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Will the officials OTA ICS update Unroot my Phone?

So the question is in the title. Will the update brick or indoor my phone? If I wanted to install a rooted version does anyone know of a working mirror?
Thanks in advance.
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FLyTula said:
So the question is in the title. Will the update brick or indoor my phone? If I wanted to install a rooted version does anyone know of a working mirror?
Thanks in advance.
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From all the threads in general, it would seem the update does unroot your phone. Also from those threads it would seem flashing a custom recovery and, subsequently, the su zip will give you root back. I don't know of a pre-rooted version out yet.

i just upgraded to ics a little while ago using rom manager, i had to go back to stock 2.3.3 which unrooted my phone but did not lock the phone . I was wondering the same thing and that is how the heck do i root my phone now lol. my phone still shows the unlocked lock on the boot up screen under "Google" but i dont have SU permissions anymore. if I still have su.zip file and cwm can i just use fastboot and flash the img and su.zip ?

What if I don't have my original files to roll back to stock GB? I just downloaded the version Koush put up on his twitter...will that allow me to flash in CWM and update?
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FLyTula said:
What if I don't have my original files to roll back to stock GB? I just downloaded the version Koush put up on his twitter...will that allow me to flash in CWM and update?
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Download stock images from from manager then update to 2.3.6 then you can flash the one from koush's twitter.
Root will be lost after update. Currently flashing su.zip wont work. Still trying to figure it out.
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We might just have to re*root when they release the info.
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Let me ask you also, I'm currently running Alpha13 w/ Francisco.Franco kernel. Is the official that much smoother that I should lose my root?
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how do i get a new Os

Hello I have gingerbread, but I bought it used and the guy had it rooted. So now the phone is always trying to update to ics but it can't because its rooted. All these popup messages are getting really annoying. So I just want to either update to ics or get a custom rom. Idk which one is better and I have no idea how to do either. Please help, thanks.

You should get rommanager and flash cwm recovery. Then donwload a ota that can be flashed with cwm and flash it. After that download the superuser zip to gain root again, flash it and you are set.
Good luck.
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how do i know if it is a worldwide version or the 850Mhz one. im in canada and i am using Bell mobility

pleace said:
how do i know if it is a worldwide version or the 850Mhz one. im in canada and i am using Bell mobility
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Check under your battery and it will say, I but if you in Canada with bell then I bet it's i9020A sojua.
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If you're happy with stock and dont need root, why not try to flash the stock JellyBean ROM?

if i do this, will it wipe everything off of my phone?

pleace said:
if i do this, will it wipe everything off of my phone?
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Yes it will wipe everything (apps, data) but NOT your sd card. If you have titanium Backup use that, I but I'm guessing you don't. The OP does say that it will wipe your phone also.
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NEED HELP with unlocking verizon galaxy s3 bootloader..:)

Ight guys like the title says I need help on getting my gs3 back to where I can unlock my bootloader.. when I had first got the phone I was able to root and unlock and then as u all know about Verizon forcing update on our phones it happened to mine.. so I went ahead and rooted the phone with no problem and then downloaded the ez-unlock and it says that my bootloader is unlocked but it doesn't let me lock it but anyways I downloaded the cm10 nightly and gapps and when I flashed it and when I rebooted it it went to a message saying that I have downloaded a unauthorized software and that I had to take it to Verizon... so I did the whole system flash think and went back to stock the. Rooted again and the ez app tells me that my bootloader is still unlocked so I powers off and went to the downloading thing on boot up and at the bottom it shows a quadcomm secureboot. Enabled is they why I cant flash cm10??

Get an older Version of ez unlock. I'm hearing the newer one doesn't unlock
Gs3

blestsol said:
Get an older Version of ez unlock. I'm hearing the newer one doesn't unlock
Gs3
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thanks for the quick reply.. do u know of any links to old apk?

Would the bootloader unlock with ez unlock even after the ota update?
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Peterpark said:
Would the bootloader unlock with ez unlock even after the ota update?
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Yes, if you have an older version or wait for them to update the current one.
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Just look at the version number and Google it, sometimes older builds will pop. Good luck
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Right now it's version 1.3. Is that the bad one?
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Peterpark said:
Right now it's version 1.3. Is that the bad one?
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If that's what's in the play store, than yes. Look for an older version
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But it says the the app was updated today.. Does that mean they fixed it
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Peterpark said:
But it says the the app was updated today.. Does that mean they fixed it
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Download it and see. It will not hurt anything if it doesn't work.
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1.3 is the broken one. 1.2 works.

Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839791
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evolishesh said:
Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1839791
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thanks for the link bro!! Got this to finally work and currently on cm10 and love Everything about it except 3g signal sucks badly...:/ but its a unofficial build so its koo..

bassieX said:
thanks for the link bro!! Got this to finally work and currently on cm10 and love Everything about it except 3g signal sucks badly...:/ but its a unofficial build so its koo..
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Glad to hear that.
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verizon locked my s3
bassieX said:
Ight guys like the title says I need help on getting my gs3 back to where I can unlock my bootloader.. when I had first got the phone I was able to root and unlock and then as u all know about Verizon forcing update on our phones it happened to mine.. so I went ahead and rooted the phone with no problem and then downloaded the ez-unlock and it says that my bootloader is unlocked but it doesn't let me lock it but anyways I downloaded the cm10 nightly and gapps and when I flashed it and when I rebooted it it went to a message saying that I have downloaded a unauthorized software and that I had to take it to Verizon... so I did the whole system flash think and went back to stock the. Rooted again and the ez app tells me that my bootloader is still unlocked so I powers off and went to the downloading thing on boot up and at the bottom it shows a quadcomm secureboot. Enabled is they why I cant flash cm10??
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Sorry to bother you I hope you were able to get your phone working. If so how did you do it? I have downloaded several files, apps, and programs, and I have been searching all over the internet,but I can only enter download mode. bootload will not work it shows the blue letters, but goes black afterwards, and then reverts back to the verizon lock screen. I have Odin, and I have downloaded
USB DRIVERS
VLAREC,
ROOT,
CWM6023TouchVZW.tar.md5,
VRBLK3_Bootchain.tar.md5,
VRLE6.bootloader
PLEASE HELP IF ABLE. TY

elight7286 said:
Sorry to bother you I hope you were able to get your phone working. If so how did you do it? I have downloaded several files, apps, and programs, and I have been searching all over the internet,but I can only enter download mode. bootload will not work it shows the blue letters, but goes black afterwards, and then reverts back to the verizon lock screen. I have Odin, and I have downloaded
USB DRIVERS
VLAREC,
ROOT,
CWM6023TouchVZW.tar.md5,
VRBLK3_Bootchain.tar.md5,
VRLE6.bootloader
PLEASE HELP IF ABLE. TY
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If you have taken the 4.3 OTA, you cannot unlock your bootloader. Any attempt to do so will brick your device. If you have already attempted it this thread will most likely help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319

If you already bricked it you can download a debrick file, download the 16 gb pit file or do a factory restore from scratch. I was able to get rooted, and unlocked on 4.3 with my S3 let me take a look back at my files, and I can tell you which ones you need, and how to fix your issues.:good:
landshark68 said:
If you have taken the 4.3 OTA, you cannot unlock your bootloader. Any attempt to do so will brick your device. If you have already attempted it this thread will most likely help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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elight7286 said:
If you already bricked it you can download a debrick file, download the 16 gb pit file or do a factory restore from scratch. I was able to get rooted, and unlocked on 4.3 with my S3 let me take a look back at my files, and I can tell you which ones you need, and how to fix your issues.:good:
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No chance you unlocked your phone.
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elight7286 said:
If you already bricked it you can download a debrick file, download the 16 gb pit file or do a factory restore from scratch. I was able to get rooted, and unlocked on 4.3 with my S3 let me take a look back at my files, and I can tell you which ones you need, and how to fix your issues.:good:
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BadUsername said:
No chance you unlocked your phone.
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Ditto what BadUsername said.
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landshark68 said:
If you have taken the 4.3 OTA, you cannot unlock your bootloader. Any attempt to do so will brick your device. If you have already attempted it this thread will most likely help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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This. ^^
I used 1.2 on my VZW GS III with 4.4.2 and it got bricked upon reboot. And from what I've seen it was as soon as the 4.3 update and I believe a recent firmware update, as well. If you have the latest firmware and at least 4.3, don't use EZ-Unlock at all unless you want to go through hoops to possibly (no guarantee) get it working again.

