Hey everyone,
I previously had the UVUEMJC stock ROM from tmo. This was an OTA upgrade from 4.1.2. If I would have known about the new KNOX counter when I upgraded, I probably would not have. Now this counter is showing a '1' which voids my warranty (Check this XDA thread). Oh well, no fix thus far so I can't worry about that.
Anyway, I've recently flashed with the sammobile latest 4.3 ROM. When I attempt to check for a software update, it takes forever and finally tells me that my system was modified and I can't update. Checking the Device Status under settings, it shows it as 'Custom'. So, is there a reliable ROM that I can get that would fix the OTA upgrade procedure? Am I just screwed, for lack of a better term, and stuck with flashing to upgrade?
Currently looking at the deodexed ROM from Doc (Link to thread) to reflash my device so I can at least work on other things without KNOX being in the way.
Anyone have any suggestions if I should go for this ROM or another? Can I even restore this ability to update OTA?
Lastly, as long as I am sticking with a 'stock-revised' ROM, will I retain all my apps, settings, and user data?
Thanks guys,
Johnathan
You can only update via ota if you are 100% full stock. If you must have this back, you have to flash the official firmware via Odin.
Check out saranhi's StockMod rom too. But if you just want stock, rooted, with no knox, flash the root66 firmware with odin. (With root66 you MIGHT get notified of an ota, but it will fail if you try to use it)
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DocHoliday77 said:
You can only update via ota if you are 100% full stock. If you must have this back, you have to flash the official firmware via Odin.
Check out saranhi's StockMod rom too. But if you just want stock, rooted, with no knox, flash the root66 firmware with odin. (With root66 you MIGHT get notified of an ota, but it will fail if you try to use it)
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
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Thanks Doc!
I attempted to unroot my phone via downloading the SAMMOBILE 4.3 ROM and flashing it via Odin, and that didn't work. Do I need to do something else other than flashing the ROM?
BTW, thanks for your work, etc. on this forum. Is there a deoxed ROM for the t999? If I can't get back to original, might as well get this thing as slim as possible, etc. Lastly, if I use another ROM other then a stock one, will I need to save data, reinstall apps, etc?
Thanks,
Johnathan
First, go to my firmware thread. Stickied in development and linked in my sig. You can get all firmware there and the download should be much faster.
Im not sure why odin didnt work, what firmware build are you on now, and what did you try to flash?
You can find the deodexed stock roms in development section. They're there, you just may have to dig back a few pages.
Check out saranhi's StockMod and enewmans S3RX if you want a modded stock. If you go to a cm/aosp based rom, you will have to wipe data. Not always needed when just updating, but it is recommended for best stability.
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DocHoliday77 said:
First, go to my firmware thread. Stickied in development and linked in my sig. You can get all firmware there and the download should be much faster.
Im not sure why odin didnt work, what firmware build are you on now, and what did you try to flash?
You can find the deodexed stock roms in development section. They're there, you just may have to dig back a few pages.
Check out saranhi's StockMod and enewmans S3RX if you want a modded stock. If you go to a cm/aosp based rom, you will have to wipe data. Not always needed when just updating, but it is recommended for best stability.
Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
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Thanks Doc!
I'm downloading the root66 latest and the stock ROM as well (both from here).
Build number: jss15j.t999uvuenc2
I flashed the latest ROM from SAMMOBILE with Odin 3.09.
Thanks again,
Johnathan
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Hello,
I have Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1, i have perviously
rooted it. After that i done a Factory Rest to the Device,
then tried to UpDate it to the latest Version!
But it always tells me that this device is modified!
What i want is to Completely REMOVE the Root,
then UPDATE it to the latest version? Please HELP!
DaYiM said:
Hello,
I have Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1, i have perviously
rooted it. After that i done a Factory Rest to the Device,
then tried to UpDate it to the latest Version!
But it always tells me that this device is modified!
What i want is to Completely REMOVE the Root,
then UPDATE it to the latest version? Please HELP!
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As long as you have a custom recovery (either CWM or TWRP), you will not be able to update. You could go back to 100% stock unrooted and then update, but this is not necessary and you'll be doing a lot more steps. More steps means more chances to mess something up.
Good news is that you can just install the stock Rom. Freeza always updates his thread with the most recent Stock Rooted Rom. A lot of times he comes out with it even before I get the OTA from Sprint. All you have to do is flash it in TWRP or CWM. In case you're not familiar with the procedure for doing this, please see this linked post.
Finally, OTAs are fairly common, so check out CNexus' thread on OTAs.
DaYiM said:
Hello,
I have Galaxy S3 running 4.1.1, i have perviously
rooted it. After that i done a Factory Rest to the Device,
then tried to UpDate it to the latest Version!
But it always tells me that this device is modified!
What i want is to Completely REMOVE the Root,
then UPDATE it to the latest version? Please HELP!
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If you want to go back to stock completely, you will need to odin the tar file and the latest triangle away. This will set your binary and get you back to normal and then odin the stock tar. This will put you back to completely stock with a stick recovery. You should be able to update from there. There are several links to the info you need.
