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[Q] Cannot install Verizon OTA after towelroot

Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update

nickd1976 said:
Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
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First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027

Thank you so much!!!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app

Some reason the upgrade button is greyed out
kprice8 said:
First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
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Hi again,
I installed the upgrade assistant in installer mode but for some reason it is not picking up the new NE9 update on my computer. See attached print screen. Very strange.. It sees the update on my phone to download though.:cyclops: Do you know why this is and how I can get it to see the update on the upgrade assistant as you mentioned?
Kind Regards

Can you explain why you want the update so bad? You do realize that rooting and accepting official otas is completely contradictory, correct? OTAs are generally what fix things like what towelroot exploits. If you accept official OTA, you will likely lose root.

But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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nickd1976 said:
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.

ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
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@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...

Thank you both for your perspectives.. Plus, I can always just wait for a ROM that currently has the update installed.

ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
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kprice8 said:
@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
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Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.

nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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I just saw that JasmineROM came out and it's updated to NE9 and all you do is flash the stuff. Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-jasminerom-v1-0-bases-t2836387

nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.

ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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Me? Directly above you? XD lol

ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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I think you are referring to my safestrap flashable OTA zip file. I'm going to keep that one in my back pocket for the next OTA since the kernel swap worked.

I'm happy to say I installed this rom and the firmware and it rocks!! Thank you .plus I got my download booster and my overclock settings!!
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I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.

jpcloudsurf said:
I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
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Remove it. Won't hurt anything.

TiBu
Buying the pro version of TiBu was the best money I ever spent!!!!

What is tibu?
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nickd1976 said:
What is tibu?
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Titanium Backup

MOB30D build mirror

For reasons that haven't been specified yet, the builds labeled MOB30D have been removed from the Nexus Factory Image page.
I uploaded it on the mirror, so, you can download if you want flash it. [Nexus 7 (2013) Wi-Fi]
https://mega.nz/#!15kGUSYA!6mKmEy1oZldroLtBDgOepWBt25xTqeVc7jC9TJ1Efyg

Weird they pulled it. Whats up with that. I didn't flash it. Notice any problems or super-secret files left in there?

I haven't flashed it either. I assume the found a bug.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

I flashed it but I not noticed any issues so far

I still haven't flashed it but have been listening to some Mobb Deep. MOB30D!

Anyone having issues with this release? Debating whether or not to flash my unit. I notice that the Nexus 7 WiFi has binary files available with a MMB29X release.
This is interesting....found this link on Sprint's website: https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/1038775
Almost seems like MMB30D was suppose to have been the mid-March security release.
Features/Enhancements:
•Revision of March Android Security Update to include new fixes
For those who flashed this MMB30D onto the Nexus 7, what is the date in ABOUT PHONE. Is it April 1 or April 2?

Candy[MAN] said:
Anyone having issues with this release? Debating whether or not to flash my unit. I notice that the Nexus 7 WiFi has binary files available with a MMB29X release.
This is interesting....found this link on Sprint's website: https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/1038775
Almost seems like MMB30D was suppose to have been the mid-March security release.
Features/Enhancements:
•Revision of March Android Security Update to include new fixes
For those who flashed this MMB30D onto the Nexus 7, what is the date in ABOUT PHONE. Is it April 1 or April 2?
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2 april

The last image for the Nexus 7 2013 razor that I see is still MMB29V.
So much for Google being responsive in getting security updates out. I would have thought that after making a big deal out of that mid-March kernel fiasco that they would have fixed and re-released the images for the three devices that they pulled for whatever reason on Monday. It's now the weekend and no explanation or update from Google. Why am I not surprised?

Build "MOB30D" again available for download via direct link.
On site, it still not displayed.
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razor-mob30d-factory-15169856.tgz

what make you guys think this is for flo razor if sprint say : Nexus 5 software update - version MOB30D
and when we download, it says RAZOR !?! WTF !

Displax said:
Build "MOB30D" again available for download via direct link.
On site, it still not displayed.
https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/razor-mob30d-factory-15169856.tgz
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Was this link not working before (after it was pulled) or was it just taken off the site?

Candy[MAN] said:
Was this link not working before (after it was pulled) or was it just taken off the site?
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All direct links stopped working after ~20 minutes after hiding from site.
And today they start working again, but still not displayed in the list.

