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For those with a fail GPS:
Please download this file:
http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
Save it to your /data folder. Reboot, and test GPS.
Report back results please!
enable gps, launched google maps 5, waited 2-3 mins after pressing find my location button....still showing my loc as the location of the tower i'm connected through....
dropped the file into /data. Rebooted....
After it came up and stabilized, went to settings>location & security>Ticked on Standalone GPS Services....
(note, VZW was not, and still is not enabled)
(Google location services was checked prior to drop and reboot, and still is)
launched maps
pressed the find my location button, and about 15 seconds later, it accurately shows my location.....
PS: I am inside, old wood frame house, non-metallic roof...single story.
EDIT:
Furthermore, I left phone alone for a bit so it went to sleep, unlocked and maps was still running, initially it started with the tower's info as to my location, and within 3 seconds the gps had locked on to my true location...
Thanks.
Just need a few more tests.
Ok just tried it on my gf's phone and the first lock took about 1 min.
I will update with more scenarios.
Edit: this is with only standalone gps activate.
Edit: I forgot to mention it is now fairly accurate within 2 meters. Before it would put us somewhere 5 miles away.
Gps status shows 7 sats with 5 in use almost instantly .
Update in the morrow
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Increased accuracy seems to be the result, not sure if it is just a placebo effect from reboot. Will test it out when driving tomorrow for lock while in motion.
Keep in mind this file expires. Thanks for the update folks.
if it works out, I will find a way for DI01 users to run it via an app or script, for those who don't wanna update to DJ05.
Will we need to go back into /data and remove it once it expires? How will we know when it becomes expired? Can it be recopied in periodically to continue allowing a functional GPS, and if so, how often would it need to be done?
I'm sorta curious how it works...
Thanks a bunch for your work, Adrynalyne!
I believe it expires within 24 hours. Simply copying a new one will work.
If I can get a cnfirmation that this works, I will do what I can to make an application that does this for ya. Shouldn't even require root.
Cool! Thanks again, dude!
Ok, I partially lied.
Thanks to Captainkrtek, we have an application.
http://www.appbrain.com/search?q=gpsxtra
The Caveats:
It freezes when running the script button, but it does work as long as you have an active internet connection.
It requires my busybox, and therefore, root access.
http://db.tt/DgQ9017
This installs via clockwork mod recovery.
Hope it helps out folks. If you feel the need to donate, please donate to Captainkrtek, as he blows a ton of bandwidth for us each month hosting our goodies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2365103
Better for sure
Thanks for the patch. Before, would take 5 min or so to lock (sometimes it would not lock at all) and by then I would be long past where I needed to turn, so it was of no use to me.
After applying this /data folder file addition followed by a reboot, I was able to locate and use 5+ satellites within 30 sec and has worked as fast or faster than my D2Global since then.
This is great! Finally, the phone works as it should have from the factory.
Keep up the good work!
Wow....thanks a lot! You guys rock!
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For those who have ran this and this have worked, what all have you had on? I am currently on DL09 and am willing to rollback if it works. Do you have standalone and Google turned on? Do you need Wi-Fi on to get it working as well? I have noticed my GPS works just fine if I have stand alone and google turned on as well as Wi-Fi. But I would prefer to not leave Wi-Fi on especially because where I work at signal strength can be pretty bad and I don't want that and Wi-Fi draining my battery.
I would like to try this fix, but how do I know if I have DI01? I just rooted my phone last night so it is still stock no new ROMs or anything else.
Singlespeed said:
I would like to try this fix, but how do I know if I have DI01? I just rooted my phone last night so it is still stock no new ROMs or anything else.
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Stock = DI01
Sent from my SuperDark DJ05 Fascinate.
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Stock = DI01
Sent from my SuperDark DJ05 Fascinate.
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Thanks, just trying to figure all this stuff out.