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4_Weasel said:
If you want to go back to stock completely, you will need to odin the tar file and the latest triangle away. This will set your binary and get you back to normal and then odin the stock tar. This will put you back to completely stock with a stick recovery. You should be able to update from there. There are several links to the info you need.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
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They don't necessarily have to use Odin and Triangle Away. Here is a thread for a recovery-flashable zip which will reset their counter and restore them back to unrooted stock.
That being said, if the only reason they want to go back to stock is to take the update, it's entirely unnecessary. Like I said before, the more steps they have to take, the more chances they have to mess something up (especially when it comes to Odin and Download mode, in my opinion). If they want to return to stock unrooted for another reason, the easiest way is to use the flashable zip.
Thanks alot for all of your help
Okay! So I updated my Device (SGH-T999L) to android Jelly Bean 4.3 via OTA. Is the rooting method still the same on DocHoliday77 thread or is there some kind of complication now? And will i also be able to flash roms normally as well? Also, will it be safe for my device to Odin back to 4.1.2 ? Much question, very confuse, such complication, wow. But i do appreciate having these questions answered if possible THANKS!
Everything about 4.3 is already out there. I know its a lot but you should really read as much as you can about it.
No you can never odin flash older firmware again.
Best root option is eitther my rom (or any others) or the root66 firmware.
DocHoliday77 said:
Everything about 4.3 is already out there. I know its a lot but you should really read as much as you can about it.
No you can never odin flash older firmware again.
Best root option is eitther my rom (or any others) or the root66 firmware.
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Okaaay! I'm going to attempt the root66 later today. Also, are there any complications with flashing roms, kernels, and all that gewd stuff??
Guys...Im not a total newbie but I have a couple of question. I have my SM-N900T rooted with N900TTMBBMI7..used odin, CF-Root etc etc and its working great...so I have dabbled enough in this so I am a bit dangerous. I have CWM recovery and Titanium backup and can/do make backups before I add any apps, etc.
I would like to upgrade to N900TUVUDNF1 and I have seen that in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761451 there is a deodexed, rooted version by Jovy23 so that is great...I do have a couple of questions I want to be clear on before I start this process :
1) I see that people talk about needing a specific bootloader...do I? Can anyone clarify that for me?
2) I have lots of apps installed on my N900TTMBBMI7 now as you can imagine. Would the process be to install N900TUVUDNF1 with odin as per the instructions and THEN, install Titanium backup and restore my apps? I dont want to spend a lot of time getting the phone back to what I have now if I can avoid it.
3) Will the N900TUVUDNF1 install wipe out my CWM recovery ? Do I need to re-install it after flashing N900TUVUDNF1 ?
4) If something goes really wrong, the process to revert would be to install CWM recovery and restore my N900TTMBBMI7 backup?
Anything else you guys would like to advise me of will be greatly appreciated...
thanks!!
re: NF1 firmware
calderonr said:
Guys...Im not a total newbie but I have a couple of question. I have my SM-N900T rooted with N900TTMBBMI7..used odin, CF-Root etc etc and its working great...so I have dabbled enough in this so I am a bit dangerous. I have CWM recovery and Titanium backup and can/do make backups before I add any apps, etc.
I would like to upgrade to N900TUVUDNF1 and I have seen that in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761451 there is a deodexed, rooted version by Jovy23 so that is great...I do have a couple of questions I want to be clear on before I start this process :
1) I see that people talk about needing a specific bootloader...do I? Can anyone clarify that for me?
2) I have lots of apps installed on my N900TTMBBMI7 now as you can imagine. Would the process be to install N900TUVUDNF1 with odin as per the instructions and THEN, install Titanium backup and restore my apps? I dont want to spend a lot of time getting the phone back to what I have now if I can avoid it.
3) Will the N900TUVUDNF1 install wipe out my CWM recovery ? Do I need to re-install it after flashing N900TUVUDNF1 ?
4) If something goes really wrong, the process to revert would be to install CWM recovery and restore my N900TTMBBMI7 backup?
Anything else you guys would like to advise me of will be greatly appreciated...
thanks!!
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#1: The NF1 bootloader is part of the official Samsung N900T NF1 Kitkat firmware.
Here is the direct download link for the firmware:
chrome://mega/contenthttp:
https://mega.co.nz/#!ioglFaQD!IzrjOKfoQXnfzTVjItUnjVvqzVSoG4s0wkKLTvit9BY
#2: You will need to restore your apps with titanium backup after odin
flashing the official stock NF1 firmware.
#3: Odin flashing the NF1 firmware will wipe cwm recovery so you will need
to odin flash TWRP recovery which can be found here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.2.0-hltetmo-4.4.img.tar
#4: Before flashing TWRP you will need to odin flash cf-autoroot which
can be found here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.tar.md5
#5: Once you flash NF1 firmware you cannot revert back to MI7 firmware
it will either bootloop or get stuck on boot screen if you try doing it.
In other words you cannot downgrade the firmware once it's updated to NF1.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
#1: The NF1 bootloader is part of the official Samsung N900T NF1 Kitkat firmware.
Here is the direct download link for the firmware:
chrome://mega/contenthttp:
https://mega.co.nz/#!ioglFaQD!IzrjOKfoQXnfzTVjItUnjVvqzVSoG4s0wkKLTvit9BY
#2: You will need to restore your apps with titanium backup after odin
flashing the official stock NF1 firmware.
