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[ROM] 4.0.2.A.0.42-GG for LOCKED BOOTLOADER with 0% BATTERY ISSUE

Hi, this is a stock 4.0.2.A.0.42 global generic rom. This rom is only for people with locked bootloader facing the 0% battery issue!. There is absolutely no reason to use it in other circumstances.
The battery workaround used is 100% compatibile with Bazoocaze's fix - you can use apks, debug entries and all. Don't forget to thank him for the great work.
This package is for Linux only!. If you know how to create .bat files or manually use adb, you sholdn't have problems using it in Windows too. If anyone's willing to prepare Windows package, feel free to do so
HOWTO:
Download and unpack the ROM files.
Step1 Flash Arc_step1_step1.ftf via Flashtool. Turn on the phone afterwards.
Step2 Phone will get stuck on green SE logo - it's okay! Open a console and execute ./step2 which roots the phone and installs battery hack. If there are errors, killall adb and try again. Turn off the phone.
Step3 Flash Arc_step3_step3.ftf via Flashtool. Turn on the phone.
LT15i_4.0.2.A.0.42_lockedBL_battery.7z
Cheers,
z

and the great one is back from hibernation
this time in Xperia 2011 territory!!!
oh boy good times ahead!!!
thank you Z!
@ALL
you will still need to download the complete package from z's post...
attached is a windows version for STEP2:
Step2 Phone will get stuck on green SE logo - it's okay! Open a console and execute ./step2 which roots the phone and installs battery hack. If there are errors, killall adb and try again. Turn off the phone."
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i have just modified my EasyRootingToolkit package to make it push the additional files for this workaround...
i havent checked it so it would be great if someone can test it out on windows and let me know...
download the attached file and at STEP2
(the device should be in USB debugging mode for this to work)
just execute the runme.bat and follow the instructions
the device will reboot but just turn off the device after its rebooted

And hope more
Good to see you here Z

Can't it be used on unlock bootloader?
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nakchea said:
Can't it be used on unlock bootloader?
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium
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There's already a option for unlocked BL devices.
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dp94 said:
There's already a option for unlocked BL devices.
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I'm fairly certain that there was not. What are you talking about???
EDIT: Ooops, totally misread this. All good.
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iridaki said:
I'm fairly certain that there was not. What are you talking about???
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Unlocked users can just Flash the kernel by Bazoocaze

iridaki said:
I'm fairly certain that there was not. What are you talking about???
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ShyamSasi said:
Unlocked users can just Flash the kernel by Bazoocaze
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Exact that, was were I was talking about.
Sent from my LT18i using xda premium

have posted a windows version for (STEP2) at this post
i have just modified my EasyRootingToolkit package to make it push the additional files for this workaround...
i havent checked it so it would be great if someone can test it out on windows and let me know...
instructions are provided at that post

Thank you, zdzihu. Very usefull. I updated the main thread with a link to this thread.
But now I will have to rewrite my thread about unlocking need hehehe
Thanks

i need for neo , can you help me

need it for neo mt15 too

Working great on Xperia arc build 4.0.2.A.0.42
Thanks a lot man, for the work and all !!

Thank you Zdzihu, Bazoocaze and DooMLoRD for your efforts. Thanks to your combined work my arc is back from its box where I have left it since October.

what about Xperia Neo ? There is a patch for locked bootloaders?

hi, when i am going to use the doomlord .bat the console told me that the adb is out of date and can't change anything
EDIT: found the error, just need to close the flashtool before step2

I did it on windows.Solved the 0% issue.After locking bootlander and flashing step 1 do not try the step 2 root.Instead do the step 3 flashing.Then boot phone turn on DEBUGGING and tick UNKNOWN SOURSES.Then install the step2-DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su-batterydriver (1).zip and leave the cmd window on as u switch on the phone and press any key with cmd window on .Rooting takes place as the phone turns on.If u root after the phone has turned on fully, the phone dies in the middle of the root.After that install FuelGaugeFixV16.apk and u will start seeing the actual battery % too.U R DONE.ENSOI-----FROM MAK.Please reply and tell me if it has worked

There is any version of this rom for the Neo (MT15i)

Does this work with ICS

miguelcanas said:
There is any version of this rom for the Neo (MT15i)
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Goldshot said:
what about Xperia Neo ? There is a patch for locked bootloaders?
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Kuter_tm said:
need it for neo mt15 too
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itachi naruto said:
i need for neo , can you help me
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anyone else?

