[Q]OTA Root - Samsung Galaxy S II Plus

Is there any way to get OTA updates on a rooted phone? I only rooted it to get rid of the bloatware, so everything else is stock. I downloaded the update from samfirmware, but will it wipe my device if i flash it with odin?

Use triangle away to get system status offical and binary counter 0, then ota update works
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Ok, finally got it official, but it doesn't show me any update available, although a friend with the exact same android version as mine got his update yesterday. What is wrong with this phone?!

s2ss said:
Tried it, didn't work, couldn't get an "official" status
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If u don't have play version, just allow track to run. if u have stock kernel and stock rom it works, just reset counter and allow track to run and reboot phone. If it doesn't work first boot, do it again.
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s2ss said:
Ok, finally got it official, but it doesn't show me any update available, although a friend with the exact same android version as mine got his update yesterday. What is wrong with this phone?!
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Use samsung kies. Install kies to ur computer and plug ur phone to computer and run kies

Still no luck, And it's weird since we got the last update at the same time. Would flashing the new firmware with odin wipe my device or give me errors in apps?

s2ss said:
Still no luck, And it's weird since we got the last update at the same time. Would flashing the new firmware with odin wipe my device or give me errors in apps?
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If u flash firmware with odin, u lose all ur data. So no problems with apps

rs tony said:
If u flash firmware with odin, u lose all ur data. So no problems with apps
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This is in case if he is on 4.2.2 and flash a newer 4.2.2 firmware :
If he don't wipe(factory reset), he wouldn't loose anything

Oh okey
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AT&T over the air update is beginning

AT&T just SMSed me that the update is coming soon and I should press OK when prompted.
Quote, "AT&T FREE MSG: AT&T is providing a free update for your phone. When asked to install the update, please select OK. Thank You."
FYI
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nirvani said:
AT&T just SMSed me that the update is coming soon and I should press OK when prompted.
Quote, "AT&T FREE MSG: AT&T is providing a free update for your phone. When asked to install the update, please select OK. Thank You."
FYI
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Uhhh, you are about 1 week to late for this information. Thanks though.
I was rooted, no lagfix when I tried to update. It got to 100% then it said failed. My baseband says I897UCJH7. Kernel 2.6.29 [email protected] #2.
Did the update work or not?
Flashman, how did your OTA update go? Any issues us rooted/unlocked folks should be worried about?
My instinct is to delay the update until I stop seeing posts about hot it F'd up people's phones.
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nirvani said:
Flashman, how did your OTA update go? Any issues us rooted/unlocked folks should be worried about?
My instinct is to delay the update until I stop seeing posts about hot it F'd up people's phones.
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If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update. In order to make the OTA download package as small as possible, Samsung uses a diff patch based on the bit differences between stock JF6 image and new JH7 image. So, if you touched the JF6 in any unauthorized way, the patch won't work.
Luckily, you can now use the newly released Kies Mini to do a full ROM update which should be more reliable as you have the entire ROM image downloaded to your desktop and then flash to your phone.
foxbat121 said:
If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update. In order to make the OTA download package as small as possible, Samsung uses a diff patch based on the bit differences between stock JF6 image and new JH7 image. So, if you touched the JF6 in any unauthorized way, the patch won't work.
