Update my rooted phone with pcsuite - G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My unlocked and rooted h815 is running v10c-xx-eu and a custom recovery (twrp)
It run xposed and some cool module
I what to update it to the latest firmware
Can I update with pcsuite? Will I lose any data during the update? Is it safe?
Thanks

Flash the zip
Flash the zip
Flash the zip
Flash the zip
And please stop asking this question.
Edit: pcsuite? Do you have a Nokia g4?

no, I don't have a nokia haha , lg p software name is "lg pc suite" http://www.lg.com/fr/support/pc-suite
well, thanks, I considered flashing the zip here http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/h815-eu-l-p-t-sea-twn-t3176195
but I though it was cleaner to do it through lg software, well I might change my mind will I lose any data on my phone if I flash this zip ? they say to wipe data, is that true for update too ?

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Update my rooted phone

My unlocked and rooted h815 is running v10c-xx-eu and a custom recovery (twrp)
It run xposed and some cool module
There is an update for me
V 10 d
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2V...p=docslist_api
Can I ota update, or maybe I should use the pcsuite? Will I lose any data during the update? Is it safe?
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/h815-eu-l-p-t-sea-twn-t3176195
There's a flashable zip here which contains the stagefright fix, meaning it's the latest update, even though it has a different version name. It's from the Taiwanese (?) or whichever other version of the h815. Works on our international unbranded phones.
DON'T TAKE AN OTA
No, you can't update your phone wit ota if you have root. Is there twrp available for h815?
xdaorxan said:
No, you can't update your phone wit ota if you have root. Is there twrp available for h815?
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yes there is
can I update with pcsuite without any danger ?
Nytronx said:
yes there is
can I update with pcsuite without any danger ?
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I only know that you can update your phone's software only with lg flash tool
but it wont brick the device by updating will it? it will just lose root??
I used the twrp zip in the link up
It worked well
prot- said:
but it wont brick the device by updating will it? it will just lose root??
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I was in the same case. This is what I did:
I updated my rooted 10c (locked bootloader) to 10d (stock kdz image) with LG Flashtool.
After reboot, I switched off the phone BEFORE first setup.
Then I used the command tool to flash a rooted 10d.
I didin't loose any app, setting, or whatsoever...:good:

LG G3 Need to uninstall TWRP

I need to uninstall TWRP so I can install the newest update for my LG G3 as TWRP is causing an error doing update.
I tried to use TWRP manager but I dont see any way to use to uninstall TWRP.
I looked at using flashily but that dont seem to work either.
I dont want to do anything drastic to just remove TWRP let the phone get updated and then reinstall TWRP.
techmanc said:
I need to uninstall TWRP so I can install the newest update for my LG G3 as TWRP is causing an error doing update.
I tried to use TWRP manager but I dont see any way to use to uninstall TWRP.
I looked at using flashily but that dont seem to work either.
I dont want to do anything drastic to just remove TWRP let the phone get updated and then reinstall TWRP.
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You can't remove TWRP as you install it. In their website it is said "Simply install whatever recovery that you want and that will overwrite or replace TWRP".
Doing kdz would remove TWRP. But I don't know whether that is helpful in your case.
G3 D855-------ROM : Exodus 18/06
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techmanc said:
I need to uninstall TWRP so I can install the newest update for my LG G3 as TWRP is causing an error doing update.
I tried to use TWRP manager but I dont see any way to use to uninstall TWRP.
I looked at using flashily but that dont seem to work either.
I dont want to do anything drastic to just remove TWRP let the phone get updated and then reinstall TWRP.
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All you need to do is flash stock recovery via dd or via flashify.
If you cant obtain it anywhere from forum here, then extract it from kdz.
If you dont know how, I might have time to do it for you if you give me your G3 model version.
NatusVincere said:
All you need to do is flash stock recovery via dd or via flashify.
If you cant obtain it anywhere from forum here, then extract it from kdz.
If you dont know how, I might have time to do it for you if you give me your G3 model version.
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My first backup on my phone using flashify was after I already installed TWRP and I made a backup of that.
This phone has been getting its updates through FreedomPop stock updates as I just got phone last month.
If you can post or link my the file needed to get back to stock that be great.
The LG G3 model version is LGLS990 Hardware revision number is 1.0 TIA!
techmanc said:
I need to uninstall TWRP so I can install the newest update for my LG G3 as TWRP is causing an error doing update.
I tried to use TWRP manager but I dont see any way to use to uninstall TWRP.
I looked at using flashily but that dont seem to work either.
I dont want to do anything drastic to just remove TWRP let the phone get updated and then reinstall TWRP.
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Flash stock kdz...if you are on lolipop flash it with lg flash tool...you can't install update whatever you install stock recovery because you root your phone....so you have to do a cse flash or install kdz version totally different from your version.
Where Can I get the 6.0 stock ROM and just use TWRP to install it as opposed to removing TWRP letting system update itself and then having to reinstall TWRP.
The LG G3 model version is LGLS990 Hardware revision number is 1.0 TIA!
techmanc said:
Where Can I get the 6.0 stock ROM and just use TWRP to install it as opposed to removing TWRP letting system update itself and then having to reinstall TWRP.
The LG G3 model version is LGLS990 Hardware revision number is 1.0 TIA!
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I can't seem to find stock 6.0 ROM for Sprint version but here is a very stable port as reported by it's users:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-lge-d855-android-marshmallow-ported-t3285025
You can flash it in TWRP, but please make a backup of your current ROM if this one proves to be buggy.
As for the official stock ROM provided by Sprint in form of kdz or tot, idk if it exists, but you could check here:
http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/csmg/b2c/client/auth_model_check2.jsp?esn=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace 'XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX' with your IMEI.
It's ok to put your IMEI, thats LG official download server.
So I found the Update.zip file that was trying to be installed to update my LG G3 and wondering why I cant install the zip directly using TWRP as I keep getting error message from TWRP and when phone reboots method and when I try to install Update directly it using TWRP I get same error message
The error code is 7 which happen during rebooting phone when attempting to install the Update.zip that way and now that I found the Update.zip file and try to flash it I get same error trying to install file that way.