[ROM][Factory Image][4.3][JWR66V] Nakasig - Odex, Deodex, Rooted - teshxx (08/17/13)

ONLY FLASH THIS IF YOU HAVE NEXUS 7 (GSM/HSPA+)
This is a 4.3 (JWR66V) Stock Rom made from Factory Image (Nakasig) released by Google.
Both Deodexed and Odexed versions are available. Both of them are rooted with unsecured boot with init.d support and includes busybox.
Wipe cache/dalvik. Flash via CWM or TWRP. Your data will be preserved.
Deodexed: Link 1
Odexed: Link 1
Please don't forget to hit Thanks and give proper credit when/if you decide to use this as a base.
Cheers!

-:: Radio and Bootloader ::-
Radio: Link 1 "fastboot flash radio radio-tilapia-1231_0.18.0_0409.img"
Bootloader: Link 1 "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-tilapia-4.23.img"
Please flash this via fastboot (without the quotes).
SuperSu 1.51 flashable if anyone needs it.

Do we need to install gapps with this?
Thanks for the upload!
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-:: Radio and Bootloader ::-
Radio: Link 1 "fastboot flash radio radio-tilapia-1231_0.18.0_0409.img"
Bootloader: Link 1 "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-tilapia-4.23.img"
Please flash this via fastboot (without the quotes).
SuperSu 1.51 flashable if anyone needs it.
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You mean: made of Factory image tilapiag, and not nakasig, of course?
Bye, Wil.
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C0BRA01 said:
Do we need to install gapps with this?
Thanks for the upload!
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No.
WilvdP said:
You mean: made of Factory image tilapiag, and not nakasig, of course?
Bye, Wil.
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WTH are you talking about? Nexus 7 GSM is nakasig.

NOW I'm confused ... What is Nakasig then, the ROM? And Tilapia is the Nexus 7 3G?
Bye, Wil-
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WilvdP said:
NOW I'm confused ... What is Nakasig then, the ROM? And Tilapia is the Nexus 7 3G?
Bye, Wil-
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Alcohol ?
Device is tilapia. Factory image is nakasig.
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Do I need to install bootloader and radio with this?

Tnx.
The various and sometimes inconsistent naming of the roms, sometimes using device nickname in the file name, sometimes rom nickname or both, created my confusion. But, now I know ...
Bye, Wil.
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I get "Update Error (status 0)" when flashing the deodexed version with CWM. I also tried with TWRP recovery, but that fails, too. I verified that md5 checksum matches.
I'm stumped.

hi, if i'm on aosp rom it's better to take the odex or deodexed release ? Thx for your answers.

I get the same error. Thought it was me at first. I tried both deodexed, and odexed with TWRP. Both failed.
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I get "Update Error (status 0)" when flashing the deodexed version with CWM. I also tried with TWRP recovery, but that fails, too. I verified that md5 checksum matches.
I'm stumped.
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C0BRA01 said:
I get the same error. Thought it was me at first. I tried both deodexed, and odexed with TWRP. Both failed.
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I got the same error; Install failed.
I 'm on 4.3 stock with bootloader 4.23 and TWRP 2.6

I am also unable to install the deodexed version. I get a error executing updater binary in zip in both TWRP and CWM. I am assuming its a problem in the updater binary or script file.

odex also fails both TWRP and CWM

Sorry guys. I didn't even know about flashing errors until someone actually msged me today. Will upload the new files with new binary asap.
EDIT: Links updated. Can someone try them for me? Thanks!

teshxx said:
Sorry guys. I didn't even know about flashing errors until someone actually msged me today. Will upload the new files with new binary asap.
EDIT: Links updated. Can someone try them for me? Thanks!
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Tried the new links, the deodexed version didn't install as well

teshxx said:
Sorry guys. I didn't even know about flashing errors until someone actually msged me today. Will upload the new files with new binary asap.
EDIT: Links updated. Can someone try them for me? Thanks!
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Please correct me if I'm wrong but this is not the first time you have unleashed completely untested shall we say kitchen work on the xda public.
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wildestpixel said:
Please correct me if I'm wrong but this is not the first time you have unleashed completely untested shall we say kitchen work on the xda public.
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I don't have a nexus 7 3g. So no I can't test it. People keep on msging me to release it so I did. I asked people to test it, but everybody wants it and nobody wants to test it. So yes the binaries have changed and I can replace them as see which one works, but I need someone who can test it for me. If you want to be helpful then you can volunteer to help test it, if now stop criticizing. Criticizers are dime a dozen. I am not getting paid for this neither do I owe it to anyone to release it. I do it because people ask and I love xda.

