ICS manual update file now available on ASUS website - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

Just a quick note to let any of you with the Serial number unknown issue like me know that the update is now available for download. It successfully applied and I know have Android 4.0.3 on my Prime. Not that I expected it to but for any that are curious it did not make my Serial number available in software.

What is your FULL build number having used this manual update?
settings > about tablet > Build number

Lock-N-Load said:
What is your FULL build number having used this manual update?
settings > about tablet > Build number
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IML74K.US_epad-9.4.2.7-20120106

What is the manual update procedure, please? Preferably without microSD card? If possible? Thanks.

FWIW, they also seem to have released the kernel source used for ICS.
Glad to see they are fulfilling their obligations under GPL ...

All versions there except for the german DE, well ain't I the lucky one to have bought a German model. I wonder what is so special about the German version since it takes almost a month more to release.

curreyr said:
FWIW, they also seem to have released the kernel source used for ICS.
Glad to see they are fulfilling their obligations under GPL ...
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So we can finally get custom kernels? Now we just need a bootloader unlocker =)

What's the difference between the US and the WW version of the firmware?
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DroidHam said:
So we can finally get custom kernels?
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It's one of the ingredients ...
DroidHam said:
Now we just need a bootloader unlocker =)
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Yup!
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FutureBSD said:
What's the difference between the US and the WW version of the firmware?
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The config.gz might shed some light on the diffs, but suffice it to say one of them is likely to brick your prime (clue: the one that doesn't match your hw).

pokevitek said:
What is the manual update procedure, please? Preferably without microSD card? If possible? Thanks.
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If you want to update, just:
1. Download the file from Asus
2. Take out the zip that's located in the zip u downloaded (DON'T unzip the second zip which has a file and folder, it should STAY in zip format)
3. Put that zip into the root of your TP - you DO NOT have to have an SD card to do this, placing it in the top-level or root folder of your prime storage (ssd) is JUST FINE.
4. Disconnect your prime if it's connected to a computer. Your Prime should have a little triangle in the notification bar - HIT THAT.
5. (If No Triangle) Restart your prime disconnected from anything but a charger and when it starts up it should have the triangle in the notification bar.

Can't wait for the bootloader to get unlocked, hopefully we'll get the attention of some talented devs! As great as it is, I think there's still a lot of potential software wise with the TFP

se1000 said:
Can't wait for the bootloader to get unlocked, hopefully we'll get the attention of some talented devs! As great as it is, I think there's still a lot of potential software wise with the TFP
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we already have very talented developers here. Some already making big strides in Android developement. Then you have some just waiting for bootloader to be unlocked. we already have a person also doing themes. So we good go. Of course the more developers the better. Contrary to what some might think, Prime will be huge and a very big deal when it comes to developement. Prime with Tegra3 will open the doors and make it easier for future devices with tegra3 to be developed for. Since developers will have had a head start on the Prime.
I predict Prime will have the most going on for it developement wise for the entire 2012. We have a huge headstart already. Some people already deodexing the ICS dump for other developers to get a head start checking things out so they can be ready to hit the ground running once bootloader unlocking tool drops.

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IML74K.US_epad-9.4.2.7-20120106
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FYI, this build number matches the build number on the US OTA ICS 4.03 release.

NeoteriX said:
FYI, this build number matches the build number on the US OTA ICS 4.03 release.
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And that is why I asked.. so I could compare

Does flashing this reimage the entire device? Ie, does it remove your apps and everything unlike the HC to ICS OTA update?
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cykotix said:
Does flashing this reimage the entire device? Ie, does it remove your apps and everything unlike the HC to ICS OTA update?
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Theres a app backup and it works...... look in the app drawer... its called app backup
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ilostmypistons said:
Theres a app backup and it works...... look in the app drawer... its called app backup
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Not what he is asking.
The OTA does not reset the device. All of your apps, settings, preferences, etc. were all left intact. He wants to know if this manual install does the same. I would "suspect" it would work the same as the OTA but I cannot say for sure as that was 1 real bonus to the OTA of ICS is that it left all of our hard work in place that we did setting up settings and home screens and all of that nonsense that takes hours and hours.

I'm not concerned about that. In fact, I'd prefer it nuke everything but it doesn't. It does look like it overwrites /system but all my data is still there.
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[Q] how can I upgrade to .15?

