The little green Android sits there with his spinning molecule stomach for a bit, but after a few pixels of the progress bar is showing then it just reboots into old system, reporting a failed update.
I've disabled SuperSU's persistent root to see if that helped, but no.
Previous OTA worked just fine, from 434 to 253.
This one keeps failing, though I've downloaded it a couple of times, both over wifi and 3G.
I'm in Sweden with an unbranded Xperia Z, rooted, never unlocked bootloader.
If you removed any system files it would cause ota to malfunction.
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If you removed any system files it would cause ota to malfunction.
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Why would I have done that? What files would that have been?
That doesn't sound like something I'd do on purpose, unless there was a reason for it (as in some guide telling me to) and I can't think of one right now.
Just downloaded and installed SUS.
I'll try using that instead.
As Litoni say any system app,even Facebook.apk
Or did you change the firmware from one region to another one?
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As Litoni say any system app,even Facebook.apk
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Hehe, that could've been it.
Removed that a long time ago, since I don't use the FB app. I use IM Plus Pro for the FB-chat only.
Update worked through SUS.
This time I will do a backup of FB before I remove it, so I can put it back, if needed.
Thank you.
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Hehe, that could've been it.
Removed that a long time ago, since I don't use the FB app. I use IM Plus Pro for the FB-chat only.
Update worked through SUS.
This time I will do a backup of FB before I remove it, so I can put it back, if needed.
Thank you.
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After experiencing this, I rather just freeze/disable the apps/file instead of removing them.
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Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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I don't think so. I did the same thing and I'm on newest firmware 7.2.1 I believe and still no ads.
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a system file (can't remember name)
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this one "system_do_not_touch.apk"?
I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?
I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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I havent gotten any updates. Did you move/rename the OTA cert in the system settings?
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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader
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I have not move/rename. I actually want the updates to see how they affect the system, as long as they don't fix the root exploit. The reason I was annoyed is because I didn't notice it was an update until about the third time I flashed a backup and looked closer. Now I can make a backup of that version. By the way check out the android development section, Hashcode has figured out a way to bypass the locked bootloader
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Wow right on!! And so it begins haha!
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ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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doriean said:
ameswilliam said:
Hey, I was along first group to remove adds by renaming a system file (can't remember name), but today when I turned on my fire HD the adds were back. Anyone else experiencing this?
Jeff
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do you remember the file you changed or renamed to stop lockscreen ads from opening...thanks
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dtcp_apk.apk
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onemeila said:
Yeah I've had the same thing happen. Really annoying. Did you lose root too?
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Yep. Had to root again, and move several apps back to system. Just hope there won't be any more surprises...
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I actually had another OTA update out of nowhere. The version is still technically 7.2.1, but it went from 7.2.1_user_2030320 to 7.2.1_user_2040020.
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I received the same update - first I was confused, why my root was gone while it still having the 7.2.1 on, because I couldn't remember what was written after user_*** I wondered what happend - but thanks to that post now I understand.
Next to the lost of root, Amazon (which don't like us playing) turned back the permissions on the dtcp_apk.apk what brought the adds on the lockscreen back. They probably just pushed a new version of this file.
Yes, I just downloaded root checker and confirm my root is gone as well. The good news is that Google play is still working. My problem is how they pushed that updated without requiring user approval. This looks like a violation of our privacy rights. I'm going to research this further.
Jeff
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My version shows version 7.2.1_user_2.0040002.
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hey guys just want to know if u guys are having this problem (im on stock .284)
so after rooting using doomlord's tool
the nfc cannot be enabled
if u guys are having this problem there is a solution found in XZ thread
sorry i cannot post the link to it since i accidentaly stumbled upon it
but according to the thread
all u have to do is find the folder data/usf and rename or delete the folder (in my case i just rename it to usf1 since when i try to cut it, it says there are some files that cannot be deleted)
and voila, the nfc can be turned on again
Worked!
I did what you said and worked after reboot.
Actually i didn't even notice that, since i dont use NFC.
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I did what you said and worked after reboot.
Actually i didn't even notice that, since i dont use NFC.
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i never use nfc either
but i noticed this when i was fiddling round the setting n trying to turn on nfc but it wont turned on.
well, glad i help :victory:
Yep, it works... But I wonder, what are the files in this folder actually for?
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Does this effect led lights?
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Does this effect led lights?
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worked！
what‘s your version？original 284 or other rom？
I tried turning it on after seeimg this thread and it just wont stop. Kept giving me message that unfortunately NFC service has stopped. I deleted that folder and rebooted but it didnt help. Had to format everything and flash again. So should I delete it and reboot? Then turn it on?Or is there any fix available? I dont use it but if someone accidentally turn it on then I will be in trouble. Please help.
I am on stock. 284 firmware downloaded from the link provided in this site.
