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I rooted my device before i got the OTA notification. i tried to upgrade like 4 or 5 times but it doesn't work! Does anybody know that how can i upgrade to JB? BTW i dont want to unlock my device.
Thanks in advance!
luscione said:
I rooted my device before i got the OTA notification. i tried to upgrade like 4 or 5 times but it doesn't work! Does anybody know that how can i upgrade to JB? BTW i dont want to unlock my device.
Thanks in advance!
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what's the failure message? Also, can you run something on your phone before you do the upgrade?
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danifunker said:
what's the failure message? Also, can you run something on your phone before you do the upgrade?
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yep i can run all the apps. it just says "The software update failed" . i tried to use voodoo temp un-root before upgrade but it still doesn't work. i cnan see a lay down android robot with exclamation mark.
luscione said:
yep i can run all the apps. it just says "The software update failed" . i tried to use voodoo temp un-root before upgrade but it still doesn't work. i cnan see a lay down android robot with exclamation mark.
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I had this same problem, unrooted, and installed and it worked(I am on fido though)
waynold78 said:
I had this same problem, unrooted, and installed and it worked(I am on fido though)
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.... did you delete some preloaded system apps? like 'rogers 1 Number' . i did but i did a factory data reset too, after all i tried to do upgrade again.. as you know it failed lol.... still need somebody to help me !!! plz!!!!
luscione said:
.... did you delete some preloaded system apps? like 'rogers 1 Number' . i did but i did a factory data reset too, after all i tried to do upgrade again.. as you know it failed lol.... still need somebody to help me !!! plz!!!!
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@OP
I didn't get enough information as to why the firmware upgrade was failing. I was also going you could pull an xml fastboot for me from your existing setup if you are still rooted.
Please download this software https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tranquilice.toolbox and make an xml backup of you're current phone. I also want the XML backup but it it's very large, so you should break it up into 100mb files using 7 zip and re-compress it. Then post it to your Dropbox. Don't worry this backup doesn't have any personal data.
Then you can download the update file from my Dev-host account here :
http://d-h.st/JNV
And save the file to your external sdcard.
Boot into recovery, then try to apply the update from sdcard, and write down exactly all the information it says (maybe take a picture of it using another camera). And send me all the information.
How to boot into recovery:
1) Power off phone completely
2) press and hold both volume buttons and at the same time press the power button.
3) use the volume down button to navigate the the recovery option, then press volume up.
4) an Android on the side will appear, now tot can proceed with updating
How to apply update in recoveyr mode:
1) press and hold both volume buttons while pressing power button
2) a menu will appear, use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select the option to update from external sdcard
3) find the update file and press the power button on it.
4) watch the update, if it fails please tell me all error messages, hopefully tot can take a picture for me.
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failed to upgrade to Jelly been
I have a fido motorola razr hd lte and rooted. I tried several times upgrading to Jelly Been using OTA and all failed.
Then I followed steps above and still failed.
I have actually uninstalled some default apps like SMS, file manager etc.
see my attachment.
Thanks for help in advance!
bosskai said:
I have a fido motorola razr hd lte and rooted. I tried several times upgrading to Jelly Been using OTA and all failed.
Then I followed steps above and still failed.
I have actually uninstalled some default apps like SMS, file manager etc.
see my attachment.
Thanks for help in advance!
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Did you try to modify the update package? It looks like the update package doesn't have the same signature as it should.
Do not try to open up the ZIP file provided, just place it on the external SD card without touching it.
If you get another error after that, please the new error.
I'm having the same problem cause I deleted the bloat ware from my Rogers phone. From what I've been reading, I'm thinking about just staying on the 4.0.4.
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superbrowndude said:
I'm having the same problem cause I deleted the bloat ware from my Rogers phone. From what I've been reading, I'm thinking about just staying on the 4.0.4.
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Post a screenshot. It should be easy to put back any Rogers specific software on your phone since it already exists there in a different area!
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luscione said:
I rooted my device before i got the OTA notification. i tried to upgrade like 4 or 5 times but it doesn't work! Does anybody know that how can i upgrade to JB? BTW i dont want to unlock my device.
Thanks in advance!
