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Hey all, I'm currently in RA after flashing the recovery image , and I'm trying to install the FRESH rom on there but for some reason when I try to "Flash zip from sdcard" it's telling me "No zip files found." Why is that? I have the whole zip folder placed in the main SD card, so why is it telling me it's not found?

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
Hey all, I'm currently in RA after flashing the recovery image , and I'm trying to install the FRESH rom on there but for some reason when I try to "Flash zip from sdcard" it's telling me "No zip files found." Why is that? I have the whole zip folder placed in the main SD card, so why is it telling me it's not found?
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I responded to you on http://GeekFor.Me, but the reason is because RA looks in the root of sdcard, the zips can't be inside of any folders.

So does that mean I have to take out all the individual files and place them directly into the root of the sdcard? Because I just basically copied the download folder and dropped it into the root. Thanks for the reply

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
So does that mean I have to take out all the individual files and place them directly into the root of the sdcard? Because I just basically copied the download folder and dropped it into the root. Thanks for the reply
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You need to leave the files in a .zip, but yea that zip needs to be on the root of the sdcard.
The only file you need to install the rom is fresh-cdma-hero-20d.zip (for fresh rom 2.0d). Any other zips are just addons or tweaks or whatever they may be.

flipzmode said:
You need to leave the files in a .zip, but yea that zip needs to be on the root of the sdcard.
The only file you need to install the rom is fresh-cdma-hero-20d.zip (for fresh rom 2.0d). Any other zips are just addons or tweaks or whatever they may be.
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Hmm, I'm on a Mac and maybe it's me but the link I download from gives me an actual folder rather than a zip. And when I rename the folder to a zip, it gives an error. Is there a mirror link to download an actual zip folder?

Boogie when you download it dont opening after it finishes downloading .. just use the finder to navigate to where its at and then copy that to your sd .. when you open it on a mac it will automatically create the extracted folder .. hope this helps ...

Sounds like your using Safari to download it. To make this easier in the future go to Safari > Preferences > General and make sure that "Open safe files after downloading" is NOT check-marked.
Safari is unpacking the zip file for you. The file you want is in your trash bin, drag it to the root of your SD card and that's it..

Ok I'm gonna give it another go. Since I made it all the way through to the RA stage, there's no reason I shouldn't be able to flash the rom is there?

Thanks for all the help everyone I finally got it to flash the FRESH rom, but once I rebooted it, it's still in the "HTC" branded screen. Is it loading? It's not going anywhere but this screen, although I know it's doing something because the animation shine is moving.

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
Thanks for all the help everyone I finally got it to flash the FRESH rom, but once I rebooted it, it's still in the "HTC" branded screen. Is it loading? It's not going anywhere but this screen, although I know it's doing something because the animation shine is moving.
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After flashing a new ROM, it can take up to 10 minutes or so to load.

Nice Everything is all good! Now my last question is how do I get the removed apps from the ROM back onto here? I actually prefer to have some of those programs back onto the phone.

BOOGIE_BOTZ said:
Nice Everything is all good! Now my last question is how do I get the removed apps from the ROM back onto here? I actually prefer to have some of those programs back onto the phone.
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There is a link in the release notes to download all the removed apk's from Fresh Rom. You will then need to use adb push to push them back to /system/app. Search for how to setup adb on a mac as I honestly don't know.

Can't install OTA using Mobile Odin, Odin and CWM

I downloaded a zip file from sammobile.com's OTA files section. The ZIP contains the following files:
debug_info ==> 1kb (size)
delta.hidden ==> 856kb
delta.modem ==> 1kb
delta.platform ==> 84455 kb
delta.Sbl ==> 1280kb
delta.ua ==> 241 kb
delta.zImage ==> 4936kb
the ZIP file won't install using Mobile Odin, Odin, and CWM. In mobile Odin, it says that the file is not an OTA / Update ZIP file, and merely extracted the contents.
the filename of the downloaded file is GT-N7000_SMA_93970111.zip.
any idea how i can install the OTA file?
I have tried searching this forum and google, but to no avail. it appears that nobody knows how to use the ZIP file.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help.

