Just about everyone is having trouble installing the official JH7 OTA update... except a very few!
Those people who successfully installed the OTA JH7 (and got the "system updated successfully" message), please help your fellow XDAers out! We could use a Nandroid / ROM manager backup of your updated firmware!
1) Root your phone (using One-Click Root)
2) Install "ROM manager" from the market
3) Flash Clockwork recovery using "ROM manager" (select Galaxy S Captivate)
4) Backup your current ROM using "ROM manager" (save this as my-personal-backup -- you don't want to share this one)
5) Perform a "factory reset" (to clear out all your personal stuff, under settings -> privacy)
6) Re-root your phone (same as step #1)
7) Re-Install "ROM Manager" from the market, and then REMOVE your Google Apps account from Settings->Accounts and Sync
7 Alternate) Re-install "ROM Manager" via side-loading using attached APK and Sideloading Wonder
8) Re-flash Clockwork Recovery (same as step #3)
9) Make another firmware backup, and save it as "JH7-OTA-Stock" (or something)
10) Share that backup with us! It saved it in your internal SDcard memory under clockworkmod/backup
11) Restore your "my-personal-backup" firmware with "ROM Manager" to get back to normal
This will allow us all to try out the update. Thanks for whoever steps forward!
EDIT: I have attached my Titanium backup APK for ROM Manager -- you should be able to side-load this for step #7 "alternate"
If they do this and set up their market again, won't it save their username and password?
Wouldn't side loading Rom Manger be a better option?
mmm_tacos said:
If they do this and set up their market again, won't it save their username and password?
Wouldn't side loading Rom Manger be a better option?
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Yes, good point.. does anyone have the ROM manager APK on hand to attach? I can get it, but if someone can attach it faster than I, go for it
This may be a dumb question, but does a factory reset restore the bloatware?
maximus-dev said:
This may be a dumb question, but does a factory reset restore the bloatware?
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I think so... but it would only be temporary. Once you restore back to your first backup, the bloatware would be gone again. Yes, the backup you share with us may have bloatware in it... but we have become very efficient at removing it
Does a succesful update mean having both PDA and Phone firmware read
I897UCJH7? I'm not sure how I achieved the PDA updating to JH7 since my update failed. I had to restart with Odin JF6 then to JH7, flashed Cognition and Voodoo Lag and was surprised that i have JH7 on the PDA and Phone.
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Does a succesful update mean having both PDA and Phone firmware read
I897UCJH7? I'm not sure how I achieved the PDA updating to JH7 since my update failed. I had to restart with Odin JF6 then to JH7, flashed Cognition and Voodoo Lag and was surprised that i have JH7 on the PDA and Phone.
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Successful update is having the phone say "Update was successful" after it reboots. If it ever said the update failed, it didn't complete the update. It may have updated a few things (which you see in the "About Phone" section) -- but I highly suspect it isn't a 100% update and key things may be missing.
Nothing from me. Update is failed at 50% so I am not going to be trying again in hopes of keeping my phone unbricked. Sorry guys.
flashman2002 said:
Nothing from me. Update is failed at 50% so I am not going to be trying again in hopes of keeping my phone unbricked. Sorry guys.
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I get a fail at 50% too.. the only way I can think of us getting this update is either Samsung fixing it (which is unlikely anytime soon), or someone giving us a ROM manager backup.
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
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Gr8Danes said:
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
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Ditto, I think the people who HAVE successfully updated through OTA are newbs (I don't mean that in a derogatory way) because if they weren't newbs, they would have already flashed a few roms, played with rom manager, and used odin..... which wouldn't allow their device to update.
Gr8Danes said:
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
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I see what you are saying, as long as one of them speaks up we can help.
Gr8Danes said:
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
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Done (includes side-loading too!). We need to push more people over here
cpk86 said:
That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
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I added a link to Super Rooter Extreme on the first post -- this should get you rooted and allow you to "side-load" (e.g. install applications from memory, not from the market). Let us know, we will walk you through it!
