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Looks like the LG G6 and other phones are getting important updates this week from Verizon. https://www.droid-life.com/2017/11/...s-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-lg-g6-v20-moto-z2-z-play/
Verizon has started pushing out a new update to LG V20 units on its network. Arriving as software version VS99518A, it brings the November security patch.
Reports say the carrier is all set to push out new updates - presumably containing the November patch - to several other smartphones as well, including Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, LG G6, and Moto Z Play and Z2 Play. These updates should be rolling out later today.
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They waited this long to provide any patches, should have just waited until Oreo.
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Sad part is when Oreo comes, they'll probably roll out 8.0 instead of the fixed 8.1. Nougat 7.0 has flaws that 7.1/7.1.2 fixed but they started with it. I remember suffering through the same bluetooth audio issues when my Nexus 6P was on 7.0.
update from the Droid life article: LG G6: VS98813A
"On a related note, this is the first update for the LG G6 on Verizon since August 1, which means that phone is still on July’s security patch. If you ever wonder why we prefer Google’s phones so much for updates, this would be a good example."
So much for a meaningful update. I'm torn whether to upgrade to a Galaxy phone for the features or a Google Pixel for timely updates.
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I'm torn whether to upgrade to a Galaxy phone for the features or a Google Pixel for timely updates.
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As much as Verizon gums up the update timetables, this is a big LG issue. I'm on an unlocked US997 and the 16A update didn't drop that long ago.
The G6 was a compromise for me - I needed an upgrade, badly wanted an unlockable AOSP device that would work on Verizon, but am not independently wealthy. This new price point sucks Google!
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As much as Verizon gums up the update timetables, this is a big LG issue. I'm on an unlocked US997 and the 16A update didn't drop that long ago.
The G6 was a compromise for me - I needed an upgrade, badly wanted an unlockable AOSP device that would work on Verizon, but am not independently wealthy. This new price point sucks Google!
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The update situation with the G6 is totally ridiculous.
And not only that. Out of pure frustration I recycled my old Nexus 5x a few days ago and upgraded it to the 8.1 preview.
This old phone is so blazingly fast and snappy with 8.1 that it puts the G6 to shame.
2015 phone with Snapdragon 801 beating a 2017 Snapdragon 821 phone, quite unexpected
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Still no sign of update for me. Maybe they are really going to wait until Oreo, haha.
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Still no sign of update for me. Maybe they are really going to wait until Oreo, haha.
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It got pushed back a week for an unknown reason and it should be here on Tuesday 11-28 hopefully.
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It got pushed back a week for an unknown reason and it should be here on Tuesday 11-28 hopefully.
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where did you hear it got pushed back? Is it just a security update or something spectacular? we still don't even have facial recognition yet. I'll be on a Galaxy 8 or 9 in March by the time we get an update for this phone.
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where did you hear it got pushed back? Is it just a security update or something spectacular? we still don't even have facial recognition yet. I'll be on a Galaxy 8 or 9 in March by the time we get an update for this phone.
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https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/lg-g6-update/ Here and here is a list of all phones updates: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/software-updates/
I assume it is still just security updates? It would be awesome if it was Oreo but I highly doubt it.
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Finally receiving it now. First update since August. Third update ever.
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Finally receiving it now. First update since August. Third update ever. [emoji852]️
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Same here. The file size is huge, seems pretty large just for security updates. I am disappointed about the frequency of updates as well.
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just saw these last posts and went to check for update and walla!!! I have it downloading!!! Finally.
I got my update this afternoon,its what everyone thought....security update
Howdy,
I just got off the phone with Verizon. I asked them if the ringer volume and the notification volume were separate or paired up together after this VS98813A update. They had no idea whether or not it was one or the other. I had upgraded to the G6 about a month ago from the Droid Turbo. They had an update that was automatically downloaded and it paired the volumes together. I hated it. It's like taking in your Ferrari for a tune up and getting it back and find out that they got rid of the bucket seats and installed a bench seat.
I'm sure some of you may say that is not a big deal, but it is to me. I like to keep the ringer at full volume yet have the ability to lower the text volume at night or somewhere where it would be a disturbance.
