Get OTA update without ever activating? - E 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Picked up a Sprint Prepaid Moto E (XT1526) from Best Buy for $30 to use as a media/wifi only device. Device currently has 5.0.2 but it's my understanding the 5.1.1 update is out for the sprint model. However, whenever I check for a system update, I get "Check for update was not available at this time. Try again later". I also tried updating using Motorola Device Manager on my PC and but it said no update and told me my current version was "N/A".
Could this be due to the fact I've never activated service on the device? Otherwise does anyone know how I can get the OTA?
EDIT: Got the OTA. No activation needed - must have been issues on Moto's end.

I was able to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/orig-development/recovery-stock-recovery-5-0-2-t3123084
WOOPS. NEVERMIND
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I ended up manually installing the ROM. Just google. It's in Androidforums dot com I'm newb, so I can't post links.

Just wait, there is something wrong with their ota server, I can't check for updates too

iks8 said:
Just wait, there is something wrong with their ota server, I can't check for updates too
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Thanks. Tried it again now and got the new software available prompt.

I got the 5.1 update via Wi-Fi without activating it just automatically did it
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Singapore Users Come in!

I'm on M1, I got the notification telling me about the ics Upgrade,
i was rooted and i went back to stock just in case,
Has anyone else Gotten it or am i left out :crying:
And Just to double check how would i download the Ota, And how would it appear on my phone, First time downloading an OTA
You can go to here
Settings > About Phone > System Updates
from here you can download OTA
is pretty much lengthy,though make sure you dl it thru Wi-Fi ~~
Just choose download and then later on, update. Or update later.. And copy out the downloaded file from \cache and then update.
Btw, Malaysian here on Celcom.
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Not everyone in Singapore has received the update, don't worry you're not left out our anything, as long as you're stock when the update comes you should be fine, i'm on M1 PSH and I haven't gotten the update too
Ahh damn i got the notification, I can' t wait to get my hands on it!
Both my wife n mine got the notification but till date nothing on the update. All our set from SH.
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Was impatient at that time and just flash EU OTA
Lol but what is the latest we can expect to get it eh?
damn i don't know..maybe another few more days..just hang tight guys you will get it soon..
gaoxingdcf said:
You can go to here
Settings > About Phone > System Updates
from here you can download OTA
is pretty much lengthy,though make sure you dl it thru Wi-Fi ~~
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Your singtel set already have the OTA for ICS? I have checked this morning but still no update.
Any Singapore razr user gotten ics update?
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I couldn't wait any longer, so I just upgrade manually, somebody posted the phsasiaretail zip file.. ICS is working great for me
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Flava said:
I'm on M1, I got the notification telling me about the ics Upgrade,
i was rooted and i went back to stock just in case,
Has anyone else Gotten it or am i left out :crying:
And Just to double check how would i download the Ota, And how would it appear on my phone, First time downloading an OTA
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Make sure you have everything STOCK. If you do anything other than root you'll have a bad time (bootstrap,safestrap). Run Razr ultility, It has an option prepare for ICS.
Alright guys they said a week, so on monday we got the notification, so the first one to get it post here aight
I am in U.S. with Singapore phone still nothing.
My unbranded razr sold in Singapore, got my stock pshasiaretail rom installed the ota from Malaysia already.
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If we install the rom, will we still get the Official OTA?
Flava said:
If we install the rom, will we still get the Official OTA?
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which rom are you talking about?
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for those PSHAsiaRetail user who can no longer wait (like me), you can use the link below to manually upgrade to ICS. It's using stock PSHAsiaRetail, so you will still get official OTA in the future.
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try this link to manually update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748944
Ok guys i couldn't wait and manually upgraded, From asia retail to pshasia retail, Am i gonna miss out on anything?
Just received the update this morning, PSH from Singapore

