Hey guys I need some help. I have a rooted tmobile galaxy s2 and I got a notice on my phone this morning that there is a software update. I dont want to lose my root so i decided not to update it. But now there is a update notification that I cant seem to get rid of. What can I do. and if I do update it will I loose my root. I had someone else root it for me since I dont know how and I dont want to mess up the phone.
Thanks
These are some of the threads on the first 2 pages I found with your question. check them out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418889
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402050
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417408
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416420
_eroz said:
These are some of the threads on the first 2 pages I found with your question. check them out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418889
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402050
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417408
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416420
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I was going to say searching before asking is always helpful lolol
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Im going to root my phone usings toast method...do I do the ota or not.
zikronix said:
Im going to root my phone usings toast method...do I do the ota or not.
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toast will probably recommend not to use the OTA update and recommend you use his separate update files ....
zikronix said:
Im going to root my phone usings toast method...do I do the ota or not.
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No don't update
ok...thats in line with what i was reading. as he was saying yes the root works after the ota but we may find that you need the shipping version of the rom...in order to maybe unlock the nand. and if you ota you may lose that.
kinda hard to make a definitive answer for that..I'm happy to say that although I ran the OTA, the root method still worked.
I think, though, the point is that not running OTAs is just a good rule o' thumb cuz y'never know what may happen.
p.s. you do realize that if you are, indeed, planning to root..there's no reason to run the OTA cuz root takes you backward, right?
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KERKEDAGAIN said:
kinda hard to make a definitive answer for that..I'm happy to say that although I ran the OTA, the root method still worked.
I think, though, the point is that not running OTAs is just a good rule o' thumb cuz y'never know what may happen.
p.s. you do realize that if you are, indeed, planning to root..there's no reason to run the OTA cuz root takes you backward, right?
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was not aware that it would take ya backwards...all though that makes sense...after rooting though and doing the ota update we know root sticks so...that would bring you current again. which though when i was reading that the ota update may or may not prevent you from doing the nand unprotect later on
jesus...
did you read anything before you posted up?
not to be an ass, but do a little research. and, this is not development. this is q and a. post your questions there.
Yes I read the problem is there is 4 different threads at least with conflicting info.
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Hi guys, I am brand new so bear with me. I JUST got my EVO today, and it came with the upgrated .6 software. After 2 hours of trying, I finally figured out that the software prevents you of rooting your phone.
So I guess what I need to do is roll back to a different version. I've read some threads about it, and I am feeling a bit confused. Most of the threads assume common knowledge, and that is something I just dont have yet. Could someone post a step by step walkthrough on how to get my phone back to a state that I can root it? Or maybe its just easier to just wait till someone figures out a way to root the phone using the .6 software? Any help would be appreciated, cause Im sure as hell not going to pay Sprint 30 bux a month for tethering....
kuthedude said:
Hi guys, I am brand new so bear with me. I JUST got my EVO today, and it came with the upgrated .6 software. After 2 hours of trying, I finally figured out that the software prevents you of rooting your phone.
So I guess what I need to do is roll back to a different version. I've read some threads about it, and I am feeling a bit confused. Most of the threads assume common knowledge, and that is something I just dont have yet. Could someone post a step by step walkthrough on how to get my phone back to a state that I can root it? Or maybe its just easier to just wait till someone figures out a way to root the phone using the .6 software? Any help would be appreciated, cause Im sure as hell not going to pay Sprint 30 bux a month for tethering....
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ausch30 said:
You need to get back to the release version of the software, ends in .1. Since the version you are using is newer (.6) the system is rejecting the flash.
This thread has the version of the software the evo was released with. It's an .exe file so you just save it somewhere on your computer and double click.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685835
If you look at step 2 here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835
it tells you the steps and files required to enable the downgrade.
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Thank that man. ^^^
neckface said:
Thank that man. ^^^
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Yea, I dont fully understand what step 2 means. So I get the .exe first? then what? Also what does "go into your shell" mean? I'm sure I'm making it more complicated than it really is.
I had .6 on mine and used biles guide and it worked fine. It's in the development section. That may help
I just went and looked (to make sure I wasn't crazy) and it does work with .6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004
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Just curious what the verdict is there. I had no problem rooting my first one, but now I have a bunch of paid root apps to carry over and it would suck to not be rooted because they are shipping with a patch or something.
Does anyone know the answer?
