yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S6 Active] zb0n3:
I am outside of US and on v3 - 5.1.1 - G890AUCU3BOJE.

1. I want to upgrade to the latest/stable 6.0 which I assume is v15. How can I do that? The option 3 links are not working for me and alternative links start from v12. There is no option to use Odin and get to any other version other than Nougat v16 which I am not ok to install given people reporting battery drain issues. I would be willing to give it a chance but see 2)

2. How do I backup my current firmware before any update? Right now I don't see any way to downgrade from Nougat if it's not good enough.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
I'm on 7.0 and no battery drain issues here. Most people here on Nougat did so using the old Odin image and running at least 3 ADB side loads to get there. The best results always come from a straight Odin flash. I'm a heavy user too. I spend lots of time on the road and my battery life is great.

That said, if you really want 6.0 you should be able to find the PK3 Odin files which were the last Odin image before 7.0 was available.
[Galaxy S6 Active] roveer:
Is WIFI all borked up on the DQE1 release? on DQD1 everthing seemed fine. Since I upgraded to DQE1 I see my phone constantly disconnecting from wifi and reconnecting after lock screen. Seems busted.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Hook us up with the DQE1 files to sideload and I'll let you know. Stuck on DQD1. :mad:
[Galaxy S6 Active] roveer:
My DQE1 was delivered OTA via Nougat update so I don't have access to files. I've since downgraded back to DQD1 and will look to see if I still have the problem.
[Galaxy S6 Active] roveer:
Well. I found another bug in the DQD1 release. I can't prevent it from auto updating to DQE1 overnight. First I went into developer options and turned off "auto update". It updated. Then I found an area where I could turn off "check for updates" so I did that in conjunction with auto update and it still updated.

So I'm destined to automatically get the latest updates no matter what.

During the brief period that I was on DQD1 I did see one instance of funniness when unlocking the phone and watching it reconnect to wifi. Shouldn't be happening, but it is.
[Galaxy S6 Active] anneoneamouse:
Try package disabler pro, freeze the att updater.
[Galaxy S6 Active] DickVanPaiton:
Hi Guys,

I cannot download "v10 (G890AUCU5CPI2) to v12 (G890AUCU5CPK3) update file (294 MB)"

"404 Not Found"

So I am stuck. I have all other files. Can anybody help me please?

THX!

EDIT:

I am an Idiot! Just saw that I can go straight to V16 with Odin no matter which firmware was installed before :P
[Galaxy S6 Active] maulana fatahudin:
help, me please

i can't make reactivation lock off option in find my mobile, it made me problem when i flash to any 7.0 firmware, it ask to samsung account, when i put the account its disable me to entering the phone....any body help me..how to disable reactivation lock off (sorry for my bad english)
[Galaxy S6 Active] SpontaneousDuck:
Nougat update and Knox

Just wanted to verify that the new Nougat v16 ROM does not trigger KNOX warranty void. Has anyone verified this yet?

Thanks!!
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
It'll be okay, don't worry. The bootloader is locked so you can flash only official firmware. Any custom changes will be detected and you won't be able to install it.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
Just as a note, my phone has developed similar WiFi issues to that described in this thread. That being said, I am unsure if it's the device, or the area I am in. My WiFi uses 2.4Ghz, and I live in a town home, so there are roughly 30+ detectable WiFi hotspots with a NUMBER of them overlapping. I haven't had much chance to test in a less congested area, but the symptoms simply are that I find my WiFi to simply have disconnected, and will not reconnect automatically for some time.

On other notes, I've also found various system functions to completely lock up at times.

- Earlier today I was attempting to pair my bluetooth speaker, and found that the scan button in Bluetooth Settings ceased to function. I had to reboot to fix this issue.

- I've had various other strange issues as well, some of which have persisted over ODIN-resets.

- Delayed notifications have caused very bad issues for my day to day life, even after I've disabled battery optimization on every reminder app I use.

- I have also found that enabling Ultra Power Saving Mode causes Nova Launcher to completely reset.

- I have also had a ludicrous number of issues with pairing devices such as my Fitbit.

- A number of various apps continuously crash throughout the day, such as Tasker.

- The OIS Servos still go on the fritz at the slightest jolt.

- The automatic brightness is VERY unresponsive and is usually way too dark.

