[Q] SPH-L900 update, already rooted? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

Hi, So about 5 days ago I rooted my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II using the video Max Lee made from galaxynote2root(dot)com, and about 36 hours later I get a notification for an OTA update. I kept off updating because I didn't really know what to do. I'm really new to this and there's still a lot I have to learn. Anyway, I ran the update and it restarted my phone and went to the TWRP screen. I restarted the system and it stopped notifying me about the update. And I checked and it says that my system is up to date. And I also checked to see if I still have root with a root checker app I downloaded, and it said I still had root also. So, was the app wrong and I don't have root anymore? And after I updated should I have restored the backup I made when I originally rooted? Also, thanks for any help, I've looked around and couldn't find anyone else with this question.

Your phone automatically downloaded the update and was waiting to be powercycled to install. However it failed to install because it requires stock recovery to install and you dont have it. So your phone boots back up and all is good with no changess.
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xKrisx said:
Your phone automatically downloaded the update and was waiting to be powercycled to install. However it failed to install because it requires stock recovery to install and you dont have it. So your phone boots back up and all is good with no changess.
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So my phone is not updated, but what if I want to update in the future? I just download and run stock recovery?

same issue
Sandelorian said:
So my phone is not updated, but what if I want to update in the future? I just download and run stock recovery?
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I also have the same issues. I did a back up of my original roms and re installed using twrp . I down load the new update and when its going to restart it goes into to twrp menu. From there i am stuck on what to do.

It failed because you're not on stock recovery. If flashing the stock ota, you need stock recovery.
If you have twrp recovery, read and review this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604

thunderwagn said:
It failed because you're not on stock recovery. If flashing the stock ota, you need stock recovery.
If you have twrp recovery, read and review this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148604
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Before I rooted my note I made a back up using twrp. Is that not a stock recovery file ?.

Yes and no. That's basically just a backup of the stock rom that's only flashable via twrp since that is the recovery used to create the nand. So yes it is a recovery but only flashable thru twrp.
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thunderwagn said:
Yes and no. That's basically just a backup of the stock rom that's only flashable via twrp since that is the recovery used to create the nand. So yes it is a recovery but only flashable thru twrp.
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Ok well I did recovered using twrp and it installed and took me back that state before the root. I was thinking that took me back to original state and then update . I did download the update but as it was restarting the twrp home sceen would pop up and not update. So now I have no root or new update. Its funny it was easier to root then to unroot.

The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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Confused about all the links!
thunderwagn said:
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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There are 6 links on that thread, one for odex and deodex (which I have no idea what it does), and then the 2 links for ma7 one all in one, and one just regular. And then there are another set of 2 links for the kernals, one regular and one modified. I guess what I'm asking is, how do I install these and which ones should I install? I have no idea what any of them do anyway.

How
how do we go about it and what files exactly do we need? why is everyone so vague?
thunderwagn said:
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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Links go to mystical places with instructions and posts and helpful comments and answers. All you have to do is click and read and absorb the knowledge.

thunderwagn said:
The link I posted above would have allowed you to flash new firmware and ma7 through twrp. No unroot reroot required. ..
And like stated, you can't update the stock ota update without stock recovery.
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I have flashed over 30 SPH-L900 (Note 2) fron Sprint to Boost.
I do everything on CDMA (paid version) 3.9.
Since the L.900VPAMAZ update I can no longer change the esn to Boost because the 16 digit CDMA passcode is no longer the default passcode for the Note 2. The old pascode: 01F2030F5F678FF9 still works for the Galaxy S2 and S3 but is no longer recognized on CDMA Workshop or QXDM.
If anyone knows the new passcode please let me know.
If I find it I will post it so that noone else has this problem.
Thanks!

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Tried to update OTA using CWM, but un-rooted. Fail.

