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Hey guys!
I am Vivek from Ahmedabad, India. I am writing this just to let you all know about my recent experience with FF!
I bought my 6X (BLN-L22) like 2 months back and couldnt get any official ota even after waiting this long. I tried to contact the EMUI admin in Facebook and they told me that its being pushed to individual devices gradually. Now as promising as it sounds, how long is someone supposed to wait right?
Now, I came across an ocean of unfavorable and negative reviews about FF here in XDA and also in other websites. A lot of people complained about disappearance of updater and app twin along with other apps. While others complained of buggy performance or some other issues with the camera. But what I later found out was that people were trying to jump from an old release to the latest one without patching the previous releases of the full OTA in FF!
Some people had issues while jumping from 301 to 320 and some from 310 to 320. And some had twrp installed so its obv to face random issues anyway. Well, I was in B132 all this time and I didnt know what to patch first. But I read somewhere that my release and B320 were stables ones compared to others. So I backed up every single thing from my phone and took the risk only to see if all the hype about FF was true or not...
And to my surprise, it actually worked!! I simply flashed my phone to B320 from B132 using the proxy method and it all happened within an hour. I am on Nougat (EMUI 5) now and its super smooth. I have all the new features like App twin and box based push notifications. I even have the updater file which many complained of vanishing after flashing. It all worked just fine!
I was given a little inspiration by a guy named Gopi here for trying out the FF after all those crazy reviews. He said "You never know unless you try". And I went for it! haha!
So go ahead folks! B320 through FF is what you need if you dont wish to wait too much for the OTA. Special thanks to the developers of FF for this!
Good luck! :good:
Peace.
I'm legit jealous . Cause in my device (BLL-L22) there is still no full nougat update in it (with the app twin etc). Just wish huawei release it soon
darKz22 said:
I'm legit jealous . Cause in my device (BLL-L22) there is still no full nougat update in it (with the app twin etc). Just wish huawei release it soon
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Sad to hear that buddy! Just wait and hope for the best.
darKz22 said:
I'm legit jealous . Cause in my device (BLL-L22) there is still no full nougat update in it (with the app twin etc). Just wish huawei release it soon
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It's released for your model, just wait for OTA bud
PalakMi said:
It's released for your model, just wait for OTA bud
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Still in B360 though with March security patches. Hope that it comes sooner :3
darKz22 said:
Still in B360 though with March security patches. Hope that it comes sooner :3
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I hope also
advice needed
So previously if we update manually everyone is facing only minor issues. But the main which some have reported is if you factory reset after the update then then are complaining about missing updater in setting and also some apps like calculator. So I want to know if this still exists. Have you tried factory reset on your phone after update ? Are the apps like updater still present after factory reset? Please help me I am done waiting for ota
Ajay Pesala said:
So previously if we update manually everyone is facing only minor issues. But the main which some have reported is if you factory reset after the update then then are complaining about missing updater in setting and also some apps like calculator. So I want to know if this still exists. Have you tried factory reset on your phone after update ? Are the apps like updater still present after factory reset? Please help me I am done waiting for ota
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No I didnt went for the factory reset. It wasnt necessary anyway. I simply updated from B132 to B320 via FF and within 15 mins, the whole update was installed. I got App Twin, Updater and a lot of other new features. I didnt faced any bug so far. Been using EMUI 5 since 3 days now. Dont wait for OTA if you dont wish to. Just upgrade via FF buddy. Good luck!
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....?
[email protected] said:
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....?
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OTA updates will be available
[email protected] said:
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....?
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He will get OTA's
PalakMi said:
He will get OTA's
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Hope you are not wrong
[email protected] said:
Hope you are not wrong
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He didn't root, he just updated through FF, so he's good to go
PalakMi said:
He didn't root, he just updated through FF, so he's good to go
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I know he's not rooted.
People who updated with firmware finder earlier are getting 320 build as OTA but it shows "update failed" when try to update.
[email protected] said:
I know he's not rooted.
People who updated with firmware finder earlier are getting 320 build as OTA but it shows "update failed" when try to update.
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Yup m also having that issue
tejus said:
Yup m also having that issue
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So, the only solution is reflashing the firmware
PalakMi said:
So, the only solution is reflashing the firmware
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So what to do? Like can u tell me steps
tejus said:
So what to do? Like can u tell me steps
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Just look in the guides section, you'll find it there
tejus said:
So what to do? Like can u tell me steps
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1. Download the right firmware for your device
2. Create a folder inside sdcard named dload
3. Extract the update.app inside the firmware you downloaded and put it inside dload
4. Power off your phone
5. Power it on back again using volume up, volume down and power buttons. All pressed simultaneously
6. Flashing will start.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs
Not Getting B320 Update . How to Update to this version via Firmware Finder
[email protected] said:
I think you won't get future OTA updates after this...
