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Chainfire's CF Auto-Root confirmed working for Sprint SPH-L720

I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!

theroyalwe said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
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Are there any issues with the phone after root?

dschachm said:
Are there any issues with the phone after root?
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no issues whatsoever. not one lock or force close so far.

theroyalwe said:
no issues whatsoever. not one lock or force close so far.
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not related, but i am sitting here watching my phone charge before i turn it on for the first time. Did you fully charge it too?

dschachm said:
not related, but i am sitting here watching my phone charge before i turn it on for the first time. Did you fully charge it too?
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I did charge it to full, but there are many varying schools of thought on that subject. Typically I charge to full then run to 0 and charge to full a few cycles. I have my phone in my dock right now, but the cord to the dock unplugged so it isn't charging.

Not trying to be a kill joy by any means but people Chainfire is a pretty smart dude and has created a lot of things. Not saying that this wont work on Sprint variant but make sure you see his disclaimer.
NOTE:
Some have reported success on Sprint S4's, though I still advise against using it and waiting for a Sprint specific version.

I used this root method, too. Everything is working great.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

Anyone know if sprints bootloader is locked like att's?... Looks like all the carriers are following on verizons footsteps with the s3
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

The motochopper worked for me. I had to D/L the "official" drivers from Samsung but you may not have too..There's two videos on You tube right now by two different people but same method.

3.0VTEC23 said:
The motochopper worked for me. I had to D/L the "official" drivers from Samsung but you may not have too..There's two videos on You tube right now by two different people but same method.
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I also used the Motochopper exploit ... took about 3 minutes. Easiest root I've ever done.

theroyalwe said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was able to (very easily) auto-root my SPRINT GS4 using Chainfire's auto-root.
The thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39901375
Please give him all credit - I just wanted to make sure that if someone came looking here they could get info on how to root and where to look rather than hunting all over XDA.
Cheers!
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does this cause the yellow triangle to appear on the boot screen?

I successfully used Motochopper as well. It took me several times to get the ADB prompt to show, but it showed when I had entered the Dev Options menu.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Sterist said:
does this cause the yellow triangle to appear on the boot screen?
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No but it might show your device as custom in Odin and under About device:Status Didn't check it before I flashed CWM. Triangle away doesn't clear it yet.

So which is the best method?

crawrj said:
No but it might show your device as custom in Odin and under About device:Status Didn't check it before I flashed CWM. Triangle away doesn't clear it yet.
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sorry, when did CWM become available, or is that part of chainfire's auto root?

Sterist said:
sorry, when did CWM become available, or is that part of chainfire's auto root?
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Not part of root. Think it came out Saturday or maybe yesterday. Can't remember. Post for it in original dev section.
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opz187 said:
So which is the best method?
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At this point, it's a use and test function of root required applications..
We have had a report of an application not functioning properly on Motochopper where CF's Autoroot works just fine.
Use and report is the best response to your question.

I've tried every root app I could think of and so far no issues with the CF method. Of course YMMV.

theroyalwe said:
I've tried every root app I could think of and so far no issues with the CF method. Of course YMMV.
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Ditto.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2

I actually did mototchopper method. Worked perfect. Easy to unroot if I want. People having problems with certain apps might not have had busybox installed. That was the first root app I installed and I haven't had a single issue. Does cf-auto root automatically install busybox? Also, does anyone know which apps are safe to remove or freeze? Any working recoveries out yet?

S5 Active Update

Hit the check update on my S5 Active this morning and to my surprise its pulling a 1434.38 MB Download. Looks like us Active users are finally getting the update!
As exciting as it is...if you value your root access DON'T install this yet! As it stands now, Once your on the L bootloader their's no going back. Give the dev's some time to sort it out first

nutt_case said:
Hit the check update on my S5 Active this morning and to my surprise its pulling a 1434.38 MB Download. Looks like us Active users are finally getting the update!
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I would hold off installing until @Muniz_ri can root. Save the file and upload to Dropbox and he will work on it I am sure.
SM-G870A Peace

berniesteven said:
I would hold off installing until @Muniz-ri can root. Save the file and upload to Dropbox and he will work on it I am sure.
SM-G870A Peace
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Ohhhh don't worry...no intentions of installing! I'm rooted anyways, just waiting to finish so I can pull the .cfg.
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Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A

nutt_case said:
Ohhhh don't worry...no intentions of installing! I'm rooted anyways, just waiting to finish so I can pull the .cfg.
[emoji106]
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
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Excellent. I wasn't sure that you were aware of that and got all excited! [emoji15]
SM-G870A Peace

berniesteven said:
Excellent. I wasn't sure that you were aware of that and got all excited! [emoji15]
SM-G870A Peace
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Lol...I learned my lesson long ago about accepting strange ota's from carriers.
Thanks for looking out though
I should probably go add that to the op...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A

