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How to upgrade to new latest Asus firmware through custom recovery

Check the device firmware type by going to Setting - about tablet - built number
Download the right firmware pack for your device.
http://www.asus.com/Tablet/Transformer_Pad/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_Infinity_TF700T/#download
Now extract the zip file and you will have another zip file.
Rename that zip file as "EP201_768_SDUPDATE" and place it to an external sd card if you do not have a custom recovery. If you are rooted and unlocked plus you have a custom recovery you don't need to rename it you can place it in internal sd is well.
Now turn off your device. Hold power button including the volume down button and enter custom recovery. For stock recovery it should detect it automatically and will install. once in custom recovery clear your cache and install the file with the name above or whatever name you have. once installation is complete. reboot the system be patient and you have the latest update.
You can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
Make sure you have USB debugging on.
To get custom recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list. which is Option - install OpenRecoveryScript.
I am not responsible if you mess up your device. do these at your own risk. Nonetheless these steps work perfectly for me.

Renaming is not needed.

lafester said:
Renaming is not needed.
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Exactly thats for people without custom recovery

Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
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rizanx said:
Exactly thats for people without custom recovery
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does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?

Yes and yes.
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odeccacccp said:
does the update push the stock recovery as well?
and root is lost right?
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Yes you will lose root.
But you can obtain root easily using this method.
Just download the DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3.zip file from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
extract the content and run RootDebugfs, then follow the on screen instruction and you will have root.
oh and make sure you have USB debugging on.

sorry for the mix up. yes you do lose recovery. Download goomanager from playstore and you can install TWRP recovery from the option list.

rizanx said:
Through custom recovery stock recovery is not pushed! you will still have custom recovery. You will only lose root.
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Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.

Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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+1 You WILL lose custom recovery with this method. This has all been covered before...
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Pretoriano80 said:
Wrong, flashing an official rom will make you loose the custom recover too, you will have a clean stock rom once you do that. AND also this thread has nothing to share with the development forum.
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Thanks for clear up.

MysticMgcn said:
Isn't this already covered here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833212
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Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks

I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?

GRIM1337 said:
I also have a question! Will this allow for OTA updates even if our bootloader is unlocked? And will we be able to flash the JB update from ASUS manually if not? Anyone know?
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No. when you unlocked it clearly stated no more ota updates for you.
Yes. of course you can flash manually just like any other rom.

odeccacccp said:
Where in there? Can;t find it?
1) If I am on a custom ROM can I flash the new update or I have to go back to STOCK first?
2) What's the big deal with loosing CWR and Root, it takes like 2 min to put it back, I mean there is another way to not loose it?
Thanks
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You don't need to have stock rom. As long as you have the stock kernel your ok. You will of course lose custom recovery but its easy to download again as i have mentioned in my first post.
There is a lengthy way to do this. But why do that when it takes you literally 2 minute to root it with DebugfsRoot .
Hope it went well for you.

[SCH-I705] Help can I unbrick my tablet

I have a Galaxy Tab 2 VZW and was trying to install the ClearRom, but I guess I forgot to unlock bootloader, so now everytime I turn the tab on I get message statitng " System Software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone."
I have a backup from before I tried installing the ROM but don't know what to do with it
Any help will be appreciated

melog69 said:
I have a Galaxy Tab 2 VZW and was trying to install the ClearRom, but I guess I forgot to unlock bootloader, so now everytime I turn the tab on I get message statitng " System Software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone."
I have a backup from before I tried installing the ROM but don't know what to do with it
Any help will be appreciated
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HOw did you make the backup? CWM? If so, then install CMW recovery and do a restore.

DigitalMD said:
HOw did you make the backup? CWM? If so, then install CMW recovery and do a restore.
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I tried getting into recovery mode, but I get the following screen everytime, I think I need the Stock Firmware to flash with ODIN but I don't know where to find it.
<iframe src="https://skydrive.live.com/embed?cid=47A1A726F16BDCFD&resid=47A1A726F16BDCFD%212570&authkey=AE3MPZ8PewFeQos" width="180" height="320" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe>

Always, ALWAYS, follow directions exactly how they're laid out.
What you need to do is download the aboot.img to your sd card. Reboot into recovery, ADB Shell into your device (you may need linux for this part as Windows doesn't recognize the device in recovery mode). Once you ADB into recovery, make sure you are root (noted by # instead of $).
Then:
dd if=/sdcard/aboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
reboot download
This should unlock you bootloader so you can get by verizons pesky warning.
We can't see the picture you tried attaching.