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You can't unlock the XT925. Use safestrap to flash roms
halo13 said:
You can't unlock the XT925. Use safestrap to flash roms
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You can unlock the XT925. Its the 926 that can't be unlocked
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danifunker said:
Did you try to modify the update package? It looks like the update package doesn't have the same signature as it should.
Do not try to open up the ZIP file provided, just place it on the external SD card without touching it.
If you get another error after that, please the new error.
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I have actually followed your 7 zip packages from the other post and upgraded my phone to 4.1.2 Rogers stock version, it loads with Rogers logo, but other than that, everything works. Thanks a lot.:good:
The only issue is that I have all rogers one number, one contact... apps and every time reboot has rogers logo. Is it possible to have fido one?
i cant even get into recovery lol...............
danifunker said:
what's the failure message? Also, can you run something on your phone before you do the upgrade?
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i cant get into recovery lol.......................... and where is the xml back up file(i did the back up with droid razr m tools) ?
luscione said:
i cant get into recovery lol.......................... and where is the xml back up file(i did the back up with droid razr m tools) ?
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Not sure, I think it is on the phone's internal sd memory. You can't boot now? Post the error... Or more symptoms.
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luscione said:
.... did you delete some preloaded system apps? like 'rogers 1 Number' . i did but i did a factory data reset too, after all i tried to do upgrade again.. as you know it failed lol.... still need somebody to help me !!! plz!!!!
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"FDR" -> Factory/Full Data Reset does not replace applications that have been deleted.
The only way to fix is to put them back or RSD/Flash back to stock.
I hate these threads.
People remove apps and wonder why the upgrade doesn't work.
Don't remove factory applications, freeze/disable them!!!!!
Removing them will remove the ability to upgrade until the OS is back to stock.
The installer checks to make sure that the system and application area is untouched.
tech_head said:
"FDR" -> Factory/Full Data Reset does not replace applications that have been deleted.
The only way to fix is to put them back or RSD/Flash back to stock.
I hate these threads.
People remove apps and wonder why the upgrade doesn't work.
Don't remove factory applications, freeze/disable them!!!!!
Removing them will remove the ability to upgrade until the OS is back to stock.
The installer checks to make sure that the system and application area is untouched.
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''1 contacts'' ''1 number'' ''my account'' ''ringbacks'' ''ringtones'' '' shop'' ''VVM plus'' ''anyplace live'' did i miis someting?
danifunker said:
Not sure, I think it is on the phone's internal sd memory. You can't boot now? Post the error... Or more symptoms.
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just like this i installed ''Beats Audio'' before . should i do a reset ?
luscione said:
i cant get into recovery lol.......................... and where is the xml back up file(i did the back up with droid razr m tools) ?
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it makes a backup folder on sdcard and puts in there...
Please forgive me for having to ask what I'm sure sounds like a stupid question, but I have no idea how to accept the OTA update Verizon is attempting to send me to version 4.4.4 on my HTC One M8 now that I have used Sunshine to attain S-Off and have TWRP and SuperSU installed.
I have used ADB, but am not very familiar with it at all.
I saw threads talking about flashing ROMS, but for the most part it really seems like Greek to me.
I had only gone down the Sunshine road because I wanted root access mainly for one app--Lightflow. In retrospect I'm feeling like I opened a can of worms. But the can is open, and the worms are out there, so now I need to learn how to handle them.
I know I am supposed to keep S-off, no matter what I do. I think perhaps I'm supposed to revert back somehow to a "stock" bootloader (instead of TWRP--is that right?) but I don't have any idea how to do that (though I expect ADB is involved), and I also don't know what effect that would have on SuperSu, as I vaguely recall TWRP may have been required for SuperSU to work.
I'm really lost.
Any help, in very easy to understand terms (pretend you're trying to explain this to your grandmother) would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Andyw2100 said:
Please forgive me for having to ask what I'm sure sounds like a stupid question, but I have no idea how to accept the OTA update Verizon is attempting to send me to version 4.4.4 on my HTC One M8 now that I have used Sunshine to attain S-Off and have TWRP and SuperSU installed.
I have used ADB, but am not very familiar with it at all.
I saw threads talking about flashing ROMS, but for the most part it really seems like Greek to me.
I had only gone down the Sunshine road because I wanted root access mainly for one app--Lightflow. In retrospect I'm feeling like I opened a can of worms. But the can is open, and the worms are out there, so now I need to learn how to handle them.
