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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....
Sent from the future.
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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
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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
I'm doing this from work, so I'll have to clean this up later.
Standard Disclaimers Apply. I have personally tested this on my device multiple times.
WHAT DOES THE LG2 OTA UPDATE CONTAIN?
Simply put? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Well mostly nothing, I can't fully confirm that. But I can confirm two things:
1. Removes universal search from Google Quick Search (i.e. search apps, contacts, or anything besides web)
2. Limits your Wifi and 3G horribly (made my SGS3 reject my work wifi for being too weak, with 1-2 bars)
WHAT AM I PROVIDING HERE THEN?
Well, anyone who has received the notification for the OTA knows just how frustrating it is! This should get rid of that, while also updating your modem. Any other 'patching' is removed, as well as the Google Quick Search crippling.
And most importantly, this will flash through CWM no matter what you've changed or removed, so long as you're on LF9.
HOW TO USE:
1. Do not accept OTA update.
2. Download my file to your SD card.
3. Boot into CWM.
4. Flash my file.
5. Reboot phone.
6. Accept OTA update.
7. Reboot phone once OTA fails.
DOWNLOAD HERE
Custom LG2 for Custom ROMS
This is awesome!
Side question: what does this mean for future OTA's? Will subsequent "custom updates" be needed from here on out? Thanks!
Worked perfect! Thanks! :laugh:
Thanks again for the update! But my paranoid just wants to confirm I get everything flashed correctly...
I accidentally clicked "Update later" when I got prompted (step 6) because I wanted to check the device info. Now I don't get prompted to install the OTA anymore even though I didn't go through the process of downloading it. Should I be seeing the old baseband (LF9) or should that also be LG2?
Thanks!
MinimalistChris said:
Thanks again for the update! But my paranoid just wants to confirm I get everything flashed correctly...
I accidentally clicked "Update later" when I got prompted (step 6) because I wanted to check the device info. Now I don't get prompted to install the OTA anymore even though I didn't go through the process of downloading it. Should I be seeing the old baseband (LF9) or should that also be LG2?
Thanks!
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The baseband is the modem, so LG2. If it's gone, then congrats. Everything else is in place. The only reason the notification remains in the first place, is because the update didn't go through the Android updater.
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RandomKing said:
The baseband is the modem, so LG2. If it's gone, then congrats. Everything else is in place. The only reason the notification remains in the first place, is because the update didn't go through the Android updater.
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Awesome! I figured everything was fine... I just get paranoid about these things
Thank you for the clarification and the dev work!
Must be on LF9... Have the script do those checks?
Don't i recall us going through this before on the OG Epic? =P
hoffman1984 said:
Must be on LF9... Have the script do those checks?
Don't i recall us going through this before on the OG Epic? =P
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I could remove it easily... but for compatibility and making users happy i left it that way. ;-)
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RandomKing,
Thanks for the good work. I have my daughter's S3 still on a stock rom and might for a while till I find something really stable for her. What's the issue of using your file on a stock ROM? Will it just not work?
Jettubby said:
RandomKing,
Thanks for the good work. I have my daughter's S3 still on a stock rom and might for a while till I find something really stable for her. What's the issue of using your file on a stock ROM? Will it just not work?
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No issue.
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No issue.
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Have you tested this on a stock ROM? So it will work?
I have flashed new ROMs but I still have the Baseband version of L710VPLEN.... I assume I need to flash both OTA updates in order to change my Baseband. If I'm not mistaken, flashing those updates will update my Baseband, but will also un-root my phone. Is there a way to update the baseband without losing root? I have tried to find the answers in the posts here, but I am unable to. Thank you in advance
does anyone have or can post LF9 Modem.zip?? i flashed the new LG2 modem but it killed my 3g speeds...please any help will be appreciated...
Is this zip suppose to end the update pop....I did it but am still getting the update pop up
hunterbeav said:
Is this zip suppose to end the update pop....I did it but am still getting the update pop up
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Yes, the update popup should be gone after you flash this
klarthur said:
I have flashed new ROMs but I still have the Baseband version of L710VPLEN.... I assume I need to flash both OTA updates in order to change my Baseband. If I'm not mistaken, flashing those updates will update my Baseband, but will also un-root my phone. Is there a way to update the baseband without losing root? I have tried to find the answers in the posts here, but I am unable to. Thank you in advance
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You shouldn't lose root by updating baseband. I didn't, make sure your use the team epic link for guidance http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/team-epics-root-from-recovery.html just in case you do...
baseband only link...care of Blazer Rom post...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746184&page=166
Naddict said:
You shouldn't lose root by updating baseband. I didn't, make sure your use the team epic link for guidance http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/team-epics-root-from-recovery.html just in case you do...
baseband only link...care of Blazer Rom post...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746184&page=166
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worked for me perfectly!
