[Q] No Gapps in firmware - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm using a Sony SO-02F, Docomo version.
I followed this thread and created a pre-rooted firmware using PRFCreator.
The firmware was downloaded from here: http://firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/category/44-z1-compact
I downloaded the 3rd one, M51w_14.4.A.0.108_CN, for I'm in China.
The problem is: there's no Gapps embedded in this firmware!
So there's no Gapps in my phone. Not in the app drawer.
I tried to add a Gapp.zip, which is downloaded from Cyanogenmod, into the PRFCreator in 'extra zip'.
But this is not working.
Tried to flash the Gapp.zip in recovery, still not working.
Tried to install the apk files after booted into system with ES, apps can be installed but the google service framework fails every 5 second.
Can someone let me know how to install Gapps?
Many thanks.

Hyperbioenzo said:
I'm using a Sony SO-02F, Docomo version.
I followed this thread and created a pre-rooted firmware using PRFCreator.
The firmware was downloaded from here: http://firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/category/44-z1-compact
I downloaded the 3rd one, M51w_14.4.A.0.108_CN, for I'm in China.
The problem is: there's no Gapps embedded in this firmware!
So there's no Gapps in my phone. Not in the app drawer.
I tried to add a Gapp.zip, which is downloaded from Cyanogenmod, into the PRFCreator in 'extra zip'.
But this is not working.
Tried to flash the Gapp.zip in recovery, still not working.
Tried to install the apk files after booted into system with ES, apps can be installed but the google service framework fails every 5 second.
Can someone let me know how to install Gapps?
Many thanks.
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maybe you can try to flash the GApps from this Stock ROM HERE
but no guarranty!

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[Q] Problem on installing CM11 (4.4.3) ROM

