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:
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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:
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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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
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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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...
sent from my GT I9505 5.0.1
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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ZakSamsung said:
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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ok ive just rooted my phone, installed titanium Backup and Rom manager.
ive done a full backup of system and apps using Titanium, but now i want to backup my Stock Rom.
ive opened Rom manager and clicked Backup current rom but it then tells me i need to install CWM i click accept but my phone GS+ isnt listed so im basically stuck now.
Can anyone offer some advice please, and be gentle im new to this
just make un root in recovery. why you want stock rom back
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yogi_best said:
just make un root in recovery. why you want stock rom back
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I also need to backup my stock rom. in case warranty claim I can restore backup.
mynewuser said:
I also need to backup my stock rom. in case warranty claim I can restore backup.
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Exactly, i need to know i can get it all back to original incase of any problems with hardware.
c'mon im sat here waiting to start messing with my phone but i cant find any tutorials or videos showing how to backup and change roms for Galaxy S plus.
use odin to flash other rom!search samfirmware.com for specific firmwares.......
whats with the vaige replies, im a complete n00b to this, i have no idea how to use Odin and i want to backup my stock rom before i do anything.
BackDaws said:
whats with the vaige replies, im a complete n00b to this, i have no idea how to use Odin and i want to backup my stock rom before i do anything.
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Odin is only for flashing new firmware, I don't think you can backup your rom by using Odin.
samfirmware/sammobile do not have asia rom. So cannot restore back. If the rom available, no need to backup already. I notice S+ only don't have asia rom.
Stupid phone.
mynewuser said:
samfirmware/sammobile do not have asia rom. So cannot restore back. If the rom available, no need to backup already. I notice S+ only don't have asia rom.
Stupid phone.
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asia rom??
maybe u can check this site..
http://muabanraovat.org/huong-dan-up-rom-asia-samsung-galaxy-s-plus-i9001-4926813.html
Thank. Downloading now...
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Found another hong kong rom I9001ZSKI1 -> http://hi.baidu.com/%C6%BD%BA%A3%C0%CB%D7%D3/blog/item/44a9acd338fd5328960a16d2.html
budakmaran said:
asia rom??
maybe u can check this site..
http://muabanraovat.org/huong-dan-up-rom-asia-samsung-galaxy-s-plus-i9001-4926813.html
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Anyone manage to restore back this rom? What stock version for this rom?
Heya u guys, just found this thread... Im int he same situation right now, just rooted my sgs+ 10 minutes ago now, i would like to remove the stock apps, any advices ?
why need to remove. just use titanum to freeze the app better.
I uninstalled most of the stock apps yesterday...
The following apps however dont appear in "Root Uninstaller":
Places
Navigation
Latitude
Also, i am asking myself how important "Talk" and "Talkback" are for the system... are they relevant for any functionalities ?
*EDIT*
talk and talkback seem to be important for google services so better leave them alone
Gramrock said:
I uninstalled most of the stock apps yesterday...
The following apps however dont appear in "Root Uninstaller":
Places
Navigation
Latitude
Also, i am asking myself how important "Talk" and "Talkback" are for the system... are they relevant for any functionalities ?
*EDIT*
talk and talkback seem to be important for google services so better leave them alone
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those 3 that you mention are together with google map. to get rid of it u have to get rid of google map.
thanks helped me
BackDaws said:
ok ive just rooted my phone, installed titanium Backup and Rom manager.
ive done a full backup of system and apps using Titanium, but now i want to backup my Stock Rom.
ive opened Rom manager and clicked Backup current rom but it then tells me i need to install CWM i click accept but my phone GS+ isnt listed so im basically stuck now.
Can anyone offer some advice please, and be gentle im new to this
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There is still no answer to this question, and I am + one who would like to know how to backup ROM I get with phone from my provider. Reason is simple, because of warranty, and second reason for me is SWYPE on my language.
Any suggestions ?
EDIT: To answer my self and other wondering. If you want to backup original ROM you get with Galaxy + you need to install CWM recovery following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331164
After that boot to recovery and choose backup and here you go, after couple of minutes you have backed up original ROM.
