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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] VASU AMBASANA:
So I don't if anyone heard of this carrier provider called Mint Mobile (runs on T-Mobile network anyways).

I've been using that, and that too an e-sim. And since I'm temporarily in India, I'm using an Indian carrier "Vi" with physical sim card along with e-sim for Mint Mobile. Don't know if any of these steps would work for me, any workarounds?

I'm frustrated looking at all these news of 2 year old devices getting official updates now.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Guyinlaca:
This works for U1 users on Verizon. Removed the SIM card and temporarily changed the CSC to USC. The Android 13 update appeared under Software Update and it took. Once rebooted, inserted VZW SIM card. It reboots and reverts back to VZW CSC. I'm loving it so far.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bh_buoyy!:
I am using the phone in India with the 'Jio' sim. I changed the CSC code to TMB and instantly got the update. These steps are totally working. And as soon as the update finishes installing, you can revert your CSC back to XAA. Even if you don't change the CSC, your Indian sim will work just fine, but as soon as you go back and your Mint sim gets activated, your CSC will change automatically with a restart.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] george.smarandache:
It doesn't matter what SIM you are on at the moment, as you can see on step 2, you need to remove it anyway.

Once you change the CSC to ATT, the update will be available and then when you put the SIM back, everything is back to your carrier. You can also force a revert back to XAA, but the update will stay installed and your SIM will still work as intended.

Hope it helps.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] celticchrys:
I just got this from a Samsung chat bot over on their website. When I ordered a factory unlocked device, I didn't expect that it was policy for them to get updates last:

"When a software update is officially released, the date you receive the update varies by carrier, region, and device model. Unlocked devices must go through more rigorous testing than carrier specific devices to make sure there is proper network functionality across all supported networks. For example, carrier specific devices are made to handle one network, Unlocked devices need to be able to handle any/all compatible networks so you may see updates for carrier devices first."
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] VASU AMBASANA:
I tried following the same steps, however, SamFW tool is not detecting my phone at all. I've removed my physical SIM, although my e-sim still stays on even if I turn it off from the settings. USB Debugging is on too.

EDIT: I used Frija tool and Odin, and it's working like a charm. Commenting from One UI 5 and A13. Thanks anyways, you guys are the best.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] VASU AMBASANA:
SamFW not able to detect my phone. I removed my SIM card but the e-sim somehow still stays on, even after turning it off from settings. USB Debugging is on. However, the tool is able to Read ADB full information when I click on that button, but the device doesn't show up.

EDIT: I used Frija tool and Odin, and it works like butter 🧈. One UI 5 is smooooth.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Sim-X:
I texted the new 1800Samsung #, maybe if enough people say something they might actually push it out. Stupid
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] shanec2k3:
How could that be true if persons are reporting just popping in tmo sims in their unlocked devices and getting the update. Samsung make it make sense 🤦🏾‍♂️
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Cajunese:
Thanks for the tip, I tried the SamFW tool and was able to knock out the update without any issues!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Billbo1970:
OK.... now I am REALLY pissed off! No UI update, and no security patch (released 11/5). There is a MAJOR vulnerability that this Nov patch fixes... MAJOR!

WTF Verizon! Loyal to Verizon for over a decade... maybe it's time to switch and tell them to go F themselves!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Guyinlaca:
It appears that users on U1 firmware on certain carriers will be waiting until the November security patch to get 13. Given Samsung's record, I'd expect it next week. OneUI 5 is very fast and efficient so far, but note that the release for T-Mobile and AT&T only contained the October security patch.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Billbo1970:
Dude, the November security patch was released 7 DAYS ago....

I haven't received that, and I haven't received 13... SO frustrating!

System Update 11 was released on 10/24/2022, which updates to TP1A.220624.014.S908USQU2BVJA "This software update brings the latest Android OS 13 and One UI 5 enhancements. BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) has also been enabled."

