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OTA fail help

Hello all
Have searched this forum, but im not really sure what to do.
I've used titanium backup to perm remove a few stock apps, the exchange stock app and amazon app
Now i can't recive any updates OTA, and i get this message..:
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Stock.apk"....
E:Error in /sdcard/download/OTA_Ace_HTC_WWE_172_405_3_r2_1_32_405_6_release_1632939lowfu0y78jktpp2.zip
(status 7)
using 2.2 android version number 1.32.405.6
please help
//Cham

You can't accept OTA updates when you are rooted.

I see, but only used temp root with visionary
is that going to affect something?

Or what are my options to get a hold of updates in the future, a costum rom instead? I do kinda like the stock rom, just without stock apps

anyone?

Once again, if you are rooted, it doesnt matter how, you CANNOT accept ota update.
If you deleted something you shouldnt have, then restore the backup to that, or do a factory reset and re-root.

Ok i just figures since it was TEMProot that it didn't matter. Tnx for the reply, tried the factory default option (no luck), is there any place where I can get the Stock firmware to re-flash the phone?
Or would anyone in here recommend another rom ? Tons of custom roms, as I can tell.

Thread moved in Desire HD General.

go here and youll find your rom that you need,
you need the ones that are "RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE" in the file name, as these are what we call World Wide Editions

Thank you very much.
Just to make sure I do not **** something up, what are the steps i should follow, to install the rom?

This is what I did: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888109

Got the same problem -- some time ago I removed some "useless" apps from my /system/app folder, and when 1.72 update was released I wasn't able to install it in any way (I was trying to follow this guide). I restored the missing apps, and then everything went fine using the guide mentioned above!
Hope this helps.
sitlet said:
You can't accept OTA updates when you are rooted.
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Sorry but that ain't correct... You *can* update your phone if you're rooted, the main problem is that root will be gone after update. The best solution is to *always* reject OTA updates provided by HTC and wait until devs here have found a safe way to update your device without losing root privileges.

Thank you
Thank you all, it gave perfectly sense since I'm quite happy with the stock firmware, i'll stick with this. The root is not so necessary for me at least for now
I'm glad it was corrected that visionary did not remove the ability for OTA, that was also what I've read before used it.

[Q] Been reading all night, still have a few questions about s4... sorry...

So i am relatively new to android and still have a few questions if anyone could help out...
I have rooted my s4 using cf auto root with out any issues other than i couldn't check the f.reset time box (not sure if that's unusual or not) so i then paid for and downloaded triangle away to reset the counter, now i'm rooted and back to official status, using nova launcher pro and able to receive OTA updates.
Currently haven't received the new update where i am yet (Australia) , the update which allows apps to be moved to sd and fixes a few other issues. Obviously i would like to get this update, I have paid for and downloaded mobile odin, i assume that when the new update is available i can download on my pc and transfer and install the file from my phone using mobile odin without restoring to stock? And once the update is installed i will need to root again?
I guess my main questions are, with the cf auto root am i able to install custom roms, am i able to update without losing the root, are their any available updates from other regions i can use without issues currently, i see a lot of talk about kernels and i am really lost when it comes to that as i haven't needed to change anything dramatic, it's all been pretty automatic, just want to make sure i'm not missing some important steps.
Thanks to anyone that bothers to reply.

First thing it sounds you have an I9505 so to be clear next time you better specify which you have mate
Second after rooting you wont have any official updates since phone is still rooted, instead download a rom and flash in CWM so of you dont have this recovery you have many options I recommend Philz....
3) you can get any firmware you like... as it goes for languages the guys already patch the roms well moat of them so that all languages are available so basicly any will do....
4) when flashing a firmware with MobileOdin you dont need to root again it has an option enabled by default saying to inject SU binary after each flash to be cool you wont have to REroot again
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REVERSiN said:
First thing it sounds you have an I9505 so to be clear next time you better specify which you have mate
Second after rooting you wont have any official updates since phone is still rooted, instead download a rom and flash in CWM so of you dont have this recovery you have many options I recommend Philz....
3) you can get any firmware you like... as it goes for languages the guys already patch the roms well moat of them so that all languages are available so basicly any will do....
4) when flashing a firmware with MobileOdin you dont need to root again it has an option enabled by default saying to inject SU binary after each flash to be cool you wont have to REroot again
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Yeah, soz, it's a I9505, so even after getting it back to official by using triangle away i can't get OTA updates? Cos before i used triangle away i checked for updates and it said "modified firmware, not able to update", now it's back to "you have the latest firmware available". Even If i was able to do OTA updates when available Would that cause issues, meaning i'm better off just doing a manual update now via mobile odin? Is the custom rom necessary for anything i'm trying to do, cos i'm pretty happy with just having it rooted and nova launcher. I haven't found anything i can't do that i want to be able to do yet. Thanks for replying.

