I got a HTC one M8, which was rooted and has a custom ROM with the following specs
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: 1.12.21331931.LA21G_20.28A.4145.00L
Kernel Version: [email protected] #11 Sun Jun 29 11:47:06 PDT 2014
Build Number SkyDragon GPE V3.0.1
Questions are:
1. Is this a stable version of Skydragon ROM?
2. At times the camera app crashes. is this a known issue? Do i need to update this ROM to a newer version? (Is there a newer version available?)
3. Launching the OTA updater app gives me a "Error Fetching update info: Invalid ROM (SkyDragonGpe-3.0.1) and device(htc_m8) combo. Is this a known issue as well?
I am not able to find the details regarding the build elsewhere. The phone was rooted, (I was unaware of this when i bought the phone). Any insights would be appreciated.
Dilip
P.S: Great/Terrific/Excellent Battery Life
Thats a question for the developer of that rom,cant help much on that one as I hate plain jane android
Dilip R said:
I got a HTC one M8, which was rooted and has a custom ROM with the following specs
Android Version: 4.4.4
Baseband Version: 1.12.21331931.LA21G_20.28A.4145.00L
Kernel Version: [email protected] #11 Sun Jun 29 11:47:06 PDT 2014
Build Number SkyDragon GPE V3.0.1
Questions are:
1. Is this a stable version of Skydragon ROM?
2. At times the camera app crashes. is this a known issue? Do i need to update this ROM to a newer version? (Is there a newer version available?)
3. Launching the OTA updater app gives me a "Error Fetching update info: Invalid ROM (SkyDragonGpe-3.0.1) and device(htc_m8) combo. Is this a known issue as well?
I am not able to find the details regarding the build elsewhere. The phone was rooted, (I was unaware of this when i bought the phone). Any insights would be appreciated.
Dilip
P.S: Great/Terrific/Excellent Battery Life
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Didn't mean to thank the post. If you don't like how the rom is performing then try another. That's the beauty of being rooted. If you want to keep a Google play edition rom, try sinless. There are several versions depending on what you want. Or you could flash a RUU and return to stock unrooted.
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dxwilliams40 said:
Didn't mean to thank the post. If you don't like how the rom is performing then try another.
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If you "Click to expand" in the thanks area, there is an option to remove Thanks.
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Dilip R said:
I am not able to find the details regarding the build elsewhere.
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Do you mean you can't find the ROM thread? If so, here it is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706391
You can search the thread to see if there is any mention of camera issues (I did a quick look, and didn't see anything jump out at me). Or just flash another ROM as previously suggested, to see if that fixes the camera issue.
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Dilip R said:
The phone was rooted, (I was unaware of this when i bought the phone).
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I would complain to the seller, even if you are okay with it being modded, rooted, etc. I would also mention the camera issue, in the event you can't fix it in software and its a hardware issue (in which you should seek to get a refund, exchange, etc.).
The seller not informing you the phone is modded,rooted, etc. is at a minimum a breach of common sense; at most its deceptive.
Also, this thread should have been posted in Q&A, so I've notified the mods to move it.
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Due to Verizon changing how their unlimited data plans will work, I decided to finally upgrade from my Dinc to the Razr Maxx. I have been reading the forums for the last few days. I guess to took for granted how easy it was to switch between roms with my old phone.
The phone I received from Verizon already had Android 2.3.6 with bootloader 0a.6c on it. There is no OTA upgrade available at this time so It is the most recent GB installation.
bootloader: 0a.6c
system version: 6.12.181.XT912.Verizon.en.US
Android: 2.3.6
BaseBand: CDMA_N_04.07.01R LTEDC_U_07.1F.00
Webtop Version: WT-2.0.0-139
Kernel version:2.6.35.7-g65de91d [email protected] #1
Build number: 6.5.1-167_DHD-14_M3-8
Build date: Thu Mar 8 12:33:02 CST 2012
I am not to worried about installing the latest ICS leak, but I miss my custom roms. I know that kexec is in the works and is currently on developmental hold. I have read about bootstrap vs safestrap and feel comfortable with most of the terminology. The major downside is the locked bootloader that I assume Motorola will never unlock for us. Since there is no way around this I want to prepare for the worst.