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Software Update | Verizon Customer Support

Get instructions on downloading the latest software update for performance improvements to your Galaxy S22 Ultra, including current Android security patches.

www.verizon.com

As reported yesterday, "This morning, Verizon is shipping out the November security patch to the Galaxy S22 family from Samsung."

Updated Software Build Numbers​

S22: S901USQU2BVK1

S22+: S906USQU2BVK1

S22 Ultra: S908USQU2BVK1

Verizon Galaxy S22 Family Gets November Security Patch

This morning, Verizon is shipping out the November security patch to the Galaxy S22 family from Samsung. That family includes the Galaxy S22 itself, the Galaxy S22+, as well as the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Each changelog only lists the November patch, so we don’t expect to see... #GalaxyS22 #GalaxyS22Plus

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[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] lavdeep:
I am also using USA Unlocked in India, I changed CSC to ATT via samfw tool and got the update. No need to physically take out the sim card.(or eSim) Just disable it in Connections - SIM Manager. After update enable it.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] lavdeep:
The CSC will automatically change to XAA as soon as you insert sim or enable eSim and mandatory phone restart.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] venom09:
did the same and got the update. USA unlocked sucks tho

regretting it purchasing from the US instead of India
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] bh_buoyy!:
Hi! Did you get any OTA updates (November Security Patch) after upgrading to one UI 5?
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Sim-X:
Finally! Nov security patch included as it should be.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] SteveG12543:
Just got mine as well!
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] PapaDocta:
XAA still nothing!

Damn you Samsung lol
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] brachiopod:
Same here, XAA ans nothing. Seems like something's wrong. Like to get the security patch anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] peacey8:
You guys on XAA can literally just change your CSC to ATT with SamFW FRP Tool, then use ADB to uninstall cidmanager so it doesn't ask you to switch to XAA again due to having a non-ATT sim (cidmanager won't be reinstalled with the updates). Literally did it since day one and have been getting the updates, just got BVK1 today.

No need to play with sim cards or anything that way, and only have to change CSC once.
[Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra] Steve Mannix:
I got it earlier today.
[General Questions and Answers] shardokon:
Hello,

I recently found that I had and old .android_secure folder on an unused micro SD card, curious I opened it and found 4 ASEC files which if recovered could have some save data partition left.

Unlikely, I know, the problem is I have went through many of the current known ways to recover these files (smart switch, link2sd, fx file editor, zarchiver, and many more)

These file applications don't even recognize the .android_secure folder exists, but on my pc I can clearly see that it does - with the files.

Is there any application that can recover these files, assuming they are not corrupt?

Thanks,

Shardokon
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meta_lic:
hello, hope you all good

i have a small question

Some employe are stealing Internet from work mobile phones (these phones are for QR saning so have to be internet to send data to server. also no wifi there). for example every phone has 10gb on it's sim card but they finish it fast cause maybe sharing it with there phones

you can't handle more tham 100 mobile at the same time so is there any way how to hide apps with a good app? also if there is some cool app locker please share with me

THANK YOU.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rodken:
Your question is usually answered with the help of your favorite search engine.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohsha7861269:
Mine Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100, never enters into the recovery mode and stucked at the bootloop, done each and every step, but no use . Please help me with the problem?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] spaghetti_monster:
Hi basically something is screwed up on my fuze, im gona go take it in to get replaced *i got the 30 day policy thing* basically whats the best way to back up contacts, but completely wipe everything i ever installed on there.