#3: Odin flashing the NF1 firmware will wipe cwm recovery so you will need
to odin flash TWRP recovery which can be found here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.2.0-hltetmo-4.4.img.tar
#4: Before flashing TWRP you will need to odin flash cf-autoroot which
can be found here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/45687485/CF-Auto-Root-hltetmo-hltetmo-smn900t.tar.md5
#5: Once you flash NF1 firmware you cannot revert back to MI7 firmware
it will either bootloop or get stuck on boot screen if you try doing it.
In other words you cannot downgrade the firmware once it's updated to NF1.
Good luck!
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Wow, thanks for the quick reply..I am glad you answered because I was totally under the impression that reverting back was indeed possible..I would have been in a wold of hurt if something went wrong and I could not revert since I use this device for work as well. So this of course begs a few more followup questions
1) The firmware at https://mega.co.nz/#!ioglFaQD!IzrjOK...4s0wkKLTvit9BY I assume is NOT rooted and therefore I would have to root with CF-Root etc...correct?
2) What is exactly the bootloader in this context? You are not refering to TWRP/CWM I assume? Is it the built in code to get the startup going? I am familiar with Linux bootloader like LILO and GRUB...is it the same concept?
3) Understood on restoring apps with Titanium backup...you refer only to the official firmware. Are you suggesting that I should not use the stock rooted NF1 I found?
4) Understood that flashing NF1 will wipe out CWM. You state to odin flash TWRP. Does that mean I should NOT use CWM and switch to TWRP? I am more familiar with CWM and I would like to continue using that one if possible.
5) Lastly and more importantly, why will reverting back to MI7 will cause the bootloop or stuck on boot screen? Any solution to that at all?
Again, thanks for your suggestions and quick reply!!
calderonr said:
Wow, thanks for the quick reply..I am glad you answered because I was totally under the impression that reverting back was indeed possible..I would have been in a wold of hurt if something went wrong and I could not revert since I use this device for work as well. So this of course begs a few more followup questions
1) The firmware at https://mega.co.nz/#!ioglFaQD!IzrjOK...4s0wkKLTvit9BY I assume is NOT rooted and therefore I would have to root with CF-Root etc...correct?
2) What is exactly the bootloader in this context? You are not refering to TWRP/CWM I assume? Is it the built in code to get the startup going? I am familiar with Linux bootloader like LILO and GRUB...is it the same concept?
3) Understood on restoring apps with Titanium backup...you refer only to the official firmware. Are you suggesting that I should not use the stock rooted NF1 I found?
4) Understood that flashing NF1 will wipe out CWM. You state to odin flash TWRP. Does that mean I should NOT use CWM and switch to TWRP? I am more familiar with CWM and I would like to continue using that one if possible.
5) Lastly and more importantly, why will reverting back to MI7 will cause the bootloop or stuck on boot screen? Any solution to that at all?
Again, thanks for your suggestions and quick reply!!
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Be careful who you listen to on xda.
If your knox warranty flag is 0x0 DO NOT follow those instructions if you want it to stay that way.
To check, boot into download mode (reboot with volume+power+voldown.
If it's 0x0 and you want to keep it that way, you'll want to know that if you upgrade, flashing a custom recovery WILL ALWAYS trip knox once your bootloader is on kitkat.
The caveat is that if you want kitcat, you have to upgrade your bootloaders for things to work properly.
Now, with all that out of the way...
I would recommend going up to NF4 (bypassing NF1) as it is the latest.
I have a link in my sig with all the files for NF4 which also contains the upgrade method that doesn't trip knox.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
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In case you can't see my sig due to being in xda app or tapatalk:
NF4 files and instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2834398
Or if you're dead set on NF1, there's a link to that thread at the top of the NF4 post. The instructions in post 2 of the nf4 thread are valid for nf1 add well.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
toastido said:
Be careful who you listen to on xda.
If your knox warranty flag is 0x0 DO NOT follow those instructions if you want it to stay that way.
To check, boot into download mode (reboot with volume+power+voldown.
If it's 0x0 and you want to keep it that way, you'll want to know that if you upgrade, flashing a custom recovery WILL ALWAYS trip knox once your bootloader is on kitkat.
The caveat is that if you want kitcat, you have to upgrade your bootloaders for things to work properly.
Now, with all that out of the way...
I would recommend going up to NF4 (bypassing NF1) as it is the latest.
I have a link in my sig with all the files for NF4 which also contains the upgrade method that doesn't trip knox.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
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Toastido...Thanks for the reply...I have already tripped the warranty counter so lets say that at this point I am OK with that
So a few questions for you :
1) I am OK going to NF4 and I assume that the files/links you pointed me to below will still work on a tripped knox flag? Correct?
2) Does the same apply that if I go to NF4 there is no way to revert back to MI7?
3) Does your NF4 upgrade link/instructions contain the bootloader needed ? I assume so but want to make sure just in case I need anything else other than what you pointed me to. I am asking this because you stated "if you want kitcat, you have to upgrade your bootloaders for things to work properly. "
4) Can I continue to use CWM or do I have to switch to TWRP?
5) What about rooting? Is your firmware rooted or do I need to do it myself? If so, what do you recommend for rooting?
