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All this time, whenever an OTA update is available, I have been unrooting my phone, returning back to stock, allowing the OTA update to run, then applying my root back. I have to think there's an easier way than that to allow my phone to update from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2. All I have is root and CWM, is there a stock 4.1.2 file that I am supposed to be flashing instead of my previous painstaking ways?
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All this time, whenever an OTA update is available, I have been unrooting my phone, returning back to stock, allowing the OTA update to run, then applying my root back. I have to think there's an easier way than that to allow my phone to update from 4.0.4 to 4.1.2. All I have is root and CWM, is there a stock 4.1.2 file that I am supposed to be flashing instead of my previous painstaking ways?
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Checkout the android development section. There are Odin and zip flashable stock rooted updates you can use which are ever so much easier than unrooting and rooting again.
tkepk181 said:
Checkout the android development section. There are Odin and zip flashable stock rooted updates you can use which are ever so much easier than unrooting and rooting again.
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Thanks.. just ran into this thread too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Gonna read around this evening
serstylz2 said:
Thanks.. just ran into this thread too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Gonna read around this evening
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Just make sure that when you flash the LJ7 zip, you flash the following files IN ADDITION TO THE ROM
1. Team Epic Root from Recovery
2. Custom Recovery - download one of the recoveries found in the OP in billiard's thread. I'm a big fan of TWRP, but to each their own
If you just flash the zip, then all you're going to do is return your phone to stock with the stock recovery image.
Happy flashing!!!!
As subj says, looking for stock 4.2.2 ROM
obender said:
As subj says, looking for stock 4.2.2 ROM
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No such ROM exists, as the Sprint GS3 has only gotten updates up to 4.1.2 (and without the Premium Suite). The International GS3 has also only gotten updates to 4.1.2, but it did include the Premium Suite. A lot of developers around these parts were able to create mods for various features of the Premium Suite, but the "official" stock Rom has not gotten them (obviously).
Here is a link to the latest Stock Rom (rooted) from Freeza. It is flashable in Custom Recoveries. I don't have the link to the Odin flashable stock 4.1.2, but I'm sure CNexus will be by shortly with the answer.
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No such ROM exists, as the Sprint GS3 has only gotten updates up to 4.1.2 (and without the Premium Suite). The International GS3 has also only gotten updates to 4.1.2, but it did include the Premium Suite. A lot of developers around these parts were able to create mods for various features of the Premium Suite, but the "official" stock Rom has not gotten them (obviously).
Here is a link to the latest Stock Rom (rooted) from Freeza. It is flashable in Custom Recoveries. I don't have the link to the Odin flashable stock 4.1.2, but I'm sure CNexus will be by shortly with the answer.
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Thanks a lot for the detailed answer, I'd be interested in the latest stock 4.1.2 (ODIN) as well, meanwhile I'll try the one you provided a link to.
obender said:
Thanks a lot for the detailed answer, I'd be interested in the latest stock 4.1.2 (ODIN) as well, meanwhile I'll try the one you provided a link to.
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If you want to return to 100% stock (no root, stock recovery, etc.) you can follow qbking's tutorial on his website. He also has the links to the "official" Odin files. I think, though, that they only go up to LJ7, so you'd have to run the OTAs in order to have the most updated "stock" experience.
If you have a custom recovery installed and want to go back to unrooted, stock MB1, you can also check out this billard412's thread on the matter. He has recovery-flashable files that will return you to 100% stock. Just be sure to read all of the instructions before you flash anything.
I have a quick question, though... Why are you so insistent on using Odin? Did you keep the stock recovery? And if you did, I'd like to hear your reasoning behind it. I'm quite intrigued by those who root but don't want the custom recoveries.
topherk said:
If you want to return to 100% stock (no root, stock recovery, etc.) you can follow qbking's tutorial on his website. He also has the links to the "official" Odin files. I think, though, that they only go up to LJ7, so you'd have to run the OTAs in order to have the most updated "stock" experience.
If you have a custom recovery installed and want to go back to unrooted, stock MB1, you can also check out this billard412's thread on the matter. He has recovery-flashable files that will return you to 100% stock. Just be sure to read all of the instructions before you flash anything.