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pratyushanand said:
I tried turning it on after seeimg this thread and it just wont stop. Kept giving me message that unfortunately NFC service has stopped. I deleted that folder and rebooted but it didnt help. Had to format everything and flash again. So should I delete it and reboot? Then turn it on?Or is there any fix available? I dont use it but if someone accidentally turn it on then I will be in trouble. Please help.
I am on stock. 284 firmware downloaded from the link provided in this site.
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Ive that problem before, the popup error just always pop-out, after I try to turn on the NFC.
just replace nfc.apk with the .257 stock, you'll be fine. theres no error anymore. (I give the link below)
set permission - replace the nfc.apk - reboot - wipe data 'NFC Service 4.1.2-_vr_nw' via titanium backup - Done.
and then NFC service can works perfectly
maybe helps u..
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/89554877/Nfc.apk.zip
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burning bird said:
worked！
what‘s your version？original 284 or other rom？
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rooted stock .284 locked bootloader
A bit of a dead thread resurrection, but, I've found that beam via etc doesn't work on my phone now... Reading smart tags with smart connect is working fine though, could this be as a result of this...?
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Confirmed. I unrooted (by doing repair in pc companion) and now android beam is working again
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ruff191 said:
Ive that problem before, the popup error just always pop-out, after I try to turn on the NFC.
just replace nfc.apk with the .257 stock, you'll be fine. theres no error anymore. (I give the link below)
set permission - replace the nfc.apk - reboot - wipe data 'NFC Service 4.1.2-_vr_nw' via titanium backup - Done.
and then NFC service can works perfectly
maybe helps u..
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Does android beam work? I renamed the folder as suggested in a previous post, and that made nfc work, I could read smarttags and use smartconnect, but touch to beam wasn't working :-/ ??
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Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
It always takes a day or two for the rollout to get to everyone. Just chill, you'll probably get it by tomorrow.
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Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
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It's a rollout. Not everyone will receive the update today. Just keep checking over the next couple of days, you'll get it.
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Just install it yourself
CaptainBromo said:
Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
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Dude, relax. You need to be patient man. If you're really anxious to try it out, you can just use one of the flashable zips provided by kind fellow xda'ers.
CaptainBromo said:
Just about every hour of the day, I have touched my finger on that "Check Now" button in the System Updates page. It keeps saying I am up to date, although my system software number still says it is 4.2.2. I am on stock android, non-rooted, and I live in the USA. I just don't get it.
Also I am EST, so right now it is 9:18 pm as I post this.
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Standby while I call Google and ask them...
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Will otaroot keeper keep root or will we have to reroot?
I dont think anyones gotten it OTA yet .. zips are up though
OTA rootkeeper will NOT keep root they changed the way security works in 4.3
supercurio said:
Android 4.3 Notes:
Based on Android 4.3 release notes, on Enterprise and Security, Restrict Setuid from Android Apps, su binaries and Superuser apps designed for previous Android generation will simply not work on 4.3:
It means preserving root with OTA Root Keeper won't be possible anymore as new rooting techniques rely on more than just a setuid su binary in /system.
I'll look into solution of course to preserve the functionality if possible, but until then please follow Chainfire's job on SuperSU betas.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
Maybe this is a stupid question, but I will lose the files/apps on the tablet making the update via OTA?
Thanks
Di0g0 said:
Maybe this is a stupid question, but I will lose the files/apps on the tablet making the update via OTA?
Thanks
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No.
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Guess its no ota for me...........
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I dont think anyones gotten it OTA yet .. zips are up though
OTA rootkeeper will NOT keep root they changed the way security works in 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
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You can manually force it to do the OTA by trying this: http://www.cultofandroid.com/36013/manually-pull-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/
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Will otaroot keeper keep root or will we have to reroot?
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Saw some people stating that you'd keep root when updating to 4.3 using OTA Root Keeper. Too lazy to find which thread I saw that in though.
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GNEXUZ said:
Saw some people stating that you'd keep root when updating to 4.3 using OTA Root Keeper. Too lazy to find which thread I saw that in though.
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Their full of it considering supercurio makes the app and said it won't work.
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Their full of it considering supercurio makes the app and said it won't work.
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Noted
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timmytim said:
You can manually force it to do the OTA by trying this: http://www.cultofandroid.com/36013/manually-pull-android-4-3-jelly-bean-update/
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just tried that and no update yet.
though it has made my play store updates not work properly (keeps getting a error about server)
fenrirx4 said:
just tried that and no update yet.
though it has made my play store updates not work properly (keeps getting a error about server)
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Remove your Google account in settings then log back in
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Remove your Google account in settings then log back in
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done and still giving me the same error. next step might be to flash to factory
EDIT: went into setting after a few clear cache/data & remove account, it's working now
All of that for a minor update ...
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All of that for a minor update ...
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Basically yeah lol
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Strange! Other people are complaining because they still haven't got the update. My Xperia Z (C6602) got the notification for the latest OTA update for 10.3.1.A.0.244 via the update centre app. I downloaded the update and pressed install, and the phone shut down, and installation started, but then it stopped 1 min after installing, the phone rebooted and I got a notification "could not install". What's happening?