So, the question is....does the new VS98813A update pair up the volumes?
Thanks..
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Howdy,
I just got off the phone with Verizon. I asked them if the ringer volume and the notification volume were separate or paired up together after this VS98813A update. They had no idea whether or not it was one or the other. I had upgraded to the G6 about a month ago from the Droid Turbo. They had an update that was automatically downloaded and it paired the volumes together. I hated it. It's like taking in your Ferrari for a tune up and getting it back and find out that they got rid of the bucket seats and installed a bench seat.
I'm sure some of you may say that is not a big deal, but it is to me. I like to keep the ringer at full volume yet have the ability to lower the text volume at night or somewhere where it would be a disturbance.
So, the question is....does the new VS98813A update pair up the volumes?
Thanks..
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After the update my ringer and notification volumes are still seperate.
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The update has not been favorable to my battery. Typically I get 18 to 24 hours on battery with 4.5 to 5 hours of screen on time. Yesterday after applying the update on Thursday, I got 11 hours total and 4 hours screen on time .
It also installed an uninstallable app called appflash. Which is getting demolished in the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discoveryscreen
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After the update my ringer and notification volumes are still seperate.
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The update has not been favorable to my battery. Typically I get 18 to 24 hours on battery with 4.5 to 5 hours of screen on time. Yesterday after applying the update on Thursday, I got 11 hours total and 4 hours screen on time .
It also installed an uninstallable app called appflash. Which is getting demolished in the play store.
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Right on. thanks. I installed it this morning. let's see how long my battery lasts. I had to look at system aps to see the apflash.
useless ap. I was able to force stop/disable it. (my phone's not rooted) But it keeps starting itself up. sheesh.
I need to learn how to root.....
any how, thank you for the answer!!
why do people get the updates in different times as other? i got the lg g6 verizon and many people got the update but not me
VS9902BA Update
Android Security Patch Level: 2017-12-01
This software update provides improved HD Voice video call screens and the latest Android security patches.
You'll see an LTE icon when your video calls are using an LTE network
It would be nice to get Nougat eventually.
On a side note my phone got the bootloop of death recently and LG still fixed it for free and listed it as under warranty.
update
Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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I hope you're right!
toy028 said:
I hope you're right!
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Still don't have this update, can someone post kdz to flash it?
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Still don't have this update, can someone post kdz to flash it?
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I don't see it yet but check here https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-vs990-firmwares/ scroll down to find firmwares.
*FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK*
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Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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(Looking at calendar).......
Hey, today is the 6th.
-patiently waiting to hear something-
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Just checked with Verizon; No update to Nougat for the V10 coming any time soon.
There is not going to be any Nougat update for this phone, it is pretty obvious. Verizon have abandoned all support on it. LG updated it about a year ago, and T-Mobile pushed the update to their phones in March of 2017. I love Android devices, and I own a V10, but face it...if you want a phone with long term support and updates, you have to buy an iPhone.
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There is not going to be any Nougat update for this phone, it is pretty obvious. Verizon have abandoned all support on it. LG updated it about a year ago, and T-Mobile pushed the update to their phones in March of 2017. I love Android devices, and I own a V10, but face it...if you want a phone with long term support and updates, you have to buy an iPhone.
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I've never owned a Apple device of any kind and not going to start.
The only smart phone I've owned that I really, really, liked was the Amazon Fire Phone, which I rooted and ran Cyanogen on. Cyanogen was lightening fast compared to the locked down Fire OS (it wasn't loaded with spyware and other crap). But two things ruined it for me. My wife dropped her Fire Phone and shattered it. We then found it was unrepairable. We were moving and I found there was little support for GSM phones service in the small town we were moving to. Only choice we had; Verizon. And here we are. The V10 was $500 each when we bought them and it was the phone with every feature you would want. Still a nice phone but it is so loaded with Verizon crap ware it is maddening. I long to be free.
Now Cyanogen is gone; out of business. The project has been forked to LineageOS. Since there is no hope to root the V10 and cast off the crapware laden Android; this this phone has been a disappointment.
