Question Can Tencent version with WW firmware receive OTA update? - ASUS ROG Phone 5 / 5s

I rushed and bought the tencent version, and apparently it is using WW firmware. Everythig seems fine since I dont really want to unlock bootloader and all, but can I update the sofware by OTA? If I can't, how to do it manually?

Download it from the Asus site, put it on the sdcard, the phone will detect it, and then follow the prompts. OTA isn't possible with the "wrong" firmware, though.

twistedumbrella said:
Download it from the Asus site, put it on the sdcard, the phone will detect it, and then follow the prompts. OTA isn't possible with the "wrong" firmware, though.
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Any links to the asus site? Manual update is fine too, I dont think too much, only for gaming.. thanks in advance
Edit: found the site
https://rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-5-model/helpdesk_bios
Currently downloading, after this the phone will automatically detect the firmware even when its .zip file? Or how?
Edit 2: the device will automatically detect the firmware .zip after restarting, and I have updated successfully! Thanks

well for me he doenst detect idk why

Gokual said:
well for me he doenst detect idk why
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You must put the file outside of the download folder
So in internal memory>
After a restart, the phone will detect the file automatically

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[Q] Replace Motherboard Asus TF300T

Hello, currently have a asus with problems, not pass the Asus logo ...
Here it is tried everything, I have sent for asus to budget, and was 450 € ...
* I then decided to look for, and buy one on the internet ... Motherboard
Within four days will get to me, I have some doubts with the replacement ...
Living in Europe, and bought it in Switzerland, I bought the Motherboard comes from the United States, if all goes well in the replacement, what is the next step?
The installation of softwere, must be what is available to the United States? Or in Europe? I'm afraid to re-lock again ....
After the tablet mounted, put this firmware on an SD card, 'ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.6.1.27.1 Only for WW SKU (Android 4.2) "
and install? ...
thank you
Vitor Oliveira said:
Hello, currently have a asus with problems, not pass the Asus logo ...
Here it is tried everything, I have sent for asus to budget, and was 450 € ...
* I then decided to look for, and buy one on the internet ... Motherboard
Within four days will get to me, I have some doubts with the replacement ...
Living in Europe, and bought it in Switzerland, I bought the Motherboard comes from the United States, if all goes well in the replacement, what is the next step?
The installation of softwere, must be what is available to the United States? Or in Europe? I'm afraid to re-lock again ....
After the tablet mounted, put this firmware on an SD card, 'ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.6.1.27.1 Only for WW SKU (Android 4.2) "
and install? ...
thank you
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You'll have to wait until you receive and install the motherboard before any decisions can be made.
The motherboard you receive could be unlocked or locked and will not have the same serial number as the one you now have. It may have the latest JB 4.2.1 firmware or ICS 4.0.
This is not a bad thing as it gives you time to verify the SKU issue and such (sorry, I don't know the answer to that issue).
Once installed collect your new motherboard info and post the firmware version, locked or unlocked, etc.
tobdaryl said:
You'll have to wait until you receive and install the motherboard before any decisions can be made.
The motherboard you receive could be unlocked or locked and will not have the same serial number as the one you now have. It may have the latest JB 4.2.1 firmware or ICS 4.0.
This is not a bad thing as it gives you time to verify the SKU issue and such (sorry, I don't know the answer to that issue).
Once installed collect your new motherboard info and post the firmware version, locked or unlocked, etc.
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Hello
I have already received and installed the motherboard, connect the tablet already but however there are other problems ...
After starting the tablet, it connects but only if the keyboard is connected, but if not try to write something, write or do not recognize ....
I've been watching the new motherboard does not come, unlocked, and comes with a SKU of the U.S. .... will be give the problems now?
is possible by installing sku "ww"
thank you
Vitor Oliveira said:
Hello
I have already received and installed the motherboard, connect the tablet already but however there are other problems ...
After starting the tablet, it connects but only if the keyboard is connected, but if not try to write something, write or do not recognize ....
I've been watching the new motherboard does not come, unlocked, and comes with a SKU of the U.S. .... will be give the problems now?
is possible by installing sku "ww"
thank you
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Searching I found several threads going from us to ww and ww to us. This is the only one I found with directions. The op went to and from ww and us. You will need to use the proper firmware version. You didn't state what version you have so go to settings about tablet and look there.
