[Q] Question about Kies update - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

Currently I'm on 4.1.2 stock rooted with twrp recovery. I want to sell my phone and was wondering if I could just update via kies to 4.3? Would this work since I have a custom recovery and I would assume it would reset the device back to normal?
Thanks

Chadashcroft22 said:
Currently I'm on 4.1.2 stock rooted with twrp recovery. I want to sell my phone and was wondering if I could just update via kies to 4.3? Would this work since I have a custom recovery and I would assume it would reset the device back to normal?
Thanks
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It would, but you might get more money with it still being on 4.1.2. I'd Odin a 4.1.2 image, make sure it works, and shut it off preventing it from updating.
Then the buyer can deal with the update if they wish to upgrade it. Or you could make a root user very happy by not upgrading.
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[Q] Restore to stock

My nandroid backup was made after rooting, so after a restore from cwm (I was on jb deodexed) I was still rooted. I flashed a stock image from sammobile with Odin from PC and I lost root (that was my intention). All my apps and data are still here, did not lost anything. No wipe no cache clear nothing else. Binary count 0.
I want to be sure that when jb ota is released I'll be able to install it from the device without any issues.
Do I have to do anything else? I read in some posts that I have to flash the stock recovery, in others that the stock recovery is flashed within the stock firmware so I'm not really sure. Is there a way to verify?
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KoRoZIV said:
My nandroid backup was made after rooting, so after a restore from cwm (I was on jb deodexed) I was still rooted. I flashed a stock image from sammobile with Odin from PC and I lost root (that was my intention). All my apps and data are still here, did not lost anything. No wipe no cache clear nothing else. Binary count 0.
I want to be sure that when jb ota is released I'll be able to install it from the device without any issues.
Do I have to do anything else? I read in some posts that I have to flash the stock recovery, in others that the stock recovery is flashed within the stock firmware so I'm not really sure. Is there a way to verify?
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try booting into recovery by holding down the power and volume up button at the same time until it starts to boot then release the power button and keep holding the volume up. This will boot into recovery and there you can tell if it's stock or CWM.
It's stock. After the nandroid restore from cwm when I wanted to reboot I was asked if I want to keep cwm or to restore stock, and I choose stock. I think I''ll do a wipe and whatever I can from the stock recovery. I'm just bored....
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yeah and if all else fails when the update comes and you aren't able to get it then you can just factory reset and odin the stock firmware and then all should go smoothly.
I already did that
The red triangle in the stock recovery is normal?
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Use TriangleAway to get rid.
theoneofgod said:
Use TriangleAway to get rid.
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+1 it's worth the money to always have that as an option, just make sure you follow the directions (pretty simple)
It was the first thing I did after flashing the jb. As I stated in my first post, everything is ok on my device, I just wanted to be sure that I didn't miss something and that I'll be able to receive and use future OTA updates. I guess I'll have to wait to be sure, no point in making a tutorial on this yet.
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Question Regarding Samsung s3 software Update

hi guys, im new here
just have a few questions
i have a bell samsung s3 model SGH-I747M , i have android version (stock) 4.0.4 , i have rooted my device
however, i want to update to jelly bean 4.1.2 , i was wondering, do i update using the stock software or will that cause my phone to trip since it is rooted? or do i use a jellybean update made for rooted devices? should i even update? or use the ROMs for the current version ?
also, what is the best ROM for s3? is there one where u can control CPU usage on board ?
thank you
anybody :/ ?
Well if you like stock unroot your phone and put stock recovery back on to get the ota update. You need stock recovery to get it. So if you haven't installed clockworkmod or twrp recoveries and are still on stock you're fine, just unroot. You can always reroot. If you'd like to try custom ROMs go to search your phone up top and you'll find ROMs made for your phone.
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calebsb said:
Well if you like stock unroot your phone and put stock recovery back on to get the ota update. You need stock recovery to get it. So if you haven't installed clockworkmod or twrp recoveries and are still on stock you're fine, just unroot. You can always reroot. If you'd like to try custom ROMs go to search your phone up top and you'll find ROMs made for your phone.
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thank you
i have CWM, how would i go back to stock recovery and unroot? i have read many different instructions however none seem to be exactly what i need
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thank you
i have CWM, how would i go back to stock recovery and unroot? i have read many different instructions however none seem to be exactly what i need
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Ok. qbking77 on YouTube probably has a video out showing ya how to do it depending on your model of phone. Just search his videos "how to flash stock recovery" and "stock jelly bean" with your carrier varient. they are the easiest to follow. Make sure its your carrier or youll brick your phone. Once you flash a stock ROM that specifies "not rooted" you won't have to unroot.
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thank you so practically i can install stock firmware with a rooted device as long as i have stock recovery ? makes sense
SorSiegen said:
thank you so practically i can install stock firmware with a rooted device as long as i have stock recovery ? makes sense
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When you install stock ROMs your phone will no longer be rooted. Some roms were created with root pre installed. So if you use them you will have root. If you want to update your phone with an "over the air" update, you will need stock recovery And a stock ROM . But if it were me I would just keep custom recovery and find a rooted stock ROM to download. Sorry I didn't reply sooner
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[Q] Rooted and can't install OTA update