What was your purpose in downloading this OTA file anyway? A firmware zip file either contains a single file with "tar.md5" as the extension or 3 files for CSC, Modem/phone and PDA file all of which are recognized automatically by mobile odin or can be loaded on PC odin. I don't think sammobile has files for CWM. No idea about the several files that are contained on the one you downloaded. From the size of the files alone we can conclude that this is NOT firmware as normal size is 600-900 MB.
What I understand from the word OTA is Over The Air and as such can only be used either within the device itself to update or thru kies.
Good luck!

I think it is a very specific scenario to use ota.
The ota file probably need you to have previous released versions of csc installed.
Dont know much about mobile odin.
I think ota is a new feature in mobile odin. Best to check cf mobile odin thread.
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when Mobile Odin extracts the zip file you'll get a.md5 file. After the extraction just select this md5 file in Mobile Odin and you're good to go

According to the OP there is no md5 file contained on the zip file.
As per sammobile:
OTA files
This section is specially for the die-hard Samsung owner.
The person who love to tweak with their device fully on their own RISK!
If you dont know what to do with these files, you probably shouldn't touch them.
Let those who knows do it insead.
Not all OTA updates are officially released to public! Samsung may use OTA firmwares as tests first.
SamMobile will not help you with all kind of OTA updates.
Using OTA updates is fully at your own risk.
Feel free to use our forums for any kind of question regading update with the OTA files.
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AFAIK OTA updates are firmware specific.You must be on certain firmwares to flash the OTA.For exampleTA update yyy may need you to be on xxx firmware for it to work.But sadly I dont know how to flash it....

Could it be that you have to be totally stock unrooted to be able to flash it via stock recovery (3e)? If that's the case the OTA .zip must be stored in external sd. I don't think need to rename it to update.zip, because we can still flash any .zip with the right signature on 3e. Thinking of trying on my Note but it has been 'out of flashed' for close to a month!

kopitalk said:
Could it be that you have to be totally stock unrooted to be able to flash it via stock recovery (3e)? If that's the case the OTA .zip must be stored in external sd. I don't think need to rename it to update.zip, because we can still flash any .zip with the right signature on 3e. Thinking of trying on my Note but it has been 'out of flashed' for close to a month!
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So we just need to sign the file - any idea?

chikess said:
So we just need to sign the file - any idea?
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No, it's not necessary (and it's not what I meant about the whole thing).

kopitalk said:
No, it's not necessary (and it's not what I meant about the whole thing).
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then tell us what do you want to do? the 3e recovery wont take the file even if it is renamed or not... I've got totally unrooted and on stock.

[4.3] 1/14/14 i537 AT&T OTA file

This is the .cfg file of the 4.3 OTA for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from AT&T on 1/14/14 for those who are unable to receive OTA because they are not on MF3. (The file doesn't download as a zip via OTA)
Using this on another device would likely cause problems so I wouldn't suggest it.
Also, I did not update because I want to keep root.
Instructions:
1) Download the .cfg file (links below)
2) Copy it over to your phone's internal storage
3) Using a root manager app like 'ES File Manager' or 'Root Browser', copy the .cfg file from internal storage to /data/fota
4) Make sure you have KNOXAgent.apk and wssyncmldm.apk in /system/app for this to take place. A lot of people either changed the name, deleted, or moved the apk for rooted purposes.
**If you replaced Knox and wssync, you MUST reboot for effects to take place since the odex tells the apk what to do on boot**<<
5) Go to Settings>More>About Device>Software Updates>Continue Update
OR the method below which worked for some people (I can't confirm this works or not)
1) Download .cfg file (links below)
2) Change file to a .zip
3) Copy to phone's external storage (the internal will get wiped)
4) Flash via regular recovery
MD5 for .cfg file: F43D00ABDC4FE4D5BFB305CC6598FEB3
If you run into any problems, I won't be much help since I'm not a dev.
REMEMBER! You will lose root with the update. Don't say you didn't know because the warning is here<<<<
Download of .cfg file:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23311191640114158
Mirrored 1 of .cfg file:
https://www.mediafire.com/?cujdvpr6lglt8y5
Mirrored 2 of .cfg file:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BwDzvDcfChxaYlMzS0o2RWdsYzg&usp=drive_web
Mirrored 3 of .cfg: (thanks to @uvbeenzaned)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2517880&d=1389813359
Mirrored 4 of .cfg: (thanks to @jakymiwm)
http://goo.gl/IP02Iz

