From soak test to official release - Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers

Hello every body.
As far as I read there is no way to update from soak test to final nougat release without downgrading to MM.
I was wondering what is going to happen with people who participate in MFN and officially got the soak test.
Do they have to downgrade as well? It seems a bit odd to do that officially and be approved by Motorola.
So, is there going to be another release for those people? And if there will be can we find it?

I think MFN will get special OTA.

I see. Thanks for your response.
Maybe someone uploads this special OTA.

jotzim said:
I see. Thanks for your response.
Maybe someone uploads this special OTA.
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Don't bet on it. I doubt there's a special OTA. The OTA will probably be delivered for the soak test members via their “official” presence on a database maintained by Motorola on whether they participate in the soak test or not. They can easily do this with Motorola Update services.

I was thinking about the same. Thanks for posting it.

zeomal said:
Don't bet on it. I doubt there's a special OTA. The OTA will probably be delivered for the soak test members via their “official” presence on a database maintained by Motorola on whether they participate in the soak test or not. They can easily do this with Motorola Update services.
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That's what happened to me on the Moto G3 when I was doing the MM soak, it wouldn't do a normal OTA.

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[UPDATE] Moto G XT1033 Android Lollipop Update

Motorola has pushed Lollipop officially to Moto G in India and Brazil. The rollout is in phases so its possible you might still not have received it.
Version: 220.21.28.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03
Note: This thread was created during soak test but unfortunately OP was banned from group for leaking information on this thread. But seems the thread is still active so please share any information,tips, latest news you have regarding Lollipop for Moto G here. Thanks.
P.S The OP is on lollipop now as soak test is over.
Thanks
Sadly, I have an XT1032 [emoji53]
[Currently on CM12]
Just filled out the survey myself :good:
I wonder, if the link can be shared with any other user.. My cousin and a friend, both have XT1033.. And they are desperate after seeing CM12 on my phone
I Just Filled the Survey...
Link is different for everyone
So, every XT1033 guys are getting this invites... Hmmmmmmm.. Damn, I have an XT1032... If this dual SIM soak test gets leaked, it will be the first time XT1032 owners will want to convert to XT1033!!
Enjoy official L guys!
MarckozZ said:
So, every XT1033 guys are getting this invites... Hmmmmmmm.. Damn, I have an XT1032... If this dual SIM soak test gets leaked, it will be the first time XT1032 owners will want to convert to XT1033!!
Enjoy official L guys!
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Thats Right Buddy..
XT1032 to XT1033
I haven't received any email. I guess a few people are getting it atm, hope someone leaks the whole thing.
But It's will revert back after 24 hrs. Even it's leak. Will it useful ?
thestory101 said:
But It's will revert back after 24 hrs. Even it's leak. Will it useful ?
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it does not revert back, where did you hear such a thing? you cant uninstall the update unless you reflash the stock firmware.
AgentChaos said:
it does not revert back, where did you hear such a thing? you cant uninstall the update unless you reflash the stock firmware.
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I read from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57060874&postcount=1245
Query
Even I received the notification and I've filled up the survey. I was wondering whether I have to unroot+lock bootloader or the update will hit my phone on stock +rooted.
thestory101 said:
I read from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57060874&postcount=1245
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thestory101 is correct. Even I read from the same source. IF that ain't true. that thread need to be reported as fraud or misleading. I have now updated and opted for the Motorola Feedback network. Hope to be part of this ...
feeling excited.
hope it will get leaked...
Guys update the Motorola OTA app from Play Store RIGHT NOW!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ccc.ota
MarckozZ said:
Guys update the Motorola OTA app from Play Store RIGHT NOW!!!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ccc.ota
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Damn. I installed one of CM12 roms just yesterday
Anyway this words sound very promising
This is an update to the over-the-air (OTA) installer that downloads system updates.
This update is necessary to enable a future upgrade of your device to Android 5.0, Lollipop. It updates the installer on:
Moto G (1st Gen.)
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This week we'll get it for sure
rootr said:
Just received mail this morning from MFN. People who are registered in MFN are in for a treat. Please check your email from MFN on your registered emails with MFN. You just have to fill out a small survey. Expect Lollipop very very soon. And for non-MFN users please give it at least 10 days to allow lollipop push to your device.
Cheers
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Dude, this was supposed to be confidential.

