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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] oldblue910:
Truth be told, guys, besides Sprint, no one carrier is faster than any other carrier. If you look at carrier-branded phones over the last two years, sometimes Verizon gets a particular update first, sometimes it's AT&T, sometimes it's T-Mobile, sometimes each of those carriers are last. There are just too many factors that go into these things. The reason carriers demand to do their own QA on software updates is because they're the ones who have to sell the product, provide technical support, and handle warranty exchanges. Carriers need to be satisfied that OEMs aren't going to release a software update that's going to cause a nightmare for their support staff.

In the end, y'all aren't really upset at AT&T as much as you are that you have to wait at all. Like it or not, OEMs have to skin Android in order to make their phones stick out from the competition. Google has made Android a lot easier for OEMs to skin, meaning they don't have to modify nearly as much of the Android core as they used to have to. It's still not perfect, though, and thus OEMs still have work to do. That said, if you look at the speed of updates now as compared to 4 or 5 years ago, it's like night and day. Back in 2010, even buying a flagship phone wasn't a guarantee that you'd ever get an update to a new major Android release. Even if you did get a new Android release, it would likely take upwards of a year. Things are slowly getting better, at least for flagship devices like the Galaxy S6.

Honestly, if you place that high a value on having a bleeding-edge version of Android all the time, buy a Nexus and don't ever buy anything else. Otherwise, enjoy your phone for what it does. The Galaxy S6 is a hell of a device whether it's running 5.0.2 or 5.1.1. The value you're going to get from that 5.1.1 update is going to leave you disappointed, because the only real difference you're going to see is a version number on your "about phone" screen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Jweimn:
Except is the case this time around where 5.1.1 features certain ram management improvements and battery life fixes that would be nice to have. But yes each one is slow in their own right. Never really understood why it was Sprint that was the fastest at updating but oh well I guess
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] oldblue910:
It's very well documented that 5.1.1 for the S6 and S6 Edge does not fix the RAM management issues, and I haven't heard about any other battery life improvements.

As far as Sprint goes, I think they have kinda ceased caring and just leave it in the hands of OEMs for the most part. That obviously has its advantages and disadvantages depending on how you look at it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] timde9:
Ram management is fixable my user tweak so that's not really the problem what it does fix is the memory LEAKS present in android 5.0. The really ****ty thing is that xposed is now working for s6 and us at&t users are left out of the party since it only works on 5.1.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] oldblue910:
Ah. The last time I rooted a device, there was no such thing as Xposed, so I'm not really up on any of that stuff anymore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] raduque:
Yeah, I've heard even all their carrier branded apps are completely user uninstallable!

Too bad they still have America's Worst Network.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ricecake2000:
Yeah I love so many things about the phone but the battery is really starting to kill me and the camera issue. Mine is like yours and didn't start till months after I had the phone. I was on verizon for a while but these lack of updates for a flagship is starting to nag me too. Lol this is also my first Sam device since the s3 and I must say I do prefer on screen buttons versus capacitive and home button.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anl2304:
You wrote this a while ago. But this is EXACTLY how I feel. When I signed up with T-mobile (from Verizon, who were notoriously slow) , I was assured that T-Mobile did fast updates. But it seemed they were very slow. Now I am with AT&T and now they seem the slowest of all.

I agree with you. These large companies, for what they charge (ream) the customer should be able to do a better job with the updates.

It is for this reason that my next phone will be an unbranded phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ¿Will-it-Blend?:
My goodness this thread is filled with whining and complaining. Carriers have been like this for years, it's nothing new. If you cant't handle that, buy unlocked, move on... lesson learned. Next time I see a notification from this thread I hope it's actually a post from somebody who received the 5.1.1 update instead of all this darn complaining.

EDIT: adjusted wording
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anl2304:
Yeah, and I am piling on I guess...

