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safe to do system updates?

The Epic is asking me to do a system update.... i always click no but it keeps popping back up to ask me.... i feel that i have no choice but to accept the update.
am i gonna loose my root by doing this?

a56kuser said:
The Epic is asking me to do a system update.... i always click no but it keeps popping back up to ask me.... i feel that i have no choice but to accept the update.
am i gonna loose my root by doing this?
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I just updated my rooted Epic via OTA and it went through without any problems. I've also confirmed that I'm still rooted.
I've read that if you have removed any Sprint apps after rooting you might have errors during the updates.
BTW....my root method was performing the one click method shown in the sticky forum.

a56kuser said:
The Epic is asking me to do a system update.... i always click no but it keeps popping back up to ask me.... i feel that i have no choice but to accept the update.
am i gonna loose my root by doing this?
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So many threads about this already but it all depends on what root method you have installed. IF you have noobls kernel then you must return to stock if you have joey 2.2.4 then just run the update

yah i got some errors during the update.... what should i do?
i deleted a few sprints apps.

You need to restore most of the stock Sprint apps you removed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8185259&postcount=47
Here's instructions how.

Yeah I tried to update.. It was the samsung media hub update. Is that the update u were getting?
I did the kernal update.. so I guess I got to get it back to stock... I'm not looking forward to it because I had a hard time flashing it. But its ok...
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Did anybody else receive an OTA this morning?

Bought my GS4 yesturday, this morning around 10am i got an OTA that was about 28mb. Not sure what that OTA did because i cant find any change log anywhere or anybody else talking about it...does anybody know anything?
Build Number is JDQ39.I337MVLUAMDL
On Rogers in Canada

You should probably have put down Rogers on the thread title. I didn't receive anything but I am no AT&T. But one more thing, I was talking in this other thread with the Canadian carrier guys. Is your Contacts and phone app white or black / blue?

Even though I'm on AT&T, I am happy for Rogers customers. Can anyone elaborate on what this update does? Hopefully it addresses the lag?

On US AT&T and no OTA. I wouldn't download any OTA's though just in-case they address the hacked bootloader.

@geoldr: The OTA was launched by Samsung globally.
Good to see you again P-Pat! I got the notification, but rooted before installing in case there was patch to stop root. After I tried to install and it said my phone has been modified and updates are not available. I am now searching to figure out how to install this....
For news on the update, see here: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-receives-first-software-update-362298

David Dee said:
@geoldr: The OTA was launched by Samsung globally.
Good to see you again P-Pat! I got the notification, but rooted before installing in case there was patch to stop root. After I tried to install and it said my phone has been modified and updates are not available. I am now searching to figure out how to install this....
For news on the update, see here: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-receives-first-software-update-362298
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I'm a bit confused at this. Even if Samsung releases an update, we won't get it instantly because the carriers have to test it out and everything right? Hasn't this always been the case or am I missing something?

geoldr said:
I'm a bit confused at this. Even if Samsung releases an update, we won't get it instantly because the carriers have to test it out and everything right? Hasn't this always been the case or am I missing something?
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From what I have read, so far it has been launched on Sprint, Rogers and the international version. I am sure AT&T will come soon. Samsung launches the updates, but the carriers distribute them...that is why Android version updates have different timing for different carriers.

David Dee said:
From what I have read, so far it has been launched on Sprint, Rogers and the international version. I am sure AT&T will come soon. Samsung launches the updates, but the carriers distribute them...that is why Android version updates have different timing for different carriers.
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I see. Now just to find out what this update does.
For now I will be staying away from it. I don't want anything locking up the chance of unlocking the bootloader.

geoldr said:
I see. Now just to find out what this update does.
For now I will be staying away from it. I don't want anything locking up the chance of unlocking the bootloader.
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This! I just rooted my phone this morning finally and froze the AT&T Software Update and FWUpdater. Should protect me from the OTA when it comes over to AT&T correct?

Thermalwolf said:
This! I just rooted my phone this morning finally and froze the AT&T Software Update and FWUpdater. Should protect me from the OTA when it comes over to AT&T correct?
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Yeah. I dont think the firmware installs without the user accepting it anyways.

geoldr said:
Yeah. I dont think the firmware installs without the user accepting it anyways.
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Somewhere I read they can force push security updates onto the phone without you even having to accept it. This is something I think they would do over the bootloader to prevent people from stopping the patch.

Thermalwolf said:
This! I just rooted my phone this morning finally and froze the AT&T Software Update and FWUpdater. Should protect me from the OTA when it comes over to AT&T correct?
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It will save you from an annoying notification, but you have to click to initiate the install. Also, if you are are rooted, the ota won't work. You are safe.

