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Hi everyone,
I just received an OTA update (my current version is 10.4.4.16 20120927)
I am wondering will the update break the root ?
Do we have to follow the same way to like how we update from ics to jelly bean or new method to do so ?
If it needs OTA RootKeeper, shall I make a new backup for my root or just use the backup which used by updating from ics ?
Thanks very much
zxaoer said:
Hi everyone,
I just received an OTA update (my current version is 10.4.4.16 20120927)
I am wondering will the update break the root ?
Do we have to follow the same way to like how we update from ics to jelly bean or new method to do so ?
If it needs OTA RootKeeper, shall I make a new backup for my root or just use the backup which used by updating from ics ?
Thanks very much
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I suggest you click the "Search this Forum" button.
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I suggest you click the "Search this Forum" button.
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Thanks for you ANSWER
zxaoer said:
Thanks for you ANSWER
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I used OTA rootkeeper and temp unroot just in case. All stock apps are still there, OTA worked fine, was able to re-root again no problem.
Your question has been asked and answered about 10 times in the last week. A little effort on your part would have gotten you more information than this post.
Oh, and you are very welcome!
BTrack said:
Your question has been asked and answered about 10 times in the last week. A little effort on your part would have gotten you more information than this post.
Oh, and you are very welcome!
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I did some search before I submit a new thread. What I want is just make sure I will not lose the root as worse as brick the device.
Anyway, thanks for reply again
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I rooted my device using an app from an old guide long ago. I am still on stock with no custom recovery or rom so basically rooted factory ice cream sandwich. I did one Asus update and used ota root keeper to keep root. Now Asus has pushed me the jellybean update envied I'm not sure the best way to go about rooting and such. The only caveat is I might sell and not sure if I want to unlock the boot loader or not. Should I? And if so which guide do I follow? Thanks all.
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Im sorry, but I have no idea how you were able to get root without your device being unlcoked....Very strange
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1633125
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That reply offered little to no help. Please refrain from posting if you don't offer any help.
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No help? Probably because the answers have all been posted long ago and your snarkiness does not help your cause. BTW - Merry Christmas.
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Reilly1812 said:
No help? Probably because the answers have all been posted long ago and your snarkiness does not help your cause. BTW - Merry Christmas.
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Yes probably long ago. But searching through hundreds of pages would do me no good. I am just unsure of what to do in this situation. Which I havent seen others in. Merry Christmas to you too bud
Also, nice going with the "I'm gonna have an attitude but say something seemingly nice at the end" post. Very original of you.
So how about this, should I just unroot with the same tool I used and follow one of the guides to unlock and root with custom recovery and rom? I am on 4.0.3 as of now. Thanks
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Right from the get-go. Regardless...
Ensure superuser binary current.
Having ES File Explorer or another like app is a nice-to-have. Keeps system mounted as r/w if you need to get to system/bin.
You already know about OTA Rootkeeper. 100% stock required. Temp unroot.
Apply OTA updates. Reenable root with OTA Rootkeeper. Do NOT manually apply updates - you WILL lose root.
That is the process. Go back to the beginning and work your way forward to find all of the posts. You will see what worked and where people messed up. Don't take my word for it - it's out there.
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So what about if I want recovery and roms?
Unlock is your only option.
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Ok so I should just unroot with this app and then follow one of the guides?
On a train for 2 hours with signal dropping out often. Do you want to stay stock or not? Just asking - no sarcasm here?
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Reilly1812 said:
On a train for 2 hours with signal dropping out often. Do you want to stay stock or not? Just asking - no sarcasm here?
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As in stock rooted with unlocked bootloader and custom recovery? Or stock as in using OTA rootkeeper and updating?
I am stock, locked and rooted. I am not your guide to go unlocked and custom roms.
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Reilly1812 said:
I am stock, locked and rooted. I am not your guide to go unlocked and custom roms.
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Ok well if I go stock, locked, and rooted, will I be able to go unlocked, custom recovery and custom rom later? As in if I update to JB then want to go unlocked later?