Hey guys,
Have you installed the newest version for CM11 (4.4.3) by Olivier? I downloaded from the website, but I failed to install the rom. Here is the log for installation through ClockworkMod Recovery V5.0.2.8:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Can anyone help me solve this issue? Thank you!
ivanto0115 said:
Hey guys,
Have you installed the newest version for CM11 (4.4.3) by Olivier? I downloaded from the website, but I failed to install the rom. Here is the log for installation through ClockworkMod Recovery V5.0.2.8:
-- Installing: /sdcard/cm-11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/cm11-20140607-UNOFFICIAL-marvel.zip
(bad)
Installation aborted.
Can anyone help me solve this issue? Thank you!
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You cannot flash Kitkat based roms from Clockworkmod recovery 5.0.2.8.............use a newer version
Question on installing the newer recovery...
csoulr666 said:
You cannot flash Kitkat based roms from Clockworkmod recovery 5.0.2.8.............use a newer version
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Thanks for telling the main cause I can't install CM11. But I am not sure how can I remove the old one and install the newer version (CWMv.6)?
ivanto0115 said:
Thanks for telling the main cause I can't install CM11. But I am not sure how can I remove the old one and install the newer version (CWMv.6)?
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You can install it through cmd commands.
first download the recovery.img from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740145
then follow the instructions here: STEP 2, RECOVERY INSTALLATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878031
Saeedx said:
You can install it through cmd commands.
first download the recovery.img from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740145
then follow the instructions here: STEP 2, RECOVERY INSTALLATION
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1878031
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I installed the latest version of CMW ( CMW Version 6.0.4.9 )
But still not able to install Kitkat ..same error as above mentioned KITKAT link
sam16_m said:
I installed the latest version of CMW ( CMW Version 6.0.4.9 )
But still not able to install Kitkat ..same error as above mentioned KITKAT link
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Then most probably your download got corrupted. Download it again. And try to open the zip to see if its okay.
aWFSuser said:
Then most probably your download got corrupted. Download it again. And try to open the zip to see if its okay.
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Installed CWM v.6, but still can't install CM11! Even I re-downloaded the zip for three times, it still showed the failure texts to me! How can I check the zip whether it's ok?
ivanto0115 said:
Installed CWM v.6, but still can't install CM11! Even I re-downloaded the zip for three times, it still showed the failure texts to me! How can I check the zip whether it's ok?
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Same here too
I can installed CM 7.2 ROM when this didn't work.
ivanto0115 said:
Installed CWM v.6, but still can't install CM11! Even I re-downloaded the zip for three times, it still showed the failure texts to me! How can I check the zip whether it's ok?
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Try connecting to a computer and open the zip file and say what did you find. My download got corrupted 4 times when downloading through chrome. Try downloading via a download manager. But if it does not work even then, try using TWRP 2.7.1.0. You should find it high in the development section.
aWFSuser said:
Try connecting to a computer and open the zip file and say what did you find. My download got corrupted 4 times when downloading through chrome. Try downloading via a download manager. But if it does not work even then, try using TWRP 2.7.1.0. You should find it high in the development section.
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Same method to flash TWRP recovery?
ivanto0115 said:
Same method to flash TWRP recovery?
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Any recovery can be flashed in same way.(as you flashed CWM).
aWFSuser said:
Try connecting to a computer and open the zip file and say what did you find. My download got corrupted 4 times when downloading through chrome. Try downloading via a download manager. But if it does not work even then, try using TWRP 2.7.1.0. You should find it high in the development section.
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I tried both recoveries again, downloaded from various browsers. But I still can't install the zip. I downloaded the newest version of CM11 yesterday (10/06) Link for download CM11
ivanto0115 said:
I tried both recoveries again, downloaded from various browsers. But I still can't install the zip. I downloaded the newest version of CM11 yesterday (10/06) Link for download CM11
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1.Try to open it in a PC with Winrar or Winzip to check that the archive is not corrupted....
2. Or u can try the other 4.4.x ROMs in development section...
3. Download the ROM with a download manager software like "Free Download Manager" with PC and open it, when u sure the archive is OK, send it to your SDcard and install
This is all I Know about your problem...
Saeedx said:
1.Try to open it in a PC with Winrar or Winzip to check that the archive is not corrupted....
2. Or u can try the other 4.4.x ROMs in development section...
3. Download the ROM with a download manager software like "Free Download Manager" with PC and open it, when u sure the archive is OK, send it to your SDcard and install
This is all I Know about your problem...
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Thanks for your advice, I tried and there should be some errors they've got.
Attached the error message it showned on my PC. thx!
Can anyone help me??? :crying::crying::crying:
ivanto0115 said:
Can anyone help me??? :crying::crying::crying:
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So the error shows that your ROM you've downloaded is corrupted since the download process. As I told u must download it in your PC with a Download Manager software, not with your browser. Then open it to see the archive has no problem. Send to your SD card and install it...
Saeedx said:
So the error shows that your ROM you've downloaded is corrupted since the download process. As I told u must download it in your PC with a Download Manager software, not with your browser. Then open it to see the archive has no problem. Send to your SD card and install it...
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Thanks for your advice, I can install the ROM finally. But I am going to add a new thread, about errors I have faced using that ROM. I can't use camera, Trebuchet launcher. Do you experience those issues?
Just re-download the ROM,it says (bad) means the download is corrupt
AmirNajjar said:
Just re-download the ROM,it says (bad) means the download is corrupt
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It didn't say (bad), every time when I unlock the phone, it appears a pop up, saying Unfortunately, Trebuchet has stopped. I can run any apps as the launcher has stopped. How to solve?
I downloaded the ROM many times with Download Manager, flash three times with TWRP recovery, with successful processes. But still can't solve the FC problem of Trebuchet!! Pls help me!:crying::crying::crying:
ivanto0115 said:
It didn't say (bad), every time when I unlock the phone, it appears a pop up, saying Unfortunately, Trebuchet has stopped. I can run any apps as the launcher has stopped. How to solve?
I downloaded the ROM many times with Download Manager, flash three times with TWRP recovery, with successful processes. But still can't solve the FC problem of Trebuchet!! Pls help me!:crying::crying::crying:
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No idea

