usamaahmed91
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I'm stuck with 4.4 and want to update to nougat or oreo but how do I do it?
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How to update android version on S5 AT&T SMG900A?
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Jfalls63
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ironass
Extreme Android User
As per #1.6 of 42 Galaxy S5 models - Dummies Guide, unless you are registered on the AT&T network you will need to download and flash the firmware as per Jfalls63 link. The latest and last ever update for the S5 is Android 6.0.1, Marshmallow. To get to Oreo, Android 8.0, requires rooting and flashing a custom ROM which is unavailable to the G900A thanks to AT&T's mega locked down bootloader.
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bnichols23
Newbie
Hey, IA, question re your above (& related issue I queried this a.m.) -- I only relatively recently picked up a 900a so I'm not up on ATTs security. Is the 900a just flat-out unrootable? TIA!
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ironass
Extreme Android User
[GUIDE] Root, ROMs, and Other Cool Stuff - Rooting the G900A
ironass motto... "Root in haste... repent at leisure!"
bnichols23
Newbie
Great, TYVM -- definitely looks like I should have gone with the 900M. Live & learn. :\ Assistance greatly appreciated.