I have a quick question, though... Why are you so insistent on using Odin? Did you keep the stock recovery? And if you did, I'd like to hear your reasoning behind it. I'm quite intrigued by those who root but don't want the custom recoveries.
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The answer is simple, even with custom recovery I always had problems with installing custom recovery roms and never had issues with Odin roms. It is just me I guess.
So I used stock ROMs from the link above and flashed them with CWM, I had to patch them a bit since I removed some system apps and it would not flash without patching the update_script.
Funny thing, the android version and build version didn't change but kernel and baseband versions changed as expected.
Since I've observed both MA6 and MB1 updates going through and (for MA6) even updating apps, I assume not only kernel and baseband got updated but for some reason that part of system info didn't change.
That info is stored in the /system/build.prop file. Check the contents with a root explorer, could be a bad download
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That info is stored in the /system/build.prop file. Check the contents with a root explorer, could be a bad download
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On the phone that file indicates old android and build versions.
How do I view the build.prop.p file that is in the update itself?
obender said:
On the phone that file indicates old android and build versions.
How do I view the build.prop.p file that is in the update itself?
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Extract the zip you flashed and open the zip_extracted/system/build.prop
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Extract the zip you flashed and open the zip_extracted/system/build.prop
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If you mean the one that is on sdcard that I used for flashing then that one has only /patch/system/build.prop.p which is a binary patch I assume and the /system of the zip has only CSCVersion.txt and then a bunch of subdirectories.
Ok then, at this point it doesn't really matter. Did you want to stay on plain stock rooted or flash a custom rom? Flash your custom rom now, or stay on stock rooted and edit all instances of the build number to show "MB1" instead of what its showing right now
Maybe you could attach the portion of the correct build.prop MB1? That would make my life a bit easier thanks!
obender said:
Maybe you could attach the portion of the correct build.prop MB1? That would make my life a bit easier thanks!
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Haha no problem, the lines you need to change are quoted here in my guide (its in my sig as well): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418
Thank you!
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[Q] Is there official ODIN flashable 4.2.2 ROM?
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I wish there was.
What? I am using my OG Evo 4G? My S3 must be dead... Good thing I love CM7!
Hey folks. Just heard the 4.1.2 update is out. I am requesting for the stock koodo 4.1.2 with root injected into it. Preferably a flashable zip I can use through recovery. Seeing as I cant update through kies or OTA. Thanks guys. I hope I put this in the right spot and sorry for any duplicate threads in advance. I haven't seen anyone else send out a request yet on this matter.
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Hey folks. Just heard the 4.1.2 update is out. I am requesting for the stock koodo 4.1.2 with root injected into it. Preferably a flashable zip I can use through recovery. Seeing as I cant update through kies or OTA. Thanks guys. I hope I put this in the right spot and sorry for any duplicate threads in advance. I haven't seen anyone else send out a request yet on this matter.
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If it's actually up, it hasn't been uploaded here just yet. That being said, you could backup your stuff and update with http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ (go check if the firmware is out for SGH-747m).
It won't be pre-rooted but you can root after flashing it. Also, Odin is usually needed to flash stock.
Reidicus said:
Hey folks. Just heard the 4.1.2 update is out. I am requesting for the stock koodo 4.1.2 with root injected into it. Preferably a flashable zip I can use through recovery. Seeing as I cant update through kies or OTA. Thanks guys. I hope I put this in the right spot and sorry for any duplicate threads in advance. I haven't seen anyone else send out a request yet on this matter.
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Stock with root injected is good if you don't want to trigger the flash counter incured by using a custom recovery. If it is a zip you will trigger the flash counter. The stock root injected would need to be done with odin or heimdall.
if you just want root then pulled the firmware from sammobile and then just root it.
Someone is bound to put up a rooted stock zip soon. are you rooted now ?
Yes I am. I originally used Odin to to do so. I found someone on here that had the koodo 4.1.1 with root already added.
Send from my awesome stock rooted I-747M from koodo.
