[Q] Anyone taking the OTAs in light of HTCs response? - HTC EVO 3D

HTC came out said late august early september, in light of this recent news is anyone taking the OTAs?

I've taken all the OTAs without any problems. Phone works great and I have no problems with Free3vo.

Since HTC came forward and said they will unlock I'm debating updating mine.
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cruise350 said:
I've taken all the OTAs without any problems. Phone works great and I have no problems with Free3vo.
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+1. Have had no problems running all variants of Fre3vo I've tried. I'm one quick plug-phone-into-PC-and-click away from accessing Barnacle, MSL reader, roam control, etc.

Nope.... Launch day stock for me until something is actually done.
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Launch day stock as well. Old wifey's has all the updates but she's not into root. I think about taking the updates but I always decide not to. Kind of reminds me of my virginity
...nice upgrade from hero

Why wouldnt u take the updates that have already been released? All know root exploits work with the OTAs that have been released..future updates ok i might see not taking but not taking the ones out now doesnt make any sense!!

irishgreen said:
Why wouldnt u take the updates that have already been released? All know root exploits work with the OTAs that have been released..future updates ok i might see not taking but not taking the ones out now doesnt make any sense!!
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+1 I recently got a warranty replacement for mine and I debated taking the update for a couple days. I finally decided to do it because the current temp root exploit works with both software versions. I really don't see much point in not taking the update.

irishgreen said:
Why wouldnt u take the updates that have already been released? All know root exploits work with the OTAs that have been released..future updates ok i might see not taking but not taking the ones out now doesnt make any sense!!
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Because the OTA updates the bootloader (from v1.30 to v1.40... I think). The current root exploit is only for the OS and when/if s-off is acheived from our devs it may only work on the earlier version. Hboot has control over more than just the OS so if the earlier version has an exploit that the newer version doesn't then everyone who took the OTA may very well be screwing themselves out of s-off until HTC does unlock the bootloader. I myself am going to stay away from any and all updates until either HTC or teamwin or anyone else can give us full root/s-off. My phone runs just fine like it is now, on launch day software.

I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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Clay333 said:
Because the OTA updates the bootloader (from v1.30 to v1.40... I think). The current root exploit is only for the OS and when/if s-off is acheived from our devs it may only work on the earlier version. Hboot has control over more than just the OS so if the earlier version has an exploit that the newer version doesn't then everyone who took the OTA may very well be screwing themselves out of s-off until HTC does unlock the bootloader. I myself am going to stay away from any and all updates until either HTC or teamwin or anyone else can give us full root/s-off. My phone runs just fine like it is now, on launch day software.
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Exactly.
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Cetus Corr said:
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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That's very strange. Any time you need an .apk though you can just open one of the copies of the stock rom in the development section.
Like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148819
Just open it and all the apks will be in there.

Cetus Corr said:
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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Not sure if this will do anything for you but you might need this as well. I tried to attach it on the previous post but it wouldn't let me. You have to rename it to "HtcDialer.odex". I changed it to a .zip because I kept getting invalid file while trying to attach it.

Why are those two dialers different file sizes?
...nice upgrade from hero

ausch30 said:
That's very strange. Any time you need an .apk though you can just open one of the copies of the stock rom in the development section.
Like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148819
Just open it and all the apks will be in there.
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Thanks, I actually found it in the system file last night from my own phone. But it won't install nor will this one. Any ideas on how to install it?
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Cetus Corr said:
I just updated to the latest ota, now my dialer icon is gone from the app drawer and lock screen. The dialer is there, but icon is gone... Can someone post the apk for me so I can get the icon back? Thanks.
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I had this happen, but after a reboot everything came back.

I guess there never was an icon in the app drawer. Just looked at a buddies evo and he doesn't have one either and said there never was.
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Cetus Corr said:
Thanks, I actually found it in the system file last night from my own phone. But it won't install nor will this one. Any ideas on how to install it?
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There is another OTA that fixes the phone icon.

No way OTA.

Related

Where is the phone app?