I even if it ships with th latest OTA you should still be able to root it. I believe there is a thread in the dev section that explains how to root the newest version
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Just curious what the verdict is there. I had no problem rooting my first one, but now I have a bunch of paid root apps to carry over and it would suck to not be rooted because they are shipping with a patch or something.
Does anyone know the answer?
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I'm running the latest OTA patch and I was able to root my Evo today. It's dead simple; it even has a video guide. Here's the thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718889
Yes, but I need Simple Root ha ha. Ok, well I'll go ahead and give it a shot, then.
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Yes, but I need Simple Root ha ha. Ok, well I'll go ahead and give it a shot, then.
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A video guide detailing every step is as simple as it gets . I have absolutely no knowledge in the inner workings of Android at all, but I got it all working.
Besides, I don't trust those three click root methods. They might miss an important step, neglect to permanently unlock the nand memory, etc.
Good afternoon,
I searched as best I could for an answer. I recently had my phone replaced because of water damage. The new phone I recieved has version 4.2.651.1 software. Is there anyway to get it back to version 3.x.xxx.x? (waiting for slap) If there is a way, please let me know. I would like to root my phone but as I've read in the forums, 4.2.651.1 cannot be rooted.
Thanks,
CJ
It's funny that your FIRST POST IS AS GAY AS THIS. if it can't be rooted, then it can't be rooted. simple as that. There is an OTA online waiting for you. go update your phone. LMAO! no joke. that is going to be the answer in the long run. The problem to rooting the phone will be clearly in the next OTA. As everyone on here says don't upgrade an OTA, but well, that's the answer. :-D
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It's funny that your FIRST POST IS AS GAY AS THIS. if it can't be rooted, then it can't be rooted. simple as that. There is an OTA online waiting for you. go update your phone. LMAO! no joke. that is going to be the answer in the long run. The problem to rooting the phone will be clearly in the next OTA. As everyone on here says don't upgrade an OTA, but well, that's the answer. :-D
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There's no need for a reply like that. On topic - basically as long as you have the gingerbread update you can't root your phone. There are some phones with the gingerbread update that can be rooted but I think its a temp hack only.
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No need for gay slurs man. Lets just be cool
As for the OP, no, unfortunately no way to go back...it's sad I know. I had to get s on and unroot for a repair (knowingly of course) and now i kinda wished I still had a broken screen. Hehe. Until someone hacks the hboot 2.16 to allow us to downgrade to an older one we cannot get s off and consequently no permanent root, not that there is temp root either.
But if you like different Rosie mods there is a link in my signature about being unrooted. See if you can find anything there
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runcool said:
It's funny that your FIRST POST IS AS GAY AS THIS. if it can't be rooted, then it can't be rooted. simple as that. There is an OTA online waiting for you. go update your phone. LMAO! no joke. that is going to be the answer in the long run. The problem to rooting the phone will be clearly in the next OTA. As everyone on here says don't upgrade an OTA, but well, that's the answer. :-D
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not cool.
OP, from what I've gathered, a few people have received refurbished EVO's w/Gingerbread that have s-off from probably previous owners rooting their phones. If you received a refurb'd evo with s-off, I do believe you can flash on old RUU. More authoritative figures could confirm or dis confirm this.
Please boot into bootloader and tell us of you are s on or s off.
To do so turn off fast boot in settings then turn off phone, then hold volume Down kkey and power button
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I have a t-mobile SGS3 that I rooted through directions on this forum. Now I cant get it to update. Do I need to get
my phone unrooted to get updates.. The reason i rooted it was because i was told i could take pictures while i was on the phone(not true)
I found i just needed to down load an app for that. I dont even know what the purpose of rooting your phones does. I was looking for a phone store that could unroot my specific phone but have no luck. So whats the procedure ? THANKS:good:
NASTY-LSX said:
I have a t-mobile SGS3 that I rooted through directions on this forum. Now I cant get it to update. Do I need to get
my phone unrooted to get updates.. The reason i rooted it was because i was told i could take pictures while i was on the phone(not true)
I found i just needed to down load an app for that. I dont even know what the purpose of rooting your phones does. I was looking for a phone store that could unroot my specific phone but have no luck. So whats the procedure ? THANKS:good:
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i say before you do anything to your phone like unroot it or flash the newest update thats rooted , to read around A LOT. AND I MEAN A LOT you dont seem to know what to do at all so i really suggest read a bit before any action. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
just read and follow instructions if you're t-mobile usa you download the file with the name t999 if you're in canada you most likely have t999v. remember to read! gl :good: