Is there a way to reflash stock 4.1.2? I have had problems ever since the 4.1.2 OTA came. I got the latest OTA, and things have gotten worse. I Would like to restart with 4.1.2, root and then get the latest OTA. I realize the latest OTA is only a few days old, but is that possible? I have already tried a Factory Reset, and that has not helped. I want to wipe everything and reflash.
I pm you the link for droid RAZR utility try out that it will help you... But you want to make sure if can revert back to older version..
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I pm you the link for droid RAZR utility try out that it will help you... But you want to make sure if can revert back to older version..
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Thanks. I found that utility on xda, but am looking for guidance on whether it can be used on the latest OTA.
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I'm sure if you give it a couple weeks once more people have gotten the new update the utility will get updated. Or you could always test it out yourself
Just keep an eye on the thread for the utility. That's what I would do anyways.
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So I just downloaded and installed the ota update to jelly bean and whenever I try to delete homepages touch wiz home force closes... I've restarted my phone and even tried clearing data on touch wiz home app.
Anyone else have this problem?
btw..I am not rooted
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Just tried it and it force closed.
It let me add a new home screen no problem. But when I went to delete, it crashed.
Exactly! now I have 7 home screens but am only using 2.
Mine works like it should. Deletes fine, adds fine.
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No problems adding or removing homescreens for me after the update.
I'm wondering what could be causing this as I haven't rooted or done anything really. I'm having to use Apex atm until I [we ] figure it out.
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This seems to be a bug if you have "Transition duration scale" (it may be one of the other animator settings, i dont remember) turned off. Go into Developer options/Drawing and turn it back on, reboot and see if that fixes it. Default settings are 1x.
that works, thanks so much!!
Hey guys,
I'm new to the forum. I bought the s3 from an individual about 2 months ago and he had already installed one of the leaked versions of Jelly Bean. Now that Verizon has finally released the official OTA upgrade, I was wanted to install it because there are a few things that this version has that mine doesn't. Would I have to restore my firmware back to stock to be able to receive the OTA (haven't got any notifications to update)? If so, whats the best way to do it? Use the odin process that I have read about?
Thanks
cnorman31 said:
Hey guys,
I'm new to the forum. I bought the s3 from an individual about 2 months ago and he had already installed one of the leaked versions of Jelly Bean. Now that Verizon has finally released the official OTA upgrade, I was wanted to install it because there are a few things that this version has that mine doesn't. Would I have to restore my firmware back to stock to be able to receive the OTA (haven't got any notifications to update)? If so, whats the best way to do it? Use the odin process that I have read about?
Thanks
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You would have to restore your phone back to the VRALHE build of ICS or earlier to get the OTA. It is probably simpler to use one of these guides to just go straight to the same build as the OTA. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436. They both involve using Odin to flash the images. You can use the no-wipe versions to keep all your data intact or you can use the full-wipe versions instead. You can also check out section 5 in this guide to go back to stock and then OTA if you want to do a little more work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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You would have to restore your phone back to the VRALHE build of ICS or earlier to get the OTA. It is probably simpler to use one of these guides to just go straight to the same build as the OTA. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436. They both involve using Odin to flash the images. You can use the no-wipe versions to keep all your data intact or you can use the full-wipe versions instead. You can also check out section 5 in this guide to go back to stock and then OTA if you want to do a little more work. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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Do you have a link to the VRALHE build? For odin?
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Do you have a link to the VRALHE build? For odin?
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Sounds like you are just looking for more work. If go to HE and update to OTA will still have do the same amount of ODIN work to Root and unlock to end up in the same place. There is no advantage of OTA over K3 leak.
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Sounds like you are just looking for more work. If go to HE and update to OTA will still have do the same amount of ODIN work to Root and unlock to end up in the same place. There is no advantage of OTA over K3 leak.
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Makes sense. So can I just flash the root66 Odin file that comes rooted already? Im on 4.1.1 ota
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I've been on 4.0.4 since I bought the phone, and I haven't received any of the OTA updates. I tried all the usual tricks (clearing google frameworks, etc) and it still won't pop up. I search high and low here for an answer and didn't get anything. Suggestions?