ICS update for South African RAZR owners

Howzit all
If there are any South African RAZR owners waiting for ICS or have received the update, please post here and let us all know what the user experience is like, and if at all possible, post the update on here
Thanks!
Nice to see another south african razr user on this forum. Im still waiting aswell. I have a ME Retail version, so i think we'll get the update when the Middle East gets theirs
What I'm keen to see is if we get an untampered version and not something loaded down like the Droid RAZR's are in the USA thanks to Verizon insisting on loading bloatware.
Also hoping that one of the reasons we're waiting longer is because they're stabilising it a bit more
mybroadband
hey guys,
im excited too. Cannot wait. A buddy of mine did a manual OTA update though. He is having issues with his USB not detected on his pc or any other pc, that is one of the reasons I waited
I have played around with his and it looks much better than the HTC sensation ICS update as far as I can tell, that is look and feel and some added extras
Razr sa ics update
Hi there.
Love my Moto RAZR!!!
I downloaded an unofficial ROM and installed it. It was really nice but it did support sdcard, so I could also not take pics, cause it saves it to your sdcard.... Then tried to go back and bricked my phone... Finally I manage to unbrick it after a days work.
But, yes... It is going to be great and can't wait for the ota release in SA!!!!
Cheers
Congrats bra
u1fourie said:
Hi there.
Love my Moto RAZR!!!
I downloaded an unofficial ROM and installed it. It was really nice but it did support sdcard, so I could also not take pics, cause it saves it to your sdcard.... Then tried to go back and bricked my phone... Finally I manage to unbrick it after a days work.
But, yes... It is going to be great and can't wait for the ota release in SA!!!!
Cheers
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My colleague did exactly what you did and now sitting with ICS without SDcard feature. What rom are you currently on and isyour SDcard still not working or is it fixed?
I tried everything possible in order to get my windows machine to recognise my razr.Whenever i connect the phone to the pc, windows pop's up an error message saying "USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNISED", it does not even show on the phone that it has been connected to a pc.Im currently running 676.226.3.XT910.Retail.en.EU
Please help
daatjie said:
My colleague did exactly what you did and now sitting with ICS without SDcard feature. What rom are you currently on and isyour SDcard still not working or is it fixed?
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Hi
I reinstalled the original fastboot ROM. He will need to tl dowload it, its about 1gig and install rsdlite and Android SDK Tools on a PC or laptop with the correct drivers for his phone. His phone must be fully charged.
ROM = spyderird_u.01.26.0_spd-ird-21_sign_Asia_retail_hktw.xml
Usb debugging must be on and developers tool on, then restart his phone pressing power butten and vol up and down holing it till in recovery, then select the second option dafastboot. He must update Android sdk tools first. open RSD Lite and open the zip file (ROM) takes 15min then connect his phone and click start. Go and drink some tee and in 15-20min his phone will be as when it was when he took it out of the box the first time. Done....
Its the original so every thing works. If he needs help he can call me.
I JUST GOT MY ics OTA!!! Bussy downloading now, so will let you guys know what happened asap.
Thanks For reply
u1fourie said:
Hi
I reinstalled the original fastboot ROM. He will need to tl dowload it, its about 1gig and install rsdlite and Android SDK Tools on a PC or laptop with the correct drivers for his phone. His phone must be fully charged.
ROM = spyderird_u.01.26.0_spd-ird-21_sign_Asia_retail_hktw.xml
Usb debugging must be on and developers tool on, then restart his phone pressing power butten and vol up and down holing it till in recovery, then select the second option dafastboot. He must update Android sdk tools first. open RSD Lite and open the zip file (ROM) takes 15min then connect his phone and click start. Go and drink some tee and in 15-20min his phone will be as when it was when he took it out of the box the first time. Done....
