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hello a quick question
what is the different between R2BA023 and R2BA020
Seems faster, In-call volume seems a little clearer
figofigo said:
hello a quick question
what is the different between R2BA023 and R2BA020
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I didnt find any visual difference. But it seems to be faster and may be the call quality also got better.
proyaz said:
I didnt find any visual difference. But it seems to be faster and may be the call quality also got better.
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Would you be able to post some speed benchmarks of this latest firmware to see how it compares to the 020 version to see if I should root and flash.
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kersey said:
Would you be able to post some speed benchmarks of this latest firmware to see how it compares to the 020 version to see if I should root and flash.
Cheers
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Hopefully I do it just for testing. But then, Ive decided to stick with the 020 rom as it is more stable and wait for a update/fix for 023.
proyaz said:
Hopefully I do it just for testing. But then, Ive decided to stick with the 020 rom as it is more stable and wait for a update/fix for 023.
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I'm with proyaz. Given the fact that 025 is on it's way (or at least has been verified of it existence) there's not much point in updating to 023 if you are on 020...for now
Just curious for a benchmark if anyone would be so kind until 025 appears, which may or may not necessarily be better.
R2BA025 Iasn't guranteed!
It could well be a branded version of R2BA020/23.
R2BA023 Is Generic Uk
Could any one please upload the files for the latest R2BA023 firmware ....share the love people !
can someone tell me what is the advantage of rooting when we cant flash for example 2.1 or 2.2 os.
is it just because of some very minor root dependant apps or?
as i dont modify my system files, i dont see any reason to root it before there is the possibility to flash newer os ex 2.2 froyo.
thanks in advance
The advantage is that we can modify system files. Just because you don't do it doesn't mean noone else does.
The ability to tweak the living daylights out of the phone is golden for me.
Oh, it's also a requirement for any work to be done on the bootloader so we'll be able to flash custom images in the future.
farhan032 said:
Could any one please upload the files for the latest R2BA023 firmware ....share the love people !
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Nope: can anyone upload R2BA025 firmware instead?
nblakqori said:
can someone tell me what is the advantage of rooting when we cant flash for example 2.1 or 2.2 os.
is it just because of some very minor root dependant apps or?
as i dont modify my system files, i dont see any reason to root it before there is the possibility to flash newer os ex 2.2 froyo.
thanks in advance
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If your not bothered about root apps or uninstalling sum apps it is not worth the effort. Im waiting for the bootloader to be hacked.
rocketpaul said:
If your not bothered about root apps or uninstalling sum apps it is not worth the effort. Im waiting for the bootloader to be hacked.
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thanks for response, i guess i will have to wait for boot-loader crack too, since i am not into modifying and stuff like that.
I haven't rooted my phone yet, but it has been debranded to generic UK. I updated via OTA to R2BA020. But R2BA023 isn't out yet? At least not via OTA.
Has anyone tried via SEUS yet?
EDIT: Just tried SEUS - it thought there was an update so did it - but it just installed R2BA020 again :|
No one has the retail R2BA023 firmware to upload?!
nblakqori said:
can someone tell me what is the advantage of rooting when we cant flash for example 2.1 or 2.2 os.
is it just because of some very minor root dependant apps or?
as i dont modify my system files, i dont see any reason to root it before there is the possibility to flash newer os ex 2.2 froyo.
thanks in advance
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Some root apps, remove branded crap, quadrapop, update moxier, etc..
Nothing major yet, it's mostly for development.
What I did to get R2BA023 is do the root process but STOP after the second step so that means I get the update without root
mark28 said:
What I did to get R2BA023 is do the root process but STOP after the second step so that means I get the update without root
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yeh but you still have the decrypted version, so technically its not the retail one
mark28 said:
What I did to get R2BA023 is do the root process but STOP after the second step so that means I get the update without root
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Do u have any carrier applications or any bugs that people find with root ? I am thinking of doing the same since my country seems to be not on the world map for se and don't really want root advantage since I - call me crazy - like all se applications - so I just wasn't the battery performance..
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Hi, I have a problem updating via ota. It fails after two bars are completed, after searching around I found that if you remove or even alter certain default apps the ota will fail. The only app that I've changed that would cause this is the home launcher (I installed the leaked latest 2.3.3 one).
I've search around and could not find the uk 2.3.2 launcher and trying to install the r800x 2.3.2 launcher fails. Can anyone upload or point me to where I can find the original launcher?
If you change system apps, it won't even let you start the OTA, it doesn't cause it to fail. Are you updating through 3g or wifi?
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captain67 said:
If you change system apps, it won't even let you start the OTA, it doesn't cause it to fail. Are you updating through 3g or wifi?
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Through wifi, and it does let you start the update. I've seen others on this site claim the same thing and requested apps to replace.
Afaik it will start the update. It did with me. 3 blue dots and then a boot and a pop up saying it couldn't update. Then I flashed the 2.3.2 and updated successfully.
