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OK, what I'm dealing with is an Xperia Play on 2.3.2 that has been flashed to the Cricket network. Now because of that, I can't get the official 2.3.3 update from Verizon. I noticed that Doomlords 1 click root doesn't work on this version of the play. I was wondering if there is ANY way to manually download the update to 2.3.3 without having to root? If I do need to root, what is the best method for my phone and what will I need to do to get it to 2.3.3?
Thanks in advanced for the help and the flames
What model is your phone? R800x, R800a...?
You should be able to just flash new firmware without root with "flashtool" because that's what I did with my R800i when I bought it. You just need to find the right firmware for your phone model (look in the development forum).
It's 2.3.4 that you want. Much better than 2.3.3.
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Here's FlashTool:
http://androxyde.github.com/Flashtool/
A-spice said:
OK, what I'm dealing with is an Xperia Play on 2.3.2 that has been flashed to the Cricket network. Now because of that, I can't get the official 2.3.3 update from Verizon. I noticed that Doomlords 1 click root doesn't work on this version of the play. I was wondering if there is ANY way to manually download the update to 2.3.3 without having to root? If I do need to root, what is the best method for my phone and what will I need to do to get it to 2.3.3?
Thanks in advanced for the help and the flames
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Just sent you a pm regarding root
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Yeah sorry, I should have been more informative on my phone. It is the 800x from Verizon but was never activated on the network. I bought it brand new and had it flashed to Cricket right then and there.
And thank you Pax for the PM, I will get to it tomorrow, just got off work and very tired lol.
(Also, thank you Danne =)
A-spice said:
Yeah sorry, I should have been more informative on my phone. It is the 800x from Verizon but was never activated on the network. I bought it brand new and had it flashed to Cricket right then and there.
And thank you Pax for the PM, I will get to it tomorrow, just got off work and very tired lol.
(Also, thank you Danne =)
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If you want 2.3.3, your kinda out on the cold, unfortunately there isn't a working copy of it available for a non-verizon/non-bootloader unlocked r800x... I can help you with root, but that's it...
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Well, as far as I know it still has the Verizon firmware on it since it still tries to connect to the verizon app store all the time. If all I need to do to get 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 is unlock the bootloader and root, I think I can do that with the normal 800x way unless there is an update to all of that to make it simpler.
Just be careful with what you try and read, alot...
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Thank. Currently I'm looking at the guide that Bin4ry put up on rooting and unlocking the boot loader. Would that be the way to go?
A-spice said:
Thank. Currently I'm looking at the guide that Bin4ry put up on rooting and unlocking the boot loader. Would that be the way to go?
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If I remember right, no. I think that bricks the r800x...
This one is for the r800x.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16308696&postcount=1
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Would it be possible to just flash it to 2.3.3 with flashtool without rooting?
(very sorry for all the noob questions. Only used to flashing the evo style phones and this seems like a whole new experience) I am currently trying to see if I can get the update from Verizon themselves but it's been sitting on the "checking for updates" screen for 30 min now. I know on Sprint, if you flash the phone to Cricket you can still get the Android update from their network, but it seems unlikely for Verizon. Essentially. what I want to do for now is just get the phone to 2.3.3 without rooting.
Verizon is a pain in the butt, if you do manage to get a download for it (not on your phone) please, find a way to upload it to mills in the dev section or anybody else working on a kernel for the R800x
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I was wrong, wotanserver.com does not have the kernel, unfortunately they say they do, but the don't have it on their program
Should I even attempt flashtool? I have seen some posting where it will work, but others have said it doesn't recognize their phone.
A-spice said:
Should I even attempt flashtool? I have seen some posting where it will work, but others have said it doesn't recognize their phone.
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umm... There isn't a flashable 2.3.3 for the r800x...
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OK, how can i get my kernel or firmware (whichever is needed) to the dev team to take a look at this?
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OK, how can i get my kernel or firmware (whichever is needed) to the dev team to take a look at this?
