Question Hi, which firmware should I choose to flash - Google Pixel 6

Hi, happy holidays
I have bought a unlocked regular Pixel 6 from Google store US, which canes with November build.
Now I will use the phone here in China, and I wanted to upgrade to December build via fastboot.
There are several variants, could you please tell me which one I should take?
Is this OKAY? SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021
It seems that OTA isn't going to show up soon.

bush911 said:
Hi, happy holidays
I have bought a unlocked regular Pixel 6 from Google store US, which canes with November build.
Now I will use the phone here in China, and I wanted to upgrade to December build via fastboot.
There are several variants, could you please tell me which one I should take?
Is this OKAY? SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021
It seems that OTA isn't going to show up soon.
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That should be the one but you might want to search around first. I think Gizmochina has a Telegram group if you are so inclined. Also make sure you have the OEM switch active in case you need to unlock the device if it's not unlocked already. Better safe...

bush911 said:
Hi, happy holidays
I have bought a unlocked regular Pixel 6 from Google store US, which canes with November build.
Now I will use the phone here in China, and I wanted to upgrade to December build via fastboot.
There are several variants, could you please tell me which one I should take?
Is this OKAY? SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021
It seems that OTA isn't going to show up soon.
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You will be better off waiting for the OTA

dilruk said:
You will be better off waiting for the OTA
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Thank you. I will insert a sim card and wait for the OTA, no sim no ota shows up for days

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So no Nougat on the RS988?

