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[Answer]Soft Brick GPE - New 4.4.2 Test

A few people have asked me how to recover their GPE from a soft brick and going back to the stock software.
Easy answer would be you should have made a back up.
I do not have GPE to test this but you can try this method.
Download boot.img and zip file from HERE
GPE_Restore_Test.zip
Maybe this works for you GPE users that need to restore. Please leave feedback if it does.
It is 4.4.2 ROM...

This worked except I can't authenticate to any wifi network.

pikeshouse88 said:
This worked except I can't authenticate to any wifi network.
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Did you try to manually install the OTA update to 4.2.2. Install update and see if it that fixes your problem.

I tried, but it has the TWRP binary error.

pikeshouse88 said:
I tried, but it has the TWRP binary error.
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Do you have WiFi, Bluetooth and sound?
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The device has wifi and I can see all the local networks but it cannot join them even if they are open and not encrypted.
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AndroidUser00110001 said:
A few people have asked me how to recover their GPE from a soft brick and going back to the stock software.
Easy answer would be you should have made a back up.
I do not have GPE to test this but you can try this method.
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Do you mind if I add this to my how to post in G Pad General?

Mixinitup4Christ said:
Do you mind if I add this to my how to post in G Pad General?
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Not at all but lets try to get it fully working.
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I am going to post a modified OTA so it can be flashed in recovery and see if it cures the wifi woes.
I think the system dump I am working with is missing some files since wifi is even acting up on GPE devices and ported ROM has no wifi working.
Give me a few and I will have modified OTA uploaded and then edit this post with a link.
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Mod_GPE-422_OTA.zip is the modified OTA. Should install properly through recovery. Please give feedback if it does install and if any previous issues are cleared up.
Thanks!

Darn. I'm sorry to inform that the 4.4.2 patch installed but the wifi is still not working.
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pikeshouse88 said:
Darn. I'm sorry to inform that the 4.4.2 patch installed but the wifi is still not working.
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I may have one more method. Testing first on trying to convert normal gpad to gpe. If what I am making works then it should work on gpe too. Maybe it works on GPE and not regular gpad.
Will try to make a new recovery package in a little while.

I updated original post and the file will be done in about 20 minutes. It is 10:25 my time now.

Since the op was updated is this a working method to restore?

"This device is suspected in rooting"

"This device is suspected in rooting. Software update is not available for rooted device."
Gosh, I feel like a criminal...
I got this message after trying to install an official LG update that came out today for my (indeed rooted) F180L.
Thankfully this is not a *north* Korean device, otherwise it would have probably self distract in my hands... (taking me and my entire family with it).

And the reason for this thread is......it's a known fact..rooted and unlocked devices will not receive ota updates...
Sent from my EchoEd GT-I9505/smart phones,dumb people.

kimitza said:
And the reason for this thread is......it's a known fact..rooted and unlocked devices will not receive ota updates...
Sent from my EchoEd GT-I9505/smart phones,dumb people.
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I did receive the update, it just refuses to install because someone at LG decided that a person who root his device, is a bad person and hence is not entitled to any support from LG.

Noam23 said:
I did receive the update, it just refuses to install because someone at LG decided that a person who root his device, is a bad person and hence is not entitled to any support from LG.
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Pretty sure it's not the root that is the issue it's the custom recovery, like all nexus devices which fail to install ota. ?
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Noam23 said:
I did receive the update, it just refuses to install because someone at LG decided that a person who root his device, is a bad person and hence is not entitled to any support from LG.
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I also have root but i can update without problem. Perhaps custom recovery?
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satoto01 said:
I also have root but i can update without problem. Perhaps custom recovery?
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I don't have custom recovery. Just root.