Given my current setup, what should I do to make sure I don't loose any of my modability?
Should I go ahead and root and install safestrap without the init support needed for most custom roms?
Are their any files I should backup that will let me downgrade or revert to a different version?
I would just like to make sure I don't miss an opportunity to do something fun with this phone out of ignorance.
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On a major side note, I am still in my return window and am seriously contemplating sending this phone back and preordering the Galaxy 3. Like most of you, I love the phone, but need the freedom to flash.
</rant>
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work_hard said:
Shameful Bump after a day
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Didn't you post something very similar to this the other day too?
aktrazer said:
Didn't you post something very similar to this the other day too?
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This is the same post.
work_hard said:
This is the same post.
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Here comes the next question. Why are you double posting?
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In short, there's no reason to root or flash. ICS is coming in the next week or 2, might as well wait for that.
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Here comes the next question. Why are you double posting?
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In short, there's no reason to root or flash. ICS is coming in the next week or 2, might as well wait for that.
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It was the same thread.
Thanks for the info. I was more worried about making sure I didn't miss an opportunity to backup any files for future use as I know I am already on the new bootloader. More or less trying to cover my butt for a potential downgrade in case we find a way to do any neat tricks with my current setup.
Well no matter which way you slice it, for the time being, once you go to the newer builds its very much a pain in the ass to go back, if its possible. I'm just going to wait and see what the devs can do with ICS. I typically don't like to jump the gun when it comes to OTAs.
Again, this all just my opinion, its your phone.
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At this point I would root and use Voodoo to keep root.
I would not install any other recovery because that will probably prevent the OTA from installing.
ICS is due out in the next week or so, so I would root and be patient.
tech_head said:
At this point I would root and use Voodoo to keep root.
I would not install any other recovery because that will probably prevent the OTA from installing.
ICS is due out in the next week or so, so I would root and be patient.
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I ended up rooting last night and not installing a recovery. Thanks for the heads up on root keeping with Voodoo.
I remember someone saying to make a backup of my CID partition, but with I think that was just in case you were flashing some of the leaks. I will probably go ahead and do it for good measure.
Welcome.
I'm new and I'm sorry for being badly write in English, and it may be that badly do not write in this section.
My question is, when will be available the official version of Android 4.1.2 for SGS2 JB?
I have now installed the trial version and I really like and I'm not that patient to have the official version.
I have one question-how will have to download the official version where and how can I download it?
Any day...everyone hopes. Download it from here or sammobile when it is released.
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Thank you my friend for a long time for help.I hope now it will not last.
if I can get it from the phone in the options. settings / about phone / check for updates. ?
It will be avalible in december (4. Maybe as i heard)
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rafcisz said:
if I can get it from the phone in the options. settings / about phone / check for updates. ?
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That's when Sammy/your carrier approves and releases an OTA update for JB I guess. You can flash a stable build through Odin once the first official build has been released.
Build and where this can be found?
Build and where this can be found?
It will appear in this forum when a stable build is released.
much like when the leaked JB test version leaked and you tested
Hope it aint gunna be like ICS release where the stock i9100 was released and was like 2 more months before the i9100P version was released.
For all of our sakes I hope it comes out soon, the lock screen bug is starting to get to me.
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It will take much less time than the gingerbread to ics update though, since a major portion of the platform was already laid down as a foundation in ics, jelly bean is merely incremental
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I suggest you skip 4.1.2 due to media scanner bug which will drain your battery in no time whenever you reboot your phone. Some people advised disabling media scan service but I can tell you it's not the best solution. Google has more or less fix it in 4.2 release.
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Hey guys! So, just a quick recap of my life with my Verizon Galaxy S4: I got it back in June and rooted it (using "I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL") within a couple hours of having it up and running. It is my first Android phone. I then disabled the service that persistently alerted me of Android updates (so that I would keep my root). I now would like to update to KitKat.