			
				
S0bes said:
Damn. I installed one of CM12 roms just yesterday
Anyway this words sound very promising
This week we'll get it for sure
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hahahahaha, same with me. lets to stock rom now

5.0.1 has begun to roll out to the Moto G 2014

Well it looks like 5.0.1 has started to roll out to the Moto G 1st and 2nd generation. I hope it fixes the freezing problem I have on my xt1064 running 5.0
Post here if you receive and/or install 5.0.1, and let us know how it works out for you. Such as improvements, bugs, problems with installation, etc. Please include what model you have.
http://www.androidauthority.com/android-5-0-1-lollipop-moto-g-575758/
Indian soak test user received it yesterday
I think we can all safely assume that now, 5 weeks after starting, the "soak test" is now long over and done with. After all, Motorola stated that Lollipop would be out on the Moto G *before* the end of 2014... and guess what? Only 12 days of that left. Unless they're into cutting it fine, this IS the final release, folks.
gnubash said:
I think we can all safely assume that now, 5 weeks after starting, the "soak test" is now long over and done with. After all, Motorola stated that Lollipop would be out on the Moto G *before* the end of 2014... and guess what? Only 12 days of that left. Unless they're into cutting it fine, this IS the final release, folks.
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To be frank, Motorola likely shifted from 5.0 to 5.0.1 midway the soak test. And 5.0.2 is pretty near as well, who knows if they won't shift development for it before this rollout ends.
Derfderk said:
To be frank, Motorola likely shifted from 5.0 to 5.0.1 midway the soak test. And 5.0.2 is pretty near as well, who knows if they won't shift development for it before this rollout ends.
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What does that matter, when it's all Lollipop, after all? Would you prefer they release 5.0 and not a more updated, polished release version instead? They'll release on time, believe me.
Yep just got it, lets see what it shall bring!
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One vital piece of information that people seem to be overlooking, once THEY get Lollipop on THEIR device, is this:
Mention your country please
Have successfully upgraded to 5.01 on ma XT1033 BRAZ FRAMEWORK Soak LP N now waiting for XT1068.. Its awesome n more smoother now..
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gnubash said:
One vital piece of information that people seem to be overlooking, once THEY get Lollipop on THEIR device, is this:
Mention your country please
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It would also be nice if people would also make note of the baseband version associated with each release. There already been enough tears from fools flashing baseband firmware willy-nilly.
Okay, I had upgraded to 22.21.16 via TWRP using KennyWuLee's packaged tool. This morning I received a notice that I had an update available for 22.21.25 which I assume is 5.0.1. So like a dummy I went ahead and accepted. Now all it does is boot into TWRP. When I restart to system from TWRP it boots up just fine then after about 15 seconds reboots to TWRP.
I assume it is looking for the stock recovery which will then allow me to install the update? So will I be safe to go ahead and reflash the stock recovery, reboot and go from there? Or should I go all the way back to stock everything?
I have an XT1063.
pastorbob62 said:
Okay, I had upgraded to 22.21.16 via TWRP using KennyWuLee's packaged tool. This morning I received a notice that I had an update available for 22.21.25 which I assume is 5.0.1. So like a dummy I went ahead and accepted. Now all it does is boot into TWRP. When I restart to system from TWRP it boots up just fine then after about 15 seconds reboots to TWRP.