How can I upgrade to .15 with an unlocked bootloader?
I'm afraid to do so because I've seen some people in this forum that bricked their TFP after upgrading with an unlocked bootloader.
I'm on .14 at the moment with root access and CWM recovery installed.
I'm in the same situation, and looking for a solution as well. Is Asus going to release .15, so we can manually apply the update?
hollywould said:
I'm in the same situation, and looking for a solution as well. Is Asus going to release .15, so we can manually apply the update?
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what if someone will pull this upgrade from the OTA it'll work?
doubt ASUS will do anything for you but would imagine someone will come up with something.
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There's no other way to do this update?
GuyDroid said:
There's no other way to do this update?
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Nope. If you unlocked you're now and forever dependent on the Dev community.
chamberc said:
Nope. If you unlocked you're now and forever dependent on the Dev community.
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Well I always can lock my bootloader right?
Nope, once unlocked, you're unlocked for good. Maybe one day someone might cone up with a way to relock the bootloader but like it was when I had my Atrix, always unlocked once you took that leap.
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There is a stock ROM for.15 that just got posted to the dev section.
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Well I always can lock my bootloader right?
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Nope. ASUS has your serial number on their server as unlocked. There is no going back now, no matter what ever happens, you will receive no updates or support from Asus.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518462

4.1

Does anyone know if and when asus is going to release 4.1?
There has been no official word but more then likely yes probably in in 3-6 months knowing the amount of times most things seem to take with asus
I think I will try to port it to the Prime if we have to wait too long until Asus release it
If you head over to RootzWiki the better site you will see a video of it running
Thanks for the quick replies. A port would be great.
Jellybean has been ported to the Asus Transformer TF300 early preview. So it should be very easy to make it to the Prime now! I'm just a little scared if i brick my Prime. Prime seems to be a lot more easy to brick than other tablets/phones
zummer22 said:
Jellybean has been ported to the Asus Transformer TF300 early preview. So it should be very easy to make it to the Prime now! I'm just a little scared if i brick my Prime. Prime seems to be a lot more easy to brick than other tablets/phones
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That's always my fear too lol. I never understood why asus never allowed the full decryption of the bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28774962#post28774962
4.1.1 on Prime
I don't know about Asus, but the developers will have some surprises for you soon.
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zummer22 said:
Jellybean has been ported to the Asus Transformer TF300 early preview. So it should be very easy to make it to the Prime now! I'm just a little scared if i brick my Prime. Prime seems to be a lot more easy to brick than other tablets/phones
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Well we have NVflash now!
jellydroid13 said:
Well we have NVflash now!
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what? sense when did we get NVflash?
Italiana version http://notebookitalia.it/android-4-1-jelly-bean-asus-transformer-pad-tf700-tf300-tf201-15221
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zummer22 said:
Jellybean has been ported to the Asus Transformer TF300 early preview. So it should be very easy to make it to the Prime now! I'm just a little scared if i brick my Prime. Prime seems to be a lot more easy to brick than other tablets/phones
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We have nvFlash now
brantje said:
What is nvFlash?
Will a normal user from a custom rom ever need it?
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rayman said:
Both yes and no.
Running our bootloader + booting the image, provides a set of blobs that allows you to recovery from any brick. Combined with doing the backups we recommend, you are 100% unbrickable.
This means, that if your tablet fails while e.g. flashing a custom rom or even flashing a stock rom (more likely ), it will be possible to recover your tablet. But only if you have those files stored somewhere safely. The files are unique per-device, so you can't use someone elses.
As previously mentioned, there *is* a slight risk in doing this procedure. In practice, it's about the same risk as flashing an ASUS OTA update on a locked device.
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They announced today JellyBean updates for TF 101, SL 101, TF201, TF 300 and TF 700 on their German Facebook site.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.345993925469635.70474.127204164015280&type=1 (down in the comments)
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They announced today JellyBean updates for TF 101, SL 101, TF201, TF 300 and TF 700 on their German Facebook site.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.345993925469635.70474.127204164015280&type=1 (down in the comments)
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Made a topic for that in the general section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777396
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We have nvFlash now
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Yeah I checked it out. Unfortunately you need Linux to access it right now. Wheelie doesn't work on windows.

Asus rolls out Android 4.1 for the Transformer Prime (in Sweden)

