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So sorry for this thread!!!!

But for some freaky reason my update.zip got deleted when I flashed DJ Droid..
and I can't find that freaking file anywhere!!!!
I just need a link, so I can get it back on my SD card, and then this thread is gonna be deleted.. Hope i don't piss off too many people =/

Spidsen said:
But for some freaky reason my update.zip got deleted when I flashed DJ Droid..
and I can't find that freaking file anywhere!!!!
I just need a link, so I can get it back on my SD card, and then this thread is gonna be deleted.. Hope i don't piss off too many people =/
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You mean the FakeFlash update.zip?
You can find it here: http://android.modaco.com/content/h...unching-recovery-on-your-device-without-a-pc/

Downloaded it, and I still can't go into recovery mode on my phone..!
When I press "Apply sdcard:update.zip it just aborts, saying that there is no such file.. please help me!

Spidsen said:
Downloaded it, and I still can't go into recovery mode on my phone..!
When I press "Apply sdcard:update.zip it just aborts, saying that there is no such file.. please help me!
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Download the file, rename it to update.zip and put it in the root directory on your sd card.

Awesome!!!!
I can be such a noob sometimes!!!!! But thank you so much!!!!!!
EDIT!!!!!!
Every time I try to install a new ROM through ROM Manager it keeps failing.. All I see is a picture of a desire lying down with a big red question mark over it.. What to do?

Let me guess... you're probably using Mac OSX 10.6.x.
If so, anything you download having .zip extension (or any compressed file for that matter) is automatically extracted.
You can find the .zip file in the Trash. Just send it over to somewhere convenient.

I do, but i downloaded the file directly on the Phone :-s
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Unlocking from TMobile UK

Hi
I'm probably a bit dumb but I cant seem to find much info on unlocking my Defy from TMOBILE, is it possible for free? If not any recommendations where to get it unlocked.

dealstokie said:
Hi
I'm probably a bit dumb but I cant seem to find much info on unlocking my Defy from TMOBILE, is it possible for free? If not any recommendations where to get it unlocked.
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http://modmymobile.com/forums/637-motorola-defy-general/563414-soft-unlock-motodefy-motofan-ru.html

Hi
Thanks for the reply, can you give me a breakdown on how to do this? What to install first ect?
Come over form Win Mobile, can unlock that side of things but I'm still getting my head around android !

please translate this page for more information..
http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1728077&st=80
you need to use cm7 custom rom first..

tegezan said:
please translate this page for more information..
http://forum.motofan.ru/index.php?showtopic=1728077&st=80
you need to use cm7 custom rom first..
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Hi
Do you have to buy rootexplorer from the market?
Got as far as cm7 so far

You can use free root explorers like Yaffs Explorer made by one of Defy CM7 devs, or Super Manager. Both are available for free on Android Market.

Hi ok downloaded yaffs.
Download the software and put the system folder into my root of the sd card what do I do next?

Can anyone help still stuck....

Hi mate. You need to put them in the system on your phone not SD card. Put them in the directories exactly the same as the zip file. Ie copy paste to those directories
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Jakethepeg said:
Hi mate. You need to put them in the system on your phone not SD card. Put them in the directories exactly the same as the zip file. Ie copy paste to those directories
Sent from my MB525 using XDA App
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Thanks for that !
However still not working I open the system file on my sd card , copy bootmenue file, then go to system on phone then mark the original bootmenue file and paste , did that for both files but still asking me for a code to use another sim card !

What I did was copying just the specific files inside of the folders:
init.mapphone_umts from 2nd-init from bootmenu
and
bp_ptc from bin
Now make sure to press Mount R/W in the top of the android file system.
Hope it helps...

dealstokie I suggest to wait someone more experienced to do it and test it otherwise you might softbrick your Defy. Meanwhile you can look for alternate (not free) methods to unlock your Defy as this might be cheaper than buying a new Defy.
I'm lucky and I have an unlocked Defy therefore I'm not so eager to try it, but maybe you are lucky too and there will be someone brave enough to do it.