You'll need to unzip the firmware once and use the resulting zip. Here is a link with all firmware and many other things you may find of use.
tobdaryl said:
Searching I found several threads going from us to ww and ww to us. This is the only one I found with directions. The op went to and from ww and us. You will need to use the proper firmware version. You didn't state what version you have so go to settings about tablet and look there.
You'll need to unzip the firmware once and use the resulting zip. Here is a link with all firmware and many other things you may find of use.
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Hello
Thanks for the help ...
Yes I've seen and my firmware version and the U.S. version ...
Ie I can not change to another correct firmware, I'll have to update this?
The tablet works but, in relation to the keyboard do not work will be for not recognizing the firmware?
Should he work right, even with a new board of the U.S., and European and tablet?
thank you
Vitor Oliveira said:
Hello
Thanks for the help ...
Yes I've seen and my firmware version and the U.S. version ...
Ie I can not change to another correct firmware, I'll have to update this?
The tablet works but, in relation to the keyboard do not work will be for not recognizing the firmware?
Should he work right, even with a new board of the U.S., and European and tablet?
thank you
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Not knowing your current firmware version I'm not comfortable suggesting specifics.
Assume you look in Settings/About tablet/Build number you should see your sku and version number. If you download the same firmware version number but sku ww you can unzip once and copy to root of your internal sdcard (/sdcard). Wait a few minutes for update notification. If you don't receive the notification a reboot will probably activate it.
My dock did not work properly on the latest update firmware version. I used the method listed above and kept the same firmware version as what was already installed. After a reboot my dock began to work properly.
I don't believe there is an electronic difference between the us motherboards and the ww motherboards. The serial numbers do vary and the specifics escape me at the moment.
I'm hoping someone who has had this had this situation will post a comment.
tobdaryl said:
Not knowing your current firmware version I'm not comfortable suggesting specifics.
Assume you look in Settings/About tablet/Build number you should see your sku and version number. If you download the same firmware version number but sku ww you can unzip once and copy to root of your internal sdcard (/sdcard). Wait a few minutes for update notification. If you don't receive the notification a reboot will probably activate it.
My dock did not work properly on the latest update firmware version. I used the method listed above and kept the same firmware version as what was already installed. After a reboot my dock began to work properly.
I don't believe there is an electronic difference between the us motherboards and the ww motherboards. The serial numbers do vary and the specifics escape me at the moment.
I'm hoping someone who has had this had this situation will post a comment.
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OK, thank you ....
My software version at the moment:
IML74K.US_EPAD-9.4.3.30-20120604
What you mean is that if I FIND the same version but in WW I can install without problems?
Thanks it was good that his friend helps me now is that he is 6 months briked lol ...
thank you
Vitor Oliveira said:
OK, thank you ....
My software version at the moment:
IML74K.US_EPAD-9.4.3.30-20120604
What you mean is that if I FIND the same version but in WW I can install without problems?
Thanks it was good that his friend helps me now is that he is 6 months briked lol ...
thank you
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Yes that is what I was suggesting.
Now with your firmware version I can give you a specific link. You will find the firmware here.
Don't forget to give philos64 a thanks while there. Asus has long since stopped making this version number available for download.
The exact firmware version number is available in ww sku as what is now on your tablet.
Good Luck!
tobdaryl said:
Yes that is what I was suggesting.
Now with your firmware version I can give you a specific link. You will find the firmware here.
Don't forget to give philos64 a thanks while there. Asus has long since stopped making this version number available for download.
The exact firmware version number is available in ww sku as what is now on your tablet.
Good Luck!
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My thank you very much ...
I'll download version, then what should I do and Update this version ...
I puts it in SDCARD? in some specific folder ... or I can put inside the tablet, but do not know the right folder ...
Thanks for everything hopefully result ...
Vitor Oliveira said:
My thank you very much ...
I'll download version, then what should I do and Update this version ...
I puts it in SDCARD? in some specific folder ... or I can put inside the tablet, but do not know the right folder ...
Thanks for everything hopefully result ...
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Unzip firmware (WW_ epaduser9_4_3_30UpdateLauncher.zip) once and use the resulting zip (WW_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip) for your update. The file is placed in root of Internal Storage not your plugin sdcard. I said internal sdcard because the path is /sdcard or /mnt/sdcard if using a file manager or pushing with adb.
