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Flashable Zip:
You will still be able to update if you flash this file.
Software version: cdma_solana-user 2.3.4 5.5.1_84_D3G-55 110812 release-keysMDM6600BP_N_03.18.29P (Software and Radio versions in bold) aka Release version 5.6.890
http://www.necrotania.com/Download/swu.zip
MD5SUM: 09069555efc6c49b537f49db782a1c94
Verizon/USA and production keys signed. It is not modified in any way. Hopefully it can help unbrick some people/prevent future bricking fears =)
Attached file is the xml from the zip
Moto-fastboot
You will need a different version of fastboot to flash larger files like the system.img. Moto-fastboot allows flashing files over 256 or so MB.
Windows: Moto-fastboot for windows thanks to romracer. Direct Download Link
Linux/Mac: Moto-fastboot for linux in several flavors thanks to eval-.
RSDLite 5.5.0:
http://mophoforum.com/the2dcour/RSDLite5.5.rar RSDLite 5.5.0 Download
It's a new version. I haven't seen a newer version posted though I think up to 5.5.x exists already.
DATE:May 12, 2011
RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS:
Support Support DIAG cmd process for Avon
Support auto-switch on Solana and Targa
Support flashing for new devices
Support flashing large file with size more than 256M
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Real?
Thanks if so!!!
I didn't brick mine, but I'm sure others will be happy to see this.
It was 5.5.959 that was released from VZW and 5.6.890 is the latest leak. What is this? 5.5.1? 5.5.184? Either is significantly earlier than 5.5.959, but the date stamp shows Aug 12, 2011, so I am intrigued. Hopefully the version number just isn't accurate.
thank you very very very much much much
THANKS!
THANKS ALOT, THIS WORKS!!!!! YOU SAVED MY PHONES LIFE! lol
Is this a surefire unbrick method? @techdigital, what version is does it says your phone is running? Also, does one click root still work? If so this is amazing news and perhaps our ticket to finally getting the courage to put some roms on this bad boy.
Maverick0984 said:
Real?
Thanks if so!!!
I didn't brick mine, but I'm sure others will be happy to see this.
It was 5.5.959 that was released from VZW and 5.6.890 is the latest leak. What is this? 5.5.1? 5.5.184? Either is significantly earlier than 5.5.959, but the date stamp shows Aug 12, 2011, so I am intrigued. Hopefully the version number just isn't accurate.
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Pretty sure the version # is accurate. Either way you should be able to OTA to the latest version if this returns you to stock (which it should).
Androidsims said:
Is this a surefire unbrick method? @techdigital, what version is does it says your phone is running? Also, does one click root still work? If so this is amazing news and perhaps our ticket to finally getting the courage to put some roms on this bad boy.
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If it can be flashed through fastboot/RSD it's about as "surefire" as you'll get without access to nvflash. Just don't much around with your Bootloader and you should be fine
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Pretty sure the version # is accurate. Either way you should be able to OTA to the latest version if this returns you to stock (which it should).
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You're the man.
Just waiting to hear from someone who flashed it. I'm curious about the version number as well. Just want to know if that's the number that actually shows on the phone and if the root exploit is still in effect.
Edit: Just saw that you replied to my post. Sounds great, I can start on some themes now.
Androidsims said:
Is this a surefire unbrick method? @techdigital, what version is does it says your phone is running? Also, does one click root still work? If so this is amazing news and perhaps our ticket to finally getting the courage to put some roms on this bad boy.
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Yep its surefire STOCK 2.3.4 everything is working....
I had the borked phone from hell, its like i had done mad scientist experiments on my phone trying to get it back up and this fixed it! just make sure youre in fastboot mode when u flash.
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Yep its surefire STOCK 2.3.4 everything is working....
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Too ****ing good to be true
Androidsims said:
Too ****ing good to be true
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but it is i assure you.
Can I get an MD5? Want to make sure my download is all good.
Paranoid.
techdigital said:
but it is i assure you.
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Also, you can flash this directly from the phone using Fastboot?
Ive updated now one click rooting...
probably so i had done the chinese one out of desperation and making sure my battery was charged for this day.
Root Successful
everything is back!
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Can I get an MD5? Want to make sure my download is all good.
Paranoid.
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Paranoid is good.
