Avant software updates

[redsfan27]

I've created this thread to hopefully clear up other ones where people are talking about updates and asking for help.

 

[Masterchief87]

Here is a link to the newest G386TUVU1AOD7 firmware for the T-Mobile Avant (SM-G386T)
Download: 972.7MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!Ug1TQCCY!3v6jTg_13yWNSQLd2NJmCcWpDTNXqKVxM_dKpubT54s

If you want to download this using your phone, instead of a pc you will need the Mega app.
Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flyingottersoftware.mega&hl=en

 

[ThreeSevens]

So what I've gathered so far is that the update is enabling access to another signal band that tmo released? I assume we can apply this to other kitkat ROM's? I finally got CM running and can't picture going back. Ever.

 

[redsfan27]

I have downloaded the new firmware already and once I have the time I'll upload it so people can download it without having to wait an hour for a slow download from sammobile.

That would be a lot of help... The first download I did was corrupt so I had to do it twice with each one taking over an hour. It's a little annoying

 

[horsecharles]

That would be a lot of help... The first download I did was corrupt so I had to do it twice with each one taking over an hour. It's a little annoying

Fyi my experience:
ONLY able to update thru Odin.
TWRP fails, not finding md5 in process.
KIES Downloaded, then failed, saying update not for this device...Even though it initially offered it. Before latest update KIES used to offer to download to computer and update later.
Now it forces redownload on subsequent retries...no way to point software to downloaded file.

I had already enabled band 12 manually...I wonder what other benefits this update provided, LOL

 

[horsecharles]

So what I've gathered so far is that the update is enabling access to another signal band that tmo released? I assume we can apply this to other kitkat ROM's? I finally got CM running and can't picture going back. Ever.

You can enable manually:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1853921-How-to-enable-Band-12-on-Samsung-Galaxy-Avant

 

[codyedmonson]

You can enable manually:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1853921-How-to-enable-Band-12-on-Samsung-Galaxy-Avant

Doesn't work on cm11. Just tried it.

 

[horsecharles]

Doesn't work on cm11. Just tried it.

Hhmmmm.....
(I'm rooted stock)

My first attempt failed cause I didn't heed their emphasized instruction of backing out of each screen one at a time with the back arrow @ top left of screen...edit disappears otherwise.

HTH

 

[codyedmonson]

Hhmmmm.....
(I'm rooted stock)

My first attempt failed cause I didn't heed their emphasized instruction of backing out of each screen one at a time with the back arrow @ top left of screen...edit disappears otherwise.

HTH

Mine says something along the lines of invalid imei number

 

[horsecharles]

Mine says something along the lines of invalid imei number

I'm on T-Mobile with this handset...ported over from Metro(did not unlock, just over-installed tmb stock)...on paygo plan(no data, although T-Mobile apps work over data).
I'd try switching your apn to t mobile's...it can't hurt...it's my default even if on metro, etc.

I believe I enabled before switching from Metro, but not totally sure.
Good luck partner.

EDIT NEVER MIND RE T-MOBILE, BRAIN FART.

 

[horsecharles]

POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH LATEST UPDATE...WIFI, after coming out of power saving mode:
Whether in settings or notify bar, while WiFi not greyed out, it didn't switch to ON, ditto other related WiFi modules/settings..

1. Went back in & out of UPSM, still not resolved.
2. Enabled Smart Network Switch...NOW WiFi worked (& SNS could be turned back off w/o issue).

 

[JesseBanks]

Is this a recent update? I am rooted and can't receive...does it matter? My phone works smoothly

 

[horsecharles]

Is this a recent update? I am rooted and can't receive...does it matter? My phone works smoothly

Yes, it just came out.
Fyi, you can always receive through KIES, even if rooted.

 

[redsfan27]

Yes, it just came out.
Fyi, you can always receive through KIES, even if rooted.

It's supposed to work like that, but I couldn't receive the update through Kies no matter what I did (unroot, hide custom status). The only thing that worked for me was using Odin, which didn't wipe data or anything.

 

[JesseBanks]

Sorry for not knowing...what exactly is kies?

 

[horsecharles]

Sorry for not knowing...what exactly is kies?

That's ok...I'm sorry for knowing, lol.
Samsung software for managing your phone thru computer, you'll need v3:
http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/

 

[horsecharles]

It's supposed to work like that, but I couldn't receive the update through Kies no matter what I did (unroot, hide custom status). The only thing that worked for me was using Odin, which didn't wipe data or anything.

Glad I'm not the only one. It's infuriating that it downloads package but won't store it...I didn't bother sloughing thru temp folders...
I had thought either Knox was acting up (metro model, overflashing with tmb stock trips Knox) or download was corrupt, but wasn't about to redownload over a glacial public hotspot.
And I sweated bullets that Odin would update rather than just delete and replace., given the smaller package size...

 

[1freedude]

Heads up...lost root flashing through odin3.

edit

and recovery

https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip

 

[biggdogg]

I just got the update this morning but didn't download it yet until checking here . I am still ANK3 getting ready to root with Odin today . T-Mobile support page lists improvements as Band 12 and VoLTE911 calling here
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-11068

My question is should I root and then just enable Band 12 manually or root and then try the update through Odin? Can someone explain how to do the update with Odin ? Would I download the update through kies and then install with Odin or am I misunderstanding something ? It says the update is to baseband AOD7 so I would hate to update and not be able to root when I can just enable it manually . Also, any way to stop the update notification or will they stop automatically once rooted . I won't be installing any Custom Roms just yet but I'm looking forward to it . Thanks

 

[Masterchief87]

If you already got the ota then go ahead and install it before you root. It won't keep you from rooting or flashing ROMs or recoveries

 

[biggdogg]

Okay great, thanks! My only concern was that the rooting method said it only works on baseband version ANK3 and if I update it is going to change to AOD7 . So the new version shouldn't stop me from using the root process through Odin ? Just trying to be absolutely sure.
I started a new thread with this question because I wasn't sure if anyone saw my post. It can be deleted by the mods if necessary. Thanks for your time.

 

[Masterchief87]

I've already updated mine to aod7 then re rooted and installed cwm

 

[biggdogg]

Thanks ! I really appreciate your time !! I'm going to try it tonight when I get home .

 

[1freedude]

Hey folks,
from my past experience, most device forums have a few different threads as stickies. Usu these are ROMs, radios, and kernels.

Our ROM situation is looking better every day, but we still don't have a custom kernel.

So, that leaves us with radio...

This AOD7 update leaves us with a better modem/baseband/radio than we had. No need to manually activate band 12, then pray it's optimized for the algorithms band 12 uses.
OK, so, for future use, can the baseband be pulled, then made into a flashable zip?

 

[DMedina559]

Hey folks,
from my past experience, most device forums have a few different threads as stickies. Usu these are ROMs, radios, and kernels.

Our ROM situation is looking better every day, but we still don't have a custom kernel.

So, that leaves us with radio...

This AOD7 update leaves us with a better modem/baseband/radio than we had. No need to manually activate band 12, then pray it's optimized for the algorithms band 12 uses.
OK, so, for future use, can the baseband be pulled, then made into a flashable zip?

Yeah I'm pretty sure it'll work, I did the same with the radio for the galaxy light and it worked.