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That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
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Well if you have successfully gotten the update, look in the dev section and you will see a thread titled one click root by tgagruman. Download that zip, unzip. Put phone to usb debugging and open the galaxy one click root application. Click root and watch the screen. When your phone goes to recovery mode select reinstall packages and hit the power button. That will be it.
Next you can download the sideload wonder machine to install the rom manager apk on your phone. After that it is just making a backup through rom manager and making a zip to host.
Question. Why is everyone freaking out about this update is it not thesame as the jh7 put on samfirmware.com weeks ago?? If not what is the difference my dad has the same phone and i did the update for him today and it was successful. I told him i dont need it i already have it. Are they the same
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cpk86 said:
That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Same with me. This stuff is way over my head but I'd like to help after seeing the issues others are having. Unfortunately I'm just a dummy with a smartphone
phr00t said:
Done (includes side-loading too!). We need to push more people over here
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super rooter might be scary. I know I chose the most minimal method when I did it the first time...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Download
Rename
boot in recovery...
and for sideload I used the manual editing of the settings DB method at the bottom of the link
http://samsungcaptivate.wikia.com/wiki/How_to_Sideload
just my humble opinion as a new captivate owner...
-p
My update was successful, and I am a newb. But ill give it a shot. I was rooted prior to the update, I still think I am... anyway to check so I can skip steps or do i need to start at the beginning?
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After applying the OTA update that came out today, my phone is now in a reboot loop. It was rooted and had the Clockwork Mod installed. I did not intentionally install the update, but it kept popping up and I hit install like a dumb a$$.
I'm now trying to restore my phone, but I can't find a reliable set of instructions or download link for the stock ROM to do so. I'm using a Mac, so I downloaded the Heimdall Odin alternative. Where can I find a copy of the stock ROM, so I can install it, update it, and then re-root again? Also, does anyone have any instructions for uploading a ROM using the Heimdall utility?
Any assistance would be much appreciated!
I would take a look around you and read the exact forums you posted in, personally.
I mean, seriously, you didnt even try to find a solution. you just came on here and cried about your issue. Dude, no sympathy. The answer is right next to you and you neglected to even read a few lines down.
Sorry
jd79123 said:
After applying the OTA update that came out today, my phone is now in a reboot loop. It was rooted and had the Clockwork Mod installed. I did not intentionally install the update, but it kept popping up and I hit install like a dumb a$$.
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DON'T EVER INSTALL AN OTA UPDATE WITH A ROOTED PHONE AGAIN . That being said, you are most likely going to need to repartition your phone with a charge.pit file. Heimdall does not have this ability, therefore you must find a windows computer. Once you find one, this will get you fixed up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111486&highlight=heimdall I have very little experience with Heimdall, but if you get a windows computer and have questions I can help you out.
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DON'T EVER INSTALL AN OTA UPDATE WITH A ROOTED PHONE AGAIN . That being said, you are most likely going to need to repartition your phone with a charge.pit file. Heimdall does not have this ability, therefore you must find a windows computer. Once you find one, this will get you fixed up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111486&highlight=heimdall I have very little experience with Heimdall, but if you get a windows computer and have questions I can help you out.
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No he should not have to use the pit file. It simply requires a software rewrite (flashing stock ROM in heimdall). Simply rooting the phone and flashing CWM does not repartition the phone's memory.
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DON'T EVER INSTALL AN OTA UPDATE WITH A ROOTED PHONE AGAIN . That being said, you are most likely going to need to repartition your phone with a charge.pit file. Heimdall does not have this ability, therefore you must find a windows computer. Once you find one, this will get you fixed up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1111486&highlight=heimdall I have very little experience with Heimdall, but if you get a windows computer and have questions I can help you out.
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That being said, I too am getting the OTA notification for the Verizon update. I keep hitting the ignore message. How do I stop this OTA from popping up? I have Titanium BU installed, but is there another way to stop this notification?
