Should I be getting Android 12 by now?

[King Mustard]

1. You don't need to update every month. Once you flash a valid version that was released broadly to the EU region, OTAs will work fine

2. Software-related services for mobile devices is quite literally our job. We don't need anyone to teach us anything

Are you able to assist me in installing an update once that 1) enables future OTA updates and 2) doesn't wipe the data already on my phone?

That would be amazing!

 

[mustang7757]

I bought a used Galaxy S21 Ultra from SmartFoneStore (UK).

Settings > About phone > Software information tells me I'm running One UI v3.1 (Android 11).

Settings > Software update > Download and install tells me:



That all seems rather out of date?

Hi OP
To bring this back to topic, how long ago you bought this device? What do you want a do? Can you return it ?

 

[King Mustard]

Hi OP
To bring this back to topic, how long ago you bought this device? What do you want a do? Can you return it ?

Two days before I realised. However, I've got it all up and running how I like it.

SmartFoneStore said they'll have it back and send me a UK one in the same condition for the same price but if MNMobileGuy can assist with me installing an update once that 1) enables future OTA updates and 2) doesn't wipe the data already on my phone, I'll just do that and keep this. I mean, dual-SIM baby

 

[mustang7757]

Two days before I realised. However, I've got it all up and running how I like it.

SmartFoneStore said they'll have it back and send me a UK one in the same condition for the same price but if MNMobileGuy can assist with me installing an update once that 1) enables future OTA updates and 2) doesn't wipe the data already on my phone, I'll just do that and keep this. I mean, dual-SIM baby

Ok , if it was me i would prefer one from my region but you can flash it and ill leave it up to who you like to help you with that process.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Two days before I realised. However, I've got it all up and running how I like it.

SmartFoneStore said they'll have it back and send me a UK one in the same condition for the same price but if MNMobileGuy can assist with me installing an update once that 1) enables future OTA updates and 2) doesn't wipe the data already on my phone, I'll just do that and keep this. I mean, dual-SIM baby

The UK version is dual SIM.

Ironass knows more than me about CSC stuff but I think you would have to flash the Luxembourg firmware in order to get OTA updates. You can't keep the UK firmware.

 

[King Mustard]

The UK version is dual SIM.

Ironass knows more than me about CSC stuff but I think you would have to flash the Luxembourg firmware in order to get OTA updates. You can't keep the UK firmware.

Oh. Then I'll wait for the replacement.

 

[MNMobileGuy]

The UK version is dual SIM.

Ironass knows more than me about CSC stuff but I think you would have to flash the Luxembourg firmware in order to get OTA updates. You can't keep the UK firmware.

The file names for BTU and LUX firmware are all identical. Either firmware can be cross-flashed, at will

 

[mustang7757]

Oh. Then I'll wait for the replacement.

I think best option, if you were stuck and no other choice then i say flash but returning i think right call

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I think best option, if you were stuck and no other choice then i say flash but returning i think right call

I agree.

With a smart switch backup first.

 

[King Mustard]

Another possible reason to keep it (if I can get OTA updates enabled): Snapdragon.

On the S21s, it was better in almost every way (performance, battery, camera processing etc) than the Exynos.

Not sure what to do.

 

[ironass]

Another possible reason to keep it (if I can get OTA updates enabled): Snapdragon.

On the S21s, it was better in almost every way (performance, battery, camera processing etc) than the Exynos.

Not sure what to do.

The MXO for Mexico, G998B, is the Exynos, international, model... not Snapdragon.

 

[King Mustard]

The MXO for Mexico, G998B, is the Exynos, international, model... not Snapdragon.

Oh! Then I'll definitely get it swapped ?????? Thank you.

 

[ironass]

Oh! Then I'll definitely get it swapped ������ Thank you.

Be warned.... Snapdragon models are not fully compatible with all U.K. bands and you may end up with a 4G/LTE phone.

Plus, since Samsung do not sell or support the Snapdragon model in most countries, worldwide, you will not receive the 2 year European warranty and may be required to post it off to the phone's country of origin for repairs. USA or China for instance.