OTA downloaded and pulled. Reuploading as im typing. As soon as it's up I'll be posting a link.
Build # LRX21T.G870AUCU1BOC5
Finally got it uploaded! Link is in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60136403&postcount=46
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How do I update with the .cfg file if I do not want root? Can I rename to update.zip and flash in stock recovery?

firenemesis7 said:
How do I update with the .cfg file if I do not want root? Can I rename to update.zip and flash in stock recovery?
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I think so but you have to be bone stock to do it...hence no traces of prior root. Otherwise it fails to update.
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I'm bone stock and don't care for root. It took 4-5 hours to download and install the update. I had to clear room first too, before it would actually install.
However, my Active is much zipper than it ever was, and that's including the ****ty 4.4.4 update which brought it to a slow crawl.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app

Hey guys, silly question, but I have no idea how to apply this update now that I have downloaded it on pc. Having difficulty figuring out how to flash with Odin as it is. Can. Pretty new at this, I appreciate your patience.

I'm like you i don't know what to do with this cfg. When i rename to zip, it doesn't work.

updates?
any updates on root this verison? lrx21t.g870ucu2b0f3

brothersman said:
any updates on root this verison? lrx21t.g870ucu2b0f3
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no

i had my phone rooted on 4.4.4 0A1 woke up and it was updated to 0A2 how do i make it stock again with no trace of root to update?

Flash using odin
Hi! Just want to ask you how to flash this stock rom to my samsung s5 active sm g870a..im stuck on 4.4.2 stock kitkat and living outside the u.s. could you please help me how to manually flash the lollipop stockfirmware to my device..im using odin and dont have knowledge how to flash cfg file....please email me..
[email protected]
.waiting for your reply.
Thanks in advance
nutt_case said:
OTA downloaded and pulled. Reuploading as im typing. As soon as it's up I'll be posting a link.
Build # LRX21T.G870AUCU1BOC5
Finally got it uploaded! Link is in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60136403&postcount=46
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A
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phillybits said:
I'm bone stock and don't care for root. It took 4-5 hours to download and install the update. I had to clear room first too, before it would actually install.
However, my Active is much zipper than it ever was, and that's including the ****ty 4.4.4 update which brought it to a slow crawl.
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I attempted this but it did not work. Any additional tips?

My little cousin soft bricked.
he said he went into SU and did "full unroot" and after the reboot got stuck on the AT&T logo.
I've tried every which way I could think of using odin to try and reflash everything under the sun and cannot find a solution.
stumbled on this thread, downloaded, renamed and got this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
any ideas? at this point we just need the phone to get back to working order, rooted or not.

[Q] Failed to Update

Hey guys, was hoping you could help me with this. I have the I537 and tried updating OTA through AT&T, but when I started to install it got to 27% and told me it failed to install before rebooting. This happened twice. I have also attempted to update via Kies, but it keeps saying my software is up to date when it obviously is not. I have erased all data and wiped the phone, and have still gotten the same problem. I was rooted via TowelRoot, but lost the root after an OTA update, and root checker, as well as SuperSU, both say I do not have root access. I should also mention that I have NH3 in my baseband. Can anybody help me please? My mother's phone updated without issue, and she was never rooted. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I think you had some thing wrong in your system because of rooted this why got faided update..do fuctry reset and Use Odin flash Ne3 and check the update again...
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tet1 said:
I think you had some thing wrong in your system because of rooted this why got faided update..do fuctry reset and Use Odin flash Ne3 and check the update again...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Free mobile app
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As said before, I have already factory reset the device. However, could you inform me on how I would flash Ne3 with odin? Will it brick my phone?

