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[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] foxbat121:
No problem with recent apps button. But I'm not sure how I liked the change here.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Cache has been cleared in recovery and I've done a factory reset. Anybody else have any other ideas?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Woofly:
Are you rooted or non-rooted?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] dork997:
Try FIRMWARE INITIALIZATION EMERGENCY thingy from kies, it will download FRESH copy to restore your os. It works on at&t
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Going to give this a shot.

Non.

Wasn't aware there was root for G850A yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Woofly:
Didn't know if there was either. Just thought I'd try to eliminate the differences to see what it might be. Kies sounds like a good idea though. Hope you get it fixed.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Well, Kies didn't work either. It would not let me load anything in the emergency mode; no devices were listed.

I know this sounds melodramatic, but I'm so sick and tired with BS like this when working with Android; it's always something.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Woofly:
You could always try the dreaded "last-resort" option and....*gulp*....contact Samsung customer support.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
I may have to file a warranty claim and hope the next one works.

(sigh)
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] vinuodh:
How is the battery life after lollypop update? Hope the update has not made it worse?

Though I have the 2500mah extended battery which has excellent battery backup now.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] collins521:
Did they combine the ringer and notification on lollipop or is it still separate like it was in 4.4?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Woofly:
From what you're asking, I still think it's separate. See my attached screenshot.

It definitely doesn't seem worse, though it's hard to tell if it's gotten any better. This is my first day using it, so I'll have to see how it goes.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] shanmuk909:
Are those music and video apps updated in 5.0.2. Pls post some screen shots of those.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Woofly:
Done and done.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] shanmuk909:
Totally disappointed.music and video players in the galaxy s6 are too cool which is also 5.0.2 . expected that we would also get the same but it seems like NO. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Mr.Nice.ba:
Maybe someone will port s6 rom to alpha... We just need to support developers.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] dork997:
try this connect your phone > open kies > go to tools > firmware upgradation and initialization it will tell you that you have the latest android 4.4.4 but proceed with initialization. Hope it will fix ur ph
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Thanks for the idea, but it says that the "G850A does not support intializing."

I appreciate the thought though!
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] dork997:
Dont know why its not working at ur end...but i tried one of those settings and it Did initialize after Downloading a fresh copy of android
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Yeah, I'm not sure what's wrong. I tried it with a fresh install of Kies on both a PC and Mac, but no luck.

Samsung wants me to send it to them to reflash it. So annoying, but I'm all out of ideas.

If anyone has any other thoughts before I send it off, I'm all ears.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] foxbat121:
Contact AT&T for warranty support, not Samsung. If you have an AT&T device center nearby, just go there and get a replacement right away. No need to talk to Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
Upload update to server

good night, you could climb the update on a server, as I am of Venezuela does not allow me to upgrade to 5.0.2 greetings
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Thanks for the tip. I honestly didn't even know the Service Centers existed!

I have an appt for tomorrow morning.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] encarter69:
Is it necessary to have AT&T sim card in mobile to update it to Android 5.0??

!!! HELP !!! It always says software update interrupted
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Ruturaj001:
Same here :(

Anyone have any idea?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] hchickers:
From my experience w/ other phones I'd say yes, you need an AT&T sim for update.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] McFinigan90:
In the last few hours SRS Root added G850AUCU1BOC6 to their list of tested models, has anyone tried it? Is SRS Root even real? They added the 4.4.4 builds as well but their program never worked.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] S37hhh:
Antutu

How's the Antutu score with Lollipop ?

Has anyone got to test it?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] bklm1234:
One nice thing after upgrading is fingerprint unlock now works with Outlook sync. It was a known problem before for all Samsung handsets with fingerprint scanners, i.e. S5, Note 4, and Alpha, that if you sync with Outlook, screen unlock reverts to pin or password unlock even you chose fingerprint unlock. With lollipop upgrade, fingerprint unlock works with outlook sync.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
AT&T service depot flashed my phone to 4.4.4, but now my phone can't find the update. Have they pulled it?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
Climbing ota it on a server

amigo sube la ota en algún servidor para que todos podamos actualizar

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friend raises ota on a server so that everyone can update
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] d11dog11:
Can anyone tell me if Samsung left ambient display in the rom?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] foxbat121:
No, you just have to wait for your turn like everyone else. Firmware Ota is by batches.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Did a factory reset, inserted a different SIM, and then rebooted... popped no problem this time.

Let's hope it doesn't botch the device again.