Thermalwolf said:
Somewhere I read they can force push security updates onto the phone without you even having to accept it. This is something I think they would do over the bootloader to prevent people from stopping the patch.
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Really? Well in that case I need to root and block those services. I've been waiting for an unlock and then was gonna root it.

David Dee said:
It will save you from an annoying notification, but you have to click to initiate the install. Also, if you are are rooted, the ota won't work. You are safe.
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I figured with this method of root it wouldn't effect the update since we weren't messing with the firmware.

Thermalwolf said:
I figured with this method of root it wouldn't effect the update since we weren't messing with the firmware.
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This is Sammy's doing, seems like they are taking a harder line this time around. I used the exact same method on my TF300 and OTAs work like a charm.

geoldr said:
You should probably have put down Rogers on the thread title. I didn't receive anything but I am no AT&T. But one more thing, I was talking in this other thread with the Canadian carrier guys. Is your Contacts and phone app white or black / blue?
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its black blue
David Dee said:
@geoldr: The OTA was launched by Samsung globally.
Good to see you again P-Pat! I got the notification, but rooted before installing in case there was patch to stop root. After I tried to install and it said my phone has been modified and updates are not available. I am now searching to figure out how to install this....
For news on the update, see here: http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-receives-first-software-update-362298
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Thanks Bud!! Nice to see you too. On the screenshot you posted, it doesnt match up to mine. It was 28mb and it didnt have any mention of ''improved stability''. Im really wondering what that was, maybe the canadien version of that european release. Also the build number doesnt match up
geoldr said:
I'm a bit confused at this. Even if Samsung releases an update, we won't get it instantly because the carriers have to test it out and everything right? Hasn't this always been the case or am I missing something?
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not always, i received 2 updates on the GS3 that were released from sammy and did not go through carrier testing, unless they did it so uniformly that it didnt seem like it, but then again, telus and bell got it the same day rogers did, but those updates were stability and securtiy related, they didnt bring any features, so i guess it really depends on what the updates changes
This link confirms what David Dee was saying, it also matches my build number and size of update
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...iving-its-first-ota-update-build-l720vpuamdl/

I wouldnt worry too much about OTAs anymore since AdamOutler has an Odin flashable current firmware up in the dev forums.

polish_pat said:
its black blue
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Now see thats weird. AT&T version everything is white. Messaging app is white dialer is white contacts are white.
I wonder why...

David Dee said:
This is Sammy's doing, seems like they are taking a harder line this time around. I used the exact same method on my TF300 and OTAs work like a charm.
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So what you're saying is I can still install OTA's if I rooted with motochopper? But as long as I have the ota update files frozen I shouldn't have to worry?

Thermalwolf said:
So what you're saying is I can still install OTA's if I rooted with motochopper? But as long as I have the ota update files frozen I shouldn't have to worry?
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No, once rooted the otas will not work because it detects device modification.

[Q] I535VRUCNC1 update

does anyone know what the new I535VRUCNC1 has to offer over the ML1 update?

esjames said:
does anyone know what the new I535VRUCNC1 has to offer over the ML1 update?
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Literally one thing: http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/galaxy_s3-4.30.14.pdf

Well, then. Thats a worthy update lol

esjames said:
Well, then. Thats a worthy update lol
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by all means, if you're traveling to Canada then update away haha

Lmao wow. That's the most pitiful update ever. Seriously, couldn't they have waited until there was something more substantial and then included Canadian roaming in THAT update. As always though, Verizon is dumber than a bag of hammers...
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Might be worthwhile to extract the modem package and see if the SMS bug is rectified.

wow
i was so sure this was a KK upgrade. been looking around for how to retain root if you take it. thanks for the info!

Hey guys, I have a question about this update,
My friend has the S3 for whom I safe- rooted, debloated and whatnot. Now that this update came, my friend tried to update but to no avail. She is adamant about the fact that Verizon definitely has something important hidden in the update, despite me trying to tell her otherwise, and figured that she couldn't install the update because she was rooted.
Naturally, I fully unroot her entire phone, uninstall root-only apps, and try the update, but it doesn't work. When the phone reboots for installation, the installation bar loads for a bit,hangs, then just says "error" and does not update.
Anyone know what the problem could be? Normally I wouldn't care so much, but if Android 4.4 is actually coming to the S3 then I don't want her not to have it, and I can already tell it's not going to work if this update doesn't either.
Thank you so much in advance.

