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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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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..
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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..
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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
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[Q] Rom not very stable

I'm on stock 4.0.2 rom and kernel. The launcher FCs about once a day and the UI isn't very smooth, so I ran a benchmark and the score I got was even lower than the nexus S (I ran it several times even after reboots).
How do I fix this? I don't want to lose my apps and settings, mainly because I don't have much time to redownload and set everything up.
The bootloader is unlocked and I have a nandroid backup of this rom.

Download titanium backup. Backup your apps. Flash a new rom. Restore your apps.
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joshnichols189 said:
Download titanium backup. Backup your apps. Flash a new rom. Restore your apps.
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This ^^
Also, have you tried checking for an OTA update for your phone (4.0.3/4.0.4)?

joshnichols189 said:
Download titanium backup. Backup your apps. Flash a new rom. Restore your apps.
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Will this backup save sd app data?

ZachPatterson said:
This ^^
Also, have you tried checking for an OTA update for your phone (4.0.3/4.0.4)?
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No update yet, according to another thread my build is getting rather late updates for some reason.

confusedfella said:
No update yet, according to another thread my build is getting rather late updates for some reason.
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If you like stock then go for stock 4.0.4 IMM76i or try other roms here tools to get started, with stock if you dont modify stock files included with the factory image you will be able to get OTA updates as soon as they are available.. Meaning your phone will be a yakju and supported for updates straight from Google and not waiting for carriers
Edit: and Yeah titanium backup will save your apps but be becarefull to just backup user apps + data and not any system app
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3

joshnichols189 said:
Download titanium backup. Backup your apps. Flash a new rom. Restore your apps.
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I would actually recommend he upgrade to 4.0.4 stock rather than flash a custom ROM. He just wants the stock ROM to work... maybe we should start there? There's no reason to automatically push everyone to a custom ROM if they don't decide themselves that the pros/cons work out for them.
And OP, don't pay attention to benchmarks. They mean nothing.

msedek said:
If you like stock then go for stock 4.0.4 IMM76i or try other roms here tools to get started, with stock if you dont modify stock files included with the factory image you will be able to get OTA updates as soon as they are available.. Meaning your phone will be a yakju and supported for updates straight from Google and not waiting for carriers
Edit: and Yeah titanium backup will save your apps but be becarefull to just backup user apps + data and not any system app
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
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Since there is only one stock image available to download, I assume it's compatible with all versions of the Gnex (I have gsm unlocked) right? and the guide I found lists flashing the bootloader and radio image as optional. What's the difference?
martonikaj said:
I would actually recommend he upgrade to 4.0.4 stock rather than flash a custom ROM. He just wants the stock ROM to work... maybe we should start there? There's no reason to automatically push everyone to a custom ROM if they don't decide themselves that the pros/cons work out for them.
And OP, don't pay attention to benchmarks. They mean nothing.
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Yes, I'm going for stock 4.0.4. I had CM7 on my old phone, but to be honest the only features I miss are the notification switch toggles and the ability to skip songs while holding the volume buttons. And I can live without those features. ICS is actually pretty complete, and the UI is a pleasure to look at.
Thanks for the help,
Edit: Flashed 4.0.4 and wow is this smooth, no lag whatsoever. The UI feels so much better. 4.0.2 feels broken now.

Flash all files radio kernel bootloader all..
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If you have this its all good
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3

Just got at&t OTA upgrade notification.

Anyone know what it is?
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Well, first guess would be the update to ucalg1. If that's what you're already running, i have no idea.

happin to grab a screen shot?
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That pic didn't upload. Could you try again?

I got the same. I think it is the search dumb down update referenced above. Silly question but I will lose root with the update, right? What about CWM? I have both but on stock rom.

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Update won't finish on cwm, has to be stock 3e recovery. You can keep root by dl'ing voodoo ota root keeper and using it. Check about phone, see which version of software you have.

mrhaley30705 said:
Update won't finish on cwm, has to be stock 3e recovery. You can keep root by dl'ing voodoo ota root keeper and using it. Check about phone, see which version of software you have.
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I did the original update, and just checked now. says mine is current and up to date
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knarfl1 said:
Anyone know what it is?
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What firmware version are you on
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settings / about device / build number
If you have CALEM then it's probably trying to upgrade you to CALG1, which is the update that removes universal search. If you're already on CALG1 it's something new...otherwise it's a few weeks old.

mrhaley30705 said:
Update won't finish on cwm, has to be stock 3e recovery. You can keep root by dl'ing voodoo ota root keeper and using it. Check about phone, see which version of software you have.
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So do I keep ignoring it? Should I just flash an image that has the update and root?

