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URGENT: New ota released (1.54.651.10) how do I take it if I'm root?

I'm root/soff. a new ota just came out that will fix my unusable phone. how do I take it if im root, do I have to fully unroot? or can I take it as is?
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looks like it needs stock recovery to flash, it's not hboot format and twrp won't take it. will report back if I am able to do it
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One of the benefits to being s-off is you don't have to take the OTA...you just flash the firmware and done.

BD619 said:
One of the benefits to being s-off is you don't have to take the OTA...you just flash the firmware and done.
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i did that and then i was unable to take profile or prl updates :crying: it also didnt apear to have fixed the signal issue... i might not have waited enough... or it could have something to do with the unability to take prl and profile updates... anyhow ill try again from a diferent download see what happens

Did your baseband change? last four should be .0610.
If it did change then it's most likely a network issue.

BD619 said:
Did your baseband change? last four should be .0610.
If it did change then it's most likely a network issue.
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Yes the baseband did change but the signal problem persists. i need to take the FULL ota to fix my phone (or install something else that will) regardless the radios alone aren't fixing the issue.

i tried flashing the rafios by themselves and it wouldnt update prl or profile; it also had the same signal issue. i tried the radios AND the new stock rom for it and same thing. i tried going back to stock and taking the ota and the ota wouldnt install.
Thoughs?

I'm the same root/s-off. I flash the h/k sound file did you find a way to install the latest ota update?

I cant figure out how to get the OTA either
I have S-Off im also rooted, and i have TWRP recovery, i can't get the zip to flash. I was thinking about doing a stock root recovery using the RUU, but then i thought if i do that, would i still be able to reroot using the same method? so my question is, how can i flash this zip and keep my root? or should do a stock recovery from the RUU and update and wait for another root? if any devs read this, i'd really like your help please and thank you. I currently have the stock rom with just root access and S-Off.no custom roms on here.

man.. i have the same problem bro.. smh.. hey man keep me posted if something comes up

Working via fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759908&page=8

I am S-Off and had no issues, took 2 minutes, I followed the MikMik link

the 1.54.651.10 update.
If I'm rooted and have S on, how do i take the update?

jchtcusre1 said:
If I'm rooted and have S on, how do i take the update?
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Settings>System Updates>HTC Software Update

BD619 said:
Settings>System Updates>HTC Software Update
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I tried that and failed, I returned to a completely stock rooted backup from the day I rooted, downloaded the update, chose install, it rebooted to recovery, saw no stock recovery, so it brought up TWRP and thats it.........

scott_0 said:
I tried that and failed, I returned to a completely stock rooted backup from the day I rooted, downloaded the update, chose install, it rebooted to recovery, saw no stock recovery, so it brought up TWRP and thats it.........
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I never OTA so not really sure of the process.

scott_0 said:
I tried that and failed, I returned to a completely stock rooted backup from the day I rooted, downloaded the update, chose install, it rebooted to recovery, saw no stock recovery, so it brought up TWRP and thats it.........
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You have to have stock recovery to take the update, which means you have to flash stock recovery first and then take the update, then repeat the rooting process.

scott_0 said:
I tried that and failed, I returned to a completely stock rooted backup from the day I rooted, downloaded the update, chose install, it rebooted to recovery, saw no stock recovery, so it brought up TWRP and thats it.........
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you should at least have seen a green arrow circle and/or a red triangle with a "!" in the middle. if you saw the triangle that is recovery trying and failing to update. at this point if you press and releast volumeup+power it should bring up the text of what it did.

rhe12 said:
You have to have stock recovery to take the update, which means you have to flash stock recovery first and then take the update, then repeat the rooting process.
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I am dev unlocked, rooted, s-on with twrp. If I revert to stock recovery would I be able to take the OTA then reinstall twrp?
Many thanks!
Swyped mobile from HTC One M8.

drich66 said:
I am S-Off and had no issues, took 2 minutes, I followed the MikMik link
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I'm looking at the MikMik one, and I am just not sure if this will erase all my apps and settings. Do I need to use a backup app or should I be ok flashing this and keeping all my apps and settings?