mick50008 said:
Yeah, soz, it's a I9505, so even after getting it back to official by using triangle away i can't get OTA updates? Cos before i used triangle away i checked for updates and it said "modified firmware, not able to update", now it's back to "you have the latest firmware available". Even If i was able to do OTA updates when available Would that cause issues, meaning i'm better off just doing a manual update now via mobile odin? Is the custom rom necessary for anything i'm trying to do, cos i'm pretty happy with just having it rooted and nova launcher. I haven't found anything i can't do that i want to be able to do yet. Thanks for replying.
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I wouldn't wait for OTA updates as it will take a while, download the latest version which is I9505XXUBMGA from here and flash via Odin using a computer and your phone status will still be Official

Crauze said:
I wouldn't wait for OTA updates as it will take a while, download the latest version which is I9505XXUBMGA from here and flash via Odin using a computer and your phone status will still be Official
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Thanks man. My current build number is XXUAMDE , does that make a difference? Had a look but couldn't see exactly where i am meant to download it from on that page?
Not sure what the rule on posting links on here are but is this the right file?.. Country is listed as nordic tho... http://www.hotfile.com/dl/234701514/2b929a4/I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_NEE.zip.html

You download this version file and if some apps you need isn't installed, download this file and place them in system/apps with the correct permission
You'll need to flash via Odin and instructions is in this thread and your phone status will still be Official even with root included

Crauze said:
You download this version file and if some apps you need isn't installed, download this file and place them in system/apps with the correct permission
You'll need to flash via Odin and instructions is in this thread and your phone status will still be Official even with root included
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Alright, downloading now, so is that a custom rom or just the update? Says it's going to take 7 hours lol, so think i might get some sleep before i have a crack at it! thanks!

mick50008 said:
Alright, downloading now, so is that a custom rom or just the update? Says it's going to take 7 hours lol, so think i might get some sleep before i have a crack at it! thanks!
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It's not a custom ROM, it's stock ROM which has root included with bloatware apps removed but still gives you Official phone status

Crauze said:
It's not a custom ROM, it's stock ROM which has root included with bloatware apps removed but still gives you Official phone status
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Alright, so i have downloaded and installed the 1.1gig update, i then backed up from a backup i made before updating, i then went and installed the programs that didn't auto install from the backup and a few of the ones that were removed in this update, I don't need to install those apps from the 337mb file you linked if i don't want to do i? Thanks.

mick50008 said:
Alright, so i have downloaded and installed the 1.1gig update, i then backed up from a backup i made before updating, i then went and installed the programs that didn't auto install from the backup and a few of the ones that were removed in this update, I don't need to install those apps from the 337mb file you linked if i don't want to do i? Thanks.
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Also, i am just trying to download a few apps from the play store to my internal storage as usual and i am now getting "unable to install to usb mass storage device" also, apps keep going upside down no matter how i hold the phone. Plus it seems to be lagging...

mick50008 said:
Alright, so i have downloaded and installed the 1.1gig update, i then backed up from a backup i made before updating, i then went and installed the programs that didn't auto install from the backup and a few of the ones that were removed in this update, I don't need to install those apps from the 337mb file you linked if i don't want to do i? Thanks.
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It's not a update, it's a custom stock ROM, did you flash via Odin following the instructions in this thread?
You don't have to install the Deleted Apps file if all the apps you need is already installed
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Also, i am just trying to download a few apps from the play store to my internal storage as usual and i am now getting "unable to install to usb mass storage device" also, apps keep going upside down no matter how i hold the phone. Plus it seems to be lagging...
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It shouldn't have problems that you listed above, did you flash the custom stock ROM correctly?

Crauze said:
It's not a update, it's a custom stock ROM, did you flash via Odin following the instructions in this thread?
You don't have to install the Deleted Apps file if all the apps you need is already installed
It shouldn't have problems that you listed above, did you flash the custom stock ROM correctly?
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I just installed cwm recovery (don't really know what i'm doing at this stage lol) cos i was having issues with bad wifi even with a good signal, and couple of force closes plus the issues i identified earlier and did "fix permissions" from cwm recovery, quick speed test or 10 and it is faster than normal, seems to be as smooth as it was before, haven't tested any games yet either for the rotation issue....

