I'm trying to unroot my phone & all that good stuff because I need to send it back to Verizon.
I cleared all the caches and backup, then I flashed http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30171389/Continuum-Stock-DL17.tar.md5.7z with odin, booted up my phone, updated it to froyo 2.2, deleted cache & data again. Then I downloaded ES Explorer and tried to remove superuser.apk and it won't let me. Can someone help me out please, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Flash the dl17 again, then remove what you need in this order BEFORE ota
1. System/app/superuser.apk
2. System/xbin/busybox
3. System/xbin/su
Reboot, then ota
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Is there anyway to know for sure if I've gotten rid of any traces that I've altered my phone?
Jaidynne said:
Is there anyway to know for sure if I've gotten rid of any traces that I've altered my phone?
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To be honest, all you really have to do is remove superuser.apk, then OTA. The OTA overwrites the system image, where busybox and su are held.
As for being sure, since we don't root at the kernel with this phone, that will remove all traces that anyone at verizon can see. I assume you are returning this on a warranty issue?
Yes, I am. What's OTA? lol
Jaidynne said:
Yes, I am. What's OTA? lol
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Over the Air
Is that like, updating the phone software?
Jaidynne said:
Is that like, updating the phone software?
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Yes, it is the update pushed out by your carrier.
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Hey all,
I just connected my Play to my PC and its saying there is a software update ready to be installed to the phone, how do you find the change log or details of what is in the update? I can't find any information about it!?
My Play is rooted, what do I do?
Thanks
depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!
Yep as Waz said.
Don't update it if you've rooted your phone. Possible brick scenario.
Wait for the geniuses to release some custom roms instead.
waz000000 said:
depends on the method you used, if it was gingerbrick carry on, if youve unlocked your bootloader leave it alone, run away, duck and cover!
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I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update via SE update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?
FK1983 said:
I used gingerbreak, so is it safe to update? do I lose my root? do I just run gingerbreak again after updating?
And finally, what about my apps and saved data etc? do they get deleted with an update?
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Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes (in that order)
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Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Any changes/fixes?
CasualByron said:
Ok guys ive just updated and yes it did Unroot the device. took about 10mins to switch on the phone after the update!
Just ran GingerBreak again and everything is fine. also nothing was deleted in the process.
Updating does Re-Install all the crap i had initially deleted Eg Sims,Twitter,Chinese keyboard etc
Just trying to see whats new Will post back with any info
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Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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NielDK said:
Could you perhaps find the blob folder, zip the files, probably 3 files, and upload the zip? Then we can create ftf file for flashtool, for others that unlocked bootloader
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there would be no point mate, it's the same as mine already.
His update is the one we have anyway
Ok, updated and no difference at all that I can see, still bugs lol
Can you check if the update brought HD recording?
No its still 800x480 SD
Today I had to restart my phone because it dropped data connection, the moment I restarted it said my phone was being updated and I should wait, it wasted my time and it shoved 10o update down my throat.
If I had recovery installed, this could have been disastrous, no?
Not only for recovery related problems, but this may also prevent people from being able to install certain things, or even one day in the future with a different update just block root?
How do we uninstall then disable OTA updates on an unrooted phone? When I disabled and cancelled notifications for Software Update app, I thought it was fixed, but it probably made it worse, it just installed without any notification or prompt.
I was planning to root and install twrp this weekend, now with all the horror stories I've been reading, I don't want to do it. :crying:
How is AT&T even allowed to push it without explicit permit to install on device.
hydeah said:
Today I had to restart my phone because it dropped data connection, the moment I restarted it said my phone was being updated and I should wait, it wasted my time and it shoved 10o update down my throat.
If I had recovery installed, this could have been disastrous, no?
Not only for recovery related problems, but this may also prevent people from being able to install certain things, or even one day in the future with a different update just block root?
How do we uninstall then disable OTA updates on an unrooted phone? When I disabled and cancelled notifications for Software Update app, I thought it was fixed, but it probably made it worse, it just installed without any notification or prompt.
I was planning to root and install twrp this weekend, now with all the horror stories I've been reading, I don't want to do it. :crying:
How is AT&T even allowed to push it without explicit permit to install on device.
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Pull down the notification bar and tap and hold on the notification. App info will pop up and tap it and scroll all the way to the bottom and uncheck show notification.
