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Is there a way to force updates?

Just wondered if there was a way in which I could force an update? I've had to revert back to stock firmware and am currently on 2.3.1. Ive tried the CHECKIN method but nothing happened. Any suggestions guys?

you can manually push the update through recovery located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967953

rob77 said:
Just wondered if there was a way in which I could force an update? I've had to revert back to stock firmware and am currently on 2.3.1. Ive tried the CHECKIN method but nothing happened. Any suggestions guys?
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Nope..
Do look for the thread titled '2.3.3 link' though. It's rather easy to apply it manually.
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Thanks guys
I have done that method before but I think it screwed up my mms hence I would rather receive it OTA just incase. Are they still pushing out the 2.3.2 update for us that are yet to receive 2.3.3?

rob77 said:
Thanks guys
I have done that method before but I think it screwed up my mms hence I would rather receive it OTA just incase. Are they still pushing out the 2.3.2 update for us that are yet to receive 2.3.3?
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Probably not. They would probably send you the version that goes from whatever you're on to 2.3.3 since the Android 2.3.3 URL thread has like three different versions.
The alternative is to flash a custom ROM such as CM7, Axura, GingerS, MoDaCo which features 2.3.3 (unsure about GingerS)

I still don't get the 2.3.3 OTA either. Since I had some problem when I was using N1 and tried to update it manually, I decide to wait for OTA in my NS. I am curious why it can take so long time to push out an OTA?

Two reasons: network strain and damage control in the event of Problems.

I'm waiting for the OTA to come through to my other halves new NS which we got yesterday to update from 2.3.1 to either 2.3.2 or better still 2.3.3 but, guess it ain't happening any time soon :-(
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PaulW21781 said:
I'm waiting for the OTA to come through to my other halves new NS which we got yesterday to update from 2.3.1 to either 2.3.2 or better still 2.3.3 but, guess it ain't happening any time soon :-(
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Force update in post #2 that I linked. This is the same file you would get from the OTA. All the OTA does is bring a dialog box saying its available for you and it goes to that link. The link was achieved using aLogCat. It's directly from *.google.com

zephiK said:
Force update in post #2 that I linked. This is the same file you would get from the OTA. All the OTA does is bring a dialog box saying its available for you and it goes to that link. The link was achieved using aLogCat. It's directly from *.google.com
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Done cheers!
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how to force update
Picked up my NS on saturday (so it should be running 2.3.1 right?) Anyway when I go into settings-about phone-system update it says i have latest version. I am fairly confident this is not so. So how do I force update to my NS?

mac227 said:
Picked up my NS on saturday (so it should be running 2.3.1 right?) Anyway when I go into settings-about phone-system update it says i have latest version. I am fairly confident this is not so. So how do I force update to my NS?
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Search for the thread titled '2.3.3 link' and do it manually or wait until you get it pushed down to you. There it's no way to force it OTA (over-the-air)
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this has been posted so many times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=981361

rob77 said:
Just wondered if there was a way in which I could force an update? I've had to revert back to stock firmware and am currently on 2.3.1. Ive tried the CHECKIN method but nothing happened. Any suggestions guys?
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Go to development and use the 2.3.3 restore with root. Real easy
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No offense to the OP, but I find it very odd that people buy a "pure Google experience" android device then manage to forget to use Google.

takkun1946 said:
No offense to the OP, but I find it very odd that people buy a "pure Google experience" android device then manage to forget to use Google.
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OP's name does have "mac" in it

[Q] What do i do to return to stock 2.3 and remove root and bootloader

just bought another phone and selling this one so do i just flash stock rom or what i updated to 2.3.3 and went cyanogen mod 7 nightly 12 if that matters

download 2.3.3 nandroid backup of stock unrooted.
good luck with your new phone. bye

Alright thanks
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lorijuan1024 said:
just bought another phone and selling this one so do i just flash stock rom or what i updated to 2.3.3 and went cyanogen mod 7 nightly 12 if that matters
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Try this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971690
Note: You may not have the original recovery image, so whoever you sell the phone to will not be able to get OTA updates...

GchildT said:
Try this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=971690
Note: You may not have the original recovery image, so whoever you sell the phone to will not be able to get OTA updates...
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Can i reset the original Recovery?
Is this possible to get back OTA updates?