MrHyde03 said:
Always, ALWAYS, follow directions exactly how they're laid out.
What you need to do is download the aboot.img to your sd card. Reboot into recovery, ADB Shell into your device (you may need linux for this part as Windows doesn't recognize the device in recovery mode). Once you ADB into recovery, make sure you are root (noted by # instead of $).
Then:
dd if=/sdcard/aboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5
reboot download
This should unlock you bootloader so you can get by verizons pesky warning.
We can't see the picture you tried attaching.
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I cannot get to recovery mode, only download mode, also ClearRom did not specify that the bootloader, that is why I did not even bother

melog69 said:
I cannot get to recovery mode, only download mode, also ClearRom did not specify that the bootloader, that is why I did not even bother
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You'll more than likely have to send it back. There has been no official release of stock firmware, unfortunately (none that I have found at least). In the root thread there are steps 1 - 3 for a reason. 1 - Root, 2 - Unlock and Recovery, 3 - Custom ROM. Always follow directions.

MrHyde03 said:
You'll more than likely have to send it back. There has been no official release of stock firmware, unfortunately (none that I have found at least). In the root thread there are steps 1 - 3 for a reason. 1 - Root, 2 - Unlock and Recovery, 3 - Custom ROM. Always follow directions.
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Well, thanks guys now I know what to do when it's fixed

melog69 said:
Well, thanks guys now I know what to do when it's fixed
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Maybe try a stock 3100 rom? If the hardware is the same should work, just need to set APN etc.Then reroot, install recovery, install cuztom rom.
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acefsw said:
Maybe try a stock 3100 rom? If the hardware is the same should work, just need to set APN etc.Then reroot, install recovery, install cuztom rom.
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Actually, according to here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885558 you just need download mode to install the stock image and then follow the rest of the steps.

acefsw said:
Maybe try a stock 3100 rom? If the hardware is the same should work, just need to set APN etc.Then reroot, install recovery, install cuztom rom.
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DO NOT INSTALL A P3100 ROM. It's not the same hardware (not really even close), so that would only make it worse.

imnuts said:
DO NOT INSTALL A P3100 ROM. It's not the same hardware (not really even close), so that would only make it worse.
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I edited the post, read the link, it is for his device

imnuts is correct. These devices are extremely different and really does need it's own subforum so people don't keep getting confused. The i705 is closest to the i535 (s3), nearly identical actually.

MrHyde03 said:
imnuts is correct. These devices are extremely different and really does need it's own subforum so people don't keep getting confused. The i705 is closest to the i535 (s3), nearly identical actually.
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Then wouldn't it be easier to flash an S Rom?

melog69 said:
Then wouldn't it be easier to flash an S Rom?
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It still wouldn't work. boot, recovery, and system for the s3 are designed for the s3. The hardware is the same, but the software has it's differences. What differences, though, is beyond me.

I have the same issue, this is the first time I've ever "Bricked" a device. Thought I followed the instructions correctly, I can successfully flash recovery.tar.md5 on Mr.Hydes thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885558 but when it goes to reboot it gives me the Yellow ExclaTriangle "System software not authorized by Verizion , yadi, yadi ya da".
I can get into Download mode but NO RECOVERY, Tried flashing (With ODIN) CWM 6.0.1.9 located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044630 but ERROR with NAND WRITE FAIL.
Does anyone have a PIT file? I want give Heimdall a stab at it before I go throw it through Verizon's front window. Appreciate any help, like I said I understand the importance of following Instructions, I've done plenty of Android devices before including The Original GTab7, I dont mind cracking it open either, I've already had it apart to disconnect the battery but that did no help either, BTW it's really easy to open up.

Sounds like you didn't flash the unsecure bootloader
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MrHyde03 said:
Sounds like you didn't flash the unsecure bootloader
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I couldn't boot into Recovery to Flash, I'm Trying to flash now using Odin but get "Secure Check Fail". Any Ideas?

The bootloader needs to be flashed before the recovery using the dd command. Its listed first under step 2, before the recovery.
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MrHyde03 said:
The bootloader needs to be flashed before the recovery using the dd command. Its listed first under step 2, before the recovery.
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Yeah that's where I'm confused, I've had it rooted and unlocked since November following your original Development, I was on G3 not J1. Followed the Instructions and then crap.

