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It looks like a new firmware is coming (T700 only so far)

Sammobile has posted a number of regional T700 firmwares in the recent few weeks. The firmware patch level is from summer 2017, but it was built this summer. Bizarre, isn't it? Very un-samsung-like to release an update to four year old tablet. However, if they do release an update why not use the most recent Marshmallow AOSP codebase (I believe from r81 from October 2017) instead of summer of 2017?
Anyways, if this is not a hoax, I hope the T800 version would be coming some time as well.

Akopps said:
Sammobile has posted a number of regional T700 firmwares in the recent few weeks. The firmware patch level is from summer 2017, but it was built this summer. Bizarre, isn't it? Very un-samsung-like to release an update to four year old tablet. However, if they do release an update why not use the most recent Marshmallow AOSP codebase (I believe from r81 from October 2017) instead of summer of 2017?
Anyways, if this is not a hoax, I hope the T800 version would be coming some time as well.
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Please see my thread XDA below - I thought I saw something a couple of weeks ago for my T805W but I am rooted so I can't check from my tablet. Perhaps someone who is not rooted can check.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3829007
Please use the QUOTE feature when replying to me to get my attention. Thanks!

I got my T800 Updated this morning. It was a France model and the version of the update is T800XXU1CRH1 dated august 2018 with august 2017 security.
The update says it was for the european GDPR law. So maybe just the euro models will be updated.

Got the update too. Confirm it says it is for GDPR. A whole update only for this? OK the security update is there, but they never bothered to keep it updated in that sense

Macs75 said:
Got the update too. Confirm it says it is for GDPR. A whole update only for this? OK the security update is there, but they never bothered to keep it updated in that sense
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Oh, that's disappointing. This means that these updates won't extend beyond Europe. Sammobile shows now that there is also an update for T800 (France only so far). I guess Samsung won't do a real miracle for our tablets, as in providing an up to date security patch level.

A new firmware was now also published for the T705 (TGY = Hongkong):
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T705
Best, maris

maris__ said:
A new firmware was now also published for the T705 (TGY = Hongkong):
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-T705
Best, maris
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Thx for the info..the update is still on 6.0
Anyone know if its worth upgrading to and the noticable benefits? Thx

I have upgraded with the new TGY firmware. Security patch level is still February 2017, and I cannot see any visible changes. So I cannot report any noticable benefits yet.
Best, maris

Akopps said:
Oh, that's disappointing. This means that these updates won't extend beyond Europe. Sammobile shows now that there is also an update for T800 (France only so far). I guess Samsung won't do a real miracle for our tablets, as in providing an up to date security patch level.
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Hi Akopps,
Hope everything is going well.
I wonder, Would you mind to upload your firmware for T800, I am looking for it and no luck?
Thanks a lot

cuaran89 said:
Hi Akopps,
Hope everything is going well.
I wonder, Would you mind to upload your firmware for T800, I am looking for it and no luck?
Thanks a lot
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https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-tabs/SM-T800/

Akopps said:
Sammobile has posted a number of regional T700 firmwares in the recent few weeks. The firmware patch level is from summer 2017, but it was built this summer. Bizarre, isn't it? Very un-samsung-like to release an update to four year old tablet. However, if they do release an update why not use the most recent Marshmallow AOSP codebase (I believe from r81 from October 2017) instead of summer of 2017?
Anyways, if this is not a hoax, I hope the T800 version would be coming some time as well.
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Just got a prompt for an update on my 5 year Samsung sm-t800 in th UK. Its 253mb and I guess there is no improvement just a load of help files and data protection warnings in the os I guess. Does anyone know what is exactly in it..?

Heard a very strange 'ding' from my T800 (U.S WiFi only model) just now, and sure enough a new software update window was on the screen. At first I was thinking it was a 'fake' splash page since I had Chrome open, but alas it was not.
Firmware T800XAR1CRI5 @14.89MB.
Their last update was over a year and a half ago for this tablet, and it seems they are releasing an patch every year or so. (v6.01 09/2016, then patch 6.01 4/2017, and now patch 6.01 11/2018). So this original Tab S 10.5 is almost 5 years old and still getting security patches each year.
Also, I'm a bit baffled since I had 'Scheduled Software Updates' set to 'Off' and it still got it.

