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Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 01/01/2018 12:10 PM

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h1. Generic minor version upgrade with a microSD card
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h2. Download the update file
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1. First find the latest update file for your device in [[ReplicantImages]], it will look like that:
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<pre>
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replicant-6.0-<yourdevice>.zip
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</pre>
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For instance for the Samsung Galaxy S2, the update file will be named replicant-6.0-i9100.zip
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2. Download the update file on your computer
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3. Connect the microSD card to the computer (e.g. using an USB card reader)
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4. Mount the microSD card on the computer
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5. Copy the update file to the microSD card
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6. Safely "unmount":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unmount the microSD card on the computer
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7. Disconnect the microSD card from the computer
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8. Insert the microSD card in the device (make sure it is turned off before inserting the card)
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h2. Reboot to recovery
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1. Press the power button
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2. Select Reboot
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3. Select Recovery
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4. Press OK
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h2. Apply the update
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1. Select *Apply update*
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2. Select *Choose from sdcard1*
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3. Select the update file, which looks like that: *replicant-6.0-<yourdevice>.zip*
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   Note: With Android 4.2 and later, it may be located in the *0* directory
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4. Confirm the installation
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5. Press the back key (if necessary) to get back to the general menu
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6. Select *Reboot system now* to reboot the device
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7. *Your device should now be updated!*