Update via LG update software on pc then re-root. Bit of a hassle but will work.
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Noam23 said:
I don't have custom recovery. Just root.
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Very unlikely, but I'll be testing something shortly so I'll confirm this too.
You can try yourself if you don't have any important files in your device.. Turn off device and go to recovery, if it auto wipes you have stock. ?
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Update:
yes you are right, strange i have done it before now i couldn't, update stopped few secs after it started and after boot got same error.

it is about changed system files, not just root.
i deleted maps and g+ apps and installed them as user apks so i could hibernate them with greenify. with that setup i couldn t install updates, but when i replaced the apks to the system I was able to update once again.
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it is about changed system files, not just root.
i deleted maps and g+ apps and installed them as user apks so i could hibernate them with greenify. with that setup i couldn t install updates, but when i replaced the apks to the system I was able to update once again.

Att new software update

Woke up this morning to notification of new software update from att. I'm already on the official KK update from couple of months ago. Anybody else get this? What is the update?

http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB420581&cv=820

From the above link...
"Update to android 4.4, including improved security".
So what does this mean? What exactly in 4.4 has been updated? What security updates? Anyone know?
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Thanks for reply rom
But i actually meant did anyone know specifically the differences much like Andy's question

The update forced on my phone, crashed it because I had a custom recovery, so I had to flash back to. Jelly Bean and now I can't obtain root after re-updating.

dginsd said:
The update forced on my phone, crashed it because I had a custom recovery, so I had to flash back to. Jelly Bean and now I can't obtain root after re-updating.
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Kingo root
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Kingo root
2SHAYNEZ
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Have you tried it on a device thats had the new ota update installed?
Also I thought there was a security concern with the kingo root method, something about it being from China and contains malwares that sends files back to its home server, supposedly these files are the ones necessary to clone the device.

dginsd said:
Have you tried it on a device thats had the new ota update installed?
Also I thought there was a security concern with the kingo root method, something about it being from China and contains malwares that sends files back to its home server, supposedly these files are the ones necessary to clone the device.
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Towelroot works as well, but I have no idea how to get a custom recovery installed,

freegee
dolph8886 said:
Towelroot works as well, but I have no idea how to get a custom recovery installed,
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download the freegee app from the play store and it'll install a recovery for you. Either clockworkmod or twrp

mjoel7014 said:
download the freegee app from the play store and it'll install a recovery for you. Either clockworkmod or twrp
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I Don't think so .did u try it . because it doesn't work for official upgrade 4.4.2 lol

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romrix said:
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB420581&cv=820
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it's looking good
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yijinsa said:
I Don't think so .did u try it . because it doesn't work for official upgrade 4.4.2 lol
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Download the GPRO_Recovery_6.0.4.4.apk from this page and install it then use it to flash clockworkmod or tarphttp://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-pro/development/lg-g3-port-optimus-gpro-e980-t2827464

[Q&A] [GUIDE] How to add root access & and keep official OTA updates | 3.28.401.7

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HT M8 Dual Sim
hi, i want to know can i root my HTC M8 Dual Sim with KitKat (Android 4.4.4 + HTC Sense 6.0) or is their any another rom for Dual Sim,
Thanks.
Mohammed

Boot issues
Hi everyone,
I just flashed the boot.img and installed the Root_And_BusyBox.zip file via TWRP. After a reboot, my device is stuck at the boot screen (white screen with green HTC logo and red warning about development build). Apparently it finishes booting, because when I touch the screen I can feel it respond, I can even hear the unlock sound. However the screen always stays the same. Holding the power button doesn't reboot the phone either.
Any ideas how I can get this to work again?
Thank you very much!
-iLuvatar108

Hi guys,
I am currently running stock rom and software version 3.28.709.5. I rooted with hassoon AIO Toolkit.
My questions are these :
1) should I unroot my device and follow the instructions to have access to OTA updates?
2) since my device version seems to be newer than recommended one by Mike, will Mikes method work with my version?
3) when people say that you can't process OTA updates when rooted and running a custom recovery, does that mean you literally cannot see any available updates under the HTC software update section? Or that you can see the update but cannot install it?
Thanks all especially Mike!
I am running TWRP btw and using unlocked international One M8
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cidnum: HTC__621
Hi Mike1986,
Many thanks for posting this thread. I have an M8 with cidnum: HTC__621 and modelid: 0P6B11000. Am I able to use your "stock odexed 3.28.401.7" download on this device? I note that on the first post in this thread you've mention a cidnum of "0P6B10000".
Cheers!
Jon

