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Hey guys,
So I'm running a stock S7 (AT&T) and have read tons of threads about how to fix battery drain, etc etc. And I'm not finding any great result.
I've tried different debloats and dumbing down lots of system settings, but haven't found that sweet spot yet. I know disabling some things can end up causing further drain, so maybe I'm doing it wrong.
Has there been any definitive solution to fixing the Android System drain? Mine is constantly 30% or more drain at the end of the day.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Firmware . Mostly older firmwares like apc8 or apf2.
fureedx said:
Firmware . Mostly older firmwares like apc8 or apf2.
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You mean rolling back my firmware would improve it?
CobraStrike said:
You mean rolling back my firmware would improve it?
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If you updated to API2 you can't go back.
VenomMOD said:
If you updated to API2 you can't go back.
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Damn. You always assume updating will FIX bugs. Haha.
CobraStrike said:
Damn. You always assume updating will FIX bugs. Haha.
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API2 has an updated bootloader. You can't downgrade to any other version of the AT&T firmware unless it's Bootloader 4... This is what I meant when I said "You can't go back."
VenomMOD said:
API2 has an updated bootloader. You can't downgrade to any other version of the AT&T firmware unless it's Bootloader 4... This is what I meant when I said "You can't go back."
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I just traded in mine for another to see if it improves anything... What firmware should i stick with?
CobraStrike said:
I just traded in mine for another to see if it improves anything... What firmware should i stick with?
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Stay on stock for awhile and try not to take any OTAs. There are multiple complaints about the latest updates causing a lot of battery drain.
VenomMOD said:
Stay on stock for awhile and try not to take any OTAs. There are multiple complaints about the latest updates causing a lot of battery drain.
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Alright, will do. I'll post with an update. Thanks, man.
CobraStrike said:
Alright, will do. I'll post with an update. Thanks, man.
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I also have a 930A , just dont update the bootloader , that is BL in odin . Rest you can install the latest using odin . People have been paying 15$ and buying AT&T updates from the persian site . Check S7 At&t forums
Here's the latest firmware for the G930A if you need it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...are-g930aucs4api2-bootloader-4-t3481957/page3
kuduku said:
I also have a 930A , just dont update the bootloader , that is BL in odin . Rest you can install the latest using odin . People have been paying 15$ and buying AT&T updates from the persian site . Check S7 At&t forums
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Dude... you're going to have to help me out, because I have no idea what you're talking about. Haha.
Looks like this one came on APE1. Should I stick with it and not update at all or what? Phone is unrooted.
CobraStrike said:
Looks like this one came on APE1. Should I stick with it and not update at all or what? Phone is unrooted.
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You are on May update
to update download from link posted before
then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039 to go back to stock
Do exactly as its in this but change AP , CP and CSC as per new downloaded file .
You will be then on unrooted API2 but it has Android system battery drain
kuduku said:
You are on May update
to update download from link posted before
then use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039 to go back to stock
Do exactly as its in this but change AP , CP and CSC as per new downloaded file .
You will be then on unrooted API2 but it has Android system battery drain
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I'm not rooted at the moment... Wouldn't it just be easier to accept the OTA update?
I exchanged my device for a new one already.
CobraStrike said:
I'm not rooted at the moment... Wouldn't it just be easier to accept the OTA update?
I exchanged my device for a new one already.
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OTA can be taken but that would upgrade your BL to 4 , then you are stuck on API only
kuduku said:
OTA can be taken but that would upgrade your BL to 4 , then you are stuck on API only
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Ah, so the idea is to update without updating the bootloader, huh?
Is there any way to do this without root?
Sorry, man... I'm a complete noob and haven't rooted a phone in a while.
CobraStrike said:
Ah, so the idea is to update without updating the bootloader, huh?
Is there any way to do this without root?
Sorry, man... I'm a complete noob and haven't rooted a phone in a while.
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1 . yes
2. All without root only
3. Gave you all the links /Guide earlier
No requirement of rooting in this anywhere . Just using odin
kuduku said:
1 . yes
2. All without root only
3. Gave you all the links /Guide earlier
No requirement of rooting in this anywhere . Just using odin
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Ah, alright. Thanks a lot, man. I'll do this when I get home. I keep getting pesky update requests!
I read everything over and i see what you're talking about. Download and flash all updates besides the BL which is the bootloader... But I'm trying to get away from the battery drain. Should I flash a previous firmware instead of the current for better battery life?
