I rooted my S3 when Towel Root came out, worked great! Now the TMO 4.4KK is out and I would like to get it, when I try to get it right from the device it says the device has been modified. How to I get the update? thanks
In order to receive OTA updates you need to unroot first. You should be able to unroot by simply going SuperSU settings, hitting 'Full unroot' and reboot. I'm not sure if Towelroot method will work with the new firmware, try heading to the Towelroot thread for compatibility.
Note, on my old S3 with 4.1.2 rooted using Towlroot v3, I can simply disable SuperSU, reboot and my Device Status shows as normal, but I don't do OTA updates on that phone...
boncvibe said:
I rooted my S3 when Towel Root came out, worked great! Now the TMO 4.4KK is out and I would like to get it, when I try to get it right from the device it says the device has been modified. How to I get the update? thanks
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For t999?
SovPanda said:
For t999?
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Yes, the Tmobile SGS3
boncvibe said:
Yes, the Tmobile SGS3
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We never received the 4.4 official upgrade, but if you are rooted you can flash one of the 4.4 roms
SovPanda said:
We never received the 4.4 official upgrade, but if you are rooted you can flash one of the 4.4 roms
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Wow I guess I was thinking 4.4 while I was looking and just re-looked and saw that it says 4.3 with backend fixes. Well dang!!!!!
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Just replaced my phone (thank you warranty) but the new phone, still stock, won't update to LG8. Won't update manually either. Do I take it back to Sprint or call them? What else can I do?
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Devtodi said:
Won't update manually either.
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What method did you use to update manually, CWM?
Devtodi said:
Just replaced my phone (thank you warranty) but the new phone, still stock, won't update to LG8. Won't update manually either. Do I take it back to Sprint or call them? What else can I do?
From my Samsung Galaxy S3
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try ODINing to the update.
search the development threads
Wolfbeef123 said:
try ODINing to the update.
search the development threads
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there is no Odin tar for the update. The links posted for them are dead. Best way is to go stock with odin and let them just come to you. And if the phone is brand new are you sure you don't already have them? Maybe their being shipped out w/ the updates.
I too have a brand new Sprint S3 that was labelled "updated" but yet it is also stuck on LG2 and looks like the only way to update it is to find the update and download to the sd card.
kbboykin said:
I too have a brand new Sprint S3 that was labelled "updated" but yet it is also stuck on LG2 and looks like the only way to update it is to find the update and download to the sd card.
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Are you rooted w/ cwm? Or u still rockin stock everything?
billard412 said:
Are you rooted w/ cwm? Or u still rockin stock everything?
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No. Solid stock. Just went to Settings>Manage Applications>All and cleared data from Google Services Framework and WITHOUT rebooting or leaving Settings, went back up to Systems Update and checked for updates and Boom the update dropped and installed without a hitch and now I'm on LG8!
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Are you rooted w/ cwm? Or u still rockin stock everything?
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Stock everything for now. Still pushing 5K benchmarks.
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That did it. Simple as pie.
From my Samsung Galaxy S3
Devtodi said:
That did it. Simple as pie.
From my Samsung Galaxy S3
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Glad it worked for you. Enjoy.
What is the correct path for this? My current phone is all stock but just rooted. I figure I'm going to lose root after the upgrade but is the re-rooting procedure just the same for 4.1.2? How will my root apps be affected?
Also there is another thing. When I press "check for firmware update" nothing happens. Like its not even checking. I might have installed some firmware check block app but I don't remember. Any suggestions?
wait for freeza's stock root rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
dhlee528 said:
wait for freeza's stock root rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
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Hm ok. I would just feel warm inside using 100% Sprint then a manual root but thank you.
bob_ross said:
Hm ok. I would just feel warm inside using 100% Sprint then a manual root but thank you.
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If you are wanting to simply run the 4.3 OTA (whenever that is), I would suggest unrooting your phone and waiting for 4.3. Just remember that you won't be able to use backup tools to restore your apps once you're unrooted. Accepting OTA updates on a rooted device can have unsavory consequences, so make sure you don't accept the OTA unless you have restored your device back to stock.
If you want to retain root and continue running business as usual, just don't accept the OTA update when it gets sent out. I'm sure that our stellar dev community will begin pushing out 4.3 ROMs within a reasonable time frame after the official update is released.
As it stands, the official 4.3 update keeps getting pushed out, so I wouldn't get too worked up over it just yet.
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wait for freeza's stock root rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
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why does everyone think freeza will post a version? he isn't even on this phone anymore.
