Hey guys!
I am Vivek from Ahmedabad, India. I am writing this just to let you all know about my recent experience with FF!
I bought my 6X (BLN-L22) like 2 months back and couldnt get any official ota even after waiting this long. I tried to contact the EMUI admin in Facebook and they told me that its being pushed to individual devices gradually. Now as promising as it sounds, how long is someone supposed to wait right?
Now, I came across an ocean of unfavorable and negative reviews about FF here in XDA and also in other websites. A lot of people complained about disappearance of updater and app twin along with other apps. While others complained of buggy performance or some other issues with the camera. But what I later found out was that people were trying to jump from an old release to the latest one without patching the previous releases of the full OTA in FF!
Some people had issues while jumping from 301 to 320 and some from 310 to 320. And some had twrp installed so its obv to face random issues anyway. Well, I was in B132 all this time and I didnt know what to patch first. But I read somewhere that my release and B320 were stables ones compared to others. So I backed up every single thing from my phone and took the risk only to see if all the hype about FF was true or not...
And to my surprise, it actually worked!! I simply flashed my phone to B320 from B132 using the proxy method and it all happened within an hour. I am on Nougat (EMUI 5) now and its super smooth. I have all the new features like App twin and box based push notifications. I even have the updater file which many complained of vanishing after flashing. It all worked just fine!
I was given a little inspiration by a guy named Gopi here for trying out the FF after all those crazy reviews. He said "You never know unless you try". And I went for it! haha!
So go ahead folks! B320 through FF is what you need if you dont wish to wait too much for the OTA. Special thanks to the developers of FF for this!
Good luck! :good:
Peace.
I'm legit jealous . Cause in my device (BLL-L22) there is still no full nougat update in it (with the app twin etc). Just wish huawei release it soon
darKz22 said:
I'm legit jealous . Cause in my device (BLL-L22) there is still no full nougat update in it (with the app twin etc). Just wish huawei release it soon
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Sad to hear that buddy! Just wait and hope for the best.
darKz22 said:
I'm legit jealous . Cause in my device (BLL-L22) there is still no full nougat update in it (with the app twin etc). Just wish huawei release it soon
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It's released for your model, just wait for OTA bud
PalakMi said:
It's released for your model, just wait for OTA bud
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Still in B360 though with March security patches. Hope that it comes sooner :3
darKz22 said:
Still in B360 though with March security patches. Hope that it comes sooner :3
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I hope also
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So previously if we update manually everyone is facing only minor issues. But the main which some have reported is if you factory reset after the update then then are complaining about missing updater in setting and also some apps like calculator. So I want to know if this still exists. Have you tried factory reset on your phone after update ? Are the apps like updater still present after factory reset? Please help me I am done waiting for ota
Ajay Pesala said:
So previously if we update manually everyone is facing only minor issues. But the main which some have reported is if you factory reset after the update then then are complaining about missing updater in setting and also some apps like calculator. So I want to know if this still exists. Have you tried factory reset on your phone after update ? Are the apps like updater still present after factory reset? Please help me I am done waiting for ota
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No I didnt went for the factory reset. It wasnt necessary anyway. I simply updated from B132 to B320 via FF and within 15 mins, the whole update was installed. I got App Twin, Updater and a lot of other new features. I didnt faced any bug so far. Been using EMUI 5 since 3 days now. Dont wait for OTA if you dont wish to. Just upgrade via FF buddy. Good luck!
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....?
[email protected] said:
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....?
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OTA updates will be available
[email protected] said:
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....?
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He will get OTA's
PalakMi said:
He will get OTA's
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Hope you are not wrong
[email protected] said:
Hope you are not wrong
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He didn't root, he just updated through FF, so he's good to go
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He didn't root, he just updated through FF, so he's good to go
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I know he's not rooted.
People who updated with firmware finder earlier are getting 320 build as OTA but it shows "update failed" when try to update.
[email protected] said:
I know he's not rooted.
People who updated with firmware finder earlier are getting 320 build as OTA but it shows "update failed" when try to update.