The "phone" app isn't in my app drawer and has disappeared from the lock screen? lol
However, the phone still launches when clicking on the launcher button.
Anybody have this happen?
You did the OTA didn't you? Its a known issue.
BigRick10 said:
You did the OTA didn't you? Its a known issue.
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Yup......fail. Any fix?
freeza said:
Yup......fail. Any fix?
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I'm pretty sure HTC will fix it with another OTA. A known temp fix would be to hard reset your phone.
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I suppose with the official launch Friday, they have enough time to push out another OTA update.
freeza said:
I suppose with the official launch Friday, they have enough time to push out another OTA update.
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Maybe you could download a different dialer?
shadowhawk2020 said:
Maybe you could download a different dialer?
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Dialer it's there but the application it self in drawer its missing and because of this we cannot select it for the lock screen shortcuts.
I guess we have to wait for the fix.
BTW loving my EVO 3D.
EPIC FAIL HTC. Removing the phone app from a phone.......
I just restarted my phone after the update. Everythings good.
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thisguyinoc said:
EPIC FAIL HTC. Removing the phone app from a phone.......
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Wasn't this addressed on Saturday? Is it happening to you now (after updating) or are you just reading about this?
For some reason my phone hasn't found any of the OTA fixes... I did the first OTA (to 1.13.651.7), and now it keeps telling me "There are no updates available for your phone." Any ideas? Thanks!

[Q] Should we apply the OTA?

Does anyone know what the OTA does/changes? I would hate to apply it for no significant reason and cost myself a chance at root in the future.
Not until Leo, tmartin, toast, or haus says so. They are working on root
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So in other wordss, don't apply it??
HTC EVO = my best friend
Do not apply it unless you want to wait for root.
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Do not apply it unless you want to wait for root.
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You and anybody else saying that is just as useful as me saying if you take the OTA, you wont have to wait.
At this point everything looks like its just pure speculation, nobody knows for sure.
When would you ever apply an OTA~ I don't recall a situation where it was a good idea LOL
Can't watch the Green Hornet until I update the software. No thanks.
I didn't update mine yet and it played green hornet just fine. It's a shame they didn't put a better movie on here it actually looks pretty darn good. It's the most impressive 3d content I've seen so far on the 3vo
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Where did you get your phone, Best Buy?
I applied the update and now my phone shortcut is missing from the lockscreen and the app drawer. I searched online and apparently it's a common issue and HTC is working on yet another update to fix it. Apparently the first OTA update allowed you to connect to the phone via ADB.... so it looks as if they MAY be in the process of unlocking the bootloader for us.
Either way, there are a few small bugs to work out.
I wouldnt apply the OTA.. i know that its not confirmed it will do anything to affect root. However my understanding is the devs working on root didnt do it and im not going to either. Id like my phone to be as similar to the ones they are working on as possible just in case it matters.
On top of that i dont see any problems from not installing the OTA.
Too funny. You guys say you don't trust the OTA but you trust the software that came on the phone to begin with? Anyhow, HTC put out an update for a reason- it fixes things that are broken. If you want a partially functioning and buggy device, do not apply the update. If we had root I could see why people would be so concerned about losing it. However, we do not have root and who knows when we will. So, if until then you want a phone that works properly, apply the update which probably isn't going to change a whole lot in regards to your ability to root.
So if I did apply the update I'm f'ed??
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OTA - KIA my 3VO
The OTA has screwed up my phone. It is stuck in a boot loop; I was able to go to the bootloader but the factory reset did not fix it. I am headed to the store to swap out my brand new phone.
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So if I did apply the update I'm f'ed??
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Nope. Its all speculation at this point.
mine worked fine did you give it some time?
I'd hold off on updating for the simple reason HTC is trying to fix their last OTA lol
My phone arrives Monday but I'll wait unless theres a bug that is really bothering me, otherwise I can hold off. If you want to update for the sake of updating then don't whine if it prevents you from rooting later.
mlin said:
Nope. Its all speculation at this point.
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I sure hope that i didn't just ruin my chances of getting root!
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S_rob7488 said:
I sure hope that i didn't just ruin my chances of getting root!
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not likely, they said they are giving us root .. i kinda believe them since i doubt they want another backlash like they had
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Too funny. You guys say you don't trust the OTA but you trust the software that came on the phone to begin with? Anyhow, HTC put out an update for a reason- it fixes things that are broken. If you want a partially functioning and buggy device, do not apply the update. If we had root I could see why people would be so concerned about losing it. However, we do not have root and who knows when we will. So, if until then you want a phone that works properly, apply the update which probably isn't going to change a whole lot in regards to your ability to root.
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But it could and often does patch up holes that COULD be used to rout root...
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Should I take the OTA?

