I currently have 4.0.3 on my nexus s device and it is rooted with a unlocked bootloader. If i want to upgrade to jellybean do I have to unroot and lock the bootloader again? thanks
have you flashed custom recovery image like clockworkmod recovery? if not then do so... there are tutorials in the dev section and you can also search them up on google if you want to flash a custom rom otherwise you want an official update then i have no ideas lol :highfive:
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is it rooted android can update official ics??
If you are on a custom ROM, no. If it is only stock ROM with root, maybe. Typically, you need a stock recovery to accept OTA updates. If you used the HTCdev unlock method, you might still have stock recovery. If you used Revolutionary, most likely you have a custom recovery.
There's no way to recieve the update via ota while rooted unless your stock rooted but I'm pretty sure a dev will make a custom rom thats fully stock with the lates ICS build for the Sensation
if you are using stock rom
sickorwuut said:
There's no way to recieve the update via ota while rooted unless your stock rooted but I'm pretty sure a dev will make a custom rom thats fully stock with the lates ICS build for the Sensation
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Im using rooted stock rom.....and i receive automatic update yesterday for ics... After updating the root was not remove but the boot loader is now s on.....
you should flash stock RUU first to get everything completely stock, especially the recovery.
no need to s-on. s-off is fine. and do not flash any custom recovery this time!
leave it stock and unrooted.
then you can apply ICS OTA after applying first OTA until ICS OTA.
after that you can flash custom recovery and root your device.
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There's no way to recieve the update via ota while rooted unless your stock rooted but I'm pretty sure a dev will make a custom rom thats fully stock with the lates ICS build for the Sensation
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Haha yes, i have faith in the devs from our forum. OTA updates will come attached with sense and other bloatware, not exactly something I want to deal with.
if i flash back to stock rom can get the official update??
still on old custom rom not the ICS version
harky said:
if i flash back to stock rom can get the official update??
still on old custom rom not the ICS version
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With the highest possibility - Yes!
So i think i have the same question.
I have my official stock rom rooted on my htc sensation, no custom rom installed.
But when i try to update to ICS (i get the option to update over the air) it gives me the "error" screen showing an android man, besides a warning mark.
So is this superuser blocking the update or something else?
And how can i update to ICS.
(i don't care if i lose my root, the phone can be rooted after the update)..
GkNs05 said:
So i think i have the same question.
I have my official stock rom rooted on my htc sensation, no custom rom installed.....
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Just restore stock recovery and intact stock Rom file (not delete any apps in original stock rom) and you can update via OTA. But the bootloader could be lock again.
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If you're rooted it is NOT advised to apply the OTA as it's more than likely going to screw your phone up. You're better off just going to a custom ROM instead
Hi all: There seem to be 2 Guides in the developer section for rooting/S3 with OTA jelly bean, both by same developer. They are titled as below:
Root, Custom Recovery, and Unlocked Bootloader for Jelly Bean OTA
Stock Jelly Bean Factory Images with Root, Custom Recovery, Unlocked Bootloader and No Data Wipe
I just want to root/unlock my stock phone, leaving data intact. The two guides are different. One is updated 12/12, the other 12/25. One has a single download for recovery + stock image, other they are separate. Not sure which one to use. Thanks.
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Hi all: There seem to be 2 Guides in the developer section for rooting/S3 with OTA jelly bean, both by same developer. They are titled as below:
Root, Custom Recovery, and Unlocked Bootloader for Jelly Bean OTA
Stock Jelly Bean Factory Images with Root, Custom Recovery, Unlocked Bootloader and No Data Wipe
I just want to root/unlock my stock phone, leaving data intact. The two guides are different. One is updated 12/12, the other 12/25. One has a single download for recovery + stock image, other they are separate. Not sure which one to use. Thanks.
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The second one is for those who want to flash rooted stock ROM via Odin. Either one will do.
jmxc23 said:
The second one is for those who want to flash rooted stock ROM via Odin. Either one will do.
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Got it. Thanks. Did the first one - worked like a charm
I was just wondering, is the only way to be able to receive updates from Samsung is to be on the stock rom, I currently own a rooted Asus tablet with a stock rom But I can no longer receive Updates through Asus because of unlocked bootloader . So all in all I guess I'm asking how do the updates work on this phone with, root,unlocked boot loader, stock/custom roms. Thanks.
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I was just wondering, is the only way to be able to receive updates from Samsung is to be on the stock rom, I currently own a rooted Asus tablet with a stock rom But I can no longer receive Updates through Asus because of unlocked bootloader . So all in all I guess I'm asking how do the updates work on this phone with, root,unlocked boot loader, stock/custom roms. Thanks.
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It's all the same for all devices, unlocked bootloader you don't get OTA. If you're using custom/stock rom with unlocked bootloader, you just have to wait for a repack stock rom or update custom rom. If you have rooted pure stock rom you should able to receive OTA and use OTA root keeper to preserve root. If you modify your build.props or removed system apps, the update will failed. Hope that answer your quesiton.
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It's all the same for all devices, unlocked bootloader you don't get OTA. If you're using custom/stock rom with unlocked bootloader, you just have to wait for a repack stock rom or update custom rom. If you have rooted pure stock rom you should able to receive OTA and use OTA root keeper to preserve root. If you modify your build.props or removed system apps, the update will failed. Hope that answer your quesiton.
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So from what I understand as long as Im on the stock rom even if its rooted I can receive updates and I need to use ota root keeper to continue to be rooted after an OTA update, correct?
