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[Q] Galaxy Note GT-N7100 Update KIES Root

Hey Guys.
I am from Germany, so sorry for my bad English. I know of no better forum.
At Windows Mobile-times I was active here. Then I switched to Apple.
Now I am happy owner of a Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 here in Germany (without branding).
Many things have changed and are new to me. I have been searching but found no exact answers to my questions. I also read a lot of different informations. Therefore, I am careful and rather ask.
First the facts, then the questions:
Galaxy Note GT-N7100 II with Build Number JRO03C.N7100XXALJ1 (image infos)
Rooted with Odin and cwm6-root n7100.tar
Everything runs fine with no problems and I am fully satisfied with the smartphone.
This morning, the info came for an OTA update.
I'm not a fan of OTA, so I tried to update via KIES. ( firmware image)
PDA: LJ3 / PHONE: LJ2 / CSC: LJ2 (DBT)
But that did not work because my device was modified. (Image error kies)
Then I looked at Sammobile and discovered the complete firmware. ( Sammobile image)
Now my questions:
1. Is there a way to install the update via KIES?
If so, is there a tutorial somewhere, perhaps Step by Step?
2. If I install the 900MB firmware from Sammobile using Odin, all settings and apps are gone?
3. If I update the firmware, I have to roote again?
4. Can I roote regardless of the firmware with cwm6 n7100.tar-root?
My wish is a guide or tips for the following:
I want my Galaxy Note to keep up to date without each time reinstall.
I want ONLY root and keep those rights.
Maybe I'll try again later also Custom Roms.
I welcome all the tips. If there is somewhere exact answers for that I am pleased with the link. And I'm sorry if I may have already read over answers.
Thx
Fabster

Fabster2010 said:
Hey Guys.
I am from Germany, so sorry for my bad English. I know of no better forum.
At Windows Mobile-times I was active here. Then I switched to Apple.
Now I am happy owner of a Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 here in Germany (without branding).
Many things have changed and are new to me. I have been searching but found no exact answers to my questions. I also read a lot of different informations. Therefore, I am careful and rather ask.
First the facts, then the questions:
Galaxy Note GT-N7100 II with Build Number JRO03C.N7100XXALJ1 (image infos)
Rooted with Odin and cwm6-root n7100.tar
Everything runs fine with no problems and I am fully satisfied with the smartphone.
This morning, the info came for an OTA update.
I'm not a fan of OTA, so I tried to update via KIES. ( firmware image)
PDA: LJ3 / PHONE: LJ2 / CSC: LJ2 (DBT)
But that did not work because my device was modified. (Image error kies)
Then I looked at Sammobile and discovered the complete firmware. ( Sammobile image)
Now my questions:
1. Is there a way to install the update via KIES?
If so, is there a tutorial somewhere, perhaps Step by Step?
2. If I install the 900MB firmware from Sammobile using Odin, all settings and apps are gone?
3. If I update the firmware, I have to roote again?
4. Can I roote regardless of the firmware with cwm6 n7100.tar-root?
My wish is a guide or tips for the following:
I want my Galaxy Note to keep up to date without each time reinstall.
I want ONLY root and keep those rights.
Maybe I'll try again later also Custom Roms.
I welcome all the tips. If there is somewhere exact answers for that I am pleased with the link. And I'm sorry if I may have already read over answers.
Thx
Fabster
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Hi and welcome
It's normal that with kies you cannot upgrade your firmware on a rooted device.
So
1) use normaly the sammobile firmware you dont go to lose nothing, normally they are non wipe file
2) buy odin mobile on market and flash the firmware with this program, the pay version give you the opportunity of have root.

+1 mobile odin :good:
You can inject root, super user and mobile odin when flashing new firmware
Very handy.
crissyx said:
Hi and welcome
It's normal that with kies you cannot upgrade your firmware on a rooted device.
So
1) use normaly the sammobile firmware you dont go to lose nothing, normally they are non wipe file
2) buy odin mobile on market and flash the firmware with this program, the pay version give you the opportunity of have root.
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First, thanks for the replies.
So that I understand correctly:
I go get MobilOdin, download the latest firmware (900mb) of sammobile. Then I store the firmware on the SD card and update with MobileOdin. In MobilOdin I select root. All settings and apps keep exist?

