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Am i good to update?

So, i just realized i didn't have the 3.7 ota update from a bit ago, what i did was i used unrevoked forever and 3.1 to root my phone, did the update, all was good. This was updating to the 2.2 update a bit back. If i update to 3.7, will i lose my root, or is it the same as the last update where i'm good to go?

Why don't you just use your favorite roms update?
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iitreatedii said:
Why don't you just use your favorite roms update?
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Too lazy to bother with roms :3.

so.. it is easier to go back.. unroot.. get the update.. then reroot??
or....
get rom.. flash.. done

TickLe MY eLMo said:
Too lazy to bother with roms :3.
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Easier to flash the rom update, because if you flash the OTA, you can lose your root.

Dan330 said:
so.. it is easier to go back.. unroot.. get the update.. then reroot??
or....
get rom.. flash.. done
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Well, you just answered my question, i was simply curious if i would lose my root or not, and off your post i'm assuming i would.

yep you would lose it. Haha

Will there be custom roms based off of the OTA gingerbread update?

I was just curious. I kind of don't want to go back to stock ROM because its backed up on my computer. Also, it wad becoming unstable so now I'm on Virtuous. I rather get a ROM thats based off that release because of the TV out cable. I hope there will be
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Yes. There will be at least one rooted stock ROM. However, most other ROMs will be customized ROMs that utilize the new Gingerbread kernel.

I'd like to point out the kernel source may be for a kernel that only works with the OTA. That's how its been with the Tbolt. Not so bad because it would spawn a whole new generation of much improved gingerbread ROMs.

Thats all I wanted to know seeing how they got gingerbread roms from devices like the HTC Sensation, I don't think it'll take that long to get a custom ROM cooked up haha! As long as there will be roms based off it, I'll be happy hopefully they'll have custom themes
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rosedillinger said:
I was just curious. I kind of don't want to go back to stock ROM because its backed up on my computer. Also, it wad becoming unstable so now I'm on Virtuous. I rather get a ROM thats based off that release because of the TV out cable. I hope there will be
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Nope, absolutely no developer will create a custom rom from this new official rom that's coming out. They haven't done it in the past, why would they start making new custom roms based off of official OTA roms?

Being on a custom rom rooted will we be able to update to stock?
Or will something go dearly wrong if we try?
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okay, so, for us rom users who don't want to go back to stock.
do we have to flash stock back onto the device?, to get the update? or just wait for a custom kernal
and how does one flash the radio without bricking the phone?

gilliduck said:
Nope, absolutely no developer will create a custom rom from this new official rom that's coming out. They haven't done it in the past, why would they start making new custom roms based off of official OTA roms?
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devs play with the source code kernal and work from there.

You will lose root if you update to stock.

Kiboe said:
okay, so, for us rom users who don't want to go back to stock.
do we have to flash stock back onto the device?, to get the update? or just wait for a custom kernal
and how does one flash the radio without bricking the phone?
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Someone will release a rooted version of the ROM which you can use, or just wait for your developer to update their ROM.

No. That update won't be supported. Everyones gonna stop devving the day before its released. Just kidding lol.
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I'll wait for a rooted version to release. But if custom roms like Virtuous, Skyraider, or Incrom update, I'll do that
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I'm personally going to wait until there is a root method. I'll unroot my stock froyo. update. root the update, adb shell and remove the vzw crap and install whatever new kernel has been created from the source code. best way to ensure everything works 100%

rosedillinger said:
I'll wait for a rooted version to release. But if custom roms like Virtuous, Skyraider, or Incrom update, I'll do that
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skyraider won't see the update, i doubt it, the dev of that rom already moved on to the t-bolt.

zoomy942 said:
I'm personally going to wait until there is a root method. I'll unroot my stock froyo. update. root the update, adb shell and remove the vzw crap and install whatever new kernel has been created from the source code. best way to ensure everything works 100%
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if you can root the update, no one knows for sure if unrevoked or any method will work, let us know if it does or not!

I'm on 2.2 rooted using unrevoked3 - such a easy process. From what I have been reading, it's not as simple in reverse. I really want 2.3 for the VoIP capabilities and improved keyboard but I'm afraid to brick my phone unrooting it. Also, I live off of WiFi tether for root users and I don't know how long I could wait for another unrevoked or similar to give root on 2.3 so that I can reinstall the app.
So I'm assuming I should just wait for a custom ROM like most everyone else. Is it hard to flash a custom ROM? More or less difficult than the painless 1-click root?
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Probably not quite as painless as unrevoked, but certainly not difficult either. Rom manager actually makes rom flashing pretty simple but seems buggy for a lot of people. I'd wait for the rooted OTA to be posted and flash that. Might want to do a little reading on flashing roms and root in general, there are some good stickies in the incredible forums.

