Update might be available now. LS970ZV9 - Sprint LG Optimus G

It says it was released on December 22. It doesn't appear to have been pushed to devices yet.
I am at work so I can't check. Here is the link:
http://www.mylgphones.com/sprint-lg-optimus-g-lg-ls970-firmware-update-ls970zv9.html
It was mentioned last week that the source for the release is it already. If you missed it here is that link.
http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource-detail.jsp
Just search for LS970 and it will pop up.
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Can't get OTA yet. Will check when I get home. Also, how can I lock the phone again D:

Freegee will relock bootloader. Not sure about root. Maybe AIO?
Edit; The supersu app says it'll unroot, but not sure if it works.
Edit 2: Ok just checked...binary`s root has an unroot option. Not sure which version AIO was built with. Link here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627
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engine95 said:
Freegee will relock bootloader. Not sure about root. Maybe AIO?
Edit; The supersu app says it'll unroot, but not sure if it works.
Edit 2: Ok just checked...binary`s root has an unroot option. Not sure which version AIO was built with. Link here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31545627
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You rock. Can I unlock if I flashed the MOD?
Also, what does this update fix?

I am sorry but I don't have an answer for either question.
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I think i just read in one of theses threads that fiddy? updated and lost everything. Not sure what this fixes.
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Any idea what's included in the update?
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engine95 said:
I think i just read in one of theses threads that fiddy? updated and lost everything. Not sure what this fixes.
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Now I'm scared to update. LOL Na I'll wait for a Jellybean Upgrade.

Has any one tried to install the zip from LG just using recovery yet? Or is it not setup like that. They say you have to use the tool and your PC, but I assume thats for all the "regular" users that don't play mind games with their phones lol.
I would try it right now but I'm at work and need my phone tonight after work so can't risk bricking it tonight lol.
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megamaster2 said:
Can't get OTA yet. Will check when I get home. Also, how can I lock the phone again D:
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I downloaded the 219mb zip file straight from LG.com, but have not tried installing for above post.

hopefully some body makes a flashable version for modded recoveries.
any new radios? will this fix that sms bug?

I would flash in a heart beat if I wasn't at work. I am not scared. Nothing prevents you from making a backup first. Then again, I have insurance.
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Not detecting my phone with the update sw....
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stealth919 said:
Has any one tried to install the zip from LG just using recovery yet? Or is it not setup like that. They say you have to use the tool and your PC, but I assume thats for all the "regular" users that don't play mind games with their phones lol.
I would try it right now but I'm at work and need my phone tonight after work so can't risk bricking it tonight lol.
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I downloaded the 219mb zip file straight from LG.com, but have not tried installing for above post.
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What I'm afraid of is that I won't be able to unlock it again once I update. I really need to root access to use some apps.

cthedogg said:
What I'm afraid of is that I won't be able to unlock it again once I update. I really need to root access to use some apps.
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ok so you have to put the device in download mode for the sw to detect the phone but once you hit start update it opens another window that times out saying problem communicating with device

I would try rebooting your computer.
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It says software update not compatible with phone model. I passed all the the previous checks. Has anyone succeeded?
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If LG released it December 22 we have to wait around 2 weeks before sprint pushes it out.
I heard this some where so don't quote me on this
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My phone is stock, tempted to try this.
On the LG website, step 1, the drivers, is that the update itself?
Also, does anyone know if this is indeed Jellybean, or something else?

toprock23 said:
It says software update not compatible with phone model. I passed all the the previous checks. Has anyone succeeded?
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how did you get past the communicating with phone error?

Mindspin_311 said:
My phone is stock, tempted to try this.
On the LG website, step 1, the drivers, is that the update itself?
Also, does anyone know if this is indeed Jellybean, or something else?
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The drivers are not the update.
This is not jelly bean. This is big fixes.
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Software update from Tmobile

