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Rooting after OTA Update?

I'm a real noob at this but read up as much as I can.
I rooted my T-mo GS3 using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1735561
with CWM.
Now I want to have the update. I'm assuming I can unroot my phone and then do the OTA update, but what methods are available to root the phone after the OTA update? My wife also has one of these phones, and has already done the OTA, but hasn't rooted her phone yet, so I really need this info for both phones. Could I use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687 to root both our phones? Do I need to unroot and reset the flash counter on my rooted phone before doing that? Does that update included the latest radio update for these phones?
Thanks!

I'm in the same situation as you. And, this is the first time I root my phone.
I read a lot on the forum but it's kind of confuse me.
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Are you talking about the official ota update or the leaked jb patch?
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chrisram88 said:
Are you talking about the official ota update or the leaked jb patch?
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he mentioned OTA, so it should be the recent Tmo update.
To OP: I know 1 thing that the radio fix is not included in the OTA update

rookiegenius said:
he mentioned OTA, so it should be the recent Tmo update.
To OP: I know 1 thing that the radio fix is not included in the OTA update
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True... Yea you can root with the no trip method. It's stock rom with root so it won't trip count. After that download Rom Manager and add cwm thru there or goo app for twrp recovery
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But, if i already root my phone with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1735561 can i still get the OTA update? This is for future reference, let's say the official JB. (i already have the recent OTA t mobile update before i rooted my phone)
Thanks for your help.

leesanhua said:
But, if i already root my phone with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1735561 can i still get the OTA update? This is for future reference, let's say the official JB. (i already have the recent OTA t mobile update before i rooted my phone)
Thanks for your help.
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I'm not sure. It might work or not maybe even thru Kies. Just depends cuz some were able to update last ota with no problems. I know that if you have custom recovery the OTA will fail unless you have stock recovery with root and use voodoo root keeper to try and keep root. The easiest way will be Odin back to stock and apply jb ota once released then root it back once someone confirms a method or wait till a dev releases a full rom.
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Well, I only rooted the phone and did not do anything else on it yet. So, I guess I don't need to use ordin to go back stock? The, I should be able to do the OTA?
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leesanhua said:
Well, I only rooted the phone and did not do anything else on it yet. So, I guess I don't need to use ordin to go back stock? The, I should be able to do the OTA?
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Yea let's just play the waiting game lol
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as long as you have the stock recovery on your phone and not cwm or twrp, you can get an ota. to be safe, if you ota root keeper in the market youll even keep root

mikeyinid said:
as long as you have the stock recovery on your phone and not cwm or twrp, you can get an ota. to be safe, if you ota root keeper in the market youll even keep root
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How do I know if I have stock recovery but not the cwm or twrp?
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You can flash it with Odin. It's pretty easy to find
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rookiegenius said:
he mentioned OTA, so it should be the recent Tmo update.
To OP: I know 1 thing that the radio fix is not included in the OTA update
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Is the radio fix in the Kies version of the update?
chrisram88 said:
True... Yea you can root with the no trip method. It's stock rom with root so it won't trip count. After that download Rom Manager and add cwm thru there or goo app for twrp recovery
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Do you have a link for that method? Does that method work after the update?
Thanks!

infectedspam said:
Do you have a link for that method? Does that method work after the update?
Thanks!
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Here is the link to the no trip method. It was confirmed in the thread that it worked with latest update installed . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687
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I was rooted on the previous stock software. Installed the update via Kies on my windows machine, then re-rooted using this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Everything worked perfectly.

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Is the radio fix in the Kies version of the
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You mentioned a radio 'fix'. But its not a fix that I am aware of. Just an update. As long as you update via odin or kies with the official ota or firmware you will get the FULL update. This means other partitions will receive patches as well. If you update only by flashing a rooted rom using cwm or twrp you will NOT get the updates to the other partitions, including the radio. (You can flash the radio separately of course but would still not get the updates to other partitions).
You can preserve root using the ota rootkeeper, or after updating, reroot using another method.
My recommendation is to update via kies or odin with official firmware and then reroot. (Using ota rootkeeper is up to you).
Hope this helps clear some things up a little for you guys.
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value edityzi
Thanks for all the help. I'll try to give it a shot after the weekend and see what happens!