EddieK23 said:
Hey guys, I have a question about this update,
My friend has the S3 for whom I safe- rooted, debloated and whatnot. Now that this update came, my friend tried to update but to no avail. She is adamant about the fact that Verizon definitely has something important hidden in the update, despite me trying to tell her otherwise, and figured that she couldn't install the update because she was rooted.
Naturally, I fully unroot her entire phone, uninstall root-only apps, and try the update, but it doesn't work. When the phone reboots for installation, the installation bar loads for a bit,hangs, then just says "error" and does not update.
Anyone know what the problem could be? Normally I wouldn't care so much, but if Android 4.4 is actually coming to the S3 then I don't want her not to have it, and I can already tell it's not going to work if this update doesn't either.
Thank you so much in advance.
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Some of the bloatware you removed likely had to be present on the phone in order for the update to take place. Unless you are sure someone is never going to go back to stock without flashing an ODIN tar image and wiping their phone clean, best to just freeze bloatware with Titanium Backup. That way you can just unfreeze it in order to go back to full stock. Unless you have a list of the bloatware you removed and can somehow sideload them back in, you will unfortunately have to flash her phone to full stock VRUCML1 and wipe it clean.

landshark68 said:
Some of the bloatware you removed likely had to be present on the phone in order for the update to take place. Unless you are sure someone is never going to go back to stock without flashing an ODIN tar image and wiping their phone clean, best to just freeze bloatware with Titanium Backup. That way you can just unfreeze it in order to go back to full stock. Unless you have a list of the bloatware you removed and can somehow sideload them back in, you will unfortunately have to flash her phone to full stock VRUCML1 and wipe it clean.
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Ah, I see, next time I'm around her I'll re-root it and backup all her stuff with titanium backup, flash the VRUCML1 and factory reset, then restore everything and see if it works.
Strangely enough, when the same update for my Verizon Note 2 came out, I was able to update while rooted even though I unsinatalled theexact same system apps I did on her phone. How strange.
Nonetheless, thank you so much.

I have a question for you all. I took the OTA update for 4.3 when it came out but after that I rooted my gs3 Verizon phone again successfully. Now I also took this last update and now lost root on my phone. I tried to reroot the phone but it fails now. There error I get on safestrap is something about the addresses not being able to be found. Can anyone help me reroot my phone so my apps like titanium will work again?
Thanks

Joe R said:
I have a question for you all. I took the OTA update for 4.3 when it came out but after that I rooted my gs3 Verizon phone again successfully. Now I also took this last update and now lost root on my phone. I tried to reroot the phone but it fails now. There error I get on safestrap is something about the addresses not being able to be found. Can anyone help me reroot my phone so my apps like titanium will work again?
Thanks
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U gotta Odin back to 4.3 ML1 .. The latest update unroots your fone. And can not be rooted.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Ok thanks. I will try to find an ML1 download.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S III using Tapatalk

Ok, since I'm not doing the update, how do I get rid of this nagging reminder popping up that I need to update?

pnuker said:
Ok, since I'm not doing the update, how do I get rid of this nagging reminder popping up that I need to update?
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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Maintained root
twistedillutions said:
U gotta Odin back to 4.3 ML1 .. The latest update unroots your fone. And can not be rooted.
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I was able to maintain root on the OTA update by having OTA Survival Mode checked on SuperSU.

SlimSnoopOS said:
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Looks like the link is broken. I searched the forum and came up empty. Anyone know what the link should've been or how to disable this junk?

smalco44 said:
Looks like the link is broken. I searched the forum and came up empty. Anyone know what the link should've been or how to disable this junk?
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Apparently I need a refresher on how to properly copy and paste Here's the link again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52515244#post52515244

I have not yet updated to this new patch yet, am I still able to install saferoot as directed on the thread for it or do I need to do something special first?

[Q] Root D85010f

Hey guys,
So I just got the G3 last week, and an update rolled out from AT&T. Me being the idiot I am thought it was the Lollipop update so I updated it. Turns out, it was just 10f.
Then when I looked for ways to root the G3, all the methods required the software to be on 10d, not f.
What should I do?
Any help is much appreciated.

Use the bruteforce method in Stump root.
see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/att-d85010f-update-stump-root-t2953063

You are certain it'll work for 10f?

sympathizer said:
You are certain it'll work for 10f?
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100%. I rooted on 10f using stump.
In addition, if you plan on rooting a device and you know there is an update, please wait to install the update until you know a root method is found.

aybarrap1 said:
100%. I rooted on 10f using stump.
In addition, if you plan on rooting a device and you know there is an update, please wait to install the update until you know a root method is found.
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Will do.
Thanks a lot!