- App downloads will often get stuck at 100%, and take a VERY long time to install. Occasionally they outright fail. This has continued to happen after factory resets, and with various WiFi networks.

These issues are just things that aren't meant to happen. After the experience I've had with this device, as well as Samsung and their s****y software updates, I really don't recommend this phone to anyone looking for a used device.

[Rant over]
[Galaxy S6 Active] en6k0n6:
Which Nougat version?

Which Nougat version developed wifi anomaly & 9issues that you encounter?

QD1 or the latest QE1?

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I went to Nougat v3 beta from V12 CPK3 odin.

I still keep the sideload link for V13 CPK4 , V14 CPK5 & V15 CPK8(baseband 6).

I can share the link if you still need, to keep your S6Active in Marshmallow.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
After some experimentation, I've determined that it seems the WiFi issues are not the fault of the phone. That being said, the rest of the issues I stated hold true.
[Galaxy S6 Active] en6k0n6:
The rest or your issues on nougat v16 QD1 or v17 QE1 firmware?

Thanks for your clarification on nougat wifi issue, I am currently on Nougat vbeta3 B8 and have not encounter the wifi anomaly.

Worth noting that in my area only 4nearby wifi routers present in the phone range.
[Galaxy S6 Active] hotbyz168:
I haven't had any of the problems you're having, thank God. Have you tried use the stock launcher instead? I think that'd help with at least a few issues you seem to be having. Battery optimize is running on all apps without issue. Auto brightness is ok, better than marshmallow. In your Wi-Fi settings, turn off smart network switch. Also, make sure any of the Wi-Fi settings in developer options are off.
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
I am running on v17. I am installing a new router today that runs on 5Ghz so that'll probably fix my issue.

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Unfortunately I really do NOT like the stock launcher. The lack of dynamic icons, the inability to hide apps, it's really nitpicky but I'd rather have no ultra power saving mode than have aesthetic incongruities. Also yeah I have smart switch off, as well as all developer options. But yeah like I said I'm pretty sure my WiFi issues are due to the 40 other hotspots nearby. 2.4Ghz only has 11 channels in the US. As stated in a previous post, I'm getting a new router (5Ghz) which will hopefully fix these issues. The notification issues are really the only major issue that I can't solve. I've had these issues even with Marshmallow. Chances are there's some strange underlying cause for this.
[Galaxy S6 Active] en6k0n6:
What are the improvement or issues fixed by updating from Nougat v16 DQ1 to v17 E1?

I stay on vBeta3 B8 so I could still odin flash back to CPK3, because of the baseband version.

Wifi Router that runs on 5Ghz freq, if i am not mistaken Wifi type a is less crowded than the type b g that runs on 2.4Ghz..even some cordless phone, microwave & remote control are using 2.4Ghz as well
[Galaxy S6 Active] ktdoubleg:
Odin won't recognise any of the file types for the firmware downloads (have tried both the google drive link and mega share)
[Galaxy S6 Active] cynicalinsomniac88:
Still nothing on this front?
[Galaxy S6 Active] c0ldburn3r:
Does anyone have a working link for pk5 to pk8?

Yes I'm aware 7.0 is out but just like my s7 active, the battery life is horrible on 7.0.

Never mind, found a site that had an odin of pk8.
[Galaxy S6 Active] roveer:
So I was successful in rolling back to DQD1 (Nougat) from DQE1 and all of my weird wifi reconnect messages have stopped. Something is borked up in DQE1 with wifi.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
CHANGELOG

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UPDATE: June 28, 2017

• New firmware update is available - v18 - G890AUCU6DQF1 - (7.0)

-> What's new: Android device security updates

• There are no download links available neither for Odin nor for sideloading. If you come up with something, share it! Thanks.
[Galaxy S6 Active] cynicalinsomniac88:
Only problem I have to date is WiFi Calling, ever since going to 7.0
[Galaxy S6 Active] darisma:
I just did OTA update and now it is on v16 qd1. Can I downgrade it to v15 PK8? I cannot tether anymore with nougat using sidesync.
[Galaxy S6 Active] trippintl0:
An error has occurred

Hello all,

I tried to do the ODIN version 2 method of updating my phone. It failed about half way through. Now I cannot get phone to go into download mode. It just says "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software." But, the Smart switch doesn't even recognize the phone anymore. Is there any way to try downloading the new firmware again?
[Galaxy S6 Active] hung2900:
Just odin flash v16 QDQ1 from the same version but adb installation.

