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[Q] Firmware upgrade with root?

Good morning everyone.
As you can see from my post count, I am fresh meat on the XDA forums, and more in general to fiddling with Android.
I rooted my phone while ago, doing great so far (but no custom ROM yet, waiting for CM 7/9).
Today I opened up Kies and found thet there's a firmware upgrade avaiable.
It reads like this:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now, my situation is like this:
. I am rooted
. I have uninstalled several system apps (mainly Samsung Bloatware)
Being the total noob I am, am I safe to to the upgrade from Kies? (apart the known fact I learnt that Kies is Satan's stepchild)
Thanks in advance for any reply!

Update from Kies is a risk. Many ppl was posting that they have some errors. I prefer to update by Samsung Ota, just need wifi connection and thats all. I made the update with rooted phone and after update phone was still rooted.

Hunteros said:
Update from Kies is a risk. Many ppl was posting that they have some errors. I prefer to update by Samsung Ota, just need wifi connection and thats all. I made the update with rooted phone and after update phone was still rooted.
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I saw another thread similar to mine being opened, in which it says that this update is just the 2.3.6 one.
But I'm already on 2.3.6
My main concern about updating was about the fact that I'm rooted and uninstalled some default apps, and if that would interfere with the update

This update should bring your Version build to "GINGERBREAD.XXLA2"
It is now available in Italy both through Kies and OTA (I updated yesterday evening via OTA).
I think this upgrade can unroot your phone. But you can always root it again.
The "Root via Recovery" method should work on this release too.

banelicious said:
I saw another thread similar to mine being opened, in which it says that this update is just the 2.3.6 one.
But I'm already on 2.3.6
My main concern about updating was about the fact that I'm rooted and uninstalled some default apps, and if that would interfere with the update
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If you think there's risk...use odin.it's more reliable than kies..that's only what I know..
Try clockworkmod recovery by arco68;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
It can do a lot of thing..u can do a nandroid backup if anything **** happen..just recover it..
Sent from another space

jahlee said:
If you think there's risk...use odin.it's more reliable than kies..that's only what I know..
Try clockworkmod recovery by arco68;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
It can do a lot of thing..u can do a nandroid backup if anything **** happen..just recover it..
Sent from another space
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Yeah I'm investigating about ClockworkMod (I hate mindlessly use things without prior knowledge of how they work)
By the way I have succesfully upgraded with Kies (OTA Update kept failing instead).
Now I'm waiting for an update of ZergRush root, cause this last firmware update screwed it.
Thanks anyone for the tips

banelicious said:
Now I'm waiting for an update of ZergRush root, cause this last firmware update screwed it.
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Not sure if that will happen soon, but I would recommend you to read, as mentioned above, about the rooting via Recovery:
It is also possible via ClockWorkMod.
About the CWM, via ODIN it is very easy to flash and you have the possibility to reflash the stock recovery in a couple of seconds, too. This may be needed if you update next time via OTA.
greets
THE-E

[Q] [IAMNOOB] can I flash I747UCALG1 when I'm in I747UCALH9 already?

Hello devs, I have a quick question here. I've read as many threads here as I can, but I still have this doubt before I go ahead and try to root my phone.
I just bought my Galaxy S3 I747 from AT&T yesterday, which came as I747UCALG1. Today it automatically downloaded the package from the network and updated to:
Build Number: IMM76D.I747UCALH9
Baseband Version: I747UCLH9
Kernal Version: 3.0.8-985684
My question is, since the phone is already in a newer version of firmware (I747UCALH9), can I follow mrRobinson's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426) and flash back to ATT I747UCALG1, which is actually a relatively older version, using Odin? I ask this because I have a PS3 and I know that it is technically not allowed to perform a "downgrade", and I know that it very complicated to downgrade iPhone's baseband as well. So I don't know whether this is the case for Galaxy S3 here
I just want to get my phone rooted so far. Thanks for your patience! Please let me know your comments.

