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[Q] No OTA Updates

Hey!
I can't seem to get the OTA updates. I rooted and unlocked the bootloader, do you think that has to do with it? I've read several people that say they've gotten such updates, but I've been using the phone for two weeks now and I haven't received not even one.
EDIT: Already tried unroot and flashing the original recovery. None worked.

fathermocker said:
Hey!
I can't seem to get the OTA updates. I rooted and unlocked the bootloader, do you think that has to do with it? I've read several people that say they've gotten such updates, but I've been using the phone for two weeks now and I haven't received not even one.
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Are you using XT1063? I am using XT1063 and I too didn't get any updates yet. I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet.

pleomaxell said:
Are you using XT1063? I am using XT1063 and I too didn't get any updates yet. I haven't unlocked the bootloader yet.
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Yep, that's my model number. I wonder if it's because it's the global model?

fathermocker said:
Yep, that's my model number. I wonder if it's because it's the global model?
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Are you saying Global models don't get updates?

pleomaxell said:
Are you saying Global models don't get updates?
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Just speculating. But apparently one needs to unroot and re-flash the stock recovery menu in order to get OTA updates.

fathermocker said:
Just speculating. But apparently one needs to unroot and re-flash the stock recovery menu in order to get OTA updates.
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I haven't rooted or unlocked my bootloader. Did you mean that I have to reflash the stock firmware even though I haven't changed anything and using the phone with the original firmware?

XT1064
i have mine for 3 weeks now and havent receive the update that use the google gel as default, i have root and bootloader unlocked, i dont have change nothing in system folders either, i guess i have to wait or flash manually the update

Secure check fail Modem on boot

Hi my note 8 won't boot no Samsung logo just flashes in red "secure check fail Modem" then blue screen security error phone is locked. Would much like to have it back to working order. All started after flashing samfail.

Satellizer420 said:
Hi my note 8 won't boot no Samsung logo just flashes in red "secure check fail Modem" then blue screen security error phone is locked. Would much like to have it back to working order. All started after flashing samfail.
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Check out the samfail thread. They can help if the answers aren't already posted there.

No help there I think I'm screwed unless they find away to unlock snapdragon bootloader or some way to downgrade from rev3 to 1 or a remove/bypass solution.

No help there I think I'm screwed unless they find away to unlock snapdragon bootloader or some way to downgrade from rev3 to 1 or a remove/bypass solution from download mode.

Satellizer420 said:
No help there I think I'm screwed unless they find away to unlock snapdragon bootloader or some way to downgrade from rev3 to 1 or a remove/bypass solution from download mode.
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Can you access download mode and flash stock firmware?

I can get into download mode yes but I'm stuck on rev3 and the only stock is rev1

Satellizer420 said:
I can get into download mode yes but I'm stuck on rev3 and the only stock is rev1
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Oh I see...hasn't rev3 been out for a while though? If so, I'm surprised it's still not available through SamFirm or Sammobile as it usually only takes a few days to appear there (iirc). I have Exynos so maybe I'm missing something...

Only firmware for SM-N950XU is rev1 and that was a hassle to obtain in the first place sammobile dose not even host it on there site...

Satellizer420 said:
Only firmware for SM-N950XU is rev1 and that was a hassle to obtain in the first place sammobile dose not even host it on there site...
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Ahh it's a demo model? I can't really help there... From where I read they are live demo units not intended for resale.

Does that really matter Its legit I bought if for gaming purposes only no intention of using it as a working phone all I want is it to Be able to boot into the os.

Satellizer420 said:
Does that really matter Its legit I bought if for gaming purposes only no intention of using it as a working phone all I want is it to Be able to boot into the os.
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It can't be very legit if you bought something that shouldn't actually have been sold in the first place! Either way, these are not retail models so I honestly have no idea where to get the firmware for them.

I have stock firmware for it but it's rev1 I'm rev 3 from my own carelessness sadly

Satellizer420 said:
Only firmware for SM-N950XU is rev1 and that was a hassle to obtain in the first place sammobile dose not even host it on there site...
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Do you still have the firmware?