Edit: adjusted tone and wording
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ¿Will-it-Blend?:
Meant to say thread not post. Not trying to single you out; my mistake.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anl2304:
Ah, Gotcha. You're right about unlocked, though. And I vowed to do just that. Except I am quite sure Samsung Pay will not work on the international variants.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] bondosho:
I bet it gets released with the Samsung Pay OTA.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mikep2323:
Just read a article and they said the update is coming this month. I can't post links but if you Google galaxy s6 and scroll down a little it says in the news. It's the first article there and was posted yesterday.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] azhegu:
I got an Galaxy S6 At&t

I got an Galaxy S6 At&t from USA and i unlocked it in my home country. Can i install other firmwares that aren't related to At&t?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dpw2atox:
The bootloader is locked and you have to only install official AT&T updates. If it's on an older firmware you can root it and install some 3rd party roms via flashfire.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] drivinfast247:
Nope, sorry!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Cusa:
Lmao we are never getting it. Time to sell this chit phone and get something else.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Tehpdub:
If we don't get an update by the end of the month, i'm selling this phone and getting the new nexus.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] crea78:
Even though there S6 is a very nice phone, AT&T has made the experience much worse than it should be with their extremely slow updates.

I'm not sure if this version of any flagship phone for this or the previous year is the last to be updated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Craleb:
I filed a complaint with the FCC stating that ATT is the only major carrier who has not released the 5.1.1 update in turn making our devices on ATT less secure and almost an "incomplete" product. We will see what ATT responds with. I requested I be able to terminate my contract without any ETF'S or I be able to upgrade to a device that already has the update or does not rely on ATT to release such an update. ...

In the mean time I have ordered a Moto X pure lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ricecake2000:
They probably won't respond. I know this from the past when I was on Verizon. Didn't accomplish anything. But yeah I'm considering the new nexus 5. I really didn't think I would miss on screen buttons so badly. And I wouldn't be opposed to "downgrading" to a 1080p screen. I get home from work with a solid 40-50% battery. I blame the screen for the most part.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anl2304:
You'll hear crickets in response to the complaint. Moreover, they may not grant you a waiver due to the failure to update the device, citing any number of reasons taken from the terms of contract.

Someone on another site had said AT&T was having issues with the build and may skip 5.1.1 altogether. Interesting as literally no one else has had a problem and the other very similar devices seemingly had no issues.

Due to the delayed release of the update, I am considering the following: 1) an unbranded GS6; 2) the Moto X Pure; 3) unbranded Galaxy note5 or 4) one of the new nexus devices. I'll decide on a course of action at the end of the month.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Tehpdub:
I honestly miss custom roms and kernels. That's why i'm probably switching to the nexus
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jlongrc:
I'm just sick of very laggy UI performance and am (maybe naively) hoping that a software update might help. This thing manages memory so poorly that it kills Play Music and Maps when they run in the background while I drive to work sometimes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] hack14u:
Dang, all 4 of us who use the G Flex 2 got it a few weeks ago.

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Man, I just bought a new 2015 GMC Canyon. I learned that the 2016's are already out and their software has had a major update. My 2015 is not getting that update. Imagine that, a $30k vehicle not getting an update, much less a few hundred dollar phone. Here at XDA, we pride ourselves on running whatever software, mix and match, or anything we want. If you are worried about constantly having the latest software do it yourself. That what this entire site is about, not carrier updates. 99% of us care less about carrier updates here. The proper place to vent such a concern would be here:

https://forums.att.com/t5/Android/W...-coming-out-for-Samsung-S6/m-p/4313326#M63226
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Craleb:
Lol I'm not That worried about it, this isn't my first rodeo. I usually buy unlocked phones these days. The reason I went with FCC complaint is a thread I came across on reddit where a user had success with ATT letting him upgrade to a new device. so i was just trying to share. I have the s6 active so there never was a root or unlock for my phone so the only choice I have is what ATT releases.

And if this weren't the place to vent about updates then why is this thread ABOUT THE CARRIER UPDATE.

Sorry if I came off as whiney in my initial post, like I said I just wanted to share as I have for the past few years on xda. But that was no reason for you to be a smart ass.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] hack14u:
I was trying to be sarcastic, sorry if it came out wrong.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Craleb:
No worries man. I got all butt hurt about it. Lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] gr8icu:
Ok, this is off topic in a way but... how does this phone get such great reviews when in reality this phone is such a pain to live with?

