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F2 to HE update?

I bought my S3 used and it was already unlocked but from what I can tell still had the stock ROM (base version says it is I535VRLF2 but DEVICE STATUS says it is modified). When it powers up, I do not get a CWM or TWMP screen -- it goes directly to the normal startup so I am not sure what the previous owner loaded/did. I do not see any folders in the root folder (using ES FIle Explorer) for CWM and nothing in DATA/BACKUP (EDIT: just saw build number is VRALG7)...
Today I got a notice about an OTA upgrade (to HE) and got help on how to freeze it (as I did not want to lose root and all the customization I did to some files) but now I am wondering what changes were made from F2 to HE. I did find a post that talks about the HE upgrade.
Was F2 the previous OTA for the S3, or did my phone miss other OTAs? And if so, I am missing out on some important changes where I should let the OTA happen and then go and unlock the phone again? I read a number of threads about 'the new radio' which I assume is software to improve the phone or WIFI. Am I missing out?
Thanks
Frank
Michigan

I don't think you are missing out on anything to be honest. I did update mine and reroot without any issues, but can't really tell a difference. I would still do it so I can have the latest update on my phone since this one doesn't lock anything that we can't get back into.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

There has been only three official releases, F2,G7,and HE. Since you are at G7 I would go ahead and OTA HE. Latest ROMS are based off of it plus you will have all the latest firmware and modem.

sfobrien said:
There has been only three official releases, F2,G7,and HE. Since you are at G7 I would go ahead and OTA HE. Latest ROMS are based off of it plus you will have all the latest firmware and modem.
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Thanks for the reply. Will that break either my root or unlock (actually, I am not sure what state this phone is at since I did not do it -- I do find SuperSU in APPS, and have granted SuperUser to programs like Titanium Pro but there is nothing for CWM or other ROM managers...)?
Frank

If you did an OTA to get to G7 your root is probably gone. You said you have Titanium installed, try to use it. If not rooted it won't work and will advise you so. If this is the case do the OTA to HE and then you will be up to date stock ROM wise.

sfobrien said:
If you did an OTA to get to G7 your root is probably gone. You said you have Titanium installed, try to use it. If not rooted it won't work and will advise you so. If this is the case do the OTA to HE and then you will be up to date stock ROM wise.
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No, sorry, I must not have explained it correctly. Titanium Pro, ES File Explorer, etc works fine, and I can edit/delete/freeze, etc no problem. So it is still rooted (or unlocked, I can figure out which is which). I would update to HE but only if it did not mess up what I have....
Thanks
Frank

FMinMI said:
No, sorry, I must not have explained it correctly. Titanium Pro, ES File Explorer, etc works fine, and I can edit/delete/freeze, etc no problem. So it is still rooted (or unlocked, I can figure out which is which). I would update to HE but only if it did not mess up what I have....
Thanks
Frank
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Ok I understand now. Root and unlocked are two different things. You can flash an HE ROM and not lose your root. Unlock in your case I think you are referring to the bootloader. It will have to be unlocked prior to flashing custom ROMS. Get an app called EZ Unlock from the Playstore and it will unlock bootloader for you if it's not unlocked already.
I recommend CleanROM 3.1 if you decide to flash. Hope this has helped you some.

I'm trying to revert back to custom because i lost my IMEI but the process I was following required me to flash "VRALF bootchain" 2x and then flash "HE package" but i dont know where to get the HE package and i tried flashing root66 and VRALHD but they both failed can someone help me?

andimanium said:
I'm trying to revert back to custom because i lost my IMEI but the process I was following required me to flash "VRALF bootchain" 2x and then flash "HE package" but i dont know where to get the HE package and i tried flashing root66 and VRALHD but they both failed can someone help me?
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The only way to get stock HE currently is OTA.

sfobrien said:
Ok I understand now. Root and unlocked are two different things. You can flash an HE ROM and not lose your root. Unlock in your case I think you are referring to the bootloader. It will have to be unlocked prior to flashing custom ROMS. Get an app called EZ Unlock from the Playstore and it will unlock bootloader for you if it's not unlocked already.
I recommend CleanROM 3.1 if you decide to flash. Hope this has helped you some.
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I am not interested in loading any custom ROMs (although I am hoping we get the official JB soon). The only thing that is of interest to me is to be able to run certain programs that require superuser access (e.g. Titanium Pro) and to be able to edit and delete files in the root directory. So I assume all I need is root, and I don't want any OTA updates to take that away (or overwrite files that I have modified or edited that deal with the OS). Maybe that is why I cannot find any reference to CWM -- the previous owner only rooted it but did not unlock it....
Frank

