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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
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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...

Getting nexus S tomorrow, 2 questions.

I am getting i9023 nexus S tomorrow. I want to know 2 things,
1. Is ICS OTA available now or is it still "halted" by google?
2. If it is still not available I would like to have official 2.3.6 atleast. Is it complicated to manually upgrade to 2.3.6? Can you explain me a bit?
And secondly will I still get official OTA for ICS if I manually upgrade to 2.3.6?? A friend recently got the same phone and it had 2.3.3 out of the box so I am thinking mine will be same as well.
Btw I know you can manually have official ICS as well but I'll like to wait for it till google resumes the updates.

first , i don't know
second , yes , no compilcation , just in "about phone" there is "updated" , all automatic.

Option 3) root your phone and put whatever in the hell rom you want. Change daily....
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toddlmr said:
Option 3) root your phone and put whatever in the hell rom you want. Change daily....
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This is my first android phone, I will eventually root and all that tinkering but initially I want to have a simple experience.

option 3 the best one. at the time you finally root your phone you will regret not have done it before

1. ICS OTA is available. I don't think Google ever officially halted it and I think the news just said it was in a few specific areas temporarily. I got my ICS update about 2 days after the news said it was halted. I have a Nexus S i9020 though. I don't know if ICS is available to all Nexus S versions yet.
2. It is pretty simple to upgrade to 2.3.6 manually. What you do is you have to find the URL of the official update that Google pushes out. Then you download it into your phone, reset it holding some buttons, choose the file and click ok. More detailed instructions are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1280785
This link gives you instructions to go from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6. DO NOT use that file if you are on 2.3.3. You will need the 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 file. The instructions will be the same though.
Here is a compilation of all of the i9023 official updates. 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 is in there as well as 2.3.3 to 4.0.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445635

motomeup said:
1. ICS OTA is available. I don't think Google ever officially halted it and I think the news just said it was in a few specific areas temporarily. I got my ICS update about 2 days after the news said it was halted. I have a Nexus S i9020 though. I don't know if ICS is available to all Nexus S versions yet.
2. It is pretty simple to upgrade to 2.3.6 manually. What you do is you have to find the URL of the official update that Google pushes out. Then you download it into your phone, reset it holding some buttons, choose the file and click ok. More detailed instructions are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1280785
This link gives you instructions to go from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6. DO NOT use that file if you are on 2.3.3. You will need the 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 file. The instructions will be the same though.
Here is a compilation of all of the i9023 official updates. 2.3.3 to 2.3.6 is in there as well as 2.3.3 to 4.0.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445635
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Thank you the first link shows how to flash which seems quite simple and the second thread has all the download files.
Btw can you tell me something about regional updates. Are they dependent on what country I am "in" or which country the phone was purchased from?
And can any i9023 owner comment on the status of ICS OTA?

Updates are based on the country the phone was purchased from.

Flashing official ROM doesnt void warranty right?
And how exactly does the phone "know" which country it belongs to? I mean arent nexus ROMS all global?

it looks the combination of SIM card and IP address (if available)
mainly the SIM card, it's how it chooses the phone language at first boot
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Flashing the official ROM won't void warranty since it can be flashed via the stock bootloader. It is officially available for the i9023. Feel free to download the update from your ROM to 2.3.6, then 2.3.6 to ICS. If you experience issues in ICS, i'd recommend doing a data/factory reset and, if needed, flashing the OTA again. Just be sure to backup as much as possible (can't backup app data/settings/saves without root, sadly).
Also, you won't be able to downgrade back to 2.3.x after you've flashed ICS without rooting too.

First thing root your phone, and after make a passion about this, search in forum, read, and install what you like, what you think is great for you, be prepared, you have a lot of work afther rooting, belive me.
Good luck.

Just flash stock ics full rom.

If you are concerned with warranty, just flash the stock 4.0.3 from google. However if you want improve battery life, you can flash the leaked 4.0.4, though rooting is required, and may void your warranty.