I've been using the RS988 G5 on Verizon since last month (that BHPhoto had on sale for $399, due to my old Note 4 DE having issues). For the price, it is a good phone, but I'm not liking the fact that it appears LG will not be upgrading it to Nougat, leaving it on 6.0.1 with months old security patch.
At this point, I'm not sure if I should just keep it for now and wait and see how the new phones are this year (G6, S8, Note 8, V30), or return it while I still can to BHPhoto and pick up something else. I could go with something used on Swappa (such as the Verizon branded G5 or V20 that both have 7.0) for around the same $400 or slightly more.
I'm so frustrated as you are... i live in argentina and a friend of mine brought me from this variant instead of a H850/830 as i requested but is such a good phone, i can't really complain
It's like a forgotten variant... i wonder if LG itselft knows it exists
Recieved the update
demodemo001 said:
I'm so frustrated as you are... i live in argentina and a friend of mine brought me from this variant instead of a H850/830 as i requested but is such a good phone, i can't really complain
It's like a forgotten variant... i wonder if LG itselft knows it exists
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I too was frustated....recieved the uodate notification today on my rs988..around 600mb update
ankitsxperiago said:
I too was frustated....recieved the uodate notification today on my rs988..around 600mb update
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Is this notification actually for Nougat, or perhaps for just a more current security update? The size seems too small for the Nougat update is why I ask.
Update: I just downloaded and installed the 554.17MB update and it was the latest security update (2017-01-01) in s/w version RS98811d. Maybe Nougat will come in the next weeks/months.
I'm downloading the "d" firmware, but really slow even with my 175Mbps Comcast connection, so not sure where the LG Software Update Server is.
Too bad it still isn't Android Nougat, but at least it is the Jan 2017 security update. So there is still hope I guess.
Update:
Finished the download and install. Visually, can see no difference from the "c" version.
Sorry
Diablo_692 said:
Is this notification actually for Nougat, or perhaps for just a more current security update? The size seems too small for the Nougat update is why I ask.
Update: I just downloaded and installed the 554.17MB update and it was the latest security update (2017-01-01) in s/w version RS98811d. Maybe Nougat will come in the next weeks/months.
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Sorry i was excited...bur after installing i came to know that it was a security update
It looks like there is a RS988 Nougat Source Code listed here:
http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=NAME&search=lgrs988
But at the start of May, I'm doubtful we'll ever get it.
I had thought about going with the unlocked G6, but not any more, as LG is pretty bad about updates on their Unlocked devices.
I have read somewhere that they told a consumer that the RS988 would be updated in May, seeing the source code is a good sign I guess
P00r said:
I have read somewhere that they told a consumer that the RS988 would be updated in May, seeing the source code is a good sign I guess
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I downloaded the source code, and the date on the files are from Feb 2017. So I guess there is still hope.
LG Replies (So Far)
I decided to periodically email LG about the Nougat update. My first email received this reply:
<<LG>>
Good day! Thank you for getting in touch with LG Email Services and letting us know about your concern. It’s our pleasure to assist you with your inquiry!
As far as we know and according to the list of updates we found on the following page, there has been an update for the RS988 phone model to Nougat 7.0 that was released this past 24th of March.
Software Updates are generally pushed into devices by the carriers or service providers (e.g. US Cellular, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, etc.) that phones are locked with over-the-air (OTA). Factory unlocked phones have no connections to these updates and receive updates through LG via OTA or a software update tool instead.
If you haven't received any notifications about recent software updates on your phone, please try to check for and download the latest update for your unlocked phone via the LG Bridge application. You may download and use this application on a computer from the following page.
Please follow the step-by-step instructions under the ‘PC Sync’ section of the page above.
<</LG>>
My 2nd email brought this response:
<<LG>>
According to the information that we got from our product specialists, unlocked phones should receive an update from LG Over-The-Air once available for the unit. LG OTA updates for unlocked phones have to pass through multiple Quality Checks for several carrier networks or service providers before their release so it takes a considerable amount of time in between releases compared to phones locked with a specific carrier.
Should you require further assistance or for any other concerns, please do not hesitate to email us back. We’re more than happy to help you the best we can.
Feel free to contact us also via Live Chat or Phone by dialing 1-800-793-8896.
<</LG>>
Sorry, new user so no external links allowed.
/phandroid.com/2017/05/03/unlocked-lg-g6-android-nougat-update-us/ came across this today. I'm looking at buying this phone (LG rs988) can anyone confirm they have the update?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/68urq5/seems_like_the_unlocked_lg_g5_rs988_is_getting/
I have the unlocked rs988 and have not yet received the update yet. I checked on the phone and on lg bridge.
Checking every couple of hours will update here if the nougat update ever shows up. ?
There is an update on lg-firmware.com for the rs988 released on 4-27 anyone try it and see if its nougat
Yes Its Nougat
firenemesis7 said:
There is an update on lg-firmware.com for the rs988 released on 4-27 anyone try it and see if its nougat
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Yes its Nougat with Android Security Patch Level of March 01, 2017.
When I updated using the LG Flash Tool, it had to reformat the partitions (user, system ...). Therefore I lost my old data.
I backed up my data before upgrading. Will try to restore using the LG backup tool and report back later.
Don't you need the rs988 dll file to flash. If so where did you find it
firenemesis7 said:
Don't you need the rs988 dll file to flash. If so where did you find it
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I used the LG Update tool from the link below.
Selected the upgrade radio button, followed by the kdz file and let the installation go through.
Again please backup as your data might be lost after the upgrade. To be on the safe side please remove sd card too.
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software
This worked fine for me. I'm not the owner of any these files hence I cannot take responsibility if anything goes wrong. Please use it at your own risk
everything seems to be working had to factory reset like you said but just glad to finally have Nougat. Thanks
jai4200 said:
I used the LG Update tool from the link below.
Selected the upgrade radio button, followed by the kdz file and let the installation go through.
Again please backup as your data might be lost after the upgrade. To be on the safe side please remove sd card too.
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-lg-up-software
This worked fine for me. I'm not the owner of any these files hence I cannot take responsibility if anything goes wrong. Please use it at your own risk
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firenemesis7 said:
everything seems to be working had to factory reset like you said but just glad to finally have Nougat. Thanks
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I guess the April upload is the Nougat one.
https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-rs988-firmwares/
I've been checking my G5 RS988 every day, and still no OTA Nougat update on it. I'd rather go that route as it (should) keep system data & apps in place, instead of doing the update via the LG Software which wipes/formats user data & apps.
I am on verizon and I can confirm the RS98810h_01_0303.kdz from lg-firmwares.com works on my RS988. I performed a backup and update with the tools and drivers provided in AUTOPrimes post linked below. Once I updated the device, I simply loaded the backup tool and restored my device, sms and apps appeared right back to the state they were before. My only question is that the firmware is listed as BPT (brightpoint), will this still include the same bands listed under the unbranded USA rs988?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/info-autos-g5-thread-t3350648

