Will I be okay? Or will I possibly brick my phone?
I only want to ask this once, so for future reference, do official updates wipe EVERYTHING on the phone, or just the modem/kernel?? If so, why will EK02 not work on EG31?
It will be fine I had the same on my fiance epic
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Gomenkiyo said:
Will I be okay? Or will I possibly brick my phone?
I only want to ask this once, so for future reference, do official updates wipe EVERYTHING on the phone, or just the modem/kernel?? If so, why will EK02 not work on EG31?
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The official OTA "patch" update will fail if you have CWM because the integrity check for your zImage will fail.
You can use one of the modified EK02 patch updates which bypass this problem.
sfhub said:
The official OTA "patch" update will fail if you have CWM because the integrity check for your zImage will fail.
You can use one of the modified EK02 patch updates which bypass this problem.
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I'm on EG30 rooted with your auto root script. I haven't changed my zImage, but I have 'tinkered' in system, specifically clearing battery stats and attempting to replace the voice talk apk with google voice search apk (a rename trick I stumbled upon). I have reversed the voice talk apk, overwriting it with the original that I backed up first. Given all that, would you have any idea what my odds are that the OTA will pass validation on my device? If it won't, is my best option to use your "Option C" to apply the EK02 zImage, then flash the EK02 modem? I wanted to ask this in your thread, but I don't have the posts yet.
Thanks
wraith404 said:
I'm on EG30 rooted with your auto root script. I haven't changed my zImage, but I have 'tinkered' in system, specifically clearing battery stats and attempting to replace the voice talk apk with google voice search apk (a rename trick I stumbled upon). I have reversed the voice talk apk, overwriting it with the original that I backed up first. Given all that, would you have any idea what my odds are that the OTA will pass validation on my device? If it won't, is my best option to use your "Option C" to apply the EK02 zImage, then flash the EK02 modem? I wanted to ask this in your thread, but I don't have the posts yet.
Thanks
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I can answer my own question in part now. I just got the update, and it installed successfully. So at very least, clearing battery data doesn't affect the verification, nor do timestamps of apks in system/bin as long as they are the right versions.
wraith404 said:
I'm on EG30 rooted with your auto root script. I haven't changed my zImage, but I have 'tinkered' in system, specifically clearing battery stats and attempting to replace the voice talk apk with google voice search apk (a rename trick I stumbled upon). I have reversed the voice talk apk, overwriting it with the original that I backed up first. Given all that, would you have any idea what my odds are that the OTA will pass validation on my device? If it won't, is my best option to use your "Option C" to apply the EK02 zImage, then flash the EK02 modem? I wanted to ask this in your thread, but I don't have the posts yet.
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The auto root portion is fine. When you installed EG30+CWM, that basically changed your zImage. The linux "kernel" is still stock, but the initramfs was repacked with CWM, which changes the checksum on zImage. You should use Option C to reinstall EG30 and that will take care of that.
As to the file changes, if you look in the updater-script file in the OTA update.zip, you'll see all the files it is checking for validity (all the asserts). If you changed or removed any of them, it will fail.
Honestly if you started making changes to /system besides what the rooting package put in place, unless you are very organized, you might have forgotten which changes you made. If you can really reverse your changes/removals, then go for it. If you can't remember, it is probably quicker just to flash the stock EG30 kernel/ROM in ODIN. That will guarantee all the ROM files and kernel are present and the stock versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282420
sfhub said:
The auto root portion is fine. When you installed EG30+CWM, that basically changed your zImage. The linux "kernel" is still stock, but the initramfs was repacked with CWM, which changes the checksum on zImage. You should use Option C to reinstall EG30 and that will take care of that.
As to the file changes, if you look in the updater-script file in the OTA update.zip, you'll see all the files it is checking for validity (all the asserts). If you changed or removed any of them, it will fail.
Honestly if you started making changes to /system besides what the rooting package put in place, unless you are very organized, you might have forgotten which changes you made. If you can really reverse your changes/removals, then go for it. If you can't remember, it is probably quicker just to flash the stock EG30 kernel/ROM in ODIN. That will guarantee all the ROM files and kernel are present and the stock versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282420
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I don't quite understand the relationship of the different version zImages you provide - I get CWM vs stock, just not version 'traversal'. From the sound of it, I should use that script to perhaps swap back and for between CWM/stock for whatever version I am at, but not to try to use them to swap between versions. Is that accurate? And is that because they aren't overwriting the system partition?
Thanks, this has been informative.
sfhub said:
The official OTA "patch" update will fail if you have CWM because the integrity check for your zImage will fail.
You can use one of the modified EK02 patch updates which bypass this problem.
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Could you link me to this specific patch, and please?
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Gomenkiyo said:
Could you link me to this specific patch, and please?
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All the relevant EK02 links are in the Reference Section (2nd post) of the Auto Root sticky:
[ROOT][NCIQ][EG30/EG31/EK02] Auto root your existing stock ROM (w/o ODIN/ROM Flash)
Specifically look at Referece Section #A10
Sprint OTA is the official update, which requires everything to be stock EG30, Modem/Kernel/Recovery/ROM
Rooted OTA is a very slightly modified version that only requires stock EG30 Modem/ROM
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wraith404 said:
I don't quite understand the relationship of the different version zImages you provide - I get CWM vs stock, just not version 'traversal'. From the sound of it, I should use that script to perhaps swap back and for between CWM/stock for whatever version I am at, but not to try to use them to swap between versions. Is that accurate? And is that because they aren't overwriting the system partition?
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In theory it is best to match your Kernel and Modem release version #s. In practice, so far, it has been ok to mix/match kernel and modem version #s.
I provide the different versions for people who want to
1) have the kernels match their modems
or
2) try different stock kernels to see if problems are addressed
The kernels have their own partition. They have no effect on the files kept in /system (ie your ROM). That's not to say they have no effect on the behavior of the ROM, just no effect on the files themselves.
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In theory it is best to match your Kernel and Modem release version #s. In practice, so far, it has been ok to mix/match kernel and modem version #s.
I provide the different versions for people who want to
1) have the kernels match their modems
or
2) try different stock kernels to see if problems are addressed
The kernels have their own partition. They have no effect on the files kept in /system (ie your ROM). That's not to say they have no effect on the behavior of the ROM, just no effect on the files themselves.
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I think I get it now, thanks. I've also been looking at your scripts and the copy2sd files, which also shed some light. I'm used to my N1, and the way Samsung has things combined sort of threw me.
wraith404 said:
I think I get it now, thanks. I've also been looking at your scripts and the copy2sd files, which also shed some light. I'm used to my N1, and the way Samsung has things combined sort of threw me.
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I came from another platform also. The biggest surprise for me was this phone uses the same Kernel+initramfs for both Recovery and Android. I'm used to having them separate and independently updatable.
I think it is actually an oversight or bug because they actually have a separate partition for recovery which duplicates the contents of the boot image. They just aren't using it.
I'm on EG30 rooted with your auto root script. I haven't changed my zImage, but I have 'tinkered' in system, specifically clearing battery stats and attempting to replace the voice talk apk with google voice search apk (a rename trick I stumbled upon). I have reversed the voice talk apk, overwriting it with the original that I backed up first. Given all that, would you have any idea what my odds are that the OTA will pass validation on my device? If it won't, is my best option to use your "Option C" to apply the EK02 zImage, then flash the EK02 modem? I wanted to ask this in your thread, but I don't have the posts yet.
Thanks
If you are disciplined about your changes you have a reasonable chance of having the OTA work. Any changes to config files, binaries, drivers, apps would need to be undone. If you made changes to build.prop undo those. If you removed apps, put them back.
Make sure you have EG30 (not EG30+CWM) BEFORE accepting the OTA, which it sounds like you have.
If it doesn't work, theres a post in the FAQ section of the auto root thread that explains what to do. I believe it is FAQ #E12.
Related
PLEASE READ EVERYTHING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL
This is a rooted, de-odexed, busybox, nano, ad-blocking hosts file, uncensored DNS resolv.conf but otherwise completely stock version of the 2.15.531.3 OTA for the T-Mobile G-2. This is not an update. It is a complete ROM.