T-Mobile G2x Gingerbread OTA Update Resumes

After a not-so-smooth attempt at rolling out Android 2.3 Gingerbread for T-Mobile G2X users, experience-breaking bugs ran rampant throughout users’ phones prompting T-Mobile and LG to suspend updates. It took quite a while for them to get things ironed out, actually, as I almost forgot that the T-Mobile G2x even exists. In any case, the Gingerbread rollout is back on for those who are sick of frozen treats. Alongside Gingerbread, you’re also apparently getting improved battery life for your troubles. Yay! Get to the link ahead for the full instructions from LG. [LG via Droid Dog]
As of December 5, T-Mobile will restart the rollout of the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Over-The-Air (OTA) update!
If you would like to update your software before receiving the OTA, please visit the LG website (link to: http://wwwstg.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/index.jsp) to update your device today.
The G2x Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update includes the following benefits:
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
Improved battery life
Improved front-facing camera operation when using Qik record and share
Improved disabling of Car Home
Helps address unexpected reboots
source http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2362
http://phandroid.com/2011/12/06/t-mobile-g2x-gingerbread-update-ota-resumes/

Sigh. Poor horse :[
Just to recap. It is same update as before.

besthijacker said:
Sigh. Poor horse :[
Just to recap. It is same update as before.
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Lol, it's going to get even more beaten
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Can someone make a rooted flashable zip of the update?

steveb2005 said:
Can someone make a rooted flashable zip of the update?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179748
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So what if I was on GB, I flashed back to froyo, then I tried to flash back to GB but I got "installation aborted" when I tried, then I saw this and I unrooted and flashed stock recovery and I go to update via LG update tool and its telling me Im already on v21e when im 100% positive Im not? What do I do now?

Hey my sis has the G2x and she had a lot of problems with it so she installed GB on it a few months ago but it still froze alot. I dunno if it was official or not. Is this new update the same update?

yes, it is the same update

So i received this OTA update but when i click on the notification to try to update it it takes me to the clockwork mod recovery screen idk if this is supposed to happen. i never received the update, until now, so i rooted it but i kept the stock rom 2.2 i was just wondering if i would be able to update my device with it being rooted or if it being rooted is a problem.? idk if this happened to anyone else but input and help would be greatly appreciated.

ayoangel said:
So i received this OTA update but when i click on the notification to try to update it it takes me to the clockwork mod recovery screen idk if this is supposed to happen. i never received the update, until now, so i rooted it but i kept the stock rom 2.2 i was just wondering if i would be able to update my device with it being rooted or if it being rooted is a problem.? idk if this happened to anyone else but input and help would be greatly appreciated.
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You'll probably have to revert to stock recovery. TGA_Gunman's application in the development section let's you do it with one click.

C0dy said:
You'll probably have to revert to stock recovery. TGA_Gunman's application in the development section let's you do it with one click.
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+1 - OTA updates require stock recovery to be installed.

For those that are saying, "It's the same update".. how do you know there hasn't been any changes during a 5mo delay? I'm not saying it isn't the same update, but people just typing it on a computer screen doesn't make it true.

schmit said:
For those that are saying, "It's the same update".. how do you know there hasn't been any changes during a 5mo delay? I'm not saying it isn't the same update, but people just typing it on a computer screen doesn't make it true.
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It doesnt make sence why would they just stop only to start the same garbage update again? They have to have fixed it some. Maybe it is still 2.3.3 but its gotta be different. I would have hoped that they would roll out the 2.3.4 that they used in italy for the o2x. At the very least they should have fixed the stupid camera. I could be wrong but it just doesnt make any sence to me

I just did an md5 on both my old ota zip and the new one, EXACTLY THE SAME

Klathmon said:
I just did an md5 on both my old ota zip and the new one, EXACTLY THE SAME
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if there was a bug fix...u wont be able to tell by looking at md5....or someone correct me if im wrong.

dapoharoun said:
if there was a bug fix...u wont be able to tell by looking at md5....or someone correct me if im wrong.
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If the MD5s match up, it's the exact same file.
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It is the same 2.3.3 w/ july baseband. Don't understand why would they put the same crap.
G2x Weapon 3.0 R1

garrychau said:
It is the same 2.3.3 w/ july baseband. Don't understand why would they put the same crap.
G2x Weapon 3.0 R1
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There were so many that did not get the update is why they are rolling it out again.

