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2.3.6 update for AT&T skyrocket...

Has anyone updated yet? If so were you able to re root? Or did root access stay?
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there are several threads on this in the skyrocket general forum.

amendoza323 said:
Has anyone updated yet? If so were you able to re root? Or did root access stay?
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Yes to both.
If all you did was root, you should be able to keep it when flashing. Others have reported that it stays. If you flashed a custom recovery though, it would be wise to flash back to stock first before updating. You can get root after by flashing CWM with odin and then installing the zip file for root.

For all those looking for something that does not exist yet, please read blow:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you for taking the time to inform us your inquiry concerning your Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™
Android Smartphone (SGH-I727). We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.
Currently, we still don’t have the information on Gingerbread 2.3.6 version software update for the phone. We
are still making additional test for the 2.3.6 update for the phone which is why also we can't give specific time
and date for the release of this update. You may still check our website periodically for the future update of the
phone. You will be also notified or be prompted on the device by your service provider for the updates.
Again, we thank you for comments and appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.
Sincerely,
Victor
Technical Support

Well, that's weird because I've been rocking 2.3.6 for a few days now so I'm confused by your comment.
It's also been reported across several tech blogs:
http://phandroid.com/2011/11/22/galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-update-to-android-2-3-6-pushing-now/
http://www.gsmarena.com/lteflauntin...t_gets_236_update__ota_here_now-news-3428.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-skyrocket-ota-update-pushing-out-now-updates-android-236
http://pocketnow.com/android/att-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-gets-android-236-update
Of course, this is referring to the AT&T version, which one do you have and/or was referring to when seeking information that prompted the response that you got?
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For all those looking for something that does not exist yet, please read blow:
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Or samsung just needs to get there crap togther and get on the same page if some of there employees do not know there is an update being pushed out

Is it possible that it's been taken down? I updated my Skyrocket OTA to 2.3.6, then returned it because of BT problems. I bought two more at BB, neither of these show an update as being available--they're both on 2.3.5.

Nakel said:
Is it possible that it's been taken down? I updated my Skyrocket OTA to 2.3.6, then returned it because of BT problems. I bought two more at BB, neither of these show an update as being available--they're both on 2.3.5.
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I know there's a brightness contol issue with 2.3.6 (experienced by a few people including myself) when battery gets below 10%, brightness contol gets greyed out... at 5%, screen goes to full brightness! Would be nice if a few more people could confirm this. When off AC power, does your Display.... Brightness contol grey-out when battery level drops below 10 %?
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Nakel said:
Is it possible that it's been taken down? I updated my Skyrocket OTA to 2.3.6, then returned it because of BT problems. I bought two more at BB, neither of these show an update as being available--they're both on 2.3.5.
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Wipe factory reset your phone. Afterwards, don't do nothing with the phone but connect to Wi-Fi and look for the update. That works for me every time. Check on Wi-Fi only. Let me know if it work.
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live4nyy said:
Well, that's weird because I've been rocking 2.3.6 for a few days now so I'm confused by your comment.
It's also been reported across several tech blogs:
http://phandroid.com/2011/11/22/galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-update-to-android-2-3-6-pushing-now/
http://www.gsmarena.com/lteflauntin...t_gets_236_update__ota_here_now-news-3428.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-skyrocket-ota-update-pushing-out-now-updates-android-236
http://pocketnow.com/android/att-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-gets-android-236-update
Of course, this is referring to the AT&T version, which one do you have and/or was referring to when seeking information that prompted the response that you got?
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I have the AT&T one

mirceani said:
I have the AT&T one
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Even more, when I go to Settings/Software update//Check for Updates I get the message: "your software is up to date"
And I currently have 2.3.5
Obviously since I am on AT&T, there is no such thing available yet

DoctorQMM said:
I know there's a brightness contol issue with 2.3.6 (experienced by a few people including myself) when battery gets below 10%, brightness contol gets greyed out... at 5%, screen goes to full brightness! Would be nice if a few more people could confirm this. When off AC power, does your Display.... Brightness contol grey-out when battery level drops below 10 %?
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My current phones are on 2.3.5, but the phone I returned on 2.3.6 did have the brightness bug.
mirceani said:
Even more, when I go to Settings/Software update//Check for Updates I get the message: "your software is up to date"
And I currently have 2.3.5
Obviously since I am on AT&T, there is no such thing available yet
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That must be it.

