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JB 4.3?

Anyone know when the latest firmware will be released to public or OTA in CANADA?
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I think you are way too optimistic. I was quite surprised that it officially got 4.1.2, I really can't see it getting an official 4.3 release, but I was wrong before so take that with a grain of salt. Having said that, I'm already running 4.3 on mine...

rpr69 said:
I think you are way too optimistic. I was quite surprised that it officially got 4.1.2, I really can't see it getting an official 4.3 release, but I was wrong before so take that with a grain of salt. Having said that, I'm already running 4.3 on mine...
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Yeah I've just rooted sooooo many phones and when I went back to this one, I just lost that loving feeling of rooting or just lazy ya know but again I know there are so many reasons to do it just have to get my laptop back and thanks for response
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We won't see 4.2 let alone 4.3. For either of those android versions aosp is your only hope

This is a legacy device, no chance will Samsung or the carriers release any future official updates for the phone. They want you to upgrade and buy the latest hardware to get that type of support.

rpr69 said:
I think you are way too optimistic. I was quite surprised that it officially got 4.1.2, I really can't see it getting an official 4.3 release, but I was wrong before so take that with a grain of salt. Having said that, I'm already running 4.3 on mine...
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Which ROM are you using that already has 4.3?

ickboblikescheese said:
Which ROM are you using that already has 4.3?
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Could be the same one I am. But you should wait for cm10.2 official which should come out soon

jd1639 said:
Could be the same one I am. But you should wait for cm10.2 official which should come out soon
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Yep, should be any day now.

Awesome, thanks. Did you guys compile it, or get it from the rookie thread?

ickboblikescheese said:
Awesome, thanks. Did you guys compile it, or get it from the rookie thread?
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I had nothing to do with it. Rpr had fine fine with on it but I'm not smart enough to compile stuff.

Modified sofyware

I rooted my friends relay a long time ago. Now he wants to update but it's saying he can't because the software is modified. I'm guessing this is because he is root. Any help on what to do? He has no clue how to do any of this and i am no longer near him
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Dri94 said:
I rooted my friends relay a long time ago. Now he wants to update but it's saying he can't because the software is modified. I'm guessing this is because he is root. Any help on what to do? He has no clue how to do any of this and i am no longer near him
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which version does he use? coz that is normal, there is no official update anymore since JB 4.1.2 , there is an inofficial rom in the other thread with JB 4.3 that he could flash
otherwise if he has older ICS and wanna update to jb 4.1.2, i dont know how to do this

He's on 4.1.2... That's the latest? I don't know if he will be able to figure out how to flash a recovery and flash a rom lol. Thanks for the info though
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Dri94 said:
He's on 4.1.2... That's the latest? I don't know if he will be able to figure out how to flash a recovery and flash a rom lol. Thanks for the info though
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according to t-mobile it is the latest one.
(unfortunately i can not post links)

yes as LitD mentioned it is the latest, and the last official. thats why ota wont work anymore.
here is 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2463661

ChameleonOS is only one option for getting Android 4.3 on the Relay. CyanogenMod's 10.2 nightlies are now running 4.3.1, ChaOS is based on CM 10.2. Just letting you know of the options out there. No one has done any other images for our phone as of yet.

Updating my android device

Hello, i currently have SGH-T769 and cyanogenmod version 10-20130623 nightly, android version 4.1.2. I've heard about cm11 and 4.4 android kitkat(are these 2 seperate things? or is cm suppose to replace android firmware version)If so, do i need to unroot to update my android?. I would like to update my phone with the latest updates and I do not know where to start, I am still pretty new to all of this and would like to get the most out of it without missing out on anything. Thanks in advance