DaWeav said:
Their last update was over a year and a half ago for this tablet, and it seems they are releasing an patch every year or so. (v6.01 09/2016, then patch 6.01 4/2017, and now patch 6.01 11/2018). So this original Tab S 10.5 is almost 5 years old and still getting security patches each year.
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According to Sammobile, the Security Patch level of this firmware is only 2016-11-01. So, either this update is for something other than security patches, or Samsung does not report the patch level correctly. If the patch level is truly only at 2016-11-01 level, then this update does not address some of the famous security problems from recent times, such as the KRACK or Spectre. So I won't be pulling this firmware because my ROM is already modified, but I might use the new ROM if I decide to start from fresh setup.

Just got a notification for the US version on t-700. I'll flash in the morning. If I notice anything meaningful, I'll report back here.

Before and after, for your comparison. Kernel was updated, and SE as well. I'm guessing patching vulnerabilities there.

DaWeav said:
Firmware T800XAR1CRI5 @14.89MB.
Also, I'm a bit baffled since I had 'Scheduled Software Updates' set to 'Off' and it still got it.
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Even worse for me, it installed itself without my permission overnight without even a prompt. I don't have updates on just like you.
I notice the kernel version has a new date but is exactly the same version and build.
Seems strange that Samsung would push an update to such an old tablet. Hopefully they aren't trying to drum up sales for the S4 by breaking something.

September security patch out

I got the September security patch yesterday. Still version 8.0.0 though.

felipevsw said:
I got the September security patch yesterday. Still version 8.0.0 though.
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Im on retin (Retail India) and still no sign of update. Update comes to Moto Z (2016) & Moto Z2F at the same time..

Only time worth taken a OTA is if it gets a upgrade to Pie..I'm not upgrading from my DU 8.1 until then..

Don't need Pie, I really like oreo. But there is no much difference. So, let Pie come to us. Few bug fixes here and there. But maybe better wait for possible 9.0.1. We will see what we see.

allrightlite said:
Don't need Pie, I really like oreo. But there is no much difference. So, let Pie come to us. Few bug fixes here and there. But maybe better wait for possible 9.0.1. We will see what we see.
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Pie also don't concern me specially when im going to lose the themes:crying: My Major concerns are the bugs which are lying here and there , such as no audio offloading (16bit & 24bit and video) which makes music comes like a crap , no EQ apps can be used due to that. Bug in headphone icon indicator in status bar which doesn't show proper icon for headset with mic (eg.Apple Earpods)

I've been using Los 16 for a few days now and Pie is a huge difference!
Even the fonts have changed for the better. I can't go back to Oreo now. Pie is so much better!

Anybody else got the update...?Its One week and my phone is upto date on 1 July security patch:angel:

gyarados025 said:
Anybody else got the update...?Its One week and my phone is upto date on 1 July security patch:angel:
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Here reteu and nothing. But good to know that we get support for a 799€ phone And the best, we get official Pie. So we don't need to unlock the phone to get it up to date.

Retbr
Sent from my Moto Z2 Force using XDA Labs

gyarados025 said:
Anybody else got the update...?Its One week and my phone is upto date on 1 July security patch:angel:
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Same here, still nothing (reteu)

Im trying to get the OTA package using the OTA Link Generator
https://motoota.lolinet.com/
Anybody knows how to get it working
It not detecting the OTAs of any of the Moto Mobiles (Checked Moto Z (XT1650-03) with old Firmware Version)

Any download link?? Anyone could help? Thanks in advance

It's live in Europe :good:

jonas210678 said:
It's live in Europe :good:
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You are right, here in germany, too

allrightlite said:
You are right, here in germany, too
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I think Unlocking would be a Good Option :laugh:

gyarados025 said:
Anybody else got the update...?Its One week and my phone is upto date on 1 July security patch:angel:
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Same here. Still waiting.

I am in Italy with international model and I got the update message (so in Europe there is the update), downloaded the package but it says that an error occurred and I can't update. I think it's due because my phone is rooted. What I can't understand is that Magisk is completely hided and safety net passed, maybe someone can help me?
Thanks

ldmondini said:
I am in Italy with international model and I got the update message (so in Europe there is the update), downloaded the package but it says that an error occurred and I can't update. I think it's due because my phone is rooted. What I can't understand is that Magisk is completely hided and safety net passed, maybe someone can help me?
Thanks
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You're rooted. The updater checks the hash of the system, boot, and OEM partitions, if they've been edited the hash will be different and fail the OTA. You would need to flash your system, boot and OEM images from a flash all to take the ota

I just got the update, Sprint, US. The device isnt activated though, trying to fix that.