Edit: As predicted, the update screwed up my "recent apps" button again. I think I must have a bad one.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] stivelio:
will the people that got the update please post performance results like any change in battery life etc. ?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] line____:
plzzz answer this 2 :)

antutu benchmark score?

battry life?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] limitbreak09:
So far so good to me. My sot is still the same which is good bc I thought it will get worse like most of the people are saying. After I updated mine I had to factory reset it just to make sure I have a clean slate and it works really well. Im getting around 3.5- 4 hours of Sot, light-moderate use, screen brightness 40%, sync on all the time, wifi is on at least half of the day, 1 hour of calling. I mainly use google plus, whatsapp, some instagram and FB( the web one not the app bc the fb app is a battery hog) youtube videos maybe 20 mins, and net browsing. About performance its been very good! I have a lot of open apps and it never gave me any hiccup. And I also like some new design of lollipop UI.

Im very satisfied so far. And this is only using the 1860 mah battery. Cant wait to use my extended 2500 mah one.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] kktkaran:
Lollypop on alpha is like S6's ui or its same as note4,S5's Lollypop ??
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] limitbreak09:
Lol sorry I havent check the s6 ui. It think its the same with N4 and s5, not a big change but you can definitely see the difference. And colors are much better too.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] encarter69:
!!!!!! HELP !!!!!

Kindly if anybody can help me with this? Just need to know if it is necessary to have AT&T sim card in mobile to get update???
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] efg5195:
horrible performance on lollipop update

I've had a terrible experience thus far. Constant jitters and freezes between animations . battery life seems to have worsen as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] efg5195:
lollipop antutu bm

Here's a screenshot of an antutu bm I just ran
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
upload the update on a server

podrías subir el archivo .zip en un servidor ya que no me permite actualizar el teléfono

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you could upload the .zip file on a server since it does not allow me to update the phone
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] efg5195:
Ander, are you referring to the lollipop update? My update just came OTA a few days ago. I think I was in the first batch
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
si amigo la actualización 5.0.2, como soy de Venezuela no me deja actualizar el teléfono a lollipop y la única manera es con el .zip que queda guardado en el teléfono cuando descarga la actualización

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If I friend 5.0.2 update, as I'm from Venezuela will not let me update the phone to lollipop and the only way is with the .zip that is saved on your phone when you download the update
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] efg5195:
Would you know the file path? I don't know where it would be located
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
sino me equivoco cae en la carpeta de descarga. Es que eso habría que hacerlo antes que usted procediera a la instalación se que el archivo pesa 1GB

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but I'm wrong falls into the download folder. Is that that would have to do so before you proceed with the installation is that the file weighs in at 1GB

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estaré muy agradecido si usted o con algún miembro de XDA sube ese archivo .zip de la actualización de su alpha g850a como soy de Venezuela no me permite actualizarlo aparte ya e googleado en busca del archivo .zip sin éxito alguno saludos

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I will be very grateful if you or with any member of XDA upload that .zip file of your alpha g850a update as I am of Venezuela does not let me update it apart and e googleado the file .zip unsuccessfully looking for any greetings
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] The_Newtype:
Do the norm:

Hard reset

Clear Cache in recovery

Disable AT&T apps

Disable My Magazine

Report back if that works for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
estaré esperando su respuesta por si consiguió el archivo de 1gb de la actualización de su teléfono

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I'll be waiting for your answer if you got 1 gb of your phone update file
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] line____:
wow antut is badddddddd....i get 51000 in 4.4.4 :|
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] dara007_168:
yeah u should be worry about the benchmark more than the performance it self. Beside this is the snapdragon version and maybe u have the exynos version
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] line____:
oh yes so its ok snapdragon it suks :D
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] kktkaran:
Antutu of G850A snapdragon 801 version is lower than Exynos version G850y / G850F
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] efg5195:
Hey Ander I do not have the download file. I updated my phone the same day that the OTA arrived, I never pulled the download off of my phone
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] yerrycabrera:
Estoy en las mismas condiciones del amigo, ya que soy Venezolano. Esta confirmado si usas un at&t con otra operadora no se actualiza?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] vpxf:
Is this update available for Cricket Wireless? Lollipop was released for the AT&T Galaxy Alpha and LG G2 and neither of my phones have it!
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
si amigo tiene que tener minimo la sim card de at&t y aparte estar dentro de los estados unidos para que te pueda arrojar la ota y no hay en ningún lado en archivo para descargarlo
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] yerrycabrera:
Ok amigo estamos en contacto por esta via, si alguno de los dos consigue alguna actualizacion nos ayudamos, gracias!
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
gracias a ti amigo saludos
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] sunnyandtony:
After these hickups are resolved, will Lollipop work on a AT&T unlocked phone (850a) on another carrier?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] joshg6695:
Any help I updated and it flipped the stuff to right hand side of the device I'm not sure if I pressed something or changed a setting but I've looked and can't find anything that would let me switch it back.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] avers:
It looks like you turned on the left-hand mode...
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] line____:
its easy go to developer option and get tick on the forced rtl :)
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] joshg6695:
yup that did the trick thanks, must have accidentally ticked it when I was changing animation speed
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
necesito el archivo que se guarda cuando descarga la actualización de la ota que pesa 1gb como soy de venezuela no tengo manera de como actualizar a lollipop ayudaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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i need the file to is saved when you download the update of the ota that it weighs 1 gb as i am of venezuela do not have way as upgrading to lollipop help
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Wei Chong:
Can you screen shot more?

because im using SM-G850F that still havn't receiving update
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] kleidione:
Could someone provide a dump sistem this update?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] vpxf:
Has anyone received this update for Cricket Wireless yet? I check every time and my phone constantly tells me that KitKat is the latest update. I'm becoming frustrated.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] wangjaroni:
Can someone please upload this update?

