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I have a rooted Galaxy S3 with stock rom.
I keep getting a pop up for a system update, but cant update.
Please tell me how to manually update, and (where) I can find the latest stock updated software
Thanks
Voodoo8648 said:
I have a rooted Galaxy S3 with stock rom.
I keep getting a pop up for a system update, but cant update.
Please tell me how to manually update, and (where) I can find the latest stock updated software
Thanks
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Take a look in the android dev sections to this forum. If you ever update once rooted, you should be flashing a new ROM (clean or dirty flashing) to receive the next update. Running stock ROM in between a Sammy update and while having the older ROM without the newest update will yield that result.
Xontic said:
Take a look in the android dev sections to this forum. If you ever update once rooted, you should be flashing a new ROM (clean or dirty flashing) to receive the next update. Running stock ROM in between a Sammy update and while having the older ROM without the newest update will yield that result.
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I dont know what any of that means.. I just want to update my phone. This cant be brain surgery.
Voodoo8648 said:
I dont know what any of that means.. I just want to update my phone. This cant be brain surgery.
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This might be a foolish question, but why root your phone to leave it as is?
Xontic said:
This might be a foolish question, but why root your phone to leave it as is?
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Wonderful question. I would LOVE to unroot my phone :good:
lol, well if you want to read up on installing a custom ROM, then that is your ticket to experiencing the world of rooted phone glory. If not, I recommend looking up the unroot method...
Xontic said:
This might be a foolish question, but why root your phone to leave it as is?
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There are plenty of reasons for rooting but remaining stock (such as: tethering, Droid wall, Titanium Backup to allow me to backup and restore app data, removing bloat, etc).
I have flashed custom rooms in the past on my Evo but right now I am happy with my S3 at stock.
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Xontic said:
lol, well if you want to read up on installing a custom ROM, then that is your ticket to experiencing the world of rooted phone glory. If not, I recommend looking up the unroot method...
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Oh, okay, Thanks for the help!
Voodoo8648 said:
I have a rooted Galaxy S3 with stock rom.
I keep getting a pop up for a system update, but cant update.
Please tell me how to manually update, and (where) I can find the latest stock updated software
Thanks
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I was in the same boat at you. I put it off for a while but finally decided to update tonight. I followed the steps posted here.
You can update your baseband by flashing a properly packaged official baseband zip, or flash from recovery tool (my preference), like the one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29820376. There are also unofficial, or leaked basebands, available to flash from all-in-one zips, such as the one here: http://goo.im/devs/freeza/Galaxy-S-fre3-LIGFirmwareModemAIO.zip.
As far as the build version goes, that does not have to match your baseband (modem). Most of the ICS ROMs are LG8, although there are some LI3 ICS ROMs to choose from. There's also a leaked build of Jellybean, builds LIF & LIG, with a third leak LIH reportedly coming out tomorrow. Once rooted, you can update your build version by flashing the ROM of your choice, based upon the build of your choice.
One of the top developers, and probably the greatest asset to this community, is freeza. He explained the difference very well here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32095775
That's a long-winded response, but I hope it answered your original question, and helps you out.
Have fun!
Edit: Once you're rooted, you'll still receive OTA update notifications, which will continually annoy you until you choose to update and reboot. Once you reboot, the update will fail because of your custom recovery (you will NOT lose root) and the notification will go away....until the next OTA...
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m20120 said:
I was in the same boat at you. I put it off for a while but finally decided to update tonight. I followed the steps posted here.
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Excuse me for my stupidity but I'm new to android. I'm also using the sprint variant of the s3 and have it rooted with stock rom. However my build number is IMM76D.L710VPALF9. I'm assuming the last 3 are the update versions. What is the current version and how do I update to it?
Also, I'm rooted with Clockwork mod 5.5.0.4. How do I upgrade this to version 6.0.1.2? Will I have to unroot then root again?
Thanks for clearing anything you can up. Don't mean to pirate the OP but I figured I'd post in this thread rather than make a new one. Thanks again.
johnnygabe89 said:
Excuse me for my stupidity but I'm new to android. I'm also using the sprint variant of the s3 and have it rooted with stock rom. However my build number is IMM76D.L710VPALF9. I'm assuming the last 3 are the update versions. What is the current version and how do I update to it?
Also, I'm rooted with Clockwork mod 5.5.0.4. How do I upgrade this to version 6.0.1.2? Will I have to unroot then root again?
