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[Q] Problem upgrading to OTA 8.6.5.21

Hello,
I have an ASUS Transformer rooted with RazorClaw and i have installed RecoveryInstaller. My actual firmware is an Europeen version v8.6.5.19.
When i want to upgrade firmware with OTA from 8.6.5.19 to 8.6.5.21, the firmware is downloaded, then the device reboot, begin the upgrade then stop with a graphic "!" without error message.
Somebody has an idea about the problem ?
Must i uninstall RecoveryInstaller, and if it's that, how ?
Thank's

The update failed because you have cwm recovery. You can't just deleted RecovryInstaller.
I've heard peoples have success using OTA root keeper to update.
Just be careful or you'll loose root
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper

No sucess with the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper here.

baseballfanz said:
The update failed because you have cwm recovery. You can't just deleted RecovryInstaller.
I've heard peoples have success using OTA root keeper to update.
Just be careful or you'll loose root
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
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OTA rootkeeper will only help for keeping root after OTA update.
It will not help you with succeeding the update.

gls9 said:
OTA rootkeeper will only help for keeping root after OTA update.
It will not help you with succeeding the update.
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Yes you're correct. For him to successfully get OTA update he need to go back to stock recovery or better yet jsut flash the latest update via CWM recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409584

The problem is that i'm french.
Do you think that restoring an US stock recovery isn't dangerous for my tablett ?

I think tour Tab will have wrongs parameters...
Why do you want to set an US version ?
And a question more, why did you root your tab and stay with factory ROM ?

jef_k said:
I think tour Tab will have wrongs parameters...
Why do you want to set an US version ?
And a question more, why did you root your tab and stay with factory ROM ?
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Response n° 1 : I don't want to "set an US version", on the contrary, but i'm not able to find a french version. If you know where i can find the good one, i will be happy !!
response n°2 : I want to stay with factory ROM to have OTA automatically, and also because changing manualy ROM with a custom ROM reset all my device, if i am not wrong, and i don't want to re-install all my programs.

Installing a Custom ROM doesn't wipe your data and apps from the tab. Effectivelly, you're wrong.
Also, Many Custom ROM has OTA.
For example, my Tab run Revolver and with Revolver Parts (from the market) I receive OTA update.
Updated many times, no loss of data or apps.
You should do it, Tab working well... really.

It's a good news for me !! I thought the firmware update with a custom ROM erase all on the device.
Thank's very much !!!

De nada ...
Your nickname make me smile... You're french, did you known "Tchi tchi" ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nysiqSjpT-0

Yes, i know this joke. This a very old joke.
Hopefully, my nickname is not in relation with this joke !

[Q] New Member of the Club, now Rooting but not flashing

Hi guys since today im a proud owner of a Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stock 4.1.2, but now comes the question, is it possible to Root it without flashing anything?
I only need root access to install a few apps, FolderMount, Titanium, Root explorer, etc.
I own too a Galaxy S2 that I rooted by the method of "rooting without flashing unsecure kernel" is it possible to apply the same method to the Note 10.1?
THANKS for any help given.

pedrohell said:
Hi guys since today im a proud owner of a Galaxy Note 10.1 N8000 stock 4.1.2, but now comes the question, is it possible to Root it without flashing anything?
I only need root access to install a few apps, FolderMount, Titanium, Root explorer, etc.
I own too a Galaxy S2 that I rooted by the method of "rooting without flashing unsecure kernel" is it possible to apply the same method to the Note 10.1?
THANKS for any help given.
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Welcome to the club. Take a look at all the sections for the tablet and make sure you read the stickies too.
Method #2 and youl be good to go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152

I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?

pedrohell said:
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
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Let me ask you this, why no flashing? As far as I know it's either Odin or flash. You need to get a custom recovery on it in order to root.
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Also with the s2 the recovery and kernel are in one. This is not.

Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks

pedrohell said:
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
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No problem, but it don't get any easier than odin or recovery.

pedrohell said:
Thanks for your help and time spent helping me, but I think I will pass the root on the Note, I thought there was a more easier/safe method like that on the S2.
Thanks
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There was an Exynos exploit method but Samsung patched the security hole a few updates ago.
The method in the link that was posted does alter your flash count and that can be correct but you are the owner of the device and if you are not comfortable flashing you tablet I wouldn't.
I have flashed mine and tried a few rom's but I always ended up resetting my flash counter and going back to stock.
Folder mount works great and that was the reason I rooted in the first place but you can store your files on the ext drive and transfer them back and forth manually but I found with my fast wifi I'm better off re-downloading the data along with "Helium - App Sync and Backup" to backup and restore my data and you do not need root, only draw back is that you have to have a computer connection for backup and restore to work.
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Yes, its just a matter of not feeling confortable, and there is also the risk of blocking the camera. (had a similar issue with 4.1.2 on S2 needed to downgrade to 4.0.4).
But it seeems to me a bit odd that to grant root access we need to flash the rom.

I don't think you read that right. You're not flashing a ROM, just a custom recovery through ODIN, then a root app. It's actually very simple. (Any simpler and I would be concerned about rogue app exploits)
Fyi: I'm also new to Samsung devices and bought my tablet this week. Rooted it this morning by following the stickies, but sticking with the stock ROM for now. I'm more than happy with the tablet so far.
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pedrohell said:
Yes, its just a matter of not feeling confortable, and there is also the risk of blocking the camera. (had a similar issue with 4.1.2 on S2 needed to downgrade to 4.0.4).
But it seeems to me a bit odd that to grant root access we need to flash the rom.
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There is no flashing a rom with method 2. You Odin the custom recovery then you have to flash the superuser into the system. You need superuser to get root and Odin is the easiest way.
Trust me we have all been in your shoes about being nervous, I've been doing this a long time and this method is really easy.

You can also use this method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
It does require ODIN but as has been stated this is the norm. You are not replacing any kernels or flashing another rom, you are just adding the root components. Using this method also leaves stock recovery intact...
If you woory about flash counter then run triangleaway after to reset the flash counter and recoveries....
I found doing this, doing a factory reset from settings then reflashing the Stock rom using Mobile ODIN pro gave me a stock standard, but rooted, rom with all statuses "Official" and 0 flash count....
A lot of work I know but then worthwhile things generally require it...

Ok, I followed the Method 2 made everything like on video, after pressing Power+Volume Up, I entered on STOCK Recovery, not the CWM,even so, I apply the .zip and I get:
MANUAL MODE
--Appling Multi-CSC....
Applied the CSC-code:LUX
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
--Install /sdcard....
Finding update package....
Opening update package....
Verifying update package.....
E:FAILED TO VERIFY WHOLE-FILE SIGNATURE
E:FAILED TO VERIFY WHOLE-FILE SIGNATURE
E:signature verification failed
I also retryed and turned off auto-reboot in Odin before starting the process but I get the same thing, now what should I do?
Its not rootable?

Ok, Its finally rooted, What I had to do,
On Odin unthick auto-reboot, When Odin finished doing its thing, dont shutdown the Tablet but press Power+Volume Up and go directly to CWM recovery and there follow the rest of instructions.
Thanks to everybody that took time to help me, thats why I love this forum.
A BIG THANK YOU.

pedrohell said:
I had already read that stickie and if I have correctly read, Method 2 (and the others) involves Odin and flashing something and that is what I dont want.
Isnt there a way to root without flashing?
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I see that I'm probably too late now to answer the OP.
But maybe others can be interested.
I find that the easiest way to root (without odin and without installing a custom recovery) is Framaroot.
It uses some Exynos exploits, and has been also recently updated by the developer to counteract Samsung's patches.
It may work or it may not work on some devices and with some of the more recent firmware.
In any case giving it a try doesn't cost anything. It's just an app.
If it works the app can also be used to temporarily remove the root.
For me it worked with Firmware N8000XXCLL3 and I know that it works with some more recent fw too.
Furthermore it doesn't change the counter and even the Devices Status remains "Official". Well, actually the devices status may change to "Custom" after few days with the tablet on, but it returns Official after a simple reboot.