I have an unlocked phone that I am using on at&t and am unable to get it. I went to best buy to the samsung counter as they were able to push lollipop to my galaxy note 4 edge, but their systems still had 4.4.4 as the latest one.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] foxbat121:
Unlocked or not is not a problem. As long as you have the correct model (850A), you will get the update eventually. Mine is unlocked and updated the first day.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
pero los que somos de otro país no podemos recibir la actualización por wifi ya que no tiene la sim card de at&t para poder hacer la actualización vía OTA

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but those who are from another country can not receive the update WiFi since it has the sim card from at & t to be able to update via OTA
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] line____:
when its come for g850f?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] benj0219:
Nobody here knows, but we are all hoping soon.

Sendt fra min SM-G850F med Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] wangjaroni:
Someone please post the g850A lollipop update file so those of us that can't install it can get it.

I've tried a million times to download it (always says it is interrupted) and kies won't get it either.

I even went to best buy to get the samsung person to install it but they still don't have the lollipop update. I am guessing they haven't downloaded it because so few people have this phone.

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
estamos en lo mismo amigo soy de venezuela y no he podido actualizar mi alpha y nadie aquí del foro ha podido subir el archivo de la actualización

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we are in the same friend i'm from venezuela and i have not been able to update my alpha and no one here in the forum has been able to upload the update file
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] ghaem.ghozat:
G850A from iran and still nothing in ota or kies...[emoji19]
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] arie001:
I may be wrong here but I think the update file is very difficult or impossible to get from a non-rooted device and there isn't any root method for 850a except SRSroot that only worked up to 4.2 version of android.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
could you upload the rom stock .zip to be installed on another phone alpha since it won't let me update my computer since I am from another country have searched and researched to be able to download the rom greetings

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podrías subir la rom stock .zip para ser instalado en otro teléfono alpha ya que no me deja actualizar mi equipo ya que soy de otro país he buscado e investigado para poder bajar la rom saludos
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] joshg6695:
Having wifi problems now

wifi is being slow on my home network, if i connect to an open network at a store or something it works very fast like normal, but at my house it doesnt work fast at all, my phone even says it have a 300 Mbps connection to my home network.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] walkernet:
Alpha SM-G850S version getting Lolipop in Korea at the moment, so hopefully rest would get the update soon.

Checkout Sam mobile for more details.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] pistols777:
AT&T Sim + Service is Required

Good evening everyone,

I saw that I everyone was downloading the Samsung Alpha SM-G850A OTA Upgrade but I was not and did not understand. Then I read that someone mentioned that you needed an AT&T Sim card which I managed to acquire but still nothing. Then a few days passed by and I decided to activate the sim card with any plan but I never wanted to pay for it I just wanted to see if they would give me a number prepaid and they did :D. The great thing about it they gave me 26 days to actually put funds on the account which I do not plan to do but when I checked for the update with my MetroPcs sim card it said nothing available but as soon as I put in the AT&T sim card and I received that message stating "Welcome to GoPhone" and I tried to check it told me I had to wait. So knowing that if I change the date on my phone it would let me I did that and it was magic right away my phone said "connecting to dm server" and it started downloading the 1.04 GB update. I also wanted to mention that I tried to get the update with a Net10 sim card and an active Cricket Sim card but it did not work. I think its because when you activate the GoPhone sim card it actually asks you for the IMEI and it links the IMEI to the Sim card I would imagine or maybe I am wrong? Any ways I will try to see if I can extract the OTA files if possible and if not I will just update and hopefully this can be of help for those who want the upgrade but do not want the AT&T contract or Prepaid GoPhone service.

Thanks,

Pistols
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
friend will be grateful if you upload the .zip file from ota it for what are other country can update and researched and can not get ota it to update the alpha g850a

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amigo estaremos agradecido si subes el archivo .zip de la ota para lo que somos de otros país podamos actualizar e investigado y no logro conseguir la ota para poder actualizar el alpha g850a
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] pistols777:
Ok, let me ask you something though if the OTA file is suppose to be in "/cache" will I need root to get it and if its not in the "/cache" where will the file be?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
te explico cuando actualizas y hayas terminado de descargar la actualización no le des actualizar de una ves para que no se apague el teléfono si lo haces se pierde el ota, sal donde estas actualmente, busca dentro de la carpeta de descarga el archivo que pese 1.04 GB creo que debe guardarse allí o busca dentro de las carpetas a ver si esta allí!

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I explain when you update and you've finished downloading update do not give you update for once to not turn off the phone if you do loses the ota, salt where these currently seeking within the download folder the file that weighs 1.04 GB I think it should be kept there or seeks within folders to see if this there!

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aparte me encontré con la rom stock 4.4.4 http://www.ir-file.com/portal/index.php?dir=Firmware/SAMSUNG/Original/G-Series/SM-G850A/

Apart I found the stock 4.4.4 http://www.ir-file.com/portal/index.php?dir=Firmware/SAMSUNG/Original/G-Series/SM-G850A/
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] pistols777:
I am sorry but the only folders I can get into do not have it. I would need root to get the files I downloaded unfortunately I cannot. Sorry bro.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
gracias de igual forma amigo, aun en sammobile no sube el archivo para ser actualizado por odin que decepción deseo lollipop!!!!

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Thanks friend Similarly, even in sammobile does not rise the file to be upgraded by odin to disappointment desire lollipop!
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] stivelio:
How is battery performance for people after lollipop update
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] chong67:
I just got the new unlock Alpha (firesale on ebay) and I will be using it on T-mobile. Can I do update just like that?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] pistols777:
No, you need to have an active att Sim card inserte or will not update. All you will see is "check back later in 24 hours"
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] saxmydix:
Mine also not working after upgrade tu 5.0.2 France version, i think this must be a bug in 5.0.2 firmware, but not all ppl facing the issue. maybe we just unlucky. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] ghaem.ghozat:
Any chance to give update from kies??
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] cheddaface:
i overnighted this phone and it wil be here in ther morning and its unlocked 850a model but i will be using a tmobile sim card....... im alredy use to lolipop on my moto x so what do you guys think will be the best way to get this update?? should i go to an att store and hopefuly someone cool is working and will let me use there nanao sim card for an update?? or should i try and find a friend with a att nano sim? any thoughts on this?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] chong67:
Mine will be here next week as I want free shipping. Yah, how to update to LP for Tmo users? Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] cheddaface:
so if i get a go phone sim card kit and activate it it will give me a number and i can get the LP update without having to put money on the go phone??
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] pistols777:
Yes, just grab one from your local AT&T Store or any Authorized Dealers. The price range for these is anywhere from $5-$20 so do not get alarmed when they tell you the GoPhone kit is going to cost some $$$ thats usually how it goes in the cell phone business. Now what I do not recommend is getting it from the AT&T website because it will not sell you the sim card without a plan :(. Also, you may be able to find those GoPhone kits on Ebay and Amazon just make sure it is not a used sim card because you need to be able to activate it on the GoPhone website and previously activated sim cards will say "Not found in inventory". When activating just fill the forms with bogus information and a fake email and once it activates they will provide you a printable page that states "Welcome, this is your new number ____________ and you have 26 days to add funds to this account before the account is cancelled". Then just plug the sim card and wait for the message from AT&T confirming that your sim card is active. Once you see AT&T on top with 4GLTe signal just connect to the wifi and check for the update and you will see a message stating "Connecting to DM server" then you will be able to download the update OTA. Thats pretty much all I can say I hope I did not miss anything but if you have any questions send me a pm and I will be able to get back to you.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] cheddaface:
thankyou i will go buy a gophone kit right now and have it ready for when my phone gets here in the am, i will pm you if anyhting goes wrong, PS att store i just called by me said they dont charge for the sim cards and they will activate it there with a number and you have 30 days to put funds on to the account. I will report back tommrow if i get the lp update
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] chong67:
Just got bored and so I go Google it: http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB66037&cv=821

It does say you have 26 days to add in money. Now I just need to find a virgin nano ATT card. Any ideas on how to get it free?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] cheddaface:
i just got my nano sim for an att store they gave it to me for free
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] chong67:
Did they ask you why you need it? Anyone knows a good reason to give them?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] AnderGuzmanD:
para poder actualizar el modelo g850a de at&t es necesario sin eso no podemos actualizar yo en lo particular no he podido actualizar el alpha porque soy de Venezuela y he investigado para encontrar la rom stock para instalarlo mediante odin pero aun nada que sale la actualización en formato comprimido

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to update the model g850a at & t is necessary without it we can not update I in particular have been able to update, alpha because I'm from Venezuela and I have researched to find the stock rom to install it by odin but still nothing coming out the update in compressed format
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] cheddaface:
they dont ask any question you will be fine just asking for a nano sim and them to activate it for you