Unlocked since Nov and it just now crapped? That doesn't make any sense.. When you boot into download mode right now, what orientation is the screen? Portrait or landscape? Landscape would mean a correctly flashed aboot.img (boot loader)
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MrHyde03 said:
Unlocked since Nov and it just now crapped? That doesn't make any sense.. When you boot into download mode right now, what orientation is the screen? Portrait or landscape? Landscape would mean a correctly flashed about.img (boot loader)
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I followed this thread of yours in the beginning of NOV. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942674 I was rooted and unsecured bootloader, had CWM and SuperUser, but there weren't any ROMS out yet. Everything was fine until I went to install CleanRom the other day.
Portrait Orientation in Download mode.

[Q] Rooted S3 to JB - restore to clean or copy over?

Hello all,
I bought my S3 already rooted and unlocked but with the 'stock' rom (I535VRLF2 base / IMM76D.I535VRALG7 build). It has CWM 6.0.0.8 installed, and I locked out OTA updating by freezing FWUpgrade and SDM with Titanium Pro.
Now that JB is out, I would like to upgrade and am wondering the best way to proceed -- restoring my phone to out-of-box condition and then going though the entire rooting/unlocking process OR (if possible) loading the new JB ROM over what I have. Although I have done a lot of messing around with my HP Touchpad and installing of nightlies, I had done ZERO playing with the S3, so I really feel like a novice and was hoping for a thread that would be a step-by-step guide for the first time I do this (I did search but didn't find exactly what I was looking for).
I have no problem in erasing what I currently have on the phone -- in fact I would like to do a complete erase and reinstall of programs now that JB is out (who knows what is lurking in those folders - plus I have been having trouble with wireless tethering).
Can anyone suggest the best way to go? In the end I would like to have JB on my S3 with the 'stock' ROM, unlocked and rooted so that I can use Titanium Pro to freeze bloatware and use wireless tethering for rooted phones.
Thanks and an early Merry Christmas to all!
Frank
Michigan

Try Open1your1eyes thread in the dev section, that has everything you need to upgrade to JB. That thread has info on how to flash the Verizon VRBLK3 rom. There's a version that formats your data and a version that leaves your data intact.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Try Open1your1eyes thread in the dev section, that has everything you need to upgrade to JB. That thread has info on how to flash the Verizon VRBLK3 rom. There's a version that formats your data and a version that leaves your data intact.
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Hi SlimSnoopOS,
Yes, I did find that thread and also one (with a video) that covered rooting and unlocking the stock JB ROM. Can I use the one you mentioned with the ROM that wipes your data and installed CWM (VRBLK3 Bootchain with ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.1.2) with my phones current state, or do I need to remove the current CWM and lock/unroot it? Or do I unfreeze the update files I froze, do the OTA, then do the steps in that thread?That is what is confusing to me. I don't want to brick it.
Thanks
Frank

You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
Edit: ok, looking back at it, both of his threads only have the "no wipe" version. Since you want to format the internal sd card as well to clear out your excess folders, how about you follow section 5 of DroidStyle's guide in the dev section to reset your firmware to either VRALF2 or VRALG1 then OTA to JB.
Do you care to be rooted/unlocked afterwards?
Double edit: I found a full wipe data version! This wipes your internal and external sd card so backup your data! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
So, what would you like to do? Be on factory VRBLK3 JB with no root (wipes internal/external)? Be on VRBLK3 JB with root?
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
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Hi again,
OK. But if I read it correctly, the first two ROMS (downloads 6 and 7) do not keep your data -- I think only 8 (which says NO DATA WIPE) keeps what you currently have. I was thinking of downloading ROM 6 which will give me CWM 6.0.1.2, as that is what I have used before and that is what is currently on the phone.
But here again is where I am confused. I do Step 1 and flash the #6 ROM. Then it says in Step 2 to install a Custom Recovery. And if I want CWM, I need to download and flash download 6. But if I flashed download 6 in step 1, why do I have to do it again? What am I missing?
Also, the ROM is a .tar.md5 file. Do I need to unpack it or does Odin know how to work with that file? I did find the Odin Flash Guide (http://androidfirmwares.net/Guide/Details/9) but wish it was a video...
Frank