Had problems with the GPSXtra app. I have the requirements listed per GPSXtra's page (SU, Internet & Busybox). Clicking Run Script eventually gets a 'hung app' diaglog box. I've tried clicking Wait once...eventually just end up clicking FC. I then check the /data folder: there is no xtra.bin file listed.
adrynalyne - Noticed you said "it requires my busybox [...] installs via clockwork mod recovery". I have busybox installed as part of the 1-Click Root method; verified installation by entering 'busybox' command. Do you have a different busybox app? Or is CWMod required as well for the GPSXtra app to work? None of the above?
[edit] - BTW, i did grab the xtra.bin file manually and copied over to /data. Rebooted phone.
1) Initially started w/ GPS-only (no cell assistance).
2) Started GPS Status App. Waited 2 full minutes - still didn't show any lock or satellites. Closed app. Noticed GPS icon in notification bar still animated; in the past it would always go away once stopping the app using GPS.
3) Started GPS Test app. Waited 2 full minutes - no satellites found. Closed app. GPS icon still chugging away in notify bar.
4) Turned on cell assistance.
5) Accessed the GpsSetup screen (*#1472365#) and started GPS. After about 20 seconds started picking up satellites...quickly up to 6. After about a minute I gave up...no lock acquired yet. Stopping the GPS test still left GPS icon chugging.
I removed the xtra.bin file and rebooted. This fixed the GPS icon.
Willing to perform other testing - just let me know! Fed up w/ the GPS on this phone.
keeena said:
adrynalyne - Noticed you said "it requires my busybox [...] installs via clockwork mod recovery". I have busybox installed as part of the 1-Click Root method; verified installation by entering 'busybox' command. Do you have a different busybox app? Or is CWMod required as well for the GPSXtra app to work? None of the above?
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Updated busybox from Adrynalyne, see here
keeena said:
Had problems with the GPSXtra app. I have the requirements listed per GPSXtra's page (SU, Internet & Busybox). Clicking Run Script eventually gets a 'hung app' diaglog box. I've tried clicking Wait once...eventually just end up clicking FC. I then check the /data folder: there is no xtra.bin file listed.
adrynalyne - Noticed you said "it requires my busybox [...] installs via clockwork mod recovery". I have busybox installed as part of the 1-Click Root method; verified installation by entering 'busybox' command. Do you have a different busybox app? Or is CWMod required as well for the GPSXtra app to work? None of the above?
[edit] - BTW, i did grab the xtra.bin file manually and copied over to /data. Rebooted phone.
1) Initially started w/ GPS-only (no cell assistance).
2) Started GPS Status App. Waited 2 full minutes - still didn't show any lock or satellites. Closed app. Noticed GPS icon in notification bar still animated; in the past it would always go away once stopping the app using GPS.
3) Started GPS Test app. Waited 2 full minutes - no satellites found. Closed app. GPS icon still chugging away in notify bar.
4) Turned on cell assistance.
5) Accessed the GpsSetup screen (*#1472365#) and started GPS. After about 20 seconds started picking up satellites...quickly up to 6. After about a minute I gave up...no lock acquired yet. Stopping the GPS test still left GPS icon chugging.
I removed the xtra.bin file and rebooted. This fixed the GPS icon.
Willing to perform other testing - just let me know! Fed up w/ the GPS on this phone.
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The app will hang up and fc but it should have downloaded
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Thanks, I can't believe this little file fixed my GPS issues!
Installed it on my phone first, ran GPS Status and in 23 seconds I have 4 of 7 sats locked on in the bottom floor of a three story apt building. Then on the wife's it took about 17 seconds.
So how do you make it permanent?
Is it just me or you guys have the same issue? So I am on EB01 Modem, EB01 Super Clean Rom, non voodoo. If you wake up your phone and try to access internet, like launching browser or pandora, you get disconnected from 3G for several seconds, which gives error, that connection is lost. But after having phone in awake state for several minutes, the problem disappears until next sleep.
Is that what that means. You get 3g icon with a letter d underneath it means disconnect? Or? Standby?
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Immediately after I wake up my phone, when app tries to reach Internet, I get 3G D first, then 3G icon disappears completely. App that tried to get data errors out, saying No coverage or no data. After ~30 seconds 3G icon appears again with arrows blinking and everything works fine. And data works fine until you put your phone to sleep. Then it happens again.
