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[Q] How do I go back to stock JFD?

Hello,
Sorry if this has been answered, but I couldnt find anything when I searched.
I am trying to go back to stock on my Vibrant just like when I first got it out the box.
I flashed the unofficial update JI2 and then the JI6 through Odin, but now I want to go back to stock to see if I get the update from Tmobile or just do it through Kies.
In order for me to do this I have to go to stock and I cant find or know to to do it. I seem to be getting this whole Odin thing so if I can do it this way it would be great. Please let me know. Thanks.
I search Development section, but none of those worked for me. Not sure if Im doing something wrong.

I am no expert by any mean just a noobie but I downloaded the files on the link posted in I believe it was the Development section that was the JDF Odin stock rom etc. Look for it posted in there or search it and it will come up. I used Odin and it went smoothly and then I updated to ji6.I believe the link below is what you are looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475

Here is the link again for some reason it shows up when I save it but when I exit out and come back it is gone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475

Ok, so I did find this one, but I had no luck!
So did you click on the last one that says All 3 Files?
Or did you click them one by one?

you should try a custom rom before going back to stock!

htc2364 said:
Ok, so I did find this one, but I had no luck!
So did you click on the last one that says All 3 Files?
Or did you click them one by one?
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Either way you want to do it. The 3 files-in-one is a smaller download if that matters to you. But they're all the same...
Also, in the Vibrant Bible, there's a link to Odin1.3 which worked well when I had to go from JI5 (via Kies) back to JFD for the Kies Mini update to JI6. Just fyi, I'm running Win7 Pro 64-bit, not sure what your setup is like.
When you say you had no luck, did you mean you couldn't get into download mode or Odin didn't work for you? For Odin to work you have to make sure the ID:COM in the upper left is populated with a number. Otherwise Odin is essentially saying that it doesn't see your phone, most likely due to driver issues.

Thanks for the help! I finally got it to work!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

htc2364 said:
Thanks for the help! I finally got it to work!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
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Why would you want the OTA if you already flashed it? Now you may run the risk of soft bricking after accepting the update... Maybe it's just past me at this early hour, but can't figure out why you wanna do this.

posting to save this thread to refer back to later

The reason I wanted to try Kies OTA is because of the missing Market apps and also because I was having lag problems with the flashed version.
Actually everything went smooth after I figured out how to do it.
Unfortunately there are still missing apps, But my phone runs alot smoother.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

2.10.605.1 Debloat|Deodex|Rooted|Busybox|Zipalign

Hey folks, here she is. All ready for those stock experience people, and those who want a solid base thats not molested to dev from.
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/621PBINSQQ
MD5:
1E450445EC25489D81675A6A105F10C4
Im not working on my normal computer today and was being careless.
Also flash this for root access if apps are *****ing about it.

Thanks for posting!

thanks for bring it to this forum also! but is this a new leak or bulid....? 2.07.605 is latest leaked RUU. So
where did 2.10.xxx.x come from?

>> Note: please do not ask for me to support this. I no longer visit this site enough to keep track.
Duly noted. The post is much appreciated by those still here.

Thanks for the good work as always adrynalyne

marcogiudice said:
thanks for bring it to this forum also! but is this a new leak or bulid....? 2.07.605 is latest leaked RUU. So
where did 2.10.xxx.x come from?
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This is a rooted/etc of a New leak which was originally posted at -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225752

Did a complete wipe/factory reset, nuked dalvik etc and titanium back says it cant get root. Tried installing busybox for the hell of it and it says the same thing. Anyone else getting this? Doing a fresh wipe/install just to check...

Yup same here, su is installed but no root...

Fixed, check first post. Some apps dont care if its in xbin...and yet some do.

adrynalyne said:
Fixed, check first post. Some apps dont care if its in xbin...and yet some do.
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Thanks! Also another quick question...getting a force close right after flash for process com.google.android.talk, after each flash I've done. I don't plan on using it to be honest but curious if others are getting it.