First, questions should be asked in Q&A.
Odin will flash any firmware to your phone. That's why it's important to get the right dl.
But,
Even if you flash back to LG1, you will get prompted to update again.

slinson said:
Hello devs, I have a quick question here. I've read as many threads here as I can, but I still have this doubt before I go ahead and try to root my phone.
I just bought my Galaxy S3 I747 from AT&T yesterday, which came as I747UCALG1. Today it automatically downloaded the package from the network and updated to:
Build Number: IMM76D.I747UCALH9
Baseband Version: I747UCLH9
Kernal Version: 3.0.8-985684
My question is, since the phone is already in a newer version of firmware (I747UCALH9), can I follow mrRobinson's thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426) and flash back to ATT I747UCALG1, which is actually a relatively older version, using Odin? I ask this because I have a PS3 and I know that it is technically not allowed to perform a "downgrade", and I know that it very complicated to downgrade iPhone's baseband as well. So I don't know whether this is the case for Galaxy S3 here
I just want to get my phone rooted so far. Thanks for your patience! Please let me know your comments.
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If your just looking for root, flash CWM with ODIN and then flash superSU with recovery.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Your counter will go up but then you can install triangle away and reset the flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114. This should take less than 5 minutes after you have read everything.
If your completly new to this check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903437
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
and pretty much read all stickies.

nakedninja42 said:
If your just looking for root, flash CWM with ODIN and then flash superSU with recovery.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 Your counter will go up but then you can install triangle away and reset the flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114. This should take less than 5 minutes after you have read everything.
If your completly new to this check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903437
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
and pretty much read all stickies.
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thanks dude!

mrhaley30705 said:
First, questions should be asked in Q&A.
Odin will flash any firmware to your phone. That's why it's important to get the right dl.
But,
Even if you flash back to LG1, you will get prompted to update again.
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does that mean I'll lost root after I update?

After LH9 update, maybe. After flashing the stock firmware, definitely. There is a no trip root method (won't touch your flash counter).

mrhaley30705 said:
After LH9 update, maybe. After flashing the stock firmware, definitely. There is a no trip root method (won't touch your flash counter).
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If I understand it correctly....what mrRobinson mentioned as the following link is the no tripping method. Basically it flashes rooted official ware so the counter wouldn't be triggered, I assume? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
And even if I've done that, I still need to come up with a solution when it prompts LH9 OTA again....emmmm
Thanks a lot mrhaley!:good::laugh:

If you just want to maintain root, try this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
just follow the directions in the app.

mrhaley30705 said:
If you just want to maintain root, try this:
just follow the directions in the app.
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thanks mrhaley30705:laugh::good::good:! you are the man!

Several people who have gone back from LH9 to LG1 get an error about android.process.acore failing when they boot. If that happens, do a factory reset in recovery and reboot.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

If u t rooted just freeze the ATT update app. Will not try to update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

lgkahn said:
If u t rooted just freeze the ATT update app. Will not try to update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2
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I intend on downgrading back to LG1 also being as I get horrible battery life with LH9.
Are there any other options besides freezing it? I know titanium will freeze apps, but I hate to install that app just for one thing, being as I would never use anything else in there. Plus if I remember correctly, I think you need to purchase titanium to freeze apps. Not that I'm cheap, but I'd hate to buy the app just to freeze one thing.
So I am just trying to explore other options as well. Preferably free options.

[Q] LT28i Root

Hi Guys!
I'm sorry if this question has been asked a gazillion times, but I want to know what I'm getting into first as I am new to rooting.
I have a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28i) with Jelly Bean on it (4.1.2). I was simply wondering if the process outlined in this thread would work:
[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
Once again, sorry for a repeat but I'm not exactly sure about what my firmware is etc.
Thanks!

WGuitar said:
Hi Guys!
I'm sorry if this question has been asked a gazillion times, but I want to know what I'm getting into first as I am new to rooting.
I have a Sony Xperia Ion (LT28i) with Jelly Bean on it (4.1.2). I was simply wondering if the process outlined in this thread would work:
[Tutorial][ION] Flashing Firmware and Rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812168
Once again, sorry for a repeat but I'm not exactly sure about what my firmware is etc.
Thanks!
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yes that will work..go to settings>about phone> and you will find all the info abt ur software versions...u are basically looking for build number here..