FMinMI said:
I am not interested in loading any custom ROMs (although I am hoping we get the official JB soon). The only thing that is of interest to me is to be able to run certain programs that require superuser access (e.g. Titanium Pro) and to be able to edit and delete files in the root directory. So I assume all I need is root, and I don't want any OTA updates to take that away (or overwrite files that I have modified or edited that deal with the OS). Maybe that is why I cannot find any reference to CWM -- the previous owner only rooted it but did not unlock it....
Frank
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Got just the thing for you. First test to make sure you have newest CWM. Power down, Hold volume up,home button,and lock button at same time until phone flashes twice then release. This will put you in recovery and you can see what version you have. The latest is 6.0.1.2. If not you can find newest version or a touch version right here at XDA. Then if you want just a rooted HE version here you go.
http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=247

Or you can download GooManager and flash TWRP for a more user friendly touch recovery. :laugh:
And flash the same rom from Scott.

prdog1 said:
Or you can download GooManager and flash TWRP for a more user friendly touch recovery. :laugh:
And flash the same rom from Scott.
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Thanks forgot about GooManager.

sfobrien said:
Got just the thing for you. First test to make sure you have newest CWM. Power down, Hold volume up,home button,and lock button at same time until phone flashes twice then release. This will put you in recovery and you can see what version you have. The latest is 6.0.1.2. If not you can find newest version or a touch version right here at XDA. Then if you want just a rooted HE version here you go.
http://www.scottsroms.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=247
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OK. I have 6.0.0.8 right now. I am surprised it was there, as with my Nexus and my TP on a cold boot it would show CWM at startup. And there would be folders in the root directory (/CWM). But yes, I have CMW.
And OK on now being able to download and install a rooted HE. But most are saying it either does nothing or makes the phone run a little hotter, so unless I see a pressing need, I will just stay with what I have.
Thanks again.
Frank

prdog1 said:
Or you can download GooManager and flash TWRP for a more user friendly touch recovery. :laugh:
And flash the same rom from Scott.
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I had tried TWRP with my HP TP and although it has a nice interface, one time, on loading a new nightly, it TOTALLY messed up my TP. I thought it was bricked. I ended up having to do a complete restore back to WebOS using WebDoctor and a lot of what I thought was code-level input via the PC trying to bring it back to life. Since then, I have only used CWM.
Thanks for the input though!
Frank

FMinMI said:
I had tried TWRP with my HP TP and although it has a nice interface, one time, on loading a new nightly, it TOTALLY messed up my TP. I thought it was bricked. I ended up having to do a complete restore back to WebOS using WebDoctor and a lot of what I thought was code-level input via the PC trying to bring it back to life. Since then, I have only used CWM.
Thanks for the input though!
Frank
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It is personal choice. I have not had any problems with it and have been running since device was released for pre-order. I run whatever recovery seems to be most stable for the device. CWM for Tbolt. Amon Ra for Rezound. And now TWRP for S3. Have seen more bricks and failed flashes contributed to CWM so I stick with TWRP.

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sfobrien said:
Got just the thing for you. First test to make sure you have newest CWM. Power down, Hold volume up,home button,and lock button at same time until phone flashes twice then release. This will put you in recovery and you can see what version you have. The latest is 6.0.1.2. If not you can find newest version or a touch version right here at XDA. Then if you want just a rooted HE version here you go.
Can anyone tell me why every time I try to flash a ROM after I have taken all the OTA updates I am on VRLGHE; when my phone re-boots I get the verizon screen saying I have unapproved software and take to a verizon store.
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FMinMI said:
OK. I have 6.0.0.8 right now. I am surprised it was there, as with my Nexus and my TP on a cold boot it would show CWM at startup. And there would be folders in the root directory (/CWM). But yes, I have CMW.
And OK on now being able to download and install a rooted HE. But most are saying it either does nothing or makes the phone run a little hotter, so unless I see a pressing need, I will just stay with what I have.
Thanks again.
Frank
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The OTA installed with a custom recovery installed? Interesting. Usually OTA's fail if anything but stock recovery is installed. I only lost root but restored root with OTA Rootkeeper with stock recovery. Good to know that custom recovery can be installed and still get OTAs!

