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[Custom OTA Update] XXBLG6 to XXBLG8 Flash in CWM without losing root or recovery

Here are my custom CWM recovery OTA updates for the international S3
NOTE: For STOCK Rom users only. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6. If you have made any changes to files in the /system folder it will fail.
If like me your using a stock ROM rooted with custom recovery or kernel and want to update without downloading the whole ROM and risk losing root and recovery in the process. These modded updates are for you to save time, bandwith and frustration.
Current OTA update: XXBLG6 to XXBLG8
ota.update.all.XXBLG8.zip 4 MB
ota.update.no.modem.XXBLG8.zip 4 MB
ota.update.no.kernel.XXBLG8.zip 542 KB
ota.update.no.kernel.and.modem.XXBLG8.zip 541 KB
All the zips here will not replace your custom recovery or remove root. The no kernel and no modem zips are intended for users with a custom kernel and or want to keep their current baseband.
Tested and working on CWM 6.0.1.0 Touch and Chainfire's CWM 5.5.0.4
If you've got the OTA update notification nag, to get rid of it do this:
1. Using a file explorer with root permissions, I use ES. Go to /cache/fota ,In there will be the update.zip
2. Delete it or move it to your sd card.
3. Bring up the updater from the notifications and press install and OK, it should fail.
4. Notification nag gone.
Older OTA updates:
Austria (T-Mobile)
ota.update.XXALE8-XXBLFB.CSC-MAXLF2.zip 72 MB
ota.update.no.kernel.XXALE8-XXBLFB.CSC-MAXLF2.zip 67 MB

If you have got any older OTA updates, could you make them available for download so I can convert them.

Nice work mate, I'm sure a lot of people will find this very useful.
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+1 very well done. People who have not recieved ota or for some reason are still on lg6 like me will love it

Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.

paha77 said:
Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.
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Its an "update". Why would you need wipe for an update

paha77 said:
Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.
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Upload it somewhere and put the link here and I will see what I can do. Use a root explorer to copy it to your sd card. Its in '/cache/fota'

Thanks so much, I'm gonna do it ASAP and send you the link.

Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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woooson said:
Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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Same.
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woooson said:
Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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Se23 said:
Same.
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Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?
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Sorry for noob question.....can I flash this with Mobile Odin? Thanks OP.

kin8pin said:
Sorry for noob question.....can I flash this with Mobile Odin? Thanks OP.
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This is a recovery update. It only patches existing files. You must flash it in clockworkmod recovery.
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Deus_ex11 said:
Upload it somewhere and put the link here and I will see what I can do. Use a root explorer to copy it to your sd card. Its in '/cache/fota'
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Here it is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jevl97
MD5: e76c3bd24d5cf1964a9eee1aa81b6169 *I9300XXBLFB-FOTA.zip
Thank you.

paha77 said:
Here it is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jevl97
MD5: e76c3bd24d5cf1964a9eee1aa81b6169 *I9300XXBLFB-FOTA.zip
Thank you.
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Your download links are on the first post

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?
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I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
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Deus_ex11 said:
Your download links are on the first post
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Thank you my friend, it worked. Now I'm on the new version. :good:
What do you think, will this method work if Samsung releases Android 4.1 for the S3?
Thanks again.

I cant for the life of me find my cwmlog files?? It comes up with error status 7!
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Sorry for the late reply guys
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I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
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Do you still have the ota update.zip? I can convert it for you.
paha77 said:
Thank you my friend, it worked. Now I'm on the new version. :good:
What do you think, will this method work if Samsung releases Android 4.1 for the S3?
Thanks again.
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Glad to help. I'm just giving back what I've taken and learnt. If they release it as a ota then it should be possible. We'll have to see.
woooson said:
I cant for the life of me find my cwmlog files?? It comes up with error status 7!
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Its in the '/cache/recovery' folder. That status 7 error means it failed the assert test for the model fingerprint I believe. You can only flash this update on a XXBLG6 rom and your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6. To check what ROM and CSC your using, do this.
1. Open your keypad dialer
2. Press *#1234#
3. It should show your ROM and CSC. AP = ROM and CP = Baseband.

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry for the late reply guys
Glad to help. I'm just giving back what I've taken and learnt. If they release it as a ota then it should be possible. We'll have to see.
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They promised it until the end of Q3 2012 so let's hope.

[Firmware] Flashable JSS15R 3,15 Bootloader&Firmware update

For those of us who are rooted, don't want to update parts of the OS, who want to stay on an older versions of updated OS files, or just are on a custom ROM, here is a flashable of the firmware updates (which include bootloader).
This updates your bootloader to version 3.15.