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oldpreowner said:
Pull down the notification bar and tap and hold on the notification. App info will pop up and tap it and scroll all the way to the bottom and uncheck show notification.
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I did that when I first got the notification. Notification disappeared. 2 days later I restarted my phone for the first time in over a week, and bam, it installed without any notification at all. So disabling notification won't stop it from installing, it seems..
I know this doesn't directly help your situation since you're not rooted but this should help someone who is.
I had to freeze "Software Update 2.3.0.5" using titanium backup for it to stop. Not sure of a way to do it without root or without the pro version of titanium.
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I did that when I first got the notification. Notification disappeared. 2 days later I restarted my phone for the first time in over a week, and bam, it installed without any notification at all. So disabling notification won't stop it from installing, it seems..
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If you have the ota, you could use root explorer or browser to go into the Cache folder and delete it(ota) then try to install it will fail or do nothing then hit cancel
How can I downgrade?
I don't mind paying for titanium to freeze the app. This is nonsense, enjoyment just update by itself, lucky I didn't install recovery.
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I know this doesn't directly help your situation since you're not rooted but this should help someone who is.
I had to freeze "Software Update 2.3.0.5" using titanium backup for it to stop. Not sure of a way to do it without root or without the pro version of titanium.
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What version of the G2 do you have? I'm on Sprint and I don't have "Software Update", I have "Update Device 4.5.1.10" which I just froze.
Does anyone know if I install the update can I still flash TWRP to my device? I'm not sure if I should install TWRP now and use the flashable ota zip or install it after I update it.
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I know this doesn't directly help your situation since you're not rooted but this should help someone who is.
I had to freeze "Software Update 2.3.0.5" using titanium backup for it to stop. Not sure of a way to do it without root or without the pro version of titanium.
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I don't have tibu pro.. I went in to system/app and deleted LGDMSClient.apk.
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I'm asking the same question OP is asking, is there a way to disable the update on non-rooted phones? And from experience with several other Android phones... I know it's pretty much impossible to downgrade unless you start flashing, but I'm gonna ask anyways. Is there a way to downgrade the upgrade that was forced down OP's throat and my own throat? For me it actually updated in my sleep, I woke up and it said my phone was updated. OP and I are on AT&T's D800 variant.
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I don't have tibu pro.. I went in to system/app and deleted LGDMSClient.apk.
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On Verizon it is called MobileUpdateClient.apk. I changed the file extension to .old and then moved it to a new folder called old so I would know what I had changed.
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zzandrewst said:
On Verizon it is called MobileUpdateClient.apk. I changed the file extension to .old and then moved it to a new folder called old so I would know what I had changed.
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Does anyone know the name of the file for T-Mobile? I can't find any of the names listed in this thread.
Thanks
What do I disable on Sprint?
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On Verizon it is called MobileUpdateClient.apk. I changed the file extension to .old and then moved it to a new folder called old so I would know what I had changed.
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Looks like this worked for me also of my Verizon phone. It seems to have also remove the manual check option in the About phone section in settings.
nybmx said:
I know this doesn't directly help your situation since you're not rooted but this should help someone who is.
I had to freeze "Software Update 2.3.0.5" using titanium backup for it to stop. Not sure of a way to do it without root or without the pro version of titanium.
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Well, it would still help to avoid further OTA's from being applied if we are rooted and do not use custom rom, there is always a risk of getting OTA and messing everything up, therefore if freezing above app worked for you, it should be all we need. Is Software Update the actual app which checks for version and receives pushes from AT&T when a new OTA is available, or if there are other apps/modules that does this. The problem is, if it is incorporated into android system like some of the other stuff AT&T incorporated, it would be impossible to completely eliminate it without running a custom rom.
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If you have the ota, you could use root explorer or browser to go into the Cache folder and delete it(ota) then try to install it will fail or do nothing then hit cancel
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Awesome the above instructions worked great! Thank you very much brother
disable ota on at&t
Did you totally remove the apk, or rename it? Also, if removed, will it cause other problems?
I only ask cause i had a g2 that was pushed an ota and bricked my g2. Had to get a new one, now trying ti disable the ota's from doing that again..
Then when kitkat is released, am i not able to update it, then root again?
