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Question on updating from 4.1.1 VBRBLK3 to 4.1.2 VBRMF1

I have a rooted Verizon S3 that is currently on 4.1.1 VBRBLK3, I would like to upgrade it to 4.1.2 VBRMF1. I understand that I can use Odin to do a full rom flash however but I don't want to go that route, I would like to use the apply the update using the recovery option . In order to do this, do I need to appy the updates in sequencial order? Like update it to VBRMB1 first and then VBRMF1 or I can apply VBRMF1 directly to VBRBLK3?
Thanks,

uat1 said:
I have a rooted Verizon S3 that is currently on 4.1.1 VBRBLK3, I would like to upgrade it to 4.1.2 VBRMF1. I understand that I can use Odin to do a full rom flash however but I don't want to go that route, I would like to use the apply the update using the recovery option . In order to do this, do I need to appy the updates in sequencial order? Like update it to VBRMB1 first and then VBRMF1 or I can apply VBRMF1 directly to VBRBLK3?
Thanks,
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Are you rooted AND unlocked? Do you have a custom recovery? If so, you could just flash the rooted stock VRBMF1 rom posted by Scrosler.
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Or you just go grab the modem/radio from the stickies and flash in recovery.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Are you rooted AND unlocked? Do you have a custom recovery? If so, you could just flash the rooted stock VRBMF1 rom posted by Scrosler.
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That's the complete stock rom that you're referring to, not just an update zip file, right?
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uat1 said:
That's the complete stock rom that you're referring to, not just an update zip file, right?
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Since its a rooted zip, it will upgrade the software to VRBMF1. Your baseband (Settings/About Phone/Baseband) will still read VRBLK3 so you'll need to flash the firmware that Sandman-007 just posted about. As I said before, this will only work if you are rooted AND unlocked. If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then do not try this method.
To answer your initial question in your first post, you can take the OTA which will unroot your device. You can then use Casual by beanstown106 to root/unlock again.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Since its a rooted zip, it will upgrade the software to VRBMF1. Your baseband (Settings/About Phone/Baseband) will still read VRBLK3 so you'll need to flash the firmware that Sandman-007 just posted about. As I said before, this will only work if you are rooted AND unlocked. If you haven't unlocked your bootloader then do not try this method.
To answer your initial question in your first post, you can take the OTA which will unroot your device. You can then use Casual by beanstown106 to root/unlock again.
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I have found and downloaded the rooted stock VRBMF1 rom that you mentioned but I could not find the radio/modem firmware that Sandman-007 mentioned. Can you give me the link to the post?

uat1 said:
I have found and downloaded the rooted stock VRBMF1 rom that you mentioned but I could not find the radio/modem firmware that Sandman-007 mentioned. Can you give me the link to the post?
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I think I have found both files now. Just to be sure, these 2 files are:
I535VRBMF1_I535VZWBMF1_VZW.zip (around 820MB)
d2vzw_VRBMF1_firmware.zip (around 20MB)
Does it matter which one I do it first?

uat1 said:
I think I have found both files now. Just to be sure, these 2 files are:
I535VRBMF1_I535VZWBMF1_VZW.zip (around 820MB)
d2vzw_VRBMF1_firmware.zip (around 20MB)
Does it matter which one I do it first?
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Looks about right. The flashing order does not matter. I prefer to flash separately with a boot into the rom between flashes whereas others would flash all at once. Personal preference really.
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RLS 16 to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's

I'm currently running Hyperdrive RLS 16 and want to know if it is possible to go to [Rom][d2vzw][Official][Kitkat - 4.4.2] - Gummy - Nightly's?
Do I just need to follow the instructions or is there more files I need to change within the phone? Basically, I want to know if it will be a simple transition.
Thank You!

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You should be just fine. Just install like any other ROMs. Don't forget to wipe Data. Make sure you update your recovery to the latest version first BEFORE FLASHING since gummy is Kitkat. This is very important.
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Cool thanks a ton!

GlitchMob said:
Cool thanks a ton!
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There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?

GlitchMob said:
There are so many people saying different things. Im on 2.4.4.0 is that okay?
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2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
2.4..3.1 is the latest for Verizon S3, where did you get TWRP 2.4.4.0 from? That said, KitKat works on TWRP 2.4.3.1 definitely, I'm using it now for SlimKat.
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lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.