teshxx said:
I don't have a nexus 7 3g. So no I can't test it. People keep on msging me to release it so I did. I asked people to test it, but everybody wants it and nobody wants to test it. So yes the binaries have changed and I can replace them as see which one works, but I need someone who can test it for me. If you want to be helpful then you can volunteer to help test it, if now stop criticizing. Criticizers are dime a dozen. I am not getting paid for this neither do I owe it to anyone to release it. I do it because people ask and I love xda.
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You just need a working I updater script. Believe me I'm not your average criticiser and I do appreciate the ethos of what you are saying.
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[ROM] [2/27/2014] Stock LG KitKat [4.4.2] ROM - D80120a

Credits/Acknowledgments:
k25c2yf (I used his updater script and ROM method)
Howie Dub for the kdz link
Bullghost for making a kickass kdz extractor
Chainfire for SuperSU
If you're on TWRP you need to be on 2.6.3.3 or higher
FLASH THE ROM THEN FLASH THE SUPERUSER ZIP AFTER. THIS UPDATE WILL REMOVE YOUR RECOVERY.
CHECK OUT THIS THREAD TO GET RECOVERY BACK ON YOUR PHONE. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
It takes a long time to flash so be patient, if you get a LOKI error and it says 'FAILED' ignore it, wipe Dalvik and Cache after you flash, and reboot.
Not responsible for anything! Use at your own risk!
NO REQUESTS! I'M NOT GOING TO DEODEX, DEBLOAT, OR INVERT APPS, ETC... PLEASE DON'T ASK
DOWNLOAD:
https://mega.co.nz/#!YF5AiKia!8mw4RZXXjfMMLlu2T_w7t1Bp5nOlXhwsDSqjGmpp7wk
Mirror:
http://kk6hvk.com/D80120a_KK.zip

Thank you! Downloading!

Well look what we have here lol thanks smiley
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Thanks for doing the work!!
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Did they update the radio for this rom?

Lanman1978 said:
Did they update the radio for this rom?
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Yeah, its's included.

Awesome! Thank you!
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Are we still able to downgrade or use a flex Rom if we are unhappy with the Rom or features
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beeree7 said:
Are we still able to downgrade or use a flex Rom if we are unhappy with the Rom or features
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No custom recovery so no ROM flashes until someone finds a new exploit. Not certain about the downgrade to older firmware, I'm sure that you could though.

Any new features make it worth upgrading from a flex Rom?
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Flash question
What if im not on stock rom but a custom rom. Can i flash this anyways?

Wait.. how are we supposed to flash Superuser.zip if our recovery has been replaced? And is this the TMO version? It hasnt even been released yet.

beeree7 said:
Any new features make it worth upgrading from a flex Rom?
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Few observations:
- You can now enable the transparent status bar setting in NOVA launcher!!
- Group Messaging is now featured
- Emoji's don't send as MMS anymore
- Weather animation on secure lockscreen
- You get Immersive mode now with apps that support it.
They disabled Google Wallet which sucks but I'm sure their will be a workaround eventually.

joshualuna said:
What if im not on stock rom but a custom rom. Can i flash this anyways?
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I'm 99.9% certain you can.

DOTC said:
Wait.. how are we supposed to flash Superuser.zip if our recovery has been replaced? And is this the TMO version? It hasnt even been released yet.
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It replaces after you reboot. Also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664028

I got an error status 7 when i tried to flash it. I was so excited too.

babyboy8100 said:
I got an error status 7 when i tried to flash it. I was so excited too.
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Are you on the latest TWRP? You need 2.6.3.3 or higher. I personally used this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995
You have a T-Mobile G2 right?

Is it worth it? Lol I'm scared I don't have a computer here my friend has it...
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rayraycarter4 said:
Is it worth it? Lol I'm scared I don't have a computer here my friend has it...
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Yeah, once the Xposed framework gets updated it will be perfect.

SmiLey497 said:
Are you on the latest TWRP? You need 2.6.3.3 or higher. I personally used this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995
You have a T-Mobile G2 right?
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Yeah i have a tmobile G2, but i have philz touch recovery. If i install twrp would it let me install
The rom with out that error?