I assume it is looking for the stock recovery which will then allow me to install the update? So will I be safe to go ahead and reflash the stock recovery, reboot and go from there? Or should I go all the way back to stock everything?
I have an XT1063.
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Correct
Android The Greek said:
Correct
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To which question?
Are European buyers still being ignored? XT1068: no MFN, no update of any kind here. If I am interpreting Motorola forum correctly, they haven't released anything in the EU, not even a soak test.
Derfderk said:
To be frank, Motorola likely shifted from 5.0 to 5.0.1 midway the soak test. And 5.0.2 is pretty near as well, who knows if they won't shift development for it before this rollout ends.
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Correct, 5.0.2 has been released for Nexus 7 today.
And PLEASE, PLEASE before updating go here and try to capture the ota.
kzakhar said:
Are European buyers still being ignored? XT1068: no MFN, no update of any kind here. If I am interpreting Motorola forum correctly, they haven't released anything in the EU, not even a soak test.
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I think Motorola secretly hate us because we can unlock our devices and still make a warranty claim if the hardware fails.
rufflove said:
I think Motorola secretly hate us because we can unlock our devices and still make a warranty claim if the hardware fails.
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You could be right.
I got this phone happy in the knowledge I'll always be running (nearly) the latest clean version of Android, instead I have a phone with a memory management issue running at least a month behind other continents.
Tongue in cheek aside, I do have some suspicions.
It stands to reason that the people most likely to join the MFN are those who like to tinker and who are eager to receive updates. These people are also the most like to unlock the bootloader. If something goes awry during an OTA roll-out test and the user cannot resolve the issue, support from Motorola can be requested, potentially resulting in a warranty claim, unless the device has been unlocked and was purchased outside of the EU... It therefore seems logical that Motorola would not do soak tests in the EU, where possible: It reduces the blowback in the unlikely event that there is a serious bug in the update.
rufflove said:
Tongue in cheek aside, I do have some suspicions.
It stands to reason that the people most likely to join the MFN are those who like to tinker and who are eager to receive updates. These people are also the most like to unlock the bootloader. If something goes awry during an OTA roll-out test and the user cannot resolve the issue, support from Motorola can be requested, potentially resulting in a warranty claim, unless the device has been unlocked and was purchased outside of the EU... It therefore seems logical that Motorola would not do soak tests in the EU, where possible: It reduces the blowback in the unlikely event that there is a serious bug in the update.
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That sounds like the most plausible reason they may have, if they have one. To be honest, I've got better things to think about than when a frivolous software update arrives for a non-cricital device, but your thoughts certainly are rational ones
Well I was part of the xt1069 Brazilian soak test and I have to say it's a bad joke. A lot of users didn't get the update, there was almost no support or even feedback from Motorola in the forum. And to finish it off, they had an issue with their forum software that got all comments deleted. I don't think EU users are missing much