[Q] How Do I Prevent OTA 4.3 Update

So my Nexus 7 has downloaded the OTA firmware before I realized that Google was doing a roll-out. The Nexus 7 want me to reboot and do the FW upgrade but I don't want to upgrade the tablet. There does not appear to be a easy way to retain Root, and i'm not interested in teh steps for CFW, etc so it easier for me to stay on v4.2.x. Is there a way to prevent the upgrade? can I delete the downloaded OTA update or something? What is the path to the OTA update files? I would like to know before rebooting as I'm not sure if rebooting will just force the update. I have rooted the tablet but no other hacks such as unlocked boot loader have been performed on the device. I did a web search but did not see a in dept conversation on how to refuse the update once it has been downloaded onto the device

You could try a root keeper app that will retain root after the update. As for preventing the update, I'm not sure how that would work. Should be easy enough to keep root though.
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A RootKeeper does not work with 4.3 due to the way that secuirity is implemented in the new FW. This has been noted in the description of the RootKeeper app on the Play store

The OTA file is in /cache and should be called ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi-JWR66V-from-JDQ39.ab67ca07.zip (that is, if you're using wifi-only device, otherwise the name will be slightly different)
But in another thread it came up, that at some time the update will spring up again, so you should keep an eye on it
p.s. that should be the update file, but still take this with a grain of salt, i don't have much experience messing with ota updates.

Sound Anarchist said:
The OTA file is in /cache and should be called ab67ca07c4b2e03eca795ada10ff041b77fbb7bf.signed-nakasi-JWR66V-from-JDQ39.ab67ca07.zip (that is, if you're using wifi-only device, otherwise the name will be slightly different)
But in another thread it came up, that at some time the update will spring up again, so you should keep an eye on it
p.s. that should be the update file, but still take this with a grain of salt, i don't have much experience messing with ota updates.
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I checked the cache folder using es explorer and it showed no data files(zip) in that folder. maybe the file was not downloaded yet or was already applied and the device is just waiting for a reboot to consummate the upgrade

Or you could just flash CleanROM and have 4.3 and root.
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u could take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998378

Thanks for all of the input. I resolved this issue. I just enabled root in es explorer which showed the hidden OTA zip file in the Cache folder. I renamed the file, but the OS deleted it after the rename so I could not even save a copy of the file. I have since rebooted and the OTA did not re-download (which is a good thing) although I still get an icon in notification indicating that the OTA is ready to install.
I'm just not interested in updating to the latest 4.3 build due to lack of time. I have many Android devices and spending the time to Root and or unlock the boot loader on each device is just taking to much of my time. So I'll just stay on the current build until I have time to tinker again. Thanks again everyone for your input

I clicked the update (stupid I know) and because I was stock 4.2.2, but rooted, got bootloop. I had to use fastboot to update to the stock 4.3, now hunting for root instructions. I post this so folks running anything non-stock don't blindly accept the OTA update or headaches will ensue.

downwiththebanksters said:
I clicked the update (stupid I know) and because I was stock 4.2.2, but rooted, got bootloop. I had to use fastboot to update to the stock 4.3, now hunting for root instructions. I post this so folks running anything non-stock don't blindly accept the OTA update or headaches will ensue.
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It's a shame I saw your warning too late, couldn't resist the OTA update.
Now I'm stuck at logo.
Do I have to use fastboot as well to manually update to 4.3? What instructions did you use?
Thanks.

timnik said:
It's a shame I saw your warning too late, couldn't resist the OTA update.
Now I'm stuck at logo.
Do I have to use fastboot as well to manually update to 4.3? What instructions did you use?
Thanks.
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I wish I had seem this warning earlier too. I blindly accepted the OTA update yesterday thinking "Oh hey Android 4.3! Awesome!" and now I'm running in a whole load of problems and glitchs. I'm also not rooted yet which makes another problem because I can't find anything to root 4.3 yet. Also can't find anything on how to restore back to stock Android 4.2.2. Does anyone know anything about this? Will factory reset do the trick? I have all my stuff backed up.

Need help with proper way to update.