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I don't have tibu pro.. I went in to system/app and deleted LGDMSClient.apk.
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Att
I have Lg G2 (Att) & hours b4 I have reflash'd back 2 stock and applied root about an hour later i got OTA so I click'd 2 recieve OTA it came back sayin Cant download OTA on rooted device if that helps and thatt was almost 24\hrs ago n still runnin smoothly but file was only like 16MB
So will a bigger OTA push current root'd stock rom out n brick my fone¿
this seems to work for G Flex users.. worth a shot on G2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50454408&postcount=3
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How can I downgrade?
I don't mind paying for titanium to freeze the app. This is nonsense, enjoyment just update by itself, lucky I didn't install recovery.
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you have to flash the old version by using LG Flash Tool, like I did.
So, I have a question for you guys. I got my phone yesterday and I'm on 10o. I installed the CWM recovery for 10o via Flashify, and now I'm concerned about OTAs - I disabled it via the Hidden Menu, but if there's an OTA to update the phone to 4.3 or 4.4, I'd like to receive it and not worry about bricking my phone.
I don't plan on doing a lot of custom ROM flashing, I really just wanted to root and install Xposed. Do I need to flash a stock ROM and go back to stock recovery, so I don't have to worry about OTAs? Or should I be good with CWM and the stock ROM that I rooted?
I've removed root and reinstalled the official 4.4.2 rom on my i9505, but as i see some folders like "root" are still on the phone, how can i clean that?
If you flashed stock firmware via Odin, then you are automatically unrooted.
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If you flashed stock firmware via Odin, then you are automatically unrooted.
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Thanks for reply, i mean how to delete folders from the root, they are still here after full wipe and reset
That's what I'm saying. The best way to unroot your phone is by installing the stock firmware via Odin. If you did this then maybe the folders are supposed to be there.
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That's what I'm saying. The best way to unroot your phone is by installing the stock firmware via Odin. If you did this then maybe the folders are supposed to be there.
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A folder called root too?
I guess. I never tried to unroot a phone before. So I don't know exactly.
You could try and delete it. But if the folder is supposed to be there then deleting it might brick your phone.
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I guess. I never tried to unroot a phone before. So I don't know exactly.
You could try and delete it. But if the folder is supposed to be there then deleting it might brick your phone.
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Ok! thanks. :good:
Actually after flashing the stock one you can simply make a factory reset and then you have a clean unrooted phone except for knox of course
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Actually after flashing the stock one you can simply make a factory reset and then you have a clean unrooted phone except for knox of course
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Ok! thank you too. :good:
So recently I rooted my S4 with Kingo and went fine. After a few weeks, I decided to uproot to get the Lollipop OTA. Unrooted through SuperSU app then factory reset. Finished OTA download with no issueand then it failed after two attempts, saying error and I should try using Kies.
That's strange I thought. Then after looking through the phone again, I discovered GSam Root companion is now a system app that can't be uninstalled. Other than re rooting and re uprooting or flashing stock firmware, is there another option. My computer is currently under repair for a broken LCD, so any fix that doesn't need that would help. Thanks!
Not much you can do without a pc
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Not much you can do without a pc
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So I guess bring it in to Samsung to flash stock firmware?
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So I guess bring it in to Samsung to flash stock firmware?
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Is your phone working or isn't it working? I can't figure it out based on your posts.
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Is your phone working or isn't it working? I can't figure it out based on your posts.
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It is working just with an annoying "system" app and can't upgrade. May have over exaggerated a bit...
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It is working just with an annoying "system" app and can't upgrade. May have over exaggerated a bit...
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I then assume that you still run an old version of kitkat (because of the kingo root).
Why not reroot and delete the file? I think you can still use Towelroot because I think you are on an old version. That's an app that you need to install.
Do you have a custom recovery? And did you factory reset before trying to update ota?
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I then assume that you still run an old version of kitkat (because of the kingo root).
Why not reroot and delete the file? I think you can still use Towelroot because I think you are on an old version. That's an app that you need to install.
Do you have a custom recovery? And did you factory reset before trying to update ota?
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Can't use towelroot and don't have a custom recovery. I'll re root once I get the update on Kies(borrowed a friend's laptop) , which currently isn't available yet.