masonjb said:
sfobrien said:
Got just the thing for you. First test to make sure you have newest CWM. Power down, Hold volume up,home button,and lock button at same time until phone flashes twice then release. This will put you in recovery and you can see what version you have. The latest is 6.0.1.2. If not you can find newest version or a touch version right here at XDA. Then if you want just a rooted HE version here you go.
Can anyone tell me why every time I try to flash a ROM after I have taken all the OTA updates I am on VRLGHE; when my phone re-boots I get the verizon screen saying I have unapproved software and take to a verizon store.
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Boot loader is locked.
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prdog1 said:
masonjb said:
Boot loader is locked.
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OK, I used EZ Unlock 1.2 and it said "unlocked" is there a way to know for sure before flashing if it is unlocked?
Thanks!
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How to get 4.1 in unreleased regions?

Hi,
is there any way how to get official 4.1 OTA in region, where OTA is still unavailable? Somehow change region of my note and then check for OTA? Is this possible? If yes, how?
Thanks in advance

Download rom from sammobile.com... Flash via ODIN...

ultramag69 said:
Download rom from sammobile.com... Flash via ODIN...
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How about flashing if you have an nt8010 would it cause problems???
Sent from my GT-N7100

ultramag69 said:
Download rom from sammobile.com... Flash via ODIN...
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Hmm, but this means wipe of my device right? OTA update dont wipe device I think...

why no wait
jura55 said:
Hmm, but this means wipe of my device right? OTA update dont wipe device I think...
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I know it sounds crazy and I am anxious as everyone else but my experience having had several android devices is that it is often better to just wait.
I have know special knowledge about the release date but the way the JB update is rolling out for the S3 and the N10.1 we should have it in most if not all regions by the end of the year which is only 4 weeks away.
Personally I am quite happy with the way the tablet currently opperates, sure I am excited about the new premium suite and google now but the tablet is currently doing everything I need it to do so persoanlly I would counsel waiting until the official release.

Nah, bugger that....
I
"Hmm, but this means wipe of my device right?"
f you are rooted and use mobile ODIN you can update without loosing everything, just make sure cache/data wipe and dalvik are unticked before flashing. You may loose root and go back to stock recovery but flash CWM again and all is well with the world.... Just remember to run triangle away again to reset that pesky flash counter...
"How about flashing if you have an nt8010 would it cause problems???"
Not too sure about the 8010/8013 as there is the modem part of the software but apparently there has been a fix to disable this. Most people who own one of these units have posted it works well but I'm not gonna guarantee anything as I personally don't own one...

ultramag69 said:
Nah, bugger that....
I
"Hmm, but this means wipe of my device right?"
f you are rooted and use mobile ODIN you can update without loosing everything, just make sure cache/data wipe and dalvik are unticked before flashing. You may loose root and go back to stock recovery but flash CWM again and all is well with the world.... Just remember to run triangle away again to reset that pesky flash counter...
"How about flashing if you have an nt8010 would it cause problems???"
Not too sure about the 8010/8013 as there is the modem part of the software but apparently there has been a fix to disable this. Most people who own one of these units have posted it works well but I'm not gonna guarantee anything as I personally don't own one...
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I personally flasehd the JB 4.1.1 German ROM on an ICS 4.0.4 Italian ROM (not rooted) through Odin, and everything worked like a charm, no wipe, all settings remained unchanged, all apps (even disabled ones remained disabled)

optimus43 said:
I know it sounds crazy and I am anxious as everyone else but my experience having had several android devices is that it is often better to just wait.
I have know special knowledge about the release date but the way the JB update is rolling out for the S3 and the N10.1 we should have it in most if not all regions by the end of the year which is only 4 weeks away.
Personally I am quite happy with the way the tablet currently opperates, sure I am excited about the new premium suite and google now but the tablet is currently doing everything I need it to do so persoanlly I would counsel waiting until the official release.
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Special knowledge it definitely will be?

asdfuogh said:
Special knowledge it definitely will be?
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My bad typo 'know' should be 'no' I do not have any special knowledge about the release but I am guessing before the new year based on the
s3 JB release schedule and the incremental roll out of the N10.1 JB

[Download][GPE:JWR66V][ODIN] I9505GUEUBMG8 4.3 Google Edition

EXPERIMENTAL FIRMWARE
There you go
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-LJpWAVcg5uS3BOeWpqQkJaQjA/edit?usp=sharing
(thx @marcindpol)
Its safe to flash the boot,recovery,system images on your I9505 using Odin or CWM.
Make a tar file with the images and select in PDA and flash.​

Seriously will be awesome if you can. What region is this from ?
Presume pure Androi
Does this increase the counter or show as modified ?
Does everything work ?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

If we flash platform and CSC, then what does that differ from the odexed/deodexed zips Faryaab ported?