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Jettubby said:
Have you tested this on a stock ROM? So it will work?
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I just tested it on stock, rooted, works fine
joeyhdownsouth said:
worked for me perfectly!
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I just tested it on stock, rooted, works fine
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Thanks for that clarification. I understand that this zip kills the update nag but does it also update the baseband to LG2 where people are having wifi and 3G issues? If so it would be nice to just have a nag killer zip? Or edit the build.prop to show LG2 so that the system thinks its updated?
MinimalistChris said:
Thanks again for the update! But my paranoid just wants to confirm I get everything flashed correctly...
I accidentally clicked "Update later" when I got prompted (step 6) because I wanted to check the device info. Now I don't get prompted to install the OTA anymore even though I didn't go through the process of downloading it. Should I be seeing the old baseband (LF9) or should that also be LG2?
Thanks!
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I did zip but still showing Lf9 baseband....no more pop ups though...is that right?
Thanks for this :thumbup:
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Just checked for updates and found a new update, now I can adjust brightness
From notification bar
Build number?
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Good for you guys. Verizon still has not released an OTA update yet! I have been waiting to root to see how everything plays out to avoid flashing too much. Guess I may as well start downloading some files!......
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Build number?
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L710VPLG4
- KI – Touch Wiz home has stopped
- Single picture MMS no longer displayed as slideshow
- Optimized LTE system selection
- Enhanced Smart Stay function
- Enhanced Voice recognition algorithm
- All-Share Cast (All-share accessory hub) support
- Music Hub support
- Security Fixes
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The biggest news is the LTE stuff. According to analysis at S4GRU, one problem with Sprint's initial rollout of LTE is that the handsets have been programmed to downshift from LTE to EVDO at too high a level of LTE signal strength. Hopefully, this is a fix for that.
This update news really belongs in the XDA Sprint subforum forum, but now that it has been separated out I can't find it.
What do we do if we have a stock rooted rom to keep root?
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Grrrr no update over here yet....still on LG2
avd said:
What do we do if we have a stock rooted rom to keep root?
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OTA root keeper may help. Ymmv.
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Use voodoo ota root keeper from play store.
I still haven't got it and I'm on sprint do I wait or is there something I have to do in order to get no I'm not rooted pretty stock
iTz Young Amazed
eyecon82 said:
Just checked for updates and found a new update, now I can adjust brightness
From notification bar
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F**K ASS YEAH
mrRobinson said:
Use voodoo ota root keeper from play store.
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No go. It boots into CWM, then it fails with a signature validation error.
Gotta wait until I am near the laptop when the phone has a decent charge.
Then flash original non rooted rom, apply firmware, then re root the phone.
avd said:
No go. It boots into CWM, then it fails with a signature validation error.
Gotta wait until I am near the laptop when the phone has a decent charge.
Then flash original non rooted rom, apply firmware, then re root the phone.
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if you're on a stock rooted rom then isn't it easier to unroot?
Hey guys. If you root your phone but stay with the original rom can you get the ota updates still?
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Ends in g8, not g4 like the other guy said
amazin1988 said:
I still haven't got it and I'm on sprint do I wait or is there something I have to do in order to get no I'm not rooted pretty stock
iTz Young Amazed
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Sprint told it out over a span of a week or so. Just be patient, it will come
avd said:
No go. It boots into CWM, then it fails with a signature validation error.
Gotta wait until I am near the laptop when the phone has a decent charge.
Then flash original non rooted rom, apply firmware, then re root the phone.
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I found that if you go into CWM and Fix Permissions, it will work when you reboot.
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If you go to the dev section there are a few post showing how to upgrade with root. All I've had to do in the past was:
Madhouze's Instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747560
copy the file from it's directory to my SD Card (file is in /cache)
boot into CWM
Install ZIP from SDCard
choose zip from SDCard
choose the update.zip file you copied
Install ZIP from SDCard
choose zip from SDCard
select the .zip to add the custom recovery
Install ZIP from SDCard
choose zip from SDCard
select the zip from recovery file
Reboot and enjoy~!