I have been searching both here and other forums looking for guidance on this issue. I have MF3 rooted and i would like to upgrade to 4.3. When i rooted i got a little delete happy and bkew out a lot of packages instead of freezing them as i should (i didnt have Titanium Pro, i do now) . I honestly can't remember everything i blew out but i know my phone runs a lot better without them. My issue is the OTA fails when i try to install it and with all of the issues ive read about MF3 I dont know how i should proceed. Do i need to flash back to stick MF3 with Odin? Can i factory reset, root, update and hope survival mode works?
I know this makes me look like a complete toolbag but hey, i screwed up and need a little help.
Thank you

Nizzoball said:
I have been searching both here and other forums looking for guidance on this issue. I have MF3 rooted and i would like to upgrade to 4.3. When i rooted i got a little delete happy and bkew out a lot of packages instead of freezing them as i should (i didnt have Titanium Pro, i do now) . I honestly can't remember everything i blew out but i know my phone runs a lot better without them. My issue is the OTA fails when i try to install it and with all of the issues ive read about MF3 I dont know how i should proceed. Do i need to flash back to stick MF3 with Odin? Can i factory reset, root, update and hope survival mode works?
I know this makes me look like a complete toolbag but hey, i screwed up and need a little help.
Thank you
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Use the ODIN MF3 files....ODIN your phone back to stock. This is what I did. I also rooted MF3 via SDCard method....restored my phone to how i want it. Used Supersu to do full unroot, then go to OTA update and wait 5+ hours to download the 727 mb file from the horrible AT&T servers, then install update.
Instead of "unrooting" you can try survival mode which has been said to keep root for some, but not for others.
Good luck!

Tremulant1 said:
Use the ODIN MF3 files....ODIN your phone back to stock. This is what I did. I also rooted MF3 via SDCard method....restored my phone to how i want it. Used Supersu to do full unroot, then go to OTA update and wait 5+ hours to download the 727 mb file from the horrible AT&T servers, then install update.
Instead of "unrooting" you can try survival mode which has been said to keep root for some, but not for others.
Good luck!
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Thank you. Thats the method i was looking into but i was hoping there was an easier way. I've never used odin on any of my phones but i'll give it a shot. I appreciate your feedback.

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Nizzoball said:
I have been searching both here and other forums looking for guidance on this issue. I have MF3 rooted and i would like to upgrade to 4.3. When i rooted i got a little delete happy and bkew out a lot of packages instead of freezing them as i should (i didnt have Titanium Pro, i do now) . I honestly can't remember everything i blew out but i know my phone runs a lot better without them. My issue is the OTA fails when i try to install it and with all of the issues ive read about MF3 I dont know how i should proceed. Do i need to flash back to stick MF3 with Odin? Can i factory reset, root, update and hope survival mode works?
I know this makes me look like a complete toolbag but hey, i screwed up and need a little help.
Thank you
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I was also stock rooted with MF3 and i used SuperSU survival mode to keep root after the update ... but i wasn't getting the OTA so I did a sideload of the update.

Questions and Help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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Thanks
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JCrawMil said:
I was also stock rooted with MF3 and i used SuperSU survival mode to keep root after the update ... but i wasn't getting the OTA so I did a sideload of the update.
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How did you sideload? Ext. SD Card or ADB.

bigube said:
How did you sideload? Ext. SD Card or ADB.
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ADB sideload pushes the package from your laptop to your phone.
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How did you sideload? Ext. SD Card or ADB.
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I did an ADB sideload

ND2 update incoming......

https://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/157947
Samsung Galaxy S5 Software Update - ND2
Enhancements/Fixes
- Google search results are no longer included in the list when using S Finder
- Fixed device responsiveness when using S View Cover
- Enable camera capture during voice call
- Fixed alarm failure when deleting alarm
- Fixed email duplication, when moving an email from original folder to another folder the email should only be viewable in the moved to folder
Important Notes
- Software version is G900PVPU1AND2
- This update will be rolled out in batches.
- Refer to the Samsung Galaxy S5 Software Update article in Support for install instruction

I wonder if we will lose root, and if our current rooting method will still work post update.

miked63017 said:
I wonder if we will lose root, and if our current rooting method will still work post update.
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You can't install the update if you've rooted, it checks if a flag has been tripped which is as part of rooting.
The flag is said to be perma so even factory resetting/re-flashing you can't OTA anymore.
If you have not rooted yet and install this you can root after but you won't be able to take any future updates.
Hopefully someone comes out with way to reset the flag or root without tripping.

bryanu said:
You can't install the update if you've EVER rooted, it checks if a flag has been tripped which is as part of rooting.
The flag is said to be perma so even factory resetting/re-flashing you can't OTA anymore.
If you have not rooted yet and install this you can root after but you won't be able to take any future updates ever.
Hopefully someone comes out with way to reset the flag or root without tripping.
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I believe that only the download process is blocked and not the flashing. If we can get the OTA download file we should be able to flash it onto a un-rooted stock phone that once was rooted.

