Already rooted, how do I install themes? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

I'm not even sure if this is a theme but I want to put the ICS blue on my phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775235. I'm rooted and I got the wifi nag off along with the wifi notification in the notification bar.
Can anyone point me to a guide? I looked around and cant seem to find anything on it. Thanks!

You should read the full first post as it says right there to flash through recovery. What does this mean? It means you need to have a recovery installed (like TWRP) and reboot into that and flash the file

scsa20 said:
You should read the full first post as it says right there to flash through recovery. What does this mean? It means you need to have a recovery installed (like TWRP) and reboot into that and flash the file
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Thanks I didn't know all that. Ill poke around for a guide on how to flash.

Fahrenheit85 said:
Thanks I didn't know all that. Ill poke around for a guide on how to flash.
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I've not run into anything that can be flashed via recovery that can't be manually installed with adb.

Could you tell me how to do that?
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[Q] Issue with CWM v3.0.2.5

Hi all,
I recently unlocked my VZW Xoom using the OEM unlock instructions found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967065
I then downloaded the most recent CWM (3.025) and followed the instructions found in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038870
I was able to write CWM to the recovery partition with no errors showing in either ADB or on the device itself. I verified the checksum of recovery.img.
What happens now is that when I reboot to recovery from ADB, the red Moto logo shows up, and at first everything looks good. At the top it says "Reading ODM fuse 1".
Then, a green Android logo with a yellow exclamation mark on it appears over a black screen. It looks like some sort of error message. I have CWM on my phone so I know this isn't what it's supposed to look like
In any case, has anyone else seen this issue (or better yet, know how to fix it)? I should point out that after a few minutes, the Xoom automatically boots into HC and works just fine.
it kind of sounds like the recovery didn't flash. Have you tried to flash it again?
Jthom203 said:
it kind of sounds like the recovery didn't flash. Have you tried to flash it again?
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Hi - thanks for the response.
Yes, I've tried that, rebooted the device, rebooted the PC, tried it again, etc. Still no dice
does it still boot? if so try installing rom manager and using it to flash CWR
Sic123 said:
does it still boot? if so try installing rom manager and using it to flash CWR
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Yep, it still boots. I've never used ROM manager, but I did happen to just download it. I'll give that a shot.
Two other things I didn't mention in the OP:
- I do not have an SD Card in the slot.
- I also didn't 'root' the phone yet with the SuperUser APK, only unlocked the bootloader. Would either of those cause the issue?
I believe you have to root to flash recovery. Here is an easy way to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196 its the one click method just make sure your not doing anything else while running
Jthom203 said:
I believe you have to root to flash recovery. Here is an easy way to do it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1011196 its the one click method just make sure your not doing anything else while running
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Already in the works I'll let you know how it turns out.
Initially, it seems odd that ADB/fastboot wouldn't return an error if root is needed for flashing recovery. Time will tell...
volta said:
Already in the works I'll let you know how it turns out.
Initially, it seems odd that ADB/fastboot wouldn't return an error if root is needed for flashing recovery. Time will tell...
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Root was the answer. Duh. I feel dumb now.
Either way, once I get to 10 posts, I can post in the dev forum thread to make it clear that root, not just OEM unlock, is required to flash CWM so that dummies like me can get things working quickly
nice, glad that you got it working.
Be sure to install Tiamat 1.31 so you can use your SD card and get full access to CWM
Rom Manager question
Has anyone found a way to allow Rom Manager to "Manage Backups"? It appears that it isn't pointing to the correct directory/ folder.
Had the same issues after installing CWM from ROM Manager - used the adb method instead and this fixed the issue. (Xoom was already rooted and OEM unlocked)