7gismo said:
What I did was copying just the specific files inside of the folders:
init.mapphone_umts from 2nd-init from bootmenu
and
bp_ptc from bin
Now make sure to press Mount R/W in the top of the android file system.
Hope it helps...
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Thanks for your help, ive done the files but the mount r/w - I don't know where that is ! Using yaffs explorer btw
I don't think I will soft brick but if I do I can just reinstall?

dealstokie said:
Thanks for your help, ive done the files but the mount r/w - I don't know where that is ! Using yaffs explorer btw
I don't think I will soft brick but if I do I can just reinstall?
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Here's a screenshot of a Root explorer I used for the soft unlock method:
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Note the Mount R/W in the white rectangle...press that button, so you'll get Mounted as r/w looking like this:
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the pictures were taken from my SGS2 though, not the Defy one, so just don't get confused by it

7gismo said:
Here's a screenshot of a Root explorer I used for the soft unlock method:
View attachment 727983
Note the Mount R/W in the white rectangle...press that button, so you'll get Mounted as r/w looking like this:
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What root explorer did you use? - worked that out by screen shot.
So here's what Ive done - Replaced the 2 files with the 2 new files in there correct folders, to do that I had to change mount r/w to mount r/o it let me place the files there then I exit then turn off change sim card and still not working !

dealstokie said:
What root explorer did you use?
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&feature=search_result:)

Done all that, done the mount think and still not working ! do you have to press mount again AFTER you have pasted the files?

dealstokie said:
Done all that, done the mount think and still not working ! do you have to press mount again AFTER you have pasted the files?
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Man, I don't know why it isn't working for you
I mean, I just followed instructions from that russian website (translated by google) and it worked the first time...unless your defy is kind of cursed
All I can do is wish you good luck and good night (I'm tired now, really).
P.S.: try repeating same copy/paste steps with the same locked sim card inserted while turning the phone on/off say two times in a row and see what happens, might help, dunno...

[Q] Cant Find ROM on SD card

okay guys this is my first android phone,first time rooting, first time for all of it basically.
i have a galaxy s3 i747m that i managed to root already. now i downloaded a ROM that i want and using android file exchange( I AM ON A MAC MAYBE MY PROBLEM?)
so i found the file on my mac,opended file exchange,put the file on my SD card.
now when i go into ROM manager i go to "install ROM from SD card" but it shows me everything thats on my phone not my SD card....i looked everywhere but the file is not there and i cant figure out why its doing this.
so i thought maybe if i save it to my phone i can find it,so i did that and i found the ROM file, but now when i open the file it just shows me
META-INF/ and system/ but on my computer it shows me something called BOOT.IMG.
im guessing this is the part of the file i need since nothing else works?
let me know guys im stuck, and sorry for the long post.
thanks guys!

alexx03 said:
okay guys this is my first android phone,first time rooting, first time for all of it basically.
i have a galaxy s3 i747m that i managed to root already. now i downloaded a ROM that i want and using android file exchange( I AM ON A MAC MAYBE MY PROBLEM?)
so i found the file on my mac,opended file exchange,put the file on my SD card.
now when i go into ROM manager i go to "install ROM from SD card" but it shows me everything thats on my phone not my SD card....i looked everywhere but the file is not there and i cant figure out why its doing this.
so i thought maybe if i save it to my phone i can find it,so i did that and i found the ROM file, but now when i open the file it just shows me
META-INF/ and system/ but on my computer it shows me something called BOOT.IMG.
im guessing this is the part of the file i need since nothing else works?
let me know guys im stuck, and sorry for the long post.
thanks guys!
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DON'T touch this boot.img you taklking about.
Can you cannect phone by USB to your mac? ( sorry i'm PC guy). If you do just go open your phone with explorer in you mac then create folder on SD card "ROMS" in example , copy downloaded rom from your mac to phone this way you will know where it is. Now if you did not install CWM (clockwork mod recovery) install one from Rom Manager and reboot in it. Choose install from card and find roms folder you created and rom you copied in to folder choose this rom. Now follow instruction.
BTW. Before you start flashing roms READ more anthill you sure you know how is done for 100%. There are so many info how this should be done. READ this first :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839 Twice if you have to.
Good luck

Workaround to write to Ext SDCARD?