I just factory defaulted my Nexus 7 (2013) device and installed this new factory image (MOD30D). Once I logged into my Google account, I got an email that I successfully logged into a Nexus 7 (2102).......2012??? WTF?
I wonder if there is/was an issue with the image's fingerprint where it would think that the 2013 model is actually a 2012 model.

Builds MOB30D for both models Nexus 7 2013, finaly, available in the list.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images

These builds are uploaded again to nexus pages. And include a lots of bug fixes.

Just flashed new image with WUG, rerooted, flashed Xposed and ElementalX

I'm confused. I flashed MOB30D when Google first posted it, but then took it down. Now MOB30D is back up. Do I need to re-lash it?

DaveImagery said:
I'm confused. I flashed MOB30D when Google first posted it, but then took it down. Now MOB30D is back up. Do I need to re-lash it?
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They probably took it down for some reason first time. Flash again.

htb2050 said:
They probably took it down for some reason first time. Flash again.
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These monthly updates while obviously a good thing, there also kind of a pain in the ass. Every month I have to flash the new image, re-root the phone, use Titanium Backup, to go in and delete enough from sys partition, to flash Xposed, followed by flashing my beloved ElementalX kernel. Unless there is some way to streamline all that, a noob like me isn't aware of. Presumably we got just a couple weeks till the May security update anyway. I'll wait.

DaveImagery said:
These monthly updates while obviously a good thing, there also kind of a pain in the ass. Every month I have to flash the new image, re-root the phone, use Titanium Backup, to go in and delete enough from sys partition, to flash Xposed, followed by flashing my beloved ElementalX kernel. Unless there is some way to streamline all that, a noob like me isn't aware of. Presumably we got just a couple weeks till the May security update anyway. I'll wait.
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Use WUG no wipe option, then root with WUG. Not all that difficult.
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Systemless root with 6.0.1

Hey guys,
Anyone using systemless root with any versions of 6.0.1? I am still on 6.0.0 because I did not find a systemless root version except the original one posted on chainfire's site from late last year. I know the version of the systemless root matters as the kernel version matters for it to build the correct boot image.
I am not asking how to do it, just if anyone has successfully done this and which files (file names would be nice, so I can google 'em) did you use, to do it.
I have done a ton of searches all over the place and can not find one way or the other out there.
I don't want to hear a bunch of systemless vs non-systemless root stuff, please.
Thanks!

Hello old friend! I don't see many folks from the Atrix2 around anymore.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers mobile app

jimbridgman said:
Hey guys,
Anyone using systemless root with any versions of 6.0.1? I am still on 6.0.0 because I did not find a systemless root version except the original one posted on chainfire's site from late last year. I know the version of the systemless root matters as the kernel version matters for it to build the correct boot image.
I am not asking how to do it, just if anyone has successfully done this and which files (file names would be nice, so I can google 'em) did you use, to do it.
I have done a ton of searches all over the place and can not find one way or the other out there.
I don't want to hear a bunch of systemless vs non-systemless root stuff, please.
Thanks!
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I am using SuperSU 2.72 systemless with the latest stock 6.01. You could also use the newer BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip, I suppose.

mtnlion said:
Hello old friend! I don't see many folks from the Atrix2 around anymore.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Wow! Hey there, been a long time. Good to see you over here. Yeah I haven't seen too many of the old Atrix2 crew around the site for a while. It was almost as if most fell off the face of the earth.
This is my 4th Nexus device, and I will not go to anything else at this point. I am still working on the Ubuntu phone from a dev standpoint, plus a few things here with Android.
Hope to see you around here more often.

mtnlion said:
Hello old friend! I don't see many folks from the Atrix2 around anymore.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers mobile app
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meekrawb said:
I am using SuperSU 2.72 systemless with the latest stock 6.01. You could also use the newer BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip, I suppose.
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Hey meekrawb thanks for the info. I went to chanfire's site an took a look and the only boot image for the 6P is the mb08k image, which is the 6.0.0 release, and not a boot image for the later releases including the newer 6.0.1. I am guessing that since it is the boot image that the actual release verision is arbitrary, but just want to be sure. I plan on trying it anyhow as I can just flash a proper image if it gets into a bootloop.

jimbridgman said:
Hey meekrawb thanks for the info. I went to chanfire's site an took a look and the only boot image for the 6P is the mb08k image, which is the 6.0.0 release, and not a boot image for the later releases including the newer 6.0.1. I am guessing that since it is the boot image that the actual release verision is arbitrary, but just want to be sure. I plan on trying it anyhow as I can just flash a proper image if it gets into a bootloop.
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You don't need those special boot images anymore. When you flash the zip it automatically patches your boot.img.
This is the thread to follow: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

mtnlion said:
Hello old friend! I don't see many folks from the Atrix2 around anymore.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I joined this forum on 21-02-2011 when I received the first Atrix 4G.