I built this for my own use but anyone can take it and customize it as they see fit. I am a "Privacy and Security by Default" minded person so I have built it with a few alterations along those lines.
The ad blocking hosts file is to block known adware/malware from first boot. Updates to the hosts file as new threats are learned can be done by installing AdFree from Market or manually updating the hosts file yourself. I am not affiliated with the creators of AdFree in anyway. You can install it or not if you want or manually update your hosts file manually or not if you want.
The uncensored DNS resolv.conf I have included is because many ISP's and networks censor the Internet by controlling what you get directed to through DNS that is not what the official DNS record would require. They also hijack bad requests and typos through DNS redirects to their own search and ad pages. Google logs all DNS queries and what IP address it came from if you use the "open" Google DNS servers. I have included alternate secure and uncensored DNS settings as that is what I use myself.
I have now included a link to download a version of this ROM without those two customizations. I have not tested it myself but it should work fine for you if you choose to install it.
I used dsixda's kitchen to do the modifications and without that, I would probably not have done this at all. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246
You will need to be rooted with S-OFF, Clockworkmod Recovery and engineering hboot to install this.
See this wiki guide for all information on rooting and downgrading the G2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
See this thread for general information on the G2 also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=916431
THIS ROM IS SET TO WIPE THE SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP OF ANYTHING IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING THIS! The reason for this is that I can see potentially major problems if it is installed like an update. THIS IS FOR CLEAN INSTALLS ONLY.
You will need to install the radio that came with this OTA manually before installing this ROM. The radio version to install is 12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3.
Download the radio here: http://www.mediafire.com/file/51rr1vff4wamedg/TMOUS_G2_12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3_radio.img
Rename the file to radio.img and install it from fastboot. You need the Android SDK tools and platform tools installed on your computer and the engineering hboot installed on your G2 to do this. Shutdown the phone completely. Then hold the trackpad button while powering the phone back on. Connect the phone with the USB cable. Open a command prompt and change to the directory where the radio.img file is. Issue the following command:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
Wait for the radio to update completely and successfully and then disconnect the USB cable. Select "REBOOT BOOTLOADER" and verify from the fastboot screen afterwards that the radio is installed. Then select "BOOTLOADER" and from the bootloader select "RECOVERY" to proceed to install the ROM.
INSTALL THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible for what you do with this and there is no implied warranties and guarantees.
I recommend a full wipe/factory reset from within recovery before installing this just to be safe. ***This does not revert you to S-ON or un-root the G2.***
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACKUPS OF ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING BEFORE INSTALLING THIS.
I do not plan to do any customizations of this but I will try to answer any questions that may come up.
***Update: I may post a version without the uncensored DNS setting and ad blocking hosts file as it is a simple tweak and there seems to be a calling for it. Stay tuned...***
***Update: There is now a link to download a version without the ad blocking hosts file and the uncensored DNS resolv.conf.***
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/b4w4a...d_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3_signed_080311_215742.zip
Download without ad blocking hosts and uncensored DNS resolv.conf (untested by me, please let me know if there are any errors): http://www.mediafire.com/file/mh1zk...d_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3_signed_080411_152226.zip
Good luck and have fun!
Awesome! Thanks!
Hey, can you tell us how you temp-rooted? That is actually all I'm interested in; I've been running Visionary on 2.2 to temp-root on boot, and that serves my purposes. I'd just like to be able to keep doing the same thing, although I realize Visionary won't work, but would you be able to put together a Visionary-like app that does give us temp-root on the new 2.3.4?
Thanks again!
Thanks bro! Can't wait to give it a go
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RebelScum75 said:
Awesome! Thanks!
Hey, can you tell us how you temp-rooted? That is actually all I'm interested in; I've been running Visionary on 2.2 to temp-root on boot, and that serves my purposes. I'd just like to be able to keep doing the same thing, although I realize Visionary won't work, but would you be able to put together a Visionary-like app that does give us temp-root on the new 2.3.4?
Thanks again!
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In the DZ/G2 wiki are instructions for downgrading the 2.3.x factory installs using fre3vo to gain temp-root. As far as I know, there isn't any way to gain permanent root on an installed 2.3.x system.
spookievision said:
This is a rooted, de-odexed, busybox, nano, ad-blocking hosts file, uncensored DNS resolv.conf but otherwise completely stock version of the 2.15.531.3 OTA for the T-Mobile G-2. This is not an update. It is a complete ROM.
I built this for my own use but anyone can take it and customize it as they see fit.
I used dsixda's kitchen to do the modifications and without that, I would probably not have done this at all.
You will need to be rooted with S-OFF, Clockworkmod Recovery and engineering hboot to install this.
See this wiki guide for all information on rooting and downgrading the G2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
THIS ROM IS SET TO WIPE THE SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP OF ANYTHING IMPORTANT BEFORE INSTALLING THIS! The reason for this is that I can see potentially major problems if it is installed like an update. THIS IS FOR CLEAN INSTALLS ONLY.
You will need to install the radio that came with this OTA manually before installing this ROM. The radio version to install is 12.52.60.25U_26.08.04.30_M3.
INSTALL THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible for what you do with this and there is no implied warranties and guarantees.
I recommend a full wipe/factory reset before installing this just to be safe.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACKUPS OF ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING BEFORE INSTALLING THIS.
I do not plan to do any customizations of this but I will try to answer any questions that may come up.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/b4w4a...d_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3_signed_080311_215742.zip
Good luck and have fun!
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I have a couple of questions. You say that we need to have a rooted phone already, but at the bottom you say that you recommend a full swipe/factory reset before installing this ROM. Wouldn't a factory reset get rid of the root and s-off?
Also, how do you install a radio and where would we get it from?
Thanks!
konoplya said:
I have a couple of questions. You say that we need to have a rooted phone already, but at the bottom you say that you recommend a full swipe/factory reset before installing this ROM. Wouldn't a factory reset get rid of the root and s-off?
Also, how do you install a radio and where would we get it from?
Thanks!
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Flashing a radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
I would get the radio that is designed for this ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202429
A factory reset will get rid of the entire ROM image on your phone. It will not change the s-off factor.
spookievision said:
In the DZ/G2 wiki are instructions for downgrading the 2.3.x factory installs using fre3vo to gain temp-root. As far as I know, there isn't any way to gain permanent root on an installed 2.3.x system.
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spookievision,
To make this a "turn-key" pure vanilla stock GB rom, can you include the radio that seems to be missing, take away AdFree, and that other thing with config file you mentioned (forgive my noobness) and make a "white-wall" clean stock rom that can be flashed using CWM?
I want to experience this "stock" for myself, but i'm from CM7 and don't have any experience with flashing radios, and this config, AdFree files.. I would like to simply download, do a nan-backup (of my old CM7 rom), then flash without having to worry about any of the other stuff.
Thanks,
lawalty said:
spookievision,
To make this a "turn-key" pure vanilla stock GB rom, can you include the radio that seems to be missing, take away AdFree, and that other thing with config file you mentioned (forgive my noobness) and make a "white-wall" clean stock rom that can be flashed using CWM?
I want to experience this "stock" for myself, but i'm from CM7 and don't have any experience with flashing radios, and this config, AdFree files.. I would like to simply download, do a nan-backup (of my old CM7 rom), then flash without having to worry about any of the other stuff.
Thanks,
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I have updated the first post with additional information about the radio and some more links. Unfortunately, I do not know how to get the radio to update through recovery so it has to be manually installed separately.
I have posted a new link and more information in the first post.
Who has successfully OC the official GB??
Need a link to proper kernal that wont breakanything
mike102871 said:
Who has successfully OC the official GB??
Need a link to proper kernal that wont breakanything
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Any alternate kernel can potentially break things as they aren't what the system is compiled to work with originally. HTC hasn't released the kernel source for this version yet to my knowledge so alternates that would be the most compatible won't be available until they do.
