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AT&T just SMSed me that the update is coming soon and I should press OK when prompted.
Quote, "AT&T FREE MSG: AT&T is providing a free update for your phone. When asked to install the update, please select OK. Thank You."
FYI
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
nirvani said:
AT&T just SMSed me that the update is coming soon and I should press OK when prompted.
Quote, "AT&T FREE MSG: AT&T is providing a free update for your phone. When asked to install the update, please select OK. Thank You."
FYI
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Uhhh, you are about 1 week to late for this information. Thanks though.
I was rooted, no lagfix when I tried to update. It got to 100% then it said failed. My baseband says I897UCJH7. Kernel 2.6.29 [email protected] #2.
Did the update work or not?
Flashman, how did your OTA update go? Any issues us rooted/unlocked folks should be worried about?
My instinct is to delay the update until I stop seeing posts about hot it F'd up people's phones.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
nirvani said:
Flashman, how did your OTA update go? Any issues us rooted/unlocked folks should be worried about?
My instinct is to delay the update until I stop seeing posts about hot it F'd up people's phones.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update. In order to make the OTA download package as small as possible, Samsung uses a diff patch based on the bit differences between stock JF6 image and new JH7 image. So, if you touched the JF6 in any unauthorized way, the patch won't work.
Luckily, you can now use the newly released Kies Mini to do a full ROM update which should be more reliable as you have the entire ROM image downloaded to your desktop and then flash to your phone.
foxbat121 said:
If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update. In order to make the OTA download package as small as possible, Samsung uses a diff patch based on the bit differences between stock JF6 image and new JH7 image. So, if you touched the JF6 in any unauthorized way, the patch won't work.
Luckily, you can now use the newly released Kies Mini to do a full ROM update which should be more reliable as you have the entire ROM image downloaded to your desktop and then flash to your phone.
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What does it mean if Kies mini says Firmware version: unregistered device?
rcm921 said:
What does it mean if Kies mini says Firmware version: unregistered device?
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Quoted by Samsung "The program can report this message if it detects a software build other than the official launch software of JF6."
You need to FLASH STOCK JF6 using ODIN ONE CLICK, Follow this Guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794363
Colton5419 said:
Quoted by Samsung "The program can report this message if it detects a software build other than the official launch software of JF6."
You need to FLASH STOCK JF6 using ODIN ONE CLICK, Follow this Guide:
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If my settings say i'm at JH7, does that necessarily mean the OTA update was completely successful? It reached 100% then said failed.
foxbat121 said:
If you rooted and removed anything from stock rom, you're pretty much guaranteed to fail on OTA update.
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What do you mean removed anything from stock rom? I rooted and removed a bunch of the bloatware and did an OTA update with no issues.
I failed along with most other rooted and flashed guys. Luckily I didn't brick my phone in the process. I will wait until some beret update comes along before trying anything ota again.
Sweet life
Nevermind, I guess it didn't update fully cause some of the implemented changes aren't there. I really didn't want to have to run a master clear and have to reinstall all my stuff.
rcm921 said:
Nevermind, I guess it didn't update fully cause some of the implemented changes aren't there. I really didn't want to have to run a master clear and have to reinstall all my stuff.
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Did you try to update with mini kies?
Colton5419 said:
Did you try to update with mini kies?
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Trying to figure out a way to do it without having to wipe everything right now. But no luck.
rcm921 said:
Trying to figure out a way to do it without having to wipe everything right now. But no luck.
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Do you have TouchWiz as your default launcher? and make sure you're on your home screen when you connect your USB cable.
If that doesn't do it you need to get back to JF6 only way or another because Mini Kies will continue to tell you that you have an "unregistered" device until it is at JF6
The reason is because your update failed partially :/
are you guys talking about a new update or just JH7?
We're talking about JH7, some people are still having difficulties getting it on their phone as the OTA is still failing - and if you've failed the OTA you need to reflash to stock before mini kies will work.
when i did the update i was rooted an it didn't fail on install or bootup or anything.
but then again i'm just rooted and nothing else has been touched.
wade7919 said:
when i did the update i was rooted an it didn't fail on install or bootup or anything.
but then again i'm just rooted and nothing else has been touched.