Software update?

Just noticed there is a 58 megabyte update through the OTA software updater in the settings section. It said its an optional update that can be downloaded via wifi only. I am at work til 6pm so wont know what it is til I get home and connect to wifi. I have a UK razr i thats sim free. Anyone know what it is?

Kieran1981 said:
Just noticed there is a 58 megabyte update through the OTA software updater in the settings section. It said its an optional update that can be downloaded via wifi only. I am at work til 6pm so wont know what it is til I get home and connect to wifi. I have a UK razr i thats sim free. Anyone know what it is?
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If you can go to Settings > About Phone > System Version and tell me what that says I can help more.
Also if you could possibly pull the update that'd be great. Have to be rooted to pull it though.

mattlgroff said:
If you can go to Settings > About Phone > System Version and tell me what that says I can help more.
Also if you could possibly pull the update that'd be great. Have to be rooted to pull it though.
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I just checked and its saying my phone is up to date no need to update
I'm on a uk virgin contract hand set
I will try again in a couple of days
All the best
Moley
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Stock OS 4.0.4
16GB class 10 sd card

My version is 81.5.31002.XT890.Retail.en.GB

Kieran1981 said:
My version is 81.5.31002.XT890.Retail.en.GB
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My version is the same.
I give up now I will get a update one day. 1 way or another my RAZR I will be updated.
And truth is that although I have moaned about the update the RAZR I on 4.0.4 is still very fast and smooth and the only thing I don't like about the RAZR I is no toggle switches in the notification drop down as a result I always have to go to my home screen. Other then that I think its a very good phone.
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I just hard reset my phone and now when I go to software update there's sod all.

Kieran1981 said:
I just hard reset my phone and now when I go to software update there's sod all.
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That's weird. What network you on also pay as you go or contract I did see you have a sum free version
All the best moley
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16GB class 10 sd card

No update here either. Same UK version as you guys. T-Mobile is my carrier but it's an unlocked phone (I have a sim-only contract).

I am on T-Mobile. Yeah it is weird. I will keep trying it.

Kieran1981 said:
I am on T-Mobile. Yeah it is weird. I will keep trying it.
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Network doesn't matter. It's a rolling update going by whatever Motorola pleases.
Wiping data was the best way to make sure you lose whatever was pushed to your device. Not going to find it again until its pushed to everyone.

Got the update 39001 retail en gb update,
improved hdr mode on camera and option to press and hold key to launch instead of instant on.
Some speed updates to browser, chrome installed by default.
Other stuff can't remember.
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batwingnz said:
Got the update 39001 retail en gb update,
improved hdr mode on camera and option to press and hold key to launch instead of instant on.
Some speed updates to browser, chrome installed by default.
Other stuff can't remember.
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Did nobody pull the update.zip?

mattlgroff said:
Did nobody pull the update.zip?
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I know instructions on how have been posted, couldn't find them.
Some reading: https://motorola-global-en-uk.custh...2LzEvdGltZS8xMzUzODcwNTA5L3NpZC9iR25JSmFjbA==

batwingnz said:
I know instructions on how have been posted, couldn't find them.
Some reading: https://motorola-global-en-uk.custh...2LzEvdGltZS8xMzUzODcwNTA5L3NpZC9iR25JSmFjbA==
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Pulling an update is not hard.. use a Root Explorer app and copy the update's .zip file from ~/cache/ to your sdcard, and then to your computer to upload.