updating rooted V20D to V20G EUR via TWRP (without losing root, data and recovery)?

my question is regarding updating rooted V20D EUR to V20G via TWRP (without losing root, data and twrp recovery)? Are there flashable zips, like for 20D?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/stock-h815-20d-images-kdz-flashable-t3301366
I really try to avoid rerooting, backing up and restoring anything, I admit :angel:
i will try it. Wait my reply.
sure, no problem, patience is a virtue
That's interesting for me, too!
An error message says you are rooted so wont install. This then deletes the 500Mb update (and seems to be redownloading later for me; will have to disable ota somehow)
i know that OTA won't work, but I am asking for a flashable zip. There were flashable zips up to v20d:
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G4/H815/
Or does anybody know how to convert dlpkgfile to flashable zip? I heard it's an encrypted update.zip, but I have no idea how to decrypt or extract it. 7zip won't help.
it's called dirty flashing. There are rom with recent os like imperium or genisys.
Dirty flashing is not recommended, it will cause instability. You better wipe everything
Seems there is no way to update my unlocked LG G4 to V20G. So can anybody tell me how I can wipe everything and perform the update, please?
There is a Twrp flashable V20g zip,I've updated V20d like that
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/stock-h815-20g-images-kdz-flashable-t3450503/page1
yes, now there is, but it did not exist at the time I started this thread Anyways, I managed to update with LG Bridge without losing data and then in just a few easy steps regain root and TWRP, so it's OK, but flashable zip would have been a better option...

Rooted 5.01 want to flash 6.01 - will i lose root?