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Exactly, I don't think root causes any issues. I was able to check for update on a rooted ROM.
It's when you have a custom kernel etc.
flashman2002 said:
Uhhh, you are about 1 week to late for this information. Thanks though.
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Not really. AT&T has said that the real update will be sent out via SMS text message link, not through the "update software" menu in android.
Engadget just had that yesterday.
derek4484 said:
Not really. AT&T has said that the real update will be sent out via SMS text message link, not through the "update software" menu in android.
Engadget just had that yesterday.
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It's the same thing.
Yep...Go get it.
EDIT: I mean Kies...The update box was in my way when I was typing lol
So what is the ROM version name?
A.VOID said:
So what is the ROM version name?
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Just a min, update failed...I think cause launcher pro was the default home...trying again damn it.
Someone post a odin copy.
?
Let the BRICKING begin!
Would love an ODIN of this ROM... looking forward to it!
Installed Kies... Update process starts but Kies crashes. Anyone else have this issue? I'm currently trying to unroot to see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Exact issue is: MSC.Thunder.FirmwareUpdate has stopped working.
Does it regardless if I choose to backup or not the contacts and data.
Edit 2: Unroot changes nothing.
Edit 3: Doing a factory reset on the device doesn't help either. WTF?
connected to Kies - message "This device will be supported soon"
Fortysixandtwo said:
connected to Kies - message "This device will be supported soon"
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http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/detail/supportPrdDetail.do?menu=SP00&prd_ia_cd=01012200&prd_mdl_cd=SGH-I896ZKARWC&prd_mdl_name=SGH-I896&prd_ia_sub_class_cd=P#
Get it here
Wonder if it'll be 2.2.1...
Ok so I just got back from writing an exam and will try to reinstall Kies. I tried 2 times to update through my computer this morning and once on my wife's PC (She has a Captivate as well)
All 3 attempts it says that Its downloaded the update but then it fails when it tries to install. Now remember I've not rooted or anything, so i think that there might be a newer version of kies or something...going to look now.
But anyways it tries to update it says a bunch of stuff like: You phone Jsomething1 and the update is supposed to be Jsomething2...I dont get it.
Remember I dont hack or mod phones in the slightest, so I have no clue what this J1 (mine) and the update of j2 is...?
The update is big though, takes a few minutes to download and I have a 16mps download speed...
Downloading this version of Kies and will try again:
http://www.samsungapps.com/about/onPc.as
I'm with Rogers with an AT&T Captivate (Rooted and Cognition 2.3b6). Will I be able to update my device to it? I much prefer the Rogers software than AT&T's. I don't care if I have to use Odin or erase everything.
alexvtr said:
Installed Kies... Update process starts but Kies crashes. Anyone else have this issue? I'm currently trying to unroot to see if that makes a difference.
Edit: Exact issue is: MSC.Thunder.FirmwareUpdate has stopped working.
Does it regardless if I choose to backup or not the contacts and data.
Edit 2: Unroot changes nothing.
Edit 3: Doing a factory reset on the device doesn't help either. WTF?
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What ROM are you on ?
Did you put the phone in recovery mode when you have the first pop up menu ?
ScottyNuttz said:
Wonder if it'll be 2.2.1...
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Nope it's 2.2
Where does it say it was released?
gunstar3035 said:
Ok so I just got back from writing an exam and will try to reinstall Kies. I tried 2 times to update through my computer this morning and once on my wife's PC (She has a Captivate as well)
All 3 attempts it says that Its downloaded the update but then it fails when it tries to install. Now remember I've not rooted or anything, so i think that there might be a newer version of kies or something...going to look now.
But anyways it tries to update it says a bunch of stuff like: You phone Jsomething1 and the update is supposed to be Jsomething2...I dont get it.
Remember I dont hack or mod phones in the slightest, so I have no clue what this J1 (mine) and the update of j2 is...?
The update is big though, takes a few minutes to download and I have a 16mps download speed...
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Did you put your phone in Recovery mode like the first pop up is asking ? (Unplug usb cable from phone (not the computer), power off the phone, Hold vol up/down button and plug usb cable. You should now be in download mode (black/yellow screen with a shovelling droid)
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What ROM are you on ?