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abctablet said:
Do you still have the firmware?
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I have a solution for you, write me a telegram
 @allmorerd

New update OCXS27.109-48-6

It's security updates up to May 1st. I can't install it though it fails and I am stock with unlocked bootloader.

Comet1966 said:
It's security updates up to May 1st. I can't install it though it fails and I am stuck with an unlocked bootloader.
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I'm in the same boat. I just followed this thread and did everything right when restoring my stock ROM for Sprint. The only thing I didn't do was lock the bootloader. I cannot do OTA updates, fails every time. Someone mentioned a few pages in that thread, that right now it's a 50/50 chance due to an unknown variable. Give the forum time we will get it
Link to thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783

I'll try tonight after the Gym and see if I can get it to update for me

JordanFromIT said:
I'm in the same boat. I just followed this thread and did everything right when restoring my stock ROM for Sprint. The only thing I didn't do was lock the bootloader. I cannot do OTA updates, fails every time. Someone mentioned a few pages in that thread, that right now it's a 50/50 chance due to an unknown variable. Give the forum time we will get it
Link to thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
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For me, that variable is twrp. If I flashall to stock I can take the ota, then resinstall twrp and root after. Worked today too.

I was going to install LineageOS and just gave up on it lol. So I flash-all'd back to stock and the OTA worked this time.

So is there a method for clean flashing or i just flash over a rom using fastboot? I tried flashing a retail rom on my tmobile variant, it work but some things were broken.

Comet1966 said:
I was going to install LineageOS and just gave up on it lol. So I flash-all'd back to stock and the OTA worked this time.
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which flashall did you use? I'm trying to do this too and it fails no matter what. did you also re-lock the boot loader for the ota to work?
I've tried unlocked and locked and it still doesn't take the OTA for me.

byt3b0mb said:
which flashall did you use? I'm trying to do this too and it fails no matter what. did you also re-lock the boot loader for the ota to work?
I've tried unlocked and locked and it still doesn't take the OTA for me.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
I used the sprint oreo flash-all from that link, 2nd post. I just ran it and then updated without issue.

Comet1966 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
I used the sprint oreo flash-all from that link, 2nd post. I just ran it and then updated without issue.
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oh. I am on T-Mobile. seems that im on december security patch although im on 27.1. something is wrong with my phone...

You'd think Motorola would have released an updated flash-all. Maybe they have?

Josh McGrath said:
You'd think Motorola would have released an updated flash-all. Maybe they have?
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I doubt it. The Feb release of the Dec update got released two months later. (Apr 7th)

This phone is really weird. I got the update to work the very first time I flashall but twrp bootlooped and it won't install after the second flashall, tried multiple times.
This phone is really software wonky

the zip files from Tmobiie are NASH_TMO_C_OCX27.109-51.... Does anyone know the difference between this and the OCX27.109-48-6?

kendallgreen said:
the zip files from Tmobiie are NASH_TMO_C_OCX27.109-51.... Does anyone know the difference between this and the OCX27.109-48-6?
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When the update first came out, the December path I think, it was simply generic Android security updates, nothing specific to our phone or fixes, at least for the TMobile version

I need some help with getting back to unlocked firmware.

I recently made an insurance claim for my phone and had to send my unlocked firmware note 8 back. Problem I'm having now is, I cant get the new one on an unlocked firmware. I keep getting errors in all the Odins I have. I dont know much about the v4 bootloader or when it was locked. I was able to gi back to Nougat on my old phone and then upgrade back oreo. That was in August though. Any help would be appreciated. I cant stand this ATT ****!

cameronw2023 said:
I recently made an insurance claim for my phone and had to send my unlocked firmware note 8 back. Problem I'm having now is, I cant get the new one on an unlocked firmware. I keep getting errors in all the Odins I have. I dont know much about the v4 bootloader or when it was locked. I was able to gi back to Nougat on my old phone and then upgrade back oreo. That was in August though. Any help would be appreciated. I cant stand this ATT ****!
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You can only flash the same bootloader v4 firmwares or higher from now on. No downgrading possible to bootloader v3 or below!
Can't even go back to Nougat (that was on bootloader v3 and below)!
If you are just need the unbranded firmwares look for the ones with the bootloader v4.
Eg N950U(U1)SQS"4"CRH1. The 4 in "" is your bootloader version.
If you want to root or go back to nougat then you'll need to talk to ATT for another phone that's on bootloader v3 or below.