plzz help to flash a cm11

i want to flash CM11
i have done many a times in samsung..but sony its hectic.
plzz help me out..i have unlocked my bootloader.
do i have to install superuser? but how?
nd trying different methods but not succesfull..
m on latest stock firmware....
thnkx in advance
Firstly, make sure you are in 15.4.A.0.23 and above.
1. Head over to this site. Download the latest build for Nicki.
2. Extract boot.img from the downloaded zip and flash in fastboot.
3. Wipe /data and /cache through CWM.
4. Put the CM11 zip in any storage then flash it in CWM.
5. (Optional) Download GApps from here. Make sure it's for 4.4.4. Then flash it in CWM.
If you are having root permission problems, download the latest SuperSU flashable zip from here then flash it in CWM. Disable the default Superuser app (it can be found in Developer Options by tapping the Build Number 7 times) in CM11 and untick the box in SuperSU that states "Respect CM root settings."
That's it. Hope I helped.
elmkzgirxp said:
Firstly, make sure you are in 15.4.A.0.23 and above.
1. Head over to this site. Download the latest build for Nicki.
2. Extract boot.img from the downloaded zip and flash in fastboot.
3. Wipe /data and /cache through CWM.
4. Put the CM11 zip in any storage then flash it in CWM.
5. (Optional) Download GApps from here. Make sure it's for 4.4.4. Then flash it in CWM.
If you are having root permission problems, download the latest SuperSU flashable zip from here then flash it in CWM. Disable the default Superuser app (it can be found in Developer Options by tapping the Build Number 7 times) in CM11 and untick the box in SuperSU that states "Respect CM root settings."
That's it. Hope I helped.
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does 4.4 Gapps have photo sphere or not?
theperson333 said:
does 4.4 Gapps have photo sphere or not?
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I don't think so. They removed it because it doesn't work for most devices.
elmkzgirxp said:
I don't think so. They removed it because it doesn't work for most devices.
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for anyone interested, I have found that it is due to our devices lacking gyro.