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Yup m also having that issue
tejus said:
Yup m also having that issue
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So, the only solution is reflashing the firmware
PalakMi said:
So, the only solution is reflashing the firmware
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So what to do? Like can u tell me steps
tejus said:
So what to do? Like can u tell me steps
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Just look in the guides section, you'll find it there
tejus said:
So what to do? Like can u tell me steps
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1. Download the right firmware for your device
2. Create a folder inside sdcard named dload
3. Extract the update.app inside the firmware you downloaded and put it inside dload
4. Power off your phone
5. Power it on back again using volume up, volume down and power buttons. All pressed simultaneously
6. Flashing will start.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
Not Getting B320 Update . How to Update to this version via Firmware Finder
[email protected] said:
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....
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Same here bro. Not able to update via Firmware Finder once updated to 310 Build. There is a patch available but not able to flash it .
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Hi All,
Tab 3 8.0 is on list for the KitKat update "starting in February and upcoming months" so at the end of march I am wondering if any of you can confirm if updates are rolling ?
my device is rooted and "software updates are not available" for my device but will consider going back to stock if KitKat is available.
please let me / us know if KK updates are really available
cheers
new-noob said:
Hi All,
Tab 3 8.0 is on list for the KitKat update "starting in February and upcoming months" so at the end of march I am wondering if any of you can confirm if updates are rolling ?
my device is rooted and "software updates are not available" for my device but will consider going back to stock if KitKat is available.
please let me / us know if KK updates are really available
cheers
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I have the T315... Still at 4.2.2 with No upate as of right now.
jimmbomb said:
I have the T315... Still at 4.2.2 with No upate as of right now.
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hi Jimmbomb, with T315, you should be first in q for the update
please let us know once you have KK available as I hope T310 is next in line for update
best of Luck
I think what usually happens is the source code is posted by Samsung before an OTA update is rolled out.
Might be worth checking here every so often - http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SM-T315
You can change the end value to T310 & T311 to check those models as well.
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I think what usually happens is the source code is posted by Samsung before an OTA update is rolled out.
Might be worth checking here every so often - http://opensource.samsung.com/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SM-T315
You can change the end value to T310 & T311 to check those models as well.
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thanks Gilly10 for the link good to know this, no need to flash back stock image before pulling update, just flash this .zip file with odin . . .nice
new-noob said:
thanks Gilly10 for the link good to know this, no need to flash back stock image before pulling update, just flash this .zip file with odin . . .nice
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Hmm... Not sure you can flash those source zips if that's what your referring to? Never actually downloaded one off there before though.
I was just pointing out that usually Samsung uploads something on there beforehand & then an OTA update on the device follows sometime after that.
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Hmm... Not sure you can flash those source zips if that's what your referring to? Never actually downloaded one off there before though.
I was just pointing out that usually Samsung uploads something on there beforehand & then an OTA update on the device follows sometime after that.
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ah, U right, haven't checked zip weight before, looks like 180MB and the image was 1.2GB so there was enthusiasm aaaaands its gone now
but thanks for links anyway...
Only for BLN-L22 (INDIA):
Links Below:
Mega Cloud Link:
https://mega.nz/#F!5L4F1SqC!-XYpqYt0_aaj-00sqQ35EQ
Flashing Process Below[/B]:
Step 1
1) First, download Honor 6X B320 Update.zip from above and extract it.
2) Now create a folder dload in the root of your internal storage and place the update.app file in that folder.
3) Now switch off phone & press vol up + vol down + power button.
4) update will start automatically.
6) Wait until the installation process is complete.
7) Done.
Step 2
1) remove all files from dload folder.
2) Now download update_data_full_BLN-L22_channel_in.zip for Honor 6X from above and extract it.
3) Copy all data including update.app file from above in the dload folder.
4) repeat process like step 1 - (3 to 7) Happy Times As Always
Status: Official Stable
NOTE:
1.VOLTE WORKING( Relience Jio working)
2.Youtube Working Fine.
Email: [email protected]
SCREENSHOTS Below:
Thank you
gopinaidu77 said:
Thank you
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Hey buddy, how the update working so far? Is it really stable? I am planning to flash this today. All I care about was Jio and its working fine after this I guess. Just dont wanna face bugs thats all.
When I am trying to install this, I am getting incompatible error on the EMUI flash screen. Attached are device specs. Not sure if I am doing somethjng wrong!
Whats ur model no.,,its only compitible for BLN-L22(INDIA).......follow the above steps carefuly
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Hey buddy, how the update working so far? Is it really stable? I am planning to flash this today. All I care about was Jio and its working fine after this I guess. Just dont wanna face bugs thats all.
