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[General Questions and Answers] GuestK00286:
See this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
Straight to the content, new mirrors appreciated. I will update this thread as soon as a new update comes out.

Links to Odin are from sammobile, and the ADB drivers are on Github. All links are clean and untouched.

Odin 3.11.1

ADB for Windows

===========================

Untouched side loadable update zips downloaded from xdmd.sl.attcompute.com (sideload using ADB):

7.0 branch:

2017 Mar security level Android 7.0 (G920AUCU5EQB8 to G920AUCU6EQC9)

2017 Mar security level Android 7.0 (G920AUCU5DQB3 to G920AUCU6EQC9)

2017 Feb security level Android 7.0 (G920AUCU5EQA8 to G920AUCU5EQB8)

2017 Feb security level Android 7.0 (G920AUCU5DQB3 to G920AUCU5EQB8)

2017 Jan security level Android 7.0 (G920AUCS5DPK5 to G920AUCU5EQA8) | Credit goes to Mohit0144

6.0 branch:

2017 Feb security level Android 6.0.1 (G920AUCS5DPK5 to G920AUCU5DQB3)

2017 Feb secruity level Android 6.0.1 (G920AUCS5DPK3 to G920AUCU5DQB3)

2017 Jan security level Android 6.0.1 (G920AUCS5DPK3 to G920AUCS5DPK5)

2016 Dec security level Android 6.0.1 (G920AUCS5DPK1 to G920AUCS5DPK3)

2016 Nov security level Android 6.0.1 (G920AUCS5DPJ1 to G920AUCS5DPK1)

===========================

Official complete Odin images (flash using Odin):

2016 Oct security level Android 6.0.1 (G920AUCS5DPJ1)

Current update path to most current build:

G920AUCS5DPJ1 (odin flash) -> G920AUCS5DPK1 (sideload) -> G920AUCS5DPK3 (sideload) -> G920AUCS5DPK5 (sideload) -> pre-release G920AUCU5EQA8 (sideload) -> pre-release G920AUCU5EQB8 -> pre-release G920AUCU6EQC9

If you are on a version more recent than DPJ1, you can start from a later sideload update.

Disclaimer: You are responsible for what you do to your phone

How to flash using Odin (will wipe phone):

1. Extract complete firmware

2. Extract Odin software

3. Shutdown phone

4. Press BL, AP, CP, and CSC buttons in-order in Odin and load files, Odin may freeze during this, just wait it out. Don't touch other options

5. Press Volume down, home, and power together to go into download mode

6. Plug in phone to laptop, and press start to flash

How to sideload using ADB (will wipe phone):

1. Install ADB, reboot

2. Using cmd, cd into the folder of the sideload update zip

3. Shutdown phone, press Volume up, home, and power together to go into download mode

4. Select "apply update from adb", use power button to confirm

5. Using the command "adb devices", verify that the phone is detected after plugging in, if it is detected, proceed

6. Type in command "adb sideload SIDELOADZIPNAME"

7. Wait, it takes a bit for the update to work, and the phone may appear frozen during this process.

If confused, see this thread: http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-s6/general/updating-to-android-6-0-1-g920aucu3cpd6-t3371884
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Billfromnj05:
did exactly what u said with the odin and i keep getting a fail...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
Well, the file is the exact same as that from this thread. And it is working for those people, so not sure why this is happening to you without more details.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] johnny_1437:
Thank you for these updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] drek_67045:
would this fix the reboot issue? clearing cache doesnt help with previous update (oct)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
I have absolutely no idea about why your phone is crashing.

Installing an update may fix it, just by virtue of clearing the /data partition and resetting it to stock in the process. But personally I doubt it (unless google fixed a denial of service bug that you were somehow triggering?).

Not really a diagnosis thread, so do you mind creating a new post with USB debugging turned on and logcat output so the community can help?

