I am using an smt211 and tried to root it while running kitkat. But it failed and was bootlooping. So i sent it to a repair shop and they fixed it but flashed jelly bean software. This removed both my root and the software update. Now if i try to update via kies or ota, it says that latest updates have already been installed. Now i want to download the firware kitkat from sammobile but cant decide which software to download for my device pleas ehelp me.
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Hi All,
Root --> Custom TWM recovery using Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit v3.0.0
278 MB sprint OTA update fails on 4.1.1
Unrooted, and Flashed Stock Rom via Odin.
Now 278 MB OTA update still fails.
1. Don't know how to make the phone go back to stock without losing all my apps so the OTA update will succeed.
2. Don't really care how I install the update, just want the latest Sprint update.
Searched all over forums, no clear indication in found threads on:
A. Which is latest Stock Sprint Firmware ROM to force update or flash manually?
B. How to recover back to stock (so OTA succeeds).
C. What will latest update push my version to, is it 4.1.2?
Any help guise?
Re: Android 4.1.1 Note 2 -> OTA update fails
Lcstyle said:
Hi All,
Root --> Custom TWM recovery using Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit v3.0.0
278 MB sprint OTA update fails on 4.1.1
Unrooted, and Flashed Stock Rom via Odin.
Now 278 MB OTA update still fails.
1. Don't know how to make the phone go back to stock without losing all my apps so the OTA update will succeed.
2. Don't really care how I install the update, just want the latest Sprint update.
Searched all over forums, no clear indication in found threads on:
A. Which is latest Stock Sprint Firmware ROM to force update or flash manually?
B. How to recover back to stock (so OTA succeeds).
C. What will latest update push my version to, is it 4.1.2?
Any help guise?
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You will never be able to ota without being completely stock .... stock recovery and all
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Epix4G said:
You will never be able to ota without being completely stock .... stock recovery and all
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Not exactly true. I was able to install the previous OTA while rooted, but had to have the factory recovery to do it.
(by the way, I am also having the same issue. Sprint told me it was because of a conflict with google and some of their proprietary software in the ROM, and that it is happening a lot.)
I am in the same boat. I want to update but dont want to fully install original rom just to update. I dont want to loose all my apps and settings I have.
Just got my layout the way I like it. I tried ota keeper and that did not work. Any know how I can ota while keeping my apps and settings.
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I'm looking to do the same on my Sprint GN2. Ever since the update came out, I've just been hitting "skip install" which pops up several times a day.
So I rooted my T211. After sometime, I wanted to update the software (maybe I'll get better stability and performance?) so I unrooted it. After successfully unrooted it using Kingo app, I can't update it saying "the device was modified. Software updates are not available." Btw my device is in stock rom and never flashed a custom rom. How do I fix this w/o flashing stock rom (download always corrupt, damn!) and w/o using Kies?
OMG !
I am a bit confused !
Tab 3 7.0 (SM-T210 Variants and SM-T211 Variants) don't have a Software update yet !
It only have the stock version the one it was release w/
If you want Android 4.2.2 or 4.3 or even KitKat then that's NOT going to happen right now.
No software update even if your device wasn't modified.
You can also use this great app from Chainfire ! to reset flash counter BUT there's NO guarantee it will work since any version of Tab 3 isn't listed !
Apart from this, the only way will be ODIN since KIES won't also update it if you're running already Android 4.1.2
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I had my sprint galaxy tab 3 7.0 rooted then unrooted to get the update. I'm having trouble updating it. It will download the update start installing it and then at 21% I get error. Do anybody know how to fix the problem? I do have stock recovery.
You either do a factory reset then try or download the stock rom (firmware) from sammobile.com then flash by odin
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I have the United States P5210 Tab and I'm running stock 4.2.2 (rooted). I just ran KIES and it said an update was available (Kitkat I assume).
I realize if I install this I will lose root. Has anyone installed the US version of KitKat and then successfullty rooted their Tab? If so, what thread/method did you follow?
Here's the KIES message
Current firmware version : PDA:NB2 / CSC:NB2 (XAR)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NH2 / CSC:NH2 (XAR)
Thanks
EDIT: I went ahead and did the KIES update and followed that with the recovery/root steps from the OP. Worked fine
OKAstro said:
I have the United States P5210 Tab and I'm running stock 4.2.2 (rooted). I just ran KIES and it said an update was available (Kitkat I assume).
I realize if I install this I will lose root. Has anyone installed the US version of KitKat and then successfullty rooted their Tab? If so, what thread/method did you follow?
Here's the KIES message
Current firmware version : PDA:NB2 / CSC:NB2 (XAR)
Latest firmware version : PDA:NH2 / CSC:NH2 (XAR)
Thanks
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Does the OTA also work or OTA does not work on rooted device.
norms123 said:
Does the OTA also work or OTA does not work on rooted device.
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No OTA's once you're rooted..
OKAstro said:
No OTA's once you're rooted..
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Performed the rooting on US version 4.4.2.
1. Did OTA upgrade
2. installed TWRP recovery
3. copied Supersu 2.02
4. Done
Method from LegendSmoker
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/general/guide-recovery-root-p5210-4-4-2-t2848771
Also video (not in English but display is fine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIOrom-gGCI
I need some help downloading the new software update.
I get an error when I try the software update.
Is there anything I can do to update to the new formware?
What program or method are you using to try and update your phone?
If you have rooted your phone you won't be able to do the over the air update. I would suggest going here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and downloading the newest version for your phone. Use Odin to flash it in the phone section. That's the AP line. This will install the update for you. Then you will have to root your phone again.
Or I have mega links in general section to avoid sammobiles crappy 100kb speed
What does your device status say?
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I used Samsung Kies 3 and did a "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization" under Tools and that brought me up from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 while being rooted.
I did this same method on a 4.3 firmware non-rooted. It took it from 4.3 to 4.4.4. I hope this will help you.