[ROM][TAR] Stock NG2 Odin flashable

You will get the KNOX bootloader if you flash this.
YOU CANNOT UNDO THIS, ITS PERMANENT. FLASHING ANYTHING UNOFFICIAL AFTER FLASHING THIS TAR WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY​
Just the NG2 FULL stock tar.
Do NOT rename the tar file. Even though it may be convenient to do so, Odin may fail the md5 check for no reason.
(L720VPUFNG2_L720SPTFNG2_L720VPUFNG2_HOME.tar.md5)
This is NOT ROOTED. Its the original TAR file for people who need an Emergency Recovery for their phones, and dont want to wait hours for it to download from slow file hosts.
Mediafire
Instructions:
1. Download and Extract tar above and download Odin
2. Put phone into download mode (power off, then power button + Volume Down, then volume up when prompted)
3. Open Odin (right click > open as administrator)
4. Load stock tar into the PDA slot
5. Start flashing
6. Grab some popcorn because it will take a while
7. Profit

Is this going to update bootloader into NG2?
Is NG2 bootloader unlocked?
Thank you so much,

will this work on rooted phone?
im looking to put my phone back to unrooted stock. will this flash right on a rooted phone? im guessing it will but just want to make sure.

jam97 said:
Is this going to update bootloader into NG2?
Is NG2 bootloader unlocked?
Thank you so much,
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Yes this will update you to the new update NG2 and no the bootloader is still locked.
chriseboy said:
im looking to put my phone back to unrooted stock. will this flash right on a rooted phone? im guessing it will but just want to make sure.
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Yes this will flash right on a rooted phone. The purpose of this is to go back to stock from either rooted or custom rom.
Sent from my SPH-L720

ROMANTiC KiD said:
Yes this will update you to the new update NG2 and no the bootloader is still locked.
Yes this will flash right on a rooted phone. The purpose of this is to go back to stock from either rooted or custom rom.
Sent from my SPH-L720
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sorry for this stupid question , but will I be able to flash a custom recovery after flashing this image?
Thank you,
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jam97 said:
sorry for this stupid quastion , but will I be able to flash a custom recovery after flashing this image?
Thank you,
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Free mobile app
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You will need to re-root the phone after installing this file! Then you will be able to install a custom recovery..

Thanks for putting this on a speedy host. I just downloaded it tonight in under half an hour at my daughter's house, and she doesn't have a particularly fast internet connection.
A quick question - does this file leave your programs intact? Sometimes I like a total wipe (except for my SD card), and start fresh.
Thanks again

my wifi is broken after flashing. won't turn on

rtwrobert10 said:
my wifi is broken after flashing. won't turn on
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same problem let me know if you find how to fix it

rtwrobert10 said:
my wifi is broken after flashing. won't turn on
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biscojams said:
same problem let me know if you find how to fix it
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Reflash it again
Sent from my SPH-L720

rtwrobert10 said:
my wifi is broken after flashing. won't turn on
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biscojams said:
same problem let me know if you find how to fix it
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Reflash it again
Sent from my SPH-L720
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Same here, I wiped then installed twice, no wifi. I'll try one more time,

DAFTEK said:
Same here, I wiped then installed twice, no wifi. I'll try one more time,
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Try flashing the ng2 kernel after the install. Thru custom recovery.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712458388
Thanks to @ g_ding84

DAFTEK said:
Same here, I wiped then installed twice, no wifi. I'll try one more time,
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That's odd.
I have installed this NG2 tar file with Odin on 2 different phones and WiFi works perfect on both..

2WhiteWolves said:
Try flashing the ng2 kernel after the install. Thru custom recovery.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712458388
Thanks to @ g_ding84
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Thanks for the reply. I did try one more time and this time I went back in recovery and did the two wipes, went back in to download, opened odin3 3.09 via administrator and removed the auto reboot check. after it finished i manually rebooted and wifi worked.
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Now I have another problem. I am no longer with sprint and my phone is unlocked from sprint. I have been using the GOLDENEYE rom on Walmart Family Mobile and all was warning well except for sometimes not connecting calls so I thought i go back to stock with this rom. Problem now is I can make calls with the Walmart sim card, put in the APN settings but i am unable to remove the Hands Free Activation nagging.. Is there anyway to make it go away?

DAFTEK said:
[/COLOR]Now I have another problem. I am no longer with sprint and my phone is unlocked from sprint. I have been using the GOLDENEYE rom on Walmart Family Mobile and all was warning well except for sometimes not connecting calls so I thought i go back to stock with this rom. Problem now is I can make calls with the Walmart sim card, put in the APN settings but i am unable to remove the Hands Free Activation nagging.. Is there anyway to make it go away?
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Have you tried to pull down the notification bar with two fingers > long press on Hands Free icon to see if something is turned on to make it show up on notification bar? If turned on, shut it off. Hopefully it is that simple. If not that simple, I have no clue how to make it stop. Maybe someone else does.
I haven't heard of anyone having that problem.

Yeah, I tried everything, it's part of the rom I think, nothing worked to make it go away..
I just went back to goldeneye rom, all working perfect again. Thanks.

I just flashed this rom through odin and it didn't wipe any of my programs, isn't is supposed to?