Hi,
I rooted my phone and installed superuser etc, and the 1st release of ICS on the device which in doing so, unrooted my device.. not to bothered.. now i want to remove super user and im finding it a bit impossible so far.
I originally user super one click but now it just freezes on me, im guessing because of ics?
How do i either remove superuser OR can some one point me in the right direction to flash it back to stock.
Thanks!
Tom
go to nexusshacks.com and you can find a tut on how to root ur device and then revert to stock.
1.Connect your Phone to PC and get into bootloader mode.
2. Download CWM 5.2.0.2 for NexusS from here.
3. Download the stock rom for your device from here
4. Use "fastboot flash recovery <cwm_file_name.img>" to flash the correct version.
5. Reboot into recovery and you will now have the correct CWM.
6. Install the Rom that you downloaded at step 3.
You now have a stock, unrooted Nexus S
Optional:
1. You can download superuser.zip and flash it as step 7. Once you reboot you will have a stock, rooted rom.
Thanks, J
jithinsarath said:
3. Download the stock rom for your device from here
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The link is broken, do you mind reposting it? Thanks!
iceghost1210 said:
The link is broken, do you mind reposting it? Thanks!
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My bad. here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063664
Fantastic,
Now prob the most noob question of the year, how do i tell what model mine is as all i can seem to pull up is I9020XXKI1 in the about phone section :O
Its a uk phone btw
its behind the battery
iceghost1210 said:
Fantastic,
Now prob the most noob question of the year, how do i tell what model mine is as all i can seem to pull up is I9020XXKI1 in the about phone section :O
Its a uk phone btw
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LOL.. Not a problem..
1. Switch off your phone,
2. Remove the battery cover. Remove the battery.
3. There will be a white sticker with IMEI etc. Look closely and you will find an entry MODEL-GTI90XX.. that is your model number
Thanks, J
Yeah, i think its a little too complicated for me tbh, very easy to root, no problem i messed around on my Gtab with loads of customer roms, but to unroot or even get rid of super user, for me its a bit tricky.
I think i will sell the phone to someone who knows what they are doing lol - any takers?
Thanks for all the help though, really appreciate it!
Tom
iceghost1210 said:
Yeah, i think its a little too complicated for me tbh, very easy to root, no problem i messed around on my Gtab with loads of customer roms, but to unroot or even get rid of super user, for me its a bit tricky.
I think i will sell the phone to someone who knows what they are doing lol - any takers?
Thanks for all the help though, really appreciate it!
Tom
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Tom, I guess we could just root your phone in ICS! If you have the proper files downloaded, it would take hardly 10 minutes to get your phone back to stock.
If you can give me the model name, I can point you to the files that you have to download. NO need to put up your phone for sale
PS: When you go to stock, you may need to do a factory reset and thus lose all data.
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Or, you can set up everything at your end, and I can help you do it via TeamViewer - a desktop sharing utility
teamviewer huh? could we try that? if its no trouble of course
I suppose we could do that...what's your phone's model.. there's isn't much to do via the PC.. only flashing clockworkmod...
For the rest, you would have to press buttons up and down and select options..
btw, you have skype?
yes i do, add me tomster1210
Thanks for this btw
model is GT-I9020
Fixed!! Via skype & teamviewer
1. installed drivers
2. downloaded fastboot.
3. flashed recovery
4. flashed rom & su
5. Bingo!
Couldent of been more helpful! Thanks again!
I was going to ask the same question (how to revert to stock and keep superuser) .... now I dont need to post. Thanks for step by steps jithinsarath.
What do you do for step 6 if you have a D720? And if you backup a stock rom with CWM and then update to ICS w/ custom kernel, can you revert to your stock backup at that point?
calisoldier83 said:
What do you do for step 6 if you have a D720? And if you backup a stock rom with CWM and then update to ICS w/ custom kernel, can you revert to your stock backup at that point?
