hi...
i am planning on rooting my SGN2 this weekend but i have some questions in my mind i wanna clear up first
1. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i get OTA updates or will i need to unroot?
2. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i lose any stock functions or will it just be the same as an UNROOTED SGN2?
3. are there any known issues of rooting SGN2 and stay on Stock rom?
4. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will there be any differences from my UNROOTED STOCK rom, from a ROOTED STOCK rom? what are they?
thanks guys, and more power..
hope to hear some replies
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richard.ryan24 said:
hi...
i am planning on rooting my SGN2 this weekend but i have some questions in my mind i wanna clear up first
1. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i get OTA updates or will i need to unroot?
2. f i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i lose any stock functions or will it just be the same as an UNROOTED SGN2?
3. are there any known issues of rooting SGN2 and stay on Stock rom?
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1. rooting will break OTA, sometimes unrooting with factory reset needs to get OTA, so i straight way like to say, don't expect OTA too simple if you want to root. and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin
2.You won't lose function but learning hub OR skyGo and some banking application known to stop working as long as you have rooted device.
3.Rooting voids warranty, and you have to unroot (as well reset counter,if you have it raised)before sending to service station.
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dr.ketan said:
1. rooting will break OTA, sometimes unrooting with factory reset needs to get OTA, so i straight way like to say, don't expect OTA too simple if you want to root. and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin
2.You won't lose function but learning hub OR skyGo and some banking application known to stop working as long as you have rooted device.
3.Rooting voids warranty, and you have to unroot (as well reset counter,if you have it raised)before sending to service station.
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thank you...
ok, so if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), then an update comes out for example, 4.1.2, i will have to
1. unroot, (which is no problem)
and 2. factory reset, which will cause me to lose all my data and back ups? which can be trouble some
am i understanding it right?
and what do you mean by "and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin" i wont get to keep stock rom?
Just use CF root,flash with Odin now you will be rooted on stock rom if you want to update to 4.1.2 just download the FW from sammobile,go ahead and flash it using Odin again now you will be no longer rooted. But before you flash the stock FW be sure to reset the counters(triangle away)
And yes a factory reset you will loose everything.you will not loose whats on your external memory card
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factory reset you will lose data but once you are rooted, there is lot option to backup, titanium is one of best.
"and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin" means in any case you won't get update, you can anytime download full ROM and flash it with odin. when OTA release, sametime you can also find full ROM for that update.
you will find most of answer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
read first page of thread.
so basically...
dr.ketan said:
1. rooting will break OTA, sometimes unrooting with factory reset needs to get OTA, so i straight way like to say, don't expect OTA too simple if you want to root. and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin
2.You won't lose function but learning hub OR skyGo and some banking application known to stop working as long as you have rooted device.
3.Rooting voids warranty, and you have to unroot (as well reset counter,if you have it raised)before sending to service station.
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dr.ketan said:
factory reset you will lose data but once you are rooted, there is lot option to backup, titanium is one of best.
"and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin" means in any case you won't get update, you can anytime download full ROM and flash it with odin. when OTA release, sametime you can also find full ROM for that update.
you will find most of answer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
read first page of thread.
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got it... thank you again...
so... if i was to root it, what method would you recommend me using? id would like to update it time to time using "odin" and i will just dowload the update from this site "http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7100" right? the XTC region. right?
btw, are you filipinos?
thank you
Hally79 said:
Just use CF root,flash with Odin now you will be rooted on stock rom if you want to update to 4.1.2 just download the FW from sammobile,go ahead and flash it using Odin again now you will be no longer rooted. But before you flash the stock FW be sure to reset the counters(triangle away)
And yes a factory reset you will loose everything.you will not loose whats on your external memory card
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got it... thank you again...
cf root? is that a way to root my note 2? where do i get it?
"if you want to update to 4.1.2 just download the FW from sammobile,go ahead and flash it using Odin again now you will be no longer rooted" - how do i root again? same steps? CF root?
"But before you flash the stock FW be sure to reset the counters(triangle away)" - why do i need to do this? i think my unit does not have warranty its from greenhills, it only has service waranty for 6months
thank you
richard.ryan24 said:
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got it... thank you again...
so... if i was to root it, what method would you recommend me using? id would like to update it time to time using "odin" and i will just dowload the update from this site "http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7100" right? the XTC region. right?
btw, are you filipinos?
thank you
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For your current version method 3 in thread i said you (post#2)
That even won't raise counter and you need not to use triangle away.
In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work.
Just read said thread post #2 and 3 particularly and you will get answer of your most of questions
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thank you dr ketan
dr.ketan said:
For your current version method 3 in thread i said you (post#2)
That even won't raise counter and you need not to use triangle away.
In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work.
Just read said thread post #2 and 3 particularly and you will get answer of your most of questions
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just last question, (i will root later , cannot wait)
last question is...
after using "ExynosAbuse apk" to root like you said, what is next step to update Firmware to 4.1.2?
and for example, if v4.1.3 comes out, what method will i use to update again since i did not use odin to flash rom and u said "In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work. "
thank you very much...
you are kind to reply and spend time with a noob like me...
a billion thanks to you...
You can unroot from exynos abuse and try to get ota
If fails try wiping data and most probably you should get ota, but remember i said most probably, i have seen case after wiping you may fail to get ota, in that case you will have only option to update is odin (you may try Kies too)
When new update will available most probably other methods should work(as of now other both method works till rom released today) , but when there is no 4.1.3,it is difficult to say, so stay tuned to thread I mentioned few post back.
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dr.ketan said:
For your current version method 3 in thread i said you (post#2)
That even won't raise counter and you need not to use triangle away.
In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work.
Just read said thread post #2 and 3 particularly and you will get answer of your most of questions
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if i use method 3... exynosabuse method
how do i back up my phone? i did not install cwm recovery here so i cannot have nandroid backup right? well how do i back it up if ever things get messed up..
what backup recovery do i have if i use method 3?
thanks...
If you want nandroid backup then you have to use method 2
Otherwise with just root, you can backup your data with titanium backup or other similar application.
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rooted already...
dr.ketan said:
If you want nandroid backup then you have to use method 2
Otherwise with just root, you can backup your data with titanium backup or other similar application.
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i did method 2.. thank you so much....
I used mskip's toolkit and it worked well. I have the exact same initial settings as you had.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956
Flash the latest stock rom should be dll7 or newer. Then use cfautoroot.
If an update comes out in future then do a factory reset and flash stock rom.
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I have TWRP recovery installed on my Note 2 (Sprint) and I saw the OTA Jelly Bean update is available. When I tried to install it, the phone restarts to TWRP without installing the update...
I have the stock rom installed with root. I am still a noob when it comes to rooting and all the details, so explain everything like I'm 5 please...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
Download the ma7 rom and flash it in your custom TWRP recovery just like a rom. This us tje rooted ota that u are trying to get. In order to get the ota u have to have stock recovery and u don't. You have TWRP. So tje easiest way to keep root is to flash the rom in tje link I posted for u
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Master Thief-117 said:
I have TWRP recovery installed on my Note 2 (Sprint) and I saw the OTA Jelly Bean update is available. When I tried to install it, the phone restarts to TWRP without installing the update...
I have the stock rom installed with root. I am still a noob when it comes to rooting and all the details, so explain everything like I'm 5 please...
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Yep, what he said.
Otherwise you gotta go all the way back. Its a hassle, it took me an hour cuz I did it right when it happened after the roms got loaded.
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musclehead84 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
Download the ma7 rom and flash it in your custom TWRP recovery just like a rom. This us tje rooted ota that u are trying to get. In order to get the ota u have to have stock recovery and u don't. You have TWRP. So tje easiest way to keep root is to flash the rom in tje link I posted for u
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Perfect...so I just dl the Stock L900VPAMA7 All-In-One Firmware one and then use TWRP to flash it?
I also feel like a bit of a noob...is this JB 4.2.1 or 4.1.2?
You have to go back to a stock UNROOTED rom. Without TWRP or anything.
Then you download the OTA update.
In in the stock recovery boot.
Then once the OTA update applies you can root and do whatever.
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Master Thief-117 said:
Perfect...so I just dl the Stock L900VPAMA7 All-In-One Firmware one and then use TWRP to flash it?
I also feel like a bit of a noob...is this JB 4.2.1 or 4.1.2?
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Correct. Just flash thru twrp recovery then flash an MA7 rom.
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musclehead84 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
Download the ma7 rom and flash it in your custom TWRP recovery just like a rom. This us tje rooted ota that u are trying to get. In order to get the ota u have to have stock recovery and u don't. You have TWRP. So tje easiest way to keep root is to flash the rom in tje link I posted for u
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There are 6 links, what one do we download? I rooted using the tool kit, I did notthing else if this helps.
Thank you.
jaykull said:
There are 6 links, what one do we download? I rooted using the tool kit, I did notthing else if this helps.
Thank you.
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Download the third one Down that says all in one firmware and flash in TWRP. That is the modem and other things for ma7. Then download either the first or second link depending on if u want odex or deodexed rom. If u don't want any themes then go odex. Then flash that in TWRP wiping cache and dalvik. Then u are on ma7.
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devynbf said:
You have to go back to a stock UNROOTED rom. Without TWRP or anything.
Then you download the OTA update.
In in the stock recovery boot.
Then once the OTA update applies you can root and do whatever.
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Exactly. Unless you install a rom that has the latest update built in the only way to take the actual ota from Sprint/Samsung is to unroot and install stock recovery. Before you unroot you need to make sure that your binary counter isn't more than one. If you don't know what that is then run the app "triangle away". If your counter is more than 2 you'll need to run it that many times till it's back to 1. After that you need to unroot preferably with something like supersu that can clean everything up before unrooting. Then you have to flash it back to stock recovery. There is a tutorial video in galaxynote2root.com. I had to do this to mine since I was just rooted with stock rom and didn't feel like installing a rom with the update already in it. Good luck
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yankees45us said:
Exactly. Unless you install a rom that has the latest update built in the only way to take the actual ota from Sprint/Samsung is to unroot and install stock recovery. Before you unroot you need to make sure that your binary counter isn't more than one. If you don't know what that is then run the app "triangle away". If your counter is more than 2 you'll need to run it that many times till it's back to 1. After that you need to unroot preferably with something like supersu that can clean everything up before unrooting. Then you have to flash it back to stock recovery. There is a tutorial video in galaxynote2root.com. I had to do this to mine since I was just rooted with stock rom and didn't feel like installing a rom with the update already in it. Good luck
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Is the modem in the all and one?
Stock L900VPAMA7 All-In-One Firmware: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474979
md5: a7157e76198e89970529eb2ff385d86b
Stock L900VPAMA7 Modem: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474573
md5: ceb5f9b4c1cbd383ae6caa522deb6290
I was thinking I would need to flash these in TWRP in this order:
1. Stock L900VPAMA7 All-In-One Firmware: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474979
md5: a7157e76198e89970529eb2ff385d86b
2. Odex Version: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658475185
md5: 1a9a98254d2c7b87506c34e57c0a8982
Or custom ROM like SynergyRom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2090160
3. Stock L900VPAMA7 Modem: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390288116658474573
md5: ceb5f9b4c1cbd383ae6caa522deb6290
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OTA
Just search xda for the modded OTA update files and then flash them through TWRP
This is so confusing. I have searched everywhere and the help on this is so limited. Can someone who successfully updated their note 2 to ma7 please do a walkthrough on how they did it. And please do it for us 5 year olds without acronyms and such.
Where do you find the modded ota update?
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Master Thief-117 said:
I have TWRP recovery installed on my Note 2 (Sprint) and I saw the OTA Jelly Bean update is available. When I tried to install it, the phone restarts to TWRP without installing the update...
I have the stock rom installed with root. I am still a noob when it comes to rooting and all the details, so explain everything like I'm 5 please...
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Did you ever get updated? If so, what process did you go through?
musclehead84 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
Download the ma7 rom and flash it in your custom TWRP recovery just like a rom. This us tje rooted ota that u are trying to get. In order to get the ota u have to have stock recovery and u don't. You have TWRP. So tje easiest way to keep root is to flash the rom in tje link I posted for u
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i did this just as suggested and while my baseband has changed to MA7, jellybean did not update from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2? see below:
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Download the third one Down that says all in one firmware and flash in TWRP. That is the modem and other things for ma7. Then download either the first or second link depending on if u want odex or deodexed rom. If u don't want any themes then go odex. Then flash that in TWRP wiping cache and dalvik. Then u are on ma7.
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I just wanted to say thanks. I had the same questions as the OP, and this (with the link posted earlier in this thread) was just what I needed.
Download the latest ota(rooted)
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blmvxer said:
Download the latest ota(rooted)
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So you downloaded the latest OTA and it did not affect root ??
still getting ota notification
flashed the all-one , and the odexed ma7 rom, the phone shows that I am running 4.1.2 but I am still getting the ota notification that I have an update downloaded and ready to install.
Any ideas on what went wrong or how to stop the notification???
Don't quote me on this, but from what I have read, On a custom recovery it will fail when trying to install and never show you the notification message again for you to install again. Try and see, worst case scenario it will not install and no harm no fowl.
toyomerc said:
flashed the all-one , and the odexed ma7 rom, the phone shows that I am running 4.1.2 but I am still getting the ota notification that I have an update downloaded and ready to install.
Any ideas on what went wrong or how to stop the notification???
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[ROM/RESTORE] [AT&T/ROGERS/TELUS/BELL]Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THE OTA TO STOCK TW 4.3 DO NOT USE THIS!! IT WILL CAUSE A HARD BRICK!!
I'll try to keep this simple.
So here it goes, short but sweet...
This is a Single recovery flashed file restore to UNROOTED STOCK with STOCK KERNEL, STOCK RECOVERY, MODEM, and Normal System Status with a Flash Counter at 0. Basically a replacement for the odin tar method for a quick on-the-go restore. This is the go-to file for a last minute trip to the at&t store or for unbricking without the need for a pc or ODIN. Plan on selling to buy something newer? Flash this to restore your s3 to an out of the box ota-ready state for the buyer. This will do what odin does with the addition of resetting the flash count during flash. This WILL NOT touch internal storage!
To keep a custom recovery flash one from below after rom flash before rebooting into the system.
To keep root access flash this after install BEFORE rebooting into system.
As with just about any rom you'll find posted on these forums, wipe data/factory reset prior to flashing and FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK as I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone.
Special thanks to @mrksbrd for helping me bring this to the AT&T variant, @Turbojugend for helping me bring this to BELL, @FabC87 for helping me bring this to TELUS, @gutlessmerc for helping me bring this to the 32gb ROGERS variant and @tobesedated for helping me bring it to the 16gb ROGERS variant.
** These zips contain full firmware flashing. Checking the MD5 is highly recommended
FOR THE AT&T/ROGERS/BELL/TELUS S3 (SGH-I747/I747M) ONLY!
INTERESTED IN SEEING THIS ON ANOTHER CARRIER/DEVICE? CLICK HERE! AND LET ME KNOW.
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 16gb ONLY
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AS SAID IN THE WARNING ABOVE YOU MUST FLASH THE RESTORE THAT IS THE SAME AS YOUR STORAGE CAPACITY. UNLESS YOUR DEVICE IS LISTED IN THE SECOND POST, THERE IS ONLY A 16GB VERSION AVAILABLE. FLASHING IT ON A 32GB OR 64GB DEVICE WILL BRICK IT!
PM me if you own a 32gb or 64gb and are interested in helping me bring this to those devices.
Flash one of these to keep a custom recovery
Flash to keep root
STILL CONFUSED?
THANKS TO @wwjoshdew for the awesome vid!
IF I FORGOT ANYTHING OR YOU NEED MORE INFO YOU CAN PROBABLY FIND IT HERE. PLEASE SEARCH BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 32gb ONLY
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MF1 STOCK WITH COUNT RESET 32gb ONLY
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Another awesome job bro, works like a charm. Way better than using ODIN with the added benefit of resetting the flash counter
mrksbrd said:
Another awesome job bro, works like a charm. Way better than using ODIN with the added benefit of resetting the flash counter
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Couldn't have done it without your assistance. Thanks again
can i flash this with stock recovery? since i unrooted with mobile odin but left 1 count
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Now I know i may be a noob to all of this but do I just flash one after another with all the zip files
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smallyetzon said:
can i flash this with stock recovery? since i unrooted with mobile odin but left 1 count
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No must be done with a custom one
Leandre20 said:
Now I know i may be a noob to all of this but do I just flash one after another with all the zip files
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Yes flash the main zip then depending on whether u want root or custom recovery flash whatever other zips u need afterwards
billard412 said:
No must be done with a custom one
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so i need to be rooted to be able to flash all this? aahhhhh please help me root my phone without odin or computer
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
smallyetzon said:
so i need to be rooted to be able to flash all this? aahhhhh please help me root my phone without odin or computer
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
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I'm afraid you need a PC. You don't actually have to be rooted you only need a custom recovery. You also need a PC to do that tho.
billard412 said:
I'm afraid you need a PC. You don't actually have to be rooted you only need a custom recovery. You also need a PC to do that tho.
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Great effort on this method anyways thanks for the help i keep my hopes up on you guys wating for that miracle way to root my useless no data sync gs3 without a computer Thanks
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
smallyetzon said:
Great effort on this method anyways thanks for the help i keep my hopes up on you guys wating for that miracle way to root my useless no data sync gs3 without a computer Thanks
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
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Smally,
Just curious of "my useless no data sync gs3" means? Are you soft bricked? Please explain so we can get you up and running
mrksbrd said:
Smally,
Just curious of "my useless no data sync gs3" means? Are you soft bricked? Please explain so we can get you up and running
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my usb port wouldnt charge or sync with computer tried everything so decided to get it fix got the usb port fixed charges ok but still no conection with pc not even shows up on notifications
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
smallyetzon said:
my usb port wouldnt charge or sync with computer tried everything so decided to get it fix got the usb port fixed charges ok but still no conection with pc not even shows up on notifications
Sent from my useless no data sync gs3
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I would assume you speaking of the micro end and not the USB port on the computer side? If that's the case will ODIN recognize a com port while in download mode? If your able to do that you will be able to flash a insecure boot image thus allowing ADB commands or use the toolbox in this forum to flash a recovery script. Of your able to do any of these we can get you going again.
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I would assume you speaking of the micro end and not the USB port on the computer side? If that's the case will ODIN recognize a com port while in download mode? If your able to do that you will be able to flash a insecure boot image thus allowing ADB commands or use the toolbox in this forum to flash a recovery script. Of your able to do any of these we can get you going again.
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yes the mini port of my phone ive tried that in download mode no luck but i will try again and get back, how come is impossible to root my gs3 i747 without computer or Odin when you can find lots of ways with older phones and other versions of gs3? i am about to give a reward for a dev to make it happend!! )
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Smally,
Inbox me for further if needed....we're starting to get off topic of this thread
lost imei...trying to get it back
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lost imei...trying to get it back
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watch your inbox.
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watch your inbox.
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Thanks for that...I think the error might have been in what I supplied you so sorry for that and I'll try again when you have it fixed..
Any chance of getting this for a Bell phone?
Hi Guys,
I am trying to update to 4.3 and installed team win recovery a long time ago. Running 4.1.2 now and when i do the update from settings --> about device --> software update when it restarts it just shows me the regular recovery screen. How do I make it continue with install, I dont care if I lose root etc. Or where can i download the stock recovery. Open to any suggestions but need 4.3 for knox at work, better than using a Blackberry......
plz dont kill me i did a lot of searching the only similar blog post is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390127 but I can't find the zip online.
moddin said:
Hi Guys,
I am trying to update to 4.3 and installed team win recovery a long time ago. Running 4.1.2 now and when i do the update from settings --> about device --> software update when it restarts it just shows me the regular recovery screen. How do I make it continue with install, I dont care if I lose root etc. Or where can i download the stock recovery. Open to any suggestions but need 4.3 for knox at work, better than using a Blackberry......
plz dont kill me i did a lot of searching the only similar blog post is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390127 but I can't find the zip online.
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I think you should strat by reseting your phone to its original state and you can to this following the tread of the toolbox(i'm browsing woth tapatalk now so i will try to come back and post the link but it should be easy to find). You will use triangle away in the process.
Then update your phone trough samsung kies.
Voila complete stock 4.3 with knox
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Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox
Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox. I can't find stock recovery anywhere and i would rather just keep everything as is.
moddin said:
Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox. I can't find stock recovery anywhere and i would rather just keep everything as is.
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I think you are looking for 4.1.2 stock recovery right???? Just making sure I understand, if I'm right I have what you need.
Hi, yes I just want to replace the clockwork recovery with the original Samsung recovery so I can upgrade to 4.3 over the air.
If that's what you are talking about please send a link.
They're are downloads for the t mobile Sprint ave Verizon variants but not AT&T...
Thanks
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moddin said:
Hi, yes I just want to replace the clockwork recovery with the original Samsung recovery so I can upgrade to 4.3 over the air.
If that's what you are talking about please send a link.
They're are downloads for the t mobile Sprint ave Verizon variants but not AT&T...
Thanks
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Here's the link to stock recovery for MH3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
This may interest you also.
Stock 4.3 without the bootloader lock down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
You can update to 4.3 with a custom recovery, or flash it via ODIN.
Check it out before you do OTA.
dicksteele said:
Here's the link to stock recovery for MH3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
This may interest you also.
Stock 4.3 without the bootloader lock down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
You can update to 4.3 with a custom recovery, or flash it via ODIN.
Check it out before you do OTA.
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I flashed the recovery below and tried to do OTA but it fails at 25% of the update process... Am I missing something?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
CWM AT&T i317 UCAMH3 Stock *Recovery* Note 2
What 4.1.2 firmware version are you on and how did you get there? Have you made any mods? Removed system apps?
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I didn't remove anything first I thought I didn't have enough space on the root card but now I have 4 gigs left.
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ahhh. You're in between LJ2 and MH3. I'll post mc3 recovery unless Zen beats me to it
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Go for it.... I do have it if needed.. Otherwise, two files can be pushed to system to get the phone to do it for you ..
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Zen Arcade said:
Go for it.... I do have it if needed.. Otherwise, two files can be pushed to system to get the phone to do it for you ..
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You win. :laugh:
I just have the unzipped .img from Nunhuggers ATTI317UCAMC3RootedCWM.zip.
You talking adb push ??
Looks like I'm gonna learn something again !
I'll do anything you guys tell me to do I just dont know what you guys are saying lol. You can tell I have been very active since i had my Tytn II lol
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I'll do anything you guys tell me to do I just dont know what you guys are saying lol. You can tell I have been very active since i had my Tytn II lol
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Can you still get to TWRP ? team win recovery ?? ....
But I think Zen's plan will be better.....
Here's the cwm/twrp zip for ucamc3 recovery.... (attached)
Note that the OTA may still fail if it detects anything missing or different than what it expects. In that case, a wipe of /system, then a revert to MA4, may be needed.
You want me to go back to TWRP? I have the stock recovery right now.
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You want me to go back to TWRP? I have the stock recovery right now.
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The simplest path is to reflash TWRP, then flash the recovery I provided above, then see if the OTA will complete.
You might also be able to get the OTA to complete by running the openscript option from TWRP .. I know DS has had some success with that, but ymmv. If you try this option, you may get more information about where the OTA fails - take note of that and report back.
If that doesn't work then the next option would be to wipe /system and then odin flash UCAMA4. This should get you a clean OTA path to 4.3, and your data and apps should be preserved (although there is some risk). I recommend making backups beforehand in TiBu and then copy your SDCard contents to PC.
Thanks for you help will report back later. have to wait another 20 hours to dl the OTA update again.
You can turn off auto update of network time and set your time ahead 24 hours.
An alternative if ota doesn't work is to flash the stock rooted mk6 package - odin or cwm odex... DS provided a link earlier.
If Knox is a work requirement, you would need to decline SuperSU offers to disable Knox and you would need to run SuperSU and request full unroot.
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I have a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999) and I made the mistake of allowing an upgrade??? to android 4.3 which has been very unstable for me. T-Mobile, Samsung, and Google all say that there are no updates to 4.3 and I can’t downgrade, so basically I’m out of luck.
Can I downgrade 4.3 to 4.1.2 without bricking my phone and hopefully without voiding my warranty? If so, please give me some instructions. I downloaded Odin 3.07 and firmware: root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z. Thanks a million.
I don't think it's possible to downgrade anymore due to Knox. There was a thread talking about it
Maybe you should check it out.
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You cannot downgrade without voiding your warranty
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Dont flash md5root66 after update!
newbee123 said:
I have a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999) and I made the mistake of allowing an upgrade??? to android 4.3 which has been very unstable for me. T-Mobile, Samsung, and Google all say that there are no updates to 4.3 and I can’t downgrade, so basically I’m out of luck.
Can I downgrade 4.3 to 4.1.2 without bricking my phone and hopefully without voiding my warranty? If so, please give me some instructions. I downloaded Odin 3.07 and firmware: root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z. Thanks a million.
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if you flash the root66 of the md5 firmware via odin after you have already upgraded to 4.3 you will HARD BRICK your phone. Taking the 4.3 ota updates your bootloader and flashing anything other than 4.3 in odin will wreck your life.
You need to download the root66mjc firmware here:
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23212708291682181
And flash it in odin. Then from there install a custom recovery and download a rom of your choosing and the compatible modem. I recommend you download the md5 modem. Then you're gonna wanna boot into recovery and flash the rom and the modem only (kernels are ok of course) JUST NO BOOTLOADERS. I don't even know if you can do that in recovery but trying to mess with the new BL will brick your face I mean phone.
full steps?
so does anyone have any full list of steps and links on where to get the modems and all to downgrade 4.3 with knox down to 4.1.2
pamma83 said:
so does anyone have any full list of steps and links on where to get the modems and all to downgrade 4.3 with knox down to 4.1.2
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Would you try reading the thread before posting ? Its not that long. You will see your answer provided by 3 different individuals.
Perseus71 said:
Would you try reading the thread before posting ? Its not that long. You will see your answer provided by 3 different individuals.
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this thread had 4 posts before i posted and only 1 talks about what to do..where are you seeing 3 different people saying what to do and how???
and i asked where to get the modems and all.. do you see anyone saying where to get them??
pamma83 said:
this thread had 4 posts before i posted and only 1 talks about what to do..where are you seeing 3 different people saying what to do and how???
and i asked where to get the modems and all.. do you see anyone saying where to get them??
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I was referring to the 3 persons who responded to the OP's question similar to yours. @jtl_777's response is pointing to the 4.3 Firmware.
Its more implied in this thread than stated matter of factly. This thread is several months old, and I know your question has been asked countless times in many different threads, much more recently than in this one.
I suggest you read the stickies in each section. Just by doing that you will find all firmware and modems and more. You will also find that the answer is no, you cannot downgrade your full firmware from 4.3. And you never will be able to.
If your having problems I suggest flashing the latest 4.3 build via Odin, then factory resetting. Start over clean with minimal restoring of backups (only the essentials).
Every time an update comes out there are people who have problems. The majority are solved by doing what I just said because most bugs are caused by using old data created by old apps on the new build.
Even if you could downgrade, chances are youd run into even more issues and still have to factory reset.
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DocHoliday77 said:
... You will also find that the answer is no, you cannot downgrade your full firmware from 4.3. And you never will be able to.
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thanks but I read online and some youtube videos showing that people have gone from 4.3 back to 4.1.2, just trying to make the phone the way it was before any updates were done and wondering if anyone knows the proper steps without bricking the phone.
They probably just flashed a rom. It is simply not possible to downgrade the firmware though.
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so i found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48758977&postcount=1412 and i have the same case as Christopher4tw with a stock 4.3 T999UVUEMJC and just want to get back to T999UVDMD5 so its running the 4.1.2 version of android
so do i just download the below file, extract and flash via odin then do a wipe via recovery? If not can you please explain how to go about this so i can have 4.1.2 running on the phone
April 2013 - 4.1.2 JellyBean
Note: This is based off of the stock image TMO T999UVDMD5
Perm Mirror: Download - root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.7z
You cannot downgrade your firmware.
Flash an older rom with cwm or twrp if you need to be running md5
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DocHoliday77 said:
You cannot downgrade your firmware.
Flash an older rom with cwm or twrp if you need to be running md5
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so can I use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276645 and flash via cwm or twrp recovery and it will make the phone run 4.1.2 without bricking or having issues with knox or does that have the bootloader issue with it as well?
Yes, that one you can flash.
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Yes, that one you can flash.
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great thanks so much for your help, can I flash the recovery via odin mobile app or is it safer to do it via pc?
Safer via PC.
It is possible via Mobile Odin. But that's one of the partitions I don't want to mess with when Phone is Booted/
If you know how to use Mobile Odin then it should be fine. I agree that its better to use pc odin if youre not familiar with Mobile Odin. However, it actually doesnt flash the recovery while booted. It flashes the flash kernel which is MO's temp recovery. It then boots to this and flashes. (So, perseus is right in that regard. But I personally love Mobile Odin and find it extremely useful and consider it safe unless you are brand new to all of this).
In fact Mobile Odin is another way you can flash 4.1.2. Itll flash the firmware, but only the system, kernel, recovery and modem. (I didnt bring this up previously because I didnt want to confuse, or go too far too fast).
If youre thinking about flashing recovery via MO, though, you can also instead just flash the rom you found. No need to flash the recovery unless you just want to. Put the rom in the update.zip slot and itll flash just fine.
If any of this is confusing, just stick with the original plan for now. The rest will come easy if you dont rush things.
One more thing, while you can usually update stock without wiping, you may find you have to factory reset after downgrading as the old system was not built for using data created on a new version.
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thanks for all the help.. had to do the wipe since it kept showing the samsung logo but after that it booted just fine.
t999L
I have tried so many times to downgrade to 4.1.2 using odin but I havent be able to. I always get an error message
Hating Sammy atm. I'm getting the notice to update once an hour now. I don't want to update because I'm still testing the phone and want to root KK. Still in my return period but don't want to. Just want the update issue resolved.
Questions/info, etc.
1. Solved.
2. I want to root, but prefer rooting KK, not LP because I like the idea of being able to downgrade later if I really hate LP, and I'm hearing a lot of bad stuff about LP.
3. Not rooting until I'm sure I'm keeping this baby - i.e. no other issues, etc. Samsung can bite me!
4. What would you do?
5. I have previously rooted five devices, but am a beginner at best. This is only my third Samsung and it's very different to root, etc..
6. If anything goes wrong with root I am really screwed because I don't want a Note 5 or a downgrade if I have to use my insurance.
7. I trust the long-term, knowledgeable xda guys so that's who I'm really asking.
8. I don't want a rom, only root and twerp or cwm at some point, but not yet.
9. I would tend to use CF auto-root since it worked for me on the Note 3.
10. I can do a factory reset, but just got it all set up yesterday.
11. Which root and why?
12. Will I be able to downgrade if I update to LP or would I be better off waiting and dealing with the update notice?
I'm on KitKat 4.4.4 and everything is smooth with zero issues.
Pertinent info:
Sprint Carrier
Software version - KTU84P.N910PVPU1ANK2
Hardware version - N910P.05
Thanks in advance. You guys rock and you know it!
Yes you can use CFAutoRoot and even root NK2 stock. I don't recommend it on OG5 root due to the kernel exploit required; hence, boot loops.
If you value Sprint Wi-Fi calling, you may want to consider Lollipop OB7.
If you do update to lollipop, only OB7 will allow downgrade back to KitKat.
Xposed works on stock Odex in KitKat but Lollipop 5.0.1 requires arter97 art framework along with the rovo89 Xposed installer and only works with deodexed ROM.
Warranty void is something you'll have to weigh yourself. I waited a couple of weeks before rooting myself to make sure my phone and firmware was error free. I've mostly used rooted stock myself.
That should help with your no pressure decision.
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samep said:
Yes you can use CFAutoRoot and even root NK2 stock. I don't recommend it on OG5 root due to the kernel exploit required; hence, boot loops.
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But OG5 is not me, right? Or did I not give enough info? AFAICS I'm not OG5, but don't want to make any mistakes here.
samep said:
If you value Sprint Wi-Fi calling, you may want to consider Lollipop OB7.
If you do update to lollipop, only OB7 will allow downgrade back to KitKat.
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I do value Sprint Wi-Fi calling. How can I make sure that the download I have waiting is LP OB7
samep said:
Warranty void is something you'll have to weigh yourself. I waited a couple of weeks before rooting myself to make sure my phone and firmware was error free. I've mostly used rooted stock myself.
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The hardware on these devices seems really stable. I've only had my Note 3 (my first Note) since 10/2013 and rooted since 10/2014, but everything has been very stable with only app issues that are easily resolved. So I'm less worried about using my Sammy warranty as long as everything stays golden during this 14-day testing phase. I have insurance with Sprint, but as previously mentioned, do not want to end up with a downgrade device (at worst) or a Note 5 (at best).
samep said:
Xposed works on stock Odex in KitKat but Lollipop 5.0.1 requires arter97 art framework along with the rovo89 Xposed installer and only works with deodexed ROM.
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As mentioned, I don't use roms, but do use the CWM for backups. I use Titanium BU and several other root apps for configuring and convenience, but everything else is stock (sort of ).
Don't really understand anything about Xposed. Looked at it and understood even less. If you take time to explain how it is used and installed (via recovery, assuming) please talk to me like I'm a 2-year old, because with roms I am.
Thank you for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it.
toenail_flicker said:
But OG5 is not me, right? Or did I not give enough info? AFAICS I'm not OG5, but don't want to make any mistakes here.
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Don't think so but Galaxy Tools will tell you for sure. If you're running NK2 with no issues, you're most likely correct.
toenail_flicker said:
I do value Sprint Wi-Fi calling. How can I make sure that the download I have waiting is LP OB7
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OTA updates are incremental but I'd recommend Odin OB7 if that's your choice.
toenail_flicker said:
The hardware on these devices seems really stable. I've only had my Note 3 (my first Note) since 10/2013 and rooted since 10/2014, but everything has been very stable with only app issues that are easily resolved. So I'm less worried about using my Sammy warranty as long as everything stays golden during this 14-day testing phase. I have insurance with Sprint, but as previously mentioned, do not want to end up with a downgrade device (at worst) or a Note 5 (at best).
As mentioned, I don't use roms, but do use the CWM for backups. I use Titanium BU and several other root apps for configuring and convenience, but everything else is stock (sort of ).
Don't really understand anything about Xposed. Looked at it and understood even less. If you take time to explain how it is used and installed (via recovery, assuming) please talk to me like I'm a 2-year old, because with roms I am.
Thank you for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it.
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Xposed is really for those don't like stock or are bugged by things that don't work as expected. If you use Nuance Swype but hate Dragon Dictation, there's a module for that. Want to change functions or theme or volume change audible change bugs you? You can fix that.
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Xposed installer installs via apk sideload. OB7 would require deodexed ROM plus another flashable zip that installs the art framework.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60857320&postcount=1
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samep said:
Don't think so but Galaxy Tools will tell you for sure. If you're running NK2 with no issues, you're most likely correct.