Theshawty said:
If we flash platform and CSC, then what does that differ from the odexed/deodexed zips Faryaab ported?
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Its Odin flashable and doesnt require a custom recovery.

Aerys said:
Its Odin flashable and doesnt require a custom recovery.
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Fair enough.
Would it be safe to pack platform and CSC into a separate tar and flash as PDA?

Theshawty said:
Fair enough.
Would it be safe to pack platform and CSC into a separate tar and flash as PDA?
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Yes

So if I flash this will I be able to get OTA updates in the future?
I assume everything works fine?

Simmo3D said:
So if I flash this will I be able to get OTA updates in the future?
I assume everything works fine?
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No, I am still trying to make the bootloader+radio flash on our I9505.
Maybe it works idk:laugh:

This is a LEAKED, TEST BUILD, ppl keep forgetting that it is. Pls keep this in mind when things do not work, or if you want ota's, lol. And if ur worried about ota, jus use tri away.

We know it's leaked ... maybe most also won't OTA (for now) ... for me the most important thing is the partition-table of GE ...if this would work
I would help if I had the knowledge what to do when I brick my phone ... but I haven't.

Erkan75 said:
We know it's leaked ... maybe most also won't OTA (for now) ... for me the most important thing is the partition-table of GE ...if this would work
I would help if I had the knowledge what to do when I brick my phone ... but I haven't.
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Just warning ppl before they start *****ing and moaning about battery stats, etc.. I've only seen one thread title with the words LEAK in it. Let alone Leak or Test Build anywhere in OP's. Ppl are getting the wrong impression is all.

norml said:
Just warning ppl before they start *****ing and moaning about battery stats, etc.. I've only seen one thread title with the words LEAK in it. Let alone Leak or Test Build anywhere in OP's. Ppl are getting the wrong impression is all.
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I know ... I hate reading the other threads, people asking for percentage batt, reboot menue, how can I flash GPL ... they should stay on CM if they want that features. It's boring - wasn't that a dev board!? If I flash AOSP or leaked ROM I can't expect anything - I think most of us know this. GE on S4 was just born and is still experimental.
I hope any dev will find a way to repartition our phone and flash that ROM

Erkan75 said:
I know ... I hate reading the other threads, people asking for percentage batt, reboot menue, how can I flash GPL ... they should stay on CM if they want that features. It's boring - wasn't that a dev board!? If I flash AOSP or leaked ROM I can't expect anything - I think most of us know this. GE on S4 was just born and is still experimental.
I hope any dev will find a way to repartition our phone and flash that ROM
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I read somewhere that on XXUAMDM there is no Write protection: Enabled in Odin so I am gonna downgrade and try to flash the I9505G.pit and and others.

Aerys said:
I read somewhere that on XXUAMDM there is no Write protection: Enabled in Odin so I am gonna downgrade and try to flash the I9505G.pit and and others.
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Granted the bootloader lets you downgrade.

Does it wipe the internal SD? I'd already flashed it, but im backing up the data just in case... if it doesnt im gonna flash it now.
Ok, i've flashed it, but now i have a weird problem: after the reboot i setted the phone up and then turn it off to put the SIM card and the SD back in, turned it on again and inserted the pin code and then i got stucked on "unlocking SIM card" and i cant use my phone. I tried to take the battery off (because i cant turn it off since the banner doesnt let me tap on turn off) but the it keeps happening. Should i flash the CSC too?
EDIT: flashing CSC fixed the problem, now im restoring my apps with Helium, it's so smooth, cant believe stock is so laggy.