Firmware updates

I have T-Mobile s3 is there a difference checking software updates (ota) vs using kies? I am unable to get my phone to connect with my pc. Will one get updates faster than the other?
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I noticed on www.sammobile.com/firmware they. Show 4.1.1 for my phone ota. Is this the official firmware coming from T-Mobile that has been approved.
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No, it's a dev leak.

BlackKnight said:
I have T-Mobile s3 is there a difference checking software updates (ota) vs using kies? I am unable to get my phone to connect with my pc. Will one get updates faster than the other?
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It will get you the same ota update once released, but with kies you can get that ota whenever you want. With software update on the phone tmobile pushes it out by region. So while one or two areas will get it initially, others will have to wait until their regions rollout is scheduled. This is where kies is handy.
Another way is to go to that link for sammobile. Once released they should have the full fw available for download. Flash that with Odin.
If Samsung ever brings their ota system back up you could find the smaller and easier to use ota on that same page. That would be flashed in recovery.
And of course you can be sure you will find it here on xda!
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DocHoliday77 said:
It will get you the same ota update once released, but with kies you can get that ota whenever you want. With software update on the phone tmobile pushes it out by region. So while one or two areas will get it initially, others will have to wait until their regions rollout is scheduled. This is where kies is handy.
Another way is to go to that link for sammobile. Once released they should have the full fw available for download. Flash that with Odin.
If Samsung ever brings their ota system back up you could find the smaller and easier to use ota on that same page. That would be flashed in recovery.
And of course you can be sure you will find it here on xda!
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If I use the sammobile firmware once the ota update is available will I be able to use the ota and restore back to factory rom?

BlackKnight said:
If I use the sammobile firmware once the ota update is available will I be able to use the ota and restore back to factory rom?
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Otas patch your existing system files to bring you upto the desired build. There are no otas that will go back. To do that you have to flash the full fw file in odin, this will wipe everything and take you back to either original or updated stock.
So yes you can always go back, but not via an ota.
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Canadian official JB fir all released

2012 November Android 4.1.1 I747MVLDLK4 I747MOYCDLK4
Telus, Bell, Rogers and Sasktel
Via samfirmware
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There are like a hundred other threads on this dude, all on this page. lol

Tony_YYZ said:
There are like a hundred other threads on this dude, all on this page. lol
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Really? They were released really early this morning
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3
2012 November Android 4.1.1 I747MVLDLK4 I747MOYCDLK4

oriveradel said:
Really? They were released really early this morning
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3
2012 November Android 4.1.1 I747MVLDLK4 I747MOYCDLK4
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A lot of us were downloading via OTA, Kies and Sammobile downloads since last night.

Tony_YYZ said:
A lot of us were downloading via OTA, Kies and Sammobile downloads since last night.
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Saturday morning for this guy!
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Does root still work for the JB update?

Yep there's a few ways to root it successfully all pretty well the same as rooting ICS.
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How to root, DIY
I have used simg2img.py to convert from squash-fs to ext4-fs.
Mounted system.img.ext4 in linux, and injected Superuser-3.2-arm.apk /system/app and 'su' /system/bin
When I 'tar' it all back up and load through ODIN, it fails to install the system.img.ext4.
Anyone know why this is not working?
The previous version of root66 rooted STOCK rom, the system.img.ext4 is indeed an ext4 fs, and not a squash fs.
Anyone with knowledge, would love to hear from you.
EDIT: Never mind, re'did everything from scratch, I now have a ROOTED ROM, YES!
Samsung Galaxy S3 [SGS-I747M BMC]
Android: 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
I747MVLDKL4 - Rooted!
System / About device / Status / Normal