Luckily, you can now use the newly released Kies Mini to do a full ROM update which should be more reliable as you have the entire ROM image downloaded to your desktop and then flash to your phone.
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What does it mean if Kies mini says Firmware version: unregistered device?
rcm921 said:
What does it mean if Kies mini says Firmware version: unregistered device?
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Quoted by Samsung "The program can report this message if it detects a software build other than the official launch software of JF6."
You need to FLASH STOCK JF6 using ODIN ONE CLICK, Follow this Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794363
Colton5419 said:
Quoted by Samsung "The program can report this message if it detects a software build other than the official launch software of JF6."
You need to FLASH STOCK JF6 using ODIN ONE CLICK, Follow this Guide:
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If my settings say i'm at JH7, does that necessarily mean the OTA update was completely successful? It reached 100% then said failed.
foxbat121 said:
If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update.
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What do you mean removed anything from stock rom? I rooted and removed a bunch of the bloatware and did an OTA update with no issues.
I failed along with most other rooted and flashed guys. Luckily I didn't brick my phone in the process. I will wait until some beret update comes along before trying anything ota again.
Sweet life
Nevermind, I guess it didn't update fully cause some of the implemented changes aren't there. I really didn't want to have to run a master clear and have to reinstall all my stuff.
rcm921 said:
Nevermind, I guess it didn't update fully cause some of the implemented changes aren't there. I really didn't want to have to run a master clear and have to reinstall all my stuff.
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Did you try to update with mini kies?
Colton5419 said:
Did you try to update with mini kies?
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Trying to figure out a way to do it without having to wipe everything right now. But no luck.
rcm921 said:
Trying to figure out a way to do it without having to wipe everything right now. But no luck.
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Do you have TouchWiz as your default launcher? and make sure you're on your home screen when you connect your USB cable.
If that doesn't do it you need to get back to JF6 only way or another because Mini Kies will continue to tell you that you have an "unregistered" device until it is at JF6
The reason is because your update failed partially :/
are you guys talking about a new update or just JH7?
We're talking about JH7, some people are still having difficulties getting it on their phone as the OTA is still failing - and if you've failed the OTA you need to reflash to stock before mini kies will work.
when i did the update i was rooted an it didn't fail on install or bootup or anything.
but then again i'm just rooted and nothing else has been touched.
wade7919 said:
when i did the update i was rooted an it didn't fail on install or bootup or anything.
but then again i'm just rooted and nothing else has been touched.
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Exactly, I don't think root causes any issues. I was able to check for update on a rooted ROM.
It's when you have a custom kernel etc.
flashman2002 said:
Uhhh, you are about 1 week to late for this information. Thanks though.
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Not really. AT&T has said that the real update will be sent out via SMS text message link, not through the "update software" menu in android.
Engadget just had that yesterday.
derek4484 said:
Not really. AT&T has said that the real update will be sent out via SMS text message link, not through the "update software" menu in android.
Engadget just had that yesterday.
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It's the same thing.

