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just received OTA update to UCAMA4

I suspect it's the Exynos security fix, but I haven't tried to verify that.
Addendum: After it installed, the device status was Modified. But I restarted the phone again, and now the status is back to Normal. (It's always been fully stock, never rooted.)

which carrier?

kasdepwel said:
which carrier?
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AT&T.

Just updated mine. 8.45 MB
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Got mine too. My status was normal after update completed. Running stock ATT not rooted.

Anyone know what the update does?
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borijess said:
Anyone know what the update does?
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Its just a security update

nakizzzle805 said:
Its [sic] just a security update
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That was my guess too, but I don't have any confirmation of that. Do you?
Addendum: AT&T says the update "includes a chipset security enhancement":
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB418382#fbid=KorIN7eImNt

Just did the update.
I was rooted before - showing as modified.
Downloaded and installed fine.
Still rooted, still modified.
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you are lucky; usually doing an ota update kills root

It removed the option #4 when doing the free sim unlock.
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The pic is after I used odin to put the original 4.1.1 rom back on. When it was ucama4, the #4 option was the rat.
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It removed the option #4 when doing the free sim unlock.
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bastards

livingaboard said:
bastards
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So if you had done the option 4 free unlock is it not unlocked now?...noticed T-mo N2 didn't have that option the other day

Can you dump your kernel and radio plz
Someone. ..anyone.
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quarlow said:
Just did the update.
I was rooted before - showing as modified.
Downloaded and installed fine.
Still rooted, still modified.
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How were u able to do that? I tried to do the ota update and my phone didn't update, but I'm still rooted (modified).
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Prob was rooted with stock recovery
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i have not received update yet
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lilmama2879 said:
How were u able to do that? I tried to do the ota update and my phone didn't update, but I'm still rooted (modified).
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I was at one time running cleanrom. But, I bought a AllShare Cast Hub with my 50% coupon. I can only get that to work on stock. So, I went back to bone unrooted stock, took the OTA than granted multi view, then ran the auto root with Odin. Then I took the newer ota. It still says modified, and super su is still installed. When I open super su I didn't get any sort of error. So, I ASSumed I was still rooted.
But, when I dig deeper and tried to get root access I am not actually rooted anymore. I wonder why it says modified then. I expected to lose root, but I also expected it to remove super su.
The ota downloaded, rebooted, installed, with no hitch, when I was rooted. So, root doesn't prevent the ota from downloading. But, root was the only modification I made, nothing else, otherwise the AllShare cast doesn't work.
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quarlow said:
I was at one time running cleanrom. But, I bought a AllShare Cast Hub with my 50% coupon. I can only get that to work on stock. So, I went back to bone unrooted stock, took the OTA than granted multi view, then ran the auto root with Odin. Then I took the newer ota. It still says modified, and super su is still installed. When I open super su I didn't get any sort of error. So, I ASSumed I was still rooted.
But, when I dig deeper and tried to get root access I am not actually rooted anymore. I wonder why it says modified then. I expected to lose root, but I also expected it to remove super su.
The ota downloaded, rebooted, installed, with no hitch, when I was rooted. So, root doesn't prevent the ota from downloading. But, root was the only modification I made, nothing else, otherwise the AllShare cast doesn't work.
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I did a similar update with the LK7 OTA update. I was stock rooted with all status at normal and flash counter at zero. I installed Voodoo OTA RootKeeper (v2.0.3) and ran it to get a protected copy su binary. Then let the phone flash the OTA update and reboot. I too still had SuperuserSU and appeared to be rooted, but when I tried to launch Titanium it couldn't get permission. I had to open RootKeeper and re-apply the protecyed copy of root, then everything was fine.

Your system has been modified, unable to receive software updates.