Just got a software update

Looks to be some type of security updates.

Just popped on mine. Installed the update.
Matches this Software Version: MMB29M.N910VVRU2CPG2
https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/samsung-galaxy-note-4-update/
Kernel 3.10.40
Android Version 6.0.1
Android Patch Level September 1,2016
Baseband Version N910VVRU2CPG2

Will this update break Foxfi for Verizon Note 4?

Anyone know if PG2 does anything to the bootloader to prevent rolling back?
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subzero2000 said:
Anyone know if PG2 does anything to the bootloader to prevent rolling back?
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It appears to be a boot.img update. Flashfire rejected it as a safe OTA and I proceeded to freeze System Updates with Titanium Backup to eliminate future notifications. A bootloader update for sure.

Hopefully someone can tell if it's locking the bootloader down to prevent downgrading or the bootloader unlock method. Is there a way to freeze the update prompts if I'm not rooted yet? Just got the phone and haven't had a chance to unlock and root this bad boy.
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corporal_hades said:
Hopefully someone can tell if it's locking the bootloader down to prevent downgrading or the bootloader unlock method. Is there a way to freeze the update prompts if I'm not rooted yet? Just got the phone and haven't had a chance to unlock and root this bad boy.
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buy package disabler. it is well worth the $1 price tag

Use Debloater, then freeze SDM.apk.
Root not required, very easy.

No, it does not break Foxfi.

Could someone please upload the ota zip file

Could you provide more details on how to do this please? I download it and disabled the package listed in the post below yours but I still get the stupid notification to update. Thanks
Edit. Oops, meant to quote hwaa18, not sure why it didn't let me, thanks

Nobody around here anymore?

PapaDocta said:
Could someone please upload the ota zip file
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I'm relatively new here, with regard to uploads. I am on a vzw Note 4, running Jasminerom 7.0, with an unlocked bootloader. I don't even have an SDM, as it wasn't present on the ROM, however I found a post for shutting off Samsung updates that required shutting off two system update modules, and one or two other software and security modules. I'm beginning to think Samsung is in collusion with the carriers to make our phones obsolete, and prevent further mods. If you let me know how and where to upload to you, I can send you the file, if you still want it.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Renegade_2k said:
I'm relatively new here, with regard to uploads. I am on a vzw Note 4, running Jasminerom 7.0, with an unlocked bootloader. I don't even have an SDM, as it wasn't present on the ROM, however I found a post for shutting off Samsung updates that required shutting off two system update modules, and one or two other software and security modules. I'm beginning to think Samsung is in collusion with the carriers to make our phones obsolete, and prevent further mods. If you let me know how and where to upload to you, I can send you the file, if you still want it.
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Thank you so much, I already sold my Note 4 and got s7 edge till they release note 8.

Open Beta 2 T-Mobile

Has anyone tried to flash the new Beta update to the OnePlus 6T TMobile version? Does it still give the same error "Build Version does not match Hardware version"?

bigmikey307 said:
Has anyone tried to flash the new Beta update to the OnePlus 6T TMobile version? Does it still give the same error "Build Version does not match Hardware version"?
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I just downloaded and installed the open beta 2 and it's great! I'm going to give it a week and "test the engine and tires." I still have my Pie firmware, just in case.
NOTE: I installed using the local update method. I was rooted also with pie.

Main OP question was if you flash android 10 via zip and tried flashing beta on top to see if it works like it did on android 9. Please let me know if anyone tried this as well. Thank you in advance.

bigmikey307 said:
Has anyone tried to flash the new Beta update to the OnePlus 6T TMobile version? Does it still give the same error "Build Version does not match Hardware version"?
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No 'build version does not match hardware version' error when flashing the new beta to TMO converted one plus 6t. I used TWRP 3.3.1.28 and all is good.