See here: http://android.wonderhowto.com/how-...ture-logcat-for-detailed-bug-reports-0167774/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dandrumheller:
Not sure as to specifics of your reboot issue, but I had an S6 that started giving me multiple random reboots per day. Luckily I was inside warranty by a couple weeks - it was a hardware issue. Ended up with a new main board, plus a new display since the tech broke the original somehow changing the board.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] supersmilers:
That's funny. I never got Dec update for my AT&T S6 variant over OTA. I guessing, it's time to sideload it again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
This has not been officially released yet. But it has been sitting on AT&T servers for quite a bit (along with DPK2). The kernel has a build date of Dec 14. My guess is that AT&T is waiting after the holidays to officially release this. It's a fairly small update coming in at 17MB.

Edit: I should note that I am running DPK3 without issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] GilbertoXDA17:
Man can you tell me, how do you flash in adb sideload the latest firmwares?, my s6 send me an error

E: Error in /sideload/package.zip

(status 7)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zero4:
December update has been pushed out OTA. Is PK3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dandrumheller:
Not sure, but probably need to flash this with Odin
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] thejerkk:
worked fine, note of caution.

my att gs6 was on oj9. flashed went through fine initially then an error came up "can't open the serial(com)port" and FAIL in red above the blue part.

however, the phone progress meter kept going and eventually the flash was successful.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] wiltaf:
My g920a is stuck at g920aucs5dpi1 and on ota it says my software is up to date. I don't know what's happening or is it because I am not using at&t sim? But it's already unlocked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zero4:
I would bet that it's because you're not on an AT&T sim. I don't think they feel responsible to update the phone if it's not on their network. Not sure if you can throw someone's sim in there to update it or if you just ODIN flash it to update it.

Edit: You can also try to use Smart Switch to see if it'll pull the update, or try a Samsung Experience at a BestBuy to see if they can push the update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] padawan_lp:
Thanks. Now my phone is up to date.

This is the only way I can apply updates. For some reason I never get the OTA updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ezysuresh:
Thanks my phone updated to latest.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] hikamf:
will my unlocked galaxy s6 become locked if i update using this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zero4:
Could someone tell me if the encryption menu items are available on your GS6, and what build you are on?

I encrypted my phone about 2 builds back, and after the December update, upon reboot it no longer asks for my PIN/PW and encryption is no where to be seen in the settings, or at least I (and search) can't find it. I don't want to factory reset to see if it reappears...yet.

If AT$T removed encryption from the device in the next update, I'm going to be real pissed.

Also, I think (at the moment) my battery life is worse on the latest build, but I have been using my phone a little more lately. But last night I went from 100% at 7:05pm to 5% at 11:30pm. 4.5 hours is not way to quick for a battery to die. Wakelock Detector (no root) didn't give much info, and the system menu for battery gave 3 of the top 4 to Android OS, Google Play services, Android System.

TIA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mjr4281:
Is this for phones already with root access?

Hey guys,

I'm on a stock Samsung Galaxy S6, SM-G920A, Android Version 6.0.1, Security Patch Level December 1, 2016, Build Number: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPK3. I have an AT&T Go-Phone account (pre-paid). Do I have to root my phone before following this procedure? I have never tried to root this phone before. I have been researching the topic for a long time and just wanted to make sure I understand everything thoroughly before I pull the trigger. Don't want to trip KNOX or brick my phone. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks fellas.

Matt

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I'm on AT&T Galaxy S6, SM-G920A, Android Version 6.0.1, Build #: MMB29K.G920AUCS5DPK3. My phone is stock, no root. I have the encryption settings and am currently using them. Everything seems to be working fine.

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They did change it up though. Whatever you choose as your screen lock i.e., pattern, pin, password, is what will be used for unencryption at start-up. The one thing that doesn't make sense to me is that they now give you an option to use one of these methods or none at all during start-up. I don't see the point in using encryption if you can't password protect it, but I haven't fully researched all the options yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zero4:
Thanks for confirming I'm not totally losing my mind. I really don't want to factory reset to figure this out. But I don't think I can confirm that my phone is still encrypted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] neilfairall:
Thanks!

