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Do I want the 2.3.6 update?

I just got my Skyrocket and tried to get the update to 2.3.6. However, my phone says that I have the latest version of Android. Did AT&T stop the OTA updates?
Also, I read somewhere on this forum that you can't do the One-click or easy root if you're on 2.3.6.
I'm very new to all of this. So the questions are: do I want/need the 2.3.6 update and should I apply this update?

Budge72 said:
I just got my Skyrocket and tried to get the update to 2.3.6. However, my phone says that I have the latest version of Android. Did AT&T stop the OTA updates?
Also, I read somewhere on this forum that you can't do the One-click or easy root if you're on 2.3.6.
I'm very new to all of this. So the questions are: do I want/need the 2.3.6 update and should I apply this update?
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Only update you need is ICS and I believe Att&t pulled the 2.3.6 update...

Thanks. My next decision to make is how to root this baby and whether or not I should go with one of the custom ROMs.
What's the easiest way to root the Skyrocket? Can it be unrooted in case I want to return or exchange it? What's the slickest ROM to use right now (I recently read about Mervin's)? What do I need to do in order to ensure I can go back to stock 2.3.5 when I want to?
Sorry for all the questions. I've been reading a lot, but much of it is over my head. The only thing I've rooted before is my nook, and I downloaded a custom ROM with STEP-BY-STEP instructions that a child could follow. It worked great, but I have very little understanding about what I actually did.

My skyrocket updated to 2.3.6, and I have tried a couple of the one click root methods, and they dont seem to be working for me. I don't know if thats just me, my specific phone, or the fact that it upgraded to 2.3.6. I don't see any difference between 2.3.5 and 2.3.6, so I might avoid it for the moment and use the one click root methods. Those will let you unroot too if you want to upgrade to ICS or such when they become available.
On that note, anyone know how to root 2.3.6?

Use Odin root method from dev. section.
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bacheezy said:
Use Odin root method from dev. section.
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Thanks. What's the benefit of this method over easy root?

Yeah, I'm aware of the Odin method. But its def not as user friendly. Seeing as I don't know alot about how it works, and since no one seems to agree about if it triggers the ROM counter, I was hoping there was a simpler way. Dumb 2.3.6

If you're on 2.3.5, you can easily root with Shortfuse SuperOneClick 2.2 package... Then try to do the OTA 2.3.6. That's what I did and I didn't lose root after the 2.3.6 OTA. You need to be on stock 3e recovery (I was). I read a few folks couldn't take the 2.3.6 OTA when they had CWM Recovery.
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DoctorQMM said:
If you're on 2.3.5, you can easily root with Shortfuse SuperOneClick 2.2 package... Then try to do the OTA 2.3.6. That's what I did and I didn't lose root after the 2.3.6 OTA. You need to be on stock 3e recovery (I was). I read a few folks couldn't take the 2.3.6 OTA when they had CWM Recovery.
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It doesn't look like 2.3.6 is still available for OTA update.

Budge72 said:
Thanks. My next decision to make is how to root this baby and whether or not I should go with one of the custom ROMs.
What's the easiest way to root the Skyrocket? Can it be unrooted in case I want to return or exchange it? What's the slickest ROM to use right now (I recently read about Mervin's)? What do I need to do in order to ensure I can go back to stock 2.3.5 when I want to?
Sorry for all the questions. I've been reading a lot, but much of it is over my head. The only thing I've rooted before is my nook, and I downloaded a custom ROM with STEP-BY-STEP instructions that a child could follow. It worked great, but I have very little understanding about what I actually did.
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If you're still on 2.3.5 I found THIS METHOD to work easily. Dont think it'll work on 2.3.6 though.
It's also got an UNROOT feature that may come in handy if you need to exchange your phone.

Budge72 said:
It doesn't look like 2.3.6 is still available for OTA update.
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I don't see the update. Says my phone is current on 2.3.5

Did anyone ever figure out EXACTLY what 2.3.6 changed?
My first SR I updated to 2.3.6 but it developed a sleep death problem so I exchanged it.
My replacement is 2.3.5 and software update says it's current.
So the 2.3.6 update option is gone for me too.

Ginther said:
Did anyone ever figure out EXACTLY what 2.3.6 changed?
My first SR I updated to 2.3.6 but it developed a sleep death problem so I exchanged it.
My replacement is 2.3.5 and software update says it's current.
So the 2.3.6 update option is gone for me too.
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Must have been issues with it, and AT&T pulled it.
Also, I've never had SoD problems.... that's weird, maybe I just got lucky.
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Longcat14 said:
Must have been issues with it, and AT&T pulled it.
Also, I've never had SoD problems.... that's weird, maybe I just got lucky.
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My original also locked up, crashed, rebooted a couple times for no apparent reason either. So something was wrong with it, no doubt.
My replacement hasn't done any of that stuff...... yet.
So far so good. Knock on wood, crossing fingers, etc etc...