I'm on mdl right now and can't move apps2sd, which update is it that is supposed to fix this?
Also, never seen this on my s3 when rooted.
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PostMeridianLyf said:
I'm on mdl right now and can't move apps2sd, which update is it that is supposed to fix this?
Also, never seen this on my s3 when rooted.
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What method did you use to root the phone?
If you have customer recovery installed, I think that cannot be fixed.
I use CF Auto Root
1. Root using CF Auto Root
2. Use TriangleAway to reset counter
3. Install OTA RootKeeper to keep root
4. Factory reset
5. Problem solved
For another question, Samsung only release app2sd fix to I9505 in certain country. Still long way to come to T-Mobile.

macaumen said:
What method did you use to root the phone?
If you have customer recovery installed, I think that cannot be fixed.
I use CF Auto Root
1. Root using CF Auto Root
2. Use TriangleAway to reset counter
3. Install OTA RootKeeper to keep root
4. Factory reset
5. Problem solved
For another question, Samsung only release app2sd fix to I9505 in certain country. Still long way to come to T-Mobile.
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I used the method in the sticky of the general forum. And yes custom recover.
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The apps 2 sd is available in the MEA release for Germany. You can find it in the 9505 section. It can be flashed to Tmobile phones as long as you flash a tmobile kernel right after. I am using an MEA rom right now. The pop up message is because you have rooted and flashed custom firmware to your phone. Your device is now "custom" and cannot recive stock OTA updates. Unless you use triangle away by Chainefire.
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PostMeridianLyf said:
I used the method in the sticky of the general forum. And yes custom recover.
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With custom recovery, even if you can check and download update, it will not be able to install.
I may be wrong but that's what happened to my S3 before.

Hopeful that we will get flushable updates though.
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PostMeridianLyf said:
Hopeful that we will get flushable updates though.
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If you are keeping stock rom and want to install OTA directly. I recommend you root and keep the stock recovery, like what I did.
Most of the people install customer recovery because they want to flash 3rd party ROM.

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If you are keeping stock rom and want to install OTA directly. I recommend you root and keep the stock recovery, like what I did.
Most of the people install customer recovery because they want to flash 3rd party ROM.
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Can you still wipe cache/dalvik without custom rom?
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Can you still wipe cache/dalvik without custom rom?
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Wiping cache/dalvik-cache is the ability of custom recovery, not rom.
With stock recovery, I am not able to wipe either one but I can wipe dalvik-cache manually using a root explorer.
I am sure you can find a command to run in terminal emulator to wipe cache and dalvik-cache.

I still like cachemate
Root is necessary:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aac.cachemate&hl=en
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macaumen said:
Wiping cache/dalvik-cache is the ability of custom recovery, not rom.
With stock recovery, I am not able to wipe either one but I can wipe dalvik-cache manually using a root explorer.
I am sure you can find a command to run in terminal emulator to wipe cache and dalvik-cache.
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I meant recovery...
So do I now have the revert back to stock recovery or just follow those steps?

PostMeridianLyf said:
I meant recovery...
So do I now have the revert back to stock recovery or just follow those steps?
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I don't think there's a simple way to restore stock recovery only.
If you really want to, you have to restore everything through flashing the stock odin tar.

Not able to flash recovery.. help please

Hello all,
I was hoping one of you can help me. I purchased an s4 m919 yesterday from Tmobile. It is fully stock and it arrived with 4.2.2 M919UVUAMDL.
I am no stranger to the world of rooting,roms and cwm. I had an s2 back in the day so I am no stranger to odin either. Basically my goal is this:
1. Install CWM
2. Backup Stock FW in CWM
3. Install Custom rom from dev section
My process with odin is as follows:
make sure all is UNchecked except auto reboot.
place appropriate cwm tar in "pda" section
click start.
The process begins and instead of passing it fails. My phone also softbricks and I have to restore with kies.
I've already restored and bricked once thinking that maybe the first time was a bad download.
I have no ideas. I've googled and searched on xda and nobody seems to have a problem flashing recovery.
Let me know if more info is required.
Thanks,
frustrated and confused

Are you rooted? Try installing through the Rom Manager app itself?