Easiest way too root (takes less than 2 minutes after flashing JB Release)
It worked on my GS IIITelus with Odin flash JB release
Odin CWM recoveryTOUCH recovery
flash superSu from recover
See Attached Files

Do you still have lte ? with injected su in rom I lose lte
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I injected into system.img.ext4, I have LTE in Ottawa, no problems.
phierce said:
Do you still have lte ? with injected su in rom I lose lte
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Sorry, one more quick question. Can I use Odin to flash the stock JB firmware over my current rooted JB rom? Or will that cause problems?
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Forget my last question, just found a rooted version ready to go for Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426

oriveradel said:
Easiest way too root (takes less than 2 minutes after flashing JB Release)
It worked on my GS IIITelus with Odin flash JB release
Odin CWM recoveryTOUCH recovery
flash superSu from recover
See Attached Files
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LTE works with Telus no problems
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If you use the stock one, yes, because it will reformat your system and recovery partitions, clobbering what you already have.. I did not loose any apps/data when I flashed over my 'leaked' JB/Rooted ROM.
GuySmiles said:
Sorry, one more quick question. Can I use Odin to flash the stock JB firmware over my current rooted JB rom? Or will that cause problems?
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Forget my last question, just found a rooted version ready to go for Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
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Found a ROM stock deodexed, no bloatware, no battery drain as I had with official JB..very fast
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033132
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why is my att gs3 still on 4.04?

I have not had the option of the ota update yet. Tried to manually update via the update screen but it says it is up to date. Why don't I have the jb update and is there a way to dl it from aTT directly? Not rooted yet.

Jellybean is a Kies only update.

crusian said:
I have not had the option of the ota update yet. Tried to manually update via the update screen but it says it is up to date. Why don't I have the jb update and is there a way to dl it from aTT directly? Not rooted yet.
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There is no ota update for jellybean. You must use kies and read the instructions for that better than you read the xda forum rules. Mod please lock this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984126
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Stucked on 4.3 leaked update (UCUEMJ2)

I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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Pretty sure you should be able odin back to 4.1.x from the leak and then update ota. Downgrading from leak is safe afaik but don't downgrade from official 4.3 = brick. Sounds like you better be sure if you want to go to official. Please someone else confirm.
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Amhed0910 said:
I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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Yes you can downgrade to 4.1.1 via kies or Odin if you on MJ2 and take update to MJB over the air. But there is no comback to privies version of if you on last OTA 4.3 MJB...

Amhed0910 said:
I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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Like others have said, you can odin back to 4.1.1 stock and start the OTA update process (you will need to update to 4.1.2 then do the 4.3 update). HOWEVER, please keep in mind that once you are on 4.3 stock you are stuck there. You cannot downgrade or you will brick your phone. Rooting the 4.3 stock rom is even a hit and miss at this point so do not even count on having root or a custom recovery. You have been informed and to update is at your own risk if is going to be an issue for you. I suggest give the developers time to figure things out first unless you just really want stock unrooted SIII experience.

Hmm..
I am on this rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233
No root no knox..
Now.. back to 4.1.1 on kies.. odin..? And how update on 4.3 official?
I am from bosnia. My phone is buy in america att.. but not ota update for me.. i click on software update.. every day.. but nothing.. try later for 24h...
Sorry my english is bed..
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So basically I should go to Kies, use the "don'tknowthename" method to get back to 4.1.1, then manually install the 4.1.2 OTA, and then again manually install the 4.3 OTA? (I have an AT&T phone but I live in Mexico). Woooooah, seems like a busy evening. Great...
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androidBH said:
Hmm..
I am on this rom..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233
No root no knox..
Now.. back to 4.1.1 on kies.. odin..? And how update on 4.3 official?
I am from bosnia. My phone is buy in america att.. but not ota update for me.. i click on software update.. every day.. but nothing.. try later for 24h...
Sorry my english is bed..
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That's the same problem I have. If I get the 4.3 OTA update today or tomorrow, I'll let you know and I'll help you, ok?
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Ok man. Tnx
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Amhed0910 said:
So basically I should go to Kies, use the "don'tknowthename" method to get back to 4.1.1, then manually install the 4.1.2 OTA, and then again manually install the 4.3 OTA? (I have an AT&T phone but I live in Mexico). Woooooah, seems like a busy evening. Great...
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Im pretty sure Kies will only let you install the latest official firmware, im not positive on this however as i avoid it like the plauge. Your best best is to use Odin to flash back to stock, and then grab the OTA (if thats what you have your heart set on).