CONFIRMED Official Lollipop 5.1 for Moto X 2013 [UPDATED 06-19-2015]

Source: David Schuster - https://plus.google.com/+DavidSchuster/posts/cV4vDyyMmw2
LATEST UPDATE [06-19-2015]
Full deployment has started for US Retail, Brazil Retail and Rogers in Canada.
Source: David Schuster - https://plus.google.com/+DavidSchuster/posts/bEVD4De32Uo
UPDATE [06-09-2015]
"I wanted to give a quick update on where we are with the Lollipop upgrades for the 2013 Moto X (1st Gen) devices.
We have started full soak testing in France and Germany retail this week with the expectation of full deployment next week if all goes well.
In addition, we have addressed an issue we found in a previous soak test and should start full soak testing in the US and Brazil for retail later this week. If all goes well, full deployment can happen the following week.
There were some questions about support for Lollipop upgrades from our carrier channels. We are in a number of the carrier labs now so we don't anticipate issues in getting the upgrades deployed. As you guys know.... the carrier channels typically take longer.
UPDATE: If all goes well with the soak testing this week we expect to start deployment for 2013 Moto X (1st gen) in India next week."
Source: David Schuster - https://plus.google.com/+DavidSchuster/posts/ETpoNrkmmrA
UPDATE [04-22-2015]
Due to the "leaks" about 5.1 "updates rolling out" in Brazil, here's some trusted words in regard to 5.1 current state:
"We're still in testing. We'll post something in the parked comments when it moves to the Soak stage and then again when full deployment happens. Don't always believe what you read online."
Source: Motorola Forums Manager (Mark).
Awsome
Kustaa said:
So, it's kind of official now, we'll have to wait a little longer, but 5.1 will be definitely here for our 2013 X
source: David Schuster - https://plus.google.com/+DavidSchuster/posts/cV4vDyyMmw2
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good stuff. im no longer annoyed at the update taking so long again
This is great news, it can surely only be a matter of weeks now before it is officially released
I'm still on 4.4.4... Should I take the official or just wait for a rooted version?
Also assuming there is still issues with xposed?
mroneeyedboh said:
I'm still on 4.4.4... Should I take the official or just wait for a rooted version?
Also assuming there is still issues with xposed?
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You can't take nothing yet lol
Good news, I can survive with 4.4.4 till 5.1.
5.0.2 still have issues.
Cool stuff!
I kinda feel bad for the people who won't be able to return to stock 4.4.4 now. :s
Sweet. Can't wait to rock this in 2017!
I'm just getting an error when I click the link?
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wiidbzxt said:
Cool stuff!
I kinda feel bad for the people who won't be able to return to stock 4.4.4 now. :s
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Do you mean those who installed 5.0.2 test drive?
I don't think Motorola would leave the official MFN testers on an incomplete test drive version, furthermore it makes sense to use the same testers to test 5.1, so as soon as those users get 5.1 it will leak and those who sideloaded 5.0.2 will have the upgrade.
Otherwise, it would be as easy as return to 4.4.4 temporary (skipping gpt and motoboot) and sideload the 5.1 upgrade, not big deal.
No matter what, the situation is not to feel bad about them, maybe they'll even get the upgrade before you do.
I have an brazilian XT 1058 and take the soak. I will be able to update to 5.1?
Logically yes.
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I'm glad for this. 5.1 didn't address the memory leak did it?
crazyxzer0 said:
I'm glad for this. 5.1 didn't address the memory leak did it?
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I'm pretty sure it did, at least for the nexus 6
I think the memory leak was also addressed via xposed module so less of an issue for xposed users
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wiidbzxt said:
Cool stuff!
I kinda feel bad for the people who won't be able to return to stock 4.4.4 now. :s
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I can confirm, that downgrading of bootloader from 30.BC back to 30.B7 IS possible. I bricked one my phone for test: 4.4.4->5.0.2 (via OTA)->4.4.2->bricked by OTA via WiFi. Now it's running again Thanks to Tenigima
good news i hope soak 5.1 for all regions not only for brazil as with 5.0.2
Ii there a specific date ??
Moto-x said:
good news i hope soak 5.1 for all regions not only for brazil as with 5.0.2 [emoji14]
Ii there a specific date ??
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In android world there's never a specific date unfortunately.
Enviado desde mi XT1060 mediante Tapatalk
sylarm said:
Good news, I can survive with 4.4.4 till 5.1.
5.0.2 still have issues.
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Have you even used it?
I'm not saying Moto did or did not fix anything, but so many people keep saying "Ohhh its version XXXX which has XXXX bug!"
1.) We don't run AOSP
2.) When google updates android, all of those changes are published. 5.1 is NOT a full re-write, sections of code are fixed. These fixes are published and if moto REALLY felt like it they could apply all the same code changes to a 5.0.1 base... At that point what is "version number" is is kinda semantics....
Moto started work on 5.0.2, so that is what their build is called, there is no reason they cannot include the already published bug fixes from later versions of android so they they can release their tested a developed build rather then throwing everything away and starting with a new base every time google updates.