Please advise as I do not want to have any issues like mentioned above.
DTSkyCop said:
That being said, I too am getting the OTA notification for the Verizon update. I keep hitting the ignore message. How do I stop this OTA from popping up? I have Titanium BU installed, but is there another way to stop this notification?
Please advise as I do not want to have any issues like mentioned above.
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Change the ro.build.fingerprint line in buildprop to say fp1 instead of ep4. Reboot
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Yes.
DTSkyCop said:
That being said, I too am getting the OTA notification for the Verizon update. I keep hitting the ignore message. How do I stop this OTA from popping up? I have Titanium BU installed, but is there another way to stop this notification?
Please advise as I do not want to have any issues like mentioned above.
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Get a file explorer program (I use root explorer its awesome). Navigate to /System and find the 'build.prop' file. Open the file (make sure r/w is mounted), navigate about 1/4 of the way down and find a line that says exactly this:
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ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/EP4:user/release-keys
Change only the EP4 to FP1 so you should be left with this:
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ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/[COLOR="Red"]FP1[/COLOR]:user/release-keys
Save, exit and reboot.
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
Moving to Q&A
Many Thanks
cliMAKtic said:
Get a file explorer program (I use root explorer its awesome). Navigate to /System and find the 'build.prop' file. Open the file (make sure r/w is mounted), navigate about 1/4 of the way down and find a line that says exactly this:
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ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/EP4:user/release-keys
Change only the EP4 to FP1 so you should be left with this:
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ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/[COLOR="Red"]FP1[/COLOR]:user/release-keys
Save, exit and reboot.
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Thank you guys VERY MUCH. This worked perfectly. I was a little nervous playing in the system files with Root Explorer... Especially because I had to figure out how to make the change etc. But I got it and now no pop up telling me a New OTA is waiting to install.
Thank you again.
Signed,
A Noob at this Rooting Stuff.
jd79123 said:
After applying the OTA update that came out today, my phone is now in a reboot loop. It was rooted and had the Clockwork Mod installed. I did not intentionally install the update, but it kept popping up and I hit install like a dumb a$$.
I'm now trying to restore my phone, but I can't find a reliable set of instructions or download link for the stock ROM to do so. I'm using a Mac, so I downloaded the Heimdall Odin alternative. Where can I find a copy of the stock ROM, so I can install it, update it, and then re-root again? Also, does anyone have any instructions for uploading a ROM using the Heimdall utility?
Any assistance would be much appreciated!
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Did you get fixed up?
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A week ago I was notified that there is an update for the HOX firmware (I think version 1.85). I downloaded the package (~65MB). When the package finished downloading it did not install.
How do I install the downloaded file? I guess I have to do it manually somehow.
I tried to unzip the compressed file I found using Astro and restarting the device, but nothing happened.
Any tips?
Thanks
Same thing here. Even tried going into recovery and tell it to install the update...just reboots, no install. I called tech support and they told me to download the Zune software to manually install it via PC/USB?? I don't have one handy si haven't tried that yet but sounds crazy to me.
delete zip. problem solved.
read through the first couple of pages you'll find all you need to know.
fuhgetabout the stupid ota from da man.
root ! UNlOck ! DESTROY!
use the ruu just delete that stipd zip
go to your app drawer and click on every single anything that says att.
hit "disable". you wont be able to do the att2go or something.
lol.
no more ota.
I would first and foremost root your phone.
review the first few pages you will find all you need to know about "the update"...
hope that helps
why?
why do i need to root my phone in order to install an official software?
Did you root ur device before the update
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No
i have a legit unrooted, unplayed with device.
i just want to install the update the official way
kgal said:
why do i need to root my phone in order to install an official software?
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A better question would be "Why are you on xda if you don't want to root your phone?"
Not trying to be a **** but this is a developers forum. If you are looking for basic android support, there are other forums better suited to your needs. That said, I highly recommend you root and ROM and all that good stuff. Best way to get the most out of your HOX.
i can accept that answer
Once the file downloaded did you accidentally hit postpone? Have you tried deleting it and checking for updates again?