dntesinfrno said:
Im pretty sure Kies will only let you install the latest official firmware, im not positive on this however as i avoid it like the plauge. Your best best is to use Odin to flash back to stock, and then grab the OTA (if thats what you have your heart set on).
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So, what would you reccomend? Should I just upgrade it to official 4.3 or should I root and get CM10.2
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OTA 4.3 ?
Hi,
I'm new to this tread, so i just want to know if you guys had some information about the possible 4.3 OFFICIAL update from kies for SGH-I747M From bell ? (I can't just wait, the new 4.3 toggle are so much better.. )

dntesinfrno said:
Im pretty sure Kies will only let you install the latest official firmware, im not positive on this however as i avoid it like the plauge. Your best best is to use Odin to flash back to stock, and then grab the OTA (if thats what you have your heart set on).
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Latest official firmware on kies is 4.1.1. So he can do this by kies if he was and he is sure he was on 4.2.1 or MJ6 latest and did not take OTA.
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Amhed0910 said:
So basically I should go to Kies, use the "don'tknowthename" method to get back to 4.1.1, then manually install the 4.1.2 OTA, and then again manually install the 4.3 OTA? (I have an AT&T phone but I live in Mexico). Woooooah, seems like a busy evening. Great...
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Yes this what you can do, but like I said if you sure you are did not take last 4.3 OTA update.
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Amhed0910 said:
So, what would you reccomend? Should I just upgrade it to official 4.3 or should I root and get CM10.2
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Better is to get CM10.2 if you can

Well, I just got my UCUEMJB 4.3 update ready to work, and it is pretty stable. Thanks to everyone who helped me get this problem solved. The guy who was having problems as me:
It is SAFE to downgrade to 4.1.1 ONLY and notice, ONLY if you are on the UCUEMJ2 leaked update; you should be able to odin the 4.1.1 ROM, then get the 4.1.2 OTA update, and then again the 4.3 OTA update.
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Anyone?
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I have tried to do this. I am stuck at the 4.1.1 spot. Every tome I try to do the ota update it searches and then tells me update interrupted there is no update at this time. I am getting so tired of this. Please help. And by the way I switched carrier's to tmo and the phone is unlocked.
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OFFICIAL Android 4.3 is now rolling out to the Galaxy S3
Hi,
I Just receive the OFFICIAL android 4.3 on my sgh-i747 today, i can confirm that it is out for the Telus/Koodo and Bell/Virgin Mobile Carriers in Canada, have a good day!! :laugh:

cbross said:
I have tried to do this. I am stuck at the 4.1.1 spot. Every tome I try to do the ota update it searches and then tells me update interrupted there is no update at this time. I am getting so tired of this. Please help. And by the way I switched carrier's to tmo and the phone is unlocked.
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You just have to download the 4.1.2 OTA Update .zip file, and then manually flash it. Then, you should get the 4.3 OTA
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can i downgrade to 4.1.1 with this firmware?
Please check my Firmware if i can downgrade back to 4.1.1 I've attached my phone's screenshot thanks in advace

No

downgrade
Amhed0910 said:
I have a SGH-I747, and on the last weeks I've updated it to 4.3 Jelly bean leaked version, which is UCUEMJ2, but now want to get the official 4.3 update (UCUEMJB). How can I make this? Is there any solution? Everytime I try to flash anything, it seems to get it done, but then I reboot my phone and there it is, the leaked and buggy 4.3 update still there. Can someone help me?
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But it says you can down on leaked firmware and im on mj2