Thanks adrynalyne, should posted it a bit earlier as I just clicked YES - CONFIRM WIPE ;P

Carnage9270 said:
Thanks! Also another quick question...getting a force close right after flash for process com.google.android.talk, after each flash I've done. I don't plan on using it to be honest but curious if others are getting it.
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If google talk does not find a network connection before you unlock your screen, it crashes. This has been the case sense Gtalk with video came about. As long as the network/radios are running before you unlock, there won't be a crash.

adrynalyne said:
If google talk does not find a network connection before you unlock your screen, it crashes. This has been the case sense Gtalk with video came about. As long as the network/radios are running before you unlock, there won't be a crash.
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Rgr that, thanks Adrynalyne. I know this isn't your favorite place to hang out, but I appreciate your time regardless.

md5 sum
sorry wrong thread
mods please delete

thx adryl
10char

I flashed and had no root. Though adb shell worked while the phone was running.
*edit* I see su fix in OP now

So, I'm having a real n00b moment. With the download do I flash it in hboot, or do I do the update from zip from the ROM manager? Also, I have the MR2 radio installed, does that matter? I just don't want to do anything I'm not supposed to.

Thx adrynalyne

Cjaiceman said:
So, I'm having a real n00b moment. With the download do I flash it in hboot, or do I do the update from zip from the ROM manager? Also, I have the MR2 radio installed, does that matter? I just don't want to do anything I'm not supposed to.
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yes you install thru recovery and your ok with a mr2 radio... those are the only ones you can use with gb

Flashed and didn't see anything different other than the wallpaper. Can't give up my sense 3.0 for this.
Sent from my LTE 4G Thunderbolt

New 3.2 update files - Decrypted - 4.010.41 - 7.006.01

Download fixed, file now extracts
Hi All,
I thought I would share the complete update I grabbed while my a500 was updating. Hopefully it will help those who are having OTA update issues. There is absolutely no modifications and this image is not rooted. the version numbers before and after the update are as follows.
Before Update
Model A500
Android Version 3.1
Kernel Version 2.6.36.3
Build Version Acer_A500_4.010.41_COM_GEN1
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After Update
Model A500
Android Version 3.2
Kerner Version 2.6.36.3+
Build Version Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN1
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Update File Name
Acer_A500_4.010.41_7.006.01_COM_GEN1
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Maybe this will also help the dev's with rooting 3.2.
http://www.filesonic.com/file/2040223884/Acer_A500_4.010.41_7.006.01_COM_GEN1.zip
http://www.filesonic.com/file/2039206991/Acer_A500_4.010.41_7.006.01_COM_GEN1_update.zip
http://db.tt/xv8FptR dropbox link
MD5. 17ebfb16dcbf5bd8c9208c55b2ba7a7e1
I take no responsibility for creating a brick if something goes wrong. May be a good idea to create a CWM backup prior to flashing.

? stock recovery or cwm flashing?
so can i just flash this
I had rooted right out of the box and i regret doing it cuz i dont see a real reason to overclock when everything runs fine as is..
can i flash in cwm(power vol.-) or stock recovery (power vol.+)
thank you for this i wanted to unroot and go back to stock but every time i tried to update it said network coverage is poor please find a different location ..
Im on wifi so this made no sense so I hope this help and works ill wait to flash till i hear from you on what to do im a newbie on the acer.. so help is greatly appreciated thanks !

dincdoes.me said:
so can i just flash this
I had rooted right out of the box and i regret doing it cuz i dont see a real reason to overclock when everything runs fine as is..
can i flash in cwm(power vol.-) or stock recovery (power vol.+)
thank you for this i wanted to unroot and go back to stock but every time i tried to update it said network coverage is poor please find a different location ..
Im on wifi so this made no sense so I hope this help and works ill wait to flash till i hear from you on what to do im a newbie on the acer.. so help is greatly appreciated thanks !
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Yes and no,
You can flash with CWM however after downloading the archive you will need to extract it and only use the update.zip from within. You need to place the update on the EXTERNAL sd card for it to work. It is running great on my a500.
Make sure your version is running the same as the before I have posted in the OP. I don't know if it will make a difference but it might.

Ok yea before I rooted it wanted me to update to the ver. You had before you updated to your current build.
I wounder if you are correct about update to 3.1 then 3.2 cuz it definitely was trying to do the other build not the 3.2 unless that is new..
I hope that the update help fc'ings with some gameloft games asphalt 6 was downloaded while on 3.0.1 tried to play compatibility issue then used a501 rom and others all popular roms still didn't work...
Frustrating ..
Is there a way after I update to do a factory reset to delete every and start over .. everytime I try it just delete apps kinda all programs are still there though ex. I go to market after factory reset and it says open insted of install so the apps are hidden but still installed lol..
Sry for writing a book but I'm getting frustrated.
thank you again bud!
Sent from my LG-P925 using Tapatalk