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Plz wait for stable release or public rollout. Assume an update is public when u see it in updater
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Plz wait for stable release or public rollout. Assume an update is public when u see it in updater
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Fair enough! I really wanted to flash this though. I even tried but it said its not compatible with my build number of something. I am on B132 right now. I guess waiting would be the only thing I should be doing for now. It's been so many days already. I am so curious to try out Nougat on my 6X. And it sucks cause before this I had a Moto G4 Plus with Nougat. I feel downgraded with Marshmallow on this!
The EMUI admin in facebook told me that the updates are being pushed gradually and stuffs. But then, why is it taking so damn long to receive it? I check updater every single morning after waking up but no luck so far. Kinda sick of this now!
Hope to get the official ota asap!
Thanks buddy!
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Fair enough! I really wanted to flash this though. I even tried but it said its not compatible with my build number of something. I am on B132 right now. I guess waiting would be the only thing I should be doing for now. It's been so many days already. I am so curious to try out Nougat on my 6X. And it sucks cause before this I had a Moto G4 Plus with Nougat. I feel downgraded with Marshmallow on this!
The EMUI admin in facebook told me that the updates are being pushed gradually and stuffs. But then, why is it taking so damn long to receive it? I check updater every single morning after waking up but no luck so far. Kinda sick of this now!
Hope to get the official ota asap!
Thanks buddy!
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Have u ever tried firmware finder ?
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Have u ever tried firmware finder ?
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I have seen the app and I know what it does. But I am really scared to use it after reading a lot of unfavorable reviews of people who used that to update. The B320 is available in it. Is it worth a try? The volte is safe in all these releases and thats quite a relief for me. Can i download it from there? Rohit says it works for him without any bugs. I am confused!
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I have seen the app and I know what it does. But I am really scared to use it after reading a lot of unfavorable reviews of people who used that to update. The B320 is available in it. Is it worth a try? The volte is safe in all these releases and thats quite a relief for me. Can i download it from there? Rohit says it works for him without any bugs. I am confused!
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You know what they say. You'll never know unless you try. You can try that. But as always, have a backup of important files.
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You know what they say. You'll never know unless you try. You can try that. But as always, have a backup of important files.
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I just made a backup of everything that my phone had. I think I should try it. Can you tell me a short n quick method on how to update through FF? I could see the download option once I select the desired release and then it shows 2 files. Update and Update_data! Am I supposed to download both of them together or flash one by one? And whats up with the proxy? Would appreciate if you could guide me in this bro!
veezybaybee said:
I just made a backup of everything that my phone had. I think I should try it. Can you tell me a short n quick method on how to update through FF? I could see the download option once I select the desired release and then it shows 2 files. Update and Update_data! Am I supposed to download both of them together or flash one by one? And whats up with the proxy? Would appreciate if you could guide me in this bro!
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Go with installation from firmware finder proxy
Its is qute stable, jio and volte is woking fine..!!
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Its is qute stable, jio and volte is woking fine..!!
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Hi Rohit. I have updated from 310 to 320 but only security patch has been changed and the build remains 310. Any idea what am I missing??
Did u flash both the file..,?
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Go with installation from firmware finder proxy
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I just flashed the 320 via firmware finder and omg, it worked!!! The entire thing was done in like 1 hour. The security patch shows june 5th 2017 and i can see a lot of new features already. App twin seems cool and i am shocked to see the updater file too cause a lot of people complained about its disappearance after flashing. Its super stable and all the functions are working just fine. No data lost and smooth like anything!
The only drawback i found was not able to directly unlock to the homescreen via fingerprint due to Nougat's restrictions. So as of now, I have enabled the floating dock just for that lock screen button cause if u lock it from there, the fingerprint unlock works!
My 6X is so damn better now. I can also see a huge different in the battery as well as app opening performance. Loving the EMUI 5!
Thanks for that quick inspiration Gopi. Like you said, you never know until you try! I tried, and now I am surprised to see that the outcome was worth the risk.
Thanks Rohit. You told me about FF earlier too. Now I am more honored to have the Honor 6X!
Its good, Welcome to the EMUI 5.0 community: good::laugh::laugh: :; For further quarries we Are here to help You..!!! ENJOY !!