Also, what's the big benefit of having an older bootloader? So you can upgrade and downgrade at will?
Hello,
I have found a way of extracting the software that you have. I'm talking about the people who already are on the T-Mobile nougat beta. I'll link the link where I found the information. Please help the community retrieve what is rightfully ours!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/how-to-download-links-t3450822
Illyakulinych said:
Hello,
I have found a way of extracting the software that you have. I'm talking about the people who already are on the T-Mobile nougat beta. I'll link the link where I found the information. Please help the community retrieve what is rightfully ours!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/how-to-download-links-t3450822
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Lol dude official update coming sometime around this month
This didn't work for me. Rooted On echo rom. Tried a few times and after dailing it, goes back to blank
You are supposed to be not rooted. And have an older version of MM.
Illyakulinych said:
You are supposed to be not rooted. And have an older version of MM.
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went back to stock PIA and only got the update to APK1. tried it again and I get an its up to date. I guess its not available in my region.
dandel0074 said:
went back to stock PIA and only got the update to APK1. tried it again and I get an its up to date. I guess its not available in my region.
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Interesting...
Deadlysin9 posted this...
That could be it. I got the server URL for the guy that did the S7 one by just going into /data/data/com.ws.dm (the data folder for our system update app, you'll have to find the package name of yours) and looking through all the files. From there it seems he looked at the desc.bin that it downloads to get the URL of the actual update package, but I don't know what he did after that to find the other files.
I believe this is an alternative possibility of getting the same result. Also it IS possible. Atnt got their software early by using this exact same method.
Illyakulinych said:
Hello,
I have found a way of extracting the software that you have. I'm talking about the people who already are on the T-Mobile nougat beta. I'll link the link where I found the information. Please help the community retrieve what is rightfully ours!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/how-to-download-links-t3450822
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Oh I see what you are trying to do... Get the people already on nougat beta to get the OTA and provide the rest of us w/ the zip... Nice!
Has anyone done this yet?
Tried it again and this is what I get. I can't view the url just a pop up "the latest updates have already been installed"
Seems links are DEAD for download on Post #1 I have Nougat running on my AT&T S7 from article on XDA for AT&T S7. It runs Very Smooth, No Problems as Yet.
dandel0074 said:
Tried it again and this is what I get. I can't view the url just a pop up "the latest updates have already been installed"
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I'll repeat again, you have to be on any older version of marshmallow for this to work.
Illyakulinych said:
I'll repeat again, you have to be on any older version of marshmallow for this to work.
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Yes I got that. Didn't mean it as you probably read my remark. I go to the oldest firmware as Odin doesn't let me flash any newer versions, I believe it's 4AP.... and when I do it from there it only updates me to APK1..... I just try and go back every so often to see ifor it'll work. Thought I'd repost my results thinking it be OK but I won't any more. Doesn't seem like anyone has been able to get this to work either. If some one has it would be nice to know if they were able to. I'll just wait for the update to go out from Samsung when they decide to release it.
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Yes I got that. Didn't mean it as you probably read my remark. I go to the oldest firmware as Odin doesn't let me flash any newer versions, I believe it's 4AP.... and when I do it from there it only updates me to APK1..... I just try and go back every so often to see ifor it'll work. Thought I'd repost my results thinking it be OK but I won't any more. Doesn't seem like anyone has been able to get this to work either. If some one has it would be nice to know if they were able to. I'll just wait for the update to go out from Samsung when they decide to release it.
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I will too, there is no point if it is coming out this month. Cheers!
Update
dandel0074 said:
went back to stock PIA and only got the update to APK1. tried it again and I get an its up to date. I guess its not available in my region.
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When I did the same thing and unrooted my device updated after in restarted to pln
romeodeed said:
When I did the same thing and unrooted my device updated after in restarted to pln
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Is that official 7.0 for tmobile?
TH3B0SS said:
Is that official 7.0 for tmobile?
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Nope. That is the last beta that was pushed out
Update
TH3B0SS said:
Is that official 7.0 for tmobile?
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No it's beta version I was waiting for.
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romeodeed said:
When I did the same thing and unrooted my device updated after in restarted to pln
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For those of you that don't know the official version at least for me came out about 40 mins ago if you know already just ignore this message.
Beta
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Seems links are DEAD for download on Post #1 I have Nougat running on my AT&T S7 from article on XDA for AT&T S7. It runs Very Smooth, No Problems as Yet.