Three times downloaded and three times a corrupt file (once on tablet, once on laptop, and once on desktop).
! D:\Downloads\Droid\Acer_A500_4.010.41_7.006.01_COM_GEN1.zip: CRC failed in update.zip. The file is corrupt

kjy2010 said:
Three times downloaded and three times a corrupt file (once on tablet, once on laptop, and once on desktop).
! D:\Downloads\Droid\Acer_A500_4.010.41_7.006.01_COM_GEN1.zip: CRC failed in update.zip. The file is corrupt
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Same here using 7zip x64

hobjob said:
Same here using 7zip x64
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Winrar, winzip, and 7zip all give an error. Either the cheap file hosting is messed up, or the OP did. Oh well

odd... opens just fine on my ubuntu system using file-roller

Here's a good link to:
File name: Acer_A500_4.010.41_7.006.01_COM_GEN1_update.zip
Already decrypted and tested:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LH2Y80E6
Thanks to fierro315 for the direct link to Acer's site for the encrypted file!

didn't realize that filesonic was that bad, tested the file locally it works but the link i posted is corrupt. re uploadin now

spaz2k7 said:
didn't realize that filesonic was that bad, tested the file locally it works but the link i posted is corrupt. re uploadin now
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It's already done, see the post above yours bro. Already took care of it!

Spaz Thank you! I didnt have any problem with the Filesonic link, maybe you had re uploaded but i have filesonic sub. Again bro thanks!

chai619 said:
Spaz Thank you! I didnt have any problem with the Filesonic link, maybe you had re uploaded but i have filesonic sub. Again bro thanks!
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No problem, I did re up the link, it seems that the original one became corrupted.
Just glad to help the community and fellow A500 users.

No reupload the link from the user above is still corrupt
Tried it in Ubuntu 11
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