I would flash the stock rooted version of lg1, find herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 .
Also in that post is the apk got the universal search that the update strips out.

mrhaley30705 said:
I would flash the stock rooted version of lg1, find herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426 .
Also in that post is the apk got the universal search that the update strips out.
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Thank you for all the help. One more question. Is there a way to remove CWM and go back to stock recovery, use root keeper, do the update and restore root again? I guess I'm trying to avoid having to redo all my settings, wallpapers, etc.
BTW, checked and I do have CALEM.

hamzer11 said:
Thank you for all the help. One more question. Is there a way to remove CWM and go back to stock recovery, use root keeper, do the update and restore root again? I guess I'm trying to avoid having to redo all my settings, wallpapers, etc.
BTW, checked and I do have CALEM.
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I got th update today and i cant install as its rooted will need to see how to.update..on rooted phones
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hamzer11 said:
Thank you for all the help. One more question. Is there a way to remove CWM and go back to stock recovery, use root keeper, do the update and restore root again? I guess I'm trying to avoid having to redo all my settings, wallpapers, etc.
BTW, checked and I do have CALEM.
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Flashing the root-injected LG1 through Odin as mrhaley30705 suggested will preserve all your apps and settings. If you're worried, do a nandroid first on to your external SD card (or pull it to your computer) before you flash, just in case. But you won't lost your apps and settings because it leaves /data untouched.

mrhaley30705 said:
Update won't finish on cwm, has to be stock 3e recovery. You can keep root by dl'ing voodoo ota root keeper and using it. Check about phone, see which version of software you have.
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Voodoo ota says it won't work w/Galaxy S and S2. Anyone want to be the S3 Guinea pig?
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Voodoo ota installs and seems to work on telus s3
but I don't have an update to see if it keeps root for you

I used it on my att s3. Worked perfectly.

Got the update last night. Here is the screen shot.
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[Q] Rooted 2.3.3 upgrade to 2.3.4?

I have a 100% stock 2.3.3 that's rooted. From my understanding, if I upgrade to 2.3.4 I will lose root. Is there a way to upgrade to 2.3.4 without losing root?

Yes use the app called "ota rootkeper".

Will I still have to run TB for all my apps & games? No biggie, just annoying lol.
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Kasper DG said:
Will I still have to run TB for all my apps & games? No biggie, just annoying lol.
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Yes all ota rootkeeper all it does is hide super user from your carrier during your ota update. As long as you dont delete the titanium back folder on your sd card your fine.

OK cool. Last question, I think. As you can see in my screenshot, all boxes are checked except 1, and it looks to be the most important one. Is it? And Superuser has a survival function, does that one work? Or SuperSU's survival work?
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OK cool. Last question, I think. As you can see in my screenshot, all boxes are checked except 1, and it looks to be the most important one. Is it? And Superuser has a survival function, does that one work? Or SuperSU's survival work?View attachment 1660278
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It looks fine by me.

As for TB backups with the free version you can make batch backups and do batch restores....its what I did when going from verizon stock to Hogwart's COLA rom...just make sure app+data is chosen (should be by default) whwn backing up and restoring.
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Ya u can even restore backups from a nandroid, which is nice.
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Ok, so i am confused. I have Superuser installed, with it's option checked for OTA Root Survival. As you can tell from the screenshot, Voodoo OTA Survival seems good to go. I re-installed my Mobile Care app so I can do the OTA update. Here is the issue: I check for updates, it says there is one, so I accept. After the download finishes, It reboots the phone to install the update. After it is "done" it reboots again to turn the phone on, at which time I get an "Error: Update failed" message. Nothing changes.
What am I doing wrong? Does having both Voodoo and Superuser checked for the Survival cause a conflict with the update? Or is something I have installed/removed since rooting preventing the update?