I have 5.01 and I want to update to 6.01. I want to wipe it clean. Got factory image from Google site.
What's the difference between the OTA and factory downloads?
I can just flash the factory in TWRP right? Will I lose root, or will TWRP ask if I want to keep root?
I still have boot loader unlocked.I just can't remember for the life of me, haven't done flashing etc in a few years.
Thanks!
So...not a single person can tell me if I lose root, or if TWRP will re-root?
Please?
N7 is no longer supported by Google and there will be no more OTA.
You can't flash the entire factory image directly from TWRP (but it is doable).
When you flash the factory image, you will lose root, TWRP and all your data.
NRT can simplify flashing, rooting and restoring TWRP.
You have unlocked boot loader
Just fastboot flash all as yiu want clean install
After that fastboot flash twrp
After that flash superSU
Done.
No need for any toolkit's, try to stay away of them and do it manually.
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k23m said:
N7 is no longer supported by Google and there will be no more OTA.
You can't flash the entire factory image directly from TWRP (but it is doable).
When you flash the factory image, you will lose root, TWRP and all your data.
NRT can simplify flashing, rooting and restoring TWRP.
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I know it isn't supported anymore. They still have the image's though.
Im just confused... Long time ago when I was really into all this, I just went to Googles page, downloaded the .zip and flashed it in TWRP. Now, the Google page is different and there isn't just 1 anymore. Can I just open the factory image and unzip the update part and flash that in TWRP?
The OTA files are only for updating from version to version correct? Can't go from what I'm on, 5.01 to the current 6.1 right? That's what I talking about and why I'm so confused now
Googles page used to have the OTA zip to update from prior newest to newest(5.0 to 5.01 for example) but than they also had the full OTA so you could do a 4.0 to 5.1 or whatever. Why they change the site? Which one do I use now to go from my 5.01 to current 6.1?
atifsh said:
You have unlocked boot loader
Just fastboot flash all as yiu want clean install
After that fastboot flash twrp
After that flash superSU
Done.
No need for any toolkit's, try to stay away of them and do it manually.
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That's the pronlem, normally yes I would do that no problem. I'm in the middle of upgrading my PC after had a surge or something and fried my ****.
That's why I want to do it via TWRP like I always did before. Every time TWRP asked if I wanted to retain root after updating also. So what in the world happened in the last year that It doesn't seem like I can now? Like I said above, I can't find a full update OTA on!y the incremental OTAs...
Syntax323 said:
I know it isn't supported anymore. They still have the image's though.
Im just confused... Long time ago when I was really into all this, I just went to Googles page, downloaded the .zip and flashed it in TWRP. Now, the Google page is different and there isn't just 1 anymore. Can I just open the factory image and unzip the update part and flash that in TWRP?
The OTA files are only for updating from version to version correct? Can't go from what I'm on, 5.01 to the current 6.1 right? That's what I talking about and why I'm so confused now
Googles page used to have the OTA zip to update from prior newest to newest(5.0 to 5.01 for example) but than they also had the full OTA so you could do a 4.0 to 5.1 or whatever. Why they change the site? Which one do I use now to go from my 5.01 to current 6.1?
That's the pronlem, normally yes I would do that no problem. I'm in the middle of upgrading my PC after had a surge or something and fried my ****.
That's why I want to do it via TWRP like I always did before. Every time TWRP asked if I wanted to retain root after updating also. So what in the world happened in the last year that It doesn't seem like I can now? Like I said above, I can't find a full update OTA on!y the incremental OTAs...
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Ok yes that's possible
If you have twrp already
Check development forum and choose one of the ROM.
Download it to your tablet plus gapps
Wipe system, cache and data leaving internal storage.
Flash ROM reboot, come back to twrp and flash gapps. ( Can do ROM + Gapps in one go)
Download SuperSU and flash to get root.
You can't flash stock image / OTA via twrp.
While you're doing all this try the 7.0 ROM its good enough now.
atifsh said:
Ok yes that's possible
If you have twrp already
Check development forum and choose one of the ROM.
Download it to your tablet plus gapps
Wipe system, cache and data leaving internal storage.
Flash ROM reboot, come back to twrp and flash gapps. ( Can do ROM + Gapps in one go)
Download SuperSU and flash to get root.
You can't flash stock image / OTA via twrp.
While you're doing all this try the 7.0 ROM its good enough now.
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Ahhh what happened??? Why can you not flash them with TWRP???
Thats what I used to do no problem. Not referring to custom roms either.
I am wanting stock rooted.
I used to download the update when one was released from Google's site, put the update.zip in main directory, go in recovery and flash update.zip. TWRP would ask me if I wanted to keep root, I say yes, reboot, update installs... than i'm on the new Android version still rooted.
How is that not possible now?
I am so annoyed... I never had to go through ADB or fastboot to update to latest. I did everything on my N7, it kept root for me and everything.
I feel so dumb right now its ridiculous lol
So than what way can I go about updating my N7 2013 Wifi, which I currently have 5.01. I am Rooted w/ unlocked bootloader.
What is the best way not using ADB, or a PC at all for that matter to update to the latest, 6.01. If possible, how can I keep root, if not i'm not worried about it, i'll just re-root myself.
I appreciate all the responses, sorry if i'm just being an idiot. I just know for a fact I never had to use ADB or my PC to update and keep root...
I'm not familiar with Stock OTA done with twrp (if that's even possible)
Already told you get a custom ROM, get the one mostly stock or if there's a stock ROM in zip format available.
In future you might need to update that bootloader of yours for newer ROMs
Sorry if this sounds harsh why are you so into keeping root as you can't do it again? It's simple as flashing SuperSU. Root method changed after 6 you cant have old methods with 6.
Best bet for you at the moment.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3219148
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TMO OXC27.1 Oreo firmware