Just to inform you, the flash counter was triggered using root66_KDO_I747MVLDLK4 through odin. It changed from official Samsung to custom and the counter to 1. This allows me to update through kies but not OTA. I want to use OTA so I can keep root. Here is what ive been trying...
Installed Triangle Away and reset the counter to 0 and back to Official Samsung SGH-I747M. I can now go into software update and perform an update. But now instead of saying my phone has been modified, it just does an endless searching for updates. My plan was to use voodoo root keeper but its pointless now if I cant even see that update.
Ohhh well. I can go back to stock and update that way (which I will eventually do) but I absolutely need root as I use my phone for ARliberator, OBD2, and much more.
I will keep searching and hoping I can find a way to update to 4.1.2 to keep root or just be patient and wait for someone to make a stock rooted version I can install through odin or flash recovery.
Reidicus said:
Just to inform you, the flash counter was triggered using root66_KDO_I747MVLDLK4 through odin. It changed from official Samsung to custom and the counter to 1. This allows me to update through kies but not OTA. I want to use OTA so I can keep root. Here is what ive been trying...
Installed Triangle Away and reset the counter to 0 and back to Official Samsung SGH-I747M. I can now go into software update and perform an update. But now instead of saying my phone has been modified, it just does an endless searching for updates. My plan was to use voodoo root keeper but its pointless now if I cant even see that update.
Ohhh well. I can go back to stock and update that way (which I will eventually do) but I absolutely need root as I use my phone for ARliberator, OBD2, and much more.
I will keep searching and hoping I can find a way to update to 4.1.2 to keep root or just be patient and wait for someone to make a stock rooted version I can install through odin or flash recovery.
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It's just as easy to flash the update and then root. There are guides all over the stickies for it.
OK, I went ahead and updated with kies, then used CF autoroot with odin and now im upgraded with root. Now I feel like an idiot.... It seems so simple now and easy to do. I just made a bigger deal out of it than it was. Kept all my existing apps and info on the phone too. But made a backup just in case. You may now close this thread. Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I am trying to sell my Note 2 after getting the Note 3, and need it updated to 4.3. It is completely stock and nothing installed. When I check for updates, it tells me there are none. When I try to use KIES, it tells me I'm up to date. I have seen some reference to only being able to get the 4.3 update if you are on MH3 for some reason. Seems like this shouldn't be this difficult. I am on 4.1.2 MA4 with stock recovery, stock ROM, no root or superuser, system status shows normal, and yet I can't get it to update in any official method. I have checked here for a zipped up update package from someone who has got it, that could be flashed using the stock recovery. But the only one I found said you had to be on MH3 in order for it to work. I can't seem to find a stock tar for MH3 to use in Odin either.
Anyone have any idea what I need to do?
Thanks,
wherestheanykey said:
Hi everyone,
I am trying to sell my Note 2 after getting the Note 3, and need it updated to 4.3. It is completely stock and nothing installed. When I check for updates, it tells me there are none. When I try to use KIES, it tells me I'm up to date. I have seen some reference to only being able to get the 4.3 update if you are on MH3 for some reason. Seems like this shouldn't be this difficult. I am on 4.1.2 MA4 with stock recovery, stock ROM, no root or superuser, system status shows normal, and yet I can't get it to update in any official method. I have checked here for a zipped up update package from someone who has got it, that could be flashed using the stock recovery. But the only one I found said you had to be on MH3 in order for it to work. I can't seem to find a stock tar for MH3 to use in Odin either.
Anyone have any idea what I need to do?
Thanks,
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If your phone is cherry it should update, try taking it back to newborn.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275844
dicksteele said:
If your phone is cherry it should update, try taking it back to newborn.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275844
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This is by far the easiest method. It worked great for me last night, but my i317 still would not update to MK6. For that I had to flash the zip file found in the general section.
Ok I just used Odin to go back to LJ2 and checked for a software update, but again it didn't give me an update. When you say you "had to flash the zip file found in the general section." Do you mean you used the link posted by garydv2002, in post #84 of the thread "Official AT&T 4.3 Update is here!"? Which states:
Here is the OTA file http://www.mediafire.com/download/00...317UCUBMK6.zip
Use recovery to flash it. Only works if updated from MH3 build.