I just flashed this rom through clockwork without wiping anythingfirst. It does install as a clean rom just like a new phone. Is rooted, Very nice. Ididnt install the radio suggested as the one i hadinstalled was a newer one than listed.
mike102871 said:
Ididnt install the radio suggested as the one i hadinstalled was a newer one than listed.
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How'da have the radio? What version do you have, and how can I get my hands on it? Can you spare a link? Is so, how do I know what to flash?
Thanks.
mike102871 said:
I just flashed this rom through clockwork without wiping anythingfirst. It does install as a clean rom just like a new phone. Is rooted, Very nice. Ididnt install the radio suggested as the one i hadinstalled was a newer one than listed.
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Without the proper radio, you might run into issues with data connectivity and WiFi Calling and potentially battery life issues. Let us know what you find.
And I'm glad you like it.
spookievision said:
I have updated the first post with additional information about the radio and some more links. Unfortunately, I do not know how to get the radio to update through recovery so it has to be manually installed separately.
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I suspect that is what the fotaBoot "file" is for. I think it forces reboot to bootloader to flash the firmware.zip. just a theory and keep in mind, my rooted rom broke everything but the bootloader.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
gee one said:
I suspect that is what the fotaBoot "file" is for. I think it forces reboot to bootloader to flash the firmware.zip. just a theory and keep in mind, my rooted rom broke everything but the bootloader.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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That is why I have manual radio instructions as I don't quite understand the factory update method yet. Which rooted ROM broke?
spookievision said:
That is why I have manual radio instructions as I don't quite understand the factory update method yet. Which rooted ROM broke?
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It was my own attempt to make a rooted rom. I applied the system patches through CWM, modded the boot and recovery to use the new kernel, but did not flash the hboot nor radio. Stuck on boot screen with a broken recovery! It's still a work in progress.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
gee one said:
It was my own attempt to make a rooted rom. I applied the system patches through CWM, modded the boot and recovery to use the new kernel, but did not flash the hboot nor radio. Stuck on boot screen with a broken recovery! It's still a work in progress.
sent from my cyanogen(mod) vision
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I see. You have to break a few before you learn. And I've broken plenty in the past myself.
lawalty said:
How'da have the radio? What version do you have, and how can I get my hands on it? Can you spare a link? Is so, how do I know what to flash?
Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809&highlight=radio
The first one in the list. Came out 7/14
mike102871 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809&highlight=radio
The first one in the list. Came out 7/14
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FYI: If you are looking for the radio that came with this OTA, I put a link to it in the first post of this thread.
I cant post in the developers area, so here goes. I had to manually root my epic 4g touch using adb, now when I do my compliance check with e4gtauto-sfx.exe it says the following files are missing:
missing: /system/app/socialhub.apk
missing: /system/app/sprintzone.apk
So when I try to install the update (both: update_SPH-D710_EK02_to_EL29-rooted & ive tried: update_SPH-D710_EK02_to_EL29-rooted-cwm), they both fail to update.
The only thing I have done was root the phone, stock kernal, etc. I do have RomManager installed. I have tried to find the missing files and install the .apk's but haven't been sucessful at that.
Can anyone help me please?
davis31b said:
I cant post in the developers area, so here goes. I had to manually root my epic 4g touch using adb, now when I do my compliance check with e4gtauto-sfx.exe it says the following files are missing:
missing: /system/app/socialhub.apk
missing: /system/app/sprintzone.apk
So when I try to install the update (both: update_SPH-D710_EK02_to_EL29-rooted & ive tried: update_SPH-D710_EK02_to_EL29-rooted-cwm), they both fail to update.
The only thing I have done was root the phone, stock kernal, etc. I do have RomManager installed. I have tried to find the missing files and install the .apk's but haven't been sucessful at that.
Can anyone help me please?
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Are you sure you didn't use titanium to remove some bloatware?
If you read the instructions for the rooted el29 ota update, it gives you a couple if options to resolve your issue. It is in the section about running ota compliance check.
If you go to calkulins or anyones for that matter,and download the full version not the debloated one, you should be able to extract it and find the 2 files in there. Ill download it and look aswell and will update post with some links if i find them.
dam your fast sfhub
verify you have root access, try pushing the update tar through odin, or the cwm zip through recovery, those missing apks should not effect you updating modem or kernal
Neomorpheos said:
verify you have root access, try pushing the update tar through odin, or the cwm zip through recovery, those missing apks should not effect you updating modem or kernal
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I tried the cwm through recovery, it said it failed because of the two .apk's. I can try odin, but not to familiar with that process.
sfhub said:
Are you sure you didn't use titanium to remove some bloatware?
If you read the instructions for the rooted el29 ota update, it gives you a couple if options to resolve your issue. It is in the section about running ota compliance check.
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Yes, I have titanium and got rid of the bloatware.. I did know this was going to screw me later down the road.
Mynaga said:
If you go to calkulins or anyones for that matter,and download the full version not the debloated one, you should be able to extract it and find the 2 files in there. Ill download it and look aswell and will update post with some links if i find them.
dam your fast sfhub
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Im downloading the file now, Ill give that a shot too.. thank you!
I extracted both of the files I needed from the calkulins file into the system/app folder and I am still getting this error when installing in recovery mode:
assert failed: apply_patch_check ("/system/app/socialhub.apk", [a bunch of numbers])
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
And now the compliance check says:
SHA1FAIL: zImage/Kernel
SHA1FAIL: /system/app/socialhub.apk
SHA1FAIL: /system/app/sprintzone.apk
SHA1FAIL: /system/build.prop (I attempted to modify this file to stop OTA update message, didn't work)
zImage failing is fine if I remember correctly.
Do you have any issue with just using sfhubs OneClick EL29 the no data version so you dont have to reinstall your apps, or even better doing so and just using the full one and putting your things back on.
You dont have to do the OTA compliant install he posted, just flash the whole phone. It will be EL29 with root modem and all on stock kernel and then you can take the e4gt auto and put it to EL29 + CWM if you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101 specifically the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe version if you want to keep everything youd have after the update normally.
RainMotorsports said:
zImage failing is fine if I remember correctly.
Do you have any issue with just using sfhubs OneClick EL29 the no data version so you dont have to reinstall your apps, or even better doing so and just using the full one and putting your things back on.
You dont have to do the OTA compliant install he posted, just flash the whole phone. It will be EL29 with root modem and all on stock kernel and then you can take the e4gt auto and put it to EL29 + CWM if you like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101 specifically the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe version if you want to keep everything youd have after the update normally.
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Okay, I used Odin and the thread you gave me.. it installed EL29, everything works great except it erased all my apps.. oh well.. thanks again though.. my issue has been solved.
davis31b said:
Okay, I used Odin and the thread you gave me.. it installed EL29, everything works great except it erased all my apps.. oh well.. thanks again though.. my issue has been solved.
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There are 2 versions provided, Full and NoData. Full would have reset your user data (including user apps) but NoData would have kept them (unless you kept all your apps in /system)
davis31b said:
Okay, I used Odin and the thread you gave me.. it installed EL29, everything works great except it erased all my apps.. oh well.. thanks again though.. my issue has been solved.
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You welcome but as i was trying to say, specifically the SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe version was the one you would have wanted to use if you wanted to keep your data. As of course sfhub has also noted. Sorry if I was not more clear about that.
I've put together a zip file with the I747UCLH9 AT&T OTA update that can be flashed using CWM/TWRP. This file
preserves root
does not include the Google search update (so you can keep universal search if you want it)
does not wipe /data
does require removing all themes and modifications
Standard disclaimer: I am not responsible if this bricks your phone, destroys your IMEI or kills your kids.
Prerequisites: You have to be on stock I747UCALG1 for this to work. It may be rooted, but all the standard AT&T and Samsung bloatware must be there with no modifications. It's okay if some of the apps are frozen with Titanium Backup. You must not have any other mods or themes applied. The updater will check this stuff and abort if anything is wrong. I personally restored a nandroid backup I made right after rooting. If you didn't make one, you can use Odin and the instructions here to go back to stock.
