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A firmware update is available...

Hey everyone!
It's 5:47am on this Tuesday, November 9th, and I have a firmware update notification in the status bar.
What should I do?
Devs?
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Are you running a custom Rom or stock? If stock, what is your current software and firmware version.

cswroe said:
Are you running a custom Rom or stock? If stock, what is your current software and firmware version.
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I'm running a custom rom, SlideMeRoot, with the first Mytouch Slide update applied.
Or SlideMeRoot is a version of the stock rom?
Then:
Firmware: 2.1-update1
Software number: 1.27.531.1

Images attached.

They are trying to give you the OTA. Don't take it if you like your root.

RUbernerd said:
They are trying to give you the OTA. Don't take it if you like your root.
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I know that's why I've posted here.
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There hasn't been a text message sent out about any other updates. This is them trying to ruin your root access.

RUbernerd said:
There hasn't been a text message sent out about any other updates. This is them trying to ruin your root access.
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Seriously doubt it.
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I also haven't heard about any privilege revocation updates in that case.

The OTA broke root for so many people it isn't funny.

RUbernerd said:
The OTA broke root for so many people it isn't funny.
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I have the modified radio update already installed if that's what you mean.
It's displayed in the last image in the images I attached above.

Stratis1978 said:
I have the modified radio update already installed if that's what you mean.
It's displayed in the last image in the images I attached above.
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Slidemeroot uses is older than ota, they are sending you the rom that cr modded(1.3.x). Upgrade to cr for new radio and it will go away.
Edit: read rest of your post,it may be a small hotfix, probably not 2.2 .Maybe 2.1.1
Sent from my T-Mobile MTS/G1 using XDA App

Ace42 said:
Slidemeroot uses is older than ota, they are sending you the rom that cr modded(1.3.x). Upgrade to cr for new radio and it will go away.
Edit: read rest of your post,it may be a small hotfix, probably not 2.2 .Maybe 2.1.1
Sent from my T-Mobile MTS/G1 using XDA App
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I don't know what it is but interesting none-the-less.
I'll consider it over a coffee.

So ummm who wants to take apart this BRAND new update and see what it is?
I've got alogcat installed and ready...

Stratis1978 said:
So ummm who wants to take apart this BRAND new update and see what it is?
I've got alogcat installed and ready...
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Sounds like you've got the OTA many of us have had for quite some time. Take a look at my signature; if your build resembles my current ROM it's an older OTA. Post some screen shots as you did earlier so we can see the change since you've updated. Thanks.

NJAZ said:
Sounds like you've got the OTA many of us have had for quite some time. Take a look at my signature; if your build resembles my current ROM it's an older OTA. Post some screen shots as you did earlier so we can see the change since you've updated. Thanks.
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I've also had that update for quite some time.
So before anyone else suggests that very update again in this thread, bear that in mind.

Well what are you waiting for? Go ahead and transfer it from the phone and post it

Annnd to quote myself:
Stratis1978 said:
So ummm who wants to take apart this BRAND new update and see what it is?
I've got alogcat installed and ready...
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Stratis1978 said:
I've also had that update for quite some time.
So before anyone else suggests that very update again in this thread, bear that in mind.
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Bear in mind the OTA update was more than just a radio upgrade ... which from your initial post appears to be the extent of the OTA you have had for quite some time. Interested to see the updated screen shots though ...

fermunky said:
Well what are you waiting for? Go ahead and transfer it from the phone and post it
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Dude (and everyone else who reads this thread), please -- I'm asking for guidance here.
So if you want me to do something, articulate what that is.
I will transfer the update from my phone and post it here, just tell me HOW.
Anything else you need: also articulate what that is and how.

NJAZ said:
Bear in mind the OTA update was more than just a radio upgrade ... which from your initial post appears to be the extent of the OTA you have had for quite some time. Interested to see the updated screen shots though ...
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It was more than a radio upgrade; it was also a fix for other slide conundrums.
So you want me to apply this OTA update and post screen shots?
Because that would be unwise for a rooted phone...

