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Recovery won't stick with new OTA update.

The CWM or Team Win recoveries will not stick after rebooting the phone with w OTA update. There is a way of making recovery stick on the rooted OTA update. Does anyone know the correct files to freeze or erase for the new recoveries to stick?????
Is there another way of these recoveries to stick besides flashing a custom Rom??
Vinny

vinnyjr said:
The CWM or Team Win recoveries will not stick after rebooting the phone with w OTA update. There is a way of making recovery stick on the rooted OTA update. Does anyone know the correct files to freeze or erase for the new recoveries to stick?????
Is there another way of these recoveries to stick besides flashing a custom Rom??
Vinny
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I definitely didn't have that problem. If you have root use google manager to install twrp
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mikeyinid said:
I definitely didn't have that problem. If you have root use google manager to install twrp
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I have root, I have Goo Manager, I'm on a completely stock rooted rom and every time you reboot the new OTA software over writes the custom recovery to the stock Android recovery. If you have a custom rom this will not happen, only on a stock, rooted OTA latest update rom. Others are having the same issue.
Vinny

What methods did you use to install the ota and root?
Have you tried flashing the stock rooted version wildchld released?
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I waited for the OTA update then used Odin to flash root, did not reboot after flashing with Odin, pulled battery, then went right to recovery and flashed super user.zip file. I rooted my phone the right way. This is my 2nd SGS3 and didn't have this problem with the 1st one because it had the older build. This is not a problem if you are on a custom build. Only stock, rooted with latest OTA build.
Vinny
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I honestly don't know if it would work but maybe try flashing the insecure stock kernel?
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Thanks for the input. (DocHoliday) is my favorite western character. Big western nut.
Vinny
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vinnyjr said:
I have root, I have Goo Manager, I'm on a completely stock rooted rom and every time you reboot the new OTA software over writes the custom recovery to the stock Android recovery. If you have a custom rom this will not happen, only on a stock, rooted OTA latest update rom. Others are having the same issue.
Vinny
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im stock, rooted on the latest ota and i dont have this issue. never had it on the other build either

vinnyjr said:
Thanks for the input. (DocHoliday) is my favorite western character. Big western nut.
Vinny
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I'm your huckleberry!
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mrmako777 said:
im stock, rooted on the latest ota and i dont have this issue. never had it on the other build either
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yes you do, you just don't know it yet.
Reboot your phone, then boot into recovery.
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Please try this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1821681
Hopefully it works. Mine is fine after update

vinnyjr said:
I have root, I have Goo Manager, I'm on a completely stock rooted rom and every time you reboot the new OTA software over writes the custom recovery to the stock Android recovery. If you have a custom rom this will not happen, only on a stock, rooted OTA latest update rom. Others are having the same issue.
Vinny
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I'm on the stock rooted rom and this hasn't been a problem for me. I've installed recovery once since I got the phone. And flashed every stock and custom Rom.
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ingenious247 said:
yes you do, you just don't know it yet.
Reboot your phone, then boot into recovery.
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Lolol uh, I've done it a hundred times guy, no issues
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You're right. You're the only guy in the world who's official stock update doesn't overwrite the recovery upon reboot. They special coded yours to preserve custom recovery.
Please...
I swear sometimes..
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Guys, I have seen this on my GF's GSII (Sprint) as well as on my nexus 7. They are placing a file called recovery-from-boot.p in the /system/ directory that overwrites recovery on every boot. I put a guide a few post up that outlines the issue when I saw it on my GF's phone.
Personally my T-Mobile has been fine, but this scenario I have dealt with before. So don't flame that bad.

The bottom line is that without some custom modding, if you're running the official stock OTA update, stock kernel, etc, standard CWM recovery is not going to stick.
Plain and simple.
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cybrnook said:
Guys, I have seen this on my GF's GSII (Sprint) as well as on my nexus 7. They are placing a file called recovery-from-boot.p in the /system/ directory that overwrites recovery on every boot. I put a guide a few post up that outlines the issue when I saw it on my GF's phone.
Personally my T-Mobile has been fine, but this scenario I have dealt with before. So don't flame that bad.
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Yeah, I'm going to try using that guide and report back. thanks
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Ok, both files were present as described in your guide.
Renamed both to:
recovery-from-boot.bak
install recovery.sh.bak
Reflashed CWM through ROM Manager. Rebooting now, then will try power off & booting into recovery. Hang tight
*Edit: Worked like a charm. Gentlemen, we have the solution. Thanks due (and given) to cybrnook both here and in the guide
sweet.

