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T-Mobile Update

I have a T-Mobile Update Service notification in my notifications bar. Did we just get Gingerbread? Or is this an update to my ROM (GingerClone)?
Anyone got info on it? Is it safe to update OTA while on a custom ROM?
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I don't think it would be safe to update while on a custom rom. Since it's an update it would need the original rom to update from. But I'm very curious as to what it is. If it's got fixes and optimization then maybe we could build new or better pre-existing custom roms using the new tweaks.
We need someone to be a guinea pig, lol. I don't have enough experience to odin and recover from anything severe, should anything happen.

I'm odining back to stock to try to update now, and yes, you can't update with a custom rom. you must be completely stock to update. so i'll test it and post instructions.
EDIT: http://support.t-mobile.com/message/6140#6140
According to this, this update is just a bugfix, not gingerbread.
An Over the Air software update for the Sidekick 4G will be pushed to customers beginning the night of July 21.. This software update will be delivered in staggered waves, with several thousand customers receiving it each night over the next several days.
The OTA updates the software version to version T839UVKG2. This is not an operating system upgrade to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). This maintenance release includes various bug fixes and enhancements based on customer feedback.
Accept and install the update as it includes many important fixes that will improve your experience with this device.
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If it drops on the SDcard as an update.zip, can you post it so we may all get it early?
Is it not as simple anymore? Or can someone post the Full Odin image?

It downloads to /cache, but I'll get the update.zip posted when I get the ota request again, as I haven't gotten it again after odining yet.

sduvick said:
It downloads to /cache, but I'll get the update.zip posted when I get the ota request again, as I haven't gotten it again after odining yet.
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how do i get back to stock so i can update this?

You have to use odin, see AyoTeddy's post in the development forum.

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You have to use odin, see AyoTeddy's post in the development forum.
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my phone never recieved the update notification?

it's a staggered rollout, so you'll get it sometime within the next few days. It won't work unless you're stock without root.

How is a /cache update applied?
(I know we will be given instructions when it's posted... I am just curious.)

That's just where the update downloads from T-mobile. It will be a regular update.zip when it is posted.

I think my phone has already downloaded the update file. Its asking to install. I don't want to install or odin. How do I stop the notification from showing up on the status bar?
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is this update going to fix that annoying thing with the screen where you can see a graph like thing at times?

tylermaciaszek said:
is this update going to fix that annoying thing with the screen where you can see a graph like thing at times?
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we'll have to wait and see what is included in the update if Tmo specifies .. hopefully they will as they do the other devices

My wife got it this morning on hers but I did not get it on mine yet. I will let you know if I notice any changes but she is out running errands so I don't have a chance to look at it yet.

Not sure what it fixes but it IS ok to install on the smooth maximus ginger clone. I did it by accident and everything seems to be working just fine.
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JoshEwAhh said:
Not sure what it fixes but it IS ok to install on the smooth maximus ginger clone. I did it by accident and everything seems to be working just fine.
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is your ROM back to stock or still looks like gingerclone is on your phone ?

Still ginger clone. All apps. everythings fine.
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JoshEwAhh, can you look in your Settings>About>BaseBandVersion?
What does that say?
My hunch is that you didn't update, as I had the same thing happen, it rebooted like it installed, but it didn't do anything.

sduvick you are right I still have T839UVKD1 and not the updated T839UVKG2. But my update notification in the status bar is gone.
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[Q] T Mobile update 11/21/2011

My daughter's phone this morning had an update from T-Mobile. I told her not to install it, as it may revoke root.
She clicked on it (kids....), but luckily it says it's been post-poned until the 22nd (tomorrow)..
Just wondering if anyone has any idea what it is?
I know any OTA updates may potentiall revoke root, but just wondering if anyone else has gotten this.

The worst it could do is overwrite your root, but it wouldn't take that ability away, you would just need to re-root it after the update was completed. I heard some rumors that KJ2 was being pushed out as an official update, but I'm not entirely sure.

It's 100% true or i wouldn't have posted it. I got the update via Kies. It's coming OTA soon.
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Whats KJ2?
Also im running Gingerbreak on it, if it revokes the root, would the thing even boot up?