Ginther said:
Did anyone ever figure out EXACTLY what 2.3.6 changed? .
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To answer your question, for me the 2.3.6 GPS performance is much improved from 2.3.5 (and I thought 2.3.5 was already good!). After upgrading to 2.3.6, my I727-SR started recognizing(In View) 23 satellites and locking 13, with accuracy to 9ft, within 4 seconds... crazy fast and accurate.

No 2.3.6 OTA for me either, newly acquired SR on Dec 6, 2011.

Does anyone know why the OTA update was pulled? Or how to get an answer to this?
I'm running Alien 4 based on KK1 2.3.6 and it is running great aside from some issues with Bluetooth in my car. Call quality is improved and data speeds are much faster.

2.3.6 was buggy.
I use my SGSII for support for my company. We have an Exchange server for Email (Outlook) and use Outlook 365 profiles now. By policy, for security reasons, only administrators have web access, we can access Email through our secure devices - meaning corporate laptops and our cell phones (which are secured via Exchange policies).
The 2.3.6 update broke the Exchange Email support entirely, if you are an Outlook 365 user at minimum.
This is all devices running 2.3.6.

My skyrocket updated to 2.3.6, and I haven't had any issues (there is a funny bug in auto brightness at 10% battery, but thats all I've noticed). It has always seemed stable to me. Some people have speculated that the update was for specific phones (with certain IMEI codes) instead of pulling the update for issues.
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simple question. I9020A rooted running ICS rom. Do I accept OTA update?

Hi there,
Since my phone is a I9020A on Fido I rooted and currently running CM9 ICS rom, should I accept any OTA update or do I have to manually install it through CWM?

No, it can screw up your device if you do it like that. Just do it manually like everyone is doing.
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HeavenlyWinds said:
No, it can screw up your device if you do it like that. Just do it manually like everyone is doing.
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for now what I did was downgrade to stock 2.3.6 in hopes teh OTA would be received
Can you tell me which package I should be flashing? I have yet to see the OTA for 4.0 for the I9020A

sspikey said:
for now what I did was downgrade to stock 2.3.6 in hopes teh OTA would be received
Can you tell me which package I should be flashing? I have yet to see the OTA for 4.0 for the I9020A
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There is this rom
AndroidUser00110001 said:
ROM:
Android 4.0.3 IML74k
Bootloader Version : I9020XXKL1 - Works with all GSM devices. Please check HERE to see if it will work on your device.
Radio - No Radio. Your favorite radio will work with 4.0.3
Root - DO NOT UPDATE SUPERUSER. Wait for proper ICS version. The current version will not ask or show permission is granted for apps that require root.
Do not update superuser yet until a new version for ICS comes out.
All apps that can be downloaded from market have been removed. If you can not see your missing apps in Android Market then download attached zip files.
Building new ROM from source now. Will be all pure android but for status bar widgets and enhanced power menu.
Follow me on Twitter for more updates and when my AOSP ROM will be released.
There is a patch for new Systemui.APK file that will show H when you have HSPA signal. It is attached to this post and can be loaded from recovery.
Deodex Version
Download HERE
Odex Version
Download HERE
No Bootloader - These files do not contain the bootloader that came with ICS.
Odex Version
Download HERE
Deodex Version - thanks brenix!
Dowload HERE
Add On:
Depending on what country you are in, you may not see some of the missing apps in Android Market. Download the files below, extract the zip, place the apk files on SD Card and side load them if you favorite file browser or whatever.
Apps 1
Apps 2
Follow me on Twitter
If you would like to make a small donation for my work you may do so by clicking HERE
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maxone001 said:
There is this rom
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Run the Odex or Deodex version?
Where would I find the proper radio for Fido?
Sorry im a terrible noob!

sspikey said:
Run the Odex or Deodex version?
Where would I find the proper radio for Fido?
Sorry im a terrible noob!
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Only difference between odex and deodex is that deodex is for theming. Odex boots faster.... And if the radio you're using right bow is working properly you don't need to flash another radio

JakeOcn said:
Only difference between odex and deodex is that deodex is for theming. Odex boots faster.... And if the radio you're using right bow is working properly you don't need to flash another radio
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Ok so I flashed 2.3.6 back stock for OTA rom from the thread in this section and now for some odd reason I cant access my CWM. Whenever I try to it shows some box and triangle thing flashing
tried to reflash CWM using Rom Manager and kept getting an error.
Doh!

