I'm in the US, but have a Samsung Galaxy S9+ SM-G9650/DS unlocked "International Version" bought from Amazon, running firmware G9650ZCU3ARK1, which I believe means it's Region "Open China" and uses Snapdragon not Exynos. I want to upgrade Android Oreo to Android 9 Pie, and there's no schedule given for availability of the upgrade for this config/region.
I'm with T-Mobile and I think I can flash G960USQS3BRK2, which is for Region "TMK USA", and convert the phone to a US version, thereafter allowing upgrade to Android 9 Pie in January 2019. And I'd prefer to have a US phone anyway.
My basic question is whether my plan will work, and/or, are there any gotchas I need to know about
(S9 vs S9+, Snapdragon vs Exynos, locked/unlocked, T-Mobile vs Samsung Experience, some apps might not work, etc)?
Thx, Gus
Hi.
There's a thread regarding this topic in this forum. As far as I've read and understood, the short answer to your question is no, it's not possible to flash the beta on our devices. We, G9650 owners (excluding China users), will most likely have to wait until the stable version releases in January. :crying:
I'm not thinking of flashing the Beta, but the release version when it comes out in January - G
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A week into January and there is no information from Telstra about anything to do with its G5.
So i figured I'd ask here if there is anything that can be done to it (Custom Recovery, kdz flashing, etc).
I'm a little confused with the software version as mine displays 505 rather than a region code.
I can't help out.. But I can confirm I'm in the same boat, same '505' software version, bought it outright and unlocked from telstra.. Yet I'm sitting here waiting for the update that LG no doubt worked tirelessly to push..
My question is can we just flash the european H850 kdz over the H850K? as they both have identical hardware specs.. So far as i can tell the branding is the only difference?
If anyone checks this with a different model letter I'd be curious if AIDA64 or another system information tool recognizes the letter variant, as AIDA64 only mentions H850.
Incase you haven't seen this forum yet, if you skip down to posts made in december 2016 onwards, there are plenty of people asking similar questions, seems anyone having bought a G5 from Optus actually has the H850 (non-k) variant.
forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2486011
..got the prompt today.
Currently downloading nougat for the H850K
i think it has to be H805 European model, our 805 Australian model can't do anything.
All I have to say is already in the title, here is the news: http://www.fonearena.com/blog/22299...-g6-32gb-version-in-new-colors-announced.html
So:
- New colors for the normal model
- New G6+ with wireless charging and 128GB of storage
- New big update
Wonder if they will put back the various things they stripped out of the European model of the G6.
Super Chimp said:
Wonder if they will put back the various things they stripped out of the European model of the G6.
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All but the quad dac it seems
Wonder if the update is 7.1 or 7.2
Only available in Korea now，if it can't unlock bl, I will buy European G6 or just wait for pixel 2.
StonerSteve420 said:
Wonder if the update is 7.1 or 7.2
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Most likely still 7.0 but with the mentioned additions. LG pretty much never do an OS update unless it is to an entirely new OS version.. Ie 7.0 to 8.0..
Ie LG "by history" don't do OS minor updates.. Just entire new OS.
Here's another article. https://www.mobileworldlive.com/devices/news-devices/lg-reveals-g6-updates/
I have an UNLOCKED Galaxy S9+ SM-G965U (Snapdragon). It's factory unlocked but isn't the G965U1 version (There isn't any branded booting or mobile network bloatware. I also haven't tripped my Knox or rooted my device but I have manually installed the Android Pie Beta. I know the Official Pie Update is out for the SM-G965F version but I'm not sure about any other. I'm not new to rooting or android devices in general as I've been using them for almost a decade now. However, I am new to understanding how the different versions of devices operate. Now my questions are:
1. Is there any huge difference between the G965U and the G965U1? or is the firmware interchangeable?
2. Is it possible to install firmware for the G965F onto the G965U without any negative impact?
3. Are all versions getting the Pie update eventually or is it reserved for a select few?
I would really appreciate it if someone could give me a breakdown of all this. Sort of a "Device Versions for Dummies" explanation but specific to the S9+
Thanks
Hi there all.
I'm trying to decide if to buy the A21s, and which variant is more likely to be supported by custom rom developers.