DJ_Jedi said:
Does it wipe the internal SD? I'd already flashed it, but im backing up the data just in case... if it doesnt im gonna flash it now.
Ok, i've flashed it, but now i have a weird problem: after the reboot i setted the phone up and then turn it off to put the SIM card and the SD back in, turned it on again and inserted the pin code and then i got stucked on "unlocking SIM card" and i cant use my phone. I tried to take the battery off (because i cant turn it off since the banner doesnt let me tap on turn off) but the it keeps happening. Should i flash the CSC too?
EDIT: flashing CSC fixed the problem, now im restoring my apps with Helium, it's so smooth, cant believe stock is so laggy.
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I hope you don't have battery drain with your Odin flash. I did with the cwm version. Massive battery drain. Please keep us informed

Aerys said:
EXPERIMENTAL FIRMWARE
There you go
https://mega.co.nz/#!vU8xQBQI!Wb4d3gRp_Qjk0vb79LsBAUlSnHAgt8h2mxg_cfpHsc8
Its safe to flash the Platform + CSC image on your I9505 using Odin
Select both in PDA and flash.​
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Where you get this? is this same like faryaab release?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

@Aerys Did the downgrade work?

Theshawty said:
@Aerys Did the downgrade work?
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Same question..."write protection enabled" is so annoying, even if I'm sure that prevents newbies from bricking their devices ! :laugh:
But if I have a good memory, I think my i9505 was already running XXUAMDM out of the box and write protection was already enabled in Odin mode...Hope I'm wrong !

It was for me.. MDM had write protection enabled for me
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

[How-To] Enable Native Tethering (I337 4.4.2 - Stock NI1, NB1, & NC1 ROM's Only)

The following files will enable tethering on your I337. Make certain that you use the version applicable to your current build and only use on stock ROM. Use on custom ROM's may cause issues with the ROM. Proceed at your own risk!
Note: This will modify your system causing future ota updates to fail!
Here they are:
I337UCUFNI1_Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip
(To undo the mod flash the I337_NI1_TetherAddOn_Revert-to-Stock.zip using the same instructions below).
I337UCUFNC1_Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip
I337UCUFNB1_Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip
Instructions:
1. Root your device(See Post #2 for rooting options).
2. Install the latest Safestrap.apk.
3. Place the applicable Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip on ext sdcard.
4. Reboot into Safestrap Recovery and flash the Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip in Stock Slot (Do Not Wipe Prior to Flashing!)
5. Reboot. Done!

NI1, NC1 & NB1 Rooting Methods
NI1 Users: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/how-to-root-i337ucufni1-t2881298
NC1 Users: Use Towelroot.apk
NB1 Users: Flash the NC1_Stock_Kernel in PDA Slot in Odin(AP in Odin v3.09+), then use Towelroot.apk to root your device. (Optional: flash the NB1_Stock_Kernel once rooted).
Alternatively, flash the I337UCUFNB1_4.4_Rootable_Stock_Odin_tar to get back to factory stock NB1 then use Towelroot.apk to root your device.

reserved

thanks. been waiting for a method to install safestrap and to get hotspot. gonna test it out and see how long before AT&T or Net10 lock me out or send me a notice.

After I flashed zip on Golden Eye Rom I get stuck on Samsung boot screen. I did not wipe anything before flashing

Is this only for stock rooted nc1/nb1 or can this applied on top of a custom rom like ShoStock?

smokeythebear3 said:
Is this only for stock rooted nc1/nb1 or can this applied on top of a custom rom like ShoStock?
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Most custom roms already offer tethering built in. Also they may already have a modified framework-res.apk(which these files replace) and may cause issues. So to answer your question I recommend only using this hack on stock.

I have an att i337 stock mf3, rooted using towel and su access. unlocked sim using tmo sim, which file should i download? also im on 4.2.2.. or if i update to atleast 4.3 with the newer modem will that fix this problem?
muniz_ri said:
Most custom roms already offer tethering built in. Also they may already have a modified framework-res.apk(which these files replace) and may cause issues. So to answer your question I recommend only using this hack on stock.
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Cuda70383 said:
I have an att i337 stock mf3, rooted using towel and su access. unlocked sim using tmo sim, which file should i download? also im on 4.2.2.. or if i update to atleast 4.3 with the newer modem will that fix this problem?
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I'm surprised that you are one of the few that still has att i337 mf3 phone. if so, stay on it, root it and disable the update. else, you'll lost pretty much everything unless something else happen. however, the only thing i can recommend is that you follow another guide that can do it or use foxfi and the paid key.

Holy crap dude! Super cool! If only I didn't have a faulty motherboard everything would be almost perfect, only thing I I'm missing is wifi calling but whatever. I'm gonna have to live without it cause the tmobile roms just don't work for me. Thanks so much man! Hey you think tmobile detects this? I have 3gb free a month.

I337UCUFNI1_Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip
@guut13, @kbraun
I337UCUFNI1_Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip added to OP.