Because I also updated with firmware finder from Marshmallow to Nougat build 310 just as happy as you and now I'm not getting 320 update....
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Same here bro. Not able to update via Firmware Finder once updated to 310 Build. There is a patch available but not able to flash it .
Just got offered this. Up through Nov security patch. I'm not on Verizon, FYI since I know they have their own upgrade path.
Nice! I'll have to flash back to stock to see if I can grab the OTA. Also post a screenshot of the "about device" screen once your OTA finishes.
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Nice! I'll have to flash back to stock to see if I can grab the OTA. Also post a screenshot of the "about device" screen once your OTA finishes.
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Will do, although I'm traveling for work now and like to do these things when I'm home and settled. Should be able to install on Wed.
Well, I received the OTA as well. I captured the flashable zip file for it, so feel free to sideload away at will. (At your own risk, of course.)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951951
Just got it too.. here is the about page.
https://imgur.com/a/czm84
Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
mindmajick said:
Just got it too.. here is the about page.
https://imgur.com/a/czm84
Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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I also got the update just a few minutes ago as well. And I am on Verizon. Maybe we will see the January patch soon enough.
zeb carter said:
I also got the update just a few minutes ago as well. And I am on Verizon. Maybe we will see the January patch soon enough.
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Yeah.. I should have shared that I'm on at&t.
Only took two months for this one.. I'm hoping to see Oreo soon. Seems like it's been rolling out on other Motorola devices from the same generation. I'm really hoping for improved memory management.
Everything else on this device is awesome to me.. except GPS. I don't really understand why it has so much trouble until I start moving for a little bit. Never had issues with any other phone I've owned
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Oh... So this means we'll have to wait more for oreo, or may this be a "preparation" for oreo? What does this update brings? I don't have any stability issues..
Well it would make sense to have most devices on the same firmware for a seamless OREO upgrade...
Argh, this is just taking too long unfortunately.
esoh said:
Just got offered this. Up through Nov security patch. I'm not on Verizon, FYI since I know they have their own upgrade path.
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It's about fing time... Got the update on my unlocked G5 Plus.
M1810 said:
Oh... So this means we'll have to wait more for oreo, or may this be a "preparation" for oreo? What does this update brings? I don't have any stability issues..
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It brings the November security patch.
Just got the update on my Moto G5 Plus unlocked from Best Buy
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It brings the November security patch.
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No it doesn't.. i have the -92 version and it has the novembe patch.. this must be some preparation for oreo or something
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No it doesn't.. i have the -92 version and it has the novembe patch.. this must be some preparation for oreo or something
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Us RETUS haven't gotten the November patch yet, so it's new to us. I just read what was on the changelog. You may be right about the Oreo preps though.
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No it doesn't.. i have the -92 version and it has the novembe patch.. this must be some preparation for oreo or something
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Did you buy the G5+ directly from Lenovo/Moto unlocked, or through your carrier? There might be a different patchset depending on any carrier the phone might be locked to. Also grab a screenshot of the about device screen if you can.
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Us RETUS haven't gotten the November patch yet, so it's new to us. I just read what was on the changelog. You may be right about the Oreo preps though.
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I can confirm that the November patch is in the -93 retus update.
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This is indeed only the November 1st security patch update. How do you not check this stuff before posting wrong information!? Idiots....
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This is indeed only the November 1st security patch update. How do you not check this stuff before posting wrong information!? Idiots....
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If you read this forum looks like the whole world, are currently getting 93, which highly suggests one big update coming ?
Smeagal192 said:
If you read this forum looks like the whole world, are currently getting 93, which highly suggests one big update coming ?
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Nah, that means Motovo/Lenovorola is slow AF in releasing updates.
Smeagal192 said:
If you read this forum looks like the whole world, are currently getting 93, which highly suggests one big update coming
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I hope so.. also i hope we get it before the enf of february.
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Well, I received the OTA as well. I captured the flashable zip file for it, so feel free to sideload away at will. (At your own risk, of course.)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=746010030569951951
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Your file can be flash vía twrp? Cuz ive root and dont wanna lose... Im a little newbie and i dont know much about it.
I don't know if this question has been asked and I've combed the threads. When the Android P beta program starts (hopefully tomorrow) will I need an unlocked bootloader for that? I'm currently on VZW's stupid locked bootloader.
I apologize in advance if this has already been answered. I know how you guys hate repeating yourselves.
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I don't know if this question has been asked and I've combed the threads. When the Android P beta program starts (hopefully tomorrow) will I need an unlocked bootloader for that? I'm currently on VZW's stupid locked bootloader.