RTbar said:
I just flashed this rom through odin and it didn't wipe any of my programs, isn't is supposed to?
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+1
also I confirm that everything is working great.

RTbar said:
I just flashed this rom through odin and it didn't wipe any of my programs, isn't is supposed to?
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Nope. it doesn't wipe data unless stated by the OP that it does. It only restores any apps deleted, or reverses any mods made. Example if you are running Aosp and Odin back to stock. You will get bootloop. After Odin always go to stock recovery and do a factory reset to have a clean install.
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Wifi didn't work for me on this rom, coming from a custom mf9 rom. So I odin mf9 bootloader package, and then flashed stock mf9 odexed rooted rom, then odin the mf9 kernel. And did NG2 upgrade through Kies. Now Wi-Fi finally works for me but it's impossible to root. But at least now I got everything working, when I get off of work I can flash the OP version of NG2 cuz at least I could root that 1.

[Q] Help please. I'm stuck in TWRP after 4.4.4 Update?

Hey guys, I rooted my Verizon LG G2 a while back and used Xposed Framework. I got an update notification from Verizon today about kit kat 4.4.4 and I said, "Sure, might as well get the newest update." After I downloaded it, it took me to TWRP which was unusual because whenever I updated it always took me to LG's boot menu (duh). So now I have no clue how to get out of the menu because whenever I hit Power Off in the menu, then turn it back on, it goes back to TWRP. So then when I tried to restore a backup, it seemed like it was working but it still brought me back to the damned TWRP menu. Please, somebody help me fix this because my phone has become a paperweight until I get this fixed.

DevStep said:
Hey guys, I rooted my Verizon LG G2 a while back and used Xposed Framework. I got an update notification from Verizon today about kit kat 4.4.4 and I said, "Sure, might as well get the newest update." After I downloaded it, it took me to TWRP which was unusual because whenever I updated it always took me to LG's boot menu (duh). So now I have no clue how to get out of the menu because whenever I hit Power Off in the menu, then turn it back on, it goes back to TWRP. So then when I tried to restore a backup, it seemed like it was working but it still brought me back to the damned TWRP menu. Please, somebody help me fix this because my phone has become a paperweight until I get this fixed.
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Post 2040 in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702958

njstein said:
Post 2040 in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702958
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I'm not using CM11 though. I'm using Xposed and that doesn't help me at all.

DevStep said:
I'm not using CM11 though. I'm using Xposed and that doesn't help me at all.
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Did you read the link in post 2040?
The link in post 2040 has nothing to do cm. It's to get you out of the bootloop...

Never take an OTA without a stock recovery installed...

mjones73 said:
Never take an OTA without a stock recovery installed...
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is there anything at all I can do? Would factory resetting from the TWRP menu help me?

DevStep said:
is there anything at all I can do? Would factory resetting from the TWRP menu help me?
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You could follow the directions njstein was trying to point you to...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...-stuck-twrp-no-download-mode.html#post3565594

mjones73 said:
You could follow the directions njstein was trying to point you to...
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ge...-stuck-twrp-no-download-mode.html#post3565594
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Thank you all! Without your guys' help I'd be stuck with a paperweight that could only go to a holo menu lol. :laugh::victory::angel:

Android 5.0.1

It showed up this morning for me on T-Mobile, Folsom, CA. but I didn't go for it yet.

No problems for me so far. Seems about the same as 5.0

Thanks!
Seems like only yesterday I re-rooted after going to 5.0.

My OTA failed. I have put stock recovery back but I am still rooted and have installed the custom LTE radios. Would one of the two be causing the problem?

Well, With 0 knowledge in the world of compiling and recompiling - can someone assist and build an flashable update to those who have closed bootloader but has TWRP recovery? (I've closed it in the past)..
10x

ForMartha said:
Well, With 0 knowledge in the world of compiling and recompiling - can someone assist and build an flashable update to those who have closed bootloader but has TWRP recovery? (I've closed it in the past)..
10x
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One question why would you install TWRP and reclose the bootloader? That doesn't make scense.

_jay_uk_ said:
My OTA failed. I have put stock recovery back but I am still rooted and have installed the custom LTE radios. Would one of the two be causing the problem?
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Yes. Both will cause it to fail.
Flash the factory image manually (leave out the "-w" to keep your data), then re-root / flash radio if desired.

flopower1996 said:
One question why would you install TWRP and reclose the bootloader? That doesn't make scense.
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In the past I used to install custom roms. I've stopped but the TWRP was still on there.. and the locked bootloader is a mistake that iv'e made :/
well, got any clue what can I do without opening the bootloader once again?

you could root your phone and reopen the bootloader with an app called boot unlocker.

