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[Q]updating manually to ICS

the only way i know is the recovery thing btw my phone isn't rooted ,r there any other easier methods?
thx in advance

All depends which phone you have.

There are a few methods, but they are all about the same difficulty. Read one of the stickies* on how to root your phone, then you can use clockworkmod recovery (available from the Android market) to flash whatever ICS ROM you like. I'm using Mark Vis' version.
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
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You can update to ics without rooting by just downloading the ota update and using the built in recovery to flash it. But you have to have the same phone Google sent the update for. I think it was the t-mo version.

obsanity said:
You can update to ics without rooting by just downloading the ota update and using the built in recovery to flash it. But you have to have the same phone Google sent the update for. I think it was the t-mo version.
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Can you give more details on how it's done? I can't find info on how to do it.
Thanks

jangozo said:
Can you give more details on how it's done? I can't find info on how to do it.
Thanks
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Settings/About phone/System updates!

CrackDaddy said:
Settings/About phone/System updates!
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This is far from what I needed to know.
Here's the answer to my previous question if anybody else is wondering:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20698597&highlight=update+zip#post20698597

Anyone that hasn't done cheesecake yet?

Hey guys. I'm just wondering if there's anyone here that's rooted but hasn't done Cheesecake yet, and you're willing to provide me with the contents of 2 files...
If you want to apply the new update coming soon, then you probably would want to undo all file edits made in order to do Project Cheesecake. So I'm probably going to include an edit/unedit feature for Cheesecake in the Megatool...
So, if you're rooted but haven't done Cheesecake, could you please provide me with the following 2 files (use a root browser like ES File Manager, or just use adb):
/system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.blur.service.blur/defaults.xml
/system/etc/motorola/com.motorola.blur.setup/defaults.xml
You can PM me the files or just post them here (you can just copy/paste their contents if you don't feel like uploading stuff).
Thanks.

I'll post them in a sec..
Here ya go!
from .blur: http://depositfiles.com/files/ln0ue858d
from .setup: http://depositfiles.com/files/qjhuzsrpi

farshad525hou said:
I'll post them in a sec..
Here ya go!
from .blur: http://depositfiles.com/files/ln0ue858d
from .setup: http://depositfiles.com/files/qjhuzsrpi
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Thanks a bunch!

If you guys want to keep root, DO NOT INSTALL the upcoming OTA. It is 2.3.6 and we have not found a way to root this one. yet. I am sure that once it comes out and lfaber06 and I can get a hold of it, then we might be able to come up with a way to use the updates to everyones advantage, and you wont lose root, if us give us time to work it all out.

jimbridgman said:
If you guys want to keep root, DO NOT INSTALL the upcoming OTA. It is 2.3.6 and we have not found a way to root this one. yet. I am sure that once it comes out and lfaber06 and I can get a hold of it, then we might be able to come up with a way to use the updates to everyones advantage, and you wont lose root, if us give us time to work it all out.
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I was worried about this, so I did the forever root thing and modified the mount_ext3.sh /system/bin/. I still have root after successfully updating today.
However, I'm assuming that there is no clear way to root AFTER the ota update (if unrooted previously), correct?
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CapnPez said:
I was worried about this, so I did the forever root thing and modified the mount_ext3.sh /system/bin/. I still have root after successfully updating today.
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I was able to keep root with OTA Rootkeeper, though I got a PM from someone it didn't work for on the same update...
Good to hear the forever root actually worked.
However, I'm assuming that there is no clear way to root AFTER the ota update (if unrooted previously), correct?
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I'm guessing one could use fastboot to restore the 2.3.5 system image from the fxz, then root and use clockworkmod to restore a rooted 2.3.6 system image...
(or just flash a rooted system image directly with fastboot?)

jimbridgman said:
If you guys want to keep root, DO NOT INSTALL the upcoming OTA. It is 2.3.6 and we have not found a way to root this one. yet. I am sure that once it comes out and lfaber06 and I can get a hold of it, then we might be able to come up with a way to use the updates to everyones advantage, and you wont lose root, if us give us time to work it all out.
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If you don't mind me asking - where have you gotten this information that there is an upcoming OTA update?

big ach said:
If you don't mind me asking - where have you gotten this information that there is an upcoming OTA update?
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Cheesecake!!

farshad525hou said:
Cheesecake!!
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You heard it from cheesecake? You like to eat cheesecake? There is a stripper hiding in your cheesecake? :-D

big ach said:
If you don't mind me asking - where have you gotten this information that there is an upcoming OTA update?
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I was about to ask the same question.
No updates here...still @2.3.5

Motorola is rolling out the update to 1000 testers and we'll probably be receiving it in a couple weeks.
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Its an app. I gives u leaked OTA updates.
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2.3.6 is still being tested officially though I think

I see zip archive with 2.3.6 patch by Motorola (today`s released patch). Bootstraper don`t flash there. What tool is needed?