To the handful of people getting OTA update on i9020a, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get either:
a) name of ZIP file
b) URL of ZIP file
c) copy ZIP file and upload (should be in /cache folder I think)
(preferably all three)
Once you install it the file is deleted and you lost your chance, so please if you downloaded update don't apply until you get at least one of the above...but preferably all three, you would be a hero to all of us in this thread with i9020a wanting update. This is AT&T/Rogers model.

doubleblack said:
To the handful of people getting OTA update on i9020a, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get either:
a) name of ZIP file
b) URL of ZIP file
c) copy ZIP file and upload (should be in /cache folder I think)
(preferably all three)
Once you install it the file is deleted and you lost your chance, so please if you downloaded update don't apply until you get at least one of the above...but preferably all three, you would be a hero to all of us in this thread with i9020a wanting update. This is AT&T/Rogers model.
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There´s people getting OTA on i9020A?
I bought my Nexus in Canada so it´s a i9020A

r4du said:
There´s people getting OTA on i9020A?
I bought my Nexus in Canada so it´s a i9020A
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People are claiming to get it, including what I believe was the OP of this thread...so I guess so? All I know is I have i9020a and I'm starting to get pissed off not having ICS!

doubleblack said:
People are claiming to get it, including what I believe was the OP of this thread...so I guess so? All I know is I have i9020a and I'm starting to get pissed off not having ICS!
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The OP states he is running CM9 Kangs... He isn't getting the update since he is not on stock -- I think he is just asking how to actually take the OTA when it comes.
I am on Fido too in Canada and I can assure you, I have not received the OTA for my I9020A yet... Once it is available for my I9020A, I will post all the information here (if the I9020A official OTA is not already posted, that is...)

if i flash back to stock with root will i still receive OTA on ns4g?? even if with a different kernal?
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Eniac77 said:
The OP states he is running CM9 Kangs... He isn't getting the update since he is not on stock -- I think he is just asking how to actually take the OTA when it comes.
I am on Fido too in Canada and I can assure you, I have not received the OTA for my I9020A yet... Once it is available for my I9020A, I will post all the information here (if the I9020A official OTA is not already posted, that is...)
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bingo I didnt receive the update
just wantred to be prepared
I have an issue though where I cant seem to access the CWM.
I think I am going to revert my phone to stock for now until everything gets sorted out!

neo_x22000 said:
if i flash back to stock with root will i still receive OTA on ns4g?? even if with a different kernal?
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I think the kernel has to be stock as well.
I just downloaded OTARootKeeper app and have reverted completely back to stock; I am patiently waiting for the i9020A OTA.
Hopefully we get it soon.
I don't mind a little wait though... by then all the other bugs and such with SuperUser app will be figured out for ICS.

Eniac77 said:
I think the kernel has to be stock as well.
I just downloaded OTARootKeeper app and have reverted completely back to stock; I am patiently waiting for the i9020A OTA.
Hopefully we get it soon.
I don't mind a little wait though... by then all the other bugs and such with SuperUser app will be figured out for ICS.
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how do use root keeper...do i download it from the market after update...like i would with titanium backup..
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Eniac77 said:
I think the kernel has to be stock as well.
I just downloaded OTARootKeeper app and have reverted completely back to stock; I am patiently waiting for the i9020A OTA.
Hopefully we get it soon.
I don't mind a little wait though... by then all the other bugs and such with SuperUser app will be figured out for ICS.
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is that really all I have to do?
I installed 2.3.6 back (from the thread with all the stock OTA updates) and need to unroot using the app you mentionned and update via OTA? thats it?

sspikey said:
is that really all I have to do?
I installed 2.3.6 back (from the thread with all the stock OTA updates) and need to unroot using the app you mentionned and update via OTA? thats it?
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I downloaded Voodoo OTARootKeeper from the android market. The description of the program claims it should hide your root during the ota and according to the apps latest reviews, it works on this ics upgrade. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it works and hopefully the super user app from the market will be updated by then to handle ics.