Can I use the root method even on a custom sense ROM?
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rosedillinger said:
Can I use the root method even on a custom sense ROM?
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I'm not wanting to insult you, honestly, but that question reflects a deep lack of knowledge. But, you're at XDA and that's the best place to fix that!
I'll answer your question....
Nobody could probably tell you because nobody has ever tried rooting a custom ROM before.
That said, do some searching and some reading and get familiar with what this community is all about. You will be amazed.

So I flashed the 2.3.4 GB Rom posted by JoelZ yesterday. Some stuff looks diferent but not a whole lot. Was I wrong to expect the newer style keyboard, lockscreen and notification bar? Nevertheless, it boots wicked quick and feels faster.
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The OTA is trying to install on my phone

I just now got the message and it's asking me to install. Problem is that I don't wasn't to lose my data or my root. Will this update erase my phone and un root it?

Eazail70x7 said:
I just now got the message and it's asking me to install. Problem is that I don't wasn't to lose my data or my root. Will this update erase my phone and un root it?
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You will lose root
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Do you know if I'll lose data? Also, If I install the update now, is there a way to regain root once I lose it? Thanks.
All I want is root and tether

i dont think they would be stupid enough to push out an update that would force everyone's phone to lose all their apps and settings, unless of course that update was an ICS update.

cnstarz said:
i dont think they would be stupid enough to push out an update that would force everyone's phone to lose all their apps and settings, unless of course that update was an ICS update.
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ZOMG we're getting ICS, confirmed! POST ALL THREADS!

^ smh.
it's not ICS....
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Eazail70x7 said:
Do you know if I'll lose data? Also, If I install the update now, is there a way to regain root once I lose it? Thanks.
All I want is root and tether
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Install OTA, then download and install busy box and superuser app. Then use Odin to flash rogue stock ek02 kernel/recovery in development section. That should be all you need to do, to gain root.
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jmejiaa said:
ZOMG we're getting ICS, confirmed! POST ALL THREADS!
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SocialReject said:
^ smh.
it's not ICS....
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lol....
10char

I can't find the tar file needed for the installation of the recovery. I downloaded the zip file in the thread

Eazail70x7 said:
I can't find the tar file needed for the installation of the recovery. I downloaded the zip file in the thread
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Check the tread in development that says [dump]
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first of all the update is not going to flash if you are rooted.
second if somehow you flash it just root like you did the first time.
updates don't wipe data but if you try to flash it on a rooted/non stock phone you are going to have to wipe and reflash anyway.

Hmm, hopefully I get this updated soon. Thanks for the help so far

Ok, I've been reading in the threads mentioned in the posts above and still feel somewhat confused. Apparently in the thread with "dump" in the title, I have to be on a stock EG30 "odexed" rom to flash the EK02 update.
I am currently on stock EG30 "deodexed" rooted rom. So do I need to first revert back to a stock odexed EG30 rom? Then odin the ek02.tar? Then find a root method?

So they've started releasing the OTA?

Got my notice this morning

Someone posted something in the sprint website on the link below. Looks like it started release yesterday...
http://community.sprint.com/baw/com.../12/07/samsung-epic-touch-4g-software-updates

SocialReject said:
^ smh.
it's not ICS....
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I was being sarcastic and poking fun

Man why dont you just update with one of the rooted roms in the forum instead of dealing with all this what should I do and I am confused. All you need is here and if you are rooted already why are you worrying about the OTA..
I believe FOTA apk will stop you from seeing that. There is a disable update script you can run that freezes that(pm disable com.samsung) link here ). I mean way more options than what to do is says I have the update

playya said:
Man why dont you just update with one of the rooted roms in the forum instead of dealing with all this what should I do and I am confused. All you need is here and if you are rooted already why are you worrying about the OTA..
I believe FOTA apk will stop you from seeing that. There is a disable update script (pm disable com.samsung) link here )you can run that freezes that. I mean way more options than what to do is says I have the update
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I knew there was a way to stop seeing that. Thanks playya! U am going to wait and see what our devs find with the OTA as well. They aren't always problem free. Any OG Epic users remember EB13? I am pretty sure that was OTA
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JohnCorleone said:
I knew there was a way to stop seeing that. Thanks playya! U am going to wait and see what our devs find with the OTA as well. They aren't always problem free. Any OG Epic users remember EB13? I am pretty sure that was OTA
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No problem but so far so good with the Calk version 2.3.6 and I will be honest I debloat the hell out of the rom before I load it up on my phone. I get it down to about 165mb then install what I want too... So I dont really care for downloading OTA's never have since my OG Evo days