Same thing here. I have the SGSII Skyrocket and the update for 2.3.6 was available to me four days ago. Weird that some folks do not have the update available OTA.

As some people have mentioned, there might have been an issue with the update and maybe it was pulled but it does exist. I have no reason to lie.
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I have the AT&T one
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mirceani said:
Even more, when I go to Settings/Software update//Check for Updates I get the message: "your software is up to date"
And I currently have 2.3.5
Obviously since I am on AT&T, there is no such thing available yet
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Yes the update does exist, and there is a cwm flashable rooted zip of it in another thread

The only update I will take is ICS..... This update is useless..

mirceani said:
Even more, when I go to Settings/Software update//Check for Updates I get the message: "your software is up to date"
And I currently have 2.3.5
Obviously since I am on AT&T, there is no such thing available yet
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+1 I have tried a few different times to OTA update and tells me software is current

2.3.6
I got my Skyrocket two weeks ago from AT&T and it came with 2.3.6. On another note, I've had no success trying to root it. Keep getting the following result. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

U need to use this method to root acs easy root on click does not work on 2.3.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526

guess i will have to wait for Sonja to get the kk1........running 2.3.6 though.

[Q] I've Got an OTA waiting.... What could it be?

Im running Prime 2.1 but i have a notification that an update is available. I thought the OTA service was pulled from Prime ROM which makes me think its not ICS... but what if it is?
Any way to download without installing? If I install and it is ICS I would lose root and I can't live that way.
I noticed someone else from the UK also has an update notification.
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Wrong forum
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Sacrificial lamb for the greater good of the rest lol.
I keed, I keed.
I think there is a way to download it(gets stored locally) before its forced to restart. Dont quote me on this though.

its ICS, dont update

I hope it's ICS update :-D
Can't wait for it

BTW, I work in IT shop, Slider just got some minor update today for WW region so it is possible that they r pushing it to tf101 too. It's nothing major tho. If u running prime rom, i'd stick to it since the OTA update is completely bull****

miHah said:
its ICS, dont update
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Any I can download it without installing so I can upload it somewhere for devs? I dont want to lose root yet.

daz_2000 said:
Wrong forum
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why is it the wrong forum?
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should be in q&a not general but w/e

UK here, no update

baseballfanz said:
why is it the wrong forum?
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Because this is the General forum, not the Q&A forum.

ICS
just went back to stock to check for update, none here. going back to revolver.

You guys crack me up. More should post new threads saying there's an OTA update just to make people to go back to stock. I swear there are people in every thread that say "I went back to stock but nothing."
Too much work. I'll wait for ASUS to post it.

miHah said:
BTW, I work in IT shop, Slider just got some minor update today for WW region so it is possible that they r pushing it to tf101 too. It's nothing major tho. If u running prime rom, i'd stick to it since the OTA update is completely bull****
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people don't listen

Yup were all a bunch of retards

antuus said:
You guys crack me up. More should post new threads saying there's an OTA update just to make people to go back to stock. I swear there are people in every thread that say "I went back to stock but nothing."
Too much work. I'll wait for ASUS to post it.
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Backup, restore to a stock backup, nada, restore to first backup. Too easy.
I'm not rooted on here, but if it's like every other android device I had it takes all but 5 minutes... and if an ICS update means that much, might be worth the repeated 5 minute restores.
Just my 2 cents.

mrevankyle said:
should be in q&a not general but w/e
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Yeah sorry, I was flipping through both forums and accidentally started it here. Mods -- feel free to move it.
miHah said:
people don't listen
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I get what you're saying. All I asked was is there a way that I could download the update without installing it. I never assumed it was ICS. But what if it is? I'm uploading a picture now.

