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Root Root, mess around, flash 2.1, still recieve OTA?

jdsingle

Android Expert
Jul 25, 2010
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I have kind of a speculative question. Say I were to root, enjoy all of it and more, mess around for a while, then flash back to a 2.1 sbf, would I be able to get the 2.2 OTA update if I mine phone has already received the OTA update and I am running 2.2?

So, in steps:

  1. Root
  2. Install ROMs and themes galore
  3. Flash back to 2.1
  4. Check system update to see if I can download 2.2 OTA
  5. Will it work?
Just a curiosity question more than anything. If you don't have an answer for this other than, "just stay rooted, you won't want to go back," please refrain from answering.
 
I believe that if you do indeed flash back to 2.1, you'll again receive the OTA. Even if you don't, though, you can just flash 2.2 stock, which exists as a ROM.

If past experience means anything, I'd say that if you flash 2.1, all you'd have to do is go into settings and check for a system update.

Take it from someone who has a gf who didn't want me to touch her phone, she's way happier with a custom ROM now.
 
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