Note: I got these instruction from madhouze's post in the dev section. I did not come up with them, only passing it along for other people to have.
EDIT: Confirmed the method that madhouze posted works. One note though update the SU binary if you are having problems with the root.
havent got it OTA yet in virginia..i'll wait a lil and manually do it if i get to impatient
QBKink77 has uploaded the a video for the new OTA with a DL link in the description. I'm not able to post links yet but if you go to his YouTube channel and just search for LG8.
may i ask what KI is in this? KI – Touch Wiz home has stopped
tia.
I'm on the newly released stock rooted lg8 Rom and still don't know how I like it yet..lol
As of right now T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 known as SGH-T999UVLEM is upgrading to a newer Version which is SGH-T999UVLH2
I don't think the over the air (OTA) mode is working right now because I did many tries and it keep saying device up to date so if you want to try it us KIES. if you version of KIES is not up to date you will have to update it first then you will be able to upgrade the phone.
it will take about 10 to 15 minutes of your time and it will depend on your connection.
everything like root will be gone after the update. :victory:
ok after you update, you will be able to go back and use the same method you use to to root the older version and install a different boot.
mine is working fine I don't find any problem yet.
changlog
Anyone know what this update is for?
So I guess posting in one wrong section wasn't enough right? Stop trolling and keep this where it belongs in the general section.
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this is not any good for us that are rooted and running a customer recovery.
Available for download form here, no Kies necessary.
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Crisisx1 said:
this is not any good for us that are rooted and running a customer recovery.
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Just reflash the custom recovery in Odin and flash the root file. Unless you mean not good for those that are running custom ROMs then that's a different story.
do the developers here give the okay to update to this, for those of us who are fully stock and not rooted? will we be able to get root easily still(with the same methods), even after this update?
Good question. I second that.
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Cobra281 said:
do the developers here give the okay to update to this, for those of us who are fully stock and not rooted? will we be able to get root easily still(with the same methods), even after this update?
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Root methods will not change with this update.
Cobra281 said:
do the developers here give the okay to update to this, for those of us who are fully stock and not rooted? will we be able to get root easily still(with the same methods), even after this update?
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yes the same method you use to root and install the custom recovery will work with no problem. I am update and back to root
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I've done this and after updating to SGH-T999UVLH2 Android File Transfer has stopped working.
KIES still continues to work, however.
Clean the cache if it still not do a factory reset
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Looks like it's just the update that's already been posted in the forums for the radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838765
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Clean the cache if it still not do a factory reset
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That's the Windows 98 diagnostic approach "re-install the OS and see if that fixes it"
Are you saying it works fine for you?
I'm just curious... what are the improvements? I haven't seen that question yet
I hear you, no one is reporting anything about the update and I'm wondering if it's even worth doing. I wouldn't mind updating but sometimes you don't get the results and blind updates makes me wonder anyways.
Just going from memory so may leave something out. Its been mentioned but its scattered due to so many threads about the update.
New kernel, new radio (some report grand improvements), camera updated and has new features, reportedly better stability and battery, brightness slider added to notification window.,....ugh, damn now I'm blanking out on this! I know there's more, just escaping me at the moment. Ill post more when I think of it.
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FWIW, the Kies update isn't working with Win 8.
it'll install, but will close when you try to run it.
Edit: sorry I got it updated but I'm still trying to get root now and using the tool kit is out dated and I can't seem to find info for it, anyone have a way to root after latest update.
Edit 2, all set. I even foubd a few things I havent seen posted yet. We'll see if it pans out but im good.
all share cast has been enabled with this new update...samsung keyboard had been updated...brightness adjustment on the notification bar...web browser has been refreshed as well...
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NinoAl said:
all share cast has been enabled with this new update...samsung keyboard had been updated...brightness adjustment on the notification bar...web browser has been refreshed as well...
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Settings got a big update with custom vibrations (hepatic), new ringtones and as you stated sound options and display controls in and out of settings.
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Guys i just checked my phone and thank you t-mobile for the update. Downloading it now.
red rocket said:
Guys i just checked my phone and thank you t-mobile for the update. Downloading it now.
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anyone else receive the update on their t999l?
How do i install this update? I have TWRP recovery and if i try and flash it in there it says failed. It fails trying to update the partition.