Currently, here are my phone's software specifications (I apologize if I include unnecessary information!):
Model number: SCH-I545
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I545VRUAMDK
Kernel version: 3.4.0-562219
Build number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
I am just kind of lost as to how I would go about updating to KitKat. I would like to keep TouchWiz, because I use the IR and Camera features, as well as a few other things here and there that I would miss if I lost.
Finally, once I'm up to TouchWiz KitKat, I would like to root it, so I could disable/remove some bloaty parts of TouchWiz and just the general perks of rooting.
I have tried to look through the stickies a few times to find out how to do it on my own, but I kinda got confused.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, and let me know if any further information is needed.
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Hey guys! So, just a quick recap of my life with my Verizon Galaxy S4: I got it back in June and rooted it (using "I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL") within a couple hours of having it up and running. It is my first Android phone. I then disabled the service that persistently alerted me of Android updates (so that I would keep my root). I now would like to update to KitKat.
Currently, here are my phone's software specifications (I apologize if I include unnecessary information!):
Model number: SCH-I545
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I545VRUAMDK
Kernel version: 3.4.0-562219
Build number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
I am just kind of lost as to how I would go about updating to KitKat. I would like to keep TouchWiz, because I use the IR and Camera features, as well as a few other things here and there that I would miss if I lost.
Finally, once I'm up to TouchWiz KitKat, I would like to root it, so I could disable/remove some bloaty parts of TouchWiz and just the general perks of rooting.
I have tried to look through the stickies a few times to find out how to do it on my own, but I kinda got confused.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, and let me know if any further information is needed.
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I would suggest simply flashing Echoe since you're on MDK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702592
Jesse402 said:
Hey guys! So, just a quick recap of my life with my Verizon Galaxy S4: I got it back in June and rooted it (using "I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL") within a couple hours of having it up and running. It is my first Android phone. I then disabled the service that persistently alerted me of Android updates (so that I would keep my root). I now would like to update to KitKat.
Currently, here are my phone's software specifications (I apologize if I include unnecessary information!):
Model number: SCH-I545
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I545VRUAMDK
Kernel version: 3.4.0-562219
Build number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
I am just kind of lost as to how I would go about updating to KitKat. I would like to keep TouchWiz, because I use the IR and Camera features, as well as a few other things here and there that I would miss if I lost.
Finally, once I'm up to TouchWiz KitKat, I would like to root it, so I could disable/remove some bloaty parts of TouchWiz and just the general perks of rooting.
I have tried to look through the stickies a few times to find out how to do it on my own, but I kinda got confused.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, and let me know if any further information is needed.
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be aware that kitkat is not rootable on verizon phones yet
decaturbob said:
be aware that kitkat is not rootable on verizon phones yet
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What is the "Echoe" thing then? It says it's pre-rooted, and is 4.4.2.
Oishikatta said:
I would suggest simply flashing Echoe since you're on MDK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702592
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Not true
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epicroot said:
Not true
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Wait could you explain to me what exactly isn't true? Sorry, still confused.
Jesse402 said:
Hey guys! So, just a quick recap of my life with my Verizon Galaxy S4: I got it back in June and rooted it (using "I545ALL-IN-ONE-TOOL") within a couple hours of having it up and running. It is my first Android phone. I then disabled the service that persistently alerted me of Android updates (so that I would keep my root). I now would like to update to KitKat.
Currently, here are my phone's software specifications (I apologize if I include unnecessary information!):
Model number: SCH-I545
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I545VRUAMDK
Kernel version: 3.4.0-562219
Build number: JDQ39.I545VRUAMDK
I am just kind of lost as to how I would go about updating to KitKat. I would like to keep TouchWiz, because I use the IR and Camera features, as well as a few other things here and there that I would miss if I lost.
Finally, once I'm up to TouchWiz KitKat, I would like to root it, so I could disable/remove some bloaty parts of TouchWiz and just the general perks of rooting.
I have tried to look through the stickies a few times to find out how to do it on my own, but I kinda got confused.
Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, and let me know if any further information is needed.
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Since you have an original MDK S4 you should just root it , install a custom recovery, then you can flash all sorts of ROMs Touchwiz or AOSP.
Is your phone rooted? If so do you have a custom recovery?
Root your phone using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290796
Then since you appear to be new at this I'd suggest just using Goo or Flashify to install your custom recovery
Here's Flashify https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
Then learn how to make a backup in recovery and do that.
Then look around these forums for whatever ROM best suits you.
There are KitKat Touchwiz ROMs that you can install that come from the International S4.
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By the way I just over looked the part where your already rooted so my bad... Its early what can I say.
Anyways here is the link to a patch we use to enable us to run international S4 Touchwiz 4.4 ROMs .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674280
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jrkruse has made a flashable version of the verizon leak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721118
So that's probably the best option now for stock-kitkat. If you don't have a custom recovery, the easiest way would be to use goomanager and simply use 'install openrecoveryscript' from the options menu.
I need some info about a used Verizon g3 I purchased. Everything works fine, but I can't see where to check if the latest software is updated?
When I go to the phone info area, there's no tab to touch to check.
Does that mean this phone has been rooted? Excuse me.... I'm a newbie.... don't really know how to distinguish between rooted and non rooted.
How would I ever update the phone? Does Verizon do it automatically?
I'm grandfathered in with unlimited data and can tether freely with this phone, a surprise to me.
Would I compromise this with any Verizon updates?
Thx
To check to see if your phone is rooted I suggest downloading a root checker. Here is a link to one on the play store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck as far as checking to see if there are update go to your settings app scroll down to the bottom and and click on system update then check for new system update
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Unlike all of my other Verizon smartphones, there's no where to click for system update on my g3
I would check to see if it's rooted then using the app I linked earlier. If it isn't then I'm honestly not sure. That's how my stock phone was. I'm honestly new to this phone as well. Hopefully someone else can be of some more assistance but I will check back to see if there are any questions I can answer
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Installed app and it said phone is not rooted. The Software info states Android Version: 4.4.2, Baseband Version: VS985-MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.12-00008-M8974AAAAANPZM-1, Kernel Version: 3.4., Build Number: KVT49L, Software Version: CloudyG3 1.2
There's no where to check to see if the phone is up to date.
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Installed app and it said phone is not rooted. The Software info states Android Version: 4.4.2, Baseband Version: VS985-MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.12-00008-M8974AAAAANPZM-1, Kernel Version: 3.4., Build Number: KVT49L, Software Version: CloudyG3 1.2
There's no where to check to see if the phone is up to date.
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Probably because you are on a custom ROM that is based off of the international G3. Try flashing a stock based Verizon G3 ROM.
daniel4653 said:
Probably because you are on a custom ROM that is based off of the international G3. Try flashing a stock based Verizon G3 ROM.
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If I flash a stock based Verizon G3 ROM, would I lose the ability to tether as well? '
sfgmanh said:
Installed app and it said phone is not rooted. The Software info states Android Version: 4.4.2, Baseband Version: VS985-MPSS.DI.2.0.1.c1.12-00008-M8974AAAAANPZM-1, Kernel Version: 3.4., Build Number: KVT49L, Software Version: CloudyG3 1.2
There's no where to check to see if the phone is up to date.
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It's on a custom rom. Pretty sure it's rooted
findinghomer said:
It's on a custom rom. Pretty sure it's rooted
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If it's on custom rom and rooted, still my question is about software updates and hotspot/tethering ability. I'm glad not to update if I get to keep my ability to use the phone as a hotspot with no fee.
sfgmanh said:
If it's on custom rom and rooted, still my question is about software updates and hotspot/tethering ability. I'm glad not to update if I get to keep my ability to use the phone as a hotspot with no fee.