Added pic to first post.

Mr. Monkey said:
Yeah sorry, I was flipping through both forums and accidentally started it here. Mods -- feel free to move it.
I get what you're saying. All I asked was is there a way that I could download the update without installing it. I never assumed it was ICS. But what if it is? I'm uploading a picture now.
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you are right but I assume it is not ICS. also, its funny u even got prompted althought ur on prime rom. btw, i dont know how you could download the update without further installing it. :\
also it is says "system file update detected" thats not comon imo. Usually it has to be downloaded 1st and notification shows up before that. seems like u already have the update on ur tablet.

Why not install ota updates? Anything wrong with ota updates?
Sorry but i'm a noob when out comes to Android.
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New ATRIX2 GB Firmware, probably for AT&T Variant

Hi everyone, yesterday i was checking the website "http://sbf.droid-developers.org/" and i found a new firmware, nothing new really, it looks like a full 2.3.6 Fastboot files for A2, AT&T users, did somebody try it?
The stock we use to get back to stock is
InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip
The new one is:
InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.25_cfc_p3_APBP.xml.zip
I took a Screenshot of RSDLite Info of both:
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The new:
The old:
Link of the Screencap in case you can't see clearly the text:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/339/atrix2.png/
No one knows nothing about this firmware so it could be risky to flash, don't try anything at least you know what the risks are.

Thanks! And don't worry some idiot, I'm sorry "brave soul",will find out for us soon enough.
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865

mtnlion said:
Thanks! And don't worry some idiot, I'm sorry "brave soul",will find out for us soon enough.
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
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Hahahahaha, can someone say brick? Or soon enough? lol.
Sent From My Rooted Motorola Atrix 2/MB865 Runing SuperCharged V7-Speed Boosted-OC'd at 1.2 GHz (ICS, 4.0.4)

If there is a new Bootloader may be we wouldn't be able to go back or probably we would, not sure, i've been around Motorola's website and i saw that they are working to unlock the bootloaders, hopefully with the future ICS OTA we could probably have an option in fastboot to unlock it, would be awesome.. About this firmware we don't know what we could find. Probably nothing interesting but at least we know that Motorola is still working in MB865.

mtnlion said:
Thanks! And don't worry some idiot, I'm sorry "brave soul",will find out for us soon enough.
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
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That is funny. There will be 14 new threads made by the end of the day about this.
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On a more serious note someone around a pc should dl it and pull it apart to check out the bootloader. See if there's anything new there.
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865

mtnlion said:
On a more serious note someone around a pc should dl it and pull it apart to check out the bootloader. See if there's anything new there.
Motorola lied and I'm still locked mb865
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Been there done that, and bought the souvenirs.
Yeah both alteredlikeness and I pulled them yesterday and I still examining them.. so far it looks to be an updated 2.3.5 fxz with a different radio.

I don't know how to extract it so i uploaded it..

jimbridgman said:
Been there done that, and bought the souvenirs.
Yeah both alteredlikeness and I pulled them yesterday and I still examining them.. so far it looks to be an updated 2.3.5 fxz with a different radio.
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The question is, will this firmware let us receive an ICS OTA in the future? Thats why i didnt flash it.. I'm being too patient for ICS but the curiosity could lead me to do something stupid

maxiordoqui said:
The question is, will this firmware let us receive an ICS OTA in the future? Thats why i didnt flash it.. I'm being too patient for ICS but the curiosity could lead me to do something stupid
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It is just a 2.3.5 fxz with a different radio, nothing more nothing less. No unlocked BL or anything different really.

Jim! I flashed the firmware, its the FULL 2.3.5 WITH the OTA update to 2.3.6 so its a full 2.3.6 for att variants, system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US so its safe to flash!

