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OTA Released (Root for manual update) - Flash on Market MAR18 (Leaked)

Motorola XOOM users on the Verizon Wireless network: starting tonight, a maintenance release is rolling out to you in phases, so watch for a notification on your device that will tell you when it’s ready for download. The update includes required enhancements to support Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2 (coming soon); it also includes a fix for a bug we identified with Daylight Savings time, so be sure to install it!
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No flash, just support for it... http://www.facebook.com/motorola
Update: Flash 10.2 announced release on market MAR18 http://blogs.adobe.com/flashplayer/2011/03/update-on-flash-player-10-2-for-mobile-devices.html
And, Flash leaked! http://www.multiupload.com/5FOUMVZI32
Manual OTA instructions via Koush (ROOT REQUIRED): http://www.koushikdutta.com/2011/03/manually-updating-your-rooted-xoom.html

well, maybe this will fix my wierd clock issue today... hmmm

At least this shows how quickly updates will come... I guess.

how will us with wifi only get this?

Any update is good news at this point I think. I wonder if there is any harm in updating, ie will it remove the ability to root and what not? I wish they would provide more details on what exactly the patch does. Also, it clearly says on the Verizon network, what about those not on it and are only on wifi?
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Sirchuk said:
Any update is good news at this point I think. I wonder if there is any harm in updating, ie will it remove the ability to root and what not? I wish they would provide more details on what exactly the patch does. Also, it clearly says on the Verizon network, what about those not on it and are only on wifi?
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MY droid always popped up updates even when I was only on wifi. I imagine we'll all get it or someone will post the update.zip anyway.

I'm curious if the Tegra 2 versions of flash (10.1) floating around will have something to interact with, and start functioning. They have with everything else. As soon as I get the OTA (no 3G), I have a folder full of them in my Dropbox.

AndyMan386 said:
how will us with wifi only get this?
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Through WiFi?

Droid-Life has some more details.
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/1...tonight-includes-adobe-flash-10-2/#more-28145

Why cant people do more research?
Wifi only will get the update too...
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/03/1...olling-out-tonight-includes-adobe-flash-10-2/

Has anyone figured out how to force a check in on the Xoom?

Inphinitizeit said:
Has anyone figured out how to force a check in on the Xoom?
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Question of the day. No dialer :/

yesssssssssssss

Glad to see an update but there is nothing listed to get excited about except a possible problem with the upcoming daylight savings time switch. Who cares about the flash update since it does not actually include it. But this will be a good test run to see how the updates are sent out and applied.

Cann't wait for the update to start

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Question of the day. No dialer :/
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You can force a check by rebooting. Not the best method, but it works.

Why do unlocked xooms need to get relocked?
I understand why you need to be on stock boot.img but i don't understand why you need to have the device relocked to get the update.
It makes no sense.

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You can force a check by rebooting. Not the best method, but it works.
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According to the system update tab this didn't happen in 3 reboots since the announcement. Still last check at 5:20. Really want to see if any of the 10.1 Tegra versions work after this. I've been frantic to have Flash lately (PlayOn/Netflix).
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morbos said:
According to the system update tab this didn't happen in 3 reboots since the announcement. Still last check at 5:20. Really want to see if any of the 10.1 Tegra versions work after this. I've been frantic to have Flash lately (PlayOn/Netflix).
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It might have a minimum time between checkins. Mine said 9:20am, then showed current time for last checkin when I rebooted.

So would it be fair to say that those of us who have rooted should wait until this update is released to see if in fact we really do need to revert back to stock/locked condition? Because I'd really be pissed if we had to lose all of the data on our Xooms just for this update, when very few of us have actually changed anything with the boot.img, etc. I mean back when I first rooted my N1 but before I flashed custom ROMs, I never had to wipe back to stock to receive OTA updates, so why would that be the case here??