D = Dormant.
good day.
chopper the dog said:
D = Dormant.
good day.
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Wow, that was helpful... thanks
Sent from my rooted froyo Fascinate
I have the same type of thing happen when i try to tether my ps3. created a couple threads and searched around but could never find any answers. Even making the phone stay awake doesnt fix it.
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check you task killers and other battery optimization apps. I had Juice Defender on and it did the same thing. Uninstalled it, back to normal.
I don't have anything installed. It is like that even on clean system, after wipe. I tried the same on Rubix ROM, which I very like, and it has the same behavior. I suspect its a new modem or kernel, because changing ROM doesn't fix the issue. I going to try to flash DL09 modem for now to see if it will fix the issue.
After flashing DL09 modem issue solved! (NO ITS NOT)
For those who looking for old modems:
DJ05 modem
DL09 modem
Edit: Well... actually the issue is not solved with DL09. This morning it crashed my modem and issue is still unsolved. I flashed DJ05 modem right now. Let's see if that will help.
Edit2: No, DJ05 did not solved the issue either. So it is not Modem's fault. Any suggestions?
I let it sleep for 5 minutes, woke it up and it lost 3g connection again. So it shows 3G icon, but really it doesn't have connection. Then after ~15 seconds 3G Icon disappears like someone turned off 3G Data. After another 15-30 seconds, 3G works again, Icon appears ok, everything works. I don't know what to do.
This sucks....
Having same issue and if I download anything have to leave my screen on to finish it or I loose connection....
Well, I used ODIN to reflash to stock DI01 package. Kernel, Modem, Rom all matching and factory. I cleaned everything, did factory reset, re-programmed the phone using options 1 and 2. Then I got the Verizon update EA28 and installed it too. It installed successfully. I lost root. And guess what? That DID NOT fixed the issue. 3G connection is still shuts off for 30 seconds when I try to access Internet after I wake up the phone.
Well, I went to Verizon and they offered me a replacement. I agreed.
Any ideas why this is happening? I noticed this started to happen when I flashed EB01 modem. But I am not sure if modem is the one to blame. One of the Kernels I flashed at some point maybe? I flashed jt's Adrenalyne's kernels. Reason why I am asking is I don't want to repeat the same story with new replacement phone. Not that I am complaining here I just want to understand what caused the issue and the reason why this issue persists after I flashed phone back to stock?
Since upgrading to the EB01 Froyo leak (debinged/deodexed) I have wifi issues where every 3 or 4 times I attempt to enable it, it will fail, and show "Error" under the Wi-Fi settings (where it ususally says in blue text "Turn on Wi-Fi", "Connecting..." "Connected to <network>", etc). I finally got the log message associated with it, and was wondering if anyone has figured out a way to address this?
From what I gather insmod is the kernel's mechanism for (in this case) loading the wifi driver, so this would be an issue with the kernel? So now what?
E/WifiHW ( 2467): return of insmod (args:firmware_path=/system/etc/wifi/bcm4329_sta.bin nvram_path=/system/etc/wifi/nvram_net.txt dhd_watchdog_ms=10 dhd_poll=1) : ret = -1, Invalid argument
At first I thought a reboot was necessary to get it to attempt to reload the driver, but I've since found clearing level 2 ram in the task manager does the trick. Still a big PIA though.
Thanks for any help.
Kidd_Funkadelic
I had the same problem until I flashed the EC10 kernel, hasn't happened since.
AlgorithmX said:
I had the same problem until I flashed the EC10 kernel, hasn't happened since.
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So, if I'm not mistaken I can just install the non-voodoo zip w/ Red CWM directly over EB01 with no wiping/cache clearing, etc, and be up and running with no data or configuration loss? Sounds like a pretty quick and easy way to fix my issue.
I haven't been following the EC10 thread, but I just took a look and looks like the static issue when the screen comes on during a call is fixed as well, the only other issue I've had.
Guess I may have to give it a shot! How long have you been using it?
KF
I've been using it for a couple days and have to say that it combined with SuperClean 2.9 has made my phone super smooth. I haven't found a single glitch so far.