Its the original so every thing works. If he needs help he can call me.
I JUST GOT MY ics OTA!!! Bussy downloading now, so will let you guys know what happened asap.
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Hey,
Thanks for your quick response. I sent him this thread link as well to read your response. Im excited for you with the OTA update. Im currently still on 2.3.6 gingerbread but no OTA for me yet.
Also my friend wants to know on which rom were you when you checked for the OTA update? Is this a manual update or via WIFI? Thanks.
RSD Lite
here is a link to better explain how to use RSD Lite
droidforums.net/forum/droid-rooted-help/73579-using-rsd-lite-flash-sbf-file-correctly
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Thanks. I am using the SPYDERIRD_U.01.26.0_SPD-IRD-21_SIGN_ASIA_RETAIL_HKTW.xml rom and I am with VirginMobile, I received a notification that I can update to ICS and it asked me if it can use WIFI and/or data, still downloading so I guess its about 600-800mb.
update
u1fourie said:
here is a link to better explain how to use RSD Lite
droidforums.net/forum/droid-rooted-help/73579-using-rsd-lite-flash-sbf-file-correctly
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Thanks. I am using the SPYDERIRD_U.01.26.0_SPD-IRD-21_SIGN_ASIA_RETAIL_HKTW.xml rom and I am with VirginMobile, I received a notification that I can update to ICS and it asked me if it can use WIFI and/or data, still downloading so I guess its about 600-800mb.
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shot buddy. my friend rhodesa and I both are with 8ta as a carrier, checked for updates manually, none for us and we never received notification so we have to wait.
with regards to your update, did you go back to gingerbread for your to receive that update notification or were you on SPYDERIRD_U.01.26.0_SPD-IRD-21_SIGN_ASIA_RETAIL_HKTW.xml
@u1fourie
Was the unofficial rom that you installed ICS? Because i did the same thing, installed unofficial ICS rom, had problems with the phone connecting to pc's so i tied to go back to gingerbread and bricked it.I eventually unbricked it but now the usb issue is still present.Im currently using 676.226.3.XT910.Retail.en.EU.
Yes the unofficial was ics. Then I went back to gingerbread, maybe I received the update because I use the gingerbread spiderird with Asia signarure, but its still original 2.3.6 gingerbread
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@daatjie
Yes I was using the spyderird Asia ROM its is 2.3.6 gingerbread when I received the update
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@ rhod esa
Did you use rsd lite to go back to gingrrbread?
After Gingerbread
u1fourie said:
Yes the unofficial was ics. Then I went back to gingerbread, maybe I received the update because I use the gingerbread spiderird with Asia signarure, but its still original 2.3.6 gingerbread
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@daatjie
Yes I was using the spyderird Asia ROM its is 2.3.6 gingerbread when I received the update
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sweet...so when you loaded gingerbread, did your sdcard feature work again
i used rsd first yes, but then it failed so i tried again but using EternityProject Fla**** for Windows then it failed again.But maybe the reason it failed was because i used the wrong stock rom which was not for my device
I tried to go back to (SPDREM_U_01.6.5.1-167_SPU-15-M2-3_SIGNEuropeAustraliaEMEA_USASPDRRTGB_HWp2b_Service1FF_fastboot.xml.zip)
Yes . Everything worked 100%.
thanx will try
@ rhodesa
I think rsd lite should install even if it is not the correct ROM. Just make sure your driver are up to date, your phone is fully charge, not using power from your USB, start phone in AP fastboot and that you have Android SDK Tools installed and updated
Great. Ics is now installed and work perfectly. It look a little different then the unofficial i
One but it looks great. Love it!
u1fourie said:
Great. Ics is now installed and work perfectly. It look a little different then the unofficial i
One but it looks great. Love it!
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Great stuff! Still waiting for mine How is it so far? Smooth, no battery drain or choppiness, apps? Please let us know of any errors and if its bloated at all