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Can't use towelroot and don't have a custom recovery. I'll re root once I get the update on Kies(borrowed a friend's laptop) , which currently isn't available yet.
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What i don't understand is why you are so stuck on getting this OTA update... just borrow your friends laptop, and flash the Lollipop that you want through ODIN. Then factory reset, DONE...
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What i don't understand is why you are so stuck on getting this OTA update... just borrow your friends laptop, and flash the Lollipop that you want through ODIN. Then factory reset, DONE...
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Took it to Samsung and let them do that for me. Didn't lose any data either, and GSam Root let me Uninstall it afterward, which was something I didn't expect. Anyway, thanks for the effort guys!
Lets discuss
Updating
Don't forget to wipe the cache.
I have the update too I unroot with super su but after trying to update it show the error with the dead android ... so I reboot my phone and after starting android it tells me update was unsecsesfull and that was no briks no boot loops no stuff like that.. my question is how to update it ? Ah and now I can't see the update anymore..
I tried factory wipe and now it is softbricked... wtf
Installing now. Hopefully it fixes the AndroidUI system crashes.
Anyone able to post a changelog?
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Anyone able to post a changelog?
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http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=12194&extra=page=1
Ah thanks! Just saw your post on reddit with this in it.
i try
Hello feasible to have a zip file because even unroot not update thank you
jejemc said:
Hello feasible to have a zip file because even unroot not update thank you
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yeah, im also waiting for a guide or something for those that have root for how to install this.
jejemc said:
Hello feasible to have a zip file because even unroot not update thank you
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yeah, im also waiting for a guide or something for those that have root for how to install this.
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I haven't updated yet but i think this is the procedure...Put the OTA file in the internal storage and pull out the usb cable.. U will get a notification about update..click on it and update... UN-ROOT first
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Put the OTA file in the internal storage and pull out the usb cable.. U will get a notification about update..click on it and update... UN-ROOT first
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unroot via the one-touch or unroot via supersu?
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unroot via the one-touch or unroot via supersu?
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u can un-root via any un-rooting app but as un-rooting via supersu is easy and already available y download any other app
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I haven't updated yet but i think this is the procedure...Put the OTA file in the internal storage and pull out the usb cable.. U will get a notification about update..click on it and update... UN-ROOT first
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Where is the update file in that folder thank you
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unroot via the one-touch or unroot via supersu?
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Supersu unroot didnt work for me. I tried that and didnt look for root permissions before updating(dumb idea).
The update failed so i had to volume down + power to get out of it. Now i dont have the update available. :crying:
The failure could be totally unrelated though.
I have to admit... The fact that they are updating the FW on a nearly monthly scale, proves the level of commitment to this phone by Asus. I am so glad I chose it over the OPO.
Same here, I used this guide to root: http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=9340
I did the unroot procedure with SuperSU before running the update, restarted my phone, tried using the OTA update and after going into recovery it just says "Error". After panicking a bit, I restarted the phone manually, fortunataly I was able to boot again but now I can't update. I don't even see the update as available anymore. As root, all I did was uninstalling some bloatware. What can I do?
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Same here, I used this guide to root:
I did the unroot procedure with SuperSU before running the update, restarted my phone, tried using the OTA update and after going into recovery it just says "Error". After panicking a bit, I restarted the phone manually, fortunataly I was able to boot again but now I can't update. I don't even see the update as available anymore. As root, all I did was uninstalling some bloatware. What can I do?
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Im in the process of doing a backup and wipe of the phone to see if it helps. Ill post on how it goes.
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Supersu unroot didnt work for me. I tried that and didnt look for root permissions before updating(dumb idea).
The update failed so i had to volume down + power to get out of it. Now i dont have the update available. :crying:
The failure could be totally unrelated though.
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Where is the update file in that folder thank you
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stilgar1337 said:
Same here, I used this guide to root: http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=9340
I did the unroot procedure with SuperSU before running the update, restarted my phone, tried using the OTA update and after going into recovery it just says "Error". After panicking a bit, I restarted the phone manually, fortunataly I was able to boot again but now I can't update. I don't even see the update as available anymore. As root, all I did was uninstalling some bloatware. What can I do?
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PrimalDirective said:
Im in the process of doing a backup and wipe of the phone to see if it helps. Ill post on how it goes.
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You can try sideloading the zip file via adb...