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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.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

+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
Se23 said:
I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9300 using XDA
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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!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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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.

Samsung galaxy express i437 wifi problem fixed with JB rom?

Hi, i downgraded my SG Express i437 from android 4.1.2 to 4.0.4 stock rom and the wifi started to have the wont turn on problem. i know it can be fixed by upgrading the stock rom via 3G/4G in options>about the device> system update. but i dont have 3g so i would like to know if anyone got a file tar.md5(for odin) but with a version of jellybeam instead of the stock rom(4.0.4)
anyone?

I resolved the issue myself here is the update.zip JellyBeam 4.1.2 i437UCCMB3 for Samsung Galaxy Express i437
https://hotfile.com/dl/204284141/36ba13f/2400258.cfg.html
Rename it to update.zip and save to sdcard and enter recovery mode UP + Home + Power
then just apply the update from sdcard
The phone must be unmodified i mean no CWM and no ROOT*. If it doesnt work try to flash the cellphone with the stock rom
http://hotfile.com/dl/204763916/e45faeb/I437UCALI6_ATTALI6_ATT_USA_ATT_Android_4.0.4.zip.html
and then just update

melkis said:
I resolved the issue myself here is the update.zip JellyBeam 4.1.2 i437UCCMB3 for Samsung Galaxy Express i437
https://hotfile.com/dl/204284141/36ba13f/2400258.cfg.html
Rename it to update.zip and save to sdcard and enter recovery mode UP + Home + Power
then just apply the update from sdcard
The phone must be unmodified i mean no CWM and no ROOT*. If it doesnt work try to flash the cellphone with the stock rom
http://hotfile.com/dl/204763916/e45faeb/I437UCALI6_ATTALI6_ATT_USA_ATT_Android_4.0.4.zip.html
and then just update
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When I download the update.zip and put it in the SD card, the stock recovery doesn't recognize it. What do I need to do?

Thank succeeded with me this method.
1. download this file https://hotfile.com/dl/204284141/36b...00258.cfg.html "it is update OTA for i437p 4.1.2"
2. after download change file name from 2400258.cfg to
2400258.zip.
3 put 2400258.zip in memory card and put in the mobile
4 go to recovery mode vol- and home and power after see list chose "" apply update from external storge and choose file 2400258.zip
and wait after that mobile will restart automatic and all problem will fix. and you have android 4.1.2 Really this wonderful.

hi @Nabel can you please point me another link for the file, since the one you write it seems not working,, thanks really appreciate

help
i "downgraded" from cm11 to stock 4.0.4 and now I cant flash anything (cm10.2 , cm11) i get a long error in cwm and "error in zip file"
do i need to update to jelly bean 4.1 or is something else going on?

hi, can you upload file again cause hotfile is not woking...

please, reupload, hotfile is dead, thanks

link death

ant0ni0 said:
link death
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I need this file 2400258.cfg.
can some reup this file? The link is down.

metriod said:
I need this file 2400258.cfg.
can some reup this file? The link is down.
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there you go my friend : http://d-h.st/vBt
please hit thanks if I helped

machhho said:
there you go my friend : <URL>
please hit thanks if I helped
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I have just checked CSCVersion.txt from .zip file. It is for of I337ATTAMF3 not I437. Will it work on I437?

coolswap said:
I have just checked CSCVersion.txt from .zip file. It is for of I337ATTAMF3 not I437. Will it work on I437?
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I don't know maybe you are right because I never tried it , anyway if it really was for the I337 the file would be much bigger than 357 MB .
You can try the file anyways but only if you have odin files for your phone , wish you good luck and please report back if it was for i437 and not for the i337

Mirrors available?
ismethajametovic said:
When I download the update.zip and put it in the SD card, the stock recovery doesn't recognize it. What do I need to do?
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can anyone please provide a good link to a working mirror for the noted update file?

ezitec said:
can anyone please provide a good link to a working mirror for the noted update file?
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I too need this zip file that will be able to upgrade the phone to 4.1.2 and fix the issues with wifi that came as a result of downgrading. The one from hotfile is not working, and the one linked at the top of the page is for an s3, not for the i-437.

ezitec said:
can anyone please provide a good link to a working mirror for the noted update file?
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andym01 said:
I too need this zip file that will be able to upgrade the phone to 4.1.2 and fix the issues with wifi that came as a result of downgrading. The one from hotfile is not working, and the one linked at the top of the page is for an s3, not for the i-437.
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There you go guys , this is the link for the right update to 4.1.2 ( update.zip ) .
https://mega.co.nz/#!j5wElbhI!IuNFlmSFb51UgMB25U8csWjNx45Ao4PiIBDrnrXtwHo
please hit thanks if I helped

machhho said:
There you go guys , this is the link for the right update to 4.1.2 ( update.zip ) .
https://mega.co.nz/#!j5wElbhI!IuNFlmSFb51UgMB25U8csWjNx45Ao4PiIBDrnrXtwHo
please hit thanks if I helped
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running the update now, will let you know the results. Thx much for the link

coolswap said:
I have just checked CSCVersion.txt from .zip file. It is for of I337ATTAMF3 not I437. Will it work on I437?
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no it most definitely won't work. that was a fail move right there, good thing you checked the csc version.... or else your device would've hard bricked.