This was a tremendous help. Passed on my S6 to my daughter and couldn't figure out why she wasn't able to do wifi calling. Her phone was not seeing any updates after March 2016 for some reason. Thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] wiltaf:
The problem is, I am living in the Philippines. LOL I tried inserting my cousin's at&t sim but I got no luck. :( I don't have odin because I have a broken laptop. Can I send it to samsung service center tho? Will I have to pay something for the update tho? Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zero4:
You would probably be better off if you could use someone's computer to do this. Even if you downloaded the files to your phone and then copied them to the computer when you get access.

Best of luck with the update!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mmgill:
In the past I thought it was possible to permanently hide the Power Saving notification from the pull down menu. I've just reset/updated and for some reason I can't get it removed for good. Any ideas?

Note: I have it hidden on lock screen and have Force Stopped (only removed it until rebooted).

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] joel_beltran:
pk5 update

cant someone put the zip file to get the pk5 update? there is a nougat firmware update here!!! but it requieres to be on pk5 firmware!! :s
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
I've uploaded it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
I've also updated this thread with the 7.0 update, credit goes to Mohit0144.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tracer200:
Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Mustafa55:
(Newbie here) My gs6 is on OF3, will this work for me? What files do I need to flash in order to do so?

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It seems i would need to update to PJ1 (I am running OF3), will going from of3 to PJ1 work? Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] cooltool2:
This is working great for me, thanks for posting!

I had to wipe my phone anyway for other reasons so I figured i'd give this a shot. Did a full backup with Smart Switch and started with an ODIN update for DPJ1 and then walked the update chain with ADB all the way through 7.0 EQA8. It does take a while to do since you have to do a full boot cycle in between each update and then get back into recovery boot but it's worth it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] djtodd77:
Can I simply ODIN the full firmware back onto my phone, after having put Nougat on it? I'm having a few app issues with Nougat and want to go back to Marshmallow until they are resolved, but I'm worried about bricking via the ODIN process.. IS there anything I need to do to my device before proceeding ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] SplashUp:
Thanks, followed your instructions and updated from I1 to Nougat

It took me a while to do it though, overall about an hour or may be more. Do I have to enable USB debugging inbetween each patch ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
[MENTION=7447959]djtodd77[/MENTION]

I'm not sure if you can actually Odin back to Android 6 after flashing Android 7. AT&T has been fairly arbitrary in the past, sometimes allowing it, while other times blocking it in incremental updates. I would not personally worry about bricking, as the bootloader will simply reject the file if it has been blocked. [MENTION=4687402]SplashUp[/MENTION]

No
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jznomoney:
I went back to 6 just fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] braindead444:
As did I, I now have root on my s6 which only took a couple years but hey beggars can't be choosers.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zero4:
Does this root method trip Knox? Do Android/Samsung pay work?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Phamvietquy:
Rom pk5 https://www.fshare.vn/file/344VS3Q6D31L
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] robberviet:
Hi, my S6 is on OJ7, can I just the apply 5DPJ1 and following the path:

on it?

And I notice someone was mentioning about having ATT sim is needed for some cases. Is that needed? Because I don't have one and I am not in US.

Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] SpeedyZ186:
G920AUCS5DPK5 to G920AUCU5DQB3

Can you provide the latest ADB Sideload update file from S5DPK5 to U5DQB3 Here are the details on the latest update from the AT&T website, which is not only an update on security policies, but has changes in call quality improvements.

The details

Release date: March 10, 2017

Android version: 6.0.1

Security patch level (SPL): February 1, 2017

Baseband version: G920AUCU5DQB3

Kernel version: 3.10.61-9462607

Build number: MMB29K.G920AUCU5DQB3

File size: 279MB - 286MB

Previous version required: Baseband versions ending in PKA, PK3, or PK5

The updates

What's new: Android device security updates

What's changing: AT&T Messages Backup and Sync (AMBS) option greyed out fix and call quality improvements

Thanks Very Much!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JasonPGz:
men