Better battery drain, no more blluetooth error and no RR up to now.

I think waiting for ODIN update is better than updating via ADB
[Galaxy S6 Active] trippintl0:
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[Galaxy S6 Active] lmike6453:
I can't download any of the update files with 'Error 403 Forbidden'. I also tried the download manager as suggested but it still doesn't work. How do we download the update files?

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For those that are still on QB2 I downloaded the PK3 from here in order to be able to Software Update to newest version:

https://firmwarefile.com/samsung-sm-g890a
[Galaxy S6 Active] pt79:
Saw that my buddy was running 7.0 on his and he told me he got an online update

Was running 6.0.1, if I recall correctly I had to manually flash it and probably used TWRP (was a year ago)

Phone via settings menus to check for updates.... no updates available

Smart Switch.... no updates available

Factory reset phone

Smart Switch.... no updates available

(v16) Manual update via Odin and directions here

Smart Switch... no updates available

(v17) Phone via settings menus to check for updates.... update available... installed

Smart Switch... no updates available

(v18) Phone via settings menus to check for updates.... update available... installed

No clue why I could never use smart switch to do updates, it did identify my phone correctly and I was able to do a backup (I only needed photos so I manually copied photos first but just wanted to check)
[Galaxy S6 Active] saulCoello:
Good afternon, Is it safe to Upgrade From 5.0.2 BBVG890AUCU2A0F4 directly to V12? then adb sideload the rest? or i have to flash v3,v4,v5 etc till version v12?
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
The DQE1 Odin package works great. I've used in on a couple of S6 actives with no issues. Highly recommended to not need any sideloading through ADB until we get DQF1 update.
[Galaxy S6 Active] cynicalinsomniac88:
At this point you can use Odin and go straight to v16. You won't need to sideload anything...
[Galaxy S6 Active] Jimmyvb98:
The download link is https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCU6DQD1-to-S6DQE1-UP
[Galaxy S6 Active] saulCoello:
thank you for your fast response.

Im sorry but im still a little confuse.

but are you saying that it is safe to flash directly v16 even if my cellphone is still in 5.0.2 BBVG890AUCU2A0F4?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
CHANGELOG

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UPDATE: July 10, 2017

• Everybody who's stuck on v16 can now update to v18 with OPTION 3 thanks to the sideload links provided by [MENTION=7453886]Jimmyvb98[/MENTION]. There are alternative links for people which are unable to download it through the official AT&T website.

• OPTION 3 updated with four new links:

-> v16 (G890AUCU6DQD1) to v17 (G890AUCU6DQE1) update file (15.6 MB) + (Alternative Link)

-> v17 (G890AUCU6DQE1) to v18 (G890AUCU6DQF1) update file (16.2 MB) + (Alternative Link)
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Odin direct to QE1 v17: (old verson does not matter)

https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6/galaxy-s6-active/g890aucs6dqe1-nougat-odin-update-v7-0-t3616646

Then adb sideload QF1 v18 from this thread.
[Galaxy S6 Active] saulCoello:
Thanks

Thank you for your help, already flash my s6 active now im going to sideload v18, flashing worked perfectly
[Galaxy S6 Active] cynicalinsomniac88:
I've updated to v18, my only complaint is the same one I've had for a while now, ever since going to 7.0, WiFi Calling has been inactive/non-existent. As soon as 7.0 came out and I updated it stopped working. I've even went as far as contacting my service provider (T-Mobile) to ensure that it wasn't anything with provisioning on their end, all to no avail. So at some point something they did when going to 7.0 has broken. I really hope it gets fixed...

