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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Karnax_:
I'm also othe latest hydra-kernel and replacement Note. The installer is pretty comprehensive so you can retain most of the stock functionality. If you're sticking close to stock the most suitable options are labelled as such so it's reasonably straight forward.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
I'm going to make a full guide with all information in including changing country code for WiFi calling etc if you bought a different network device to what you are on.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
I have made a full guide if your interested

http://xdaforums.com/note-7/how-to/everything-n930f-fd-rooting-flashing-t3488573/page1
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Thanks - very useful.

I am still considering this since I am not sure I want to live without knox and the Samsung secure folder. I plan on returning the phone in a month or so anyway, so maybe better to simply put up with Samsung's INCREDIBLY INFURIATING battery restriction. Boy they are really p1ssing me off by doing this!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
If you are returning it then out touch it. As far as secure folder goes you can get hydra rom for example it has secure folder built in. Knox though is more of a burden than useful.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
Rooting disables samsung pay. Only reason I haven't rooted and why my note 5 will not be rooted either.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Do you mean "don't touch it"? And if so, I'm interested why you say that?

Carphone Warehouse won't even power it on, so what rom it has on it when I return it is not really a problem.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
I understand that the chances are they will be more interested in getting it off a member off the public but if the chance Is there that they might not accept it back then I personally wouldn't do it. But in all honesty why would you want to take it back? One day these phones will be worth good money and right now they are still fully working. As far as I'm aware no known cases in the UK of fires and even I am still using the original note 7 without safe battery and it stays cooler than my s7 edge.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Southeast217:
Here in South Korea this 60% battery limit update will start this saturday. Darn! I don't know how long i'm going to stick with this phone : (
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
I know - mine doesn't even get warm when fast charging. Best phone ever, by miles. I'm so ****ing ****ed off about the whole situation. I don't want to disable Knox - I really like the whole secure folder and iris scanner thing. And I'm ****ed off that they have disabled my GearVR.

I am really angry about the whole thing. I could live with not going on any aircraft - even though that restriction is a bit over the top. But the rest of it make the phone unsuitable as a keeper, unfortunately. I'm going to get the S8 unless Samsung p1ss me off to the point that I won't but from them ever again. They are not quite there yet, but they sure as heck are trying.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
As you know I'm a newbie at rooting etc but it seems I am in a similar situation. I've been doing some research and have heard you can change your device name in build.prop to that of eg s7 edge which means a root but then use an app (rootcloak xposed) to hide root for GearVR. I've also read in uk there is no law against rooting/ triggering knox as long as your restore firmware to original before return.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
I don't think they can legaly refuse to take a phone back no matter the condition since it's been recalled. Is it legal to sell a recalled product in the UK? It's illegal here in the US
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
Well I have a faulty one as well as my personal device and I'm having a hard time trying to return the faulty one
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Novarider:
Keep using it then. If it catches fire you have proof you tried to return it and they refused. That's something they will pay you to keep quiet about.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
Unfortunately I can't use it, it has a board issue, freezes, graphics freeze up, reboots, asks for a password sometimes, gives me dm Verify error. It's not software based I have fully flashed via professional tools and Samsung smart switch.my personal handset is fine though works perfectly.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
Iris and fingerprint scanners work fine with the Hedra ROM but you will lose the secure folder & ability to use banking apps. It has the private mode which is the same as on Note 5.

There are other options such as enabling the dual speakers mod, Viper4Android etc which all works great. Overall it is a fantastic ROM, my Note performs superbly.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
That's a deal-breaker for me.

I've never been comfortable using my mobile for online banking... until now. Finally with the Note 7, I've been able to put all the banking apps in the secure folder and secure that with the iris scanner and it's a fantastic solution. Fingerprint to open the phone and iris to get at the really sensitive stuff. I can get into my bank account and transfer money etc in seconds and this is really fantastic. It's the "killer app" for the Note 7 for me. I can't lose that, or there's no point.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
Are you talking about samsung pay or all banking apps eg android pay, hsbc etc?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
I know Barclays doesn't work for definite. I can't test Samsung & Android Pay because my card doesn't support these or are not available in UK. I think the OP mentions some services that don't work.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
Android pay doesn't work for me but HSBC does and so does PayPal
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] seriousc:
Why not root and custom rom it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Southeast217:
Too late got updated already. I think i'll just exchange it for lg v20. 60% wont last half a day
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
Apart from 60 percent battery life I notice it takes a lot longer to charge even fast charge on.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Samsung are being absolute **nts over this, they really are. All they are concerned about is the negative publicity if there's any further incidents. The fact that there's hundreds of thousands of Note7 owners - a million or more, maybe - who are perfectly happy with their Note7's and quite prepared to accept any slightly increased risk compared to any other phone, seems to be completely lost on Samsung. They are pressing ahead with this update knowing that it will p1ss off thousands of customers and they don't give **it about it. Shame on you Samsung.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] LightningJay:
Were you running a custom ROM/Kernel, if so which one? Did you disable updates packages?