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Why want the beta when the official came out an hour ago
Is there a way to install stock firmware to remove all bloatware from 3UK? I bought a N20U from CEX and it shows as unlocked which it is but its bloated with 3UK and Im on O2... want to restore to standard Samsung Firmware. Not worried about changing CSC unless its possible
*** Argh, just noticed it has the terrible 3 Boot Screen Also ****
Cheers
Robert
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Is there a way to install stock firmware to remove all bloatware from 3UK? I bought a N20U from CEX and it shows as unlocked which it is but its bloated with 3UK and Im on O2... want to restore to standard Samsung Firmware. Not worried about changing CSC unless its possible
*** Argh, just noticed it has the terrible 3 Boot Screen Also ****
Cheers
Robert
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Have the same problem bro. I think cex just sell 3 unlocked
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Have the same problem bro. I think cex just sell 3 unlocked
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To be fair, the most recent phones I got from them were O2 Firmware but O2 dont put customer boot screens... this one is just ARGGHHHHH!!! lol
Bro you got any software updates recently. Seems 3 is slow with that too
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Bro you got any software updates recently. Seems 3 is slow with that too
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Nope... no updates, gonna try and flash official stock firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...to/ath3-official-stock-fw-updateodin-t4143909
redesignni said:
Nope... no updates, gonna try and flash official stock firmware
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...to/ath3-official-stock-fw-updateodin-t4143909
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Yh I used Odin to get the November patch. But idk about a stock flash. Don't wanna brick it
Nizam_A said:
Yh I used Odin to get the November patch. But idk about a stock flash. Don't wanna brick it
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I completed the stock firmware flash, but the 3 boot screen and apps still there... so I changed the CSC to BTU using this, then did an OTA update and all good... on a BTU CSC with stock samsung firmware OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/how-changed-csc-exynos-variant-t4163629
redesignni said:
I completed the stock firmware flash, but the 3 boot screen and apps still there... so I changed the CSC to BTU using this, then did an OTA update and all good... on a BTU CSC with stock samsung firmware OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-20-ultra/how-to/how-changed-csc-exynos-variant-t4163629
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Would you mind telling me how?
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Would you mind telling me how?
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Litterilly followed the link in the above post... to be honest, the important thing is to flash with odin the firmware in the link as it allows the change. Bit pernickety but overall got sorted and on Network Free firmware now
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Litterilly followed the link in the above post... to be honest, the important thing is to flash with odin the firmware in the link as it allows the change. Bit pernickety but overall got sorted and on Network Free firmware now
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Can't seem to find any instructions
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Litterilly followed the link in the above post... to be honest, the important thing is to flash with odin the firmware in the link as it allows the change. Bit pernickety but overall got sorted and on Network Free firmware now
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Also can you do it without erasing?
Galaxy Z Flip 3 gets its first security update
After releasing the September 2021 security update to the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, Samsung has ...
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Let's hope this helps with battery life somewhat
Mod, please move this to general section. Apologies
That's great news, was a bit worried about security update coming back to Samsung.
I think the battery is acceptable 4 to 5 hours screen on time, no dark mode and on high brightness.
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Mod, please move this to general section. Apologies
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Click the 3 dots at the top right and choose edit thread, then click question to change it.
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Click the 3 dots at the top right and choose edit thread, then click question to change it.
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Top geezer. Only been on xda 54 years and could not find it! In my defence I've never incorrectly started a thread in thy wrong place.
Now let's get updating!
lawtq said:
Top geezer. Only been on xda 54 years and could not find it! In my defence I've never incorrectly started a thread in thy wrong place.
Now let's get updating!
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Took me a few days to realize I could set it when I got back. Thought I had been gone so long that I was locked out of general posts.
I've downloaded it on Frija. Will flash later
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I've downloaded it on Frija. Will flash later
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What csc did you look for, to find it in Frija?
XEU
Is anyone here on the AT&T variant? If so, have you gotten your update yet?
This is what I'm on.
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Is anyone here on the AT&T variant? If so, have you gotten your update yet?
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It was released in Ireland, but it typically releases for the unlocked variants before the carriers.
Oh, ok.
Haven't noticed any big difference yet. Still digging around.
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Haven't noticed any big difference yet. Still digging around.
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Where are you from? For UK still nothing...
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Where are you from? For UK still nothing...
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He updated manually via odin.
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Is anyone here on the AT&T variant? If so, have you gotten your update yet?
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In my experience, AT&T will be the last US carrier to upgrade. Just use Frija and get the latest built from another US carrier, like TMB for example.
