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This morning I realized that my phone had not received any OTAs yet, so I sideloaded the MDA89D to MDB08K zip (find it here) and then got the MDB08L OTA notification as soon as the phone booted up.
In talking with friends with a 6P and looking at other threads, there seem to be a lot of users that are still on the factory MDA89D build, so I'm wondering if the delay is carrier specific.
FWIW, I activated my 6P without a SIM card and then have been using it with T-Mobile. Checking available updates always showed nothing was available.
It seems like Verizon users are not getting OTAs yet, as expected from an existing thread. T-Mobile users *should* be getting one since they are turning Band 12 off with it.
havanahjoe said:
It seems like Verizon users are not getting OTAs yet, as expected from an existing thread. T-Mobile users *should* be getting one since they are turning Band 12 off with it.
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OTA got nothing to do with carrier you are on.
Sent from my Nexus 6P
I did not receive the OTA, but I did flash the new factory image as soon as I unlocked the bootloader.
yes just received phone in the mail today after setting everything up I got the OTA update installed with no problem
I simply just change the date few weeks forward. I didn't receive both updates soon so I just fast forwarded date a little. Then updates pop up on both times. Should give it a try before going on a manual flash route.
Didn't have to do anything, it just arrived while I was updating my S5 to 5.1.1.
Was reading an article recently where a Google engineer explained how updates go.
1% get the update first, if no problems
25% get the update, if no problems
50% get the update, if no problems
Etc etc
No mention of a time frame between percentages though.
I got the device Friday, on k version, got the l update earlier today.
Expect to see them monthly as Google is releasing security updates on a monthly basis now.
Need one for carrier less. Updated before putting sim in.
Got an OTA this AM on Fi Sittin on MDB08L. I have an unlocked bootloader as well.
I got my 6P today and turned it on. As soon as I signed into my Google account it told me that I required a software update. Didn't even finish the setup wizard before it downloaded and installed.
I ordered through Project Fi as soon as I got my invite. They sent the sim with it and I put it in and turned it on. Boom, update.
Yep got one today.
sharpehenry said:
I simply just change the date few weeks forward. I didn't receive both updates soon so I just fast forwarded date a little. Then updates pop up on both times. Should give it a try before going on a manual flash route.
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Interesting method, if the updates are IMEI based as it is believed, this shouldn't work.
Phazmos said:
Was reading an article recently where a Google engineer explained how updates go.
1% get the update first, if no problems
25% get the update, if no problems
50% get the update, if no problems
Etc etc
No mention of a time frame between percentages though.
I got the device Friday, on k version, got the l update earlier today.
Expect to see them monthly as Google is releasing security updates on a monthly basis now.
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It's interesting to see that, so far, most voters who have not received an update are on another carrier (or carrier-less), or Verizon. I was interested in seeing what Sprint users are experiencing, but there has only been one Sprint user voting so far (a friend on Sprint has not received any).
nrfitchett4 said:
Need one for carrier less. Updated before putting sim in.
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Unfortunately, I can't edit it, but, no carrier would fall under "Other Carrier"
sharpehenry said:
I simply just change the date few weeks forward. I didn't receive both updates soon so I just fast forwarded date a little. Then updates pop up on both times. Should give it a try before going on a manual flash route.
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Already flashed the update through mskip's toolkit. No wiping of data required though it flashes the whole ROM, not just the update (900mb).
I'm on AT&T. I got the first OTA when I turned the phone on for the first time, but where the hell is the November security patch? I thought it was supposed to start rolling out on November 1, yet it is November 10 and I still don't have it? What the hell Google? I understand a slow rollout of a major update, but security patches should be available to everyone on day 1, if not automatically, then sure as hell if they press the damn update button in settings. This is why companies don't take Google seriously when they talk about security.
I click "Check for Update" and nothing happens, says last time it was checked was November 30th. Tried rebooting, rebooting with no sim card . . . any ideas??
Just got one. Taking FOREVER to optimize apps. Painfully slow.
Just got my update through Telus in Canada. Installing right now.
just got 128gb 6P and got it activated on Sprint .. OTA about 15-20min after
Just checked and got the update available after a LONG wait and God knows how many checks.
Forgot to mention
Sorry forgot to mention it is just a shade over 1500 megabyte.
Yeah, since I'm not expecting root for us for a while, I went ahead and downlaoded it yesterday.
Exact size was 1505.68mb I believe.
Honestly kind of liked the old quick toggles better.
I'm happy we finally got the update and so far so good. I had hoped the long wait past the other US carriers meant 7.1 but I pretty much new that's all it was, hope. Miss the ability to go into settings with long press of the recents button. I'm watching the battery usage to see how it does for me as I have heard varying reports from great to horrible.
