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Does rooting keep from OTA updates?

I'm new to Android - my apologies if this is an ignorant question.
If I root my Captivate will I be removing myself from OTA updates?

From what I understand rooting it does not prevent you from getting the OTA updates but if you put a custom ROM on there you will not be able to get the Samsung ROM when they release it - but then again you won't need it. Everything I've read about Samsung so far pretty much indicates that won't be anytime soon - apparently they are terrible at software updates. I don't know that first hand though, this is the first Samsung Smartphone I've owned.
If you rooted just to remove the AT&T bloat then you should have no worries about when they release Froyo.
If I'm wrong someone please correct me!

No, you'll be fine.
Edit: I agree with what the previous poster said.

Awesome, thanks guys. Looks like I'll move forward with a root this weekend. Time to remove some AT&T crapware

also you can always remove root later if its a problem
since you're new to android and this phone, i highly suggest you read the Pimp my captivate pdf provided for in a sticky on this sub forum.

systoxity said:
also you can always remove root later if its a problem
since you're new to android and this phone, i highly suggest you read the Pimp my captivate pdf provided for in a sticky on this sub forum.
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First thing I did when I got home was jump on xda and read through that PDF. It's well put together; thanks for taking the time. I wanted to wait awhile for some others to take the plunge and report before I dove in myself.

JasonCL said:
From what I understand rooting it does not prevent you from getting the OTA updates but if you put a custom ROM on there you will not be able to get the Samsung ROM when they release it - but then again you won't need it. Everything I've read about Samsung so far pretty much indicates that won't be anytime soon - apparently they are terrible at software updates. I don't know that first hand though, this is the first Samsung Smartphone I've owned.
If you rooted just to remove the AT&T bloat then you should have no worries about when they release Froyo.
If I'm wrong someone please correct me!
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I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure there was already a leaked copy of the Samsung Froyo so I don't think it will be too far off for the OTA

iamcombat said:
I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure there was already a leaked copy of the Samsung Froyo so I don't think it will be too far off for the OTA
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Quite the opposite. That leaked copy is an early test build which lacks a lot of features and buggy as well.

^yeah dont try it!!!

I am new to the Smartphone and I have an naive question? Is there any possible danger to root the Captivate? Would it be locked by AT&T? Thanks!

Invocation said:
I am new to the Smartphone and I have an naive question? Is there any possible danger to root the Captivate? Would it be locked by AT&T? Thanks!
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Not sure what you mean by "locked by AT&T", but, AT&T will never know its been rooted unless they have it in their hands.
There is always the possibility of something going wrong, but unlikely if you follow the directions as they are written. Research is important too. I've learned TONS here, from others mistakes and experiments.

i have epic 4g (rooted) but OTA not working.
cant update PRL, FIRMWARE, nor profile. I am kinda worried.
Has anyone tried updating PRL?
Is there a way to install OTA.APK back to my rooted phone? I copied the old stock OTA.APK to my sd card and tried installing it in debugging mode, but wouldnt let me.
Help?

yonglee09 said:
i have epic 4g (rooted) but OTA not working.
cant update PRL, FIRMWARE, nor profile. I am kinda worried.
Has anyone tried updating PRL?
Is there a way to install OTA.APK back to my rooted phone? I copied the old stock OTA.APK to my sd card and tried installing it in debugging mode, but wouldnt let me.
Help?
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Might want to ask in the Epic forums
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Should we unroot before accepting the ota download?
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Caliesv said:
Should we unroot before accepting the ota download?
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I didn't and everything went fine.

axis01 said:
I didn't and everything went fine.
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Anyone think we should unroot before updating to 2.2? (when ever the hell that is)
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DX2 to SGSIII a few noob questions

Hey guys, Well first off let me give a big hello and say I am excited to learn about my new sgs3. Now I am on verizon unfortunately so ive heard that the bootloader is locked. blah blah. So i still wanna root and would like to know the easiest way. My model is SCH-1535. After I root can i use the root apps i used to use like bloat freezer and titanium backup? one last question is odin like rsd that i used to use for motorola?
thanks again and hope to get this thing cracked soon.:good:

Broadley1 said:
Hey guys, Well first off let me give a big hello and say I am excited to learn about my new sgs3. Now I am on verizon unfortunately so ive heard that the bootloader is locked. blah blah. So i still wanna root and would like to know the easiest way. My model is SCH-1535. After I root can i use the root apps i used to use like bloat freezer and titanium backup? one last question is odin like rsd that i used to use for motorola?
thanks again and hope to get this thing cracked soon.:good:
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If you go to the Verizon development section there are guides that show you exactly how to root you phone. There is only one way to do so currently. I don't know what rsd is but Odin allows you to flash files onto your sgsiii from your computer anand you will have to use it to gain root.
Also yes you will be able to use any apps that require root.
Also, future reference, a simple search and you would have had these answers and not needed to wait for a response.
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Lol your right I am just new to Samsung and there's a lot of terms and such I don't know about. Also wanted to throw out a question to see if the members of this forum are as helpful as the last one I was on.
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JB on Samsung s3

Hi.
I'm a new membr to XDA, not ANdroid, I've had my Samsung s3 since it came out. I want to upgrade to Jellybean. I Have Odin, and I have the JB file to Flash. I'm blind, so I'm not sure what the best way of doing this is. Odin is accessible, but entering download mode might be a problem because there would be no speach unless there was vibration feedback. Also, how do I unlock the bootloader? I'm using a PC. Can I just use Odin to unlock it? Thanks for the help in advance.:fingers-crossed:

I would read up on it. But if you want easy just wait (sources say maybe Friday) for the ota. It will be coming soon.

droidx2.3.3 said:
I would read up on it. But if you want easy just wait (sources say maybe Friday) for the ota. It will be coming soon.
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Well, I could, But I don't mind hard. I like challenges. LOL.

Read section 2 of Droidstyle's guide in the development section. In section two of that guide, you will find everything you need to root, unlock, and install a custom recovery in order to flash a JB rom.
Wait and I do apologize. I'm not sure how best to help you if you do in fact have a visual handicap. I'm honestly not aware of a way to go forward and not cause any issues.
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i wanna root my sg3... is it worth it?

i dont know if i should root my sg3 or not! kinda scared, and whats the best program to root this device without crashing? and what are the chances to get the jellybean update... (im a verizon customer) .. lol anyways any kind of info helps.. thnx!
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You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
You can follow this guide, you would need 1,2,and 8. Then just follow the steps included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Rooting is something you would do if you wanted to run apps or alter system files that require special privileges to access, read or write. A good reason to root is flash a custom recovery. The custom recovery will allow you to make backups of your phone. If something breaks on your system you can simply restore a backup in like 10 mins and its good as new
If you want to flash a rom then you will need to rooted AND have your bootloader unlocked. Its a pretty easy process to do everything as long as you pay attention. I.e. don't flash a rom meant for another carriers S3 or the international S3 cause you will hard brick your phone and have to mail it to someone with like $60 to get it fixed A good rom to try first would be CleanRom imo. There are many guides around this forum, just read em and reread em then go at it. If you are unsure about something then ask before you do it.
P.s. Backup your imei...... here is a great guide on how to do everything... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709

I just recently had to make the same decision! Finally, after a good bit of research and youtube video watching, I decided to go ahead with the root process and couldn't be happier! Especially with Verizon being so far behind right now.

It's so easy to do. Just read and follow all the steps.
Just my 2 cents,I couldn't imagine having a non rooted phone. Even if you don't want to flash a rom, getting the bloat off is worth it. Some apps can be disabled now but a few still linger.

I may still have 'noob' status on this forum, but I have been lurking here for years. And I have rooted all of the Android phones that I have had (Droid Incredible, Thunderbolt, and now GS3). I don't do much with my rooted phones, but being able to run a version of the operating system (JB) that seems like it will never make it out of Verizon R&D is totally worth it.
The root method for the S3 is incredibly easy. And there is plenty of help on these forums. Just make sure you read the info before moving forward, and all should be well.

I would say go Root. I too have been following the forums, and you will find an incredible amount of information on this site. Helpful people as well.
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I'd say go for it, why wait for the jelly bean update when you can get it from leaked ROMS already.
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I would definitely root. There are so many roms, mods, themes that you can flash and it seems like something new every week. Plus this maybe one of the easiest phones to root that there is. There many guides that will help you and the community is wonderful.
You have v6 camero dont you want the v8 top of the line?
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Make sure you do your research before hand, there is more than enough info on here but really there is no reason not to unless your phone was given to you by your job or something