Sprint rolling out OTA updates for EVO 4G, Epic 4G, EVO Design 4G

From Android Central http://www.androidcentral.com/sprin...vo-design-4g?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
Sprint has over-the-air updates scheduled to roll out beginning today for the HTC EVO 4G, the Samsung Epic 4G, and the EVO Design 4G. Using the opportunity presented by removing Carrier IQ, Sprint has bundled up a few other fixes for these handsets and the OTA updates, beginning today, should be 100 percent complete in 10 days. The update information is as follows:
EVO 4G
Update to version 2.12.651.5
Security Update
Updated Peep client (to align with Twitter)
Updated Sprint Zone client
Battery life improvements
3LM Enterprise Tool Access (no user interface changes)
Epic 4G
Update to version S700.0.5S.EL30
Security update
Speaker feedback fix
The QIK and Asphalt 5 applications are no longer preloaded. When opening the applications using the application icon, you will be redirected to the Android market to download and install the full application.
After the QIK install, you will need to login using your original account information or create a new account. All contacts should remain intact
After the Asphalt 5 install, previous game play data (eg. levels) will not be retained.
EVO Design 4G
Update to version 4.67.651.3
Security Update
Updated Peep client ( to align with Twitter)
Battery life improvements

Sweet. Can't wait for ROMs to get updated with this new OTA
I wonder if the battery life improvement is noticeable
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I guess most of the devs will be updating their roms now.I hope theres a noticeable battery improvement also,we EVOers need it,with this battery hog.

I wonder if the hboot version will change and have to wait again to root if we have a problem with the phone and have to get an exchange??i hope not, cause the last time it sucked having to wait 2 months

nice little treat coming home from work! guess i got a night of testing and cooking to do!
edit: not yet here in Houston!

brad560 said:
nice little treat coming home from work! guess i got a night of testing and cooking to do!
edit: not yet here in Houston!
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Cant wait for you to cook us up a stock rooted rom! your last one was pretty awesome is currently my stock nandroid atm ^_^

Is this update out yet for the EVO?

fceeviper said:
Is this update out yet for the EVO?
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january 24th is when they will start "pushing" although you can manually check.
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twiztidvandal417 said:
Cant wait for you to cook us up a stock rooted rom! your last one was pretty awesome is currently my stock nandroid atm ^_^
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thank you

Diablo67 said:
I guess most of the devs will be updating their roms now.I hope theres a noticeable battery improvement also,we EVOers need it,with this battery hog.
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Maybe CIQ remove which helps with the battery lol watch.

update commencing now, houston 7am cst
Update: I have the odexed version of the stock Rom with the update in the dev forum.

AngelofChaos said:
From Android Central http://www.androidcentral.com/sprin...vo-design-4g?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
Sprint has over-the-air updates scheduled to roll out beginning today for the HTC EVO 4G, the Samsung Epic 4G, and the EVO Design 4G. Using the opportunity presented by removing Carrier IQ, Sprint has bundled up a few other fixes for these handsets and the OTA updates, beginning today, should be 100 percent complete in 10 days. The update information is as follows:
EVO 4G
Update to version 2.12.651.5
Security Update
Updated Peep client (to align with Twitter)
Updated Sprint Zone client
Battery life improvements
3LM Enterprise Tool Access (no user interface changes)
Epic 4G
Update to version S700.0.5S.EL30
Security update
Speaker feedback fix
The QIK and Asphalt 5 applications are no longer preloaded. When opening the applications using the application icon, you will be redirected to the Android market to download and install the full application.
After the QIK install, you will need to login using your original account information or create a new account. All contacts should remain intact
After the Asphalt 5 install, previous game play data (eg. levels) will not be retained.
EVO Design 4G
Update to version 4.67.651.3
Security Update
Updated Peep client ( to align with Twitter)
Battery life improvements
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you have the version numbers for the EVO 4g and the Evo Design mixed up> Also I just got the update and it includes 2.3.5....yay

