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4.2.1 Update with CWM!

I haven't seen anybody mention this, so ignore me if this is common knowledge. I was on my stock 4.2 rooted ROM with CWM recovery and I got the 4.2.1 system update. Attempted it with CWM... And it worked. But not only did it work, after I choose reboot phone, CWM warned me that the ROM I just installed might try to flash stock recovery, and asked if I'd like to fix it. It then warned that I might lose root, again asking if I'd like to fix it. So now I'm on 4.2.1. Through system update. Kept CWM and root. Awesome!
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BraydenJames said:
I haven't seen anybody mention this, so ignore me if this is common knowledge. I was on my stock 4.2 rooted ROM with CWM recovery and I got the 4.2.1 system update. Attempted it with CWM... And it worked. But not only did it work, after I choose reboot phone, CWM warned me that the ROM I just installed might try to flash stock recovery, and asked if I'd like to fix it. It then warned that I might lose root, again asking if I'd like to fix it. So now I'm on 4.2.1. Through system update. Kept CWM and root. Awesome!
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What's your location. US ?
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bline007 said:
What's your location. US ?
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Yeah. I'm on T-Mobile in the U.S. But I don't think that matters.
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BraydenJames said:
Yeah. I'm on T-Mobile in the U.S. But I don't think that matters.
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I'm also on T-Mobile in US, Chicago and I have not gotten update. I rooted the 18th before any Roms were out. Tried a few went back to stock so I'm wondering what I haven't got update. :/
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bline007 said:
I'm also on T-Mobile in US, Chicago and I have not gotten update. I rooted the 18th before any Roms were out. Tried a few went back to stock so I'm wondering what I haven't got update. :/
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Hm. I just barely rooted today using the Nexus toolkit about lunchtime. Update popped up right when I got off work at about 5:30. (I'm in Utah)
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BraydenJames said:
Hm. I just barely rooted today using the Nexus toolkit about lunchtime. Update popped up right when I got off work at about 5:30. (I'm in Utah)
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I'll keep u posted. Its there to fix the December bug. Which I didn't have anyways. The update file is tiny.
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bline007 said:
I'll keep u posted. Its there to fix the December bug. Which I didn't have anyways. The update file is tiny.
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Yeah it was like 1.1mb. Haha. I'm just surprised I could update with CWM and keep root and everything. Awesome solution for people who want to have root but still be stock and get OTAs.
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BraydenJames said:
Yeah it was like 1.1mb. Haha. I'm just surprised I could update with CWM and keep root and everything. Awesome solution for people who want to have root but still be stock and get OTAs.
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Yeah I mean its a nexus so Google wants us to have full access.
I downloaded the update I think IMA flash it manually. Idk I have no issues but I'll be back in a min gonna flash
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Updated successfully kept root. Downloaded from here
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/27/manual-download-android-4-2-1-update-jop40d-for-the-nexus-4/
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bline007 said:
Yeah I mean its a nexus so Google wants us to have full access.
I downloaded the update I think IMA flash it manually. Idk I have no issues but I'll be back in a min gonna flash
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Updated successfully kept root. Downloaded from here
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/27/manual-download-android-4-2-1-update-jop40d-for-the-nexus-4/
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Awesome!
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It gave me same message as you. In CWM I think that's just standard. I got the stock image message after I rooted thru ADB when I rooted
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I sent you a PM.
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this is interesting I didn't know it did this at all.. wonder if TWRP does a similar thing then?

It works...
Can confirm I flashed through CWM, rooted and on Stock 4.2
CWM warns of the stock ROM flashing stock recovery and also of possibly losing root'n'toot
What fun, flashing for dummies (me) made easier!

Easier Root Exploit - Motochopper

Djrbliss strikes again with a new Motorola exploit and it works on the Atrix HD as well. A much easier one than booting up Linux IMO.
Find out more here: http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/

Well sweet! I was failing at the linux method, will definitely give this a shot.

Sweet mother of god....Dan is ridiculous
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thanks djrbliss
You are definately on a roll sir.......outstanding

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I'm getting a new AHD today, can't wait to try this out

I tried it on my Atrix Hd Bell version and its working and just one click and im root again. Great job Dan and thank u so much.
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Great work I'll figure out how to update my phone from stock 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 and do the root.