Now i read from another user:
As we all know Samsung devices has two or more ways to upgrade their software
Either by OTA & KIES which will keep the user data & preferences or the Odin which will wipe the cache & data .
Thats what i mean ... whats right, whats wrong?

Fabster2010 said:
Now i read from another user:
As we all know Samsung devices has two or more ways to upgrade their software
Either by OTA & KIES which will keep the user data & preferences or the Odin which will wipe the cache & data .
Thats what i mean ... whats right, whats wrong?
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Just flashed latest update from sammobile with mobile odin, and nothing got wiped!

I have now flashed with mobil odin and everything works perfect, many thanks for your tips and replies.

ROOTED - Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available.?

[Have seen this in other forums but wasn't sure if the solutions there applied to the S4]
Anyways, the only thing I've done on my S4 is 1) sim-unlock the device via (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683) and 2) root the device via KIES.
I have not installed any custom firmware or whatnot, I've only done the above 2. When I try to hit System Update, I get the message "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available."
I even ran Triangle Away to bring my counter back down to 0 (even if I didn't install any custom firmware) and I'm still getting this error. Does anyone have any solutions?
Should I unroot the device and will that bring it back to normal?
Thanks in advance!

It's because you rooted your phone
Sent from my SGH-M919 using xda app-developers app

Just flash a new ROM. As software updates become available the devs will base ROMs off of the latest update.
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no updates
I got the same message. I removed root and tried to update and got the same thing. I was wondering if a factory reset would restore my updates.
Bell, GS4, Qualcomm
ElvinWasHere said:
[Have seen this in other forums but wasn't sure if the solutions there applied to the S4]
Anyways, the only thing I've done on my S4 is 1) sim-unlock the device via (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683) and 2) root the device via KIES.
I have not installed any custom firmware or whatnot, I've only done the above 2. When I try to hit System Update, I get the message "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available."
I even ran Triangle Away to bring my counter back down to 0 (even if I didn't install any custom firmware) and I'm still getting this error. Does anyone have any solutions?
Should I unroot the device and will that bring it back to normal?
Thanks in advance!
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GnexMatic said:
I got the same message. I removed root and tried to update and got the same thing. I was wondering if a factory reset would restore my updates.
Bell, GS4, Qualcomm
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Try using Triangle-Away.

In triangle away there is an option to disable root for a minute or so when booting, this will have the stock rom think its not rooted, enabling software updates.

same issue
I had the same issue. I had rooted my phone and got that message when trying to update OTA.
I really wanted the ability to put apps on the sd card from the phone itself and not have to use some fancy app to do it for me and make symbolic links (Linux stuff)
What I did was goto settings-accounts-backup and reset- and selected factory data reset.
This completely returns your phone to stock like it came out of the box. afterward I didn't get the message but I kept getting server communication errors so I connected my phone through usb to kies and it is doing the firmware upgrade as I type and OMFG is it the slowest ****ing thing I have ever had the misfortune to do. Its been on for about 3 hours and its only at 42%
And strangely my phone is still completely usable while this is going on.

Wait, is the update available for the T-Mobile devices now?
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2

stevessvt said:
In triangle away there is an option to disable root for a minute or so when booting, this will have the stock rom think its not rooted, enabling software updates.
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Does anyone know if it works?
I've just rooted my phone a few days ago, and removed some Sumsang and t-mobile bloatware, and that message appeared.
Thanks in advance.

Anyone of us will be answer. Soon as an update is released. But in order to get an update, you MUST be completely stock, down to the bloatware.

your system has been modified
Hi, I have successfully installed cynogen mod 10.1 nightly. And I again restored my original 4.1.2 but now when I trying to check OTA update it says "your system has been modified, software update is not available. Please please please help me.