AndyAZ1000 said:
Hello, i currently have SGH-T679 and cyanogenmod version 10-20130623 nightly, android version 4.1.2. I've heard about cm11 and 4.4 android kitkat(are these 2 seperate things? or is cm suppose to replace android firmware version)If so, do i need to unroot to update my android?. I would like to update my phone with the latest updates and I do not know where to start, I am still pretty new to all of this and would like to get the most out of it without missing out on anything. Thanks in advance
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CM11 is 4.4. To update to 4.4, just do the same thing you did to get CM10. EXCEPT, you need to update your recovery (in the op of the CM11 thread) and the newest gapps (also in op of cm11). Just follow the instructions of the CM11 thread and you'll have it! Keep in mind, CM11 is in the early stages, so there will be bugs. Need anything else, don't hesitate to ask.
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AndyAZ1000 said:
Hello, i currently have SGH-T679 and cyanogenmod version 10-20130623 nightly, android version 4.1.2. I've heard about cm11 and 4.4 android kitkat(are these 2 seperate things? or is cm suppose to replace android firmware version)If so, do i need to unroot to update my android?. I would like to update my phone with the latest updates and I do not know where to start, I am still pretty new to all of this and would like to get the most out of it without missing out on anything. Thanks in advance
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T679 is not the same as the t769. Make sure it's t769./Double check your model before you do anything.
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Somcom3X said:
T679 is not the same as the t769. Make sure it's t769./Double check your model before you do anything.
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Didn't even notice that. Thanks Somcom!
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Somcom3X said:
T679 is not the same as the t769. Make sure it's t769./Double check your model before you do anything.
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yea sorry, mistype, i was helping root a sgh-t679 and got it mixed up

AndyAZ1000 said:
yea sorry, mistype, i was helping root a sgh-t679 and got it mixed up
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The numbers, bro. We run a T769 and you have typed a T679...

njstein said:
CM11 is 4.4. To update to 4.4, just do the same thing you did to get CM10. EXCEPT, you need to update your recovery (in the op of the CM11 thread) and the newest gapps (also in op of cm11). Just follow the instructions of the CM11 thread and you'll have it! Keep in mind, CM11 is in the early stages, so there will be bugs. Need anything else, don't hesitate to ask.
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i think im gonna hold up on changing the cm10 to cm11

AndyAZ1000 said:
i think im gonna hold up on changing the cm10 to cm11
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It's not the same phone. T769 is blaze 4g.
T679 is the exhibit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542793
That's your phones 4.4
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Somcom3X said:
It's not the same phone. T769 is blaze 4g.
T679 is the exhibit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542793
That's your phones 4.4
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Oh no, i have 2 phones, the one im using is samsung s blaze 4g t769 and the one i helped root was t679 which is why i said i got mixed up when making the thread.

Touchwiz 4.4 (VRUCXXX) update discussion thread

With the open source code being released for the Sptint Galaxy S3 ours can't be too far behind. So as a continuation of my Touchwhiz ML1 thread I present the Touchwhiz 4.4 update discussion thread
The same rules apply to this thread as my last one. No fighting. Be nice and enjoy!

So a user in Invisiblek's firmware thread posted about Verizon's new pdf being uploaded. The pdf is blank as of this moment though. You can access it from here: http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/system_update/galaxys3.html
Edit: It's TW 4.3 if you continue reading, @droidstyle posted a link to it on Samsung-Updates.

SlimSnoopOS said:
So a user in Invisiblek's firmware thread posted about Verizon's new pdf being uploaded. The pdf is blank as of this moment though. You can access it from here: http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/system_update/galaxys3.html
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I can open it.. just says the update is adding support for roaming in Canada (telus).. hoping more gets added.. 4.4 would be a nice parting gift as I'm planning to jump over to T-mobile

omair2005 said:
I can open it.. just says the update is adding support for roaming in Canada (telus).. hoping more gets added.. 4.4 would be a nice parting gift as I'm planning to jump over to T-mobile
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I added an edit to my post as well. Looks like the update mentioned in the firmware thread is already posted on Samsung-Updates but its for 4.3. Its VRUCNC1.
Edit: To clarify, the TW 4.3 VRUCNC1 tar is available for download off Samsung Updates. Might be an upcoming OTA, I guess?

but our 4.3 is ML1

cammykool said:
but our 4.3 is ML1
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That's a good point, there was never a 4.3.x version.
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BadUsername said:
That's a good point, there was never a 4.3.x version.
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Indeed, but there's a new tar available. Judging by the date, that VRUCNC1 tar has been available for a few weeks as well.
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Are we sure this is 4.4? It looks like every other website talking about it is claiming its 4.3.