iLuvatar108 said:
Hi everyone,
I just flashed the boot.img and installed the Root_And_BusyBox.zip file via TWRP. After a reboot, my device is stuck at the boot screen (white screen with green HTC logo and red warning about development build). Apparently it finishes booting, because when I touch the screen I can feel it respond, I can even hear the unlock sound. However the screen always stays the same. Holding the power button doesn't reboot the phone either.
Any ideas how I can get this to work again?
Thank you very much!
-iLuvatar108
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Try holding down the power button + vol. up
It's the equivalent of a battery pull, and might clear stuff up.
You'll have to hold it down for 20 seconds or so. Be patient and wait for it to reboot before letting go.

Hi xunholyx,
Thanks for your reply, I didnt know about the Vol down in this case. With my last phone it was just holding the power button.
Anyway, what I did is wait until the battery died, then I was able to get into fastboot mode again. It seems there was something wrong with the boot.img. After I flashed the stock one again it worked fine. Not sure why it didn't want to work...
Greets,
iLuvatar108

james0908 said:
Hi guys,
I am currently running stock rom and software version 3.28.709.5. I rooted with hassoon AIO Toolkit.
My questions are these :
1) should I unroot my device and follow the instructions to have access to OTA updates?
2) since my device version seems to be newer than recommended one by Mike, will Mikes method work with my version?
3) when people say that you can't process OTA updates when rooted and running a custom recovery, does that mean you literally cannot see any available updates under the HTC software update section? Or that you can see the update but cannot install it?
Thanks all especially Mike!
I am running TWRP btw and using unlocked international One M8
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I can only speak for number 3. You will see the updates, but when you try to install them it will boot into your custom recovery, then installation will fail. Only flashing the stock recovery back will let you install the OTA. After that you can flash your custom recovery again.
Greets,
iLuvatar108

Hi, question:
When S-Off and Super-CID set, do I get OTAs offered? And if, which ones?
To be clear: I know how to install OTAs from here via stock recovery from SD-card, but I don't find a clear answer to the question above.

james0908 said:
Hi guys,
I am currently running stock rom and software version 3.28.709.5. I rooted with hassoon AIO Toolkit.
My questions are these :
1) should I unroot my device and follow the instructions to have access to OTA updates?
2) since my device version seems to be newer than recommended one by Mike, will Mikes method work with my version?
3) when people say that you can't process OTA updates when rooted and running a custom recovery, does that mean you literally cannot see any available updates under the HTC software update section? Or that you can see the update but cannot install it?
Thanks all especially Mike!
I am running TWRP btw and using unlocked international One M8
Sent from my HTC_M8x using XDA Free mobile app
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iLuvatar108 said:
I can only speak for number 3. You will see the updates, but when you try to install them it will boot into your custom recovery, then installation will fail. Only flashing the stock recovery back will let you install the OTA. After that you can flash your custom recovery again.
Greets,
iLuvatar108
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You will also need an unmodified /system partition. You will need to disable Xposed if you use it, and revert any other changes made to files in /system.

xunholyx said:
You will also need an unmodified /system partition. You will need to disable Xposed if you use it, and revert any other changes made to files in /system.
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I don't use Xposed and as far as i know haven't made any changes in /system. I might have used only the SD card permission fixer app. Not sure if that affects /system.
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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james0908 said:
I don't use Xposed and as far as i know haven't made any changes in /system. I might have used only the SD card permission fixer app. Not sure if that affects /system.
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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You would have to downgrade your firmware to what is stock for you before getting OTAs.