After you have rooted download cwm from market and follow the prompt's once clock work mod has flashed do a backup and you will need to download ad away by chain fire this will reset the flash counter and once that is done enjoy flashing
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Well it looks like ive run into a more immediate problem. Like i said I tried it once and it bricked I succesfully recovered with kies. I tried another download and the same thing happened. I went to restore with kies and now im getting an error in kies about 70% in. I need to go to emergency recovery and I do and that errors out. If problem persists contact samsung. Great.... I'm going to try and restore to stock using odin but my phone just seems to hate odin.
Edit: i tried restoring stock image in odin and fails almost right away. what is with this phone ?!

Try another USB port, and stock USB cable if you aren't using it. If you are grab a different cable and try it. If still errors out try another computer.

From my understanding you should have auto reboot UNchecked when Odin flashing CWM. Pretty sure you're supposed to leave everything unchecked and then after it's finished you unplug, pull the battery and then turn on the phone. Looks like your problem is before this though, so I would try another computer and make sure that you're using the stock cable.
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Okay , i will try another computer and I was not using stock usb so I will do so as well. Wish me luck guys. Ill keep you posted and thanks for the quick replies.

eddies92 said:
Okay , i will try another computer and I was not using stock usb so I will do so as well. Wish me luck guys. Ill keep you posted and thanks for the quick replies.
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I'm almost 100% sure the cable was your problem.
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marcoxx626 said:
I'm almost 100% sure the cable was your problem.
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It may have been. I was able to restore successfully once with it. Must have been a fluke.

You can dooo eeeeeet!

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Looks like that worked. I'm up and running stock.
one problem solved. thanks to all.... one more to go.

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Are you rooted? Try installing through the Rom Manager app itself?
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No I am not rooted and prefer not to be on stock since I want to just back it up and install a custom rom anyways.

marcoxx626 said:
From my understanding you should have auto reboot UNchecked when Odin flashing CWM. Pretty sure you're supposed to leave everything unchecked and then after it's finished you unplug, pull the battery and then turn on the phone. Looks like your problem is before this though,
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Yes I think so I don't think having auto reboot checked would cause it to fail so bluntly. Am i just destined for a stock sgs4? Times like these makes me miss my nexus 4. I wish the damn thing hadn't broken=( oh well.. let me know if you have more questions.

Just follow a video step by step if anything. I prefer TWRP over CWM. If you do use TWRP make sure you use version 2.5.0.2 as 2.6 has been having problems!
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marcoxx626 said:
Just follow a video step by step if anything. I prefer TWRP over CWM. If you do use TWRP make sure you use version 2.5.0.2 as 2.6 has been having problems!
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I'm the opposite. I like cwm the best. I have watched a video honestly. I have done it step by step. do you think it could be the recovery? meaning, i'd have better luck with twrp? I'll try it tonight, I can't afford to be breaking my phone during business hours lol. People have been trying to call me lol.

eddies92 said:
I'm the opposite. I like cwm the best. I have watched a video honestly. I have done it step by step. do you think it could be the recovery? meaning, i'd have better luck with twrp? I'll try it tonight, I can't afford to be breaking my phone during business hours lol. People have been trying to call me lol.
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Just get into download and flash cwm recovery tar using odin. Place tar file in pda section and hit start. Should reboot after pass that's what I did last night when my recovery was missing.
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richardlibeau said:
Just get into download and flash cwm recovery tar using odin. Place tar file in pda section and hit start. Should reboot after pass that's what I did last night when my recovery was missing.
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I know it's that easy. that's exactly what I do. it fails everytime and softbricks my phone. Let me as this, is there a need to unlock the bootloader?

