What's the latest security update for the SM-T817A? - Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi!
I want to buy a used T817A for work, but it's required to have an updated security patch to use it. I'm having an impossible time finding out what the latest security update available for this device is.
Any help would be appreciated!

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Can't get latest AT&T updates

AT&T is showing latest security update as August 2016, but I am unable to get it on my device. My phone is currently on T-mobile so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. I have tried updating through the phone, and also smart switch, and both say up to date. Are any others on the june security update or have you got the latest august update. Thanks in advance.
smoovy said:
AT&T is showing latest security update as August 2016, but I am unable to get it on my device. My phone is currently on T-mobile so I'm not sure if that has anything to do with it. I have tried updating through the phone, and also smart switch, and both say up to date. Are any others on the june security update or have you got the latest august update. Thanks in advance.
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From my knowledge, you can only receive updates if you are on AT&T. To update please refer to this thread. However, flashing will result in data loss, so be sure to backup.
I've been able to get these updates even though I was on tmobile in the past. I didn't have any issues with the marshmallow update through WiFi as well, but the latest security patches have been no where to be found.
smoovy said:
I've been able to get these updates even though I was on tmobile in the past. I didn't have any issues with the marshmallow update through WiFi as well, but the latest security patches have been no where to be found.
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You don't want those updates trust me.
They lock your phone down from you.. the end user.
You are not any more secure with those updates.
Actually you are less secure and more prone to full identity and activity disclosure with At&t and Google's " 3rd party affiliates ".

October OTA Update 4BQJ2 is out

Just got my OTA update notification. Update went smoothly (sorry, forgot to check file size before updating. Confirmed BlueBorne vulnerability is fixed.
Not sure if this is unique to me, but post-update, my phone is now telling me my SD card is unsupported and asking me if I want to format. Really hoping to avoid backing up a 200GB card, formatting and restoring this weekend. Not sure if anyone else is having this issue too or if just my luck to have to deal with, but just a warning out there to those who may decide they want to unmount their SD cards before updating.
FWIW, my device seems to be running just a bit smoother after a day of use. No noticeable change in battery life. Pleased with the update so far.
quick newbie question, I have the G935A , fully stocked, but using it on a Canadian network, I was told I won't get the update via OTA so I installed Smart Switch, but it also says my device is up to date which has the May security patch installed (that's what it came with when I bought it last month). Any idea where I can find just the OTA patch and update the phone ?
bestjsg said:
quick newbie question, I have the G935A , fully stocked, but using it on a Canadian network, I was told I won't get the update via OTA so I installed Smart Switch, but it also says my device is up to date which has the May security patch installed (that's what it came with when I bought it last month). Any idea where I can find just the OTA patch and update the phone ?
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If you aren't running on an AT&T network, you might seriously consider switching to the U firmware. Of course, Samsung conveniently forgets the U firmware exists too, so that might not gain you a whole lot at the moment.
I have the U firmware and I've been checking for updates, but nothing (I'm on the August security patch). Is there a way to force the update or use Odin or side load it? My phone was originally built for the Sprint network, then the previous owner flashed it to work on AT&T. I was not able to get any updates (was stuck on the May security patch). I used Odin to put the U firmware on it and then got 3 security patch updates after that.
caferacer73 said:
I have the U firmware and I've been checking for updates, but nothing (I'm on the August security patch). Is there a way to force the update or use Odin or side load it? My phone was originally built for the Sprint network, then the previous owner flashed it to work on AT&T. I was not able to get any updates (was stuck on the May security patch). I used Odin to put the U firmware on it and then got 3 security patch updates after that.
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The U firmware always lags the carrier firmware. August is sadly the current date for the unlocked devices for now.
All I had to do was be patient. I got the newest update (4BQJ5 - November security patch) this morning.

Update G935AUCS4BRA1

My AT&T SGS7 edge was updated to 4BRA1 last night. Besides the January 1 Android security patch, does anyone know if there's anything else different I should notice with this update?
Not noticing anything new, although I expect if I dug deeply a few preloaded apps may have been updated. With a 40MB update, can't expect much besides the security patch.
tamanaco said:
My AT&T SGS7 edge was updated to 4BRA1 last night. Besides the January 1 Android security patch, does anyone know if there's anything else different I should notice with this update?
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Heres what the ATT Update site says: Android device security updates, including Meltdown and Spectre migration patches (on SPLs Jan. 1 or later)
If you ever want to check out the updates, you can always find it here: https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut...tep_KM1135854?make=Samsung&model=SamsungG935A
Hope that helps...
Can i update from G935AUCS4API2 (6.0.1) directly to G935AUCS4BRA1 via ODIN and will it wipe my data and would you recommend to factory reset if yes then before update or after update?

How to get security patch updates with root? [Note 8]

Hello dear Community,
so i am running a stock rom with magsik and I obviously can't make OTA updates automatically. But i only want to have the security patches, are they linked to the Android Version or is it possible to have Android 7.1.1 with the security patches of e.g. may 2019? I don't want to make the whole install process via odin again, then i will have to deinstall the bloatware again which is kinda annoying to do every month? Is there a way to get only security patches or do I have to install the whole system again?
Kind regards
Riohardo said:
Hello dear Community,
so i am running a stock rom with magsik and I obviously can't make OTA updates automatically. But i only want to have the security patches, are they linked to the Android Version or is it possible to have Android 7.1.1 with the security patches of e.g. may 2019? I don't want to make the whole install process via odin again, then i will have to deinstall the bloatware again which is kinda annoying to do every month? Is there a way to get only security patches or do I have to install the whole system again?
Kind regards
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The security patches are not linked to the android version (google says) but the reality is that is related, and every monthly securtity patch requires the newest version of the firmware available.
Since you are rooted you can install a custom ROM an have the latest patch, or go to the international firmware and you wont get bloatware, (need to root again) keep in mind that the international version doesnt support wifi calls and VoLTE since those options are carrier related.
Regards

N960FXXS8FUC4 april 2021 update ?

So guys I'm on android 10 one ui 2.0 the very first version of it dec 2019
And just decided to get the newer version of 2.0 the jan or feb patch but the ota update comes up with april 2021 update
N960FXXS8FUC4 this is I think 2.5 one ui the very latest version, do Samsung delete older updates off the sever now and just push the latest updates?I'm 17 updates behind I was expecting to be able to update 1 by 1
Instead of being forced to jump to the very latest version in 1 hit
Bump for help guys please help guys this forum Is dead i know due to the note 9 being old but i would really appreciate the help
Maybe I should remake this thread and put it into the s20 section because that forum is not dead?
I don't believe Samsung delete previous OTA updates from their servers.
OTA updates are incremental, in other words each update will apply changes from a specific previous version to update it to a specific newer version.
So for example a recent over the air (OTA) update would be for 8FUC4 to update to 8FUD1, this update would only be downloaded by your phone if it was on 8FUC4, also when the phone reboots to install the update it again checks that the current software is, in this example 8FUC4 and will only install the update if 8FUC4 is the currently installed software.
If you update automatically in this manner then it's one upgrade at a time I believe.
If you want to update in one jump to a particular firmware then you would need to manually download a specific "full firmware " from an independent website such as Sammobile, usually approximately 4Gb in size to your pc and then flash thus full firmware using ODIN software
My phone uk note 9 unlocked doesn't update each fw one at time like I would like ,im currently 17 updates behind and when I go to update via ota its skips all 16 updates and offer me to install the lastest version of android so Samsung must delete the old firmware from the fota servers

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