Verizon LG G2 System Update Available

Hi everyone,
I got a popup window notifying me about a system update that was ready to install on my Verizon LG G2. I chose not to install it, but it said I can install it later. I am rooted and I am not sure what this update is for, possibly a fix for the root exploits. Anyone else seeing this?
EDIT: Everyone is confirming that it does not break root, but if you have already installed TWRP then DO NOT ACCEPT THE UPDATE.

drkow19 said:
Hi everyone,
I got a popup window notifying me about a system update that was ready to install on my Verizon LG G2. I chose not to install it, but it said I can install it later. I am rooted and I am not sure what this update is for, possibly a fix for the root exploits. Anyone else seeing this?
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I got it too.... Couldn't find any info on it. I did the update and in "about phone' I still show rooted. It is still 4.2.2 so I am assuming it was a minor software issue/security fix.

mouf32 said:
I got it too.... Couldn't find any info on it. I did the update and in "about phone' I still show rooted. It is still 4.2.2 so I am assuming it was a minor software issue/security fix.
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Please confirm that you did the system update and can still use root apps. Also, which root method did you use. Maybe they patched the Chinese method, but not the newer method yet!

I'm getting the notification too. I won't be updating til I find out what it does.

mouf32 said:
I got it too.... Couldn't find any info on it. I did the update and in "about phone' I still show rooted. It is still 4.2.2 so I am assuming it was a minor software issue/security fix.
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Wow, pretty ballsy of you to accept the OTA without knowing if it would break root or custom recovery.

I hope there not trying that crap already
Sent from my LG-D801 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I am not rooted and have it downloaded (not installed).
Let me know if there is anything you would need from it and I can post.
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Pics or it didn't happen.

drkow19 said:
Hi everyone,
I got a popup window notifying me about a system update that was ready to install on my Verizon LG G2. I chose not to install it, but it said I can install it later. I am rooted and I am not sure what this update is for, possibly a fix for the root exploits. Anyone else seeing this?
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We have custom recovery. Why on earth would anyone do a OTA .. ever... again.... I have never. There will be a ROM based on Stock available that will include every GOOD thing from every OTA that is pushed... Patience is a virtue.

sublimejosh2000 said:
We have custom recovery. Why on earth would anyone do a OTA .. ever... again.... I have never. There will be a ROM based on Stock available that will include every GOOD thing from every OTA that is pushed... Patience is a virtue.
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No customer recovery because TWRP is broken currently.

sublimejosh2000 said:
We have custom recovery. Why on earth would anyone do a OTA .. ever... again.... I have never. There will be a ROM based on Stock available that will include every GOOD thing from every OTA that is pushed... Patience is a virtue.
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So how do you stop it from popping up the notification. I don't mind waiting, but I don't see how to dismiss the notification?

mouf32 said:
No customer recovery because TWRP is broken currently.
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The Newest recovery has ADB option and is considered safe for now. My point is that why would anyone accept an OTA when it is obvious that withing a short period of time there is not only going to be a fully fixed recovery plus Custom ROM's based on the latest Stock ROM with the OTA included. Once you Root and install recovery, you kiss the carrier and their attempts at "Updates" goodbye.
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smacklayer said:
So how do you stop it from popping up the notification. I don't mind waiting, but I don't see how to dismiss the notification?
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Freeze the System Update App in System with Titanium.

I did the update and still have root access.
Sent from my VS980 4G using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Notice anything change?

i haven't rooted yet, so i told it to install later. i'll root tonight so that i know i can have it, sounds like the update doesnt take root away, it could keep you from rooting if you arent yet tho..

Oh crap, did the update and it looks like I'm soft bricked(?). I can only get to TWRP, and can't reboot the phone (always goes back to TWRP, no matter what I do, even after Factory Reset). PLEASE HELP!!
(Verizon G2)

I'm not sure if I can attribute this to the ota update but my wifi performance has been really glitchy. Constant disconnect/reconnect.
I can't say it's due 100% to the ota because wifi will occasionally get spotty due to the sheer amount of wifi APs and traffic at my workplace.
Anyone else experience this? BTW I'm rooted.

davin8r said:
Oh crap, did the update and it looks like I'm soft bricked(?). I can only get to TWRP, and can't reboot the phone (always goes back to TWRP, no matter what I do, even after Factory Reset). PLEASE HELP!!
(Verizon G2)
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It might be more serious than that, at the moment it is pretty bad, i opened a thread to see if someone can address this situation for us. hopefully we can hear seomething back soon. If you find a fix please post it because there are a few of us in your situation, including myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450946