Whoo hoo, just got it too, look all 3 of us ATT G5 users, lol...
I'm with cricket, so i won't get the OTA. I was trying to check through LG Bridge but it keeps telling me "cannot check the sofware version." Anyone else have this issue?
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I'm with cricket, so i won't get the OTA. I was trying to check through LG Bridge but it keeps telling me "cannot check the sofware version." Anyone else have this issue?
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I received the same error through the LG Bridge. I'm using an unlocked H820 on T-Mobile, so I cannot get the OTA either.
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I received the same error through the LG Bridge. I'm using an unlocked H820 on T-Mobile, so I cannot get the OTA either.
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I also had mine unlocked. I wonder if that has something to do with it?
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I also had mine unlocked. I wonder if that has something to do with it?
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Yeah, I definitely think it does. I had read elsewhere that you have to have an active AT&T SIM card in the phone to get the update. That appears to be true. A coworker of mine is letting me use his AT&T SIM and now it's now downloading the update. I found that I had to check multiple times to get it to show. Since you can only check once per 24 hours, I manually changed the date to later in February and it worked with the AT&T SIM. It's still downloading, but it's 1.5GB so it has to be Nougat.
I'm outside the US, I tried the OTA and LG Bridge with my SIM unlocked H820. I can't really buy a new device since I don't have the money for it. I am incredible disappointed with this device and ATT. I will never buy from LG again.
Hey I have a G5 too! I'm excited to get home and Download this.
Mine started the update then said that the download failed... Now each time i try to check for a new update it tells me there are no updates available? Any suggestions to kick start the update?
LG G5 US AT&T here. Did the OTA update about 28 hrs ago now, and it went very smoothly. So far, I'm super pleased with the update. My phone feels faster and smoother all around, and while it's too early to tell for certain, it seems initially like batter life is noticeably improved.
I'm outside the US. Using an unlocked H820. I got an AT&T SIM card from a friend, tried updating and got a message saying my device is up to date (So no Nougat update yet). I did this with mobile data off while I was connected to Wifi. Don't have too much experience with this - Are there any specific things I need to take care of before trying to update or is it enough to just insert the SIM card and try updating? Thanks!
I'm happy we got "an update".
However, so far I'm skeptical of any battery life improvements. I suspect that Bluetooth drain is actually higher than before. And general standby drain may also be 2% or so higher...
How many cats have you all caught with the new "Easter egg?" Kinda lame, but funny too.
I don't have the fingerprint option now! Weird
I bought an unlocked h820 from b and h, when I chek for software updates it says that is up to date but im on marshmellow, what can I do?
****, didn't realize this would kill pdanet's wifi tethering. Wish I could go back.
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I bought an unlocked h820 from b and h, when I chek for software updates it says that is up to date but im on marshmellow, what can I do?
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Buy an AT&T SIM and activate it, that's the only way.
As above, is there anyway to download the above firmware other than funkyHuawei? I dont think its right i should have to pay $35 for 5 credits when Huawei should release the OTA update to fix several problems with there device, especially a phone that doesn't work over WiFi!
I guess you could email Huawei, or your operator. It doesn't exist outside of FH, not sure how he got his hand on it.
Or you could rebrand to C432 or C636.
No way to do this unfortunately. You could contact Huawei but they will ask for your IMEI, then tell you the update is being rolled out.
Luckily I don't have the WiFi problem, but a few other smaller problems which could do with an update.
Maybe the phone doesn't like certain routers. Not sure.
I emailed Huawei last week but doubt anything good will come out of it. So is the firmware over at FH unofficial?
ant78 said:
I emailed Huawei last week but doubt anything good will come out of it. So is the firmware over at FH unofficial?
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Could be a beta.
ant78 said:
I emailed Huawei last week but doubt anything good will come out of it. So is the firmware over at FH unofficial?
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A select few have said they got it as an OTA so I don't think so, unless they used FH
I talked to Huawei live chat and they confirmed that this update is rolling out to UK users, just a waiting game.
I'd use funkyhuawei if it was a one time purchase but having to buy 'credits' every time I want to flash an update just doesn't justify value to me.
Guess I'll wait for the OTA
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I talked to Huawei live chat and they confirmed that this update is rolling out to UK users, just a waiting game.
I'd use funkyhuawei if it was a one time purchase but having to buy 'credits' every time I want to flash an update just doesn't justify value to me.
Guess I'll wait for the OTA
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Exactly, why should we pay for a official ota update !!!! What is really bugging me is the fact im having to use my data plan as the WiFi doesn't work. If i dont get a ota very soon im going to return my handset as i dont get long to return anyway.
ant78 said:
Exactly, why should we pay for a official ota update !!!! What is really bugging me is the fact im having to use my data plan as the WiFi doesn't work. If i dont get a ota very soon im going to return my handset as i dont get long to return anyway.