Should I take the OTA??
What are some differences if any you noticed after taking it if you did?
UhQ said:
Should I take the OTA??
What are some differences if any you noticed after taking it if you did?
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I haven't really noticed anything, however the app update was supposed to fix the constant syncing issue with the "Watch" application. Could help you on battery a bit. I don't think its anything real big.
But, the dev's have recommended not taking the OTA.
I haven't taken it yet everything is smooth for me so far. Heard bad things about taking the OTA that has come out waiting on a newer one.
OTA = Not good and i have had no problems thus far. Hold off because root is so worth it!
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i took it so i could watch 3d videos and green hornet..i have not notice any problems.
The OTA had its own bit of issues look it up on the google. It did something funky to the icons and few other issues.
Taking it wont screw up the chance to get root tho just have to wait on HTC to unlocck the phone.
update download
Is there a way to get this update off my 3vo I'm afraid its gonna eventually dl on its own and take the update
There is going to be another OTA update before root is found. Seriously who really wants to run an old busted OEM RUU that's rooted?
Me personally, I want the latest and greatest OTA, Rooted, and customized. I'll wait for that. In the meantime. Give me all the OTA you have. Updates are good! Omnomnomom!
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There is going to be another OTA update before root is found. Seriously who really wants to run an old busted OEM RUU that's rooted?
Me personally, I want the latest and greatest OTA, Rooted, and customized. I'll wait for that. In the meantime. Give me all the OTA you have. Updates are good! Omnomnomom!
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Umm... What?
I did the OTA and I still can't watch the green hornet. It says that there are no videos found. Help?
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I don't think it is an issue do to the fact that we are still getting the root, therefore in my opinion they were aware of it and the fix was needed to allow 3D Watch to work which means there's still was a bug or two possibly we will get the the root still over this, shouldn't have any effect against the rooted OTA coming
You guys sure are putting a lot of faith in HTC.....No updates for me until I see one that includes the S-Off bootloader. If your phone's truly not performing to your expectations have at it, but if you really want root at the earliest possible time and your phone's working ok without the OTA's......DON'T TAKE THEM. Remember, you can update at anytime, but you can't always revert back to what you had.
ahess0815 said:
I did the OTA and I still can't watch the green hornet. It says that there are no videos found. Help?
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You need to format your SD and go reload the stock SD content from the devs section
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I had the update installed on both mine and my wife's 3VO and, aside from the phone icon on the lock screen, which was remedied with a hard reset, I haven't had one single problem.
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Well my 3vo is on the nightstand I ain't doin anything til I know root is here. Even thought htcs emails say its comin I'm just gonna bide my time
Not takin the OTA till we get root. Don't wanna be left behind. Patients ppl.
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ahess0815 said:
I did the OTA and I still can't watch the green hornet. It says that there are no videos found. Help?
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Did you switch out the sdcards, its on the one that came with it or register for watch.
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NascarKid said:
I don't think it is an issue do to the fact that we are still getting the root, therefore in my opinion they were aware of it and the fix was needed to allow 3D Watch to work which means there's still was a bug or two possibly we will get the the root still over this, shouldn't have any effect against the rooted OTA coming
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The ota worked fine for me
The OTAs are fine. "When" HTC puts out the update for the s-off it will be done via the OTA so you'll have to do it then anyways. The whole "I don't want to update because I won't be able to root it" bull**** is just ignorance. In order to get the root you'll have to update, so might as well do it now and get the bug fixes done.
BTW, running all OTAs and my phone runs like a champs with 0 issues.
wardfan220 said:
The OTAs are fine. "When" HTC puts out the update for the s-off it will be done via the OTA so you'll have to do it then anyways. The whole "I don't want to update because I won't be able to root it" bull**** is just ignorance. In order to get the root you'll have to update, so might as well do it now and get the bug fixes done.
BTW, running all OTAs and my phone runs like a champs with 0 issues.
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You're probably right but at the same time, you could be wrong. If someone wants s-off ASAP then it's safest to not do the OTA just to make sure they're running the same version the Devs are trying to crack. Straying from their targeted version is a risk because we don't know what bug they're exploiting. If you're willing to wait for HTC's s-off then sure, OTA away.

New ota. Beware.