Not rooting
sympathizer said:
Will do.
Thanks a lot!
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I too am trying to root d850 10f with bruteforce on stumproot...mine will not do it though, keeps saying device is not supported after about 7 minutes of trying. Any ideas? (Yes, i know, shouldnt have installed the darn update), but i keep seeing people rooting 10f no problem with stump, although mine wont.

esanger22 said:
I too am trying to root d850 10f with bruteforce on stumproot...mine will not do it though, keeps saying device is not supported after about 7 minutes of trying. Any ideas? (Yes, i know, shouldnt have installed the darn update), but i keep seeing people rooting 10f no problem with stump, although mine wont.
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You can always flash back to the older version 10d in the return to stock thread.
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Intub8 said:
You can always flash back to the older version 10d in the return to stock thread.
Sent from my LG-D850 using XDA Premium HD app
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This is what I would do. It is possible you got a bad OTA as well. Did you factory reset after the OTA? I have seen many cases on forums where a factory reset takes care of many issues after an OTA.
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esanger22 said:
I too am trying to root d850 10f with bruteforce on stumproot...mine will not do it though, keeps saying device is not supported after about 7 minutes of trying. Any ideas? (Yes, i know, shouldnt have installed the darn update), but i keep seeing people rooting 10f no problem with stump, although mine wont.
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I don't know man, do you have the correct app installed? Mine went through smoothly in less than 5 minutes.

I just did this - now i am trying to bump the device. So my memory is relatively fresh
Reboot for fresh start - Run Stump - it will say device not supported - try brute force - let it run - takes 5 - 7 and maybe 10 min after which it says "reboot" device - then go ahead and reboot device. Run stump again - it should say device is rooted. Next download "root checker" it will say rooted. Ofcourse if this all does not go thru - you can downgrade to a previous firmware and it'll go easier - however that's more labor intensive and you'll not be able to back up the current ROM with all your apps and setup.

Well, I ended up having to flash back to 10d as mentioned by many of you. This fixed the problem!

esanger22 said:
Well, I ended up having to flash back to 10d as mentioned by many of you. This fixed the problem!
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Good to hear and I do not think you are missing much going back. At least I have found no difference. Just freeze "Software Update" to prevent nagging OTA update notifications.

aybarrap1 said:
Good to hear and I do not think you are missing much going back. At least I have found no difference. Just freeze "Software Update" to prevent nagging OTA update notifications.
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I actually installed CM12...its friggin awesome.

I can report no issues here with Stumproot on 10f and I've restored back to stock multiple times.

Sounds like something was just messed up on my phone, everyone else was able to use it!

perhaps this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/development/rom-stock-rooted-att-odexed-d85010f-t2945873
works nicely, no muss, no fuss

If i revert to 10D do i have to use the BUMP method after root? Or just get TWRP/CWM Recovery like good ole days? I just don't care to have the BUMP bypass that is why I am asking.
I have the ATT G3 10F.

Any metod to update H950 ATT To 5.1.1?

I Have H950 G Flex2, But i didnt get android 5.1.1 , i love this phone even it get hot somethimes, its good for me.
I want to know if maybe someone can help me to update to 5.1.1 because i dont have ota Update avalible and if is possible, try a stock or international room of 5.1.1 for the H950 Because att have a lot of bloatware.
Thanks all!

Yes
The various threads around here are quite helpful. If you're rooted, you're going to have to go back to stock. The OTA update should then kick in.
There's a thread over in the Android Development Section (It's at the top) that is exactly what you're looking for.
So, yes there are certainly methods by which you can update to 5.1.1!

Cmcarboni said:
The various threads around here are quite helpful. If you're rooted, you're going to have to go back to stock. The OTA update should then kick in.
There's a thread over in the Android Development Section (It's at the top) that is exactly what you're looking for.
So, yes there are certainly methods by which you can update to 5.1.1!
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Can you help me with the link please? im searching since i buy it. Thank you

Of course I can help
kiscvik said:
Can you help me with the link please? im searching since i buy it. Thank you
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This is a detailed tutorial on how to return your phone to stock. You'll end up with a data wipe, so make sure to back up anything you want to keep. You'll want to do this first. Nothing should go wrong (no guarantees though, as always), just make sure you pick up the H950 version of the system file (and put this in the root directory of your internal storage, and rename it to "system.img" if isn't already.)
Easy Restore/Recovery/Unbrick Tool for LG G Flex 2
You'll reboot to your bloated stock system, and you should be able to get the OTA update. If you come across the "Please wait 24 hours and try again" message, just go manually set your date and time ahead, that should get it working.
Then you'll want to use this link to update to flash a 5.1.1 (rooted) system file (similar to the way you did it before).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-flex2/development/root-easy-root-att-flex-2-5-1-1-t3178354
After a great deal of tediousness, you can install Titanium Backup and remove all of the bloatware. Obviously, be cautious, you might break things (and then you'll need to factory reset, yet again). In the near future I'll post a thread of all the bloatware I removed without any issue.
EDIT: I've created a freezable bloatware list for those of you unsure what's safe and what's not. The thread is here:
Ti Backup Bloatware Freeze List
Once you're done with that, if you're brave enough, you can install the XPosed framework (even though the bootloader is locked) using this link:
XPosed G Flex 2
The process is a bit sketchy, the extended periods of black screen are a bit foreboding, but it worked like a charm.