I had removed a lot of bloa that was the reason for not updating.. Now I've unlocked my bl so can't update OTA without bricking. Not sure if it will start at all, maybe Sony fixed it so you can't update the usual way anymore with an unlocked bl (pc companion, seus, OTA)?
Regards Dousan...
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Afaik it will start the update. It did with me. 3 blue dots and then a boot and a pop up saying it couldn't update. Then I flashed the 2.3.2 and updated successfully.
I had removed a lot of bloa that was the reason for not updating.. Now I've unlocked my bl so can't update OTA without bricking. Not sure if it will start at all, maybe Sony fixed it so you can't update the usual way anymore with an unlocked bl (pc companion, seus, OTA)?
Regards Dousan...
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My bootloader is still locked. My best guess is that it does version checks with each app as it's updating and then updates it. Other apps like my market place was updated from it. But when it gets to a app that we've changed then it fails because it's a different version or some type of other check fails on it. Btw, do you think you could upload your launcher for me?
Here you go mate, enjoy
http://db.tt/5bn2D4p
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e: it's from the 4.0.A.2.368 FW.
captain67 said:
If you change system apps, it won't even let you start the OTA, it doesn't cause it to fail. Are you updating through 3g or wifi?
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I'm confused about this.
What system apps? Examples? What I deleted them through Titanium Backup?
GetPatriotized said:
I'm confused about this.
What system apps? Examples? What I deleted them through Titanium Backup?
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I'm not sure, all I know for sure is changing the sony home launcher causes the update to fail. Also, nobody will upload a generic uk launcher, even the 2.3.3 one before the august update would probably work.
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I'm confused about this.
What system apps? Examples? What I deleted them through Titanium Backup?
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Timescape, the game launcher etc.
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Dousan said:
Here you go mate, enjoy
Regards Dousan...
e: it's from the 4.0.A.2.368 FW.
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Thanks, I totally missed your upload. Sadly I thought you were on a older version still. I need the older version as Im already using this version which is the problem.
captain67 said:
Timescape, the game launcher etc.
Sent from my R800
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Damn,what I reinstall the .apk,will that work?
coreyon said:
Thanks, I totally missed your upload. Sadly I thought you were on a older version still. I need the older version as Im already using this version which is the problem.
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Sorry about that You might be able to extract it from the ftf uk generic file. I don't know how but it should be doable. Would be easier if someone just uplaoded the file
Regards Dousan
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Damn,what I reinstall the .apk,will that work?
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It might, I'm not sure to be honest. I had restored everything using backups with titanium.
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@coreyon if you're rooted do a titanium backup and use flashtool to flash the uk generic .145. Then you could re-root, install your apps again and do the update. I'm not sure about root, you probably loose that with updating to 4.0.A.2.368?
Regards Dousan...
Looks like I just got bit by this myself.. did you wind up having any luck? I'm looking for the previous 2.3.3 version of home, can't update without it unless I reflash from scratch which I'd rather avoid doing if possible..
Sigh and a few days ago I had a 2nd Play that I could have used to grab that file I need LOL DOH
I'm wondering, I also replace my home launcher before with the leaked one (the one w/horizontal mode) that I got from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195819 I even put a walkman MOD on my music player, but I don't delete or freeze any bloatware app.
Then why I was able to do OTA update a while ago..
Lucky... that's the only mod I did and the update fails for me.
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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.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Read here
Know jcase?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z-force/help/root-verizon-t3507253
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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?
Anyone else getting a system update today? I've already got owacerts set as .bak and sys updates disabled, but for some reason I'm still getting the nag? Any thoughts on preventing this? Nothing to freeze in Titanium for FOTA, or System Update since it's a diff variant.
hmm i think it might be version 10p as i update a while ago
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hmm i think it might be version 10p as i update a while ago
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Wouldn't that update mess with rom/root?
hkbladelawhk said:
Wouldn't that update mess with rom/root?
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sadly yeah
dudeawsome said:
sadly yeah
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Figured as much. Need to find a way to stop the nag.
hkbladelawhk said:
Anyone else getting a system update today? I've already got owacerts set as .bak and sys updates disabled, but for some reason I'm still getting the nag? Any thoughts on preventing this? Nothing to freeze in Titanium for FOTA, or System Update since it's a diff variant.
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I have already released a flashable version of this update here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-10p-stock-rom-flashable-zip-root-t3654049
If you are rooted you can install it. Read all the warnings first though.
texasaggie1 said:
I have already released a flashable version of this update here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/rom-10p-stock-rom-flashable-zip-root-t3654049
If you are rooted you can install it. Read all the warnings first though.
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I'm already running the Overdrive rom. Which is why I'm curious as to why I'm even getting this?
hkbladelawhk said:
I'm already running the Overdrive rom. Which is why I'm curious as to why I'm even getting this?
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I updated because I get tired of the update notifications
texasaggie1 said:
I updated because I get tired of the update notifications
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Meh. Too much effort to re-do the entire phone.