Samsung Galaxy A71 Update

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Hi there.

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy A71. Currently in SA, the software only goes up to Android 11 / One UI 3.1. However, the rest of the world is on Android 13 with this phone. I'd like to get it onto Android 13 and obviously the only way to do it is to get another non-sa version and update it manually. (Flash or whatever you call it).

I just have a few questions:

1. Is there anyone here with the same phone that has done this? What was your experience and which one did you use?
2. What are the things that could be an issue if I go this route?
3. Any other advice.

Thanks
 
GSRit01 said:
Hi there.

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy A71. Currently in SA, the software only goes up to Android 11 / One UI 3.1. However, the rest of the world is on Android 13 with this phone. I'd like to get it onto Android 13 and obviously the only way to do it is to get another non-sa version and update it manually. (Flash or whatever you call it).

I just have a few questions:

1. Is there anyone here with the same phone that has done this? What was your experience and which one did you use?
2. What are the things that could be an issue if I go this route?
3. Any other advice.

Thanks
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Who is your carrier?
 
Rickster said:
Check here, https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Dont know what SKU you have but A715F has XVF (Vodacom Firmware) for android 13.

You sure you checked for updates while you have a vodacom sim in and on Wifi?
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I've checked with wifi on and with Vodacom sim on (wifi off). Still says my phone is up to date, which is from June 2021. Not sure what SKU is... SM-A715F is the model number.
 
Even if I connect to Smart Switch, it gives me an update, but from what I can see, it's just an update of PDA ending BUF1, which is July 2021.
 
warranty is for Chumps anyway,


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Samsung Galaxy A71 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot

Improve your Samsung Galaxy A71's battery life, performance, and look by rooting it and installing a custom ROM, kernel, and more.
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where Id start:
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[GSI] Pixel Experience 13.0 for A71 4G and TWRP ( Newbie flashing guide )

What is this? Pixel Experience is an AOSP based ROM, with Google apps included and all Pixel goodies (launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation) Please note that: this will void your warranty...
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GSRit01 said:
Even if I connect to Smart Switch, it gives me an update, but from what I can see, it's just an update of PDA ending BUF1, which is July 2021.
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voda wants you to buy another phone becuse money money ching ching.

not in their best interests to let you upgrade your software,

check my post above on where to root it and load an unshackled version of Android.
 
GSRit01 said:
Hi there.

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy A71. Currently in SA, the software only goes up to Android 11 / One UI 3.1. However, the rest of the world is on Android 13 with this phone. I'd like to get it onto Android 13 and obviously the only way to do it is to get another non-sa version and update it manually. (Flash or whatever you call it).

I just have a few questions:

1. Is there anyone here with the same phone that has done this? What was your experience and which one did you use?
2. What are the things that could be an issue if I go this route?
3. Any other advice.

Thanks
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If you want to stick with a warranty on your device, following the sammobile thing like @Rickster mentioned would be the safest. I've updated a LOT of my Samsung devices this way. If you don't mind voiding the warranty, you can follow the XDA thing, like @Jet-Fighter7700 mentioned
 
Kung Fu Porkchop said:
If you want to stick with a warranty on your device, following the sammobile thing like @Rickster mentioned would be the safest. I've updated a LOT of my Samsung devices this way. If you don't mind voiding the warranty, you can follow the XDA thing, like @Jet-Fighter7700 mentioned
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agreed, but if the warranty has expired, give rooting a go, the possibilities are endless.
still holding on to a 5yr old S9 this way, running Android 13, with monthly security updates.
 
Jet-Fighter7700 said:
agreed, but if the warranty has expired, give rooting a go, the possibilities are endless.
still holding on to a 5yr old S9 this way, running Android 13, with monthly security updates.
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I've thought about getting a different ROM for my S22 ultra, but it's still under warranty. Will wait before I root it until then
 
Kung Fu Porkchop said:
I've thought about getting a different ROM for my S22 ultra, but it's still under warranty. Will wait before I root it until then
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bookmark the S22 XDA page,
or take a look at this ROM
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[ROM] BeyondROM v3.3 [15/05/2023]-[CWD3]-[EXYNOS]-[SM-S908B-S906B-S901B]

Latest Version v3.3 [15/05/2023] ROM Maintainer: Andrei @starbucks2010 ROM Info: Supported devices: [SM-S908B] [SM-S906B] [S901B] ROM Base: S90xBXXS4CWD3 (Android 13 OneUI 5.1) May 2023 Patch Level ROM Features: Kernel: Stock Samsung...
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GSRit01 said:
I think if I go the rooting root, I'll practice on my old S9. If I stuff that up, then no biggy.
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this is what I'm using on my S9,
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[ROM][13][starlte/star2lte][OFFICIAL] Evolution X [05/07/2023]

Evolution X 7.x for the Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+ [starlte / star2lte] /* * Your warranty is void. Or vaild, probably? * * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, Ebolation X, * thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis...
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join the telegram groups, read the notes and give it a bash, worth it.
 
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