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Factory unlocked Galaxy S22 on VZW won't update

Second Chance

Second Chance

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I ordered a new factory unlocked Galaxy S22 for my wife (identical to one I ordered for me a few months earlier) and replaced her phone on VZW with it. My phone updated from Android 12 to 13 and gets the periodic One UI updates like it's supposed to; hers does/will not. I used a utility to change the carrier code in the firmware, but that did not fix the issue. I'm an "older" guy but tech savvy - have built PCs and networks for years and have done some programming, but I'm pretty phone-illiterate. Is there a "foolproof" tutorial somewhere that would step me through downloading and installing Android 13 from a server (after backing up the data on the phone) or is this something I should leave to someone who is more expert with phones and the Android operating system?

Thanks!
Rob
 
Second Chance said:
Sorry - I should have included that. It's an SM-901U.

Rob
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ok there are a couple ways to do this.

1. smart switch. you can use smart switch to update your phone. you will need a computer for this. here is the guide:
www.samsung.com

How to use Smart Switch

FAQ for Apps & Services. Find more about How to use Smart Switch with Samsung Support
www.samsung.com www.samsung.com

2. you can flash it manually. go here:
Download Samsung Galaxy S22 SM-S901B firmware. match the pda number with your baseband version that can be found in your phone's settings under about phone and look for software information. it needs to match exactly....flashing the wrong firmware can screw the phone up.
 
oooops i meant this link:

Latest Samsung Galaxy S22 firmware

Download the latest Samsung firmware for Galaxy S22 with model code SM-S901B. Check out our free download or super fast premium options.
www.sammobile.com www.sammobile.com

edit i have the correct link, but this forum somehow changes the link.....anyways just click on the S901U button.
 
ocnbrze said:
ok there are a couple ways to do this.

1. smart switch. you can use smart switch to update your phone. you will need a computer for this. here is the guide:
www.samsung.com

How to use Smart Switch

FAQ for Apps & Services. Find more about How to use Smart Switch with Samsung Support
www.samsung.com www.samsung.com

2. you can flash it manually. go here:
Download Samsung Galaxy S22 SM-S901B firmware. match the pda number with your baseband version that can be found in your phone's settings under about phone and look for software information. it needs to match exactly....flashing the wrong firmware can screw the phone up.
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I already tried SmartSwitch and it either doesn't offer the update or thinks the phone is up-to-date.

Is the MS-S901B firmware compatible with the SM-901U? Having never done this before I'm a bit timid... if I make sure the baseband version(s) match, what are the chances I can pull this off?

Rob
 
Second Chance said:
I already tried SmartSwitch and it either doesn't offer the update or thinks the phone is up-to-date.

Is the MS-S901B firmware compatible with the SM-901U? Having never done this before I'm a bit timid... if I make sure the baseband version(s) match, what are the chances I can pull this off?

Rob
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sorry i edited my last post to mention that this site somehow changes the link to the sm-s901b. you just need to select the sm-s901u button.
 
ocnbrze said:
sorry i edited my last post to mention that this site somehow changes the link to the sm-s901b. you just need to select the sm-s901u button.
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OK... so what about the second part of my question? (Having never done this before I'm a bit timid... if I make sure the baseband version(s) match, what are the chances I can pull this off?)🤔

Rob
 
Doing some research... the baseband version on the phone shows S901USQS2AVHJ which seems to be AT&T. If I update with AT&T firmware, the phone still won't update on the Verizon network, will it? What happens if I flash it with S901USQS3CWH3 - the VZW latest version? Will that mess things up? Do I need to update with AT&T firmware and just keep doing it manually from here on out?

Rob
 
Second Chance said:
Doing some research... the baseband version on the phone shows S901USQS2AVHJ which seems to be AT&T. If I update with AT&T firmware, the phone still won't update on the Verizon network, will it? What happens if I flash it with S901USQS3CWH3 - the VZW latest version? Will that mess things up? Do I need to update with AT&T firmware and just keep doing it manually from here on out?

Rob
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Ive always recommend that you flash a firmware update that was meant for your phone regardless of carrier. i think you should be fine, but i am not 100% positive.
 
Update (no pun intended): I was able to find a YouTube step-by-step guide and successfully downloaded the appropriate firmware and got my wife's phone updated to Android 13. It went flawlessly. An extra benefit is that the phone is now recognized by the VZW update servers and has downloaded and installed two push updates since the Android upgrade - win/win!

Rob
 
Second Chance said:
I was able to find a YouTube step-by-step guide and successfully downloaded the appropriate firmware and got my wife's phone updated to Android 13. It went flawlessly.
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Can you link to the Youtube video for future reference?
 
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