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[Q] How to get an official update on a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 rooted by Odin ?

My T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2 was rooted by Odin, so the system said that the device has been modified, software updates are not available when I checked for the Software updates (for the new released multi-window feature,cool). The device is still with its stock rom but only rooted.
Is there anyway to get the device updated ? Thanks
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I hooked up the phone to PC and updated via Kies. Works okay but I lost root, and device now says normal. There's prolly some way to keep root, but overall no big deal to me..

lalab0y said:
I hooked up the phone to PC and updated via Kies. Works okay but I lost root, and device now says normal. There's prolly some way to keep root, but overall no big deal to me..
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yeah, I tried Kies,but it failed,leaving me a screen saying that the update has encountered an issue and suggesting me to try rebuild the connection again, but actually the computer didn't recognize the device anymore. It ends up refleshing a stock rom using Odin. But the apps and data was still there and I got a OTA update...of course, the root was gone anyway ,thanks a lot.

Use triangle away, the the unroot option in superuser. Viola ! stock device ready for updates !

[Q] Is it 100% necessary to update to most recent firmware?

Hello, my first time ever posting on this site. First time/long time.
I have Gn2 Rooted. No roms. Stocked with triangle away. I wasn't able to do the lastest OTA update due to being rooted.
Kies will not let me upgrade to it on its own. Tells me it cannot change my firmware. couldnt figure it out.
I have downloaded the ROM from Sammobile.com and tried to flash it with mobileodin. Mobile odin gave me the blue android guy. I read some more and tried 2 different workaround with flashing the cachefix.zip for the blue android. Couldnt flash it, would fail everytime. I even flashed through desktop Odin. Which wouldn't pass and fail every time.
I stayed up too late last night trying to read wayyy too many threads and figure this out , no luck. I rather not update it at this point.
Is it really necessary to do the update?
Can anyone help with my issue!?
thank you!

leeartavia said:
Hello, my first time ever posting on this site. First time/long time.
I have Gn2 Rooted. No roms. Stocked with triangle away. I wasn't able to do the lastest OTA update due to being rooted.
Kies will not let me upgrade to it on its own. Tells me it cannot change my firmware. couldnt figure it out.
I have downloaded the ROM from Sammobile.com and tried to flash it with mobileodin. Mobile odin gave me the blue android guy. I read some more and tried 2 different workaround with flashing the cachefix.zip for the blue android. Couldnt flash it, would fail everytime. I even flashed through desktop Odin. Which wouldn't pass and fail every time.
I stayed up too late last night trying to read wayyy too many threads and figure this out , no luck. I rather not update it at this point.
Is it really necessary to do the update?
Can anyone help with my issue!?
thank you!
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Try going back to stock, update then root.

colint3 said:
Try going back to stock, update then root.
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+1. stock, update, then re-root

Remove Kies from pc. (It's a Pain in the arse)..just install Samsung drivers. .use another usb port on your pc and use Odin on pc to flash the downloaded rom. ..it should work
scribbled from my note 2 (N7100)

[Q] ics update

I rooted and debloated my s2 not expecting an official update as with my vibrant. So now I hear ICS is in kies but it won't let me DL. Recognized my phone and said update available. Starts dling and at 100% lies just shuts down any suggestions ?? Thx in advance

firmware upgrade failure fix
Easiest fix its to use kies to do an emergency firmware restore. hopefully you made a backup before starting the upgrade. if not then you can restore to stock using kies and the model and serial numbers of your device located under the battery. leave the batter out during the restore and don't let the pc battery get low nor lose internet connection or you'll have a $500 paper weight. after the restore is complete you can use odin to reflash cwm and then reinstall super user binaries through the custom recovery. if windows gives you problems with odin, as it did me after working just fine the first go around then you probably need to update 7-zip if you have that as a file compression app on your pc. and if you do i recommend switching over to jzip instead. you can get it free just google it. let me know if you have any more questions and I'll be glad to help further.

I had no problem updating my rooted and debloated S2 last weekend. Make sure you update Kies first.

Telyx said:
I had no problem updating my rooted and debloated S2 last weekend. Make sure you update Kies first.
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What was in the update? I got an OTA notification that there is a software update for my SGSII (running ICS 4.0.4). Why do I need to use Kies?

You don't need to if you got the OTA notification.

Gonna lose it - 4.3 "Security Notice - unauthorized access..."