Are you using on Verizon network?
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Did try Samsung Kies?
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Yes I'm on Verizon, no I haven't tried it with kies (guide?)
I am assuming you tried manually cheocking for a update under settings
I use to have this problem being on the Verizon stock Rom. I was on 4.1.1 K3 and I could not receive any OTA's either. Cleared google frameworks, kept checking for the software updates in settings, ect ect. I tried it ALL, even tried to do it in Samsung Kies. It use to always tell me the KIES was not able to update my phone or something like that. I finally rooted my phone and I was on custom Roms for a long while. Went back to stock K3 with the Tar file. All of a sudden I was able to receive the MB1 OTA and the latest MF1 OTA. I'm thinking maybe the software that shipped on my phone was glitchy? I use to think it was my actual phone and something was wrong with it but I guess it's not because now when ever I flash that TAR file to get back to Verizon Stock K3 build I am always able to receive the MB1 OTA and on and on to whatever OTA that'll bring me to the latest Verizon Stock Rom. That's what fixed it for me. I don't know if it'll work for you, it just something that worked for me.
I would honestly say, that if you're ok with rooting to just root now and install BoneStock. Arguably the most stable ROM around.
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I would honestly say, that if you're ok with rooting to just root now and install BoneStock. Arguably the most stable ROM around.
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Agreed, BoneStock is badass and Andy does amazing work.
Rooting couldn't be easier with beans' casual root method, takes like 30 seconds!
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I went back to stock. Hit the wrong button and installed the update. Now I am not rooted and hate everything!!! Any idea how long before I can root this poor phone so I don't hate everything about it and on it?:crying:
There's a good chance there won't be another exploit found. This Is thy you have to protect root.
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Well I guess just SOL. Guess I will have to live with it. Thanks for your help. I never had to use a root keeper before...
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Well I guess just SOL. Guess I will have to live with it. Thanks for your help. I never had to use a root keeper before...
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There is talk of a method to partially flash back to previous build using rsd, root, then update again over on droidrzr.com I will try to find it and link it for you.
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JungleKing76 said:
There is talk of a method to partially flash back to previous build using rsd, root, then update again over on droidrzr.com I will try to find it and link it for you.
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Not that I haven't been flashing stuff for years....just what is 'rsd'?
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Not that I haven't been flashing stuff for years....just what is 'rsd'?
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Rsd lite is a Motorola program used to flash xml files.
I was wrong, it wasn't droidrzr.com, it was right here on xda.
Post#78...here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43777980
He doesn't give specific instructions but others say he is reputable so if he says it worked, they believe him.
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realbbb is a very sharp guy and former Bionic owner who went through all of the "Cheescake" leaked update issues we had with that device while Motorola was struggling with the baseband firmware in the early rollout of VZW's LTE network.
This workaround is a version of the method we used when you got stuck on a non upgradeable test leak and had to revert to a prior version to move forward.
It is exactly the sort of creative thinking that is required in situations like this when you find yourself stuck by unforeseen circumstances.
This can easily and safely be tested by anyone who is currently on the update and has lost root, since the full XML.zip was released shortly after the update went live last week.
Hi,
I just got my 4.3 update on the VZW SCH-I535 phone! Then I decided to try CM10.2 and didn't realize that my phone was re-locked because of the OTA update! Now my phone is stuck with the message "System software not authorized ..." To move past this issue, I have tried (and failed) the following:
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN (withSamsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535_VZW_1_20120705143513_fti2qg2lmf-stock-rom-4.0.3). It goes all the way through and I get a PASS! But after the phone reboots I get the "System error ... " again
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN with stock.vzw_root66.tar file and got the same result as above.
- I have also tried installing with Nand Erase All and Re-Partition checked, with PDA selected using the first rom, but I still get the same error
- I have read and tried some of the thread on this site with no luck either.