I apologize in advance if this has already been answered. I know how you guys hate repeating yourselves.
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You shouldn't have to. Many enroll in the beta programs with locked bootloaders :good:
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You shouldn't have to. Many enroll in the beta programs with locked bootloaders :good:
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Thanks a lot. :good: it's appreciated!!
U should be fine. My first Pixel XL was locked still able to get Android O at the time
How accurate are these roadmaps?
jbarcus81 said:
How accurate are these roadmaps?
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From what I can remember with Android Oreo Betas, their timeline was pretty on point.
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EeZeEpEe said:
From what I can remember with Android Oreo Betas, their timeline was pretty on point.
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Nice.. I just compared the 2 and so far they're pretty close. I'm seeing in a few locations that DP2 should be tomorrow. :fingers-crossed:
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Nice.. I just compared the 2 and so far they're pretty close. I'm seeing in a few locations that DP2 should be tomorrow. :fingers-crossed:
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Nice. I jumped on Oreo when it was DP2 so I'm willing to do the same with P.
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And now that I recall, last Google I/O was the release of Oreo DP2 so it's highly likely they'll repeat that.
EeZeEpEe said:
Nice. I jumped on Oreo when it was DP2 so I'm willing to do the same with P.
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And now that I recall, last Google I/O was the release of Oreo DP2 so it's highly likely they'll repeat that.
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I did the same exact thing with Oreo. Played around with DP1 but ran DP2 almost constantly until final. I flash different roms constantly, or at least I used to. But anymore vanilla Android is really my cup of tea.
Do not need to unlock
tomswaggah said:
I don't know if this question has been asked and I've combed the threads. When the Android P beta program starts (hopefully tomorrow) will I need an unlocked bootloader for that? I'm currently on VZW's stupid locked bootloader.
I apologize in advance if this has already been answered. I know how you guys hate repeating yourselves.
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You can flash the OTA firmware in recovery mode. and use adb sideload command to update Android P beta. download OTA firmware in developers.android.com/preview/download-ota.html
BTW, beta is open now
Beta program is open again
Beta is open again but it's still linking to Developer Preview 1 and not the beta. Hopefully they get the new beta links updated today.
I'm using the beta now. Thanks everyone for your responses.
I am downloading the P DP2 now, and it will install. I am stock not rooted or anything.
Is there a way to make this a fresh clean install without having TWRP or root ?
I have a Verizon Pixel 2 XL. Will I be able to go back to Oreo fairly easily if I give the P Beta a try?
Thanks!
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I have a Verizon Pixel 2 XL. Will I be able to go back to Oreo fairly easily if I give the P Beta a try?
Thanks!
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when you leave the beta program, you will get ota to roll back to oreo. It will wipe your device.
lucky_strike33 said:
when you leave the beta program, you will get ota to roll back to oreo. It will wipe your device.
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Thanks for quick reply! Can I leave the beta program at any time?
Google Pay not working.... Can anyone verify?
I'm having connectivity issues with Wi-Fi and Mobile, can anyone confirm?
Just checked the Google factory image page. No August update noted. However 9.0 looks to be live!! :good:
I just made a thread for the name of android 9 lol
Looks like August patches are included in 9
Sent from my Google Pixel 2 XL using XDA Labs
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...-finally-goes-official-todays-public-release/
Guess it's time to jack up my device then!! Tally Ho!
OTA is here
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i guess its recommend to do a full wipe when upgrading to 9.0 right?
also, will magisk work on pie?
Anyone on TMobile and DP5 get the OTA?
Just got the DP5>Official OTA on Verizon.
It's here.. eta: AT&T is my carrier (if that matters)
Awesome to hear Official 9 Pie! Let's rock the XDA house!
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i guess its recommend to do a full wipe when upgrading to 9.0 right?
also, will magisk work on pie?
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using Android since 2010 and never did a full wipe for a version upgrade (even with Samsung's phones)
I received the ota but sized at 48mb..? Is that wrong??
So it seems like no one on TMobile and DP5 got the OTA? I ask because TMobile has had a separate variant of the OTA/factory image over the last few.
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I received the ota but sized at 48mb..? Is that wrong??
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It was 48mb for me coming from DP5
I asked specifically about TMobile and DP5 because of the different variant of the OTA/Factory Image over the last few updates. Anyone get the update on TMO and DP5?
[email protected] ~/Downloads $ ls -al
-rw-rw-r-- 1 xyz xyz 1229970022 Aug 6 10:55 taimen-ota-ppr1.180610.009-8ac43d39.zip
Just updated my Verizon variant straight from Oreo. I think the update was like 1173MB or something like that.