Some have been saying that it was safe to take the ota... But there is another new one. I am betting it closes the hole. So be careful.
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Not taking it.....
edufur said:
Some have been saying that it was safe to take the ota... But there is another new one. I am betting it closes the hole. So be careful.
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From what they've said, it's not recommended to take future OTAs, so a new one probably won't be safe... but I doubt it closes the hole as I would bet that they don't know what it is yet.
Just because someone discovered it, doesn't necessarily mean that HTC already knows where to find it.
I won't be taking anymore updates, because I don't want to lose the opportunity for root, but I bet this one wouldn't close the hole.
But, thanks for the heads-up about the new one. I haven't noticed it yet. Too busy tearing my phone apart lol.
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Too busy tearing my phone apart lol.
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whatudoin ? hmmmm?
Not taking any ever... Doesn't anybody ever learn?
Aside from the random FC i have absolutely no issues... Aside from a weak 3g radio, but, there have been no radio updates as far as I know.
Also sense blows. That is all.
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i just checked and their wasn't another OTA.
Nothing new sense the Launch Day Updates
That's odd because I certainly got a new OTA prompt. And it is the first time that when I decided... The prompt went away.
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What was the original one? Because I think this one that prompted me was 1.13.651.7
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I don't think that this a new OTA you are getting. There were 2 that were pushed so far, and that is all Sprint lists on their website.
Something even more interesting though, and looked for the Evo3D Support section and it doesn't exist... I know that it was there about a week ago, just seems odd that there isn't any support section and they don't even show a link for the Evo3D to select as a phone in the support section..
Don't jump to conclusions on the phone not being there, but I would guess that it isn't there for a reason.. Hopefully something good!
OP: The one you were prompted for was the 2nd one.
no new ota atm
No new update for me either.
Is there a way to see the change log for HTC updates?
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Is there a way to see the change log for HTC updates?
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I think the closest you will get is on Sprint's website. Like I said a few posts back HTC doesn't have the EVO 3D listed anymore on there support section. That is where they used to show you what was in it, a little more detailed than Sprint..
Whats going on there... We can only wonder.
Any word on the ota
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Any word on the ota
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There wasn't one.
Please read through a thread before posting a question that has been answered 5 times already.
In the long run you will find that reading and searching work much better than asking a question that has been answered already.
Anyone else having issues with slow ota download speeds. I'm using wifi and it only got 5 mb done total after leaving it to download overnight.
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Anyone else having issues with slow ota download speeds. I'm using wifi and it only got 5 mb done total after leaving it to download overnight.
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Nope, I just installed the OTA (1.13.651.7 from the 24th.)
downloaded fast over WiFi.
No new OTA here. Last time the 3vo had an OTA was the day of public release.
Mike
I was wondering if there was one in the making or not
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Nope, I just installed the OTA (1.13.651.7 from the 24th.)
downloaded fast over WiFi.
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So how is ur phone running with the update?
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Well before I start, let the trolls/thread closing mods have it...
Now anyway, the evo 3d got it's update it looks like today, now this was a little earlier then anticipated for the users, think ours will come any earlier then the anticipated time frame????
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Hard saying not knowing.
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Well before I start, let the trolls/thread closing mods have it...
Now anyway, the evo 3d got it's update it looks like today, now this was a little earlier then anticipated for the users, think ours will come any earlier then the anticipated time frame????
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The atrix is projected to get it a month or two before we do, so that's what were waiting for. What we need is for anyone on complete stock to use cheesecake to check the moto servers every couple of days as that is where we normally get leaked updates.
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The atrix is projected to get it a month or two before we do, so that's what were waiting for. What we need is for anyone on complete stock to use cheesecake to check the moto servers every couple of days as that is where we normally get leaked updates.
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By complete stock do you mean, a non rooted, non unlocked bootloader photon, or could it be a photon that is rooted but does not have the bootloader unlocked
Direct me to the cheesecake... I have a bone stock photon.
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Direct me to the cheesecake... I have a bone stock photon.
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Here you go.
Installed... Now what
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By complete stock do you mean, a non rooted, non unlocked bootloader photon, or could it be a photon that is rooted but does not have the bootloader unlocked
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Im not entirely sure. I know that users of MOFs 2.3.5ish rom are unable to hit the server appropriately and that is as close to stock as possible (ie, no custom kernel, no unlock) except for being rooted. Then again, MOF could have made other changes im not aware of that could possible break the ability. I would say, if you are stock and rooted, try it. If that doesnt work, we know you must be completely stock.
Read this to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18965072&postcount=1
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Read this to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18965072&postcount=1
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And perhaps this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226664
yes my thread made a difference!
Every little bit helps.
So we need a non rooted stock phone for this but you hafta root to use it?
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Root is okay, but has to be running the stock ROM.
So if I'm doing this right, and an update becomes available, I should get a notification other than "should be good" when i check... Right?
Also, I'm staying non rooted. For now.
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It will state that something new was found.
Good. And then I download it and put it in a link to share with the class?
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That's where you have to be careful. Sometimes updates will download and want to automatically install.
There are a few threads here explaining how to download and extract the updates. I've never gone that far myself.
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That's where you have to be careful. Sometimes updates will download and want to automatically install.
There are a few threads here explaining how to download and extract the updates. I've never gone that far myself.
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Well I will do this and If anything comes up Ill be sure to post it in a thread or here. Probably a new thread and a link here.
Does it matter that i am still on 2.3.4 because i don't want to update the firmware and lose the ability to unlock the bootloader if i please.

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