If, and I mean if, the asus boot unlocker works for you. does not for a lot of people. appears to be a serial# issue at asus. if you can unlock you can do anything you want - jb or ics.
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Reilly1812 said:
If, and I mean if, the asus boot unlocker works for you. does not for a lot of people. appears to be a serial# issue at asus. if you can unlock you can do anything you want - jb or ics.
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Ok so how do I make sure my SU binary is current?
Hi,
I have verizon s3 with 4.1.2. I would like to know which guide are correct for me to use guide for me to root. I have noticed most of guides are from last year. Not too sure which link is correct for me. I spend hours and hours reading how to root. My s3 is currently non root phone for now. Hopefully someone will help me.
Many thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439&page=46
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There is a guide on the android dev section called "Root for Jelly Bean 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 OTA".
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439&page=46
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Thank you so much! That linked worked! I rooted the phone and went ahead to do nandroid back up that what everyone says on the forums. I have to do is imei back up and then find right roms for me!
Thanks a lot!:good::good::good:
No problem, glad I could help. Check this link out for an All in One ROM page. There are some that are listed in Android development and original Android development that aren't on this post but it's a good starting point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506&page=20
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Shaftamle said:
No problem, glad I could help. Check this link out for an All in One ROM page. There are some that are listed in Android development and original Android development that aren't on this post but it's a good starting point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506&page=20
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I am shorta behind of all roms lol. I had to look for rom comes with 4.1.2 i wouldn't download the 4.2.2. I really wanted liquidsmooth. That looks good on youtube.
Any ROM should work be it 4.1.1, 4.1.2 or 4.2.2. All that is number is the android version. You're baseband stays the same. Clean ROM is great, liquid smooth is also good. Hell, try em all, that's the best part. Of course, this coming from a certified flash-a-holic!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439&page=46
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I tried the root method you suggested twice and it rooted fine but the problem was installing a ROM for example i tried installing Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Stable not sure whether MR1 or whatever but i did it the first time on 4.2.1 stock for vzw s3 and i rooted it then installed the Rom and Yellow Triangle so i had to odin it back i thought it might of been the update (4.2.1) so i then updated up too 4.1.1 then began the same process Rooted Then installed rom same problem Yellow Triangle
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I tried the root method you suggested twice and it rooted fine but the problem was installing a ROM for example i tried installing Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Stable not sure whether MR1 or whatever but i did it the first time on 4.2.1 stock for vzw s3 and i rooted it then installed the Rom and Yellow Triangle so i had to odin it back i thought it might of been the update (4.2.1) so i then updated up too 4.1.1 then began the same process Rooted Then installed rom same problem Yellow Triangle
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Do you mean the yellow triangle in the Odin boot screen? If you installed the ROM properly (through recovery like clockworkmod or TWRP) then it shouldn't boot to that screen at all..
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thegalacticbear said:
I tried the root method you suggested twice and it rooted fine but the problem was installing a ROM for example i tried installing Liquid Smooth 4.2.2 Stable not sure whether MR1 or whatever but i did it the first time on 4.2.1 stock for vzw s3 and i rooted it then installed the Rom and Yellow Triangle so i had to odin it back i thought it might of been the update (4.2.1) so i then updated up too 4.1.1 then began the same process Rooted Then installed rom same problem Yellow Triangle
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Your bootloader is still locked. Odin back to stock, re-root, and unlock with version 1.2. The version in the Play Store will not work. If you search for that version, there are links everywhere. After you complete this, back up everything including IMEI and flash whatever you want.
Thanks I installed liquid smooth ROM with unlocked boot loader. Everything looks great the way I want it! Navbar looks cool! I know what u mean by 4.2.2, I thought these are for 4.2.2. Confused user here.
Thanks again
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HHF2 said:
Your bootloader is still locked. Odin back to stock, re-root, and unlock with version 1.2. The version in the Play Store will not work. If you search for that version, there are links everywhere. After you complete this, back up everything including IMEI and flash whatever you want.