I know I am supposed to keep S-off, no matter what I do. I think perhaps I'm supposed to revert back somehow to a "stock" bootloader (instead of TWRP--is that right?) but I don't have any idea how to do that (though I expect ADB is involved), and I also don't know what effect that would have on SuperSu, as I vaguely recall TWRP may have been required for SuperSU to work.
I'm really lost.
Any help, in very easy to understand terms (pretend you're trying to explain this to your grandmother) would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Taking the OTA is simple, you'll need your stock 4.4.3 recovery installed not TWRP. If you try to take it as you are right now it will fail everytime because of TWRP. I'm going to assume you haven't modified your stock ROM in anyway so accept the OTA and let it install. You will not lose S-OFF so rooting is simple. Reinstall TWRP and flash the latest SuperSU zip file.
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Taking the OTA is simple, you'll need your stock 4.4.3 recovery installed not TWRP. If you try to take it as you are right now it will fail everytime because of TWRP. I'm going to assume you haven't modified your stock ROM in anyway so accept the OTA and let it install. You will not lose S-OFF so rooting is simple. Reinstall TWRP and flash the latest SuperSU zip file.
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Thanks for the response.
So the question is how do I go back to my stock recovery instead of TWRP?
And then after taking the update, what do I need to do to reinstall TWRP and then flash the latest SuperSU.zip file?
I realize I should know this stuff, but I had help from the Sunshine folks last time, so I really don't remember everything that went on, or exactly what I did vs. what they did, etc.
Thanks again!
Andyw2100 said:
Thanks for the response.
So the question is how do I go back to my stock recovery instead of TWRP?
And then after taking the update, what do I need to do to reinstall TWRP and then flash the latest SuperSU.zip file?
I realize I should know this stuff, but I had help from the Sunshine folks last time, so I really don't remember everything that went on, or exactly what I did vs. what they did, etc.
Thanks again!
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You don't need to do any of that.
Download the exe from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56211035
run it and you will be on stock 4.4.4.
To get TWRP back you have to flash it fastboot (lots of tutorials all over the forum for that) and with the recovery installed you can just flash SuperSU in recovery to gain root again.
The Stig 04 said:
Taking the OTA is simple, you'll need your stock 4.4.3 recovery installed not TWRP. If you try to take it as you are right now it will fail everytime because of TWRP. I'm going to assume you haven't modified your stock ROM in anyway so accept the OTA and let it install. You will not lose S-OFF so rooting is simple. Reinstall TWRP and flash the latest SuperSU zip file.
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berndblb said:
You don't need to do any of that.
Download the exe from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56211035
run it and you will be on stock 4.4.4.
To get TWRP back you have to flash it fastboot (lots of tutorials all over the forum for that) and with the recovery installed you can just flash SuperSU in recovery to gain root again.
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Thanks. That thread says that using that .exe is going to wipe my phone, which would then mean I need to restore it from a backup. I think I'd really just rather take the OTA update to 4.4.4, since in the future I'm going to want to take other OTA updates as well. So if I can learn how to return to my stock recovery now, and the rest of it for this OTA update, I should be good to go for future OTA updates.
Thanks, though.
So my questions above remain about how to revert to the stock recovery, and then how to reinstall TWRP and SuperSU.
Thanks!
Andyw2100 said:
Thanks. That thread says that using that .exe is going to wipe my phone, which would then mean I need to restore it from a backup. I think I'd really just rather take the OTA update to 4.4.4, since in the future I'm going to want to take other OTA updates as well. So if I can learn how to return to my stock recovery now, and the rest of it for this OTA update, I should be good to go for future OTA updates.
Thanks, though.
So my questions above remain about how to revert to the stock recovery, and then how to reinstall TWRP and SuperSU.
Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
Download the file "Stock Recovery 4.4.3" from the thread above. Flash that using ADB, once you take the OTA and are on 4.4.4 Flash TWRP using ADB again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Download SuperSu from the thread above and place that in your SD Card. Boot into recovery and install it. Though you should already have this on your computer or SD Card.
Edit: I believe there is an even easier way, just have never done it/tried it so I don't wanna lie and act like I know what to do.