Other then that everything else seems to work excellent.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Phamvietquy:
Odin direct to QF1 v18 :

Download : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wmjRlVEGAITFo0US16U3J3dkU/view?usp=sharing
[Galaxy S6 Active] Ultima99:
Awesome, thank you!
[Galaxy S6 Active] vitarosso:
hi all i am in G890AUCU3CPE9 and i don't real know how to update to 7.0

the link (PE9 to PF1) not work ..please help me
[Galaxy S6 Active] hovanhuang:
I saw you rooted with your 5.0.2. Now you upgraded to MM? How many actives do you have?
[Galaxy S6 Active] bcak610:
New firmware PE4 released https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCS3BPCG-to-U3CPE4-UP
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Thanks, I'll test it later today and then add it in the thread. How did you find it?
[Galaxy S6 Active] bcak610:
Simeone found it on another thread. Unluckily, there is currently no way to upgrade from pe3 to pe4.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
You can Odin back to 5.1.1 using Option 2 in the first post, and then go all the way to PE4.
[Galaxy S6 Active] ashkitten:
Can anyone report differences they find between PE3 and PE4?
[Galaxy S6 Active] CptnKase:
No idea about the difference, but I can confirm the PE4 works.

I just started from original Android 5.0.2 build G890AUCU1AOE9

After trying to Option 3 to go v2 and v3 (as I was told ;) ) I saw the original post update to start with Option 2 ODIN to v3 Android 5.1.1 build G890AUCU3BOJE - This works no issues and I then used Option 3 ADB to step through v4, v5, and then to "G890AUCU3CPE4"

Thanks for the HOWTO. Worked great once I got past the first step :)

Kase
[Galaxy S6 Active] ashkitten:
I think I'll be staying on PE3 and wait for the final release unless there is a significant reason to update. I don't really feel like wiping my phone multiple times for no real reason.
[Galaxy S6 Active] chrisliphart:
Okay, so I got it to work this morning. I think Windows 10 was causing an issue (I run Fast Ring Insider Builds). What worked for me was to download the update file, ONLY append ".zip" to it, install the ADB stuff, rename that folder from c:\adb to c:\Android, launch an administrator-level command line from the Start menu, and then do this:

cd c:\Android

adb sideload SS-G890AUCS3BPCG-to-U3CPE3-UP.zip
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Good job !
[Galaxy S6 Active] HelloVietnam:
I wanted to ask if on 6.0 machines can root it? I can custom rom with other languages? (I use Vietnamese)
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
UPDATE: May 10, 2016

• New firmware update is available - G890AUCU3CPE4 (previous one was G890AUCU3CPE3). Both - 6.0.1.

• The following outdated firmware files & info are no longer relevant so I removed them:

v6 - 6.0.1 - G890AUCU3CPE3

v5 - 5.1.1 - G890AUCS3BPCG

• The new firmware update is now called v5 - 6.0.1 - G890AUCU3CPE4

• Those who already updated to U3CPE3 but want to go to U3CPE4 can do it only if they use OPTION 2 to flash back with ODIN to v3 - 5.1.1 - G890AUCU3BOJE, then use OPTION 3 to sideload to v4 - 5.1.1 - G890AUCU3BPB3, and then sideload v5 - 6.0.1 - G890AUCU3CPE4. The links in OPTION 3 are updated. IF YOU GO THIS WAY TO ODIN BACK to 5.1.1. you may have to do a factory reset afterwards if you get a boot loop.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Bones2374:
Can someone on PE4 just simply try to open Android Pay to see if it kicks you out with an error like PE3 does?
[Galaxy S6 Active] ashkitten:
I'm on PE3 and Android Pay has no such problem for me.
[Galaxy S6 Active] chrisliphart:
I'm running PE3 and Android Pay works fine for me. The only issue I'm seeing is trying to change the app for the Action Key. It crashes when it loads the app list to pick one. Not even close to a deal breaker for me.
[Galaxy S6 Active] petyo39:
help

Any help here? Trying to download the new firmware G890AUCU3CPE4, and it comes up with this page:

Forbidden

You don't have permission to access /agents/48698/1488/SS-G890AUCU3BPB3-to-U3CPE4-UP on this server.

Does anyone have a mirror?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Sorry, it's the only one I didn't download. For some reason they removed the PE4 firmware. I've changed the text and links back to PE3 which is what I'm using and it's very stable.

