New OTA to version MF9 is out!

josearmz10789 · Jul 9, 2013

When installing I did get an error at the end but ignored it as the package was done installing. Might have to revert using odin as the problem seems to persist even after rebooting.

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gabbott · Jul 9, 2013

ihbsbA said:
What is expected in this update?

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Jerry has an article listing some of the notables:

Sprint's Galaxy S4 getting an OTA update, apps-to-SD support and Samsung Knox are notable additions | Android Central

ihbsbA · Jul 9, 2013

josearmz10789 said:
Ive been experiencing the sd card unmounted error a couple of times. The keyboard looks lighter now which kinda bothers me.

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Could that be because of the new legibility setting?

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josearmz10789 · Jul 9, 2013

ihbsbA said:
Could that be because of the new legibility setting?

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The legibility is about text so I don't think that is the problem.

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byeblackberry · Jul 9, 2013

HOLLYWOODANT215 said:
Where do I go to rename it

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You don't need to rename it.

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byeblackberry · Jul 9, 2013

Dvdbones said:
Hey, guys... Upgraded by simply flashing into recovery mode after moving the raw file to my SD (didn't have to change the file name) and everything went smoothly. Update took close to 15min to complete. It was pretty slow and thought something might error out, but it finished fine.

Anyway, I'm noticing what looks like double-vision in the notification field at the top of the screen on occasion. The icons for bluetooth, wifi, battery percentage and the time look like they have shadows behind them. It goes away every so often. Haven't found anything in the settings to adjust it unless it's a small bug maybe. Haven't played around with what may be new either. Anyone else seeing this at all? It doesn't happen on the lock screen apparently. I attached a screenshot... Have a look at the top of it.

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No double vision here. Strange

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Dvdbones · Jul 9, 2013

Here's another shot of that double-vision thing in my notification bar up top. Looks like all the icons are visible on top and it looks just off, 'ya know? You can see it even more clearly in that attached pic. I can't be the only one experiencing it. Anyone else affected so far? I flashed my stock unrooted GS4 with the official MF9 file that some are starting to receive OTA. Why do I get the feeling that another quick update is gonna drop a lot sooner than this one? ;-)

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Dvdbones · Jul 9, 2013

FALSE ALARM! Looks like the transparency update to the notification bar exposed the top of a screenshot taken for the home screen wallpaper I was using! Corrected home screen wallpaper attached. No wonder it looked all duplicated. I was gettin' concerned there for a minute. I Just cropped out the top of the pic and everything is now great! Sorry for the concern this might've given to some about manually updating to MF9... It's been a looooong day... ;-)

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HOLLYWOODANT215 · Jul 9, 2013

shafer0219 said:
You don't need to rename it.

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Mines keep failing.. Downloaded new copy still no luck maybe because certain apps are disabled

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ihbsbA · Jul 9, 2013

josearmz10789 said:
The legibility is about text so I don't think that is the problem.

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Did you try it?

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josearmz10789 · Jul 9, 2013

Yeah but it I can't notice a difference, didn't do an in depth analysis so I wouldn't know how it works.

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bb5683 · Jul 9, 2013

This is what happened for me. I just finished the update; and everything worked out fine. Though at the very end I got a little nervous cause it acted like it was going to fail, then it went through 2 reboots. The first reboot updated my Android Apps; and I thought it was done, then it rebooted again to complete the final setup. After that all was well, I checked the system for any other updates and everything was up to date, and running smoothly... Though it worked out for me; I would very much say proceed with caution, or just wait for the OTA. Either way, good luck...

BenjaSands · Jul 10, 2013

gabbott said:
Sweet, just checked over at XDA and someone has it for download, grabbing now....

Edit for anyone that wants it:

http://android.clients.google.com/p...H-L720_MDL_CSB_user_RP_to_MF9_CSB_user_RP.zip

Put it onto your SD card and rename it to update.zip (renaming the file isn't required as someone found)

Then boot into recovery. When the phone is powered off, hold down vol+, home, and power and keep holding them down. The phone boots up and you'll see the galaxy s4 logo and in small text at the top it says booting into recovery. Then let go of the power button but keep holding down vol+ and home until you get to a recovery menu. Use the vol keys to scroll through the options and the power button to chose an option. You should see an option for update via external storage and then chose the zip file.

This way you dont have to wait for it to push to your phone OTA. Also, these steps are for stock, non-rooted, Sprint gs4 phones.

Also, disclaimer, it worked for me. Do so at your own risk.

This method will not delete pictures, and text messages and all that other stuff will it?

gabbott · Jul 10, 2013

BenjaSands said:
This method will not delete pictures, and text messages and all that other stuff will it?

Nope, didn't for me. Just upgrades the software leaving all your apps, settings, pictures, etc, intact.

KnappyRootz · Jul 10, 2013

Anyone have any luck receiving this update yet by trying the 'Google Services Framework' trick?

I've tried multiple times to no avail. Maybe it's too soon yet?

bgsanti · Jul 10, 2013

HOLLYWOODANT215 said:
Mines keep failing.... Keep saying failed signature

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Mine did this too. I was using chrome to download the file onto the phone, and then transferring the file to my SD card. Tried renaming file also, and it didn't work.

I then downloaded file using stock browser which downloads to my SD card instead of phone, and it worked! Dunno. Weird.

HOLLYWOODANT215 · Jul 10, 2013

I've been using stock browser but it always fail... Is it because inhabitants certain apps disabled???

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gabbott · Jul 10, 2013

HOLLYWOODANT215 said:
I've been using stock browser but it always fail... Is it because inhabitants certain apps disabled???

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Doubt it. I had a bunch of apps disabled and was able to update that way without a problem. Plus it updates from recovery so the OS isn't even running so any disabled apps shouldn't really matter.

carraser891 · Jul 10, 2013

Still no update....

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GiantJay · Jul 10, 2013

carraser891 said:
Still no update....

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Download the link provided above and manually do it, or you could be waiting weeks to receive it.

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