NightBladeDK said:
I just got the update, Sprint, US. The device isnt activated though, trying to fix that.
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I just checked mine, and still no updates. Sprint US too.

Oreo Release Thread

Finally this has arrived for RETGB!
Currently running the install and will let you know how this goes.
Where else has had this released?
Who is still waiting?
What is the verdict, worthwhile keeping at stock or see what good ROMS will come from this?

agent_orange420 said:
Finally this has arrived for RETGB!
Currently running the install and will let you know how this goes.
Where else has had this released?
Who is still waiting?
What is the verdict, worthwhile keeping at stock or see what good ROMS will come from this?
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Keep us posted. Very curious to hear the pros and cons.
XT1794 on RETEU still waiting...
NPPS26.102-50-8 with only security patch level: 1 June 2018

mri0 said:
Keep us posted. Very curious to hear the pros and cons.
XT1794 on RETEU still waiting...
NPPS26.102-50-8 with only security patch level: 1 June 2018
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I'm on the same boat as you my friend.... still waiting, even for sec patches....

Same here. I'm located in Belgium.
XT1794, RETEU
Security patch 1 june 2018
NPPS26.102-49-11

I've received the update on my XT1794 yesterday.

JarlPenguin said:
I've received the update on my XT1794 yesterday.
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Sorry, is your device on RETEU update channel?

jhonnyx said:
Sorry, is your device on RETEU update channel?
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Yep. reteu.

Has anyone recived it too? On my reteu still nothin'.

Nothing here yet. My XT1794 for some reason is still on NPP26.102-49 (reteu/october 2017 patch). Never even got the june 2018 update....

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Has anyone recived it too? On my reteu still nothin'.
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Still nothing, XT1794 reteu on the June patch here.

Still nothing here Is there a way to force it through official sources? For those who got it already, pros & cons?

mri0 said:
Still nothing here Is there a way to force it through official sources? For those who got it already, pros & cons?
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Flash the firmware via fastboot

Talwar sridhar said:
Flash the firmware via fastboot
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Is that possible without root?
Official answer from the German support via email: There have been bugs in the release and the roll out has been stopped.

mri0 said:
Is that possible without root?
Official answer from the German support via email: There have been bugs in the release and the roll out has been stopped.
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This is ridiculous. No more Lenovorola from me. Everyone's got Oreo and some phones from other brands have even gone to Pie, but reteu is still behind. Tragic support compared to when it was owned by Google (my XT1032 got updated before the Nexus phones of the time).

RCkiller said:
This is ridiculous. No more Lenovorola from me. Everyone's got Oreo and some phones from other brands have even gone to Pie, but reteu is still behind. Tragic support compared to when it was owned by Google (my XT1032 got updated before the Nexus phones of the time).
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Yeah. This is oddly funny. I said no more Motorola after the Atrix fiasco (Android 2.3...... ICS was never released, they promised it... and then the Testing image got leaked.....)
Yet, I've owned another Moto phone, which won't have Android 8.1. But this phone is still good with Nougat. Can't complain.
Got a Nexus 5x from google. New. Turns out it had a hardware failure on all models just a year after the release.
Got a Nexus 4. After a year of usage, just upgraded to Lollipop. Phone started rebooting on its own randomly. Some users have this issue as well.
I don't believe on the manufacturers anymore. My next phone will be a Nokia (and I'll fail for sure)
/rant

Finally in Germany (RETEU) arrived the Oreo Release yesterday with the December 2018 Updates included.

dancle said:
Finally in Germany (RETEU) arrived the Oreo Release yesterday with the December 2018 Updates included.
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Also got it today in Germany, (RETEU) looks like everything is running well.