[Q] Android 4.4.2 Update Failed

I tried to update my phone today and ran into an issue. It seems that when the phone reboots into recovery mode, it says that there is an error and forces me to find the download image manually. I looked to see if it was on the SD card and there was no luck there. Is it because the download itself is corrupted in some way, or is this a bigger issue than that? BTW my phone isn't rooted if that helps
Owura_G said:
I tried to update my phone today and ran into an issue. It seems that when the phone reboots into recovery mode, it says that there is an error and forces me to find the download image manually. I looked to see if it was on the SD card and there was no luck there. Is it because the download itself is corrupted in some way, or is this a bigger issue than that? BTW my phone isn't rooted if that helps
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Did you get the update OTA? If so you could try a factory reset, then re-download the update OTA, and try again.
Rooted S4 won't update to 4.4, error, rooted with CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505
I haven't gotten the OTA notification yet, but if I go to about phone, system updates it will find it and download it.
When it tries to install it will do the normal things, but at the end won't complete and says error.
What error would it be? The S4 was rotted with CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505 and I also read the source code of KitKat was realeased from Samsung. I guess I may have to wait until I get an OTA update or until one of you masters redoes the update.
Please Help.
Thank You
S4wontupdate said:
I haven't gotten the OTA notification yet, but if I go to about phone, system updates it will find it and download it.
When it tries to install it will do the normal things, but at the end won't complete and says error.
What error would it be? The S4 was rotted with CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505 and I also read the source code of KitKat was realeased from Samsung. I guess I may have to wait until I get an OTA update or until one of you masters redoes the update.
Please Help.
Thank You
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You can't take ota if you aren't 100% stock. No root
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decaturbob said:
You can't take ota if you aren't 100% stock. No root
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The the supreme court ruled that rooting was legal.
S4wontupdate said:
The the supreme court ruled that rooting was legal.
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The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction over Verizon.
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Supreme court ruled carrier unlocking is illegal I believe. ..
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Zooandbio4me said:
Supreme court ruled carrier unlocking is illegal I believe. ..
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You are confusing sim card locking with locked bootloader and Verizon can lock the bootloader...
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S4wontupdate said:
The the supreme court ruled that rooting was legal.
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Not sure what your response has to do with the issue.. If your phone isn't 100% stock. The ota will fail...been posted countless times
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Dont like to do a factory reset. Is there a way to unroot? Rooted on MK2
decaturbob said:
You are confusing sim card locking with locked bootloader and Verizon can lock the bootloader...
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Not sure what your response has to do with the issue.. If your phone isn't 100% stock. The ota will fail...been posted countless times
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So if I reinstall a stock OS I can upgrade to 4.4?
BTW can you tell I'm new to this stuff

Update My Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 to Lollipop

Hello guys. I am new here, so please bear with me.
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4, running android version 4.4.2 kitkat. It has no root, custom roms, or anything.
When I try to update my software (settings > more > software update > check for new software update) it tells me "Software update temporarily unavailable. Try again later". It does that every time I try it (I have had the phone for 3 days now, wanting to update) and obviously, I was connected to a WiFi network.
I contacted Samsung via their "Live Chat" function. The lady I talked to told me to boot into safe mode and update, and that it would work (of course, it didn't).
Is there something I am missing? Why will it not update?
The phone is not activated, if that makes a difference.
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You can try downloading and installing it from the following link. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/46723/I545VRUGOC1_I545VZWGOC1_VZW/
Eddie Hicks said:
You can try downloading and installing it from the following link. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/46723/I545VRUGOC1_I545VZWGOC1_VZW/
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Did you Notice him that its smartphone bootloader will be "secure download" locked if he updates its phone so he will never be able to flash or root?
Maybe he will later want to root its smartphone, but he will face the most locked bootloader ever.
I am just to figure out why I didn't get an OTA update?
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Killnolife said:
Did you Notice him that its smartphone bootloader will be "secure download" locked if he updates its phone so he will never be able to flash or root?
Maybe he will later want to root its smartphone, but he will face the most locked bootloader ever.
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I just assumed he just wants to update to Lollipop. His issue is that he is not able to get the OTA update and he was looking for a solution. If he was successful in getting the OTA during his attempt the result would have been the same in regards to rooting. Rooting and installing ROMs is not for everyone. Probably most people don't do it.
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ctcollins9 said:
I am just to figure out why I didn't get an OTA update?
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There are several methods on this forum that will help you get the update. There are method's I believe Killnolife is referring to that allow you to root your phone and install custom ROMs. The link I gave you in my first reply is the official update and once installed you will not be able to root if that is your goal. But just search through the post on this forum and you should find a solution.
EDIT: The instructions to upgrade to Lollipop are in the S4 General forum.
Ok, thanks guys! I did want to root my phone (I actually just did that) so I don't want to update to lollipop then.
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Everyone! Please install t820xxu1ara2 with jan security patch and wifi fix!

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
undertaker2k14 said:
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....
AndroidDevices said:
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?

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