pedrohell said:
Ok, Its finally rooted, What I had to do,
On Odin unthick auto-reboot, When Odin finished doing its thing, dont shutdown the Tablet but press Power+Volume Up and go directly to CWM recovery and there follow the rest of instructions.
Thanks to everybody that took time to help me, thats why I love this forum.
A BIG THANK YOU.
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Awesome to hear! I ran into the same thing you did, forgot to go straight to recovery from odin.
Enjoy!

Stuck
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?

brix696 said:
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
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I don't use CWM, but see if there is a signature seeing to turn it off. Also make sure your md5 of the zip is correct.

brix696 said:
Please help..
I get this error when i try to install: View attachment 2066244
What did i do wrong ?
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What were your options on the page right before that? What option did you select to initiate that?
Maybe try using the files from here instead:
http://droidviews.com/2013/root-and...ung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000-n8010-n8013-n8020/

bigtoysrock said:
I don't use CWM, but see if there is a signature seeing to turn it off. Also make sure your md5 of the zip is correct.
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Where should i look for a signature ? I have downloaded the file 3 times, just to manke sure that i wasen't bad.
Before that, it was the page where i choose "apply update from external storage"
I have tryed the CF, still the same

brix696 said:
Where should i look for a signature ? I have downloaded the file 3 times, just to manke sure that i wasen't bad.
Before that, it was the page where i choose "apply update from external storage"
I have tryed the CF, still the same
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I would use the touch cwm, and what rom are you trying to install?

Triangle Away Question

So, I've got JB 4.1.2 and am rooted. No custom ROM. (I think I used Chainfire's method, but can't remember exactly. If anybody can tell me if there's a way to verify that, it would be helpful.)
I'd like to be able to get OTA updates and have read several threads about Triangle Away. Frankly, I don't really understand them, and they scare me.
So, my questions are:
1. Is Triangle Away a pretty safe thing to do? I've read about having to reset if something should happen. I don't really want to have to do that.
2. Once I run Triangle Away, is my device the way it was before I started? I keep reading about a factory reset and am not really sure what that entails.
I don't want to have to start over. I just want to keep it the way I have it and be able to install OTA updates.
Thanks in advance!

loribuono said:
So, I've got JB 4.1.2 and am rooted. No custom ROM. (I think I used Chainfire's method, but can't remember exactly. If anybody can tell me if there's a way to verify that, it would be helpful.)
I'd like to be able to get OTA updates and have read several threads about Triangle Away. Frankly, I don't really understand them, and they scare me.
So, my questions are:
1. Is Triangle Away a pretty safe thing to do? I've read about having to reset if something should happen. I don't really want to have to do that.
2. Once I run Triangle Away, is my device the way it was before I started? I keep reading about a factory reset and am not really sure what that entails.
I don't want to have to start over. I just want to keep it the way I have it and be able to install OTA updates.
Thanks in advance!
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1. Yes it works pretty well for me
2. No - you're still rooted. Factory reset will make no difference.
If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA. You need to return to stock so a stock OTA can be applied.
Incidentally for my $500 device I can remember exactly what method I used to root it on every occasion that I have needed to.
1. Exynos Abuse - first root - maintained by Mobile Odin
2. Chainfire for 4.1.2 BTU
3. Chainfire for 4.1.2 XSG
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Now that I think about it, I've probably done you a dis-service.
Did you even check what Triangle Away does?
It (requires root) resets the Binary flash counter so Samsung don't know you've flashed something you shouldn't have.
The things you shouldn't have flashed include
Chainfire AF
TWRP
CWM
etc
For any changes to Recovery - The Binary counter cannot be reset permanently. It will increases every time it detects a custom recovery

im thinking of rooting now as I'm not sure that Samsung are going to role out any more updates for the note 10.1 - its all quiet on that front (I have S3 to and it's quiet on that front to). So in reality it doesn't really matter about OTA (i guess). Ill make my mind up more once I have a question answered regarding root apps.