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I'm the same mate, I've got until tomorrow. Going to try the Huawei live chat again tomorrow to see if they can force an update. If not I'll see what three can do
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I'm the same mate, I've got until tomorrow. Going to try the Huawei live chat again tomorrow to see if they can force an update. If not I'll see what three can do
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Let me know how you get on, im still waiting on an email reply as the chat was down. I bought mine sim free from amazon so i dont see why im waiting for a OTA unless its because i stuck a Vodafone sim card in it?
Hi, I got the BLA-L09 8.0.0.124 update about a fortnight ago (bought unlocked from CPW in Nov.) and did receive the update OTA..... did NOT buy anything from FH. So, can confirm it is a UK OTA update, so, should roll-out eventually...bit of a pain though for anybody playing the IMEI waiting game...
When checking for ota, sometimes you have to click the 3 dots in the upper right and click install full package.
Another thing sometimes i was getting ota update on Huawei's phones after a factory reset directly,i would do it from the stock recovery,but don't feel bad if this doesn't work for you, it's up to you if you can't wait and want to try.
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Exactly, why should we pay for a official ota update !!!! What is really bugging me is the fact im having to use my data plan as the WiFi doesn't work. If i dont get a ota very soon im going to return my handset as i dont get long to return anyway.
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I'm the same mate, I've got until tomorrow. Going to try the Huawei live chat again tomorrow to see if they can force an update. If not I'll see what three can do
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Let me know how you get on, im still waiting on an email reply as the chat was down. I bought mine sim free from amazon so i dont see why im waiting for a OTA unless its because i stuck a Vodafone sim card in it?
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Think I am going to send it back. Apart from having a bit better battery and brighter screen than my U11+, the software is a mess and the audio via every dongle is worse.
Don't think the sim card you used has anything to do with it really. Just IMEI lottery which is stupid tbh lol
What is in this update? In the Change Log it says, "No information". Google search doesn't return much except a reddit thread where someone said, "I purchased a sim free mate 10 pro from CPW which was running 115 (c782) flashed this fine but since I always get an EE app even after a factory reset, help?" I too bought Sim Free from Carphone Warehouse and am worried I'll get EE spam on my phone (I'm an EE subscriber), so need to know if it is worth updating.
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What is in this update? In the Change Log it says, "No information". Google search doesn't return much except a reddit thread where someone said, "I purchased a sim free mate 10 pro from CPW which was running 115 (c782) flashed this fine but since I always get an EE app even after a factory reset, help?" I too bought Sim Free from Carphone Warehouse and am worried I'll get EE spam on my phone (I'm an EE subscriber), so need to know if it is worth updating.
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If you pay the money and update via FunkyHuawei you will likely get some EE branding. If you wait for the official OTA update, it will stay with the carrier branding you have at the moment.
It appears that FunkyHuawei has managed to get hold of the EE version of the latest firmware.
Three?
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I'm the same mate, I've got until tomorrow. Going to try the Huawei live chat again tomorrow to see if they can force an update. If not I'll see what three can do
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Good luck with that!
Still no reply from Huawei, they have till the end of the week to reply back to me otherwise im sending it back for a one plus 5T. The more i use the phone the more faults i find, Today i used google maps to navigate me to an address, is so jerky and not smooth at all, really bad.
I spoke with Huawei regarding the bugs I have with this phone on firmware 115 and the update to fix them.
They took my imei . They told me there was an update that is approved for ota waiting for me.
I told them both ota and hi suite say there is no update for my phone.
They then tell me the update is automated and rolled out in batches and I must then wait for the update notification....
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I spoke with Huawei regarding the bugs I have with this phone on firmware 115 and the update to fix them.
They took my imei . They told me there was an update that is approved for ota waiting for me.
I told them both ota and hi suite say there is no update for my phone.
They then tell me the update is automated and rolled out in batches and I must then wait for the update notification....
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I asked the same question 14 days ago and was told the same. Still no update.
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I spoke with Huawei regarding the bugs I have with this phone on firmware 115 and the update to fix them.
They took my imei . They told me there was an update that is approved for ota waiting for me.
I told them both ota and hi suite say there is no update for my phone.
They then tell me the update is automated and rolled out in batches and I must then wait for the update notification....
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Mario_Wiznycia said:
I asked the same question 14 days ago and was told the same. Still no update.
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If the update is approved for ur iemi than factory reset Should trigger it,you can try wiping cache first in stock recovery.