Just checked for software update and downloading it right now. Its 94.45MB. Anyone know what this update is for?
Finished downloading and try to install but failed. Is it because my phone is rooted?
Maybe that's why. I'm not rooted so ill try it. Brb
Edit.: updated no problem now we haz brightness slider on notification
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dl it right now! ill keep you guy posted!
So far the only I have noticed is the brightness control on the notification drop down and bunch of updates from the play store dealing with tmobile apps
chrisram88 said:
Maybe that's why. I'm not rooted so ill try it. Brb
Edit.: updated no problem now we haz brightness slider on notification
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Did you lose root??
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You can't get ota updates installed if your rooted and running custom revocery
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I have no updated showing up? Maybe it hasnt been pushed yet. Ill try again with a reboot... Located In Orlando Fl.
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You can't get ota updates installed if your rooted and running custom revocery
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I don't have a custom recovery I'm just rooted
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Crisisx1 said:
You can't get ota updates installed if your rooted and running custom revocery
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Not true, I am running custom mod, and the update showed up.
94mb, is FreeGS3 considered a custom? I thought it was. Dang, someone else do the update an post here, I am not running it yet....oops, did not read your post, you said it will not update. whew..I am going to cancel.
TheAxman said:
Not true, I am running custom mod, and the update showed up.
94mb, is FreeGS3 considered a custom? I thought it was. Dang, someone else do the update an post here, I am not running it yet....oops, did not read your post, you said it will not update. whew..I am going to cancel.
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Obviously if you're running a different rom then you have a custom recovery
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Tried updating here but says software is up to date.. Running rooted stock rom.. (T999UVLEM) (Minnesnowta)
Crisisx1 said:
Obviously if you're running a different rom then you have a custom recovery
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You are correct sir, brain dead here this morn. Actually, I thought even a modded stock rom was not a custom. I stand corrected.
Thank you.
TheAxman said:
You are correct sir, brain dead here this morn. Actually, I thought even a modded stock rom was not a custom. I stand corrected.
Thank you.
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http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-4446
here more info!
ps. if you cant update through phone just use KIES...
SebasC said:
Tried updating here but says software is up to date.. Running rooted stock rom.. (T999UVLEM) (Minnesnowta)
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try kies
Anyone reroot after the update?
SebasC said:
Tried updating here but says software is up to date.. Running rooted stock rom.. (T999UVLEM) (Minnesnowta)
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Mine still says that to. I'm in Ohio
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Mine says same, but is updating with kies.
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Mine with TWRP and rooted was successfully updated.
I am now unrooted, superuser app is gone, and stock recovery is in place.
Base band is now T999UVLH2
Build number IMM76D.T999UVALH2
Possibility of rerooting after this update at all? Now I'm stuck with all this.. **** no one cares about...
Can anyone check if there is allshare cast now under more settings?
jellydroid13 said:
Can anyone check if there is allshare cast now under more settings?
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Yes it is.

I need help bad... Please anyone help me

A couple of weeks ago, I went on Sammobile and installed a leaked OTA that I thought didnt carry any problems with until now. I Installed the UVLI1 verson. Now yesterday, I just found out that I will not be able to get any OTAs from T-Mobile since my modem number is changed. So I tried to Install the UVALH2 update so I can get back on the offical modem but its not letting me install it! Im 100% stock. No root or anything. I need help please.
Snook321 said:
A couple of weeks ago, I went on Sammobile and installed a leaked OTA that I thought didnt carry any problems with until now. I Installed the UVLI1 verson. Now yesterday, I just found out that I will not be able to get any OTAs from T-Mobile since my modem number is changed. So I tried to Install the UVALH2 update so I can get back on the offical modem but its not letting me install it! Im 100% stock. No root or anything. I need help please.
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Use Odin and flash a stock firmware.
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uoY_redruM said:
Use Odin and flash a stock firmware.
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What is Odin? How can I access that?
It's the full operating system for our phone. It's available in the development section in the stickies:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1723175
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So is the stock firmware
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Not to be a jerk, but use the search button.... there'slots of info regarding Odin here
Or here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31890391&postcount=2
Thanks guys... It may have taken 2 hours but I finally Rooted my phone for the first time... Flashed the previous update and now im just waiting for it to start so i can unroot my phone... I like knowing that I have a warranty on it
One more noob question.... How do you know if your phone is unrooted? I Flashed the previous update and cleared my cashe and wiped my data and now my device status is normal. does that mean that im not rooted anymore?
Glad you're learning some of the basics but you should definitely read before you start going to sammobile and installing leaks. You should be glad that your phone isn't bricked.
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Snook321 said:
One more noob question.... How do you know if your phone is unrooted? I Flashed the previous update and cleared my cashe and wiped my data and now my device status is normal. does that mean that im not rooted anymore?
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Use root check from play store.
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How do you install an OTA without ever using Odin......
psykhotic said:
How do you install an OTA without ever using Odin......
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I asked the same but then i just thought it about it again that maybe he installed it via ota lol.. Maybe kies too
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psykhotic said:
How do you install an OTA without ever using Odin......
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All I know is I installed it throuhh sammobile. One of the leaked OTA files
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Snook321 said:
All I know is I installed it throuhh sammobile. One of the leaked OTA files
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Lol next time don't do something you don't know what your really doing.
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Crisisx1 said:
Lol next time don't do something you don't know what your really doing.
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I know right? Lol ill never do that again! But hey, at least I know how to root my phone now
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Learning is what happens when you do something that you don't have the knowledge to do. If I said I knew what I was doing before I started flashing, I would be a liar. That being said, a smart person learns from other people's mistakes. Read a lot.
It's simple. Basically, never flash anything that isn't made for the SGH-T999. And if using Odin, always use PDA.
Since you are rooted, get Terminal Emulator from the Play Store. Run it, and type: su <enter> reboot nvbackup <enter>. This will backup your IMEI data, so it can be restored should it ever become corrupted. You will only need to do this one time.
Follow these instructions, and it's pretty much impossible to hard brick.
You want to check root status? Why do you need another app from the Play Store? Just open Superuser/SuperSU. It will tell you if the binaries are present/updated. Though, the presence of a su app is generally indicative that you have root access.