Build Number is:
6.2.B.0.211
Therefore since it appears to be the most recent firmware, I can simply skip to the rooting portion of the guide correct?
Thanks, I've been hoping to get my phone rooted to get rid of all the bloatware.
You guys are awesome!

I have attempted to root the device to no avail. Does the firmware have to be flashed over? Or can I use the firmware currently on it. If it has to be flashed over, my phone does not appear to have drivers in the flash tool. Can I flash without installing a driver?

WGuitar said:
I have attempted to root the device to no avail. Does the firmware have to be flashed over? Or can I use the firmware currently on it. If it has to be flashed over, my phone does not appear to have drivers in the flash tool. Can I flash without installing a driver?
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u have an unlocked bootloader or locked???

I believe it is locked as I have not done anything to the phone besides upgrading to JB from ICS. I used the Sony PC Companion to do so as well.
Edit: Bootloader is locked and apparently cannot be unlocked. (According to System info)

WGuitar said:
I believe it is locked as I have not done anything to the phone besides upgrading to JB from ICS. I used the Sony PC Companion to do so as well.
Edit: Bootloader is locked and apparently cannot be unlocked. (According to System info)
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It doesnt matter...can you tell me the steps that you did briefly and where you faced the problem?
Sent from my Micromax A110 using xda app-developers app

It tells me to use the display system check but it just gets stuck hanging at a white screen on my phone and the program does not continue from there. If you could tell me the version of the root program and which option to use, I might be able to do it, but I've tried a few different versions of it with different options. Not exactly sure what I can do.
Edit: Do I have to flash my firmware before trying to root? It doesn't say anywhere that I have to, however could that be what's not allowing me to root?

WGuitar said:
It tells me to use the display system check but it just gets stuck hanging at a white screen on my phone and the program does not continue from there. If you could tell me the version of the root program and which option to use, I might be able to do it, but I've tried a few different versions of it with different options. Not exactly sure what I can do.
Edit: Do I have to flash my firmware before trying to root? It doesn't say anywhere that I have to, however could that be what's not allowing me to root?
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This method doesnt work with your .211 fw. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460&highlight=root+211+ion

I've tried that thread's root method. All I keep getting is a screen that it pauses at basically indefinitely, and none of the other root options work.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

[Q] 4.4.4 NH7 No sound?

Hello everyone!
Recently I've decided to flash over to the new NH7 Update because I wanted to try out the 4.4.4 Modem. After flashing both the ROM and Modem, I no longer have any sound. I'm a "bit" new to some of this so I'm hoping I could get some help. I've flashed plenty of other ROMS and Modems before without an issue (At least issues I could fix) but I can't seem to find any information on how one would fix this problem. I'm assuming the problem is the 4.4.4 Modem?
I'm also having the lockscreen freeze up on me when I try to unlock the phone. If I let the phone set for a while it settles down but it's still really buggy. Seems to do this with any ROM I flash and random things FC on me.
Lastly, Not sure if this helps with the problem but every time I boot into recovery and go to start the phone, it tells me that I lost root and gives me the option to fix. If I choose not to fix, I still have root. No idea why it prompts me about this?
Anyway, here's some info on what I did.
Flashed this ROM and used the modem provided in the thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-4-4-4-nh7-insane-kit-kat-v1-9-14-14-t2876946
1 Wiped Cache, Dalvik, Data, Factory reset with TWRP
2 Flashed ROM with TWRP
3 Put phone in download mode and flashed the NON-HLOS.bin
4 Restarted then booted download and flashed Modem.bin
5 Restarted normally and setup phone like normal.
6 No sound :/
Used the latest version of TWRP I could find. (2.8.1 I believe?)
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Anyway, thanks for any help you guys can give!
Jeff