To apply it:
Boot into recovery and make a nandroid backup.
Go back to AT&T UCALG1 rooted stock if necessary (see above). If you're already on stock UCALG1 but have framework-res.apk modications applied, you can flash this zip to restore framework-res.apk to UCALG1 stock.
Make sure CWM recovery from clockworkmod.com or TWRP is installed. The recovery from Team Epic will not work.
Put one of the zip files from below on your internal or external SD card.
Boot into recovery
Flash the attached zip
Wipe cache and dalvik cache (optional?)
(Optional) Go to Backup and Restore, Advanced Restore and restore the /data from the nandroid backup you made in step 1. If you used a nadroid backup in step 2, this should restore your data and apps. If you used Odin to flash the rooted UCALG1 image, this step isn't necessary.
Reboot
Open Settings / Application Manager. Choose All tab. Click on AT&T Software update. Clear "Clear data". If you were getting OTA notifications before, this will prevent them from recurring. After doing this, your phone will know it's up-to-date.
This worked for me. I checked that my flash counter is still at 0 and Google search is still finding local stuff like apps. I still have root.
Here's an alternative way to apply the OTA that doesn't require having stock UCALG1 installed first:
Download all the files in the PIECES section below.
Go into recovery and flash them all before rebooting. Make sure you flash the kernel file after the ROM file.
DOWNLOADS:
I747UCALH9_OTA.zip: This is the full OTA, with kernel and bootloader. You must be using the stock UCALG1 kernel for this to work. MD5: dabaddcfadd250e8389fe387cd3a9ba2
I747UCALH9_OTA_no_kernel.zip: This is the OTA without the kernel. You can use this if you're already running a non-stock kernel. MD5: 7e304f087f7d3e2096c7e30f745df38c
I747UGLH9_OTA_no_kernel_bootloader_modem.zip: This is the OTA without the kernel, bootloader, or modem. It's just the ROM updates. MD5: 6602fd89a3b49db1ab9128c9d9725812
MODS:
This process requires the stock framework-res.apk, so at this point you'll need to reapply any mods you already applied. Here are some mods that I've rebuilt against LH9. All are zip files you can apply through recovery.
Tether and Cell Standby Fix: This includes the mod to enable native Bluetooth and WiFi tethering from here and the fix for the incorrect reporting of Cell Standby time from here.
No Increasing Ring: This removes the increasing ringtone volume. The mod is from here.
No Increasing Ring + Call Recording: This is the same mod as above but with call recording enabled, as described here.
Remove Wifi Notification: This removes the Wifi notification when connected to Wifi. The mod is from here.
15 Toggles in ICS blue: Customizes the toggles in the notification bar. The mod is from here. You can replace the system/framework/lidroid-res.apk file in this zip with any one of the various themed versions on XDA if you want a different look.
15 Toggles in ICS blue - no brightness bar: The same mod as the one above, but also removes the brightness bar from the notifications drop down.
Extended Power Menu: Adds three choices to the Reboot option in the Power menu: Reboot, Recovery, and Download. The mod is from here.
PIECES:
Bootloader: This zip installs just the LH9 bootloader. MD5: 750ce5b2d0fd4476998a8b9e8194c26a
Modem: The modem can be found in this thread.
ROM: This zip installs a complete rooted copy of the LH9 ROM. Unlike the OTA zip above, it does not require that an unmodified LG1 ROM is already installed, but it is much larger (700 MB). You can flash this and all the other pieces in this section to flash an entire LH9 installation. MD5: 1df5aa24f2fe8fd65299a86f050da947
Kernel: This zip will install just the LH9 kernel and associated kernel modules. MD5: 62475e6701aac016732fb0d7d4b781db
TROUBLESHOOTING:
If the zip file aborts with an error, it's most likely because one of the files it wants to patch has been modified from stock LG1. The OTA is not a complete ROM but is a set of binary patches to the LG1 files, so the files it wants to patch must be unchanged from LG1.
The zip file checks that the files are unmodified before proceeding and prints out the first modified file it finds if something is wrong. If something does wrong, read the error message because it will tell you want the problem is. If you want to post to this thread, include the full error message in your post. This normally includes the string "assert".
CREDITS:
Tether mod: electron73
Cell Standby fix: bala_gamer and Anderilux
No Increasing Ring mod: yoelsd and criskelo
Enable Call Recording mod: wanam
Remove Wifi Notification mod: vlara
15 Toggles mod: wanam, Celmerine for the flashlight fix, and electron73 for the ICS themed lidroid-res.apk file.
Extended Power Menu mod: magn2o and sphinx02
good start.. but still need a version that can be applied on top of lh1
thanks
Great work! Before I give it a try, I wanted to ask if the mods are also rebuilt against LH9. It doesn't seem so from the description, so I wanted to make sure before I decide to give it a go. Thanks.
Can I use the OP steps if I updated the OTA but it said it failed?
This is what my phone info says now
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 [AT&T GS3 Stock Rom] using xda-developers app
So my question is if your using a custom rom there's really no need to update this right? I mean if I flash back to stock and then update and reflash a custom rom its kinda defeats the purpose I'm assuming.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
I wanted to add to my prior post that Even tho it says that it told me it failed on install I seem to have all the new features, except the stock browser won't load pages (chrome works though)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 [AT&T GS3 Stock Rom] using xda-developers app
lgkahn said:
good start.. but still need a version that can be applied on top of lh1
thanks
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+1 :good:
lgkahn said:
good start.. but still need a version that can be applied on top of lh1
thanks
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Why? Just restore your nandroid from LG1 (you have one, right?) or ODIN back to LG1, then apply the OTA. The OTA is a patch against LG1, so it can't be applied on top of LH1. If you refuse to go back to LG1, you'll need to wait for AT&T to release the full LH9 ROM as an Odin file.
bracketologist said:
Great work! Before I give it a try, I wanted to ask if the mods are also rebuilt against LH9. It doesn't seem so from the description, so I wanted to make sure before I decide to give it a go. Thanks.
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Yes, they are. The OP had a typo that I've since corrected. Thanks for pointing it out.
accrews2001 said:
Can I use the OP steps if I updated the OTA but it said it failed?
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Probably not, because the OTA is a patch for LG1 and is not complete. You're best bet is to go back to LG1 and then apply the zip.
lunercrab said:
So my question is if your using a custom rom there's really no need to update this right? I mean if I flash back to stock and then update and reflash a custom rom its kinda defeats the purpose I'm assuming.
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In addition to the ROM, the OTA also updates the modem, kernel, and bootloader. The modem is already available in the modem thread. I will eventually make a zip with the kernel and can also make one with just the bootloader if anyone's interested.
To answer your question, if you go back to LG1, flash the OTA, then reflash your custom ROM, you will have changed the modem, kernel, and bootloader but not the ROM.
no i dont have a lg1 backup as i never installed lg1 to my phone just went direct from the originally release firmware or whater to lh1
drothenberger said:
Quote:
Originally Posted by accrews2001
"Can I use the OP steps if I updated the OTA but it said it failed? "
Probably not, because the OTA is a patch for LG1 and is not complete. You're best bet is to go back to LG1 and then apply the zip.
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I thought your OP steps included going back to LG1?
drothenberger said:
If you didn't make one, you can use Odin and the instructions here to go back to stock.
To apply it:
1.Boot into recovery and make a nandroid backup.
2.Go back to AT&T UCALG1 rooted stock if necessary (see above). If you're already on stock UCALG1 but have framework-res.apk modications applied, you can flash this zip to restore framework-res.apk to UCALG1 stock.
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accrews2001 said:
I thought your OP steps included going back to LG1?
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Yes, you're right. If you follow all the steps, you'll first go back to LG1 regardless of what ROM you're on now. Sorry for the confusion.
Thank you! Upgraded successfully.
Worked fine for me. Only additional step is that I had to restore root using the Voodoo OTA app. So I would recommend that anybody who wants to install this update install Voodoo OTA restore first and backup their root access before they flash this.