working link
email me at [email protected] for a working link w/ steps on how to go back to the stock jelly bean 4.1.2 rom for samsung galaxy express(i437)

machhho said:
There you go guys , this is the link for the right update to 4.1.2 ( update.zip ) .
https://mega.co.nz/#!j5wElbhI!IuNFlmSFb51UgMB25U8csWjNx45Ao4PiIBDrnrXtwHo
please hit thanks if I helped
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link is dead pleas upload again.

Need GN8 Firmware File - N5110 Latest

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=19789
Need to flash my tablet today before selling it (it is currently custom flashed)
Can someone kindly provide a mirror link if they have hte file?
Sammobile's files are down because hot file is shut down
Thanks

SS2006 said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=19789
Need to flash my tablet today before selling it (it is currently custom flashed)
Can someone kindly provide a mirror link if they have hte file?
Sammobile's files are down because hot file is shut down
Thanks
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Try to search the FW on samsung-updates.com. You will find it there for sure.
Sent from my GT-N5110 using Tapatalk 4

you can also flash back to stock with kies

Try this site: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110

Thanks guys, unfortunaltey those sites also seem to have thier mirrors down. ill try kies

samsung-updates.com had they're files hosted hotfile.com. And I guess they were forced to shutdown the hotfile site due to MPAA lawsuit.

sdmark said:
you can also flash back to stock with kies
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How do you flash back to 4.1.2 using kies?

SM-N915T Stock 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware (+Guide to root thanks to TEKHD)

This ROM is ONLY FOR SM-N915T
FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/46754/N915TUVU1BOD7_N915TTMB1BOD7_TMB/
Build: N915TUVU1BOD7 ( Thu, 23 Apr 2015 11:02:49)
Android version: 5.0.1
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.10.6
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.10.6
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
I will try to include the actual download once I'm done downloading. I'm not responsible for anything you yo do your devices. This is not rooted, this is purely stock lollipop, enjoy.
Here are links to 5.0.1, please give credit or a thumbs up.
Uploaded @n1nj4Lo has graciously given us 5.0.1 uploaded.net and rapidgator mirror from here: http://www.mrcrab.net/viewstockrom/36480-sm-n915t.html
http://rapidgator.net/file/298055d05be30ec683aecbbdcd6ae81c
http://uploaded.net/file/zsvbt193
My drive 5.0.1
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B5ipbNkBb0sbUk9RWGJoQ0NWc2c/edit
Mirror to 5.0.1. Extracted from Kies.
https:// mega.co.nz/#!ypoAzJ5K!KxzW_zalHT4E4uc8qhNJ_y7voePJ6kr7hrj2UX51VFs Credit goes to @fremmus for this link.
Thanks to @n1nj4Lo for this link http://www.mediafire.com/download/3...7_N915TTMB1BOD7_N915TUVU1BOD7_HOME.tar.md5.7z
From @TEKHD :
okay.. got root... updating guide in the next 15 min with exact procedure... and files...
Here is the Kernel:
BOD7_NE_Kernel_TEKHD.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952597329
BOD7_SD_Write_Fix_Mod_TEKHD.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952597333
Root & Recovery Guide Updated:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
1st MOD BOD7 ODEX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/themes-apps/systemui-toolbox-sf-qc-6-toggles-t3100386

Beat me to it.... Get'er posted!!!:thumbup:
Sent from my SM-N915T

It's taking forever to download, if you have a link to share, please feel free to.

same here...taking way long to download...any alternative link is much appreciated..

As soon as I have it, I'll upload it to my drive.

Michaelk706 said:
It's taking forever to download, if you have a link to share, please feel free to.
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ZOHAIBAR said:
same here...taking way long to download...any alternative link is much appreciated..
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I'm at work, so won't even attempt it over data..I'd be all over it if I were at home
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I couldn't do over WiFi for some reason, I'm having to use data, but us for a good cause. T-Mobiles site even says the update is complete but I guess they hasn't started to push it yet. Any body have a software update on their phone yet? Mine is rooted and rommed so can't check.

Michaelk706 said:
I couldn't do over WiFi for some reason, I'm having to use data, but us for a good cause. T-Mobiles site even says the update is complete but I guess they hasn't started to push it yet. Any body have a software update on their phone yet? Mine is rooted and rommed so can't check.
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Yeah, I have unlimited data, it would just take way to long....I actually just tried subscribing on SamMobile for faster downloads, said no plans were available to me. ..? lol
Sent from my SM-N915T

Uploading now to my drive.

How come every other android site says its 5.0.2 but on sammobile is 5.0.1

I'm not sure which site are showing that.