Long story short, I finally got the job done with Wugfresh Nexus Root Toolkit, what a breeze.

Any changelogs?
Is the upgrade worth?

Better than 5.0

rooting 5.0.1
Is the any difference in rooting 5.0.1 compared to 5.0?

kisller said:
Is the any difference in rooting 5.0.1 compared to 5.0?
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No

flopower1996 said:
No
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Any suggestions for a tutorial for a noob?

5.0.2 is on the way.

OTA's should return to root if rooted.

RASTAVIPER said:
5.0.2 is on the way.
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That might just be for the Nexus 7 (2012 WiFi).

Does anybody get mobile internet connection issues like slowing down or anything like that after 5.0.1?

udakar said:
Does anybody get mobile internet connection issues like slowing down or anything like that after 5.0.1?
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This should be your device's matter.
Either reflash the same or try other radio.

Downgrade to 4.4.2 factory test firmware for SM-S903VL

I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk

Downloading files. Will confirm asap. Thanks!

Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.

omgitsMATT said:
Definitely works. Root verified. I'm going to stay here and mess around for awhile and see what I can get away with. I'm far from any kind of expert but this seems like a good sign.
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I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.

mortj19 said:
I played with it for awhile, seems the bootloader is locked so that explains not being able to flash a custom recovery. I can't wait till development takes off.
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I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.

omgitsMATT said:
I flashed a custom recovery used from one of the other S5 phones but it kept booting into a page that said take it to a Verizon employee. I assume that's because of the bootloader being locked. I installed Flashify with an apk and used that to flash.
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flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works

mortj19 said:
flashify to flash what? sorry lol i got excited please tell me you found how to flash something that works
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I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.

omgitsMATT said:
I used Flashify to flash a custom recovery image, TWRP. It worked but the device wouldn't boot into the recovery image or even back into the operating system anymore. It went straight to a page telling me to take my phone to Verizon store so Verizon could fix my phone. I tripped something.
I just opened Odin and reflashed 4.4.2 and kept messing around, that fixed my phone.
Sorry, didn't mean to get your hopes up.
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aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...

mortj19 said:
aw poop, seems we need someone to make a safestrap or bootloader unlock method.. I wish we didn't have to fight to get root and recovery control...
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I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*

omgitsMATT said:
I think you finding this method mentioned in this thread on the original post is a real winner. I think it might be the answer for someone to come in and start developing. *fingers crossed*
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Hopefully... It took forever to find the firmware files and I only just happened to investigate the factory test files and noticed it was 4.4.2 and decided to try out different one click roots for the heck of it...

mortj19 said:
I found that you can use kingroot to root the factory test firmware for the SM-S903VL
This is the only root method I know and I belive it is the first for the SM-S903VL
The factory firmware has drawbacks, no text calling or downloads or play store.
If anyone can find a way to make this better and actually be able to use the play store phone and texting let us know.
MAKE SURE YOU BACK UP EVERYTHING BEFORE YOU DO THIS
Downgrade and root files found on my drive...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKendnaWN1cGZ2Snc
Use odin to flash and Kingroot to root, may take a few tries.
If you are done and need to flash back to stock firmware flash these files with odin...
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4954IfsDiYKUmkyZkNIMVhrOUk
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Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L

parrotgeek1 said:
Where the hell did you find the stock 6.0.1 firmware?! Please tell me because I want to see if it has other "weird" Samsung firmware like s975L
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Easy-firmware

mortj19 said:
Easy-firmware
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Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?

edit: never mind

parrotgeek1 said:
edit: never mind
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You edited to quick, lol.
I'm looking up the stuff you asked now. Will have to reflash everything, bbiab

Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
Off topic: I was a burrito once

parrotgeek1 said:
Thanks!
I don't have this phone, but can you send me some screenshots of what apps are installed, and a screenshot of About phone menu, so that I can try to help with play store and phone/text?
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I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps

Let me know if that's everything you need so I can put 6.0.1 back on before I head to work so I have a stable phone.

omgitsMATT said:
I wasn't entirely sure what you wanted when it concerned Apps so I just went to settings and took screenshots of everything under Settings > Device > Apps
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thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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Im having difficulties waiting patiently for development. .....
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what

parrotgeek1 said:
thanks, also need lock screen, home screen, notifications
I want to see if the aosp apks could work
and thats it
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what
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I was able to get the home screen and notifications but there is this black transparent thing with yellow text that is getting in the way of everything, you can see it in the screenshots. Also because this is Factory Mode apparently there is no lock screen? I've rooted again and am trying to see if I can turn it off for you but here is what I got so far