09069555efc6c49b537f49db782a1c94
Will update the OP with that.
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Use RSD and the XML file, unzip all files to one folder, that will put your restore on auto pilot!
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Paranoid is good.
09069555efc6c49b537f49db782a1c94
Will update the OP with that.
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Thanks, you're my hero right now lol
OP: Thank you for posting this file, it is the firmware that was pulled from the server that is an unofficial build. So everyone should know that, you will fix your phone but as for now you will be off the upgrade path.
One question - if I put the file "swu.zip" into the root of /sdcard and name it "update.zip", will I then be able to restore to stock from fastboot without using a PC?
If this works, it'll allow me to mod the phone while on the move, but have a get-out-of-jail card to restore to stock at any point. I spend a lot of time commuting, so this would allow me to use my D3 to learn more about android when I'd normally just be using it to watch Family Guy
Does anyone know if there is an updatable zip that is CWM compatible?
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Does anyone know if there is an updatable zip that is CWM compatible?
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Stock, not at this point but you can flash cm11 which is 4.4.2 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546412
Sent on my Moto X
flashallthetime said:
Stock, not at this point but you can flash cm11 which is 4.4.2 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546412
Sent on my Moto X
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Flash, until some issues with cm11 get addressed, I am still rocking the OE ROM.
WhammyDroid said:
Flash, until some issues with cm11 get addressed, I am still rocking the OE ROM.
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No problem cm11 is now an option, just letting you know. I think you're best option is eclipse or kangakat when they update it to 4.4.2
Sent on my Moto X
Bump....still looking for a flashable update.
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Bump....still looking for a flashable update.
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Since there isn't even a regular stock recovery flashable OTA.zip for the XT1060 to 4.4.2 there isn't going to be a CWM one.
Wait until Verizon pushes the OTA and then hopefully a dev will mod a flashable .zip up for you.
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Bump....still looking for a flashable update.
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yea please dont bump your thread the 4.4.2 update has not even hit the US yet and to top it off there really arnt any stock flashable zip's for the rest of the firmware.
and a dirty flash is not recommend because of the changes in the rom you will be better off running a TB backup and then returning to stock flashing the 4.4.2 OTA then installing recovery and SUPERSU then restoring your backup.
dray_jr said:
yea please dont bump your thread the 4.4.2 update has not even hit the US yet and to top it off there really arnt any stock flashable zip's for the rest of the firmware.
and a dirty flash is not recommend because of the changes in the rom you will be better off running a TB backup and then returning to stock flashing the 4.4.2 OTA then installing recovery and SUPERSU then restoring your backup.
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Not sure what you are smoking, but the 4.4.2 has hit the US. My phone is asking me to update to it.
As for flashing, I know what I am doing as I have three rooted devices. The other two have CM on them.
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Great attitude when looking for help. LOL.
Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
WhammyDroid said:
Not sure what you are smoking, but the 4.4.2 has hit the US. My phone is asking me to update to it.
As for flashing, I know what I am doing as I have three rooted devices. The other two have CM on them.
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Are you sure it's 4.4.2? AFAIK, 4.4.2 isn't rolling out to the xt1060 yet.
WhammyDroid said:
Not sure what you are smoking, but the 4.4.2 has hit the US. My phone is asking me to update to it.
As for flashing, I know what I am doing as I have three rooted devices. The other two have CM on them.
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If you have the 4.4.2 OTA in your /cache/ folder, there would be quite a few grateful souls if you extracted it for everyone.
Now to answer your question, no, that update will not be compatible with CWM. The OTA checks for stock rom and stock recovery before it can begin.
Vandyyy said:
If you have the 4.4.2 OTA in your /cache/ folder, there would be quite a few grateful souls if you extracted it for everyone.
Now to answer your question, no, that update will not be compatible with CWM. The OTA checks for stock rom and stock recovery before it can begin.
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However, if you can pull the OTA file out of your cache and post it, it'll go a long way toward making the update available so others can mod it into a CWM / TWRP ZIP.
titanshadow said:
However, if you can pull the OTA file out of your cache and post it, it'll go a long way toward making the update available so others can mod it into a CWM / TWRP ZIP.
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Is there another location? I do not have a file in the /cache/ folder.
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Is there another location? I do not have a file in the /cache/ folder.