FMinMI said:
Hello all,
I bought my S3 already rooted and unlocked but with the 'stock' rom (I535VRLF2 base / IMM76D.I535VRALG7 build). It has CWM 6.0.0.8 installed, and I locked out OTA updating by freezing FWUpgrade and SDM with Titanium Pro.
Now that JB is out, I would like to upgrade and am wondering the best way to proceed -- restoring my phone to out-of-box condition and then going though the entire rooting/unlocking process OR (if possible) loading the new JB ROM over what I have. Although I have done a lot of messing around with my HP Touchpad and installing of nightlies, I had done ZERO playing with the S3, so I really feel like a novice and was hoping for a thread that would be a step-by-step guide for the first time I do this (I did search but didn't find exactly what I was looking for).
I have no problem in erasing what I currently have on the phone -- in fact I would like to do a complete erase and reinstall of programs now that JB is out (who knows what is lurking in those folders - plus I have been having trouble with wireless tethering).
Can anyone suggest the best way to go? In the end I would like to have JB on my S3 with the 'stock' ROM, unlocked and rooted so that I can use Titanium Pro to freeze bloatware and use wireless tethering for rooted phones.
Thanks and an early Merry Christmas to all!
Frank
Michigan
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The BEST way to go if you're already rooted on VRLF2 stock is to download OTA Rootkeeper, back up your root, unfreeze fwupgrade and sdm and then take the OTA.
Once the OTA updates your phone, restore root from Rootkeeper, and unlock your bootloader again using E-Z Unlock 1.2 (the .apk is around here somewhere).
With this method, there will be no need to flash, odin, trip any counters, etc.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
Edit: ok, looking back at it, both of his threads only have the "no wipe" version. Since you want to format the internal sd card as well to clear out your excess folders, how about you follow section 5 of DroidStyle's guide in the dev section to reset your firmware to either VRALF2 or VRALG1 then OTA to JB.
Do you care to be rooted/unlocked afterwards?
Double edit: I found a full wipe data version! This wipes your internal and external sd card so backup your data! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
So, what would you like to do? Be on factory VRBLK3 JB with no root (wipes internal/external)? Be on VRBLK3 JB with root?
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Best way without any issue in the future is flash full rom with root injected. So VRBLK3 with root is the best way to go. no wipe version is not recommended, it caused some issues. Just remove your external sdcard then Odin the K3 with root. I recommend the pre-rooted Root66 version from mrRobinson. It identical to stock only with root.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
Edit: ok, looking back at it, both of his threads only have the "no wipe" version. Since you want to format the internal sd card as well to clear out your excess folders, how about you follow section 5 of DroidStyle's guide in the dev section to reset your firmware to either VRALF2 or VRALG1 then OTA to JB.
Do you care to be rooted/unlocked afterwards?
Double edit: I found a full wipe data version! This wipes your internal and external sd card so backup your data! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
So, what would you like to do? Be on factory VRBLK3 JB with no root (wipes internal/external)? Be on VRBLK3 JB with root?
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I would like to end up with a rooted, unlocked JB S3 that has been cleaned up. I don't care what I might lose on the phone -- I can download the apps and music I currently have on it, and any settings I changed in ICS I can then find and change in JB. All contacts/calendar data and phone numbers will come back once I install gmail. And losing my SMS messages are no big deal (I need to clean it up anyway and this is the best way). All my pixs have been moved to my PC.
Thanks for your help!
Frank

dunderball said:
The BEST way to go if you're already rooted on VRLF2 stock is to download OTA Rootkeeper, back up your root, unfreeze fwupgrade and sdm and then take the OTA.
Once the OTA updates your phone, restore root from Rootkeeper, and unlock your bootloader again using E-Z Unlock 1.2 (the .apk is around here somewhere).
With this method, there will be no need to flash, odin, trip any counters, etc.
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Hi. Thanks for the suggestion. If I go this route, I assume the OTA will not delete any extra folders, data, etc. If I do a factory reset, will that take care of completely cleaning up the phone? Will CWM be removed? Or does Rootkeeper and E-Z Unlock bring this back?
I would like to end up with my S3 unlocked and rooted, running a 'stock' JB ROM and being able to freeze bloatware/fwupgrade and sdm, but completely cleaned up so no 'residual' programs/files/folders from ICS are messing up JB. Just like on my PC, when I go from one OS version to another, I always do a clean install to pitch the crap and make sure nothing old interferes with the new OS.
Frank
Michigan