It has 3gb of ram yet it behaves like one with 512mb. Multi tasking simply doesn't exist on this phone. Constant reloading of apps, tabs etc. is simply unacceptable for a modern flagship phone. Is touchwiz such a resource hog that it needs to shut everything down to stay alive?

I wish some of you would complain a little louder so others would hear it and avoid this misery. This phone NEEDS a software fix ASAP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ¿Will-it-Blend?:
Maybe because not everyone one is having those issues. I've had this phone since April and other than the lack of updates I've had nothing to complain about. Performance has been great and battery life has been good. I get a few app reloads, but the phone is so fast it doesn't even bother me. Plus once 5.1.1 comes performance will be improved even further.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] oldbbman:
^^^^what he said. No issues at all. Well other than updates. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jehowe:
Done waiting.....

After having a post removed from AT&T's forums on this topic, I'm out. The S6 is an awesome phone, but not worth the frustration and expense of AT&T gatekeeping the UI and updates. This was my last carrier branded phone.

My prior phone was the HTC One (m7) which even though was AT&T branded, I was able to unlock (both bootloader and SIM), root, and fully convert to the Google Play Edition build and happily receive OTA updates from HTC. Shame on me for not doing the research for the AT&T branded S6.....

Moved onto the Moto X Pure, and passed the S6 to my wife who is less sensitive about carrier BS. The Pure is not a perfect phone by any means, but a much better fit for my tinkering compulsions. Looking forward to 6.0, which should be hitting this phone by November.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anl2304:
This is actually a known issue with the GS6 that Samsung does not address with the note 5. No answers I am afraid. If you run more than, I think, five apps, you get the reloading of apps in the background.

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Yeah, I share your frustration and was considering: 1) moving to the/an international GS6 2) getting the moto x pure. If I did get the international GS6, it is not clear I would be able to use Samsung Pay. The Moto X Pure is awfully tempting. If the update doesn't hit by the 28th, I will be saying goodbye to this phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ¿Will-it-Blend?:
See how you disappoint your customers AT&T! I love this phone, but it will be the last Samsung I buy through a carrier, I promise you that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jehowe:
Full disclosure, and from the rumor mill- I originally posted this on AT&T's forum. I work in a mobile dev shop and have a contact in AT&T's Foundry (mobile developer program) in Dallas.

He was told in a candid moment by an AT&T employee early in September that 5.1.1 for the S6 & S6 Edge was a mess, and they were considering skipping the update completely. This is puzzling considering AT&T just released Samsung S6 derivative devices with 5.1.1, so it doesn't entirely make sense. But on the other hand, it's been what, 3+ months since we started seeing 5.1.1 hit the carriers? What's the problem here?

Whatever the reason for the delay, and whether they release it on the 28th or tomorrow, they have proven they don't care much about the devices except adding their own UI 'tweaks' and cruft, and don't care about communicating with customers once devices are released and purchased. AT&T has blown it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dpw2atox:
I've been looking around and seen a variety of rumors and such stating that the firmware is a mess, they are trying to add wifi calling but having issues, etc.....at this point though they should just cut any extra features and just release the update. They can always do a 2nd update with various bug fixes and improvements where they add any new features they are working on and it will at least appease their customers. I don't know what is true and what isn't but I do know this whole experience has left a horrible taste in my mouth. AT&T is a fairly large company with plenty of resources so I don't understand how they can do such a poor job with an update that 2 phones on their network (The Note 5 and S6+) already have! When the update is released I just hope it's one of the newest ones offered by Samsung and not something 2 months old that just sat in their lab...... I'm on AT&T Next and the thought of having to deal with this update schedule for the next 20 months is seriously making me consider jumping ship for the S7 or S6+ and just blowing the $$$ to get an international version and never deal with AT&T's crap again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Knightwolf55616:
I also put it on Samsung, there should be a clause in their agreements with carriers that the carrier support the updates for the phone in a reasonable amount of time. Anyways, this is my last phone I am getting through at&t, hopefully the leasing program from samsung is still around when I upgrade the phone next. If not I'll just pay outright for it and drop to prepaid service.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] magglass1:
I just chatted with a Samsung support rep and they confirmed that the AT&T Galaxy S6 with Android 5.0.2 will be supported by Samsung Pay on the September 28th release date. They said there will be an update released over the air to assist with installing the application. I doubt we'll see 5.1.1 on Monday, but I'm hopeful that we'll at least get Samsung Pay functionality on the 28th. So for those of you waiting for 5.1.1, don't get your hopes up too much if you see an OTA update notification on Monday because it might only contain Samsung Pay. I've been waiting on Samsung Pay for much longer than 5.1.1, so I'll be happy either way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ¿Will-it-Blend?:
Yes!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] FluxionFluff:
Whoo, downloading an update! No idea if it's 5.1.1, but guess we'll find out when it's fully downloaded. Anyone else get this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Russ77:
I'm on OF4 and downloading a 660.9mb update.