Asus rolls out Android 4.1 for the Transformer Prime (in Sweden)
http://liliputing.com/2012/09/asus-...puting+(Liliputing)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Hope we get it quick in India.
Beautyspin said:
Asus rolls out Android 4.1 for the Transformer Prime (in Sweden)
http://liliputing.com/2012/09/asus-...puting+(Liliputing)&utm_content=Google+Reader
Hope we get it quick in India.
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Excelent news!!
https://www.facebook.com/asussverige
anyone read Swedish? what are the the comments saying? yay or nay?
This is GOOD NEWS!!
As for now no one was able to download the update yet
Hmm... I wonder if OTA rootkeeper and EZ Overclock will work after the 4.1 update? Me thinks I'll be holding off until there more is learned.
Isn't Sweden included in the WW firmware releases? If so then there will now be WW, US, TW and JP firmware releases (Germany brought in to the last WW upgrade) and I would think that as posted elsewhere the upgrade is being packaged and Asus Sweden wanted something to put on facebook.
If Sweden were first with a WW release then isn't it just a case of navigating support.asus.com to get the download?
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https://www.facebook.com/asussverige
anyone read Swedish? what are the the comments saying? yay or nay?
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The last comment says:
When can we expect to see it? My TF201 find nothing. Perhaps it will be rolled out in batches or is it, as usual, the U.S. time as valid as everything will start at 19:00 tonight?
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So not yet...
Cant believe more people are not excited about this news, I've tried contacting ASUS UK to find out more info to see if its true or if ASUS Sweden jumped the gun still awaiting reply .
In Finland.. checked an hour ago, nothing yet.
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Awesome news! :good:
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Cant believe more people are not excited about this news, I've tried contacting ASUS UK to find out more info to see if its true or if ASUS Sweden jumped the gun still awaiting reply .
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Probably because we all have been talking about it in a different thread since this morning. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777396&page=19
Typical. I RMA my prime the same day that 4.1 starts rolling out.
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So if i have cm10 and get the update on the asus website and install it will it work? Im under cm10 because of jelly bean but now that finaly ita out i might want to go back stock?
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Still nothing in the US. For anyone who gets it please report back as to if root was able to be kept and opinions
I think not even Sweden has it yet. But it's coming in a day or two.
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No it won't work for you
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So if i have cm10 and get the update on the asus website and install it will it work? Im under cm10 because of jelly bean but now that finaly ita out i might want to go back stock?
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Then again if you are already on CM10, then why not just stay there?
I've been trying to update sporadically for an hour now, here in sweden, and nothing.
Guess they anounced it a bit early? I sure hope it'll become available during the day Can't wait! CM10 did wonders to my Xperia Arc, so I can only imagine how powerful the prime must feel!
It came to my mind that does the Browser2Ram affect the installation of OTA update? I don't have any other modified system files in my Prime. Root will be of course gone too when updated.
Asus Finland stated in facebook that JB is rolling out in end of the week.

Need for Speed™ Most Wanted - This item is not compatible with your device.

Noooooooo! What is going on!? I was really looking forward to this!
tuckersmission said:
Noooooooo! What is going on!? I was really looking forward to this!
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it has to be your build.prop that is stopping you.... comes available for my tf201....
Gage_Hero said:
it has to be your build.prop that is stopping you.... comes available for my tf201....
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NOOO problem is not in build.prop... EA make 2 version of games one for usa and one fore europa...I have same problem.if you wanna play this game on your tf201 dowload cracked version or PM i will give you ap....
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it has to be your build.prop that is stopping you.... comes available for my tf201....
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Ahhh, right, I am running the modified build.prop from the Dev section, WW Stock JB, Unlocked, Rooted. Anyone else in having this issue? I suppose it would hurt to restore my original buld.prop and see if that makes a difference.
Cheers
Nope. Changed back to my original stock build.prop and still says its incompatible.
Anyone else in the uk not able to download?
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tuckersmission said:
Nope. Changed back to my original stock build.prop and still says its incompatible.
Anyone else in the uk not able to download?
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Thanks for trying anyhow... find it hard to believe google would do that... odd eh?
This is why its not compatible
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OK, that's strange though. So why is it available for Gage_Hero in his post above? Can anyone confirm a successful purchase?
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Thanks for trying anyhow... find it hard to believe google would do that... odd eh?
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Very odd. Just out of interest what Rom are you running? Unlocked? Rooted?
EDIT: Duplicate Post
I have the same issue... my Tf201 is from US but im in the uk.
Not working for me
On custom rom. my build.prop is modified. Looks like it is a driver problem on asus or nvidias side. Wonder if any tf700s or 300s are able to play it??
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Very odd. Just out of interest what Rom are you running? Unlocked? Rooted?
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Androwook hairybean 1.3 which is rooted and I am unlocked of course
So. What is it about Hairybean?
I cant believe that there is a separate UK Version that forces me to get a cracked version. (I like to pay for apps)
Has anyone managed to actually download and play from the Play Store?
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tuckersmission said:
So. What is it about Hairybean?
I cant believe that there is a separate UK Version that forces me to get a cracked version. (I like to pay for apps)
Has anyone managed to actually download and play from the Play Store?
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Not sure what the different is, you could ask the dev Mr. Wookie.....
On the web version it shows compatible with my Prime, but on the prime itself it shows not compatible. Purchased on the web, going to refund now because this is silly. running Stock JB (rooted and all that).
I just installed HB and still showing not compatible. Ah well let's hope Asus and Nvidia get us an update soon.
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tuckersmission said:
I just installed HB and still showing not compatible. Ah well let's hope Asus and Nvidia get us an update soon.
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im on HB and i found it online and sideloaded it. it works fine so im not sure why its not compatible with our primes.
i tried to buy and it wouldnt let me so i found one online. this is the first app i did not buy. i am a big dev supporter and i was willing to shell out the $6.99.
OK, I am sure I have read something about modifying the Bulid.Prop file to trick the Play store into thinking you have a different device? (or was I dreaming) Does anyone know how to do this?
How'd you guys get it to run ? Even if I side load it I get a message saying its not authorized for my android device
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Samsung launches firmware update for Galaxy S4 (APPS TO SD!!)