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If the update fails for any reason, it usually purges the update from your cache.
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Is there another location? I do not have a file in the /cache/ folder.
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You'd have to tell it to download but then find the file before the phone tries to reboot to install the update.
I was notified of a system update on my tablet today. Got it downloaded and started the update. About a third of the way through, the little android fellow keels over, dead, with the dreaded red exclamation.... Error. Tried the update a few times, all with the same result.
Anyone else having this problem with this update? Any suggestions?
I have to laugh every time I see the dead android... it's just a perfect icon for the situation.
Your tablet is fully stock? No root, no apps removed or frozen?
berndblb said:
Your tablet is fully stock? No root, no apps removed or frozen?
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My baby is fully stock... no root, not unlocked. But come to think of it, I might have disabled a few of the apps. I'll look into that possibility. Thanks for the lead.
Updated: sorry... No go. The blue sphere still slows down and the droid drops dead.
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
loner. said:
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
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Anyone?
loner. said:
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
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loner. said:
Anyone?
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You have to flash the stock recovery back and make sure all the bloatware that came with the rom is installed and not frozen.
The best way to go about this would be probably to flash sbdag's stock rooted rom, then flash the stock recovery from Droidbasement, then manually flash the firmware which you get from Asus downloads.
Not worth the trouble IMHO....
berndblb said:
You have to flash the stock recovery back and make sure all the bloatware that came with the rom is installed and not frozen.
The best way to go about this would be probably to flash sbdag's stock rooted rom, then flash the stock recovery from Droidbasement, then manually flash the firmware which you get from Asus downloads.
Not worth the trouble IMHO....
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Manually flash is the part I forgot how to do... [emoji15]
loner. said:
Manually flash is the part I forgot how to do... [emoji15]
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Download the firmware from Asus, unzip it once and copy that file to the root of your internal SD. You may have to reboot for the system to find it, but with stock recovery installed it should give you a notification.
That's how I remember it, but there was a lot of trouble for users trying to flash back to stock with the 4.2/4.3 update - don't quite remember, but I think those got solved when Droidbasement provided the flashable stock recovery.
berndblb said:
Download the firmware from Asus, unzip it once and copy that file to the root of your internal SD. You may have to reboot for the system to find it, but with stock recovery installed it should give you a notification.
That's how I remember it, but there was a lot of trouble for users trying to flash back to stock with the 4.2/4.3 update - don't quite remember, but I think those got solved when Droidbasement provided the flashable stock recovery.
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I didn't see it in droid basement anymore as of yesterday. This last update is not just a file (ZIP) in a zip update it's the whole Rom.
loner. said:
I didn't see it in droid basement anymore as of yesterday. This last update is not just a file (ZIP) in a zip update it's the whole Rom.
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It's right there???
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210
berndblb said:
It's right there???
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210
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He had the 4.2 posted and I think I still have it on a sdcard somewhere. But the manual update is all I need to do. Have you looked at the new update?
loner. said:
He had the 4.2 posted and I think I still have it on a sdcard somewhere. But the manual update is all I need to do. Have you looked at the new update?
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What I've seen so far is mainly complaints about worse battery drain than on 4.3 [emoji12]
Even the version number indicates it's a minor one... Better keep a nandroid [emoji41] [emoji2]
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What I've seen so far is mainly complaints about worse battery drain than on 4.3 [emoji12]
Even the version number indicates it's a minor one... Better keep a nandroid [emoji41] [emoji2]
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Definitely [emoji3]
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Ah found the link.
http://droidbasement.com/asus/tf701t/stock/4.4.2/
Original problem ... solved.
My original post of the system update not "taking", has been solved.
I got the update from the Asus site, and manually updated my tablet. Thankfully, the little Android guy did not die this time.
I've followed the instructions on how to pull the OTA files for my S5 Active on AT&T (G870A). I have the file as a .zip and it seems to have the right things for an update in the archive. Size is 929MB.
TL;DR - See reply #7 for download link.
My AndroidFileHost account is not for a developer, so I can't upload yet. I've requested access to upload. I'm currently uploading to Google Drive, but it will about an hour until that is completed. I'll follow up tomorrow, but the end is in sight. I'm running 6.0.1 on my S5 Active and it seems to be doing alright. Definitely less bloatware than the 5.1.1 build.
