Curious what people think is the best Android version for the S6 Active. I have 5.1.1 and wondering if I should downgrade, upgrade or leave it...
@raframos, the best OS for your S6 Active, is the Android Nougat 7.0. The reason is because it comes with the latest security updates, and also apps are more compatible with it. Android 5.1.1 is outdated. I advice you should NOT (in capital letters) downgrade the OS because it can mess up with your IMEI and Serial No (It happened to me and I will repair it this week). So, I suggest that you should first upgrade to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and try it out for some weeks. If you are satisfied with it,you can upgrade but if not, stay there.
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Greetings all. Just a quick question....I just got my new S2 Tab (TMobile) and it's on 5.0.x.
I'm reluctant to update it to 5.1.1 if it doesn't need to. From what I've seen so far there are ROM's only for the 9.7" on 5.1.1.
Are we able to roll back to 5.0.x with ease or is it a one way ticket to 5.1.1?
Is there a firmware version to avoid, where it would lock the bootloader to only being able to use 5.1.1 and up from that point on after the flash?
* I'm not a fan of LP to begin with, but am having to live with it like we all are on the Tab S2. The closer to KK the better, for me....as things are getting more and more locked down stripping us from our Android freedom, I'd like to stay as far back on 5.0.x as possible.
I must be able to run xposed, xprivacy and other work apps without issues or doing gymnastics just to get it to work, hence why I want to stay as close to 5.0.x as possible. Even though I may be able to run such apps on 5.1.1 as well.... I'm trying to stay away from 5.1.1 unless there are some doubtful advantages over 5.0.x.
Thanks.
I'd say no real advantage to 5.1.1 if you have a stable 5.0.2.
Rolling back shouldn't be an issue as long you don't flash a revision 2 Firmware.
No reason to be on either now, upgrade to MM 6.0.1 , more responsive all around.
undertaker2k14 said:
No reason to be on either now, upgrade to MM 6.0.1 , more responsive all around.
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His target is a LESS restrictive device.
ashyx said:
I'd say no real advantage to 5.1.1 if you have a stable 5.0.2.
Rolling back shouldn't be an issue as long you don't flash a revision 2 Firmware.
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Thanks. I've just got another 9.7" Tab S2 (64GB) and it is on BOJ1 (Released: 8/10/2015)
The ROM's for the 9.7" S2 are for BOH7 (Released: 8/31/2015)
I am wanting to roll back to 5.0.2, however, I actually do not see any ROM's (9.7") for it. I must have confused the 5.0.2 ROM specifically for the 8" S2, being for the 9.7" as well...oops...
Okay so for now it looks like I have to odin (BOH7) to run one of the few 5.1.1 ROM's available for the 9.7" ...
I am downloading the BOH7 firmware from here. This is the right one yes? Also, this is free of revision 2?
Also, how do I make sure to avoid the revision 2 firmwares?
Thanks.
I'm currently on a 5.1.1 rom with cod6 & beastmode kernel. I'm wanting to try 6.0.1 MM safely while keeping the possibility of going back to 5.1.1 if need be.
Some say it's possible and easy, others say different. I am not an experienced rom flasher, so I want to confirm the methods and options before hand. I was going to upgrade my note 4 to note 7 but didn't thankfully. so I've decided to stick with the note 4 and wait to see what 2017 brings in the way of potential upgrades.
Thanks in advanced
Hi guys! Newbie here.
Just want to ask if it is possible to downgrade my tablet that is running on OS 7.0 to Stock rom or on atleast OS 6.0?
The OS 7.0 was updated using OTA and it really drains my battery just want to roll back again on the stock or on the previous version.
Please help.
Thank you so much
Yes -- but it's not for the faint of heart. You can download the stock ROMs (as well as a range of others) from this link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/index-samsung-tab-s2-one-index-t3544310
To flash the stock ROM, you will need to run ODIN on your PC. I would suggest doing a Google search for ODIN and read the many articles on how to use it.
the app can not open and say ( you will not be able to use my orange as your current android version is not verfiied by google ) any one help me
Your phone is running Kit Kat 4.4.4, Lollipop 5.1.1 or Marshmallow 6.0.1.
The problem is the android versions running on the note 4 are old, I use a note 4, a N910C, it runs 6.0.1, the phone is almost 6 years old, our phones are ancient, when it comes to technology.
As time goes on, and new android versions are released, they depreciate older versions.
Orange don't want their app running on whatever version you have on your phone, and have decided to compile it without the SDK for your version of Android.
Download a earlier version of the My Orange app and then it should work
Hey everyone! After lurking for weeks and doing updates I signed up to give props and dig a little deeper....
I started with a G870A running 4.4.2 NG3 and needed to enable VoLTE, following r0ckarongs effortless tutorial I updated to 6.0.1 QD1 through the individual updates.
[EOL][G870A][MM][6.0.1] All Firmware Updates (latest QD1) (Updated 20/04/2018)[EOL]
Here you can find the update files for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Active (G870A) from AT&T General Remarks (Important): This does NOT work for S5 Actives from Verizon. These updates WILL REMOVE ALL your data. Make a backup with Smart Switch first...
forum.xda-developers.com
Unfortunately, I read numerous reviews of KK vs LP, KK vs MM, LP vs MM and thought 6.0.1 would be the way to go......and I looooathe it!
Has anyone developed a smooth method of downgrading from the 6.0.1 version back to 4.4.2 or 4.4.4?
Tips on AT&Ts bloatware removal would also be helpful....
Thanks in advance for any and all assistance!
I don't think it's possible as ATT and Verizon locked the bootloader for their S5's effectively making it impossible or difficult to downgrade
42 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide
#1.1. Think that everyone's Samsung Galaxy S5 is the same as yours... Think again! There are currently 42 models of the Samsung Galaxy S5 phone. Most of which are covered in this General Galaxy S5 forum. Some of these models have already had as many as 24 different stock Samsung firmware...
androidforums.com
That's what I'd found as well, along with a few that claimed success using numerous programs to start fresh - no confirmation on the accuracy of that though.
With the PH3 (6.0.1) update came a stock image containing the 6.0.1 bootloader, essentially making any previous device identical to one with factory installed MM.
I was thinking a stock image of KK 4.4.2 would function the same as the PH3 update by reverting the bootloader and OS, I can do most anything with a pc but Android's a new animal....so, I'm likely incorrect and have no idea wth I'm talking about. lol
Having tweaked and swapped a lot of pc software and OS I figure it may work since the older version OS would still match the original hardware - maybe someone will chime in that's tried it or has a copy of the KK factory image I can try installing. I actually have a NITB G870A....but haven't the faintest clue how to get a copy of the factory image off of it......
I appreciate the input Brother, thanks for the response!
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