I got it today. No obvious changes but it does seem to work a bit smoother.

Gingerbreak? you mean GingerClone? Gingerbreak is the rooting method for Gingerbread (2.3).
KD1 was the original stock firmware, then they pushed KG2 as an update, and the latest update is KJ2, which includes some bugfixes and not many other changes.

You can still root after the update. KJ2 is seriously worth it. The phone runs so smoothly now. Although, I still think this is TM's way of staving us off until they release GB. XD

sduvick said:
Gingerbreak? you mean GingerClone? Gingerbreak is the rooting method for Gingerbread (2.3).
KD1 was the original stock firmware, then they pushed KG2 as an update, and the latest update is KJ2, which includes some bugfixes and not many other changes.
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Sorry, you are correct
So it's safe to install the update? I'll tell her to do it as soon as I get home.

is anything else different? I generally try to let others test the waters first, since the last "update" merely removed a useful shortcut function and added Google Books as bloat.

Falkner09 said:
is anything else different? I generally try to let others test the waters first, since the last "update" merely removed a useful shortcut function and added Google Books as bloat.
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You wont notice anything different except maybe better performance. You should do it.
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I went ahead and grabbed the update off Kies. So far, it looks like the persistent memory leak issues have been addressed in the Touchwiz/Zipwip software package. Also, my battery performance has returned to what I expected with KD1 (given my device's configuration).
I haven't encountered any drawbacks to upgrading. No reason to stick with KG2 or KD1 at this point--unless you fell in love with a custom...

RazoE said:
Whats KJ2?
Also im running Gingerbreak on it, if it revokes the root, would the thing even boot up?
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I am running gingerclone as well, i got the notice for the update but postponed it, I didn't know if it would be safe to run since i wasn't on a stock rom, I got tired of seeing the update icon so i let it run, it failed.
The phone rebooted and I have not seen the update notice again.

I have TouchMIUIwiz v3 and I also ran the update after getting sick of the constant reminder and icon. It failed and disappears for a few days then come back. I've repeated the process a few times now.

Update installed fine for her and nothing is too different. Safe to go.

It won't work unless your on a completly stock and unmodified rom.
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dw9906 said:
It won't work unless your on a completly stock and unmodified rom.
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Not true. I'm running clean fusion v3 and. I was able to update my phone sad thing is I had to wait like a month to get the update when it was realesed way before I got my phone.... shm t-mobile
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Shystep said:
Not true. I'm running clean fusion v3 and. I was able to update my phone sad thing is I had to wait like a month to get the update when it was realesed way before I got my phone.... shm t-mobile
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For ota it is. Not kies
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Ohh sorry butt t
Its perrty messed up my phone doesn't let me know when there's an update I have to look on google if one was realesed
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dw9906 said:
It won't work unless your on a completly stock and unmodified rom.
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If only that would make it stop bothering me to run an update that will constantly fail every few days.

So no one knows how for rooted roms to turn off the update service?
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Officially: GB is now out for the UK

Hi,
Just to inform those who are waiting to update officially, check now.
For others, here is the kdz if you want:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP920/AGBWML/V21a_00/V21A_00.kdz

I wonder if there are any slight changes? There must have been some reason it wasn't released at the same time as the other regions.

Good news, hope this time this UK GB is a lot of improvement than the Germen...

can someone tell us the date of the rom?

nic85 said:
can someone tell us the date of the rom?
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15 November 2011
I guess it's the same as everybody else, so I don't see the reason for such delay in UK.

So far I have not seen any build number differences in the baseband, kernel, build or date. MD5 identical.