I'm trying to find out the configuration to try to avoid the update.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] headsh0t95:
Do these note7 updates get installed automatically? On my OnePlus One I have to confirm a system update, making it very easy to prevent a system update if I wanted... No need for package disables etc.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Southeast217:
I agree. I think they should release a statement about this. I hate it being on the limbo. I mean i really love the phone and i definitely want to keep using it but samsung is making it complicated. If they are going to disable the device just say it already so the users like me can move on. This 60% battery update is bull!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Manumanu787:
I feel exactly the same way. However I have the feeling this 60% battery update is actually a good sign for those who want to keep the phone : why push a stupid update like that if they intended to completely disable the devices or ban the IMEIs ? I believe the legal consequences of completely banning the phones are a bit too complex (especially with different laws all over the world) to just do it. So they're trying everything they can to make us surrender without actually having to face the legal consequences of banning the phones and this update just shows this a bit more. Imho.

Or maybe it's just wishful thinking ;)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
To test you can just open android pay and proceed to 'add card' (you dont need to actually add one) this would be the point it will fail with root. I've had android pay working in the UK but not with root. Even with Supersu hidden. Some samsung users with root post that it works.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
I wondered the same thing.

They should just come out and say the phone will be disabled permanently instead of this stupid 60% battery cap at this stage. What are they thinking?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
This is an interesting event. It will show just how much control a product manufacturer has over its customers. It will also show how subservient customers will allow themselves to become. Fascinating.

We already know the iPhone folks enjoy being dominated. What makes the Android crowd tick?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] texmur:
60% battery limit

Is it possible to flash Hydra rom and cancel with it 60% battery limit? And wich langues contains hydra rom?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] TokyoGuy:
Can anyone confirm if the new battery charge limitation update also allows charging to 80% when manually set? You need to go into the Advanced Settings of the battery options to find it. The first battery update from September allowed this, but obviously the new October one would require actually installing it to check.

Was genuinely surprised that the update (which hit Korean models today, the 29th) didn't even include October or November security level patch updates. For those users who refuse to return their device, Samsung technically has an obligation to provide the security updates does it not? This will likely be a legal question for the company to deal with: although the product is recalled and thereby development terminated, does the company still have an obligation to provide elementary support as it relates to Android security patches for those who don't adhere to its instructions?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] friedbars:
This is amazing. You'd expect once you pay for something it is yours. Apparently, I do not have ownership over my own phone. And it is so dangerous it can start smoking, yet no one complains about my car that is far deadlier, or other random stuff. What kind of world do we live in?

The phone is my private property. Period. Not giving it back even if they restrict it to 60%. And if they try to turn it off then they'll be facing a lawsuit!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ccsuk:
Just looking at visual difference (in disablerpro) since rooting, the root removes the 'urgent...update' process which I believe there a 2 of.

So hopefully means no forced update?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Southeast217:
No 80% this time around. Maybe later on? This is so frustrating! If it was at the least 80% i could manage. 60??!!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] LightningJay:
I'm rooted and still have the two 'urgent...update' which I've disabled to be on the safe side.

Make sure you are using the old version of disabled pro because the new version doesn't remove the 'urgent...update'
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Bottom line is, whoever bought a Note7, now owns a Note7. It is not Samsung's property to f*** about with.

Samsung can *request* that you return it, and you can say "no thanks". This 60% forced battery update is a ****ing disgrace, it really is. I am seriously wondering if it is actually illegal.

Is this not malicious, criminal damage to someone else's property? Surely it must be?

Image if Mazda sold you a car, and realising there's a problem they sent out an update that limited the car's engine output and restricted the top speed to 15 mph, people would say that's completely outrageous.

Samsung is doing exactly this.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] XanaviGTR:
No. Your example is wrong. Mazda is giving you an option to replace wth another car, or refunding what you paid for your phone. And restricting what they deem are unsafe. Geez... you are extreme...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
I was on a stock Rom and disabled all updates "Software update

com.sec.android.soagent

com.wssyncmldm UrgentFWUpdateSensorHub

com.samsung.firmware.sensorhubUrgentFWUpdateTSP

com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp"

I was on firmware N930FXXU1BPH6 I believe thats an August firmware and no update notification ever bothered me. I'm now on the latest due to curiosity and cannot go back to 100 percent battery but I really dont mind as long as I have 80 percent available as an option and theres a lot of tweaks on the newer firmware such as Super fast iris scanner you dont need to look straight at it thats my favourite.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] evo4g63t:
They made the phone their image is on the line and its also a big financial risk to have these phones in the wild in case ONE of these phones has a incident it would be a lawsuit waiting to happen.

