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[Q] Root Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Sprint

hello all,
I have a questions about the root on my device..
Last week I bought a SGS2 4G Epic Sprint, and I unlocked for use on Mexico, Iusacell company...
currently the phone it's perfectly work is CDMA...
With the phone root and unlocked, I can update to new version of the Android..??
Regards...

Unlocking for use in another country and rooting are not the same thing. Are you sure you are rooted? Even if you are, there is not a stable Ice Cream Sandwich ROM ready for this phone yet.

I think the question is whether or not the firmware can be updated while rooted?

IA-32e said:
I think the question is whether or not the firmware can be updated while rooted?
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I think that's what he was asking. You can update it by flashing new firmware but will not get over the air update if rooted
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JohnCorleone said:
I think that's what he was asking. You can update it by flashing new firmware but will not get over the air update if rooted
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I was curious about that too. So if you're on a stock ROM w/root or a custom ROM and try to update it from the GUI will it just return an error or will it not even show there's a firmware update?

ok ok
my phone only it's unlocked, still are not rooted because i'm not sure by this questions....
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IA-32e said:
I was curious about that too. So if you're on a stock ROM w/root or a custom ROM and try to update it from the GUI will it just return an error or will it not even show there's a firmware update?
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Yes, I am interested in the answer to this as well. What happens when a completely stock, yet rooted, ET4G phone tries to receive either a pushed, or requested OTA update?

I don't know if this is the same case, but this might help:
I bought a Nexus S 4g to use in Mexico, and after unlock, I was still getting the OTA updates, and after rooting too. but the problem I had when updating an OTA on my rooted phone was that when I updated the OTA update I lost my root access (since it was an OTA of a Stock not-rooted ROM)

dtuachi said:
I don't know if this is the same case, but this might help:
I bought a Nexus S 4g to use in Mexico, and after unlock, I was still getting the OTA updates, and after rooting too. but the problem I had when updating an OTA on my rooted phone was that when I updated the OTA update I lost my root access (since it was an OTA of a Stock not-rooted ROM)
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If you are only rooted and take a ota update it will work and will remove root as no company is going to send a ota update rooted.... That is why they tell you never update a rooted phone as there may not be a way to root it again if you do.... Not as big of a deal with Samsung as we can root with Odin...HTC was bad about this ....
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Question before I update...

Have never updated via kies before. I am currently on the ics leak rooted and have removed system apps. In order to update do I need to flash back to stock or can I update from kies without doing anything. Usually I just go for it and update, but wanna be careful this time cause I have no backup phone anymore
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I'd like to know this, too. But not if the official ROM has the same bugs as the leak did.

so kies will not let me upgrade having the leaked firmware on it. says the phone cannot update via kies.

U have to be on STOCK everything b4 any program will let u update anything. Its precations so that u can't blame the company... and were not supposed to get leaks.
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I upgraded to the official ics, now my Keyboard lights dont work. Att is sending me a refurbished phone

LuckRocks said:
I upgraded to the official ics, now my Keyboard lights dont work. Att is sending me a refurbished phone
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that is an issue with ICS. there is a fix on the forums here.
i also updated, i am just going to have to install cwmr and install the fix... and while i am at it root i suppose

inthepit said:
i also updated, i am just going to have to install cwmr and install the fix... and while i am at it root i suppose
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How did you update from the leak? I tried and so far I'm stuck at the Samsung logo.
Edit: Never mind, figured it out. Thanks anyway.

[Q] Software Update 4.1.2 HELP!

This morning, I received a notification from T-Mobile that there was a software update to 4.1.2 My phone was rooted and had 4.1.1 installed.
I tried OTA unsuccessfully as it would freeze on me. I connected my cell via usb to my computer for the update using Kies. My computer recognized my cell and was installing the update. The phone rebooted and everything appeared to be going well. When i checked my software version it was still at 4.1.1, now I noticed that my phone was un-rooted. Also, when I try to connect to Kies it does not connect to my phone. I tried several times to update via OTA, it will not connect. Please help, I want to update my phone without loss of my data.
Ronnie

Re: [Q] Software Update 4.2.1 HELP!
The update was 4.1.1 with new baseband not 4.2.1. Updating via KIES will definitely unroot the phone.
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sriharsha_ss said:
The update was 4.1.2 not 4.2.1. Updating via KIES will definitely unroot the phone.
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My cell is unrooted now. Is there anyway to at least update my software to 4.1.2 ???
Thanks for your help and time.