Jatin Ganatra said:
Hi, I have successfully installed cynogen mod 10.1 nightly. And I again restored my original 4.1.2 but now when I trying to check OTA update it says "your system has been modified, software update is not available. Please please please help me.
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You need to Odin back to totally stock. Use Triangle Away to clear your flash counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336392

Thanks
baseballfanz said:
You need to Odin back to totally stock. Use Triangle Away to clear your flash counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336392
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Thanks a lot Brother.. i will try it and hope it will work.. and will get back to you soon.. thanks again..

misunderstanding
Jatin Ganatra said:
Thanks a lot Brother.. i will try it and hope it will work.. and will get back to you soon.. thanks again..
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Hello brother, I guess there is some misunderstanding regarding device model. My question is for my samsung note 10.1 GT-N8000 . Should I follow the same steps to get back my original system ? Please suggest. Thanks.

Seems like you should be asking this question in right forum then.

Im having the same issue after using triangle away. Everything says official and flash count is at 0. Any ideas? Also, with flash count set at 0 and everything listed as official, does this mean i will be ok for warranty? Im having an issue with my touchscreen working and the Tmobile place had to send me a new phone
Edit: Done a factory reset after using triangle away and i got the "Your device is up to date." Message. Still somewhat worried about warranty though.

JudgeHudge said:
Im having the same issue after using triangle away. Everything says official and flash count is at 0. Any ideas? Also, with flash count set at 0 and everything listed as official, does this mean i will be ok for warranty? Im having an issue with my touchscreen working and the Tmobile place had to send me a new phone
Edit: Done a factory reset after using triangle away and i got the "Your device is up to date." Message. Still somewhat worried about warranty though.
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If you have used Triangle away and flash counter shows 0 plus everything show "Official" you shouldn't have a problem

Wow I had never seen that before... I'm totally stock though...
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 4

The link provided is for T-Mobile GS4 only, please do not try it on any device other than T-Mobile GS4. You will need to find similar procedure for your device. I would recommend looking into the specific device forum.
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Jatin Ganatra said:
Hello brother, I guess there is some misunderstanding regarding device model. My question is for my samsung note 10.1 GT-N8000 . Should I follow the same steps to get back my original system ? Please suggest. Thanks.
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The link provided is for T-Mobile GS4 only, please do not try it on any device other than T-Mobile GS4. You will need to find similar procedure for your device. I would recommend looking into the specific device forum.

Someone has already tested this?
Universal Unroot @ Google Play

[Q] Noob GT-N5100 Stock 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 ?

Hi, I am new to all this updating etc, so i have a few humble questions, and hope some of you more familiar with the process could guide in the right direction.
My device is stock with 4.1.2 firmware XXBMC8/XXBMD1
1: My N5100 is India Version so would the German Update / release that is available on sammobile online work on mine.
2: What precautions etc do i have to take on my device if any. When I bought my Note 8 there was an OTA update which ran fine
and gave no issues or data loss.
3. Do I Have to take backups of my apps and have to re-install them ?
4. Any other tips / precautions i am missing.
sorry if am sounding bit paranoid.
Thanks!

intelliriffer said:
Hi, I am new to all this updating etc, so i have a few humble questions, and hope some of you more familiar with the process could guide in the right direction.
My device is stock with 4.1.2 firmware XXBMC8/XXBMD1
1: My N5100 is India Version so would the German Update / release that is available on sammobile online work on mine.
2: What precautions etc do i have to take on my device if any. When I bought my Note 8 there was an OTA update which ran fine
and gave no issues or data loss.
3. Do I Have to take backups of my apps and have to re-install them ?
4. Any other tips / precautions i am missing.
sorry if am sounding bit paranoid.
Thanks!
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1. Yes the German version should work fine for you.
2. I just did a Titanium backup of my apps "in case" there was a wipe before I flashed the update. I have a South African 32GB N5100 the update worked perfectly. However you may not receive future OTA updates due to the ROM being for a different region.
3. Always a good idea.
4. The first time is always the worst, once you see how it is done you may not be able to stop though.