[Q] Previously Rooted Skyrocket won't update OTA

I got this phone from Craigslist, and the previous owner had rooted the phone. I downloaded the factory rom and de-rooted it using ODIN, so I thought I was golden. Now the ICS update is here and whenever I download the update rom, after the phone resets I get a message saying the installation was interrupted. What should I do? Also, I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to post. :silly:
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I got this phone from Craigslist, and the previous owner had rooted the phone. I downloaded the factory rom and de-rooted it using ODIN, so I thought I was golden. Now the ICS update is here and whenever I download the update rom, after the phone resets I get a message saying the installation was interrupted. What should I do? Also, I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to post. :silly:
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use odin to get stock att ics, just read this
Theodikus said:
I got this phone from Craigslist, and the previous owner had rooted the phone. I downloaded the factory rom and de-rooted it using ODIN, so I thought I was golden. Now the ICS update is here and whenever I download the update rom, after the phone resets I get a message saying the installation was interrupted. What should I do? Also, I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to post. :silly:
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Make backup of your apps in TB to your exterial sd-card then use this metod :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749021 to install ICS then here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762480 is how to root info and restore your apps thru TB

[Help] I can't check for updates

Hi, I'm currently having troubles checking for updates on my motorola razr hd. Ever since android version 4.1.2 my phones shows "check for update is not available at this time."After upgrading 4.0.4->4.1.2 it worked fine but then i decided to do a factory reset for my phone, which resulted into an infinite loop. This then was fixed temporarily with a fix I found on the web but afterwards I tried to install 3rd party apps but it didn't allow me. I also tried to update which gave me the same error ,"check for update is not available at this time." So I gave motorola a call about 5 months ago and they guided me to do a hard reset which fixed the 3rd party installation problem. However the update message still persists. Can anybody help me with this problem?
PS. I have not rooted my phone. It's still on stock android 4.1.2 I've tried both using wifi and LTE but it results in the same error.
VlitalityX said:
Hi, I'm currently having troubles checking for updates on my motorola razr hd. Ever since android version 4.1.2 my phones shows "check for update is not available at this time."After upgrading 4.0.4->4.1.2 it worked fine but then i decided to do a factory reset for my phone, which resulted into an infinite loop. This then was fixed temporarily with a fix I found on the web but afterwards I tried to install 3rd party apps but it didn't allow me. I also tried to update which gave me the same error ,"check for update is not available at this time." So I gave motorola a call about 5 months ago and they guided me to do a hard reset which fixed the 3rd party installation problem. However the update message still persists. Can anybody help me with this problem?
PS. I have not rooted my phone. It's still on stock android 4.1.2 I've tried both using wifi and LTE but it results in the same error.
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what is your system version?
bweN diorD said:
what is your system version?
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It's 98.21.122002.XT925.RCI.en.CA I'm with Fido
VlitalityX said:
It's 98.21.122002.XT925.RCI.en.CA I'm with Fido
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i would find that update here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/
and use rsd to flash it. the update caused some errors, it is best to start fresh.
you can google how to use rsd if you need a tutorial, its pretty easy, just a few steps.
i dont think there is any less evasive path to get you back on track.
bweN diorD said:
i would find that update here
and use rsd to flash it. the update caused some errors, it is best to start fresh.
you can google how to use rsd if you need a tutorial, its pretty easy, just a few steps.
i dont think there is any less evasive path to get you back on track.
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Wouldn't flashing require me to root my phone? If I were to flash my phone, would I still be able to receive the stock kitkat 4.4 that is coming out later?
VlitalityX said:
Wouldn't flashing require me to root my phone? If I were to flash my phone, would I still be able to receive the stock kitkat 4.4 that is coming out later?
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No you don't have to be rooted and yes you would get any available updates.
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bweN diorD said:
No you don't have to be rooted and yes you would get any available updates.
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Would it be possible to update via the usb cord and using motorola device manager? And thanks for you response regarding flashing.
VlitalityX said:
Would it be possible to update via the usb cord and using motorola device manager? And thanks for you response regarding flashing.
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just guessing, i would say no. its probably going to put the same file on your phone and try to install it in the same manner.
I have the same problem . I can't check for updates. I have tried hard resets, etc, nothing works. My system version is:
98.21.122002XT925.RCI.en.ca
Should I follow the same advice? I am clueless and an ultra noob here. I just want my mobile to be able to check for software and system updates. Can anyone give me a bit of a step by step on how to remedy this? I need a break..I need a Kit Kat when it comes. Ty
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I guess I am a blonde robot . Anyways I just did some research and I am gathering that there is a bug in my system's firmware from the JB update which is preventing me to update my software or check for updates. I suppose I need to follow the link and locate the stock firmware file for my device based on the system version I am running. Furthermore I need to use RDI Lite 6.0? So where can I find a step by step proper tutorial/ guide to walk me through the process as I have never flashed anything before. OK that seems more specific. Thanks
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I recommend rootjunky.com. Check the website & the YouTube channel. Tom provides some of the best tutorials IMO.rootjunky.com
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irobotgirl said:
I have the same problem . I can't check for updates. I have tried hard resets, etc, nothing works. My system version is:
98.21.122002XT925.RCI.en.ca
Should I follow the same advice? I am clueless and an ultra noob here. I just want my mobile to be able to check for software and system updates. Can anyone give me a bit of a step by step on how to remedy this? I need a break..I need a Kit Kat when it comes. Ty
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I guess I am a blonde robot . Anyways I just did some research and I am gathering that there is a bug in my system's firmware from the JB update which is preventing me to update my software or check for updates. I suppose I need to follow the link and locate the stock firmware file for my device based on the system version I am running. Furthermore I need to use RDI Lite 6.0? So where can I find a step by step proper tutorial/ guide to walk me through the process as I have never flashed anything before. OK that seems more specific. Thanks
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I have the same version you have and flashed using this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2154995 you can fine the firmware and place in in the rom folder and flash from fastboot make sure to unzip all contents into folder-- with that said I still get the error reported here