Found Here
If so did you go right from LJ2 firmware and baseband to MK6? And you did it from the stock recovery?
Thanks,
Maybe they pulled the update? Just an idea.
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wherestheanykey said:
Ok I just used Odin to go back to LJ2 and checked for a software update, but again it didn't give me an update. When you say you "had to flash the zip file found in the general section." Do you mean you used the link posted by garydv2002, in post #84 of the thread "Official AT&T 4.3 Update is here!"? Which states:
Here is the OTA file http://www.mediafire.com/download/00...317UCUBMK6.zip
Use recovery to flash it. Only works if updated from MH3 build.
Found Here
If so did you go right from LJ2 firmware and baseband to MK6? And you did it from the stock recovery?
Thanks,
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Heres a zip to go to MK6 from MA4. Which you were at, didn't consider it since your phone was cherry.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48700404&postcount=149
So you can ODIN to MA4. Then flash this. Or if you can hang a couple days and watch the AT&T Galaxy Note II Android Development forum. There's also something popping up there.
Sky Note Air - 4.3 I317UCUBMK6-MJ4 is getting rolling.
dicksteele said:
Heres a zip to go to MK6 from MA4. Which you were at, didn't consider it since your phone was cherry.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48700404&postcount=149
So you can ODIN to MA4. Then flash this. Or if you can hang a couple days and watch the AT&T Galaxy Note II Android Development forum. There's also something popping up there.
Sky Note Air - 4.3 I317UCUBMK6-MJ4 is getting rolling.
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Thank you very much, that is exactly what I was looking for. :victory:
Hi all.
Two weeks ago I got this device (sgh i747) was rooted and was stock 4.1.1. I installed cwm and made A backup of stock room. And flash AOKP custom kitkat rom. Now I want to downgrade back to stock. or if I cannot downgrade please suggest me a stable lollypop rom.
Things I have!
1:- rooted cwm installed (sgh i747)
Backup of stock rom 4.1.1
Please help .
Thanks
mango man said:
Hi all.
Two weeks ago I got this device (sgh i747) was rooted and was stock 4.1.1. I installed cwm and made A backup of stock room. And flash AOKP custom kitkat rom. Now I want to downgrade back to stock. or if I cannot downgrade please suggest me a stable lollypop rom.
Things I have!
1:- rooted cwm installed (sgh i747)
Backup of stock rom 4.1.1
Please help .
Thanks
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If you are still on the original bootloader and modem you should be able to revert to stock 4.1.1 by simply restoring the backup from your recovery. Before you attempt to do so verify that you are indeed on the 4.1.1 bootloader. This can be done with the Phone Info *Samsung* app by VndNguyen (?sp) from the playstore or by a couple of terminal emulator commands:
Code:
getprop ro.bootloader
getprop | grep version.baseband
If you do not already have terminal emulator installed, it may have come with the ROM, you can get it from the Playstore. It may also be a part of CWM recovery, it is part of TWRP I know for sure.
If it turns out you are on a newer bootloader and modem then go with a stock ROM that matches the bootloader and modem on the phone. To run a lollypop rom you will need to be on at least the NE4 bootloader and modem.
Thanks for a very helpful reply. I m going to follow your instructions. Will soon replay. Thanks again.
dawgdoc said:
If you are still on the original bootloader and modem you should be able to revert to stock 4.1.1 by simply restoring the backup from your recovery. Before you attempt to do so verify that you are indeed on the 4.1.1 bootloader. This can be done with the Phone Info *Samsung* app by VndNguyen (?sp) from the playstore or by a couple of terminal emulator commands:
Code:
getprop ro.bootloader
getprop | grep version.baseband
If you do not already have terminal emulator installed, it may have come with the ROM, you can get it from the Playstore. It may also be a part of CWM recovery, it is part of TWRP I know for sure.
If it turns out you are on a newer bootloader and modem then go with a stock ROM that matches the bootloader and modem on the phone. To run a lollypop rom you will need to be on at least the NE4 bootloader and modem.