Yes, but with the same crap . Gotta love custom rom.
G2x Weapon 3.0 R1

After all these months I expected a new update........

OTA-Did you get it? Withdrawn?

My daughter got it early on. I didn't. I'm having a lot of battery issues and rebooting. I want this update, hopefully it will cure my problems.
Reading the posts here, it seems it may have been withdrawn,
So I ask, Did you get the OTA? When?

I saw in the other post about the update that someone had it waiting for them Monday morning so I guess that means it wasn't withdrawn as of yesterday?

I never got it, either.

My wife hasn't gotten it, but I installed a different kernel. Would that keep her from getting the notice?
I figured if the ROM was stock, she would be ok...

Markdental said:
My wife hasn't gotten it, but I installed a different kernel. Would that keep her from getting the notice?
I figured if the ROM was stock, she would be ok...
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You need a stock ROM and recovery to receive OTA updates.
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C0dy said:
You need a stock ROM and recovery to receive OTA updates.
Sent from Equestria
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I know how to revert to the original kernel, can you point me to a post on how to revert to original recovery?

Load up nvflash and click revert to stock.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

I'm stock. I'm on 2.3.3 and v21e.
I'm curious and just want a show of hands from people who got it after the first couple of days.
Like I said, I did see where someone said they got it apparently over the weekend. This tells me it's not withdrawn?
And isn't the consensus that the OTA goes more smoothly than through LG?

Here's the problem, there's the lgp999DW, DWP, and 2 others that I dont remember off the top of my head. Only 3 of the 4 got the OTA. They're supposed to make the file available, for those who didnt recieve it like they were supposed to, around May 14. At that time I'm sure there should be a way to force load the update for our model.
You need a stock ROM and recovery to receive OTA updates.
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I did the whole stock format and search for update, did the stock format and connected to my computer, all said the same thing, "Your device is up-to-date. 2.3.3 V21e." There is no current sure-fire way to get the update until they release it.

ickster said:
I'm stock. I'm on 2.3.3 and v21e.
I'm curious and just want a show of hands from people who got it after the first couple of days.
Like I said, I did see where someone said they got it apparently over the weekend. This tells me it's not withdrawn?
And isn't the consensus that the OTA goes more smoothly than through LG?
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I just went through the G2x forum at T-Mobile and several reported getting the update today.

OK, found out the update was for lg p999DW models only. If you wanna which one you have, remove your battery cover and right below were the battery goes in little white print you should see something LG-P999DW or LG-P999DWP.

jaywillsoul said:
OK, found out the update was for lg p999DW models only. If you wanna which one you have, remove your battery cover and right below were the battery goes in little white print you should see something LG-P999DW or LG-P999DWP.
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source? i have a dw and i got nuttin.

Official OTA is v21e
Unofficial OTA is v21y
v21y is highly NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
You can try by offline-upgrading back and forth both versions and check out the battery life
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vn00914361 said:
Official OTA is v21e
Unofficial OTA is v21y
v21y is highly NOT RECOMMENDED!!!
You can try by offline-upgrading back and forth both versions and check out the battery life
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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How is 21y unofficial?? It's clearly stated on t-mobile website..

nightf0x said:
How is 21y unofficial?? It's clearly stated on t-mobile website..
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Being stated on website doesn't mean it's official. T-mobile pulled it down and has been working on random freezing and signal drop since then
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vn00914361 said:
Being stated on website doesn't mean it's official. T-mobile pulled it down and has been working on random freezing and signal drop since then
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I accidentally thanked you so your welcome , but how is it not official? From what i understand it was an official update from them, i dont think it was a leak either as they even gave out an update schedule, maybe they pulled it but its still 'official' from them.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA

russell956956 said:
I accidentally thanked you so your welcome , but how is it not official? From what i understand it was an official update from them, i dont think it was a leak either as they even gave out an update schedule, maybe they pulled it but its still 'official' from them.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA
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It's official when it's ready and available for users to download. Check your phone if it can actually download it OTA
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium

vn00914361 said:
Being stated on website doesn't mean it's official. T-mobile pulled it down and has been working on random freezing and signal drop since then
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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So it's unofficial according to you then. I have no idea where you are getting information that it was pulled.
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my wife got her ota last night. updated with no probs

I got mine last night too. I guess unofficially I got it.
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new verizon update?

im running the latest beans rom and im unlocked. today im being prompted to take an ota, seems like it's being pushed as i had a countdown clock. i disabled the update until 5am but why am i be prompted for this on a non stock rom and how do i totally disable this?

fix-this! said:
im running the latest beans rom and im unlocked. today im being prompted to take an ota, seems like it's being pushed as i had a countdown clock. i disabled the update until 5am but why am i be prompted for this on a non stock rom and how do i totally disable this?
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Freeze or uninstall SDM and reboot. That's what I did, saw some other post here saying the same thing.