Obviously I need to do a hard reset, *no custom rom installed* but will it remove the reg tweeks for like enabling HSPDA or w.e?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] AvengerBB:
If you didn't put a custom ROM on, a hard reset is all you need.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] duke_stix:
and the best way to backup all your contacts and messages and stuff is pimbackup, its in the development and hacking section on these forums

download the exe, run it, select backup, select what you want backed up, select where to back up and done

to restore, run the exe, select restore, select the file, and done!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] RebDovid:
Until today, I've been concerned that, having delivered two Pixel 5 trade-ins to my local Post Office on the morning of Tuesday, October, 18, USPS tracking showed that, since Thursday and Friday, respectively, of last week, they were stuck, "moving through the network", in Nashville, not yet out for delivery. Today, however, I received two emails from Google acknowledging receipt of the phones and their moving to the assessment stage of the trade-in process. The USPS tracking status hasn't changed, however.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Misterxtc:
Same thing here but the wife got a email from Google this morning saying the $$ for the trade in are being credited to my payment method. I think I had the same thing happen a few years ago trading a phone in to Google.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
My two Pixel 6 Pros were stuck "Moving through Network" since early morning Friday, October 21st. They still both show that status with USPS tracking, but yesterday I got an email that the one had arrived, and the Google Store does show that they are accessing it. The second one, as of this morning, still hadn't arrived.

I've noticed with trade-ins that it's similar to some (not all) Amazon returns I've made. They give me a "shipping label", and have me drop it off at the post office. Then the tracking shows them not really going anywhere but handed off (I forget the exact terminology they use). It's like the post office doesn't really ship (or in the case of our phone trade-ins, deliver) in a normal fashion despite them looking like they do. As if the post office is just some central drop-off point. In Amazon return cases, I typically get an acknowledgment of the return is complete within 24 hours, but these device trade-ins are harrowing.

I chose trade-in instead of selling on Swappa because I figured the selling price of them would go down tremendously with all the people upgrading - and I believe I've confirmed it did happen that way.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] RebDovid:
Whatever the Swappa prices were pre-launch, now they're much less than Google offered. Both our Pixel 5s are in good condition--having always lived in cases and had screen protectors. Google offered (up to $400). If they come through, that looks to be c. $200 more than one could get selling on Swappa.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] DevilDaHusky:
looks like you faired better than me. my trade in is "in transit" from that Nashville hub and Google says they don't have it. it's been over a week. it's making me nervous. it's a Galaxy Note20 Ultra. if they lose it I basically lost over $500
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xgerryx:
Did you get what you expected to? More, or less?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Misterxtc:
They gave me $620 for my S21U just like they said.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xgerryx:
Interesting. I'm expecting 950 for mine if I trade it in. Good to know.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Misterxtc:
Nice, you just about got the 7 Pro for nothing on the trade in alone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] xgerryx:
Just about. I got the 512gb version so 150 difference,
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
I hope yours is acknowledged arrived at Google very soon. Mine was acknowledged arrived at Google five days (yesterday) after the first day that the tracking said "Moving through network" in or around Nashville. My refund got credited this evening.

This morning my wife's phone hadn't arrived at Google yet, but it has now, thankfully.

Both post office tracking still say "Moving through network". Crazy.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
Better than mine lol... Shows it was delivered on the 24th and my trade-in status shows still waiting for device. USPS was slow on delivering the kit as well and delayed the process even further. I hope by next week they acknowledge receiving the device and I don't have to contact Google Support.

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[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Nyk0n.:
Dropped mine off at usps on the 18th and still nothing.

It’s been in Nashville over a week now.

Says..

