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[Q]Stock ROM

Does anyone have the stock ATT ROM for this device?
I've had some random issues with it that I'd like to go back to factory stock and see if they're hardware related or not. I've done hours of searching and can't find any information on it anywhere.
Help please?

here you can find stock rooted roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584427

Roeni said:
here you can find stock rooted roms: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584427
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Thanks, but that's the opposite of what I need. I'm currently rooted and want a stock rom back on my phone. It's the non-rooted ROM that I can't find.

I think you can't get that off of samfirware.com I think that's the site
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how do you back up your original rom? I could make one for you if you tell me how? I would like to have a backup before I flash anything as well.

dudejb said:
how do you back up your original rom? I could make one for you if you tell me how? I would like to have a backup before I flash anything as well.
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Follow the rooting guide in the Android developement forum, then instead of flashing the rom first and then the Recovery, flash the recovery first.
Boot into it(volume down + power button) and choose the nandroid backup.

jayjayjoker2 said:
I think you can't get that off of samfirware.com I think that's the site
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I downloaded the appropriate firmware from that site, but when I apply the update in recovery mode it does the following (the green text should be yellow, but I figured you'd like to be able to read it):
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[COLOR="Green"]-- Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]E:signature verification failed[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Green"]install_package = (2)
Installation aborted.[/COLOR]
This is the firmware I downloaded: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=SGH-I927&r=5#regiona

you need CWMR (clockwork mod recovery) I don't know how to do that with this phone
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jayjayjoker2 said:
you need CWMR (clockwork mod recovery) I don't know how to do that with this phone
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Or maybe you need to use Samsung kies you should be able to get it from the same site
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Or maybe you need to use Samsung kies you should be able to get it from the same site
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Tried Kies a few times. Not once has it been able to flash the device. It will download the required files, and typically it'll just stop at that point and error out. Once I saw it try to update the device, then go back to the downloading files and then just never go anywhere...
Of course, looking now in Kies, It doesn't even pull a current firmware version, it's just blank space where it should be..

If I remember correctly, FW from samfirmware are Odin flashable....

gabby131 said:
If I remember correctly, FW from samfirmware are Odin flashable....
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I didn't even think to check that. I'll extract it now and attempt and post back with my findings.

So, flashing the stock rom from SamFirmwares worked great with Odin, no issues. I still have SuperUser installed on the device, but Titanium backup says that it can't get root privileges. My screenshot app works just fine still though, and my AT&T update failed. The download went fine, after it rebooted, the update went to "Preparing" and then "Update is failed" and it rebooted saying the update couldn't be installed at this time...
What on earth am I doing wrong?

Gizmokid2005 said:
So, flashing the stock rom from SamFirmwares worked great with Odin, no issues. I still have SuperUser installed on the device, but Titanium backup says that it can't get root privileges. My screenshot app works just fine still though, and my AT&T update failed. The download went fine, after it rebooted, the update went to "Preparing" and then "Update is failed" and it rebooted saying the update couldn't be installed at this time...
What on earth am I doing wrong?
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I'm sorry, you mean the flash did not wipe your data? If yes you might need to restore factory settings (wipe data)...then update..

gabby131 said:
I'm sorry, you mean the flash did not wipe your data? If yes you might need to restore factory settings (wipe data)...then update..
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Nah, I'm not worried about my data. I just want to remove root so I can update to 2.3.6, plus I don't really have much of a reason to be rooted at this point, especially with a confirmed ICS coming "soon"...

Gizmokid2005 said:
Nah, I'm not worried about my data. I just want to remove root so I can update to 2.3.6, plus I don't really have much of a reason to be rooted at this point, especially with a confirmed ICS coming "soon"...
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i also flashed the stock firmware from samfirmware, and yes it does not wipe data, but does remove root completely....

gabby131 said:
i also flashed the stock firmware from samfirmware, and yes it does not wipe data, but does remove root completely....
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That's what I was expecting...but Superuser is still installed, though TitaniumBackup complains about not having root privileges, my screenshot app still works, and my OTA update fails.

Gizmokid2005 said:
That's what I was expecting...but Superuser is still installed, though TitaniumBackup complains about not having root privileges, my screenshot app still works, and my OTA update fails.
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yeah...the SU app is still there but it's functionality is obliterated. So if you are rooted and your device is needed to be serviced, just flash the non-rooted stock ROM (recommended samfirmware) and, you may need to factory reset to perform updates....hopefully this would do the trick

gabby131 said:
yeah...the SU app is still there but it's functionality is obliterated. So if you are rooted and your device is needed to be serviced, just flash the non-rooted stock ROM (recommended samfirmware) and, you may need to factory reset to perform updates....hopefully this would do the trick
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Well, that's what I did last night, flashed the stock non-rooted ROM from samfirmware last night, I just didn't reset the device settings/data afterwards. I can try resetting the data tonight and see if I can get the OTA update though.

Do you have clock work mod installed? Can that be effecting you from getting your updates if you do?

[HOW-TO]OTA Update your Stock Rooted GSIII without wiping phone (ODIN TWRP 2.2.2.0)

I am putting together a quick guide on how to update your Stock ROM, Rooted, custom recovery T-Mo GSIII without having to wipe your phone.
You will need:
- Kies (If your phone has not prompted you to install the OTA yet, Kies will download and attempt to install it for you) (http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c.../20120809103126135/Kies_2.3.2.12074_13_13.exe)
- ODIN 3.7 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1270006&stc=1&d=1345396888)
- STOCK T-Mo GSIII recovery.img (I extracted this from the stock ODIN image for T-Mo) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1269983&stc=1&d=1345396186)
- TWRP or CWM ODIN Flash-able recovery (CWM - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1269979&stc=1&d=1345396186 , TWRP - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1269980&stc=1&d=1345396186)
- Recovery flashable SuperSU root package (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1269984&stc=1&d=1345396186)
SO, place your phone in download mode (Vol Down + Home + Power), and via ODIN, flash the "Stock-Recovery-Image(Working T-Mobile T999).tar" image. ( This is putting the stock recovery back on your phone so the update can install).
When it reboots, either select yes to allow the OTA update to install (if your phone is already aware there is an update) on your phone, OR plug you phone into your PC and allow Kies to prompt you to update your firmware. Select yes and allow the OTA to install.
Once completed, your phone is updated without having to wipe, but you have lost root and customer recovery, so.....
Again, in Download mode, Flash either of the provided ODIN flash-able custom recoveries (TWRP, or CWM) I prefer TWRP
Once that is complete, you can reboot your phone into the new recovery (Vol UP + Home + Power)
Once in recovery, flash the SuperSU.zip package and Voila, all done, Triangle away and you in cool runnings.
Let me know if I need to clarify anything here. It makes sense to me, but then again, I fumbled through it to figure it out and extract the right recoveries and set permissions etc.....
Please hit the thanks button if this helped you in any way
Hans

Nice instructions, but I'm going to wait a few days. I'm want to see if the dev that did the flash and root without tripping the flash counter will do the same for the new firmware. I'm still not too keen on custom recoveries yet even though I backed up my IMEI, so I just want to be rooted. If not, I'll use your guide.:good:

Wildchld already released it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838101
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DocHoliday77 said:
Wildchld already released it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838101
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But with Wildchild's it's a complete ROM (650-700MB), correct? Are you not wiping when you flash his?

Actually I'm not 100% that you need to do a full wipe, but I'm guessing you probably should. Depends on what's different. You can always nabdroid and give it a shot. I will later if I have time.
Anyway, I was more responding to the post above mine about stock with root than to the op. Sorry if shoulda been a little more clear on that.
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i might wait. finally got google now and google wallet working and i dont want to mess it up lol

RotaryXperiment7 said:
i might wait. finally got google now and google wallet working and i dont want to mess it up lol
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What did you have to modify to get them working? Like I said before, I made this little method so you did not have to wipe your phone to get the OTA installed.
The only thing I could see that would cause the OTA to break wallet, or Google now would be that if you have to modify pieces in the /system/ directory that would be overwritten. The only thing I had to do after updating was re-flash my little installer for international boot image, re-remove Carrier IQ as it was added back, and revert the googlesearch.apk to the earlier backed up version (functioning unified search) with titanium. Outside of that I run a pretty tight ship as far as system modifications go outside of root and root privileged programs.

had to edit build pro for wallet

Thanks op, this worked great for me! Updated and rooted again...
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I tried several times but couldent unroot my phone. I even tried through the root kit by mskip. I think the problem may be that I got my phone unlocked, not using an unlock code but some other method (all I know about this method is that my phone says"restricted access" for a few seconds upon restarting.)
Any suggestions on how to unroot? Also, if I unroot, will I loose the unlock?

pappuhathi said:
I tried several times but couldent unroot my phone. I even tried through the root kit by mskip. I think the problem may be that I got my phone unlocked, not using an unlock code but some other method (all I know about this method is that my phone says"restricted access" for a few seconds upon restarting.)
Any suggestions on how to unroot? Also, if I unroot, will I loose the unlock?
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I think the best method to unroot your phone will be to ODIN it back to the stock T-Mobile image. (Overwrites EVERYTHING, probably your unlock as well).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855
Above is the link to the stock image.
Apologies, in general, but I feel you may have the wrong thread if your looking to unroot your phone. That is off topic on what is being discussed here.

has anyone tried this and kept google wallet and google now working? Any troubles?
I'm wanting to update but I'm rooted withthose two apps finally up and running.

arts711 said:
has anyone tried this and kept google wallet and google now working? Any troubles?
I'm wanting to update but I'm rooted withthose two apps finally up and running.
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I would assume the build.prop file will be overwritten. So its possible you would need to modify after updating. May not be any way around it.
If you want to test for others, make nandroid backup , upgrade and test. If it works, update us. If not, update us

cybrnook said:
I would assume the build.prop file will be overwritten. So its possible you would need to modify after updating. May not be any way around it.
If you want to test for others, make nandroid backup , upgrade and test. If it works, update us. If not, update us
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So (in case this all doesn't work out) to restore via nandroid, just root and apply right?

cybrnook said:
I would assume the build.prop file will be overwritten. So its possible you would need to modify after updating. May not be any way around it.
If you want to test for others, make nandroid backup , upgrade and test. If it works, update us. If not, update us
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You are correct about build.prop being overwritten.
Sent from my rooted T-Mo SGS3.
If I've helped you, be sure to use the thanks button!

arts711 said:
So (in case this all doesn't work out) to restore via nandroid, just root and apply right?
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Well if it doesn't work (Which I think it won't), you don't need to worry about restoring root. You just need to flash a custom recovery to revert your nandroid backup. Your root and customization will come back with that.
But with some of the added features that come with the update, I would say don't look back. Upgrade to the latest, then reapply your customization to get wallet and all working again.
IF you have to revert your nandroid back, make sure to do a factory wipe before you revert to your backup.

thanks! i'll give it a shot this weekend once i get more time.

I've used two different versions of Odin and two different T-Mobile stock recoveries (other one is here), and I can't get stock recovery to replace CWM on my GS3. Odin reports that the flash is successful, but when it reboots, ROM Manager still shows me as having latest CWM Touch, and the T-Mo update fails. I'm attempting the update via Kies right now, but I anticipate failure due to CWM still being installed as recovery.
-- I have Cerberus anti-theft installed, but I don't see anything about protecting recovery.
-- I have Busybox installed, but that shouldn't affect recovery.
Any ideas?
EDIT: Interestingly enough, where the OTA update failed, the Kies update went smooth as silk. Now to re-root and remove bloatware!

RaymondPJR said:
Nice instructions, but I'm going to wait a few days. I'm want to see if the dev that did the flash and root without tripping the flash counter will do the same for the new firmware. I'm still not too keen on custom recoveries yet even though I backed up my IMEI, so I just want to be rooted. If not, I'll use your guide.:good:
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Are you referring to MrRobinson's rooting method? I'm waiting for it too.
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Im unable to update. I used Odin to flash the stock recovery, then downloaded the update via settings-> about device-> software update. Installing reboots the phone but then fails and reverts to current state. I can't update through kies also bc it just says "connecting", no errors. I tried uninstalling/reinstalling drivers but kies never completes connecting. Any help?
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EDIT: I uninstalled all my samsung drivers and Kies from "Programs and Features" in win7, deleted Samsung folders from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER. Reinstalled Kies and connected my phone to install the drivers. Kies was stuck in the connecting loop still, so I unmounted my sd card, turned on USB debugging and Kies finally connected and asked to upgrade. Upgrading at this moment.

how to remove update message ?

Hello ,
my phone on 4,1,1 software and the mobile download the new update 4,1,2 ...
i dont want update to 4.1.2 .. now how to remove this massage ?
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mr stark said:
Hello ,
my phone on 4,1,1 software and the mobile download the new update 4,1,2 ...
i dont want update to 4.1.2 .. now how to remove this massage ?
thanks
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Why dont you want 4.1.2?
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mr pnut said:
Why dont you want 4.1.2?
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the battry is bad with the software
need help please

If you're rooted, delete the downloaded update file in/cache. Then accept the update....reboot timer should start and nothing happen,,,,Press home button and live happily ever after.
Least that trick worked on the OTA LJC and MA7 updates.

Skripka said:
If you're rooted, delete the downloaded update file in/cache. Then accept the update....reboot timer should start and nothing happen,,,,Press home button and live happily ever after.
Least that trick worked on the OTA LJC and MA7 updates.
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how to root not 2 ??

mr stark said:
how to root not 2 ??
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By following one of the many guides available, just make sure you use the right one for your model number. IE. Sprints Note 2 is SPH-L900, International model is GT-N7100, International with LTE is GT-N7105, etc to find your model number look in settings > about phone.
☆SoA: Son's of Android™☆
I like to break stuff!

-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
By following one of the many guides available, just make sure you use the right one for your model number. IE. Sprints Note 2 is SPH-L900, International model is GT-N7100, International with LTE is GT-N7105, etc to find your model number look in settings > about phone.
☆SoA: Son's of Android™☆
I like to break stuff!
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what is the best way ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801060&postcount=2

mr stark said:
what is the best way ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31801060&postcount=2
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i have the root now .. what is the best file manger work with root ..??

mr stark said:
i have the root now .. what is the best file manger work with root ..??
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Works great, and has other features as well.

Did this by mistake
Skripka said:
If you're rooted, delete the downloaded update file in/cache. Then accept the update....reboot timer should start and nothing happen,,,,Press home button and live happily ever after.
Least that trick worked on the OTA LJC and MA7 updates.
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I did this by mistake and now I can't get the update even though I want it. How can I undo this and have phone download the update again?
OK, I think I figured it out. I found the update file in a backup I had done before clearing my cache. I restored the file to my /cache folder and told the system to update. It performed the countdown and rebooted into the recovery like it should have.
Now I've restored the stock recovery so I'm hoping that it will install the update next time it gives me the pop-up.

ArcherB1 said:
I did this by mistake and now I can't get the update even though I want it. How can I undo this and have phone download the update again?
OK, I think I figured it out. I found the update file in a backup I had done before clearing my cache. I restored the file to my /cache folder and told the system to update. It performed the countdown and rebooted into the recovery like it should have.
Now I've restored the stock recovery so I'm hoping that it will install the update next time it gives me the pop-up.
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Heck, why even bother with unrooting and restoring the stock bootloader? Run the MA7 or MC2 all-in-one firmware zips in TWRP and install an MA7/MC2 ROM...you're not the only one I've heard of re-inventing the wheel like this.

Skripka said:
Heck, why even bother with unrooting and restoring the stock bootloader? Run the MA7 or MC2 all-in-one firmware zips in TWRP and install an MA7/MC2 ROM...you're not the only one I've heard of re-inventing the wheel like this.
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I just wanted to make sure than an update is released, I'll know it. I am waiting for the 4.2.2 update. I read in another thread that if I hold my breath until I pass out, when I wake up, my phone will be updated. It hasn't worked yet so I'm obviously not doing it right.
In all seriousness, it was just something that wasn't right. I had already used run the MC2 All-in-One and it was working fine with the exception of the Build number, which still read MA7. That didn't bug me as much as the constant "you have an update" pop-up. My goal was to put the stock boot loader on so I could actually do the update for no other reason than to see if I could in anticipation of the 4.2 update. I got the stock boot loader back on but for reasons unknown to me, I hit the "clear cache/davlik" button, which wiped out the update. I had no idea it would do that. So when I got the countdown to reboot and no reboot on the update page... it just bugged me.
Fortunately, I was able to get the update file from a backup and place it back into the /cache folder. I then rebooted into the stock recovery and told the system to "Update from Cache". This ran the update without any problems. Root was regained using the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. Now the build number also reads MC2, so that is a little bonus, and I still have root access. Who knows, maybe I'll put the recovery back on and try a ROM when I get home.
No functionality was gained from all this. All that was gained was knowledge as to how all this works. That's a good thing, isn't it?
Thanks for the reply.

Android laying down with red triangle after OTA update

First of all I would like to apologize for posting this because this probably happens a lot, but I couldn't find any forums to fix this, so I would be very grateful if someone could help me or send me a link to another forum with the same problem and solutions.
So I just did an OTA update on a rooted Samsung Galaxy SIII SPH-L710 phone and while doing the update it said that root access might be lost, attempt to fix? and so I pressed yes..so now and it turns on but will never get past the Samsung logo right before it gets to the homepage/apps or whatever. I have gone into recovery and data reset like 5 times already to no avail, and when I go into recovery..there are only like 6 options most are just apply update, there are no restore options. I had CWM installed but that's not showing up anymore. Yes I know I'm an idiot for trying to update on a rooted phone, but I would really appreciate any help that you guys can offer!

NightOfStars said:
First of all I would like to apologize for posting this because this probably happens a lot, but I couldn't find any forums to fix this, so I would be very grateful if someone could help me or send me a link to another forum with the same problem and solutions.
So I just did an OTA update on a rooted Samsung Galaxy SIII SPH-L710 phone and while doing the update it said that root access might be lost, attempt to fix? and so I pressed yes..so now and it turns on but will never get past the Samsung logo right before it gets to the homepage/apps or whatever. I have gone into recovery and data reset like 5 times already to no avail, and when I go into recovery..there are only like 6 options most are just apply update, there are no restore options. I had CWM installed but that's not showing up anymore. Yes I know I'm an idiot for trying to update on a rooted phone, but I would really appreciate any help that you guys can offer!
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Ok, at this point, the thing I'd have you do is to flash a stock rooted Rom through Odin (while in download mode). The files are found in Sextape's thread over in their forums (warning, external link). Since you already wiped your user data and rooted, you should flash the "Restore" Version: SPH-L710_MD4_1130792_Rooted_Restore. They have directions on their page, so it should be nice.
Once you have root, you can use Goo Manager or Rom Toolbox to get a custom recovery back.

Thank you!! I will try this out and get back to you on whether it works or not.

And another note
Just to add something: In the future, please do not accept any OTA updates. If you're running a custom recovery or have frozen any stock apps, the OTA will fail (sometimes it'll get part of the way through, like yours did).
The best way to keep your phone up-to-date is to just flash the latest stock rooted rom when it comes out. Freeza typically has the latest stock rooted rom over in his thread, and for the most part, gets his Rom updated way before I ever get the OTA. You'll want to get the DeOdex version and if you're coming from a stock rooted Rom, you can do a "dirty flash" (only wipe cache and dalvik cache), no need to lose your user data.
Again, if you're running a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) you're asking for trouble if you try an OTA update.

topherk said:
Just to add something: In the future, please do not accept any OTA updates. If you're running a custom recovery or have frozen any stock apps, the OTA will fail (sometimes it'll get part of the way through, like yours did).
The best way to keep your phone up-to-date is to just flash the latest stock rooted rom when it comes out. Freeza typically has the latest stock rooted rom over in his thread, and for the most part, gets his Rom updated way before I ever get the OTA. You'll want to get the DeOdex version and if you're coming from a stock rooted Rom, you can do a "dirty flash" (only wipe cache and dalvik cache), no need to lose your user data.
Again, if you're running a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) you're asking for trouble if you try an OTA update.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!! It worked perfectly, just took me awhile to download it because my internet sucks. Also thanks for the additional tip, I will remember to not screw this up again

I would also suggest reading through this thread for future reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418

CNexus said:
I would also suggest reading through this thread for future reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418
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Bah, I knew I forgot something! Thanks for backing me up, CNexus!

CNexus said:
I would also suggest reading through this thread for future reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2209418
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Many thanks, this is also extremely helpful!

topherk said:
Once you have root, you can use Goo Manager or Rom Toolbox to get a custom recovery back.
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Sorry, quick question. Do you know if I should still be rooted after doing this? I see superuser still installed

yea you should be rooted if you used the rom that topherk referenced

[Download]AT&T Kitkat OTA file

Here is the ota file I just pulled from my s3. It's a cfg file though, and the recommended way to install is via adb sideload.
Stock users please test it. People who are rooted, use xposed, TiBu to freeze bloat, tell me how to update without a factory reset. I have already tried unrooting and using stock recovery, I am now unfreezing all bloat and uninstall xposed to see if it works.
https://mega.co.nz/#!W0JHQKAK!pA52fCAkUxTMia9A21KL1TrR8bmJT10jhNlBvn5j-Mk
Devs, is there a way to modify the update script so it doesn't check for modified system status? I'm worried I can't update because of tripped knox and if so I'm screwed

bkong said:
Here is the ota file I just pulled from my s3. It's a cfg file though, and the recommended way to install is via adb sideload.
Stock users please test it. People who are rooted, use xposed, TiBu to freeze bloat, tell me how to update without a factory reset. I have already tried unrooting and using stock recovery, I am now unfreezing all bloat and uninstall xposed to see if it works.
https://mega.co.nz/#!PJ40jDCY!I2A0Di...381MaXx3_0dl8I
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Can you please PM @DocHoliday77 to help him build the Stock ROM for us? He does not have the AT&T Device, but can surely help us in building the ROM. Greatness of him!!
He may ask for some other files for building AT&T ROM for us. If he can build the ROM for us, then we dont have to take the pains of testing the CFG file!!
Thanks man!!

Thank you for sharing this. We'll be hard at work on this now
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bkong said:
Here is the ota file I just pulled from my s3. It's a cfg file though, and the recommended way to install is via adb sideload.
Stock users please test it. People who are rooted, use xposed, TiBu to freeze bloat, tell me how to update without a factory reset. I have already tried unrooting and using stock recovery, I am now unfreezing all bloat and uninstall xposed to see if it works.
https://mega.co.nz/#!PJ40jDCY!I2A0Di...381MaXx3_0dl8I
Devs, is there a way to modify the update script so it doesn't check for modified system status? I'm worried I can't update because of tripped knox and if so I'm screwed
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Anybody have this hosted on a different mirror? The link asks me for a decryption key.

stoobie-doo said:
Anybody have this hosted on a different mirror? The link asks me for a decryption key.
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Wait until later tonight or tomorrow when enewman17 or docholiday release a flashable
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@bkong
Link is bad, clicking it links to a url with "..." in the middle

CNexus said:
@bkong
Link is bad, clicking it links to a url with "..." in the middle
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reuploaded it with new link, does it work now?
I'm also waiting for a flashable zip because I can't get adb working and ota fails every damn time.

bkong said:
reuploaded it with new link, does it work now?
I'm also waiting for a flashable zip because I can't get adb working and ota fails every damn time.
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you can't just flash an update.zip through stock recovery?

Appears to be working! I've got someone who is going to try to get me everything I need to build a rom from the AT&T release, so if all goes well I should have it up this afternoon! :fingers-crossed:

Success!
used the odin flashable 4.3 file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722660 , went back to stock 4.3 and then used the OTA provided by the OP to get to 4.4.2
edit: please wait for the devs to work their magic to get fully working and easily flashable roms

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you can't just flash an update.zip through stock recovery?
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I believe that wipes all your data so I wanted to avoid that, and it might not work according to some peoples experience,
DocHoliday77 said:
Appears to be working! I've got someone who is going to try to get me everything I need to build a rom from the AT&T release, so if all goes well I should have it up this afternoon! :fingers-crossed:
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Awesome, will this be an odin flashable tar that will keep your data? I have been struggling for the past few hours trying to update without losing all my data. I flashed this rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233] that is stock and includes knox but Adb doesn't work for me and the at&t software update says its up to date, which its not, so I think the rom might have a problem, and I'm trying to figure out how to reinstall twrp so I can restore my backup but knox is blocking me. Hopefully I can just odin your rom and towelroot and be done with it.

DocHoliday77 said:
Appears to be working! I've got someone who is going to try to get me everything I need to build a rom from the AT&T release, so if all goes well I should have it up this afternoon! :fingers-crossed:
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could you make an update.zip for users with stock recovery as well?

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I believe that wipes all your data so I wanted to avoid that, and it might not work according to some peoples experience,
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OTA shouldn't wipe any of your data. The way it works is it patches the existing files on your device with any changes to bring it up to date. Shouldn't touch any user data at all.
Awesome, will this be an odin flashable tar that will keep your data? I have been struggling for the past few hours trying to update without losing all my data. I flashed this rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233] that is stock and includes knox but Adb doesn't work for me and the at&t software update says its up to date, which its not, so I think the rom might have a problem, and I'm trying to figure out how to reinstall twrp so I can restore my backup but knox is blocking me. Hopefully I can just odin your rom and towelroot and be done with it.
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It'll be recovery flashable. Im not sure yet if Ill be trying to create an Odin flashable one. Will need to have someone pull the system.img slightly differently if I do. (Would need to Odin flash 4.3, flash TWRP, boot straight to recovery and flash the OTA, then while still in recovery dump the partition.) Even then, no guarantee it would work quite right. These things can be a little finicky.
How is Knox blocking TWRP though? You should be able to flash that via Odin. Since you updated using the OTA though, every time you reboot, it will rewrite the stock recovery. So when you flash TWRP via Odin, uncheck the Auto Reboot box, then after the flash is successful, pull the battery. Then put it back in and boot straight to recovery and flash your rom.
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could you make an update.zip for users with stock recovery as well?
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I will try. No guarantees though. Its been a long time since I've messed with OTA's, so I'm not completely sure I will remember exactly what to do with it. I should be able to do it though. Just not making promises!

bkong said:
I believe that wipes all your data so I wanted to avoid that, and it might not work according to some peoples experience,
Awesome, will this be an odin flashable tar that will keep your data? I have been struggling for the past few hours trying to update without losing all my data. I flashed this rom [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498233] that is stock and includes knox but Adb doesn't work for me and the at&t software update says its up to date, which its not, so I think the rom might have a problem, and I'm trying to figure out how to reinstall twrp so I can restore my backup but knox is blocking me. Hopefully I can just odin your rom and towelroot and be done with it.
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Not sure whether you can use Mobile Odin Pro to do that. Extracting the file from the OTA.zip and renaming it from 2400258.cfg to 2400258.zip makes it recognized in MOP, and the options are there to avoid the wipe, but I know earlier OTAs like that did wipe.
Note - I have only gone so far as loading it into MOP; waiting to see if someone more foolhardy than me is willing to actually do it.

stoobie-doo said:
Not sure whether you can use Mobile Odin Pro to do that. Extracting the file from the OTA.zip and renaming it from 2400258.cfg to 2400258.zip makes it recognized in MOP, and the options are there to avoid the wipe, but I know earlier OTAs like that did wipe.
Note - I have only gone so far as loading it into MOP; waiting to see if someone more foolhardy than me is willing to actually do it.
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Tempted to try it (flash through stock recovery) but not my phone lol

Unless MO is written to specifically handle it, it will probably fail. (Im not sure if it is or isn't)
Sorry if I was misinformed about it wiping data. On TMobile neither OTA's or flashing in Odin ever wipes data. Afaik, Odin will only wipe data if there is a data.img included in the .tar file. Our OTA's have never touched anything but dalvik on the data partition either from what I remember.

DocHoliday77 said:
Unless MO is written to specifically handle it, it will probably fail. (Im not sure if it is or isn't)
Sorry if I was misinformed about it wiping data. On TMobile neither OTA's or flashing in Odin ever wipes data. Afaik, Odin will only wipe data if there is a data.img included in the .tar file. Our OTA's have never touched anything but dalvik on the data partition either from what I remember.
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Let me be more precise; the technique I was talking about is found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767827 and applies the OTA in a way that wipes. Not sure whether MO would do the same or not; I haven't played with it since the upgrade to 4.3 last year and my memory is hazy.

Just tried and ADB sideload of this file to my S3. After renaming the .cfg file to .zip.
I get an "assert failed" on "getprop("ro.product.device") == "d2att""
Any suggestions? I'm wondering if the phone is reporting something other than d2att?

So no one tested this via stock recovery? Need to know if the update can be done through stock recovery.

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Let me be more precise; the technique I was talking about is found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767827 and applies the OTA in a way that wipes. Not sure whether MO would do the same or not; I haven't played with it since the upgrade to 4.3 last year and my memory is hazy.
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Just tried this method.
I got the assert failure again, and it happily wiped my internal SD but didn't install the OTA.
Good thing I'm not using this device for anything critical, I'd be rather pissed off.