I keep failing the JB update and im not sure why. I used Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to backup my root then i temp unroot and somehow i keep failing the update. I never deleted none of the system apps so im not sure what im doing wrong.
You Modify the build.prop file? That will also cause it....I also believe adding any files to system/app will cause it to fail
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If yes, you could flash CM10 without having to worry about backing up root.
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I rooted my phone but haven't flashed any roms yet. Will I be able to get the 2.3.4 ota update when it becomes available. Or will I have to unroot my phone.
airsteph said:
I rooted my phone but haven't flashed any roms yet. Will I be able to get the 2.3.4 ota update when it becomes available. Or will I have to unroot my phone.
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as long as you have stock recovery it should flash over just fine
If you've rooted and installed CWM I dont think you will be able to update with the OTA update because you aren't using the stock recovery. Also, once you update OTA I think you will lose root anyway. Why don't you just flash a custom rom? That way you can run android 2.3.4 without losing root..
I'm running stock with s-off and I have cwm installed. And I get my its notification. Every other day I just decline. So the answer is yes u will get it as to what will happen if u accept and sl Idk. U prolly loose root.
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OTA Update Works with Root
I downloaded the OTA, copied it to the root of my sdcard, renamed it to update.zip and applied it using recovery.
If you're using the super user app, the apps that have preferences saved will continue to gain root access. Apps that do not have a preference stored will be denied root no matter what. So it's 1/2 way there. Unforunately I didn't save this preference for my shell.
So do not do this if you need root to work flawlessly right now. I will try to re-root and report back later.
My question is this my A2 was acting up so I used the files found on the forum's obviously I am returned to stock but if I used rootkeeper to back up root files can I use it to restore root or will I have to reroot my phone.
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BIGDADDYXXL said:
My question is this my A2 was acting up so I used the files found on the forum's obviously I am returned to stock but if I used rootkeeper to back up root files can I use it to restore root or will I have to reroot my phone.
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I'm not sure but I think you'll have to reroot. I would just use the 1 click. It's pretty fast.
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I wouldn't recommend rootkeeper as it has caused a failure when trying to flash the stock image to return from softbricks.
BIGDADDYXXL said:
My question is this my A2 was acting up so I used the files found on the forum's obviously I am returned to stock but if I used rootkeeper to back up root files can I use it to restore root or will I have to reroot my phone.
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Rootkeeper cannot keep root if you wipe the system partition (which restoring from the fxz does).
It only really functions in in update situtations (hence "OTA" rootkeeper).
You'll have to re-root.
I wouldn't recommend rootkeeper as it has caused a failure when trying to flash the stock image to return from softbricks.
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I haven't heard of any issues restoring the fxz due to rootkeeper...
But the recent 2.3.6 leaks- THOSE will keep you from flashing back to stock.
I've been looking all over Google trying to find a way to remove superuser without rooting my phone again. I'm trying to be legit and use my phone completely stock, but somehow when I did the Odin restore, the superuser app still got installed as a system app.
Is there a way to remove it without rooting?
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Did you flash the rooted stock image?
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Did you flash the rooted stock image?
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Now that I think about it. I did. Then when I did the OTA, root got taken away
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For future reference 2 things you would want to remove to unroot fully are the supersu/superuser apk in /system/app and /system/xbin/su. Its just better practice to flash a stock unrooted image instead though.
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For future reference 2 things you would want to remove to unroot fully are the supersu/superuser apk in /system/app and /system/xbin/su. Its just better practice to flash a stock unrooted image instead though.
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Okay. I will wear the dunce hat for this one. I'll root and remove those.
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Hi.
I rooted my Note 8010 using Zedomax' method. All has been fine. My note has now downaloded the JB OTA update, but it fails to install.
I assume I need to restore 'stock' recovery to install the OTA update? But where can I get this from.
Also will installing the OTA remove root? And will Zedomax' method still work to re-root after applying the update.
Regards
Installing the OTA should not remove root but if it does just use the exynos abuse patch app to root that is the simplest and safest method.
Thanks Samir_a
Do I actually need to restore stock recovery? If so, where can I get that?
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Thanks Samir_a
Do I actually need to restore stock recovery? If so, where can I get that?
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Cf root method restores stock recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33298782 and yes to do ota udate you need stock recovery
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Thanks hoss_n2
Ok I ran the CF auto root to restore stock recovery.
But now I have downloaded the ota update 3 times, and on clicking install it fails immediately.