Freeza, you rule... Just saying
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Nice work!
Quick question for you, will the bootloader and firmware updates persist after custom ROM updates or will I need to reflash each time?
for example, I'm running CarbonRom at the moment which is based on JSS15Q - I've flashed this zip without any problems but will I need to reflash it when I install the next nightly?
Cheers
Macca

It will persist. No need to reflash.

sfhub said:
It will persist. No need to reflash.
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Cheers, that's what I thought but there was no harm in checking

BigMacca said:
Cheers, that's what I thought but there was no harm in checking
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I should be more clear, in the example you gave, it will persist, but if you do something that will flash the bootloader like factory restore or its updates, the bootloader could change

sfhub said:
I should be more clear, in the example you gave, it will persist, but if you do something that will flash the bootloader like factory restore or its updates, the bootloader could change
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Yeah, I should have been clearer as well - I was basically checking that custom roms don't flash the bootloader (I'd assumed that a factory restore / ota update would)

Nice to see ya here Freeza!
I am currently on [JSS15Q] - CleanROM 1.6 I am wondering if this would work with my current rom as a dirty flash? anyone tired while on CleanRom 1.6?

DC_MTP said:
Nice to see ya here Freeza!
I am currently on [JSS15Q] - CleanROM 1.6 I am wondering if this would work with my current rom as a dirty flash? anyone tired while on CleanRom 1.6?
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No problems here DC.
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everything seems to be going well (using FLO Kangs cm10.2 Sep 5 build) will update if anything bad happens

Does firmware mean the audio driver, sensor driver, wifi driver etc?

bland.life said:
Does firmware mean the audio driver, sensor driver, wifi driver etc?
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No, it means bootloader, resource power manager, trusted zone.

Quick queastion , I was on JSS15J when stock, flashed ROM that says now JLS36C. If I flash this will it erase everything and do I even need to? Thanks for the help.

It won't erase any user data. Whether you want to flash is up to you. You'll get it automatically if you wait for jls36g ota.

Why is the 3.15 bootloader not available as .img file in the google recovery as always? I normally flash bootloader ONLY by using fastboot?!

Awesome!
I flashed this and my dead gold fish came back to life!
You're the man, OP!

freeza said:
For those of us who are rooted, don't want to update parts of the OS, who want to stay on an older versions of updated OS files, or just are on a custom ROM, here is a flashable of the firmware updates (which include bootloader).
This updates your bootloader to version 3.15.
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Will this work on stock? I can't get the ota to install.

Still JSS15Q after flashing?
freeza said:
For those of us who are rooted, don't want to update parts of the OS, who want to stay on an older versions of updated OS files, or just are on a custom ROM, here is a flashable of the firmware updates (which include bootloader).
This updates your bootloader to version 3.15.
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After successful flashing this zip-file on my rooted JSS15Q version with TWRP the Android version is still JSS15Q. That's right? I expected JSS15R.
Greetings
Zorro16

relaxxer said:
Why is the 3.15 bootloader not available as .img file in the google recovery as always? I normally flash bootloader ONLY by using fastboot?!
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If you want the 3.15 bootloader .img to flash in fastboot, I added it to the download section of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448015

Zorro16 said:
After successful flashing this zip-file on my rooted JSS15Q version with TWRP the Android version is still JSS15Q. That's right? I expected JSS15R.
Greetings
Zorro16
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This is just the bootloader that came with 15R. If you want 15R, download and flash the full rom package.
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[Q] Flashing Delta Update ?

Could Anyone Tell Me How To Flash Delta Update I Am Currently On 183.46.15 And Unlocked Please Tell Me Anyone

You have to flash in fastboot.
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RikRong said:
You have to flash in fastboot.
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how its an .zip i have download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761322
now tell me how to flash it ?

shah321 said:
how its an .zip i have download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761322
now tell me how to flash it ?
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It seems like flash 185.46.10 at first, then flash that zip.

shah321 said:
how its an .zip i have download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761322
now tell me how to flash it ?
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He changed it, you used to have to flash in FB. You need to FXZ to .10, like @c1y5 said. If you're not on that version, it won't flash. You need to go back and thoroughly read the OP of the ROM thread, everything is in there.
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means i need to flash .10 version then install recovery and then flash as normal rom instructions ???

i accidentally flash the 183.46.15 version now i can not downgrade to 183.46.10 i can downgrade to jellybean but can not flash the 183.46.10 version i have unlocked bootlader it give me some security reason in fastboot

[6.0][OFFICIAL] XT1064 USA OTA Captured

before updating make sure your system version is : 22.46.12.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US retus
MEGA Link - HERE
Dropbox Link - HERE (463.56 MB)
Google Drive Link - HERE

Thank you, downloading now. Can someone recommend a good guide to update my XT1064? I have 5.02 on it, rooted and unlocked.
I'm a noob, and have been spoiled by Wugs toolkit for my Nexus 7 2013.

