Can you feel it coming OTA tonight? - THIS UPDATE IS NOT OFFICIAL!

:warning: The release of this update via the updated updater app was a mistake! :exclamation:

The OS was not officially approved by Google yet. That doesn’t mean it’s not safe to update, but if you like to follow rules better wait. I’m sure @Douwe will elaborate soon. PS: Official update won’t come for at least another week!

#Info about the update:

This is a wiki

  • 17.04.3 is the long awaited marshmallow update!
  • The update shouldn’t erase any data if you come from stock FP OS, but it’s always good to have a recent dic:backup
  • Marshmallow comes with a slightly different recovery mode. Check out dic:recoverymode to see how to navigate and use it.
  • We haven’t written an Android 6 specific updateguide (yet), but this one is still a good source to check for troubleshooting and general tips.
  • Check out marshmallow topics in #fairphone2help to see what issues can arise during the update.
  • E.g. bootloops

#Before upgrading

  • Perform a dic:backup
  • Re-enable the Google App
  • Undo all System and Boot modifications
  • Load the battery
  • Cool down the phone and be prepared to keep it cool even if CPU is at max capacity.
    ->This will all help you avoid ending up in the above linked bootloop.

#After upgrading:

  • Set the Assist app to None if you want to disable the Google App again: Go to Settings / Apps / :gear: / Default Apps / Assist & voice input / Assist app and set that to None. Even if it already says None, open the menu and explicitly select it!
  • As for system modifications you’ll need to undo them before any OS update.
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