Took the plunge and updated to EC10 last night. I've had only a brief time to play around with it, but so far so good with the wifi. Thanks for the help!
Could just be my mind playing tricks on me, but I could swear in general everything is more responsive as well... Not only loading apps, but when I brought up navigation this morning I've never once seen it lock on and start driving directions this fast.
Nevermind... Same problem still with EC10. Got my hopes up there for a minute.
I got the same problem with SC 2.9.2v and had with any other SC Froyo build. I'm using JuiceDefender so WiFi is turned on/off lot of times (every 15 minutes on schedule or when screen is unlocked). Usually once or twice a day I find that there is an error with WiFi and the only way to fix it is to wait couple of minutes and try turning it on manually or switch to airplane mode on/off.
I also use JuiceDefender w/ Wifi. If it doesn't occur less often with EC10 (too soon to tell still), I'll have to disable the wifi controls in JD so it's toggled on/off far less frequently.
Glad to see I'm not the only one seeing it. I bet the JD users will just notice it more since we are loading the wifi driver all the time.
Kidd_Funkadelic
And thanks for the airplane mode tip- I'll have to try that. I was clearing level 2 ram in task manager to do it. AM would be slightly more convenient.
jt1134's source build EC10 didn't help, still having same problem with WiFi. My log is showing the same thing.
At least the new kernel fixed the static issue. One thing at a time, right? I hope that this means there will be ED01 kernel drop
Actually, maybe April Fool's day is a bad choice...
What radio are you using? EB01?
Yes, I did the full Froyo update to EB01 over the stock 2.1 Verizon eclair, then installed the EC10 specifically for this issue. That's all I've done. Oh, went back into CWM after seeing the problem for a few days to clear the Dalvik cache. That's all I've done to date...
OK so it's not radio related but kernel/rom then. I'm on EA28 radio cause I had problems with missed calls with EB01.
Solutions? Bump?
Sorry for reviving this thread, but I have what I think is the same problem (on EB01).
My wifi always works after a reboot, but then if I turn it off and try and turn it back on, it gives me an error message until I either
A) reboot the phone
or
B) repeatedly turn it on and off again (usually takes 3 or 4 times to work again)
Anyone else having this specific problem or know how to fix it?
jbjcurly said:
Sorry for reviving this thread, but I have what I think is the same problem (on EB01).
My wifi always works after a reboot, but then if I turn it off and try and turn it back on, it gives me an error message until I either
A) reboot the phone
or
B) repeatedly turn it on and off again (usually takes 3 or 4 times to work again)
Anyone else having this specific problem or know how to fix it?
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I was able to get rid if the problem by using Auto Killer Memory Optimizer. It turned out to be a memory issue. Use one of the preset profiles, like aggressive, and see how you do. I was having the problem several times a day and it never came back.
Or, upgrade to PWGB, which takes care if the problem too and doesn't require messing with memory mgmt settings...
I/htcfs-manager( 6488): loadProxy(), type=oma-drm1-fs, lib=liboma-drm1-fs.so
I/htcfs-proxy( 6488): HtcFSProxy(void *proxyHandle=0xb000f9cc), entry
I/htcfs-manager( 6488): putProxy(), ok
I/htcfs-main( 6488): main()
I/htcfs-main( 6488): ############# HTC FS - START ##################
I/htcfs-main( 6488): ############# HTC FS - END 1 ##################
I was checking out logcat because my phone was chewing through the battery. It was not going to sleep. I noticed this htcfs process pops up every 5-10 seconds. Each time it has a new PID .... Any clue what this is?
I have since rebooted and battery use returned to normal but this process is still popping up every 5-10 seconds and this can't be helping our battery life out.
Check your logcat ... this happening in other HTC Roms / Rooted / Stock?
Solid 4G coverage
Radio: 1.16.00.0402w_1
Rom: Bamf Stripped
Full Factory reset /wipe prior as I was coming over from CM7.
I also have the same thing showing in my logcat happening every 6 to 7 seconds with a new PID. Wonder if this is something we could track down and disable to see if it helps with battery life at all?