buhohitr said:
Best way without any issue in the future is flash full rom with root injected. So VRBLK3 with root is the best way to go. no wipe version is not recommended, it caused some issues. Just remove your external sdcard then Odin the K3 with root. I recommend the pre-rooted Root66 version from mrRobinson. It identical to stock only with root.
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Ahh, perfect! That helps out a lot.
FMinMI said:
I would like to end up with a rooted, unlocked JB S3 that has been cleaned up. I don't care what I might lose on the phone -- I can download the apps and music I currently have on it, and any settings I changed in ICS I can then find and change in JB. All contacts/calendar data and phone numbers will come back once I install gmail. And losing my SMS messages are no big deal (I need to clean it up anyway and this is the best way). All my pixs have been moved to my PC.
Thanks for your help!
Frank
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Based on what you're telling me, this is what you need to follow; it's the same link from my double edit. This method formats internal and external sd card AND bumps you up to rooted JB in the process. Use VRBLK3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Ahh, perfect! That helps out a lot.
Based on what you're telling me, this is what you need to follow; it's the same link from my double edit. This method formats internal and external sd card AND bumps you up to rooted JB in the process. Use VRBLK3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
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Thanks. Your thread looks easy to follow if I go this route. What program is needed to uppack the .7z file? And regarding the 'flash counter', when I booted to download mode, I do see a yellow triangle on that screen (that warns against downloading ROMs). Does this mean I tripped the counter? I never see that triangle any other time (however under status in settings I do see Dvice Sattus as 'modified'). Do I need to do anything before following your steps if indeed the counter has been set?
Frank

FMinMI said:
Thanks. Your thread looks easy to follow if I go this route. What program is needed to uppack the .7z file? And regarding the 'flash counter', when I booted to download mode, I do see a yellow triangle on that screen (that warns against downloading ROMs). Does this mean I tripped the counter? I never see that triangle any other time (however under status in settings I do see Dvice Sattus as 'modified'). Do I need to do anything before following your steps if indeed the counter has been set?
Frank
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Does your computer not allow you to unzip the file? You should be fine with 7zip, it's free and open source. Once unzipped, the file should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" and Odin will flash it just fine.
Tripping the flash counter is rather irrelevant since you can reset it anytime with Triangle Away. Also,you have to flash a non-Samsung file via Odin to trip the flash counter...which would be like installing CWM or TWRP recovery using Odin. Neither of which are Samsung official, make sense? I think the counter status is actually on the top left once fully in Download. Mode. That prompt you see in download mode is always there, just press volume up to proceed then follow the directions in the link.
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Sounds like SlimSnoop is leading you down the right path. I agree with his choice of thread to share with you and advice about the trip counter. Someone mentioned before to take out you external SD card. Are you trying to erase extra folders and files just on the Internal SD, or both the Internal and External?
and Slim, are you sure this process will take care of both? I see your post above, I've just had problems with this in the past. If this works I might do it too!

SlimSnoopOS said:
Does your computer not allow you to unzip the file? You should be fine with 7zip, it's free and open source. Once unzipped, the file should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" and Odin will flash it just fine.
Tripping the flash counter is rather irrelevant since you can reset it anytime with Triangle Away. Also,you have to flash a non-Samsung file via Odin to trip the flash counter...which would be like installing CWM or TWRP recovery using Odin. Neither of which are Samsung official, make sense? I think the counter status is actually on the top left once fully in Download. Mode. That prompt you see in download mode is always there, just press volume up to proceed then follow the directions in the link.
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My Win7 OS does not know what to do with a .7z file so I will get 7zip.
And OK on the counter.
I want to install CWM (not TWRP) and do it via Option 2 (I don't want to install GooManager). Do I open a CMD window in Win7 (with admin privs) to type in adb shell? Or is that a command entered into Odin?
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank

KjK89 said:
Sounds like SlimSnoop is leading you down the right path. I agree with his choice of thread to share with you and advice about the trip counter. Someone mentioned before to take out you external SD card. Are you trying to erase extra folders and files just on the Internal SD, or both the Internal and External?
and Slim, are you sure this process will take care of both? I see your post above, I've just had problems with this in the past. If this works I might do it too!
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I want to clean up everything. I guess I can just format the external SD if the suggested process does not do it....
Frank

FMinMI said:
My Win7 OS does not know what to do with a .7z file so I will get 7zip.
And OK on the counter.
I want to install CWM (not TWRP) and do it via Option 2 (I don't want to install GooManager). Do I open a CMD window in Win7 (with admin privs) to type in adb shell? Or is that a command entered into Odin?
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank
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That's done in a CMD window, not Odin. The adb command comes from the Android SDK, so that needs to be installed for that method to work.
Another option would be to install the "Terminal" app on your phone, run "su" to gain a root shell, and then enter that command on your phone. That option makes typing the command kind of a pain, but at least you won't need to download and install the Android SDK.