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I've never owned a Apple device of any kind and not going to start.
The only smart phone I've owned that I really, really, liked was the Amazon Fire Phone, which I rooted and ran Cyanogen on. Cyanogen was lightening fast compared to the locked down Fire OS (it wasn't loaded with spyware and other crap). But two things ruined it for me. My wife dropped her Fire Phone and shattered it. We then found it was unrepairable. We were moving and I found there was little support for GSM phones service in the small town we were moving to. Only choice we had; Verizon. And here we are. The V10 was $500 each when we bought them and it was the phone with every feature you would want. Still a nice phone but it is so loaded with Verizon crap ware it is maddening. I long to be free.
Now Cyanogen is gone; out of business. The project has been forked to LineageOS. Since there is no hope to root the V10 and cast off the crapware laden Android; this this phone has been a disappointment.
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I do not love or hate Apple devices. I am a light phone user and this year I was just going to buy an iPhone 8 plus or X and have it be the last phone I ever buy. The phone would only really be used for emergencies, texting, and an app or two. I too am tired of the crapware the carriers put on the Android phone. It would not be too bad if you could uninstall it. After all, it is my phone and I should be able to use it as I want. The V10 had everything I wanted in a phone when I bought it. A great screen, removable battery, 64GB storage, micro sd card slot, etc. Now it looks like this V10 will be my last phone as the new ones have been priced way above I think a phone is worth. I am not disappointed in the V10, so I guess it is not all that bad. I am just an electronics addict and I loved upgrading every few years!
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Nougat update for verizon lg v10 will be out on february 6th.
trust me or not, there will be oreo update for us
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EPIC Fail...
I have both an Android and an iPhone. Android has it's issues but it is far less annoying than my iPhone. I despise this iPhone but it's my work phone so I cannot get rid of it.
I have a Verizon S9+ and it's still on February Security Patch. Anyone else?
Me too, mine is AT&T this is annoying
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I have a Verizon S9+ and it's still on February Security Patch. Anyone else?
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I wouldn't say stuck. Pretty much everyone is on that patch level AFAIK.
Samsung doesn't do monthly security patches. Last patch was sometimes in March with the Feb Update.
I forgot about that caveat when I gave my wife the P2XL and picked up a S9+
What the heck. Even my Wife's Note 8 is on the March patch!
I even have 2 Verizon S6's that were getting monthly security patches like clockwork. These are on April already. S6's are like 3 years old I think!
I'm still on the Feb patch.... I have the unlocked U1...
It's nuts!
Mine says last update was March 31.
1st April 2018 on mine.
Didn't Samsung commit to monthly security updates?
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Didn't Samsung commit to monthly security updates?
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Not that I'm aware of. If so I'd like to see that source because obviously they got it wrong.
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Samsung DOES issue monthly security patches but no new ROM for the unlocked 9+ since it was released. Typical!!
There hasn't been 1 Samsung phone that I have had that had gotten monthly updates
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I wouldn't say stuck. Pretty much everyone is on that patch level AFAIK.
Samsung doesn't do monthly security patches. Last patch was sometimes in March with the Feb Update.
I forgot about that caveat when I gave my wife the P2XL and picked up a S9+
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I RMA'd a P2XL because of the display flashing. I got a good one and sold it & bought the S9+. I would keep the Pixel if I had it to do over again. The hardware is ok with the Samsung but I don't want the Samsung account, Bixby or any of their apps. I thought they had evolved into something I could use and even like but I was wrong. I'm going to try to live with it until the next Pixel comes out. I'm sure it will be a beast.
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Not that I'm aware of. If so I'd like to see that source because obviously they got it wrong.
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Took me a while, but here you go:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-will-release-monthly-updates-to-unlocked-galaxy-phones-in-us/
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Took me a while, but here you go:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-will-release-monthly-updates-to-unlocked-galaxy-phones-in-us/
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Link is appreciated but there is a disconnect somewhere. History has never happened and I for one would be shocked if it ever does. Hopefully I'm proved wrong but I doubt it.