ThePagel said:
Are we sure this is 4.4? It looks like every other website talking about it is claiming its 4.3.
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The NC1 tar is 4.3 according to Samsung Updates.
This thread is still relevant though cuz the Sprint S3 is getting KitKat so (potentially) we're not far off.
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pretty sure the nc1 build is gonna be official, gonna post a way to keep root for locked users and for unlocked users

Just so everyone is aware you CAN odin back to VRUCML1 after flashing the VRUCNC1 tar file. Ill post this in the other discussion thread just to make sure it is seen by anyone who might need to revert.

What changes does the new tar file bring? My bro has the 4.3 stock not rooted. So if this gives a better function that would be good news.
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Looks like Sprint is sending out the 4.4.2 update today. Verizon should be about a month away with how they do updates. http://www.androidcentral.com/spint...ung-galaxy-s3?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=dlvrit

try mid july for verizon....

I wouldn't even hold my breathe for mid July otherwise I'd pass out lol
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I wonder if a Dev would be so kind as to port it.
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cammykool said:
I wonder if a Dev would be so kind as to port it.
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Not worth it, the kernel was rebased off of korg 3.4, which means our proprietary blobs are useless. We need our ril blob on tw for ril to function so...
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cammykool said:
try mid july for verizon....
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Sounds about right. Or later as VZW does things in there own time. Too bad I'm already on kk. But it's good news for the ones who want kk on the locked bootloader
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So can we ODIN this tar? has any one done this? I am really ready to get off 4.3 ......................

dadale73 said:
So can we ODIN this tar? has any one done this? I am really ready to get off 4.3 ......................
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No you will brick, you would be flashing sprint firmware... That's like purposely bricking
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Benefits of flashing stock 4.4.4 rom

Hello,
I am currently running SlimKat stable build 7 with elemental x. My nexus 5 has been unlocked, rooted and been running custom roms since 4.4.1. I have flashed the 4.4.4. Radio recently and it's been working good.
Will i benefit from flashing a stock Rom apart from the Radio?? Will flashing stock fix any bugs I might have even though I'v e been running SlimKat with no problems at all.
Thanks.
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Mojar7070 said:
Hello,
I am currently running SlimKat stable build 7 with elemental x. My nexus 5 has been unlocked, rooted and been running custom roms since 4.4.1. I have flashed the 4.4.4. Radio recently and it's been working good.
Will i benefit from flashing a stock Rom apart from the Radio?? Will flashing stock fix any bugs I might have even though I'v e been running SlimKat with no problems at all.
Thanks.
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If slimkat is running without problems why flash stock?
The old saying don't fix what isn't broken:good:

Mojar7070 said:
Hello,
I am currently running SlimKat stable build 7 with elemental x. My nexus 5 has been unlocked, rooted and been running custom roms since 4.4.1. I have flashed the 4.4.4. Radio recently and it's been working good.
Will i benefit from flashing a stock Rom apart from the Radio?? Will flashing stock fix any bugs I might have even though I'v e been running SlimKat with no problems at all.
Thanks.
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I must admit I simply don't understand what you're getting at here. You say Slimkat is running good, why change it? If you go to stock you'll lose features. Most ROMs are about as stable as stock by now anyways.

and radios and roms are completely unrelated. you can flash whatever custom rom, none of them include radios. radios are a separate flash.