Did you put the phone in recovery mode when you have the first pop up menu ?
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Stock ROM from Rogers
No, not recovery mode.
PC runs W7-32 for what it's worth.
In the meantime, I did some research on the error I mentioned above.
It appears it's a very common issue with KIES.
There are a few workarounds.
So far, I tried the "SIM-out" method and it doesn't work for me.
Next, I'm trying the regedit method.
Will report on results.
@silvertag: your upgrade worked fine or you haven't tried yet?
Enhanced said:
Where does it say it was released?
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Nowhere you have to check Kies server to know it's been released. There is still no confirmation from Rogers last i checked.
alexvtr said:
Stock ROM from Rogers
No, not recovery mode.
PC runs W7-32 for what it's worth.
In the meantime, I did some research on the error I mentioned above.
It appears it's a very common issue with KIES.
There are a few workarounds.
So far, I tried the "SIM-out" method and it doesn't work for me.
Next, I'm trying the regedit method.
Will report on results.
@silvertag: your upgrade worked fine or you haven't tried yet?
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Yes it worked fine you HAVE to put the phone in download mode before you start downloading the update or it will fail at the upgrade part.
i own a ATT note 3 i rooted with Kingoo, I got XBast app and modified my phone so when it boots up so i don't see the annoying ATT and samsung logo. with the new 4.4 update that was released i messed up and unrooted my phone from super user app which work but i could not get the update at all it keep failing at 27% install i have permanently lose the all the logos on my phone when i reboot my phone i still have the "custom" lock on dart up i tried re flashing MJ5 but now am left with NB4 build and Baseband MJ5 my phone is constantly looking for att software and i get a constant error (the device has detected an application attempting up permitted actions. To protect your device it is recommended you reboot. ) the phone still boots up and can do pretty much everything with it just those problems are there is there anyway i can just make it like the day i bought it. i tried re rooting with king no luck. someone please help
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i own a ATT note 3 i rooted with Kingoo, I got XBast app and modified my phone so when it boots up so i don't see the annoying ATT and samsung logo. with the new 4.4 update that was released i messed up and unrooted my phone from super user app which work but i could not get the update at all it keep failing at 27% install i have permanently lose the all the logos on my phone when i reboot my phone i still have the "custom" lock on dart up i tried re flashing MJ5 but now am left with NB4 build and Baseband MJ5 my phone is constantly looking for att software and i get a constant error (the device has detected an application attempting up permitted actions. To protect your device it is recommended you reboot. ) the phone still boots up and can do pretty much everything with it just those problems are there is there anyway i can just make it like the day i bought it. i tried re rooting with king no luck. someone please help
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Just flash full stock firmware using odin. Your phone should be Samsung SM-N900A. Pls check and BE SURE if its really like that before flashing anything provided in my post.
Here you can doenload the stock firmware AT&T and Odin --> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25106
You should install latest Samsung USB drivers --> download USB driver
For safety measures you should perform a EFS Backup using this APP
You personal data will be deleted during the flash process so take care of making a backup of everything you need.
Thats just what you need i suppose
LS.xD said:
Just flash full stock firmware using odin. Your phone should be Samsung SM-N900A. Pls check and BE SURE if its really like that before flashing anything provided in my post.
Here you can doenload the stock firmware AT&T and Odin --> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25106
You should install latest Samsung USB drivers --> download USB driver
For safety measures you should perform a EFS Backup using this APP
You personal data will be deleted during the flash process so take care of making a backup of everything you need.
Thats just what you need i suppose
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Thanks MI9 I will try I though you could not downgrade? my build is NB4 and my baseband is MJ5
rajeev2liz said:
Thanks MI9 I will try I though you could not downgrade? my build is NB4 and my baseband is MJ5
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Why should it not be possible to flash a older firmware? The point is that i have found just that version for your phone. Official firmware flashing via Odin will not affect KNOX. You can perform OTA update to newer version later i think. Just keep the EFS backup in mind
thanks
LS.xD said:
Why should it not be possible to flash a older firmware? The point is that i have found just that version for your phone. Official firmware flashing via Odin will not affect KNOX. You can perform OTA update to newer version later i think. Just keep the EFS backup in mind
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thanks a lot i will try it out and let you know. have a good day
Failed
rajeev2liz said:
thanks a lot i will try it out and let you know. have a good day
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i tried it but it keeps failing on ODIN fails every time. any other suggestions?
rajeev2liz said:
i tried it but it keeps failing on ODIN fails every time. any other suggestions?