I've got my hopes up...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] magglass1:
Sounds like a pretty big update to not be 5.1.1. Here's to hoping!

I forced an update check and it's downloading for me now as well. Currently on OF4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Cusa:
Hoo lee chit if this is real.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brian D:
Hi guys - It seems my XT1045 just does not want to MMS, either send or receive. I have the AT&T Go Phone Service. I took my SIM out and put it in my iPhone 3gs and MMS works just fine. So it is not the service, but I am sure it is the phone.

I couldn't access the APN settings on the iPhone so I am not too sure of what is being used. I had UnLockIt.co.nz do the APN settings a few years ago. But now I cannot access that site anymore. So like I said, I do not know what the APN settings are.

I have tried different apps like the default app, an app called Messengers, and Handcent SMS, the results are all the same. I have also tried the various APNs for AT&T still with no luck. And I do have Data on, WiFi off.

So I raise the question, does anyone here have the XT1045, AT&T GoPhone Service, and capable of sending and receiving MMS?

Everything else works fine. voice, data, standard SMS, but no MMS.

Thanks,

Brian D
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brian D:
[Solved] Issues with Moto XT1045 and AT&T MMS

After much more research, I find that AdBlock Plus (ABP) may be the reason my MMS is not working. Has something to do with affecting Port 80 which is used by MMS to send and receive picture messages. I disabled ABP and it worked but not all the time. More research was needed.

Found that instead of using Port 80, I needed to change to Port 8080. This also worked. Started ABP and tested one more time. This time it worked. Not sure of the relationship of MMS Port 80 and ABP using/blocking Port 80.

The solution to this issue was to change my APN which is the default created either by the XT1045 based off of the network being used, or AT&T generated the APN. Either way, MMS Port should be 8080.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] ctfeet:
I have an AT&T One M8 that I converted to GPE a while back. I am trying to upgrade to Lollipop 5.1 from 5.0.1 I can VolDn / Power into hboot, select recovery and it reboots to the dead android with the exclamation, but when I do the VolUp / Power nothing happens. If I hold it long enough it will reboot completely. I guess I'm doing something wrong but I have no idea what.

Any suggestions?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] ZeRo2o9:
Sounds like you don't even have a custom recovery. And you should post this in the other m8 forum since AT&T has no gpe
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] Clark Joseph Kent:
First suggestion is to read the Forum Rules on posting, as this does not belong in the Development Section. Then another would be read here and here, then understand regarding your device and what is requried to have GPE.

I am on AT&T, and also on Full GPE, but I am also boot unlocked/super CID, with the the latest ATT lolly firmware, fully converted to GPE, running this ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] Exel:
RELEVANT TO US BECAUSE WHEN WE GET THE UPDATE, IT LOCKS THE BOOTLOADER.

IF THEY LOCK IT FOR THE S6 EDGE, THEY'LL LOCK IT FOR THE S6!