additional downloads
This is for KNOXAgent.apk and wssyncmldm.apk as well as their respective .odex files:
MD5 of apk: 800479BBD444159E401C79494718936D
MD5 of odex: 98AAD9BC93626B15ACEB8EDA51048D13
Please make a copy of your original .odex files if you have them in case something goes wrong. Not responsible if anything does. Again these files are for the i537.
You can also get other System Apps for stock MF3 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49541303&postcount=117 thanks to @winter.k @Mavii and @StonerGomer

Still couldn't get it to work permissions rw-r-r?
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On MF2 with my fingers crossed that this update to 4.3 is real.
Anyone gone through the process?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Premium HD app

gatoraid84 said:
Still couldn't get it to work permissions rw-r-r?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda app-developers app
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should be set to full control of everything

Can someone post a mirror? His dropbox account says to much traffic and won't let me download.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

tmease1 said:
Can someone post a mirror? His dropbox account says to much traffic and won't let me download.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Loading it to Google Drive right now. Bandwidth got capped on Dropbox, any suggestions for a place to upload it?

Would it be possible to get some help getting some stock files from the /system/app folder? I modded/removed a few of the stock apps and seem to have lost a big chunk of my original backups. I believe these apps are why the update fails for me as the updater script checks a bunch of the files SHA1 checksums. Seeing as on my phone these apps are missing or modded I figured if I could acquire the stock copies it may finally work.
Files I need, and corresponding odex if possible: (a full copy of the /system/app folder would be awesome if possible)
Blurb.apk
Chrome.apk
Flipboard.apk
Peel.apk
Phonesky.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungWatchON.apk
SecLauncher3.apk
I may also need "/system/media/shutdown.qmg" because I know at one time I had changed it, but I cant for the life of me remember if I put the original back

tried everything followed to a T n the option to continue the update is greyed out still

Won't work?
Continue update is still greyed out for me too...
I was on stock MF3 and rooted with activeroot only so I could copy this to the /data/fota folder.

Ditto with winters setup
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xAjCx said:
Loading it to Google Drive right now. Bandwidth got capped on Dropbox, any suggestions for a place to upload it?
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http://multiupload.biz/

hello friends, anyone know if I can install this rom in I537 another operator other than at & t?
I followed the steps exactly as mentioned here and I do not get the "Continue Update" message
i´m on Telcel mexico rom mf1

xAjCx said:
This is the .cfg file of the 4.3 OTA for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (i537) from AT&T on 1/14/14. (The file doesn't download as a zip via OTA)
Using this on another device would likely cause problems so I wouldn't suggest it.
Also, I did not update because I want to keep root.
Instructions:
1) Download the .cfg file (links below)
2) Copy it over to your phone's internal storage
3) Using a root manager app like 'ES File Manager' or 'Root Browser', copy the .cfg file from internal storage to /data/fota
4) Make sure you have KNOXAgent.apk and wssyncmldm.apk in /system/app for this to take place. A lot of people either changed the name, deleted, or moved the apk for rooted purposes.
5) Go to Settings>More>About Device>Software Updates>Continue Update
MD5: F43D00ABDC4FE4D5BFB305CC6598FEB3
If you run into any problems, I won't be much help since I'm not a dev.
REMEMBER! You will lose root with the update. Don't say you didn't know because the warning is here<<<<
Download of .cfg file: (maybe down if daily bandwidth is used)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/oel2486jqldkzdy/2400258.cfg
Mirrored Download of .cfg file:
http://www.filedropper.com/2400258
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Here are my 2 download links:
http://goo.gl/IP02Iz
I hope it is okay I used Google URL Shortener, the link was really long.
The link takes you to Google Dive.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4mjjw48wmj3q2k/2400258.cfg

I just used software update directly from the phone, did have to factory reset to get it to work, but now running 4.3.