KjK89 said:
and Slim, are you sure this process will take care of both? I see your post above, I've just had problems with this in the past. If this works I might do it too!
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I'm not sure now that you ask lol maybe I'm misinterpreting what MrRobinson posted? But it does wipe internal storage. I think my misinterpretation is because it says it wipes "/sdcard" which now that I look at it more clearly, it just means internal storage.
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My Win7 OS does not know what to do with a .7z file so I will get 7zip.
And OK on the counter.
I want to install CWM (not TWRP) and do it via Option 2 (I don't want to install GooManager). Do I open a CMD window in Win7 (with admin privs) to type in adb shell? Or is that a command entered into Odin?
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank
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I am not knowledgeable in adb commands, I would just install EZ Recovery then install CWM and call it a day. Yes, I'm that lazy BUT this guy looks like he is way more informed on adb:
JonLido said:
That's done in a CMD window, not Odin. The adb command comes from the Android SDK, so that needs to be installed for that method to work.
Another option would be to install the "Terminal" app on your phone, run "su" to gain a root shell, and then enter that command on your phone. That option makes typing the command kind of a pain, but at least you won't need to download and install the Android SDK.
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FMinMI said:
Hi. Thanks for the suggestion. If I go this route, I assume the OTA will not delete any extra folders, data, etc. If I do a factory reset, will that take care of completely cleaning up the phone? Will CWM be removed? Or does Rootkeeper and E-Z Unlock bring this back?
I would like to end up with my S3 unlocked and rooted, running a 'stock' JB ROM and being able to freeze bloatware/fwupgrade and sdm, but completely cleaned up so no 'residual' programs/files/folders from ICS are messing up JB. Just like on my PC, when I go from one OS version to another, I always do a clean install to pitch the crap and make sure nothing old interferes with the new OS.
Frank
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That's correct. You can just do a wipe from settings and it will return you to stock. Flashing the entire rooted K3 image is also a good alternative, as suggested by others.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Does your computer not allow you to unzip the file? You should be fine with 7zip, it's free and open source. Once unzipped, the file should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" and Odin will flash it just fine.
Tripping the flash counter is rather irrelevant since you can reset it anytime with Triangle Away. Also,you have to flash a non-Samsung file via Odin to trip the flash counter...which would be like installing CWM or TWRP recovery using Odin. Neither of which are Samsung official, make sense? I think the counter status is actually on the top left once fully in Download. Mode. That prompt you see in download mode is always there, just press volume up to proceed then follow the directions in the link.
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Well, I have a problem. I downloaded root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3.7z because I wanted to do a clean install. I also downloaded and installed 7zip, then told it to unpack the above file.
What I get is a zip folder labelled Stock Root - VRALG7 - ODEX.zip. Why would this not be VRBLK3? Is it a mis-labelling or is the file not correct in the 7z package?
Thanks.
Frank

Give me a few minutes, I'm downloading it now to see.
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Edit: So, mine unzips as "root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3.tar.md5" just fine, took fifteen minutes to download. That's really unusual but try redownloading the file again. To confirm, I selected the very first VRBLK3 link which wipes /sdcard.

[How-To] Update to G900V_PF4 - 6.0.1

**You can begin the following process from any Build/ROM but you must already have Root Access**
**Required** FlashFire - Play BETA - PREVIEW
Downloads:
- G900V_PF4_Stock_ROM.zip (For "Locked" Bootloaders - Unrooted)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_ROM.zip (For "Locked" Bootloaders - Unrooted)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
- G900V_PF4_Stock_Deodexed_Debloated_Rooted_ROM.zip (For "Unlocked" Bootloaders Only!)
Instructions for "Locked" Bootloaders:
1. Place the ROM onto your device (use either internal or ext-sdcard).
2. Open the FlashFire app and "Agree" to the Terms and Conditions.
3. Press "(+)" twice to bring up the "Actions" menu.
4. Select "Flash Zip or OTA" and locate and select the ROM. Leave "Auto-mount" unchecked under the "Options" menu and press the checkmark to continue.
5. From the main menu Uncheck all options under "EverRoot" and set "Reboot" setting to "Download."
6. Press the lightning bolt then "Ok" to begin the **flash.
7. Once the flash is complete and the device reboots into "Download" mode, flash the G900V_PF4_Bootloader using Odin's PDA/AP slot.
**The screen will turn black then display the contents of your system before beginning the flash. FlashFire will pause for about 1 minute while flashing the "system" partition.
Once complete your device will reboot and pause on the Verizon splash screen for 1 - 2 minutes (10 - 15 mins for deodexed version) before completely rebooting. Done!
Instructions for "Unlocked" Bootloaders: (Your Knox Warranty Bit will be tripped!)
1. Use the following guide however the above ROM's for "Unlocked" Bootloaders are pre-"system rooted," therefore there is no need to flash the SuperSu .zip file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Tip: for blazing fast speed turn off animations from Developer Options and reboot!
Known Issues:
- None!
Notes:
1. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, Recovery, and Bootloader.
2. Native tethering is enabled on all of the ROM's.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing, the ROM will automatically wipe User Data.
4. The Debloated version has all Google, most Verizon, and all Knox apps removed.
5. If you do not already have root access follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
6. To learn more about FlashFire's capabilities on locked bootloader devices see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60070810&postcount=2