I am also in the same boat. Not receiving OTA, tried factory reset and date+1 doesn't work

Has anyone outside the US or AT&T network been able to update? Perhaps it works with a VPN? I haven't been able to update my brand new phone with zero modifications.

Im outside US, and i haven't got the OTA, i been trying changing the date and factory reset every now and then...
I will try a VPN and see how it goes.

Yes
When I returned to stock 5.0.1 I got the ATT OTA update. I'm in the US.
I don't claim to know the intricacies of flashing, but there are H950 5.1.1 system images floating around these boards. Could you flash one of those while on stock 5.0.1? I'm not sure. We do have an unbrick tool though so you'd probably be able to recover.
Let me know if anyone skips the part where they let the phone update itself, and go straight to flashing 5.1.1.

I just bought this phone brand new in the box because I heard the update was out on ATT, not for me I guess.

If you're already on 5.1.1 and you try to recover with the 5.0.1 image you will brick your phone.
As far as receiving the update notification on the AT&T version, I had to change the date forward a few days. I would check for updates after each date change and eventually got the notification. If that doesn't work, do a factory reset and try again.

Tikerz said:
If you're already on 5.1.1 and you try to recover with the 5.0.1 image you will brick your phone.
As far as receiving the update notification on the AT&T version, I had to change the date forward a few days. I would check for updates after each date change and eventually got the notification. If that doesn't work, do a factory reset and try again.
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Sounds like a direct flash upgrade is a no go then. I also set my device forward a few days (like a week) to get the update.

I Just ordered this phone and will be using it on cricket wireless, does anyone know if I'll need an active at&t sim card to get the 5.1.1 update or will I be able to get the update with my cricket wireless sim card?

Nope
Using a Straight Talk SIM myself and I got the OTA update just fine.

Tikerz said:
If you're already on 5.1.1 and you try to recover with the 5.0.1 image you will brick your phone.
As far as receiving the update notification on the AT&T version, I had to change the date forward a few days. I would check for updates after each date change and eventually got the notification. If that doesn't work, do a factory reset and try again.
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THANK YOU! after 7 painful days this solved my issue! you are awesome I never would have thought to take off auto time and date and jump forward. In one day increments it wouldnt grab the OTA. First time i went to september and boom, I got it. !

errcyco86 said:
THANK YOU! after 7 painful days this solved my issue! you are awesome I never would have thought to take off auto time and date and jump forward. In one day increments it wouldnt grab the OTA. First time i went to september and boom, I got it. !
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Did you already update?
if not wait!! and send me a mp

Sj12345 said:
Did you already update?
if not wait!! and send me a mp
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Sorry I am new as of today.. I just bought the xda app. I don't know what an mp is. Please tell me what I did wrong tho now I am paranoid

errcyco86 said:
Sorry I am new as of today.. I just bought the xda app. I don't know what an mp is. Please tell me what I did wrong tho now I am paranoid
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Nothing is wrong, (pm is private message), did you already update your phone?
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Sj12345 said:
Nothing is wrong, (pm is private message), did you already update your phone?
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Yes, went from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1
I used the method above of changing the date a month forward.. It went from saying up to date to giving me the ota
I hope the update isn't crop because I don't know much of rooting and roming. Hoping to learn stuff here as xda is full of some smart folks.

errcyco86 said:
Yes, went from 5.0.1 to 5.1.1
I used the method above of changing the date a month forward.. It went from saying up to date to giving me the ota
I hope the update isn't crop because I don't know much of rooting and roming. Hoping to learn stuff here as xda is full of some smart folks.
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No, you're fine. I think he just wanted the OTA file.
Sent from my LG-H950 using Tapatalk

??
errcyco86 said:
THANK YOU! after 7 painful days this solved my issue! you are awesome I never would have thought to take off auto time and date and jump forward. In one day increments it wouldnt grab the OTA. First time i went to september and boom, I got it. !
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So how? Just change the date and what? i didnt understand, im outside US