RiPpeR_dUdE said:
I just used software update directly from the phone, did have to factory reset to get it to work, but now running 4.3.
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Are you able to root with any method? It seems as though no one knows about rooting 4.3. This thread has a root method for the firmware leaked before official ota: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606550 I really need someone to test it so I know if it's safe to go to 4.3.

StonerGomer said:
Would it be possible to get some help getting some stock files from the /system/app folder? I modded/removed a few of the stock apps and seem to have lost a big chunk of my original backups. I believe these apps are why the update fails for me as the updater script checks a bunch of the files SHA1 checksums. Seeing as on my phone these apps are missing or modded I figured if I could acquire the stock copies it may finally work.
Files I need, and corresponding odex if possible: (a full copy of the /system/app folder would be awesome if possible)
Blurb.apk
Chrome.apk
Flipboard.apk
Peel.apk
Phonesky.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungWatchON.apk
SecLauncher3.apk
I may also need "/system/media/shutdown.qmg" because I know at one time I had changed it, but I cant for the life of me remember if I put the original back
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AFAIK you don't need to have all of those to get the update going cause I have several of those deleted since I got the phone.
Mavii said:
tried everything followed to a T n the option to continue the update is greyed out still
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winter.k said:
Continue update is still greyed out for me too...
I was on stock MF3 and rooted with activeroot only so I could copy this to the /data/fota folder.
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I'll load the .odex files for the .apk files that I have in post #2. Save your .odex files just in case and again idk if this would do any harm to your phone so yeah #noresponsibilities

uvbeenzaned said:
Are you able to root with any method? It seems as though no one knows about rooting 4.3. This thread has a root method for the firmware leaked before official ota: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606550 I really need someone to test it so I know if it's safe to go to 4.3.
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you will lose root with the official OTA and so far there's no confirmation if SafeRoot method works.

I'll load the .odex files for the .apk files that I have in post #2. Save your .odex files just in case and again idk if this would do any harm to your phone so yeah #noresponsibilities[/QUOTE]
Thanks AjC - Just to be clear, do I need these files for "Continue Update" to recognize the update file? I'm confused, I made no modifications other than root in order to access data/fota.

winter.k said:
Continue update is still greyed out for me too...
I was on stock MF3 and rooted with activeroot only so I could copy this to the /data/fota folder.
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Yup, me too. Continue Update is grayed out, even after copy and setting full permissions.

OTA Update

hi
I want ask about OTA Update ,where save that update file and what format zip or oher format ?
or its update directly without save any file ?

OTA's usually are zip files, stored temporarily in the download folder. As soon as the update is finished, the file is deleted.
So it is possible to access it after its download is finished. But as soon as you update, its gone.

Darth said:
OTA's usually are zip files, stored temporarily in the download folder. As soon as the update is finished, the file is deleted.
So it is possible to access it after its download is finished. But as soon as you update, its gone.
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Thank you Darth

Darth said:
OTA's usually are zip files, stored temporarily in the download folder. As soon as the update is finished, the file is deleted.
So it is possible to access it after its download is finished. But as soon as you update, its gone.
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Slight correction. IOTA files are usually downloaded and stored in /cache. Not download.
And you need root to access the folder.

Thanks KidJoe

KidJoe said:
Slight correction. IOTA files are usually downloaded and stored in /cache. Not download.
And you need root to access the folder.
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I was assuming on that... I've never actually taken an ota..... But either the M8 or the N5, forget which, stores it in downloads.
Good to know! Thanks! ?