x714x said:
You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
You can follow this guide, you would need 1,2,and 8. Then just follow the steps included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Rooting is something you would do if you wanted to run apps or alter system files that require special privileges to access, read or write. A good reason to root is flash a custom recovery. The custom recovery will allow you to make backups of your phone. If something breaks on your system you can simply restore a backup in like 10 mins and its good as new
If you want to flash a rom then you will need to rooted AND have your bootloader unlocked. Its a pretty easy process to do everything as long as you pay attention. I.e. don't flash a rom meant for another carriers S3 or the international S3 cause you will hard brick your phone and have to mail it to someone with like $60 to get it fixed A good rom to try first would be CleanRom imo. There are many guides around this forum, just read em and reread em then go at it. If you are unsure about something then ask before you do it.
P.s. Backup your imei...... here is a great guide on how to do everything... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!
I rooted my Droid Incredible and my Kindle Fire. Both were easy with a tutorial. It made the Kindle Fire a whole new device. I was waiting to root my S3 until after Verizon released the JB update, but seeing the quoted post above, it looks like I don't have to wait for Verizon.
I believe there is a one click root method for the VZW S3 so there's really no reason not to root!
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Root that dude!
Learn a couple things and assert yourself my young Padawan! After all...
Aren't you holding a SGS3-PO?

x714x said:
You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
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You still need an unlocked bootloader to do this which would void warranty anyways.

So worth it!!! Root it!!! There are plenty of Step-by-Step guides in the developers forum that makes it so easy...but please read all the steps first then do them....

You know, I would always root, but would be much less tempted if Verizon didn't load up MY phone with bloat.
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Root unlock and get system app mover and busybox. Move bloat apps from system and then uninstall them.
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Can someone point me in the right direction? Looking for simple steps. I want to stay stock, no root. Would like to flash the latest leaked Jelly Bean. And then instructions on how to go back to Ice Cream Sandwich when the official Jelly Bean OTA comes out. Thank you everyone.
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-before anything read and read more, if you do root first thing to-do make a backup of your system(nandroid)
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Its a matter of prefrence really.
I recently went back to stock and im content as can be.
Not really missing anything and there's tons of APK's around to get u what ur looking for.
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Yes rooting your phone opens up the posibility to do anything flash roms, mod, ect.

If you like being able to customize your interface then you should defiantly root your phone.

[Q] Help unlocking bootloader on Mac (or directly on device)? [4.1.2]

So I'm on a Mac, and I've gotten as far as rooting my phone from the grace of motochopper, and now I'd like to unlock the bootloader, so I can install Cyanogen. I've searched for a way to do it on Mac, and pretty much one thing has come up which is something called "Adam Outler's Casual", which I'm afraid to use, because it tells me it can brick my device, and I don't have the correct directions for it. As I said in the title, I'm running a Galaxy S3, on 4.1.2, on Verizon. Will this be compatible? I also found an article about something called "EZ-unlock", which I found out has been taken out of the play store, but I downloaded it from a thread on AndroidCentral named "[App] [9/20] EZ-Unlock 1.4 - Easiest way to unlock your bootloader!" (I can't post links yet, need 10 posts), and I can download any version of it. What is the best way to approach unlocking my bootloader without bricking my phone? I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me.

darthnix said:
So I'm on a Mac, and I've gotten as far as rooting my phone from the grace of motochopper, and now I'd like to unlock the bootloader, so I can install Cyanogen. I've searched for a way to do it on Mac, and pretty much one thing has come up which is something called "Adam Outler's Casual", which I'm afraid to use, because it tells me it can brick my device, and I don't have the correct directions for it. As I said in the title, I'm running a Galaxy S3, on 4.1.2, on Verizon. Will this be compatible? I also found an article about something called "EZ-unlock", which I found out has been taken out of the play store, but I downloaded it from a thread on AndroidCentral named "[App] [9/20] EZ-Unlock 1.4 - Easiest way to unlock your bootloader!" (I can't post links yet, need 10 posts), and I can download any version of it. What is the best way to approach unlocking my bootloader without bricking my phone? I'd really appreciate it if someone could help me.
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Use ez unlock v. 1.2, 1.4 is unreliable. That's the easiest way.
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BadUsername said:
Use ez unlock v. 1.2, 1.4 is unreliable. That's the easiest way.
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Thank you for this. Do you know for certain that this won't brick my phone or harm it in anyway, as I'm running 4.1.2?

darthnix said:
Thank you for this. Do you know for certain that this won't brick my phone or harm it in anyway, as I'm running 4.1.2?
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It won't break it, just hit unlock and it's done. Of course there's always a risk of something happening, but it's a very simple process and risk is pretty minimal.
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BadUsername said:
It won't break it, just hit unlock and it's done. Of course there's always a risk of something happening, but it's a very simple process and risk is pretty minimal.
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Thank you for your responses, they have helped me greatly. I will use the app as soon as I have the opportunity to.