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I just flashed the 320 via firmware finder and omg, it worked!!! The entire thing was done in like 1 hour. The security patch shows june 5th 2017 and i can see a lot of new features already. App twin seems cool and i am shocked to see the updater file too cause a lot of people complained about its disappearance after flashing. Its super stable and all the functions are working just fine. No data lost and smooth like anything!
The only drawback i found was not able to directly unlock to the homescreen via fingerprint due to Nougat's restrictions. So as of now, I have enabled the floating dock just for that lock screen button cause if u lock it from there, the fingerprint unlock works!
My 6X is so damn better now. I can also see a huge different in the battery as well as app opening performance. Loving the EMUI 5!
Thanks for that quick inspiration Gopi. Like you said, you never know until you try! I tried, and now I am surprised to see that the outcome was worth the risk.
Thanks Rohit. You told me about FF earlier too. Now I am more honored to have the Honor 6X!
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I'm so glad that you are also glad about it. :laugh: Enjoy.
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Its good, Welcome to the EMUI 5.0 community: good::laugh::laugh: :; For further quarries we Are here to help You..!!! ENJOY !!
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Thanks man! Appreciate it.
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I'm so glad that you are also glad about it. :laugh: Enjoy.
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Haha! Absolutely man.
Thanks again!
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Did u flash both the file..,?
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Just did.. now everything is clear... Thanks
Just got offered this. Up through Nov security patch. I'm not on Verizon, FYI since I know they have their own upgrade path.
Nice! I'll have to flash back to stock to see if I can grab the OTA. Also post a screenshot of the "about device" screen once your OTA finishes.
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Nice! I'll have to flash back to stock to see if I can grab the OTA. Also post a screenshot of the "about device" screen once your OTA finishes.
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Will do, although I'm traveling for work now and like to do these things when I'm home and settled. Should be able to install on Wed.
Well, I received the OTA as well. I captured the flashable zip file for it, so feel free to sideload away at will. (At your own risk, of course.)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951951
Just got it too.. here is the about page.
https://imgur.com/a/czm84
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mindmajick said:
Just got it too.. here is the about page.
https://imgur.com/a/czm84
Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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I also got the update just a few minutes ago as well. And I am on Verizon. Maybe we will see the January patch soon enough.
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I also got the update just a few minutes ago as well. And I am on Verizon. Maybe we will see the January patch soon enough.
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Yeah.. I should have shared that I'm on at&t.
Only took two months for this one.. I'm hoping to see Oreo soon. Seems like it's been rolling out on other Motorola devices from the same generation. I'm really hoping for improved memory management.
Everything else on this device is awesome to me.. except GPS. I don't really understand why it has so much trouble until I start moving for a little bit. Never had issues with any other phone I've owned
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Oh... So this means we'll have to wait more for oreo, or may this be a "preparation" for oreo? What does this update brings? I don't have any stability issues..
Well it would make sense to have most devices on the same firmware for a seamless OREO upgrade...
Argh, this is just taking too long unfortunately.
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Just got offered this. Up through Nov security patch. I'm not on Verizon, FYI since I know they have their own upgrade path.
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It's about fing time... Got the update on my unlocked G5 Plus.
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Oh... So this means we'll have to wait more for oreo, or may this be a "preparation" for oreo? What does this update brings? I don't have any stability issues..
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It brings the November security patch.
Just got the update on my Moto G5 Plus unlocked from Best Buy
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It brings the November security patch.
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No it doesn't.. i have the -92 version and it has the novembe patch.. this must be some preparation for oreo or something
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No it doesn't.. i have the -92 version and it has the novembe patch.. this must be some preparation for oreo or something
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Us RETUS haven't gotten the November patch yet, so it's new to us. I just read what was on the changelog. You may be right about the Oreo preps though.
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No it doesn't.. i have the -92 version and it has the novembe patch.. this must be some preparation for oreo or something
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Did you buy the G5+ directly from Lenovo/Moto unlocked, or through your carrier? There might be a different patchset depending on any carrier the phone might be locked to. Also grab a screenshot of the about device screen if you can.
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Us RETUS haven't gotten the November patch yet, so it's new to us. I just read what was on the changelog. You may be right about the Oreo preps though.
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I can confirm that the November patch is in the -93 retus update.
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This is indeed only the November 1st security patch update. How do you not check this stuff before posting wrong information!? Idiots....
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This is indeed only the November 1st security patch update. How do you not check this stuff before posting wrong information!? Idiots....