Thanks!!!
calderonr said:
Toastido...Thanks for the reply...I have already tripped the warranty counter so lets say that at this point I am OK with that
So a few questions for you :
1) I am OK going to NF1 and I assume that the files/links you pointed me to below will still work on a tripped knox flag? Correct?
2) Does the same apply that if I go to NF1 there is no way to revert back to MI7?
3) Does your NF1 upgrade link/instructions contain the bootloader needed ? I assume so but want to make sure just in case I need anything else other than what you pointed me to. I am asking this because you stated "if you want kitcat, you have to upgrade your bootloaders for things to work properly. "
4) Can I continue to use CWM or do I have to switch to TWRP?
Thanks!!!
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Hey!
1) yes. I'd recommend just flashing the full package in desktop odin in that case. Power of your device completely for 10 to 30 seconds then boot directly to download mode.
2) yes. Once you go up from jb to kk you cannot go back. This is due to bootloader update efuses.
3) yes they do.
4) you can use cwm if you want, just make sure to get the correct one. Usually they are tagged kk or 4.4. Using jb versions will no longer work.
I assume you meant nf4, but the same applies to either.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
toastido said:
Hey!
1) yes. I'd recommend just flashing the full package in desktop odin in that case. Power of your device completely for 10 to 30 seconds then boot directly to download mode.
2) yes. Once you go up from jb to kk you cannot go back. This is due to bootloader update efuses.
3) yes they do.
4) you can use cwm if you want, just make sure to get the correct one. Usually they are tagged kk or 4.4. Using jb versions will no longer work.
I assume you meant nf4, but the same applies to either.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
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Yeap...I meant NF4 and I sent in an edit but you beat me to it..ok...I will give this a try...I did ask one more question on the edit that I am not sure where it went...
5) About rooting...if I use odin to flash the full package as I have done before (selecting PDA), how would you recommend I root the NF4 since I assume the stock firmware is NOT rooted. Do you recomend CF-Root?
thanks aod sorry to pestering I want to make sure I do this right the first time!!
calderonr said:
Yeap...I meant NF4 and I sent in an edit but you beat me to it..ok...I will give this a try...I did ask one more question on the edit that I am not sure where it went...
5) About rooting...if I use odin to flash the full package as I have done before (selecting PDA), how would you recommend I root the NF4 since I assume the stock firmware is NOT rooted. Do you recomend CF-Root?
thanks aod sorry to pestering I want to make sure I do this right the first time!!
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Np. As for number 5, yes, CF-Auto-Root is the best (maybe the only?) method for fw beyond ne6. If you do this and find supersu missing, a simple install from the play store afterwards will fix you right up.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
toastido said:
Np. As for number 5, yes, CF-Auto-Root is the best (maybe the only?) method for fw beyond ne6. If you do this and find supersu missing, a simple install from the play store afterwards will fix you right up.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
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Toastido :
Not trying to be dense here but help me understand this. Its re. the inability to go back to MI7 from NF4. You say it has to do with the bootloader, BUT, if I take a CWM backup BEFORE I flash NF4, would not that backup contain the MI7 bootloader in it, so when/if I restore the backup, would not that also restore the MI7 bootloader and the device would not even notice it had flashed NF4 before? Granted I would have to re-clash the JB compatible CWM before I restored, but would that not work? If not, can you explain why?
Thanks!!
calderonr said:
Toastido :
Not trying to be dense here but help me understand this. Its re. the inability to go back to MI7 from NF4. You say it has to do with the bootloader, BUT, if I take a CWM backup BEFORE I flash NF4, would not that backup contain the MI7 bootloader in it, so when/if I restore the backup, would not that also restore the MI7 bootloader and the device would not even notice it had flashed NF4 before? Granted I would have to re-clash the JB compatible CWM before I restored, but would that not work? If not, can you explain why?
Thanks!!
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No it would not work. The reason, as stated in a previous post, is due to eFused bootloaders. Once the efuse is tripped, it cannot be reset, and the bootloader will fail if it's value is lower than the fused value. Otherwise just flashing the bootloader backwards would work. If you go the odin route you will be protected by odin mode. If you try via recovery of a nandroid that contains the bootloader, it'll either just not work, or (worse) brick your device.
The fuses are tripped in a sequential order. 0,1,2,3 etc. JB BL can only operate on fused value of 1 or lower. KK BL can only install and function (depending on current version) at 3 or lower.
NB4 will fuse to 2. NE6 through NF4 I believe will fuse to 3, thus preventing the JB BL from functioning.
Hope that helps.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF4) SM-N900T
Let me know how it goes. I have to update mine to.. I'm on NB4 with no issues but I should update anyways.
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Hi, sorry this is probably a noob question but I've been reading through the forums and got confused how to update my rooted s4. Normally I would just install the custom rom with the update but it seems like this isnt the case right now.
I'm currently on 4.2.2, rooted, and have wicked as my rom. How would I update to 4.4.4? From what I understand there is a new modem and firmware... something to do with NH7? Can someone explain to me what NH7 does. Thanks for all your help!