Thanks for clearing anything you can up. Don't mean to pirate the OP but I figured I'd post in this thread rather than make a new one. Thanks again.
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You can flash a new recovery using ODIN, or Mobile ODIN. I use Mobile ODIN. There's a thread on recoveries here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31894089
As far as the versions, see my previous post on this thread.
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Can anyone tell me how to just UNROOT?
Maybe step by step instructions and where to get the software?
Thanks
Voodoo8648 said:
Can anyone tell me how to just UNROOT?
Maybe step by step instructions and where to get the software?
Thanks
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There is a link to a video of the unroot process in this post.
I just discovered a reason NOT to unroot...
I just found out that I can tether free wifi hotspot!
Zoing!:victory:
Voodoo8648 said:
I just discovered a reason NOT to unroot...
I just found out that I can tether free wifi hotspot!
Zoing!:victory:
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That is one of the reasons that I am rooted... so I can use WiFi Tether. I do not it much. Hardly any data at all. But when I am in a spot and need a wireless connection and I only have my phone it comes in handy.
Some other reasons:
- DroidWall: Lets me block individual apps from accessing the internet.
- AddFree: Block ads in some apps.
why would you do that?
Xontic said:
This might be a foolish question, but why root your phone to leave it as is?
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so you don't have to pay Sprint 12 dollars a month to teather.
Hey guys
I recently rooted my Galaxy Note II but now that the multi-screen update is out I want to unroot it to be able to update my mobile phone. How can I do so without re-flashing my device? I also looked for the newer build that contains the multi-screen functionality but I couldn't find the one for my region (UAE). So please if anybody finds it please post the link because I think it would be so much easier and faster...
I am afraid I was on the same position like yours and I did unroot, just go to SU and select the option to Unroot and SU will be uninstalled and your device will be unrooted for sure but some trace will still be there and device status will stay as 'Custom'. Even if you use the Play Store version of Trinagle Away and reset the counters! To make it official either you have to perform a Full wipe, if that don't do it, then you have to re-flash the whole ROM.
Unless and until your device status and binary both are Official you WON'T be receiving any update via OTA or Kies.
ali madan said:
Hey guys
I recently rooted my Galaxy Note II but now that the multi-screen update is out I want to unroot it to be able to update my mobile phone. How can I do so without re-flashing my device? I also looked for the newer build that contains the multi-screen functionality but I couldn't find the one for my region (UAE). So please if anybody finds it please post the link because I think it would be so much easier and faster...
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Hi there
If you are rooted you can still get Over The Air updates so dont worry
You can find all stock ROMs here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
And there is no need to Unroot to flash a newer version of stock ROM. Unroot or keep rooted, flashing a rom will have the same effect, and updare over the air will have sane effect :good:
Hit thanks if i helped
I can absolutely confirm no need to unroot - I rooted mine immediately I received it last week, after a couple of days it automatically updated ota to multiscreen.
paulus3476 said:
I can absolutely confirm no need to unroot - I rooted mine immediately I received it last week, after a couple of days it automatically updated ota to multiscreen.
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Really? On what recovery were you on when you received the update?
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Jamal Ahmed said:
Hi there
If you are rooted you can still get Over The Air updates so dont worry
You can find all stock ROMs here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
And there is no need to Unroot to flash a newer version of stock ROM. Unroot or keep rooted, flashing a rom will have the same effect, and updare over the air will have sane effect :good:
Hit thanks if i helped
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Please confirm that ota gets fully installed on rooted phone with stock recovery..
I am getting another answers..
As below..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32867970
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sumeshd said:
Please confirm that ota gets fully installed on rooted phone with stock recovery..
I am getting another answers..
As below..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32867970
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Thats wrong.
I myself have updated OTA with root.
And its also wrong that you will not get OTA update. Lol we even get OTA updates on totally customized Custom Roms but they cant be updated because of change kernel (and changes in rom ofc).
And lol he is quoting dr.ketan and saying that he is wrong. dr.ketan is a recognized contributor so he would be correct or this person? i stand and testify dr.ketan's statement
Jamal Ahmed said:
Thats wrong.
I myself have updated OTA with root.
And its also wrong that you will not get OTA update. Lol we even get OTA updates on totally customized Custom Roms but they cant be updated because of change kernel (and changes in rom ofc).