Unlocked LG G Pad X 8.0 V520 (AT&T) Nougat Update

Update: I'm returning it and went to T-Mobile and got a V521.
Recently with T-Mobile's free line promo I got myself a free line. I picked up an unlocked V520/G Pad X 8.0 (AT&T model). Popped the Tmo sim in and it works great. However, it won't show an OTA update for Nougat, LG Bridge just gives "cannot get software version" errors, and as far as I can tell there is no where to find a KDZ file for the AT&T variant. Confirmed AT&T blocks updates on unlocked devices without AT&T SIM cards.
When I had Nexus devices, I didn't have too many problems flashing variants of stock ROMs while using on T-Mo, anyone successfully flashed the V521 update on the V520 variant? Not really worried about unlocking the bootloader or getting root, just want to be on the latest software -- mine is on a security update from June 2016.
edit: Any ideas on where to get stock AT&T firmware?
meh3884 said:
Update: I'm returning it and went to T-Mobile and got a V521.
Recently with T-Mobile's free line promo I got myself a free line. I picked up an unlocked V520/G Pad X 8.0 (AT&T model). Popped the Tmo sim in and it works great. However, it won't show an OTA update for Nougat, LG Bridge just gives "cannot get software version" errors, and as far as I can tell there is no where to find a KDZ file for the AT&T variant. Confirmed AT&T blocks updates on unlocked devices without AT&T SIM cards.
When I had Nexus devices, I didn't have too many problems flashing variants of stock ROMs while using on T-Mo, anyone successfully flashed the V521 update on the V520 variant? Not really worried about unlocking the bootloader or getting root, just want to be on the latest software -- mine is on a security update from June 2016.
edit: Any ideas on where to get stock AT&T firmware?
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I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
superneil said:
I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
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may i ?
superneil said:
I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
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would you pls feel free to send to me also?thanks
What's the magic to get this to update? I have a V520 new out of the box off eBay and I haven't tampered with it (haven't unlocked bootloader, rooted it, etc)... but it's on android 6.0.1 - how does one get this to update to android 7.0?
I'll take a link to that kdz file too, if you'd be so kind! Not sure if I can force the tablet to install that manually, but it's worth a try.
I just received this tablet (Unlocked) and having the same issue. It does not have Nougat OTA update, neither Update can be detected by LG Air Bridge Software. I'll really appreciate if someone can link me to the Nougat file.
Check updates using an AT&T SIM. A user in Slickdeals has reported success - sorry can't post the link - new user here.
Update: I myself tried using AT&T Go phone and it worked.
travelyogi said:
Check updates using an AT&T SIM. A user in Slickdeals has reported success - sorry can't post the link - new user here.
Update: I myself tried using AT&T Go phone and it worked.
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I also had success yesterday. But even after inserting the sim, it wasn't showing. So I called AT&T tech support, provided the IEMI number and they pushed it instantly.
I also got the LG V520 off ebay. I read in an ATT support forum that it was necessary to have an ATT sim card in the tablet or it will not be able to connect to the update server. The same forum suggested to bring the tablet to an ATT store or the Samsung Experience in a Bestbuy.
I can verify that it is not enough to simply to connect to the ATT wifi in the store, you do actually need to insert an ATT sim. It took some convincing to get the person at the ATT store to pull a sim card from a demo phone to let me try. Here are some tips:
-- The tablet will only allow you to check for an update once every 24 hours. Make sure that you don't check for an update 24hours before going to the store, or once you're there, do a factory reset in order to do the update check.
-- Go to the store when they aren't too busy so they are more willing to help out.
-- Once the tablet detects that there is an update available, you can shut down the tablet and replace with your own sim card. You can then connect to any WIFI connection to finish the update.
Changes in the Nougat ROM:
-- When you create a second profile, it can now enable "install from unknown sources", but there is still no access to the external SD card. It means that the secondary profile can only use the internal memory.
-- ATT pulled the "WIFI Hotspot" feature out of the Nougat ROM.
-- Just like the Marshmallow ROM, phone features do not work. I don't know if this is a firmware lockdown or if it's a software thing.
The lack of hotspot really makes me wish for a custom rom on this tablet. Here's hope we get one soon on the V520
superneil said:
I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
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Can I receive that one? Thanks.
Can I get this as well?
superneil said:
I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
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Please kindly send me the link, thanks!
superneil said:
I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
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can I get this file as well?
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=3707290073&uk=3594350791
Can someone share the link? Thanks.
Link
superneil said:
I have the file "LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz",is it helpful to you?
If you need,I can share it with you.
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Hi, can you share the file please.
Thanks
Could any kind person with the file LGV520AT-00-V20f-ATT-US-DEC-21-2016-ARB00+0.kdz please upload it.
I've spent about ten hours looking for this file in the vain attempt to update the V520 to Nougat, before I wrap it and give to my daughter for Christmas.
Many thanks to anyone that can help me out with this.
Simon
I would just purchase an h2o SIM card. Since h2o is an att reseller, you will get an update within 24 hours.
Software update for the LG G Pad X 8.0 (V520)
I was able to take my LG G Pad X *.) to Nougat with September security patch as listed below and the below ATT link:
Just google "LG G Pad X 8.0 (V520) updates" and you will receive the link for the update.
Software update for the LG G Pad X 8.0 (V520)
Here is the current update: Android 7.0 Nougat
The details
Release date: October 12, 2017
Android version: 7.0
Security patch level (SPL): September 1, 2017
Baseband version: MPSS.TA.1.0.c3.3-00015-8952_GEN_PACK-1.104273.1.114971.1
Kernel version: 3.10.84
Build number: V52020l
File size: 87.4MB
The updates
What's new: Android security updates
What's changing: BlueBorne fix (on SPLs September 1 or later)

Update Issue

Hi, I have an M5 8.4 C636 which is Asia Pacific region and haven't had any updates since June. I'm running on version 153 but according to HFF app there are 2 new software versions (169 & 180) but they haven't come through on OTA and are not approved for installation (per HFF app) although they are correct for C636 regon
My bootloader is locked and I'm not rooted but I was going to unlock the bootloader and selected 'unlock bootloader' in developer options some time ago then decided not to unlock it. Think this has stopped the OTA updates.
Does anyone have any suggestions about manual update when none of the available software versions are approved for installation?
Thanks in advance
jasonleeg said:
Hi, I have an M5 8.4 C636 which is Asia Pacific region and haven't had any updates since June. I'm running on version 153 but according to HFF app there are 2 new software versions (169 & 180) but they haven't come through on OTA and are not approved for installation (per HFF app) although they are correct for C636 regon
My bootloader is locked and I'm not rooted but I was going to unlock the bootloader and selected 'unlock bootloader' in developer options some time ago then decided not to unlock it. Think this has stopped the OTA updates.
Does anyone have any suggestions about manual update when none of the available software versions are approved for installation?
Thanks in advance
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If you never root or replace stock recovery it should be able to update/OTA..
Btw mine is still on .162 and waiting to get .180...
ronald_loulan said:
If you never root or replace stock recovery it should be able to update/OTA..
Btw mine is still on .162 and waiting to get .180...
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Ok thanks, guess I'll just have to be patient.
I heard Huawei are slow on thier updates and where's our gpu turbo?
ronald_loulan said:
I heard Huawei are slow on thier updates and where's our gpu turbo?
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In the past they have been - but more recently, the speed has been OK. You just have to temper your expectations a bit.
Motorola used to have a reputation for fast updates, but when I last had a Motorola device, they were really slow at updates.
Huawei have committed to Android Enterprise, which delivers at least 1 major OS update (Android 9), and Google security patches for 3 years within 90 days of release by Google.
As we are on July 2018 patch, they have 30 days to deliver either Android 9 or Android 8 with a newer security update newer than July 2018, otherwise they fail at their enterprise commitment and leave themselves legally open to breaking contractual obligations (and potentially customer returns)
I'm on the August security patch for maybe the past two weeks so I'm hopeful that this will get updated regularly.