My first post here and my first Android device.
Bought a Note 10. 1 2014 last week at Future Shop with firmware version MJ4. Heard that MK1 is the latest update but I could not find where its available. Tried Software Update in Setting function but it said my firmware is the most current. Is MK1 update coming to Canada soon?
I also bought mine from future shop almost 2 weeks ago and I'm running mj4 and it is telling me no updates available
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I just flashed the ones posted via Odin..probably the fastest way to get them right now because Samsung Canada is useless.
C2Q said:
I just flashed the ones posted via Odin..probably the fastest way to get them right now because Samsung Canada is useless.
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Is the procedure explained somewhere and does it need root? Can I for example flash whatever 3rd firmware is available atm into my North European Note?
I'm totally fed up with waiting for something that is ready already and imo should have been there from the start... My tablet's major use is semi public and at the moment it's useleff for that.
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I just flashed the ones posted via Odin..probably the fastest way to get them right now because Samsung Canada is useless.
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Did the flashing trip the KNOX counter? Did it remain with normal status in the system info?
I'm in Canada too and also wondering why we are not getting the update. I asked in the Facebook page of Samsung Canada and as usual they don't have any information: "We don't have information about upcoming updates as of now, but when we do, we will let you know. Thank you"
I flashed mk1. The status is official. I don't think it tricks knox bit.
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I flashed mk1. The status is official. I don't think it tricks knox bit.
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Where did you find a "Canadian" version of the update? I looked on Sammobile.com and did not see one listed for CAN or USA. Thoughts?
Thank you kindly in advance,
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Where did you find a "Canadian" version of the update? I looked on Sammobile.com and did not see one listed for CAN or USA. Thoughts?
Thank you kindly in advance,
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There is no "Canadian" version. Just use the region XAR. I downloaded from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P600. I flashed with Odin 3.09. This was done before rooting. After flashing, the status still showed official.
As for root?
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There is no "Canadian" version. Just use the region XAR. I downloaded from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P600. I flashed with Odin 3.09. This was done before rooting. After flashing, the status still showed official.
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Thanks for getting back to me!!
So I Imagine you rooted after this flash using CF-AUTO root and now you have knox tripped? Please advise. This knox stuff is really getting on my nerves :|
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Thanks for getting back to me!!
So I Imagine you rooted after this flash using CF-AUTO root and now you have knox tripped? Please advise. This knox stuff is really getting on my nerves :|
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Yes. I used cf-auto to root and tripped the knox. In fact I used TWRP 2.6.1 first but it run into boot loop. Then I used cf-auto to root and flash TWRP 2.6.0 (don't flash 2.6.1).
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Yes. I used cf-auto to root and tripped the knox. In fact I used TWRP 2.6.1 first but it run into boot loop. Then I used cf-auto to root and flash TWRP 2.6.0 (don't flash 2.6.1).
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Sweet. Sounds good. So I guess you can now update with stock firmware via Odin, and reapply root after each update? Just covering my bases thank you so much!!! :victory:
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.
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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?
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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?
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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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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.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
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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?!
Please help, what is the process of rooting a stock 4.4.2 NJ1 i747 on at&t?
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Please help, what is the process of rooting a stock 4.4.2 NJ1 i747 on at&t?
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I tried some programs, including towelroot, but they are not updated tu support NJ1, I really need to root it too, so we are in the same boat.
Good luck
MarceloUruguay said:
I tried some programs, including towelroot, but they are not updated tu support NJ1, I really need to root it too, so we are in the same boat.
Good luck
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Look through this thread. I'll bet something in it will work. Enewman17 is a whiz at this.
OKAstro said:
Look through this thread. I'll bet something in it will work. Enewman17 is a whiz at this.
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Here's the issue I'm having, that thread linked says it will flash a pre-rooted NJ1 rom - ok fine... But as far as I can tell, no one has specifically said they have flashed his pre-rooted rom on top of a stock NJ1 rom. They've all upgraded to NJ1 from NE# using his method.
Obviously the NJ1 'upgrade' was at least in part an attempt to prevent rooting, and I'm not experienced enough to unbrick (or effectively undo) whatever may happen in a botched attempt.
I'm assuming once you're on NJ1 stock rom, rooting is not possible?
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Here's the issue I'm having, that thread linked says it will flash a pre-rooted NJ1 rom - ok fine... But as far as I can tell, no one has specifically said they have flashed his pre-rooted rom on top of a stock NJ1 rom. They've all upgraded to NJ1 from NE# using his method.