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In my experience, AT&T will be the last US carrier to upgrade. Just use Frija and get the latest built from another US carrier, like TMB for example.
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I would do so but I don’t have a desktop at the moment…
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In my experience, AT&T will be the last US carrier to upgrade. Just use Frija and get the latest built from another US carrier, like TMB for example.
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It's not available in the US yet.
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It's not available in the US yet.
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True. TMB does have a very slightly newer build (AUGB) than what came on the AT&T version but it still has the July security patch.
I am flashing from u1 to ATT and cannot find the userdata file to do so. I need this for mobile Hotspot and visual vm to work. Plz someone post this ava6 firmware
Second post. If that one doesn't download, go through the thread for other download links.
OTA and Non-OTA Firmware for S22 Ultra SM-S908U and S22 Ultra SM-S908U1 Versions
See Post #2 and #3 for the Links to the Firmware All of the firmware posted here can be flashed on any U or U1 Device. Each of the firmware's are NOT carrier dependent and only has carrier labels listed in order to have an idea if you might get...
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There is no userdata file in those links. Only the 3 and the 2 csc files. 5 files- no userdata
There is no Userdata folder. What issues are you having with Visual Voicemail and Mobile Hotspot?
AT&T device? Mobile Hotspot works on mine as well as VVM, but only as the standalone app.
One issue. Att firmware files are hard to come by. Id check samfrew.com I know they have it but they charge. I found a couple other places but they also charge
https://samfrew.com/amp/download/Galaxy__S22__Ultra__/2nhg/ATT/S908USQU1AVA6/S908UOYN1AVA6/ right here to be exact
Edit: I can't read. Long day. Sorry
If you pay attention. You'd see he's wanting to go from U1 back to ATT firmware.
Ahh, you're right... haha! My bad. I'm gonna go to bed now. Lol
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There is no userdata file in those links. Only the 3 and the 2 csc files. 5 files- no userdata
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I sent you the link. If you can afford the 2.99 3 day trial I would do that to get the fast download speed. If you can't I will do it tomorrow and upload the userdata file for ya
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If you pay attention. You'd see he's wanting to go from U1 back to ATT firmware.
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Thanks
joemossjr said:
I sent you the link. If you can afford the 2.99 3 day trial I would do that to get the fast download speed. If you can't I will do it tomorrow and upload the userdata file for ya
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I signed up and tried to pay for 3 day trial and keeps refusing my payment for some reason. If you could plz do that, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
i went from u1 to this one https://samfirms.com/firmware/SM-S908U/USA/S908USQU1AVA6 flashed all 5 files and everything works i am on att
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i went from u1 to this one https://samfirms.com/firmware/SM-S908U/USA/S908USQU1AVA6 flashed all 5 files and everything works i am on att
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Cct is csc code. I want stock att u. The link from earlier is correct one. Just slow as hell lol I hope the other guy shares the userdata file for me. Thanks tho. I appreciate you sharing that file.
uploading full firmware. should be done in 30
Talk about slow, not as slow as my reading ability earlier in the thread, but 9 hours later and I'm at 72% on that firmware download. Lol.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I3WcoRjc6Rf-Ir22XLLMMgLhnBMKrW7J/view?usp=sharing here ya go
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Cct is csc code. I want stock att u. The link from earlier is correct one. Just slow as hell lol I hope the other guy shares the userdata file for me. Thanks tho. I appreciate you sharing that file.
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Talk about slow, not as slow as my reading ability earlier in the thread, but 9 hours later and I'm at 72% on that firmware download. Lol.
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Yeah sadly with att they take down there firmware along with verizon sometimes. You then are forced to pay for a 3rd party to retrieve it. And if you dont then your forced to wait terrible wait times lol anyways i payed for it and if anyone needs full stock firmware for the next 3 days i got you. Also sorry im late. I was playing cyberpunk while it uploaded lol
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I3WcoRjc6Rf-Ir22XLLMMgLhnBMKrW7J/view?usp=sharing here ya go
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So much faster. I was only at 4gb since 8am this morning lol
I really appreciate it.
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Yeah sadly with att they take down there firmware along with verizon sometimes. You then are forced to pay for a 3rd party to retrieve it. And if you dont then your forced to wait terrible wait times lol anyways i payed for it and if anyone needs full stock firmware for the next 3 days i got you. Also sorry im late. I was playing cyberpunk while it uploaded lol
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I should paypal you the 3$ for helping lol. Thank you!