Walter21026 said:
It might be more serious than that, at the moment it is pretty bad, i opened a thread to see if someone can address this situation for us. hopefully we can hear seomething back soon. If you find a fix please post it because there are a few of us in your situation, including myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450946
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I'm in the same boat, stuck in TWRP loop won't reboot. Downloading files to get back to stock, so will try to put into download mode once everything is downloaded (2.3gb file is taking a while)...I'm sure it'll be resolved soon enough. Will report back if it works.

hapbeeboy said:
I'm in the same boat, stuck in TWRP loop won't reboot. Downloading files to get back to stock, so will try to put into download mode once everything is downloaded (2.3gb file is taking a while)...I'm sure it'll be resolved soon enough. Will report back if it works.
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Can you get into download mode?

[OTA Captured] German Retail 4.4.4

OTA for German Retail version from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 started to roll out finally.
Download:
http://d-h.st/gUF
The name of the file is Blur_Version.176.44.1.falcon_umts.Retail.en.DE.zip - as always - it is named after the firmware being updated not after the target one.

Were you on stock recovery but rooted when you got this OTA?

I got this Update today too.

BaghiXDA said:
Were you on stock recovery but rooted when you got this OTA?
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You can always GET an OTA but you won´t be able to install it in some scenarios.
Your system partition has to be mostly untouched, but root and Xposed Framework won´t cause any problem. You can use stock or Philz Recovery.

Also got the update but the installation is failing due to unexpected changes to build.prop. I have removed xposed and anything else I can think of that may have changed the system partition but still no go.
Any ideas? Maybe someone could post their build.prop?

I'm also getting the update in The Netherlands. Bought my phone online amazon.de :laugh:

patient81 said:
Also got the update but the installation is failing due to unexpected changes to build.prop. I have removed xposed and anything else I can think of that may have changed the system partition but still no go.
Any ideas? Maybe someone could post their build.prop?
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Here you go. Obviously remove the .txt extension.

Bec de Xorbin said:
Here you go. Obviously remove the .txt extension.
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Thank you kindly.

drfr said:
OTA for German Retail version from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 started to roll out finally.
Currently uploading it ....
Here we go:
http://d-h.st/gUF
The name of the file is Blur_Version.176.44.1.falcon_umts.Retail.en.DE.zip - as always - it is named after the firmware being updated not after the target one.
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Can you go to About Phone > Status and tell me what your first 4 numbers of your Imei is? Thanks!

NextGenGTR said:
Can you go to About Phone > Status and tell me what your first 4 numbers of your Imei is? Thanks!
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Well, I can, but can you tell me why are you asking?

I'm rooted and installed the stock recovery then tried doing the Ota (I'm on stock rom if it matters) and it gives an error, just "error" no more information during the installation process.
Anybody can help?
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bad1080 said:
hi, i have an error with the ota update to 4.4.4 myself, my phone is unlocked and rooted (mostly for xframework, xprivacy and gravity box). now i would like to know if i can use the version you have posted?
do i need to reinstall anything after the update? also i would like to know where that version you posted is coming from (is it clean)?
thanks in advance!
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Yes, you have the right version of firmware for this OTA, don´t know why it´s failing for you, there´s too much variables, it´s hard to tell.
As to where the file I posted comes from - it´s right from my phone. Until today morning I was on French 4.4.4, then I flashed the German 4.4.2 firmware to look if I could catch the OTA and it really came, I pulled it from my /cache and posted here. Check out the MD5 sum: d289331e52d0f79d2bcc4b9b390ff338
It´s the same on my local copy, on the cloud copy I posted and also look here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/7843052-post301.html

drfr said:
Well, I can, but can you tell me why are you asking?
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Apparently the update rolls out depending on that 4 numbers, i think it started from something like 3550 and mine is 3593 so i wanted to see if it is close to my number if you get what i mean.

NextGenGTR said:
Apparently the update rolls out depending on that 4 numbers, i think it started from something like 3550 and mine is 3593 so i wanted to see if it is close to my number if you get what i mean.
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I see, so mine is 3549.