Latest software update fails

Hi guys,
Just like other people I have also rooted my Note 3 and flagged/tripped the KNOX counter...
The issue first appeared when I was trying to upgrade from Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) to v4.4.2 (KitKat). The update notification popped, it took roughly 40 minutes to download the firmware and I was then prompted to install. The device then restarted automatically as usual and I received the "Failure to update" window. I have tried couple of times more in case something went wrong with the download but it didn't help. So I had to install the update manually from SamMobile, using Odin and wiping my phone data. Everything went well and I am now enjoying the KitKat version.
Today it seems a new update appeared around 26 MB and I am facing the same issue. After I download the update and hit install, the device will restart and then show the "Failure to update" window.
Is there any way to fix this? Does it mean I can never install the updates automatically?
Please advise and thanks in advance.
croussou said:
Hi guys,
Just like other people I have also rooted my Note 3 and flagged/tripped the KNOX counter...
The issue first appeared when I was trying to upgrade from Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean) to v4.4.2 (KitKat). The update notification popped, it took roughly 40 minutes to download the firmware and I was then prompted to install. The device then restarted automatically as usual and I received the "Failure to update" window. I have tried couple of times more in case something went wrong with the download but it didn't help. So I had to install the update manually from SamMobile, using Odin and wiping my phone data. Everything went well and I am now enjoying the KitKat version.
Today it seems a new update appeared around 26 MB and I am facing the same issue. After I download the update and hit install, the device will restart and then show the "Failure to update" window.
Is there any way to fix this? Does it mean I can never install the updates automatically?
Please advise and thanks in advance.
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Have you at any point tried to downgrade back to 4.3?
gee2012 said:
Have you at any point tried to downgrade back to 4.3?
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Thanks for your prompt reply.
Why should I downgrade?*
*This is not me being an ass, just really wondering
Thanks again!
croussou said:
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Why should I downgrade?*
*This is not me being an ass, just really wondering
Thanks again!
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I asked because some users tried to downgrade to 4.3 and now some can`t upgrade at all anymore except manualy You are not rooted atm right? How is your system status?
gee2012 said:
I asked because some users tried to downgrade to 4.3 and now some can`t upgrade at all anymore except manualy You are not rooted right?
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Aha, interesting No I haven't tried to downgrade, but yes, I am rooted, I mentioned that in the original post
croussou said:
Aha, interesting No I haven't tried to downgrade, but yes, I am rooted, I mentioned that in the original post
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Oke, well you can`t install official updates when you are rooted (modified the system)! I suggest you download Mobile Odin Pro from Play and flash the whole new rom from www.sammobile.com and keep root.
gee2012 said:
Oke, well you can`t install official updates when you are rooted (modified the system)! I suggest you download Mobile Odin Pro from Play and flash the whole new rom and keep root.
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Right, so I can just receive the updates but not install them! that's convenient
Do I have to wipe everything again or just install the latest update? Because if I have to wipe everything each time there's an update, I may just cancel the whole update thing until there's something like a major update
croussou said:
Right, so I can just receive the updates but not install them! that's convenient
Do I have to wipe everything again or just install the latest update? Because if I have to wipe everything each time there's an update, I may just cancel the whole update thing until there's something like a major update
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You don`t have to wipe as the updates atm are mostly bugfixes. Only wipe cache and dalvik cache after the flash.
gee2012 said:
You don`t have wipe as the updates atm are mostly bugfixes. Only wipe cache and dalvik cache after the flash.
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Awesome then! From the description of Mobile ODIN Pro though it says "throw those firmware files on your SD...", where can I get those minor updates in order to download them?
croussou said:
Awesome then! From the description of Mobile ODIN Pro though it says "throw those firmware files on your SD...", where can I get those minor updates in order to download them?
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Download the whole rom from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and follow the instructions of mobile odin. You can`t install OTA`s.
gee2012 said:
Download the whole rom from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and follow the instructions of mobile odin. You can`t install OTA`s.
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Okay I think I got it, so each time there's an update I must download the whole ROM and flash it on top of the current? Since it's the same, it only updates the files that are needed while keeping the rest of the system intact.
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Okay I think I got it, so each time there's an update I must download the whole ROM and flash it on top of the current? Since it's the same, it only updates the files that are needed while keeping the rest of the system intact.
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Thats correct
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Thats correct
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You've been extremely helpful, thank you for taking the time to explain couple of things
Have a great weekend ahead!
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You've been extremely helpful, thank you for taking the time to explain couple of things
Have a great weekend ahead!
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You`re welcome bro