I will post updates to this thread as I have them.
Edit: same bloatware
My ISP keeps taking me offline about 200MB into the upload to Google Drive. Maybe they think I'm torrenting Mr. Robot S2E9 or something. I'll try dropbox next or wait for AndroidFileHost to give me upload rights.
You can split file using WinRAR.
Right click on your file and select "Add files to archive"
In the opened window, give a new name to your to-be-split file (e.g. G870A_6.rar). Under "Compression Method", select "Store".
Input your desired value inside "Split to volumes, bytes" box, about 100-200Mb
Click OK and you're done.
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You can split file using WinRAR.
Right click on your file and select "Add files to archive"
In the opened window, give a new name to your to-be-split file (e.g. G870A_6.rar). Under "Compression Method", select "Store".
Input your desired value inside "Split to volumes, bytes" box, about 100-200Mb
Click OK and you're done.
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I wouldn't split the files, considering it's a file that needs to be flashed, too many opportunities for corruption.
With that said, I think Dropbox is your best choice. You could also give zippyshare a shot, it's a fairly popular hosting site with straight forward downloads (ie. No misdirection on download buttons, pop-ups, etc).
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Also, thanks a ton for this, I've been waiting and waiting for someone to upload a zip of the Ota for the Active.
I was able to use the desktop Google Drive sync and I believe the file is intact. Uploading via HTTP is not very reliable.
I'm checking the link now before posting it. Should be ready in an hour or so.
ericcl said:
I was able to use the desktop Google Drive sync and I believe the file is intact. Uploading via HTTP is not very reliable.
I'm checking the link now before posting it. Should be ready in an hour or so.
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I'm not sure if it's even possible, or if you'd be willing, but it'd be nice to get a checksum created from your original capture. Then we could download the uploaded capture and checksum to verify it's intact.
Here you go
I downloaded on my Mac and unzipped. The archive seems intact. For your flashing pleasure...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_WFaWws1gYTUnJsNWRET0MyS28
MD5: 8b84b96be42a4b53ef78427b1f9c97fd
I guess I should add an 800x200 signature GIF detailing all the ROMs I run with a request for thanks. Are XDA 'thanks' better than Reddit gold?
IJoxer said:
I'm not sure if it's even possible, or if you'd be willing, but it'd be nice to get a checksum created from your original capture. Then we could download the uploaded capture and checksum to verify it's intact.
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Thank you for the reminder. I edited my previous comment to include the MD5. This was the file off the card, previously named desc.bin, prior to upload.
MD5: 8b84b96be42a4b53ef78427b1f9c97fd
ericcl said:
Thank you for the reminder. I edited my previous comment to include the MD5. This was the file off the card, previously named desc.bin, prior to upload.
MD5: 8b84b96be42a4b53ef78427b1f9c97fd
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Awesome!!!
If there was xda gold, you'd be getting it bud, thanks a lot!!!
Now that I finally have the option, I'm really debating whether I'm ready to lose root or not. Another thing, since I'm on of3, I'm not even certain I can use this to update, as you have to be on pa2, 3, or 6?
I no longer have AT&T, nor have those updates been released as flashable zips, so maybe I don't have an option after all. Lol
IJoxer said:
Now that I finally have the option, I'm really debating whether I'm ready to lose root or not. Another thing, since I'm on of3, I'm not even certain I can use this to update, as you have to be on pa2, 3, or 6?
I no longer have AT&T, nor have those updates been released as flashable zips, so maybe I don't have an option after all. Lol
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I was in the same boat. I had to plug in an AT&T SIM to let it get the update. It was on PB5, so it had to go to PB6 and then PH2. I didn't think to try to recover the PB6 update. Sorry.
ericcl said:
I was in the same boat. I had to plug in an AT&T SIM to let it get the update. It was on PB5, so it had to go to PB6 and then PH2. I didn't think to try to recover the PB6 update. Sorry.
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Well, I no longer have an active AT&T sim card, so I'm likely out of luck, but thanks anyways.
What if I flash PH2 on the OJ3?
is this an ota update from pb1, pb3, or pb6? also I'm still on OJ3, anyone know where I can find a way to update from that.
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What if I flash PH2 on the OJ3?