Bulbous said:
1. Yes it works pretty well for me
2. No - you're still rooted. Factory reset will make no difference.
If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA. You need to return to stock so a stock OTA can be applied.
Incidentally for my $500 device I can remember exactly what method I used to root it on every occasion that I have needed to.
1. Exynos Abuse - first root - maintained by Mobile Odin
2. Chainfire for 4.1.2 BTU
3. Chainfire for 4.1.2 XSG
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Now that I think about it, I've probably done you a dis-service.
Did you even check what Triangle Away does?
It (requires root) resets the Binary flash counter so Samsung don't know you've flashed something you shouldn't have.
The things you shouldn't have flashed include
Chainfire AF
TWRP
CWM
etc
For any changes to Recovery - The Binary counter cannot be reset permanently. It will increases every time it detects a custom recovery
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I don't understand your answer to number 2. No, it's not the same as it was before Triangle Away? It's still rooted? That is the way it was before Triangle Away.
I also don't understand this: "If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA."
What I want to know is: Will running Triangle Away on my rooted device (no custom ROM) allow me to install OTA updates (by resetting the counter), but leave my device otherwise unchanged?

from what I understood by researching this for myself (correct me if I'm wrong) , as long as you have root your device will be shown as 'custom' under device settings(even it you have no binary count ), So you won't be able to relieve OTA updates, the only way to receive OTA would be to format system , but then you would lose root, So having root AND OTA at the same time is not possible .
however,I think that apps like triangle away have a option that can hide root or something like that.I didn't read into this though
again, I'm new here as well So I'm not sure it what I said here is correct- its also a way to check if I understood
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda app-developers app

loribuono said:
I don't understand your answer to number 2. No, it's not the same as it was before Triangle Away? It's still rooted? That is the way it was before Triangle Away.
I also don't understand this: "If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA."
What I want to know is: Will running Triangle Away on my rooted device (no custom ROM) allow me to install OTA updates (by resetting the counter), but leave my device otherwise unchanged?
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Triangle Away is used to reset the built in flash counter that Samsung can check to see if you flashed a custom recovery. Typically people flash a custom recovery as a first step in rooting their phone. So the flash counter is increased from 0, and they can tell that you're a naughty boy and have "abused" your phone - warrant void. Triangle away DOES NOT alter the fact that you then went on to root the phone. So your root status remains.
OTA updates check the status of the phone (custom), they don't check the flash counter. So Triangle Away has no effect at all on OTA updates since it doesn't effect root.
So if your phone is rooted then you CANNOT get OTA updates and TA will not help you. You have to NOT be rooted to get OTA.
To go further, you probably have to have never rooted on that particular ROM to receive OTA updates.
So - to be clear
1. If you want OTA - then use TA to clear flash counter and then use ODIN to flash the latest stock rom for your country - this will erase root and place stock recovery.
2. If you want root then just face the fact that you cannot have OTA
I just checked my flash counter - it's 1 because i have TWRP installed. I can reset it to 0 with TA, but it just goes back to 1 all the time that TWRP is there.

loribuono.... can you tell us what version or build rom you have?
Please correct me if I'm wrong guys.........
As loribuono is running a stock rooted rom they could reset flash count with Triangle Away.
Then use odin to install the latest rom for his device from http://samfirmware.com/
This should put them back to factory and my experience has been that no data will be lost.
Then run update to see if you truly have all the latest updates.
Then root again.
This should work correct??????
Oh..... remember to make a backup in TWRP or CWM before doing any of the above and you will be OK.
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kkretch said:
loribuono.... can you tell us what version or build rom you have?
Please correct me if I'm wrong guys.........
As loribuono is running a stock rooted rom they could reset flash count with Triangle Away.
Then use odin to install the latest rom for his device from http://samfirmware.com/
This should put them back to factory and my experience has been that no data will be lost.
Then run update to see if you truly have all the latest updates.
Then root again.
This should work correct??????
Oh..... remember to make a backup in TWRP or CWM before doing any of the above and you will be OK.
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+1 on this.
If you are rooted and want to remain rooted, you do not want OTA updates. Download firmware from sammobile and install via mobileODIN. Set to inject root and MobileODIN.
This method keeps my note 10.1 stock, rooted, latest firmware.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