The Stig 04 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
Download the file "Stock Recovery 4.4.3" from the thread above. Flash that using ADB, once you take the OTA and are on 4.4.4 Flash TWRP using ADB again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Download SuperSu from the thread above and place that in your SD Card. Boot into recovery and install it.
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You have to flash the stock recovery in fastboot - not ADB. And you gotta make sure all the bloatware that comes with the original stock rom is in place or the OTA will fail (it does a "system integrity check" prior to applying the OTA). That can be a headache if you do not have a backup of apps you may have removed...
Each future update will be available within days of release here on XDA, either as a standalone firmware update or stock rooted rom or both. I would not take OTAs - ever.
Develop a solid backup routine and restoring your device is a 20 minute exercise...
Thanks to both of you.
I don't believe I removed any bloatware, so I think the OTA update should work.
How do I flash the stock recovery in fastboot?
Again, many thanks!
I just checked my ADB folder, and see a fastboot.exe there, so I imagine it's just a command like ADB. I'll give this a shot later. Again, many thanks to both of you for the assistance. I will post again with, hopefully, my good results, or with additional questions.
Thanks!
berndblb said:
You have to flash the stock recovery in fastboot - not ADB. And you gotta make sure all the bloatware that comes with the original stock rom is in place or the OTA will fail (it does a "system integrity check" prior to applying the OTA). That can be a headache if you do not have a backup of apps you may have removed...
Each future update will be available within days of release here on XDA, either as a standalone firmware update or stock rooted rom or both. I would not take OTAs - ever.
Develop a solid backup routine and restoring your device is a 20 minute exercise...
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Sorry I thought fastboot and ADB was kinda that same thing seeing as it was refereed to as "fastboot/adb directory"? If not my bad! Also this is the method I always use to take OTA's and have never ever had a problem.
Andyw2100 said:
I just checked my ADB folder, and see a fastboot.exe there, so I imagine it's just a command like ADB. I'll give this a shot later. Again, many thanks to both of you for the assistance. I will post again with, hopefully, my good results, or with additional questions.
Thanks!
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Put the recovery image into the same folder with your fastboot.exe
Open a command prompt from that folder (shift + right click > open cmd window here)
check connection with
Code:
fastboot devices
if successful
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fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img
Would you need to remove root before taking the OTA? Just curious.
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mumbles202 said:
Would you need to remove root before taking the OTA? Just curious.
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No. You will lose root after the ota so it doesn't matter but you can always get it back as long as you are S-OFF by flashing a custom recovery like TWRP and then flashing SuperSu.
Well, I have run into a snag right off the bat.
While the command "ADB Devices" sees the phone, "Fastboot Devices" does not.
Any ideas as to how to rectify this?
Thanks!
I did some googling, and this problem I solved on my own.
I had to use adb to get into fastboot USB mode or something with adb reboot bootloader, and then fastboot devices worked.
I'm now continuing on.
Well, so much for this being easy.
I believe I successfully flashed my stock recovery.
But apparently I no longer have the OTA update ready to install, as at some point I tried to run it again just to get TWRP up, and now it's not showing as available. And when I try to check for updates in Settings/Software update/Check new I get an error message that says Download Unsuccessful. We were not able to download this update.
For now I guess I'll wait and see if Verizon tries to send me the update again, or if it works if I check for it myself some other time. (Or if anyone here has any suggestions.)
Also, I still seem to have root access. I thought that I wouldn't, since I believe I have replaced TWRP with the stock recovery.
I'm also now getting a constant error message about Google Play Services having stopped. And my wi-fi doesn't seem to be connecting properly.
I'm really wondering just what the heck I've done.
Well, for anyone still following my saga...
Things are somewhat better, but not totally resolved.
I kept checking, and eventually I was able to download the OTA update to 4.4.4. I did, I updated, and all went smoothly. I then was able to flash TWRP and then install Super SU and I have root access again. So on that front, all is well.
The problems that remain, though, are that I still am having issues with Google Play Services quitting and my Wi Fi not connecting. Could these things be related somehow? I've tried clearing the cache and then actually all data from Google Play services, but that has not helped. I have deleted my networks, and then tried reconnecting to them, but that also has not helped. It shows my networks in range as "saved" or "disabled" but won't connect to any of them.