mattlgroff said:
Pulling an update is not hard.. use a Root Explorer app and copy the update's .zip file from ~/cache/ to your sdcard, and then to your computer to upload.
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Cheers for that, knowing where to look is a good start - googling all over the show couldn't seem to tell me where it was. Too late now I guess, /cache is showing as empty.

batwingnz said:
Cheers for that, knowing where to look is a good start - googling all over the show couldn't seem to tell me where it was. Too late now I guess, /cache is showing as empty.
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Yeah, because you already updated. Of the limited people we have here, the least people could do it provide update zips in the future

mattlgroff said:
Yeah, because you already updated. Of the limited people we have here, the least people could do it provide update zips in the future
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Hey no worries, someone please make a sticky for things we can do easily to help out the devs as users? (with instructions)
I had every intention - couldn't find the info easily to hand so y'all missed out

batwingnz said:
Hey no worries, someone please make a sticky for things we can do easily to help out the devs as users? (with instructions)
I had every intention - couldn't find the info easily to hand so y'all missed out
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Not usually something that gets stickied, it was common knowledge on the DROID RAZR so I assume wrong

Fair enough, came here from three Sony Ericsson phones, never once got an ota, just full updates so it's new to me. File path makes sense though, I'm sure a UK user will post soon.
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Still no update here on retail en gb

can't find the speed dial funtion

Hi all,
Does anyone found the speed dial funtion on Xperia Z stock fw .434 ?
Please share.I have a bad feeling it's missing.
Thx
@function i mean (title issue)

nikkon said:
Hi all,
Does anyone found the speed dial funtion on Xperia Z stock fw .434 ?
Please share.I have a bad feeling it's missing.
Thx
@function i mean (title issue)
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GO TO THE PHONE AND THEN LONG PRESS ANY NUMBER AND THE SPEED DAIL LOG WILL APPEAR THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO CONFIG. IT
Hit the thanks button if i helped

did that already and doesn't work.
that's the reason of the post
Sent from my robo-droid device

nikkon said:
did that already and doesn't work.
that's the reason of the post
Sent from my robo-droid device
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I don't think you can add traditional speed-dials to dialling keys by long-pressing - it doesn't work for me - but surely "Starred Contacts" (one swipe to the right of the dialler) makes speed dial redundant? If you want one-touch dialling to specific numbers, you can always add direct dial shortcuts to your homescreen or in a folder via Homescreen Longpress>Apps>Shortcuts>Direct dial.
SF

Sushifiend said:
I don't think you can add traditional speed-dials to dialling keys by long-pressing - it doesn't work for me - but surely "Starred Contacts" (one swipe to the right of the dialler) makes speed dial redundant? If you want one-touch dialling to specific numbers, you can always add direct dial shortcuts to your homescreen or in a folder via Homescreen Longpress>Apps>Shortcuts>Direct dial.
SF
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thx...it's an option too, but not for me.
hope they enable this in the update to 4.2.2

nikkon said:
thx...it's an option too, but not for me.
hope they enable this in the update to 4.2.2
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it is there, but sony disabled it for some reason. if you have root, i can make a modified phonebook.apk with speeddialing enabled. just need the original apk as mine is modified to support a non-standard dpi and may not work propperly for you...

nikkon said:
Hi all,
Does anyone found the speed dial funtion on Xperia Z stock fw .434 ?
Please share.I have a bad feeling it's missing.
Thx
@function i mean (title issue)
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Do you mean this function? I have access to it by opening phone.apk and long press on a number or by going to settings in phone.apk
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium

Dreiundachzig said:
Do you mean this function? I have access to it by opening phone.apk and long press on a number or by going to settings in phone.apk
Sent from my Xperia Z using xda premium
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For some ppl this is disabled inside the phonebook.apk (that is the one responsible for the dialer, semcphone.apk comes in after you push the green 'dial' button).
Anyways, if this is still important to the OP and others, pls post the phonebook.apk from system/app and i will uplode a mod of it with the enabled speeddial thing, it will take under 10 mins to do =)

shulmus said:
For some ppl this is disabled inside the phonebook.apk (that is the one responsible for the dialer, semcphone.apk comes in after you push the green 'dial' button).
Anyways, if this is still important to the OP and others, pls post the phonebook.apk from system/app and i will uplode a mod of it with the enabled speeddial thing, it will take under 10 mins to do =)
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@Dreiundachzig: yep that one.
@shulmus : please find the file attached.