Update C432B564-FULL DUAL-SIM

Hi guys, I got message about new update on B560
I downloaded it and i'm going to give update.zip to you guys instantly when i have finished uploading file with my slow network.
If someone gets link before me. Link it here and i will edit it to this message
Model: ALE-L21
Android: 6.0
EMUI: 4.0
Firmware: B564
Build: ALE-L21C432B564-FULL
Region: Europe
Status: Official
Type: Full
Size: 1,48 Gb
Download
https://mega.nz/#!SU93FKwA!aa7rt_ToeplclhAPZ9XzeyLUZX9c5vV1EQiOfXFUHWQ
Installation
NOTE: I DON'T TAKE CARE ABOUT ANYTHING THAT MAY HAPPEN TO YOU PHONE!
YOU DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
Normal upgrade
Step 1. Format the Micro SD card (This operation is optional).
Step 2. Copy the Software: main package UPDATE.APP to a directory named dload.
Step 3. Copy the entire dload folder (with UPDATE.APP in it) to the root directory of the Micro SD card. Check if the whole file list in sdcard,
Insert the Micro SD card into the handset and power on. After entering call -> enter:*#*#2846579#*#* -> ProjectMenu -> Software Upgrade -> SDCard Upgrade-> OK.
Force upgrade
Step 1. Format the Micro SD card (This operation is optional).
Step 2. Copy the Software: main package to a directory named dload.
Step 3. Copy the entire dload folder (with UPDATE.APP in it) to the root directory of the Micro SD card. Check the file list is right.
Step 4. Make sure your handset is power off. Insert the Micro SD card into the handset. Press the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN key, and then press the POWER key to power on the phone and enter the Software Upgrade Mode.
Step 5. When the progress bar stop, the phone will restart automatically.
## Changelog ##
This update improves system performance and stability.
[Fixes]
Fixed an issue where 1080p videos can't be uploaded to Twitter.
Fixed an issue where Huawei Watch occasionally doesn't receive messages.
Fixed an issue where some UI elements are displayed incorrectly.
[Optimizations]
Improved system performance and stability for smoother operations
Improved device security with latest Google security patches.

Vika__ said:
Hi guys, I got message about new update on B560
I downloaded it and i'm going to give update.zip to you guys instantly when i have finished uploading file with my slow network.
If someone gets link before me. Link it here and i will edit it to this message
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Thanks for sharing this ROM bro. I need this to cooking custom :cyclops:

Uploaded almost 200mb to Mega.
So sad that i have ~200kb/s upload speed but. Have to go what i have
If someone afterwards uploads this somewhere else server. Give link to me and i will put it in first post

Got this as update on B550 as well! Updating now.
Edit: Contains Pro camera mode! No light painting though.

Download link online

Vika__ said:
Download link online
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downloading.
thanks

can someone share a screen shot of the pro camera mod ?

AmINoS007 said:
can someone share a screen shot of the pro camera mod ?
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i'm in b550 and receive update to b564, size 213 mb

but I dont know how to use it.

where is the UPDATE.APP file? i extraxt it from zip and there is many many file.

MyGalaxysIII said:
where is the UPDATE.APP file? i extraxt it from zip and there is many many file.
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Update app is inside the zip. You don't need to bother those other files.

Thx guys for the pics

does OTA work on twrp recovery??
i received OTA update but i am on TWRP recovery

For me it worked but i don't promise it will work for you
Edit: but remember if it works. Update still installs stock recovery so you have to flash twrp again

Vika__ said:
For me it worked but i don't promise it will work for you
Edit: but remember if it works. Update still installs stock recovery so you have to flash twrp again
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i already downloaded the zipped file.. how can i flash that??
do i need to extract it and flash via adb or just flash the zipped file
P.S. i switched back to stock recovery

Installation methods are on first post

OTA update is taking too long to download..
72~100 K/s...
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Since we're pointing out changes, Spotify now shows album covers on our lockscreen just like the native music app.
Really cool! The fact that it showed info on the current song that was playing but not the album cover was bugging me a lot.

I am stuck at 19%.. It's been 10 minutes already.. I tried local update (from @sokkoban's blog)...