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How To Force The Bug Fix Update

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kkarlin

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To Force The Samsung Bug Fix Update Follow These Simple Instructions:

AS OF 3/13/2010 IT SEEMS THAT SAMSUNG OR TMO OR WHOEVER HAD JACKED UP THEIR BACK END SYSTEM HAS NOW STRAIGHTENED THAT OUT AND IT APPEARS THIS PROCEDURE IS NOW WORKING

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The Effectiveness of This Procedure Seems To Be In Question. There doesn't seem to be a downside to trying it, however most people report that either it doesn't work or that the update appears to happen and after reboot there is no change to their phone. For me personally this worked flawless the first time I tried it, however after having to ODIN, I am now unable to get the update to re-apply.
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Assumptions :
  • You are using the STOCK ROM. BH_MAN's Hybrid ROM will not work as Device Management is DISABLED. I can't speak to the GALAXY ROM so to be safe ODIN back to Stock.
  • You're battery is above 50%
  • You have a Solid Signal (3g seems to be required)
  • You Are Using the TWLauncher home screen - You can not be using a different home screen.
Steps:
  1. If you dont already have AnyCut, Download and install it from the Market Place
  2. Long Press an empty spot on your desktop
  3. Select Shortcut from the context menu
  4. Select AnyCut as the ShortcutType
  5. Select Activity from the AnyCut shortcut type
  6. Select Device Management from the list of Activities
  7. You can rename the short cut if you want to, but it's not necessary
  8. Click "OK" - the short cut should be created on your desktop
  9. Click the short cut to launch Device Manager
  10. Select Start DM
  11. You should immediately see a pair of red and blue arrows in the top left corner of the screen - these are in a different location than the usual "Getting Information" arrows that appear more towards the middle of the top of the screem
  12. After a minute or so you should be prompted to install the update.
  13. If the arrows disappear and you are not notified of an update proceed with step 14
  14. While still in Device Management - hit Menu then select Software Update
  15. 1 Hour should be selected - hit "OK"
  16. You should now see a clock next to the arrow icons in the top left corner of the screen.
  17. Reboot the phone.
  18. After restarting open Device Management using the desktop shortcut.
  19. Select Start DM
  20. This should now initiate the update.
ENJOY!
 
Is there something I am doing wrong? because when I pressed Start DM it said DM is not initialized and I am on stock firmware.

Update: I get the arrows but everytime I start it I lose 3G signal
 
Thank you for this... Seems my Problem was the Edge network... Got to a 3G location today and was able to run the update.

For what it's worth, I Changed my Settings To lab! Hoping this changes how the Update is effected, will let you all know Soon!

kkarlin said:
To Force The Samsung Bug Fix Update Follow These Simple Instructions:

Assumptions :
  • You are using the STOCK ROM. BH_MAN's Hybrid ROM will not work as Device Management is DISABLED. I can't speak to the GALAXY ROM so to be safe ODIN back to Stock.
  • You're battery is above 50%
  • You have a Solid Signal (3g seems to be required)
Steps:
  1. If you dont already have AnyCut, Download and install it from the Market Place
  2. Long Press an empty spot on your desktop
  3. Select Shortcut from the context menu
  4. Select AnyCut as the ShortcutType
  5. Select Activity from the AnyCut shortcut type
  6. Select Device Management from the list of Activities
  7. You can rename the short cut if you want to, but it's not necessary
  8. Click "OK" - the short cut should be created on your desktop
  9. Click the short cut to launch Device Manager
  10. Select Start DM
  11. You should immediately see a pair of red and blue arrows in the top left corner of the screen - these are in a different location than the usual "Getting Information" arrows that appear more towards the middle of the top of the screem
  12. After a minute or so you should be prompted to install the update.
ENJOY!
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I can only say that while I was on BH_MAN's Hybrid ROM I had the same issue, when I ODIN'd back to STOCK, Device Management worked. I would suggest ODINing and be sure there is a Factory Reset (icon shows a box opening and phone coming out on first boot). I have noticed that doesn't happen every time I have ODIN'd and I think that explains why I have had "flakiness" in the past. If you don't get the "Unboxing" graphic on restart I would just ODIN again immediately and see if that get's the "Unboxing" graphic.
 
Did you try anyway? I thought some users had reported they got the update while on wifi.

I posted the assumptions, because they represent the known factors for success.
 
kkarlin said:
Did you try anyway? I thought some users had reported they got the update while on wifi.

I posted the assumptions, because they represent the known factors for success.
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I edited My Post, This update will not work over wifi, running logs at the moment. But has to be on a T-mobile network...

I have the Wifi turned on, but it's still Downloading over Edge..

This is what I did to start the Update over Edge network.

For what it's worth, I Changed my Settings To lab! Hoping this changes how the Update is effected, will let you all know Soon!
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kkarlin said:
@BH_MAN, What do you mean by changed your settings to lab?
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Before You hit Start, Go to settings, there is Profile in there.. Default is set to production.. I changed mine to Lab :)

Btw way, there is Ton's of goodies in there!! Hit the Menu key while in the DM settings :)
Also seems the Updat stops while on the Edge network. Off to my Mother's again to get 3g again to download the Lab Update, or see if it lets me.
 
Okay, after some tinkering around with it...

I got the update over Edge by doing the Following..

Settings > Lab > Enable

From the DM Page.
Menu > Software Update > 1 hour
Reboot
DM short cut.
Then I was Prompted for the Update to be downloaded.
 
2FR35H said:
Is there something I am doing wrong? because when I pressed Start DM it said DM is not initialized and I am on stock firmware.
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I'm having this problem too - anyone know what to do about this? My battery is fully charged and I have a solid 3G signal... Thanks!
 
mmandros said:
I did. First thing I tried and still no luck. Factory reset?
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Odd, you shouldn't have any Problem on a stock ( Odin Restored ).

Yeah, I'd do a factory reset, if that don't work.
Well, then try doing another Restore using Odin, then download Anycut and follow the direction posted :)
 
Bugdog said:
I'm having this problem too - anyone know what to do about this? My battery is fully charged and I have a solid 3G signal... Thanks!
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Reboot your phone then try again, I was able to get he arrows but everytime I start the damn thing it drops the 3G and you more than likely need to be on 3G to receive it.
 
Got it after the 'hour' trick. I'm pretty sure it was production.


Well I got to the reboot, but it didn't actually do the update. Hmmmm
 
BH_MAN said:
Odd, you shouldn't have any Problem on a stock ( Odin Restored ).

Yeah, I'd do a factory reset, if that don't work.
Well, then try doing another Restore using Odin, then download Anycut and follow the direction posted :)
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Factory reset did it. Have the arrows now. We'll see what happens. Thanks!!! I switched the settings to LAB even though I have strong 3G here. The arrows only stayed for 20 or 30 seconds in PRODUCTION.


Thanks again!
 
So, My wife's phone is exhibiting the "DM is not initialized" issue. Her phone has never been rooted or had an alternate ROM. I'm going to try rooting first and see if that solves the problem.
 
Got it!

and now I wait for waldo.. ;)

Update: Weird.... I got the message saying congrats that it should take 10 minutes to do and then my phone restarts and no update???? what the piss?
 
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