Any ideas for me?
Thanks.
And thanks for the help in getting the 4.4.4 OTA update. At least that worked!
I realize I am basically having a conversation with myself at this point, but just to wrap things up, in case anyone does come along and read any of this...
I have solved all my issues.
The Google Play Services issue must have been related to the Wi-Fi not connecting, and the Wi-Fi not connecting was due to my main network actually having an issue and the fact that I had never authorized the phone on the other networks. I guess this is what happens after being up almost 24 hours. At least I think everything is OK now.
Again, thanks to those that helped!
Andyw2100 said:
I realize I am basically having a conversation with myself at this point, but just to wrap things up, in case anyone does come along and read any of this...
I have solved all my issues.
The Google Play Services issue must have been related to the Wi-Fi not connecting, and the Wi-Fi not connecting was due to my main network actually having an issue and the fact that I had never authorized the phone on the other networks. I guess this is what happens after being up almost 24 hours. At least I think everything is OK now.
Again, thanks to those that helped!
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Not sure why I stopped receiving notifications from your thread. But at least you got your phone in working order! lol
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:
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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:
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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
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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
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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...
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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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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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I have my old Nvidia shield tablet and i have WiFi off and powered off.
I've been reading you can stop the kill switch from i guess changing the boot loader or operating system?
I new to this stuff.
Could someone just give me some directions on how to go threw this process please.
I don't know if it's to late cause i have the most recent update? but like i said it's turned off and WiFi is off and i heard that the kill switch is sent over the internet to your device and you don't have to confirm it.
So i hope my system is safe until i can do what ever you guys advise me to do.
Thank you...
treat your old tablet before connecting the new one to internet
Hello. You have to delete a folder (/system/apps/TegraOTA if you are on last firmware, with OTA 3.1) but to do this, you need root as folders in /system are not visible for the normal (unrooted) user. Or you flash a custom firmware, and flash nomoreOTA.zip that you'll find in the same forum : http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/kill-kill-switch-shield-tablet-xx-t3179489
Be sure to act before you use your new tablet, and ideally do the same to the new one before connecting it to internet. Then the kill switch maybe will not even be sent to you/your old tablet.
:fingers-crossed:
edit : do a search here for 'root shield tablet lollipop' if you need info to get root or flash custom recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...t-root-nvidia-shield-tablet-lollipop-t2972316
Note also that if you choose to (and succeed to) flash another (custom) ROM, such as Blisspop, you'll be safe as those custom roms avoid the kill switch (no /system/apps/TegraOTA folder in them)
If your new tablet is never activated then in theory the killswitch should never be sent out. So as far as I can see flashing a custom rom on the new device before letting it boot into android or connect to the internet should prevent device from showing as having been activated.
Also blocking Nvidia's OTA servers on the network level (you'll need custom firmware on your router) should do the trick as well.
Block all of these:
Code:
23.32.163.186
e886.g.akamaiedge.net
ota.nvidia.com.edgekey.net
ota.nvidia.com
Also it might be worth looking into whether flashing nomoreOTA.zip on the new tablet works to the same effect.
I used my new tablet and the both were working for the day, both have no problems so far.
I've been reading that they are sending out kill switches in 4 segments, by using the last 2 digits of the serial numbers system.
So mine hasn't gone threw yet i don't think.
So i need to root it?
Then delete the OTA file?
Then flash a custom firmware?
Thanks guys...
Just root it, do a full wipe=factory reset in TWRP and flash a custom Rom like Bliss and you will be OK.
Jarocks said:
If your new tablet is never activated then in theory the killswitch should never be sent out. So as far as I can see flashing a custom rom on the new device before letting it boot into android or connect to the internet should prevent device from showing as having been activated.
Also blocking Nvidia's OTA servers on the network level (you'll need custom firmware on your router) should do the trick as well.
Block all of these:
Code:
23.32.163.186
e886.g.akamaiedge.net
ota.nvidia.com.edgekey.net
ota.nvidia.com
Also it might be worth looking into whether flashing nomoreOTA.zip on the new tablet works to the same effect.