Anyone has the latest(released Feb 16th) oreo OTA full stock firmware from T-Mobile?
I tried pulling it from a logcat. Was going to fastboot flash it since I can't install it while rooted. Every url I found in the logcat gave me a 405 error though.
I got another Moto Z2 Force today. Fresh out of the box TMO. Came with the OCX27. I have not yet taken the update. If someone can guide me on how to extract the OTA That'd be helpful. Only thing I am willing to do so far with this new device is unlock the bootloader that's it. I will not root or install TWRP until I can extract the OTA and attempt to fix my other device stuck in an unknown baseband no IMEI state. I got there by attempting to install TWRP and root with Magisk.
droidgreg said:
I got another Moto Z2 Force today. Fresh out of the box TMO. Came with the OCX27. I have not yet taken the update. If someone can guide me on how to extract the OTA That'd be helpful. Only thing I am willing to do so far with this new device is unlock the bootloader that's it. I will not root or install TWRP until I can extract the OTA and attempt to fix my other device stuck in an unknown baseband no IMEI state. I got there by attempting to install TWRP and root with Magisk.
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Pulling the log through ADB will yield the OTA download link. That's how @joemossjr and I grabbed the Oreo update from nougat for TMO and Sprint.
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Pulling the log through ADB will yield the OTA download link. That's how @joemossjr and I grabbed the Oreo update from nougat for TMO and Sprint.
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Step by step instructions would be appreciated.
droidgreg said:
Step by step instructions would be appreciated.
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It's hard to explain. You have to capture the moment the phone grabs the OTA file from Motorola's update website.
Enable developer options
Enable ADB
Plug phone up to a PC that has updated ADB binaries
Open terminal/command prompt
Adb shell
Logcat
After you do that your terminal of choice will start spitting out the log.
Run the system updater.
Download the OTA. At that moment, one of the logs should give you a VERY long URL. That's the download link you're looking for.
Copy and paste into your browser. You should be auto downloading it.
Done
Very stupid question, but I have to ask, because Moto is a bit wonky on bootloaders and updates, etc.
I'm currently on OCX27 and I've got the notification to download OCX27.1. I do have an unlocked bootloader and I am rooted with Magisk. Since I have not overwritten the recovery partition, can I take this update? On most other phones I have, I've been able to restore the stock recovery partition, flash the update, and flash TWRP back on, but on this Moto, I chose to boot twrp for loading magisk via adb. Make sense? If I'm not able to take this update, can I shut these update notifications off? They are already off in dev options.
Thanks in advance!
joesee said:
Very stupid question, but I have to ask, because Moto is a bit wonky on bootloaders and updates, etc.
I'm currently on OCX27 and I've got the notification to download OCX27.1. I do have an unlocked bootloader and I am rooted with Magisk. Since I have not overwritten the recovery partition, can I take this update? On most other phones I have, I've been able to restore the stock recovery partition, flash the update, and flash TWRP back on, but on this Moto, I chose to boot twrp for loading magisk via adb. Make sense? If I'm not able to take this update, can I shut these update notifications off? They are already off in dev options.
Thanks in advance!
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I used titanium backup to freeze the update service as it's named in the notification.
charlatan01 said:
I used titanium backup to freeze the update service as it's named in the notification.
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Thank you. I looked under U for update. I should have searched... It's actually called Motorola Update Services.
joesee said:
Very stupid question, but I have to ask, because Moto is a bit wonky on bootloaders and updates, etc.
I'm currently on OCX27 and I've got the notification to download OCX27.1. I do have an unlocked bootloader and I am rooted with Magisk. Since I have not overwritten the recovery partition, can I take this update? On most other phones I have, I've been able to restore the stock recovery partition, flash the update, and flash TWRP back on, but on this Moto, I chose to boot twrp for loading magisk via adb. Make sense? If I'm not able to take this update, can I shut these update notifications off? They are already off in dev options.
Thanks in advance!
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You won't be able to update through OTA if you're rooted
https://we.tl/B4j816Z2n8
Here's the link to the TMO OCX27.1 OTA firmware if anyone needs it.
Hi, I am wondering, if I am on ocx 27 do you guys think the 27.1 ota will install in adb sideload as it won't install in ota and I am not rooted. Also, is there a way to extract the bin in the ota?
droidgreg said:
I got another Moto Z2 Force today. Fresh out of the box TMO. Came with the OCX27. I have not yet taken the update. If someone can guide me on how to extract the OTA That'd be helpful. Only thing I am willing to do so far with this new device is unlock the bootloader that's it. I will not root or install TWRP until I can extract the OTA and attempt to fix my other device stuck in an unknown baseband no IMEI state. I got there by attempting to install TWRP and root with Magisk.