Heinz_P said:
Also got it today in Germany, (RETEU) looks like everything is running well.
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The Lenovo forums for the 5GS and the 5GS+ are full of VERY annoyed reports on WiFi loss problems after upgrading to 8.1 - so far, these obviously all relate to non-RETEU update channels. Lenovo apparently never officially reacted to these complaints, but several people there seem to have dumped their 5GS/+ phones after the update out of frustration.
So, do those of you who already have updated to 8.1 see any problems with WiFi connections dropping (while connected to a 4G network)? The 'cure' for that seemed to be to disable 4G connections...
What with battery life after the update?
Thanks! Markus68

Can not test this for you, because I have no 4G Network, only 3G.

Heinz_P said:
Can not test this for you, because I have no 4G Network, only 3G.
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Thank you anyways.

A730fxxu3brk3 no updates showing

Good day all! I was recently given an A8+ 2018 with a A730FXXU3BRK3 variant model. The last update was the one with November 2018 Security patch and whenever i try to check for updates online it says im on the latest. I know there's a Dec-Jan update. Help guys im lagging behind, i may not also get the Android Pie update

eschoco27 said:
Good day all! I was recently given an A8+ 2018 with a A730FXXU3BRK3 variant model. The last update was the one with November 2018 Security patch and whenever i try to check for updates online it says im on the latest. I know there's a Dec-Jan update. Help guys im lagging behind, i may not also get the Android Pie update
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First thing Android pie update will takes months to get it.
They seem to do Russia first to test so be patient it going to take a while to get it.
Samsung is going to be slow on this one.

Just to clarify, does A8+ have a Dec-Jan security patch update? Because i badly need that. I've been hitting the check update option on settings and it says I'm on the latest which is November.

Still on May update?

I'm just curious if there are any other N960W users that can confirm that they're also still on the May update on Telus. I have yet to receive the June or July update at all.
Anyone else?

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i don't have your phone, however, samfirmware shows there at least being the June update available., with the security patch showing as:
Fri, 24 May 2019 08:35:48 +0000
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note9/firmware/SM-N960W/TLS/download/N960WVLU1CSE3/275532/
If you search "baseband version" in settings, does "N960WVLU1CSE3" match with your phones version? if so you are on the latest at the moment as far as i can see.
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Thank you for the reply, that baseband version matches, so I guess I am on the latest build available after all.

jd14771 said:
yeah, i had similar questions, and it seems that the security version is usualy a month or two behind the builds release date. hence the june update with may security patch.
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I am on SM-N960F, international Eyxnos based version in UK which is different to your model, that said the latest build over here has the latest security update.

MoistPicklez said:
I'm just curious if there are any other N960W users that can confirm that they're also still on the May update on Telus. I have yet to receive the June or July update at all.
Anyone else?
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Hi. I am with Rogers and have the same model as you. Rogers will have an update at the end of July and I am pretty sure you will too. It will be the July update but I do not know if it will include the camera night mode which is what I really want.
BTW, I am also just on the May 1 update

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since you have the snapdragon variant, then the chances of getting night mode is .1%. only exynos has gotten camera night mode so far.
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The update actually just happened now on Rogers - over 700 MB - and it includes night mode.

Korean Exynos variant here (KOO), I also still have the May update only. Tried all kinds of crazy stuff to get the camera night mode and latest security update to no avail. Samsung sucks.

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can you post a screenshot of settings>about>software
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Here it is

here is the system.img( from cdn july updt)
ive stripped all other partitions so that its only system that is left.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AhXVLDDj8g3AgrxJZli8wU0bizZk2g?e=btQ0by

ca12bon said:
Korean Exynos variant here (KOO), I also still have the May update only. Tried all kinds of crazy stuff to get the camera night mode and latest security update to no avail. Samsung sucks.
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same here, n960n only that im in (SKC) and on april , which by the way is quite bad, you would think samsung will update those models first seeing that its for their home market but nope.
i thought maybe samsung knows we are outside korea but when i check sammobile and other web pages it doesnt show new updates.
i really didnt want to root but this might make me to root and flash a rom with latest updates, but first i have to visit samsung service center to check my camera module.

Same here, verizon update last night. Includes night mode. Also includes typo...lol

just got the update with night mode and july security - n960n.

Still on the June update. Im on sprint

Sorry for going off topic here, I see you "W" guys updated the firmware - any battery life hit on Canadian N9? I am on Koodo and still on Oreo, scared to upgrade after reading many complaints about the battery life issues.
Thanks

Just got an update from at&t 882mb