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D720 huh? AFAIK, I guess the latest that you have is GWK74 - Android 2.3.7. No ICS yet. But there are custom ROM's I believe.
If you have a CWM backup of the stock, you CAN restore it after ICS upgrade. Make sure you do a full wipe.
Thanks, J
I just went through this process and thought this might help:
I have been using NexusBeam and was tired of the random reboot. So I decided to go back to stock on my Nexus S 9020T.
These are the steps I have done:
1. nandroid backup working nexusbeam
2. downloaded stock Android 4.0.3/IML74K/XXKI1 Radio/KL1 Bootloader from here
3. Flashed it in recovery
Now I have kernel
3.0.8-gb55e9ac
android-build @apa28 #1
Build IML74K
and I donot have a recovery (as expected).
4. flashed clockwork recovery 5.0.2.0 using fastboot (tutorial here)
Now I have the recovery I wanted.
5. flashed superuser 3.0.7
and voila !
Sorry to dredge up an old Thread...
I'm looking to put my Nexus S back onto the stock path to get the 4.0.4 update as I thought I was stock but checking what I did I think I actually installed a custom rom so I'm not running a YakJu build?!?
This was the rom:
[Link removed as I'm too new but google ZD3PyN0t.zip and that's it]
I'm happy to follow the instructions above and want to do a full wipe and restore but confused which I have I9020A or I9020T - does it matter if I'm not in the US?
Carrier : 3 UK
Version : 4.0.3
Build: IML74K
Base I9020XXXI1
NOT ROOTED
Any pointers much appreciated!
[GUIDE] ROOT + OTA & KIES Updates + OFFICIAL Device Status (XXUGNF1) [GT-I9500/I9505]
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Follow the GUIDE and it WILL work, if NOT, it's because YOU are doing something wrong...
I - How to Root: GT-I9500/I9505Flashing instructions:
Use one of the Pre-Rooted Official ROM's and keep it clean from the beginning... or
1. Install KIES or USB drivers from here
2. Download and run Odin from here (v.3.04 is recomended)
3. Make sure that ONLY AutoReboot & F.Reset Time is ticked in Odin options
4. Download and extract CF-AutoRoot: CF-AR for GT-I9500 or CF-AR for GT-I9505
5. Load extracted file (.tar.MD5) as PDA in Odin.
6. Turn OFF your phone, Press&Hold POWER+HOME+VOL_DOWN buttons until phone boot into Download/Odin Mode
7. Connect phone to the computer and WAIT for the drivers to be installed. You will see blue or yellow indicator in left top corner of Odin, with phone connected to port: COM:x
8. Click START and wait until you see GREEN indicator [PASS], flashing is finished
9. Unplug the cable and WAIT, phone will reboot into recovery with RED ANDROID LOGO where root will be applied and Stock Recovery restored.
10. Test it please, go to APPS and look for SuperSU.apk, if it's NOT there, install it from PlayStore and enjoy!!
II - How to reset Binary Counter and Device Status back to OFFICIAL:Install and run Chainfire's TRIANGLE AWAY (I9505 ONLY, I9500 is NOT SUPPORTED YET)
NOTE: There is an option "System modified workaround", please tick this and restart your phone. Device Status should be back to OFFICIAL!! Use it with caution!!
Next few steps are ONLY for people who couldn't reset it with Triangle Away...
1. Reboot into Download Mode and check if Binary & System are OFFICIAL.
2. Only if the BINARY Status is still Custom, download and extract OFFICIAL STATUS MOD(.tar.md5): GT-I9500 or GT-I9505 - open in Odin as PDA (password: djembey2013)
3. Use Wanam Xposed and tick "Fake System Status" to get Official Device/System status
Your Device Status will be back to OFFICIAL and FULLY ROOTED, NO REBOOTS, TESTED!!!
Fully Working OTA and KIES updates!!
FIY: Root will be lost after OFFICIAL updates.
I've also managed successfully pre-root and rebuild OFFICIAL ROM for GT-I9505
It is fully working, no issues at all!!