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Thanks but ever since i odin my phone back it doesnt let me update now im stuck in 4.0.4
@galactic bear: What happened when you try to update it past 4.0.4?? Did it try to update through the custom recovery?
As far as the post goes that I gave you the link for, under Section 1 where there's those 3 bullet points and it says download 1 of the following, make sure you do the 1 that says root and unlock bootloader it's the third bullet.
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LeonKnight12 said:
Thanks I installed liquid smooth ROM with unlocked boot loader. Everything looks great the way I want it! Navbar looks cool! I know what u mean by 4.2.2, I thought these are for 4.2.2. Confused user here.
Thanks again
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Think of it being similar to Windows. You have 95, 2000, xp, win7 and win8. All of them are windows just different releases. So if you take your computer with xp and install 7 on it it should be fine. Just like if you install liq. Smooth 4.2.2 on a device running 4.1.1 your essentially upgradeing the Operating system.So now the 4.1.1 phone becomes 4.2.2. That's it in a nutshell.
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need help on rooting
I accidentally root the phone with Stock ROM VRBLK3 (4.1.1), my original stock room is 4.1.2 (VRBMB1). Now my phone has been acting incorrectly. Can you guys guild me how to get fix it or show me the link to the site. Thanks
takeu2 said:
I accidentally root the phone with Stock ROM VRBLK3 (4.1.1), my original stock room is 4.1.2 (VRBMB1). Now my phone has been acting incorrectly. Can you guys guild me how to get fix it or show me the link to the site. Thanks
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Assuming you're rooted, either flash the stock root mb1 or restore you're nandroid backup. You did make a back up, RIGHT? THIS is why we back stuff up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178482&page=16
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Thanks Shaftamle
Hi Shaftamle,
I just got my Samsung Galaxy S3 (bought a used one off e-bay so that I don't lose my unlimited data plan).
I plan to root my phone and was doing some preliminary homework. It looks like you have answered most of other people's questions, so thank you for helping out so much. I think I can root by myself with the information on this thread.
Thank you, I will do as suggested.
I am running into problems in Step 3. I used Clockwork (non-touch) and it says "success (0) / fail (0)". I do have "auto-reboot" unchecked.
Not sure what I am doing wrong. Step 2 went well.
Shaftamle said:
Assuming you're rooted, either flash the stock root mb1 or restore you're nandroid backup. You did make a back up, RIGHT? THIS is why we back stuff up.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178482&page=16
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Geez you must be a very patient person. Trying to help 3 people in one thread. These QA threads seem to be getting slammed with more and more people screwing up Odin during a flash.
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Seriously, how hard is it to follow directions?
All you need is ODIN and a stock rooted Touchwiz.tar. Once you have that you're golden. Install v1.2 to your phone from here to unlock your bootloader and then install this to flash your recovery. This whole process can be completed in about 10-15 minutes tops.
rooting verizon sgs3 after latest update
Shaftamle said:
No problem, glad I could help. Check this link out for an All in One ROM page. There are some that are listed in Android development and original Android development that aren't on this post but it's a good starting point.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506&page=20
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excuse me i really could use sum help i been doing some reading on rooting my s3 but my girlfriend updated my phone to the new update vrbmf1 i was wondering if there was a way to still root my s3... i have found nothing on this please help
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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Fitz012 said:
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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I think you may be confused...What are you hoping to achieve from the OTA?
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I think you may be confused...What are you hoping to achieve from the OTA?
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Just looking to upgrade to the new OTA from verizon...the MF1...Then reroot, unlock, and add recovery so I can eventually flash back to the Rom im currently running...Any info you can give me about the process I would greatly appreciate.
Fitz012 said:
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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If you're rooted now, I'm sure there is the new OTA out there that can be flashed. That's all you gotta do if you wanna run the stock OTA. But you won't gain anything by unrooting, taking the OTA and then rerooting... just a waste of time.
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RBarnett09 said:
If you're rooted now, I'm sure there is the new OTA out there that can be flashed. That's all you gotta do if you wanna run the stock OTA. But you won't gain anything by unrooting, taking the OTA and then rerooting... just a waste of time.