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Just for info, I found out today that, even if my new tablet was also flashed with nomoreOTA.zip, and even if I did it before there was any internet connexion from it, my old tablet is now flagged and an urgent OTA (in fact the kill switch) is waiting to be sent to it. Of course it still works, thanks to nomoreOTA.zip. But Nvidia did flag the old tablet after 10 days use of the new one (maybe they check serial numbers of tablets connected to grid or to another Nvidia server). Both my old and my new tablets are still working.
Snah001 said:
Just root it, do a full wipe=factory reset in TWRP and flash a custom Rom like Bliss and you will be OK.
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I see lots of root programs, is there a best one?
Can you flash with TWRP?
And someone said all i have to do is...
"Full Process
1) Unlock Bootloader.
2) Flash TWRP Recovery.
3) Get the no more OTA.zip from XDA and flash it via TWRP
4) Check if the update option is removed from Settings, if not flash it again.
Done! "
Is that ok also?
Thank you...
You need to root to flash twrp?
EowynCarter said:
You need to root to flash twrp?
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No, but you do need an unlocked bootloader to fastboot flash anything.
amartolos said:
No, but you do need an unlocked bootloader to fastboot flash anything.
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Yeah, that the conclusion i reached.
Flash done, now runing bliss pop. First start got me loads of errors. I went until i realized i had forgotten to wipe. It's been a while since i last played with custom roms.
oliwek said:
Just for info, I found out today that, even if my new tablet was also flashed with nomoreOTA.zip, and even if I did it before there was any internet connexion from it, my old tablet is now flagged and an urgent OTA (in fact the kill switch) is waiting to be sent to it. Of course it still works, thanks to nomoreOTA.zip. But Nvidia did flag the old tablet after 10 days use of the new one (maybe they check serial numbers of tablets connected to grid or to another Nvidia server). Both my old and my new tablets are still working.
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Well, that's disappointing
oleg77 said:
Hello. You have to delete a folder (/system/apps/TegraOTA if you are on last firmware, with OTA 3.1) but to do this, you need root as folders in /system are not visible for the normal (unrooted) user. Or you flash a custom firmware, and flash nomoreOTA.zip that you'll find in the same forum : http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/kill-kill-switch-shield-tablet-xx-t3179489
Be sure to act before you use your new tablet, and ideally do the same to the new one before connecting it to internet. Then the kill switch maybe will not even be sent to you/your old tablet.
:fingers-crossed:
edit : do a search here for 'root shield tablet lollipop' if you need info to get root or flash custom recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...t-root-nvidia-shield-tablet-lollipop-t2972316
Note also that if you choose to (and succeed to) flash another (custom) ROM, such as Blisspop, you'll be safe as those custom roms avoid the kill switch (no /system/apps/TegraOTA folder in them)
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Ok i followed the http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...t-root-nvidia-shield-tablet-lollipop-t2972316
I got to "On the tablet, select "recovery reboot"
But i didn't see it so i selected reboot, i rebooted and was on stock i think?
1) I can see that a few more steps and i'm rooted.
But i'm nervous to try this again from that point.
Should i just start at unlocking the boot loader?
2) Is rooting the device permanently unlocking the boot loader?
3) can i just no OTA from unlocking the boot loader part?
Ok i got to side loader and in the command it says error can't find device and there's an android guy on his back with a red statement mark.
So I'm in developer USB.
I have unlocked the boot loader
I'm flashing the recovery
And i get to restart in recovery.
Then i get the menus to side load the supersu.zip
I renamed it with out caps, i even made a folder in C:\Program Files\Minimal ADB and Fastboot.
Cause it installed at C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot.
just to avoid the (x86)
when i try and leave the menu to reset it asked me to root, but i had the error so don't want to brick it if rooting with an error on side loading supersu.zip
What do i do?
Thank you...
says
loading: 'supersu.zip'
error: device '(null)' not found
And no android guy on his back this time.
A hat with a refresh orange symbol.
l337g0g0 said:
says
loading: 'supersu.zip'
error: device '(null)' not found
And no android guy on his back this time.
A hat with a refresh orange symbol.