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Did you get your second Z2 rooted and if so did you use magisk v16? I just got a Z2 today that is on the December 1, 2017 security patch, OCX27.1, Android 8.00 and I'd like to root but hesitant. I have already unlocked the bootloader, placed magisk and twrp-3.2.1-1-nash zip(s) in internal storage, and know how to fastboot boot into recovery, I just don't want to brick my new phone. Any help with step by step instructions once I'm in TWRP to flash magisk is greatly appreciated! Do I need to do any of the following: Keep system read only or allow modifications before flashing magisk? wipe data/factory reset, mount storage, wipe cache and dalvik after flashing? Thanks in advance!
climbhigh77 said:
Did you get your second Z2 rooted and if so did you use magisk v16? I just got a Z2 today that is on the December 1, 2017 security patch, OCX27.1, Android 8.00 and I'd like to root but hesitant. I have already unlocked the bootloader, placed magisk and twrp-3.2.1-1-nash zip(s) in internal storage, and know how to fastboot boot into recovery, I just don't want to brick my new phone. Any help with step by step instructions once I'm in TWRP to flash magisk is greatly appreciated! Do I need to do any of the following: Keep system read only or allow modifications before flashing magisk? wipe data/factory reset, mount storage, wipe cache and dalvik after flashing? Thanks in advance!
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All you need to do is grab the latest twrp img and zip file from twrp. Should be version 3.2.1-1
Then fastboot boot the img file, then once in twrp you want to flash the zip file, then when that is done reboot back into recovery
Then simply flash Magisk and reboot. Done.
How should I properly Flash Stock Firmware?
New to Moto phones and wondering what the correct method is for reverting to stock? I downloaded the 27.1 Oreo zip from this thread, do I flash it in twrp or should I flash it in adb from the bootloader? I get the following error message in twrp whenever I wipe dalvik/cache, try to install a zip, or do a backup which always says fail. I need a fresh install and re root, etc. Thank you!!
climbhigh77 said:
New to Moto phones and wondering what the correct method is for reverting to stock? I downloaded the 27.1 Oreo zip from this thread, do I flash it in twrp or should I flash it in adb from the bootloader? I get the following error message in twrp whenever I wipe dalvik/cache, try to install a zip, or do a backup which always says fail. I need a fresh install and re root, etc. Thank you!!
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you can not flash with twrp. open the zip and see if there is a "flash-all.bat" file as well as adb and fastboot files. if not then pull them from one of the other flashall zips and add them to 27.1 zip. boot your phone to the bootloader, connect usb cable to your device and pc, then run the .bat file.
mattlowry said:
you can not flash with twrp. open the zip and see if there is a "flash-all.bat" file as well as adb and fastboot files. if not then pull them from one of the other flashall zips and add them to 27.1 zip. boot your phone to the bootloader, connect usb cable to your device and pc, then run the .bat file.
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Factory reset gets the same error message shown in the attached photo. Thanks for the info, unfortunately I'm still a bit confused. Is this the only method to return to stock? I've searched but I'm not finding much and this method is completely new to me. In the past I've used Odin and LG up with my other devices, this is my first motorola. If I wipe internal storage in twrp will that erase the OS and need a new install? I am thinking that may clear up my issues but nervous that the phone won't boot up after that. Thanks and my apologies for my noob questions.
climbhigh77 said:
Factory reset gets the same error message shown in the attached photo. Thanks for the info, unfortunately I'm still a bit confused. Is this the only method to return to stock? I've searched but I'm not finding much and this method is completely new to me. In the past I've used Odin and LG up with my other devices, this is my first motorola. If I wipe internal storage in twrp will that erase the OS and need a new install? I am thinking that may clear up my issues but nervous that the phone won't boot up after that. Thanks and my apologies for my noob questions.
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unfortunately other than manually fastbooting each img file to your phone this is the only way. check out this https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/to-stock-roms-t3672859
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droidgreg said:
https://we.tl/B4j816Z2n8
Here's the link to the TMO OCX27.1 OTA firmware if anyone needs it.
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Please upload again. Thx
sd_N said:
Please upload again. Thx
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939833411
Here's the official 27.1 firmware. The flashfile.xml has the correct order and commands to flash in fastboot, or search xda for the converter to a flashall.bat.
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