Hi there,
I have a Sprint EPIC 4G Touch that is rooted. My phone is prompted me to for an OTA update to 4..0.4. I'm assuming that my phone will brick if I click update. Will it? Can I somehow stop this stupid prompting and wait for the OTA rooted version? I do like sprint roms... yeah I know.. I just want it rooted and have ICS too.
Thanks all!!
allow the update and then just reroot
Really?
bush2088 said:
allow the update and then just reroot
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Will I lose all my apps and stuff or will it just return me to upgraded stuff? sorry, I know this is dumb questioning.
The OTA will not brick your phone because it does not wipe. Once you have it upgraded the process of rooting does not delete data either.
If you attempt to download the update, during the installation process, it will fail and bump you back where you were.
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SkippyDogg said:
If you attempt to download the update, during the installation process, it will fail and bump you back where you were.
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I rerooted el29 did a manual upgrade download the official rename it update.zip place it on your sd card
Boot to recovery choose apply update from sd card
Back up your apps with titanium or my backup our find you one
Do not back up system apps
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You can stop the notification by disabling system updates with titanium backup. The worst that can happen if you download it is it won't install. If all you did was root and didn't add CWM or delete any uninstallable apps the update should install. The rooted OTA is already available from sfhub in the dev section and the stock rooted FF18 Rom has has been out for two months. We just didn't know it was the official until a week ago. Most of the custom ICS roms are now based on FF18.
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long time evo user, noob at the s3. I rooted my dad's phone because he needed wifi tether, but he is freaked out about accidentally applying an ota and bricking his phone. Can I disable ota checks or restore the stock recovery while keeping root? Thanks!
You can always install OTA RootKeeper and have it back everything up. I used it for the first time last night before updating my wife's S3 and it worked great.
Did you have a stock recovery or can you install the updates over a custom one?
recommended way
Is to just flash the lg8 modem posted in the development section and then suppress the update notification by flashing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1244277&d=1344225893 or by flashing the legit update and flashing this after to keep root http://shabbypenguin.com/k0/ecm/TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip. if you didnt modify system you can copy the legit update from cache to sd and flash in cwm
billard412 said:
Is to just flash the lg8 modem posted in the development section and then suppress the update notification by flashing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1244277&d=1344225893 or by flashing the legit update and flashing this after to keep root http://shabbypenguin.com/k0/ecm/TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip. if you didnt modify system you can copy the legit update from cache to sd and flash in cwm
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Okay thanks so much! If I did install that ota mod is there a way to receive updates again? What would happen if he accidentally clicked install now and let the phone attempt to install the ota with cwm installed? Would it brick or would it be fine?
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cullenmq1 said:
Okay thanks so much! If I did install that ota mod is there a way to receive updates again? What would happen if he accidentally clicked install now and let the phone attempt to install the ota with cwm installed? Would it brick or would it be fine?
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No you wont brick. And the mod only makes u look up to date so any future update will come thru as normal.
If u hit install with cwm And ur system is unmodified it will probably finish but will get rid of root thats what the root from recovery zip is for. Def no brick tho.
Thanks soo much Okay so if he just accepts an update the phone will automatically update through cwm but will get rid of root? So he has nothing to worry about except losing root if sammy sends out an ota.
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cullenmq1 said:
Thanks soo much Okay so if he just accepts an update the phone will automatically update through cwm but will get rid of root? So he has nothing to worry about except losing root if sammy sends out an ota.
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Ya and thats saying that the update finishes. Worst that will happen is root is gone. If the system was modified or something dont match the checks the update does, the update will fail and nothing will change. But i can assure you, it will not hardbrick u. Ur In samsung country now lol and that has never ever happened with a samsung to my knowledge. Like i said In first post tho definatly recomend coming here for the update (usually a modem) flash it manually, and avoid the ota altogether. But hitting the install button wont hurt you.
I've found this is much easier. Zedomax has a rooted LG8 stock ROM up for download. Just flash, clear cache and you're ready to go. (note that if you have any flashed mods such as a CPU editor or the Google Now on ICS mod you will have to reflash)
http://galaxys3root.com/sprint-galaxy-s3/sprint-galaxy-s3-cwm-zippable-lg8-ota-with-root-stock-rom/
If I root using the toolkit and keep it stock, would I have any issues when Tmo sends out the JB update? I probably will just update via KIES since it will be faster. I mainly want root just for Titanium Backup. I miss it since getting my SGS3.
androidmonkey said:
If I root using the toolkit and keep it stock, would I have any issues when Tmo sends out the JB update? I probably will just update via KIES since it will be faster. I mainly want root just for Titanium Backup. I miss it since getting my SGS3.