Try the double flash method (start from phone off, flash without auto reboot, pull battery, boot back to ODIN, flash again, pull battery, boot normally). Some bits may not have updated. This will fix it.
The thing about losing root is I believe a known TWRP bug in that version.
Marc

Hi Marc
I've tried the method you describe with no luck
Oh, I suppose it's worth mentioning that I'm using ODIN version 3.0.7
Thanks,
Jeff

For Sickness' 4.4.4 ROM you have to be on the NH7 bootloader for it to fully work with no issues
And also, try TWRP 2.7.0.0. I use TWRP 2.6.3.1 and never have had an issue

Kriptik210 said:
For Sickness' 4.4.4 ROM you have to be on the NH7 bootloader for it to fully work with no issues
And also, try TWRP 2.7.0.0. I use TWRP 2.6.3.1 and never have had an issue
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Hey Kriptik210
For the bootloader I'm not exactly sure where to find it. (I have a link to what I think is a bootloader but I'm not allowed to post it until 10 posts)
If you look at my screenshot. It says Baseband Version m919uvufnh7. Isnt this the bootloader?
Sorry if I sound silly. I've never really had to update stuff like this before. It's really new to me.
Thanks,
Jeff

jeffreythe00 said:
Hey Kriptik210
For the bootloader I'm not exactly sure where to find it. (I have a link to what I think is a bootloader but I'm not allowed to post it until 10 posts)
If you look at my screenshot. It says Baseband Version m919uvufnh7. Isnt this the bootloader?
Sorry if I sound silly. I've never really had to update stuff like this before. It's really new to me.
Thanks,
Jeff
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Baseband is the modem, build number is the bootloader. I don't see a screenshot anywhere

Ok, thank you for clarifying.
I'm going to download the 4.4.4 OTA and flash it VIA ODIN, then re-root. I've read towelroot v2 can root 4.4.4 without tripping knox.

jeffreythe00 said:
Ok, thank you for clarifying.
I'm going to download the 4.4.4 OTA and flash it VIA ODIN, then re-root. I've read towelroot v2 can root 4.4.4 without tripping knox.
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You can't do OTA if you don't have the stock firmware already on your phone. But you can Odin.
You can use this link if you need anything...
http://www.droidviews.com/update-t-mobile-galaxy-s4-to-android-4-4-4-kitkat-and-root-it/

I got it. Sound is working now. I was apparently on the MDL bootloader. I used this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/nb4-to-nh7-firmware-upgrade-via-odin-t2880284 to get updated and re-rooted. Thanks for the help. I never would have known about the bootloader if it had not of been for this thread. I think I can handle the rest from here
Cheers!
Jeff

If you are unsure of your bootloader, there is a Phone Info Samsung app in the play store. IT will show you your boot loader version, modem baseband, etc..

Kriptik210 said:
Baseband is the modem, build number is the bootloader. I don't see a screenshot anywhere
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Build number is the software version. It's defined in the build prop. Has nothing to do with the bootloader. Can make it say whatever you want. Unless That is Samsung is stealing mine and sickness' rom names and making bootloaders called HispAsian rom and Insane 4.4.4 haha in which I better be receiving a check
To find your bootloader version, download android terminal emulator from the playstore and type
getprop ro.bootloader
And hit enter.

ShinySide said:
Build number is the software version. It's defined in the build prop. Has nothing to do with the bootloader. Can make it say whatever you want. Unless That is Samsung is stealing mine and sickness' rom names and making bootloaders called HispAsian rom and Insane 4.4.4 haha in which I better be receiving a check
To find your bootloader version, download android terminal emulator from the playstore and type
getprop ro.bootloader
And hit enter.
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Part of me knew this.....lol

Edit....................