I flashed my phone last week with safetrap form Ne3 to nH3 I had something wrong then Im back to ne3 again with Odin successful
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Or following muniz_ri instruction you can upgrad it to 5.0.1 and keeproot
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I'm unsure how to proceed from here; the post you referenced implies I am still rooted; which in this case, I am not, my phone just thinks I am. Also, I do not know how to use Odin or what I flash on it.
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DarkMuffin Inc said:
I'm unsure how to proceed from here; the post you referenced implies I am still rooted; which in this case, I am not, my phone just thinks I am. Also, I do not know how to use Odin or what I flash on it.
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Download this. Extract all four files and load them with Odin 3.09 (attached to this post). Connect your phone to your PC in download mode (power it off, then turn it back on while holding the volume down button). Flash NE3 (should look like below):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then root with towelroot (one click root app, couldn't be easier) and follow this thread's instructions to get onto lollipop. Point being, skip over NH3, don't use Kies, Odin is your best friend (fixes all my mistakes both intentional and accidental) and read this thread for more detailed instructions on using Odin to flash firmware

Thank you so much, you are the best. I will try this later this afternoon and report back to you. One question though, this won't affect my sim card or data or anything, will it?
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DarkMuffin Inc said:
Thank you so much, you are the best. I will try this later this afternoon and report back to you. One question though, this won't affect my sim card or data or anything, will it?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using XDA Free mobile app
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No it will not affect your sim card or data connection

Thank you.
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thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
No it will not affect your sim card or data connection
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the website wont tell me if my messages are sending but I need immediate assitance, this is urgent. please reply

DarkMuffin Inc said:
the website wont tell me if my messages are sending but I need immediate assitance, this is urgent. please reply
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Can see your post, que pasa mi amigo?

Just in case anyone runs into this issue, follow the above advice, it has worked for me!

Hi

New OTA update on June 2nd

I'm receiving it now (regular S6 owners claiming the same too)!
It is still 5.0.2 just the memory leak/performance/fingerprint/etc fixes and enhancements as well as the promised rotation fix.
Unfortunately when I click "Learn more online" it doesn't do anything (yet).
Found release notes! http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/benefits-galaxy-s6-edge-6-2-15.pdf
Build - VRU1AOE2
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Done!

Same here, but I can't figure out how to take screen shots. Rooted so all I can do is upload it. Where does samsung download otas to, same as HTC?
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Free mobile app

Does this update kill root?

No idea yet. It's about 272 mb. If it isn't uploaded by tonight I'll upload it when I get home.
Coming from an HTC M7 that was rooted and s-off with an unlocked bootloader, how can we install the update if rooted, other than Odin back and risk no root after?
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Someone figure out if this kills root for us please

Syn Ack said:
Someone figure out if this kills root for us please
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I believe if we get 5.1 then it will kill root, this update just bug fixes. I will wait till we get a rooted update.

I was willing to test if taking the OTA would break root. Unfortunately I've tried twice to take the update but it keeps failing. Not sure if I have something frozen that is causing the installation failure.

Steeler86 said:
I was willing to test if taking the OTA would break root. Unfortunately I've tried twice to take the update but it keeps failing. Not sure if I have something frozen that is causing the installation failure.
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If you are rooted, you will get the ota. You will not odin back to stock in order to get the ota.

lucky_strike33 said:
If you are rooted, you will get the ota. You will not odin back to stock in order to get the ota.
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Sorry if I wasn't clear. I downloaded the OTA fine, it just fails when it tries to install. I'm not using odin.

so how would we get the update? wait for a rooted version?

Took the OTA and it does kill root. I tried both the beta 5.1 and the beta 6 versions.

coton said:
Took the OTA and it does kill root. I tried both the beta 5.1 and the beta 6 versions.
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It may only temporarily kill root, the app will have to be uploaded to include the new firmware model. .. it may be slow to get updated, since I have seen pingpongroot updated in a week
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2swizzle said:
It may only temporarily kill root, the app will have to be uploaded to include the new firmware model. .. it may be slow to get updated, since I have seen pingpongroot updated in a week
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I posted to pingpong's thread, gave him the new build #, and asked him to update if he is able. So hopefully he can get it done soon.

coton said:
I posted to pingpong's thread, gave him the new build #, and asked him to update if he is able. So hopefully he can get it done soon.
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Please load your build prop file to the working thread. You can find the link in the OP of tbe pingpongroot thread
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2swizzle said:
Please load your build prop file to the working thread. You can find the link in the OP of tbe pingpongroot thread
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OK, will do!