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Below is a link for a bypass that should help, it will work on Stock Verizon roms and a link to the Verizon Development Forum to help find a rom for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/development/mod-hotspot-provision-vs985-t2918118
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/development
Title says all, file and instructions are here:
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=46CCD27E07AD11E89F15FA163EE8F90B
This is the latest, official ROM from Samsung (for some reason their BTU/UK region updates are months ahead of other countries/CSC). Creating it's own thread since I saw multiple questions and PMs around this issue.
And yes, this finally fixes the wifi drain problem: only took Samsung almost a year but they did it
Since someone asked on PM: you need to flash all files in the firmware. If you want to keep your settings flash the HOME_CSC instead of CSC (though if you are flashing directly from a very old firmware over 6 months ago this can can cause issues in which case you may have to reset the device anyways).
And no flashing a different region's firmware will not mess up your device unless the flash fails midway or something.
Wonder why they bothered with a security patch and didn't just go to oreo.
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jd1639 said:
Wonder why they bothered with a security patch and didn't just go to oreo.
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Probably because that will take them another 6 months.
Security patches are easier to provide then complete OS... They havent finished doing the final OReo for S8 etc so until they have a FINAL oreo base to rollout across the portfolio then im happy with the security updates
For anyone who is interested, @ashyx TWRP and root method does work on this firmware. I don't know if you could restore a data partition from your previous configuration with TWRP. But if you try it make sure you do not have any security on your device before making the backup.
Sweet! Downloading now
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Title says all, file and instructions are here:
https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=46CCD27E07AD11E89F15FA163EE8F90B
This is the latest, official ROM from Samsung (for some reason their BTU/UK region updates are months ahead of other countries/CSC). Creating it's own thread since I saw multiple questions and PMs around this issue.
And yes, this finally fixes the wifi drain problem: only took Samsung almost a year but they did it
Since someone asked on PM: you need to flash all files in the firmware. If you want to keep your settings flash the HOME_CSC instead of CSC (though if you are flashing directly from a very old firmware over 6 months ago this can can cause issues in which case you may have to reset the device anyways).
And no flashing a different region's firmware will not mess up your device unless the flash fails midway or something.
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Do you have a mirror and does Root & Recovery still work?
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fkofilee said:
Security patches are easier to provide then complete OS... They havent finished doing the final OReo for S8 etc so until they have a FINAL oreo base to rollout across the portfolio then im happy with the security updates
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Not to get off subject, but : What device are you using? Im using the Note8 and running the latest Oreo beta....
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Do you have a mirror and does Root & Recovery still work?
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Not to get off subject, but : What device are you using? Im using the Note8 and running the latest Oreo beta....
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Note 8 - But cant run Oreo as Exy
Well, i'm in the US and i just took the update, waiting to finish updating now... booting....booted....and now, i'll try recovery and root...
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fkofilee said:
Note 8 - But cant run Oreo as Exy
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:laugh::laugh::laugh: j/k
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TWRP Recovery and Root (Magisk 15.3) worked fine on that latest UK build...
Just got this update on my US version OTA.
PaterickB said:
Just got this update on my US version OTA.
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Same here. OTA and at 'ARA2 build.
I'm rooted with TRWP
Could someone post steps to update?
EvansJD said:
I'm rooted with TRWP
Could someone post steps to update?
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You're going to have to re-flash the firmware, you won't be able to just do an update. But to make things easier do this.
First, remove any security, pin, etc from the device.
Then, boot into twrp and make a backup off the device, external sdcard is fine. You'll only need the data partition but might as well as backup system and boot too.
Then flash the new firmware with Odin, untick the reboot after flashing. Using the keys boot back into download mode.
Use ashyx's method to install twrp and root. Have SuperSU and his boot image patcher on the external sdcsrd.
Then, while still booted into twrp restore the data partition from the nandriod you backed up earlier.
When you boot to system you should have everything back to the way it was with the new firmware.
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Gurus,
Now that this supposedly has fixed the standby power drain issue, has anyone had the time to:
1. Determine how much more battery life this provides, and / or
2. Compare how the S3 now stacks up against the S2 in terms of battery life?
TIA
GG
120 KB/s - 48.9 MB of 2.1 GB, 5 hours left
Any mega or other mirror links?