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Can you post full error description pls. NOT ONLY "odin fails"...
Update: People seem to be getting confused. You take the latest ota after step 2 then continue. When you are done there should be no OTA as you are on the latest firmware
Before I start this is how I rooted MY phone and a few friends as we all wanted to test out Verizon's new VoLTE only on Android 4.4.4. I Just fallowed other guides (Links below) To get this to root my phone and did not do any of this without XDA help.
If you wish to use VoLTE fallow the link here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/advanced-calling.html
DO NOT DO OTA! To NHA IF ROOTES OR EVER ROOTED
The ota update should fail, if it does not you might get stuck on a bootloop and need to reset your phone. this happened to me and someone else I was helping.
Files To Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866 (Unzip NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722142 (G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472389 (G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip)
www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358547889 (Odin)
Steps.
Pre: Install Towel Root prior https://towelroot.com/ if you have not already.
(Step 1 is Only If your not already on NHA or made changes beyond rooting to your device)
1. Update To 4.4.4 using G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip, Extract the files and select it in AP under Odin. Turn off your device and hold DOWN VOLUME + HOME + POWER to get into Download Mode, you phone should show up in Odin if it does not, then manually download the drivers from Here
2. Once your phone shows up on Odin press "Start" and wait a few minutes.
2.5 NEW STEP: Take OTA to NI2.
3. Once your phones starts put it back into download mode, and select G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 under PA and Click start and wait a few minutes.
4. Once your phone restarts you may notice some apps will start to fail and force close, this is why I had you install Towel Root prior so we can get in and get out, Press Ok or Force Close continuously if necessary until you get Towel Root open and "Make it rain". Then turn off the phone and go back into Download Mode.
5. Now flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and let the phone restart
6. Everything should be good! Enjoy and message for help.
I am not responsible for what happens!! Well unless you get it working 100% and are happy. But There is a risk
Credits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55344776&postcount=9
Anyone try this yet?
Does this include the little incremental update that came out yesterday? I followed the steps outlined here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/vzw-ota-4-4-4-pushed-t2872220/post55347753 and am now rooted on 4.4.4 (NHA). What about yesterday's update (NI2)?
boothroyd917 said:
Does this include the little incremental update that came out yesterday? I followed the steps outlined here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/vzw-ota-4-4-4-pushed-t2872220/post55347753 and am now rooted on 4.4.4 (NHA). What about yesterday's update (NI2)?
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Yes I just updated the files, Enjoy
JTidler said:
Before I start this is how I rooted MY phone and a few friends as we all wanted to test out Verizon's new VoLTE only on Android 4.4.4. I Just fallowed other guides (Links below) To get this to root my phone and did not do any of this without XDA help.
If you wish to use VoLTE fallow the link here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/advanced-calling.html
DO NOT DO OTA! To NHA
If it does not fail you will be might get suck on a bootloop and need to reset your phone this happened to me and someone else I was helping.
Files To Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866 (Unzip NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722142 (G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472389 (G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip)
www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358547889 (Odin)
Steps.
Pre: Install Towel Root prior https://towelroot.com/ if you have not already.
(Step 1 Only If not already on NHA or made changes beyond rooting)
1. Update To 4.4.4 using G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip, Extract the files and select it in AP under Odin. Turn off your device and hold DOWN VOLUME + HOME + POWER to get into Download Mode, you phone should show up in Odin if it does not, then manually download the drivers from Here
2. Once your phone shows up on Odin press "Start" and wait a few minutes.
NEW STEP: Take OTA to NI2.
3. Once your phones starts put it back into download mode, and select G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 under PA and Click start and wait a few minutes.