[Q] galaxy s2 tmobile update?

so my phone is rooted already on beastmod rom remastered, and i just got a notification saying i have a update to be installed from tmobile. im sure it is the 2.3.6 update becuase i dont have that yet, but am i supposed to unroot THEN install the update or can i just update it while its already rooted?
*i have cwm and everything is already backed up, i just need to know what to do with this update*
Thanks in advance for help

You dont want to accept the update running a custom rom. If you have the pro version of titanium backup. Go into it and look for device management and freeze it. Then reboot.

If you like beastmod, why not just flash the beastmod with 2.3.6 base? Info is in THIS thread.

I dont have the pro version, but can i just back up device management and uninstall it?
and how will this effect my phone if i dont update to 2.3.6?
will i still be able to get ICS later on?
Thanks for the quick reply!

blackangst said:
If you like beastmod, why not just flash the beastmod with 2.3.6 base? Info is in THIS thread.
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I have a different version that has been customized by someone else on this forum.
its more of a ics look.

Wait for the ics update and wait for a ROM to come out with that stock update if you update to ics you will Lose root is my advice
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thanks for the help guys but im a NOOB. lol so if you can make it easier for me....

peppersu812 said:
Wait for the ics update and wait for a ROM to come out with that stock update if you update to ics you will Lose root is my advice
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so youre saying go back to stock? unrooted and wait?

htwnzballa09 said:
I dont have the pro version, but can i just back up device management and uninstall it?
and how will this effect my phone if i dont update to 2.3.6?
will i still be able to get ICS later on?
Thanks for the quick reply!
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One of the biggest features of 2.3.6 is wifi calling. As long as youre connected to wifi, your calling doesnt come out of your bucket. Its unlimited calling
Sure, you may be able to ICS later on, but ICS for the US SGS2 is a long ways off.
BTW the beastmod 5.0 I linked above is ICS-ish if you like that.

blackangst said:
One of the biggest features of 2.3.6 is wifi calling. As long as youre connected to wifi, your calling doesnt come out of your bucket. Its unlimited calling
Sure, you may be able to ICS later on, but ICS for the US SGS2 is a long ways off.
BTW the beastmod 5.0 I linked above is ICS-ish if you like that.
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so if i want to update to 2.3.6? how do i do it WHILE staying on this rom i have now? will i have to unroot > update > root again?

I wouldn't there is roms with that update that your using that is the beauty of being rooted you hear everyone saying I can't wait for ics to come out pfffff why when your rooted you can just flash all the roms you want
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htwnzballa09 said:
so youre saying go back to stock? unrooted and wait?
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No don't go back just sit back and wait and enjoy being rooted ics will come out soon and we all can get the update when a stock rom comes out or any other rom

htwnzballa09 said:
so if i want to update to 2.3.6? how do i do it WHILE staying on this rom i have now? will i have to unroot > update > root again?
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With being rooted and not stock, if you want the features of the 2.3.6 update from T-Mobile you will have to flash a custom ROM that is based in 2.3.6 code. If the version of BeastMod you are running is not based in 2.3.6 code and you need wifi calling, then you need to change ROM's.

isn't this exact question PINNED in dev forum?....
HOLY CRAP IT IS!
found it after clickin back and goin into dev.. took like 5 seconds...
linky

doug36 said:
isn't this exact question PINNED in dev forum?....
HOLY CRAP IT IS!
found it after clickin back and goin into dev.. took like 5 seconds...
linky
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Sorry didn't see it I tried searching.
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I really don't need wifi calling but I don't want device manager to keep giving me a notification to update everytime I connect to wifi
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Unrooting and updating would be 100% pointless. Just pay for titanium backup already because it's going to be one of the most useful apps you'll ever use and then free device management to get the update notifications to stop. If you update you'll lose both root and you'll go back to the stock ROM. Your call I suppose.