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No you wont have any problems recieving jb ota if you still have stock rom. Make sure youre on stock recovery flashing ota update.
Have fun and remember to kill bloatware lol
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x1tyme said:
No you wont have any problems recieving jb ota if you still have stock rom. Make sure youre on stock recovery flashing ota update.
Have fun and remember to kill bloatware lol
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So, I should just root and not install CWR or another recovery? Like I said in my first thread, I just want to use TB, freeze or uninstall crap apps, etc. I will eventually install a custom ROM, not anxious to do that yet though. I had fun doing it with my G1 and SGS1, just dont feel like messing with that stuff at this point. TB is a must though.
You cannot root without flashing recovery. Just flash CWM Touch from my signature, and when the OTA update comes out, get it from Sammobile and flash it through CWM.
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So, I should just root and not install CWR or another recovery? Like I said in my first thread, I just want to use TB, freeze or uninstall crap apps, etc. I will eventually install a custom ROM, not anxious to do that yet though. I had fun doing it with my G1 and SGS1, just dont feel like messing with that stuff at this point. TB is a must though.
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You need to flash custom recovery to inorder to access root. Afterward flash back stock recovery if you want or ready for ota updates.
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WRONG.... You do NOT have to flash a custom recovery to get root access.
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Hi, So about 5 days ago I rooted my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II using the video Max Lee made from galaxynote2root(dot)com, and about 36 hours later I get a notification for an OTA update. I kept off updating because I didn't really know what to do. I'm really new to this and there's still a lot I have to learn. Anyway, I ran the update and it restarted my phone and went to the TWRP screen. I restarted the system and it stopped notifying me about the update. And I checked and it says that my system is up to date. And I also checked to see if I still have root with a root checker app I downloaded, and it said I still had root also. So, was the app wrong and I don't have root anymore? And after I updated should I have restored the backup I made when I originally rooted? Also, thanks for any help, I've looked around and couldn't find anyone else with this question.
Your phone automatically downloaded the update and was waiting to be powercycled to install. However it failed to install because it requires stock recovery to install and you dont have it. So your phone boots back up and all is good with no changess.
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Your phone automatically downloaded the update and was waiting to be powercycled to install. However it failed to install because it requires stock recovery to install and you dont have it. So your phone boots back up and all is good with no changess.
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So my phone is not updated, but what if I want to update in the future? I just download and run stock recovery?
same issue
Sandelorian said:
So my phone is not updated, but what if I want to update in the future? I just download and run stock recovery?
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I also have the same issues. I did a back up of my original roms and re installed using twrp . I down load the new update and when its going to restart it goes into to twrp menu. From there i am stuck on what to do.
It failed because you're not on stock recovery. If flashing the stock ota, you need stock recovery.
If you have twrp recovery, read and review this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
thunderwagn said:
It failed because you're not on stock recovery. If flashing the stock ota, you need stock recovery.
If you have twrp recovery, read and review this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
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Before I rooted my note I made a back up using twrp. Is that not a stock recovery file ?.
Yes and no. That's basically just a backup of the stock rom that's only flashable via twrp since that is the recovery used to create the nand. So yes it is a recovery but only flashable thru twrp.
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thunderwagn said:
Yes and no. That's basically just a backup of the stock rom that's only flashable via twrp since that is the recovery used to create the nand. So yes it is a recovery but only flashable thru twrp.
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Ok well I did recovered using twrp and it installed and took me back that state before the root. I was thinking that took me back to original state and then update . I did download the update but as it was restarting the twrp home sceen would pop up and not update. So now I have no root or new update. Its funny it was easier to root then to unroot.
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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Confused about all the links!
thunderwagn said:
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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There are 6 links on that thread, one for odex and deodex (which I have no idea what it does), and then the 2 links for ma7 one all in one, and one just regular. And then there are another set of 2 links for the kernals, one regular and one modified. I guess what I'm asking is, how do I install these and which ones should I install? I have no idea what any of them do anyway.
How
how do we go about it and what files exactly do we need? why is everyone so vague?
thunderwagn said:
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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Links go to mystical places with instructions and posts and helpful comments and answers. All you have to do is click and read and absorb the knowledge.
thunderwagn said:
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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I have flashed over 30 SPH-L900 (Note 2) fron Sprint to Boost.