Eniac77 said:
I downloaded Voodoo OTARootKeeper from the android market. The description of the program claims it should hide your root during the ota and according to the apps latest reviews, it works on this ics upgrade. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it works and hopefully the super user app from the market will be updated by then to handle ics.
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Also, Superuser has been officially updated for ICS, so you don't really need to use OTARootKeeper. The new SU works just like before.
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
Also, it looks like I hit "Thanks" instead of "Reply" at first, so.... free "Thanks" for you

I've been through the threads and nothing on Android 4.0.3 OTA for the I9020A as yet. My guess is when it shows up it will be posted in the master thread below
ALL Nexus S OTA Updates for ALL Variants, Plus Full ROM Packages
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664
Btw I'm on Telus and nothing as yet.

2.3.4 Update Issues

I am having issues updating my phone to 2.3.4. I have tried the LG Launcher but it is saying that my phone is currently up to date. I also tried updating my phone through the settings menu, but it did not work either because my phone is up to date. I want 2.3.4 to fix my bugs. Please help me? I am sorry if this is in the wrong forum or if this is already a discussed topic.

You need a custom from for 2.3.4 u can't get it from lg
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Custom firmware I assume? T-Mobile said they are sending it out to people who haven't received the update though. I really don't want to root my phone because 1. I don't want any files that will give me viruses. 2. I don't know how to root phones. 3. I want ICS.

1. viruses still aren't an issue with android 2. its not hard to learn 3. I can almost guarantee you we'll get a custom ics rom well before before an official update, if official ever actually happens.
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dwade22 said:
Custom firmware I assume? T-Mobile said they are sending it out to people who haven't received the update though. I really don't want to root my phone because 1. I don't want any files that will give me viruses. 2. I don't know how to root phones. 3. I want ICS.
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The OTA being pushed is 2.3.3 not 2.3.4, it is being redone for the users that did not get it the first time.

The G2x does not have an "official" update from LG to android 2.3.4. If you want 2.3.4 you have to root and flash a custom rom.
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[Q] Confused...helpp!!

I bought a new nexus s yesterday. It is currently working on android 2.3.3
there's no notification for any updates yet. and the system updates show that the software is "up to date". What should i do?? Is something wrong with the phone if it isn't showing any notifications for updates?? kindly respond soon =)

Try turning on wi-fi and manually checkin by dialing *#*#2432546#*#*

emi133 said:
I bought a new nexus s yesterday. It is currently working on android 2.3.3
there's no notification for any updates yet. and the system updates show that the software is "up to date". What should i do?? Is something wrong with the phone if it isn't showing any notifications for updates?? kindly respond soon =)
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The update is paused till they fix problems
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But 2.3.3 isn't the latest update. Shouldn't the phone be giving me notifications to update to the latest available version? like 2.3.6 maybe?

Simply root your phone and choose any rom you like. No need to wait for an update.

I bought my phone 26the December, I kept checking for update never got one then I read post it will only update to latest one since they have stopped it temporary u will either have to root/ do it manually or just wait
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The update strategy of google is really confusing :
No dates, no indication, no explanations why they stopped OTA. The most surprising thing to me is : why stopping 2.3.6 OTA while the problem is about the 4.0.3 version?

Its for a couple of days m8 most people would be hacked of if they had to update there fine every to minutes
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easiest solution, and you dont have to wait on anybody.. update manually. there are links to all the android versions, available to the nexus s, posted here in xda. and you dont need root to update an official stock rom with an official stock rom.

simms22 said:
easiest solution, and you dont have to wait on anybody.. update manually. there are links to all the android versions, available to the nexus s, posted here in xda. and you dont need root to update an official stock rom with an official stock rom.
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yeah defenitely !
Fortunately we have all we need here in xda

emi133 said:
I bought a new nexus s yesterday. It is currently working on android 2.3.3
there's no notification for any updates yet. and the system updates show that the software is "up to date". What should i do?? Is something wrong with the phone if it isn't showing any notifications for updates?? kindly respond soon =)
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Updating manually will solve your problem. Just make sure that the model of is same as your Nexus S since there's 3 types of Nexus S and they all use different radio...
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simms22 said:
easiest solution, and you dont have to wait on anybody.. update manually. there are links to all the android versions, available to the nexus s, posted here in xda. and you dont need root to update an official stock rom with an official stock rom.
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You mean, i doswnload official OTA ICS and flash via recovery, no need to unlock a bootloader?
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No need to unlock bootloader if you're flashing stock ROM
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If you want to go stock(no root, no unlocked bootloader, no custom recovery) wouldn't recommend updating to ICS OTA, since there is that battery drain bug, that has yet to be fixed.
Also downgrading back to GB is quite tricky, if not imposible without unlocking the phone.

there's no bug, they just paused it, you can download it from here and just rename it and flash through the stock recovery!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664

But why to flash if there is a battery bug for most of people. You got to be lucky.
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I have two 9020t updated to 4.0.3 and both are battery bug-free. I had the official update OTA on one and manual update in the other ( missed the OTA because I was tinkering with the first one). I jumped from 2.3.3 to 4.0.3 when I got the OTA

I haven't had a problem
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There's a bit more battery consumption,but nothing to worry about...