Xperia S LT26I- nAOSProm_b26 Cannot Flash Gapps in TWRP

Gapps not Installing
Hi,
I installed custom rom nAOSProm_b26 with TWRP 2.8.5 on my Xperia S LT26i and now am having a problem.
The problem is that its not showing Play Store. I searched and found maybe its due to Gapps. I tried many packages of Gapps.zip but not successful. Also its saying the kernel does not have support SELINUX in start.
Please Help me in this regard will be very thankful as am new to this field and don't know much about this
Thanking in Advance...!!!
haris05 said:
Hi,
I installed custom rom nAOSProm_b26 with TWRP 2.8.5 on my Xperia S LT26i and now am having a problem.
The problem is that its not showing Play Store. I searched and found maybe its due to Gapps. I tried many packages of Gapps.zip but not successful. Also its saying the kernel does not have support SELINUX in start.
Please Help me in this regard will be very thankful as am new to this field and don't know much about this
Thanking in Advance...!!!
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You need to flash gapps after flashing a ROM. Since You are on nAOSP b26, Your android version is 5.1 . Search for gapps package which works with 5.1 and the flash them via recovery. Also as for Your error, I would recommend a clean flash by following the instructions by the developer.
Mirhawk said:
You need to flash gapps after flashing a ROM. Since You are on nAOSP b26, Your android version is 5.1 . Search for gapps package which works with 5.1 and the flash them via recovery. Also as for Your error, I would recommend a clean flash by following the instructions by the developer.
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I download Gapps for 5.1 but issue is I can install nAOSProm_b26 using TWRP 2.8.5 but cannot install it using TWRP 2.8.7.
On other hand I can install Gapps usinng TWRP 2.8.7 but cannot install it using TWRP 2.8.5
So many complex things are going on with me
One more thing I want to know that what do you mean by flash it via recovery. Is it boot.img in the ROM.zip file?
I followed the instructions but each time I failed Do not know why
Can you please help me further in this regard?
You have to say clearly step by step what you have did to flash the ROM or gapps.then only some1 can help you
same problem here!
i can flash gapps but the problem is after the boot and android upgrade all google apps pop up for unfortunately stopped and setup wizard also..
haris05 said:
I download Gapps for 5.1 but issue is I can install nAOSProm_b26 using TWRP 2.8.5 but cannot install it using TWRP 2.8.7.
On other hand I can install Gapps usinng TWRP 2.8.7 but cannot install it using TWRP 2.8.5
So many complex things are going on with me
One more thing I want to know that what do you mean by flash it via recovery. Is it boot.img in the ROM.zip file?
I followed the instructions but each time I failed Do not know why
Can you please help me further in this regard?
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See, b25 onwards different mode has been followed in the nAOSP ROM. For that, You need to flash the recovery from the ROM.zip. Then flash the boot.img from the b26 zip via bootloader, and then flash the ROM. Are You following this sequence?
Also it doesn't matter what TWRP version You are using to flash gapps. You can always change the TWRP version. So flash the the TWRP with which ever TWRP version it gets flashed with, then change the TWRP if You want to, and then flash the gapps.
Flash it via recovery means flash it via TWRP. TWRP, CWM, Philz, these all are recoveries used to flash flashable zips via it.
The one You took example of, boot.img, is generally the kernel, which needs to be flashed via bootloader mode.
Also, I would recommend these gapps, they always worked for Me.
bojz said:
same problem here!
i can flash gapps but the problem is after the boot and android upgrade all google apps pop up for unfortunately stopped and setup wizard also..
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Try the gapps I linked above.
Mirhawk is always a life saver for all new Comer's.
Mirhawk said:
Try the gapps I linked above.
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thanks but still got no luck
nageswarswain said:
Mirhawk is always a life saver for all new Comer's.
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Just helping out in whatever I can.
bojz said:
thanks but still got no luck
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That is weird, Can You tell what problem You are facing? Mention the error text if You can. Also, You can try these TK Gapps.
Mirhawk said:
That is weird, Can You tell what problem You are facing? Mention the error text if You can. Also, You can try these TK Gapps.
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already tried tha gapps also still the samw problem.
all google application was error popping out "unfortunately (google maps, google+ ,etc..) has stopped
then i already reset it in the (setting-application-all) but the setup wizard was not fixed and still popping out and i cannot get on the home screen.
bojz said:
already tried tha gapps also still the samw problem.
all google application was error popping out "unfortunately (google maps, google+ ,etc..) has stopped
then i already reset it in the (setting-application-all) but the setup wizard was not fixed and still popping out and i cannot get on the home screen.
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Have u followed the procedure I sent you by message
Mirhawk said:
See, b25 onwards different mode has been followed in the nAOSP ROM. For that, You need to flash the recovery from the ROM.zip. Then flash the boot.img from the b26 zip via bootloader, and then flash the ROM. Are You following this sequence?
Also it doesn't matter what TWRP version You are using to flash gapps. You can always change the TWRP version. So flash the the TWRP with which ever TWRP version it gets flashed with, then change the TWRP if You want to, and then flash the gapps.
Flash it via recovery means flash it via TWRP. TWRP, CWM, Philz, these all are recoveries used to flash flashable zips via it.
The one You took example of, boot.img, is generally the kernel, which needs to be flashed via bootloader mode.
Also, I would recommend these gapps, they always worked for Me.
Try the gapps I linked above.
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I guess am skipping one step of recovery.... gonna try that.
I did flash by using recovery and now I am successful in installing gapps using TWRP 2.8.5.
Now the other issue am facing and that is of unknown IMEI
after flashing 4-5 times the issue resolved but now am facing issue "Unfortunately Setup Wizard has stopped" and it is not letting me do anything with my phone
Any Suggestion what should I do now
bojz said:
same problem here!
i can flash gapps but the problem is after the boot and android upgrade all google apps pop up for unfortunately stopped and setup wizard also..
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exactly the same problem I am facing
bojz said:
already tried tha gapps also still the samw problem.
all google application was error popping out "unfortunately (google maps, google+ ,etc..) has stopped
then i already reset it in the (setting-application-all) but the setup wizard was not fixed and still popping out and i cannot get on the home screen.
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The same thing exactly
Got Any solution to that?
haris05 said:
The same thing exactly
Got Any solution to that?
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Can You use the b25b version? It is what I'm on now and it works just fine for Me. There are no major updates in b26 as it is.
only in this nAOSP b26 rom im facing this problem "system wizard has stopped" after installing gapps. but i tried other rom then i dont have any problem.
Mirhawk said:
Can You use the b25b version? It is what I'm on now and it works just fine for Me. There are no major updates in b26 as it is.
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Let me try this now
Mirhawk said:
Can You use the b25b version? It is what I'm on now and it works just fine for Me. There are no major updates in b26 as it is.
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Cannot flash using this ROM. Its giving error on installing
These Steps am Following:
1) Connected Phone on flashboot mode (By Pressing VolUp+Power Key and connecting the cable and it shows blue LED)
2) Flashed with recovery.img file in nAOSProm_b26 using flashtool (Fastboot mode)
3) Flashed with boot.img file in nAOSProm_b26 using flashtool (Fastboot mode)
4) flashed with TWRP 2.8.5 using flashtool (Fastboot mode)
5) disconnected cable and open bootloader then flashed using nAOSProm.zip file
6) wipe cache and dalvik (also treid by wiping cache/dalvik/data and other option I forgot (total 4))
7) flashed using pa_Gapps (as only this Gapps are flashed on my phone, others are giving errors)
same I followed for b25b but its giving error on 5th step mentioned above.
So what wrong am doing

Is there a CMW rom I can flash?