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Okay got Samsung phone info app.
Boot loader version -------I747UCDLK3
Baseband version -----I747UCDLK3
And please explain LATEST NE4 BOOT LOADER.
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You are currently running the LK3 bootloader and modem. If I am not mistaken that's a pretty old one (original?). You will have to update to NE4 or newer firmware before you can flash any of the newer roms. They will not boot in the older ones.
Your firmware is actually the only one available for download so I recommend flashing it via Odin and factory resetting. Then update using the Software Update option in Settings > About Device.
You can download your LK3 firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-I747/
You may have to run Software update several times to fully update.
That is probably the safest and easiest course you can take.
After that, flash the latest custom recovery of your choice, then flash the rom you want.
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BTW, after flashing the LK3 firmware, you might want to consider using the free Sim unlock method. (Should be pretty easy to find).
Once you update past 4.3 you can no longer use it. It will allow the device to be used on other carriers networks, which can be beneficial if you ever want to sell it or switch carriers.
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What DocHoliday77 suggests is probably the safest method to get what you want. After each update the system will force you to wait 24 hours before you can make the next update. That would be three days to get to NE4, the first 4.4.2 release by AT&T, which you need to run lollipop ROMs. If you want to update to the current release (NJ2) that would be two additional days.
You can shortcut the required waiting period by manually advancing the system date after each update.
In addition to not allowing you to use the free unlock, once you take the 4.3 bootloader it prevents you from downgrading bootloaders. Newer bootloaders do the same, downgrading will be a thing of the past. (I never took the official 4.3 bootloader until the stagefright scare came along and I went from my older custom ROM to a new release.)
dawgdoc said:
What DocHoliday77 suggests is probably the safest method to get what you want. After each update the system will force you to wait 24 hours before you can make the next update. That would be three days to get to NE4, the first 4.4.2 release by AT&T, which you need to run lollipop ROMs. If you want to update to the current release (NJ2) that would be two additional days.
You can shortcut the required waiting period by manually advancing the system date after each update.
In addition to not allowing you to use the free unlock, once you take the 4.3 bootloader it prevents you from downgrading bootloaders. Newer bootloaders do the same, downgrading will be a thing of the past. (I never took the official 4.3 bootloader until the stagefright scare came along and I went from my older custom ROM to a new release.)
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1:- Okay I fully understood what I have to do to flash lolly pop . But confused a little bit . If I have original boodloader than it should be easier to restore my stock 4.1.1 . Backup (still not clear) .
2:- I am out of USA. The device in unlocked. I am using ZONG sim on it. So the question is can I still update the device via OTA.
Thanks
mango man said:
1:- Okay I fully understood what I have to do to flash lolly pop . But confused a little bit . If I have original boodloader than it should be easier to restore my stock 4.1.1 . Backup (still not clear) .
2:- I am out of USA. The device in unlocked. I am using ZONG sim on it. So the question is can I still update the device via OTA.
Thanks
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When you say original bootloader I don't know which you have. My i747 came with 4.1.1 but before I could get it out of the clerk's hands they had taken the OTA to change it from DLK3/4.1.1 bootloader and stock rom to MG2/4.1.2 bootloader and stock rom. Even more confusing I have read reviews that state the SGS3 was originally released with android 4.0.4.
If your original bootloader was older than 4.3 (MJB) AND you have never upgraded to MJB or newer, then you can safely return to stock 4.1.1.
To get OTAs you need to be on the stock ROM, at least you do in the USA. I don't know if that holds true elsewhere.
I can confirm the S3 was originally shipped with 4.0.4! We were updated pretty quickly though.
As for the OTA'S, you do have to be full stock, not rooted. But you also have to be on AT&T network.
I don't know how far back the OTA'S are hosted around here, but enewman17 has several threads that provide the more recent ones. Hopefully someone will have the older ones. If I am not mistaken, you will have to update incrementally once you reach 4.3. (it's probably safe to jump straight to a 4.3 build if you can find the right firmware for it. But don't hold me to that as I am not 100% certain.