Michaelk706 said:
I'm not sure which site are showing that.
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Droid-life, androidpolice, androidcentral. Even the Tmobile update website

erapmicks said:
Droid-life, androidpolice, androidcentral. Even the Tmobile update website
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Attempting to get it downloaded and uploaded to you all.

5.0.1 is ready trying to get 5.0.2 now.

Going to have to wait until I get home, just keeps failing from Google Drive. .. s*it!!
Sent from my SM-N915T

I think I have the 5.0.2 extracted from Samsung smart switch, anyone care to check it out.

I realize this is 5.0.1 but the root located here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993, worked all versions of the software (I think was 4.4.x at the time).
Does anyone know if the differences between 4.4.x and 5.0.x would keep this root method from work?

Mirror to 5.0.1. Extracted from Kies.
https:// mega.co.nz/#!ypoAzJ5K!KxzW_zalHT4E4uc8qhNJ_y7voePJ6kr7hrj2UX51VFs
Previous root method works just fine.

If I flash this via Odin, does it wipe or just update the software?

3bs said:
If I flash this via Odin, does it wipe or just update the software?
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Should update but wipe root.

Blur_Version.22.56.3.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU

Moto e XT1506 Lollipop 5.1
OTA update released today (in India)
You can capture update following path location
"/data/data/com.motorola.ccc.ota/app_download/Blur_Version.22.56.3.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU.zip"

Chisty_143 said:
Moto e XT1506 Lollipop 5.1
OTA update released today (in India)
You can capture update following path location
"/data/data/com.motorola.ccc.ota/app_download/Blur_Version.22.56.3.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU.zip"
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Will upload it in few hrs..!
Already downloading...![emoji1] [emoji1]
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

Someone help me..
unable to update this blur version
always giving error on both stock/TWRP
"failed to verify whole file signature
installation aborted"
I am reverted to stock recovery,
unrooted everything seems good but
still getting same error..
or
let's wait and see someone make it OTA flashable zip
using TWRP..

Successfully updated and running smoothly as for now. I will test it further and post any further info!

If anyone want OTA file you can download from the follwong link & install offline
http://www.mediafire.com/download/a...ion.23.21.56.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU.zip
Just Copy to the root of internal sdcard, check the update from settings & tap on Yes I'm IN. It will copy the update & will install. If it's not working copy the file to the root of your external sdcard & try again.
Alternatively you can install from recovery by directly by selecting the zip file or using adb sideload option.
Note:
You must be on stock rom & recovery without any modifications as It will verify the system files. This is for This update is for Build LXC22.99-13.3 (Syatem.Version 22.56.3.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU) & will update it to Build LPC23.13-56 (System Version 23.21.56.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU)
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

waiting for flashable rom update
Hey guys i am too facing same issue even after completely un root of phone and flashing stock recovery
lets see how much time will it take to get the flashable zip

waiting for someone
ota updated twrp backup/ flashable Rom
for Otus

IndianAndroider said:
Successfully updated and running smoothly as for now. I will test it further and post any further info!
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Can u please backup rom in twrp and upload it please?

Anybody have
XT1506 Stock ROM (5.0)working link...?
File name must contains "reteuall"
Don't post Brazil,American,Other ROMs
Only send link file name should be "reteuall"
Thank in Advance..

IndianAndroider said:
Successfully updated and running smoothly as for now. I will test it further and post any further info!
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Can you please make a twrp back up of the ROM and upload it?
Sent from my MotoE2 using XDA-Developers mobile app

I don't have twrp installed so I can't post a backup file!

ktsamy said:
If anyone want OTA file you can download from the follwong link & install offline
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bo6tgspm0...3.21.56.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU.zip?dl=1
Just Copy to the root of internal sdcard, check the update from settings & tap on Yes I'm IN. It will copy the update & will install. If it's not working copy the file to the root of your external sdcard & try again.
Alternatively you can install from recovery by directly by selecting the zip file or using adb sideload option.
Note:
You must be on stock rom & recovery without any modifications as It will verify the system files. This is for This update is for Build LXC22.99-13.3 (Syatem.Version 22.56.3.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU) & will update it to Build LPC23.13-56 (System Version 23.21.56.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU)
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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Dropbox link is not working. Could you please mirror it anywhere else?
Thanks in advance.

RajatPatel said:
Dropbox link is not working. Could you please mirror it anywhere else?
Thanks in advance.
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Dropbox has blocked my account's share option due to heavy traffic on that download link.
I have re-uploaded again to mediafire & links updated in the post.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/a...ion.23.21.56.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU.zip
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk

ktsamy said:
Dropbox has blocked my account's share option due to heavy traffic on that download link.
I have re-uploaded again to mediafire & links updated in the post.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/a...ion.23.21.56.otus_reteu_ds.reteuall.en.EU.zip
Sent from my SM-G900H using Tapatalk
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Awesome. Thanks :good:

TWRP Backup Moto E xt1506 5.1.1 uplod Link .