I am well aware the situation is completely overblown but that doesn't negate the risk. They are wisely going to protect themselves against frivolous lawsuits as much as they can because in the United States laws do not allow common sense to enter trial. (Hence retards can make a cool million on the fact coffee is hot)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
And you are limp.

---------- Post added at 03:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ----------

If I make a wooden spoon and sell it to you, that does not give me the right come around to your house and break it, simply because I made it. WHATEVER THE REASON.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
^ Unfortunately, this 80% charge is no longer an option unlike the last time.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Are you kidding me? Who is your carrier and can you upload a screenshot?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
No. Not kidding.

I'm from Singapore. Carrier is Singtel.

But worth noting, all our phones here are unlocked. So carriers don't matter.

Screenshot coming up.

---------- Post added at 07:01 ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 ----------

I've attached the firmware page for your reference.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Thanks! Have you tried to flash the old ROM in?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
Sorry. No.

I'm returning this in three days time for a full refund.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Sorry to hear that. In the meantime for those who will keep the phone:

Limit the charge to 80% Today. Don't wait! You must NOT be rooted and willing to keep your Secure folder and Samsung Pay. As close to factory as possible.

Click to download Mod edit link removed this is the old 6.3 version.

Then disable any future updates as follows:

Please provide feedback as soon as you can. This way more people update and the word gets out on XDA. Thank you
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] mav42:
Just checked for updates on my hand set and nothing, except for Samung pay... looks like Aust users missed it
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Thank you mav42 ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
Naw it's okay man. I have already moved on to the LG V20. Besides, I still get some spare cash from the refund. So all is good. :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] exxeHR:
Update was forced and installed although I had it disabled (both download and install).

No 80% limit option.

I will return it (was planning anyway), the only problem than no phone comes even close...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] headsh0t95:
Note 5?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Salvatore2008:
Unfortunately i read this topic too late and my note 7 was flashed this morning !! :(

Don't you think i can flash the phone with ODIN using a stock firmware (N930FXXU2BPI7 for example) without tripping knox and then use package disabler pro 6.3 to disable OTA update ?

Thanks.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] note7cz:
I factory reset my note on 29th after it downloaded the system update package (it must have as there was 1gb spike in my data usage the day before). I then installed noroot firewall and prohibited network access to samsung system components. Since then I did not receive any msg popup telling me about 60% charge and also as of today, 10-31-2016 @ 11:32 CET I can charge to 100% .
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] texmur:
interesting info - it means that anybody who have 60% update limit can make factory reset and 60% limit is out? (of course than block packages...)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bounce606:
sure you can.. i did it yesterday with ODIN
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] texmur:
And is it necesary refresh stock firmware or only factory reset?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
Am I to assume that all of you that took precautions to brace against the 60% OTA by using "Package Disabler Pro" were successful? Did it work as intended?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jebanec:
So far so good. UK
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jlflore:
For me, Package Disabler Pro doesn't work well, and doesn't stop the update of samsung.

N930F / Orange / France
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] whoofit:
This is news. Did you do like above and revert back to version 6.3 of "Package Disabler Pro" or was it downloaded after the last subsequent release?

I am trying to resist rooting if possible.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xxxMJTxxx:
PLEASE HELP if you can.

as per today 31/10/2016 I turned on my mobile this morning and 30 second timer appeared with info that battery will be limited to 60%. I could not do anything. mobile went off and restarted itself so now I have max 60% battery icon which does not charge over that and message appear to return note 7 to shop.

can you confirm that steps you mentioned above worked on UK Vodafone version of note 7?

any advice from you to help what steps to bring my phone to before condition and block from updating itself again?

thank you for your answer in advance

M
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jlflore:
I used the Disabler Pro v 6.3 not uptated.

And mu note 7 want to update the firmware (70%). I stopped wifi and data.

I tried an unrooted firewall... doesn't work.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] exxeHR:
I'm in EU, there was no v5 here and I like to have direct contact with the seller (if something goes wrong) so importing is not an option for me...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Some people will get hit November 2nd.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jlflore:
This is the 6.3. I downloaded from a link found in a forum.