nikkon said:
@Dreiundachzig: yep that one.
@shulmus : please find the file attached.
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back up just in case smth went wrong as usual and,
Push to system/app with the сorrect permissions and have the speeddialing fun.

shulmus said:
back up just in case smth went wrong as usual and,
Push to system/app with the сorrect permissions and have the speeddialing fun.
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Just tried, it works. Thanks

need to have root to overwrite the app.
damn.

nikkon said:
need to have root to overwrite the app.
damn.
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is there a problem getting root? since it is availble for locked bootloaders, afaik you risk nothing - you can root and unroot and even being rooted does not brek anything including the BE2 and ota / sony upd tool updates

will do this tonight

nikkon said:
need to have root to overwrite the app.
damn.
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At least give the guy a thanks
Sent from my C6602 using xda premium

shulmus said:
back up just in case smth went wrong as usual and,
Push to system/app with the сorrect permissions and have the speeddialing fun.
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thanks buddy
wud it work in xperia z .350 stock firmware..???

I can confirm that it works on .434 UK unbranded firmware

@gm007 did that in private already
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Bad post. Sorry

[Q] How to gain root access and possibly some sort of method to unlocking 4.3

Hey guys, so I need help in gaining root access on my phone.
I followed this guys guide to getting to rooting ( under 10 posts, but yeah I followed a youtuber by the name of Qbking77 ), and it was good!,,, Until I used 2 root checkers and they said I don't actually have root access!
Right now I have twrp installed, an unlocked bootloader, and a phone sim locked to sprint and my main goal is to unlock it for a canadian carrier and root it to run custom roms.
I'm even willing to fork out some coffee money if someone can help me out here!
Feel free to ask me questions if you need to know more about my phone, and thanks in advance guys !

Did you flash SuperSU/superuser?

bigdaddy619 said:
Did you flash SuperSU/superuser?
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Yeah, I did everything as posted in the video that I used, and he flashed it with twrp (sorry if I get the terminology wrong lol)

You may just need to go into the SuperSU/superuser app and update the binaries

bigdaddy619 said:
You may just need to go into the SuperSU/superuser app and update the binaries
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How would I go about doing that (sorry lol I'm actually really new to using androids)

happyfuntimes7 said:
How would I go about doing that (sorry lol I'm actually really new to using androids)
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Open your app drawer and find the supersu/superuser app and select it to open the app
It will tell you if the binaries need to be updated

bigdaddy619 said:
Open your app drawer and find the supersu/superuser app and select it to open the app
It will tell you if the binaries need to be updated
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Ok so this is what my su looks like,abd when I click that info box nothing happens...so does that mean it's good in terms of the binaries?

happyfuntimes7 said:
Ok so this is what my su looks like,abd when I click that info box nothing happens...so does that mean it's good in terms of the binaries?
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The pic is not showing so I can't really tell

bigdaddy619 said:
The pic is not showing so I can't really tell
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better!

happyfuntimes7 said:
better!
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Nope still broken try a dropbox link maybe or an image hosting site

bigdaddy619 said:
Nope still broken try a dropbox link maybe or an image hosting site
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/smjijhqhp8rv1mh/Screenshot_2013-12-07-19-52-48.png
Maybe this link will work

Hmmm I use SuperSU so not really sure about superuser.
I would try SuperSU you can find it here
http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip
Copy it to your phone and flash in recovery

bigdaddy619 said:
Hmmm I use SuperSU so not really sure about superuser.
I would try SuperSU you can find it here
http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip
Copy it to your phone and flash in recovery
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omg it worked!!! Thanks btw! Just curious, can you help me sim unlock it also ????