ingenious247 said:
The bottom line is that without some custom modding, if you're running the official stock OTA update, stock kernel, etc, standard CWM recovery is not going to stick.
Plain and simple.
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Yeah, I'm going to try using that guide and report back. thanks
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I would argue, I have a stock rooted rom, stock kernel and I update to the new OTA update via Kies and TWRP has stuck every boot since then. I even tested it again when I saw this thread as it made me unsure.

cybrnook said:
I would argue, I have a stock rooted rom, stock kernel and I update to the new OTA update via Kies and TWRP has stuck every boot since then. I even tested it again when I saw this thread as it made me unsure.
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Maybe the Kies version is different than the OTA.
Maybe TWRP overwrites or renames/deletes the files causing it.
But you can't argue with my posts, because I said official OTA update, and CWM.

ingenious247 said:
Maybe the Kies version is different than the OTA.
Maybe TWRP overwrites or renames/deletes the files causing it.
But you can't argue with my posts, because I said official OTA update, and CWM.
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No worries, but for clarification to all the read this thread. The update from Kies is the exact same Official update as the OTA, so if you have not been prompted for the update yet from T-Mo, just install Kies on your PC and plus your phone in, it will prompt you for the update.
I have another guide I made for that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842142
For the recovery, installing twrp or CWM wont remove the two files I listed. This is done manually. I know on the sprint side, they made a root Super User package that swiped those off specific to the sprint phone. But I opted away from that for my GF as I Prefer SuperSU and am anal retentive about installing something I don't want and uninstalling it.
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ingenious247 said:
yes you do, you just don't know it yet.
Reboot your phone, then boot into recovery.
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ingenious, it's not present on all phones. Like mine for example, I have been fine since day 1 of owning the phone. But my GF's sprint phone had the persistent install present.
It's strange, some phones don't have it at all, some only have the .p file, and some have both. I have not found the common denominator yet.

ingenious247 said:
You're right. You're the only guy in the world who's official stock update doesn't overwrite the recovery upon reboot. They special coded yours to preserve custom recovery.
Please...
I swear sometimes..
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My bad man, I didn't get the memo that you knew everything I guess all the other guys that haven't had this same issue are nuts too...
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[OTA] MA7 update.zip Download

The OTA for MA7 just came out today and it's starting to hit phones left and right. For those who don't want to wait for it we managed to pull the update.zip this morning.* We're posting it here for you to enjoy!
To flash this your phone must be on 100% stock LJC and unrooted. It can only be flashed through Stock Recovery.
WARNING: Some people are reporting issues with trying to flash back to LJC after updating to MA7. If there is any possibility you'd want to go back to LJC after this please don't flash it.
Download:
MA7 update.zip​
Instructions:
Download the ma7 update to your PC and rename it to "update.zip" (without quotes).
Place the update.zip in the root directory of your External SD card.
Odin back to stock unrooted LJC. Available here: http://rwilco12.com/downloads.php?d...PH-L900)/Stock ROMs/LJC/Full Restore/Unrooted
Reboot to stock recovery. The "Three Finger Salute" works best. Hold down Volume Up, Home and Power until the Samsung Note 2 splash screen displays and then release.
Choose install update from external SDcard.
The device will automatically reboot after a successful flash.
Once booted up, device will display android updating in a countdown graph.
Enjoy!

You never cease to amaze me
-Team Nocturnal Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Lab Rats Edition

So this is an Official release from Sprint? Where if we go back to stock unrooted it will hit our phones?
What all does this entail? EEEK
THANK YOU!!!