I know that DROID RAZR users got an update that made their devices ready for the ICS upgrade. Their update seem to not change anything ...
Would this save us a step when trying to install the ICS leak?
Just thoughts ...
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gabo_e30 said:
I know that DROID RAZR users got an update that made their devices ready for the ICS upgrade. Their update seem to not change anything ...
Would this save us a step when trying to install the ICS leak?
Just thoughts ...
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Could be, its exactly the same as the OTA Update but the Full FXZ so people won't need to flash 2.3.5 then apply the OTA, with this, which is the same as the OTA you can skip 1 step and flash directly the leak or simply wait to receive the official OTA which is on the way, next month probably..

maxiordoqui said:
Jim! I flashed the firmware, its the FULL 2.3.5 WITH the OTA update to 2.3.6 so its a full 2.3.6 for att variants, system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US so its safe to flash!
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Before you flash this firmware from what firmware u r using?
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ryuben2k said:
Before you flash this firmware from what firmware u r using?
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Any gingerbread version. If you flash this on ICS you will most likely brick
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Most likely, yes, brick. Do not flash this while on ICS.
But, it's funny that this thread popped up again - I was just altering this fxz a bit today to give us a new option from ics... along side jim's wonderful script of course - but more to come on that later...

alteredlikeness said:
Most likely, yes, brick. Do not flash this while on ICS.
But, it's funny that this thread popped up again - I was just altering this fxz a bit today to give us a new option from ics... along side jim's wonderful script of course - but more to come on that later...
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Because i was thinking if i can patch this to jim's script to ICS to GB because im having problem with my signal but anyway nevermind i dont want to brick my phone just because of this.
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Confused what update is this ?

I'm on SCv7 and I checked for updates and got this :
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Kinda confused is it just the radio update ?? Because going by size doesnt look like whole ROM.Can anyone confirm what is this please.

i see the same thing...curious indeed...
perhaps Moto threw us a bone and because its a Dev leak its an incremental update to full OTA... HA

I suggest downloading and not installing (well, you probably won't be able to anyway unless you are on stock ICS) - but then go to /cache folder and copy the update to your sdcard and/or computer and open it to look inside...
I am curious about what this is also... definitely too small for the entire ICS package... which system version do you have?

downloading...
i did also notice there is a release notes URL in the notification, though it brings you to the crappy Motohelp browser page and i'm too busy munching on lunch to follow it through...
btw I too am on SCV7 w/ System version 67.21.123.MB865.ATT.en.US
EDIT: I have it downloaded and sitting on my HD if any dev wants to poke at it. Let me know if/how you want it uploaded.
EDIT2: Attached a listing of files so you can compare sizes and such if that helps.

@seeyoudouble thanks for downloading. I was about to start the download and up it.But can you it please and send to some dev
Thanks in advance.

I would take a look...
It seems like an update for the leak (or, to be more precise, for the Moto devs on that first leaked ics build) - it will probably update you to the non-downgradable leak#2 - NO ONE SHOULD INSTALL THIS YET!
Sent from my phone's mind

I also have the same message, did somebody tried to install this? By the way im using ATT MB865 ICS leak rooted.
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It is not wise to install this yet. Let the devs have a good look at it first.
I too have the message. ICS LEAK #1 rooted.
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i definitely do not plan on updating as I am quite content with my phone the way it is until CM10 achieves maximum sexiness...
i merely wanted to give those that care an opportunity to chew on it and see if there is anything worthwhile...

Everyone on the first leaked AT&T ICS build will be receiving this OTA update notice.
!!!DO NOT INSTALL IT!!!
...or you will be locked down even more and definitely not able to return to GB - ever.
More to come...

This has the mbloader_ns.bin again????? Been looking at this and temped to try , tempted but not sure yet.....