happyfuntimes7 said:
omg it worked!!! Thanks btw! Just curious, can you help me sim unlock it also ????
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There is an app in the themes section but I don't think it's working on 4.3 as of yet.
There is a thread in Q&A I believe has a solution for 4.3 users
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491840

bigdaddy619 said:
There is an app in the themes section but I don't think it's working on 4.3 as of yet.
There is a thread in Q&A I believe has a solution for 4.3 users
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okay, I'll take a look at it tonight, thanks soo much btw!!

happyfuntimes7 said:
okay, I'll take a look at it tonight, thanks soo much btw!!
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Just edited my post with the link

bigdaddy619 said:
There is an app in the themes section but I don't think it's working on 4.3 as of yet.
There is a thread in Q&A I believe has a solution for 4.3 users
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2491840
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okay, just one last thing cause I just opened the thread, what does it mean to not flash a rom "wet" aha?

happyfuntimes7 said:
okay, just one last thing cause I just opened the thread, what does it mean to not flash a rom "wet" aha?
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lol never heard that before

[Q] VZW OTA Update?

Does anyone know what update this is? System preferences doesn't have any updates available, but I woke up to it this morning. Running 4.4 rooted via slapmymoto and wondering if it's safe to take.
hxxtp://imgur.com/a/atLaH
here's my device info:
system 140.45.5.ghost_verizon.en.US
build 13.11.1Q2.X-69-3
kernel 3.4.42-xline-gf57cf5b

had to change your link to http. Otherwise there isn't very much info to go on. What phone do you have exactly? Moto x gsm, carrier version?
Edit: Ok, verizon version. I have exact same system build and kernel, except i have an extra "Verizon" in system version.
I would take the update if it was me. What could it hurt?
You are rooted for what reason?

chrisomnia1 said:
had to change your link to http. Otherwise there isn't very much info to go on. What phone do you have exactly? Moto x gsm, carrier version?
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i can't post links due to low post count, sorry about that. i updated my post with some more information. i'm on a VZW moto x so CDMA/LTE, also running xposed and gravitybox

pan2thada said:
Does anyone know what update this is? System preferences doesn't have any updates available, but I woke up to it this morning. Running 4.4 rooted via slapmymoto and wondering if it's safe to take.
hxxtp://imgur.com/a/atLaH
here's my device info:
system 140.45.5.ghost_verizon.en.US
build 13.11.1Q2.X-69-3
kernel 3.4.42-xline-gf57cf5b
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Pull the ota and uploaded to gdrive or drop box share link. Follow instructions on this thread to find ota since you have root. But don't take the ota because you will lose root and might not get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818478

mawells787 said:
Pull the ota and uploaded to gdrive or drop box share link. Follow instructions on this thread to find ota since you have root. But don't take the ota because you will lose root and might not get it back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818478
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It sounds like the ota is downloaded on my phone from the language in the notification, but I don't have anything in my cache directory right now

pan2thada said:
It sounds like the ota is downloaded on my phone from the language in the notification, but I don't have anything in my cache directory right now
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Follow these instructions a little more thorough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164620
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

mawells787 said:
Follow these instructions a little more thorough.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164620
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Have looked in both solid and es explorer both show the same contents (I dont have root explorer)
hxxp://imgur.com/XdKH1eO

pan2thada said:
Have looked in both solid and es explorer both show the same contents (I dont have root explorer)
hxxp://imgur.com/XdKH1eO
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I guess it might be a false notification. Since there's no file in your cache. Thanks for trying, if you find anything please keep us updated.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

mawells787 said:
I guess it might be a false notification. Since there's no file in your cache. Thanks for trying, if you find anything please keep us updated.
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Any way I can disable the notification? It comes up every time I restart

I just checked my system updates and it says I'm up to date.
Version: 140.45.5.en.US
System Version: 140.45.5.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.us
Build Number: 13.11.1Q2.X-69-3
US Verizon Moto Maker edition.

pan2thada said:
Any way I can disable the notification? It comes up every time I restart
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Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1856632
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