My phone is not rooted. OTA update to 10.1.1.A.1.253 worked previously. Any ways to fix this problem?
The internet connection at my current location is not stable enough to use PC Companion or Sony Update Service. It would also take the whole day to download the whole ftf file. (Max download speed is 40 KB/s! ) Can anyone think of any alternative ways please? Thanks in advance.
P.S., I found a similar tread in Xperia J forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44735001#post44735001), but no solution to the problem.
KS Lin said:
Strange! Other people are complaining because they still haven't got the update. My Xperia Z (C6602) got the notification for the latest OTA update for 10.3.1.A.0.244 via the update centre app. I downloaded the update and pressed install, and the phone shut down, and installation started, but then it stopped 1 min after installing, the phone rebooted and I got a notification "could not install". What's happening?
My phone is not rooted. OTA update to 10.1.1.A.1.253 worked previously. Any ways to fix this problem?
The internet connection at my current location is not stable enough to use PC Companion or Sony Update Service. It would also take the whole day to download the whole ftf file. (Max download speed is 40 MB/s! ) Can anyone think of any alternative ways please? Thanks in advance.
P.S., I found a similar tread in Xperia J forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44735001#post44735001), but no solution to the problem.
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I believe the OTA update will fail if any of the stock system apps are missing.
EDIT: See this thread for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2403613
deyanimay said:
I believe the OTA update will fail if any of the stock system apps are missing.
EDIT: See this thread for more info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2403613
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None of the system apps are missing as my phone is not rooted. But, my local Sony Service installed a local font without rooting, that's the only change made. (I don't know how they did that, I just saw them running a .bat file from computer. They said this won't void the warranty.)
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I have the same problem,i cannot update via ota.
it's something related to fota kernel(stock recovery),maybe cause i flashed my phone with different firmwares.
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gm007 said:
I have the same problem,i cannot update via ota.
it's something related to fota kernel(stock recovery),maybe cause i flashed my phone with different firmwares.
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Thanks a lot!
So, are there any ways to fix this stock recovery problem?
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KS Lin said:
Thanks a lot!
So, are there any ways to fix this stock recovery problem?
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I Wish i know
I tried to flash many fota kernel from different older and newer firmwares but same result.
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I have the same problem with my xperia sl stock firmware .55
when installation started, then it stopped after 1 min
I have the same problem after flashing with stock rom
so did anyone figure out their problem yet? i came here hoping for a solution... but another dead end.
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so did anyone figure out their problem yet? i came here hoping for a solution... but another dead end.
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Same thing happened with me yesterday! On xperia z1
If any body knows the solution email me
Thanks
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morhaf.us said:
Same thing happened with me yesterday! On xperia z1
If any body knows the solution email me
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I downloaded the firmware file & flashed using Flashtool. It works!!!
I'm on 10.3.1.A.0.244 and got a firmware update msg from PC Companion. Wasn't that the latest one?
I'm updating right now, what could it be??? It said I won't loose my peronal data, so I guess it's a small one.
PS: My Xperia Z is C6602 HSPA
I'll keep you posted, PC Companion is downloading the update right now ...
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Update complete. While booting it said "Android is updating..."
Same Version 10.3.1.A.0.244 - What the heck???
gtrab said:
I'm on 10.3.1.A.0.244 and got a firmware update msg from PC Companion. Wasn't that the latest one?
I'm updating right now, what could it be??? It said I won't loose my peronal data, so I guess it's a small one.
PS: My Xperia Z is C6602 HSPA
I'll keep you posted, right now PC Companion is downloading the update, 87% so far...
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Is firmware number same for this new update notification you got ?
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ImAnurag said:
Is firmware number same for this new update notification you got ?
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I just updated the OP, yes, same ver number, whats going on??
During first boot it said "please wait, android is updating?"
May be some system apps got updated or you got something alien just kidding
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I just updated the OP, yes, same ver number, whats going on??
During first boot it said "please wait, android is updating?"
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Usually what happens is, you probably deleted some of the apps that came pre-installed but are not necessary components. When you run an update check, they will notice that some of those pre-installed apps are missing, and will prompt you to do an update. Post-update, you'll find some of those apps installed on your system again. The update you saw was probably anywhere between 5mb - 80mb.
Minor update. It happened in the past .
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Minor update. It happened in the past .
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customization update if you've noticed it's only update the customization number and most probably fixed the bugs
I had something similar on an o2 branded handset recently, was to add in the 4G toggle since the UK networks have started using 4G now.
yeah, me too :good:
was this thread really necessary?
I also had this om the same ver as you lol, I ignored it
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topdog031382 said:
was this thread really necessary?
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I am glad the poster started this thread as I also had an update soon after flashing generic firmware over the O2 branded one that came with my phone, and wondered how come.
On the info offered in this thread I went ahead and installed it.
I can confirm this update added the 4g option in mobile networks.
Indeed a minor update in which data and root remain intact (no need to back-up/re-root ).