NH7 is the newest firmware based on 4.4.4 and it is recommended if you plan of using 4.4.4 tw roms. To update it just download the NH7 firmware from general thread and flash it with Odin, after that you can use cf-auto root to root, or if you're just planning to flash a ROM then just flash recovery and then flash ROM.. If you care about tripping your Knox counter then just know that flashing recovery or rooting will trip it
babexdragon said:
Hi, sorry this is probably a noob question but I've been reading through the forums and got confused how to update my rooted s4. Normally I would just install the custom rom with the update but it seems like this isnt the case right now.
I'm currently on 4.2.2, rooted, and have wicked as my rom. How would I update to 4.4.4? From what I understand there is a new modem and firmware... something to do with NH7? Can someone explain to me what NH7 does. Thanks for all your help!
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You mention that you want to update and that under normal circumstances you would simply flash the an updated custom ROM... yet you say you've read it isn't that simple, right?
You are correct, it isn't THAT simple, but it is ALMOST that simple. Being as that you are still on the old 4.2.2 pre-KNOX bootloader and all, you can flash and flash and flash all day long and a single use of Triangle Away is all you'd need to still be able to revert your device back to 100% stock, both firmware AND flash counters if you ever needed to for some reason. If you use Odin, Kies, or take an OTA update you will lose that ability. Anything you flash once you go through official channels to update will trip your KNOX counter... and that cannot be reset. The problems you've read about simply flashing an updated custom ROM is that you will have problems with data.
The data drops can be avoided by flashing the newest modem, which would be NH7. Understand though, that method only updates your GSM modem; your LTE modem would be unaffected. This would only be a problem though if you are having trouble receiving LTE where others with the same carrier can get it with no problem. If you aren't having any problems with LTE, then I would recommend to simply update your GSM modem and use the custom recovery of your choice (ClockWorkMod, Philz Touch, or TWRP) to flash any of the ROMs in the T-Mobile GS4 Android Development section.
To update your GSM modem, follow the instructions in this thread. That thread is for updating to the 4.4.2 NB4 modem, which that modem would actually be all you need; but if you wish to have the NH7 modem, just use the modem.bin ONLY file from this post instead of the modem package included in the tutorial thread. After that little bit of work, you can flash any Android version you want; from 4.2.2 all the way up to 4.4.4... AOSP, TouchWiz, or the Google Play Edition ROMs.
So from what I understand...
1. Update the modem not firmware
2. Flash ROM
So I don't need to re-root?
You are correct.
No need to re-root.
Hi all.
Two weeks ago I got this device (sgh i747) was rooted and was stock 4.1.1. I installed cwm and made A backup of stock room. And flash AOKP custom kitkat rom. Now I want to downgrade back to stock. or if I cannot downgrade please suggest me a stable lollypop rom.
Things I have!
1:- rooted cwm installed (sgh i747)
Backup of stock rom 4.1.1
Please help .
Thanks
mango man said:
Hi all.
Two weeks ago I got this device (sgh i747) was rooted and was stock 4.1.1. I installed cwm and made A backup of stock room. And flash AOKP custom kitkat rom. Now I want to downgrade back to stock. or if I cannot downgrade please suggest me a stable lollypop rom.
Things I have!
1:- rooted cwm installed (sgh i747)
Backup of stock rom 4.1.1
Please help .
Thanks
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If you are still on the original bootloader and modem you should be able to revert to stock 4.1.1 by simply restoring the backup from your recovery. Before you attempt to do so verify that you are indeed on the 4.1.1 bootloader. This can be done with the Phone Info *Samsung* app by VndNguyen (?sp) from the playstore or by a couple of terminal emulator commands:
Code:
getprop ro.bootloader
getprop | grep version.baseband
If you do not already have terminal emulator installed, it may have come with the ROM, you can get it from the Playstore. It may also be a part of CWM recovery, it is part of TWRP I know for sure.
If it turns out you are on a newer bootloader and modem then go with a stock ROM that matches the bootloader and modem on the phone. To run a lollypop rom you will need to be on at least the NE4 bootloader and modem.
Thanks for a very helpful reply. I m going to follow your instructions. Will soon replay. Thanks again.
dawgdoc said:
If you are still on the original bootloader and modem you should be able to revert to stock 4.1.1 by simply restoring the backup from your recovery. Before you attempt to do so verify that you are indeed on the 4.1.1 bootloader. This can be done with the Phone Info *Samsung* app by VndNguyen (?sp) from the playstore or by a couple of terminal emulator commands:
Code:
getprop ro.bootloader
getprop | grep version.baseband
If you do not already have terminal emulator installed, it may have come with the ROM, you can get it from the Playstore. It may also be a part of CWM recovery, it is part of TWRP I know for sure.
If it turns out you are on a newer bootloader and modem then go with a stock ROM that matches the bootloader and modem on the phone. To run a lollypop rom you will need to be on at least the NE4 bootloader and modem.
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Okay got Samsung phone info app.
Boot loader version -------I747UCDLK3
Baseband version -----I747UCDLK3
And please explain LATEST NE4 BOOT LOADER.
Thanks
You are currently running the LK3 bootloader and modem. If I am not mistaken that's a pretty old one (original?). You will have to update to NE4 or newer firmware before you can flash any of the newer roms. They will not boot in the older ones.
Your firmware is actually the only one available for download so I recommend flashing it via Odin and factory resetting. Then update using the Software Update option in Settings > About Device.