I searched all yesterday and today and cannot re-root after upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.3. I always do a ton of searchs no matter what forum I'm on because I don't want to seem lazy like some others out there but this is beyond me. I registered so I could make a thread and this is what I have and the situation:
Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-R530U
US Cellular
upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3
kernel 3.031-2025306 [email protected] #1
baseband version R30UVXUBMJA
build number JSS15J.R530UVXUBMJA
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-530U_4.3_0010
hardware version R530U.01
Previously rooted using Odin, SuperSU, Titanium Backup Pro, ODIN_CWM6.tar.md5
I took the phone back to stock using unroot through SuperSU and upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3 OTA with no problems. I've been trying to re-root using numerous combinations (ODIN3 v3.07) and no matter what I do the Samsung Security notice blocks rights to SuperSU (beta v1.76) and Titanium Backup Pro so it won't root. This is the message I get:
"Security notice - unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more."
The most recent md5 file I've tried is CF-Auto-Root-d2usc-d2usc-schr530u.tar.md5 but nothing else has worked either. I'm at my wits end and my brain is about ready to explode. I just need to be able to access Titanium Backup Pro so I can shut off a few programs and processes. Any help is VERY VERY much appreciated. Thanks!!!!!

TTT for some help please.

jguenther said:
I searched all yesterday and today and cannot re-root after upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.3. I always do a ton of searchs no matter what forum I'm on because I don't want to seem lazy like some others out there but this is beyond me. I registered so I could make a thread and this is what I have and the situation:
Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-R530U
US Cellular
upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3
kernel 3.031-2025306 [email protected] #1
baseband version R30UVXUBMJA
build number JSS15J.R530UVXUBMJA
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-530U_4.3_0010
hardware version R530U.01
Previously rooted using Odin, SuperSU, Titanium Backup Pro, ODIN_CWM6.tar.md5
I took the phone back to stock using unroot through SuperSU and upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3 OTA with no problems. I've been trying to re-root using numerous combinations (ODIN3 v3.07) and no matter what I do the Samsung Security notice blocks rights to SuperSU (beta v1.76) and Titanium Backup Pro so it won't root. This is the message I get:
"Security notice - unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more."
The most recent md5 file I've tried is CF-Auto-Root-d2usc-d2usc-schr530u.tar.md5 but nothing else has worked either. I'm at my wits end and my brain is about ready to explode. I just need to be able to access Titanium Backup Pro so I can shut off a few programs and processes. Any help is VERY VERY much appreciated. Thanks!!!!!
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I have same phone. Recently went to Slimbean (4.3.1). I have Triangle Away and it couldn't access root. I also used CF-Auto-Root. Used a root check app, it says I am rooted. Odin also said device passed. Super User says I am missing a binary and I need to root manually. Trying to find that info

If you find anything out please let me know. A root checker says I'm rooted but I can't access SuperSU or Titanium backup as the S3 is blocking it.

Did you get the Slimbean 4.3.1 for USCC and if so where?

There was just a new SuperSU update and it granted me access to everything. I asked if I wanted it to disable KNOX and I said yes. Titanium Backup works and so does Triangle Away. I think I'm good to go.

How did you update?
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There was just a new SuperSU update and it granted me access to everything. I asked if I wanted it to disable KNOX and I said yes. Titanium Backup works and so does Triangle Away. I think I'm good to go.
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How did you update to 4.3? Did you use the simple update you can download to computer, or did you use Kies? I'm not having any luck with either. I chatted twice with a Samsung Tech person, but neither one had any help for me. Just thought I'd check to see if you could help me. It's not easy finding someone else on here with US Cellular. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

smithar said:
How did you update to 4.3? Did you use the simple update you can download to computer, or did you use Kies? I'm not having any luck with either. I chatted twice with a Samsung Tech person, but neither one had any help for me. Just thought I'd check to see if you could help me. It's not easy finding someone else on here with US Cellular. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
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I tried to download the simple update but my phone wouldn't update to the 4.3 so I did it over the air. You probably know but the OTA software update is in "about device." We have four S3s in our home and only one of them hasn't been able to get the download OTA yet. The only bug that I've found is when you start the phone it will show numerous downloads in the notifications and they will come back even if you clear them. The way to get rid of them is to go to the download icon (green arrow) and clear all the downloads and restart. Hope this helps.

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I tried to download the simple update but my phone wouldn't update to the 4.3 so I did it over the air. You probably know but the OTA software update is in "about device." We have four S3s in our home and only one of them hasn't been able to get the download OTA yet. The only bug that I've found is when you start the phone it will show numerous downloads in the notifications and they will come back even if you clear them. The way to get rid of them is to go to the download icon (green arrow) and clear all the downloads and restart. Hope this helps.
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I have downloaded the simple update, but get an error msg while trying to install to computer. (1152: error extracting) whatever that means. I uninstalled all Samsung anything from my computer, restarted, shut off firewall & Norton, downloaded again, but same thing while trying to install to computer. I updated to 4.1.2 this way, but keep getting an error on 4.3 update.
I tried to go through Kies. It updated Kies to 2.6, it said Kies3 was for 4.3. When I tried to hook into Kies, it refuses to accept my IMEI #. Says its incorrect. wth. The Samsung Chat Tech told me USCellular 4.3 update wasn't available yet through Kies OTA.
When I tried to get the 4.1.2 update through the phone, it would never give it to me. Even though I unrooted and used Triangle Away, it still knew my sg3 was modified. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Do you have any suggestions ? I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to these phones.
I'm sorry to bother you with this, but it's rare to find someone with USCellular on here. Thank you so much for your time.