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Oh Ok...I gotcha. Thx for your help. I was under the impression its better to take the OTA directly from verizon instead of just flashing the file in recovery...Thx again for your help. Much appreciated.
Fitz012 said:
Oh Ok...I gotcha. Thx for your help. I was under the impression its better to take the OTA directly from verizon instead of just flashing the file in recovery...Thx again for your help. Much appreciated.
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I used ez-recovery and ez-unlock and root keeper and it worked great.
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I used ez-recovery and ez-unlock and root keeper and it worked great.
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Can you provide the steps you followed.
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I would've flashed Scotts stock root deodexed vrbmf1 he posted. If you haven't tried taking the ota, flashing the stock root deodexed ROM is a much faster and more beneficial way to go and gives you init.d, theme support etc.
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Just curious to know if there are any vzw S3 owners that are still unrooted AND on 4.1.2? I am. I assume there aren't many of us left. My reason for still being on 4.1.2, I keep deferring the ota but I become too lazy to invest into rooting but still keeping my hopes that one day I will have the will power to do so!
Pagaldesi4life said:
Just curious to know if there are any vzw S3 owners that are still unrooted AND on 4.1.2? I am. I assume there aren't many of us left. My reason for still being on 4.1.2, I keep deferring the ota but I become too lazy to invest into rooting but still keeping my hopes that one day I will have the will power to do so!
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I'm rooted and on 4.1.2 deodex stock. The kernel is unlocked still. I got rid of the constant update warning by deleting the one recommended file. This phone is so old I don't remember all the steps to get here anymore. I'm sure the threads that I followed are still here buried so deep cause they're so old and ancient. Sorry, can't help you find them.
I'm super happy with it and with my unlimited data and a fully working TiBU Pro and tethering, I have no reason to update. Until I'm ready for the next greatest phablet sometime after next month.
Pagaldesi4life said:
Just curious to know if there are any vzw S3 owners that are still unrooted AND on 4.1.2? I am. I assume there aren't many of us left. My reason for still being on 4.1.2, I keep deferring the ota but I become too lazy to invest into rooting but still keeping my hopes that one day I will have the will power to do so!
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Wow man, I kept my backup for 4.1.2 but never looked back on rooting and unlocking, which you still have the option to do. I would not take any OTAs as the BootLoader will be locked permanently and word is verizon has been finding ways to block root
Here's the thread for those of you still on 4.1.2 and looking to unlock and root, this tool is pretty simple but you need a pc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
From my Wicked S3 on SOKP
People running 4.1.2 should do the following if they want to run deodexed 4.3 stock (locked bootloader stripped out) or 4.4.4 AOSP roms like CM/PA/AOKP/etc.
1. Towelroot to root
2. EZ-Unlock to unlock bootloader with LE6 bootloader
3. Install TWRP recovery through TWRP Manager
4. Flash invisiblek's MF1 firmware
5. Flash the NE1 radio (I don't think a zip of it by itself exists)
6. Flash your rom of choice
LLStarks said:
People running 4.1.2 should do the following if they want to run deodexed 4.3 stock (locked bootloader stripped out) or 4.4.4 AOSP roms like CM/PA/AOKP/etc.
1. Towelroot to root
2. EZ-Unlock to unlock bootloader with LE6 bootloader
3. Install TWRP recovery through TWRP Manager
4. Flash invisiblek's MF1 firmware
5. Flash the NE1 radio (I don't think a zip of it by itself exists)
6. Flash your rom of choice
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Agree somewhat with that. Casual works just fine for those on 4.1.2 also. I used it when I unlocked and rooted and never looked back, it's also in the previous post before yours
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Alternatively you...
Alternatively you could just look up one click methods in google. You should just be able to click a button and walk away. I remember it even putting on a recovery as well...
woody165 said:
Alternatively you could just look up one click methods in google. You should just be able to click a button and walk away. I remember it even putting on a recovery as well...