[Q] LS970ZV9 back to LS970ZV8

I have been hitting the install later for a couple days now and my daughter picked up my phone and installed it (9 years old told not to touch phone).
I have rooted my phone on V8 for Wi Fi tethering but now it does not work.
Can someone IM me the noob directions to revert back to the V8 or point me in the right direction if there is a noob version out there..
I have come across so many threads but you have to be a rocket scientist to understand them.
Need a noob dumbed down version on how to get back to V8 please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
Can't go back to ZV8. Have to go back to ZV7 then re-unlock and re-root.
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Here is V8 flash able zip just wipe and flash in recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077298
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sharkboy0901 said:
Here is V8 flash able zip just wipe and flash in recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077298
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i think what op wants is to not have to lgnpst back to zv7 every time he softbricks.
I'm confused... does that mean once you get back to ZV7 the phone has to be rooted, then load the rooted ZV9 version, or once to ZV7 one has to update to ZV8 then re-root then load the rooted ZV9? Where does one fine ZV8?
jminor4326 said:
I'm confused... does that mean once you get back to ZV7 the phone has to be rooted, then load the rooted ZV9 version, or once to ZV7 one has to update to ZV8 then re-root then load the rooted ZV9? Where does one fine ZV8?
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pretty much. if you try to update i think it just goes straight to v9. i have yet to find v8 firmware anywhere except for a flashable zip which you need to be unlocked for anyways.
Re: Rooting software version zv9
PM me and i'll get you the instructions to downgrade and obtain root. Its rather easy. Cant post here due to the links being proprietary LG software I believe
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sharkboy0901 said:
Here is V8 flash able zip just wipe and flash in recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2077298
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How does one wipe amd flash?
javskies said:
pretty much. if you try to update i think it just goes straight to v9. i have yet to find v8 firmware anywhere except for a flashable zip which you need to be unlocked for anyways.
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I found a tot for it and will post it later.
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That was before there was a root method for v9. Not saying its useless, but there isn't much need for it anymore. Thanks tho :good:
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_Epic said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
Can't go back to ZV8. Have to go back to ZV7 then re-unlock and re-root.
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So using this method will i b able to root if i have v9? and if so a small vid would be helpful cuz tho ur instructions were clear i am still a tad bit confused
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javskies said:
That was before there was a root method for v9. Not saying its useless, but there isn't much need for it anymore. Thanks tho :good:
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What method is this??
hexodus said:
So using this method will i b able to root if i have v9? and if so a small vid would be helpful cuz tho ur instructions were clear i am still a tad bit confused
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What method is this??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
Yes you can root zv9 on this link. Guide has instructions for rooting and unlocking zv9, it is a little bit further down but is there.
Or you could just flash the rooted version.
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Phone won't unlock bootloader without bricking