Hi.
I rooted my Note 8010 using Zedomax' method. All has been fine. My note has now downaloded the JB OTA update, but it fails to install.
I assume I need to restore 'stock' recovery to install the OTA update? But where can I get this from.
Also will installing the OTA remove root? And will Zedomax' method still work to re-root after applying the update.
Regards
Installing the OTA should not remove root but if it does just use the exynos abuse patch app to root that is the simplest and safest method.
Thanks Samir_a
Do I actually need to restore stock recovery? If so, where can I get that?
pc99mk said:
Thanks Samir_a
Do I actually need to restore stock recovery? If so, where can I get that?
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Cf root method restores stock recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33298782 and yes to do ota udate you need stock recovery
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Thanks hoss_n2
Ok I ran the CF auto root to restore stock recovery.
But now I have downloaded the ota update 3 times, and on clicking install it fails immediately.
Previously it rebooted into CWM recovery.
Any ideas what's wrong now? I'm guessing I can download a full update and flash it another away, but I assume that will erase all settings.
Try to flash via odin or if u r rooted use mobile odin . Im now on jb 4.1.2 i flashed my note via mobile odin in 5 min
Thanks mexman_2010.
However if I use odin that will trash my settings won't it?
Is there no way of getting the ota update to work?
You dont need to retore stock recovery or fiddle with odin. Just use kies on your computer and it installs the update for you. All your data should still be intact after the process but it is recommended to backup first
Keep in mind that updating using kies removes root
The ota's are using the patch method;
effectively what they do is work out the difference between the new binaries and old binaries and just send a patch that changes the old into the new.. this is done to keep the ota as small as possible I presume.
so if the binary isn't identical to what was shipped with the rom its trying to update then it will have to fail, otherwise you'd end up with an almighty great mess of non booting or corrupted devices.
if they used the file method (complete apks etc like an cwm style zip) then it shouldn't matter, but as it is, the only way to ensure a patch will work is to make sure the files are identical to what the patch was generated against, root allows you to change system files, so root is the primary way of checking if the system has been altered.
ergo if you want otas then you're most likely going to have to run them from a stock rom.
Thanks for all the info guys.
Bizarrely though, having left the Note overnight. It downloaded the OTA update itself and this time when I clicked install it worked perfectly, so
all is well again.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Please every one. I need help with my n8000. Currently i am on stock ics rooted with zedomax cwm installed. Is it safe for me to install OTA update or can i just switch back to my stock recovery by flashing it through odin? I have downloaded the stock recovery so im waiting for your replies
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Why don't you just install the latest version from sammobile with Odin or Mobile Odin instead of using the complicate way?
Can i revert to stock recovery by flashing through odin and still keep root?
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Yes you can do that, install stock recovery using ODIN, you will need to use triangleaway to reset your binary count though.
Also make sure the stock recovery is for your devic

[Q] Are 4.4 kitkat roms possible on baseband i535vrbmb1 with cwm?