[Q] update stock 4.3 with clockworkmod

Hi Guys,
I am trying to update to 4.3 and installed team win recovery a long time ago. Running 4.1.2 now and when i do the update from settings --> about device --> software update when it restarts it just shows me the regular recovery screen. How do I make it continue with install, I dont care if I lose root etc. Or where can i download the stock recovery. Open to any suggestions but need 4.3 for knox at work, better than using a Blackberry......
plz dont kill me i did a lot of searching the only similar blog post is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390127 but I can't find the zip online.

moddin said:
Hi Guys,
I am trying to update to 4.3 and installed team win recovery a long time ago. Running 4.1.2 now and when i do the update from settings --> about device --> software update when it restarts it just shows me the regular recovery screen. How do I make it continue with install, I dont care if I lose root etc. Or where can i download the stock recovery. Open to any suggestions but need 4.3 for knox at work, better than using a Blackberry......
plz dont kill me i did a lot of searching the only similar blog post is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390127 but I can't find the zip online.
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I think you should strat by reseting your phone to its original state and you can to this following the tread of the toolbox(i'm browsing woth tapatalk now so i will try to come back and post the link but it should be easy to find). You will use triangle away in the process.
Then update your phone trough samsung kies.
Voila complete stock 4.3 with knox
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Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox

Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox. I can't find stock recovery anywhere and i would rather just keep everything as is.

moddin said:
Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox. I can't find stock recovery anywhere and i would rather just keep everything as is.
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I think you are looking for 4.1.2 stock recovery right???? Just making sure I understand, if I'm right I have what you need.

Hi, yes I just want to replace the clockwork recovery with the original Samsung recovery so I can upgrade to 4.3 over the air.
If that's what you are talking about please send a link.
They're are downloads for the t mobile Sprint ave Verizon variants but not AT&T...
Thanks
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moddin said:
Hi, yes I just want to replace the clockwork recovery with the original Samsung recovery so I can upgrade to 4.3 over the air.
If that's what you are talking about please send a link.
They're are downloads for the t mobile Sprint ave Verizon variants but not AT&T...
Thanks
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Here's the link to stock recovery for MH3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
This may interest you also.
Stock 4.3 without the bootloader lock down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
You can update to 4.3 with a custom recovery, or flash it via ODIN.
Check it out before you do OTA.

dicksteele said:
Here's the link to stock recovery for MH3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
This may interest you also.
Stock 4.3 without the bootloader lock down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
You can update to 4.3 with a custom recovery, or flash it via ODIN.
Check it out before you do OTA.
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I flashed the recovery below and tried to do OTA but it fails at 25% of the update process... Am I missing something?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
CWM AT&T i317 UCAMH3 Stock *Recovery* Note 2

What 4.1.2 firmware version are you on and how did you get there? Have you made any mods? Removed system apps?
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I didn't remove anything first I thought I didn't have enough space on the root card but now I have 4 gigs left.
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ahhh. You're in between LJ2 and MH3. I'll post mc3 recovery unless Zen beats me to it
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Go for it.... I do have it if needed.. Otherwise, two files can be pushed to system to get the phone to do it for you ..
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Zen Arcade said:
Go for it.... I do have it if needed.. Otherwise, two files can be pushed to system to get the phone to do it for you ..
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You win. :laugh:
I just have the unzipped .img from Nunhuggers ATTI317UCAMC3RootedCWM.zip.
You talking adb push ??
Looks like I'm gonna learn something again !

I'll do anything you guys tell me to do I just dont know what you guys are saying lol. You can tell I have been very active since i had my Tytn II lol

moddin said:
I'll do anything you guys tell me to do I just dont know what you guys are saying lol. You can tell I have been very active since i had my Tytn II lol
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Can you still get to TWRP ? team win recovery ?? ....
But I think Zen's plan will be better.....

Here's the cwm/twrp zip for ucamc3 recovery.... (attached)
Note that the OTA may still fail if it detects anything missing or different than what it expects. In that case, a wipe of /system, then a revert to MA4, may be needed.