4. Once your phone restarts you may notice some apps will start to fail and force close, this is why I had you install Towel Root prior so we can get in and get out, Press Ok or Force Close continuously if necessary until you get Towel Root open and "Make it rain". Then turn off the phone and go back into Download Mode.
5. Now flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and let the phone restart
6. Everything should be good! Enjoy and message for help.
I am not responsible for what happens!! There is a risk.
Credits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55344776&postcount=9
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does using ODIN to load the new updates just break root or does it wipe the phone as well?
whtciv2k said:
does using ODIN to load the new updates just break root or does it wipe the phone as well?
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Just breaks root. Although always make backups just in case something goes wrong.
it's hanging at the VZ logo when booting after trying odin to NHA. I guess I'll just odin back to stock and start the process
Are these instructions good for people on Safestrap and people who are just on rooted stock (no safestrap)?
whtciv2k said:
it's hanging at the VZ logo when booting after trying odin to NHA. I guess I'll just odin back to stock and start the process
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This happened to me. I did a reset from volm up and power it fixed it without actually wiping my phone.Try flashing the older kernel and update me
scadilla said:
Are these instructions good for people on Safestrap and people who are just on rooted stock (no safestrap)?
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I was using safe strap but I had to Uninstall it after the update then reinstall.
JTidler said:
This happened to me. I did a reset from volm up and power it fixed it without actually wiping my phone.
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I ODIN'd back and fourth a few times and it finally booted to NHA. I'm taking the NI2 update now. w00t!
whtciv2k said:
I ODIN'd back and fourth a few times and it finally booted to NHA. I'm taking the NI2 update now. w00t!
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Awesome NHA has alot of problems for me. SDcard update failing etc
I used Towelroot to root my GS5 back in April. I haven't done any updates (as far as I can remember), still running 4.4.2 with firmware NCG. I've also installed several Xposed mods.
Would this method still work for me to upgrade to the newest OTA and keep root, without wiping my data?
I had no problems, I used Odin to flash NHA, then took update, Odin to NCG Kernel Root Superuser, back to NI2 Kernel and was all fine !!!
Chief !!!
GoldenArcher96 said:
I used Towelroot to root my GS5 back in April. I haven't done any updates (as far as I can remember), still running 4.4.2 with firmware NCG. I've also installed several Xposed mods.
Would this method still work for me to upgrade to the newest OTA and keep root, without wiping my data?
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I just bought my s5 from s4, came with NCG I keep it that way for a week (rooted) before upgrading, I upgraded because I wanted VoLTE so yes
Worked great. Have root on NI2 and didn't have to wipe phone. Thanks!
Phone got wiped first time i entered download mode. strange.
Either case, did the steps, looked good, then OTA notifier came in about NI2, took that and now no root Shouldn't have?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
descriminator said:
Phone got wiped first time i entered download mode. strange.
Either case, did the steps, looked good, then OTA notifier came in about NI2, took that and now no root Shouldn't have?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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Did you use the download I provided? We're you already on 4.4.4 maybe.
Also now do steps after 2 again and let me know the outcome make sure to redownlaod files (the kernels) in order to make sure nothing broke
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Did you use the download I provided? We're you already on 4.4.4 maybe.
Also now do steps after 2 again and let me know the outcome make sure to redownlaod files (the kernels) in order to make sure nothing broke
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gonna try to downgrade,re-root, upgrade again then. Will post results.
Thanks!!!!!
descriminator said:
gonna try to downgrade,re-root, upgrade again then. Will post results.
Thanks!!!!!
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I just kept trying and got it. I think the hotspot patch is no good. has anyone had any success? I get stuck at the red VZ logo on boot after I installed that.
Can anyone help? I spent a big chunk of my hard earned money on a refurbed S6 for my daughter, she's had it about a week (she's Pokemon mad btw). The latest update for Pokemon Go came out and now she's blocked from the game as it appears the phone has been rooted. If I'd known, I wouldn't have bought it. Anyway, for the last 2 days my partner and I have been trying to unroot it. We've used various versions of Odin to no avail. I had a lot of trouble finding the right firmware because it looks like the phone was Polish according to the version and CSC numbers, and tbh I'm still not sure if we're trying the right one. Software is 5.1.1. right now. I've tried installing SuperSU but it won't run, it just crashes the phone and forces a reboot. We've tried manually unrooting with a file manager but the su files we need to delete reappear seconds after they're deleted. I'm at the end of my tether, does anyone have any ideas?