Moving Through Network

In Transit, Arriving Late

So you’re not alone, I’ve got 700 bucks riding on this. 🤦🏻‍♂️
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] MrBelter:
In the UK i could not find a Post Office that could send my trade in kit back to Google so i gave up and ended up taking my Pixel 6 Pro to CEX.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] tony1208:
It took like 10 days and they finally got my Pixel 4a and I got $300 for it which I was happy because I got it on sale for that much originally. Lol...
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] murphyjasonc:
I'm in the same boat. My Pixel 6 Pro has been in transit from the Nashville hub since the 21st as well. They offered me $600 trade in value. I did some searching and from what others have said Google will still give the trade in value they assesed as long as you have proof the phone was shipped. They will have to do a lost mail claim with USPS and that takes around 10 days. Reading that makes me fill a little better but I'm still nervous as hell.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] DevilDaHusky:
well then, got an email just now from Google. they have it but usps tracking still says in transit. o.O
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] RebDovid:
I just received an email from Google telling me that one of the two Pixel 5s mailed to them as trade-ins has been valued at the full estimated amount of $400. I still await word on the second phone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] jaseman:
In the grand scheme of all things shipping...USPS is far behind UPS, and FedEx, here in the USA IMO.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] RebDovid:
USPS still shows both my traded-in phones moving through the network. Meanwhile, Google has emailed acknowledgments that it has received both and assessed and refunded the full amount estimated on one of them.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Yay, my wife's getting her refund too!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chetly968:
I think I have the opposite problem compared to some on this thread. I shipped mine on Oct 20th. USPS via tracking shows that it was delivered to Google on Oct 22nd. However Google's website says that it is still waiting to receive the phone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] AngelNine:
In Germany, I have to send the package with FedEx, but FedEx is virtually non-existent in Germany... I also received my Trade in Kit only after 15 days and now I have to have my smartphone shipped by October 31.

Let's see if they pick it up tomorrow :D

Not exactly the yellow of egg to use a US parcel service in Germany, we have umpteen other very large parcel services, but of course Google wants to annoy me and uses a service provider hardly existing in Germany good job Google :)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Even though I haven't had trade-in issues ever, yet (but I've only done technically three trades so far), I'm seriously considering next time using my own choice of delivery service - it could still be USPS here in the U.S., insuring it for the trade-in amount and requiring a signature for delivery.

Sure, it would eat into the good trade-in value, but for my peace of mind, it might be worth it.

When you use their provided shipping label, since you didn't pay for the label there's no chance to insure it or make any other requirements, and you just have to hope for the best, or that their customer service will treat you well if things don't work out.

The fact that all three times I've done trade-ins (once with Samsung, these last two with Google), the tracking doesn't match the reality is not comforting at all. I feel lucky so far, but how much longer will I be? It's not worth chancing hundreds of dollars versus spending maybe $20-$30 tops (just guessing).
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] AngelNine:
I don't think I had any choices....

Only FedEx was offered, or could you have shipped with a service provider yourself?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] CarpeCarnim:
Mine has been 4 days in the USPS transit-system. It's showing that it's in a USPS annex but the delivery has been "delayed."

Hopefully the credit gets processed this week.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wrongway213:
This is what I have going on with my P7 as well, shipped it Oct 18th, USPS shows delivered to Google & picked up on Oct 20th. Google Store still shows my trade-in is in step 3, waiting to recive old phone.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] roirraW "edor" ehT:
It's just my opinion so far, but I haven't seen any company specify that you can't use your own shipping method. If you pay for it, you can use whatever method you want. Ship it to the exact same address, probably even include their packaging and label within your own packaging.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] RebDovid:
Yesterday afternoon, Google emailed its valuation of our second Pixel 5 trade-in at the estimated $400. Although we've yet to see either $400 payment reflected on our credit card, I'm now confident that it will be, despite the unreliability of USPS tracking, which still shows both returns "Moving Through Network" and "In Transit, Arriving Late". I'll note, too, that the most recent USPS updates are dated October 24 and 25.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
Update for my trade-in: Took Google one week to say they received my device and have begun to assess it.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] DevilDaHusky:
chiming in one last time on this, got the email about tradein credit coming my way. it was the amount as promised.

for everyone else still having issues, this news article posted yesterday may be relevant:

Android Police: The Google Store's trade-in problem is fixed.