I just switched from my M7 to the M8 yesterday. I was excited to have the external SD for saving pictures, moving apps, but mostly to host my backups. I have since unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device. Unfortunately I'm unable to write any back ups through TWRP to the card. I was wondering if anyone found any fixes? I've already tried SDFix but it seems not to work with our device. Any help would be appreciated!
Sidenote: I know this probably belongs under development but I'm unable to post yet as my post count is too low. Thanks again!

iNiREALiZED said:
I just switched from my M7 to the M8 yesterday. I was excited to have the external SD for saving pictures, moving apps, but mostly to host my backups. I have since unlocked my bootloader and rooted the device. Unfortunately I'm unable to write any back ups through TWRP to the card. I was wondering if anyone found any fixes? I've already tried SDFix but it seems not to work with our device. Any help would be appreciated!
Sidenote: I know this probably belongs under development but I'm unable to post yet as my post count is too low. Thanks again!
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You will need to edit platform.xml file in/system/etc. Are you comfortable ?

I'm not sure. If there was a tutorial that was available I could possibly follow it. Otherwise is this something that could be included in future rom builds? I wouldn't mind waiting.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using xda app-developers app

iNiREALiZED said:
I'm not sure. If there was a tutorial that was available I could possibly follow it. Otherwise is this something that could be included in future rom builds? I wouldn't mind waiting.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using xda app-developers app
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Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)

silentvisitor said:
You will need to edit platform.xml file in/system/etc. Are you comfortable ?
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Could you detail the edits for reference anyway please? I'll need to know shortly too.

graffixnyc said:
Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)
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The app worked for me!

graffixnyc said:
Look for nextapp's SDFix in the play store.. Root and system write protection off is required. It basically edits the file for you (also backs up the original)
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Thanks for the help. I tried sdfix this morning. It kept failing and rebooting. I'm rooted but if you could explain how I turn write protection off that would be awesome!

iNiREALiZED said:
Thanks for the help. I tried sdfix this morning. It kept failing and rebooting. I'm rooted but if you could explain how I turn write protection off that would be awesome!
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the quick way? go to the module thread in Original development and follow the instructions. You'll have to do it at every boot though unless you're on a rom that supports init.d support. If you're on stock I made a guide to disable it on boot automatically without init.d support
My guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575

graffixnyc said:
the quick way? go to the module thread in Original development and follow the instructions. You'll have to do it at every boot though unless you're on a rom that supports init.d support. If you're on stock I made a guide to disable it on boot automatically without init.d support
My guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702575
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Sorry if I'm missing something totally obvious. I went and read the thread. I download the file with extension .ko. Copied it to root of internal memory. Opened up terminal app and typed "sh" then used command "insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko"
Am I missing something?

iNiREALiZED said:
Sorry if I'm missing something totally obvious. I went and read the thread. I download the file with extension .ko. Copied it to root of internal memory. Opened up terminal app and typed "sh" then used command "insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko"
Am I missing something?
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su
not sh..
type su
hit enter
then type
insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko it wont show you any output or anything.. if it brings your back to the terminal prompt it ran right

graffixnyc said:
su
not sh..
type su
hit enter
then type
insmod /storage/sdcard0/wp_mod.ko it wont show you any output or anything.. if it brings your back to the terminal prompt it ran right
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I tried it again using "su". I'm pretty sure that is what I used the first time as well because when I entered the command the super user prompt came up to allow access for terminal. Same results. Didn't see any confirmation. Exited app and tried running SDFix and failed again. I then followed your link to your thread and followed step by step. Got all the way to the point where I was trying to save the text document at the end and got the prompt that I could not save the file.
I'm usually pretty good at following tutorials and I'm sure I'm not skipping steps but who knows. I think this one has me defeated lol.