Edit: BTW I used TWRP 2.2.2 recovery which did not work before when I tried to use the downloaded OTA.
woody1 said:
Worked fine for me. Only additional step is that I had to restore root using the Voodoo OTA app. So I would recommend that anybody who wants to install this update install Voodoo OTA restore first and backup their root access before they flash this.
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That should not be necessary, although it won't hurt. I did not do anything special to preserve root and did not lose it.
I modified the original OTA upgrade script so it keeps the correct permissions on the /system/xbin/su binary, which should be all that's necessary.
drothenberger said:
That should not be necessary, although it won't hurt. I did not do anything special to preserve root and did not lose it.
I modified the original OTA upgrade script so it keeps the correct permissions on the /system/xbin/su binary, which should be all that's necessary.
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It's quite possible that I had temporarily disabled root while I before I flashed this update, so it may not be necessary to back up root. Might not be a bad idea, though.
Failed Update
I had rooted my phone using mskip's QCom Toolkit. I used the ALLINONE rooting option, which should be stock with root.
Tried to run the OTA update and failed as expected, but when I tried using the CWM flash method as the OP described, it fails with error "assert failed: apply_patch_check". Not sure if mskip's rooting method makes any modifications to stock. I tired using Voodoo OTA to temporarily disable root, but still same issue.
Current baseband is I747UCLG1
Any pointers? Thanks
What if i have added Google Wallet will i lose that.
I have stock I747UCALG1 Phone Rooted with tether added and Google Wallet. if i use above process will i be fine? I dont want to loose Google Wallet.
I know i have frozen some bloat apps but not sure if i removed any i may have will that mess it up?
drothenberger said:
In addition to the ROM, the OTA also updates the modem, kernel, and bootloader. The modem is already available in the modem thread. I will eventually make a zip with the kernel and can also make one with just the bootloader if anyone's interested.
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I made a kernel zip for myself, so here it is. I successfully used it to return to the stock kernel after installing the ktoonsez kernel. Perhaps somebody else can make a better kernel zip. I just did
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7 of=boot.img, dropped that into ktoonsez's installer, swapped in the stock modules, removed his custom app and init.d stuff, and re-zipped it. It works.
The reason was to avoid having to do a full nandroid restore if ktoonsez's kernel didn't work for some reason. I have no reason to think it won't work, I just always make backups.
chenew said:
Tried to run the OTA update and failed as expected, but when I tried using the CWM flash method as the OP described, it fails with error "assert failed: apply_patch_check".
Any pointers? Thanks
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I need to see the full error message, specifically which file the apply_patch_check is failing for.
tazz0710 said:
What if i have added Google Wallet will i lose that.
I have stock I747UCALG1 Phone Rooted with tether added and Google Wallet. if i use above process will i be fine? I dont want to loose Google Wallet.
I know i have frozen some bloat apps but not sure if i removed any i may have will that mess it up?
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I don't know much about how Google Wallet is installed, but I suspect you will lose it. I think I read in the other OTA thread that Google Wallet was not applying for people on LH9.
Also, you won't be to apply my zip if you have the tether modification installed. All modifications have to be removed -- you must be on stock LG1. You can apply the tether mod in the OP after you updated to LH9 if you want. I'm not sure about Google Wallet, though.
battro same
drothenberger said:
I need to see the full error message, specifically which file the apply_patch_check is failing for.
The error I get is right after "Verifying current system"
assert failed: apply_patch_check("EMMC: /dev/block/mmcblk0p7 : 5712128 : fb95a5d43d651be3972f96e8d6d2eb181a9fc66b : 5703936 : c1662e87c5d06b735cb46b9673876727f65cb48b","fb95a5d43d651be3972f96e8d6d2eb181a9fc66b")
E:Error in /sdcard/I747UGLH9_OTA.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Thanks!
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Notice (4/16/14): I'm no longer here. I've said "goodbye" to AT&T and their locked bootloader schemes. I'm voting with my wallet - I've sold my I337 and switched to T-Mobile. My apologies to the community, but you're now on your own here.
NOTICE: These instructions are pretty much obsolete. If you'd like to run a pure stock MF3 rom based on this exact method of neutering the MF3 OTA update, then read this thread. This thread shall remain for informational purposes only.
A quick THANKS to djbliss (motochopper root exploit), TeamWin (TWRP recovery), Chainfire (SuperSU), and all of the Guinea pigs that tested some of this stuff out for me in this thread.
What is this?
This is not technically a ROM, but by the time you are done, you will be running the stock, (albeit rooted) I337UCUAMF3 ROM provided by AT&T. Unlike the original MF3 OTA patch, if you perform the steps outlined in this thread, you will not lose your custom recovery, and your bootloader (including aboot) will remain untouched.
Here's what the neutered version does:
It will flash a new boot.img, which primarily includes the MF3 Kernel.
It will flash the RPM partition, which as far as I can tell is strictly for power management. I kept it in the package because it seems harmless.
It will update many files in your /system partition, bringing you up to the latest MF3 build (the whole point).
It will flash the new MF3 modem/Baseband, along with its counterpart, the NON-HLOS partition as well. The NON-HLOS partition will cause some problems with your sound (keep reading), but I've added a patch here that will solve this problem while creating another (WiFi breaks). I've kept this included in the original neutered patch, just in case someone is able to find a very easy fix for the sound and/or WiFi.
Can I go back?
From my experience, if you do not update the bootloaders, it is fully possible to return to the I337UCUAMDB or I337UCUAMDL stock versions. I used Odin, personally, but you could simply restore nandroid backups or flash a new rom. Your modem/Baseband will stay at I337UCUAMF3, along with your RPM partition - unless you use Odin or otherwise flash older versions manually. Personally, I found ZERO side-effects of performing these steps and then restoring my MDL-based nandroid backup.
Bugs?
At this time, you will have to choose between either having sound, or having WiFi. Can't have both. This is completely related to the NON-HLOS modem that's included and expected in the MF3 build. As mentioned above, the new NON-HLOS modem will kill your sound capabilities without having the new bootloaders, etc. I have no idea why, so I've provided a "fix" for this - a flashable .zip that will restore your NON-HLOS modem back to the MDL version. If you revert to this MDL NON-HLOS modem, you will lose WiFi capabilities. If someone finds a more proper fix for this, please let everyone know. Otherwise, you're welcome to keep switching back and forth as you please. See the section in this post about flashing just the modems.
Anything else?
In addition to all this, I've provided a modified, deodexed SecSettings.apk that will not scan for SysScope and will not mark your system as "Custom". This add-on package also removes SysScope entirely from the OS. This add-on optional, and you can choose not to flash this part if you wish. This package is based on my previous mod, located here (some minor changes in Status.smali to match the new MF3 build, but otherwise the same steps were performed to create this new SecSettings.apk). Basically, if you perform all of the steps outlined in this method, you will find yourself with an "official" status, and will have the original "Galaxy S4" boot logo (not the custom/padlock logo), regardless of the root or custom recovery.
Warnings and Caveats:
I have not extensively tested the I337UCUAMF3 operating system, and I WILL NOT be providing tech support for this operating system. Take it AS-IS, and ask your questions about the OS in the Q&A forum. This thread will be only for the process of getting you to I337UCUAMF3.
NOTICE: This is only intended for the I337 - a.k.a. the AT&T Galaxy S4. I have only tried this on my 16Gb, original device. You may try it on other devices, but there is of course a very high risk of bricking your non-i337 device. You've been warned.
WARNING: I am not responsible if you brick your device. Follow the instructions very, very closely, and you will be fine.
ANOTHER WARNING: There are mixed reports about certain things being broken with the MF3 update, such as the "free unlock with hidden menu" and tethering, etc. If these are important to you, you might want to make a full backup of your EFS just in case. Most custom recoveries (including the provided TWRP recovery) can help you do this. The EFS partition does not appear to be touched during the update, but just in case the new kernel or new modem does something to it on-the-fly, it would be a good idea to have a backup.
Okay, great. So what do we do?
Click the "Click to show content" button below to begin.
Download all these prerequisites. Get the downloads started now, and just read-ahead so you are familiar with the next steps.