I have 3549 ....en.GB ,no update
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drfr said:
I see, so mine is 3549.
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loungedogg said:
I have 3549 ....en.GB ,no update
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I am from the UK too, i still dont have any sign of update for 4.4.2, i hope i'm not waiting for a update that is going to make the phone worse...

NextGenGTR said:
I am from the UK too, i still dont have any sign of update for 4.4.2, i hope i'm not waiting for a update that is going to make the phone worse...
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Why so sceptical? Apart from a different dialer GUI, there´s not much difference you can really feel on 4.4.4, basically there are just some bug fixes.

bad1080 said:
hi, i have an error with the ota update to 4.4.4 myself, my phone is unlocked and rooted (mostly for xframework, xprivacy and gravity box). now i would like to know if i can use the version you have posted?
my phone:
do i need to reinstall anything after the update? also i would like to know where that version you posted is coming from (is it clean)?
thanks in advance!
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Perhaps you need to uninstall and remove the modules and the xposed from the system before updating. Xposed and the modules add / modify system files and other sources in the device. Make sure you unroot as the last step as well. Stock recovery is required to install the OTA successfully

drfr said:
You can always GET an OTA but you won´t be able to install it in some scenarios.
Your system partition has to be mostly untouched, but root and Xposed Framework won´t cause any problem. You can use stock or Philz Recovery.
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I just wanted to know, did you also had stock recovery or custom?

Nougat is here for Verizon devices!

I look at my system updates, and I see this! I couldn't believe it! Nougat is finally here!

Just checked and received it as well!

Has somebody captured the OTA file?

Can we root the android nougat?

I had Verizon before. They are known for doing updates late and completely messed up. At least they aren't late this time. I'm just miffed that they dropped it before RETUS.

G4liant said:
Has somebody captured the OTA file?
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I had every intention to but I was so excited that I forgot before I updated. If no one else does and I can find a stock file to go back to MM, I will try.

shawnsac2000 said:
Can we root the android nougat?
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On Verizon no. And probably never will be able to.

That sucks

ironbesterer said:
I had every intention to but I was so excited that I forgot before I updated. If no one else does and I can find a stock file to go back to MM, I will try.
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You do not need root to read most system files.
It used to be in /cache but deletes itself after the flash.

aviwdoowks said:
You do not need root to read most system files.
It used to be in /cache but deletes itself after the flash.
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I know. Since I flashed it, I couldn't pull the ota through logcat.

My update is having issues. Tried a handful of times and would get "update could not be verified" or something similar after the download would complete update. When it doesn't fail verification, the install fails after rebooting. wtf, I have tried the VZW/Moto software update program but it returns that I have the latest software. Guess that channel might not be updated yet.

teerout said:
My update is having issues. Tried a handful of times and would get "update could not be verified" or something similar after the download would complete update. When it doesn't fail verification, the install fails after rebooting. wtf, I have tried the VZW/Moto software update program but it returns that I have the latest software. Guess that channel might not be updated yet.
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Is it an official ADDISON_VZW or is it a RETUS device?

ironbesterer said:
On Verizon no. And probably never will be able to.
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What is the issue with the Verizon variant for root? I am willing to commit a good tip for a verifyable process to anyone that can do it in a reasonable timeframe. Anyone else willing to donate to the cause?

The bootloader can't be unlocked.

BillyBob3 said:
What is the issue with the Verizon variant for root? I am willing to commit a good tip for a verifyable process to anyone that can do it in a reasonable timeframe. Anyone else willing to donate to the cause?
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Read here
Know jcase?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z-force/help/root-verizon-t3507253

ironbesterer said:
Is it an official ADDISON_VZW or is it a RETUS device?
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The device is official VZW. I also have the " device has failed verification" warning on start-up. I'm sure that's not helping things either...

BillyBob3 said:
What is the issue with the Verizon variant for root? I am willing to commit a good tip for a verifyable process to anyone that can do it in a reasonable timeframe. Anyone else willing to donate to the cause?
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Mostly QCSB and the nearly impossible to exploit bootloader.

aviwdoowks said:
Read here
Know jcase?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z-force/help/root-verizon-t3507253
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What's his post number? I can't seem to find it.