I was rooted, then I went back to stock via Odin tar. I received and installed the OTA this morning.
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booey24 said:
I was rooted, then I went back to stock via Odin tar. I received and installed the OTA this morning.
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Do you have to wipe your phone or whats the process?
Also, I thought simply rooting kept stock recovery...isnt that what the OTA looks for?

Hoping this first update would fix the lag on the phone. S4 suffered the same when it first came out. Pretty bad when it has higher clock speed than the M8 but is the slower device. Something just isn't right.

I got the update

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You can't install the update if you've EVER rooted, it checks if a flag has been tripped which is as part of rooting.
The flag is said to be perma so even factory resetting/re-flashing you can't OTA anymore.
If you have not rooted yet and install this you can root after but you won't be able to take any future updates ever.
Hopefully someone comes out with way to reset the flag or root without tripping.
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If you don't know what you're talking about please don't say dumb things such as this..

crazymook said:
Do you have to wipe your phone or whats the process?
Also, I thought simply rooting kept stock recovery...isnt that what the OTA looks for?
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No need to wipe. I flashed the Stock Tar in Odin, then make sure your phone shows as Official in Download mode, if it does, you will be able to receive the OTA. If it still shows as Custom then you are doing something wrong, which I was at first, I left my extsd card in. Once I took it out and flash the Stock Tar in Odin, everything was official and I received the OTA and updated my phone, and then re-rooted. Now I am rooted with software version ND2.

booey24 said:
No need to wipe. I flashed the Stock Tar in Odin, then make sure your phone shows as Official in Download mode, if it does, you will be able to receive the OTA. If it still shows as Custom then you are doing something wrong, which I was at first, I left my extsd card in. Once I took it out and flash the Stock Tar in Odin, everything was official and I received the OTA and updated my phone, and then re-rooted. Now I am rooted with software version ND2.
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Do you have a link to the stock tar?

crazymook said:
Do you have a link to the stock tar?
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It available from Sammobile.com

Here ya go fellas.
1. DL this stock NCB tar.
2. Take out your EXT SD Card (if you have one).
3. Flash the stock NCB tar (put it in "PDA" in Odin).
4. Do a factory reset in the stock recovery after you flash the tar (not necessary but deff won't kill ya!).
5. Reboot, check for the OTA and wait for it to complete.
6. Re-root.
7. GOOD TO GO!

You arent gonna catch me doing a factory reset, hahaha. Not unless I absolutely have to. Might try this later today or this weekend tho.

Will someone come up with a pre rooted flashable zip file of ND2? I really don't want to go through odin if I don't need to.
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I can't say this for sure since I don't have the S5 but if you are stock, meaning odexed and no stock files deleted/changed, with root you should be able to ota and retain root using supersu pro survival mode. I've done it many times on the s4 and a couple of times on note 3. I have also done it with xposed/wanam. Lately it would fail to ota with xposed/wanam. It would error patching some of the system files. Get the filename and location. Navigate there and restore the backup version of the files (delete current file and rename Bak file).
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CCallahan said:
Hoping this first update would fix the lag on the phone. S4 suffered the same when it first came out. Pretty bad when it has higher clock speed than the M8 but is the slower device. Something just isn't right.
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Try activating the Developer Options and turn off "window animation scale", "Transition animation scale", and "Animator duration scale" It made my phone a more snappy.

Just got the update
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booey24 said:
No need to wipe. I flashed the Stock Tar in Odin, then make sure your phone shows as Official in Download mode, if it does, you will be able to receive the OTA. If it still shows as Custom then you are doing something wrong, which I was at first, I left my extsd card in. Once I took it out and flash the Stock Tar in Odin, everything was official and I received the OTA and updated my phone, and then re-rooted. Now I am rooted with software version ND2.
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Well it would seem that you have to root with chainfire after the update not android toolkit, it doesn't seem to work after.

mmark27 said:
- Google search results are no longer included in the list when using S Finder
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not entirely sure how this qualifies as an enhancement or a fix. seems more like a borking