I do everything on CDMA (paid version) 3.9.
Since the L.900VPAMAZ update I can no longer change the esn to Boost because the 16 digit CDMA passcode is no longer the default passcode for the Note 2. The old pascode: 01F2030F5F678FF9 still works for the Galaxy S2 and S3 but is no longer recognized on CDMA Workshop or QXDM.
If anyone knows the new passcode please let me know.
If I find it I will post it so that noone else has this problem.
Thanks!
So I updated to 4.1.2 recently and decided I'd simply root my phone. Now today I have the AT&T updater telling me I have an update pending. I'm already on 4.1.2 and the only possible reason I could conceive as to why this is popping up is because during rooting something must have changed and that flagged the updater as me having an obsolete firmware. Anyone else getting this?
mrmcpowned said:
So I updated to 4.1.2 recently and decided I'd simply root my phone. Now today I have the AT&T updater telling me I have an update pending. I'm already on 4.1.2 and the only possible reason I could conceive as to why this is popping up is because during rooting something must have changed and that flagged the updater as me having an obsolete firmware. Anyone else getting this?
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What is your current firmware
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4.1.2 Baseband I317UCALK7 Build Number JZO54K.I317UCALK7
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4.1.2 Baseband I317UCALK7 Build Number JZO54K.I317UCALK7
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The latest is actually I317UCAMA4; the ALK7 is the one right before that
Thanks, I have TWRP installed so do I have to reinstall the stock recovery and then continue the update and whatnot?
Don't waste your time with the ATT update; just flash almost any custom ROM, and you will have all the benefits plus much more...
wase4711 said:
Don't waste your time with the ATT update; just flash almost any custom ROM, and you will have all the benefits plus much more...
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I agree, but if you want to upgrade, use cf auto root to reinstall stock recovery, use full unroot in super su, then run update
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Android The Greek said:
I agree, but if you want to upgrade, use cf auto root to reinstall stock recovery, use full unroot in super su, then run update
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I've tried this, but the update still fails. Could it be my modified system files from setting up Google wallet?
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bookem11 said:
I've tried this, but the update still fails. Could it be my modified system files from setting up Google wallet?
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Could be, I always keep a stock backup jsut incase. You can always dirty flash a stock rom and see if that works
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If you are going to stick with stock, you may want to use autoruns to disable the check for updates. That way at least the notification will go away.
Android The Greek said:
I agree, but if you want to upgrade, use cf auto root to reinstall stock recovery, use full unroot in super su, then run update
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I did all of the above. Update was downloaded successfully, Phone reboot itself and started installing update. And than "updated was interrupted" message popped out. I've tried it several times with the same result.
Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?
The update process fails at 24-26%
I've downloaded 3 times
I am rooted w/Exynos and using OTA Rootkeeper
Thanks
U need to be fully stock.
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Remove SU and OTA Rootkeeper?
Last update was ok with OTA Rootkeeper installed.
I can try.
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Use odin/mobile odin to flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975560 its prerooted
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U need to be fully stock.
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Not entirely, I did the OTA update while keeping root using SuperSU Pro and the root saving function. I had a similar failure at 25% when I first tried to update but found it was because I had missed a system app when defrosting. Make sure you've reinstalled/defrosted all the system apps you removed when you debloated.
As you're able to download the OTA update it means you've avoided tripping the flash counter and have been able to maintain the Status:Normal. I rooted originally with the Exynos abuse and have been using SuperSU Pro's root saving function since then to keep root through the OTA updates. It is possible but I will admit it has caused more difficulty then if I went the Mobile Oden or TWRP route.
Crap, I deleted some system apps.
Is there a list for me to compare?
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Crap, I deleted some system apps.
Is there a list for me to compare?
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If you cant figure out what u deleted.just flash again your stuff wont be deleted. Next backup the apps your going to delete. before you do using titanium backup
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If you cant figure out what u deleted.just flash again your stuff wont be deleted. Next backup the apps your going to delete. before you do using titanium backup
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I just odined from the link provided.
All is well.
Thanks.
razormy said:
I just odined from the link provided.
All is well.
Thanks.
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Glad to here it.
I learned several phones back, don't ever accept OTAs. Let other people be the guinea pigs and let the devs figure out what the carrier is patching.