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yes I did.
it seems that the "check for update" button in the settings/at&t software update is stuck and doesn't respond.
Move your clock ahead 2 days, reboot and try again.
thanks alot!
do you know what this update fixes by any chance?
i heard something about a wifi fix...
kgal said:
thanks alot!
do you know what this update fixes by any chance?
i heard something about a wifi fix...
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Wifi connectivity, wifi speed, something with at&t address book, and some behind the scenes bug and security fixes.
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
[.-.]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
This root method works wonders nothing is more better then to learn to manually root your device. Of course you can use the tool provided in the, the development forums, but I personally enjoy learning to do things without the use of developed tools.
If you need help feel free to ask we are here to help ^_^
Good luck don't turn your device into a brick READ READ AND READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY HOW THEY ARE YOU WILL BE A OK.
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x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Use the manual method by Indirect if you want to have more control over what you're doing (also does not void your warranty) and definitely read read read
I would recommend at least going through the whole "user" section of xda-university before even touching your phone, it has tons of useful information
turkbot said:
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
[.-.]
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Definitely, also just FYI but when you do a factory restore that simply wipes all app data (both user and system apps)
x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Best advice I can give you is to Read, Read, Read, and Read some more. Use the search function a ton, as it will help you to get used to resolving issues in the future. Because sometimes even when people are willing to help, answers are hard to come by. Also there are a few links you can check out in my Signature. The Shift community is one of the Best anywhere, so you picked the right device to learn Android with . Welcome to a great forum.
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
x2phrack said:
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
CNexus said:
Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE or HERE.
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Points to dead files / links
x2phrack said:
Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
Points to dead files / links
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Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
CNexus said:
Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
x2phrack said:
not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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It doesn't matter, you can do it anytime after you have rooted (make sure you flash it in bootloader and not through recovery though)
I don't want to make a really long post so I'll get straight to the point:
I own a rooted ALCATEL OT-991d. So today I was scrolling through App Manager when I saw Google Services Framework. So the thing is, after the root, my phone started having errors I didn't have before. My download notifications in the System UI from the Browser and Google Play wont vanish. I'll press clear and after a time it's all going to vanish but after a few minutes or after I open Google Play it just goes back again.
So here's the problem: I thought that Google Services Framework was the culprit (I know that was very stupid of me. Now I know what it is for) so I deleted it. Actually I hesitated and cancelled the operation but it was too late. So I tried looking the solution up, but to no avail. I downloaded 3 types of the said Framework but it wont install. I kept on getting the "Application Not Installed" Error.
So now I did a Factory Reset. So everything worked fine, except for the Setup Wizard. I was able to set the language and such but when I came to the "Set Up Google Account" part, it kept of crashing (because Google Service Framework is already gone) thus a fruitless loop. Now I can't even use my phone at all 'cause I can't bypass the freaking Setup Wizard.
Any tips? I can't buy a new phone at the moment so I'm at my wits end here.
I'm sorry for the long post and if I violated anything, it's because I'm quite new here.
My phone is on Android 2.3.6. I didn't have a chance to check the baseband etc. 'cause I never knew this would happen. But if you guys need it I can check my sister's device since we have the same phone. Thanks!
Update
Okay I found a solution..
I want to install a new ROM but I don't know how. I downloaded something like an Android 2.3.6 ROM and when I try to install it it says the signing failed blah blah. Help? Do I have to wipe the phone of its stock ROM?
Can anyone provide me with a working ROM for Alcatel OT-991d? Stock ROM's fine.
Thanks!
Rui-Ren said:
Okay I found a solution..
I want to install a new ROM but I don't know how. I downloaded something like an Android 2.3.6 ROM and when I try to install it it says the signing failed blah blah. Help? Do I have to wipe the phone of its stock ROM?