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Do you have the update file?
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OK good news. I was able to get it to 2.3.3 using SEUS. Saw that someone used it yesterday, and I can confirm that it is working. Took about 15 min total.
Does anyone know, or hear anything about an official AT&T 2.3.4 update for the Xperia play 4g and when it will be released?? i had got a random "a software update is availible" message today and when i went to pc companion to download it i was already up to date... ._. and i know Ics isnt due till late April early May for general release...so i thought maybe it was 2.3.4
I've been running 2.3.4 on my xperia play for some time now. I didn't hack it or anything I use AT&T too.
but my Xperia is a Google IO play I donna if that changes things.
Yeah I connect it to my pc and try to update it but it says it's up to date. I have a r800at as well.
benc1213 said:
Yeah I connect it to my pc and try to update it but it says it's up to date. I have a r800at as well.
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Hello,
Have you uninstalled or frozen any system apps? If so, SE will not let you download any updates. You must restore them for it to work. Either that, or they took the update down. I don't see why they would do that though...
I got the same message yesterday as Black_reign32. I went into the "about phone" section under settings and clicked "check for updates" and it didn't find anything. Now, this could be due to the fact that I am using my r800at on t-mobile. I don't have root, so I haven't frozen any system apps, but I have uninstalled a couple of the apps that came pre-loaded that I didn't want, mainly the att specific ones.
US sexplay owners get the shaft. I have the R800X on Verizon and we're stuck on 2.3.3 as well. You don't realize how far you're left behind until you see that all the goodies (Snapdragon Game Command, PlayStation Store, etc.) Can only be had on devices that have 2.3.4.
I don't want to root, but I don't think I can hold out until next May to get official ICS.
Does, the R800AT have PlayStation pocket?
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bobbysteels216 said:
US sexplay owners get the shaft. I have the R800X on Verizon and we're stuck on 2.3.3 as well. You don't realize how far you're left behind until you see that all the goodies (Snapdragon Game Command, PlayStation Store, etc.) Can only be had on devices that have 2.3.4.
I don't want to root, but I don't think I can hold out until next May to get official ICS.
Does, the R800AT have PlayStation pocket?
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Well, the deal with ICS is that Sony is releasing it, just like they released 2.3.4. This doesn't mean that AT&T or Verizon will release ICS for our phone. I would recommend either the Sony 2.3.4 signed ROM or the wotanserver.com one. From my understanding, they are the same thing. I'm using the one from wotanserver on my r800at and it's working great! PlayStation Pocket, 2.3.4, the Gamepad works great and no AT&T bloatware. I only root mine to move the big apps off of the internal memory that won't allow it otherwise.
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Well, the deal with ICS is that Sony is releasing it, just like they released 2.3.4. This doesn't mean that AT&T or Verizon will release ICS for our phone. I would recommend either the Sony 2.3.4 signed ROM or the wotanserver.com one. From my understanding, they are the same thing. I'm using the one from wotanserver on my r800at and it's working great! PlayStation Pocket, 2.3.4, the Gamepad works great and no AT&T bloatware. I only root mine to move the big apps off of the internal memory that won't allow it otherwise.
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R800x does not have 2.3.4 available at all. (no signed update, no wotanserver update)
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Nucklez said:
Well, the deal with ICS is that Sony is releasing it, just like they released 2.3.4. This doesn't mean that AT&T or Verizon will release ICS for our phone.
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SE said that they're bringing ICS to Verizon and AT&T Xplays by mid-May. Yes the update is coming from SE, but Verizon and AT&T must "approve" it (translation: add their bloatware and shovelware).
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shiftylock said:
Hello,
Have you uninstalled or frozen any system apps? If so, SE will not let you download any updates. You must restore them for it to work. Either that, or they took the update down. I don't see why they would do that though...
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I don't think so. What kind of system apps(examples)?
ok well i unfroze everything, and re installed everything that came stock..... atm im gunna try to plug my phone into the computer and see if i can update that way now... and im gunna take a random shot at this but im guessing i wont be able to install the 2.3.4 generic with a locked bootloader right?