I've got the notification, too.
Non trap version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879475

Well, Moto is at it again..
All AT&T users on the first ICS leak build will receive a notification for an OTA update package. This new package will bring your device up to the current ICS build that Moto is planning on releasing officially to everyone very soon. This new mini-update package will replace your cdt.bin with the same one found in the second ICS leak, and lock you in a state of no return to GB. No FXZ will be able to help you...
Yes, there is a mbmloader_ns.bin included in this update, but again, it is useless to us at this point - it is only for Moto devs who are using NS bootloaders - but, it appears this update will install for anyone on the first leak, regardless of your bootloader status. So, you have been warned..
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UPDATE IF YOU LIKE BEING ABLE TO FXZ BACK TO GB

Well I really got nothing to loose and gave it a shot no go for me update failed..... Even used stock recovery to try and fail verify check?????? O well now i can roll back for OTA still!!!!!

hankbizzo5 said:
Well I really got nothing to loose and gave it a shot no go for me update failed..... Even used stock recovery to try and fail verify check?????? O well now i can roll back for OTA still!!!!!
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Wait, were you on fresh and clean stock ICS when you tried to install? or have you modded it? BootMenu and/or Safestrap can also cause install failures...
You can check /cache/recovery/last_log to see why it failed..

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Wait, were you on fresh and clean stock ICS when you tried to install? or have you modded it? BootMenu and/or Safestrap can also cause install failures...
You can check /cache/recovery/last_log to see why it failed..
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I tried to installed the updates but also failed. My phone is rooted and tweak build.pro. and also have bootmenu.
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ryuben2k said:
I tried to installed the updates but also failed. My phone is rooted and tweak build.pro. and also have bootmenu.
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Yea.. BootMenu will botch the installation. Also won't install if you have removed certain system apps (some seemingly just bloat).

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Yea.. BootMenu will botch the installation. Also won't install if you have removed certain system apps (some seemingly just bloat).
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OK, I am on the very first ics leak. I want to end up completely ics stock. This is my everyday phone and I have an old captivate for Roms and such.
Is there any reason not to install the 46 mb update? Yes I understand I will not be able to go back or mess with boot loaders etc. I have no desire to do so.
Alternatively, I would script back to GB and OTA back up to ICS.
Thanks,

moebigsley said:
OK, I am on the very first ics leak. I want to end up completely ics stock. This is my everyday phone and I have an old captivate for Roms and such.
Is there any reason not to install the 46 mb update? Yes I understand I will not be able to go back or mess with boot loaders etc. I have no desire to do so.
Alternatively, I would script back to GB and OTA back up to ICS.
Thanks,
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I would not install it just in case Motorola decides to change something and you end up on this locked down version with no way forward or back.
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moebigsley said:
OK, I am on the very first ics leak. I want to end up completely ics stock. This is my everyday phone and I have an old captivate for Roms and such.
Is there any reason not to install the 46 mb update? Yes I understand I will not be able to go back or mess with boot loaders etc. I have no desire to do so.
Alternatively, I would script back to GB and OTA back up to ICS.
Thanks,
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Well... that's your choice completely. But, at this point we honestly have no idea if it can actually be installed by average users on the first leak (I say this because everyone who has tried has failed for one reason or another; also because inside is only an mbmloader_ns.bin, no "hs" like we have, but from the looks of the updater-script, it seems like everything else should install as long as it passes the patch checks for existing files).
We just started warning right away because, yes, this would, in theory, put you up to the version of ICS we found in the latest leak. Which, for all intents and purposes, seems to be pretty close to the real deal (it's been on the server for at least a week straight now).
Which leads me to a question for you: why not just wait for the full official ota then? Probably pretty soon from the looks of things..
But, yes, I believe you could install that update on a clean system of the first ICS leak.