Any clue how I can get past this issue? Thanks for all your help in advance.
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Hi,
I just got my 4.3 update on the VZW SCH-I535 phone! Then I decided to try CM10.2 and didn't realize that my phone was re-locked because of the OTA update! Now my phone is stuck with the message "System software not authorized ..." To move past this issue, I have tried (and failed) the following:
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN (withSamsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535_VZW_1_20120705143513_fti2qg2lmf-stock-rom-4.0.3). It goes all the way through and I get a PASS! But after the phone reboots I get the "System error ... " again
- Tried to flash stock rom using ODIN with stock.vzw_root66.tar file and got the same result as above.
- I have also tried installing with Nand Erase All and Re-Partition checked, with PDA selected using the first rom, but I still get the same error
- I have read and tried some of the thread on this site with no luck either.
Any clue how I can get past this issue? Thanks for all your help in advance.
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Did you take the OTA?
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Did you take the OTA?
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Yup, I took the OTA. Didn't realize that it would un-root. I have tried various things at this point to get it back, but nothing has worked so far. Now when I try to use ODIN to do a CF-Auto-root, i see the "Secure Check Fail: recovery", at the Downloading screen. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
To my knowlage I am the only one hosting the tar file you need. Samsung updates doesn't have it because the file hasn't been officially released other than ota. If this dosnt work for you try flashing the pit file with the tar. It is one of the last replys in this thread. Ill be posting links in the op later http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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To my knowlage I am the only one hosting the tar file you need. Samsung updates doesn't have it because the file hasn't been officially released other than ota. If this dosnt work for you try flashing the pit file with the tar. It is one of the last replys in this thread. Ill be posting links in the op later http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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Downloading it now. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks
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Downloading it now. Will let you know how it goes. Thanks
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Worked! Thank you! I hope this post helps others in this situation as well. With 4.3 installed, does that mean I can't unlock the SIM at this point? I am trying to get ATT to work on this phone.
thanks once again!
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Worked! Thank you! I hope this post helps others in this situation as well. With 4.3 installed, does that mean I can't unlock the SIM at this point? I am trying to get ATT to work on this phone.
thanks once again!
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Happy to help! I think the sim comes unlocked since a few ota's ago. you need to put in a code or something along that nature.
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Happy to help! I think the sim comes unlocked since a few ota's ago. you need to put in a code or something along that nature.
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Turns out, after working with the ATT folks for a while, that the IMEI number that my phone has comes up incorrectly in their database. It shows up as a Samsung Tab. Checked with Samsung and my IMEI number is correct, so ATT will have to fix it on their end to get my phone to work correctly. I don't know why they make it so hard to migrate phones across service providers.
I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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From my understanding u can root it and safetrap (I read not that stable) but you CANNOT flash a custom recovery nor Rom it will brick your ffone I j
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I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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The only working root method is currently saferoot if you take the OTA. Personally I wouldn't take it. I'd suggest keeping your unlocked bootloader in tact and running a custom 4.3 rom.
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I've got my phone bugging to update but I haven't done it yet because I don't want to lose root. if I understand this right I can update and then re root with that download? or is there another method?
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You van root 4.3 after ota or that link, but if I was you I would try to use the ota first. If it works you will keep all installed apps and settings (but it might be buggy). If you follow that link you will loose current setup, apps and it will format internal sd (but it will be clean and hopefully bug free ). Make sure you are home with access to a pc before you try ota. If you changed to much of the workings of your phone the ota may not work or could even brick you. In that case you will need to use that link.
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The only working root method is currently saferoot if you take the OTA. Personally I wouldn't take it. I'd suggest keeping your unlocked bootloader in tact and running a custom 4.3 rom.
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Honestly I'm glad I took the ota on accident. The past few weeks my phone has worked without a hitch. Some people just do not need custom ROMs and I think I am one of them. I'm pretty sure everyone who complains about how 4.3 is buggy and a battery hog just needs to use Odin to get a clean fresh start. I am disappointed that I can't install cyanogen when I turn this into my mp3 player after I get a new phone but its not like tw is bad. It just has a few annoying things that I can change with root access.