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It's all the same for all devices, unlocked bootloader you don't get OTA. If you're using custom/stock rom with unlocked bootloader, you just have to wait for a repack stock rom or update custom rom. If you have rooted pure stock rom you should able to receive OTA and use OTA root keeper to preserve root. If you modify your build.props or removed system apps, the update will failed. Hope that answer your quesiton.
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I should probably add, if I had just rooted and got twrp and made a backup of the stock rom, then flashed a custom rom and if I wanted to update could I just reflash the backup of the stock in twrp to be able to update, this would be for if they Didn't have a custom rom out for the latest update. As of right now I have a tablet on ics but I cannot update to jb because I don't have the jb boot loader or whatever, but say I was to flash a stock Asus rom on ics And use OTA rootkeeper Would I then be able to flash jb custom roms? I assume the OTA update from ics To jb installs the correct boot loader instead of having to do it manually from a cimputer, big thanks for any help.
I'm currently on Android 4.1.2 using Baked 6 and I want to upgrade to Baked 8, or anything on 4.2 for that matter. If I update a ROM, does this also mean it updates my bootloader? If not how to I properly update my bootloader without bricking my tablet? I've been reading around but there's so much data on the forums that I feel like I'm going to accidentally make a mistake
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I'm currently on Android 4.1.2 using Baked 6 and I want to upgrade to Baked 8, or anything on 4.2 for that matter. If I update a ROM, does this also mean it updates my bootloader? If not how to I properly update my bootloader without bricking my tablet? I've been reading around but there's so much data on the forums that I feel like I'm going to accidentally make a mistake
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No flashing a custom rom will not upgrade your bootloader, only the stock asus firmwares will do this or a custom made blob file.
There are several methods to upgrade your bootloader to a JB 4.2 bootloader which can be found here or here. I prefer using the fastboot method for upgrading but up to you. Just make sure that once you've upgraded your bootloader to a 4.2 bootloader that you flash a -4.2 version of twrp or you will brick. I would suggest upgrading to JB 4.2 - 10.6.1.15.3 & twrp 2.5.0.0-4.2 as I find this more stable than 10.6.1.8 & twrp 2.4.4.0-4.2
If using the fastboot method and you need any help with any step just let me know.
How do I identify what version of Bootloader I am running. I am rooted and unlocked and have TWRP installed and also running the Hydro7 ROM. Looking at other ROMS I need to have the JB Bootloader installed. How do I check this?
Thanks in advance.
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How do I identify what version of Bootloader I am running. I am rooted and unlocked and have TWRP installed and also running the Hydro7 ROM. Looking at other ROMS I need to have the JB Bootloader installed. How do I check this?
Thanks in advance.
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You can check your bootloader version in the bootloader menu/screen.
Hold vol- & power to boot to bootloader and the text in the top left of the screen will show your bootloader version.
Hydro 7 requires a JB 4.1 bootloader and is based off JB 4.1 - 10.4.2.20 - so if running Hydro 7 you are currently on a JB 4.1 bootloader.
Alot of customs roms are now based on a JB 4.2 bootloader, so if wanting to flash a rom that requires a JB 4.2 bootloader you will need to upgrade your bootloader first.
If upgrading to JB 4.2 bootloader please ensure the you flash the correct recovery, only the -4.2 versions of twrp are compatibly with the 4.2 bootloaders. Flashing a non-4.2 version of twrp or cwm will brick your device. Have a look at my how-to is sig below for more info.
If you need any help in doing this or more info just let me know.
Hi pjc21, thanks for the reply that clears up my bootloader question and your follow on information. I can now confirm that I am running bootloader "10.4.2.20" and TWRP "2.4.3.0".
So just to confirm after reading your instructions about upgrading my bootloader to "JB4.2" all I need to do is to follow your instructions and flash firmware "V10.6.1.15.3 Only for TW SKU (Android 4.2) 2013.04.23 Update" and TWRP "openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob".
Is this correct?
As ever your help is greatly appreciated.
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Hi pjc21, thanks for the reply that clears up my bootloader question and your follow on information. I can now confirm that I am running bootloader "10.4.2.20" and TWRP "2.4.3.0".
So just to confirm after reading your instructions about upgrading my bootloader to "JB4.2" all I need to do is to follow your instructions and flash firmware "V10.6.1.15.3 Only for TW SKU (Android 4.2) 2013.04.23 Update" and TWRP "openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-4.2.blob".
Is this correct?
As ever your help is greatly appreciated.
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Yes that's correct :good:
If you need any help with any steps just let me know
I currently have a TWRP v2.6.3.0 on my TF300TL, Android 4.2.1 How should I proceed?
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You can check your bootloader version in the bootloader menu/screen.
Hold vol- & power to boot to bootloader and the text in the top left of the screen will show your bootloader version.
Hydro 7 requires a JB 4.1 bootloader and is based off JB 4.1 - 10.4.2.20 - so if running Hydro 7 you are currently on a JB 4.1 bootloader.
Alot of customs roms are now based on a JB 4.2 bootloader, so if wanting to flash a rom that requires a JB 4.2 bootloader you will need to upgrade your bootloader first.
If upgrading to JB 4.2 bootloader please ensure the you flash the correct recovery, only the -4.2 versions of twrp are compatibly with the 4.2 bootloaders. Flashing a non-4.2 version of twrp or cwm will brick your device. Have a look at my how-to is sig below for more info.
If you need any help in doing this or more info just let me know.
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I am on this bootloader us-epad.10.4.2.13.20120907 and twrp 2.2 with CleanRom I will like to flash KickKass MM but i need the new TWRP.
Can you point me to a guide on how to upgrade the bootloader ?