Hi, I have a Nexus S I9023 too and i just bought it 2 weeks ago... also i am from india but that doesn't matter... now for your questions...
1. ICS is available officially from Google, it's just that some users were experiencing problems so yes they halted the OTA but still it is available through the manual update.. and for your info... Manual update is exactly just the same (100%) as an OTA. Google themselves say that...
2.I myself had 2.3.3 installed from factory and could not get the OTA update... but then i could do it to 2.3.6 with the help of this thread..
Go to this link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445635
and go to Full Roms and choose the 2.3.6 rom and flash it.. throught the instructions ton that thread..and to tell you again it is another official way to update and google also supports it...
and you will get the ICS OTA even after manually updating... it's just a normal update.. and for your info.. first i was also scared about updating but i just did it and it worked and for ICS i have ICS on my phone right now and i did it the same way as 2.3.6 just download the 4.0 file and do it the same way...
and for your info i am not getting any problems it is PERFECT THE BATTERY IS EVEN BETTER THAN GINGERBREAD.. AND FOR RECHECK I DID THE SAME ON MY UNCLE'S PHONE AND IT WORKED AWESOMEEE!!
AND IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS JUST PM ME..
HOPE I HELPED..
EDIT: NEXUS S UPDATES AREN'T REGIONAL IT'S JUST DEPENDANT ON THE MODEL.. also the warranty is perfectly safe...

I agree with option 3. But you will have read and test a lot (this is why we don't have iPhones!! ).
Once you root and flash...you will notice you won't stop doing it!! We have the best damn developers!!

toddlmr said:
Option 3) root your phone and put whatever in the hell rom you want. Change daily....
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Hhahahahahahahaha
What a Superb Answer
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saxena.siddhu said:
Hi, I have a Nexus S I9023 too and i just bought it 2 weeks ago... also i am from india but that doesn't matter... now for your questions...
1. ICS is available officially from Google, it's just that some users were experiencing problems so yes they halted the OTA but still it is available through the manual update.. and for your info... Manual update is exactly just the same (100%) as an OTA. Google themselves say that...
2.I myself had 2.3.3 installed from factory and could not get the OTA update... but then i could do it to 2.3.6 with the help of this thread..
Go to this link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445635
and go to Full Roms and choose the 2.3.6 rom and flash it.. throught the instructions ton that thread..and to tell you again it is another official way to update and google also supports it...
and you will get the ICS OTA even after manually updating... it's just a normal update.. and for your info.. first i was also scared about updating but i just did it and it worked and for ICS i have ICS on my phone right now and i did it the same way as 2.3.6 just download the 4.0 file and do it the same way...
and for your info i am not getting any problems it is PERFECT THE BATTERY IS EVEN BETTER THAN GINGERBREAD.. AND FOR RECHECK I DID THE SAME ON MY UNCLE'S PHONE AND IT WORKED AWESOMEEE!!
AND IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS JUST PM ME..
HOPE I HELPED..
EDIT: NEXUS S UPDATES AREN'T REGIONAL IT'S JUST DEPENDANT ON THE MODEL.. also the warranty is perfectly safe...
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@SAXXENA...................Ohhh Dude " FOR YOUR INFO" unlimited times.
He knows that what u said in total was actually for his Info only.
LOL.

Thanks everyone just got my nexus. It's 2.3.3 and really happy with the out of box experience, super smooth.
As expected no OTA, now I am confused if I should update to 2.3.6 or 4.0.3.
I guess since this is my first android phone it seems appropriate I use GB for a while and perhaps get ICS when google resumes the OTA.

I updated to 2.3.6, quite a quick and painless procedure.
Can someone tell me if I can delete the zip file from the sd card now??

Yes you can.

Return to Stock Android v4.04

Anyone know how I can return my phone back to the stock rom (Android v4.0.4 ICS) that came from T-Mobile? I was able to get my phone back to stock using this post but the version of android is 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) and I am unable to update it to 4.0.4 using Kies due to no firmware update available.
I searched the forums and didn't see anything for stock Android v4.0.4, so if anyone know how please share.
Appreciate it.

Do you have cwm on your phone?
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newuser99 said:
Anyone know how I can return my phone back to the stock rom (Android v4.0.4 ICS) that came from T-Mobile? I was able to get my phone back to stock using this post but the version of android is 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) and I am unable to update it to 4.0.4 using Kies due to no firmware update available.
I searched the forums and didn't see anything for stock Android v4.0.4, so if anyone know how please share.
Appreciate it.
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Follow this post from @Jserrano56 , it will return you to the latest 4.0.4 with Odin. The phone will be completely stock. Its pretty much the same steps as the thread you linked to, bit with the newest tar.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44626072&postcount=117

Romman0 said:
Follow this post from @Jserrano56 , it will return you to the latest 4.0.4 with Odin. The phone will be completely stock. Its pretty much the same steps as the thread you linked to, bit with the newest tar.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44626072&postcount=117
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Romman0, Thank you very much for this post. This worked perfectly. 2 thumbs up for you sir! :good::good:

newuser99 said:
Romman0, Thank you very much for this post. This worked perfectly. 2 thumbs up for you sir! :good::good:
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Your welcome, thanks go to JS for his helpful post !