Probably a tool that isn't made yet... just give the devs some time to tear through the update and work it out.
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There is a soak test going on now. The update should be available to all in a few weeks.

If you use the forever root stuff then you will keep root with the 2.3.6 update. I still have root after doing 2.3.6

extide said:
If you use the forever root stuff then you will keep root with the 2.3.6 update. I still have root after doing 2.3.6
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Any advantage in the update, compared to the current?

NAB4 said:
Any advantage in the update, compared to the current?
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So far everything feels snappier in 2.3.6 and the camera is taking better quality photos. I've only had the update for about 4 hours but so far it is a noticable improvement over 2.3.5

twostep665 said:
So far everything feels snappier in 2.3.6 and the camera is taking better quality photos. I've only had the update for about 4 hours but so far it is a noticable improvement over 2.3.5
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Regarding the camera, is the auto focus working better now? If you don't mind, could you elaborate some more on this issue?
Thanks!

big ach said:
Regarding the camera, is the auto focus working better now? If you don't mind, could you elaborate some more on this issue?
Thanks!
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From what I can tell, the auto focus performs MUCH faster with this update. With 2.3.5 you had to wait forever to get it to focus. The end result is much better photos. I don't really know all the technical jargon as to why its better, I just know that the pictures look better with this update!

Can the New JB OTA be rooted?

Can the New JB OTA be rooted? If so how can i go about rooting it? Thank you in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439

New GS3 and I want to root
hammerhead13 said:
Can the New JB OTA be rooted? If so how can i go about rooting it? Thank you in advance.
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Hey guys,
I just bought a used Galaxy S3 today and it gave me the option to update to JellyBean. I opted to defer the update because I wasn't sure if there were any advantages/disadvantages to rooting the phone from ICS or whether updating to JB and rooting would be the same thing. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance!

joejaniczek said:
Hey guys,
I just bought a used Galaxy S3 today and it gave me the option to update to JellyBean. I opted to defer the update because I wasn't sure if there were any advantages/disadvantages to rooting the phone from ICS or whether updating to JB and rooting would be the same thing. What do you guys think?
Thanks in advance!
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Take the ota. Follow the guide posted from above. Works flawless. And it wouldnt matter either way . But id just do the above guide. More simplier to me. Enjoy.
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You can root the ICS with "Root Debug FS" then use "OTA Rootkeeper" to save the root. Take the OTA then use "OTA Rootkeeper" to restore then reboot and you will have full root.

Yes, JB OTA can be rooted, though it requires a few extra steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35418324

Root

If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx

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Fitz012 said:
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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I think you may be confused...What are you hoping to achieve from the OTA?

sbenson1226 said:
I think you may be confused...What are you hoping to achieve from the OTA?
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Just looking to upgrade to the new OTA from verizon...the MF1...Then reroot, unlock, and add recovery so I can eventually flash back to the Rom im currently running...Any info you can give me about the process I would greatly appreciate.

Fitz012 said:
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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If you're rooted now, I'm sure there is the new OTA out there that can be flashed. That's all you gotta do if you wanna run the stock OTA. But you won't gain anything by unrooting, taking the OTA and then rerooting... just a waste of time.
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RBarnett09 said:
If you're rooted now, I'm sure there is the new OTA out there that can be flashed. That's all you gotta do if you wanna run the stock OTA. But you won't gain anything by unrooting, taking the OTA and then rerooting... just a waste of time.
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Oh Ok...I gotcha. Thx for your help. I was under the impression its better to take the OTA directly from verizon instead of just flashing the file in recovery...Thx again for your help. Much appreciated.

Fitz012 said:
Oh Ok...I gotcha. Thx for your help. I was under the impression its better to take the OTA directly from verizon instead of just flashing the file in recovery...Thx again for your help. Much appreciated.
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I used ez-recovery and ez-unlock and root keeper and it worked great.

kidhudi said:
I used ez-recovery and ez-unlock and root keeper and it worked great.
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Can you provide the steps you followed.
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I would've flashed Scotts stock root deodexed vrbmf1 he posted. If you haven't tried taking the ota, flashing the stock root deodexed ROM is a much faster and more beneficial way to go and gives you init.d, theme support etc.
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Update to 5.1?