[ROM] ota 8.6.5.21 US rom

It looks like we got our Christmas present a little early!
This is the rooted 8.6.5.21 rom. I just added su and Superuser. It does not overwrite recovery or the bootloader, so it should play nicely with razorclaw. Regardless, flash at your own risk. If in doubt, don't flash it.
This is the full rom, not the update. It is not deodexed, and it might even have carrier iq installed???!!! I only added root.
https://rapidshare.com/files/3982037990/hc_86521.zip
b9620eedb98fc18437cb73d7f4543030 hc_86521.zip
Edit: US version
Merry Christmas!
Is it 3.2 or ics?
smcabete said:
Is it 3.2 or ics?
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hehe Honeycomb.
Awesome, thanks.
How does the US version compare to the UK one?
Also do I have to somehow flash to a .19 stock then root to flash this? (I haven't got mine yet).
The US rom has 25% more Android! magic in it. There might be other differences as well.
The newer tablets will be locked, so you have to root through .19.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
cwm required to flash ?
nevermind, it does
I have a question. Say I have a B60 that was rooted via apx. I can't update. If I were to flash this rom, will I lose all my apps, data, etc.?
Actually, anyone has a cwm flashable zip for this update?
goodintentions said:
I have a question. Say I have a B60 that was rooted via apx. I can't update. If I were to flash this rom, will I lose all my apps, data, etc.?
Actually, anyone has a cwm flashable zip for this update?
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This is the cwm flashable zip. It only flashes the system and boot, so data and recovery are untouched.
As far as not being able to update, I'm not sure what that means without more details.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
What does this update do
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gee one said:
This is the cwm flashable zip. It only flashes the system and boot, so data and recovery are untouched.
As far as not being able to update, I'm not sure what that means without more details.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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The OP clearly says this is a rom, not just the update. Actually, here's his exact words.
This is the rooted 8.6.5.21 rom. I just added su and Superuser. It does not overwrite recovery or the bootloader, so it should play nicely with razorclaw. Regardless, flash at your own risk. If in doubt, don't flash it.
This is the full rom, not the update. It is not deodexed, and it might even have carrier iq installed???!!! I only added root.
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It means how it sounds. I can't seem to OTA update while rooted. I rooted via apx. B60. The update process always ends up with an exclamation point next to an android, meaning it can't update.
Apologies for my ignorance.
Are you saying that when I flash this rom, all my apps and data will be left untouched?
goodintentions said:
The OP clearly says this is a rom, not just the update. Actually, here's his exact words.
It means how it sounds. I can't seem to OTA update while rooted. I rooted via apx. B60. The update process always ends up with an exclamation point next to an android, meaning it can't update.
Apologies for my ignorance.
Are you saying that when I flash this rom, all my apps and data will be left untouched?
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Yes it they will be in touched
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ckoadiyn said:
Yes it they will be in touched
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
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Please forgive me for not understanding you too well. English isn't my first language.
Could you rephrase your sentence?
goodintentions said:
Please forgive me for not understanding you too well. English isn't my first language.
Could you rephrase your sentence?
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All of your apps will still be there and you will have root still
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda premium
goodintentions said:
The OP clearly says this is a rom, not just the update. Actually, here's his exact words.
It means how it sounds. I can't seem to OTA update while rooted. I rooted via apx. B60. The update process always ends up with an exclamation point next to an android, meaning it can't update.
Apologies for my ignorance.
Are you saying that when I flash this rom, all my apps and data will be left untouched?
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Got it- you can't update via the OTA. This will flash through clockworkmod recovery (or any non-stock recovery) and you will have a stock .21 system as if you had upgraded via the OTA from a stock .19 rom. System apps will be updated, but data and recovery will be unchanged.
If you are getting an exclamation point, it sounds like you have the stock recovery. You would need to install clockworkmod or some other recovery first.
I hope that's clear. Lastly, this is the US version.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
gee one said:
This is the rooted 8.6.5.21 rom. I just added su and Superuser. It does not overwrite recovery or the bootloader, so it should play nicely with razorclaw. Regardless, flash at your own risk. If in doubt, don't flash it.
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Just for interest: can you tell more how you did make this rom ?
After successful flash I'm still showing .19 firmware version. Any ideas as to why?
Me too.. but i`ll try again ...... nope stilll the same... i noticed that it updates pretty quick in cwm.... i guess it doesnt update at all... maybe you missed something when you added the christmas wishes
jeffsanace said:
After successful flash I'm still showing .19 firmware version. Any ideas as to why?
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griefman said:
Me too.. but i`ll try again ...... nope stilll the same... i noticed that it updates pretty quick in cwm.... i guess it doesnt update at all... maybe you missed something when you added the christmas wishes
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Try mounting your system partition, then flashing. It does take a few minutes and the progress bar will seem a bit slow or stuck.
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gls9 said:
Just for interest: can you tell more how you did make this rom ?
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I started with the OTA and then unzipped it. There is a blob and a bunch of patches. I unpacked the blob and made the boot.img/blob.LNX insecure, and repacked this into boot.img. then I took the patches and applied them to the stock system. This is the tricky part because I used a script to parse the updater-script to generate two scripts. The first one would identify and copy all the files that are scheduled to be patched. I then transfered all the files and the second script to my transformer. On the device, I ran the second script with applies that patch using the same binary that the recovery uses. The output from this all goes back to my computer where the patched files are re-united with the files that did not require a patch. Now, in the home stretch, I added Superuser.apk and the su binary. I adjusted the updater script to set permissions correctly for those two additions and added a little holiday cheer. Finally, I zipped up the whole thing and signed it.
The reason for doing it this way is that I can "apply" the ota to a copy of the system, rather than the system I have installed on my TF. It sounds complex and convoluted, but it really takes about 30 mins to an hour.
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gee one said:
Try mounting your system partition, then flashing. It does take a few minutes and the progress bar will seem a bit slow or stuck.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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Please forgive my ignorance. I just want to be sure. Is the following right?
Boot into cwm. Mount system partition. Back out and flash rom.
Is that right?