I got my notification to update to L710VPLG2 and chose the install now option. It failed because I had CWM installed. Doh! I forgot to remove CWM.
So, I uninstalled CWM, unrooted and went back to the stock recovery. Now the Device Status is: normal.
However, I can't get the device to find the update when checking Update Samsung Software.
When I reverted to the stock recovery using this method, it went back to PALF9 with a date of Wednesday May 23. Before I installed CWM and used EpicTeam's recovery last week, the phone was updated had a date of June 28.
Any ideas? Does anyone have a download of L710VPLG2 available?
Many thanks!
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/55403425/209d73b41846.update_SPH-L710_LF9_to_LG2.zip
ORIGINALLY POSTED BY ITISAGOODNAME
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w8setter said:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/55403425/209d73b41846.update_SPH-L710_LF9_to_LG2.zip
ORIGINALLY POSTED BY ITISAGOODNAME
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Thanks dude!
I see it's a zip files. So, reinstall CWM and root. Then apply update?
When i installed the other update you had to be on a stock unalltered rom, it can be rooted though, install the update in cwm then install root and then reinstall cwm, and restore nandroid.....reboot
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w8setter said:
When i installed the other update you had to be on a stock unalltered rom, it can be rooted though, install the update in cwm then install root and then reinstall cwm, and restore nandroid.....reboot
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Unfortunatley the install fails both from stock recovery and CWM.
I get a long winded message that says: Verifying current system... assert failed. Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip.
I am choosing the ZIP file you provided both in stock recovery and CWM.
CWM probably doesnt read the update script the same as stock. It looks like the stock recovery is looking for the update in a different location "/tmp" I would just go back to complete stock, get the update, then restore data.
I flashed the .zip from CWM successfully....
Swayyy said:
I flashed the .zip from CWM successfully....
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To confirm, you had CWM and root still enabled?
Went into CWM and chose the ZIP file, installed and you were good to go?
For me, when I removed CWM, it also downgraded my kernel.
I think I'm going to revert to stock removing CWM and root in hopes I get the OTA.
INHUMANITY said:
I think I'm going to revert to stock removing CWM and root in hopes I get the OTA.
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OK, back to stock recovery and no root.
I'm curious though, why would http://www.epiccm.org/2012/06/sprint-sgs3-stock-restore.html downgrade my kernal?
I'm on stock rooted too and am not getting the OTA update.
Does anyone know of any dialer codes? On the NS4G there was *#*#CHECKIN#*#* to manually check for an update
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fergie716 said:
I'm on stock rooted too and am not getting the OTA update.
Does anyone know of any dialer codes? On the NS4G there was *#*#CHECKIN#*#* to manually check for an update
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It just popped up on me after a reboot, but have you tried here in settings?
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fergie716 said:
I'm on stock rooted too and am not getting the OTA update.
Does anyone know of any dialer codes? On the NS4G there was *#*#CHECKIN#*#* to manually check for an update
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I was hoping there was some sort of manual or push check besides the one under Settings, Update.
So, when I reverted to stock using Team Epic's instructions my kernel went back a month in date. Screenshot 1 is from when I installed CWM and rooted. Screenshot 2 is when I removed CWM and root using Team Epic's instructions.
Obviously, I've rebooted quite a few times without any further notifications after the initial one failed.
Check out the attached files.
w8setter said:
It just popped up on me after a reboot, but have you tried here in settings?
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Yea I tried. Not really a big deal just wanna make sure I'm all set when a big update comes
I'll try a reboot later (recording battery stats lol)
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So let me get this str8, i cant just flash this through cwm and go about my way?
There are other steps required after flashing this? If so then ill wait til theres a rom out with this update already applied.
Is there any difference in the update
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Is there anyway to stop the update popup and reminder, it's getting very aggravating
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w8setter said:
Is there anyway to stop the update popup and reminder, it's getting very aggravating
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I was getting annoyed with the popup reminder too. I flashed the stock recovery via Odin and accepted the updated. Flashed CWM and re-rooted
I am willing to bet a DEV out there will work on a rooted stock rom with the latest...at least there will be an updated custom rom in the next few days..bet freeza, phantom, clark44 or kmullins will have a custom ready in a day or two. They are nicer anyhow, I mean, isn't that why we are all here?
Naddict said:
I am willing to bet a DEV out there will work on a rooted stock rom with the latest...at least there will be an updated custom rom in the next few days..bet freeza, phantom, clark44 or kmullins will have a custom ready in a day or two. They are nicer anyhow, I mean, isn't that why we are all here?
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I could actually do this and upload it tomorrow if there's interest
Only thing is it would probably be deodexed, I can try to re odex it but I've been having issues when doing that lately
But anyway you would want a full, rooted stock ROM with this latest update included (all the new libs and patched apps etc)?
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Need some help guys!?