When I, originally, rooted my phone I used CWM. It seemed to work okay and I was able to try a few ROMs. However, most of the posts regarding ROMs suggest to use TWRP. So, I flashed TWRP. Now, I can only get one ROM (Validus) to work BUT none of the Gapps ROMS work at all. So, I can't download anything from the play store. I want to try CWM again but where do I find a CWM Rom so I can flash over TWRP? Is there a way. I can live with Validus OS but I NEED Gapps. Please help!
John
donjuanelguapo said:
When I, originally, rooted my phone I used CWM. It seemed to work okay and I was able to try a few ROMs. However, most of the posts regarding ROMs suggest to use TWRP. So, I flashed TWRP. Now, I can only get one ROM (Validus) to work BUT none of the Gapps ROMS work at all. So, I can't download anything from the play store. I want to try CWM again but where do I find a CWM Rom so I can flash over TWRP? Is there a way. I can live with Validus OS but I NEED Gapps. Please help!
John
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Try older/newer versions of TWRP, the newest or older versions are not always the most compatible with ROMs out there. Hope you can make it work!
If it doesn't work, you can download ClockworkMod ROM Manager app ( Found Here )and try to install CWM recovery from that
ShaDisNX255 said:
Try older/newer versions of TWRP, the newest or older versions are not always the most compatible with ROMs out there. Hope you can make it work!
If it doesn't work, you can download ClockworkMod ROM Manager app ( Found Here )and try to install CWM recovery from that
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I tried flashing an older version of TWRP but it just loads the newest version. Can TWRP run apks? If so, how? Is there a primer on how to do this?
donjuanelguapo said:
I tried flashing an older version of TWRP but it just loads the newest version. Can TWRP run apks? If so, how? Is there a primer on how to do this?
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No, the apk I linked is for you to install normally and run it normally. From what I understand is that you successfully installed Validus ROM but can't download any apps because you do not have gapps. If you download this apk file and install it with Validus already running, you can open the ROM manager app. What this does is that it allows you to flash CWM recovery without the need to download .zip files and flashing them.

How to update to latest version using auto-updater and TWRP

I'm using version 15.1-20180430-NIGHTLY-shamu version with latest TWRP on Nexus 6. There is an update on LineageOS updater, versioned 15.1. I clicked download, install and reboot. It rebooted to TWRP but did nothing. I browsed /data/data/org.lineageos.updater/ in TWRP but there is neither an app_updates folder there nor any zip file in existing folders. What should I do? I've searched the forum but couldn't find any solutions.
deastr said:
I'm using version 15.1-20180430-NIGHTLY-shamu version with latest TWRP on Nexus 6. There is an update on LineageOS updater, versioned 15.1. I clicked download, install and reboot. It rebooted to TWRP but did nothing. I browsed /data/data/org.lineageos.updater/ in TWRP but there is neither an app_updates folder there nor any zip file in existing folders. What should I do? I've searched the forum but couldn't find any solutions.
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The newest updater allows you to save the downloaded file by long pressing on it. So you can flash in twrp from a good to remember folder.
kurtn said:
The newest updater allows you to save the downloaded file by long pressing on it. So you can flash in twrp from a good to remember folder.
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When I long press the available update only option I get is Copy URL. Should I use that to download the update instead of auto-downloader?
deastr said:
When I long press the available update only option I get is Copy URL. Should I use that to download the update instead of auto-downloader?
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You can do both.
kurtn said:
You can do both.
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Auto-updater does some preparation after downloading and before rebooting. Do I need to anything similar or just install the zip within TWRP? Also if I use TWRP to install myself will it reset my data/settings/etc?
deastr said:
Auto-updater does some preparation after downloading and before rebooting. Do I need to anything similar or just install the zip within TWRP? Also if I use TWRP to install myself will it reset my data/settings/etc?
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Just install. Nothing will be reset

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