I got the error message too so something is wrong with the download from Samsung/USCC. Just keep trying to do the OTA update and maybe it will go through. My GUESS is that Samsung and USCC stopped doing the update because of a couple bugs or issues. The reason I say that is I updated mine one day (worked), my wife's the next (worked), my son's the next days later (worked) and tried my other son's a couple days later and no update for him. I unrooted mine before the update without doing triangle away so I don't know if that really has anything to do with it at all. However, it does have to be unrooted if you do the OTA. Good luck!

I used Triangle Away, then unrooted. My phone still says 'modified' even though counter no longer says 2. When I try OTA through the phone, it constantly sticks on 'checking for updates'. I'm sure it's because it still says modified. I tried using Kies, my phone will not connect. Keeps saying my s/n is incorrect. I understand my IMEI has been corrupted.
I have started a thread on here for some help in how to get the 4.3 update.
Thank you so much for trying to help me. I will be eligible for an upgrade soon. I just may have to wait to have anything more than 4.1.2.
Again, thank you.

Samsung
jguenther said:
I searched all yesterday and today and cannot re-root after upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.3. I always do a ton of searchs no matter what forum I'm on because I don't want to seem lazy like some others out there but this is beyond me. I registered so I could make a thread and this is what I have and the situation:
Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-R530U
US Cellular
upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3
kernel 3.031-2025306 [email protected] #1
baseband version R30UVXUBMJA
build number JSS15J.R530UVXUBMJA
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-530U_4.3_0010
hardware version R530U.01
Previously rooted using Odin, SuperSU, Titanium Backup Pro, ODIN_CWM6.tar.md5
I took the phone back to stock using unroot through SuperSU and upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3 OTA with no problems. I've been trying to re-root using numerous combinations (ODIN3 v3.07) and no matter what I do the Samsung Security notice blocks rights to SuperSU (beta v1.76) and Titanium Backup Pro so it won't root. This is the message I get:
"Security notice - unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more."
The most recent md5 file I've tried is CF-Auto-Root-d2usc-d2usc-schr530u.tar.md5 but nothing else has worked either. I'm at my wits end and my brain is about ready to explode. I just need to be able to access Titanium Backup Pro so I can shut off a few programs and processes. Any help is VERY VERY much appreciated. Thanks!!!!!
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it looks to me like samsung are finally making a stand against rooting although i do not agree with this as i use an app called freedom and when i open it i get a security issue from Samsung
The only reason i left iphone for samsung was because i felt like they had something other apple with hardware and i was happy to do this as i could get root access but for now i see that this might not be possible for a while.
i recommend installing a normal superuser.apk and that might work but i cannot check this right now as i am out
i hope this little bit of information did help in anyway

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 factory reset questions...

I had to send my rooted Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 to Samsung for repair. I did a factory reset of my device and just received it back. My device was rooted stock prior to me doing the factory reset. It has been a year since I rooted this device, and I would like to know if someone could point me in the right direction for restoring root of my device. Thanks so much in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-twrp-t800-t3079488

Thanks I have re-rooted my device.

Factory reset doesn't remove root anyway, so the device was still rooted when you sent it back.

Thanks everyone
Now that I am rooted again, I keep getting a popup about what I believe is a firmware update. I know if I install it I will more than likely lose root. Is it possible for me to get this update and retain root? If so, how can this be accomplished?
Thanks so much in advance.

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Factory reset doesn't remove root anyway, so the device was still rooted when you sent it back.
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When I first read the OP I took it as they sent him a replacement or something. After reading it again, I see he got the same one back. So, yea, it was still rooted anyway.
statustray said:
Thanks everyone
Now that I am rooted again, I keep getting a popup about what I believe is a firmware update. I know if I install it I will more than likely lose root. Is it possible for me to get this update and retain root? If so, how can this be accomplished?
Thanks so much in advance.
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My personal opinion is to just do the update and then reroot. To me; it's just a cleaner method and I prefer cleanliness when it comes to updating, rooting, and such.

noxarcana said:
My personal opinion is to just do the update and then reroot. To me; it's just a cleaner method and I prefer cleanliness when it comes to updating, rooting, and such.
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Agreed, it's a triviality to re-root.
The update won't install anyway with root already installed.