BluePhnx said:
You can only flash the same bootloader v4 firmwares or higher from now on. No downgrading possible to bootloader v3 or below!
Can't even go back to Nougat (that was on bootloader v3 and below)!
If you are just need the unbranded firmwares look for the ones with the bootloader v4.
Eg N950U(U1)SQS"4"CRH1. The 4 in "" is your bootloader version.
If you want to root or go back to nougat then you'll need to talk to ATT for another phone that's on bootloader v3 or below.
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Could you possibly link me the the firmware I do need? I would really appreciate as I'm stuck on this current firmware. I've looked and looked. I'm just unable to find the right firmware. I suppose it's possible I'm not getting the right one. Idk.

cameronw2023 said:
Could you possibly link me the the firmware I do need? I would really appreciate as I'm stuck on this current firmware. I've looked and looked. I'm just unable to find the right firmware. I suppose it's possible I'm not getting the right one. Idk.
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The easiest is to use SamFirm to download the firmware. Then use modified ODIN 3.13.1 to flash it.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
The easiest is to use SamFirm to download the firmware. Then use modified ODIN 3.13.1 to flash it.
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I figured all out! I managed fo flash the latest unlocked without any issues.

PSA: Do not downgrade from Pie (C432B197) using Oreo Rollback (C432B150)

I can only speak for BLA-L29C432B197 (Probably B179 too), but I assume this will cover any Pie firmware released in January.
In these releases Huawei disabled custom kernel, so phone won't boot with a custom kernel flashed.
This had me wanting to downgrade to B161 where it does work. So I try with NoCheck, which is fine to update with, Software install failed.
I try with FH (I happened to have a credit left) HiSuite method, Software install failed.
I tried with Dload package, same result.
So I figure I can use Rollback, as it worked fine on Beta to get back to Oreo with it...
It failed after 7% (or so, I didn't actually watch), device reboot to a black screen. Fastboot was working though.
So it most likely only flashed Oreo bootloader, and device was hardbricked. I managed to get it back using test point and IDT, this will void your warranty though.
So, do not downgrade using NoCheck recovery and rollback package, it's not worth the time to get device back.
Edit: Downgrade from Pie B197 to Oreo B157 is fine using NoCheck.

ante0 said:
So, do not downgrade using NoCheck recovery and rollback package, it's not worth the time to get device back.
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So, there are no options to downgrade from 197? WTF is wrong with Huawei?

ante0 said:
So, do not downgrade using NoCheck recovery and rollback package, it's not worth the time to get device back.
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And probably will also require spending money on other tools. Backups are also important, so people with rooted devices should use Partitions Backup (by wanam) and backup nvme, oeminfo and modem partitions.
As for downgrading with DLOAD or HiSuite we have no idea if it will work or if it will brick. Original recovery/eRecovery might have a fail safe mechanism.
badmania98 said:
So, there are no options to downgrade from 197? WTF is wrong with Huawei?
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Dload might work or just refuse to downgrade, but i don't think it will brick.