Thank for uploading just the update.zip ill download n flash post when I'm done.
Do u think after I do this I can update from it and factory reset it? If I use cwm or should I flash stock recovery if I'm trying to go to complete stock?
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk

~~~ This is where creating the MD5 checksum comes in handy folks !

I will look into how to create a md5... Never done it before.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium

OTA Update 7.014.1

Tonight i received a notification that there is an update available OTA for my A500.
Version announced is 7.014.01
Where's the update file supposed to be downloaded to?
I tried to apply it, but there was an error somehow. In the middle of the update process a red triangle popped up. How can I examine the update file better?

Are you rooted? My experience is that most devices will notify you of an update just by version checking, but will fail if rooted because the files the upgrade expects to have in place have changed due to rooting. So you have to either go back to stock, lose root or wait for someone to create a new rooted ROM with this update intragrated.

weidnerj said:
Are you rooted? My experience is that most devices will notify you of an update just by version checking, but will fail if rooted because the files the upgrade expects to have in place have changed due to rooting. So you have to either go back to stock, lose root or wait for someone to create a new rooted ROM with this update intragrated.
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For sure.
Or, it's possible all of that updates have been implemented with some of custom ROMs, like the new Market version, e.g..

I pulled the patch and decrypted it. I pulled the update.zip file now I'm trying to see what I need to do to it to make it flashible through CWM.

eBug said:
Tonight i received a notification that there is an update available OTA for my A500.
Version announced is 7.016.01
Where's the update file supposed to be downloaded to?
I tried to apply it, but there was an error somehow. In the middle of the update process a red triangle popped up. How can I examine the update file better?
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If you have a custom rom installed you cannot flash an official update. Also if you have a custom recovery installed it will also fail as official updates can only be flashed via stock recovery. This official zip file would need to be deodexed etc then compiled by a chef to be flashed via cwm.
Sent from my A500 using xda premium

krweby said:
I pulled the patch and decrypted it. I pulled the update.zip file now I'm trying to see what I need to do to it to make it flashible through CWM.
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Upload the update patch please !

civato said:
Upload the update patch please !
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Once I get my daughter to take a nap I'll put it on megaupload for you.

civato said:
Upload the update patch please !
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Dont know what the OTA Update 7.016.1 is, but here is Update 7.014.01 like in OP title.

krweby said:
Once I get my daughter to take a nap I'll put it on megaupload for you.
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Here is the file.
this is just the update.zip decrypted and pulled not modified at all.

What about update 7.014.02?
http://www.androidcentral.com/syste...ia-brings-market-update-and-improved-ui-speed

You have to update to 7.014.01 first to get the next update. Haven't updated yet.

Thanks for the upload guys bu the PB 3.2.1 update is just 2 days older so I used that on to update my upcoming rom.
much easier , no .p files

civato said:
Thanks for the upload guys bu the PB 3.2.1 update is just 2 days older so I used that on to update my upcoming rom.
much easier , no .p files
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Do you know if new versoin of cwm can handle .p files?

krweby said:
Do you know if new versoin of cwm can handle .p files?
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I think so it works like stock recovery but with more options , it is the update script that tells where everything needs to be.
But make sure you remove recovery from update and that you add su(superuser) in bin or xbin with the proper permissions for root or you will lose it.

civato said:
I think so it works like stock recovery but with more options , it is the update script that tells where everything needs to be.
But make sure you remove recovery from update and that you add su(superuser) in bin or xbin with the proper permissions for root or you will lose it.
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That's what I thought. I'll give it a try next nap time. Thanks.

krweby said:
Here is the file.
this is just the update.zip decrypted and pulled not modified at all.
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Don' work on my iconia - stock firmware&recovery.

krweby said:
You have to update to 7.014.01 first to get the next update. Haven't updated yet.
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not what i meant - what's the difference between .01 and .02? i know what the user-reported changes are upgrading to .01, but what's new about .02?

Calpietzo said:
Don' work on my iconia - stock firmware&recovery.
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is a Acer_A500_7.006.01_7.014.01_COM_GEN2 not for me we need a GEN1

No updates in Spain yet, afaik.
Still stuck on 7.0006.01_COM_GEN1
I don't know why acer is sooo slow spreading their patches... I've heard there is one running for at least the last month and no news here.... damn. I hope the ICS update will be faster when it's done.

mtmerrick said:
not what i meant - what's the difference between .01 and .02? i know what the user-reported changes are upgrading to .01, but what's new about .02?
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Not sure, but they came back-to-back from what I heard from non-rooted users. Got the first one, and then immidietly got the next one when it booted back up.
To me, that says, first update had some minor bug that they found, or remembered, and then fixed, but since some had already updated to .01, they had to just re-patch that one...?
Maybe you could logcat where the first one comes from, and get the second one from the server? I dunno, I'm not a dev, I know just enough to get myself in trouble...

[Q] How does one capture OTA update.zip?

Forgive me if this has been asked and answered but I can not find the answer if it has.
How does one capture the OTA update.zip?
And is there a list of the different version "gen"s.
I have several tablets and have gen1 and gen2 what is the difference?

First you download Patience.apk then you must copy and paste it to /mnt/brain and set permissions to drwxrwxrwx and you'll get ICS when it's ready.
Ok, that was lame, but seriously... patience is a virtue. When it comes right down to it, it looks like there's several early bug reports. It would probably be best to let Acer and/or XDA devs fix these issues. It'll end up being a happier experience for you in the end. If you really can't wait, there are a number of ICS ROM's already in the development section basedon Acer leaks or AOSP/CM9.

Bloodflame said:
First you download Patience.apk then you must copy and paste it to /mnt/brain and set permissions to drwxrwxrwx and you'll get ICS when it's ready.