Looks like the EVO might be SOL for an s-off bootloader after this OTA. Unless alpharev wants to take a stab at this one as well. Let's see how long it takes for all the frantic posts about loosing root to pop up

roids87 said:
Looks like the EVO might be SOL for an s-off bootloader after this OTA. Unless alpharev wants to take a stab at this one as well. Let's see how long it takes for all the frantic posts about loosing root to pop up
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I did not lose my s off after updating. I was not rooted however, so I'm not sure myself.
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brad560 said:
I did not lose my s off after updating. I was not rooted however, so I'm not sure myself.
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roids87 said:
Looks like the EVO might be SOL for an s-off bootloader after this OTA. Unless alpharev wants to take a stab at this one as well. Let's see how long it takes for all the frantic posts about losing root to pop up
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Running 2.3.5
Carrier IQ was removed
I updated while running stock Bootloader looks like this:
*** LOCKED (OOW) ***
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001

Interesting hboot changed hmm
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brad560 said:
january 24th is when they will start "pushing" although you can manually check.
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Got it thanks!
Now will this new update let me route my EVO without that bootloader lock?

Anyone confirm if the hboot changing is effecting root?

I rather not update to test it, so we will probably have to wait for someone that has updated to see if they can get s-off

I would also be cautious with it. It comes with new hboot and the ROMs(in dev section) looks like they didn't remove the new hboot. It will lock the bootlader (s-on).

So I am thinking. I am s off. I was stock, unrooted, and did the update. had stock recovery. Now if it is a new hboot, I should have lost my s off, right?
I didn't still got it went and rooted after the update.
Hmm Any thoughts?
Seems from catching up, I would not lose s off.
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Incoming upgrade to 1.1

Fellows,
According to this Engadget news, there is an incoming (minor) upgrade to fix wifi issues to our beloved NST:
Link
I hope it still is rootable. Multitouch maybe? USB host (we already have partial)?

I used my NST without registering for a week, and noticed the battery drain was huge.
Ever since I registered my device, the battery drain issue has gone.
I doubt that this update will fix the battery drain issue for non-registered devices. Why would they even bother for an update and give people a chance to not to register their devices ???

kaangonel said:
Why would they even bother for an update and give people a chance to not to register their devices ???
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No, they would never do that, in fact not registering the device is a violation of the ToS

apeine said:
Fellows,
According to this Engadget news, there is an incoming (minor) upgrade to fix wifi issues to our beloved NST:
Link
I hope it still is rootable. Multitouch maybe? USB host (we already have partial)?
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It'll still be rootable, short of them just being assholes and adding the same crap they did to Color and Tablet where you can only install stuff from B&N's Market (not likely due to the fact there is no financial gain from it) we'll just have to update framework.jar for market and we'll be good to go. Though uRamdisk might need to be updated to account for changes that may be made to init.rc.

As far as I remember, we didn't have much problem rooting with minor upgrade to 1.0.1, as it worked quite nicely with the original rooting (yours 1.6.24).
Let's hope this one follows suit.

GabrialDestruir said:
It'll still be rootable, short of them just being assholes and adding the same crap they did to Color and Tablet where you can only install stuff from B&N's Market (not likely due to the fact there is no financial gain from it) we'll just have to update framework.jar for market and we'll be good to go. Though uRamdisk might need to be updated to account for changes that may be made to init.rc.
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So in going from 1.0 to 1.1, BN removed the hidden browser. I suspect that BN wants to limit hacking (and reduce returns) - so I have sent my "ota" on the air update field from "auto" to "manual.
I'll decide if I want to upgrade to 1.2 - not BN.

Lb2 india, illogical

So last night I checked on kies for the rumored march 1 Ics update.. Instead It showed an update to lb 2. Either way I updated it.. N frankly I see no changes a such between la5 and lb 2.
Also what is the point in releasing two firmwares within 15 days when Ics is set to roll just around the corner! Samsung ahold rather relocate this workforce at ics visions and make it launch sooner. I've read around the forum and I read no complaints by anyone with la 5. Why release frequent minor updates when major is set to hit soon?
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I think you are too optimistic about major ICS update soon.