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Some 1-click methods are quite questionable and dangerous though
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Just to answer the original question, you are not alone. I am also unrooted on 4.1.2 for the same reason. Thanks to the others here for posting tips so I'll know where to look when I have time.
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TheAlmightyBob said:
Just to answer the original question, you are not alone. I am also unrooted on 4.1.2 for the same reason. Thanks to the others here for posting tips so I'll know where to look when I have time.
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Some people just choose not to root but most take the OTA, props to you for not taking the ota though
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anyone using Evdo? can you share your configuration ?
Still rockin' Cleanrom 7! No joke..
My wife's been using the GS3 I gave her and I had it flashed to the stablest rom at the time.
It's getting some age on it for sure and acting wonky so I'm trying to figure out what I should do with it.. In the hunt for what to do to keep it a solid worker for the Mrs. Heck, last time I flashed anything it was that rom on this old GS3 to get her going. Yes, I went to the dark-side, so haven't been a flashoholic like my previous android days. So now I gotta learn up so I can fix this thing. Been a while.. huh
A testament though for Scott's kicking Cleanrom for this phone. What a beast to hang on so long and fairly decently on this phone.
What to do?
Considering trying to odin to a stock rom or something to do an OTA, which I know will lock it's b-loader, or some other option for a pretty solid TW updated rom of some kind.
Reading up now in here to find out.
Pagaldesi4life said:
Just curious to know if there are any vzw S3 owners that are still unrooted AND on 4.1.2? I am. I assume there aren't many of us left. My reason for still being on 4.1.2, I keep deferring the ota but I become too lazy to invest into rooting but still keeping my hopes that one day I will have the will power to do so!
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I am rooted on Kitkat 4.4.4
A friend of mine ask me to root and unlock his galaxy s3 it's a Verizon phone but he had someone flash it to page pulse. He's running 4.1.2 can the bootloader be unlocked and rooted? Thanks.
mwebb34 said:
A friend of mine ask me to root and unlock his galaxy s3 it's a Verizon phone but he had someone flash it to page pulse. He's running 4.1.2 can the bootloader be unlocked and rooted? Thanks.
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Yup it sure can. As long as it's on 4.1.2 or earlier the bootloader can be unlocked. As far as rooting it can be rooted even up to 4.4.2
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Jealous!!!
I wish my phone still was on 4.1.2, after my lovely wife being a little nosy, by mistake took the OTA to 4.3, i've been suffering running TW on my phone. You guys are lucky.
santanac said:
I wish my phone still was on 4.1.2, after my lovely wife being a little nosy, by mistake took the OTA to 4.3, i've been suffering running TW on my phone. You guys are lucky.
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Sadly I've read a lot of people updating it by mistake to 4.3, your not the only one
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just an occasional lurker, but I'm also still on 4.1.2 for the same reasons.
haven't gotten around to rooting, don't want to deal with many of the hassles that came with the OTA. I defer the OTA every day.
got til June before I hit my next upgrade....will see if I can last that long.
Croda said:
just an occasional lurker, but I'm also still on 4.1.2 for the same reasons.
haven't gotten around to rooting, don't want to deal with many of the hassles that came with the OTA. I defer the OTA every day.
got til June before I hit my next upgrade....will see if I can last that long.
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That has to be annoying deferring the update on a daily basis. I didn't waste anytime myself with unlocking and rooting when I got my phone. I knew better than to trust VZW
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ShapesBlue said:
That has to be annoying deferring the update on a daily basis. I didn't waste anytime myself with unlocking and rooting when I got my phone. I knew better than to trust VZW
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I'm still running andys bonestock rom 3.3 bootloader still unlocked just never had the urge to go to 4.3 such as Alliance rom or whichever other ones that are out that won't lock it
kgirlx said:
I'm still running andys bonestock rom 3.3 bootloader still unlocked just never had the urge to go to 4.3 such as Alliance rom or whichever other ones that are out that won't lock it
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Good for you. I never looked back when I unlocked my bootloader. I love being able to flash nearly any custom rom there is
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