When connected to your pc this would be the root of Internal Storage not in a folder.
Sorry for the delay. I downloaded the file so I could give you the proper name once unzipped.
tobdaryl said:
Unzip firmware (WW_ epaduser9_4_3_30UpdateLauncher.zip) once and use the resulting zip (WW_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip) for your update. The file is placed in root of Internal Storage not your plugin sdcard. I said internal sdcard because the path is /sdcard or /mnt/sdcard if using a file manager or pushing with adb.
When connected to your pc this would be the root of Internal Storage not in a folder.
Sorry for the delay. I downloaded the file so I could give you the proper name once unzipped.
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exact
I already have the file in the root of the internal storage as you can see here in the print below ...
But the tablet does not ask to update, the already rebooted, and I have done looking for updates ...
Does it have to do Power, Volume -?
RCK?
As the installation manual phaco know?
Thank you for your patience
Vitor Oliveira said:
exact
I already have the file in the root of the internal storage as you can see here in the print below ...
But the tablet does not ask to update, the already rebooted, and I have done looking for updates ...
Does it have to do Power, Volume -?
RCK?
As the installation manual phaco know?
Thank you for your patience
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That method does sometimes fail. Here is another. Rename WW_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip, boot to recovery (RCK) Power & Volume - and select. Stock recovery should take over and do your update, allow plenty of time for completion and booting.
tobdaryl said:
That method does sometimes fail. Here is another. Rename WW_epad-user-9.4.3.30.zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip, boot to recovery (RCK) Power & Volume - and select. Stock recovery should take over and do your update, allow plenty of time for completion and booting.
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hello friend ...
Unsuccessfully tried already and it always installs the same version or recovery, is always in the U.S. ..
I phaco power, volume - and so me two options open
wipe date
and the doll android ...
thank you
Vitor Oliveira said:
hello friend ...
Unsuccessfully tried already and it always installs the same version or recovery, is always in the U.S. ..
I phaco power, volume - and so me two options open
wipe date
and the doll android ...
thank you
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I believe you said unlocked, is that correct?
If so you should be able to flash the blob located inside your zip. Unzip your file again and place the blob in the folder with fastboot.
Then:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
tobdaryl said:
I believe you said unlocked, is that correct?
If so you should be able to flash the blob located inside your zip. Unzip your file again and place the blob in the folder with fastboot.
Then:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot
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hello
no, this unlocked ... should be?
so was the other board blocked lol ..
Vitor Oliveira said:
hello
no, this unlocked ... should be?
so was the other board blocked lol ..
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I was reading, and I think it really necessary to unlock the bootloader ...
But I'm not sure of the version given to me by asus unlock tool ...
hug
Vitor Oliveira said:
I was reading, and I think it really necessary to unlock the bootloader ...
But I'm not sure of the version given to me by asus unlock tool ...
hug
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If you are on 9.4.3.30 through 10.4.2.20 you would use version 7 unlock app. If you are on the 10.6.1.8 or higher you would need the version 8 app.
I don't know that unlock is required to do what you wish but I don't know of any other methods to update without unlocking.
tobdaryl said:
If you are on 9.4.3.30 through 10.4.2.20 you would use version 7 unlock app. If you are on the 10.6.1.8 or higher you would need the version 8 app.
I don't know that unlock is required to do what you wish but I don't know of any other methods to update without unlocking.
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Hello
Apparently, I can not go to fastboot with version 9.4.3.30, this version does not appear the option USB mode ...
Only appears, wipe data, then android OS option ...
thank you
Vitor Oliveira said:
Hello
Apparently, I can not go to fastboot with version 9.4.3.30, this version does not appear the option USB mode ...
Only appears, wipe data, then android OS option ...
thank you
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Have unlocked? That is when fastboot is available.
tobdaryl said:
Have unlocked? That is when fastboot is available.
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Hello friend
I think I did something I should not be good ...
The only thing I could do was get the latest version available for the TF300T USA version .. 4.2.20 Jelly Bean ...
Now I can go to fastboot, but it will not let me make root with asus application of unlok ... I think this version does not allow ...
Even for me to change the kernel, it is necessary to unlock the tablet right?
thank you