Need not to have changes visual, if you want to say update means adding/removing application, then it is not true.
Have you marked what change in Modem?
How many application have change / modified for behaviour? there are lots of application have trigger with certain action, e.g. some application runs with connectivity change, power stat change and more. So that change log you can't see visually, but ultimately it improved android system performance, battery perfiormance, ROM management.
And yeah, all updates are voluntary.

Yeah also waiting for the official ics update.. But are a little pessimistic about the update happening soon.. I recall that samsungsaid that they first gona relesa the official for the sgs2 and after that to the note. And last info about the official update for sgs2 is set at Mars/may.. :/ i hope im wrong. .
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While I empathize with your eagerness to get an ICS update (I myself am eager too) its too presuming to dismiss an update as pointless. I am sure there is more than what meets the eyes.
BTW I flashed the MIDNOTE ICS update. Its working fine for me so far and I am already loving the ICS

dr.ketan said:
Need not to have changes visual, if you want to say update means adding/removing application, then it is not true.
Have you marked what change in Modem?
How many application have change / modified for behaviour? there are lots of application have trigger with certain action, e.g. some application runs with connectivity change, power stat change and more. So that change log you can't see visually, but ultimately it improved android system performance, battery perfiormance, ROM management.
And yeah, all updates are voluntary.
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i see your point, however must add, it would be better if the updates were spaced evenly, in order to incorporate maximum changes in a single update. This would be better for both. the customer and samsung saving update related issues like say bricking... probably pointless is not the word..
and for ics, with la5 and lb2 rolling out at this time, i fear ics isnt gonna make it until next month.

shreeyashattal said:
and for ics, with la5 and lb2 rolling out at this time, i fear ics isnt gonna make it until next month.
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"at this time" here this time is decided by us, not samsung, as samsung have never announce a date of release. You should not 'fear' but should 'strongly believe' that ICS for india is not on the way at least for couple of months.

Well Samsung is not updating all Notes, I am still on KKA/XEU - you guys should be happy to get official OTA update.

hagba said:
I think you are too optimistic about major ICS update soon.
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I agree. I dont think we will see a ICS upgrade in India before May-June 2012. If it happens by then, I will be happy.

Well you can't satisfy everyone. Too less updates ppl complain, too frequent updates ppl complain. I for one am happy there are more GB updates coming. Shows Samsung cares for their user base. Sure ics is coming but that doesn't mean they can't tweak GB more in the mean time. Btw Samsung never set a hard date for the arrival of isc, it's mostly fan speculation and I think your 1st of march was way too hopeful.
As the doc said, updating is optional and not forced upon at least

dr.ketan said:
Need not to have changes visual, if you want to say update means adding/removing application, then it is not true.
Have you marked what change in Modem?
How many application have change / modified for behaviour? there are lots of application have trigger with certain action, e.g. some application runs with connectivity change, power stat change and more. So that change log you can't see visually, but ultimately it improved android system performance, battery perfiormance, ROM management.
And yeah, all updates are voluntary.
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Dr ketan,
I and many others observed call drop (signal) after DDLA update. Has this been fixed with LB2 update?
NaveenKD

NaveenKD said:
Dr ketan,
I and many others observed call drop (signal) after DDLA update. Has this been fixed with LB2 update?
NaveenKD
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23140074&postcount=32

wow!! i take it all back!! battery performance is amazing!! i use my note full on.. with all sns accounts set to sync.. screen brighntess, 3g n all...
yet.. it's just a 50% drain at the end of the day!!

Its still sad because jelly bean is targetted for a launch this year
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shreeyashattal said:
wow!! i take it all back!! battery performance is amazing!! i use my note full on.. with all sns accounts set to sync.. screen brighntess, 3g n all...
yet.. it's just a 50% drain at the end of the day!!
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So you believe each update is worth?
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@dr.ketan, indeed!
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shreeyashattal said:
wow!! i take it all back!! battery performance is amazing!! i use my note full on.. with all sns accounts set to sync.. screen brighntess, 3g n all...
yet.. it's just a 50% drain at the end of the day!!
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That's my experience too, with this new update. Battery life is now amazing....!

dilipc said:
That's my experience too, with this new update. Battery life is now amazing....!
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I flashed LB2 through OTA which was an 8 MB update. My battery life is still the same. About 16 hours with moderate use.

battery life drastically improved.
Thanks

New OTA (June 24) update

Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?

jake21 said:
Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Verizon website listed this...see below
Verizon Wireless is pleased to announce a software update for your device. This software update has been tested to optimize device performance, resolve known issues and apply the latest security patches.
Software Version: MMB29M.N910VVRU2CPF3
The current software update gives you the most up to date Android™ security patch on your device.

Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.

Futtermax said:
Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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Can you try to downgrade after you update and see if it'll downgrade? Thanks. Its ok if you're not interested in all that hassle.
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Nothing visible has changed, no new apps. No new settings. June 1st security patch which may be different. I'll maybe try to downgrade tomorrow.

tolymatev said:
Can you try to downgrade after you update and see if it'll downgrade? Thanks. Its ok if you're not interested in all that hassle.
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I already checked it. Downgrade safe.

I haven't found a tutorial on downgrading to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1. Is there a safe way to do it?

Jakib2 said:
I haven't found a tutorial on downgrading to 5.1.1 from 6.0.1. Is there a safe way to do it?
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Not sure what you mean by "safe" but typically you just use Odin to flash full stock 5.1.1, do a factory reset in stock recovery afterwards and you're done.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2942937
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Anything new on this?

r3w0rk said:
Anything new on this?
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I'm guessing its just a June security patch.
I'm impressed Verizon is actually trying to keep up with the security updates on this device. BUT, i dont think they have a choice because this device is probably more used then the Note5 .

Anyone tried this update while being rooted?

jake21 said:
Any clue what the new update being pushed today contains ?
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Seems to have fixed some lag, heat , and battery drain issues I was having. Auto brightness is still borked. Still have to turn the brightness down manually in a dark room, and up to max outside.

Futtermax said:
Receiving this update now, its automatic and I can't seem to stop it easily.
I'll report what I find. I unrooted and went default yesterday, on retail 6.0.1. Gonna sell my note and get Google Fi soon.
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I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of Google Fi. Which phone are you going to go with? I've thought about replacing my Note 4 DE with the Moto X Pure when they run it on sale again (was $319 a few days ago). But the Droid Z Force also looks nice.

Made my battery worse! A little less lag though....so got that goin for me!!! Lol
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FAUguy said:
I've heard a lot of mixed reviews of Google Fi. Which phone are you going to go with? I've thought about replacing my Note 4 DE with the Moto X Pure when they run it on sale again (was $319 a few days ago). But the Droid Z Force also looks nice.
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Not really the place to discuss it so I'll keep it brief.
My girlfriend has a Nexus 5X. The phone is amazing, updates are quick and common. It operates perfectly on marshmallow with no noticeable issues. We live in bum**** and she still gets service wifi calling and texting is fine, and no contracts. We pay about 42 a month for hers with insurance.

Well one thing I noticed (not sure if it was this update or the last one) is that when you pick an application to use (like browser) it becomes the default. With the old OS it would ask you to use just once or make it the default. Arrgggg I prefer to pick the application as needed and not make it the actual default.

jake21 said:
Well one thing I noticed (not sure if it was this update or the last one) is that when you pick an application to use (like browser) it becomes the default. With the old OS it would ask you to use just once or make it the default. Arrgggg I prefer to pick the application as needed and not make it the actual default.
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The MM update made this change to default app handling. I liked the old way too. Now if I want to change the default app I have to remember which app was set as default before I can make the change. Sometimes remembering which app was set as default isn't easy to do.

Deleted. Think was in wrong thread.

Been a long time sense I've posted anything in this forum.
I just went back to the Note 4 and did the MM update and have noticed a heavy draw on the battery compared to LP. Am wondering if letting it did cycle through a few time might correct the battery drain. Was on an iPhone for awhile, but for personal reasons came back android. Has anybody tried that yet. Have been temped to hard reset and start fresh to see if it fixes it.

This update has increased the battery draw on mine and it is running HOT! Need help.