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wesleyrhenry said:
is this an ota update from pb1, pb3, or pb6? also I'm still on OJ3, anyone know where I can find a way to update from that.
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You guys can try, my guess is it will fail, I'm in the same boat, think we need to be on pb* for it to flash.
Give it a shot and report back, quite a few people are curious, myself included. Worst case, it'll fail and you have to reboot.
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I should add, I would try, but I'm still on of3 and not certain I want to lose root, but you guys already have. If it works, I'll definitely contemplate updating. Good luck!
How would you actually flash this? adb sideload? Put on device and install via recovery? I'm in the same boat and currently stuck on OC5 in Germany without ATT service.
wesleyrhenry said:
is this an ota update from pb1, pb3, or pb6? also I'm still on OJ3, anyone know where I can find a way to update from that.
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I was on PB5 originally and it wouldn't update. I took an AT&T SIM out of another phone and let it run through the update path. The first thing it went to was PB6 which was 200MB+. The AT&T site mentions that it has to be one of those three to get the update to PH2. After that, the big download started.
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How would you actually flash this? adb sideload? Put on device and install via recovery? I'm in the same boat and currently stuck on OC5 in Germany without ATT service.
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As mentioned, it may not work, but to try, rename it to update.zip and flash via stock recovery.
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As mentioned, it may not work, but to try, rename it to update.zip and flash via stock recovery.
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I tried that already, filename doesn't really matter. I looked into the files itself and this update is mostly patches from a previous version so unless you're on one of the approved previous versions this probably won't work unfortunately.
Does anyone have any pointers towards the other OTA updates? If I knew I could just order an AT&T Sim card and proceed through them I would extract every single one of them myself and post them here. Unfortunately I don't even know if an AT&T card will do anything useful here in Germany.
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I tried that already, filename doesn't really matter. I looked into the files itself and this update is mostly patches from a previous version so unless you're on one of the approved previous versions this probably won't work unfortunately.
Does anyone have any pointers towards the other OTA updates? If I knew I could just order an AT&T Sim card and proceed through them I would extract every single one of them myself and post them here. Unfortunately I don't even know if an AT&T card will do anything useful here in Germany.
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I have scoured every corner of the internet looking for those files, to no avail. And unfortunately, you are correct, I don't believe that it would do any good in Germany.
I'm glad I at least have root, for those stuck on oj3, I'd be pretty upset. Anybody able to get us a required pb* Ota capture, please do, you'd be a hero!
Ok, so I have the QA1 package from AT&T, how to I turn it into something that Odin can use?
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Ok, so I have the QA1 package from AT&T, how to I turn it into something that Odin can use?
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Is it the OTA update or the actual full firmware?
IF its just the OTA package, we can still use that, all we have to do is flash the preceding firmware with ODIN and then use recovery to flash the OTA zip.
Upon closer inspection, it's just the update package. I can upload it somewhere, but probably not necessary. Downloaded from here with a tip from another thread:
"C:\Program Files (x86)\GnuWin32\bin\wget.exe" --user-agent="SAMSUNG-Android" --no-check-certificate "https://xdmd.sl.attcompute.com/agents/42925/1488/SS-G900AUCS4DPH4-to-U4DQA1-UP"
How do I make this into a zip that can update via recovery?
edit: this is probably faster than downloading via Samsung: https://goo.gl/jGt7TO
johnnynmonic said:
How do I make this into a zip that can update via recovery?
edit: this is probably faster than downloading via Samsung: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4s0Yz3zqnEib2NOdno2WEY3Vk0
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Literally all you have to do is put ".zip" at the end of the filename. Its just a zip file without the extension.
Sweet! Thanks for the tip.
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Sweet! Thanks for the tip.
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Anytime If you've got any other questions or need any help with anything feel free to ask.
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Anytime If you've got any other questions or need any help with anything feel free to ask.
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Well since you put it that way - will this wipe my data?
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Well since you put it that way - will this wipe my data?
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It shouldn't... then again I had one OTA flash that half-flashed and then wiped everything so its a good idea to back up your important stuff
Bummer...wiped. Not a huge deal as I had a backup, but to anyone else following: this wipes everything.
Added QA1 - QB1 update here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/at...les-tested-update-to-marshmallow-ph2-t3450223
This WILL wipe your data when you flash this using recovery.