[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] bogarty:
With the impending Nougat update coming soon for our device I thought it might be useful to put this information out there for those rooted individuals that want to not only be able to check for new updates in their device, but to download and possible install them too. Keep in mind though that, while you'll definitely be able to see and download the updates with this method, the actual installation may not work, especially if you have a custom kernel or the Xposed framework installed. If you rooted with SuperSU and are running the stock kernel like me however, then this should work just fine. Otherwise, just flash the stock kernel and uninstall Xposed before installing the update.

REQUIREMENTS:

Note 5

Stock Kernel(so the update works)

Stock Firmware(Only in some cases, may work with custom roms depending on how stock-based they are.)

Xposed Framework Installed(to get the update)

Flashfire App Installed(to install the update)

DISCLAIMER: As usual, I accept no responsibilty for what happens to your device. Though, in my opinion, thanks to ODIN, it's nearly impossible to brick a Samsung, anything you do to your device is obviously at your own risk.

(NOTE: This method does NOT work with Nougat roms right now, as there is currently no Xposed framework for Nougat.)

STEPS:

(Skip to step #5 if you've already installed the Xposed Framework.)

1) Go to Wanam's "Xposed for Samsung" page.

https://xdaforums.com/xposed/unofficial-xposed-samsung-lollipop-t3180960

2) Download and install the "Xposed Installer" app linked in the OP.

3) Then click on "Download" in the OP. Click on the latest version(currently "87.1"), then click on "Marshmallow" and download the zip file that says "ARM 64" to your device. Also, download the file that says "Xposed Uninstaller" from the link above to your device.

4) Reboot into TWRP, click "Install" and flash the 87.1 Xposed zip file and reboot.

-You now have Xposed.-

5) Open the Xposed app and click on "Download".

6) Press the search button and search for a module called "XTouchWiz" and install the latest version of it, then check the box next to "XTouchWiz" in the "Modules" section of Xposed to activate it.

7) Open the app and click on "Security Hacks" and make sure that "Fake System Status" is checked. This will set your device status to "Official" instead of "Custom". Afterwards reboot.

-You should now be able to check for updates.-

8) Open "Settings", click on "About Device", then click on "Download updates manually" to check for updates now.

9) If there is an update, then download it, but once the download is finished DO NOT INSTALL IT yet. If you do the regular install while rooted, then the installation may fail. It also may fail if you have the Xposed framework installed so you're going to want to uninstall that now. You're not going to be able to use it on Nougat at this point anyway.

10) Reboot into TWRP and flash the "Xposed Uninstaller" file that we downloaded earlier. Then reboot your device.

(NOTE: If you have a custom kernel installed, then you may want to flash the stock one back in ODIN first too or the install also may not work.)

-You should now be without Xposed or a custom kernel.-

11) Download the "Flashfire" app by Chainfire from the Play Store and open it. Once the app is opened it should automatically detect your downloaded OTA update. Just click on "Ok" to open the flash menu, then click on "Flash" to install the update.

-You should now have your new OTA update installed.-

12) You can now flash back any custom kernels or whatever. If for any reason the update failed then all you have to do is download the stock firmware and flash it back in ODIN, then just take the update regularly. You shouldn't lose any data or anything in the process.

Anyhow, I hope this has been helpful. Be sure to hit the THANKS button below if you found this helpful. Thank you! :)

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