Pretoriano80 said:
Partitions Backup (by wanam) and backup nvme, oeminfo and modem partitions.
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Where I can find this app, and what version I have to use?
I installed Partitions Backup & Restore 2.0.1.
LE. Backup Done.

also.it's happened in alp-al00（mate10 china）.
Sent from my HUAWEI ALP-AL00 using XDA Labs

”5. This system version can be rolled back to the official version of EMUI 8.0 in Phone Manager. Rolling back the system version will erase your personal data. For more information, please contact the customer service hotline.” - according to description of v.197 firmware.
Where is this option in the phone menu? It is written in v.179 firmware, also.

badmania98 said:
”5. This system version can be rolled back to the official version of EMUI 8.0 in Phone Manager. Rolling back the system version will erase your personal data. For more information, please contact the customer service hotline.” - according to description of v.197 firmware.
Where is this option in the phone menu? It is written in v.179 firmware, also.
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There's none! I don't know what they mean with Phone Manager. My guess is that HiSuite = Phone Manager.
zt379 said:
also.it's happened in alp-al00（mate10 china）.
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When downgrading with No_check recovery?

I asked Huawei centre about downgrade and they told me that is possible in service centre only.

ante0 said:
I can only speak for BLA-L29C432B197 (Probably B179 too), but I assume this will cover any Pie firmware released in January.
In these releases Huawei disabled custom kernel, so phone won't boot with a custom kernel flashed.
This had me wanting to downgrade to B161 where it does work. So I try with NoCheck, which is fine to update with, Software install failed.
I try with FH (I happened to have a credit left) HiSuite method, Software install failed.
I tried with Dload package, same result.
So I figure I can use Rollback, as it worked fine on Beta to get back to Oreo with it...
It failed after 7% (or so, I didn't actually watch), device reboot to a black screen. Fastboot was working though.
So it most likely only flashed Oreo bootloader, and device was hardbricked. I managed to get it back using test point and IDT, this will void your warranty though.
So, do not downgrade using NoCheck recovery and rollback package, it's not worth the time to get device back.
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Hey there, search on forum a tool for P20 Pro. From 179 i came back on 158 Oreo

Pretoriano80 said:
There's none! I don't know what they mean with Phone Manager. My guess is that HiSuite = Phone Manager.
When downgrading with No_check recovery?
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perhaps never! and now hope xda developers could handle this bad things
Sent from my HUAWEI ALP-AL00 using XDA Labs

lorenzomeini56 said:
Hey there, search on forum a tool for P20 Pro. From 179 i came back on 158 Oreo
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Can you put a link to this tool.?

badmania98 said:
Can you put a link to this tool.?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20/how-to/guide-how-to-rollback-emui-9-beta-to-t3841687

lorenzomeini56 said:
Hey there, search on forum a tool for P20 Pro. From 179 i came back on 158 Oreo
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does it works in other kirin970 devices of emui9 to emui8？？
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lorenzomeini56 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20/how-to/guide-how-to-rollback-emui-9-beta-to-t3841687
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This tool we already have it. I dont know if ante0 used it this time, but I think he did ( contains nocheck.img).

badmania98 said:
This tool we already have it. I dont know if ante0 used it this time, but I think he did ( contains nocheck.img).
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Yep. Same NoCheck.img.
Edit: well, unless that nocheck is for p20... That might be why.
I will compare them.

I can confirm that in connecting my ALP-29 to my Windows 10 PC with HiSuite, I get offered the choice to roll back to Oreo. But the small print warns that your device should not be rooted or unlocked. I'm happy with Pie, so I'm not tempted to check whether this works without bricking your device, but just letting folks know about the purported option. Presumably if you try, you should at minimum unroot first......You also will be factory wiped.

ante0 said:
to get back to Oreo .
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To what version of Oreo did you tried to get back?

badmania98 said:
To what version of Oreo did you tried to get back?
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B150, the rollback version. I figured that would work as it is a rollback. But I should maybe have gone with B158.
Either way, don't do it with NoCheck for BLA
I'm almost done repairing device!

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B150, the rollback version. I figured that would work as it is a rollback. But I should maybe have gone with B158.
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B150 was the roll back from Pie Beta. According to FF, I think that B156 and 157 are the roll back from official Pie.

badmania98 said:
B150 was the roll back from Pie Beta. According to FF, I think that B156 and 157 are the roll back from official Pie.
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B157 should be the roll-back version. But a P20 Pro owner bricked when downgrading with HiSuite, with a completely stock device, so....