Tw1sted247 said:
So this is an Official release from Sprint? Where if we go back to stock unrooted it will hit our phones?
What all does this entail? EEEK
THANK YOU!!!
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Yes. This is the official OTA from Sprint. If you were to go back to 100% stock unrooted LJC you would eventually get the notification that the update was ready to be installed. This skips the waiting patiently step and lets you skip right to flashing.
Once you're on LJC stock and unrooted boot to stock recovery and flash it from there.

rwilco12 said:
Yes. This is the official OTA from Sprint. If you were to go back to 100% stock unrooted LJC you would eventually get the notification that the update was ready to be installed. This skips the waiting patiently step and lets you skip right to flashing.
Once you're on LJC stock and unrooted boot to stock recovery and flash it from there.
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Do you have a link to a 100 % stock ljc unrooted thx......bud
edit: k im going to sound like a no0b but i havent flash anything on this phone using stock recovery can someone plz....give me a quick run down thx.

rwilco12 said:
The OTA for MA7 just came out today and it's starting to hit phones left and right.* For those who don't want to wait for it we managed to pull the update.zip this morning.* We're posting it here for you to enjoy!
To flash this your phone must be on 100% stock LJC and unrooted.* It can only be flashed through Stock Recovery.
Download: MA7 update.zip
Enjoy!
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The link is down or down again
The webpage at*might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.Suggestions:Make sure you have a data connectionReload this webpage laterCheck the address you entered
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jfin79 said:
The link is down or down again
The webpage at*might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.Suggestions:Make sure you have a data connectionReload this webpage laterCheck the address you entered
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I just checked and its all working. Try again? Sorry!

Idk still having issues to that link but here is another link I found for rwilco12 crefit goes to him
Link removed
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If my link or rwilco12 link works and you update please hit the Thanks button
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jfin79 said:
Idk still having issues to that link but here is another link I found for rwilco12 crefit goes to him
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If my link or rwilco12 link works and you update please hit the Thanks button
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I just checked on three different browsers on my PC and two on my phone and all seem to be working. Sorry!
In the meantime please update the link in your post so as not to be a direct link to the file. It messes up the data metrics I use.
For anyone else having issues here is the edited/corrected link: http://rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy Note II (SPH-L900)/OTA Updates
Thanks!

Any instructions for installing this on stock rooted?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2

This could probably make this process a little easier. Full restore back to stock unrooted ljc with stock recovery in 1 flashable zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36388145
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Thank you :thumbup:
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition

I used that rom and I still couldn't manually update I get an error at the end of process
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Anyone have the link of the update from Google yet?
Sent from my little Note2

So what's new in this update?

lopies said:
So what's new in this update?
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Note II

lopies said:
So what's new in this update?
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just security updates.
THANKS FOR POSTING THIS ROY! YOU THE MAN!!!!!

Well I finally got the update took a while but I got it lol, wat I had to do is downgrade back to lj1 using odin once that was done everything booted up and it automatically updated to ljc after that was done I went to Samsung software update and I was able two get the ma7 update so I got back to back updates by downgrading lol. Sounds like alot but its really easy.
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Is it worth the process?
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clinton77 said:
Is it worth the process?
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Security updates??? Doesn't sound like much..according Jbeach..
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finalhit said:
Any instructions for installing this on stock rooted?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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You need to be 100% stock. Meaning no root and also install via stock recovery.

[Q] GS3 Factory Reset

I'm wondering how to factory reset because I'm on CM10 and I need to send my phone in for warranty.
The mini usb port on the bottom on the phone doesn't really work.
Is there any way i can download a backup file or something like that to make my phone go back into the original rom and then i can factory reset and unroot?

Bioelectrik Noize said:
I'm wondering how to factory reset because I'm on CM10 and I need to send my phone in for warranty.
The mini usb port on the bottom on the phone doesn't really work.
Is there any way i can download a backup file or something like that to make my phone go back into the original rom and then i can factory reset and unroot?
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Get in recovery and make a nandroid backup. You can also use Titanium Backup to backup all your apps and data. You'll have to made a copy of those files on your pc to get them back once your phone is back.
You'll have to reset the flash counter (while you're rooted), flash stock firmware with Odin (can be found in the Dev section) and factory reset in recovery.
Also, backup your pics and such (DCIM folder) to your pc if you wanna keep them.
Last thing, take time to search next time it has been covered quite a few times.