How to upgrade to new latest Asus firmware through custom recovery

Check the device firmware type by going to Setting - about tablet - built number
Download the right firmware pack for your device.
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
Now extract the zip file and you will have another zip file.
Rename that zip file as "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" and place it to an external sd card if you do not have a custom recovery. If you are rooted and unlocked plus you have a custom recovery you don't need to rename it you can place it in internal sd is well.
Now turn off your device. Hold power button including the volume down button and enter custom recovery. For stock recovery it should detect it automatically and will install. once in custom recovery clear your cache and install the file with the name above or whatever name you have. once installation is complete. reboot the system be patient and you have the latest update.
You can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
Make sure you have USB debugging on.
To get custom recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list. which is Option - install OpenRecoveryScript.
I am not responsible if you mess up your device. do these at your own risk. Nonetheless these steps work perfectly for me.
Renaming is not needed.
lafester said:
Renaming is not needed.
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Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
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rizanx said:
Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
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does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
Yes and yes.
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odeccacccp said:
does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
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Yes you will lose root.
But you can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
oh and make sure you have USB debugging on.
sorry for the mix up. yes you do lose recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list.
rizanx said:
Through custom recovery stock recovery is not pushed! you will still have custom recovery. You will only lose root.
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Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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+1 You WILL lose custom recovery with this method. This has all been covered before...
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Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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Thanks for clear up.
MysticMgcn said:
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
GRIM1337 said:
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
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No. when you unlocked it clearly stated no more ota updates for you.
Yes. of course you can flash manually just like any other rom.
odeccacccp said:
Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
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You don't need to have stock rom. As long as you have the stock kernel your ok. You will of course lose custom recovery but its easy to download again as i have mentioned in my first post.
There is a lengthy way to do this. But why do that when it takes you literally 2 minute to root it with DebugfsRoot .
Hope it went well for you.