And lol he is quoting dr.ketan and saying that he is wrong. dr.ketan is a recognized contributor so he would be correct or this person? i stand and testify dr.ketan's statement
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Thank you very much for answer and support..
Now I will root it without worries..
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Jamal Ahmed said:
Thats wrong.
I myself have updated OTA with root.
And its also wrong that you will not get OTA update. Lol we even get OTA updates on totally customized Custom Roms but they cant be updated because of change kernel (and changes in rom ofc).
And lol he is quoting dr.ketan and saying that he is wrong. dr.ketan is a recognized contributor so he would be correct or this person? i stand and testify dr.ketan's statement
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No need to bash me friend. I am not questioning anybody, I just asked 'why'? I don't think it's unfair. And I am not the ONLY person. I have see other persons have the exact same problem like me.
And another thing, do you really think this RC/RD/Thanks meter stuffs mean that much? I am not questioning Dr.Ketan's credibility by ANY MEANS but you know what I mean!
One thing, what I've said is applied to them who have rooted with either Chainfire's Stcok recovery or Chenglu's Advanced recovery, can't say about any other thing.
sumeshd said:
Thank you very much for answer and support..
Now I will root it without worries..
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I will wait for your feedback.
Sorry man didnt mean to hurt you :good:
i get this
"your device is modified, updates not available.
Ok one question of topic.
Which is the good/safe method to root. Chainfire. Or any other???
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Hi guys,
I have just unrooted my device Galaxy Note 2. I also use the triangle away to reset the counter and now the counter is now "NO". the system status is official. But when I connect the device with Kies and it says "your firmware is not supported to update via Kies", anybody experience that problem? I'm using the latest stock room.
When i check the update on my device, it stated the lastest update has been installed my device
Please help
Cheers,
Kelvin
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maddyriaz said:
i get this
"your device is modified, updates not available.
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i get this too and just rooted still stock anything else?
same problem
i have the same problem
Miss post. Sorry.
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Someone flashed me to 4.1.1 and told me not to do the OTA update when I get it and I am unsure his reasoning. I have just received the OTA update and am hesitant to do so cause he told me I shouldn't this is my build.
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Na05R2kBtw8/UH99ptd4xVI/AAAAAAAAB_U/WtzCgehyO34/s512/Screenshot_2012-10-17-20-45-36.png
Please let me know if I should accept the OTA or not I am very noob when it comes to this stuff and thanks
Maybe he rooted your phone too, and didn't want the update to break root.
leppo said:
Maybe he rooted your phone too, and didn't want the update to break root.
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Is that the only reason not to accept the OTA, he did root it but that can always be redone. If I accept it I wont loose my data saved on my phone will I? I shouldn't I would think
TechnoDork said:
Is that the only reason not to accept the OTA, he did root it but that can always be redone. If I accept it I wont loose my data saved on my phone will I? I shouldn't I would think
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The update won't install. Its best to just flash a rooted version of said update.
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Which one would I use?
Rem3Dy said:
The update won't install. Its best to just flash a rooted version of said update.
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Root doesn't prevent OTA updates from installing. However, installing the update will unroot the phone unless you use something like CWM which can keep root for you.
RoadHazard said:
Root doesn't prevent OTA updates from installing. However, installing the update will unroot the phone unless you use something like CWM which can keep root for you.
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I tried the OTA but it shows an android with a Red sign in his belly. So basically I want to get my phone back to where I can get updates straight from Google and I don't need my phone rooted. Is this possible? If so I need instructions lol Much appreciated!
Just let everybody know... If you update to 4.3 by OTA DO NOT try ODIN back to 4.1.x this will BRICK your phone. There is not knowing way yet to downgrate back. Kies are not working too. If you update rooting you phone is litte complicated and some developers working on safe root metod. If you did not upgrate, HOLD ON antil we know more about last 4.3 OTA update.
Just warning to all. There so many people lost they phones.
norbarb said:
Just let everybody know... If you update to 4.3 by OTA DO NOT try ODIN back to 4.1.x this will BRICK your phone. There is not knowing way yet to downgrate back. Kies are not working too. If you update rooting you phone is litte complicated and some developers working on safe root metod. If you do not upgrate HOLD ON antil we know more about last 4.3 OTA update.
Just warnning to all. There so many people lost they phones.
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but already it BRICK how to fix it
spensa said:
but already it BRICK how to fix it
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You need to wait, or go to Att store and try to plage that this what happend after last update.