My friends has a gs3 he purchased on release day and rooted it. The past week he accepted two ota's which broke his root. So I'm trying to root it for him but here's where the confusion kicks in. On sprints website it actually show these updates are old and not new and there's two more recent ones he never got pushed to him. Right now the phone is on LG2 and won't update any further. What do I need to do to be up to date with root. Should I just look for a way to root this build or try updating it. By the way I haven't seen any root methods for this build which is why I'm asking. Thanks in advance to anyone who responds :beer:
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Not 100% sure what you're needing. But look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31981341
(Latest stock is LI3)
And then here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941546
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drewmonge said:
Not 100% sure what you're needing. But look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31981341
(Latest stock is LI3)
And then here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941546
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Thank you! One more question. I'm reading but I don't see anything regarding data wiped. So does doing any of these steps wipe out all data?
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The method he used to root it in the first place should work again. Try that.
Then once it's rooted again go to this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Download the file "LI3 STOCK WITH AUTO COUNTER RESET" in the first post and flash the file in recovery. That will put the phone to 100%stock, unrooted, on the latest build.
From that point, if he wants to, he can reroot the phone and install the latest TWRP recovery. After that, tell him not to accept any OTA updates. Come back here to the development forum and someone will have the update in flashable form so that root isn't lost.
AdRock02gt said:
The method he used to root it in the first place should work again. Try that.
Then once it's rooted again go to this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Download the file "LI3 STOCK WITH AUTO COUNTER RESET" in the first post and flash the file in recovery. That will put the phone to 100%stock, unrooted, on the latest build.
From that point, if he wants to, he can reroot the phone and install the latest TWRP recovery. After that, tell him not to accept any OTA updates. Come back here to the development forum and someone will have the update in flashable form so that root isn't lost.
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Yup thats the most easy way of doing it. you say ur not rooted but do you have custom recovery? If so then re rooting before the flash wouldn't be necessary.
It will not wipe data however its recommended that you do. granted it will probably work just fine if it being installed over top of a stock Rom. Then to keep root/recovery just follow the instructions in the post
billard412 said:
Yup thats the most easy way of doing it. you say ur not rooted but do you have custom recovery? If so then re rooting before the flash wouldn't be necessary.
It will not wipe data however its recommended that you do. granted it will probably work just fine if it being installed over top of a stock Rom. Then to keep root/recovery just follow the instructions in the post
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I'm not sure if he has a custom recovery but I'm assuming if he was able to accept ota's and install them fine he must have stock recovery. I'll have to check and see a lil later as he's at work now.
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Any reason why his phone got these updates pushed back to back? And better yet why did it it stop at LG2 and not push LI3 and the one before that? Those two where his first updates since having the phone and they're mad old lol
Wish you guys had Odin OneClicks like we do for the GS2. Them things are so easy and stoopid proof lol
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RayTrue04 said:
Any reason why his phone got these updates pushed back to back? And better yet why did it it stop at LG2 and not push LI3 and the one before that? Those two where his first updates since having the phone and they're mad old lol
Wish you guys had Odin OneClicks like we do for the GS2. Them things are so easy and stoopid proof lol
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Sprints update system sucks......As for odin, you select the file you want to flash and click start......pretty stupid proof if you ask me. There is a .tar for the most recent update and the jellybean leak available in the development section.
shiftr182 said:
Sprints update system sucks......As for odin, you select the file you want to flash and click start......pretty stupid proof if you ask me. There is a .tar for the most recent update and the jellybean leak available in the development section.
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Yes it is stupid proof but it also makes you have to take an extra step to reset the count. On my phone I just deal with the Odin OC which don't mess with your counts and come rooted then mobile Odin for the rest. Never have to worry about a flash count. But anyways thanks for all the help guys! I'm going to try and get this done tonight. Even though we both going for the note 2 in just a matter of days
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Need some help with an OTA update on a STOCK ROOTED device.

I have a Stock Rooted device which is prompting me for a system update. I go to install the update, the phone reboots to CWM and it says aborted. Any advice? Thanks!
sandman512 said:
I have a Stock Rooted device which is prompting me for a system update. I go to install the update, the phone reboots to CWM and it says aborted. Any advice? Thanks!
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OTA updates don't work with CWM, you have to reinstall the stock recovery.
Thanks for the reply. If you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction for doing that. I would also like to go back to cwm
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sandman512 said:
Thanks for the reply. If you wouldn't mind pointing me in the right direction for doing that. I would also like to go back to cwm
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Hey wassup man, I unrooted my phone so that it runs bone stock the other day, go to qbking77 website and follow his unroot method. It works perfect.
sandman512 said:
I have a Stock Rooted device which is prompting me for a system update. I go to install the update, the phone reboots to CWM and it says aborted. Any advice? Thanks!
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The easiest way BY FAR is stay rooted and flash the LI3 equivalent to the OTA by Freeza
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923
After flashing the ROM with CWM, also flash the Team Epic Root from Recovery. This will keep your root.
Reboot and you are good to go. Rooted with CWM and you will no longer be prompted for OTA.
MobDad said:
The easiest way BY FAR is stay rooted and flash the LI3 equivalent to the OTA by Freeza
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923
After flashing the ROM with CWM, also flash the Team Epic Root from Recovery. This will keep your root.
Reboot and you are good to go. Rooted with CWM and you will no longer be prompted for OTA.
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No the easiest way is using mobile odin. Will patch sprints ota so it flashes. doesnt require downloading a 700mb file either
billard412 said:
No the easiest way is using mobile odin. Will patch sprints ota so it flashes. doesnt require downloading a 700mb file either
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Here here... Use billard412's suggestion. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Billard412 is a rooting, fixing, and count resetting witch...
... (friendly witch )
And that is no slight against others either, his stuff just plain works, is recent, and easy peasy!
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Just used his pre rooted method, worked like a charm. Thanks.
Btw, I installed cowman, but if I want to go stock recovery, can I? Will this help with otay updates?
Thanks again.
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i317 UCAMA4 update.. killed root...

