I may have unknowingly stumbled upon a fairly easy solution if you don't want the 2.3.5 OTA update, and don't want to get prompted or have it forced on you eventually. A few days ago, I installed the MOF 2.3.5.ish (locked) Leaked Update using Bootstrap. I had been running it for several days and had no complaints. In fact I really liked it. For some reason only beknownst to the beer I have been drinking all day, I decided to .sbf back to 198_6, unrooted and see if I get the OTA. I didn't, and I eventually contacted live chat. During the course of the conversation, my MEID was checked and according to their system, my phone was on the latest software (198_12) and thus couldn't be updated. My phone was fully stock on the 198_6 build, but she wasn't budging. I mentioned that I had flashed the stock .sbf and she suggested that might be the problem, and that it would void the warranty. Long story short, no OTA update, and no prompts for it. The bootloader is still unlockable if I desire. Anyway, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Can I safely assume that someone has already tried to reflash their lobotomized Photon back back to 198_6 from 2.3.5 using RSDLite, and that as of now, 2.3.5-from-Moto is unfortunately a one-way ticket to hell?
I thought the 2.3.5 update was still in soak test. That would explain why the rep said you were on the latest version.
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No, the rep stated that the latest version was the _12 2.3.5 build. I also thought the soak test was still going, because the Sprint site still lists the _6 2.3.4 build as the latest version. I dunno; I guess at some point it'll show up on Sprint's site.
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If you are currently rooted on 2.3.4, will the OTA 2.3.5 update actually install? I remember when I was rooted on 2.3.4 (154_5 build) and tried to do the OTA update to the 2.3.4 (198_6 build), it looked like it would install correctly. However after the phone rebooted, on the lock screen, a message on the top would say the "update failed, installed unsuccessfully" or something like that.
Im wondering by me being rooted in my current build 2.3.4 (198_6 build), would keep me updating the 2.3.5 build OTA successfully. I would much rather wait for the ICS upgrade.
i remember the last ota when i went in and disabled my camera shutter sound i could not install the OTA.
i had to go back in and change the sound back to on in order to receive the update and install property then changed it back after.
I think this is a related thread - forgive me if I've hijacked it.
Motorola's site says the 45.4.12 is available for "ALL Motorola PHOTON 4G users" (as does a page on Sprint's site)
(a tried providing links, but as a new member here, I'm not allowed - geez)
Despite this information on Motorola's and Sprint's site and after hours of a course of days "arguing" with L2 support, they say my phone is current with "45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US".
Has anyone received 45.4.12 or now how to get to it? I've requested the 45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US file so I can just apply to my phone via RSD but it presumably does not exists and OTA is the only way to receive it, yet I can't get anyone at Motorola support to admit there's a more recent version available than 45.3.6. (even though I have a second photon that has 45.3.7!)
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Is leak 3 the same as the ota update that was released? If not can someone tell me how to update from v3 to OTA
next time just search but here is the explanation:
technically they are the same thing except the OTA has a different bootloader from v3 and that means you CANNOT root the v3 (believe me i have tried and almost bricked my phone).
ALSO if you are on v3 you CANNOT upgrade to the OTA manually because it your phone will recognize it as a downgrade because it has all the same files except for the bootloader even though it is a different file.
On the other hand when Froyo comes out (if it comes out for the droid eris) you probably will be able to upgrade to that but that will be a long ways away. So sadly you're stuck with v3 right now.
ljbaumer said:
next time just search but here is the explanation:
technically they are the same thing except the OTA has a different bootloader from v3 and that means you CANNOT root the v3 (believe me i have tried and almost bricked my phone).
ALSO if you are on v3 you CANNOT upgrade to the OTA manually because it your phone will recognize it as a downgrade because it has all the same files except for the bootloader even though it is a different file.
On the other hand when Froyo comes out (if it comes out for the droid eris) you probably will be able to upgrade to that but that will be a long ways away. So sadly you're stuck with v3 right now.
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Thanks for not bombing me simple answer
My Friend has leak 3 and well we wanted to make sure its the same thing...
is it possible to hack the bootloader?
Man. Im glad I was patient. I was tempted to leak before root came out. But I was sold on root and ota. Ota didn't come out quick enough so I had decided to go with root. It's just more flexible to go that route anyway. And theoretically you can unroot if you flash the downgrade to 1.5 Rom and jump on to 2.1 Ota. But with root you can always keep your options open. Well if you have insurance, you can always get a replacement when you lose it, and root that.