I looked and didnt see this info here in the forum so I figured I should post it. If it has already been posted I apologize. Anyway if not here it is. Samsung has released a firmware update to allow moving of apps to external SD. This is due to the 16gb not actually being that, but more like 9gb. I for one think this is great news. Especially considering I just ordered a new Class 10 micro SD and it will be here today. It is currently only rolling out in Germany, but Im sure it will get here. And even if it doesnt Im sure some cool dev can make it work for us!!! Anyway here is the link. http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57...r-galaxy-s4/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703
Heres a list of what the update includes.
New Camera firmware with HDR video
Smearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)
Smart Pause Toggle
Move Apps to SD Card
Semi-transparent status bar
New Icons in Settings
Secure boot status in “About Phone”
Increased display legibility
I just read this on http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420067,00.asp . This looks promising but right now its only out for the snapdragon processors. Hopefully we'll see the qualcomm version arise soon.
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I just read this on http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420067,00.asp . This looks promising but right now its only out for the snapdragon processors. Hopefully we'll see the qualcomm version arise soon.
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Snapdragon is from Qualcomm
I'm wondering if this firmware update brings "under the hood" changes. I.E. removing root exploits and bootloader bypasses.
All in all, I'm excited to see what the new camera firmware brings.
Omega360 said:
I'm wondering if this firmware update brings "under the hood" changes. I.E. removing root exploits and bootloader bypasses.
All in all, I'm excited to see what the new camera firmware brings.
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I was thinking the same thing, time to install a custom ROM before an OTA messes up my root.
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I just read this on http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420067,00.asp . This looks promising but right now its only out for the snapdragon processors. Hopefully we'll see the qualcomm version arise soon.
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Isnt that what is in our S4? Qualcomm Snapdragon?
Gam3r 4 Life said:
Isnt that what is in our S4? Qualcomm Snapdragon?
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Yes
http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/processors/600
Omega360 said:
I'm wondering if this firmware update brings "under the hood" changes. I.E. removing root exploits and bootloader bypasses.
All in all, I'm excited to see what the new camera firmware brings.
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Is there any way to disable the update by freezing an app?
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If I remember correctly, if you freeze/remove any of the Verizon apps OTA updates will not be pushed/downloaded to your device. I am not 100% sure on this, someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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Is there any way to disable the update by freezing an app?
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If your worried that the update will cause you to lose root I wouldnt worry about it being permanent. The devs we have here are awesome and would get root back for sure. You could also try voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. It might work if that happened.
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If I remember correctly, if you freeze/remove any of the Verizon apps OTA updates will not be pushed/downloaded to your device. I am not 100% sure on this, someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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no only if you remove the file needed for OTA, but if your rooted its you won't be able to download it anyway. Will mess up your device. usually theres a leak a week or two before them update gets pushed out and if your rooted you can just flash it and be fine
plus wouldn't you have to manually go and approve the download and update before it ran? Or are they automatically pushed and updated? I know on my wifes unrooted S3 I have to go in and get the update and run it. I haven't had an unrooted phone in so long I wouldn't know on mine
Can't wait till a dev merges this with their rom.
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If you have a custom recovery the install will fail, so you're fine.
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Has anyone gotten the OTA? I would love to get my hands on the camera .apk. Wondering what this "improvement" is all about.
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Has anyone gotten the OTA? I would love to get my hands on the camera .apk. Wondering what this "improvement" is all about.
includes hdr video now. i want that apk as well
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Has anyone gotten the OTA? I would love to get my hands on the camera .apk. Wondering what this "improvement" is all about.
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It probably only adds the HDR video that's talked about, it doesn't help the "lag" everyone but me seems to notice. People in the main board already have it installed I think.
Our phone has the Snapdragon 600 processor.
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Looking forward to getting my hands on this. The app-to-sd feature is going to be very useful, especially for games.
Anybody have a demo video of what the HDR video looks like?
Mental note to self... Never ever post a logical statement 20 min after waking up... Haha

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