Friend I also have that version but I do not know if I install the Spanish language because I'm from Colombia, nobody says anything
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
[MENTION=6012579]SpeedyZ186[/MENTION] I've uploaded it, thanks for the heads up!
[MENTION=6998565]JasonPGz[/MENTION] [MENTION=4245202]robberviet[/MENTION] Yes, just odin flash PJ1, you can be on any previous version and do this, then you can sideload using adb up to the latest version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] robberviet:
Thanks dude, I will try it after come home today!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JasonPGz:
hello

Thank you already manage to upgrade to j1 recommend 7.0 since at & t's page is not yet official nougat
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
I have updated this thread with the 2nd build of Android 7.0
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] RoryB:
Thank you for finding the Jan 7.0 to Feb 7.0 update. Saves a lot of time for those of us already on the Jan version of Nougat
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jrosea:
s6 at&t

please add more details using adb.. thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] troyboytn:
I've tried to find the link for G925a Edge second build. Any insight?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tracer200:
I just ran the 2017 Feb security level Android 7.0 (G920AUCU5EQA8 to G920AUCU5EQB8) I am rebooting at the AT&t logo now, I will let you know how it turns out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Knumb:
For some reason when I try and do my updates with ADB, it states that it cannot read the file?!?!?! Any ideas? BTW, I have always used Odin. ADB is very new to me....lol

Disregard....I figured it out...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tracer200:
Mine worked good, I am now on Feb 1st 2017 security patch. Reinstalling apps now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JasonPGz:
Excellent friend post without doubt the best version I've tested B8 for my S6 device. I saw a news that soon will come Android 7.1 for this terminal I hope it is safe because the truth has enchanted me so much its fluidity and performance including the anatomy of the battery 5 hours of screen and 16 hours of life????????????????????????????

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Friend you must do the following download the file. Download the adb fasboot and install on the pc the files you pass to the installation folder of the adb to make it easier. Execute the adb as admin gives you adb device connected your phone adb mode when you detect it you put adb sideload and the filename without point or zip or extension just the name or if you want to rename it better put ota1, ota2 this will make it easier .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] robikonobi:
New qb8 build is running fine. Haven't noticed any difference yet as compared to qa8. Unfortunately gear vr is still not working with this new build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Davis26:
Hi Bro!!

This is Your Luxury!!!

Do you have something for the G925A?

Please!!

Thanks!!!!!!!

:svetius:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jrosea:
sideload problem

When I sideloaded my s6, there is an error ADB is not latest or old version. But I'm using the 1.4 version. Please help.

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Please, send me link for your ADB.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tracer200:
Use this ADB installer Located on this forum at the follwing link, this is the files I used:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=48915118#post48915118
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Apoc2k:
Thank you! upgraded from CPD6 to EQB8 following your guide.

Everything works great except for:

- Gear VR (Network error after connecting the device to the phone and attempting to download the Oculus software).

- Gear watch (Can't download the software automatically when pairing or manually from Samsung; Play Store version doesn't work either).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] spaladugu:
Coming from the Nougat january QA8 update, QB8 (FEB) update is basically the exact same. didnt notice anyting new, but battery life is a bit worse. Drains faster than before but no as bad as the current official marshmallow build.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zebybite:
I'm new to this

Is there any way I can upgrade my Samsung Sm-G920A on g920aucu5dqb3 to the nougat update?

I try to sideload nougat with ADB but it will tell me it is unable to read file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] denneis:
Can't sideload from DQB3 to EQB8, stuck on verifying package, error E: can't verify whole file signature. Tried use Odin to go back the beginning, but stuck on Get Pit for mapping..... help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Zebybite:
Help?

I'm having this same issue. Can you please tell me how you fixed it? It would be greatly appreciated. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] LHTrung:
OMG I have Vietnamese when I upgraded to G920AUCU5EQB8.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jrosea:
Can you please make a video how to sideload?. Please :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jrosea:
Thanks, na update ko na S6 ko AT&T using sideload :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] TotalxNoob:
You have to be in the US on the AT&T to get the update via OTA...no exceptions bro...;)

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hey im on PG1 can i go to 7.0 directly using ODIN...plz help...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JasonPGz:
hi

Check the file well because the truth is my work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jrosea:
Maybe you got the wrong package. Try to review the sequence of the android version.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] denneis:
Thank you for reminding me. I redownloaded the file, and put it on different partition of my hard drive. Then the problem was solved. Now I am on 7 also. Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] cesarsuarez:
ODIN PLIS!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] joel_beltran:
Does anyone have the march patch for 7.0?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] RoryB:
It has been around for a few days

S6DQC1 - March security update
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] sand_bit:
I have added the March 7.0 security update.