Help! Push notifications work half the time with certain apps

Issue after 4.3 Auto Upgrade:
I have looked through many, many questions on this forum group relative to push notifications but most do not have an answer (or reply). I had learned that developers must update their apps to comply to 4.3 notification process that is part of 4.3 (POS). Is that my problem? I don't know.
I have tried 10 different reminder apps that notify me of events I have created that repeat, are persistent and stick to the notification drawer, but rarely, if even do. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't. Other apps have similar behavior: one message comes through and 5 after will not. I am baffled.
I am rooted: Odin 3.09 root66 tar
Samsung Galaxy S III LTE
Any help is greatly appreciated. I do NOT have the funds to get a new phone and am stuck with the S3. Thank you in advance.

After doing tons of research on the push notifications, I have installed DynamicNotifications, removed any other lock screen app, customized DynamicNotifications and hopefully this will do the trick. So for anyone coming to this forum about 4.3 and push notifications issues .. take heed that you won't get a reply but try DynamicNotifications and uninstall any app you have that uses a lock screen. I was using CM Locker. DynamicNotifications has a built-in lock screen. You can read about the app in the Market/Play Store. I would also recommend watching a few YT vids on DynamicNotifications.

This app will help as well:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142503

Could the notification problem be related to your rooted ROM? I'm not sure.

Good Read:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/fslYqYrULto

audit13 said:
Could the notification problem be related to your rooted ROM? I'm not sure.
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I am not using a ROM. I am rooted with no ROM installed.

marinazar said:
I am not using a ROM. I am rooted with no ROM installed.
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You might want to read the article I just posted.

I had a look at the article and noticed that it was published on September 9, 2013.
You must have a ROM installed on your phone; otherwise, the phone would not boot, no?

More help: http://www.digitalinternals.com/mobile/fix-wifi-push-notifications-delay-android/361/

I rooted with Odin 3.09 and root66 tar. That's it.
audit13 said:
I had a look at the article and noticed that it was published on September 9, 2013.
You must have a ROM installed on your phone; otherwise, the phone would not boot, no?
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Of course its from 2013. I am on o/s 4.3. That is when all the push notifications began to disappear. This is the reason:
http://www.digitalinternals.com/mobile/fix-wifi-push-notifications-delay-android/361/
Trust me, if there were a way I could get off 4.3 I would but I am stuck with the S3.
audit13 said:
I had a look at the article and noticed that it was published on September 9, 2013.
You must have a ROM installed on your phone; otherwise, the phone would not boot, no?
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I am using PNF (root), DynamicNotifications, have checked the TCP timeout, and everything inbetween. Will have to do a factory reset next, but I've read that didn't help at all.
"In a nutshell, Google’s push notifications service work by making a connection on TCP port 5228 between the phone and Google servers."

The latest T-mobile NF4 ROM came out in October, 2014. You could move to a custom Lollipop ROM to see if that solves the issue.
The fact that the Root66 ROM is rooted may have something to do with the push notifications.
Looks like the solution may require changing TCP time outs on a wifi router.

Unfortunately, my Netgear genie does not allow for TCP parameter changes.
I will try a ROM change next but I cannot even tell you how many hours I have invested in this device since it auto upgraded to 4.3 - ridiculous.
audit13 said:
The latest T-mobile NF4 ROM came out in October, 2014. You could move to a custom Lollipop ROM to see if that solves the issue.
The fact that the Root66 ROM is rooted may have something to do with the push notifications.
Looks like the solution may require changing TCP time outs on a wifi router.
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have you tried a stock rom without root to see what happens?

I haven't. What steps would I need to take knowing I have root66? Speak in noob, audit
audit13 said:
have you tried a stock rom without root to see what happens?
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Download the latest rom from sammobile.com and use Odin to flash it.
Did you use Odin to flash root66?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687

I did.
In another thread you had sent me a link for firmware for my device. I've attached the screenshot.
So I really don't want to brick my phone Are you thinking I should find a new ROM, install with Odin, or revert back to stock? I am lost on what to do now.
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audit13 said:
Did you use Odin to flash root66?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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I found these instructions for converting back to stock with Odin:
http://androidromupdate.com/2013/12...-official-4-3-stock-t-mo-galaxy-s3-lte-t999l/

The phone doesn't look like it is running the latest firmware.
How did the phone get an ota update if it was rooted?