How to I disable future updates... ?
Dont forget to donate to Dan!!

marcelarr said:
How to I disable future updates... ?
Dont forget to donate to Dan!!
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Don't click "UPDATE" when prompted.

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mandrsn1 said:
Don't click "UPDATE" when prompted.
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My question was how to disable update check... not how to avoid future updates.

marcelarr said:
Duplicate thread
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My question was how to disable update check... not how to avoid future updates.
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Go into root explorer / system/ app / blurupdater.apk and freeze, or delete it.
I THINK that would do it.
Good luck!
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And life keeps getting easier

Will this work on 4.1.1?
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JayWheelz said:
Great work I'll figure out how to update my phone from stock 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 and do the root.
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You can root with this while still on 4.1.1
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Dan is on fire.
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Dan Rosenberg is a new Einstein.
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I will be donating to Dan on Friday. Quality work deserves donations for the hard work and efforts. Thanks again

Linux method work's fine! I promise, you just got to follow instructions very,very close, step by step letter by letter. like setting up share.its GROUP.. not group. and ip address will work 10.0.x.x.x.
But great job guys! I really hope you get rooted now!
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I just tried going back to stock via flashing sbf and root using motochopper. It works 100% and all I did is just pressing one click button.
It's even easier than rooting on ICS.

[Request] Sprint/US Cell build.prop needed

Can someone with the Sprint or US Cellular variant please post or PM me a copy of your build.prop? Much appreciated

arcanexvi said:
Can someone with the Sprint or US Cellular variant please post or PM me a copy of your build.prop? Much appreciated
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Ill give you a link in a second

Appreciated
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Is this to get Google Wallet NFC to work on T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon Moto X?
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TheOrangeRemix said:
Is this to get Google Wallet NFC to work on T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon Moto X?
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Maybe? Still need the file at the moment. The above posted gave me his HTC One file accidentally.

arcanexvi said:
Maybe? Still need the file at the moment. The above posted gave me his HTC One file accidentally.
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Hey if you got ahold of this can you post it plz the more people working on it the better chance we have of getting it working.

TheWhiteChallenger said:
Hey if you got ahold of this can you post it plz the more people working on it the better chance we have of getting it working.
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That's the plan. Still waiting for someone to send it my way.

K kool
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an entire system image would be better. It is strange that we seem to have no sprint users around.
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arcanexvi said:
That's the plan. Still waiting for someone to send it my way.
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Here ya go. Should have asked me on gtalk
http://pastebin.com/EMAsfVtX

mattlgroff said:
Here ya go. Should have asked me on gtalk
http://pastebin.com/EMAsfVtX
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Didn't know you had one. Thought you were w/ Tmo

arcanexvi said:
Didn't know you had one. Thought you were w/ Tmo
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Anyone can download the firmware and extract it like I did
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php

mattlgroff said:
Anyone can download the firmware and extract it like I did
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php
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Ok. Your new homework is to pull the libs for Google Wallet I'll start rooting around when I crawl out of bed and shake this hangover
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arcanexvi said:
Ok. Your new homework is to pull the libs for Google Wallet I'll start rooting around when I crawl out of bed and shake this hangover
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I can upload the pull when I get home from Jury Duty.
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mattlgroff said:
Anyone can download the firmware and extract it like I did
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php
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How on earth did you get it to work? I tried 6 different programs last night for unpacking the system IMG and none of them would recognize the IMG! I'd really appreciate so help on this so I can do it myself in the future.
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arcanexvi said:
Ok. Your new homework is to pull the libs for Google Wallet I'll start rooting around when I crawl out of bed and shake this hangover
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The are some .so files I think we'll be needed also I found a flashable "wallet fix" zip for at s3 so if its .so files need to be replaced ours likely do also.
And you might want dlto deoxed the liberarys I tried adding odexed NFC extra jar to my RAZR HD and it soft bricked but deodexed worked fine. Just a warning, in my case a lot of things could have caused that.