how to root tf700t with 4.2.1 10.6.1.14.0

hi
iread all guides and cant root it.
idid unlock the tablet.
is it safe to install from asus the 10.6.1.14.8?
ihave ww-epad ver/
im affriad that it will get brick.
is it easy way to root it? thanks!!
if iinstall the 10.6.1.14.8 and than root the device, icould update again to 10.6.1.14.10?
bennnnnn said:
iread all guides and cant root it.
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Towelroot v1 works with all the Asus ROMs, including 10.6.1.14.10.
bennnnnn said:
idid unlock the tablet.
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So you want to install a custom ROM? Then you don't need to root first, you can start directly with installing TWRP via fastboot.
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_that said:
Towelroot v1 works with all the Asus ROMs, including 10.6.1.14.10.
So you want to install a custom ROM? Then you don't need to root first, you can start directly with installing TWRP via fastboot.
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thanks but I read the toutorial and didn't get the fast boot to work.
if I downgrade to 10.6.1.14.8? is it safe?
and then I could upgrade to
10.6.1.14.10.? after the device is rooted? thanks!!
bennnnnn said:
thanks but I read the toutorial and didn't get the fast boot to work.
if I downgrade to 10.6.1.14.8? is it safe?
and then I could upgrade to
10.6.1.14.10.? after the device is rooted? thanks!!
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Where did you get stuck with fastboot? Did you read my guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
It is safe to downgrade to .8 but there is no need for it. You can root the .10 firmware with Towelroot v1 as _that mentioned earlier.
Download it from here, unzip the file and install the apk on your tablet, then run it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkn0gnrqmkcvhvc/tr1.apk.zip?dl=0
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Where did you get stuck with fastboot? Did you read my guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2688891
It is safe to downgrade to .8 but there is no need for it. You can root the .10 firmware with Towelroot v1 as _that mentioned earlier.
Download it from here, unzip the file and install the apk on your tablet, then run it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vkn0gnrqmkcvhvc/tr1.apk.zip?dl=0
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thanks!! I manage to root the tablet with
Towelroot v1 , now I downloaded latest twrp openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-tf700t.blob and install twrp tool from play, and cant install the recovery/
I tried also goo manager and didn't get it work wha am I doing wrong? thanks
im doing all that because I want to install your 4.4 rom! thank u!!
when im using goomanager and push install open recovery script its says unable to find recovery on your tablet.
I put the blob file on the tablet.
when I use twrp tool and choose tf700t model, its says downloading tf700t and then this is somewhat embarrassing, that they cant find what im looking...
I also tried Transformer Toolkit v3.1.1 I download the adb drivers, than install twrp 2.7.1.1 its start install. then it get me to rck I choose it, and then it show dead androin on my tablet with error written I red
bennnnnn said:
thanks!! I manage to root the tablet with
Towelroot v1 , now I downloaded latest twrp openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-tf700t.blob and install twrp tool from play, and cant install the recovery/
I tried also goo manager and didn't get it work wha am I doing wrong? thanks
im doing all that because I want to install your 4.4 rom! thank u!!
when im using goomanager and push install open recovery script its says unable to find recovery on your tablet.
I put the blob file on the tablet.
when I use twrp tool and choose tf700t model, its says downloading tf700t and then this is somewhat embarrassing, that they cant find what im looking...
I also tried Transformer Toolkit v3.1.1 I download the adb drivers, than install twrp 2.7.1.1 its start install. then it get me to rck I choose it, and then it show dead androin on my tablet with error written I red
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Forget Goo and TWRP managers, read the section on installing recovery via fastboot in my guide and get it to work.
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I followed your guide- and everything went ok. and in the cmd its say sending recovery okay
writing recovery okay
finished and total time.
but when I reboot the tablet, nothing happened/
I tri vol down and power but it doesn't get to twrp recovery, what did I miss? thanks!!!
ok!!! I installed your rom
I also install asus Asus_Apps_v1.9.4_for_CROMBi-kk_SIGNED.zip
but I caNT see them... how can I see them? thankss
bennnnnn said:
I followed your guide- and everything went ok. and in the cmd its say sending recovery okay
writing recovery okay
finished and total time.
but when I reboot the tablet, nothing happened/
I tri vol down and power but it doesn't get to twrp recovery, what did I miss? thanks!!!
ok!!! I installed your rom
I also install asus Asus_Apps_v1.9.4_for_CROMBi-kk_SIGNED.zip
but I caNT see them... how can I see them? thankss
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Whatever you installed, it's not my rom. I'm just trying to help users along. Not a single dev bone in my body ?
So how did you solve your recovery flash trouble? Post it so others can learn from it.
If you flashed the Asus apps they should be in your app drawer??
If you are unlocked you can just flash the SuperUser.zip from the chainfire su on xda to root as well.
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sbdags said:
If you are unlocked you can just flash the SuperUser.zip from the chainfire su on xda to root as well.
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I install the rom and than install the ASUS APPS - but icant see them on the tablet.
then I flashed rom2sd1.zip but still cant see them. what do I have to do please?
bennnnnn said:
I install the rom and than install the ASUS APPS - but icant see them on the tablet.
then I flashed rom2sd1.zip but still cant see them. what do I have to do please?
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rom2sd1.zip has nothing to do with this... Why are you flashing it?
You flashed the Asus apps in recovery and went through the Aroma installer to select those you want?
Don't know if the installer gives you the option to save the installation log at the end. Look for it, flash again.
berndblb said:
rom2sd1.zip has nothing to do with this... Why are you flashing it?
You flashed the Asus apps in recovery and went through the Aroma installer to select those you want?
Don't know if the installer gives you the option to save the installation log at the end. Look for it, flash again.
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I install again the asus apps and I think its now was ok. but when I press settings in the tablet nothing happened.
and the asus become more slow in asphalt 8 in stock rom it runs faster.
I want to install from the beginning everything. the CROMBi-kk rom and apps.
what are the steps? I can do factory resrt? and wipe davlik?and delete internal storage and everything? In advance wipe options?? thanks!!!

Just Received OTA 2.2...

My Shield Tablet wifi just downloaded OTA 2.2. Anyone know offhand where the package drops in the filesystem. I can backup the file and upload it.
http://shield.nvidia.com/tablet-release-notes/
#ShieldTuesday
yeah I received it as well but couldn't load it as I have CWM as my recovery and rooted so it failed. Been so long since I needed to do anything I forgot I set it up that way and left it. I'll have to get to it in a bit.
MG
What's the procedure? Un-root, back to stock recovery, OTA update, then repeat the root process?
moregadget said:
yeah I received it as well but couldn't load it as I have CWM as my recovery and rooted so it failed. Been so long since I needed to do anything I forgot I set it up that way and left it. I'll have to get to it in a bit.
MG
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I am with an updated philz (not the one in this forum, one I found in internet) and I wondered the same.
But Im wondering: can we flash the zip via our custom recoverys?
NaminatoR1254jaime.sier said:
I am with an updated philz (not the one in this forum, one I found in internet) and I wondered the same.
But Im wondering: can we flash the zip via our custom recoverys?
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Doesn't look like it. Someone has tried and there is another thread in the general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/shield-update-2-2-t3033730
moregadget said:
yeah I received it as well but couldn't load it as I have CWM as my recovery and rooted so it failed. Been so long since I needed to do anything I forgot I set it up that way and left it. I'll have to get to it in a bit.
MG
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Just flash the "full OTA" from your recovery...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58958560

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