For Download and more info please visit my thread in Development Section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
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So it's a complete stock rom? That's awesome! But i've gotta wait for others to risk their phones before I take the plunge myself...
Denomenance said:
So it's a complete stock rom? That's awesome! But i've gotta wait for others to risk their phones before I take the plunge myself...
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There's NO RISK!!! FULLY TESTED on my GT-I9505!
It's as Official as it can be!!
enjoy!
OP updated,
Modified version is online,
HD VOICE enabled, latest modem added (XXUAMDM), MultiCSC,
FULLY TESTED
enjoy!
I'll test it out when i get home tonight i can't live without root so ill better flash it Strait out of the box which i will Thanks for the rom!
Sammath said:
I'll test it out when i get home tonight i can't live without root so ill better flash it Strait out of the box which i will Thanks for the rom!
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Every other person on XDA should have a nickname RootManiac
It's stable and Official. Only one thing is weird, if you try to set "write permissions" to the "system" in file manager, the phone won't let you do it and it'll reboot automatically... New SEAndroid feature...
Other than that, ALL OK, I'm using quite few apps with root access and all of them works fine, including restoring apps and data..
enjoy and report any issues
Sorry, but what does this do, does it root your device?
If you do this you don't have to do CF-Auto-Root?
Or, just when necessary, revert back to stock ROM?
And can someone explain to me what's Odin? I came from One XL.
After doing this, you still have to use CF-Auto-Root right?
Because this isn't permanent is it? Meaning you can't flash other ROMs etc unless you do CF Auto-Root?
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Aerodeath said:
Sorry, but what does this do, does it root your device?
If you do this you don't have to do CF-Auto-Root?
Or, just when necessary, revert back to stock ROM?
And can someone explain to me what's Odin? I came from One XL.
After doing this, you still have to use CF-Auto-Root right?
Because this isn't permanent is it? Meaning you can't flash other ROMs etc unless you do CF Auto-Root?
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Read a little bit and then come back
Sent from my GT-I9505
LATEST NEWS!!!!!!
FULLY ROOTED XXUAMDM with CF-AutoRoot!!! (CREDIT TO CHAINFIRE)
FULL ACCESS TO SYSTEM
SYSTEM STATUS - OFFICIAL
NO REBOOTS
STABLE AS ROCK
FULLY WORKING!!!
CSC included as separate, Odin flashable file
Online!!!
djembey said:
LATEST NEWS!!!!!!
FULLY ROOTED XXUAMDM with CF-AutoRoot!!! (CREDIT TO CHAINFIRE)
FULL ACCESS TO SYSTEM
SYSTEM STATUS - CUSTOM!!!
NO REBOOTS
STABLE AS ROCK
NO ERRORS (sometimes Warning message pop up, but it doesn't block anything)
FULLY WORKING!!!
NO CSC included, in some cases APN settings need to be re-set manually
UPLOADING!!!
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Hi
Just wondering will it work on i9505 xuamdf?
Sent from my XT890 using xda app-developers app
Hi, thanks for this, but I've seen that you just posted German and UK versions, I'm from Spain, I could use for example the UK Rom?
Thanks!
EDIT: Solved XD I now understand that I just need to change the CSC to my region... With the app you said, or by using the Command: *#272*IMEI# so that you can do it manually from the phone without the need of the up, I tried it now and works perfectly thanks again! (You could put the info of the command in your first post, someone might want to know it!)
OP updated
Fully Rooted XXUAMDM is Online!!
enjoy and report
topcat07 said:
Hi
Just wondering will it work on i9505 xuamdf?
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I'ld like to know too as I have i9505xxuamdf
Thanks but cf root worked fine for my unbranded i9505. For those who dont want to re do rom cf is fine
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btemtd said:
Thanks but cf root worked fine for my unbranded i9505. For those who dont want to re do rom cf is fine
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You CAN'T root latest XXUAMDM build with CF just like that.... It DOESN'T WORK. .
That is why I have rebuilt it.
Sent from my GT-I9505
Thread Renamed, OP updated!