Reading up on Safestrap now... i didn't think about it until now if I needed it, apparently I've been running without Recovery since I rooted 4.2.2, amateur move!!
I assume this wont wipe anything, just allows me to setup a recovery and flash the tether add on? correct
Pardon the seemingly easy question ( that I haven't found answers to yet)
[alot of updated reading lately since I updated from MF3 4.2.2 and my age old root method]

muniz_ri said:
@guut13, @kbraun
Thanks for the update.
I337UCUFNI1_Safestrap_TetherAddOn.zip added to OP.
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kbraun said:
Reading up on Safestrap now... i didn't think about it until now if I needed it, apparently I've been running without Recovery since I rooted 4.2.2, amateur move!!
I assume this wont wipe anything, just allows me to setup a recovery and flash the tether add on? correct
Pardon the seemingly easy question ( that I haven't found answers to yet)
[alot of updated reading lately since I updated from MF3 4.2.2 and my age old root method]
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Correct. Installing safestrap will not wipe anything.

Awesome, installed without issues.
The connection does appear to be quite a bit slower than using the previous theringprovision.apk with 4.2.2.
Would flashing a different modem help this?

kbraun said:
Awesome, installed without issues.
The connection does appear to be quite a bit slower than using the previous theringprovision.apk with 4.2.2.
Would flashing a different modem help this?
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I don't believe a new modem will help. And I only briefly tested so other users should chime in as to whether they are also experiencing a slow connection.

kbraun said:
Awesome, installed without issues.
The connection does appear to be quite a bit slower than using the previous theringprovision.apk with 4.2.2.
Would flashing a different modem help this?
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Can you try this version and see if the speed is better? I believe that I made a mistake on the first one: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712475370

Downloading now...
Is it just as simple as flashing over the previous one, or do I have any maintenance to do first?

kbraun said:
Downloading now...
Is it just as simple as flashing over the previous one, or do I have any maintenance to do first?
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Nope just flash over previous version.

Flashing it now, I'll get you an update in the morning.
Edit: Seems quite a bit faster after flashing the new file.
I wish I had done a speed test first but the results below are from my second install
36.64Mb down 12.95 up.
Once I rebooted I got the message "Safestrap disabled"
is that ok? I noticed the security policy in the 4.4.2 update with Samsung seems to like the ban hammer with alot of rooted stuff.

kbraun said:
Flashing it now, I'll get you an update in the morning.
Edit: Seems quite a bit faster after flashing the new file.
I wish I had done a speed test first but the results below are from my second install
36.64Mb down 12.95 up.
Once I rebooted I got the message "Safestrap disabled"
is that ok? I noticed the security policy in the 4.4.2 update with Samsung seems to like the ban hammer with alot of rooted stuff.
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I don't know what kind of LTE speeds you normally get in your location but those speeds that you posted are more than decent. And I wouldn't worry about the safestrap disabled message, that's normal. I definitely made a mistake when compiling the first version of the tether add on but this latest version is definitely correct enjoy.

[Q] i9505 restore bloatware for OTA lollipop 5.0

Hi, this is my first actual post. I have searched and can't see this query anywhere else.
Ok I'll try to make this as clear as possible, I have read Lollipop 5.0 has been released in the UK for the i9505 and I want to update OTA (which would be when xPosed framework is compatible) but I have a couple problems. I am rooted and I find out now that you can't do OTA if you have previously deleted the bloatware that came with the phone which I have done. Process I have come up with:
1) Use Titanium Backup to backup ALL apps to SD
2) Restore the bloatware by flashing stock Android 4.2.2 firmware to go back to original (can't remember my deleted apps and factory reset won't restore them)
3) Carry out OTA (using CF-autoroot or SU survival mode to keep root)
4) Restore Titanium backups from SD
My questions:
1) Is that process correct?
2) Would flashing the stock rom get rid of my Custom Recovery? Or anything on my external SD?
3) Do I need to unlock bootloader? How do I know if mine is already unlocked or not?
4) Possibly any way to keep my apps layout on homepage?
Extra info: I don't want to get CM, since I had CM11 and didn't like it, prefer the stock touchwiz and custom ROMs have too many bugs.
Would really appreciate any direction on this issue.
Phone info:
Model: Samsung Galaxy S4
Android version: 4.2.2
Baseband version: I9505XXUBMGA

Anyone? :good:

Here is the way
1. Backup using helium app
2. Unroot using SuperSU app (in the setting there is a option)
3. Download stock ROM from sammoble (choose the proper one)
4. Flash it using odin (u need to have stock recovery & bootloader status dosenr matter until u r stock)
5. Before flashing do a hard reset.just to be safe
6. Restore ur app d data using helium(this time u will need a pc)
7. Check for update from settings.
8. & to save ur launcher (touchwiz) there is option in helium
The reason why I don't suggest to keep root cuz at the moment lollipop will run into issues if rooted..later on after u r done with updating u can try rooting.make sure to backup SD just in case something goes wrong
WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG CUZ ITS U WHO IS DOING NOT ME....well it won't go wrong is u do properly..

navi dl said:
Here is the way
1. Backup using helium app
2. Unroot using SuperSU app (in the setting there is a option)
3. Download stock ROM from sammoble (choose the proper one)
4. Flash it using odin (u need to have stock recovery & bootloader status dosenr matter until u r stock)
5. Before flashing do a hard reset.just to be safe
6. Restore ur app d data using helium(this time u will need a pc)
7. Check for update from settings.
8. & to save ur launcher (touchwiz) there is option in helium
The reason why I don't suggest to keep root cuz at the moment lollipop will run into issues if rooted..later on after u r done with updating u can try rooting.make sure to backup SD just in case something goes wrong
WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG CUZ ITS U WHO IS DOING NOT ME....well it won't go wrong is u do properly..
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Thanks for the reply. Checked out helium app on google play and around the internet, many people are having issues with restoring backups, I'll give it a try while I have a nandroid backup just to see how it works.
Sorry I didn't understand what you meant in the brackets for number 4, can you please elaborate?
Lollipop needs to fix itself! Root is most important for me, I'll update when Xposed is compatible on Lollipop hopefully the root issue will be fixed by then.

It dosent matter what is ur boot loader status,locked or unlocked...if u r flashing a official ROM boot loader status dosent matter.d for flashing a stock rom u need a stock recovery....d for helium if restoring dosent work I move the files manually
Good luck in future :thumbup:
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1

navi dl said:
It dosent matter what is ur boot loader status,locked or unlocked...if u r flashing a official ROM boot loader status dosent matter.d for flashing a stock rom u need a stock recovery....d for helium if restoring dosent work I move the files manually
Good luck in future :thumbup:
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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Oh ok gotcha! Hmm since I'll wait until root works I think I might just Titanium Backup since I have the Pro version, might as well use it You say I need a stock recovery, would that appear automatically when flashing the stock rom and get rid of my CWM recovery or is there a certain process to be done in order to get that recovery? (I think it's the former option but just checking Thanksss

Lol every one got different taste .. U have to download stock recovery zip d flash it...use the thanks button lol it ur wish ....simple as tht... Simply get a custom ROM like echo...I m also using GPE 5.0.1 ROM ANDROID L is useless...d all the goodness of amoled screen is useless
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1

navi dl said:
Lol every one got different taste .. U have to download stock recovery zip d flash it...use the thanks button lol it ur wish ....simple as tht... Simply get a custom ROM like echo...I m also using GPE 5.0.1 ROM ANDROID L is useless...d all the goodness of amoled screen is useless
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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Oh thought you could only thanks once per thread, I've never used forums before D: That's easy enough to do. Geez I didn't even notice what phone you're using. Useless why? How is 5.0.1 going for you?

Lol just 5in....I mean all the black element ui is replaced by white or dark material theme....d yeah its smooth as butter..battery ah not so great it won't last a full day....u got to charge it twice a day...
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1

Not bad then. Performance and UI is what interests me. The UI looks way better
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ZakSamsung said:
How is 5.0.1 going for you?
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It's been around 2 weeks since i first started using a custom rom. It's worth to check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353
It's running stable and with good battery life.
Give it a try
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ZakSamsung said:
Sorry I didn't understand what you meant in the brackets for number 4, can you please elaborate?
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Please, follow the instructions in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
I can download the latest official firmware at sammobile.com, look for firmwares, and search your device specific rom/carrier.
Good luck! :fingers-crossed:

Just checked in YouTube the difference between the Google edition and original and the original is much better in my opinion. The main thing is I don't want to lose all the camera features it comes with. And I can't seem to find stock lollipop for the original S4 on Sammobile, have to navigate with my phone since laptop is bust. I'll give it a quick look again.
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