Obviously the NJ1 'upgrade' was at least in part an attempt to prevent rooting, and I'm not experienced enough to unbrick (or effectively undo) whatever may happen in a botched attempt.
I'm assuming once you're on NJ1 stock rom, rooting is not possible?
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Read midway down in the 1st post of the OP I linked...talks about rooting NJ1
I was able to root my ATT S3 that is on NJ1 using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1963790
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I was able to root my ATT S3 that is on NJ1 using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1963790
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The link is incomplete, can you post it again, or better yet, explain how did you do it ?
Thanks!
MarceloUruguay said:
The link is incomplete, can you post it again, or better yet, explain how did you do it ?
Thanks!
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The correct url is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
Root works
wayneneely said:
The correct url is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
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hi, jut to let you know that i tried rooting my s3 on latest 4.4.2 using the link and it works perfectly.
johnye17 said:
hi, jut to let you know that i tried rooting my s3 on latest 4.4.2 using the link and it works perfectly.
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Which message from that thread did you follow in order to root the phone ?
Thanks!
MarceloUruguay said:
Which message from that thread did you follow in order to root the phone ?
Thanks!
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I used Odin to flash the latest CF Auto Root for the phone, even without rooting a phone for at least a year (out of practice) I did it in less than 40 secs.
johnye17 said:
I used Odin to flash the latest CF Auto Root for the phone, even without rooting a phone for at least a year (out of practice) I did it in less than 40 secs.
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Were you using baseband I747UCUFNJ1 ?
I don't want to brick my phone
Thanks!
MarceloUruguay said:
Were you using baseband I747UCUFNJ1 ?
I don't want to brick my phone
Thanks!
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yes, i was running NJ1, and just so you know, right now im running a Stock Mod Custom ROM
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yes, i was running NJ1, and just so you know, right now im running a Stock Mod Custom ROM
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Finally I rooted it without too many problems, I had to re-install super su, but after all, it wasn't too complicated.
The difficult part was to enable tethering, because most fixes still need an AT&T chip.
The solution was this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/xposed-moto-x-4-4-native-tether-apk-t2601859
Thnak you very much for everything,
Marcelo
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MarceloUruguay said:
Finally I rooted it without too many problems, I had to re-install super su, but after all, it wasn't too complicated.
The difficult part was to enable tethering, because most fixes still need an AT&T chip.
The solution was this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/xposed-moto-x-4-4-native-tether-apk-t2601859
Thnak you very much for everything,
Marcelo
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I am complete noob at this. I am running Nj1 and I have never rooted anything before. I am having battery issues and everything points to deleting the battery bin file. I could really use a little help on how to do this. When I go to the cf auto root page I can't find the file needed for I747UCUFNJ1
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I am complete noob at this. I am running Nj1 and I have never rooted anything before. I am having battery issues and everything points to deleting the battery bin file. I could really use a little help on how to do this. When I go to the cf auto root page I can't find the file needed for I747UCUFNJ1
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The file for NJ1 is the file listed for SAMSUNG-SGH-I747, which is http://download.chainfire.eu/235/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-d2att-d2uc-samsungsghi747.zip
You will see that the files inside the zip are updated after NJ1 was released.
Best regards from Uruguay,
Marcelo
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MarceloUruguay said:
The file for NJ1 is the file listed for SAMSUNG-SGH-I747, which is
You will see that the files inside the zip are updated after NJ1 was released.
Best regards from Uruguay,
Marcelo
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You're awesome. But I have a question. Will this work for 4.4.2? Idk is that is a stupid question or not....
BakaRed77 said:
You're awesome. But I have a question. Will this work for 4.4.2? Idk is that is a stupid question or not....
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Sure, I have 4.4.2!
It's not an stupid question because probably you saw 4.0.4 at the CF Auto Root page, that's just the first Android version that the s3 i747 used, now the latest official android version is 4.4.2
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Sure, I have 4.4.2!
It's not an stupid question because probably you saw 4.0.4 at the CF Auto Root page, that's just the first Android version that the s3 i747 used, now the latest official android version is 4.4.2
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Ok so I went through and got it to say pass on Odin, but it's still not rooted. It said superSU has stopped. Tried a reboot and it keeps saying it. Root checker basic says its def not rooted. Idk where I went wrong.
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Ok so I went through and got it to say pass on Odin, but it's still not rooted. It said superSU has stopped. Tried a reboot and it keeps saying it. Root checker basic says its def not rooted. Idk where I went wrong.
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Just update superSU using Google Play, and you should be rooted.