Can anyone provide me with a working ROM for Alcatel OT-991d? Stock ROM's fine.
Thanks!
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When it says zip verification failed its because you need to install a custom recovery like Clockworkmod or TWRP in order to flash custom ROMs
And Mate, Always do some searching before asking a question! There's already a guide on xda-developers teaching how to flash the stock ROM on Alcatel OT-991d
Anyway, I hope your phone works! Good luck
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backb0ne5p1d0r said:
When it says zip verification failed its because you need to install a custom recovery like Clockworkmod or TWRP in order to flash custom ROMs
And Mate, Always do some searching before asking a question! There's already a guide on xda-developers teaching how to flash the stock ROM on Alcatel OT-991d
Anyway, I hope your phone works! Good luck
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Ah yes, my bad. I only learned of Clockworkmod after I posted this thread. Sorry
About the thread, is this the one you're referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162945
Rui-Ren said:
Ah yes, my bad. I only learned of Clockworkmod after I posted this thread. Sorry
About the thread, is this the one you're referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2162945
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Yes That was the one i was referring to !
And don't be sorry , you didn't make any mistake
FIXED!
backb0ne5p1d0r said:
Yes That was the one i was referring to !
And don't be sorry , you didn't make any mistake
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Ah yes, I did check that thread. It was just for bricked phones.
I was able to fix it. I updated the ROM. I used Alcatel Upgrade S for it. :victory: The sad part is now I have to start all over again 'cause I had to perform a hard reset and I wiped the old ROM.
Lesson Learned: Never delete Google Services Framework
Rui-Ren said:
Ah yes, I did check that thread. It was just for bricked phones.
I was able to fix it. I updated the ROM. I used Alcatel Upgrade S for it. :victory: The sad part is now I have to start all over again 'cause I had to perform a hard reset and I wiped the old ROM.
Lesson Learned: Never delete Google Services Framework
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always have a nandroid backupin cwm and then play with system files
I am currently running 4.1.2 JB w/stock ROM. But, I was thinking about updating. Everyone calls the bootloader "Knox", this worries me. I like having a rooted device.
Thanks,
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jdulmer said:
I am currently running 4.1.2 JB w/stock ROM. But, I was thinking about updating. Everyone calls the bootloader "Knox", this worries me. I like having a rooted device.
Thanks,
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You can root after update but the boot loader will be locked so unless your OK with buggy safestrap I would just flash old and slows 4.3 rom until safestrap is straightened out.
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well I guess I should say if you like stock (and don't mind the permanent locked bootloader) and all you want is root go for the update just make sure you only use saferoot to root your phone.
Same thing here, but...
I am brand new to this forum(as in this is my first post new) and I would like to ask for help with the same problem as the OP in this thread. I am on stock I535VRBMF1 but rooted and I would like to keep it that way. The only problems are:
I know nothing about how to refuse the OTA from Verizon or if this is even possible
I know very little of the "lingo" used on forums regarding Android phones (Flash this and ROM that and bootstrap this mean very little to me)
I don't know how long the phone will let me keep delaying the OTA update which it claims has already been downloaded and will be installed on the next boot cycle or when I let it. I have delayed it 2 times already.
And of course, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask for help. I am so used to being told to "go read the forum" and "use google; figure it out" that I am honestly not sure if I will get the same here. I am fairly quick to learn but this OTA just hit my phone today and I don't know if I even have time to learn.
I am open to suggestions and have already seriously considered trying to install a CyanogenMod on my S3, but I was "working up to it" and now I don't think I have any time left.
Can anyone advise me on how best to proceed to keep my bootloader from getting locked up permanently? I kinda like my phone the way it is, not that Verizon gives a rat's fart about that.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, if anyone has the time to coach a new guy, I would be forever grateful!