GlitchMob said:
lol no idea. I dont remember its been a while. When I load twrp that is what I see at the top.
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I'm mistaken...badly. You need to be on TWRP 2.6.3.1 in order to flash any KitKat rom. That's what I'm on. KitKat roms will not flash on anything before TWRP 2.6.3.1.
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Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?

Sandman-007 said:
Yes TWRP 2.6.3.1 is required to flash any KitKat ROM. If you use anything prior you could actually screw up your partituons
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What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?

razorr69 said:
What about CWM can i use that and if so which ver.?
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Yes, the latest is up on the Rom Manager website.
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Funny I had the same question..
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?

cjmcsw87 said:
I was going to pose the same question.. Ironically I'm on Hyperdrive RLS 16 also and am either going to the last carbon nightly or maybe something 4.4 ?
My question was do I need to flash the MF1 firmware, but I guess not ?
I loved carbon when I used it before ( last was v 1.7 stable ) but had to flash to stock/TW base to flash my phone to PagePlus and TW is waaaay to clunky for me I can't stand it anymore !!
Edit: Would the new PhilZ work for a KitKat rom ? the new official one ?
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You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Ok cool thanks snoop, as always you da man ! I'm still on MB1 so I kind of thought so. I Guess I'll give it a whirl after a few and post my results (from philZ)

GlitchMob said:
Ya I found the latest twrp and installed Gummy. What I want to know is if I want to update to a different nightly do I have to wipe everything and start over?
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Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.

david_hume said:
Clean flashing is recommended if you don't want to have any issues.
But you're free to dirty flash over an existing nightly if you don't want to clean flash. However, any issues you get are your own issues and should not be reported in the Gummy thread.
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That kind of sucks. I'll probably just stick with the most current nightly till they come out with an official one.
Thanks for the response.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You do need the VRBMF1 firmware installed. You do not need the VRUCML1 firmware installed. PhilZ recovery should work, idk firsthand cuz I use TWRP.
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Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks

razorr69 said:
Sorry for the newb ? but where do i look to see what firmware i'm running i havent flashed since synergy which im still running?
Thanks
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Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Don't apologize, we all start somewhere. Look in Settings/About Phone/Baseband.
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Thats what i thought but wasn't %100 sure because mine is VRLHE. Should i flash it anyway to M1 modem only will i get better speeds and is the radio better. Eventually im going to flash 4.3 or 4.4 just waiting for a daily driver.

Brand New Warranty replacement S3 4.3 - Am I screwed?

So my last s3 stopped working and I got a new one sent via my extended warranty. Previously I had an unlocked bootloader and root running gummy 4.4 which was awesome! My new phone came stock with 4.3 touchwiz which I am reading might be bad news. So here are my questions:
1) Is there really no way to unlock the bootloader on 4.3?
2) What are my alternatives to installing custom roms?
3) Is safestrap a stable/safe option even though its in beta?
4) Can safestrap be reversed if a method for unlocking the bootloader is revealed?
5) Where can I find a rooting tutorial for 4.3? Can I lose root easily/ corrupt my phone if a Samsung update is applied?
6) Should I wait for a downgrade option? Slash is it supposedly possible (twitter update)?

jl2222 said:
So my last s3 stopped working and I got a new one sent via my extended warranty. Previously I had an unlocked bootloader and root running gummy 4.4 which was awesome! My new phone came stock with 4.3 touchwiz which I am reading might be bad news. So here are my questions:
1) Is there really no way to unlock the bootloader on 4.3?
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Nope.
2) What are my alternatives to installing custom roms?
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As of this minute, one option: Saferoot then Safestrap.
3) Is safestrap a stable/safe option even though its in beta?
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Yup. Read the replies in Safestrap if you need reassurance.
4) Can safestrap be reversed if a method for unlocking the bootloader is revealed?
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Yup, you could even Odin flash VRUCML1 4.3 tar and be back to "normal" again. However, don't count on the 4.3 bootloader being unlocked. There's no guarantee anyone is even utilizing their time to find an exploit and its entirely possible no one is.
5) Where can I find a rooting tutorial for 4.3? Can I lose root easily/ corrupt my phone if a Samsung update is applied?
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Read me. Use Saferoot, then SafeStrap. Yes, much worse could happen in a future update as well.
6) Should I wait for a downgrade option? Slash is it supposedly possible (twitter update)?
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That's your call. It's possible, but whether it comes to fruition is entirely different.