If there is any modification to the device, the OTA will fail. CWM used to be able to get around this when the recovery and root were the only changes, but I don't know if this is still the case. If you are running a rom, or have made any changes to /system, it will fail.
Im looking for the firmware, but its not posted yet. Hotfile is gone and the new file hosts that samsung-updates and sammobile are using are some of the worst I've encountered! Pretty sad when they make you miss Hotfile!
Once its released though, I will host it from my AFH account if anyone wants a faster download.
Does this have multiwindow?
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If there is any modification to the device, the OTA will fail. CWM used to be able to get around this when the recovery and root were the only changes, but I don't know if this is still the case. If you are running a rom, or have made any changes to /system, it will fail.
Im looking for the firmware, but its not posted yet. Hotfile is gone and the new file hosts that samsung-updates and sammobile are using are some of the worst I've encountered! Pretty sad when they make you miss Hotfile!
Once its released though, I will host it from my AFH account if anyone wants a faster download.
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Well, that was sudden. Can't wait to use your cleaned up ROM's Doc!
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DocHoliday77 said:
If there is any modification to the device, the OTA will fail. CWM used to be able to get around this when the recovery and root were the only changes, but I don't know if this is still the case. If you are running a rom, or have made any changes to /system, it will fail.
Im looking for the firmware, but its not posted yet. Hotfile is gone and the new file hosts that samsung-updates and sammobile are using are some of the worst I've encountered! Pretty sad when they make you miss Hotfile!
Once its released though, I will host it from my AFH account if anyone wants a faster download.
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i have the file on my gdrive but it wont let me link it.
yes it has multiwindow finally
Check ur pm DOC i emailed you the link go it on my gdrive
Seems like they havent fixed issues with this update, im getting the download notification.
I see the update is showing up for me to, but I don't want to do the official ota just yet.
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Any one needing the ota file I have it available in my gdrive please pm me if u need the link. But otherwise its smooth got everything that I can see initially. Still playing.
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Full firmware is now available. I am downloading now, but it will take nearly 5 hours to complete. Once done I will upload it to my AFH account so you guys dont have to suffer such long download times! I will also post the flashable MK4 modem. This should be compatible for both the T999L and T999N, but dont be surprised if this has changed!
T999V firmware will be posted in a bit as well.
anyone needing the ota here is the file.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7R1qyTaDba7NExGZjBhQUl6aTQ/edit?usp=sharing
DocHoliday77 said:
Full firmware is now available. I am downloading now, but it will take nearly 5 hours to complete. Once done I will upload it to my AFH account so you guys dont have to suffer such long download times! I will also post the flashable MK4 modem. This should be compatible for both the T999L and T999N, but dont be surprised if this has changed!
T999V firmware will be posted in a bit as well.
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You ROCK Doc!
:silly:
On a more serious note, does this update do that weird mnt/0 thing or any of the emulated SD card crap that other ROM's do? Getting things straightened out after using those ROM's was nuts.
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Does this have multiwindow?
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Yes, thankfully it does! We should of BEEN had multi-window on 4.1.2....I don't know why Samsung skipped out on the T999L with some of those little things. We got a 2 week delay from the suppose "screen shot date" so this better run good.
thetolsonator said:
You ROCK Doc!
:silly:
On a more serious note, does this update do that weird mnt/0 thing or any of the emulated SD card crap that other ROM's do? Getting things straightened out after using those ROM's was nuts.
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I dont know, how would i find out? But we do have app2sd which is much appreciated.
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I dont know, how would i find out? But we do have app2sd which is much appreciated.
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Uhhhhhh hehe
Check the sd card area in root browser or something?
Apps2sd doesn't mean much to me, I never have games or massive apps on my phone. I like keeping things pretty clean
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thetolsonator said:
Uhhhhhh hehe
Check the sd card area in root browser or something?
Apps2sd doesn't mean much to me, I never have games or massive apps on my phone. I like keeping things pretty clean
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here are some screen shots did i look in the right place???
So far there's been parts of smoothness and other parts of choppiness.
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Any word on a rooted 4.3 Odin file available? Currently on a rooted stock 4.1.2 rom. So looking to update but still keep data and root.
transitoyspace said:
Any word on a rooted 4.3 Odin file available? Currently on a rooted stock 4.1.2 rom. So looking to update but still keep data and root.
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I'm pretty sure Doc is working on that
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