I am also discontinuing all future updates to this post, it's been a good run, but I have switched to a Huawei P10 Plus.

Old links will continue to remain valid.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] JasonPGz:
Bro

No brother :(:crying:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] spaladugu:
Dont upgrade to the march update yet, something is broken, I got stuck on the last step of the setup screen and i cant get through. Phone is basically unusable. Tried going back to marshmallow and doing the upgrade cycle again and it didnt work. tried to get through the setup in marshmallow PJ1 and it gave me error when trying to sign into samsung account. and it wouldnt let me through since i was an idiot and turned on reactivation locked. Im basically screwed unless someone can help. DONT UPGRADE, especially if u have samsung reactivation lock turned on!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] kuslove2:
Mine went fine
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mr.cocol:
Its true, i have the same issue with the archive "SS-G920AUCU5EQB8-to-U6EQC9-UP" cant start up, and i downgrade my device but cannot login, please help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] raptor1978:
Luckily I live in NYC. I brought my phone with broken U6EQC9 to the Samsung store with original proof of purchase (I had to stop at an AT&T store first to get a copy). 25 minutes and $0.00 later the reactivation lock was removed by their support people. They didn't question the fact I had a pre-release OS... they just booted into the bootloader mode first to make sure Knox was not tripped and the phone never had a custom OS on it. They were actually very cool about it. I got to play with the S8 while I waited :)

If you don't live near a Samsung store, then you may need to send it in, but YMMV.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] robberviet:
I have up my software using instructions in this thread, went well! Thanks a lot.

I am currently on QA8, but still the battery is terrible. Will the new update be better? And by the way, is there any firmware without whole ATT bloatware?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mr.cocol:
Bro can u help with the U6EQC9 issue please? Thanks for the effort
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] mr.cocol:
Solution to the G920AUCU6EQC9 issue

I can solved:

First, (With the baseband G920AUCU6EQC9) if u have signed your Samsung Account with your device, enter in a PC to the webpage: https://findmymobile.samsung.com and disable it, then, enter too in your google account search your device and erase all, in these moment the device is off and reboot, then reconfigure it again, now without Samsung Account and no configure your Google Acount, select later to all, and thats all.

Regards.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] rrosalesr:
That works for me! Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] YungToad:
Questions About 7.0 Builds

Is there any possible way to get a 7.0 build without ADB or whatever. I'd assume so due to the fact of there being Roms for you to flash using ADB and Odin. Did ATT selectively roll out the update to certain people for soak testing?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ph1nn:
removed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] BloodyD:
Ok guys i recently got a s6 Sm-g920a its sim unlocked oviously from att it's software version is on 5.0.2 and baseband ending AO2E I don't live in the us so going to an att store is a no no so what I understand so far is I would have to flash via odin or side load but not sure which firmware to start from need some help here
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ph1nn:
Anyone else get an ADB error when trying to flash DPK5 (Marshmallow) to EQA8 (Nougat)? I've never had an error flashing ADB like this before it says "cannot read '.\SS-G920AUCS5DPK5-to-U5EQA8-UP' *"

EDIT: found a solution:

adb kill-server

adb root

adb sideload <filename>
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ph1nn:
So installed the latest G920AUCU6EQC9... anyone know how to get passed this stupid Google "Just a sec..." screen?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tracer200:
First, (With the baseband G920AUCU6EQC9) if u have signed your Samsung Account with your device, enter in a PC to the webpage: https://findmymobile.samsung.com and disable it, then, enter too in your google account search your device and erase all, in these moment the device is off and reboot, then reconfigure it again, now without Samsung Account and no configure your Google Acount, select later to all, and thats all.