-> v4 (G890AUCU3BPB3) to v5 (G890AUCU3CPE3) update file (1,5 GB)
[Galaxy S6 Active] snu69le:
I am pretty confused here, I am running this baseband :

G890AUCS3BPCG

What method do I use to upgrade?
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
Use Option 3, sideload this file and you're good to go:

-> G890AUCS3BPCG to G890AUCU3CPE3 update file (1,5 GB)
[Galaxy S6 Active] snu69le:
Thanks, I have already downloaded EVERYTHING so now I am going to start this, see you in about 2 hours or so when it is complete. Thanks again.
[Galaxy S6 Active] Phamvietquy:
Odin direct to QF1 v18 :

Download : [url]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wmjRlVEGAITFo0US16U3J3dkU/view?usp=sharing[/URL]
[Galaxy S6 Active] charliert:
so What's the difference between QE1 and QF1 ??

does It really worth it the upgrade?
[Galaxy S6 Active] jjhonnz:
I'm so sorry so don't wanna bother with this question, I saw somebody ask it before but nobody answered.

Odin got stuck on the message "Set Partition"

and the last message on the log is:

"NAND Write Start!!"

I don't have idea if is normal or is just an stuck error and I need to disconnect the phone and try it again.

UPDATE:

After I try it again my phone went brick and

I try Smart Switch I put the model and S/N and just close itself so I was stuck on "An error has occurred while updating the device software" screen.

I resolve the problem changing USB port, the thing is I have just 1 free port on my laptop so I used a porthub and I changed on every port twice each one until I can flash it.

So now...... I have Nougat.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lohtse:
Is there other links for option 3 method even with DLM all I get is 403 error....

Or is there now away to use option 2 and the updated further????

AM UK so Option 1 smart switch will not work:(

edit

Sorted :)

Whats the best app to disable the Bloatware rubbish?
[Galaxy S6 Active] ifhii:
can i downgrade qe1 7.0 to 6.0.1 ?
[Galaxy S6 Active] FevenKitsune:
Please read OP first! It has answered this question already.

You cannot downgrade from Nougat to Marshmallow.

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Give this a shot.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3eav7t/get_rid_of_unwanted_system_apps_adb_shell_pm_hide

The only debloater app that I know has started to do some sketchy stuff so I'm not going to recommend an app from the Play Store until that's sorted out.

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Please read changelogs. The only difference is bugfixes and Android Security Patches. If you can get the update OTA then do so, otherwise it's not worth losing data over.

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Please use ODIN to upgrade.
[Galaxy S6 Active] lirex:
CHANGELOG

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UPDATE: July 24, 2017

• OPTION 2 updated with two new links - the new ODIN flashable firmware v18 - G890AUCU6DQF1 - 7.0 (thanks to [MENTION=7827091]Phamvietquy[/MENTION])
[Galaxy S6 Active] sest22:
Funciona

Muchas gracias. Hace tiempo q vengo queriendo actualizar el software... Funciono de maravilla, Gracias. Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Active] jimmyctho:
I downgrade android 7.0 to 6.0 because on android7 when open software such as facebook, messager my phone random reboot.

after downgrade my fone can not reboot. recovery opened when i put power button. i can not use ADB on phone.

please help me!
[Galaxy S6 Active] KibaYuuji:
You know, at the very least you should read the 1st page of this thread before you proceed to do any upgrade and downgrade, but in case you miss it, I put it here:

IMPORTANT: Once your firmware is updated to Nougat 7.* you cannot use Odin to downgrade to Lollipop 5.* or Marshmallow 6.*. The bootloader is also upgraded and cannot be downgraded to a lower version.
[Galaxy S6 Active] H2met:
Here is the current update: Android 7.0.1 Nougat

The details

Release date: July 27, 2017

Android version: 7.0.1

Security patch level (SPL): July 1, 2017

Baseband version: G890AUCU6DQG1

Kernel version: 3.10.61-10950877

Build number: NRD90M.G890AUCS6DQG1

Build fingerprint: 7.0/NRD90M/G890AUCS6DQG1

Previous version required: G890AUCU6DQF1

File size: 23MB

The updates

What's new: Android device security updates
[Galaxy S6 Active] ad9fe7uhasf:
Ive tried downloading the latest images (both from Mega and the google drive link) - im getting invalid rar files where I can only extract three files without errors. Does anyone know anything? :)
[Galaxy S6 Active] jimmyctho:
Thanks for answer!

Can i use z3x to repair bootloader 7.0? I reinstall android 7 v18 but it cannot boot. The fone only vibrate ánd bootloop logo Att.

Very big thanks for your help!