[Q] ICS Update Fail Error?

The ICS update isn't installing on my Atrix 2. The download process will finish and the installation will start, but it stops just a little into it and the phone will restart saying that the software update failed. I purchased the phone used and it was already rooted when I bought it. Will that keep the update from installing? How can I unroot or flash back? I'm new to all this, so I'm not entirely sure what to do and I don't want to try anything without knowing anything for sure. I don't want to mess up my phone. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Ok, I'm assuming you bought it used? And if so, why firmware are you on?
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Ics update fail on at&t atrix 2
Hi.
same problem i have exist when update ATRIX 2 via OTA.
I have AT&T cell.
Ginger bread 2.3.6
System version: 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.us
Base band veesion: 2011-11-16 23:52 off Bld
LUD_EDISION_R1D7_PATCH_36_111116_2336
Kernel veraion version: 2.5.35.7-g98a0a06
[email protected] #1
All system info is above kindly help in this regard. I live in Asia. Pakistan
Regards
M. Yousuf

Have the same problem. Have rooted Atrix 2 on 2.3.6, official update is downloaded, but after "install" it just boots back to 2.3.6, and in About device section it says "Update failed."
General question now, how to officially update rooted phone?

Well all of you have modified or removed some of the stock system apps.of you are rooted go into cache/recovery and see the last_log it will give you the reason why the update is failing.
If you are not rooted just fxz back to stock and then try.
Sent from my Atrix2 Stock ICS Leak#2 Rooted,Deodexed,With Google Now...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1930474
Do a Lil bit of searching before posting!
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Thanks manish
Also thanks ashwasah for providing link.
Dears i like to tell u guys i am absolutely new with Android this is my first android phone.
I have experience of updating windows phone, i had HTC touchpro 2 and HTC hd2 several time i update custom rom on it. And off course all this i learn via xda and helpful memberz like you guys.
So therefore kindly guide me as new student. I have few questions
1. How i get into cache /recovery to see last log coz i did see any option in cell to find log.
2. If i am able to get stock 2.3.5, can phone starts normally and can i use it because this is at&t phone and i am using in in pakistan with other gsm carrier.
3. Can cell update via OTA to 2.3.6 and ICS after stock.
4. Kindly mention link how to downgrade to stock, i mean procedure.
any other thing which is helpful in this regard.
Thanking you.

rao_yousuf said:
Thanks manish
Also thanks ashwasah for providing link.
Dears i like to tell u guys i am absolutely new with Android this is my first android phone.
I have experience of updating windows phone, i had HTC touchpro 2 and HTC hd2 several time i update custom rom on it. And off course all this i learn via xda and helpful memberz like you guys.
So therefore kindly guide me as new student. I have few questions
1. How i get into cache /recovery to see last log coz i did see any option in cell to find log.
2. If i am able to get stock 2.3.5, can phone starts normally and can i use it because this is at&t phone and i am using in in pakistan with other gsm carrier.
3. Can cell update via OTA to 2.3.6 and ICS after stock.
4. Kindly mention link how to downgrade to stock, i mean procedure.
any other thing which is helpful in this regard.
Thanking you.
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Well first of all you need to be rooted to see the cache folder.if you are rooted download root explorer or es file explorer.using that you can go into cache folder and see the last_log
Anyways if you wanna return to stock use the procedure from here and you'll be good to go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29560267
And yes if you fxz back to 2.3.5 you can OTA to 2.3.6 and then to ICS but in the link above now you can directly goto 2.3.6 just read the post and follow the instructions carefully
Sent from my Atrix2 Stock ICS Leak#2 Rooted,Deodexed,With Google Now...

Thanks @deveshmanish!
That got me back on course and updates.
Now if I can just find correct info to re-root after the at&t update to ice cream 4.

justanumber said:
Thanks @deveshmanish!
That got me back on course and updates.
Now if I can just find correct info to re-root after the at&t update to ice cream 4.
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See here for ICS Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
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Thanks @alteredlikeness
I did see that one (along with the many others, lol) but moved on after seeing "2.3.6". Will go back and read thread more closely.
Thanks again.
alteredlikeness said:
See here for ICS Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
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