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I have GalaxyTools. Thought it required root to use so haven't installed it on my N4.
samep said:
OTA updates are incremental but I'd recommend Odin OB7 if that's your choice.
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I have something waiting now and it just wants to install. If I go to recovery will I be able to see what it is? Is there some other way I can find out which it is?
Thanks again!
toenail_flicker said:
I have GalaxyTools. Thought it required root to use so haven't installed it on my N4.
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Correct
toenail_flicker said:
I have something waiting now and it just wants to install. If I go to recovery will I be able to see what it is? Is there some other way I can find out which it is?
Thanks again!
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If you respond to the prompt in pull-down, it should give a change log with update number? Maybe reboot or go into Settings/System Update?
Once you get rooted and running the ROM you prefer, you can delete the folder below that pertains to your Android version to avoid those update notifications and downloads.
Lollipop= /cache/fota*
KitKat= /data/fota*
*= delete whole folder to stop notifications and update.zip downloads.
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samep said:
Don't think so but Galaxy Tools will tell you for sure. If you're running NK2 with no issues, you're most likely correct.
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I opened GalaxyTools and looked but don't see anything that shows OG5. Specifially, where would I look?
toenail_flicker said:
I opened GalaxyTools and looked but don't see anything that shows OG5. Specifially, where would I look?
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Main screen: bootloader version confirms the last full update.
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samep said:
If you respond to the prompt in pull-down, it should give a change log with update number? Maybe reboot or go into Settings/System Update?
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I see it now. It is Lollipop 5.0. What number is the bad one? Doesn't give letter like OB7
samep said:
Once you get rooted and running the ROM you prefer, you can delete the folder below that pertains to your Android version to avoid those update notifications and downloads.
Lollipop= /cache/fota*
KitKat= /data/fota*
*= delete whole folder to stop notifications and update.zip downloads.
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Thanks!
samep said:
Main screen: bootloader version confirms the last full update.
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:victory: This is my bootloader N910PVPU1ANK2
toenail_flicker said:
:victory: This is my bootloader N910PVPU1ANK2
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Thank god, i ran out of popcorn at just the right time.
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Thank god, i ran out of popcorn at just the right time.
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Now you're just being mean...
Thanked you earlier and ran out again.
Now were back at Square 1. *taps foot*
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Now you're just being mean...
Thanked you earlier and ran out again.
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!! Lol, Glad you took it in the right context.
xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Thank god, i ran out of popcorn at just the right time.
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xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Now were back at Square 1. *taps foot*
!! Lol, Glad you took it in the right context.
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Of course. :laugh: I was following you around earlier looking for a good post to thank. Saw you "beat up" the guy who was asking too many questions about idone and thanked you. Idone is alright.
Thanks for the thanks! :good:
Turns out that this waiting update, according to Sprint is the OB7. I'll wait a couple of weeks and then root and move to LPOB7.
Would someone please tell me where to access the activation lock on KitKat4.4.4? I'm going blind from searching and looking at menus. :silly: Not finding it. Admittedly, it's probably me. Getting everything ready for root. TIA!
toenail_flicker said:
Would someone please tell me where to access the activation lock on KitKat4.4.4? I'm going blind from searching and looking at menus. :silly: Not finding it. Admittedly, it's probably me. Getting everything ready for root. TIA!
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Reactivation lock started with bootloader OE1 which you wouldn't have with KitKat or OB7. It's found in Settings/Security.
If you have the recent Odin 3.10.x series, in the option tab, there's a OEM unlock that is recommended for those those bootloaders.
For recovery and initial modem flash, the auto reboot shouldn't be checked. Requires a battery pull and 30 seconds wait. For recovery, boot back into recovery. For modem, flash the second time and let it boot on second flash.
The older bootloaders may not require the battery pull for recovery but for the sake of confusion, it's recommended.
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samep said:
Reactivation lock started with bootloader OE1 which you wouldn't have with KitKat or OB7. It's found in Settings/Security.
If you have the recent Odin 3.10.x series, in the option tab, there's a OEM unlock that is recommended for those those bootloaders.
For recovery and initial modem flash, the auto reboot shouldn't be checked. Requires a battery pull and 30 seconds wait. For recovery, boot back into recovery. For modem, flash the second time and let it boot on second flash.
The older bootloaders may not require the battery pull for recovery but for the sake of confusion, it's recommended.
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Thanks! I may have more questions about the other things you mentioned here later. Thought I was just too tired to find the activation lock.
TWRP
Need help again, please. I have no idea how to install twrp or which one to install for kitkat 4.4.4. I have somehow gotten some app that has put ads on my lock screen and I want to root after factory resetting, but I want to install twrp first. All help appreciated.
Many humble thanks!
toenail_flicker said:
Need help again, please. I have no idea how to install twrp or which one to install for kitkat 4.4.4. I have somehow gotten some app that has put ads on my lock screen and I want to root after factory resetting, but I want to install twrp first. All help appreciated.
Many humble thanks!
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Odin CF Auto Root first and then Odin TWRP.
https://dl.twrp.me/trltespr/twrp-2.8.7.0-trltespr.img.tar
An easier method to get TWRP would be to let the CF Auto Root flash auto reboot and install Flashify in Google Play to use to download and flash TWRP.
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