How to install ColorOS 7 on my Chinese model? (PCMM00)

I am using the Chinese model in the U.S. I have the option to download the trial version of ColorOS 7, but it asks me to create an OPPO Account and get a verification SMS from a Chinese number, which I don't have.
Is there any other way to get the trial version? Will I be able to get the regular version by OTA, even though I'm in the U.S? If not, then I'm going to regret getting the Chinese version and probably sell it. :crying:
Thanks!
nerdydesi said:
I am using the Chinese model in the U.S. I have the option to download the trial version of ColorOS 7, but it asks me to create an OPPO Account and get a verification SMS from a Chinese number, which I don't have.
Is there any other way to get the trial version? Will I be able to get the regular version by OTA, even though I'm in the U.S? If not, then I'm going to regret getting the Chinese version and probably sell it. :crying:
Thanks!
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Would it not be easier to wait for the official release? The trial is very much in Alpha status and has too many bugs
moozer said:
Would it not be easier to wait for the official release? The trial very much in Alpha status and has too many bugs
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Is the official release not out for anyone? I thought Oppo said we would get it in November (or was that the trial?)
nerdydesi said:
Is the official release not out for anyone? I thought Oppo said we would get it in November (or was that the trial?)
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Not sure how it's working. I have CPH1919 and am still with ColorOS 6.0 with December security update. So...technically an official update has happened.
Not heard of anyone having ColorOS 7 pushed officially yet.
Too many rumours going around regarding official releases. I'm just going to wait and not cry

Question Which December update to flash?