Will xposed module work using safestrap safe ROM? Gotta get my greenify experimental features back! And keep chat!
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jl2222 said:
Will xposed module work using safestrap safe ROM? Gotta get my greenify experimental features back! And keep chat!
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They should
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SlimSnoopOS said:
They should
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Im in the same situation as OP.. Xposed works. I'm on alliance 23.
I was wondering can we flash custom kernels then flash the dependencies or are we stuck with the safestrap kernel?
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omair2005 said:
Im in the same situation as OP.. Xposed works. I'm on alliance 23.
I was wondering can we flash custom kernels then flash the dependencies or are we stuck with the safestrap kernel?
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I think flashing a custom kernel isn't suggested with SafeStrap. I don't know the specifics, maybe @BadUsername or someone else can expand on that? I thought I read that you are still running the stock kernel even if you flash a custom kernel when using SafeStrap. Someone was discussing this before but it was not explicitly proven they were in fact running the custom kernel.

omair2005 said:
Im in the same situation as OP.. Xposed works. I'm on alliance 23.
I was wondering can we flash custom kernels then flash the dependencies or are we stuck with the safestrap kernel?
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Good deal! Glad xposed works. How you liking alliance by the way? I'm torn between that and clean rom. I'm actually not the most familiar with TW roms currently. Before this replacement phone I was all ASOP.
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jl2222 said:
Good deal! Glad xposed works. How you liking alliance by the way? I'm torn between that and clean rom. I'm actually not the most familiar with TW roms currently. Before this replacement phone I was all ASOP.
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I've come to the conclusion I want to use my partitions to the full capacity so I'm sticking with stock rom + xposed for any modifications I need..
Yeah same here, I was AOSP for awhile soon as I discovered Quantum Kernels..

omair2005 said:
I've come to the conclusion I want to use my partitions to the full capacity so I'm sticking with stock rom + xposed for any modifications I need..
Yeah same here, I was AOSP for awhile soon as I discovered Quantum Kernels..
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Quantum Kernels huh. Not familiar with those kernels. Ill have to check them out. I would use the stock rom as well Im just worried about a random automatic update that would kill root and make my replacement phone even more useless than it already is without an unlocked bootloader. Do you know if there a way to disable the Samsung update center on the stock rom using root?

jl2222 said:
Quantum Kernels huh. Not familiar with those kernels. Ill have to check them out. I would use the stock rom as well Im just worried about a random automatic update that would kill root and make my replacement phone even more useless than it already is without an unlocked bootloader. Do you know if there a way to disable the Samsung update center on the stock rom using root?
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Use TiBu and freeze SDM, FWupgrade

[Q] Upgrading LTE drivers

I have an HTC M8 w/ the original software that came w/ it. I'm bootloader unlocked and am running CM. I'm getting really bad signal, I know that these things were addressed in a few otas. Is there any way to upgrade the Baseband and LTE?

Also interested, I don't see any firmware threads anywhere.
edit: found it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
I flashed the firmware package but you can just flash the radio.
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ericerk said:
I have an HTC M8 w/ the original software that came w/ it. I'm bootloader unlocked and am running CM. I'm getting really bad signal, I know that these things were addressed in a few otas. Is there any way to upgrade the Baseband and LTE?
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Deathsnuggle said:
Also interested, I don't see any firmware threads anywhere.
edit: found it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
I flashed the firmware package but you can just flash the radio.
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This is what you're looking for. You'll follow the link and want to flash the firmware with no boot img. When your updating like that, it's always best to flash the full firmware.
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Deathsnuggle said:
Also interested, I don't see any firmware threads anywhere.
edit: found it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
I flashed the firmware package but you can just flash the radio.
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Thanks, I can't find the radios though.
brholt6 said:
This is what you're looking for. You'll follow the link and want to flash the firmware with no boot img. When your updating like that, it's always best to flash the full firmware.
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Thanks for the "Quote" otherwise I would of never seen this post!
When I was on the S4 you could just flash the baseband update w/ new radios and stuff. Is this not possible anymore?