Ok, that was lame, but seriously... patience is a virtue. When it comes right down to it, it looks like there's several early bug reports. It would probably be best to let Acer and/or XDA devs fix these issues. It'll end up being a happier experience for you in the end. If you really can't wait, there are a number of ICS ROM's already in the development section basedon Acer leaks or AOSP/CM9.
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Seriously? He may have been asking for information on how to make an update.zip from the update he received? Do we have to always be so quick to judge, we are all just trying to learn here......

t_r_j said:
Forgive me if this has been asked and answered but I can not find the answer if it has.
How does one capture the OTA update.zip?
And is there a list of the different version "gen"s.
I have several tablets and have gen1 and gen2 what is the difference?
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Apparently the GEN is set for regions, no more. Maybe, this is made by Acer in order to make the difference between the updates they send by OTA in different parts of the world?
But I've already flashed in the past two HC Roms with different GEN's versions on my A500 without noticeing any difference between them.

Bloodflame said:
First you download Patience.apk then you must copy and paste it to /mnt/brain and set permissions to drwxrwxrwx and you'll get ICS when it's ready.
Ok, that was lame, but seriously... patience is a virtue. When it comes right down to it, it looks like there's several early bug reports. It would probably be best to let Acer and/or XDA devs fix these issues. It'll end up being a happier experience for you in the end. If you really can't wait, there are a number of ICS ROM's already in the development section basedon Acer leaks or AOSP/CM9.
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looks like someone booted himself into mean mode...

Upgrade.zip
droidguru
Thanks for coming to my defense!
You are correct I have a tablet ( gen_2 ) that is ready to receive ICS update and would like to capture the update.zip before installing it.
I have a gen_1 that has already updated but have another that will be getting the update soon. I would also like to capture that as well.
Any guidance would be great.

t_r_j said:
droidguru
Thanks for coming to my defense!
You are correct I have a tablet ( gen_2 ) that is ready to receive ICS update and would like to capture the update.zip before installing it.
I have a gen_1 that has already updated but have another that will be getting the update soon. I would also like to capture that as well.
Any guidance would be great.
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I am no expert, but I read earlier that after the update downloads, you power off the tab, then retrieve the file from SD. (I am guessing after you turn it back on). This is all done prior to installing the OTA... Like I said, havent tried this yet, but going to do this when I get home from school. I left my tab DL the update this morning but had to leave....

If the Acer ota works the same as my galaxy nexus PTA it stores the download in /cache. I copy it to my sdcard prior to rebooting and I am able to save it.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

cubanorafter said:
I am no expert, but I read earlier that after the update downloads, you power off the tab, then retrieve the file from SD. (I am guessing after you turn it back on). This is all done prior to installing the OTA... Like I said, havent tried this yet, but going to do this when I get home from school. I left my tab DL the update this morning but had to leave....
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Cool, let us know. Would love to have it as backup just in case.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA

Does the method described here work?
Essentially use adb to "logcat" the system logs as the update arrives in order to grab the URI.
I too am planning to grab the update.zip when it lands for a number of reasons:
I'm going to root my A500
I am going to experiement with a number of ROMs
I am going to do my own hackery on the stock ROM
I am very likely going to mess something up and it would be nice to have a safe place to go back to when I do
After all my monkey work I expect there will be another OTA in the next 6 months that I am going to want to receive and having the stock ROM makes it oh-so-much easier to queue up
I will logcat when I get the OTA notification as well as see what I can find in my /cache and report back. If anyone has better guidance I'd love to hear it.

I captured my gen_2 update!
I loaded timmydeans V4 gen_2 3.2.1 prerooted.
Installed the Acer Iconia Enhancement Update from the market place.
Checked for updates, downloaded
Acer_A500_7.014.02_041.205.01_COM_GEN2
Used ADB to start su in terminal window.
Copied the file
/cache/fota_dn/20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
to my external sd card.
Copied to PC unzip 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
Copied Update.zip to my sd card and have updated 4 A500 to 4.0.3
Image version after install
Acer_AV041_A500_RV05RC01_PA_CUS1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1

t_r_j said:
I captured my gen_2 update!
I loaded timmydeans V4 gen_2 3.2.1 prerooted.
Installed the Acer Iconia Enhancement Update from the market place.
Checked for updates, downloaded
Acer_A500_7.014.02_041.205.01_COM_GEN2
Used ADB to start su in terminal window.
Copied the file
/cache/fota_dn/20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
to my external sd card.
Copied to PC unzip 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip
Copied Update.zip to my sd card and have updated 4 A500 to 4.0.3
Image version after install
Acer_AV041_A500_RV05RC01_PA_CUS1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
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Congrats. Did you lose root using that method? Still have your recovery?
If yes, care to share?

roots gone

t_r_j said:
I captured my gen_2 update!
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Did you capture the URL where it was downloaded? If not, can you upload the update somewhere? If you want, I can host the file on a private web with plenty of bandwidth. Message me for details.

No I didn't capture the URL.
PM me with where you would like me to deposit the file and I will upload it.

spyd77 said:
Did you capture the URL where it was downloaded? If not, can you upload the update somewhere? If you want, I can host the file on a private web with plenty of bandwidth. Message me for details.
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I'm hoping you are going to share this with us?

t_r_j said:
No I didn't capture the URL.
PM me with where you would like me to deposit the file and I will upload it.
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I can also host if you are willing to share
Sent info via PM if interested.

t_r_j said:
No I didn't capture the URL.
PM me with where you would like me to deposit the file and I will upload it.
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Just upgraded with the File from t_r_j.... so far so good!
Will have a link in about 30 min.
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk 2

The file is straight off the air, untouched other than renaming the file from 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip to 4.0.3.zip for simplicity after I got it off my Tablet.

t_r_j said:
The file is straight off the air, untouched other than renaming the file from 20CC566C18C1F33451E98EC4E8C9C03E.zip to 4.0.3.zip for simplicity after I got it off my Tablet.
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Thanks for doing this, I hope someone with the com1 update will do the same.