Dude is right best rooting tool there is !
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unclespoon said:
Unrooting and updating would be 100% pointless. Just pay for titanium backup already because it's going to be one of the most useful apps you'll ever use and then free device management to get the update notifications to stop. If you update you'll lose both root and you'll go back to the stock ROM. Your call I suppose.
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But 2.3.6 can be rooted with Odin.
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It can but I wouldn't worry about it when you can flash roms with the update or better lol
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4.3 Root Method/ROM Flash

I took the 4.3 (I know, I know, never take an OTA).
I want to root and flash CM11, but there is no root method for 4.3 yet.
Anyone know if there is any way to root right now (flashing 4.2 firmware or something like that) or do I have to wait? If so, how long do you think?
Thanks!

rockingrubberducky said:
I took the 4.3 (I know, I know, never take an OTA).
I want to root and flash CM11, but there is no root method for 4.3 yet.
Anyone know if there is any way to root right now (flashing 4.2 firmware or something like that) or do I have to wait? If so, how long do you think?
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Nothing yet. All we can do is wait and see. Since there are no updates about progress that I've found from those who've posted the patches, there is no good way to estimate how long, or even if, at this point.

I haven't ever tried it, but if you're S-ON and are on 4.3 will the phone block you from flashing the old 605.15 encrypted RUU?

projektorboy said:
I haven't ever tried it, but if you're S-ON and are on 4.3 will the phone block you from flashing the old 605.15 encrypted RUU?
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Afraid so. Downgrading isn't possible.

were you s off before taking 4.3
If you were then you can get root back I did it using fastboot commands because adb will not seem to work for me after the update for me if you need some help let me know

If your s-off just flash a custom recovery and superuser apk
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bregga said:
If you were then you can get root back I did it using fastboot commands because adb will not seem to work for me after the update for me if you need some help let me know
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So you're saying if I was rooted before, I can root again?
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rockingrubberducky said:
So you're saying if I was rooted before, I can root again?
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Assuming you are unlocked then yes you can get root again.

BladeRunner said:
Assuming you are unlocked then yes you can get root again.
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Damn. I haven't tinkered with the device at all. Guess I gotta wait then, huh?
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rockingrubberducky said:
Damn. I haven't tinkered with the device at all. Guess I gotta wait then, huh?
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Yup, you gotta wait until rumrunner (most likely) gets updated.

BladeRunner said:
Yup, you gotta wait until rumrunner (most likely) gets updated.
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Alright, hopefully it's not too far off. Can't wait for some AOSP Kit Kat?
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I'm in the exact same boat, friend. Never really saw a need to unlock or root prior to the OTA but now I'm having serious battery issues, mainly the phone radio using over 50% of my battery daily. I've been googling so hard I've almost broken my internets, but can't seem to find anyway to downgrade to use rum runner. I'm just dealing with it and hoping beaups and the other devs find a way to get us unlocked. Until then I'll wait patiently with my portable charger on hand lol.

LightAeterna said:
I'm in the exact same boat, friend. Never really saw a need to unlock or root prior to the OTA but now I'm having serious battery issues, mainly the phone radio using over 50% of my battery daily. I've been googling so hard I've almost broken my internets, but can't seem to find anyway to downgrade to use rum runner. I'm just dealing with it and hoping beaups and the other devs find a way to get us unlocked. Until then I'll wait patiently with my portable charger on hand lol.
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Damn, sorry to hear that man. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long! Kit Kat looks delicious!
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rockingrubberducky said:
So you're saying if I was rooted before, I can root again?
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What he is saying is that if you used rumrunner or sent it in to gain S-OFF, all you would have to do is download the superuser zip file and in TWRP flash the superuser file. When you reboot you might need to update the binaries but that would do it.
Gained root again on my device after taking the 4.3 update.
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Oh dang I never finished reading the thread and saw the question was answered. =)
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Has anyone tried taking the .15 encrypted RUU after taking the 4.3 update who is NOT rooted? I need to send my phone in for camera pink tint and am worried they will update it to 4.3 after returning to stock.
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brymaster5000 said:
Has anyone tried taking the .15 encrypted RUU after taking the 4.3 update who is NOT rooted? I need to send my phone in for camera pink tint and am worried they will update it to 4.3 after returning to stock.
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No, it won't work, it prevents your from downgrading, as HTC software has always done.
If I had a locked device, there are a couple things I would try to see if I could make it work.
Likely they wouldn't though, and I'd hate to get anyone's hopes up or send them down an unsuccessful path.
Bottomline being, there is currently no way to unlock, or to downgrade from a locked 4.3 device, to achieve an unlock.

brymaster5000 said:
Has anyone tried taking the .15 encrypted RUU after taking the 4.3 update who is NOT rooted? I need to send my phone in for camera pink tint and am worried they will update it to 4.3 after returning to stock.
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Oh yeah I've been trying. I tried multiple downloads from multiple sources but they all hang up at the checking main version action and then fail. It's pretty much just playing the waiting game for rum runner and attempting patience. I'm not too hopeful for anything in the next few weeks since everyone has been busy with Christmas and such and New Years coming up. But if it can be done, the devs on here will do it.