BWolf56 said:
flash stock firmware with Odin
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he said the micro usb port isnt working though. all this below is assuming you made a nandroid and have a micro sd card.
here's a link to a page that details how to setup your phone for return. this page is for the i9300 but i've included the links for i747 to use whenever an i9300 file is requested. after your nandroid restore and initial boot, see what base band you're on to know which modem you might need. read over the link a few times to become familiar and proceed at your own risk.
factory restore page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721380
i747 stock recovery: http://db.tt/AvISQtPy
i747 modem list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898

xBeerdroiDx said:
he said the micro usb port isnt working though. all this below is assuming you made a nandroid and have a micro sd card.
here's a link to a page that details how to setup your phone for return. this page is for the i9300 but i've included the links for i747 to use whenever an i9300 file is requested. after your nandroid restore and initial boot, see what base band you're on to know which modem you might need. read over the link a few times to become familiar and proceed at your own risk.
factory restore page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721380
i747 stock recovery: http://db.tt/AvISQtPy
i747 modem list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898
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Good point. I'll add to this though, he can use mobile Odin to flash to stock if his micro usb port isn't working well enough.

BWolf56 said:
Good point. I'll add to this though, he can use mobile Odin to flash to stock if his micro usb port isn't working well enough.
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Hey thank you guys! I haven't started this yet but when i tried to use mobile odin to flash to stock, my phone would bootloop. Do you think that will happen again if i try this? Is it mobile odin or?

Depends really on several factors. Are you able to get into stock recovery and do a factory reset in there ? Sometimes helps after flashing stock in odin
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hednik said:
Depends really on several factors. Are you able to get into stock recovery and do a factory reset in there ? Sometimes helps after flashing stock in odin
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Hednik is right. If you've accomplished a successful odin flash (no errors) go ahead and wipe data/cache in recovery. After flashing stock in odin, it is common for phones to bootloop or stick at the samsung logo. A wipe usually resolves this

xBeerdroiDx said:
Hednik is right. If you've accomplished a successful odin flash (no errors) go ahead and wipe data/cache in recovery. After flashing stock in odin, it is common for phones to bootloop or stick at the samsung logo. A wipe usually resolves this
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When im in the bootloop I have no stock recovery! Like if i held my home and up volume it would do nothing but bootloop
& This will take me from cm10 to stock correct?

If in a bootloop pull the battery and try to get into recovery. I guess I am confused...are you still on CM10 ? Have to flashed stock recovery yet ?
You said you microUSB port does work so getting download mode might be an issue but it you bootloop you should be able to get into stock recovery. Tell us that you have done already so far and where you are

Alright I'm still on cm10. I've tried to flash stock rom before but it put me in a boot loop and I couldn't get into stock recovery. Am I supposed to install stock recovery? I'm really lost. I'm sorry
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Oh! and one more thing. I made a Nandroid backup but while reading the guide to return to stock, you need stock nandroid right?

Bioelectrik Noize said:
Oh! and one more thing. I made a Nandroid backup but while reading the guide to return to stock, you need stock nandroid right?
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yep. keep it on the external SD card or your hard drive so its safe for when you might need it
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Bioelectrik Noize said:
Alright I'm still on cm10. I've tried to flash stock rom before but it put me in a boot loop and I couldn't get into stock recovery. Am I supposed to install stock recovery? I'm really lost. I'm sorry
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Do you have an external SD card you can load a stock rooted ROM and then try to flash back to complete factory stock with Odin ?
Try and flash this.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
and then do a factory reset

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yep. keep it on the external SD card or your hard drive so its safe for when you might need it
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Do you have an external SD card you can load a stock rooted ROM and then try to flash back to complete factory stock with Odin ?
Try and flash this.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
and then do a factory reset
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Yeah I have a 16gb external micro sd. I'll try that tonight. I have to take my phone in tomorrow.