FYI, I was able to upgrade to Nougat this morning using the VZW software upgrade assistant.

teerout said:
FYI, I was able to upgrade to Nougat this morning using the VZW software upgrade assistant.
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So the N firmware is used by that?
Can you extract it somehow? Mac or PC?

Question Issue updating to 1.1.2 OTA

Hey everyone, I am having an issue where my phone will not update to the 1.1.2 even when I have removed magisk and also disabled all modules. I am on the GL version and have not found an OTA update to sideload as of yet only the EEA version. Any ideas? I reallt want to update so I can root 1.1.2 but obviously at this point I have no access to the OTA. The error is "Installation will continue when device isn't being used. To install now, tap Resume." I press resume then it says Installation problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.

yquitumadbro said:
Hey everyone, I am having an issue where my phone will not update to the 1.1.2 even when I have removed magisk and also disabled all modules. I am on the GL version and have not found an OTA update to sideload as of yet only the EEA version. Any ideas? I reallt want to update so I can root 1.1.2 but obviously at this point I have no access to the OTA. The error is "Installation will continue when device isn't being used. To install now, tap Resume." I press resume then it says Installation problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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You need to flash stock boot image depends what versio you are, this is solved already in HowTo unlock and root phone just read the comments

Patkis_1 said:
You need to flash stock boot image depends what versio you are, this is solved already in HowTo unlock and root phone just read the comments
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I'm on version 1.1.0 GL I tried all those steps with no luck but will keep trying.

yquitumadbro said:
I'm on version 1.1.0 GL I tried all those steps with no luck but will keep trying.
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Well first try to boot with stock boot what comes with 1.1.0 gl and try to install update

Patkis_1 said:
Well first try to boot with stock boot what comes with 1.1.0 gl and try to install update
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Is it possible I can Screen Share with you if possible? I have discord

yquitumadbro said:
Is it possible I can Screen Share with you if possible? I have discord
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What do you even screen share ? Just find the correct stock boot and fastboor flash boot and that file, after that try to install update and then follow how to root again and no i dont have time to come dc now sorry

Ah ok will do that now Ty! I'll tell you how it goes.

yquitumadbro said:
Ah ok will do that now Ty! I'll tell you how it goes.
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Please don't forget to click on like for members helping you!
It's simple and free cost

sadly nothing has worked I think I will end up just having to wait until the global 1.1.2 download becomes available

yquitumadbro said:
sadly nothing has worked I think I will end up just having to wait until the global 1.1.2 download becomes available
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I think you will update without problem with the full rom OTA when available.
Personnally i have received my NP1 yesterday night, i have just update 1.1.0 > 1.1.2 before, unlock / root just after especially for do not have to redo things for update/root from a old firmware version.
I will feedback when the next update will come

Pho3nX said:
I think you will update without problem with the full rom OTA when available.
Personnally i have received my NP1 yesterday night, i have just update 1.1.0 > 1.1.2 before, unlock / root just after especially for do not have to redo things for update/root from a old firmware version.
I will feedback when the next update will come
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I appreciate the advice sadly I soft bricked my phone so now going through how to fix that. I do plan to stay on 1.1.0 though cause a lot of people are complaining about the newest update.

yquitumadbro said:
I appreciate the advice sadly I soft bricked my phone so now going through how to fix that. I do plan to stay on 1.1.0 though cause a lot of people are complaining about the newest update.
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I have a tutorial for "unlocking your phone(1)", it's ready to be posted, I'm just waiting for the mods to insert 2 reserved posts after the OP.

Sib64 said:
I have a tutorial for "unlocking your phone(1)", it's ready to be posted, I'm just waiting for the mods to insert 2 reserved posts after the OP.
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I got it unlocked but when I was going to unroot it then relock it to see if that helped me be able to push the update it got soft bricked so now I'm trying to figure out how to fix that.

yquitumadbro said:
I got it unlocked but when I was going to unroot it then relock it to see if that helped me be able to push the update it got soft bricked so now I'm trying to figure out how to fix that.
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Sorry, I meant to write "unbrick"

Sib64 said:
Sorry, I meant to write "unbrick"
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is it possible you can send it to me? As of now I am stuck and have no way to use the phone.