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-jflteatt.img
Original is found on TWRP's website.
NOTE: You can download your own recovery.img if you'd like. Continue reading instructions for more details.
MDL-noSecure.zip
MF3-Neutered.zip
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip
Original is found on Chainfire's website.
remove-SysScope.zip
modem-fix.zip
motochopper-mod.zip
Put each and every one of these downloads onto the root of your internal SDCard (/sdcard/).
Make a full Nandroid backup of your device - include system, data, and everything.
Make a backup of everything that is on your internal SDCard - it's possible to accidently wipe it.
Wipe data. Be careful not to wipe your SDCard!
Odin to stock, unrooted MDB package. Instructions here.
Allow the device to reboot fully into the clean, stock MDB. This will clear your "Custom" status, by the way.
When returning to MDB, some apps will likely force-close when they start. This is due to data problems with these apps. You could wipe data again to remove these, but there is risk of wiping your SDcard if you do it wrong. Otherwise, just clock OK and get through them all before continuing.
Run Motocopper - Use custom version that I've provided, OR you can download the original version here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
NOTE: If you use the original version, be sure not to allow it to restart your device! At the end when it prompts you to "Press Enter to reboot..." - DO NOT REBOOT.
Install a custom recovery using your ADB shell. Do NOT mistype the partition number at the end, or you can easily hard-brick your device.
Code:
# dd if=/sdcard/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-jflteatt.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
# reboot recovery
Note: You should be able to use your own recovery. You will need to install it using the method above, however. Programs like GooManager will not work at this stage.
Allow the device to reboot directly into recovery. Do not leave recovery until instructed to do so.
Flash MDL-noSecure.zip
NOTE: This is the original AT&T I337UCUAMDL update, but with the "ro.secure" check removed, and the recovery removed. Otherwise it is the same thing.
Flash MF3-Neutered.zip
Flash UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip
Flash remove-SysScope.zip
NOTE: This package will also clear your dalvik cache, just in case.
Flash modem-fix.zip
NOTE/BUG: If you skip this, you will lose all audio. If you flash this modem-fix, you will lose WiFi. Currently working on investigating this!
Wipe Data/Cache.
Reboot the device into system.
Enjoy I337UCUAMF3.
Click the "Thanks" button if this has helped you.
But I only want to flash the new modem (Baseband). Do I have to do all that crazy stuff?
Certainly not! You can flash just the modem itself, very easily. You need to be rooted, or have a custom recovery first.
The Manual Method - requires root (advanced users, but technically easier and quicker!):
Download the .zip I created of all the modems I've ever had here.
Make a nandroid backup for safekeeping. Note that a nandroid backup will not typically backup your current modem - this is just a precaution in case you mess things up and have to use Odin to restore your modems or something. Better safe than sorry!
Unzip contents to your sdcard.
Fire up your ADB shell.
Type the following very carefully. DO NOT GET THE PARTITION NUMBER WRONG or you could easily brick your device. Badly.
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/modem-MF3.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p2
reboot
Start testing it out!
NOTE: The included NON-HLOS.bin is intended for mmcblk0p1. If you are on an MDL-based ROM and/or Kernel, don't flash this file yet, unless you're being experimental. Here's why:
If you have an MDL-based ROM/Kernel... said:
If you have an MDB NON-HLOS.bin and an MF3 modem.bin, Wi-Fi will break.
If you have an MF3 NON-HLOS.bin and an MF3 modem.bin, sound will break.
If you have an MDL NON-HLOS.bin and an MF3 modem.bin, .... Nothing seems broken. Sound and Wi-Fi are working.
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The Automatic Method - requires custom recovery (recommended for flashaholics):
CPA Poke has offered a flashable version of the modem as an option here.
I just want the original, unaltered I337UCUAMDF patch. Where can I find it?
You can download it here. This was taken straight from \cache\fota\2400258.cfg. You can rename it as a .zip if you'd like to mess with it. Please note that this file may not be flashable on your device if you have customized your /system partition or have made other modifications to your device. This patch performs a series of integrity checks, and will not install if it fails any of them. If it fails, you should be safe, as the patch sequence aborts before making changes if it fails the checks.
BE FOREWARNED: Flashing this file directly will cause you to lose root, lose your custom recovery, and lose the ability to obtain root in the future (as far as we know). In other words, DO NOT install this unaltered, original update if you EVER want to have root again, flash custom ROMs, or have the ability to make/restore nandroid backups. You've been warned.
How can I make my own neutered version of the OTA patch?
Check out post #2 in this thread for all the details on how to customize your OTA patch file, including the warnings and potential ways you can hard brick your device.
What was changed in this patch?
If you were to flash the original patch without neutering it first, you'll be stuck with a stock MF3 build (or higher). As far as we can tell, this patch does blow some e-fuses in the device, incrementing a number such that it is impossible to return back to an older build (MDB or MDL). There is currently no known cure for this condition if this is the case, especially considering we have locked bootloaders on the I337 at this time.
For a complete list of all the files that this patch touches on your system, you can check out my previous post here.
Can I use this in my own ROM?
Certainly! In fact I encourage it. I'd like to see some cool ROMs be built using the MF3 base. It's got some nice improvements on the MDL base, so any stock-based ROMs should benefit. You have my full permission to use this complete process or any parts/pieces/packages/methods herein. I would like to see my name mentioned in your "thanks" list if you have one, but this is of course completely optional.
Where can I download a full system and kernel dump of the work you did? (ADDED 7-12-13)
You can download it right here. Apart from the SysScope mod mentioned above and injecting root, this is the full, stock image. This is NOT directly flashable, so don't even try. This will only be useful for ROM developers and advanced users. The modems and bootloaders have nothing to do with these packages, but these might be required for everything to work correctly (i.e. sound and WiFi).
This was created from my device after performing all the steps above, using these commands while the device was in recovery, from a root ADB shell:
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 of=/sdcard/system-MF3.img
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p20 of=/sdcard/boot-MF3.img
Do you have this available as a ROM I can flash? (ADDED 8-6-13)
Indeed! If you want to install this as a ROM, check out my newer thread here.
Anything I can do to help here?
If this information and tutorial helped you out, just simply hit the "THANKS" button. It's great to know the work was appreciated. Another way that you can help is to provide feedback in this thread about how it worked for you, and if there's any improvements that can be made. Lastly, if you're interested in helping financially to help recover the costs of the JTAG box I now need to recover my S4, you're certainly welcome to assist by using the donate link on the left. Keep in mind that I'm not technically a Dev here - I'm just another forum member that's providing information to other members. It's what this whole community is about.
How can I make my own neutered version of the OTA patch?
With lots of careful snipping. But first, you need a copy of the original OTA patch. You can download this from my post above, or you can download one yourself straight from AT&T.
To download your own copy, the process is not terribly complicated - just risky. Here's the steps I performed to obtain the original update file from AT&T:
Make sure you have root before continuing. If you screw this up and allow the update to install, you're pretty much SOL.
If you are running the stock MDL rom, you can simply launch the updater in Settings -> More... -> About device -> Software update and let it download. Just don't reboot your phone until you've then frozen the AT&T update applications (all 3 of them) from performing the update. Keep in mind that your device will eventually reboot on its own, thanks to AT&T and their way of forcing updates.
Pull the update file from /cache/fota/2400258.cfg, and put it somewhere on your computer that you can work with it. It's just a .zip file in disguise, so you can simply rename it appropriately.
Delete the original .cfg from the device.
As mentioned, freeze or disable the updater applications.
You now have your own copy of the OTA update.
Great - you've got the file. Time to grab the scissors and perhaps something to steady the hands and numb the pain. A keyboard works too in this case. Here's what to do:
Save a backup copy of your update file. One copy for safekeeping (in case you want to start over) and another to work on. Do it now.
Open the update file using basically any .zip editor. I used 7zip because it performed quickly, whilst Win7's zip capabilities were VERY SLOW dealing with this file.
[*]From the root directory of the file, delete:
aboot.mbn
sbl2.mbn
sbl3.mbn
tz.mbn
The entire "recovery" directory.
