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[Q] Can't install update from AT&T

Hi -
I'm trying to install the latest update from AT&T. I had previously tried rooting after going back to the default rom, and still have ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.6 installed. When I download the update and reboot the phone, I get taken to this bootloader instead of giving me the option to install the update. When the phone finishes rebooting, the following message is displayed: "The software could not be updated at this time" My brother said I have to flash, but I'm not sure I know exactly what he meant. (is that just for the bootloader?)
Thanks in advance
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (I727)
Default ROM
Android 2.3.5
Baseband version: I727UCKJ2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.11
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UCKJ2

Yes you do need to flash.
how to Odin and stock firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348
And not to slam the OP but go to Sammobile to get the exact uckj2 Rom which is 100 percent stock
Read carefully and you'll be fine. I was new at flashes toi
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Dracarnion said:
Hi -
I'm trying to install the latest update from AT&T. I had previously tried rooting after going back to the default rom, and still have ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.6 installed. When I download the update and reboot the phone, I get taken to this bootloader instead of giving me the option to install the update. When the phone finishes rebooting, the following message is displayed: "The software could not be updated at this time" My brother said I have to flash, but I'm not sure I know exactly what he meant. (is that just for the bootloader?)
Thanks in advance
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket (I727)
Default ROM
Android 2.3.5
Baseband version: I727UCKJ2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.11
Build number: GINGERBREAD.UCKJ2
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Pretty sure you need to be on the stock 3e recovery and not Clockwork

Thanks!

So I need to use Odin to return my phone to stock to fix this?

Yes
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[Q] Will flashing firmware after Installing stock rooted rom will lock bootloader

Hi,
I am on Stock 4.1.1 with root and unlocked bootloader. I want to install MF1 stock rooted rom. To be on complete MF1 i will require to flash the MF1 firmware. Whether flashing the firmware will lock the bootloader. Can anyone please help in providing steps to follow to update to MF1 stock rooted without locking bootloader.
Thanks.
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[Q] New Android user with Two questions

New to Android and spent many days reading here and on other sites before recently rooting My Verizon Galaxy S3. It has TWRP Recovery, but still using Stock Rom. I don't know if I will install a custom rom or not. I do know that there will be at least one more OTA update for this phone. Which gives me two choices; block the OTA update to prevent it from being pushed to my phone OR unroot and use Odin to flash back to stock and take the OTA.
I believe that I can block the OTA by using "TB Pro" to freeze the correct update file, which I think is "SDM 1.0" - is this correct? If I go back, what is the most compatible Odin Version to use with the Verizon SG-3?

joekiv said:
New to Android and spent many days reading here and on other sites before recently rooting My Verizon Galaxy S3. It has TWRP Recovery, but still using Stock Rom. I don't know if I will install a custom rom or not. I do know that there will be at least one more OTA update for this phone. Which gives me two choices; block the OTA update to prevent it from being pushed to my phone OR unroot and use Odin to flash back to stock and take the OTA.
I believe that I can block the OTA by using "TB Pro" to freeze the correct update file, which I think is "SDM 1.0" - is this correct? If I go back, what is the most compatible Odin Version to use with the Verizon SG-3?
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Idk if we'll see another OTA but I like your enthusiasm. Yes, that is correct about TB. You would use the VRBMB1 stock tar to flash in Odin to revert back to out of box factory setup. You would use Odin 3.07. Once that tar is flashed, you'll receive an OTA shortly after rebooting into the rom. It would be for VRBMF1 4.1.2 which is the latest OTA.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Idk if we'll see another OTA but I like your enthusiasm. Yes, that is correct about TB. You would use the VRBMB1 stock tar to flash in Odin to revert back to out of box factory setup. You would use Odin 3.07. Once that tar is flashed, you'll receive an OTA shortly after rebooting into the rom. It would be for VRBMF1 4.1.2 which is the latest OTA.
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Thank you for that information

Rooted right after upgrade

So I was really excited to get the new 4.4.2 upgrade and I rooted it that same day. I am using Verizon Galaxy S3, sch i535, baseboard version ne1,
kernel 3.4.0 dated may 20,2014. Rooted using towel root. I can't reboot into recovery, my counter is still at 0 but I get the Verizon yellow triangle message about unauthorized software. I already had clockwork installed and supersu was set up with the binary installed. What am I missing? I have tried everything I can think of. Please Help

charlesglenn55 said:
So I was really excited to get the new 4.4.2 upgrade and I rooted it that same day. I am using Verizon Galaxy S3, sch i535, baseboard version ne1,
kernel 3.4.0 dated may 20,2014. Rooted using towel root. I can't reboot into recovery, my counter is still at 0 but I get the Verizon yellow triangle message about unauthorized software. I already had clockwork installed and supersu was set up with the binary installed. What am I missing? I have tried everything I can think of. Please Help
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Bootloader is locked on 4.4.2, I don't believe it will be getting unlocked anytime soon unfortunately. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, been out of the s3 loop for a while.

You can NOT run any recoveries on towelroot! It's for rooting to debloat only.
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outcasted2003 said:
You can NOT run any recoveries on towelroot! It's for rooting to debloat only. Odin back to the 4.3 tar then OTA the KK update again.
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I wouldn't suggest you tell someone to ODIN back to 4.3 from 4.4.2 if you haven't done this yourself. Can you confirm this is safe?

Seems like we have the same problem. Let me know if the Odin back to 4.3 then OTA is safe.
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I couldn't Odin back to 4.3 from 4.4.2, as it gave me an error, don't think it's possible.

(Q) please help a retired customizer out

I have been basically flashing KitKat ROMs this whole year and due to life events have gotten fuzzy on the ins and outs of flashing OTA's. So here's my question/favor...
Can someone please tell me what I need to do to install superlite ROM? I THINK I have an unlocked bootloader because I am on ML1 firmware. I just keep seeing warning signs saying if I'm unlocked then do not install the NE1 based ROMs... I truly just want to get back to touchwiz and am thinking I will brick my phone if I even try ...
I figure this has been answered, but I'm so confused that I am asking for simple step by step instructions to go from SlimKat 7.0 stable on my Verizon S3 to the SuperLite rom
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You would need to be in the stock, VRUDNE1 4.4.2 OTA before you could run any VRUDNE1 based rom. The firmware on the VRUDNE1 update actively prevents it from booting on mismatching or older firmware. So you'll need to 1) Odin VRUCML1 4.3 and OTA to VRUDNE1 or Odin VRUDNE1 2) use Towel root to get root access 3) use unofficial Safestrap tool 4) flash Super lite using unofficial Safestrap.
Once on VRUCML1 stock OTA or higher, there is no bootloader unlock. There is no more using AOSP. There is no flashing custom kernels.
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