Kind of figured it would... any workarounds yet? My previous root method was through the Exynos Abuse app... no update yet though. I realize it just came out, so was just wondering...
why would you install an OTA update when you are rooted?
Because I wasn't thinking. :banghead:
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So are there a question in this thread? If so, is the question how to get root back? Just use Odin and flash a custom recovery then reinstall SU.
I installed the update and kept root. When it finished downloading the package, it restarted into my custom recovery. I use ClockworkMod. Once I flashed it CWM told me that root might be lost and do I want to try to keep it. Of course, I said yes. Restarted, and everything was fine and rooted!
teslafied said:
I installed the update and kept root. When it finished downloading the package, it restarted into my custom recovery. I use ClockworkMod. Once I flashed it CWM told me that root might be lost and do I want to try to keep it. Of course, I said yes. Restarted, and everything was fine and rooted!
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So I tried to do the ota update, but when it reloads it takes me to TWRP. The frist time it took me there I selected to reboot from my recovery on my sd card, then the second time I just chose for it to reboot the system. I still don't have the update and I'm still rooted. Could u please help me to achieve what u have done, to keep root but also have the update applied?
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lilmama2879 said:
So I tried to do the ota update, but when it reloads it takes me to TWRP. The frist time it took me there I selected to reboot from my recovery on my sd card, then the second time I just chose for it to reboot the system. I still don't have the update and I'm still rooted. Could u please help me to achieve what u have done, to keep root but also have the update applied?
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You have to have stock recovery installed. U can't use twrp2 or cwm.
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You have to have stock recovery installed. U can't use twrp2 or cwm.
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As u can probably c I'm a total noob and I'm not sure what u mean when u say I need to have stock recovery. Could u pls point me in the right direction? I'd like to put this update on my phone and be done with it cuz it keeps popping up in my notification tray that there's an update. Pls help me, thanks in advance. I'm on a stock rom (at&t i317 4.1.2) and rooted with the CF auto root, but have the multiview mod installed also.
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You have to have stock recovery installed. U can't use twrp2 or cwm.
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I flashed it using CWM.
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I flashed it using CWM.
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I just went into my recovery for the first time since I flashed it with CWM and even though it kept my root, it did put the stock recovery back. I just re-flashed CWM Touch again and I'm all good now!

[Q] ATT 4.1.2 update issues with TeamWin

I downloaded the ATT 4.1.2 update and my phone rebooted as it should, however teamWin touch is up and I have no idea where the ATT update file is located.
Anyone has an idea where the download is located? Directory?
kgbros said:
I downloaded the ATT 4.1.2 update and my phone rebooted as it should, however teamWin touch is up and I have no idea where the ATT update file is located.
Anyone has an idea where the download is located? Directory?
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3 options
1. unroot your device in order to update, you need stock recovery to update
2. there's a thread someone uploaded an update.zip which contains the 4.1.2 updates for those with rooted device
3. I think there's an OTA update for rooted, search it up
I think it's located in /cache, just go through the folders there.
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kgbros said:
I downloaded the ATT 4.1.2 update and my phone rebooted as it should, however teamWin touch is up and I have no idea where the ATT update file is located.
Anyone has an idea where the download is located? Directory?
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I'm having the same issue, my device is rooted. If anyone knows how to proceed please let us know. Thanks!
Uteman25 said:
I'm having the same issue, my device is rooted. If anyone knows how to proceed please let us know. Thanks!
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Look a post up.
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Uteman25 said:
I'm having the same issue, my device is rooted. If anyone knows how to proceed please let us know. Thanks!
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I hit reboot then "system" in teamWin, which brings the phone back to stock i think. I'm at work without ATT service (yeah go figure) so I can't tell for sure, but I believe i'll have to re-download the update.
Will update this post later tonight.
kgbros said:
I hit reboot then "system" in teamWin, which brings the phone back to stock i think. I'm at work without ATT service (yeah go figure) so I can't tell for sure, but I believe i'll have to re-download the update.
Will update this post later tonight.
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From what I remember I experienced the same thing and just rebooted.
Just download stock rooted from loserskater in twrp, make sure you flash bootloaders and modem zip first.... Make sure you read so you don't destroy your phone
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I used myself flashed 4.1.1 in Odin and then got ota rootkeeper off the play store and backed up root. Then did temp. unroot and updated to 4.1.2 and then used ota rootkeeper to restore root without any real issues. I say any real issues because after update and restoring root I opened supersu and it wanted to download binary and failed. All I had had to do was restart my device and then supersu worked fine.
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Just so much easier to flash the rooted rom from this site.
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