You can download your LK3 firmware here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-I747/
You may have to run Software update several times to fully update.
That is probably the safest and easiest course you can take.
After that, flash the latest custom recovery of your choice, then flash the rom you want.
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BTW, after flashing the LK3 firmware, you might want to consider using the free Sim unlock method. (Should be pretty easy to find).
Once you update past 4.3 you can no longer use it. It will allow the device to be used on other carriers networks, which can be beneficial if you ever want to sell it or switch carriers.
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What DocHoliday77 suggests is probably the safest method to get what you want. After each update the system will force you to wait 24 hours before you can make the next update. That would be three days to get to NE4, the first 4.4.2 release by AT&T, which you need to run lollipop ROMs. If you want to update to the current release (NJ2) that would be two additional days.
You can shortcut the required waiting period by manually advancing the system date after each update.
In addition to not allowing you to use the free unlock, once you take the 4.3 bootloader it prevents you from downgrading bootloaders. Newer bootloaders do the same, downgrading will be a thing of the past. (I never took the official 4.3 bootloader until the stagefright scare came along and I went from my older custom ROM to a new release.)
dawgdoc said:
What DocHoliday77 suggests is probably the safest method to get what you want. After each update the system will force you to wait 24 hours before you can make the next update. That would be three days to get to NE4, the first 4.4.2 release by AT&T, which you need to run lollipop ROMs. If you want to update to the current release (NJ2) that would be two additional days.
You can shortcut the required waiting period by manually advancing the system date after each update.
In addition to not allowing you to use the free unlock, once you take the 4.3 bootloader it prevents you from downgrading bootloaders. Newer bootloaders do the same, downgrading will be a thing of the past. (I never took the official 4.3 bootloader until the stagefright scare came along and I went from my older custom ROM to a new release.)
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1:- Okay I fully understood what I have to do to flash lolly pop . But confused a little bit . If I have original boodloader than it should be easier to restore my stock 4.1.1 . Backup (still not clear) .
2:- I am out of USA. The device in unlocked. I am using ZONG sim on it. So the question is can I still update the device via OTA.
Thanks
mango man said:
1:- Okay I fully understood what I have to do to flash lolly pop . But confused a little bit . If I have original boodloader than it should be easier to restore my stock 4.1.1 . Backup (still not clear) .
2:- I am out of USA. The device in unlocked. I am using ZONG sim on it. So the question is can I still update the device via OTA.
Thanks
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When you say original bootloader I don't know which you have. My i747 came with 4.1.1 but before I could get it out of the clerk's hands they had taken the OTA to change it from DLK3/4.1.1 bootloader and stock rom to MG2/4.1.2 bootloader and stock rom. Even more confusing I have read reviews that state the SGS3 was originally released with android 4.0.4.
If your original bootloader was older than 4.3 (MJB) AND you have never upgraded to MJB or newer, then you can safely return to stock 4.1.1.
To get OTAs you need to be on the stock ROM, at least you do in the USA. I don't know if that holds true elsewhere.
I can confirm the S3 was originally shipped with 4.0.4! We were updated pretty quickly though.
As for the OTA'S, you do have to be full stock, not rooted. But you also have to be on AT&T network.
I don't know how far back the OTA'S are hosted around here, but enewman17 has several threads that provide the more recent ones. Hopefully someone will have the older ones. If I am not mistaken, you will have to update incrementally once you reach 4.3. (it's probably safe to jump straight to a 4.3 build if you can find the right firmware for it. But don't hold me to that as I am not 100% certain.
I'll look to see if I can find something you can use too.
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dawgdoc said:
When you say original bootloader I don't know which you have. My i747 came with 4.1.1 but before I could get it out of the clerk's hands they had taken the OTA to change it from DLK3/4.1.1 bootloader and stock rom to MG2/4.1.2 bootloader and stock rom. Even more confusing I have read reviews that state the SGS3 was originally released with android 4.0.4.
If your original bootloader was older than 4.3 (MJB) AND you have never upgraded to MJB or newer, then you can safely return to stock 4.1.1.
To get OTAs you need to be on the stock ROM, at least you do in the USA. I don't know if that holds true elsewhere.
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DocHoliday77 said:
I can confirm the S3 was originally shipped with 4.0.4! We were updated pretty quickly though.
As for the OTA'S, you do have to be full stock, not rooted. But you also have to be on AT&T network.
I don't know how far back the OTA'S are hosted around here, but enewman17 has several threads that provide the more recent ones. Hopefully someone will have the older ones. If I am not mistaken, you will have to update incrementally once you reach 4.3. (it's probably safe to jump straight to a 4.3 build if you can find the right firmware for it. But don't hold me to that as I am not 100% certain.
I'll look to see if I can find something you can use too.
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Thanks men for quick response.
now I m fully confused. Don't know what to do. because I don't want to stuck on this battery enemy rom. (Aokp kitkat. Custom rom )
I am not clear about boootader version (PHONE INFO SAMSUNG APP SAYS ITS i747ucdlk3 ) but I know when got this thing. It was android 4.1.1 . Which I have back a backup. As per I am out of att network and I can't get OTA,s so I don't need to revert to 4.1.1 backup. I think I have to find out 4.3. For my device. So kindly please inform me if some one knows about . Iwill be very thankful to u people.