Ok I've now recovered my phone 3 times after trying to unlock my bootloader, I've done it with freegee and GAIO both when i reboot I just get the LG logo then a black screen and nothing. I've tried with installing a new recovery as well as not doing the recovery install at all. Anyone have an idea why this would be happening?
GAIO doesn't root zv9, or zvb. For those you should be using fiddy root.
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Im currently in the same situation. I used to be rooted on Lifeless but last week I had the same situation (LG screen to black screen).
Now, im only on stock rooted JB. I cant unlock bootloader because it wont let me. You should talk yo shelnut on the irc. When i talked to him last week, he said there is a way to unlock but there is a chance of brick with no coming back. I couldnt risk it, so im stuck on stock rom
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You both would just use Loki's Locked Imperium. I've been running it and it's pretty nice for people that just can't unlock.
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After recovering I was at zv7 so that's when I used gaio, the other times I rooted with fiddly. And I haven't gotten to the point of being able to install a rom. After unlocking the bootloader it doesn't allow me to ever even go to recovery.
Does the locked imperium not need a recovery to install with?
engine95 said:
You both would just use Loki's Locked Imperium. I've been running it and it's pretty nice for people that just can't unlock.
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Thats what I have been using for the last couple of days
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fiddy has a Universal root. Its for all versions. Maybe even run it twice to make sure root is good. Then either try freegee again or use Locked Imperium. For now anyway.
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Well I can't use the locked imperium because my phone hasn't got the jellybean update yet . it's partly why I want to root.I used fiddly the first 2 tries to unlock. Do you think doing a bootloader unlock twice might make a difference?
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th3drow said:
Does the locked imperium not need a recovery to install with?
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No, all you need is JB and root.
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Has anyone figured out a way to force the jb update?
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The short and sweet is: Download zvb update,, update to zv9, root, push zvb uodatebto /cache. Hang on, I'll edit this with a link.
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can I just download the zvb update and do it from my computer without unlocking?
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Kind of, and not really. Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38610481 and ill find another that javskies wrote.
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Here's another. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38629658
Neither of these use freegee
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awesome looks like i just need a rooted zv9 to do this, thanks alot!
Also, you don't have to use rootkeeper. Just use fiddy619 root for everything. So zv9, root using fiddy, push zvb update to /cache, root zvb using fiddy root again. I can't remember if it freezes at 4GLTE screen or not. If so, do this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38887359&postcount=155
edit. You dont need to rename the update either
Worked like a charm! Never had any lockups or anything. Your the man!
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I'm curious. Did you run root twice? Or just the once when on JB? I'm assuming you unlocked.
Also, I'll rewrite those steps and put them in my guide. Tomorrow hopefully.
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I only ran root once. I haven't tried unlocking yet though at this time as I'm worried about having to unbrick again. If you want me to try for the guide your writing though I would give it a try.
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Don't worry about it. You've spent enough time working on it. Now play with it.
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[odin][rom] [stock] n900tuvubmi7 | 4.3

[ODIN] [ROM] [STOCK] N900TUVUBMI7 | 4.3
ODIN only fully stock the way it is out of the box.
Just in case something gets fudge up while your rooting
http://www.filefactory.com/file/5u0ud54hxu3l/N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_TMB.zip
Thanks for this. ..
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Is this the exact same version as this one which was posted earlier?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465764
Just curious if there is something different between these two???
mocsab said:
Is this the exact same version as this one which was posted earlier?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465764
Just curious if there is something different between these two???
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It wasn't there when I post mine. I believe it was move from the General or Q & A. Anyways back to your question, they are both the same.
Mods if you want to delete this one please do.
Just wanted to be sure. Thanks
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Will this revert everything back to stock? I mean will root be lost, and Knox reset? I've been reading some posts that just rooting the phone makes you lose the ability to get OTA updates. I actually can confirm as all I did was root, and now checking for updates says my device has been modified, and I can't get them.
bobbyphoenix said:
Will this revert everything back to stock? I mean will root be lost, and Knox reset? I've been reading some posts that just rooting the phone makes you lose the ability to get OTA updates. I actually can confirm as all I did was root, and now checking for updates says my device has been modified, and I can't get them.
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It will bring you back to and unrooted, but knox will stay.
zoth said:
It will bring you back to and unrooted, but knox will stay.
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Hmm. I know this is so far in the future I'm sure, but I wonder if just having Knox changed will prevent OTAs. Just curious really, so no need to rush to a fix for Knox. LOL
bobbyphoenix said:
Hmm. I know this is so far in the future I'm sure, but I wonder if just having Knox changed will prevent OTAs. Just curious really, so no need to rush to a fix for Knox. LOL
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Who needs OTA's. This is XDA
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Tiffany84 said:
Who needs OTA's. This is XDA
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Latch on to a good developer and buy him a beverage every now and then and Official OTAs will lag behind what is released here in these forums.
Will this fix the bootloop?
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iwasblown said:
Will this fix the bootloop?
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It should boot loop from what? .... factory reset before the Odin flash. That will help your chances.
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just downloaded and restoring as I type this.
bad rooting. this should fix it
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just downloaded and restoring as I type this.
bad rooting. this should fix it :good::good::highfive:
Any other link to download this file
deeznutz1977 said:
It should boot loop from what? .... factory reset before the Odin flash. That will help your chances.
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Hey thanks for the file saved my ass after a botched recovery install. I hope someone can post this file up on another website because last night i tried to download using the slow (NONE PAY) method at http://www.filefactory.com/file/5u0ud54hxu3l/N900TUVUBMI7_N900TTMBBMI7_TMB.zip
and waited four hrs (at 3am) for the download to fail with a server error after 4.5 hrs. So i felt better to pay the website for their unlimited speed downloads. Well that was a crock of S*** because i still had to wait for over an hour to complete the download. I hope someone will post this somewhere where it can be easier to get so you don't suffer my grief.
I do want to thank deeznutz1977 for the file because without it I would still be stuck in a bootlopp at startup after installing twrp recovery that apparently has some real issues. Thanks for saving my bacon deeznutz1977.
when you apply via odin is this PDA or PHONE?
Put the tar in PDA alohas Rob
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