methaq said:
+1 on this.
If you are rooted and want to remain rooted, you do not want OTA updates. Download firmware from sammobile and install via mobileODIN. Set to inject root and MobileODIN.
This method keeps my note 10.1 stock, rooted, latest firmware.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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O I like this... But how can you be sure you downloaded the correct version when is released? ... I'm in UK note 8010 wifi... What things would I typically need to look for?
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lisa2blonde said:
O I like this... But how can you be sure you downloaded the correct version when is released? ... I'm in UK note 8010 wifi... What things would I typically need to look for?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Go to http://samfirmware.com/ and type in 8010 and it will tell you all the firmware that is out for your unit.
It looks like this is the latest for yours.
N8010XXUCMB2_N8010O2UCMB1_O2U.zip | 1028.9 MB
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/204300257/b1c466c/N8010XXUCMB2_N8010O2UCMB1_O2U.zip.html

Oh... It's that easy to upgrade the firmware with mobile odin. Thank you so much for the tips. I'm going to root the device and forget about OTA. I could just do with knowing a number of useful and key 'root apps' now too. I guess triangle away and mobile odin are essential.
Thank you so much for the advice
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

kkretch said:
loribuono.... can you tell us what version or build rom you have?
Please correct me if I'm wrong guys.........
As loribuono is running a stock rooted rom they could reset flash count with Triangle Away.
Then use odin to install the latest rom for his device from http://samfirmware.com/
This should put them back to factory and my experience has been that no data will be lost.
Then run update to see if you truly have all the latest updates.
Then root again.
This should work correct??????
Oh..... remember to make a backup in TWRP or CWM before doing any of the above and you will be OK.
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My build version is JZO54K.N8013UEUCMA3
My counter is set to 5, because I had at one time put the German ROM on this thing. I went back to stock, updated to JB and then rooted. That's where I'm at.
I don't understand most of this stuff, like when someone says "set to inject root and MobileODIN." Set what? What is "inject root?" It's the terminology I don't get.
Not to mention the conflicting information... you can.. you can't. Still don't know if what I want is possible.

loribuono said:
My build version is JZO54K.N8013UEUCMA3
My counter is set to 5, because I had at one time put the German ROM on this thing. I went back to stock, updated to JB and then rooted. That's where I'm at.
I don't understand most of this stuff, like when someone says "set to inject root and MobileODIN." Set what? What is "inject root?" It's the terminology I don't get.
Not to mention the conflicting information... you can.. you can't. Still don't know if what I want is possible.
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Since you are rooted, install triangleaway and run it... Presto, you now have 0 flash count...

[Q] Help

i own a ATT note 3 i rooted with Kingoo, I got XBast app and modified my phone so when it boots up so i don't see the annoying ATT and samsung logo. with the new 4.4 update that was released i messed up and unrooted my phone from super user app which work but i could not get the update at all it keep failing at 27% install i have permanently lose the all the logos on my phone when i reboot my phone i still have the "custom" lock on dart up i tried re flashing MJ5 but now am left with NB4 build and Baseband MJ5 my phone is constantly looking for att software and i get a constant error (the device has detected an application attempting up permitted actions. To protect your device it is recommended you reboot. ) the phone still boots up and can do pretty much everything with it just those problems are there is there anyway i can just make it like the day i bought it. i tried re rooting with king no luck. someone please help