There is no fix for brick yet
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norbarb said:
You need to wait, or go to Att store and try to plage that this what happend after last update.
There is no fix for brick yet
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Ok means wait
Yeah, the only people who should be taking the update are the ones who have never rooted the phone, and never plan on rooting. If you even have a .001% thought about rooting, you should hold off and wait for a workable solution to this. DON'T DECIDE TODAY THAT "WELL I'LL BE OK WITHOUT ROOT" JUST TO TAKE THIS UPDATE, AND THEN IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND BECAUSE YOU MISS YOUR ROOT.
Also if you try to root this latest OTA stock Rom and your phone gets stuck, then you might be stuck for a while, as there is not a proven way yet to fix it. As has been shown in some of the other theads, there is no way to downgrade it to a working state, and there is no official software (from Kies) to flash over it with. I'm still waiting to hear that someone was able to flash a custom Rom, as this has not yet been confirmed either.
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I'm still waiting to hear that someone was able to flash a custom Rom, as this has not yet been confirmed either.
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CF Autoroot has been reported to work, however, I'm with you, until I know for sure I can install CM 11, I'm avoiding this update like its got herpes..
I like some of the TW stuff, but to not be able to custom ROM it after would really piss me off.
What makes 4.3 worth updating to. IE does it still have multi window or anything upgrade worthy besides locked boot loader?
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ra4013 said:
What makes 4.3 worth updating to. IE does it still have multi window or anything upgrade worthy besides locked boot loader?
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Have you installed the 4.3 leak?
ra4013 said:
What makes 4.3 worth updating to. IE does it still have multi window or anything upgrade worthy besides locked boot loader?
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No, still on S3rx 4.1.2
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ra4013 said:
No, still on S3rx 4.1.2
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It's not a bad upgrade. I just don't like the feeling of being locked into it. I want options.
But other than working with a Bluetooth watch, what's the advantage of updating?
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ra4013 said:
But other than working with a Bluetooth watch, what's the advantage of updating?
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It's much smoother in my opinion. App ops for permissions, lock screen widgets, standard 4.3 stuff. I like the upgrade, only miss root for AdAway and Android firewall.
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ra4013 said:
But other than working with a Bluetooth watch, what's the advantage of updating?
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http://technoblimp.com/2013/08/28/android-jelly-bean-4-1-4-2-and-4-3-compared/
indymx said:
http://technoblimp.com/2013/08/28/android-jelly-bean-4-1-4-2-and-4-3-compared/
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Think I'll hold off for a Knox fix.
Thanks
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I'm still on 4.1.1 I could never get the 4.1.2 update to install. Kept saying I was missing apks because I debloated. Being first isn't always best. lol
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norbarb said:
Just let everybody know... If you update to 4.3 by OTA DO NOT try ODIN back to 4.1.x this will BRICK your phone. There is not knowing way yet to downgrate back. Kies are not working too. If you update rooting you phone is litte complicated and some developers working on safe root metod. If you did not upgrate, HOLD ON antil we know more about last 4.3 OTA update.
Just warning to all. There so many people lost they phones.
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Oh now I hear about this...
I hate Samsung now for creating all of these extra blocking "features"...
Why would they want to make the phone brick when trying to downgrade from 4.3?
That sounds like something Apple would do but I expected more from Samsung.
I guess now I can't send it in for my scheduled warranty. sigh.
Nabbu said:
Oh now I hear about this...
I hate Samsung now for creating all of these extra blocking "features"...
Why would they want to make the phone brick when trying to downgrade from 4.3?
That sounds like something Apple would do but I expected more from Samsung.
I guess now I can't send it in for my scheduled warranty. sigh.
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That what I think Samsung will loose some more clients
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Just curious but why would you want to go back?
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Just curious but why would you want to go back?
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Nandroids, along with some Roms might not be compatible with the new bootloaders.
norbarb said:
Just let everybody know... If you update to 4.3 by OTA DO NOT try ODIN back to 4.1.x this will BRICK your phone. There is not knowing way yet to downgrate back. Kies are not working too. If you update rooting you phone is litte complicated and some developers working on safe root metod. If you did not upgrate, HOLD ON antil we know more about last 4.3 OTA update.
Just warning to all. There so many people lost they phones.
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Just curious but why would you want to go back?
