I'm getting mixed, confusing info. after browsing thru all the forum threads...
Thanks!
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*#1234# <--- Type that into phone dialer and see if it's the same as the screen shot firmware Note 9 version info i have posted! if yes then follow below!
NOTE: THESE UPDATE.ZIP's ARE ONLY FOR DEVICES WITH MULTI-CSC OXM!!!
You can check this, to type in your dialer *#1234#, and check if OXM is in the CSC-build...
Managed to get the UPDATE.ZIP if your Note9 is currently on ARL3 (Oreo) to CSA2 (Pie)
ARL3 -> CSA2
If your device is still on ARK2, then update first to ARL3:
ARK2 -> ARL3
* If you have sd card place update.zip in it boot to recovery by holding power up + power +bixby button.
* Go to apply update from SD card.
* just choose install update, If no sd card choose adb in recovery.
* Download adb from here https://dl.google.com/android/reposi...st-windows.zip
Please NOTE this is not my guide!! All Thanks and all credits go to @jaylence for taking the effort to reset his device, and getting the "update.zip" for you!
Original Thread --> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78660727&postcount=384
N1NJATH3ORY said:
*#1234# <--- Type that into phone dialer and see if it's the same as the screen shot firmware Note 9 version info i have posted! if yes then follow below!
NOTE: THESE UPDATE.ZIP's ARE ONLY FOR DEVICES WITH MULTI-CSC OXM!!!
You can check this, to type in your dialer *#1234#, and check if OXM is in the CSC-build...
Managed to get the UPDATE.ZIP if your Note9 is currently on ARL3 (Oreo) to CSA2 (Pie)
ARL3 -> CSA2
If your device is still on ARK2, then update first to ARL3:
ARK2 -> ARL3
* If you have sd card place update.zip in it boot to recovery by holding power up + power +bixby button.
* Go to apply update from SD card.
* just choose install update, If no sd card choose adb in recovery.
* Download adb from here https://dl.google.com/android/reposi...st-windows.zip
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Hi,
1.) Please credit the OP.
2.) Both of you are off-topic.
If you have already upgraded your Note 9, can you please check it out and answer my questions?
Thank you!
i also have a problem
dorianborovina said:
Hi,
1.) Please credit the OP.
2.) Both of you are off-topic.
If you have already upgraded your Note 9, can you please check it out and answer my questions?
Thank you!
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Apologies i'll credit and edit above guide! Thanks
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dorianborovina said:
Hi all,
Today I have updated my Note 9 from 8.1 to 9.0
Everything went smoothly, and the update was installed without any issues.
Seems to be that everything works fine, except one small little thing:
Contact information on the AOD.
It does exist, and it's visible on the lock screen.
Tried to remove it, re-add it, phone restart, cache removal, app cache+data removal, but without any luck....
I'm using the up-to-date version of the app, 4.1.37.
Basically, everything is stock and up to date.
Does anyone have the same problem?
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Yep i have the same issue, i typed out N1NJATH3ORY saved it, put NOTE-9 to sleep so AOD comes on. i can’t see N1NJATH3ORY i even tried different AOD face to see if that fixes it, but it don’t. I can’t see no contact info being displayed on AOD.. Your not the only one, I am on Android PIE 9.ONE UI NOTE-9 EXYNOS!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
Apologies i'll credit and edit above guide! Thanks
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Yep i have the same issue, i typed out N1NJATH3ORY saved it, put NOTE-9 to sleep so AOD comes on. i can’t see N1NJATH3ORY i even tried different AOD face to see if that fixes it, but it don’t. I can’t see no contact info being displayed on AOD.. Your not the only one, I am on Android PIE 9.ONE UI NOTE-9 EXYNOS!
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Hi,
Thank you for your time and effort!
Looks like it's a Android 9 feature.
Just to make it sure, contact information text does appear on the lock screen?
Best regards,
Dorian Borovina
dorianborovina said:
Hi,
Thank you for your time and effort!
Looks like it's a Android 9 feature.
Just to make it sure, contact information text does appear on the lock screen?
Best regards,
Dorian Borovina
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That's correct i can see contact info on lock screen! But no contact info on AOD!
N1NJATH3ORY said:
That's correct i can see contact info on lock screen! But no contact info on AOD!
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Thank you for your confirmation.
I just wanted to know if it was a problem only on my side.
Best regards,
Dorian Borovina
same problem
No problem
biyolog4472 said:
No problem
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Strange,
Please can you compare my signature data with your mobile phone software versions?
Thanks!
Exactly the same issue.
Exynos Version of Note 9 (Android Pie).
Micheal86 said:
Exactly the same issue.
Exynos Version of Note 9 (Android Pie).
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Customer support told me to do the factory reset.
Not sure if I want to do it, and reconfigure the whole thing back again.
Has anyone tried to do and restore the complete phone backup with Samsung Switch?
dorianborovina said:
Customer support told me to do the factory reset.
Not sure if I want to do it, and reconfigure the whole thing back again.
Has anyone tried to do and restore the complete phone backup with Samsung Switch?
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I`ve done factory reset after the update and then set up the device. And after installing all the apps wipe cache.
But still, have the same issue.
Micheal86 said:
I`ve done factory reset after the update and then set up the device. And after installing all the apps wipe cache.
But still, have the same issue.
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Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it!
I was wondering if I should do the factory reset, because I've done everything except factory reset.
But, now you told me that you did it, and that the problem still persists, you have really saved me some time!
I'm going to contact the Samsung support one more time, and let them know what's going on.
Stay in touch!
Best regards,
Dorian Borovina
dorianborovina said:
Hi all,
Today I have updated my Note 9 from 8.1 to 9.0
Everything went smoothly, and the update was installed without any issues.
Seems to be that everything works fine, except one small little thing:
Contact information on the AOD.
It does exist, and it's visible on the lock screen.
Tried to remove it, re-add it, phone restart, cache removal, app cache+data removal, but without any luck....
I'm using the up-to-date version of the app, 4.1.37.
Basically, everything is stock and up to date.
Does anyone have the same problem?
[UPDATE] I have just talked to Samsung Support, and looks like it's a bug.
Her advice was to do the factory reset.
I need to do the backup first, and then I will let you know the outcome.
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another reason i will not be updating! cant get the Senselessness of pushing out half - baked updates
dorianborovina said:
Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it!
I was wondering if I should do the factory reset, because I've done everything except factory reset.
But, now you told me that you did it, and that the problem still persists, you have really saved me some time!
I'm going to contact the Samsung support one more time, and let them know what's going on.
Stay in touch!
Best regards,
Dorian Borovina
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You`re welcome mate.
BTW, how is your battery life in Android Pie?
Mine is not satisfactory. I used to get better battery backup in Android O. Though I know this new OS would take some time to be stable, and battery backup might be increased.
Sorry for the off-topic.
Micheal86 said:
You`re welcome mate.
BTW, how is your battery life in Android Pie?
Mine is not satisfactory. I used to get better battery backup in Android O. Though I know this new OS would take some time to be stable, and battery backup might be increased.
Sorry for the off-topic.
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To be honest, I haven't noticed any difference.
I'm able to go through the day without recharging it, and that's the most important thing for me.
How often do you charge it?

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