We still don't have the "reserve" partition though. OnePlus fonts will be missing and show up as italic fonts. A few apps are also gone but can be installed from play store. You wont pass Safety net so you will miss out on Netflix, etc.
No F/C's. Not sure on battery yet.
Everything else does seem good! I am enjoying it!

Scott said:
We still don't have the "reserve" partition though. OnePlus fonts will be missing and show up as italic fonts. A few apps are also gone but can be installed from play store. You wont pass Safety net so you will miss out on Netflix, etc.
No F/C's. Not sure on battery yet.
Everything else does seem good! I am enjoying it!
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You can use the reserve partition magisk module...

justforgot said:
Main OP question was if you flash android 10 via zip and tried flashing beta on top to see if it works like it did on android 9. Please let me know if anyone tried this as well. Thank you in advance.
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I used patched MSM tool to get TMobile variant to international ROM without unlocking bootloader and then I local upgraded to Android 10 stable, then local upgraded to OB 2 and all is well!

So I'm on Android 10 Stable with bootloader unlocked. What happens if I relock bootloader? Will I go into bootloop on restart, and will it get rid of the warning on restart, or do I need to do what @bigmikey307 did?
Update : I did the above but didn't go to beta 2

PapaMag said:
So I'm on Android 10 Stable with bootloader unlocked. What happens if I relock bootloader? Will I go into bootloop on restart, and will it get rid of the warning on restart, or do I need to do what @bigmikey307 did?
Update : I did the above but didn't go to beta 2
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didn't understood what you meant about "didn't go to beta 2"...
for beta you need to flash via local update since you're on the official update yet. link is on the beta thread or on the Oxygen Updater app from playstore

TJSteveMX said:
didn't understood what you meant about "didn't go to beta 2"...
for beta you need to flash via local update since you're on the official update yet. link is on the beta thread or on the Oxygen Updater app from playstore
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I just meant I stopped at 10.0 and didn't local upgrade to beta yet

Any word on the Play Protect Certification issue on T-Mo devices? I've been getting by without it on the Stable release, but I'll definitely go Beta of this update resolves the issue.

taylor85345 said:
Any word on the Play Protect Certification issue on T-Mo devices? I've been getting by without it on the Stable release, but I'll definitely go Beta of this update resolves the issue.
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Nope, not certified. Someone posted some links in the Official Stable thread with instructions on how to do it using root and some magisk modules.

taylor85345 said:
Any word on the Play Protect Certification issue on T-Mo devices? I've been getting by without it on the Stable release, but I'll definitely go Beta of this update resolves the issue.
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So like @Scott Mentioned, it requires root to pass at the moment. The Magisk mod is called Magiskhide props config and it works perfectly well as a workaround. Good luck!
Sent from my OnePlus6T using XDA Labs

I'm probably overlooking something obvious but I have no idea what it is.
Here's the story; I have a T-Mobile OP6t converted to International.
Flashed the update to OB31 (Open Beta 2).
I have Magisk and Titanium Backup installed, both with root access allowed.
However, I'm unable to get TB to actually uninstall some of the system apps I don't want.
Also, I can't copy and paste (via Solid Explorer) my edited HOSTS file to block ads.
What am I missing?

Scott said:
We still don't have the "reserve" partition though. OnePlus fonts will be missing and show up as italic fonts. A few apps are also gone but can be installed from play store. You wont pass Safety net so you will miss out on Netflix, etc.
No F/C's. Not sure on battery yet.
Everything else does seem good! I am enjoying it!
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What is the reserve partition? And do I need it/want it?

cultofluna said:
You can use the reserve partition magisk module...
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Do you have a link?

Scott said:
Do you have a link?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962618515

Scott said:
We still don't have the "reserve" partition though. OnePlus fonts will be missing and show up as italic fonts. A few apps are also gone but can be installed from play store. You wont pass Safety net so you will miss out on Netflix, etc.
No F/C's. Not sure on battery yet.
Everything else does seem good! I am enjoying it![/QUOTE @Scott , which apps are you referring to?
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If I've helped you out, please tap the thanks button.
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xRogerxC said:
@Scott , which apps are you referring to?
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The OP Weather app for instance, the OP square and round icon packs, e few more that I dont recall. All of them could be downloaded from the play store. You only need the font fox magisk module referenced earlier in this thread. You wont notice these missing apps on a dirty install but you will see it on a clean install or factory reset.

Reinstalling the ROM ZIP via in-built updater fixes the issue. Done it multiple times.