Again thanks
DocHoliday77 said:
I can confirm the S3 was originally shipped with 4.0.4! We were updated pretty quickly though.
As for the OTA'S, you do have to be full stock, not rooted. But you also have to be on AT&T network.
I don't know how far back the OTA'S are hosted around here, but enewman17 has several threads that provide the more recent ones. Hopefully someone will have the older ones. If I am not mistaken, you will have to update incrementally once you reach 4.3. (it's probably safe to jump straight to a 4.3 build if you can find the right firmware for it. But don't hold me to that as I am not 100% certain.
I'll look to see if I can find something you can use too.
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I got this while searching online. Please tell me if it is helpful for.me.
http://androidromupdate.com/att-samsung-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747-odin-stock-firmware/
Never been to that site, but it looks OK to me. Nice find in fact! All the usual firmware sites stopped getting the AT&T firmware a while back.
Anyway, just to clarify, LK3 is 4.1.1. UCDLK3 is just the build number.
If you want to get fully updated, I suggest Odin flashing the MJB (4.3) firmware. Then flash each of the OTA's until you are updated to where you want to be. (I would fully update, but that'll be up to you.) The OTA'S are intended to be flashed from stock recovery, but there is another option if you want to try it. Mobile Odin is an app by chainfire. It does require you to be rooted, but it will flash the OTA. Read his thread here on xda to learn more. It's one of my favorite apps tbh! Once you learn how to use it it makes flashing quite easy.
So my recommendation would be this:
Flash MJB with Odin.
Root using Towelroot (easiest root ever)
Install Mobile Odin and flash the OTA'S.
I hope that clears things up a bit!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Never been to that site, but it looks OK to me. Nice find in fact! All the usual firmware sites stopped getting the AT&T firmware a while back.
Anyway, just to clarify, LK3 is 4.1.1. UCDLK3 is just the build number.
If you want to get fully updated, I suggest Odin flashing the MJB (4.3) firmware. Then flash each of the OTA's until you are updated to where you want to be. (I would fully update, but that'll be up to you.) The OTA'S are intended to be flashed from stock recovery, but there is another option if you want to try it. Mobile Odin is an app by chainfire. It does require you to be rooted, but it will flash the OTA. Read his thread here on xda to learn more. It's one of my favorite apps tbh! Once you learn how to use it it makes flashing quite easy.
So my recommendation would be this:
Flash MJB with Odin.
Root using Towelroot (easiest root ever)
Install Mobile Odin and flash the OTA'S.
I hope that clears things up a bit!
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Yup! I think it is. Will try . Thanks
mango man said:
Yup! I think it is. Will try . Thanks
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Update:- I am stock 4.1.1 now . I restored the device from custom AOKP kit kat rom using the stock 4.1.1 backup which I have made via CWM recovery. The device is running perfectly.
*****tried to run OTA but it says ur. Device in up to date . Means I cant get any OTA up date . So the question is can I get any custom lollypop rom using this older bootloader. ? (LK3)
DocHoliday77 said:
Never been to that site, but it looks OK to me. Nice find in fact! All the usual firmware sites stopped getting the AT&T firmware a while back.
Anyway, just to clarify, LK3 is 4.1.1. UCDLK3 is just the build number.
If you want to get fully updated, I suggest Odin flashing the MJB (4.3) firmware. Then flash each of the OTA's until you are updated to where you want to be. (I would fully update, but that'll be up to you.) The OTA'S are intended to be flashed from stock recovery, but there is another option if you want to try it. Mobile Odin is an app by chainfire. It does require you to be rooted, but it will flash the OTA. Read his thread here on xda to learn more. It's one of my favorite apps tbh! Once you learn how to use it it makes flashing quite easy.
So my recommendation would be this:
Flash MJB with Odin.
Root using Towelroot (easiest root ever)
Install Mobile Odin and flash the OTA'S.
I hope that clears things up a bit!
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Update:- I am stock 4.1.1 now . I restored the device from custom AOKP kit kat rom using the stock 4.1.1 backup which I have made via CWM recovery. The device is running perfectly.
*****tried to run OTA but it says ur. Device in up to date . Means I cant get any OTA up date . So the question is can I get any custom lollypop rom using this older bootloader. ? (LK3)
mango man said:
Update:- I am stock 4.1.1 now . I restored the device from custom AOKP kit kat rom using the stock 4.1.1 backup which I have made via CWM recovery. The device is running perfectly.
*****tried to run OTA but it says ur. Device in up to date . Means I cant get any OTA up date . So the question is can I get any custom lollypop rom using this older bootloader. ? (LK3)
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To be able to run a lollipop rom you will need to update bootloader and modem. Update them together, this is important once you reach the 4.4.2 level of bootloader and modem that you will need to run lollipop roms. Once you reach 4.4.2 you will brick your phone if the bootloader and modem versions are not the same.
Before starting to flash any of the files you need to get you up and running on lollipop, I strongly suggest you download all you need from start to finish. Store the files you will need in the upgrade process either on an external sdcard or on the root of your internal sdcard. I haven't used CWM Recovery on my SGS3 since shortly after rooting it, I have been using TWRP since then, and I don't recall all of the capabilities of CWM recovery. If the CWM version you have will not let you flash from an external sdcard you will need to store the files you will use on the root of the internal card to be able to flash them. It will be easier to do this before you start, unless you are comfortable with pushing files from a computer using adb.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING I AM SUGGESTING read enough that you thoroughly understand what I am saying. After reading, ask questions for clarification. Be sure you have no doubts.