rajeev2liz said:
i own a ATT note 3 i rooted with Kingoo, I got XBast app and modified my phone so when it boots up so i don't see the annoying ATT and samsung logo. with the new 4.4 update that was released i messed up and unrooted my phone from super user app which work but i could not get the update at all it keep failing at 27% install i have permanently lose the all the logos on my phone when i reboot my phone i still have the "custom" lock on dart up i tried re flashing MJ5 but now am left with NB4 build and Baseband MJ5 my phone is constantly looking for att software and i get a constant error (the device has detected an application attempting up permitted actions. To protect your device it is recommended you reboot. ) the phone still boots up and can do pretty much everything with it just those problems are there is there anyway i can just make it like the day i bought it. i tried re rooting with king no luck. someone please help
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Just flash full stock firmware using odin. Your phone should be Samsung SM-N900A. Pls check and BE SURE if its really like that before flashing anything provided in my post.
Here you can doenload the stock firmware AT&T and Odin --> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25106
You should install latest Samsung USB drivers --> download USB driver
For safety measures you should perform a EFS Backup using this APP
You personal data will be deleted during the flash process so take care of making a backup of everything you need.
Thats just what you need i suppose

LS.xD said:
Just flash full stock firmware using odin. Your phone should be Samsung SM-N900A. Pls check and BE SURE if its really like that before flashing anything provided in my post.
Here you can doenload the stock firmware AT&T and Odin --> http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25106
You should install latest Samsung USB drivers --> download USB driver
For safety measures you should perform a EFS Backup using this APP
You personal data will be deleted during the flash process so take care of making a backup of everything you need.
Thats just what you need i suppose
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Thanks MI9 I will try I though you could not downgrade? my build is NB4 and my baseband is MJ5

rajeev2liz said:
Thanks MI9 I will try I though you could not downgrade? my build is NB4 and my baseband is MJ5
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Why should it not be possible to flash a older firmware? The point is that i have found just that version for your phone. Official firmware flashing via Odin will not affect KNOX. You can perform OTA update to newer version later i think. Just keep the EFS backup in mind

thanks
LS.xD said:
Why should it not be possible to flash a older firmware? The point is that i have found just that version for your phone. Official firmware flashing via Odin will not affect KNOX. You can perform OTA update to newer version later i think. Just keep the EFS backup in mind
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thanks a lot i will try it out and let you know. have a good day

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rajeev2liz said:
thanks a lot i will try it out and let you know. have a good day
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i tried it but it keeps failing on ODIN fails every time. any other suggestions?

rajeev2liz said:
i tried it but it keeps failing on ODIN fails every time. any other suggestions?
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Can you post full error description pls. NOT ONLY "odin fails"...

[Q] I535VRUCNC1 update

does anyone know what the new I535VRUCNC1 has to offer over the ML1 update?

esjames said:
does anyone know what the new I535VRUCNC1 has to offer over the ML1 update?
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Literally one thing: http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/galaxy_s3-4.30.14.pdf

Well, then. Thats a worthy update lol

esjames said:
Well, then. Thats a worthy update lol
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by all means, if you're traveling to Canada then update away haha

Lmao wow. That's the most pitiful update ever. Seriously, couldn't they have waited until there was something more substantial and then included Canadian roaming in THAT update. As always though, Verizon is dumber than a bag of hammers...
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Might be worthwhile to extract the modem package and see if the SMS bug is rectified.

wow
i was so sure this was a KK upgrade. been looking around for how to retain root if you take it. thanks for the info!

Hey guys, I have a question about this update,
My friend has the S3 for whom I safe- rooted, debloated and whatnot. Now that this update came, my friend tried to update but to no avail. She is adamant about the fact that Verizon definitely has something important hidden in the update, despite me trying to tell her otherwise, and figured that she couldn't install the update because she was rooted.
Naturally, I fully unroot her entire phone, uninstall root-only apps, and try the update, but it doesn't work. When the phone reboots for installation, the installation bar loads for a bit,hangs, then just says "error" and does not update.
Anyone know what the problem could be? Normally I wouldn't care so much, but if Android 4.4 is actually coming to the S3 then I don't want her not to have it, and I can already tell it's not going to work if this update doesn't either.
Thank you so much in advance.