I'll look to see if I can find something you can use too.
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When you say original bootloader I don't know which you have. My i747 came with 4.1.1 but before I could get it out of the clerk's hands they had taken the OTA to change it from DLK3/4.1.1 bootloader and stock rom to MG2/4.1.2 bootloader and stock rom. Even more confusing I have read reviews that state the SGS3 was originally released with android 4.0.4.
If your original bootloader was older than 4.3 (MJB) AND you have never upgraded to MJB or newer, then you can safely return to stock 4.1.1.
To get OTAs you need to be on the stock ROM, at least you do in the USA. I don't know if that holds true elsewhere.
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I can confirm the S3 was originally shipped with 4.0.4! We were updated pretty quickly though.
As for the OTA'S, you do have to be full stock, not rooted. But you also have to be on AT&T network.
I don't know how far back the OTA'S are hosted around here, but enewman17 has several threads that provide the more recent ones. Hopefully someone will have the older ones. If I am not mistaken, you will have to update incrementally once you reach 4.3. (it's probably safe to jump straight to a 4.3 build if you can find the right firmware for it. But don't hold me to that as I am not 100% certain.
I'll look to see if I can find something you can use too.
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Thanks men for quick response.
now I m fully confused. Don't know what to do. because I don't want to stuck on this battery enemy rom. (Aokp kitkat. Custom rom )
I am not clear about boootader version (PHONE INFO SAMSUNG APP SAYS ITS i747ucdlk3 ) but I know when got this thing. It was android 4.1.1 . Which I have back a backup. As per I am out of att network and I can't get OTA,s so I don't need to revert to 4.1.1 backup. I think I have to find out 4.3. For my device. So kindly please inform me if some one knows about . Iwill be very thankful to u people.
Again thanks
DocHoliday77 said:
I can confirm the S3 was originally shipped with 4.0.4! We were updated pretty quickly though.
As for the OTA'S, you do have to be full stock, not rooted. But you also have to be on AT&T network.
I don't know how far back the OTA'S are hosted around here, but enewman17 has several threads that provide the more recent ones. Hopefully someone will have the older ones. If I am not mistaken, you will have to update incrementally once you reach 4.3. (it's probably safe to jump straight to a 4.3 build if you can find the right firmware for it. But don't hold me to that as I am not 100% certain.
I'll look to see if I can find something you can use too.
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I got this while searching online. Please tell me if it is helpful for.me.
http://androidromupdate.com/att-samsung-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-odin-stock-firmware/
Never been to that site, but it looks OK to me. Nice find in fact! All the usual firmware sites stopped getting the AT&T firmware a while back.
Anyway, just to clarify, LK3 is 4.1.1. UCDLK3 is just the build number.
If you want to get fully updated, I suggest Odin flashing the MJB (4.3) firmware. Then flash each of the OTA's until you are updated to where you want to be. (I would fully update, but that'll be up to you.) The OTA'S are intended to be flashed from stock recovery, but there is another option if you want to try it. Mobile Odin is an app by chainfire. It does require you to be rooted, but it will flash the OTA. Read his thread here on xda to learn more. It's one of my favorite apps tbh! Once you learn how to use it it makes flashing quite easy.
So my recommendation would be this:
Flash MJB with Odin.
Root using Towelroot (easiest root ever)
Install Mobile Odin and flash the OTA'S.
I hope that clears things up a bit!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Never been to that site, but it looks OK to me. Nice find in fact! All the usual firmware sites stopped getting the AT&T firmware a while back.
Anyway, just to clarify, LK3 is 4.1.1. UCDLK3 is just the build number.
If you want to get fully updated, I suggest Odin flashing the MJB (4.3) firmware. Then flash each of the OTA's until you are updated to where you want to be. (I would fully update, but that'll be up to you.) The OTA'S are intended to be flashed from stock recovery, but there is another option if you want to try it. Mobile Odin is an app by chainfire. It does require you to be rooted, but it will flash the OTA. Read his thread here on xda to learn more. It's one of my favorite apps tbh! Once you learn how to use it it makes flashing quite easy.