How to unpack Motorola system images :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37491797&postcount=5
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mattlgroff said:
How to unpack Motorola system images :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37491797&postcount=5
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Thanks Matt I'll have to find that program. What the op said is exactly what I was going thru. Thanks again that will help a lot in the future. And off topic be thanks for the RAZR utilitys they've unscrewed me for more then one soft brick. Lol
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Us Cellular build.prop
https://db.tt/GAFCbqfg
Best of luck. Tap to pay is awesome, this is the first device I've had that it just worked otb.
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I'm gonna try and unpack and post the full sprint dump tonight. Whats the best free file host.
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mattlgroff said:
How to unpack Motorola system images :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37491797&postcount=5
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hey matt i checked this out and i cant make heads or tails of it. i have exactly zero experience with linux or vm, so could you point me in the right direction, im very willing to learn i just have no idea where to start.

New camera app update on Google play

I just received an update for the system camera app, anyone find the difference?
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Sweet! I installed the update but the changelog wasn't really detailed. Anyways hope someone with a sharp eye can pick up the difference.
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Really? Just an update for 'camera'? I got nothing....
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Just did the update as well. Will test.
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'Brightened viewfinder' - that's what the changelog says.
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Brightened camera viewfinder so it's easier to see.
Enabled Quick Capture for more Enterprise users IT.
policies
Bug fixes
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I didn't notice anything myself but the fixes stated are listed above.

http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/3...ing-the-moto-x-camera-through-the-play-store/
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incompatible with my verizon moto x? Anyone else having this problem?

Good on ya Motorola. Now we don't have to wait for full on system updates to get improved camera performance
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crazinavy said:
incompatible with my verizon moto x? Anyone else having this problem?
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VZW moto x here, same problem

anotherfiz said:
VZW moto x here, same problem
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Yup same problem here, I havent taken the recent OTA. could this be the case?

I got the update on Verizon. Edit: Yes, I have the most recent OTA.
I wonder what this means in terms of photo quality. I'm sure some factors are going to be limited by firmware updates but I'm hoping things like saturation and exposure can be changed through the apk. Or, maybe they'll update the apk to actually allow for user controlled exposure.

are you rooted in any way?

Downloaded and installed on MotoX AT&T...
Cant see improvements...
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anotherfiz said:
are you rooted in any way?
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yeah via pwnmymoto

poodin said:
yeah via pwnmymoto
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Same here, Sprint rooted with PwnMyMoto and latest OTA, and it says that my device is incompatible :'(
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Same here, pre update, rooted with PwnmyMoto, says incompatible.
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can someone share the APK?

Here you are: https://mega.co.nz/#!lpwlGBxS!Q-aZwgfmi-DjvolDgqSEdH5TTO8oNqOe8408_KqLu4M

Att rooted with latest update. Says incompatible device

Al936 said:
Here you are: https://mega.co.nz/#!lpwlGBxS!Q-aZwgfmi-DjvolDgqSEdH5TTO8oNqOe8408_KqLu4M
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Link does not open on my phone
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juancaperez2000 said:
Link does not open on my phone
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I re-uploaded it.
https://db.tt/nvxrgV05

Will Kernel Flashing ever come?

hello i was just wondering if we(sm900a owners) would ever get flashable kernels?

krypticos said:
hello i was just wondering if we(sm900a owners) would ever get flashable kernels?
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soon as someone figures out how to unlock the bootloader

jerrycoffman45 said:
soon as someone figures out how to unlock the bootloader
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thanks i wasnt sure because the s4 has a locked bootloader but has flashable kernels from what i can tell.

krypticos said:
thanks i wasnt sure because the s4 has a locked bootloader but has flashable kernels from what i can tell.
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i am not sure but i think they figured out away to unlock bootloader on earlier firmware versions on the s4

Still incorrect... they do not have flashable kernels on the AT&T S4 post MDL.
Kexec is required.
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Also, there is still no unlocked bootloader on the earlier firmwares. Only a workaround known as LokiDoki. That was patched in MF3 and later versions.
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While I would love some kernels. I'm fine with stock for now. Amazing battery with it lol so for now it's not as dire.
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I wouldnt mind some hacking for some AOSP love. I remember the 2nd init days and I had an s4 so was accustomed to loki.

While I love AOSP/AOKP, I personally feel like it wouldn't be all that great on this device. Way too many features would be gone.
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