EddieK23 said:
Hey guys, I have a question about this update,
My friend has the S3 for whom I safe- rooted, debloated and whatnot. Now that this update came, my friend tried to update but to no avail. She is adamant about the fact that Verizon definitely has something important hidden in the update, despite me trying to tell her otherwise, and figured that she couldn't install the update because she was rooted.
Naturally, I fully unroot her entire phone, uninstall root-only apps, and try the update, but it doesn't work. When the phone reboots for installation, the installation bar loads for a bit,hangs, then just says "error" and does not update.
Anyone know what the problem could be? Normally I wouldn't care so much, but if Android 4.4 is actually coming to the S3 then I don't want her not to have it, and I can already tell it's not going to work if this update doesn't either.
Thank you so much in advance.
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Some of the bloatware you removed likely had to be present on the phone in order for the update to take place. Unless you are sure someone is never going to go back to stock without flashing an ODIN tar image and wiping their phone clean, best to just freeze bloatware with Titanium Backup. That way you can just unfreeze it in order to go back to full stock. Unless you have a list of the bloatware you removed and can somehow sideload them back in, you will unfortunately have to flash her phone to full stock VRUCML1 and wipe it clean.

landshark68 said:
Some of the bloatware you removed likely had to be present on the phone in order for the update to take place. Unless you are sure someone is never going to go back to stock without flashing an ODIN tar image and wiping their phone clean, best to just freeze bloatware with Titanium Backup. That way you can just unfreeze it in order to go back to full stock. Unless you have a list of the bloatware you removed and can somehow sideload them back in, you will unfortunately have to flash her phone to full stock VRUCML1 and wipe it clean.
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Ah, I see, next time I'm around her I'll re-root it and backup all her stuff with titanium backup, flash the VRUCML1 and factory reset, then restore everything and see if it works.
Strangely enough, when the same update for my Verizon Note 2 came out, I was able to update while rooted even though I unsinatalled theexact same system apps I did on her phone. How strange.
Nonetheless, thank you so much.

I have a question for you all. I took the OTA update for 4.3 when it came out but after that I rooted my gs3 Verizon phone again successfully. Now I also took this last update and now lost root on my phone. I tried to reroot the phone but it fails now. There error I get on safestrap is something about the addresses not being able to be found. Can anyone help me reroot my phone so my apps like titanium will work again?
Thanks

Joe R said:
I have a question for you all. I took the OTA update for 4.3 when it came out but after that I rooted my gs3 Verizon phone again successfully. Now I also took this last update and now lost root on my phone. I tried to reroot the phone but it fails now. There error I get on safestrap is something about the addresses not being able to be found. Can anyone help me reroot my phone so my apps like titanium will work again?
Thanks
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U gotta Odin back to 4.3 ML1 .. The latest update unroots your fone. And can not be rooted.
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Ok thanks. I will try to find an ML1 download.
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Ok, since I'm not doing the update, how do I get rid of this nagging reminder popping up that I need to update?

pnuker said:
Ok, since I'm not doing the update, how do I get rid of this nagging reminder popping up that I need to update?
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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Maintained root
twistedillutions said:
U gotta Odin back to 4.3 ML1 .. The latest update unroots your fone. And can not be rooted.
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I was able to maintain root on the OTA update by having OTA Survival Mode checked on SuperSU.

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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Looks like the link is broken. I searched the forum and came up empty. Anyone know what the link should've been or how to disable this junk?

smalco44 said:
Looks like the link is broken. I searched the forum and came up empty. Anyone know what the link should've been or how to disable this junk?
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Apparently I need a refresher on how to properly copy and paste Here's the link again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52515244#post52515244

I have not yet updated to this new patch yet, am I still able to install saferoot as directed on the thread for it or do I need to do something special first?