"Installation Aborted" from the stock recovery

marioalexer said:
"Installation Aborted" from the stock recovery
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Please post details. Rooted or not, what rom are you using?
i used the zip file to update both my moto g 2014s using stock recovery.

npatel555 said:
Please post details. Rooted or not, what rom are you using?
i used the zip file to update both my moto g 2014s using stock recovery.
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No rooted, on stock 5.0.2 in a XT1064, maybe there is a little variation on the model, mine's from Mexico

marioalexer said:
No rooted, on stock 5.0.2 in a XT1064, maybe there is a little variation on the model, mine's from Mexico
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Thats why. this is strictly for the USA version of XT1064 .

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npatel555 said:
Thats why. this is strictly for the USA version of XT1064 .
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oh, I guess I'll keep waiting, thanks anyway

I have USA x1064 and im getting Status 7 error . installation aborted. no root , please help someone

Gikioko said:
I have USA x1064 and im getting Status 7 error . installation aborted. no root , please help someone
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Which build number do you have?

I received the OTA Update Notification. I have a XT1063 from Mexico. Rooted Any problem if I update from the OTA?

quechua1 said:
which build number do you have?
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lxb22.99-24.12

root??
anyone know if we can use steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/6-0official-indian-ota-zip-captured-t3299550 to root or if new ones are required?

xxzero07xx said:
anyone know if we can use steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/6-0official-indian-ota-zip-captured-t3299550 to root or if new ones are required?
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i used this one to root after updating to marshmallow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/simplified-modifying-boot-img-t3317605

stock recoveries do not allow these sort of updates as they try and protect your device. to do this you need to install a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP. you can download everything you need through the google play store

Gikioko said:
lxb22.99-24.12
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Flash this file "RETUAWS_XT1064_5.0.2_LXB22.99-24.4_cid9_CFC.xml" following this guide but after "mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3" add this comand "mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4" this is VERY IMPORTANT, if you don't add this comand you can't install any OTA, it will give you error.
After that you are going to recive the OTA alert 22.46.12 and then you will be able to receive or intall the 6.0 OTA.
I have just made it and I recive the 6.0 OTA automatically.
For Marshmallow 6.0 Root use this guide other Root methods cause bootloop in official Marshmallow 6.0.

quechua1 said:
Flash this file "RETUAWS_XT1064_5.0.2_LXB22.99-24.4_cid9_CFC.xml" following this guide but after "mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3" add this comand "mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4" this is VERY IMPORTANT, if you don't add this comand you can't install any OTA, it will give you error.
After that you are going to recive the OTA alert 22.46.12 and then you will be able to receive or intall the 6.0 OTA.
I have just made it and I recive the 6.0 OTA automatically.
For Marshmallow 6.0 Root this guide
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I love you man , this worked for me

Im on a 6.xx custom rom, can i just flash this with twrp?

bradgunn84 said:
Im on a 6.xx custom rom, can i just flash this with twrp?
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If it was possible you wouldn't see this many people asking for help and posting tutorials.

FreedFromDeath said:
If it was possible you wouldn't see this many people asking for help and posting tutorials.
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Not sure you're making sense here. If you're not supposed to flash this on your US version xt1064 with a custom recovery then what is this??

[Help] OTA update

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with this, How do i get the OTA update when My phone was already bootloaded unlocked, rooted, and TWRP installed?
Please help, thank you

Use Google search

HerySean said:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with this, How do i get the OTA update when My phone was already bootloaded unlocked, rooted, and TWRP installed?
Please help, thank you
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If you're trying to install OTA stock or just motorola stock firmware
https://github.com/motoxplay/stock
If you're on a custom rom e.g CyanogenMOD.
Usually if you're on a weekly build such as cm-13.0-20160625-NIGHTLY-lux.zip It should prompt you with an update, if not then go to settings ---> about phone ---> System updates
Other custom roms usually have an update software that can be found somewhere in your apps list.
Also you can't get OTA updates if you're on stock motorola firmware that has been rooted.
Hope this helps you!

If you're on stock rom and rooted just wait for a full stock rom flash file to be available. Then you just need to flash your phone using rsdlite with service.xml selected to keep all your data
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VMannn said:
If you're trying to install OTA stock or just motorola stock firmware
https://github.com/motoxplay/stock
If you're on a custom rom e.g CyanogenMOD.
Usually if you're on a weekly build such as cm-13.0-20160625-NIGHTLY-lux.zip It should prompt you with an update, if not then go to settings ---> about phone ---> System updates
Other custom roms usually have an update software that can be found somewhere in your apps list.
Also you can't get OTA updates if you're on stock motorola firmware that has been rooted.
Hope this helps you!
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Yes it is very helpful, thank you
pijes said:
If you're on stock rom and rooted just wait for a full stock rom flash file to be available. Then you just need to flash your phone using rsdlite with service.xml selected to keep all your data
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thank you