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Like the other guy said Nandroids, ROMs, etc. Plus the bugs are really immense on 4.3. The number one reason is because it's my phone and I want to run 4.1.2 not 4.3 but unfortunately it soft bricked when I tried to downgrade. I don't know why samsung added these features that are causing bricks.
Hi all. Just looking for some info/direction. I haven't used my s3 for awhile. My daughter wants to try out Android so im going to let her use it for a bit. I just flashed back to rooted stock image. Didn't realize its still on 4.1.1 and boot loader is MG2. I've been doing some reading and the info is kind of all over the place. Anyone have any info on best/safest way to upgrade? Should I unroot and take OTA's...or flash a stock ROM....thanks for any info and tips.
I recommend flashing back to stock 4.1.1 ROM without root, then run ota updates until you got the most recent kit kat.
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I recommend flashing back to stock 4.1.1 ROM without root, then run ota updates until you got the most recent kit kat.
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Thank you. That's kind of the way I was leaning. Im gonna look around for stock build.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I read you can still root after update?
this might help.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
mrrocketdog said:
this might help.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1968625
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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Thank you! I'll check it out. Appreciate it.
jasvncnt1 said:
Thank you. That's kind of the way I was leaning. Im gonna look around for stock build.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I read you can still root after update?
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If you are on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2, any update you install will require you to update bootloader and modem. 4.1.1 was the last full unrooted ROM available for AT&T. Everything else was OTA. Once you OTA to 4.3 JB or 4.4 KK please keep in mind that you can no longer downgrade the bootloader or you will brick your device.
But yes, you can still root the device as far as I have been able to tell.
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If you are on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2, any update you install will require you to update bootloader and modem. 4.1.1 was the last full unrooted ROM available for AT&T. Everything else was OTA. Once you OTA to 4.3 JB or 4.4 KK please keep in mind that you can no longer downgrade the bootloader or you will brick your device.
But yes, you can still root the device as far as I have been able to tell.
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Thanks. Hmmmm thats right. Guess I need to think about it and see if the upgrade is worth it.
The most recent KK custom ROMs will require a KK bootloader and KK modem.
So I went back to stock (no root) when I go settings and update it tells me there is no update?
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Did you flash back to stock using the 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com?
audit13 said:
Did you flash back to stock using the 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com?
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I tried that and had same issue then I used Kies and same thing keeps telling you me no update available. Then something about it will recheck in case amount of time.
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I recall seeing a post from another XDA member that said the update asked him to wait. He tried again in a few hours and the OTA update worked.
Just make sure you are not rooted and running a stock recovery.
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I recall seeing a post from another XDA member that said the update asked him to wait. He tried again in a few hours and the OTA update worked.
Just make sure you are not rooted and running a stock recovery.
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Thanks. Guess I'll just wait. Def not rooted.
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jasvncnt1 said:
Thanks. Guess I'll just wait. Def not rooted.
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If you have not upgraded yet, please be aware that if you are planning to unlock, you must do so BEFORE upgrading. Free unlock is no longer available after update, you will need to buy code, and these are costly, like 20 bucks
galets said:
If you have not upgraded yet, please be aware that if you are planning to unlock, you must do so BEFORE upgrading. Free unlock is no longer available after update, you will need to buy code, and these are costly, like 20 bucks
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True...our you can see if your mobile carrier will give an unlock code. No guarantees...especially if under contract.
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galets said:
If you have not upgraded yet, please be aware that if you are planning to unlock, you must do so BEFORE upgrading. Free unlock is no longer available after update, you will need to buy code, and these are costly, like 20 bucks
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True...our you can see if your mobile carrier will give an unlock code. No guarantees...especially if under contract.
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Thanks! I'm not looking to unlock. The phones no longer on contract. Just upgrade the firmware so my daughter can take Android for a spin. She's 12. She has already used IPhone and now she's on Windows. Time for her to try out Android.
I suggest unlocking now before upgrading as the unlock codes may not be that cheap. I know for the Canadian s3, it about $18.
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Thanks! I'm not looking to unlock. The phones no longer on contract. Just upgrade the firmware so my daughter can take Android for a spin. She's 12. She has already used IPhone and now she's on Windows. Time for her to try out Android.
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Just because you are not looking to unlock it _right_now_ doesn't mean you won't need it in future. Obvious reason to unlock would be for example if want to use it when you travel. If you don't unlock it now when you can, you could end up never unlocking it at all. And really, why not unlock?!