SSR
StainlessSteelRat said:
I am brand new to this forum(as in this is my first post new) and I would like to ask for help with the same problem as the OP in this thread. I am on stock I535VRBMF1 but rooted and I would like to keep it that way. The only problems are:
I know nothing about how to refuse the OTA from Verizon or if this is even possible
I know very little of the "lingo" used on forums regarding Android phones (Flash this and ROM that and bootstrap this mean very little to me)
I don't know how long the phone will let me keep delaying the OTA update which it claims has already been downloaded and will be installed on the next boot cycle or when I let it. I have delayed it 2 times already.
And of course, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask for help. I am so used to being told to "go read the forum" and "use google; figure it out" that I am honestly not sure if I will get the same here. I am fairly quick to learn but this OTA just hit my phone today and I don't know if I even have time to learn.
I am open to suggestions and have already seriously considered trying to install a CyanogenMod on my S3, but I was "working up to it" and now I don't think I have any time left.
Can anyone advise me on how best to proceed to keep my bootloader from getting locked up permanently? I kinda like my phone the way it is, not that Verizon gives a rat's fart about that.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, if anyone has the time to coach a new guy, I would be forever grateful!
SSR
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Use ES file explorer (download from playstore) and delete the file that already downloaded in this location /cache/fota
Next use Titanium backup to freeze the following files: otacerts.api, fwupdate.apk or fwupgrade.apk and sdm1.0.apk located here /system/app
Your phone will not update anymore. As long as you don't upgrade to 4.3, you're safe to keep your bootloader unlock or relock as you wish. If you update to 4.3 your bootloader is will locked permanently and no more custom rom/kernel or custom recovery for you. So don't update!!
buhohitr said:
Use ES file explorer (download from playstore) and delete the file that already downloaded in this location /cache/fota
Next use Titanium backup to freeze the following files: otacerts.api, fwupdate.apk or fwupgrade.apk and sdm1.0.apk located here /system/app
Your phone will not update anymore. As long as you don't upgrade to 4.3, you're safe to keep your bootloader unlock or relock as you wish. If you update to 4.3 your bootloader is will locked permanently and no more custom rom/kernel or custom recovery for you. So don't update!!
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OK, I was able to locate and delete the file in /cache/fota easily enough, but evidently there is some trick to using Titanium Backup that I am unaware of. I cannot seem to find any way of locating the files you listed at all. I tried refreshing the apps list(which apparently worked), but saw none of the .a[i nor .apk files listed in your reply. I see no way of navigating to the /system/app folder you mentioned. Maybe I need to pay for the donate version of TB to get that capability?
Thank you, by the way, much obliged.
Edit* OK, found "defrost" and found SDM1.0 and discovered that to use that feature I need to buy the donate version. Will do that and BRB. Still was unable to locate the other files, the fwupgrade/update etc. Only SDM. Edit2* OK, I got SDM frozen as instructed, still no luck finding those other apps from within TB.
StainlessSteelRat said:
OK, I was able to locate and delete the file in /cache/fota easily enough, but evidently there is some trick to using Titanium Backup that I am unaware of. I cannot seem to find any way of locating the files you listed at all. I tried refreshing the apps list(which apparently worked), but saw none of the .a[i nor .apk files listed in your reply. I see no way of navigating to the /system/app folder you mentioned. Maybe I need to pay for the donate version of TB to get that capability?
Thank you, by the way, much obliged.
Edit* OK, found "defrost" and found SDM1.0 and discovered that to use that feature I need to buy the donate version. Will do that and BRB. Still was unable to locate the other files, the fwupgrade/update etc. Only SDM.
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How about use ES file explorer and navigate to /system/app and look for FWupgrade.apk (2 files same name). If you don't find them it's OK. Freeze SDM1.0 should prevent the software from downloading.
buhohitr said:
How about use ES file explorer and navigate to /system/app and look for FWupgrade.apk (2 files same name). If you don't find them it's OK. Freeze SDM1.0 should prevent the software from downloading.
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I found 2: one called "FWupgrade.apk" and the other was "FWupgrade.odex", both located using ESFE. Not to be completely dense, but what do I do with them now that I have located them? Is there a "freeze" function or similar in ESFE?