Re: [Q] Software Update 4.2.1 HELP!
I don't think there's an update to 4.1.2 either. Maybe it was a dream.
T-Mobile SGS III

It's all smoke and mirrors.
Not sure yet if it is 4.1.1 with a small patch (as OTA is about 4.3mb) or 4.1.2 (as Sammobile has it listed as 4.1.2 and 700+mb) Jury is still out but here is a thread going on about it ---> New OTA ROM - T999UVDLJC.
We do know that it is not 4.2.1. @OP can you please edit your title accordingly? Post>Edit>Go Advanced Please and thanks.
Edit: Sammobile changed it to 4.1.1. Must have been a typo. It happens. Probably a security patch or something.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126609
Lol didn't close this one Woody?
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Nah, not yet . This thread has evolved into a "Help me get Root back" thread.
I'll let it ride for awhile even though all the answers are readily available. He's brand, spanking new (just registered this morning). But since he is was Rooted, he should know how all this works.

To the OP... the update from what I hear has nothing special.. And if you're rooted, I'm sure you'll be able to flash a custom ROM based off of this update in a matter of weeks.
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[Q] 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 update?

hi
i have my s3 on 4.1.1 and it's rooted
i wanted to know if i can update it to 4.1.2 through kies or do i have to unroot it first??
and if i update will the root stay? if not where can i find instructions on how to do so
-really new to this stuff so sorry for stupid question

I updated my rooted 4.1.1. To 4.1.2. Through kies with no problem. And yes you will lose root. But just re root it after.
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fireboy987 said:
hi
i have my s3 on 4.1.1 and it's rooted
i wanted to know if i can update it to 4.1.2 through kies or do i have to unroot it first??
and if i update will the root stay? if not where can i find instructions on how to do so
-really new to this stuff so sorry for stupid question
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There is already a stock 4.1.2 rooted update.zip file available to update with.

i have same issue,however kies indicates 4.1.1 is up-to-date.
any suggestions for kies issue?

Right now 4.1.1 is up to date I called att they said they found a bug in the internal software so they stopped pushing the update out but it'll be back soon.
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jmatt78 said:
Right now 4.1.1 is up to date I called att they said they found a bug in the internal software so they stopped pushing the update out but it'll be back soon.
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Of course. And after promising the update after advertising it they halt it. And they put out no official posting of this that I could find. Or the person you talked to is full of it because they don't know why you have not got it and don't want to bother or don't know how to figure it out. The last is the most likely.
Now of it is true about the bug I wonder if they will push the bug free version out to everyone again.
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I still show that an update is available.... Holding off on downloading.

Questions and help issues go in Q&A and Help section
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Thanks
FNM

when i connected my s3 to kies it says my 4.1.1 is the latest firmware
so did att stop rolling out the update?

You updated via Kies? I believe AT&T is only updating OTA, not through Kies.
Also, I was pure stock, but rooted. The update failed. It left my phone half updated and I couldn't get it to update, even after unrooting. This appears to be what happened to most rooted 4.1.1 phones on AT&T.
I had to flash back to stock via Kies in order for the update to work.
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richb500 said:
You updated via Kies? I believe AT&T is only updating OTA, not through Kies.
Also, I was pure stock, but rooted. The update failed. It left my phone half updated and I couldn't get it to update, even after unrooting. This appears to be what happened to most rooted 4.1.1 phones on AT&T.
I had to flash back to stock via Kies in order for the update to work.
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i'm not with AT&T. my phone is unlocked and i'm using it with another carrier

vanisleryan said:
I updated my rooted 4.1.1. To 4.1.2. Through kies with no problem. And yes you will lose root. But just re root it after.
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I was on 4.1.1 rooted and updated to 4.1.2 via OTA. What method did you use to re-root your phone?