DO NOT TAKE THE OTA IF YOU DON'T WANT A LOCKED BOOTLOADER.

Unassuming Galaxy S6 edge users are in for a surprise, as T-Mobile appears to be rolling out a freshly cooked OTA based on Android version 5.1.1 Lollipop for the device. The catch, however, it is so far reported only on the T-Mobile network.

XDA forums user Sunderwear mentioned about the OTA a couple of hours back (at the time of writing this story). Urged by other users of the device, the poster also uploaded a video of his Galaxy S6 edge running the latest firmware. The video can be found at the end of this article.

As noted from the narration, the update also locks the bootloader on the device.

So, how many of you have already received the update? What do you think of it?

Source: http://www.sammobile.com/2015/04/29/android-5-1-1-ota-being-rolled-out-on-t-mobile-for-the-s6-edge/

Looks like someone in the Edge forum was able to downgrade the bootloader and flash TWRP but still, tread carefully.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ThePagel:
Honestly I'm caring less and less about roms but I like the option. Here is some possible good news from a trustworthy guy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] nolimit78:
Coming from the ROM Flashing mecca of HTC and finding a place in Samsung is.. weird to say the least. I find that there are only minor things I need that require root but I no-longer need the overhaul that I needed with HTC. It's too weird. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ethan.r.besbris:
I see you edited your signature! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mikeyinid:
If/when anyone gets this update try to grab the update before taking it. Also, the bootloader Doesn't actually get locked.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] v2.2v:
BOOM. Bootloader news is great news
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ipaq_101:
Isn't it odd that just one guy has gotten the update? T-mobile has sold hundreds of thousands of these units and only one guy got an OTA?

I'll believe it when I see it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] DC2CA:
Is it possible to do the update if we are rooted? And I mean UPDATE not flash the entire new release.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ThePagel:
This type of thing might happen with a lot of updates. You need to remember the rooting/moding community is very small compared to the people who just use their phone as is. So if anything I think its weird that someone in this community got the update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ipaq_101:
Hey I hope it's true, I for one hope it fixes the memory management and battery issues.

According to this guy, it looks like the XDA member was part of a "Soak Test", or he is a guinea pig. Hopefully it doesn't take months to test it.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonk...5-1-1/?utm_campaign=yahootix&partner=yahootix
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] sdfsdfsfs:
it's a leak...also camera is buggy...not a final version
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] JoeFCaputo113:
Never.... EVER... take anything from that website serious.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] ipaq_101:
Haha yeah, tech reporters are a bunch of iMorons as it is and love iCrap over everything else. I was shocked that they even knew what xda was.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] timeToy:
Someone has the balls to try it on the non-edge S6?

http://xdaforums.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/development/5-1-1-blck-tw-t3096994
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] J-Hop2o6:
I hope no one tries this. Both devices are TOTALLY different.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mikeyinid:
They're really not, actually. I imagine it would boot. My guess is touch screen wouldn't work though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] J-Hop2o6:
Yea, I remember reading about the touch screen not working or working in reverse.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mikeyinid:
Really? So it might work but register touches opposite of our phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] bbobarino:
This
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] SilkyJohnson:
Damn I wish this would leak for AT&T. 5.0.1 TW has a bigger memory leak than stock 5.0.1 on my Nexus. This needs to be rolled out ASAP, but I know it won't.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] laureanop:
Not even the Nexus 6 has 511. It would surprise me if we saw this before July
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mikeyinid:
I flashed the 5.1.1 leak, it's pretty much ready to go. I didn't notice any issues. It'll be soon.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] SilkyJohnson:
Same here, flashed some Dirty Unicorns. Snappy as Sh#*
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] PunishedSnake:
The ota or the whole rom?

Does it fix WiFi calling volte drain?

Is the ram management fixed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mikeyinid:
I was on,it for maybe an hour. Touch registers inverted so wasn't easy getting around.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] pjs312:
It says here that you can fix the reverse touch by Dialing *2663# and selecting 'TSP FW update (General)'.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] mikeyinid:
Only works for when you come back to our firmware.