I just bought a used Tmobile Note 8 from Swappa. It arrived running Nougat and when I try to update, it says the device is up to date. The seller stated "Tmobile Version that has been fully paid for and unlocked. Was unlocked with Device Unlock application that come on most tmobile devices. Application automatically deletes, once unlocked."
Would the act of unlocking mess anything up with the software updates? Would they still come from T-mobile? I tried using Kies and Smartswitch to see if there was an update, but Kies isn't supported anymore and Smartswitch isn't telling me there's an update available.
Thanks.
They dont always release teh update to everyone right away. its released in stages.
You can always manually download them (from updato) and install them through odin.
Did you verify from Tmobile that the phone is not under financial obligation and is in fact unlocked through a carrier and not the seller himself?
Always do that when considering buying a used phone and never expect the seller to be telling the truth.
Verizon Devices
Get a trade-in appraisal through Verizon - you will get a message that the device is not eligible for trade-in if it is still being financed through Verizon:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/device-recycle/
Sprint Devices
Use Ting's device check - it will fail if the device is still being financed through Sprint:
https://ting.com/byod
TMobile Devices
http://www.t-mobile.com/verifyIMEI.aspx
AT&T Devices
https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/#/
Enter "No" when asked if you are an AT&T customer. Then input the IMEI and you will get the message below if the device is not paid off yet:
"This device isn’t eligible to be unlocked now because all of the installment payments have not been paid."
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from: https://www.howardforums.com/showth...sed-phone-is-financed-on-all-4-major-carriers
Do not forget buy it from sumsung also.
random45 said:
They dont always release teh update to everyone right away. its released in stages.
You can always manually download them (from updato) and install them through odin.
Did you verify from Tmobile that the phone is not under financial obligation and is in fact unlocked through a carrier and not the seller himself?
Always do that when considering buying a used phone and never expect the seller to be telling the truth.
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I just downloaded the update file and used ODIN to get the T-mobile OREO goodness. All good now.
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I just downloaded the update file and used ODIN to get the T-mobile OREO goodness. All good now.
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I keep getting "hotlinking is not cool" and won't let me download.
I still haven't gotten the update either. At the store they suggested that theming or other apps could stop the updates, which seemed like bs, but I had already uninstalled all substratum layers in preparation for the update anyhow. I've tried smart switch as well but nothing is showing the update. My phone is not unlocked or rooted and running BRA9. Is it really just taking them this long to roll out?
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I just bought a used Tmobile Note 8 from Swappa. It arrived running Nougat and when I try to update, it says the device is up to date. The seller stated "Tmobile Version that has been fully paid for and unlocked. Was unlocked with Device Unlock application that come on most tmobile devices. Application automatically deletes, once unlocked."
Would the act of unlocking mess anything up with the software updates? Would they still come from T-mobile? I tried using Kies and Smartswitch to see if there was an update, but Kies isn't supported anymore and Smartswitch isn't telling me there's an update available.
Thanks.
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I bought a note 8 from TMobile February 22. I am in the Pacific NW, still on 7.1.1 and software update says I am up to date, not sure why but there it is.
Me either, Im in NW Indiana & chicken out when I saw I would have to downgrade to BRA8 to go to Oreo (on BRA9)
Hello
I bought the phone couple of weeks ago, it's running Oreo 8.1.0...
I read on different pages that update "came" to Italy towards the end of November 2018, but I still can't update my device...
Every time update in system settings it just says your device is up to date...
Can someone, please, tell me why is this happening... One of the reasons I bought this phone was because Android One and now this happened..
It depends on the carrier. In the Netherlands, too, there are some carriers that haven't OKayed the Pie update yet (Vodafone).
You could try to take your sim card out of the phone and look for an update, or, even, put a different carrier's sim card into the phone and look for an update.
No guarantee that this will work, but that's what I'd do. (I was lucky enough to get the Pie update long ago, and I even received the January security update already)
I'm having the same issue. My phone is still stuck with Android 8.1 and the november security patches.
I've contacted the Nokia support and they told me to clear the Google Play Store cache and reboot in safe mode.
I've also tried other solutions on my own, such as clearing the Google Play Services cache and rebooting without the SIM, but nothing changed.
The phone is carrier unlocked (in Italy we say "no brand"), model TA-1095, bought from Amazon Italy a couple of weeks ago.
UPDATE: I've contacted the Nokia support once more and I was told to "just wait" because the update is only released to 10% of the user base and the rest will get it "soon".
Guys, I just read about someone from .nl who also didn't get any updates via Vodafone. When he popped a free SIM card from another provider into the phone, updates started immediately. YMMV of course.
I also continue with Oreo and the security patch of November, they told me that it also spares
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I also continue with Oreo and the security patch of November, they told me that it also spares
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Have you tried my solution? Just take another sim card for a few minutes (from another operator), you never know, it might work.