Solid 4G coverage
Radio: 1.16.00.0402w_1
Rom: Bamf 1.7
Full Factory reset /wipe prior as I was coming over from CM7.
feedhead said:
I/htcfs-manager( 6488): loadProxy(), type=oma-drm1-fs, lib=liboma-drm1-fs.so
I/htcfs-proxy( 6488): HtcFSProxy(void *proxyHandle=0xb000f9cc), entry
I/htcfs-manager( 6488): putProxy(), ok
I/htcfs-main( 6488): main()
I/htcfs-main( 6488): ############# HTC FS - START ##################
I/htcfs-main( 6488): ############# HTC FS - END 1 ##################
I was checking out logcat because my phone was chewing through the battery. It was not going to sleep. I noticed this htcfs process pops up every 5-10 seconds. Each time it has a new PID .... Any clue what this is?
I have since rebooted and battery use returned to normal but this process is still popping up every 5-10 seconds and this can't be helping our battery life out.
Check your logcat ... this happening in other HTC Roms / Rooted / Stock?
Solid 4G coverage
Radio: 1.16.00.0402w_1
Rom: Bamf Stripped
Full Factory reset /wipe prior as I was coming over from CM7.
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You cant disable that, lol. What you are seeing is a vital application on the phone. htcfs if you didnt guess what it meant, means HTC file system and controls reading/writing/mounting/other filesystem related things for the htc framework. You remove/kill that, you're going to screw up your phone bad. Your phone has issues due to something else (like what you installed on your phone app wise).
If you dont give more details (like what you have currently running/installed that uses media), that's about all I can say (like worrying less about htcfs and more about what it's calling to (loadProxy(), type=oma-drm1-fs, lib=liboma-drm1-fs.so). That looks like it's calling out to the omx media libraries' drm crap. Most likely it's just some crappy application you have installed though, but cant say without more of a logcat dump than a few lines.
2mins of logcat with phone idle & screen off
http://pastebin.com/WLCfU48i
ps |grep app
http://pastebin.com/FPKaWhqK
I suppose that next full wope I can install apps one at a time to test.
feedhead said:
2mins of logcat with phone idle & screen off
http://pastebin.com/WLCfU48i
ps |grep app
http://pastebin.com/FPKaWhqK
I suppose that next full wope I can install apps one at a time to test.
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offhand, i cant see anything on your app list that would stand out. list seems kind of short though, are you sure that's everything in /data/app and /system/app?
When i was reading into the netflix issues on froyo (this is totally unrelated, but just random info I picked up) that froyo used to have issues with DRM working correctly in libstagefright (the frontend to the media framework). Something about it wanting to constantly scan for media on your phone even if you didnt have anything requiring DRM. Anyways, I did search similar to http://www.google.com/search?client=opera&rls=en&q=froyo+drm+issues&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8 if ou want to poke around. Those issues were supposedly fixed though, so don't take that as what is wrong for sure. I haven't seen this in my logs when I've browsed so far so it's an isolated issue for some it seems.
I know adrynalyne had disabled DRM in his kernel at one point and you could still if compiled it from the source and removed it beforehand (he had a guide to how to compile in the dev section).
Anyways, no absolution solution yet, but those are all I can think of offhand. Could try a full data wipe I suppose.
Post back whatever you figure out and I'll see what I can make of it.
Decided to wipe tonight and loaded MR2 radio and Flyweight Mod.
Let Marker restore what apps it wanted to and watched logcat and no sign of htcfs at all thus far.
The 4.3 update of my HTC One got 2.8MB downloaded and then stopped. I let it sit for a couple hours and it didn't change at all. I tried several things to "kick" it into motion, but nothing worked (turning on/off data, etc.).
In a desparate attempt to get it to continue, I restarted my phone (bad choice, I see). Now, when I touch "Check for updates" on the "AT&T software update" screen, it doesn't do anything. No dialogs -- nothing.
Is there a way I can clear out the partial download and reset the state of that process and trigger it to start again?