I've had my Pixel 6 for less than a month, bought it in Canada and updated in November to SD1A.210817.037, then rooted with Magisk. All is fine.
Now, I'm in Mexico with it, on Telcel, and the December updates have come out, but I have no idea which one to flash. Does anyone know?
The options are:
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021)
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A4, Dec 2021, EMEA carriers) *** I'm pretty confident it's not this one***
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.017, Dec 2021, US carriers)
I'm thinking that it's the first option, but I'm not sure...
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.017, Dec 2021, US carriers) <--- I used this since T-Mobile is a US carrier
Probably for you, your best option is to flash the first option
I'm asking myself the same question. I've a Canadian model too. Once I bought it I flashed "12.0.0 (SD1A.210817.019.C2, Oct 2021, T-Mobile (US), USCC, Google Fi, CA, & TW carriers)" with magisk. I didn't even update to the November one because I wasn't sure, but I would like to do this one and see if that solve some bugs that I have. I just would like to be sure about the first option (which would make sence).
basily said:
I've had my Pixel 6 for less than a month, bought it in Canada and updated in November to SD1A.210817.037, then rooted with Magisk. All is fine.
Now, I'm in Mexico with it, on Telcel, and the December updates have come out, but I have no idea which one to flash. Does anyone know?
The options are:
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021)
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A4, Dec 2021, EMEA carriers) *** I'm pretty confident it's not this one***
12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.017, Dec 2021, US carriers)
I'm thinking that it's the first option, but I'm not sure...
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I'm from Monterrey, currently using Telcel and AT&T. I already flashed the dec update, go for the 1st one (12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021)).
=)
Kimbaroth said:
I'm from Monterrey, currently using Telcel and AT&T. I already flashed the dec update, go for the 1st one (12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A1, Dec 2021)).
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Thank you friend
sorry y'all. Im in California, bought my P6P unlocked from Google directly. Should I use the 1st one (or the US carrier one (3rd)?
Thanks very much!
I think I'm gona wait a little bit more before updating. On another post many said that they lost root and magisk doesn't seem to work on the new update at the current state.
AliasGprime said:
I think I'm gona wait a little bit more before updating. On another post many said that they lost root and magisk doesn't seem to work on the new update at the current state.
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Can you link to said post, please?
I know that the right thing to do is to wait, but... well... ok, I'll wait :-|
basily said:
Can you link to said post, please?
I know that the right thing to do is to wait, but... well... ok, I'll wait :-|
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Sure, it's a post that explain how to update without losing root.
Method to upgrade every month, without wiping data and retaining root
Caution: I originally wrote this guide when it was necessary to disable verity and verification before flashing patched boot.img. Now Magisk has overcome this requirement and some users have reportedly flashed updates without disabling...
forum.xda-developers.com
But most recent posts says they wont keep root after the update. Saw the same reports on a Telegram and a discord server.
I'm wondering the same thing as well. I'm running Mint Mobile (T-Mobile MVNO) on an Unlocked P6P in the US. I assume the US Carriers is the one I need to flash but I'm not positive.
I'm getting corrupted data and stuck on google screen can anyone assist?
Does anyone know what is the difference between 12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A4, Dec 2021, EMEA carriers)
and the A1 version ?
I have a Pixel 6 bought from the German Google Store and it received the December update, but it automatically installed the A1 version, which the support page says is for Canada.
I have not put a SIM in it yet, but it is in Europe.
Why did it not update to the A4 (EMEA Carriers) version ?, which is supposed to be for UK, IE, FR, DE.
And which EMEA carriers are we talking about, only from these countries: UK, IE, FR, DE, or also other from Europe ?
I wonder if I can install the A4 full OTA package over the A1 version ?
Vio281 said:
I'm getting corrupted data and stuck on google screen can anyone assist?
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You'll find some colleagues here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/rfzz6j
andreipaval said:
Does anyone know what is the difference between 12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A4, Dec 2021, EMEA carriers)
and the A1 version ?
I have a Pixel 6 bought from the German Google Store and it received the December update, but it automatically installed the A1 version, which the support page says is for Canada.
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Check the support page again -- it's been updated and now says the 016.A1 version is the global unlocked version. I was told something similar by a Google chat rep through the in-phone support function.
You're on the right build.
I'm in the US. Google is telling me I can be either on SQ1D.211205.016.A1 or SQ1D.211205.017. Doesn't seem like a reliable answer. I have an unlocked P6P and I'm on Verizon. Did anyone get a clear answer?
This is nuts.
Why would Google not have one image that adapts to the carrier in-play? After all, folk can change carriers/regions during the life of their phone. What happens then? The phone doesn't work properly until it somehow figures out it needs a different image and then somehow flips to it?
What about if you temporarily travel to a different region and roam onto a different operator? Is your phone not 'right for that region' and doesn't work properly?
So do these different images relate to different hardware variances of the phone?
lpkallia said:
I'm in the US. Google is telling me I can be either on SQ1D.211205.016.A1 or SQ1D.211205.017. Doesn't seem like a reliable answer. I have an unlocked P6P and I'm on Verizon. Did anyone get a clear answer?
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I don't think anyone knows at this point. There are some major issues with network connectivity some are blaming on the December update and some are saying ongoing from previous builds. I'm in the latter group. They will have to come out with a new update sooner rather than later since this is widespread across the globe.
AliasGprime said:
I think I'm gona wait a little bit more before updating. On another post many said that they lost root and magisk doesn't seem to work on the new update at the current state.
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Magisk is running perfect on the december update. And no problems with 4G ,, I did a clean install on de December update.
Used the A1 version and no problems at all.
andreipaval said:
Does anyone know what is the difference between 12.0.0 (SQ1D.211205.016.A4, Dec 2021, EMEA carriers)
and the A1 version ?
I have a Pixel 6 bought from the German Google Store and it received the December update, but it automatically installed the A1 version, which the support page says is for Canada.
I have not put a SIM in it yet, but it is in Europe.
Why did it not update to the A4 (EMEA Carriers) version ?, which is supposed to be for UK, IE, FR, DE.
And which EMEA carriers are we talking about, only from these countries: UK, IE, FR, DE, or also other from Europe ?
I wonder if I can install the A4 full OTA package over the A1 version ?
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Hmm, looks interesting. i have a spare Nexus device, so i can easily try it.
ok i've successfully updated SQ1D.211205.016.A4 (EMEA) over SQ1D.211205.016.A1 (global) using full ota. Storeage remains intact. Sim works (Spusu / Austria / Sub carrier using Hutchison Drei Austria).
But upgrading to SQ1D.211205.017 failed with "Build newer than timestamp 1638904347 but package has timestamp 1638280743 and downgrade not allowed". The same if you try to revert back to .A1 Image, so you have to unlock the bootloader and reflash the stock image. Of Course, all data will be lost.
sakerhetz said:
Magisk is running perfect on the december update. And no problems with 4G ,, I did a clean install on de December update.
Used the A1 version and no problems at all.
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Yeah, I did it yesterday too. i was waiting for a Magisk-Alpha update before, which we got yesterday. I need this one specially for Denylist to work without zygisk.

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