I saw there are 3 variants
Versions:
SM-A217F/DS (International);
SM-A217M/DS (USA);
SM-A217F/DSN (Russia)
I believe that in my country I would be getting either the International or the Russian version
(if imported by companied other than the official Samsung representative).
Needless to say, devices imported by the official representative are priced higher than the ones imported by other companies.
(approx. 15%-20% difference)
So - as I asked in the subject -
Which of the variants is more likely to be supported by custom ROM developers ?
SM-A217F/DS (International);
or
SM-A217F/DSN (Russia)
Thanks
Samsung a11 jadikan samsung a21s tampilan semua
F/DS
samsung anti rollback sucks it annoys who want to enjoy good old android 10 from which one can install gsi/lineage.
Hey there,
I wanted to buy a Realme GT, but I don't know the differences between all those variants. I'm unsure, if I would be buying a smartphone, which would for example have a lack of some network frequencies I had to use, currently living in Germany.
Could anyone provide me some help? Also, I wanted to root this phone and get some mods, are there any specific variant ones or are they working on all phones?
Would be really nice, if I could get some help, thanks in advance
Realme GT GLOBAL -> have all languages, 5G almost all bands except united states and china Comes with google play
Realme GT EU (or Indian version) it does have lots of languages but for example it don't have portuguese(brazil) language. it does have all bands like realme gt global. It includes some apps or stuff that is related to indian and euro market. Come with google play
Realme GT CN - Chinese variant it comes with google play services installed but no google play store. It comes with a bunch of chinese apps that are kinda useless
Both EU ,CN and Global version will have all 5G bands in germany. (Cn version have less two 4G bands so its recommended to use O2 KPN provider)
All variants can be rooted homeweaver its not recommended as realme didnt released kernel sources yet so there is no twrp (and that make rooting and updating system very HARD without bricking)
Also it is not the best device to root as you will lose in screen fingerprint after rooting.
If you want to look for a phone to root, see oneplus or xiaomi or wait realme community grow with custom roms that can use fingerprint while rooted
Here you can compare different band and combination support:
Global: https://cacombos.com/device/RMX2202_11
China: https://cacombos.com/device/RMX2202
I recommend buy Global version if you will use device outside from China.
Hi just bey and receive my Realme GT
My previous device were all on Custom Rom
I find nothing about Realme GT
Is there any solution for Custom Rom
Other question: Is it Possible ton installe Android 12 RealMe UI 3:0
My version is RMX2202 11 A 17
My Region Version: XE10000
Operator: O2 Germany
moyses said:
Hi just bey and receive my Realme GT
My previous device were all on Custom Rom
I find nothing about Realme GT
Is there any solution for Custom Rom
Other question: Is it Possible ton installe Android 12 RealMe UI 3:0
My version is RMX2202 11 A 17
My Region Version: XE10000
Operator: O2 Germany
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You just have to wait, as as android 12 realme ui 3.0 update is rolling partially.
It has allready started, but not everywhere at once.
giokou said:
You just have to wait, as as android 12 realme ui 3.0 update is rolling partially.
It has allready started, but not everywhere at once.
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I just recently got one online for a real decent price thinking that I could load custom ROMs and all but there's nothing out there. Is there any hope for this device or is it better to just get rid of it and get another device which is more likely to be supported in the long run?
samuk190 said:
Realme GT GLOBAL -> have all languages, 5G almost all bands except united states and china Comes with google play
Realme GT EU (or Indian version) it does have lots of languages but for example it don't have portuguese(brazil) language. it does have all bands like realme gt global. It includes some apps or stuff that is related to indian and euro market. Come with google play
Realme GT CN - Chinese variant it comes with google play services installed but no google play store. It comes with a bunch of chinese apps that are kinda useless
Both EU ,CN and Global version will have all 5G bands in germany. (Cn version have less two 4G bands so its recommended to use O2 KPN provider)
All variants can be rooted homeweaver its not recommended as realme didnt released kernel sources yet so there is no twrp (and that make rooting and updating system very HARD without bricking)
Also it is not the best device to root as you will lose in screen fingerprint after rooting.
If you want to look for a phone to root, see oneplus or xiaomi or wait realme community grow with custom roms that can use fingerprint while rooted
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I am thinking of buying the Chinese version of this cell phone but I am somewhat hesitant about the issue of google services and updates, you say that it comes with google services installed but without the play store, so google apps and their services will work without problems if I only install the playstore?