What is your carrier/model of play?
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Verizon and r800x.
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Hmmm...as far as I know verizon pulled the 2.3.4 update because they had some pretty bad glitches with it. Then again I've stayed on 2.3.3 due to stability and more rom choices. I've had mobile care frozen/uninstalled using link2sd for a few months now simply because I found no reason to upgrade to 2.3.4 as there is much more support for 2.3.3, mainly from here lol.
Also if you have removed anything from the 2.3.3 I do not think you will be able to update to 2.3.4. I think it has something to do with system apps not being found...I really am not sure about it though.
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This can be difficult idk if verizon already patched their ota updates for their devices that prevents ota rootkeeper to be used properly. Idk know what to do in your situation. Cant you use flashtool to upgrade yourself to 2.3.4? Either way your going to lose root one way or another.

Ya I can use flashtool to go to 2.3.4 but it seems its either really difficult or impossible to root it. I have a few system apps still frozen, and I honestly don't remember if I removed any system apps.
Guess I'll just stay on 2.3.3 for now. Not like I'm having issues with it. Just got a wild hair to update for some reason lol.
Well thank u everyone for trying to help!
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Rooted Nexus 5X update question

Hi there guys! I own a rooted Nexus 5X. I currently received the OTA update for Nougat and would like to do the update. My question is: how can I do this update without reverting everything to stock first? I don't mind loosing root access, I would just like to update using the OTA update without having to revert everything back to stock and then doing it. Can you guys share a little knowledge here? I have TWRP installed

I think you can maybe sideload the OTA or flash with Flashify or something. It's really recommended to do do a clean install with a factory image and then reroot, especially if you're coming from M. Takes no effort to just back up your SD card with your PC
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Download FlashFire app, go to official page for Nexus 5X OTA packages, download it(around 1.1GB) and flash it as factory image through FlashFire app.
Untick flash recovery.
After that just flash SuperSU zip from twrp and you're rooted.
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Using FlashFire Pro, the previously downloaded OTA,(approx. 50 MB), when FlashFire opened, it detected the OTA download and I simply hit the Flash button and it performed flawlessly. Preserved root and recovery.

wash23 said:
Using FlashFire Pro, the previously downloaded OTA,(approx. 50 MB), when FlashFire opened, it detected the OTA download and I simply hit the Flash button and it performed flawlessly. Preserved root and recovery.
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But the update is 1.1GB or something like that. Would that work too?
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Best way to find out is to give it a try. I am only offering my experience, not making recommendations.

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Best way to find out is to give it a try. I am only offering my experience, not making recommendations.
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Sure! I'll read some more and give it a try if it works
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Nightshadow931 said:
Download FlashFire app, go to official page for Nexus 5X OTA packages, download it(around 1.1GB) and flash it as factory image through FlashFire app.
Untick flash recovery.
After that just flash SuperSU zip from twrp and you're rooted.
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This is what I get when I open FlashFire and it defects that I have a OTA. Should I change anything there?
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FlashFire won't do the new security update because my /system is modified. I had to modify it to make AdAway work.
What do I do now?

Seems fine, just press flash.
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Done!!!
Just wanted to let you guys know that I've successfully updated to Nougat on my Rooted phone and preserved Custom Recovery AND Root. Thanks a lot to my friends!
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Seems fine, just press flash.
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Didn't work, it gave a warning about the system being modified and I hit ignore, then the update didn't take.
Edit: nevermind, now it says system up to date. I guess it worked

Glad it worked, for any future update just do the same procedure, it's the easiest method
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hey i got an update for september and i got some mods intalled and wwhen i try to update using fireflash it give me an error saying my system is modified what do i do ?

NightShadow931 Thanks for The help ??
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What if you also have Xposed and Adaway, as well as Kernal mods? How would I update (cleanly, of course) if I have this stuff?

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FlashFire won't do the new security update because my /system is modified. I had to modify it to make AdAway work.
What do I do now?
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It didn't work for me either at first, then I checked the "Restore boot and recovery images" option (The "Mount /system read/write" option was already checked, so I left it). Once I checked that option and flashed the OTA update (NRD90S downloaded from Google), it installed just fine.

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Glad it worked, for any future update just do the same procedure, it's the easiest method
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So if I have stock MM with modified system (adaway, xposed) and its encrypted. Could I upgrade to N by using the 1gb update through flashify? What about vendor?
I'm sick and I don't think my brain is working so I just want to make sure I understand correctly. I'm trying to do this without using a computer. Thanks!!

I don't see why not, although I'm not 100% sure.
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I had Xposed installed with a few modules, like mock mock location, root cloak and other two. What I just did was uncheck the flash recovery and left all the things FlashFire told me to. Had no problems at all I believe there's not an Xposed flasher for 7.0 am I right? Still doesn't work?
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