So my recommendation would be this:
Flash MJB with Odin.
Root using Towelroot (easiest root ever)
Install Mobile Odin and flash the OTA'S.
I hope that clears things up a bit!
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Yup! I think it is. Will try . Thanks
mango man said:
Yup! I think it is. Will try . Thanks
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Update:- I am stock 4.1.1 now . I restored the device from custom AOKP kit kat rom using the stock 4.1.1 backup which I have made via CWM recovery. The device is running perfectly.
*****tried to run OTA but it says ur. Device in up to date . Means I cant get any OTA up date . So the question is can I get any custom lollypop rom using this older bootloader. ? (LK3)
DocHoliday77 said:
Never been to that site, but it looks OK to me. Nice find in fact! All the usual firmware sites stopped getting the AT&T firmware a while back.
Anyway, just to clarify, LK3 is 4.1.1. UCDLK3 is just the build number.
If you want to get fully updated, I suggest Odin flashing the MJB (4.3) firmware. Then flash each of the OTA's until you are updated to where you want to be. (I would fully update, but that'll be up to you.) The OTA'S are intended to be flashed from stock recovery, but there is another option if you want to try it. Mobile Odin is an app by chainfire. It does require you to be rooted, but it will flash the OTA. Read his thread here on xda to learn more. It's one of my favorite apps tbh! Once you learn how to use it it makes flashing quite easy.
So my recommendation would be this:
Flash MJB with Odin.
Root using Towelroot (easiest root ever)
Install Mobile Odin and flash the OTA'S.
I hope that clears things up a bit!
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Update:- I am stock 4.1.1 now . I restored the device from custom AOKP kit kat rom using the stock 4.1.1 backup which I have made via CWM recovery. The device is running perfectly.
*****tried to run OTA but it says ur. Device in up to date . Means I cant get any OTA up date . So the question is can I get any custom lollypop rom using this older bootloader. ? (LK3)
mango man said:
Update:- I am stock 4.1.1 now . I restored the device from custom AOKP kit kat rom using the stock 4.1.1 backup which I have made via CWM recovery. The device is running perfectly.
*****tried to run OTA but it says ur. Device in up to date . Means I cant get any OTA up date . So the question is can I get any custom lollypop rom using this older bootloader. ? (LK3)
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To be able to run a lollipop rom you will need to update bootloader and modem. Update them together, this is important once you reach the 4.4.2 level of bootloader and modem that you will need to run lollipop roms. Once you reach 4.4.2 you will brick your phone if the bootloader and modem versions are not the same.
Before starting to flash any of the files you need to get you up and running on lollipop, I strongly suggest you download all you need from start to finish. Store the files you will need in the upgrade process either on an external sdcard or on the root of your internal sdcard. I haven't used CWM Recovery on my SGS3 since shortly after rooting it, I have been using TWRP since then, and I don't recall all of the capabilities of CWM recovery. If the CWM version you have will not let you flash from an external sdcard you will need to store the files you will use on the root of the internal card to be able to flash them. It will be easier to do this before you start, unless you are comfortable with pushing files from a computer using adb.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING I AM SUGGESTING read enough that you thoroughly understand what I am saying. After reading, ask questions for clarification. Be sure you have no doubts.
Decide if you intend to install a rom along with the bootloader and modem at each upgrade; or if you are going to install updating only bootloader and modem until you get them to them point that you can run a lollipop ROM. Since you said you can not do OTA updates, either way will work. Whichever you decide, you can not skip directly to the bootloader and modem you need for lollipop.
If you are installing bootloader and modems without the rom:
From the stock 4.1.1 rom and bootloader you can go straight to 4.3 bootloader and modem, skipping the 4.1.2 (MG2) version. I have personally done this with no ill consequences. After 4.3, install the first bootloader and modem version for 4.4.2, that is NE4. Lollipop will run with the NE4 bootloader. As DocHoliday stated, you can go on the the current bootloader and modem. After NE4 is NJ1. After NJ1 you come to the current bootloader and modem, which is NJ2
If you plan to install the full ROM at each step.