Gonna dissect the RUU and try to flash via fastboot.
Doing this in the Next 5 mins. If this bricks, do tell.
UPDATE:
It failed, nothing happened, I just want an radio update.zip or something.

ericerk said:
Gonna dissect the RUU and try to flash via fastboot.
Doing this in the Next 5 mins. If this bricks, do tell.
UPDATE:
It failed, nothing happened, I just want an radio update.zip or something.
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I screwed up...I forgot to paste the link I was talking about. My bad...here's what I was talking about...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
You'll want the firmware with out the boot img. You'll flash via fastboot.
Santod does have a radio only in there, but I'd recommend the full firmware (the one without the boot img, of course).
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lmao. i just odined stock ncg tar n updated all way to nha then rooted to get on new build n then you gove us this! lol thanks for the quick release! i will use your base to update my rom #win!
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elliwigy said:
lmao. i just odined stock ncg tar n updated all way to nha then rooted to get on new build n then you gove us this! lol thanks for the quick release! i will use your base to update my rom #win!
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No problem, I uploaded the full tar for my other thread in the general section. Enjoy.

I'm on NGC stock rom rooted. .can I just flash this or do I need to be on NE9?

Suprakilla50 said:
I'm on NGC stock rom rooted. .can I just flash this or do I need to be on NE9?
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No, you need to be on the NHA update.. I'll update the OP with this info. Follow this first...

I'm on ne9 rooted extreme syndicate. Can I just do this in ss or do I have to Odin back then update. Thanks
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jetsman said:
I'm on ne9 rooted extreme syndicate. Can I just do this in ss or do I have to Odin back then update. Thanks
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NHA only, see the OP. I just updated it.

Changed back to the original instructions to get to NHA for now untill I have some more time to make or get the proper firmware for a easier upgrade.

Anyone got some success getting the NHA Kernel to boot on the Dev. Ed. S5 ?
I installed Misterxtc's zip file from the OP and it worked fine, but I notice it didn't install the NHA kernel. When manually installing the NHA Stock Kernel from here the phone do not boot (stayed on the Galaxy S5 and Padlock screen).
I tried installing the NHA modem and NON-HLOS.bin, but I got the same results.
Any ideas ?

timeToy said:
Anyone got some success getting the NHA Kernel to boot on the Dev. Ed. S5 ?
I installed Misterxtc's zip file from the OP and it worked fine, but I notice it didn't install the NHA kernel. When manually installing the NHA Stock Kernel from here the phone do not boot (stayed on the Galaxy S5 and Padlock screen).
I tried installing the NHA modem and NON-HLOS.bin, but I got the same results.
Any ideas ?
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I didn't add the kernel path in the zip but am uploading another with the path in it. I thought flashing the stock kernel would lock the dev edition...

Misterxtc said:
I didn't add the kernel path in the zip but am uploading another with the path in it. I thought flashing the stock kernel would lock the dev edition...
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My understanding is that flashing the Retail Bootloader lock the dev. ed. not the Kernel

timeToy said:
My understanding is that flashing the Retail Bootloader lock the dev. ed. not the Kernel
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Yes, you are correct... it was a long day. But you might want to hold off because VZW just pushed another update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55494137&postcount=202

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Yes, you are correct... it was a long day. But you might want to hold off because VZW just pushed another update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55494137&postcount=202
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Now my phone is self rebooting during the bootanim and no previous backup seems to fix it

timeToy said:
Now my phone is self rebooting during the bootanim and no previous backup seems to fix it
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Not good, I don't know what the problem is either. I'm not familiar with the dev edition but it is working fine on the retail.

Misterxtc said:
Yes, you are correct... it was a long day. But you might want to hold off because VZW just pushed another update. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55494137&postcount=202
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dafuq?!
Another update within two weeks? Wow. Guess I'll hold off on NHA and wait for this one.

MrHyde03 said:
dafuq?!
Another update within two weeks? Wow. Guess I'll hold off on NHA and wait for this one.
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Ah oh well, I'll make another when the tar is out.

Misterxtc said:
Ah oh well, I'll make another when the tar is out.
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You got this one out quick by the way. I didn't see it this morning... Hah.

MrHyde03 said:
You got this one out quick by the way. I didn't see it this morning... Hah.
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I checked about 8:30 this morning and it was there so I figured I'd give it a go. now it's obsolete LOL.

jetsman said:
I'm on ne9 rooted extreme syndicate. Can I just do this in ss or do I have to Odin back then update. Thanks
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i will be updating my rom soon.. within the next few days.. most likely will be able to flash in ss and then odin to the nha kernel/modem.. or if on rooted nha then you would just need to flash the rom once i update it
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