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how can i update my software on my Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G phone. Metro PCS keeps sending me texts and leaves me voicemails and im not sure how to update it and i prefer not to go to the store to get it updated. so how can i do it myself?
 
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Fellow MetroPCS user here. I remember happening upon this thread http://androidforums.com/metro-pcs/743312-metropcs-psa-look-see-if-your-phones-affected.html and yep your phone is listed.

Fortunately someone posted instructions on how to do this update yourself, but I can't be positive they work...

You can do it FOTA,

Software Update using Manual FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air)
Instructions apply to: all active Coolpad Quattro 4G, Huawei Activa 4G, LG Connect 4G, LG Esteem, Samsung Craft, Samsung Galaxy Indulge, Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G, and Samsung Galaxy S Lightray 4G.

Go to Settings  About Phone  Status and write down theMDN and MIN.
Go to the dialer and enter ##626*
Enter security code 587846
Click on Edit (if prompted).
Select MDN and enter 0000001234
Select MIN and enter MIN 0000001234
Leave SID same and press OK.
Press Done.
The phone will power cycle.
Now reprogram the phone with MDN and MIN by following steps 2
 
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Hello and welcome to AndroidForums!

Fellow MetroPCS user here. I remember happening upon this thread http://androidforums.com/metro-pcs/743312-metropcs-psa-look-see-if-your-phones-affected.html and yep your phone is listed.

Fortunately someone posted instructions on how to do this update yourself, but I can't be positive they work...

-Taken from this post http://androidforums.com/metro-pcs/...-see-if-your-phones-affected.html#post6009977

Well I can confirm that this doesn't work for the galaxy attain. The screen where you're supposed to edit your mdn and min doesn't even show either one so it won't work.
 
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