Previously it rebooted into CWM recovery.
Any ideas what's wrong now? I'm guessing I can download a full update and flash it another away, but I assume that will erase all settings.
Try to flash via odin or if u r rooted use mobile odin . Im now on jb 4.1.2 i flashed my note via mobile odin in 5 min
Thanks mexman_2010.
However if I use odin that will trash my settings won't it?
Is there no way of getting the ota update to work?
You dont need to retore stock recovery or fiddle with odin. Just use kies on your computer and it installs the update for you. All your data should still be intact after the process but it is recommended to backup first
Keep in mind that updating using kies removes root
The ota's are using the patch method;
effectively what they do is work out the difference between the new binaries and old binaries and just send a patch that changes the old into the new.. this is done to keep the ota as small as possible I presume.
so if the binary isn't identical to what was shipped with the rom its trying to update then it will have to fail, otherwise you'd end up with an almighty great mess of non booting or corrupted devices.
if they used the file method (complete apks etc like an cwm style zip) then it shouldn't matter, but as it is, the only way to ensure a patch will work is to make sure the files are identical to what the patch was generated against, root allows you to change system files, so root is the primary way of checking if the system has been altered.
ergo if you want otas then you're most likely going to have to run them from a stock rom.
Thanks for all the info guys.
Bizarrely though, having left the Note overnight. It downloaded the OTA update itself and this time when I clicked install it worked perfectly, so
all is well again.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Please every one. I need help with my n8000. Currently i am on stock ics rooted with zedomax cwm installed. Is it safe for me to install OTA update or can i just switch back to my stock recovery by flashing it through odin? I have downloaded the stock recovery so im waiting for your replies
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Why don't you just install the latest version from sammobile with Odin or Mobile Odin instead of using the complicate way?
Can i revert to stock recovery by flashing through odin and still keep root?
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Yes you can do that, install stock recovery using ODIN, you will need to use triangleaway to reset your binary count though.
Also make sure the stock recovery is for your devic
Since I know the question will come up immediately after someone has updated to the official JB I figured I would confirm that I was able to preserve my root (stock locked bootloader) by using voodoo ota root keeper.
If you have rooted but not unlocked your bootloader yet and still want to keep root on the Jelly Bean update do the following, I can confirm this worked for me:
1. Install voodoo ota root keeper.
2. Backup root and then temp unroot using the above.
3. Install official 4.1.2 OTA
4. After upgrade/reboot go back into voodoo OTA and restore root.
5. Open superuser and confirm
I was going from the last stock (asa14) rooted only, no boot loader unlock. Using koush's superuser.
Of course if you have already unlocked your bootloader & installed another recovery then this is not needed.
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Since I know the question will come up immediately after someone has updated to the official JB I figured I would confirm that I was able to preserve my root (stock locked bootloader) by using voodoo ota root keeper.
If you have rooted but not unlocked your bootloader yet and still want to keep root on the Jelly Bean update do the following, I can confirm this worked for me:
1. Install voodoo ota root keeper.
2. Backup root and then temp unroot using the above.
3. Install official 4.1.2 OTA
4. After upgrade/reboot go back into voodoo OTA and restore root.
5. Open superuser and confirm
I was going from the last stock (asa14) rooted only, no boot loader unlock. Using koush's superuser.
Of course if you have already unlocked your bootloader & installed another recovery then this is not needed.
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Did you actually do the OTA update with this, or is there a process that I can install the download from this forum to a rooted phone (still with locked bootloader) to update to JB? Would it just upgrade my device then like the OTA, or would it wipe it?
I got the OTA prompt this morning so I first went into voodoo ota and and ensured i was backed up then temp unrooted and did a check for updates then installed OTA.
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I got the OTA prompt this morning so I first went into voodoo ota and and ensured i was backed up then temp unrooted and did a check for updates then installed OTA.
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OK, seems to be hitting in MN, but not in PA yet.
I believe someone posted the update zip in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2229671
I didn't flash using this so I can't speak to how to go about flashing it but it should be relatively strait forward.
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Anyone else give this a try yet? I tried to prevent my phone from updating, but it started the download on its own and I cannot stop it.
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Anyone else give this a try yet? I tried to prevent my phone from updating, but it started the download on its own and I cannot stop it.
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It downloads the update file automatically but won't install it until you give it the OK. Posting this from my q right now, up to 4.1.2. Unfortunately I didn't think to back up my root and it was undone.