OTA for Verizon?

When I go to manually update my phone, I'm getting an OTA update.
Anyone know what the update is? I'm rooted so I can't install it and clicking the learn more link takes me to a dead website.
im downloading now, not rooted.
Edit: Just states enhancements and improvements. android version : still 5.0.2 / build number : LRX22G. G920VVRU1A0E2
Tried to update and it failed on me. Can't get it to go again.
Edit: Tried the update again and it worked.
I just updated mine successfully and all it showed was.. "Software updated to G925VVRU1AOE2" The link to "Learn More Online" was to a 404 page
Apparently this is what the updated is, but I can't update cuz I'm rooted
http://www.droid-life.com/2015/06/0...rst-update-with-hd-voice-photo-editor-tweaks/
The ram management seems to be a bit better now, will have to see if the battery life especially on wifi has improved.
I don't think it's worth going through unrooting process. The updates are minor.
Just wait till one of the ROM's are updated and flash that.
Has anyone taken the update and still was able to root?
http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-galaxy-s6-6-2-15.pdf?null
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Nothing I see is worth the update. I've turned off HD Voice...that seems to be one of the major battery drains. Ill wait till others download and see if there is an improvement
The release notes seem to have a different FW version AOD5 rather than AOE2 which is the actual OTA.
It should still be rootable if it matches other AOE2 ROMs from other carriers but only time will tell.
There is a download on Samsung-Updates of the Full TAR.
my 2 cents
The root app has to be updated with this update if you flash this you will not be able to root until pingpong updates it just a warning I took the plunge.
jparasita said:
The root app has to be updated with this update if you flash this you will not be able to root until pingpong updates it just a warning I took the plunge.
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Can you flash back to OC3?
Misterxtc said:
Can you flash back to OC3?
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I will try that now rom related we have the update for cleanrom.
So the only way to take the Ota is to flash back to stock?
NoFanboy said:
So the only way to take the Ota is to flash back to stock?
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You can download it here and use Odin but if you are rooted wait for a rooted ROM or you risk loosing root.
Misterxtc said:
You can download it here and use Odin but if you are rooted wait for a rooted ROM or you risk loosing root.
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I'm kinda new to samsung phones, if I flash the stock tar file it'll erase my phone right?
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You can download it here and use Odin but if you are rooted wait for a rooted ROM or you risk loosing root.
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NoFanboy said:
I'm kinda new to samsung phones, if I flash the stock tar file it'll erase my phone right?
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I can confirm that you can flash back can someone capture just the ota?
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I can confirm that you can flash back can someone capture just the ota?
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Thank you. I ran out of thanks for the day and couldn't hit the button.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Veri...-Galaxy-S6-and-Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge_id69994
Optimizing now.
"One of the new features gives you the ability to make drawings in the photo editor. There are also some layout changes to HD Voice Calling options.
Besides those minor additions, the update also exterminates some bugs that have afflicted the two models. "
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Drawing on a picture is awesome.

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