Google Store resolves trade-in issues, promising solution for affected users

Your trade-in deal wasn't honored when you got your Pixel 7? Google is promising a fix

www.androidpolice.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] LondoJowo:
I had the same issue, the phone left Nashville Monday 10/24 at 5:34am but nothing ever changed. Yesterday I received an email from google saying the phone was being examined yesterday. Late in the afternoon I was informed that my refund was being processed. I think USPS was overwhelmed by the number of packages going to La Vergne and didn't scan them for delivery
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] RebDovid:
Both $400 credits--for our two Pixel 5s--have now posted to my credit card account. I mailed the phones to Google the morning of Tuesday, October 18. USPS tracking still shows both phones "Moving Through Network" and "In Transit, Arriving Late".
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] zetsumeikuro:
Got the email today that my phone was evaluated and I got the full $600 trade-in value. Took them awhile, but got my credit at the end of the day.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] wolfu11:
Mailed my trade in 2 weeks ago. USPS still shows moving through the network. Contacted Google. They are going to investigate.

Sent a S22 ultra so I have a lot riding on this.

Has anyone gotten a trade-in credit without Google receiving the phone?
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] craigacgomez:
I mailed my trade-in on October 11... until Nov 3rd it still showed up as "moving through the network" on the USPS site. On Nov 3rd, I got a email from Google that they received my device. The USPS site still had "moving through the network" as the status. On Nov 6th, the USPS tracking was updated saying that the package was delivered on Oct 17. Super werid, but it took a little over three weeks for me to get my trade-in credit.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chetly968:
Google said they got my trade in 10 days after the post office said it was delivered. The notified me that morning it's being evaluated and I was credited that afternoon. Not the most organized but it's over now.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] dexlemaffo:
A Lot of Pixel 7 Trade-In Devices Delayed, Stuck With USPS

Been wondering when that trade-in credit will come from your purchase of a new Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro? You aren’t alone. The early flood of orders through the Google Store and the trade-in devices that were sent back through USPS on their way for evaluation before credit is... #Google #Pixel7

www.droid-life.com
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Curiousn00b:
Meanwhile...

USPS still says moving through network, Google says they just received it and after 4 minutes sent another email that says it was empty or miscellaneous?

I recorded myself putting the phone into the envelope they sent just in case, but really hard to trust Google after things like this. 🤦‍♂️
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Amd4life:
Man that sucks. My trade in appears lost at this point. It's a loss of $600. My package has been sitting in Nashville for two weeks now and the Google chat help line is useless. I certainly won't use the google trade in service ever again. This process has been a mess. I am happy for all those that have successfully rec'd their trade in credits.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Curiousn00b:
Likewise. I'll contact them tomorrow since I just got home, don't feel like dealing with runarounds, but I do feel like the odds of getting this solved are slim.

On a sidenote, I just received a phone case from the Google Store and opened one of their envelopes that we sent them, the Jiffy Padded Sealed Air envelopes, and man... This thing was NOT easy to open at all, so if Google claims they received an empty envelope, I'm calling bullcrap.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Mr_Smilie:
Reading some of these horror stories is getting me concerned. Traded in my P6 for the P7P strictly for the overall stability upgrade.. It's been about a week since it arrived in Nashville.. I really hope I don't get screwed on the trade-in!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] chetly968:
Just so I understand, you didn't receive any credit or discount or anything? They opened the package and claimed it was empty/not what you sent/damaged? I don't know how they could come to whatever conclusion they came to.
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] Curiousn00b:
Correct. Received and email that said they received my trade in, then 3 minutes later received another that said I was credited 0 because the phone was missing or a miscellaneous was received.

I recorded my phone showing that it worked, factory reset was done, and putting it into the sealed envelope and showed Google that via text chat. A few days later, they gave me a courtesy refund for the full amount of my Pixel 4XL($305).

I came across this article yesterday too. Google basically dropped the price by half due claiming that the customer didn't factory reset their phone. Seems like something so minor that shouldn't really be a factor, so yeah. Make sure you guys record everything just in case for the future.

Don't Be Me: Record Your Trade-In Device Before Sending In

The unthinkable has happened, folks. After years of me saying that I have yet to have an issue with a trade-in process, it’s Google that has broken the streak. Naturally. Let my suboptimal situation be a lesson to anyone planning to use their old phone as a trade-in. Believe me... #Google #Samsung

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