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If you read this forum looks like the whole world, are currently getting 93, which highly suggests one big update coming ?
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If you read this forum looks like the whole world, are currently getting 93, which highly suggests one big update coming ?
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Nah, that means Motovo/Lenovorola is slow AF in releasing updates.
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If you read this forum looks like the whole world, are currently getting 93, which highly suggests one big update coming
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I hope so.. also i hope we get it before the enf of february.
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Well, I received the OTA as well. I captured the flashable zip file for it, so feel free to sideload away at will. (At your own risk, of course.)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951951
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Your file can be flash vía twrp? Cuz ive root and dont wanna lose... Im a little newbie and i dont know much about it.
I have Xperia xa2 ultra but nobody will answer me on there so I came here to ask when we update Lineage OS and there are multiple updates can I only download the newest one and have it work or do I need to do all of them
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I have Xperia xa2 ultra but nobody will answer me on there so I came here to ask when we update Lineage OS and there are multiple updates can I only download the newest one and have it work or do I need to do all of them
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If it is OTA it depends, but most of the times you need to install them one-by-one, instead if it is the full Zip you need just the last one
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If it is OTA it depends, but most of the times you need to install them one-by-one, instead if it is the full Zip you need just the last one
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What? That's wrong. You can skip from 01/03 build to today's without problems even with the in-built OTA updater.
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What? That's wrong. You can skip from 01/03 build to today's without problems even with the in-built OTA updater.
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I didn't get it was related to the built-in OTA, I understood he was talking about TWRP flash.
If related to built-in you can just follow what advised
I saw some mentions of people installed the beta/preview version. I came across this article that states it is the final version:
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-sprint-lg-g8-thinq-android-10-firmware-final-v20a.html
Has anyone tried installing this?
Yea i just flashed it. See screenshot.. I Can confirm thx man. No issues.
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I saw some mentions of people installed the beta/preview version. I came across this article that states it is the final version:
https://www.mylgphones.com/download-sprint-lg-g8-thinq-android-10-firmware-final-v20a.html
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I can also confirm, working great!
Working?
can you please confirm if it is the final version? and when updating I don't lose my information? And is everything safe without problems so far?
Its working fine no issues. Everything is perfectly working
Help me
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Its working fine no issues. Everything is perfectly working
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Can you tell me if I don't lose my data when updating ??
My data is working fine.. I just backed up my messages and etc via Google... Follow the instructions and reboot when its done
Help me
guytano86 said:
My data is working fine.. I just backed up my messages and etc via Google... Follow the instructions and reboot when its done
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Yes but I mean if I do not lose my files when updating, like my photos or applications I hope and you answer me fast because I am about to update
I didn't lose any files.
Heads up that payment apps do not currently work with this update. Android Pay says this is not an official rom, and LG Pay requires and update for android 10 that doesn't exist yet. I suspect because although it might be official firmware, it hasn't officially been released yet.
Hmmm thinking of pulling the trigger on this. Wondering if they made improvements in the camera app? Also wondering if there is a battery drain. A lot of updates from several different phone manufacturer's are reporting battery drain after updating to Android 10.
Yes
cas8180 said:
Hmmm thinking of pulling the trigger on this. Wondering if they made improvements in the camera app? Also wondering if there is a battery drain. A lot of updates from several different phone manufacturer's are reporting battery drain after updating to Android 10.
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I notice the battery exactly the same, the camera improved and added new modes, but mainly the interface and fluidity of the Android 10 device improved much more than with Android 9
I took a gamble and decided to install it. Maaananaannnnn am I love this update. What a refinement! Feels like a new phone so much more polished that 9 was on the g8. Also loving the system wide dark made aka night mode. Everything is so buttery smooth
Meanwhile T-Mobile won't say anything on when they will push the update out for their variant. :crying:
With the security lock screen are the numbers suppose to be so small
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Hey, May i Use your screenshot on mylgphones.com?
Yea feel free
guytano86 said:
Its working fine no issues. Everything is perfectly working
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This is not final. Sprint has made new versions but blocked installing them somehow
Yea new version with bloatware.. Enjoy
antintin said:
This is not final. Sprint has made new versions but blocked installing them somehow
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Yea new version with bloatware.. Enjoy
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... First off this one had bloatware too, u still had too disable it. You want to stay on a not as optimized firmware and not receive otas?