Marshmallow Rolling out - might be soak update

Hi Guys,ive seen few posts in fb group tht few people got marshmallow update and release notes also updated...
Release Notes : https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/109655
I think it's the official update! I hope someone captures the update for XT1063 :sly::sly::sly:
P please discuss it in general Android 6 thread ,,and this is soak one
i thin its soak one,but only doubt is moto released android M Release Notes...,
Why people don't capture soak for xt1068....?
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As per my knowledge, moto is choosen the one who didnot rooted,unlocked their device.so its not possible to capture i think
srinuchry said:
i thin its soak one,but only doubt is moto released android M Release Notes...,
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Here you go: https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/109655
Btw release notes are not for soak test.. I think it's the initial deployment of M, and the update is being released in phases like it was in case of L.
zman01 said:
Here you go: https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/109655
Btw release notes are not for soak test.. I think it's the initial deployment of M, and the update is being released in phases like it was in case of L.
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i dnt knw about L,becoz i was choosen for soak test
Anyone can upload zip from this update
ho got the android 6.0 official update there is worst person because anyone didn't capture the update
Tahir349 said:
Anyone can upload zip from this update
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And no indian user is sharing at least a twrp backup of this rom with us. Congratulations.. Some of you are so selfish.
But at least they can post screenshots that they got the update and write novels about how great it is..
srinuchry said:
As per my knowledge, moto is choosen the one who didnot rooted,unlocked their device.so its not possible to capture i think
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Motorola does extend invites to unlocked devices. AFA rooted goes, that doesn't affect their invite because they don't know if you're actually rooted or not. The soak will not install on a rooted device though, but if you unroot the soak will install on an unlocked bootloader.
only noobs got the update..
Really true..
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And no indian user is sharing at least a twrp backup of this rom with us. Congratulations.. Some of you are so selfish.
But at least they can post screenshots that they got the update and write novels about how great it is..
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Heard over to G+ Moto G 2014 owners page ,, i have been saying the same thing for over 24 hrs there ,those who got ota ,they even don't know how to capture ota but they r putting reviews ,,lol,
One dumbass commented on a post that why he behaving like Selfish cry baby just bcoz he was asking someone to capture the ota and later the same dumbass asking for updates over others post
@[email protected] dont worry brother it soon gonna end. They r really fuktards
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@[email protected] dont worry brother it soon gonna end. They r really fuktards
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Yes u right ,, alrast sooner or later we will get it but I fear we may have to wait 10+ days more ,, these excitement makes it really hard .
Here When huwaei announces Android 6 beta for UK region they publicly acknowledge it . And here Moto ,even when they release ota final one ,,no one knows until they receive it . Wheres the Marketing Pr team for it ,here Moto G turbo oficial anroid 6 rollut and no one knew it until they saw the notification
Anybody can post simple steps to capture ota update, as if i get ota but not know how to capture it then how can i post it?
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Yes u right ,, alrast sooner or later we will get it but I fear we may have to wait 10+ days more ,, these excitement makes it really hard .
Here When huwaei announces Android 6 beta for UK region they publicly acknowledge it . And here Moto ,even when they release ota final one ,,no one knows until they receive it . Wheres the Marketing Pr team for it ,here Moto G turbo oficial anroid 6 rollut and no one knew it until they saw the notification
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They are retarded af. I asked twice for a TWRP backup at least if they don't know how to capture the OTA. But they helping nobody and they don't care.
I'm finally starting to understand why we have so full of bug stock roms if people testing this rom are retarded and can't even capture the ota or make a twrp backup.
drmuruga said:
Anybody can post simple steps to capture ota update, as if i get ota but not know how to capture it then how can i post it?
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If you got the OTA and flashed it then it's too late. You have to be rooted while downloading the OTA zip and copy it from system cache folder with for example ES explorer.
But you can still make a TWRP backup of your system by flashing TWRP recovery. Can you help us?
Final release date is 24th January

Any one who are in Soak Test received latest update NPJ25.93-11

Hello all
Had any one who are in previous soak test received latest updates to NPJ25.93-11?
I strongly believe Motorola should release the update to those who are officially selected to testing.
The previous soak test (Dec 11) was NPJ25.93-11:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/captured-ota-nougat-ota-moto-g4-plus-t3517059
Moto just pushed that to everyone now.
SoNic67 said:
The previous soak test (Dec 11) was NPJ25.93-11:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/captured-ota-nougat-ota-moto-g4-plus-t3517059
Moto just pushed that to everyone now.
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That wasn't his question he was asking if someone on the first soak test received notification
Well, the first soak was followed by the second and the last one. The people in official soak program have received all of them and now they are on the "official".
If he side-loaded soak, then he needs to side-load again.
SoNic67 said:
Well, the first soak was followed by the second and the last one. The people in official soak program have received all of them and now they are on the "official".
If he side-loaded soak, then he needs to side-load again.
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When the last soak test was released people tried to flash it via stock recovery when they were on previous soak test and got an error someone should try and post back
SoNic67 said:
Well, the first soak was followed by the second and the last one. The people in official soak program have received all of them and now they are on the "official".
If he side-loaded soak, then he needs to side-load again.
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Lol, a zillion posts about how to get and sideload the soak, now a zillion more about how to fix it now that the official OTA is rolling out.
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SoNic67 said:
Well, the first soak was followed by the second and the last one. The people in official soak program have received all of them and now they are on the "official".
If he side-loaded soak, then he needs to side-load again.
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You Might right but the point is what was the update did they received from Soak test 1 to 2 and 2 to 3, like file number or some thing. Waiting for official soak tester reply.

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