You want me to go back to TWRP? I have the stock recovery right now.

moddin said:
You want me to go back to TWRP? I have the stock recovery right now.
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The simplest path is to reflash TWRP, then flash the recovery I provided above, then see if the OTA will complete.
You might also be able to get the OTA to complete by running the openscript option from TWRP .. I know DS has had some success with that, but ymmv. If you try this option, you may get more information about where the OTA fails - take note of that and report back.
If that doesn't work then the next option would be to wipe /system and then odin flash UCAMA4. This should get you a clean OTA path to 4.3, and your data and apps should be preserved (although there is some risk). I recommend making backups beforehand in TiBu and then copy your SDCard contents to PC.

Thanks for you help will report back later. have to wait another 20 hours to dl the OTA update again.

You can turn off auto update of network time and set your time ahead 24 hours.
An alternative if ota doesn't work is to flash the stock rooted mk6 package - odin or cwm odex... DS provided a link earlier.
If Knox is a work requirement, you would need to decline SuperSU offers to disable Knox and you would need to run SuperSU and request full unroot.
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[Q] Upgrade from KitKat to Lollipop or Root First?

Hating Sammy atm. I'm getting the notice to update once an hour now. I don't want to update because I'm still testing the phone and want to root KK. Still in my return period but don't want to. Just want the update issue resolved.
Questions/info, etc.
1. Solved.
2. I want to root, but prefer rooting KK, not LP because I like the idea of being able to downgrade later if I really hate LP, and I'm hearing a lot of bad stuff about LP.
3. Not rooting until I'm sure I'm keeping this baby - i.e. no other issues, etc. Samsung can bite me!
4. What would you do?
5. I have previously rooted five devices, but am a beginner at best. This is only my third Samsung and it's very different to root, etc..
6. If anything goes wrong with root I am really screwed because I don't want a Note 5 or a downgrade if I have to use my insurance.
7. I trust the long-term, knowledgeable xda guys so that's who I'm really asking.
8. I don't want a rom, only root and twerp or cwm at some point, but not yet.
9. I would tend to use CF auto-root since it worked for me on the Note 3.
10. I can do a factory reset, but just got it all set up yesterday.
11. Which root and why?
12. Will I be able to downgrade if I update to LP or would I be better off waiting and dealing with the update notice?
I'm on KitKat 4.4.4 and everything is smooth with zero issues.
Pertinent info:
Sprint Carrier
Software version - KTU84P.N910PVPU1ANK2
Hardware version - N910P.05
Thanks in advance. You guys rock and you know it!

Yes you can use CFAutoRoot and even root NK2 stock. I don't recommend it on OG5 root due to the kernel exploit required; hence, boot loops.
If you value Sprint Wi-Fi calling, you may want to consider Lollipop OB7.
If you do update to lollipop, only OB7 will allow downgrade back to KitKat.
Xposed works on stock Odex in KitKat but Lollipop 5.0.1 requires arter97 art framework along with the rovo89 Xposed installer and only works with deodexed ROM.
Warranty void is something you'll have to weigh yourself. I waited a couple of weeks before rooting myself to make sure my phone and firmware was error free. I've mostly used rooted stock myself.
That should help with your no pressure decision.
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samep said:
Yes you can use CFAutoRoot and even root NK2 stock. I don't recommend it on OG5 root due to the kernel exploit required; hence, boot loops.
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But OG5 is not me, right? Or did I not give enough info? AFAICS I'm not OG5, but don't want to make any mistakes here.
samep said:
If you value Sprint Wi-Fi calling, you may want to consider Lollipop OB7.
If you do update to lollipop, only OB7 will allow downgrade back to KitKat.
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I do value Sprint Wi-Fi calling. How can I make sure that the download I have waiting is LP OB7
samep said:
Warranty void is something you'll have to weigh yourself. I waited a couple of weeks before rooting myself to make sure my phone and firmware was error free. I've mostly used rooted stock myself.
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The hardware on these devices seems really stable. I've only had my Note 3 (my first Note) since 10/2013 and rooted since 10/2014, but everything has been very stable with only app issues that are easily resolved. So I'm less worried about using my Sammy warranty as long as everything stays golden during this 14-day testing phase. I have insurance with Sprint, but as previously mentioned, do not want to end up with a downgrade device (at worst) or a Note 5 (at best).
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Xposed works on stock Odex in KitKat but Lollipop 5.0.1 requires arter97 art framework along with the rovo89 Xposed installer and only works with deodexed ROM.
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As mentioned, I don't use roms, but do use the CWM for backups. I use Titanium BU and several other root apps for configuring and convenience, but everything else is stock (sort of ).
Don't really understand anything about Xposed. Looked at it and understood even less. If you take time to explain how it is used and installed (via recovery, assuming) please talk to me like I'm a 2-year old, because with roms I am.
Thank you for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it.