Within the file, browse to META-INF\com\google\android and pull a copy of the updater-script. This file does all the magic.
Edit the updater-script using a text editor, preferably something like Notepad++ (great program! I recommend it). Make the following changes:
Remove the following line:
Code:
assert(getprop("ro.secure")=="1");
Edit the following line from:
Code:
"/system/tts/lang_SVOX/svox-lh0pt2en-US22.pil",
to
Code:
"/system/tts/lang_SVOX/svox-lh0pt2en-US22.pil");
Remove the following line (it's right after the last one you edited):
Code:
"/system/recovery.img");
Remove the following lines:
Code:
delete("/system/recovery-from-boot.p",
"/system/etc/install-recovery.sh");
and remove:
Code:
ui_print("Unpacking new recovery...");
package_extract_dir("recovery", "/system");
and remove:
Code:
set_perm(0, 0, 0544, "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh");
and remove:
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ui_print("Update sbl2 ota");
assert(write_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p4", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
assert(package_extract_file("sbl2.mbn", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p4"));
assert(erase_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
ui_print("Package sbl2 Done.");
ui_print("Update sbl3 ota");
assert(write_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p5", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
assert(package_extract_file("sbl3.mbn", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p5"));
assert(erase_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
ui_print("Package sbl3 Done.");
ui_print("Update aboot ota");
assert(write_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p6", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
assert(package_extract_file("aboot.mbn", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p6"));
assert(erase_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
ui_print("Package aboot Done.");
and remove:
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ui_print("Update tz ota");
assert(write_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p8", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
assert(package_extract_file("tz.mbn", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p8"));
assert(erase_backup_fota("/dev/block/mmcblk0p22"));
ui_print("Package tz Done.");
Save it, and put the modified updater-script back inside the update file where you found it, replacing the old one.
Upload it to your SDCard and flash. See all the warnings here in this post and in the original post about what to do with this thing.
NOTES and WARNINGS:
A careful reader will be able to easily tell what each part of the updater-script does, and you can choose whether or not to keep it, modify it, or delete it.
Keep in mind that the update will fail if it does not pass all of those integrity checks. You can technically remove all of the integrity checks, and the update will still process, patching files left-and-right. However, depending on how heavily you have modified your system, you will probably run into extreme problems (soft brick most likely).
CRITICAL WARNING ABOUT BOOTLOADERS: At this time, do NOT allow the update package to only partially update your bootloader! Failure to update the entire bootloader will result in a hard brick. For example, if you were to include the parts that update sbl2 and sbl3, but not include tz and aboot... your chain of trust will be violated, and the device will refuse to boot normally (a.k.a. QDL Mode or Emergency Boot). The only theoretically known way out of this is JTAG. You don't want to go there. So, simply put: regarding bootloaders, it's all or nothing. The bootloader updates included in this package are: sbl2.mbn sbl3.mbn aboot.mbn tz.mbn. It's like any good D&D campaign - if you separate these party members, the campaign is toast.
REMINDER: At this time, it appears that flashing the new bootloader will trip an e-fuse. This is a hardware device that is only capable of incrementing a number. If the number on the e-fuse is higher than the bootloader you are trying to flash (with Odin, for example), the device will refuse to take the update. In other words, if you flash the MF3 bootloader, there is no known way to return to the MDB or MDL bootloaders at this time.
Nice...as usual. Just to help make it clear, are you allowing other developers to use this to put into their ROMs (with credit given of course)?
Again, thanks for your work.
scott14719 said:
Nice...as usual. Just to help make it clear, are you allowing other developers to use this to put into their ROMs (with credit given of course)?
Again, thanks for your work.
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Certainly! I've updated the OP with, "You may also use any of the packages created or modified here for inclusion in your ROMs." at the end of it to clarify. Thanks for bringing it up. :good:
thanks man!!.. you put alot of work into this!!! very nice job:good:
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Certainly! I've updated the OP with, "You may also use any of the packages created or modified here for inclusion in your ROMs." at the end of it to clarify. Thanks for bringing it up. :good:
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Just an fyi... Dropbox ha temporally disabled the down load. At least that's the error in getting.
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spdwiz18 said:
Just an fyi... Dropbox ha temporally disabled the down load. At least that's the error in getting.
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Figures. >_<
Looks like I'll need a better place to upload these... I'll upload them elsewhere and update the OP as soon as I can find a good place to put them.
Thanks for notifying me!!
Aou said:
Figures. >_<
Looks like I'll need a better place to upload these... I'll upload them elsewhere and update the OP as soon as I can find a good place to put them.
Thanks for notifying me!!
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You dida great job, but think there may be an easier way to update if you are interested.
Food for thought.
This will only work with yours since you are updated.
dd if system and boot to the sdcard as system.img and boot.img.
Use kitchen to extract system and build update zip from that. This would create less flashes as it would have root and everything else built in.
Just a thought. If it sound likeva c goid idea. Great! If not its ok.
Again. Great job.
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Just wondering what's up with sound. So weird modem would mess with that
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spdwiz18 said:
You dida great job, but think there may be an easier way to update if you are interested.
Food for thought.
This will only work with yours since you are updated.
dd if system and boot to the sdcard as system.img and boot.img.
Use kitchen to extract system and build update zip from that. This would create less flashes as it would have root and everything else built in.
Just a thought. If it sound likeva c goid idea. Great! If not its ok.
Again. Great job.
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I haven't actually build a ROM yet, but this might be a good time to try!
jetlitheone said:
Just wondering what's up with sound. So weird modem would mess with that
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iknorite? Perhaps a more experienced Dev could shed some light on what's going on with this. If a solution is found, I would love to incorporate it into this project.
Also, an update: I added instructions in post #2 on how you can obtain and neuter your own OTA update file. I have no intentions of hiding any of my work.
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I haven't actually build a ROM yet, but this might be a good time to try!
iknorite? Perhaps a more experienced Dev could shed some light on what's going on with this. If a solution is found, I would love to incorporate it into this project.
Also, an update: I added instructions in post #2 on how you can obtain and neuter your own OTA update file. I have no intentions of hiding any of my work.
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You've tried different kernels and such
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Aou said:
I haven't actually build a ROM yet, but this might be a good time to try.
If you want or need help in this. Just ask.
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I already sort of updated to the latest version I337UCUAMF3. Is there any hope left for me? Can I roll back to the previous versions and get my root back or should I just sit and wait and hope someone releases a root for the newer version?
Mrkqql143 said:
I already sort of updated to the latest version I337UCUAMF3. Is there any hope left for me? Can I roll back to the previous versions and get my root back or should I just sit and wait and hope someone releases a root for the newer version?
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You can probably do the Samsung update utility through kies
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jetlitheone said:
You can probably do the Samsung update utility through kies
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I am saying I already updated. Is there a way for me to go back using the utility?
Mrkqql143 said:
I am saying I already updated. Is there a way for me to go back using the utility?
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Yes it'll update you backwards since the new update isn't up on their site haha do an emergency firmware update or whatever
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I am saying I already updated. Is there a way for me to go back using the utility?
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Last I read odin was a no go if you take the update so you're stuck until someone figures out how to get around it.
EDIT: Let me know if the above works if you try.
If I am rooted with supersu 1.41 (custom status removed) and cwm recovery - can I just flash the neutered ota.zip and get the modem update that came with the ota zip?
Thanks for the clarification.
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Last I read odin was a no go if you take the update so you're stuck until someone figures out how to get around it.
EDIT: Let me know if the above works if you try.
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Nope. Odin is a NO go!
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Nope. Odin is a NO go!
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Yup knew odin was a no go, I was wondering if you could emergency back with Kies due to them not having the update on the web yet as stated above.
Here is the ota file I just pulled from my s3. It's a cfg file though, and the recommended way to install is via adb sideload.