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I dnt hate tw ..I think is a good Rom in general .all that bloatware what got me to root and then lead to custom roms .like mention not everyone needs cuztom things.I do agree that a clean install of TW runs great .but I like options .and to each there own
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You van root 4.3 after ota or that link, but if I was you I would try to use the ota first. If it works you will keep all installed apps and settings (but it might be buggy). If you follow that link you will loose current setup, apps and it will format internal sd (but it will be clean and hopefully bug free ). Make sure you are home with access to a pc before you try ota. If you changed to much of the workings of your phone the ota may not work or could even brick you. In that case you will need to use that link.
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Honestly I'm glad I took the ota on accident. The past few weeks my phone has worked without a hitch. Some people just do not need custom ROMs and I think I am one of them. I'm pretty sure everyone who complains about how 4.3 is buggy and a battery hog just needs to use Odin to get a clean fresh start. I am disappointed that I can't install cyanogen when I turn this into my mp3 player after I get a new phone but its not like tw is bad. It just has a few annoying things that I can change with root access.
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That's good. I've seen the OTA in action as my girl has it on her phone and she's complained about it every day since she took it. I've running wicked sensations 4.3 and it runs like a champ.
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That's good. I've seen the OTA in action as my girl has it on her phone and she's complained about it every day since she took it. I've running wicked sensations 4.3 and it runs like a champ.
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OK I just installed safestrap and I kid you not the theme of wicked sensation made me swap back to my stock slot immediately. I'll use it all day tomorrow and tell you what differences I notice. Right off the bat it just looks like a ROM made from a recovery backup and customized with xposed. I can't wait for beans to make a 4.3 rom.
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OK I just installed safestrap and I kid you not the theme of wicked sensation made me swap back to my stock slot immediately. I'll use it all day tomorrow and tell you what differences I notice. Right off the bat it just looks like a ROM made from a recovery backup and customized with xposed. I can't wait for beans to make a 4.3 rom.
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Haha that's funny, better you than me try!!
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OK I just installed safestrap and I kid you not the theme of wicked sensation made me swap back to my stock slot immediately. I'll use it all day tomorrow and tell you what differences I notice. Right off the bat it just looks like a ROM made from a recovery backup and customized with xposed. I can't wait for beans to make a 4.3 rom.
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Seriously? They put a ton of work into theme on this rom. I've seen 4.3 stock and I'm not impressed. It's boring and pretty basic. Wicked is an awesome rom. I've run just about all of them. Beans rom isn't bad at all but I seemed to have a ton of issues with it
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Seriously? They put a ton of work into theme on this rom. I've seen 4.3 stock and I'm not impressed. It's boring and pretty basic. Wicked is an awesome rom. I've run just about all of them. Beans rom isn't bad at all but I seemed to have a ton of issues with it
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I like it, but it certainly doesn't have quite the same cleanliness as a good AOSP theme. It's all personal preference.
At least we know safestrap is working consistently.
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Hi, My brother bought this phone few days ago.... How to custom install a kk rom into it, root it etc ?
Thanks in advance.
What system version is it on?
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I think it's on JB but not sure about the version. will post back within couple of days.
He's on 4.4.2 official
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He's on 4.4.2 official
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That's the Android version, which system version?
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182.46.15.XT926.Version.en.US
You can't unlock that, and probably can't root it, yet. However, there is root exploit over in the Razr M forum that might be getting developed for the HD. Swing over there and check it out.
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Thanks, Actually the main issue my brother is facing is that he says screen randomly turns off and never come again even though phone is on and working, then you have to restart the phone in order to make it work. What could cause this issue?
Not true follow this get it on 183.46.15 you can root it now https://plus.google.com/110048324100895467308/posts/bUhxCgAj594
Hmmm, can someone confirm ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3030852
Check that thread, I think there is a HD method posted in it somewhere.
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