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To get the last OTA for 1.5 I had the webtop mod stopping the updates, so I just removed it and got it right away. People are saying they got the update with gladroot, but I am not getting it. I'm wondering if the script on the stock version {the before} modded files to block the future OTA updates. I know people are still saying there is no official update, but both AT&T and MOTO have support pages up to get the update. I have tried both and neither works by the way. I also tried to get the new sbf, but the link is not working. Anyone else not getting the OTA???
I never got the OTA. and I tried on both 100% stock 1.26 and 1.57 or whatever the version numbers are. I just installed from full SBF. got root + sideloading.
well all the new sbf links are timed out for me. I even found some off a Japanese sight that is doing the same.
Can someone who has downloaded the new sbf pm me please?
I am on my second Atrix. I updated the first OTA to .91. I didn't initially care for it, but only tried it for a day or so. Exchanged phone for another problem under 30 day return. New phone downloaded OTA. Rooted to pull off OTA zip to stop update reminders.
I've searched the numerous threads about updating various .91 builds and betas. However, I'm not sure if I can just flash the ATT OTA that i've pulled off in a way that doesn't lock the bootloader to make it difficult to go back to .83. I would think the official .91 would not have problems like i've been hearing with the other builds and betas, or having to go through the trouble of applying a bunch of fixes and patches.
Basically I want to try .91 again without a lot of fuss with the ability to go back to the stock .83 if I really don't like it.
Hey guys, I followed one of the tutorials on how to unroot your EVO 3D and bring it back to stock. Before I unrooted my phone, I kept getting a notification that an OTA update was available, specifically version 2.08.651.2 (August 18, 2011). Right now, my software number is 1.11.651.2. I want to update to the newer version, but when I go to Settings > System updates > HTC software update > Check now, it shows no updates are available. I've tried rebooting the phone and checking repeatedly. I'm kinda lost here and not sure what to do. I was wondering if the PG86IMG I downloaded to return to stock disabled OTA updates, but I highly doubt that since it's just a stock image. If I could find a download link to the updates, I could apply them manually through the bootloader. If not, I might suck it up and take my phone into Sprint and get them to see what's up and update my phone there. Either way, what do you think I should do? I want it updated though. Thanks in advance.
so u unrooted using the approved method and then tried to update to 2.3.4 via HTC but it would'nt find the update? Just wanna make sure u know that if u take this update ur only option is to root via HTC's unlocked bootloader which isn't a true unlock... secondly if that is ur desire and the stock image won't find the update then i would check ur source and make sure it's not missing something. I turned off my update check cuz once it checks and finds an update that little icon stays in ur taskbar unless u factory reset and i was waiting to root with teamwin's method so i didn't take the update. if i knew how to pull the image without updating id post it for ya...
Yes sir! I understand that updating my software to version 2.8.651.2 will prevent my phone from being rootable until somebody figures out a method to make it rootable. I have no need for rooting my phone actually. I tried out a few roms, and I would rather stick with a stock unrooted rom in case I ever need to take my phone into Sprint for service. The Sprint store where I live won't do any service to a rooted phone, so I need to be on the safe side. I went to the store today, and unfortunately the only people available at the time were sales representatives, so they were of no help. They just told me to wait and keep trying to update the phone periodically. If it doesn't show any updates within the next month, my only choices will be to either call Sprint and see if they can push the update to my phone or find an update image, transfer it to my phone, and manually update it through the bootloader. I also read on an EVO 4G thread that the phone won't update if it's missing SprintUpdater.apk. I doubt a stock rom would be missing that app though. I had the update notification when I was rooted, but I didn't download it because it would break my root, and now that I'm completely back to stock, I should get the notification. What gives? I wish Sprint would send out the updates all at once instead of in waves. Anybody wanna chime in?
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Having the same problem. But i havent tried unrooting the phone.
[I will not have access to my home computer for a while... obviously would be much easier just seeing stuff on there]
I recently fouled things up with my phone and just decided to start over. I thought I flashed fireball 2.17... with the latest stock Sense 4.1, but I recently noticed that if I went to software update, I was asked if I wanted the 2.17.605.2 OTA update from last fall.
I did try to install it to see what would happen and it did not complete -- when it tried to reboot my phone, it launched straight into my recovery (TWRP) and from there I did a regular system reset and was back to my phone with the update still not having run.
Anyway, now I'm confused. Am I correct that this image and this image do not seem to match up? In other words, how do I have global mode in Sense 4.0??
Or is there a ROM out there that I could have flashed that would account for this?
Honestly, I don't even care that much about 4.0 vs. 4.1. And I only rooted my phone in the first place so I could make a few minor tweaks like the three button remap, etc. Mainly I just want to make sure I'm really still getting whatever supposed "improved LTE and wi-fi connectivity" benefit came with the OTA upgrade to 4.1 last fall.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks...