I have an S3 that I am currently running. SenergyRom 484. Using Android 4.1.2 and CWM.
Is it possible to run one of the 4.3 or 4.4 custom Roms on CWM without locking the boot loader?
Also, is there an easy way for me to update CWM to TWRP 2.0 without using Odin?
Quaddragon said:
I have an S3 that I am currently running. SenergyRom 484. Using Android 4.1.2 and CWM.
Is it possible to run one of the 4.3 or 4.4 custom Roms on CWM without locking the boot loader?
Also, is there an easy way for me to update CWM to TWRP 2.0 without using Odin?
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To flash a 4.4 base rom u would have to be in the latest recovery. I use goo manager to update my twrp recovery or u can download from there site. If u take the 4.3ota u will lock ur bootloader. Theres a rooted 4.3 that wont lock ur bootloader
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Quaddragon said:
I have an S3 that I am currently running. SenergyRom 484. Using Android 4.1.2 and CWM.
Is it possible to run one of the 4.3 or 4.4 custom Roms on CWM without locking the boot loader?
Also, is there an easy way for me to update CWM to TWRP 2.0 without using Odin?
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Recovery options and install instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2492496
And you can flash any rom you'd like without locking your bootloader.
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Thanks you all!
Updated with EZ-Recovery to TWRP 2.6.3.1
Now to Nab a 4.4 ROM - Backing up my phone now -
Will be making a Nandroid backup soon as I get finished copying the SD card contents.
I just got a Note 3 so I will be selling this S3. I wanted to make sure I had a clean rom and rooted for whom ever ends up getting it.
Keeping the unlocked bootloader so they can enjoy custom roms is pretty awesome.
I was just thinking of sticking it on Ebay. Is there a better site to sell it on?
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Thanks you all!
Updated with EZ-Recovery to TWRP 2.6.3.1
Now to Nab a 4.4 ROM - Backing up my phone now -
Will be making a Nandroid backup soon as I get finished copying the SD card contents.
I just got a Note 3 so I will be selling this S3. I wanted to make sure I had a clean rom and rooted for whom ever ends up getting it.
Keeping the unlocked bootloader so they can enjoy custom roms is pretty awesome.
I was just thinking of sticking it on Ebay. Is there a better site to sell it on?
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Swappa is pretty good too.
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If go tru ebay i suggest wen u send it out to put signature confirmation. So they cant say later they didn't receive anything. Ppl got scam wen they sold ps4 on ebay
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Have a few questions.

I've been wanting to root my phone because I have Tasker And TiBa pro. The last two S3s I've had hard bricked so I'm hesitant to attempt to root again. I've been looking around and saw somewhere that the boot loader can't be unlocked on 4.3, and I was wondering if I could still root my phone. Considering they did not brick until I rebooted once, I think I might be able to but want confirmation before I attempt it again. Also, since I will just have root with an unlocked boot loader I won't be able to flash CWM or custom ROMs, right? Not even via mobile Odin? Thinks that's all I have to ask right now, thanks for your help in advance!
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treyonator56 said:
I've been wanting to root my phone because I have Tasker And TiBa pro. The last two S3s I've had hard bricked so I'm hesitant to attempt to root again. I've been looking around and saw somewhere that the boot loader can't be unlocked on 4.3, and I was wondering if I could still root my phone. Considering they did not brick until I rebooted once, I think I might be able to but want confirmation before I attempt it again. Also, since I will just have root with an unlocked boot loader I won't be able to flash CWM or custom ROMs, right? Not even via mobile Odin? Thinks that's all I have to ask right now, thanks for your help in advance!
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Which OS do you have on your phone? Please provide this info.
If you are on the VRUCML1 4.3 OTA, it has a locked bootloader and prevents you from Odin flashing any firmware that pre-dates 4.3 VRUCML1. Flashing anything in Odin will lead to a hard brick unless it is explicitly the VRUCML1 4.3 stock image. Do not attempt to install CWM or TWRP, this will lead to a hard brick. Do not use anything to unlock your bootloader, you will also hardbrick. You can not unlock the bootloader on VRUCML1 4.3 ota, it is permanently locked. You should understand by now that you can flash one thing in Odin and that is the VRUCML1 4.3 stock image.
If you are on the VRUCML1 update, use Saferoot to gain root access. Then use Safestrap to be able to flash VRUCML1 4.3 based custom roms. Only VRUCML1 or "ML1" roms are compatible with Safestrap. AOSP is incompatible with Safestrap, there is no timetable or even the hint of future compatibility. Also, if you want working wifi then you need to flash the VRUCML1 kernel modules after each clean flash of a VRUCML1 rom. These kernel modules are linked in the Safestrap thread as well. Good luck and read up!
Thanks very much! I'll attempt to root with the saferoot method to root my phone. I'll report back if anything goes wrong.
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treyonator56 said:
Thanks very much! I'll attempt to root with the saferoot method to root my phone. I'll report back if anything goes wrong.
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Cool! Let me know how it goes.
Well, I successfully rooted and backed up my imei. Next step is to install a custom ROM. Do you have any you recommend from the 4.3 sticky thread?
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treyonator56 said:
Well, I successfully rooted and backed up my imei. Next step is to install a custom ROM. Do you have any you recommend from the 4.3 sticky thread?
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Everything should go pretty simply once you use SafeStrap now. I operate with the "try before you buy" mentality. Everyone has different tastes and you should try what's available. CleanRom 8 Core and MOAR are a good way to start and I think each VRUCML1 rom available only gets better once you see what they have to offer.

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