coton said:
OK, will do!
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In queue:
Check the workshop thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpong-root-rom-workshop-thread-t3104639 but DO NOT REPLY UNLESS YOU ARE WORKING ON ROMS. Thank you for keeping that post clean!
Usage
You just need to load your build prop file and provide the link and OTA model number
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2swizzle said:
In queue:
Check the workshop thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpong-root-rom-workshop-thread-t3104639 but DO NOT REPLY UNLESS YOU ARE WORKING ON ROMS. Thank you for keeping that post clean!
Usage
You just need to load your build prop file and provide the link and OTA model number
Sent from my SM-G925V using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
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what app can I use to extract the build prop file, since I'm not rooted?
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coton said:
what app can I use to extract the build prop file, since I'm not rooted?
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I notice that someone has already uploaded the build prop file for the S6 (non-Edge). Will this suffice?

• Bluetooth button has been moved from MORE to on-screen
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AMEN!

Does it kill foxfi subscription bypass?

coldheater said:
so how would we get the update? wait for a rooted version?
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correct. or you can accept it ota (assuming you have a fully stock rom) and take the risk of not getting root back.

Update Interrupted

I received a software update last night (I believe the 5.1.1 update) and everything downloaded fine. During installation, though, I get update interrupted everytime. I'm rooted with pingpongroot if that matters.
Any suggestions or fixes?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

t2jbird said:
I received a software update last night (I believe the 5.1.1 update) and everything downloaded fine. During installation, though, I get update interrupted everytime. I'm rooted with pingpongroot if that matters.
Any suggestions or fixes?
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If you're rooted it won't update. It will download but not actually install.

Clienterror said:
If you're rooted it won't update. It will download but not actually install.
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If I do a full unroot with SuperSU will it update? I'm coming from the Oneplus so these carrier issues are new to me. Lol

U have to flash all of the files from the stock fw through odin
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t2jbird said:
If I do a full unroot with SuperSU will it update? I'm coming from the Oneplus so these carrier issues are new to me. Lol
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As Sam said, you're going to have to either do a full wipe and Odin back to stock or wait and update through flashing fire. Also root may not work after the update so you may want to hold off if you want to keep it, unless you're cool with being a guinnie pig [emoji4]

Good luck with root also if this is 5.1.1 update you know they probably patched the exploit.

Pull the downloaded file and upload a link so everyone has it please.

How is this being pushed out by AT&T? No release news or info from them yet from what I've been able to determine. Would be great if you could grab the files and share so DEV's could pull it apart for us.

What software version are you on now? I doubt that it's 5.1.1.
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I'm on the OCE 5.0.2 build
If you guys let me know how to pull the OTA file I'll try and upload it after work.
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There is no way this is ATT 5.11 update.
CC

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I believe the OTA files are stored on /Cache section in the phone. You will need root access and something like File Explorer to access /Cache partition. You should be able to copy and move it to SD card so you can plug in a USB and download to a computer, then to dropbox or fileshare.
I dont know if it told you the file name, but you are looking for the 235.96MB file in that folder.
t2jbird said:
I'm on the OCE 5.0.2 build
If you guys let me know how to pull the OTA file I'll try and upload it after work.
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iceman4357 said:
I believe the OTA files are stored on /Cache section in the phone. You will need root access and something like File Explorer to access /Cache partition. You should be able to copy and move it to SD card so you can plug in a USB and download to a computer, then to dropbox or fileshare.
I dont know if it told you the file name, but you are looking for the 235.96MB file in that folder.
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There's no large files in /cache. The fota folder is there, but just a text file in it.
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237 MB , it sounds like the update ATT pushed in May...Is it your first update?

darrycowl said:
237 MB , it sounds like the update ATT pushed in May...Is it your first update?
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Yes, but I just got the phone yesterday.
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Ahhh....yeah....AOE2 is the latest firmware. It's just the recent update as darrycowl suggested.

iceman4357 said:
Ahhh....yeah....AOE2 is the latest firmware. It's just the recent update as darrycowl suggested.
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Okay. Thanks for the clarification. Any good reason to update from my current version?
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t2jbird said:
Okay. Thanks for the clarification. Any good reason to update from my current version?
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If you're not having issues with what your on I personally wouldn't bother. It still has all the same issues.

Well, I set the date to December and I got this:
I also got it to trigger the arrows in upper left, with a toast message saying connecting to 'DM Server"