toenail_flicker said:
But OG5 is not me, right? Or did I not give enough info? AFAICS I'm not OG5, but don't want to make any mistakes here.
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Don't think so but Galaxy Tools will tell you for sure. If you're running NK2 with no issues, you're most likely correct.
toenail_flicker said:
I do value Sprint Wi-Fi calling. How can I make sure that the download I have waiting is LP OB7
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OTA updates are incremental but I'd recommend Odin OB7 if that's your choice.
toenail_flicker said:
The hardware on these devices seems really stable. I've only had my Note 3 (my first Note) since 10/2013 and rooted since 10/2014, but everything has been very stable with only app issues that are easily resolved. So I'm less worried about using my Sammy warranty as long as everything stays golden during this 14-day testing phase. I have insurance with Sprint, but as previously mentioned, do not want to end up with a downgrade device (at worst) or a Note 5 (at best).
As mentioned, I don't use roms, but do use the CWM for backups. I use Titanium BU and several other root apps for configuring and convenience, but everything else is stock (sort of ).
Don't really understand anything about Xposed. Looked at it and understood even less. If you take time to explain how it is used and installed (via recovery, assuming) please talk to me like I'm a 2-year old, because with roms I am.
Thank you for taking the time to help! I really appreciate it.
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Xposed is really for those don't like stock or are bugged by things that don't work as expected. If you use Nuance Swype but hate Dragon Dictation, there's a module for that. Want to change functions or theme or volume change audible change bugs you? You can fix that.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Xposed installer installs via apk sideload. OB7 would require deodexed ROM plus another flashable zip that installs the art framework.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60857320&postcount=1
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Don't think so but Galaxy Tools will tell you for sure. If you're running NK2 with no issues, you're most likely correct.
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I have GalaxyTools. Thought it required root to use so haven't installed it on my N4.
samep said:
OTA updates are incremental but I'd recommend Odin OB7 if that's your choice.
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I have something waiting now and it just wants to install. If I go to recovery will I be able to see what it is? Is there some other way I can find out which it is?
Thanks again!

toenail_flicker said:
I have GalaxyTools. Thought it required root to use so haven't installed it on my N4.
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Correct
toenail_flicker said:
I have something waiting now and it just wants to install. If I go to recovery will I be able to see what it is? Is there some other way I can find out which it is?
Thanks again!
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If you respond to the prompt in pull-down, it should give a change log with update number? Maybe reboot or go into Settings/System Update?
Once you get rooted and running the ROM you prefer, you can delete the folder below that pertains to your Android version to avoid those update notifications and downloads.
Lollipop= /cache/fota*
KitKat= /data/fota*
*= delete whole folder to stop notifications and update.zip downloads.
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samep said:
Don't think so but Galaxy Tools will tell you for sure. If you're running NK2 with no issues, you're most likely correct.
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I opened GalaxyTools and looked but don't see anything that shows OG5. Specifially, where would I look?