Hi everyone,
I know I am going to sound very annoying but I have googled various threads for hours and I still have not come close to an answer, so please be easy on me. I am a total noob!
So basically, Long story short, I bought this Moto G 2015 (4th Gen - Xt1072 the 5inch screen one) earlier this year, and it has been very slow ever since! So now, I am getting notifications that I cant update to 5.1!
The issue is, my phone is rooted, and I would like it to remain rooted! So, I am assuming i will not be able to install the update file.
The real question I have is, how do I go about this? How do i update to 5.1 (22.46.12.en.GB) without losing my root? I am happy with backing it all up on Titanium, and then updating but I don't know how to do it. Do I have to download the new android on my laptop and then re-install it or something? All this technical talk is literally racking my brain!
I know the solution is probably simple so I would really appreciate if someone can give me a simple answer!
Thanks so much

tiger123uk said:
Hi everyone,
I know I am going to sound very annoying but I have googled various threads for hours and I still have not come close to an answer, so please be easy on me. I am a total noob!
So basically, Long story short, I bought this Moto G 2015 (4th Gen - Xt1072 the 5inch screen one) earlier this year, and it has been very slow ever since! So now, I am getting notifications that I cant update to 5.1!
The issue is, my phone is rooted, and I would like it to remain rooted! So, I am assuming i will not be able to install the update file.
The real question I have is, how do I go about this? How do i update to 5.1 (22.46.12.en.GB) without losing my root? I am happy with backing it all up on Titanium, and then updating but I don't know how to do it. Do I have to download the new android on my laptop and then re-install it or something? All this technical talk is literally racking my brain!
I know the solution is probably simple so I would really appreciate if someone can give me a simple answer!
Thanks so much
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U can flash cm12.1 or can update your device then just root it back.

I doubt its a fourth gen, when the latest is 3rd.
Why can't you unroot, update, then reroot?

banerjeeayan1996 said:
U can flash cm12.1 or can update your device then just root it back.
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Hi buddy,
Thanks for the reply!
What is the difference between cm12.1 and normal android 5.1? and how do I update and then root it back?
Sorry but im a total noob, I dont know these things. Please help!

rouyal said:
I doubt its a fourth gen, when the latest is 3rd.
Why can't you unroot, update, then reroot?
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To be honest, I don't know. It's the 5 inch one, single sim if that's any help?
And how do I unroot? and where do I find the update film.
I promise you, I don't know if its cos im dumb or what, but I have been researching this all day! I don't know what to do!

You can follow this link for a tool to restore back to stock firmware. This will wipe your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2015-xt1072-restore-t3124915
Then update after that and root again.
I don't know much about removing root, I would look up how you did it then search for removing it. What did you use? Supersu?

rouyal said:
You can follow this link for a tool to restore back to stock firmware. This will wipe your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2015-xt1072-restore-t3124915
Then update after that and root again.
I don't know much about removing root, I would look up how you did it then search for removing it. What did you use? Supersu?
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Oh ok, thanks buddy. Yes I used SuperSU. But if I follow the guide, I'm assuming it will remove the root anyway? Right?

tiger123uk said:
Oh ok, thanks buddy. Yes I used SuperSU. But if I follow the guide, I'm assuming it will remove the root anyway? Right?
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Yes, it will reflash your phone to how it was when out the factory. Then update, then install supersu same as you did before.

Cm12.1 is pre rooted rom and stock rom i think u know what it is.
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rouyal said:
Yes, it will reflash your phone to how it was when out the factory. Then update, then install supersu same as you did before.
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your a star, thanks buddy. you reckon there might be another way though?

banerjeeayan1996 said:
Cm12.1 is pre rooted rom and stock rom i think u know what it is.
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Yeah, I meant in what way is the CM12.1 different to androids own rom. Is it better? Does it have more features etc?
Thanks

tiger123uk said:
your a star, thanks buddy. you reckon there might be another way though?
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I've only used supersu like one time. When you open supersu from the app drawer, is there an option to remove root?

rouyal said:
I've only used supersu like one time. When you open supersu from the app drawer, is there an option to remove root?
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Ah yes there is!
So do you reckon if I do this and try to update as normal it will work?!

tiger123uk said:
Ah yes there is!
So do you reckon if I do this and try to update as normal it will work?!
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Try it out. If not, you haven't lost anything cause u can just reinstall supersu if not

rouyal said:
Maybe, I'm just throwing ideas out. Have you done anything as root that might make the update fail?
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I don't believe I have. I'll give it a try tomorrow unless someone comes with a better idea. Thanks though!