Don't Install 5.1.1 YET!!! Understand it first

CAUTION with 5.1.1 Update​G925PVPU2B0F7​I've been spending some time reading T-mobiles issues with the update. This isn't a super new conversation, but is probably new to many Sprint users. The update appears have rollback protection, which effects both kernel and bootloader from what they are saying... Which I find slightly confusing since I didn't think that their was a locked bootloader on the US versions (maybe someone can assist with that)
Figured we could start the conversation early for Custom Root/Recovery/etc. users, so that we may save some of us some trouble with Soft/Hard brinks in the next week or so.​
This is the thread I've been looking at.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6-edge/general/psa-odin-5-1-1-t3136151
EDIT:
NO, the bootloader is not locked with the 5.1.1 update.
Rather, "Factory Reset Protection" (an Android thing - not a Samsung thing!) is now an option, which allows you to lock the bootloader yourself, protecting your device from someone installing a custom recovery, wiping your device and making it their own. It makes the device somewhat less valuable, and therefore (supposedly) less likely to be stolen.
The 5.1.1 upgrade looks to be a "permanent" upgrade, meaning we're not able to revert back to 5.0.2 kernels and recoveries.
So, I would suggest to sit tight with your current set up. In order to customize our devices we will need to wait for:
A) Root for 5.1.1
-Root has been achived: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...elopment/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-t3153396
B) Samsung to post the source code for the new kernel.
C) Custom Recovery
-Recovery has been achived:
Once we have the above, we can get back to modding our devices.
If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

Interesting article, I remember several other older Samsung devices where you could not downgrade bootloaders and modems. IE Galaxy S3, note 3, s5. But there was still root, Roms and the ability to flash kernels. Hopefully there's no need to go back anyway. The kernel thing is something new so I may hold off on upgrading. Thanks for the info

Soooperstar said:
Interesting article, I remember several other older Samsung devices where you could not downgrade bootloaders and modems. IE Galaxy S3, note 3, s5. But there was still root, Roms and the ability to flash kernels. Hopefully there's no need to go back anyway. The kernel thing is something new so I may hold off on upgrading. Thanks for the info
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This is my first Samsung, so the whole root recovery process was almost too smooth since I've been on the HTC side for 5 years. Unlocking bootloaders, S-off and requesting tokens to push.. Ugh, as must as I likes HTC and Sense, that sucked.
I think I'm holding off as well, untill Sac23/ Ram9200 might have spare time to look over the update first and make sense of it all and could at least get it to where V.2 is right now. But it sounds like the Kernel could be our hold up, without Hybridmax's current support.

wildjeep said:
This is my first Samsung, so the whole root recovery process was almost too smooth since I've been on the HTC side for 5 years. Unlocking bootloaders, S-off and requesting tokens to push.. Ugh, as must as I likes HTC and Sense, that sucked.
I think I'm holding off as well, untill Sac23/ Ram9200 might have spare time to look over the update first and make sense of it all and could at least get it to where V.2 is right now. But it sounds like the Kernel could be our hold up, without Hybridmax's current support.
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Yea but based off of my years of experience and having Samsung devices, I'm pretty sure that someone will find a way moving forward, but going back probably won't happen. I too had an HTC evo years back lol and I couldn't stand the root process. I feel your pain. But yea it may be wise just to wait for a while on the update

Root added

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Root added
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I've been keeping up with the thread. Looks like T-Mobile got it worked out and looks like it didn't affect the international variant. US cellular just got it. Let's see what happens with them

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I've been keeping up with the thread. Looks like T-Mobile got it worked out and looks like it didn't affect the international variant. US cellular just got it. Let's see what happens with them
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I agree. Definitely a step in the right direction.

Any Sprint rep on here that can tell us when the update is going live?? Someone has to know something ..

just heard 6/30.
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Got it todayView attachment 3384936
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Thank you for the update. Were you rooted before updating?

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Thank you for the update. Were you rooted before updating?
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No
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No
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That makes sense. Thank you for the confirmation. 5.1.1 is only a stock update for the time being

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083442
International got twrp working for their phones. We will see if someone gets something working for us
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083442
International got twrp working for their phones. We will see if someone gets something working for us
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Thanks for the update, I'll add that Link to the OP