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(Topic created on: 04-07-2019 06:05 AM)
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Vic20
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Darn it. My Note 8 auto updated overnight to pie while I was still in the middle of doing major backups to cloud. Thought I disabled auto update, but that's a moot point now. Can someone direct me to the ODIN release that is compatible and will work so I can perform a clean install in future. I know I can find the official stock ROM via SamMobile.

I'm hoping this dirty install will just hold off and not 'explode' in my face with bugs I can't fix or delve into. Been busy this weekend and don't have a chance to fiddle and do a proper install. But, yeah, these new notification icons are fugly. Also settings are unreadable with my current dark themes. So may need to resort to defaults.
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Here is a link to Odin 3.13.1 you need to download it - Unzip it on your computer 🐧

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mPIKMUYZuZsKVKacu8-8PFNwi_DRbhGx/view?usp=drivesdk

Here's a link to Samfirm which is much faster than Sammobile.com
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1--7u4ip9LXy_gWG-iAKvaErvRlUI1B9B/view?usp=drivesdk
Here is a link to Frija which is a successor (of sorts) as Samfirm even though it still works is deprecated & I switched to using Frija personally 🐧
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/tool-frija-samsung-firmware-downloader-t3910584
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Vic20
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Thanks. Knew I can rely on you. lol 😄
Vic20
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lol. thanks. Just reading it now. :)
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bigpapac
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this reminds me of the importance of regular backup procedures that I never do.
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Vic20
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lol. I do regular backups. I just do a full blown "make sure I got everything backed up" back up prior to major revision updates as I nuke, install and nuke again for a clean install. I find this causes the least issues and more peace of mind. :)

Even with routine backup, there are things that come later outside the cycle that I need to catch (important work related matters for example). Of course the unexpected auto update threw off my groove. 😛
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bigpapac
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I use the desk top software.
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Vic20
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oh... I didn't know about USB 3.0... thanks for the heads up. 👍

Man, users weren't kidding about the icons. Need to find myself some nice icon packs now. My current themes don't play nice with Pie. :( Using default marshmallow icons in Nova.

Also any way to replace the notification button icons? They are just hideous! lol
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Vic20
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The pull down notification buttons (WiFi, BT, Sound, etc). Not really into the look of them. I'm trying out some tron looking icons. Looks cool. 😅
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Vic20
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I don't know the exact terminology of this. But this is what I'm referring to. Any way to change this? I liked Oreo look better than this. 😕
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