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I RMA'd a P2XL because of the display flashing. I got a good one and sold it & bought the S9+. I would keep the Pixel if I had it to do over again. The hardware is ok with the Samsung but I don't want the Samsung account, Bixby or any of their apps. I thought they had evolved into something I could use and even like but I was wrong. I'm going to try to live with it until the next Pixel comes out. I'm sure it will be a beast.
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You don't really have to use Samsung account or bixby or any of the Samsung apps. you could simply not use them, or even disable them with a package disabler. I personally prefer to use some Samsung apps but it's completely possible to use the phone without having to use Samsung account or their apps.
Updates seem to be monthly for global variants; I am not sure some why US variants are lagging on updates. Maybe they are working on bringing android P on time for you guys when google announces it (stable/final); because usually that is when Samsung updates start getting delayed for flagships.
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Link is appreciated but there is a disconnect somewhere. History has never happened and I for one would be shocked if it ever does. Hopefully I'm proved wrong but I doubt it.
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Courtesy of a redditor, here's an even more official promise:
https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsb
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Courtesy of a redditor, here's an even more official promise:
https://security.samsungmobile.com/workScope.smsb
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You can post a 100 different sources stating this, but until they actually start doing it... It means nothing.
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madnav said:
You don't really have to use Samsung account or bixby or any of the Samsung apps. you could simply not use them, or even disable them with a package disabler. I personally prefer to use some Samsung apps but it's completely possible to use the phone without having to use Samsung account or their apps.
Updates seem to be monthly for global variants; I am not sure some why US variants are lagging on updates. Maybe they are working on bringing android P on time for you guys when google announces it (stable/final); because usually that is when Samsung updates start getting delayed for flagships.
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It amazes me that people complain about Samsung bloatware but don't about Google's. Maps, Drive, Duo, Hangouts, GMail, and so much more! I have yet to own an Android device where junk, including Google's wasn't needed to be removed! A few minutes on how to use ADB easily solves the bloat that user is unhappy with. The Bixby button is easily disabled, a Samsung account isn't needed (I don't have one), and hopefully Samsung will allow us to remap that useless button with Bixby disabled.
Updates every 3 to 4 months seems to be the common theme for most manufactures outside of Google. Updates are good but they can't make up for garbage hardware, like LG's display on the Pixel 2 XL. Flickering is the least important issue with those displays to be complaining about. Uniformity issues, which LG calls a "characteristic of the manufacturing process" and graininess are high up there. Even with Google giving LG tons of money just about every year, LG's mobile division still loses money and has for 11 years straight!
There might be little annoyances with Samsung's updates and implementation but those are easily changed. When it comes tot he hardware though, you really can't beat those Samsung OLED panels and the hardware to go with it.
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Took me a while, but here you go:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-will-release-monthly-updates-to-unlocked-galaxy-phones-in-us/
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This article is a year old!!!
When I check for updates the tablet just says "Connecting to server..." and it never completes.
The tablet is connected to the internet. In fact I am typing this from the tablet right now.
Anyone else experiencing this? Any suggestions?
I have same problem last few days. I had many Samsung phones and tablets, never seen something like this
ivanox1972 said:
I have same problem last few days. I had many Samsung phones and tablets, never seen something like this
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download samfirm or that new download tool - I think it is called FRIJA t - and use it to search for the latest firmware -in the device field, enter SM-T860 and then enter your CSC - if you are in the US - enter the letters xar as your CSC and it will find the most recent firmware (August Security Patch) and allow you to download it. Then use the latest patched odin to flash.
Hope this is helpful
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I have same problem last few days. I had many Samsung phones and tablets, never seen something like this
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I dont think its the tablet but Samsungs server, I downloaded the latest update last week but when I checked recently just to check, it takes a long time to connect to the server, after all if all internet and pages are loading right it has to be their server
Don't worry you won't be receiving many updates ?
Not agree. Tab s series has premium status in samsung lineup.
Only S and note phones are upper, all other lower.
Will be many updates. I expect at least every 3 months.