Yea, forgot about updates not working when rooted. Just use Kies or Smart Switch to update and return to stock.
Sent from my SM-T700 using Tapatalk

I see that it is recommended to use Kies or Smart Switch. I have Kies on my windows computer, and it did tell me that there is an update available for my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The update is ~ 1.6GB, while on the tablet itself it says the update is ~ 400MB. That's a huge difference in size. Any reasons why?
Also, it tells me the update can fail if the device is rooted- in which case my device is indeed rooted. Should I be concerned? Or should I use some other application to update the firmware on my device?
Thanks in advance.

statustray said:
I see that it is recommended to use Kies or Smart Switch. I have Kies on my windows computer, and it did tell me that there is an update available for my Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The update is ~ 1.6GB, while on the tablet itself it says the update is ~ 400MB. That's a huge difference in size. Any reasons why?
Also, it tells me the update can fail if the device is rooted- in which case my device is indeed rooted. Should I be concerned? Or should I use some other application to update the firmware on my device?
Thanks in advance.
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The difference in size, I imagine, probably has to do with OTA updates only adding in the differences between the current version and the update version. I know Kies and Smart Switch completely overwrites EVERYTHING and does a 100% fresh install of every single file in the software. Make sense?
No need to worry about the OTA update failing during install since you can't do OTA updates when rooted. I recommend getting rid of Kies and installing Smart Switch. Smart Switch is faster and easier on your PC resources than Kies.

noxarcana said:
The difference in size, I imagine, probably has to do with OTA updates only adding in the differences between the current version and the update version. I know Kies and Smart Switch completely overwrites EVERYTHING and does a 100% fresh install of every single file in the software. Make sense?
No need to worry about the OTA update failing during install since you can't do OTA updates when rooted. I recommend getting rid of Kies and installing Smart Switch. Smart Switch is faster and easier on your PC resources than Kies.
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I've downloaded/installed Smart Switch. Right now it is backing up my device. Just to make certain I am understanding things correctly, I run the update using Smart Switch, and then after it finishes, providing it finishes successfully, I would then proceed to re-root my device again using the method from the other thread?
Thx

statustray said:
I've downloaded/installed Smart Switch. Right now it is backing up my device. Just to make certain I am understanding things correctly, I run the update using Smart Switch, and then after it finishes, providing it finishes successfully, I would then proceed to re-root my device again using the method from the other thread?
Thx
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Correct!

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Correct!
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Ok, I am starting the process now. Here goes nothing... it's telling me, "Downloading files for the Galaxy Tab S software update... Please do not unplug the cable connected to the PC".
I will post updates here as it continues. Right now the download is at 10%.

statustray said:
Ok, I am starting the process now. Here goes nothing... it's telling me, "Downloading files for the Galaxy Tab S software update... Please do not unplug the cable connected to the PC".
I will post updates here as it continues. Right now the download is at 10%.
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You'll be fine. I've restored mine to stock this way MANY times. Never failed once.

noxarcana said:
You'll be fine. I've restored mine to stock this way MANY times. Never failed once.
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It has finished downloading and my tablet has rebooted to what appears to be download mode. On the screen of the tablet it says, "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"
On my computer screen it appears that the computer is installing drivers. Also I just got a popup on my computer screen as well that says, "Failed to recognize software update mode...." - I think this is because my computer is trying to install the 2nd driver.

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It has finished downloading and my tablet has rebooted to what appears to be download mode. On the screen of the tablet it says, "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"
On my computer screen it appears that the computer is installing drivers. Also I just got a popup on my computer screen as well that says, "Failed to recognize software update mode...." - I think this is because my computer is trying to install the 2nd driver.
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Yea, drivers being reinstalled might cause an issue. It may not finish doing the update. But; no worries. There's an emergency recovery process that will fix it. Give it a chance to finish on its own though.

noxarcana said:
Yea, drivers being reinstalled might cause an issue. It may not finish doing the update. But; no worries. There's an emergency recovery process that will fix it. Give it a chance to finish on its own though.
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I had already started the process again. I did get tablet out of download mode per the screen instructions. The update failed and would not continue. So now its telling me, "Downloading files for the GALAXY Tab S software update... Please do not unplug the cable connected to the PC."
So now it is downloading again, and is at 85%.

statustray said:
I had already started the process again. I did get tablet out of download mode per the screen instructions. The update failed and would not continue. So now its telling me, "Downloading files for the GALAXY Tab S software update... Please do not unplug the cable connected to the PC."
So now it is downloading again, and is at 85%.
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At least it should be fine now that the drivers are installed.

It has moved forward this time, and is saying, "Software update for GALAXY Tab S is in progress... Please do not unplug the cable connected to the PC."
Tablet is in download mode and no complaints about drivers.

Smart Switch is now saying, "Software update for GALAXY Tab S is complete. The device will now restart. Disconnect and reconnect the cable."
So, I have disconnected and reconnected the USB cable. The device is booting up, and on the screen of the device, it is saying "Android is upgrading... Optimizing app ___ of 225."