Bioelectrik Noize said:
Alright I'm still on cm10. I've tried to flash stock rom before but it put me in a boot loop and I couldn't get into stock recovery. Am I supposed to install stock recovery? I'm really lost. I'm sorry
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Here is a link for recovery flasable stock firmware. Flash it the same way you flashed CM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
Edit, didn't see someone already posted thus. Flash that triangle away unroot then make sure to clean up all your files from the root of your SD card or any files that might suggest you've modified the device and you should be good to go.
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Wilcox12 said:
Here is a link for recovery flasable stock firmware. Flash it the same way you flashed CM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
Edit, didn't see someone already posted thus. Flash that triangle away unroot then make sure to clean up all your files from the root of your SD card or any files that might suggest you've modified the device and you should be good to go!
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Wilcox12 said:
Here is a link for recovery flasable stock firmware. Flash it the same way you flashed CM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
Edit, didn't see someone already posted thus. Flash that triangle away unroot then make sure to clean up all your files from the root of your SD card or any files that might suggest you've modified the device and you should be good to go.
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Wilcox12 said:
Here is a link for recovery flasable stock firmware. Flash it the same way you flashed CM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
Edit, didn't see someone already posted thus. Flash that triangle away unroot then make sure to clean up all your files from the root of your SD card or any files that might suggest you've modified the device and you should be good to go!
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I Can flash this in Mobile odin Correct? Sorry for dumb questions, i have to return this phone tomorrow
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Bioelectrik Noize said:
Wilcox12 said:
Here is a link for recovery flasable stock firmware. Flash it the same way you flashed CM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161667
Edit, didn't see someone already posted thus. Flash that triangle away unroot then make sure to clean up all your files from the root of your SD card or any files that might suggest you've modified the device and you should be good to go.
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I Can flash this in Mobile odin Correct? Sorry for dumb questions, i have to return this phone tomorrow
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I've never used mobile Odin so I'm not sure. If that's how you flashed CyanogenMod then yes.
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I've never used mobile Odin so I'm not sure. If that's how you flashed CyanogenMod then yes.
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Alright i flashed in CWM just like i did with CM10 and Phone is set up. all i need to do is unroot correct?
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Bioelectrik Noize said:
Wilcox12 said:
Alright i flashed in CWM just like i did with CM10 and Phone is set up. all i need to do is unroot correct?
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Triangle away then unroot then delete any files that might suggest you've been modifying your device.
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Bioelectrik Noize said:
Triangle away then unroot then delete any files that might suggest you've been modifying your device.
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Okay ive done that all, is there anyway i can check if its fully restored? like when i go into odin mode when i press power down and home can i check something that tells me that im straight?
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Bioelectrik Noize said:
Wilcox12 said:
Alright i flashed in CWM just like i did with CM10 and Phone is set up. all i need to do is unroot correct?
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Here's a good tutorial. http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/10/how-to-unroot-samsung-galaxy-s3-no.html?m=1
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Bioelectrik Noize said:
Wilcox12 said:
Okay ive done that all, is there anyway i can check if its fully restored? like when i go into odin mode when i press power down and home can i check something that tells me that im straight?
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Yea if you go into download mode you can check your flash counter.
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How do I update my rooted GNex to 4. 3?

I got a used GNex that is rooted and on stock 4.2.2. It is a takju maguro device. I have CWM installed. I tried updating via OTA but it failed in between. How do I update to the stock 4.3 ROM?
Is there a flashable zip, or is the process more complex?
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A quick search would have given you what you needed. The N4 needs a new 4.3 boot loader and radio. The same applies for the GN but many users reported a successful update with their old configuration. However it is suggested that you do flash the 4.3 boot loader and the XLJ1 radio. There is both a zip to be flashed under CWM and a fastboot image. I suggest flashing those through fast boot. If you get a brick because go the lazy easy way, don't bother posting again. It shouldn't but the instructions are very clear. With that said, the new boot loader and radio are readily available on these forums.
On a side note, you will NEVER be able to update via the official android OTA, that is for stock devices only. That us why it failed. I'm surprised you even got a notification
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TheDareDevil said:
I got a used GNex that is rooted and on stock 4.2.2. It is a takju maguro device. I have CWM installed. I tried updating via OTA but it failed in between. How do I update to the stock 4.3 ROM?
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you do not have a stock device if the OTA failed (even with root and CWM)
why do people think that they can modify the system and still get OTAs?
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iLeopard said:
AOn a side note, you will NEVER be able to update via the official android OTA, that is for stock devices only. That us why it failed. I'm surprised you even got a notification
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if he's on a stock rom, he will get the OTA... however, he modified system files so it will never update. (what he modified is outside of root and CWM)