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i guess its recommend to do a full wipe when upgrading to 9.0 right?
also, will magisk work on pie?
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Don't think you have to wipe. Just updated 1 locked and 1 unlocked with OTA and Image. Edited flash-all with no -w.
Everything is totally perfect.
Noted that 6 apps were removed. None that I ever use.
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I asked specifically about TMobile and DP5 because of the different variant of the OTA/Factory Image over the last few updates. Anyone get the update on TMO and DP5?
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OTA is on air in Italy
Hey friends!
These are only for the unlocked Surface Duo. I am sorry At&t users.
Here is the OTA link for Android 11:
https://android.googleapis.com/packages/ota-api/package/a9bfdee15f2137f020fffded98b4bdee5d8bec8e.zip
Link to the OTA.zip itself:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688275853
How to root Android 11 (Surface Duo)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-root-android-11-bootable-patched_magisk.4393369/
Android 11 stock boot.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=17825722713688275865
Cheers
I just rooted the new android 11 update.
The only difference from android 10 is you should now use the newest magisk v23 rather than the older one
I followed this guide exactly except skipped all the magisk workaround stuff and just used the latest version of the magisk app to patch the boot.img
Jyers said:
I just rooted the new android 11 update.
The only difference from android 10 is you should now use the newest magisk v23 rather than the older one
I followed this guide exactly except skipped all the magisk workaround stuff and just used the latest version of the magisk app to patch the boot.img
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Yup, have a guide being published right now.
Are these for the AT&T version as well. Mine is currently locked if that matters
eqbirvin said:
Yup, have a guide being published right now.
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Great to hear, nice work
Jyers said:
Great to hear, nice work
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Thank you!!! Enjoy root and great work yourself mate
Eazii said:
Are these for the AT&T version as well. Mine is currently locked if that matters
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No only for unlocked, I will update the OP.
Eazii said:
Are these for the AT&T version as well. Mine is currently locked if that matters
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To be honest with you, I don't know if this will work for At&t, it might but I don't have the at&t model so I cannot verify for you. You can try flashing via adb sideload in recovery and see but non of us are responsible if things don't work lol
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To be honest with you, I don't know if this will work for At&t, it might but I don't have the at&t model so I cannot verify for you. You can try flashing via adb sideload in recovery and see but non of us are responsible if things don't work lol
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Lol yeah I know the drill around these parts. I just did a quick internet search and the update is ONLY for the unlocked models according to what I read. I guess I'll be waiting for the time being
Eazii said:
Lol yeah I know the drill around these parts. I just did a quick internet search and the update is ONLY for the unlocked models according to what I read. I guess I'll be waiting for the time being
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I figured as much Dang that sucks, I wish it would just work on the at&t also like pixel devices.
eqbirvin said:
I figured as much Dang that sucks, I wish it would just work on the at&t also like pixel devices.
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It's late where I am, but tomorrow I may just try it and see if it will work. I'll read some more about it tonight and if I take the dive tomorrow I will report back to let others know.
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It's late where I am, but tomorrow I may just try it and see if it will work. I'll read some more about it tonight and if I take the dive tomorrow I will report back to let others know.
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After a bit of experimentation I managed to get it to work. Although you can't just `add sideload` it since the verification will fail. You'll have to unlock the bootloader and dd some partitions manually. Then once it thinks it's the global variant you can `add sideload`. I made a thread about it https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/turn-at-t-into-a-the-global-variant.4393631/
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After a bit of experimentation I managed to get it to work. Although you can't just `add sideload` it since the verification will fail. You'll have to unlock the bootloader and dd some partitions manually. Then once it thinks it's the global variant you can `add sideload`. I made a thread about it https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/turn-at-t-into-a-the-global-variant.4393631/
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Dude that is awesome! Wait did you also post this on the subreddit? lol I saw the post and github page today was getting ready to post on here sending people your way
will this work in an att is pay off and unlocked duo?
any chance off the android 10 recovery image for unlocked duo?
Pls DELETE !
May 10 release
The following update is available for Surface Duo.
Software version
Update info
2022.215.137
This update:
Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—May 2022.
Improves device stability.
Improves in-app camera experience in dual-screen modes for applications with dynamic orientation requirements.
I forget to enable OEM unlocking,and now wy Surface duo only Bootloader mode,can you share me the firehose files，my Email:[email protected]
Hi all. Can someone share the link for the last android 11 OTA global (not ATT) which is September 2022. Thank you very much.
Can I use this to downgrade from 12 to 11?
Edit: Nvm I figured it out, it worked flawlessly
look for firehose programmer file for surface duo 128GB
would anyone be able to support in this?