Decide if you intend to install a rom along with the bootloader and modem at each upgrade; or if you are going to install updating only bootloader and modem until you get them to them point that you can run a lollipop ROM. Since you said you can not do OTA updates, either way will work. Whichever you decide, you can not skip directly to the bootloader and modem you need for lollipop.
If you are installing bootloader and modems without the rom:
From the stock 4.1.1 rom and bootloader you can go straight to 4.3 bootloader and modem, skipping the 4.1.2 (MG2) version. I have personally done this with no ill consequences. After 4.3, install the first bootloader and modem version for 4.4.2, that is NE4. Lollipop will run with the NE4 bootloader. As DocHoliday stated, you can go on the the current bootloader and modem. After NE4 is NJ1. After NJ1 you come to the current bootloader and modem, which is NJ2
If you plan to install the full ROM at each step.
The page you linked to should work if all of the downloads are available. Go from 4.1.1 to 4.3 to 4.4.2 (NE4). If you want the newer versions (NJ1 or NJ2) do them in sequence, do not skip any that are mentioned. Read the instructions on your linked page carefully. If you want NJ1 and then NJ2 they can be found in threads by enewman17, as can NE4 and maybe 4.3. I didn't provide the links so that you will hopefully read the pages carefully after searching and before downloading. Be sure you understand what you are downloading to flash and how it should be used.
dawgdoc said:
To be able to run a lollipop rom you will need to update bootloader and modem. Update them together, this is important once you reach the 4.4.2 level of bootloader and modem that you will need to run lollipop roms. Once you reach 4.4.2 you will brick your phone if the bootloader and modem versions are not the same.
Before starting to flash any of the files you need to get you up and running on lollipop, I strongly suggest you download all you need from start to finish. Store the files you will need in the upgrade process either on an external sdcard or on the root of your internal sdcard. I haven't used CWM Recovery on my SGS3 since shortly after rooting it, I have been using TWRP since then, and I don't recall all of the capabilities of CWM recovery. If the CWM version you have will not let you flash from an external sdcard you will need to store the files you will use on the root of the internal card to be able to flash them. It will be easier to do this before you start, unless you are comfortable with pushing files from a computer using adb.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING I AM SUGGESTING read enough that you thoroughly understand what I am saying. After reading, ask questions for clarification. Be sure you have no doubts.
Decide if you intend to install a rom along with the bootloader and modem at each upgrade; or if you are going to install updating only bootloader and modem until you get them to them point that you can run a lollipop ROM. Since you said you can not do OTA updates, either way will work. Whichever you decide, you can not skip directly to the bootloader and modem you need for lollipop.
If you are installing bootloader and modems without the rom:
From the stock 4.1.1 rom and bootloader you can go straight to 4.3 bootloader and modem, skipping the 4.1.2 (MG2) version. I have personally done this with no ill consequences. After 4.3, install the first bootloader and modem version for 4.4.2, that is NE4. Lollipop will run with the NE4 bootloader. As DocHoliday stated, you can go on the the current bootloader and modem. After NE4 is NJ1. After NJ1 you come to the current bootloader and modem, which is NJ2
If you plan to install the full ROM at each step.
The page you linked to should work if all of the downloads are available. Go from 4.1.1 to 4.3 to 4.4.2 (NE4). If you want the newer versions (NJ1 or NJ2) do them in sequence, do not skip any that are mentioned. Read the instructions on your linked page carefully. If you want NJ1 and then NJ2 they can be found in threads by enewman17, as can NE4 and maybe 4.3. I didn't provide the links so that you will hopefully read the pages carefully after searching and before downloading. Be sure you understand what you are downloading to flash and how it should be used.
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Thanks **** I need to be extra careful before taking any step. I am going to collect all relesed OTA,s. By now I onky need the links for ota. Thanks
Flash MJB and NE4 from the site you linked to above. Then use enewman17's thread for the NJ1 and NJ2 updates. He also has NE4, in case you want to get all the OTA'S from him. (Downloads will be a lot faster) They've all been used many times. I'll try to post a direct link in a few...
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NE4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...are-update-t2808654/post53984772#post53984772
NJ1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2941792
NJ1 and NJ2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985006
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DocHoliday77 said:
Flash MJB and NE4 from the site you linked to above. Then use enewman17's thread for the NJ1 and NJ2 updates. He also has NE4, in case you want to get all the OTA'S from him. (Downloads will be a lot faster) They've all been used many times. I'll try to post a direct link in a few...
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NE4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...are-update-t2808654/post53984772#post53984772
NJ1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2941792
NJ1 and NJ2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985006
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I got this site having all ota, s . And is linked to the enewman17.
www.androidayos.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-stock-firmware-2/
Lol, I guess they thought they had to provide it somehow! It's a shame they didn't at least acknowledge enewman17 in their article there, but at least they direct linked to his thread.
Anyway, good luck! And if you have any other questions come up, let us know.
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