The page you linked to should work if all of the downloads are available. Go from 4.1.1 to 4.3 to 4.4.2 (NE4). If you want the newer versions (NJ1 or NJ2) do them in sequence, do not skip any that are mentioned. Read the instructions on your linked page carefully. If you want NJ1 and then NJ2 they can be found in threads by enewman17, as can NE4 and maybe 4.3. I didn't provide the links so that you will hopefully read the pages carefully after searching and before downloading. Be sure you understand what you are downloading to flash and how it should be used.
dawgdoc said:
To be able to run a lollipop rom you will need to update bootloader and modem. Update them together, this is important once you reach the 4.4.2 level of bootloader and modem that you will need to run lollipop roms. Once you reach 4.4.2 you will brick your phone if the bootloader and modem versions are not the same.
Before starting to flash any of the files you need to get you up and running on lollipop, I strongly suggest you download all you need from start to finish. Store the files you will need in the upgrade process either on an external sdcard or on the root of your internal sdcard. I haven't used CWM Recovery on my SGS3 since shortly after rooting it, I have been using TWRP since then, and I don't recall all of the capabilities of CWM recovery. If the CWM version you have will not let you flash from an external sdcard you will need to store the files you will use on the root of the internal card to be able to flash them. It will be easier to do this before you start, unless you are comfortable with pushing files from a computer using adb.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING I AM SUGGESTING read enough that you thoroughly understand what I am saying. After reading, ask questions for clarification. Be sure you have no doubts.
Decide if you intend to install a rom along with the bootloader and modem at each upgrade; or if you are going to install updating only bootloader and modem until you get them to them point that you can run a lollipop ROM. Since you said you can not do OTA updates, either way will work. Whichever you decide, you can not skip directly to the bootloader and modem you need for lollipop.
If you are installing bootloader and modems without the rom:
From the stock 4.1.1 rom and bootloader you can go straight to 4.3 bootloader and modem, skipping the 4.1.2 (MG2) version. I have personally done this with no ill consequences. After 4.3, install the first bootloader and modem version for 4.4.2, that is NE4. Lollipop will run with the NE4 bootloader. As DocHoliday stated, you can go on the the current bootloader and modem. After NE4 is NJ1. After NJ1 you come to the current bootloader and modem, which is NJ2
If you plan to install the full ROM at each step.
The page you linked to should work if all of the downloads are available. Go from 4.1.1 to 4.3 to 4.4.2 (NE4). If you want the newer versions (NJ1 or NJ2) do them in sequence, do not skip any that are mentioned. Read the instructions on your linked page carefully. If you want NJ1 and then NJ2 they can be found in threads by enewman17, as can NE4 and maybe 4.3. I didn't provide the links so that you will hopefully read the pages carefully after searching and before downloading. Be sure you understand what you are downloading to flash and how it should be used.
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Thanks **** I need to be extra careful before taking any step. I am going to collect all relesed OTA,s. By now I onky need the links for ota. Thanks
Flash MJB and NE4 from the site you linked to above. Then use enewman17's thread for the NJ1 and NJ2 updates. He also has NE4, in case you want to get all the OTA'S from him. (Downloads will be a lot faster) They've all been used many times. I'll try to post a direct link in a few...
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NE4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...are-update-t2808654/post53984772#post53984772
NJ1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2941792
NJ1 and NJ2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985006
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DocHoliday77 said:
Flash MJB and NE4 from the site you linked to above. Then use enewman17's thread for the NJ1 and NJ2 updates. He also has NE4, in case you want to get all the OTA'S from him. (Downloads will be a lot faster) They've all been used many times. I'll try to post a direct link in a few...
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NE4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...are-update-t2808654/post53984772#post53984772
NJ1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2941792
NJ1 and NJ2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985006
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I got this site having all ota, s . And is linked to the enewman17.
www.androidayos.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-stock-firmware-2/
Lol, I guess they thought they had to provide it somehow! It's a shame they didn't at least acknowledge enewman17 in their article there, but at least they direct linked to his thread.
Anyway, good luck! And if you have any other questions come up, let us know.
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