Help! Quick Question! at&t apps neccesary for ota update?

[Kiran Chandra]

Hey guys I just have a quick question. When I rooted I unistalled at&t bloatware and now after a factory reset it still isnt back. I have a stock rom and a stock recovery but the update fails at 25%. Do I need to have the bloatware to ota update because you needed to have it in order to ota the old galaxy s2. Also can I install the stock rom with a stock recovery? I think I can get the bloatware back that way. I am also unrooted. I just want to go back to all stock! Also will installing a stock rom trip the binary counter? Thanks so much and please reply asap.

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[Scott Kenyon]

Yes. In order to take an ota, your rom must be completely stock, including the carrier branded apps.

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[Kiran Chandra]

So how could I get those apps back? Do I have to install the whole rom back or can I install it somewhere?

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[Kiran Chandra]

Also is it possible to install it using the stock recovery?

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[Scott Kenyon]

So how could I get those apps back? Do I have to install the whole rom back or can I install it somewhere?

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I've never tried it, but you could attempt to install the apps via Google Play.

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