toenail_flicker said:
I opened GalaxyTools and looked but don't see anything that shows OG5. Specifially, where would I look?
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Main screen: bootloader version confirms the last full update.
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samep said:
If you respond to the prompt in pull-down, it should give a change log with update number? Maybe reboot or go into Settings/System Update?
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I see it now. It is Lollipop 5.0. What number is the bad one? Doesn't give letter like OB7
samep said:
Once you get rooted and running the ROM you prefer, you can delete the folder below that pertains to your Android version to avoid those update notifications and downloads.
Lollipop= /cache/fota*
KitKat= /data/fota*
*= delete whole folder to stop notifications and update.zip downloads.
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Thanks!

samep said:
Main screen: bootloader version confirms the last full update.
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:victory: This is my bootloader N910PVPU1ANK2

toenail_flicker said:
:victory: This is my bootloader N910PVPU1ANK2
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Thank god, i ran out of popcorn at just the right time.

xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Thank god, i ran out of popcorn at just the right time.
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Now you're just being mean...
Thanked you earlier and ran out again.

Now were back at Square 1. *taps foot*
toenail_flicker said:
Now you're just being mean...
Thanked you earlier and ran out again.
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!! Lol, Glad you took it in the right context.

xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Thank god, i ran out of popcorn at just the right time.
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xxSTARBUCKSxx said:
Now were back at Square 1. *taps foot*
!! Lol, Glad you took it in the right context.
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Of course. :laugh: I was following you around earlier looking for a good post to thank. Saw you "beat up" the guy who was asking too many questions about idone and thanked you. Idone is alright.

Thanks for the thanks! :good:
Turns out that this waiting update, according to Sprint is the OB7. I'll wait a couple of weeks and then root and move to LPOB7.

Would someone please tell me where to access the activation lock on KitKat4.4.4? I'm going blind from searching and looking at menus. :silly: Not finding it. Admittedly, it's probably me. Getting everything ready for root. TIA!

toenail_flicker said:
Would someone please tell me where to access the activation lock on KitKat4.4.4? I'm going blind from searching and looking at menus. :silly: Not finding it. Admittedly, it's probably me. Getting everything ready for root. TIA!
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Reactivation lock started with bootloader OE1 which you wouldn't have with KitKat or OB7. It's found in Settings/Security.
If you have the recent Odin 3.10.x series, in the option tab, there's a OEM unlock that is recommended for those those bootloaders.
For recovery and initial modem flash, the auto reboot shouldn't be checked. Requires a battery pull and 30 seconds wait. For recovery, boot back into recovery. For modem, flash the second time and let it boot on second flash.
The older bootloaders may not require the battery pull for recovery but for the sake of confusion, it's recommended.
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samep said:
Reactivation lock started with bootloader OE1 which you wouldn't have with KitKat or OB7. It's found in Settings/Security.
If you have the recent Odin 3.10.x series, in the option tab, there's a OEM unlock that is recommended for those those bootloaders.
For recovery and initial modem flash, the auto reboot shouldn't be checked. Requires a battery pull and 30 seconds wait. For recovery, boot back into recovery. For modem, flash the second time and let it boot on second flash.
The older bootloaders may not require the battery pull for recovery but for the sake of confusion, it's recommended.
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Thanks! I may have more questions about the other things you mentioned here later. Thought I was just too tired to find the activation lock.

TWRP
Need help again, please. I have no idea how to install twrp or which one to install for kitkat 4.4.4. I have somehow gotten some app that has put ads on my lock screen and I want to root after factory resetting, but I want to install twrp first. All help appreciated.
Many humble thanks!

toenail_flicker said:
Need help again, please. I have no idea how to install twrp or which one to install for kitkat 4.4.4. I have somehow gotten some app that has put ads on my lock screen and I want to root after factory resetting, but I want to install twrp first. All help appreciated.
Many humble thanks!
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Odin CF Auto Root first and then Odin TWRP.
https://dl.twrp.me/trltespr/twrp-2.8.7.0-trltespr.img.tar
An easier method to get TWRP would be to let the CF Auto Root flash auto reboot and install Flashify in Google Play to use to download and flash TWRP.
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