I have a problem in my phone honor 6X

hi,
I download update and i get some problems in my phone
and I want to have original software for my phone
and i want how install also the software for the last
or what ever version.
ahla.qmar said:
hi,
I download update and i get some problems in my phone
and I want to have original software for my phone
and i want how install also the software for the last
or what ever version.
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seems like you didn't dload the data file or try to dload latest version.
Your install is not complete, you have 2 file you only installed update file
Is it possible to help to provide a linker version.
thanks....

Forced update via erecovery!

Guys! Hello again... I'm still blocked with android 8.1 on elm29 sp5c900. I understand that c900 is global, Huawei still tells me that an update will come soon, but nothing. Erecovery doesn't find nothing on server and hisuite doesn't help me at all. Now the question... Is there a problem if I download an update file from firmware finder and install it with forced update (power plus volume buttons)? Can I brick the device, since I don't have a backup file or original software
shtresatu said:
Guys! Hello again... I'm still blocked with android 8.1 on elm29 sp5c900. I understand that c900 is global, Huawei still tells me that an update will come soon, but nothing. Erecovery doesn't find nothing on server and hisuite doesn't help me at all. Now the question... Is there a problem if I download an update file from firmware finder and install it with forced update (power plus volume buttons)? Can I brick the device, since I don't have a backup file or original software
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Firmware downloaded through Firmware finder won't install via forced update, you can use service ROM (download though androidhost dot ru) and place it on usb OTG and force it. Or you can use patched Hisuite method to update https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page132
Yes it can brick, anything can happen but very unlikely, just backup your device through Hisuite before trying that if you want to keep your personal data(won't back up firmware, only apps, contacts etc.)
C900 hw/normal does not get any update.
Just force some updated base via dload package or via forced hisuite with dns spoofed.
Thanks for your answers! So... The steps will be... 1. Download "update full base. app"
2. Place it on root folder in dload folder
3. Update it via forced update (power button plus both volume buttons)
I've found on firmware finder update.app file. This works via dload method?
madoxx77 said:
Firmware downloaded through Firmware finder won't install via forced update, you can use service ROM (download though androidhost dot ru) and place it on usb OTG and force it. Or you can use patched Hisuite method to update https://forum.xda-developers.com/tools/general/huawei-firmware-finder-team-mt-t3469146/page132
Yes it can brick, anything can happen but very unlikely, just backup your device through Hisuite before trying that if you want to keep your personal data(won't back up firmware, only apps, contacts etc.)
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Thanks for the link... I will try this too
shtresatu said:
Thanks for your answers! So... The steps will be... 1. Download "update full base. app"
2. Place it on root folder in dload folder
3. Update it via forced update (power button plus both volume buttons)
I've found on firmware finder update.app file. This works via dload method?
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For dload, you ll have to use an USBOTG, exfat formatted.
On 8.1, Use a 9.0 dload's update.app .
Once on 9.0, use a 9.1 dload's update_sd.zip
Alternative is to use forced hisuite.-If so uodzte first to 9.0 then 9.1.
oslo83 said:
For dload, you ll have to use an USBOTG, exfat formatted.
On 8.1, Use a 9.0 dload's update.app .
Once on 9.0, use a 9.1 dload's update_sd.zip
Alternative is to use forced hisuite.-If so uodzte first to 9.0 then 9.1.
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Thanks a ton. I will try with dload. Is more simple
Forced hisuite doesn't work! Gives me only update to android 8.0. Firmware finder on pc doesn't give me my version sp5c900, so I can't download any firmware. Now I don't trust FF on phone neither. What if this gives wrong firmware, since my emui version is not suported. ****
oslo83 said:
C900 hw/normal does not get any update.
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Meaning there is no update on hicloud server available for C900.
True. Damn huawei ****ty version.
Thx a lot #oslo for advices
I've spoked (finally) with someone from Huawei on chat, and after verifying my serial number she told me that my phone is a demo version. F%$&. So, no Android 9 for me. Still, my phone works flawlessly. Since I'm stuck on 8.1 I want to root it and play a little more. Can you give me an idea how to root it? Thanks
shtresatu said:
I've spoked (finally) with someone from Huawei on chat, and after verifying my serial number she told me that my phone is a demo version. F%$&. So, no Android 9 for me. Still, my phone works flawlessly. Since I'm stuck on 8.1 I want to root it and play a little more. Can you give me an idea how to root it? Thanks
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First, is this device is with an unlocked bootloader ? (and/or do you have the unlock code ?)
To check bootloader/phone status, boot to fastboot/bootloader mode :
Plug device to PC with Hisuite, reboot P20 and Hold volumeDown on P20 until it boot on white screen ;
What is your Phone status ?
Sorry for late response. Bootloader is locked.
"phone locked.
FRP UNLOCKED"
And I don't have bootloader code.
So you won't mind that dload packages are locking back bootloader as it is already locked...
oslo83 said:
So you won't mind that dload packages are locking back bootloader as it is already locked...
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Nope... I just want to root it so I can use Xposed

Trying a new method of rooting without bootloader unlocking.