Any way to flash without losing data?

MWFD said:
Any way to flash without losing data?
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Use FF's backup function to backup then restore your data after flashing.

Confirmed that after about 7min on the VZW boot animation, the deodexed version works just fine.
I wonder how long we'll get away with using the OD5 bootloader. lol.

How do we flash the od5 bootloader?
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ykjae said:
How do we flash the od5 bootloader?
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odin

Details please. I know how to flash the stock rom. Just what about bootloader.
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Anyone have a good link to a recent version of Odin?

flamadiddle said:
Anyone have a good link to a recent version of Odin?
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550149

ykjae said:
Details please. I know how to flash the stock rom. Just what about bootloader.
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Use Odin's PDA or AP slot depending on Odin version used.

So in odin I flash the bootloader. Then reboot and flash the stock deodexed rom in flashfire? & I should be all set?
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muniz_ri said:
however the G900V_OD5_Bootloader is required for the ROM's to run (flash using Odin's AP slot).
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This strikes me as very important information that should be included in the steps before it instead of being a footnote. Can anyone clarify the complete steps/process? Also, any idea what the changelog is?
EDIT: I'm on the rooted OD5 ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900vod5-5-0-keeproot-t3136945 Just trying to make head or tail of the instructions in this post. Do I need to flash the OD5 bootloader since I'm already on OD5, or what?

I'm a little confused why the first 3 steps in the FlashFire process is necessary (Google+ signup part) when you include the link for v19 just below, am i missing something here? Also, not being familiar with FlashFire, once i flash OE1 will i be given the option to boot into download mode to Odin the OD5 bootloader? I'm coming from OC4 so order is crucial here I'd imagine. Another also, i generally like deodexed roms, any caveats associated with this one? advanced voice features? My Verizon access? Thanks

chetqwerty said:
I'm a little confused why the first 3 steps in the FlashFire process is necessary (Google+ signup part) when you include the link for v19 just below, am i missing something here? Also, not being familiar with FlashFire, once i flash OE1 will i be given the option to boot into download mode to Odin the OD5 bootloader? I'm coming from OC4 so order is crucial here I'd imagine. Another also, i generally like deodexed roms, any caveats associated with this one? advanced voice features? My Verizon access? Thanks
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I left the links to the FF thread for reference as it contains good discussion re: FF's progress.
As for the bootloader instructions, I will add the steps to the instructions. I mistakenly assumed most people already had that level of understanding.
And the deodexed version is only intended for those that plan to use xposed or themes. If you do not plan on doing either use the regular rom.

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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934550149
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Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.

flamadiddle said:
Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.
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It works fine for me. Search xda for a different version.

ykjae said:
So in odin I flash the bootloader. Then reboot and flash the stock deodexed rom in flashfire? & I should be all set?
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See updated instructions in OP.

MWFD said:
Any way to flash without losing data?
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muniz_ri said:
Use FF's backup function to backup then restore your data after flashing.
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Although I would recommend just following the backup/restore method as it is faster and safer, you could open the ROM with Winzip/7zip, navigate through the META-INF folder until you get to the updater-script, then open it with Notepad, and remove this part of the script:
package_extract_file("wipedata.sh", "/tmp/wipedata.sh");
set_perm(0, 0, 0755, "/tmp/wipedata.sh");
run_program("/tmp/wipedata.sh");
then save the file and if you used Winzip, close the program and choose "Update Zip file with changes". If you used 7zip, when you close Notepad, it will ask if you want to update the file in the archive and just choose "Okay".
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flamadiddle said:
Thanks for the link, but I still have the same problem with it that I had on the OD5 thread: Checksum mismatch. I tried 3 different mirrors. Either it's a bad file or a bad checksum.
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muniz_ri said:
It works fine for me. Search xda for a different version.
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It works fine for me too.