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You have unlocked bootloder and installed cwm recovery so yay! Download the SuperSU file on your tablet. Make sure you know where it downloaded to. Boot your tablet o to fastboot menu using the power/vol down. Select recovery mode using volume then power to select. Chose install zip then from sdcard (not the sdcard1) chose 0/ then search for where you put SuperSU and select it. Install. Then navigate to reboot. If asked to fix root pick yes
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frenziedfemale said:
You have unlocked bootloder and installed cwm recovery so yay! Download the SuperSU file on your tablet. Make sure you know where it downloaded to. Boot your tablet o to fastboot menu using the power/vol down. Select recovery mode using volume then power to select. Chose install zip then from sdcard (not the sdcard1) chose 0/ then search for where you put SuperSU and select it. Install. Then navigate to reboot. If asked to fix root pick yes
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I don't have an SD card ATM. LOL
Why is the command with ADB not working?
l337g0g0 said:
I don't have an SD card ATM. LOL
Why is the command with ADB not working?
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You don't need a card the sdcard referee to is your internal memory on your tablet. Not sure why ADB isn't working but I had a similar issue with cwm once.
frenziedfemale said:
You don't need a card the sdcard referee to is your internal memory on your tablet. Not sure why ADB isn't working but I had a similar issue with cwm once.
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Ok that installed it.
WOW thank for that.
I guess I'm rooted, how do i test it and what does being rooted do for me?
Thank you....
Did you go back and flash the nomoreOTA zip? That is the most important part!
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frenziedfemale said:
Did you go back and flash the nomoreOTA zip? That is the most important part!
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Ok i just flashed nomoreOTA.zip.
It said the file was deleted and was a success.
I guess i can use the internet now?
I'm so nervous to turn the internet on and have the thing reset...
Did i need to run supersu to keep it rooted or always rooted until i use supersu to full unroot.
Thank you...
Hi all,
want to know how to updated rooted android phone as OTA doesn't work for root. Have been told KIES will brick the phone.
tnx
If you want the official update, just flash the new system image, and then re-root.
But do I have to unroot first and is there any risk of brick?
Not a huge risk of getting bricked, this is a pretty simple process. But just in case, you should back up all of your stuff. You do not have to un-root before re-flashing, just delete and clear everything from fastboot. If you are on a Nexus, this article should help you: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-install-android-factory-image/ Good luck.
Its Cannot Update After Root....
Cause Server will Detect Your Device Did a Unathourized Modify...
So Re Flash Stock and Update or You Can Download Latest Firmware And Flash It...
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Or you can flash a new version of the existing ROM and enjoy the updated features too.
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Cruzy12100 said:
Or you can flash a new version of the existing ROM and enjoy the updated features too.
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Thanks for replies. So no need to unroot, just flash the stock ROM i want? in my case flash 5.1.1 over 5.0.1?
leafypinecone said:
Not a huge risk of getting bricked, this is a pretty simple process. But just in case, you should back up all of your stuff. You do not have to un-root before re-flashing, just delete and clear everything from fastboot. If you are on a Nexus, this article should help you: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-install-android-factory-image/ Good luck.
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PS by just "delete and clear everything from fastboot" do you mean data and cache wipe from download mode?
Just take a backup of your present system
If you are new to rooting most probably you will make some mistakes so having a back up always helps and always knowing where the backup is stored
Just be careful and flash the new image after backing up
leafypinecone said:
Not a huge risk of getting bricked, this is a pretty simple process. But just in case, you should back up all of your stuff. You do not have to un-root before re-flashing, just delete and clear everything from fastboot. If you are on a Nexus, this article should help you: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-install-android-factory-image/ Good luck.
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Hindustani1990 said:
Just take a backup of your present system
If you are new to rooting most probably you will make some mistakes so having a back up always helps and always knowing where the backup is stored
Just be careful and flash the new image after backing up
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Tnx. What's the best way to back up the whole system?
petko8680 said:
Tnx. What's the best way to back up the whole system?
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Titanium backup is the way to go.
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Cruzy12100 said:
Titanium backup is the way to go.
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Thanks.
PS what options should I tick in ODIN when flashing 6.0.1 or 5.1.1 over 5.0.1? As I am getting different answers and it's a bit confusing.
I have no idea...
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So, I falshed the 6.0.1 on my note 4, but now there is a new built from 25th May. As I already rooted the phone, I would like to know whether I should unroot first, or I can just straight flash that new built with ODIN. If I do flash straight away, will I loose root or any data?
WOW. so many replies.