Thanks for the help guys. If I want to flash an unofficial 4.3 ROM, I just have to flash the zip file right?
My PC is unavailable now so I won't be able to fastboot flash atm.
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Zepius said:
you do not have a stock device if the OTA failed (even with root and CWM)
why do people think that they can modify the system and still get OTAs?
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if he's on a stock rom, he will get the OTA... however, he modified system files so it will never update. (what he modified is outside of root and CWM)
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That's EXACTLY what I said.... :/
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TheDareDevil said:
Thanks for the help guys. If I want to flash an unofficial 4.3 ROM, I just have to flash the zip file right?
My PC is unavailable now so I won't be able to fastboot flash atm.
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Its almost as if you didn't read... (Sigh)
Its people like you who shouldn't mess with their phones if you don't even bother doing your research
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iLeopard said:
That's EXACTLY what I said.... :/
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mostly what you said... he'd still get the OTA however, and you questioned how he got it. i clarified for anyone else that might be reading.
root + cwm does not elimiate the OTA working correctly. i have root and TWRP and i get OTAs fine, and they flash fine because i did not modify any stock system files.

Got a new fully stock and updated OF5 Sprint GN4 and want to root..Whats my steps?

Is it the same process as my original GN4? Cant afford to brick or screw this up. What will my limitations be with OF5? Thanks!

Should be able to root with cf auto root.

Same as any other samsung note 4 root

Odin twrp, flash su. Followed the steps found on Galaxynote4root.com, worked without a hitch. As far as limitations, youll only be able to flash certain roms.

Tdeljr said:
Odin twrp, flash su. Followed the steps found on Galaxynote4root.com, worked without a hitch. As far as limitations, youll only be able to flash certain roms.
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Any word on what roms work? Is this of5 new is that what the issue is or has development stopped on the note 4 cause the note 5 is coming?
cheryl

I think its because Sprint included a special lock on its latest upgrade that doesnt allow people to easily go back to their previous backups

jimskalajim said:
I think its because Sprint included a special lock on its latest upgrade that doesnt allow people to easily go back to their previous backups
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So you can't restore your bsckup with the new build? I hope thats not what your saying..
cheryl

cherylbaker said:
So you can't restore your bsckup with the new build? I hope thats not what your saying..
cheryl
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You can restore your nand backups that you make with TWRP once you root and install custom recovery. What you can no longer do is "downgrade" the bootloader. There is finally a tar for the most current release so if you mess up you can ODIN back to stock and start over or get back to stock to take the 5.1 update once it drops.

Tdeljr said:
Odin twrp, flash su. Followed the steps found on Galaxynote4root.com, worked without a hitch. As far as limitations, youll only be able to flash certain roms.
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That has not worked for me. I have tried both twrp and cm. I still have the stock recovery after two attempts with each of the custom recovery options.
I've also tried to use CF auto root multiple times with no success. I have had two updates since I purchased my phone about 1 month ago. I'm on version 5.0.1
My software version is N910PVPU3BOF5.
If anyone can be any help, I'd surely appreciate it.
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rilla573 said:
That has not worked for me. I have tried both twrp and cm. I still have the stock recovery after two attempts with each of the custom recovery options.
I've also tried to use CF auto root multiple times with no success. I have had two updates since I purchased my phone about 1 month ago. I'm on version 5.0.1
My software version is N910PVPU3BOF5.
If anyone can be any help, I'd surely appreciate it.
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In odin make sure you uncheck autoreboot, run odin like usual when its done and says pass, unplug phone, pull battery wait a couple of seconds put battery back in and hold volume up power and home button to enter recovery.

Tdeljr said:
In odin make sure you uncheck autoreboot, run odin like usual when its done and says pass, unplug phone, pull battery wait a couple of seconds put battery back in and hold volume up power and home button to enter recovery.
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Input greatly appreciated.
Is this when I use the custom recovery method or for the CF auto root method? Or both?
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rilla573 said:
Input greatly appreciated.
Is this when I use the custom recovery method or for the CF auto root method? Or both?
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Custom recovery method.

Tdeljr said:
Custom recovery method.
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Thanks again, Friend. I'm about to head home and give it a try. I'll post my results.
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rilla573 said:
Thanks again, Friend. I'm about to head home and give it a try. I'll post my results.
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Success!
I could hug you, but I'll refrain. I can't believe something so small as doping a battery pull could make the difference.
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rilla573 said:
Thanks again, Friend. I'm about to head home and give it a try. I'll post my results.
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Success!
I could hug you, but I'll refrain. I can't believe something so small as doping a battery pull could make the difference.
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Glad it worked!

I think you have to turn off reactivation lock in settings. I think it's in developer settings.