Black_reign32 said:
ok well i unfroze everything, and re installed everything that came stock..... atm im gunna try to plug my phone into the computer and see if i can update that way now... and im gunna take a random shot at this but im guessing i wont be able to install the 2.3.4 generic with a locked bootloader right?
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Actually you can if you mean the generic north American rom. Its signed so you can install it just fine. That's what I did. I have an AT&T r800at and got rid of the stock firmware and went with the generic. No bloatware for me plus 2.3.4
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So, how did you upgrade? Just download the signed rom and install it through the PC Companion software? Did this wipe your phone/data, or did it preserve it like an OTA would? Also, did it change your R800AT to an R800i or a, similar to how installing certain roms change that? Sorry for all the questions and thanks!
Fuegeaux said:
So, how did you upgrade? Just download the signed rom and install it through the PC Companion software? Did this wipe your phone/data, or did it preserve it like an OTA would? Also, did it change your R800AT to an R800i or a, similar to how installing certain roms change that? Sorry for all the questions and thanks!
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Used flashtool to flash the file once downloaded to my PC. Yes it wiped the phone clean so backup anything you need before you flash. I backed up the stock games from the at&t version cause they are different on the generic rom. It changed my model to a r800a from r800at. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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How did you back up the games? I assume this process applies to other games that I have purchased/downloaded. Is this the DRM stuff I have heard people talk about?
Do you think changing to an r800a would effect anything important? I am using the play on T-mobile now. I wouldn't think so.
Also, I am assuming this would prevent any OTA to ICS. But, on the same hand, I guess I can always download the signed ROM and re-flash it just like this one.
Do you need root for any of this? I don't currently have root.
Thanks again!
Spectre51 said:
Used flashtool to flash the file once downloaded to my PC. Yes it wiped the phone clean so backup anything you need before you flash. I backed up the stock games from the at&t version cause they are different on the generic rom. It changed my model to a r800a from r800at. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Do you still have HSPA+ support on your phone after shifting from r800at to r800a firmware? And even if the H+ doesn't show up at the top, did your data speeds change at all?
is the 2.3.4 generic rootable? if so ill have no problem restoring **** cuz i use titanium backup
Backedup the stock games by rooting then moving the apk from system/app to the SD card. Once I flashed to generic I reinstalled it using that apk. Use the set InstallLocaton trick to clear up internal space.
You can still root the generic with zerg.
I still get the H+ and didn't notice any change in speeds. Still as fast as with stock.
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Spectre51 said:
Backedup the stock games by rooting then moving the apk from system/app to the SD card. Once I flashed to generic I reinstalled it using that apk. Use the set InstallLocaton trick to clear up internal space.
You can still root the generic with zerg.
I still get the H+ and didn't notice any change in speeds. Still as fast as with stock.
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You still get the "H" logo but, if you look closely, the "+" is gone. I'm told that it's still H+ regardless.
whats the process of getting 2.3.4 on the AT&T Play?
i have a locked bootloader and I'm rooted.
I am in Canada, I have a Verizon R800x Xperia Play that I bought on eBay just for using as an mp3 player, game player and camera. I would really love to have the 720p video function afforded by the 2.3.4 update.
I don't use this as a phone, there is no phone service on it.
When I try to update, it turns wi-fi off so I assume the only way to get the OTA update is to have phone service.
I have read through some forums about the nandroid backup and how if you don't have the proper kernel then the camera, wifi etc might not work which is obviously not ideal.
My question is this:
Is there any way I can get the official 2.3.4 update on my play without unlocking my bootloader?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I just realized the title of this thread might imply that I have no phone service after updating to 2.3.4. Sorry if there is any confusion.
Sigwood said:
I am in Canada, I have a Verizon R800x Xperia Play that I bought on eBay just for using as an mp3 player, game player and camera. I would really love to have the 720p video function afforded by the 2.3.4 update.
I don't use this as a phone, there is no phone service on it.
When I try to update, it turns wi-fi off so I assume the only way to get the OTA update is to have phone service.
I have read through some forums about the nandroid backup and how if you don't have the proper kernel then the camera, wifi etc might not work which is obviously not ideal.
My question is this:
Is there any way I can get the official 2.3.4 update on my play without unlocking my bootloader?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I just realized the title of this thread might imply that I have no phone service after updating to 2.3.4. Sorry if there is any confusion.
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The problem here is, you would need an unlocked bootloader in order to flash the kernel to get to 2.3.4. It only costs $24 though (I'm actually unlocking mine on Friday) so I would recommend taking that option, then flashing whatever kernel or rom you want.
Or you could wait until someone is able to make a 2.3.4 .ftf file for use with FlashTool. It will definitely take less time to unlock your bootloader, but waiting for the .ftf is free.
Ah, see I was not sure yet if someone had made an .ftf file yet. Thanks for the replies, I will just wait until the ftf is available for now.
lightningdude said:
Or you could wait until someone is able to make a 2.3.4 .ftf file for use with FlashTool. It will definitely take less time to unlock your bootloader, but waiting for the .ftf is free.
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Right, but the kernel changed between updates, and you can't flash a kernel to an r800x without unlocked bootloader
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Sneaky4296 said:
Right, but the kernel changed between updates, and you can't flash a kernel to an r800x without unlocked bootloader
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.ftf files, when used with flashtool, also flash the kernel, locked or not.
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Wouldn't he just be able to download the fota files that have been posted in the dev section, root his phone, put them in the correct folder and reboot his phone to install the update.
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Just bought an att play phone off craigslist, had it updated to 280 thru sony companion, found no rooting with 280, so flashed back to 270, thanks to flashtool and you all!
I'm now going to call att and ask nicely for simunlock code; next I'm going to try bootloader unlock, so I can install custom roms and kernels.
I am not a noob; I have had a few android phones starting from htc g1 years ago. But, this is my first Sony android phone. In the last six months or so, I had a Motorola Atrix 4G with the laptop dock and then a Dell Streak 5, and now the Xperia Play.
Having lots of fun, you can say.
Well, now that I have a rooted xplay, what should I do with the phone, in terms of apps and mods?
I eagerly await your collective wisdom.
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If you plan to keep it on stock AT&T build I would OTA update to .285 now that you are rooted. You will keep the root if you OTA update. To me .285 runs better and smoother than .270.
If you plan on using other roms then I would just get the bootloader unlocked and have at it.
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If you plan to keep it on stock AT&T build I would OTA update to .285 now that you are rooted. You will keep the root if you OTA update. To me .285 runs better and smoother than .270.
If you plan on using other roms then I would just get the bootloader unlocked and have at it.
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Thanks for your suggestion/advice. I'd like to keep it on stock for a little while longer. I'm having problems with ota updating, keep getting "Only mobile networks available for software update" even though I have wifi working. Is there a way for force it?
Man just unlock your bootloader with alejandrissimo and it will be automatically SIM unlocked, and dont keep it stock with AT&T firmare, flash a generic rom from r800a or r800i you wont loose 4G, but you will a have a clean and modable ROM
mikexd1 said:
Man just unlock your bootloader with alejandrissimo and it will be automatically SIM unlocked, and dont keep it stock with AT&T firmare, flash a generic rom from r800a or r800i you wont loose 4G, but you will a have a clean and modable ROM
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How much does he charge? I'm thinking of unlocking my bootloader, but I'm a bit low on money right now
tEhLoNeR said:
How much does he charge? I'm thinking of unlocking my bootloader, but I'm a bit low on money right now
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24 or 25 dollars I think. Can't remember
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jamesc760 said:
Thanks for your suggestion/advice. I'd like to keep it on stock for a little while longer. I'm having problems with ota updating, keep getting "Only mobile networks available for software update" even though I have wifi working. Is there a way for force it?
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Nope need cellular for that update.
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Nope need cellular for that update.
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Ok, I see. Still no update available. Have to wait 24 hours before I try again. What idiocy, you can only try updating once a day only???
mikexd1 said:
Man just unlock your bootloader with alejandrissimo and it will be automatically SIM unlocked, and dont keep it stock with AT&T firmare, flash a generic rom from r800a or r800i you wont loose 4G, but you will a have a clean and modable ROM
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Where and how do I make contact with alejandrissimo?
jamesc760 said:
Where and how do I make contact with alejandrissimo?
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Dang, he's been banned as of today!!!
jamesc760 said:
Dang, he's been banned as of today!!!
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Really? Wow wonder what happened.
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So over on the Xperia S forums they have this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742992 which is a guide to root the Xperia S with a locked bootloader. Has anyone tried those steps with the ion and a locked bootloader?
I will test this out in a week (after my week of use testing the international firmware on my at&t ion) if no one else has yet. Thought it might be interesting to see if it works for us too.
Im out n away from my comp through the weekend spec but I will cerainly help sort through and test soon as I can. eb
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I want to test this out but don't want to brick my phone. What do you think the chances of bricking would be? I'm assuming we would have to use the international firmware since we don't yet have the at&t file, right?
Does anybody know if restore via pc connect is possible for ion? Should be, I just havent yet had a chance to connect. eb
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npspears said:
I want to test this out but don't want to brick my phone. What do you think the chances of bricking would be? I'm assuming we would have to use the international firmware since we don't yet have the at&t file, right?
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Don't have what AT&T file?
Nevermind Spectre, found the AT&T file.
Is it easy to brick a phone with flashtool?
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Nevermind Spectre, found the AT&T file.
Is it easy to brick a phone with flashtool?
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By just flashing a ftf no not really. Just make sure you have enough battery life and you should be good.
I tried it with my ion the other day, but there was something like a partation size error.
Tried today using just the at&t GB ftf but it wouldn't work on step two. Said permission denied. Might need the ICS firmware like how the guide says for the Xperia S. The ics ftf posted in the ion boards gives me (and it seems others with locked bootloaders) sin verification errors.
Damn.
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So I found this site, http://bbs.gfan.com/android-4269369-1-1.html
According to it some people have successfully rooted the AT&T Ion somehow
You'll need something like Chrome to translate it.
It didnt work for me, said something about the ADB Shell
Any other info about that other than running that exe?
Nope, it just gives you an interface that says ROOT or UNROOT. This is the website for the program http://www.unlockroot.com/
You would see ways to root here on XDA before seeing it in a program like that I would imagine.
That program doesn't list the LT28 on its supported list either. Doesn't work with the LT26i either though it says it does.
I hope someone finds a method, I'm also hoping that we see some development on the ion.
Ahh my bad guys :/ My computer is far too slow to use to backup all my internal SD files, if it wasn't I wouldn't have wasted your time with that.
SU1CiDE said:
Ahh my bad guys :/ My computer is far too slow to use to backup all my internal SD files, if it wasn't I wouldn't have wasted your time with that.
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Well once we get a FTF we can use of ICS we can try using the same method that was used on the Xperia S to get root with a locked bootloader. But it needs ICS to do the exploit.
Spectre51 said:
Well once we get a FTF we can use of ICS we can try using the same method that was used on the Xperia S to get root with a locked bootloader. But it needs ICS to do the exploit.
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Probably a stupid question but, what would it take to make an FTF? I mean like people are always making .zips of ROMs that can be flashed via recovery. Would it be any different besides for the method of getting it on the device?
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Probably a stupid question but, what would it take to make an FTF? I mean like people are always making .zips of ROMs that can be flashed via recovery. Would it be any different besides for the method of getting it on the device?
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Well we have to get the files from SUS or PC companion of an official release to make into an FTF. Right now ICS isn't being pushed out anywhere so we are stuck waiting.