Is this available OTA as i am still being told that my current version is up to date?
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Jonfog said:
Is this available OTA as i am still being told that my current version is up to date?
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Nope, you have to use the LG Support Tool to update it.

tourjefferson said:
Nope, you have to use the LG Support Tool to update it.
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Thanks for the info. Do you need to have a constant connection to update or does the update software download everything it needs before it updates? I use my phone as my internet.
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It downloads the entire file first then starts the flashing process.

kriptikchicken said:
It downloads the entire file first then starts the flashing process.
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Cool. I'll give it a go this evening and see how i get on. Thanks.
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dont updat
Jonfog said:
Cool. I'll give it a go this evening and see how i get on. Thanks.
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my games and apps arent supported wait a while

Damn, keep getting a url not found when trying to download the LG support tool.
btw, can I do this update if I'm locked on T-mobile network? Also, will I loose data? Cheers

I wonder if this is any different to the other one and fixes the battery info problem.
I might have a go this afternoon and see

lol, managed to download the app (was work restrction),
but when installing the LG software it says it's down for maintenance. So they finally release GB and take the tool down that installs it!

It would appear that it is the same release as before the MD5 is an exact replica so no point in updating to this one if you have the other.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20131815&postcount=8

Came up saying it needed updating, tried to update, got so far and came up with an error message. I restarted it, then it now says i have latest version, which I dont....any ideas?

Is everybody having problems with the 3D games?
The one pre-installed I have to re-download them in order to play but I'm getting errors when I try to and the others that I have purchased the app says that the game is not a original copy and doesn't even let me open it.
is it just me?

paulharrison123 said:
Came up saying it needed updating, tried to update, got so far and came up with an error message. I restarted it, then it now says i have latest version, which I dont....any ideas?
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Same here.
Just got so pissed off I went the KDZ route. What an absolute disgrace LG are. I've never seen such a shambolic roll out in my life.

danbst said:
Same here.
Just got so pissed off I went the KDZ route. What an absolute disgrace LG are. I've never seen such a shambolic roll out in my life.
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are your handsets sim-free?

Take VRBMF1 Update Before Rooting

I haven't been prompted to update to VRBMF1 yet and haven't manually updated. I am still on VRBMB1. Ready to try Beans' one click root method but not sure whether to take the update first or not. Anyone have any suggestions?

Pretty sure it'll work, it doesn't really matter if you're going to end up flashing a custom rom; but it's all preference maybe if you want the new modems just take the update.
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Can you provide info if the one click method works for you. I am on VRBMF1. Never rooted before.

Just root. The newest update had signal and battery issues, along with many other issues. Verizon even pulled the OTA. Flashing a newer ROM will give you the newer features anyways, and it will be better.
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RBarnett09 said:
Just root. The newest update had signal and battery issues, along with many other issues. Verizon even pulled the OTA. Flashing a newer ROM will give you the newer features anyways, and it will be better.
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That's exactly what I did. Haven't flashed a custom ROM yet - still deciding which one to try first.
evm2556 said:
Can you provide info if the one click method works for you. I am on VRBMF1. Never rooted before.
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It was incredibly easy. Only thing that tripped me up at first was that I didn't have the Samsung drivers installed on my PC. Since the thread didn't mention installing them I was assuming they weren't needed. You can get them here. Once I installed them and went through the steps in the thread, I was rooted and unlocked in a few seconds.

I highly recommend LiquidSmooth v2.7 if you'd like to get rid of TouchWiz.
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I used the one click from Bean Town, everything went alright . I was having issues with an app just now and rebooted the phone manually... now I got the Verizon detected unauthorized software crap. Be careful. I am also on MF1, now I got to try and figure out a way out.

um now what?
what if you're already rooted?

n07y0ur5 said:
what if you're already rooted?
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I too am rooted and I am seeking the answer to this question. Personally I just want the annoying window to stop attacking me. It's assaulting me all day, but it won't install the update. Has someone setup a download that I can manually force to my SG3? (I have been searching but I admit I get lost reading other posts and then I'm outta time)

RBarnett09 said:
Just root. The newest update had signal and battery issues, along with many other issues. Verizon even pulled the OTA. Flashing a newer ROM will give you the newer features anyways, and it will be better.
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What method do you use to root? I'm on the VRBMF1 build already, on Verizon. I have the S3 toolkit from mskip, but it says it can't do anything until I get the bootloader unlocked. Now I can't find any method to unlock the bootloader for this build. I feel I'm just missing something stupid, but I can't find it :crying:

HeroesDieYoung said:
What method do you use to root? I'm on the VRBMF1 build already, on Verizon. I have the S3 toolkit from mskip, but it says it can't do anything until I get the bootloader unlocked. Now I can't find any method to unlock the bootloader for this build. I feel I'm just missing something stupid, but I can't find it :crying:
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I used beans casual method. One click was done. Also on the MF1 update, it updated when I was leaving VZW store, 5 minutes after got home was running Revolt rom. Make sure to have correct divers and set screen on time to 5 minutes and to have java runtime environment installed on your computer.
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Software Uptdare 07/09/13

FYI, just checked my phone for an update and it is now downloading the 357.38MB update. I am not rooted btw

its_dale said:
FYI, just checked my phone for an update and it is now downloading the 357.38MB update. I am not rooted btw
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Is this the apps to SD update? I think the sprint update was about 357MB.

Just did this myself, any idea what it is? Wondering if this is the security patch?...
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xreflection said:
Is this the apps to SD update? I think the sprint update was about 357MB.
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still downloading. it took forever to "check for update". Some apps have updates (like Facebook) that give option to add the app to an SD card. This is probably what it is. Im a noob to android btw.. just letting people know an update is out.

I do not think this is wise, but I think the update is a patch that blocks the loki unlock the devs achieved. need to be careful with these updates as the devs have warned us about. I could be wrong here.
Oh well. let us know the outcome if you don't mind.
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TheAxman said:
I do not think this is wise, but I think the update is a patch that blocks the loki unlock the devs achieved. need to be careful with these updates as the devs have warned us about. I could be wrong here.
Oh well. let us know the outcome if you don't mind.
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You are correct - it's usually a good idea to hold off on taking any OTA updates before knowing what they do. To keep from getting OTA updates, use something like Titanium backup to freeze or otherwise disable three specific apps:
Aou said:
Correct. To block future OTA updates, "Freeze" the following three applications:
AT&T Software update Vxx_x_xxxx_x_x
FWUpgrade x.x.x
LocalFOTA vx_xxxx_x_x
Freezing (with Titanium Backup) will keep them from running, and effectively hide them from the rest of your system. Otherwise, you may find a way to backup and uninstall them completely, but this is more risky if you're ever planning to take an OTA update in the future.
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Apps can now be moved to SD card.. i have a notification that says "Device Management- Connecting to DM server..." and its been like that for a good 5 mins. Wish i can help with more, but again, Im stock and new to android

Can confirm an update also
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I got an upgrade too and it started downloading when I checked but I quickly bought the titanium pro version to freeze the upgrade apps to stop the download until we know if this is some kind of security update
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Any other way to stop it? I'm not rooted, but been tempted too lately. If not, can't change what I've done so no worries.
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I turned off my wifi and it interrupted the update and stopped downloading it. I am not updating till something is released about it.

DroidLife has some info on it
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/0...eed&utm_campaign=Feed:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)
Mainly a update to KNOX.
Have to see if theres a modem update. If there is thats all thats important for me. And if they patched Loki.

Talked to ATT, app2sd, audio clipping issue with headphones fix, removed a wallpaper and added 2 back, and some msging fix. I think there was a few other things as well, he said a security patch as well, but no real information on what.
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I'll take the risk and attempt to download the patch without letting it install, and post its contents here. Wish me luck.

Well, plenty of warning has been given about waiting to apply this update until it is cleared as safe, so if anyone decides to ignore the warnings, too bad. If it's safe, it'll be known soon enough. I'm just wondering how many other threads will be made about it...anyone taking bets?

Anyone from AT&T get the update yet?
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Yes
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Yea I would definitely hold off on this update considering how long AT&T has had time now to play with it. Even an above post said the ATT rep said it was also a security update with no other info. Seems suspicious...
Be wise in your choices gentlemen; that's all I have to say

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Yes
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Yeah I got the update but disconnected from wifi. Don't want to download it until I know what it is

I337UCUAMF3, MF3 baseband
Kernel June 5th build
New Battery Manager, Data Manager apps (just shortcut to setting menu)
Looks like same as I9505 MF8 build
Secure Boot status.. KNOX thingy for enterprise MDM only so no worries

Can someone upload only the baseband/modem so the rest of us can flash?
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