Stock users please test it. People who are rooted, use xposed, TiBu to freeze bloat, tell me how to update without a factory reset. I have already tried unrooting and using stock recovery, I am now unfreezing all bloat and uninstall xposed to see if it works.
https://mega.co.nz/#!W0JHQKAK!pA52fCAkUxTMia9A21KL1TrR8bmJT10jhNlBvn5j-Mk
Devs, is there a way to modify the update script so it doesn't check for modified system status? I'm worried I can't update because of tripped knox and if so I'm screwed
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Here is the ota file I just pulled from my s3. It's a cfg file though, and the recommended way to install is via adb sideload.
Stock users please test it. People who are rooted, use xposed, TiBu to freeze bloat, tell me how to update without a factory reset. I have already tried unrooting and using stock recovery, I am now unfreezing all bloat and uninstall xposed to see if it works.
https://mega.co.nz/#!PJ40jDCY!I2A0Di...381MaXx3_0dl8I
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Can you please PM @DocHoliday77 to help him build the Stock ROM for us? He does not have the AT&T Device, but can surely help us in building the ROM. Greatness of him!!
He may ask for some other files for building AT&T ROM for us. If he can build the ROM for us, then we dont have to take the pains of testing the CFG file!!
Thanks man!!
Thank you for sharing this. We'll be hard at work on this now
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bkong said:
Here is the ota file I just pulled from my s3. It's a cfg file though, and the recommended way to install is via adb sideload.
Stock users please test it. People who are rooted, use xposed, TiBu to freeze bloat, tell me how to update without a factory reset. I have already tried unrooting and using stock recovery, I am now unfreezing all bloat and uninstall xposed to see if it works.
https://mega.co.nz/#!PJ40jDCY!I2A0Di...381MaXx3_0dl8I
Devs, is there a way to modify the update script so it doesn't check for modified system status? I'm worried I can't update because of tripped knox and if so I'm screwed
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Anybody have this hosted on a different mirror? The link asks me for a decryption key.
stoobie-doo said:
Anybody have this hosted on a different mirror? The link asks me for a decryption key.
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Wait until later tonight or tomorrow when enewman17 or docholiday release a flashable
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@bkong
Link is bad, clicking it links to a url with "..." in the middle
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@bkong
Link is bad, clicking it links to a url with "..." in the middle
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reuploaded it with new link, does it work now?
I'm also waiting for a flashable zip because I can't get adb working and ota fails every damn time.
bkong said:
reuploaded it with new link, does it work now?
I'm also waiting for a flashable zip because I can't get adb working and ota fails every damn time.
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you can't just flash an update.zip through stock recovery?
Appears to be working! I've got someone who is going to try to get me everything I need to build a rom from the AT&T release, so if all goes well I should have it up this afternoon! :fingers-crossed:
Success!
used the odin flashable 4.3 file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660 , went back to stock 4.3 and then used the OTA provided by the OP to get to 4.4.2
edit: please wait for the devs to work their magic to get fully working and easily flashable roms
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you can't just flash an update.zip through stock recovery?
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I believe that wipes all your data so I wanted to avoid that, and it might not work according to some peoples experience,
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Appears to be working! I've got someone who is going to try to get me everything I need to build a rom from the AT&T release, so if all goes well I should have it up this afternoon! :fingers-crossed:
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Awesome, will this be an odin flashable tar that will keep your data? I have been struggling for the past few hours trying to update without losing all my data. I flashed this rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233] that is stock and includes knox but Adb doesn't work for me and the at&t software update says its up to date, which its not, so I think the rom might have a problem, and I'm trying to figure out how to reinstall twrp so I can restore my backup but knox is blocking me. Hopefully I can just odin your rom and towelroot and be done with it.
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Appears to be working! I've got someone who is going to try to get me everything I need to build a rom from the AT&T release, so if all goes well I should have it up this afternoon! :fingers-crossed:
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could you make an update.zip for users with stock recovery as well?
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I believe that wipes all your data so I wanted to avoid that, and it might not work according to some peoples experience,
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OTA shouldn't wipe any of your data. The way it works is it patches the existing files on your device with any changes to bring it up to date. Shouldn't touch any user data at all.
Awesome, will this be an odin flashable tar that will keep your data? I have been struggling for the past few hours trying to update without losing all my data. I flashed this rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233] that is stock and includes knox but Adb doesn't work for me and the at&t software update says its up to date, which its not, so I think the rom might have a problem, and I'm trying to figure out how to reinstall twrp so I can restore my backup but knox is blocking me. Hopefully I can just odin your rom and towelroot and be done with it.
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It'll be recovery flashable. Im not sure yet if Ill be trying to create an Odin flashable one. Will need to have someone pull the system.img slightly differently if I do. (Would need to Odin flash 4.3, flash TWRP, boot straight to recovery and flash the OTA, then while still in recovery dump the partition.) Even then, no guarantee it would work quite right. These things can be a little finicky.
How is Knox blocking TWRP though? You should be able to flash that via Odin. Since you updated using the OTA though, every time you reboot, it will rewrite the stock recovery. So when you flash TWRP via Odin, uncheck the Auto Reboot box, then after the flash is successful, pull the battery. Then put it back in and boot straight to recovery and flash your rom.
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I will try. No guarantees though. Its been a long time since I've messed with OTA's, so I'm not completely sure I will remember exactly what to do with it. I should be able to do it though. Just not making promises!
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I believe that wipes all your data so I wanted to avoid that, and it might not work according to some peoples experience,
Awesome, will this be an odin flashable tar that will keep your data? I have been struggling for the past few hours trying to update without losing all my data. I flashed this rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233] that is stock and includes knox but Adb doesn't work for me and the at&t software update says its up to date, which its not, so I think the rom might have a problem, and I'm trying to figure out how to reinstall twrp so I can restore my backup but knox is blocking me. Hopefully I can just odin your rom and towelroot and be done with it.
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Not sure whether you can use Mobile Odin Pro to do that. Extracting the file from the OTA.zip and renaming it from 2400258.cfg to 2400258.zip makes it recognized in MOP, and the options are there to avoid the wipe, but I know earlier OTAs like that did wipe.
Note - I have only gone so far as loading it into MOP; waiting to see if someone more foolhardy than me is willing to actually do it.
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Not sure whether you can use Mobile Odin Pro to do that. Extracting the file from the OTA.zip and renaming it from 2400258.cfg to 2400258.zip makes it recognized in MOP, and the options are there to avoid the wipe, but I know earlier OTAs like that did wipe.
Note - I have only gone so far as loading it into MOP; waiting to see if someone more foolhardy than me is willing to actually do it.
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Tempted to try it (flash through stock recovery) but not my phone lol
Unless MO is written to specifically handle it, it will probably fail. (Im not sure if it is or isn't)
Sorry if I was misinformed about it wiping data. On TMobile neither OTA's or flashing in Odin ever wipes data. Afaik, Odin will only wipe data if there is a data.img included in the .tar file. Our OTA's have never touched anything but dalvik on the data partition either from what I remember.
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Unless MO is written to specifically handle it, it will probably fail. (Im not sure if it is or isn't)
Sorry if I was misinformed about it wiping data. On TMobile neither OTA's or flashing in Odin ever wipes data. Afaik, Odin will only wipe data if there is a data.img included in the .tar file. Our OTA's have never touched anything but dalvik on the data partition either from what I remember.
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Let me be more precise; the technique I was talking about is found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767827 and applies the OTA in a way that wipes. Not sure whether MO would do the same or not; I haven't played with it since the upgrade to 4.3 last year and my memory is hazy.
Just tried and ADB sideload of this file to my S3. After renaming the .cfg file to .zip.
I get an "assert failed" on "getprop("ro.product.device") == "d2att""
Any suggestions? I'm wondering if the phone is reporting something other than d2att?
So no one tested this via stock recovery? Need to know if the update can be done through stock recovery.
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Let me be more precise; the technique I was talking about is found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767827 and applies the OTA in a way that wipes. Not sure whether MO would do the same or not; I haven't played with it since the upgrade to 4.3 last year and my memory is hazy.
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Just tried this method.
I got the assert failure again, and it happily wiped my internal SD but didn't install the OTA.
Good thing I'm not using this device for anything critical, I'd be rather pissed off.