Very true. SlimKat at has been really stable for me. Its more of planning for the next Android OS release. Maybe something I'm not seeing or experiencing but might cause problems later on.
Thanks.
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simms22 said:
and radios and roms are completely unrelated. you can flash whatever custom rom, none of them include radios. radios are a separate flash.
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This is my point exactly, even though I flashed the radio, it doesn't apply to the Rom and it's features.
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TheLastSidekick said:
I must admit I simply don't understand what you're getting at here. You say Slimkat is running good, why change it? If you go to stock you'll lose features. Most ROMs are about as stable as stock by now anyways.
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I understand I'll lose the features, but maybe there are certain "codes" that the stock Rom has and custom does not.
You are right though, most custom roms are very stable already.
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Mojar7070 said:
I understand I'll lose the features, but maybe there are certain "codes" that the stock Rom has and custom does not.
You are right though, most custom roms are very stable already.
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As far as I know, there's no good reason to return to stock. People still on stock generally have had problems in the past with other ROMs and prefer the guaranteed stability of stock. I know Franco one of our kernel developers uses stock with his kernels and his reason given was because it's the only ROM that can support everyone the way he intended and guarantees it works properly.

Mojar7070 said:
I understand I'll lose the features, but maybe there are certain "codes" that the stock Rom has and custom does not.
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If you don't know what these "codes" are or how they affect your experience then they should be irrelevant to you.

Wakamatsu said:
If you don't know what these "codes" are or how they affect your experience then they should be irrelevant to you.
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Sounds like a plan. Thanks.
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TheLastSidekick said:
As far as I know, there's no good reason to return to stock. People still on stock generally have had problems in the past with other ROMs and prefer the guaranteed stability of stock.
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This is why I am on stock. Seems like everytime I go with a custom ROM I eventually end up getting annoying system UI FCs. Very rarely ever get it on stock. Would love to ask what ROMs are the most stable so I can experiment, but alas that's not allowed so I'll stick with stock, but rooted.

scottharris4 said:
This is why I am on stock. Seems like everytime I go with a custom ROM I eventually end up getting annoying system UI FCs. Very rarely ever get it on stock.
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I too experienced this. Until I discovered Rastakat and for some reason, never had any weird problems after that.

TheLastSidekick said:
I too experienced this. Until I discovered Rastakat and for some reason, never had any weird problems after that.
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What is Rastakat?

scottharris4 said:
What is Rastakat?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541185
[ROM] RASTAKAT [Android 4.4.4_r1 KTU84P] [PRODUCT_DEVICE := hammerhead] + Vanilla
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scottharris4 said:
What is Rastakat?
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A custom ROM in Original Development.

TheLastSidekick said:
I too experienced this. Until I discovered Rastakat and for some reason, never had any weird problems after that.
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Never had one that wasn't my own doing.
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rootSU said:
Never had one that wasn't my own doing.
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I mean it very well could be my own doing, but the same things I generally did on other ROMs that produced some errors didn't on Rastakat. I guess everyone finds their true ROM in the end, lol.

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I mean it very well could be my own doing, but the same things I generally did on other ROMs that produced some errors didn't on Rastakat. I guess everyone finds their true ROM in the end, lol.
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I'm not familiar with Rastakat, so how is their history with ROM development? I ask because I don't want to flash it and then before long they just stop official development (like what happened with CyanogenMod on my Moto G).

scottharris4 said:
I'm not familiar with Rastakat, so how is their history with ROM development? I ask because I don't want to flash it and then before long they just stop official development (like what happened with CyanogenMod on my Moto G).
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I guess the only way to describe is to see for yourself. Go check out the thread. All of the users there constantly help each other.

TheLastSidekick said:
I guess the only way to describe is to see for yourself. Go check out the thread. All of the users there constantly help each other.
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hi i am new to nexus 5 , just wanted to know what is the build date on the offical stock kernel 4.4.4.,mine is mon-mar- 17/ 15.16.36 PDT 2014, could you please tell me if i am on the right version build date , regards joe,