If you put it on your SD card try just /sdcard/wp_mod.ko
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If you run the command.. And then run it again. It will tell you it already exists that's how I figured out it ran ok..
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

backfromthestorm said:
Could you detail the edits for reference anyway please? I'll need to know shortly too.
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Sure. Here it is:
You need to make following change to platform.xml in /system/etc.
Add <group gid="Media_rw"/> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE(or similar).
Save. Set Permission to rw-r-r or 644.
Reboot and Enjoy
Good luck :good:

silentvisitor said:
Sure. Here it is:
You need to make following change to platform.xml in /system/etc.
Add <group gid="Media_rw"/> under WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE and WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE(or similar).
Save. Set Permission to rw-r-r or 644.
Reboot and Enjoy
Good luck :good:
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Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?

iNiREALiZED said:
Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?
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My apologies.
Its /system/etc/Permission/platform.xml

iNiREALiZED said:
Well I ran through both tutorials (yours and the others) once again. Entered the command twice to confirm and got the message "failed file already exists". So I'm assuming that part went through fine but still unable to run SDFix successfully or edit the install_recovery.sh file. Wouldn't allow me to save through es text edit or the standard one.
So now I'm trying to manually change the platform.xml file. When I navigate to system/etc I don't see any file named "platform.xml". Also tried a search through es file explorer and couldn't find any file. Any thoughts?
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Are you mounting it as r/w in the file explorer? It doesn't seem like you're doing that. I know the module works.. You can't just install the module and it's magically writable.. you still have to make it r/w in a file explorer before you make any changes. I don't use es. I use root explorer and there is a r/w button on top.

graffixnyc said:
Are you mounting it as r/w in the file explorer? It doesn't seem like you're doing that. I know the module works.. You can't just install the module and it's magically writable.. you still have to make it r/w in a file explorer before you make any changes. I don't use es. I use root explorer and there is a r/w button on top.
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Wow. Excuse my ignorance. I wasn't doing that. I downloaded root explorer and used the button to mount as you mentioned and viola I was able to save the edits! I'm now able to create folders on the ext SD. Still get an error when trying to backup from twrp but I guess that's an issue for another day.
I really appreciate all the help!

iNiREALiZED said:
Wow. Excuse my ignorance. I wasn't doing that. I downloaded root explorer and used the button to mount as you mentioned and viola I was able to save the edits! I'm now able to create folders on the ext SD. Still get an error when trying to backup from twrp but I guess that's an issue for another day.
I really appreciate all the help!
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As of now recovery doesn't support exfat formatted cards, If your sd card is formatted as exfat it will fail in recovery. You need to either format your external sd card to fat32 or just wait until the recovery is updated to support exfat. It will once they get kernel source code

graffixnyc said:
As of now recovery doesn't support exfat formatted cards, If your sd card is formatted as exfat it will fail in recovery. You need to either format your external sd card to fat32 or just wait until the recovery is updated to support exfat. It will once they get kernel source code
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How far out do you think that is? I was figuring I could just get a cheaper card for my backups. Only thing is if I remember correctly Fat32 only supports up to 4GB files correct? I remember my backups being a tad over that so getting another card might not even make a difference.

Stagefright Fix [OH1]

It appears Sprint has begun rolling out L710TVPU0AOH1 which includes a patch for stagefright.
https://community.sprint.com/baw/message/1003646#1003646
http://support.sprint.com/support/a...pdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy#!/
Has anyone seen this update?
Please post a link if anyone sees it.

I received the update this morning but I have not looked at the size. I did not expect Sprint to put out a patch for this old device. I expect to have to unroot the device and then re-root the device after installation. It will be a weekend project for me.

OH1 Update Zip
Can you post the Update.zip file?

Don't have the file but the update said it was 58.1 MB.
A couple of people on the Sprint community reported that it bricked their phones but it worked OK for me.

biggolfer said:
I received the update this morning but I have not looked at the size. I did not expect Sprint to put out a patch for this old device. I expect to have to unroot the device and then re-root the device after installation. It will be a weekend project for me.
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I'd love it if you wouldn't mind capturing the update.zip file and then posting it for us before you install it.

If you do get this update anyone before you install it. Please copy it from your cache file and post it here thanks.