All things FULLY TESTED!!
Works like a charm Root + Official.
Thanks
Uploading new HYBRID ROM
Latest PDA- XXUAMDN
Latest modem - MDN
Fully Rooted
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hU Djembey, YOUR MOD worked to root my UAMDM fRENCH Galaxy S4 , but I have a annoying message :" please reboot your device, ... non autorised application detected...."
http://translate.googleusercontent...pdate/&usg=ALkJrhhZL3_mlTViMxAZR0sH-lRht9KCng
Improved speed and no more purple fringing, also semi transparent status bar? Seems like a pretty big update. 400mb or so and was just pushed to Deutsch international phones.
Sadly AT&T won't release any update until they see market benefit from it... Maybe next iPhone release day?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Radukk said:
Sadly AT&T won't release any update until they see market benefit from it... Maybe next iPhone release day?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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This is a patch, not an update. And AT&T has already released one patch for the S4 so why would you say they won't do it again?
Here's an English website that talks about the update.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...bles-moving-apps-to-SD-card-HDR-video_id43749
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
i have a stock, rooted, TWRP recovery, odexed firmware and when i tried to do an OTA update it said that my device was modified
is there any way of getting this update even if i did have a "modified device"?
i doubt bell would give it to me but would it be possible for someone on xda to port the update so that everyone in my position can use it or am i going to be forced into upgrading to a custom rom.
i realy friggin want that transparent status bar
On the I9505 Site there is a prerooted Odin flashable copy of the newest German version, odexed and soon a deodexed.
Maybe one of our developers will get this into a Zip flashable version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824&page=155
rfb813 said:
On the I9505 Site there is a prerooted Odin flashable copy of the newest German version, odexed and soon a deodexed.
Maybe one of our developers will get this into a Zip flashable version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824&page=155
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In sure someone will, I like the fact that the display is better they said
it seemed like the US SIII was about a month behind the int'l releases
Once someone posts a cwm flashable zip I'll let you guys know
jetlitheone said:
Once someone posts a cwm flashable zip I'll let you guys know
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can we flash this on our devices? one person there said to use odin to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312329
bengali548 said:
can we flash this on our devices? one person there said to use odin to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312329
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I wouldn't do that.
If we do get this update anytime soon i would not flash it because it could have a patch for the boot loader hack.
**Move Apps to SD Card**
Thats enough reason for me to want some variant of this firmware update when and if its possible with a rooted and cwm recovery device such as mine... I hate not being able to move apps to the SD card when there is so little space. Ive thought of going with a custom rom but i use some of the TouchWiz stuff do I dont want to lose it.
tiptoekirk said:
**Move Apps to SD Card**
Thats enough reason for me to want some variant of this firmware update when and if its possible with a rooted and cwm recovery device such as mine... I hate not being able to move apps to the SD card when there is so little space. Ive thought of going with a custom rom but i use some of the TouchWiz stuff do I dont want to lose it.
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Someone on another forum is reporting that you can only move APPS and not DATA, for example, GTA3 is only 15 megs for the app, but several gigs for data. Same goes with Google Music... songs saved is DATA and not APP.
bengali548 said:
i have a stock, rooted, TWRP recovery, odexed firmware and when i tried to do an OTA update it said that my device was modified
is there any way of getting this update even if i did have a "modified device"?
i doubt bell would give it to me but would it be possible for someone on xda to port the update so that everyone in my position can use it or am i going to be forced into upgrading to a custom rom.
i realy friggin want that transparent status bar
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If you are still on the Stock ROM you can do this:
1. Unfreeze AT&T updater (if you have it frozen)
2. Use ODIN to return to stock WITHOUT performing a factory reset. AdamOutler has a thread with the stock firmware download in the Android Development section
3. Boot up and check for updates
4. After you have updated, root it again
All your apps and settings will remain, and you may have to re-sign-in to some, but you should be good to go.
Wait till its released as a flashable zip then done.
bengali548 said:
can we flash this on our devices? one person there said to use odin to flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2312329
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Not on an AT&T GS4. Locked bootloader = no non official Odin.