xunholyx said:
You would have to downgrade your firmware to what is stock for you before getting OTAs.
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I'm sorry but I'm not understanding completely, I am already stock firmware.
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james0908 said:
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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You would have to downgrade your firmware to what is stock for you before getting OTAs.
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I'm sorry but I'm not understanding completely, I am already stock firmware.
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You have to downgrade your firmware to match the version of stock ROM you are using (4.4.3 i presume?).
If you are worrying about getting OTAs using the new software version, then it is not stock for you.
Maybe it is me who is misunderstanding. Did you manually update your firmware? Then it is probably not stock for you.
The OTA would have contained the new firmware.
If you need OTAs, you will have to S-Off and downgrade.
Unless I was misunderstanding what you were asking.
Edit: I see now by reading back to the beginning that I did misunderstand.
I think this method will still work, but I will check to make sure. BRB

xunholyx said:
You have to downgrade your firmware to match the version of stock ROM you are using (4.4.3 i presume?).
If you are worrying about getting OTAs using the new software version, then it is not stock for you.
Maybe it is me who is misunderstanding. Did you manually update your firmware? Then it is probably not stock for you.
The OTA would have contained the new firmware.
If you need OTAs, you will have to S-Off and downgrade.
Unless I was misunderstanding what you were asking.
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When I got the phone a week ago I'm pretty sure it was already 4.4. I processed 1 OTA, which was called the HTC Eye experience, I then unlocked and rooted using a all in one toolkit. I am now still 4.4 kitkat.
I thought the software version and firmware was the same thing?
My current software version is 3.28.709.5
And for some reason I can't see anything when I use adb getvar version-main.
I didn't manually load anything except for unlocking bootloader and rooting.
I want to process OTA in the future without unrooting but Mike the OP listed a different software version.
As you answered me in a different thread you know I'm asking about how to get my version main back.
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james0908 said:
So if I unroot and follow this method I can have access to ota updates? Even if I'm using newer software version?
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The answer is yes. I see no reason why it wouldn't work.
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james0908 said:
As you answered me in a different thread you know I'm asking about how to get my version main back.
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No offence, but I try to help a lot of people here and don't remember all the names and issues. Nothing personal.
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james0908 said:
When I got the phone a week ago I'm pretty sure it was already 4.4. I processed 1 OTA, which was called the HTC Eye experience, I then unlocked and rooted using a all in one toolkit. I am now still 4.4 kitkat.
I thought the software version and firmware was the same thing?
My current software version is 3.28.709.5
And for some reason I can't see anything when I use adb getvar version-main.
I didn't manually load anything except for unlocking bootloader and rooting.
I want to process OTA in the future without unrooting but Mike the OP listed a different software version.
As you answered me in a different thread you know I'm asking about how to get my version main back.
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It's the ROM version and firmware version that could be different. You can be running the very newest firmware, but still be on a 4.4.2 ROM

xunholyx said:
The answer is yes. I see no reason why it wouldn't work.
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None taken man. I sent you a PM. Hoping you can help me out.
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james0908 said:
....... for some reason I can't see anything when I use adb getvar version-main.
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Try "fastboot getvar all" (no quotes) in ADB. It should list all the info you need about your phone.

xunholyx said:
Try "fastboot getvar all" (no quotes) in ADB. It should list all the info you need about your phone.
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Dude same guy who PM'ed you Lol. Tried that already. Didnt yield anything more than getvar version-main
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I already asked this in the original tread, but I see now there is a q&a section, so..
So, if I changed my build.prop, ota will fail, right?
Will it still fail if I replace build.prop with a copy (backup) of the original?

[OTA] [XT1064] Blur_Version.21.11.23.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US. zip

This OTA will upgrade your phone to Android 5.0.1 and bring your version up to 22.21.25
You will need a STOCK phone. STOCK recovery. Your version will need to be 21.11.23.
Release notes: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/102639
Captured the OTA today from /cache using adb pull method.
My phone is the US AWS version unlocked from Motorola.
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwsiWWvGFo4TZ2RpV1R5LW9zd2s/view
Successfully flashed on multiple phones.

I suppose the title of the thread should say version 22.21.25, i'm not sure how to edit the thread title.