xamaba said:
1. Yes the German version should work fine for you.
2. I just did a Titanium backup of my apps "in case" there was a wipe before I flashed the update. I have a South African 32GB N5100 the update worked perfectly. However you may not receive future OTA updates due to the ROM being for a different region.
3. Always a good idea.
4. The first time is always the worst, once you see how it is done you may not be able to stop though.
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Thanks a lot,
Bit the bullet and went with the update.
Everything went smooth.
only Minor issue I see is that, Kies does not recognize the firmware.
All apps and data seem to be as they were , though I took app backups to pc via helium as well as synced kies prior update in case anything went awry.
Now to find out what's new addition to 4.2.2 other than few things pretty obvious
Thanks again.

xamaba said:
1. Yes the German version should work fine for you.
2. I just did a Titanium backup of my apps "in case" there was a wipe before I flashed the update. I have a South African 32GB N5100 the update worked perfectly. However you may not receive future OTA updates due to the ROM being for a different region.
3. Always a good idea.
4. The first time is always the worst, once you see how it is done you may not be able to stop though.
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how did you flash it ? is it by using the oden ? does oden need adb mode ?
I was doing some modifications with my device after rooting it and now it is bricked stuck on boot loop
the adb mode is not activated > I`m trying to find a solution I hope this update could solve my problem

mohammedsb19 said:
how did you flash it ? is it by using the oden ? does oden need adb mode ?
I was doing some modifications with my device after rooting it and now it is bricked stuck on boot loop
the adb mode is not activated > I`m trying to find a solution I hope this update could solve my problem
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I used the Odin3-v1.85 file included in the CF-Auto-Root to flash the image.

mohammedsb19 said:
how did you flash it ? is it by using the oden ? does oden need adb mode ?
I was doing some modifications with my device after rooting it and now it is bricked stuck on boot loop
the adb mode is not activated > I`m trying to find a solution I hope this update could solve my problem
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problem solved :good:

The 4.2.2 file is downloading as a zip. So how are you getting a Tar file?

Muffycheeks said:
The 4.2.2 file is downloading as a zip. So how are you getting a Tar file?
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It's inside the zip file. just extract it somewhere on your puter somewhere.

intelliriffer said:
It's inside the zip file. just extract it somewhere on your puter somewhere.
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Thanks. I figured it out....LOL

[Q] Update Failed? Problems while updating to 4.4.4)

Hi,
My name is Asaf and I have a kinda weird problem:
I cannot update my phone to 4.4.4 (it's on 4.4.2)
My model is 4.4.2.
So the thing is:
I tried to update and it failed,
tried again and again for 2 months and I still can't.
Today I've installed Samsung Kies 3 and it failed to update.
I live in Israel and I don't think it matters.
It is T Mobile's phone and they aren't working in israel all tough I can call and SMS and use my 3G.
I don't want to flash and I am unrooted (I had root) and I have 3.5GB of memory.
Device Information:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Model Number: GSH-M919
Firmware Number/Build Number: M919UVUFNB4
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-540242
I got my phone from T Mobile
My carier is: Golen Telecom (again, I'm from Israel, this is an Israeli company.)
Thanks for helping!

You need to provide much more information like exact model number, exact firmware version that's running on phone now, what carrier your using and also your shoe size.
In order to get the best help you need you must provide better info.
You may be trying to install the wrong update.
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
You need to provide much more information like exact model number, exact firmware version that's running on phone now, what carrier your using and also your shoe size.
In order to get the best help you need you must provide better info.
You may be trying to install the wrong update.
Pp.
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I did update the topic, try helping me ok?
and It's my phone's update I can't do that wrong.

Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54155517 follow instructions in post #8 , if doesn't work the first time do a factory reset then repeat procedure with odin 3.07 .
Refer to YouTube on how to flash firmware tmobile S4, there are many videos on this subject, just make sure it's tmobile, not Att or Verizon.
You should have no issues.
Afterwards you can use Chainfire's autoroot to root new firmware.
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54155517 follow instructions in post #8 , if doesn't work the first time do a factory reset then repeat procedure with odin 3.07 .
Refer to YouTube on how to flash firmware tmobile S4, there are many videos on this subject, just make sure it's tmobile, not Att or Verizon.
You should have no issues.
Afterwards you can use Chainfire's autoroot to root new firmware.
Pp.
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As I told you I want to update without installing any roms.
I don't want my phone's getting ruined and my dad's killing me..
So please if you have some answers or something that can help be sure to tell me.

AsafOV said:
As I told you I want to update without installing any roms.
I don't want my phone's getting ruined and my dad's killing me..
So please if you have some answers or something that can help be sure to tell me.
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Download this free app from the Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
Then, take screen shots of the General, Firmware and Android screens. (You can take screenshots by holding down the Power and Home at the same time until you hear the camera sound).
Then, post those screens.
This will tell us what you have.
My guess is that the T-Mobile OTA updates may not work for phones outside of the US, but I could be wrong.
You may have to flash the phone using ODIN if you have a Windows PC. There are lots of threads on flashing the Stock Roms.
You can download the firmware from either Sammobile.com or this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/general/firmwares-official-mdl-mk2-nb4-t2816508
Rob

AsafOV said:
As I told you I want to update without installing any roms.
I don't want my phone's getting ruined and my dad's killing me..
So please if you have some answers or something that can help be sure to tell me.
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Its not a rom it's a firmware, official from Samsung, which is exactly what an update does. Other than an OTA, it is the only way to update your device

Why can't I update my Tmobile S6 edge plus?!!!

Hi everybody, I'm from Africa and I recently bought a used Tmobile Samsung Galaxy S6 edge plus (sm-g928T) but I can't do software update.
When I go to Settings > About device > And click "Download updates manually"
It says "Registering device..." and then it either says "Processing failed." or "Registration failed."
can you help me to fix this problem please?
I know the phone came from USA in an unofficial way but it's not lost or stolen, I checked it on the Web using imei number and it said it's "clean" device.

Tried a factory reset yet?
If you dont want to do that, then you can download the latest update from Sammobile and install it via Odin.

Smart switch restored my device for me

LEGONIKES said:
Tried a factory reset yet?
If you dont want to do that, then you can download the latest update from Sammobile and install it via Odin.
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Hi, I did a factory reset and it didn't change anything.
If I flash the phone via Odin will it still recognize my local sim card or I have to unlock the phone after installing the update?

godkingofcanada said:
Smart switch restored my device for me
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Hi, I tried smart switch and it showed message: "Your device software is up to date: PG1(TMB)" which doesn't make sense because my phone in on android 6.0.1 while it should be on android nougat

camalger said:
Hi, I did a factory reset and it didn't change anything.
If I flash the phone via Odin will it still recognize my local sim card or I have to unlock the phone after installing the update?
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If you download and install the official version from sammobile (with f. Reset unticicked) the only thing changed should be the os. It would leave everything else as is, unless the way you have your phone unlocked is through some process I don't know.

LEGONIKES said:
If you download and install the official version from sammobile (with f. Reset unticicked) the only thing changed should be the os. It would leave everything else as is, unless the way you have your phone unlocked is through some process I don't know.
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It's 20 bones for an unlock code anyway. No big deal. I have my defreeze and sim unlocked codes saved for my s5 s6e+ and s7

LEGONIKES said:
If you download and install the official version from sammobile (with f. Reset unticicked) the only thing changed should be the os. It would leave everything else as is, unless the way you have your phone unlocked is through some process I don't know.
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Should I install the latest update or the same version I have then check for the OTA update?
My phone baseband version is G928TXXU3DPG1 which is wired because I can't find any firmware with (XX) in the middle on sammobile or any other website, the most similar is G928TUVU3DPG1 but I don't wanna use a wrong firmware, I need to be sure.
Any suggestion please? Could my phone be simply refurbished and doesn't support android updates?

Solved using Samfirm and Odin