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[I will not have access to my home computer for a while... obviously would be much easier just seeing stuff on there]
I recently fouled things up with my phone and just decided to start over. I thought I flashed fireball 2.17... with the latest stock Sense 4.1, but I recently noticed that if I went to software update, I was asked if I wanted the 2.17.605.2 OTA update from last fall.
I did try to install it to see what would happen and it did not complete -- when it tried to reboot my phone, it launched straight into my recovery (TWRP) and from there I did a regular system reset and was back to my phone with the update still not having run.
Anyway, now I'm confused. Am I correct that this image and this image do not seem to match up? In other words, how do I have global mode in Sense 4.0??
Or is there a ROM out there that I could have flashed that would account for this?
Honestly, I don't even care that much about 4.0 vs. 4.1. And I only rooted my phone in the first place so I could make a few minor tweaks like the three button remap, etc. Mainly I just want to make sure I'm really still getting whatever supposed "improved LTE and wi-fi connectivity" benefit came with the OTA upgrade to 4.1 last fall.
Any thoughts?
Many thanks...
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No takers on this?
Maybe it's just too stupid. But I still don't get why I have global mode in what apparently looks like Sense 4.0.
How did you flash this?, I mean what method did you use to go back like you said, I can imagine you flashed the 4.0.3 ruu and then received the update then failed
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jose51197 said:
How did you flash this?, I mean what method did you use to go back like you said, I can imagine you flashed the 4.0.3 ruu and then received the update then failed
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Did not use ruu.
Pretty sure this is what I flashed -- http://d-h.st/trx -- I checked and still have that zip sitting in my "Android-stuff" folder on my desktop.
Also pretty sure I had global mode immediately after flashing (I noticed the global setting available that day while getting all my preferences reset and before I had even noticed the available OTA or attempted to let it run).
samstein66 said:
Did not use ruu.
Pretty sure this is what I flashed -- http://d-h.st/trx -- I checked and still have that zip sitting in my "Android-stuff" folder on my desktop.
Also pretty sure I had global mode immediately after flashing (I noticed the global setting available that day while getting all my preferences reset and before I had even noticed the available OTA or attempted to let it run).
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this is interenting, did you had android version 4.0.4 b4 ota?
samstein66 said:
No takers on this?
Maybe it's just too stupid. But I still don't get why I have global mode in what apparently looks like Sense 4.0.
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Is global mode not supposed to be in 4.0? Possibly a dumb question but just asking... And I got a new device off of warranty replacement and it is completely stock. Haven't messed with anything yet, just disabled pointless apps that I will not be using yet. It does have Global Mode. When my LTE wasn't working for quite sometime, I had called Verizon and told them "what happened' and they used it to update my PRL. Anyway on topic, I think global mode is officially from Verizon.
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Is global mode not supposed to be in 4.0? Possibly a dumb question but just asking... And I got a new device off of warranty replacement and it is completely stock. Haven't messed with anything yet, just disabled pointless apps that I will not be using yet. It does have Global Mode. When my LTE wasn't working for quite sometime, I had called Verizon and told them "what happened' and they used it to update my PRL. Anyway on topic, I think global mode is officially from Verizon.
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When the phone first came out last summer, it shipped with Sense 4.0 / Android 4.03 (without global mode available even though the phone was technically capable).
Verizon / HTC pushed an OTA update about four months later that upgraded phones to Sense 4.1 / Android 4.04 (with global mode available).
Not sure if they ship with the upgrade already running now or whether they still ship with original build and then receive the OTA shortly after activation.
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When the phone first came out last summer, it shipped with Sense 4.0 / Android 4.03 (without global mode available even though the phone was technically capable).
Verizon / HTC pushed an OTA update about four months later that upgraded phones to Sense 4.1 / Android 4.04 (with global mode available).
Not sure if they ship with the upgrade already running now or whether they still ship with original build and then receive the OTA shortly after activation.
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When I bought Mt second incredible it came with 4.0.3 so i giras they arent shipping them with ir
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samstein66 said:
When the phone first came out last summer, it shipped with Sense 4.0 / Android 4.03 (without global mode available even though the phone was technically capable).
Verizon / HTC pushed an OTA update about four months later that upgraded phones to Sense 4.1 / Android 4.04 (with global mode available).
Not sure if they ship with the upgrade already running now or whether they still ship with original build and then receive the OTA shortly after activation.
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Ahh okay.
Simply revert to a system only restore in recovery.
Once booted into bare stock, go to mobile network settings and select LTE option.
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