Thanks for any help!
kamunds said:
The 4.3 update of my HTC One got 2.8MB downloaded and then stopped. I let it sit for a couple hours and it didn't change at all. I tried several things to "kick" it into motion, but nothing worked (turning on/off data, etc.).
In a desparate attempt to get it to continue, I restarted my phone (bad choice, I see). Now, when I touch "Check for updates" on the "AT&T software update" screen, it doesn't do anything. No dialogs -- nothing.
Is there a way I can clear out the partial download and reset the state of that process and trigger it to start again?
Thanks for any help!
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Mine did the same thing. What I found is that it needs Wifi to complete the download. If you restart the phone and let it see Wifi, it should resume the download without any interaction from the user.
Try this
1. I disabled Power Saver Mode and all the options obviously
2. I turned off the option in the Settings --> Power --> Turned off the sleep mode where the data connection gets cut off during long periods of inactivity after the screen is off
3. Went to Settings --> Wifi --> Advanced and then turned on the option for best WiFi performance
4. Set the screen time out to 10 minutes, try to keep the screen from timing out just in case and dont use your phone while it is downloading
5. Powercycled my Router and Modem
6. Restarted the Phone and tried to update then!
GOODLUCK!
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TriumphGuy said:
Mine did the same thing. What I found is that it needs Wifi to complete the download. If you restart the phone and let it see Wifi, it should resume the download without any interaction from the user.
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This was exactly the issue! I actually didn't need to restart the phone though. I just enabled WiFi and the download resumed.
Perfect. Thank you soooo much!
That's my problem to
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A different twist for me...
I'm experiencing a similar issue, but with a twist...
After what looked like a successful DL of the OTA 4.3 OS Update on my AT&T HTC One, the actual update never kicked off.
Now when I touch "Check for updates" on the "AT&T software update" screen, it doesn't do anything. You can see the button move, but you get no response, No dialog, Nothing....
Is there a way I can kick off the DL'ed update file or clear out the [possibly corupted?] download and reset the state of that process and trigger it to start again?
The DL happened Thurs Oct 10th 9AM.. I had a similar type hiccup the last Maintenance Update that AT&T / HTC sent out, and waiting 24 hrs cured that... But, as of now, more than 24 hrs later, No Joy!!
Anyone out there have a fix??
Please Advise.
eeadams33 said:
I'm experiencing a similar issue, but with a twist...
After what looked like a successful DL of the OTA 4.3 OS Update on my AT&T HTC One, the actual update never kicked off.
Now when I touch "Check for updates" on the "AT&T software update" screen, it doesn't do anything. You can see the button move, but you get no response, No dialog, Nothing....
Is there a way I can kick off the DL'ed update file or clear out the [possibly corupted?] download and reset the state of that process and trigger it to start again?
The DL happened Thurs Oct 10th 9AM.. I had a similar type hiccup the last Maintenance Update that AT&T / HTC sent out, and waiting 24 hrs cured that... But, as of now, more than 24 hrs later, No Joy!!
Anyone out there have a fix??
Please Advise.
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Try disabling fastboot and restarting your phone. Mine kinda did that on the maintenance update. Hope it works for you..
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smokinmoses said:
Try disabling fastboot and restarting your phone. Mine kinda did that on the maintenance update. Hope it works for you..
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Sadly, that did not work for me...
I spoke with the AT&T Support folks and they have indicated that the only way to resolve this issue is to do a Factory Reset.... Ugghh!!
I'm backing up my phone now and seriously thinking of doing just that.. Can anyone talk me off that ledge??
Much Joy!!
smokinmoses said:
Try disabling fastboot and restarting your phone. Mine kinda did that on the maintenance update. Hope it works for you..
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So, being the patient kind of guy I am, I fought back the urge to do a Master Reset, as the good folks @ AT&T told me was the only way to remedy my issue, and instead slept on it....
Lo and behold, 48hrs after the initial failed DL / No Upgrade, I got the "Update available for my Device" pop-up... The DL was a bit faster, at the end the Upgrade kicked off as expected, and all is well...
Patience is one of the most important tools you can keep in your bag-o'-tricks... Good luck to all out there...