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Not agree. Tab s series has premium status in samsung lineup.
Only S and note phones are upper, all other lower.
Will be many updates. I expect at least every 3 months.
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.... well, but we are still on the August patch and tomorrow is October ...
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Reuben_skelz92 said:
Don't worry you won't be receiving many updates
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I disagree. The Galaxy Tab S3 is still getting updates. Things have really improved over the past several years
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I disagree. The Galaxy Tab S3 is still getting updates. Things have really improved over the past several years
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Ok ?
I agree, my tab tab s3 and tab s4 almost always get updates right around the same time my galaxy phones do.
Reuben_skelz92 said:
Don't worry you won't be receiving many updates
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Ok
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https://www.sammobile.com/news/verizon-releases-android-pie-update-galaxy-tab-s3/
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https://www.sammobile.com/news/verizon-releases-android-pie-update-galaxy-tab-s3/
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Calm down. Just a bit of banter. The odd security update isn't what I mean. Updates will be rare on the s6 and they haven't improved that much . Be months before Android 10
Still can't get updates on the WiFi 256GB version. I am still running Security Patch August 1, 2019. Is there an update available and if so how can I get it?
I found that updates can be installed on the tablet using SmartSwitch.
For me (in Germany) it came as usual over the air.
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I have same problem. Maybe because I flashed not my region sw with odin? Although it was never problem
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I have same problem. Maybe because I flashed not my region sw with odin? Although it was never problem
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I don't think so, I had installed the normal web update and then since then it never connects to the server when checking for updates.
Thanks, this is valuable information for me. So, you are always on home csc, and have this problem
Before today, it would fail to connect to the server. I just manually checked now and it's downloading an update. Tab S6 WiFi only US model.
Still no update here, disappointing to still be on the August security update....
I recently contacted with the black shark team. They replied that we will get the Android 11 update in the 3rd quarter of 2021. Hope they release it soon.
Awesome news!
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I recently contacted with the black shark team. They replied that we will get the Android 11 update in the 3rd quarter of 2021. Hope they release it soon.
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Latest news,,,,, I think we have to wait a little bit more
It is about dang time this phone is so buggy I hope the wait is worth it
Oh my gosh I just posted today about getting Android 11 I'm right now getting a security update I haven't gotten a updates since last year
Here it is it's not 11 but they're fixing some things
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Latest news,,,,, I think we have to wait a little bit more
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What and where did you get that message from
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What and where did you get that message from
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Submit a request – Black Shark
help.blackshark.com
Give your question and email address, they will definitely reply.
So do we have any word yet but I do have a question I really want to try rooting this after the next release do you know of any idea how to do this thank you
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So do we have any word yet but I do have a question I really want to try rooting this after the next release do you know of any idea how to do this thank you
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We will get JoyUi 12.5 in december according to BS facebook page but do not expect that you will be able to root or modify this device because there is no kernel source out so modding and rooting is pretty close to impossible.
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We will get JoyUi 12.5 in december according to BS facebook page but do not expect that you will be able to root or modify this device because there is no kernel source out so modding and rooting is pretty close to impossible.
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Well they were able to rooy in the last iteration am I correct in saying that
I got MQ4 today for my BlackShark2.
Phone became sluggish after receiving the mq4 update. Anyone having the same experience?
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I got MQ4 today for my BlackShark2.
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I receive it also but not installed, just keep download several times without apply the update. Do you know how to solve it plz ?
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I receive it also but not installed, just keep download several times without apply the update. Do you know how to solve it plz ?
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My blackshark is dead just after 2 years, first data transfers and quick charge stopped working then batery bulged up pushing display a bit out and now it is completely dead.
is android 11 comingfor black shark pro 2?
Catmario21 said:
is android 11 comingfor black shark pro 2?
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yes but don't know when officially they said they giving us JoyUI 12.5 this December.
The chinese version already has joyui 12.5 android 11 but I haven't installed it yet, I'm hoping to install global version when available
This is starting to piss me off
is january 6 2022 but still no update for black shark pro 2 wtf