Really? Custom romantic and recovery and you got an ota? I'm running beans 11 and nothing was pushed to my phone
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I'm running rooted stock and it's forcing me as well. I thought it was disabled on all the root roms even stock ones? Not sure how to stop it other than keep defering it.

OTA
I just accepted the OTA, restored to factory defaults, one step rooted it, got rom manager from the play store, booted into clockwork and then reapplied my rom. No biggie.

SeattleJimmy said:
I just accepted the OTA, restored to factory defaults, one step rooted it, got rom manager from the play store, booted into clockwork and then reapplied my rom. No biggie.
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Just because it worked ok on yours doesn't mean it will on everyone's. Good way to brick your device...

Is this the new security fix? I heard there was a major browser vulnerability.
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guthrien said:
Is this the new security fix? I heard there was a major browser vulnerability.
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Probably not, they don't like to fix actual problems. They prefer to make minor tweaks and such to their bloat instead. You didn't want your device to actually work as advertised did you?

what's the baseband version after ota?
can someone upload the latest ota?

honking said:
what's the baseband version after ota?
can someone upload the latest ota?
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What's up crew?
After my update the baseband version is I535VRLG7.
I used Mobile Odin pro to PRE-ROOT the OTA before flashing it.... Successfully I should add.
I don't have the OTA Handy for you though, but if you do a little searching around this forum I'm sure someone has it here for downloading.
The OTA did not update my modem though, I had to flash the G7 baseband version separately. Found it on RootzWiki.
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Found it: OTA update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31577098&postcount=35
G7 Modem update:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-of...zon-sgs3-sch-i535-odin-or-recovery-flashable/
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backcourse said:
Probably not, they don't like to fix actual problems. They prefer to make minor tweaks and such to their bloat instead. You didn't want your device to actually work as advertised did you?
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Is this the new security fix? I heard there was a major browser vulnerability.
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You guys can .... SAFELY... check your device to see if you're vulnerable to the hack on this site.
http://www.androiddoes.net/news/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-ussd-hack-test/
Read up on the page.. it says something about if Your Dialer screen coming up and your IMEI is being displayed on it then you have the Vulnerability.. if nothing happens.. or if your dialer comes up with nothing being displayed then you're probably safe.

honking said:
what's the baseband version after ota?
can someone upload the latest ota?
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What does the new OTA update?

backcourse said:
Probably not, they don't like to fix actual problems. They prefer to make minor tweaks and such to their bloat instead. You didn't want your device to actually work as advertised did you?
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According to Samsung, the new update does in fact fix the phone wipe hack recently discovered
http://phandroid.com/2012/09/26/samsung-says-remote-wipe-hack-already-addressed-in-recent-galaxy-s3-update/

sololhj said:
According to Samsung, the new update does in fact fix the phone wipe hack recently discovered
http://phandroid.com/2012/09/26/samsung-says-remote-wipe-hack-already-addressed-in-recent-galaxy-s3-update/
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The phone wipe hack was fixed months ago on the S3. I took the OTA then unlocked (casual) and unlocked boot loader (EZ Unlock). No problems no issues. Slammed Beans 12 non-kexec back on it and I really don't see any difference.... World didn't end Phone police didn't knock my door down.... Nothing....

sololhj said:
According to Samsung, the new update does in fact fix the phone wipe hack recently discovered
http://phandroid.com/2012/09/26/samsung-says-remote-wipe-hack-already-addressed-in-recent-galaxy-s3-update/
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It was sarcasm, I'm beyond jaded with all these companies.

loveubuntu said:
Really? Custom romantic and recovery and you got an ota? I'm running beans 11 and nothing was pushed to my phone
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I'm on Beans 12, or was possibly on 11 at the time, when it tried to DL.