I have the update.zip copied off to my external SD card and PC but because I'm a noob, I'm not allowed to post external links on here. Sorry.

wwh1te said:
I have the update.zip copied off to my external SD card and PC but because I'm a noob, I'm not allowed to post external links on here. Sorry.
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email it to me [email protected]. Thanks
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wwh1te said:
I have the update.zip copied off to my external SD card and PC but because I'm a noob, I'm not allowed to post external links on here. Sorry.
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You can also send it to me via google drive or dropbox. Whatever works!

asapmoola310 said:
email it to me [email protected]. Thanks
You can also send it to me via google drive or dropbox. Whatever works!
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I'm not at home right now but if you don't have it by the time I get home, I'll send you the file.

wwh1te said:
I'm not at home right now but if you don't have it by the time I get home, I'll send you the file.
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That would be great! Thanks. I tried to pull it but I could not find it in the /cache folder. I think ROOT made it disappear.

asapmoola310 said:
That would be great! Thanks. I tried to pull it but I could not find it in the /cache folder. I think ROOT made it disappear.
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It's in there. If you have root all you need is ES File Explorer and grant it Superuser permission. Open the options and tick Root Explorer and Show Hidden Files.

wwh1te said:
It's in there. If you have root all you need is ES File Explorer and grant it Superuser permission. Open the options and tick Root Explorer and Show Hidden Files.
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Unfortunately, it wasn't I had to reflash the S3 with NJ2>factory reset> root the phone with CF auto root and then use ESF explorer to rip the update.zip. I will post the zip file tomorrow if anyone needs it.

asapmoola310 said:
Unfortunately, it wasn't I had to reflash the S3 with NJ2>factory reset> root the phone with CF auto root and then use ESF explorer to rip the update.zip. I will post the zip file tomorrow if anyone needs it.
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Awesome!! Thanks

OH1-Update.zip
DOWNLOAD LINK

Sorry, I lost the ota update. I had some time and attempted the fix but it failed. I did restore to stock recovery. In my haste, I didn't make bkup of file. So I was waiting for it to re-download. I am not really concerned about the security exploit. I am glad someone else was able to provide the update file.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA Free mobile app

My phone downloaded the update, but when I press "Restart & install", it doesn't do anything. Is it because it is rooted? I also couldn't find the update in the cache folder, even though I gave it superuser access and have it set to show hidden files.
Is it possible to manually install the update without wiping the phone?

Chrispy_ said:
My phone downloaded the update, but when I press "Restart & install", it doesn't do anything. Is it because it is rooted? I also couldn't find the update in the cache folder, even though I gave it superuser access and have it set to show hidden files.
Is it possible to manually install the update without wiping the phone?
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I would recommend flashing a stock recovery and then sideloading the ota.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

What is procedure for sideloading the update. What do I need to do to make my downloaded up ready for sideloading?
Galaxy S3 Sprint
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yourbadneighbor said:
What is procedure for sideloading the update. What do I need to do to make my downloaded up ready for sideloading?
Galaxy S3 Sprint
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You will need to have your computer set up for adb. The proper drivers and Android sdk etc. Power off the gs3 and then reboot to recovery by pressing power the bottom button and volume up at the same time. It will take a moment and then select the option to update via adb. At that point you should be able to connect to the computer via USB and from the command prompt type adb devices and have it list the serial number of your phone and say sideload next to it. I believe that the command is adb sideload filename in this case update.zip. update. Zip needs to be located in the same folder as the prompt you are working from. I am typing this from my phone, so I apologize for the formatting. You may have success by placing update. Zip in the root of an external sd card and select update from ext sd in the recovery prompts.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Does anyone know if this update will reset everything? I'm wondering if I'm going to lose my user data, apps, root, twrp....
Also, I think I know the answer to this, but just to be sure....
I believe the process that I have to follow to use the OTA update is to unroot the device (uninstall supersu?), then just run the update.zip from recovery. My guess is that I can use a custom recovery to install, but I'm not sure. I'm also assuming that it will not remove the user data and apps. After the update is finished, I would have to root the phone again, then set up all of my xposed framework options again.
Sound about right?