muniz_ri said:
I left the links to the FF thread for reference as it contains good discussion re: FF's progress.
As for the bootloader instructions, I will add the steps to the instructions. I mistakenly assumed most people already had that level of understanding.
And the deodexed version is only intended for those that plan to use xposed or themes. If you do not plan on doing either use the regular rom.
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I noticed you mentioned if you already are on OC4 then you do not need to boot into Download mode, if I wanted to upgrade the bootloader to OD5 could I boot into download anyways and upgrade to OD5 (kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing?)

aurfawce said:
I noticed you mentioned if you already are on OC4 then you do not need to boot into Download mode, if I wanted to upgrade the bootloader to OD5 could I boot into download anyways and upgrade to OD5 (kill 2 birds with 1 stone kinda thing?)
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Yes

[Question]Updating rooted phone without messing up the phone?

Hi,
TL-DR; I rooted my phone, and want to update with minimal loss of data.
Sorry for this newbie question but I really couldn't figure out everything and wanted to confirm before proceeding.
I have MHA-L29C185B138 and rooted step-by-step via the instructions on this link:
HOW TO ROOT YOUR MATE 9 with Decrypted Data in TWRP without needing a patched Boot.img
I want to update. What should I do? I isntalled Firmware Finder and downloaded MHA-L29C185B172 FULLOTA-MF. (downloaded all 3 files)
I couldn't find a complete tutorial for rooted roms. Read different and partial recommendations on different threads. Somewhere I read that I need to restore my boot and recovery partition before update. I backed my boot partition as it was a step in rooting guide but I didn't back up my recovery partition.
So could you please point me a beginner friendly guide that explains step by step updating rooted mate 9?
Thanks in advance.

I bump up this question as I'm interested in that answer also
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Updating and keeping root is basically not possible, as far as I know.
Regardless of installation method, your phone will be re-locked and wiped when new firmware is installed on a rooted phone.

Same question from me as well. I rooted using the method in the link and I wanted to update to C185B172. No idea what's the safe proof way. As this is my daily driver and only phone I can't risk messing with it.

vipivj said:
Same question from me as well. I rooted using the method in the link and I wanted to update to C185B172. No idea what's the safe proof way. As this is my daily driver and only phone I can't risk messing with it.
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Whenever you update you have to start all over again with the same process you originally rooted with. Like @duraaraa said your bootloader gets locked back down and your recovery gets flashed to stock. So you have to unlock bootloader, then install TWRP, format your data so that you're unencrypted and flash the public then HW data files for the specific firmware you updated to. Basically follow the steps in the root method you initially used. This has to be done everytime
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jr313 said:
Whenever you update you have to start all over again with the same process you originally rooted with. Like @duraaraa said your bootloader gets locked back down and your recovery gets flashed to stock. So you have to unlock bootloader, then install TWRP, format your data so that you're unencrypted and flash the public then HW data files for the specific firmware you updated to. Basically follow the steps in the root method you initially used. This has to be done everytime
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So you meant to say if I download 'latest full package ' from Huawei, I can install it and everything go back to stock?

vipivj said:
So you meant to say if I download 'latest full package ' from Huawei, I can install it and everything go back to stock?
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Yes sir. But remember if you're rooted with TWRP you will have to flash stock recovery first before you can even think about updating or taking an OTA otherwise​ it will fail.
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jr313 said:
Yes sir. But remember if you're rooted with TWRP you will have to flash stock recovery first before you can even think about updating or taking an OTA otherwise​ it will fail.
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Thanks for clarifying but the original question of OP hasn't been answered yet. Where to get the recovery.img from?
I downloaded the full package from firmware finder and extracted everything with 7zip, I found 2 different recovery files with same file size but different content in it.
recovery_a.img and recovery2_a.img
Which one should I use ?
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itenos said:
Thanks for clarifying but the original question of OP hasn't been answered yet. Where to get the recovery.img from?
I downloaded the full package from firmware finder and extracted everything with 7zip, I found 2 different recovery files with same file size but different content in it.
recovery_a.img and recovery2_a.img
Which one should I use ?
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Sorry about that, you want to use the RECOVERY.img not recovery2. You fastboot that img and you will have stick recovery, and it will place it in the correct spot so need to worry about where you would need to flash it to. Hope that helps
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