So basically, I require one file from the community : ramdisk_recovery.img. I would like it to be 100% not tempered, original, extracted from the latest .185 rom for C432 region for model CLT-L29. I have discovered a new method of rooting by using the sdcard method, however I have no way of getting the update.app from anywhere else. What I will do is replace the ramdisk_recovery.img within update.app with the patched version (patching the file using magisk manager) and flash it. This MIGHT brick your phone, however I am not certain. I hope I can get this file ASAP, as I might just found a perfect way to get out of Huawei's restrictions.
If you can write up a tutorial on getting that file from a phone (unlocked bootloader but unrooted), I can try to get it for you. (Having said that my device was a China region device which I rebranded to 432 when I received it, in case that makes a difference)
jfbaudio said:
If you can write up a tutorial on getting that file from a phone (unlocked bootloader but unrooted), I can try to get it for you. (Having said that my device was a China region device which I rebranded to 432 when I received it, in case that makes a difference)
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Afaik you can try adb dump ramdisk_recovery.img or by extracting the img from an update.app file. If you had root, you could try to redownload the update using HWProxy method, cancel the update and go to root/data/update and copy it's contents to a PC. i will keep looking for a method so feel free to try any method
jfbaudio said:
If you can write up a tutorial on getting that file from a phone (unlocked bootloader but unrooted), I can try to get it for you. (Having said that my device was a China region device which I rebranded to 432 when I received it, in case that makes a difference)
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Hello. Any luck so far?
AnotyClaws said:
Hello. Any luck so far?
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I don't have root (work phone and remote management prevent that). What's the exact adb command? I get "unknown command" using adb dump ramdisk_recovery.img. The phone does show up for adb devices.
jfbaudio said:
I don't have root (work phone and remote management prevent that). What's the exact adb command? I get "unknown command" using adb dump ramdisk_recovery.img. The phone does show up for adb devices.
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Hmmm. I will keep you updated. I found a method but the problem is, you need to downgrade to android 9, which I suppose you can't since it's your work phone.
AnotyClaws said:
Hmmm. I will keep you updated. I found a method but the problem is, you need to downgrade to android 9, which I suppose you can't since it's your work phone.
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ah yes that's right... I can't downgrade. If you're still working on this when I replace this phone for work this fall, I'll revisit this
[Recovery][BKL][EMUI 8.x][Unofficial]TWRP 3.2.1-0 working recovery from View 10
Backup your stock recovery per this post. If you are too lazy, I can upload my backup from .104 build (C432) to Mega. Download twrp_bkl_0.7.img from this post and place it in same directory with your ADB. After successful backup as precaution...
forum.xda-developers.com
This is the easy way to it.

Question How do you change/update stock firmware (downgraded after recovering via EDL)?

I recently bought a ROG Phone 5s here in Japan, and it came on the WW-18.1220.2111.164 firmware.
I got into a bootloop trying to mount as readwrite, and the problem got worse until I was at a seeming brick with black screen. But I saved my phone using johhny886's guide here.
Upon flashing the firmware he provided, my phone is now back to normal but on WW-18.1220.2109.126.
System update checks and says "Your system is up-to-date." I tried a factory reset and interestingly it keeps me on WW-18.1220.2109.126.
WW-18.1220.2111.164 is downloadable from ASUS's website here and it comes in a zip file. How do I manually install this? Or can I?
There is also a newer WW-18.1220.2112.175, but it says "This firmware is only for ROG Phone 5S/5S Pro ID version". I thought about going to this newest version but that message scares me since I don't know what ID is here. WW-18.1220.2111.164 listed as "WW-18.1220.2111.164 for WW/EU/TW/JP version only." Device's country is listed as JP so I figured it's safer to go back to this.
Place that zip file you have downloaded in your phone internal storage (not inside any folders). Once you have placed it in the root of your internal storage just restart your phone. After restart unlock your phone and it will automatically detect that update file within a minute and ask you to update.
The ID version is Indonesian version. So choose JP version for you always.
I just did that and successfully updated as you posted. Somehow as soon as I go to post online I figure stuff out lol.
Thank you for the assistance, I was afraid and wanted to be careful.

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