New Update for Verizon SGP561 Android 4.4.2

[dccrens]

I have the Verizon SGP561 running Android 4.4.2 rooted with PhilZ Touch & CWM & TWRP installed. I just received notice of an OS update. Has anyone else receive this and know what it is? I hesitate to take any updates and don't want to lose root.

OK--- Just found this to answer one of the questions --

OTA update 23.0.1.E.0.208 also includes "optimized touch sensitivity," better performance for users who encrypt their tablet, improved support for TalkBack (Google's accessibility service for the visually impaired), and minor UI tweaks to fonts, icons, and layouts. None of it is particularly crucial, and no , it doesn't include an update to Android: Verizon's version of the Tablet Z2 is running the same build of Android 4.4 that is was back in July. But it's hard to be too miffed about that, since the Wi-Fi version of the Tablet Z2 hasn't been upgraded to Lollipop, either.

Now the question is will I lose root if I apply it...

 

[Varekai]

I would also like to know if we would lose root with this update.

 

[Spider210]

I would also like to know if we would lose root with this update.

i took the plunge and tried it...

i used the supersu and used survival mode and installed as a system app

I am STILL ROOTED

 

[Varekai]

Thanks! Except I've tried 4 times to update and keep getting failed. Using stock recovery so not sure what's going on.

 

[Spider210]

Thanks! Except I've tried 4 times to update and keep getting failed. Using stock recovery so not sure what's going on.

I didn't change my recovery, I only rooted it yesterday and then 20min later enabled su as system app and then survival mode and applied update. No issues here

So far running good, however when I go into settings and tick on airplane mode it actually doesn't goto airplane mode. The only way I can get air plane mode is by holding the power button and selecting air plane mode.

Not sure if this is a error with root or glitch with the new update.

We now have a reboot option tho (not like I have ever needed it on this awesome tab)

 

[dccrens]

On mine the update fails. Says "There was a problem with the update..." As I said, I am on 4.4.2 using NUTs dual recovery and root. I install SuperSu as a system app .

 

[GigaSPX]

It makes me disappointed I spent money on the sixaxis controller on play store to not figure out how it works for the Z2 tablet a month prior to this update.
Maybe I could use it on other non-Sony devices?

 

[TheGrayson]

Since my system update thing doesn't work, is there another way of acquiring and applying this update?

 

[tmkhoa]

Since my system update thing doesn't work, is there another way of acquiring and applying this update?

You can use this software to download the ftf file and flash it manually using flashtool http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...perifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142/ (will lose data and root)

Update: I've found a way to update the latest version without losing root and posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...et-verizon-t3054700/post59440416#post59440416

 

[thanitos]

Any idea on a lollipop update compatible with the sgp561?