You won't be able to unroot it until you flash stock firmware. I don't know if the game checks the knox status.
Give this a go
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/09/11/guide-play-pokemon-go-0-37-rooted-android-magisk/
Enjoy
Unforunately my partner spent almost all night trying to flash the firmware. According to him it 'nearly' worked, however, I now have a phone stuck in a boot loop. :crying:
Run emergency recovery on Smart switch
ccalixtro said:
Run emergency recovery on Smart switch
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Do I need to have smart switch installed on the phone for this to work?
amber_1978 said:
Do I need to have smart switch installed on the phone for this to work?
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No, run it on your pc.
Thanks, I'll give it a go after work.
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No, run it on your pc.
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Smart switch won't work, says it doesn't recognise the device
I think I would give original firmware of your country and odin a try. One of possible ways is to download all needed files from the site of sammobile.
For me this way works every time when I stuck in boot loop. Odin functionates when you are in download mode. Switch off your s6, then start by pressing home-, powerbutton and Volume down at the same time.
Then start Odin on PC, then connect USB and so on.
Greetz JG
amber_1978 said:
Smart switch won't work, says it doesn't recognise the device
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When you select emergency recovery theres an option where you have to write the device model and the serial number
Use kies 3 on your computer. When you get it do a "firmware upgrade and installation" it will ask for your serial number which you can get from download mode when pressing the home key. After that kies 3 will ask to boot your phone to recovery but instead boot to download and bow your phone will flash to stock. This method always work!!
fahad999 said:
Use kies 3 on your computer. When you get it do a "firmware upgrade and installation" it will ask for your serial number which you can get from download mode when pressing the home key. After that kies 3 will ask to boot your phone to recovery but instead boot to download and bow your phone will flash to stock. This method always work!!
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I've tried Kies already and I can't get it to work at all. I get a message telling me my device is not compatible and the whole thing just stops. I'll give it another go though, no harm in trying. Thanks
@amber_1978, Pokemon Go does not check for root. The only thing it does seem to check for is location spoofing via another app. I'm using it on a rooted, Knox tripped, Xposed installed phone with no issues.
If you want to return the phone back to stock, the best way IMO would be to use Odin to flash a stock image, such as the EPD1 firmware.
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@amber_1978, Pokemon Go does not check for root. The only thing it does seem to check for is location spoofing via another app. I'm using it on a rooted, Knox tripped, Xposed installed phone with no issues.
If you want to return the phone back to stock, the best way IMO would be to use Odin to flash a stock image, such as the EPD1 firmware.
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Really? Did you do the latest update in the game and it still worked ok? This phone has definitley not been used for location spoofing by us and I'm pretty sure there were no apps of that nature on the phone. I downloaded a root checker when everything went wrong the other day, it said the phone was rooted. I'm totally at a loss tbh. Right now it's still in a boot loop. Trying to flash it with Odin as we speak.
Just an update. Tried Smart Switch. Tried the model and serial numbers on the back of the phone case, these weren't recognised so I went to the recovery screen and hit the home button and got a completely different set of numbers. Different IMEI, model number, you name it. I'm assuming this is why Odin won't work, I'm looking for the wrong firmware? I obviously have Frankenstein's phone. No idea what to do now.
Best thing to do is to flash TWRPP and try to flash a custom stock rom through the TWRP recovery which does not have root installed..... If that doesn't work try to find a generic stock firmware for Odin, meaning a firmware that can run in any country..... If all else fails update it to 6.0.1 stock firmware. Try the closest firmwares to your location.
And if you do manage to get to the Samsung logo let the phone sit there for a good 10 minutes even if it reboots....
When I bricked my Samsung I used masiks custom 6.0.1 rom based on stock, but had all the links to bootloaders cscs radios and what not so giv that a shot if you can find it.
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Link to rom that helped me http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/masik-marshmallow-1-0-jan-20-2016-t3297961
do you have lucky patcher playstore installed ?