Also, no otacerts.api(nor .apk) anywhere.
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SDM1.0.apk successfully frozen with TB.
StainlessSteelRat said:
I found 2: one called "FWupgrade.apk" and the other was "FWupgrade.odex", both located using ESFE. Not to be completely dense, but what do I do with them now that I have located them? Is there a "freeze" function or similar in ESFE?
Also, no otacerts.api(nor .apk) anywhere.
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Rename both to FWupgrade.apk.bak (add dot bak at the end).
Sorry, It should be otacerts.zip located in /etc/security - rename to otacerts.zip.bak
buhohitr said:
Rename both to FWupgrade.apk.bak (add dot bak at the end).
Sorry, It should be otacerts.zip located in /etc/security - rename to otacerts.zip.bak
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Done and done. A few false starts on my end because I didn't know I had to set my file system |,| as "writable" in the options on ESFE, but once I got that option selected, the rest was easy.
Two last things and I will leave you in peace: first, do you have a thread here on XDA that is like a "ROMs and MODs for Dummies" that I could actually learn things without needing my hand held as you have so patiently done just now? Second, is the "Thanks" button over there the correct protocol for giving credit where credit is due?
Thanks very much for taking the time to help me save my phone from the CML1 and bootloader death. I owe you one, really.:good::good::good:
StainlessSteelRat said:
Done and done. A few false starts on my end because I didn't know I had to set my file system |,| as "writable" in the options on ESFE, but once I got that option selected, the rest was easy.
Two last things and I will leave you in peace: first, do you have a thread here on XDA that is like a "ROMs and MODs for Dummies" that I could actually learn things without needing my hand held as you have so patiently done just now? Second, is the "Thanks" button over there the correct protocol for giving credit where credit is due?
Thanks very much for taking the time to help me save my phone from the CML1 and bootloader death. I owe you one, really.:good::good::good:
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You're welcom, anytime. No I don't have one for Dummies for this model, but I found that the only way it will stick to your brain where you learn by doing it, if you just read it won't stick. There're many threads in this forum (sticky) which you can read, but again I found that when you run into issue and actually got the answer and solved with your own hands then that's how you learn and don't be afraid to ask...Many of us here to help...with pleasure!!
Yes, the thanks button indicated that I did help you or at least trying to help you and you're appreciated. Happy on both side!
buhohitr said:
You're welcom, anytime. No I don't have one for Dummies for this model, but I found that the only way it will stick to your brain where you learn by doing it, if you just read it won't stick. There're many threads in this forum (sticky) which you can read, but again I found that when you run into issue and actually got the answer and solved with your own hands then that's how you learn and don't be afraid to ask...Many of us here to help...with pleasure!!
Yes, the thanks button indicated that I did help you or at least trying to help you and you're appreciated. Happy on both side!
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You're my hero, man, I really like that I'll be able to try out Cyanogen, but later when I am ready. All down to you.
SSR
Ok, that's what I figured. I think I am going to give Cyanogenmod a shot.
One more quick question. I used CASUAL to unlock bootloader/root. So I can use CLOCKWORKMOD to flash Cyanogenmod?
Sorry for all the silly Newb questions. This is the first time I've had to deal with a bootloader.
Thanks Again,
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jdulmer said:
Ok, that's what I figured. I think I am going to give Cyanogenmod a shot.
One more quick question. I used CASUAL to unlock bootloader/root. So I can use CLOCKWORKMOD to flash Cyanogenmod?
Sorry for all the silly Newb questions. This is the first time I've had to deal with a bootloader.
Thanks Again,
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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yes u can .u can use any type of custom recovery to flash roms
if u wanna flash a kitkat rom make sure u have the latest version of the recovery.
did u double check to make sure u have root and unlock bootloader .
Yes, it's unlocked, rooted and backed up. Thanks again for the help.
I'll flash Cyanogenmod, when I get home tonight.
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