Oh I'm sorry. Since this is an AT&T forum I just assumed.
I'm sure in a worse case scenario you can just flash it back to stock. I choose to use Kies because then I didn't have to download the correct firmware like you do with Odin.
The flash counter still says 1, but the Device Status did reset to Normal. Of course I lost root.
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Rooting for 4.1.2
I'd love to know a proper way to root without tripping the counter on 4.1.2. I rooted the other day and now it wont let me turn on my wifi. Good thing the phone was only a month old lol, new phone is already on the way from AT&T. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have searched and googled already.
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I was on 4.1.1 rooted and updated to 4.1.2 via OTA. What method did you use to re-root your phone?
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PS4AndroidHacker said:
I'd love to know a proper way to root without tripping the counter on 4.1.2. I rooted the other day and now it wont let me turn on my wifi. Good thing the phone was only a month old lol, new phone is already on the way from AT&T. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have searched and googled already.
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I don't think rooting enables tripping the counter. From what I understand, Tripping flash counter occurs when you flash a custom recovery on jellybean. Best method is to just reset the flash counter when you are going to unroot your phone by using the TriangleAway app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114

PS4AndroidHacker said:
I'd love to know a proper way to root without tripping the counter on 4.1.2. I rooted the other day and now it wont let me turn on my wifi. Good thing the phone was only a month old lol, new phone is already on the way from AT&T. Any help is greatly appreciated as I have searched and googled already.
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I used mrRobinson's method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426. You have to use TriangleAway to reset counter.

[Q] Why is 4.3 not in Kies?

Can someone explain to me why the 4.3 Update isn't in Kies? I've seen 2 people mention that it won't be in Kies at all, but I have no idea why. I've got an unlocked AT&T Note 2 in Canada, so OTA updates are not an option for me. If Kies doesn't get updated, is there any other option for me to update the stock firmware without rooting the device?

calgaryguy said:
Can someone explain to me why the 4.3 Update isn't in Kies? I've seen 2 people mention that it won't be in Kies at all, but I have no idea why. I've got an unlocked AT&T Note 2 in Canada, so OTA updates are not an option for me. If Kies doesn't get updated, is there any other option for me to update the stock firmware without rooting the device?
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If Samsung doesn't host 4.3 in kies your only option will be wait until it gets uploaded online then you can download it and flash thru odin. Or wait until a stock rooted rom gets posted in the development section and flash that zip thru cwm. The latter option is your best bet if your into rooting and custom recovery, otherwise an odin install will give you stock 4.3. Other than wait for a download of one type or another, your out of luck since you won't be able to connect to att network to receive the ota update. As to why it's not on kies? That's anyone's guess, but typically the newest firmwares are available under emergency recovery flash in the tools section of kies. Unfortunately neither kies 2 or kies 3 will function with my note 2. Idk if it's bc I'm rooted with a custom 4.3 note 3 rom that I've been running for a month or so. But to be honest the stock 4.3 is a bit disappointing, which is why I say wait a few days till a dev has made a rom with new 4.3 as a base and thrown in some extra features.
Mega

It's not an official rom yet.

rangercaptain said:
It's not an official rom yet.
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The OTA just hit, so it's not going to be available for download via Sammobile for a decent amount of time, let alone Kies. Shoot, MA4 isn't even available via Kies still to this date. Who knows if the MK6 4.3 build will be or not.

The update still has not released nationwide yet. I don't see kies or sammobile making the firmware available until AT&T has released to all markets. Give it a week or 2 and it should be up for the taking.
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Jspex said:
The update still has not released nationwide yet. I don't see kies or sammobile making the firmware available until AT&T has released to all markets. Give it a week or 2 and it should be up for the taking.
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Weird, it seems that Verizon's firmware is already posted. Grr

Yeah so are the canadian releases as well :/
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