You got this ota from 22.11.6?
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Wow this is the .23 ota

Yeah. This is the one everyone is needing i think.

Awesome! This is indeed the one that I've been waiting for- wanted to update these XT1064s before wrapping them up as gifts (less confusion over UI if they start out at Lollipop). Just successfully updated one of them, the rest should go smoothly as well.
The irony is that on the one I was tinkering with to try to downgrade/force the OTA now has the .17 recovery and build fingerprint and rejected this update. Not a big deal, I think I know how to recover it.
Thanks again who_ohw for the OTA!

anomalyconcept said:
Awesome! This is indeed the one that I've been waiting for- wanted to update these XT1064s before wrapping them up as gifts (less confusion over UI if they start out at Lollipop). Just successfully updated one of them, the rest should go smoothly as well.
The irony is that on the one I was tinkering with to try to downgrade/force the OTA now has the .17 recovery and build fingerprint and rejected this update. Not a big deal, I think I know how to recover it.
Thanks again who_ohw for the OTA!
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Great, I'm glad it worked!

Can't download.. Just lists all that's in the update zip but no download option can you post another download link?
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You will have to do so from a PC probably. You might be able to do so with certain browsers and request desktop version in the options.

Is this supposed to be a flashable zip? I got 'error executing updater binary in zip'. This is using TWRP 2.8.3.0

You need to be stock. Recovery, kernel, everything. No root.

ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Can't download.. Just lists all that's in the update zip but no download option can you post another download link?
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Confirmed, you can use chrome on you phone, go to the link, go to the three dots in upper right for options, scroll down, make sure request desktop site is checked, refresh browser. There's some odd scaling issues but you should see another 3 dot menu INSIDE the browser, click this, there is a download button.

who_ohw said:
Confirmed, you can use chrome on you phone, go to the link, go to the three dots in upper right for options, scroll down, make sure request desktop site is checked, refresh browser. There's some odd scaling issues but you should see another 3 dot menu INSIDE the browser, click this, there is a download button.
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Thanks that worked now how do I install the ota? I have an idea how but just want to make sure this is my first time side loading an ota and also I don't have to do a data wipe right?
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ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Thanks that worked now how do I install the ota? I have an idea how but just want to make sure this is my first time side loading an ota and also I don't have to do a data wipe right?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57714509&postcount=64
There are a few threads on how to do this, but this is the most recent that comes to mind. You do not need to unlock bootloader or return to stock if you are.... stock... obviously. Start at step 3.

who_ohw said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57714509&postcount=64
There are a few threads on how to do this, but this is the most recent that comes to mind. You do not need to unlock bootloader or return to stock if you are.... stock... obviously. Start at step 3.
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Forgive my ignorance re: this phone, I have a nexus 6, is there a reason this ota could not be made into a flashable zip that doesn't require everything to be stock?

mk262 said:
Forgive my ignorance re: this phone, I have a nexus 6, is there a reason this ota could not be made into a flashable zip that doesn't require everything to be stock?
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I don't know. I think so, but I dont have time to figure it out. Holidays and all. You might check out Kennys thread here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/rom-stock-rom-t2970427
He's made a flashable zip out of an OTA I think.

I guess if I was on 21.11.23, then I could try this. But I'm on 22.11.6 and it doesn't work. Guess I'm still playing the waiting game.

Thank you for the OTA. Was able to flash using stock recovery over 4.4.4. Took about 20-25 minutes to install and about 5 minutes to clear cache. First boot took a few more minutes. So far running great.
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Possibly a daft question, but will this work on a UK XT1068? I am okay to look an idiot for asking
Happy Christmas, thanks.

gnubash said:
Possibly a daft question, but will this work on a UK XT1068? I am okay to look an idiot for asking
Happy Christmas, thanks.
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I tried flashing it but no good. Installation is aborted after a couple of seconds

KoulisHHH said:
I tried flashing it but no good. Installation is aborted after a couple of seconds
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As I had suspected it would - yes. Thanks for replying, God bless you and Happy Christmas