[Certified] Android 13.2.1 for Teracube 2e Zirconia (SN:2020)

[BT_ski]

I did the clean flash factory firmware reset. This got me back to Android 10. I was able to install 13.2.0, and it appeared to work initially. I did the initial setup and powered it off to recharge. But when I powered back on, it got stuck in on the initial Android screen for over 20 minutes. I tried to hold down the power button to force a power off, and then it went into a boot loop.

I did the clean flash factory firmware reset again, and installed 13.1.1. This appears to reboot normally, without getting stuck on the Android screen, or in a boot loop.

[Sahil_Sonar]

It takes 3-4 minutes on android screen. Google is behind that for loading modules. It might also be updating Play system updates.

[Sahil_Sonar]

Did you get through it?

[BT_ski]

Yes, I am running on 13.1.1 now. It seems stable. NFC doesn’t seem to work though, and I can’t save photos onto the sdcard using the default camera app.

[Saijin_Naib]

Android 13 made a number of changes to how things can read/write to external storage.

You might want to try OpenCamera, and enable Camera API 2 and Storage Access Framework (required for apps to write to external storage).

[bunni_mayhem]

This could be an oversight, or general dumb question…

… but the top post doesn’t appear to link to the zip file?

I swear, I’ve read that thing 6 times, looking for the friendly link, so I can attempt to DL the latest version… But it’s not there. (The Emerald version has a link in ITS post, all blue and clickable… But not here.)

I’m currently stuck at 13.0.3 - the OTA update to 13.0.4 has been sitting in my System options for months, but it doesn’t take.

I wiped and factory reset once, several months ago - and it stalled at the same update again.

I just wanted to see if updating would fix some of the random freezes and resets I’ve had for ages.

Seeing a RECENT update, rather than the OTA from last June, got my hopes up…

Maggie in Canada, who would rather not have to save for a Fairphone.

[Saijin_Naib]

Here’s the direct link:
https://downloads2.myteracube.com/T2e/2020-zirconia/internal/13.2.1%2B6104348.zirconia.user/full_zirconia-images-13.2.1%2B6104348.zirconia.user_signed.zip

It is the text that says “All other Zirconia users”

@Sahil_Sonar

Steps to Upgrade any old version to Android 13:

1. Download the upgrade zip file directly on the phone (or transfer the zip to the phone).

• Zirconia 12.1 users - Read here first
• All other Zirconia users

2. Goto Settings > System > Updater (or Teracube Updater)
3. Click top-right 3 dots > Local update
4. Tap “Internal storage” and browse to Downloads or wherever you transferred/downloaded the update zip file.
   Note 1 : If Internal storage does not show anything, then reboot the phone.
   Note 2 : Do not download the update to SD card.
   Note 3 : Before you update, make sure you have at least 6GB of free storage and your battery is at least 50% charged. This will help ensure a smooth update process.
   Note 4 : Please post your upgrade experience on this thread.
5. Select the file and continue the update process.
   Note: If the Updater closes or crashes, then try again.
6. Upgrade process will take a while.
7. Reboot the phone after the updater says “Update installed”.

Note 5: If you are facing any network related issues then please reset your APNs Settings by going through Settings -> Network and Internet -> SIMs -> Access Point Names -> Three dots -> Reset to defaults .

Do note, after the update, some users have reported that they lose their launcher - icon and widget arrangement. We’d suggest you take a screenshot of your homescreen before performing the update!

[bunni_mayhem]

Thanks!

Now I feel like a doofus… apparently I HAD clicked on that, probably during one of my passes through the notes - but the download didn’t show up in a notification - so it’s been sitting in my folder waiting to do the local update since before I posted.

SMH

Keeping fingers crossed that this improves how my phone behaves.
Maggie