I have not updated the application since its installation.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] kat3k:
I've been using EZ Disabler since I got the idea in this forum a while ago and have disabled some bloatware, but especially the Samsung updates. So far, so good, no messages about battery change updates.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jlflore:
The fact is that I had no message too, but I have just an update (of the firmware) that is coming today..... as Samsung advice all the french users....

I don't especialy know if the update is THE update for the battery. But I suppose this is it. And I don't want to try.... You would probabily imagine why.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] PrDubis:
In France too and so far so good with Disabler Pro 6.3
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] YOSEFE:
I got an update notification today for my note 7 in the UK.

I am not touching it. I disabled automatic update a few days ago. So, hopefully things stay the same.

I need assurance of a better deal on Note 8. Failing that I will keep my note 7.

I mostly do not fly or take trains. I use my car.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Just to clarify all those who are confusing themselves and others in this thread.

You get 2 types of push notifications from Samsung.

1.- Push Notifications via Message that something is gonna happen soon.

2.- Push Notification2: The Software is downloaded and ready to install or reboot.

Avoid option 1: Delete Samsung Account and stop messages. You will NOT prevent the Software from Downloading.

Avoid Option 2: Install Package disabler Pro 6.3 and disable the Updates as stated from other posts on the platform.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
No 60% update firmware on mine for a second time. Hopefully being rooted and running a custom rom prevented this updated.

So proud of my fellow Note7 owners! We are all going great lengths to hold on to our Note7.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
We are in until the end ? (or till the Note 8 exchange) whichever comes first?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] invisiblesense:
Yes! Not giving in! :D ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] xxxMJTxxx:
XXX BEWARE do NOT pay/use latest EZ package disabler XXX

TRIATORS!!!

EZ package disabler work with cooperation with Samsung and they will ask you to pay for app but they already removed/disabled removal of following updates from their new app:

- com.wssyncmldm

- com.sec.android.fotaclient

- com.ws.dm

- com.samsung.sdm

- com.sec.android.soagent

without being able to remove above your mobile will be forced to install 60% battery cut from samsung and this application becomes useless!!!

just please read some comments on google play and their WHATS NEW INFO:

[ unless they have been removed already]:

copied from GOOGLE STORE

WHAT'S NEW

Sorry folks, due to Samsung requests and for safety reasons, we have to continue removing some packages relating to system update. We know you love your Samsung but here are the removed packages :

- com.wssyncmldm

- com.sec.android.fotaclient

- com.ws.dm

- com.samsung.sdm

- com.sec.android.soagent

If you have any problems/suggestions or want refund, please send an email to ez.package.disabler@gmail.com for support.

If you like this app, please encourage us by rating it 5 stars ★★★★★ :)

and some comments:

robert butcher

Traitors Can't believe your allowing Samsung to update the phones when the reason people bought your app was to disable Samsung updates!!! ??

I hope we will find proper solution for our property not being bricked without our authorisation

M
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Fear Not! just download free the 6.3 version of the Package Disabler PRO here REMOVED BY ME. There might be a pop up but this update is an emergency for some and must be avoided; Be patient.

Then find and disable these apps:

Boom! ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Does anyone know what's the *minimum* we can disable with Package Disabler, in order to block the impending update? Is it just the two "firmware" updates, (com.samsung.firmware.sensorhub and com.samsung.android.firmware.tsp)?

The reason I ask is, if we simply disable all the update services, how are we to update any apps in the Play Store? If you disable all the "update" services, Play Store isn't going to work. And as soon as you re-enable the disabled services to get an app updated, your phone is going to get the battery update, isn't it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] agaryt:
My phone has disabled everything mentioned above and google apps still get update as usual..... so there you've got answer for your question...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Chippy_boy:
Thanks.

That's weird - I tried it earlier and the Play Store reported an error. It's working fine now, so I assume it must have been an unrelated problem.

Cheers
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] tonymy01:
I posted this in the other thread, but it is better here (the other thread is how to deal with the 60% once you have it):

I am using package disabler, and it has a side effect of stopping a bunch of smartswitch backups to fail. When I disabled the package disabler device admin, they worked. I also notice that even the Samsung cloud backups seem to fail (normally only apps fail into the cloud for me as I have quite a few gig of apps thanks to Oculus etc, but since I disabled the recommended update packages, even contact logs and messages backup is failing, perhaps due to the device admin rather than the packages that are disabled).
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
I noticed the Samsung Cloud failed on mine when I ticked the Samsung Push Service box. I have not messed around with the admin part
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] LightningJay:
I have the same problem with the Samsung cloud. This is what I have disabled.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Deleted.