Sent from my SGH-I337
The English site reports this as one of the additions...
•Secure boot status in “About Phone”
I would definitely wait on this one until it has time to be tested and find out what this means exactly.
jetlitheone said:
Wait till its released as a flashable zip then done.
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When it is available do you flash with ODIN or via custom recovery (TWRP).
I am rooted with STOCK everything at the moment. Could I just remove root, update OTA and then re-root?
bengali548 said:
i have a stock, rooted, TWRP recovery, odexed firmware and when i tried to do an OTA update it said that my device was modified
is there any way of getting this update even if i did have a "modified device"?
i doubt bell would give it to me but would it be possible for someone on xda to port the update so that everyone in my position can use it or am i going to be forced into upgrading to a custom rom.
i realy friggin want that transparent status bar
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you cannot get OTAs when a running a custom recovery, so if you decide to go back to stock rooted, you can hit this thread to set status to official
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296014
BTW, here is the changelog
New Camera firmware with HDR video
Smearing issue has been fixed (Purple effect while scrolling)
Smart Pause Toggle
Move Apps to SD Card
Semi-transparent status bar
New Icons in Settings
Secure boot status in “About Phone”
Increased display legibility
Various performance and stability fixes
This mighty be a noob question, so please bare with me.
I rooted my Moto G and installed custom recovery on it(TWRP), and I'm trying to do a OTA update.
But when the phone reboots, it goes to TWRP recovery screen and I don't know what to do from there.
Any help is appreciated!
Always a tricky thing ...... for some it works for some not.
Sometimes rooted phones cannot be updated sometimes yes.
Sometimes custom recoveries are able to update sometimes not.
Till now i have not found out a general answer to this Topic.
Did you change any system apps? Definately not a good idea if you want to update,
There are a few options you can do.
Go back to stock recovery
or
You can use siedeload functionality in TWRP.
Therefore you need the update file on your PC.
Then run:
Code:
adb sideload /path/to/update.zip
or
Install the the zip file via the update function in TWRP
For that you need to have the update file on the normal storage of the phone
At least one of these solutions should work for you.
If you don't have the OTA on your PC, you can look at /cache to find the OTA (only if you are rooted).
mokkami said:
Always a tricky thing ...... for some it works for some not.
Sometimes rooted phones cannot be updated sometimes yes.
Sometimes custom recoveries are able to update sometimes not.
Till now i have not found out a general answer to this Topic.
Did you change any system apps? Definately not a good idea if you want to update,
There are a few options you can do.
Go back to stock recovery
or
You can use siedeload functionality in TWRP.
Therefore you need the update file on your PC.
Then run:
Code:
adb sideload /path/to/update.zip
or
Install the the zip file via the update function in TWRP
For that you need to have the update file on the normal storage of the phone
At least one of these solutions should work for you.
If you don't have the OTA on your PC, you can look at /cache to find the OTA (only if you are rooted).
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Ota upgrade will not work.. U need to download a stock ROM lyk slimkat or cyanogonmod 11
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fabregus04 said:
Ota upgrade will not work.. U need to download a stock ROM lyk slimkat or cyanogonmod 11
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But flashing that will mean that all user data will be deleted, right?
Sorry, I am trying really hard but with all these abbreviations I still can't get my head around what happens if I flash/load/recover x, y or z.
fertchen said:
But flashing that will mean that all user data will be deleted, right?
Sorry, I am trying really hard but with all these abbreviations I still can't get my head around what happens if I flash/load/recover x, y or z.
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U need to back up everything.. Apss can u back up wid clean master n personal datas in Computer thats it..
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fertchen said:
But flashing that will mean that all user data will be deleted, right?
Sorry, I am trying really hard but with all these abbreviations I still can't get my head around what happens if I flash/load/recover x, y or z.
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backup with an app like these
Helium - App Sync and Backup [[ No Root Needed }}
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
Titanium Backup ★ root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
My Backup
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rerware.android.MyBackup
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