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[Completed] How can I update my galaxy s4 I337?

I have a samsung galaxy s4 I337. I have tried the over the air update several times but it always stops at 27 percent and restarts my phone. Ive wiped all cache, factory reset my phone and still nothing. It is stuck on android 4.4.2 and I would like to update it to lolipop. I know that at&t has released lollipop to their samsung galaxy s4s, but I cant even get passed 4.4.2. I am decent with phones but know nothing about flashing. Can someone please give me a very detailed, step by step process on how to get lollipop on my phone? Also, is it possible to do it and not lose data? I have my things backed up but wanna make sure.
Thank you.

Hi, thank you for userid XDA Assist. You didn't mention if you're rooted or not. If you are the ota will fall. Your best bet is to read and look for answers here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att. If you have further questions please register on XDA and ask in that forum. They are they experts on your device.

[Completed] Help with info with Samsung complete software reflash

My phone one is on stock firmware finally. In download mode it confirms that. It also confirms that current binary is Samsung Official. Do I need to worry for my phone getting bricked doing a complete software reflash in a Samsung Repair Facility? I'm asking because the phone says custom in about phone and I do know that it can mean just that the phone had more images flashed to it. I rooted with Kingroot about a month ago and since then I have been trying to get my phone like how it comes fresh out of the box. I have been going crazy since then and I'm posting this question now being that I will be able to visit one of Samsung's Repair Facility's in a few days. It's the Grand Prime with model # SM-G5030AZ. Please can you fellows who know much more than me help me with my dilemma. Thank you.

About another stock firmware
I don't have one more is it available anywhere and believe me I did the research. I think your first option is something I'll give a try but if it doesn't work I'll try the last one. Thank you very much for your time as it is much appreciated.

Hi there,
You'd be best served asking for help from the experts who own your device, here:
Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck

[Completed] I need help getting root access on my Galaxy S4 (SM-S975L)

I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 SM-S975L from Walmart and used towelroot. It worked but only temporally. Then my phone messed up and I took it back to Walmart to replace it. I got the same exact phone again but towelroot says that it doesn't currently support my device. I've tried everything out there and was just wondering if anyone could/would help. Thanks

droppedpriorities said:
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S4 SM-S975L from Walmart and used towelroot. It worked but only temporally. Then my phone messed up and I took it back to Walmart to replace it. I got the same exact phone again but towelroot says that it doesn't currently support my device. I've tried everything out there and was just wondering if anyone could/would help. Thanks
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Hi, thanks for using XDA Assist!
Unfortunately, for your device model, the only root option I find is towelroot.
However, please post your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259645
The experts there may know another solution.
Good luck!

[Completed] My Samsung Galaxy Note 4 service through Tmobile failed system update and now frozen.

My Note 4 told me to do a system update, so, I did, and after about an hour of my phone flashing on and off on and off, I took it to the nearest Tmobile store and was told that, there was nothing they could do for me except sell me another phone, which I was forced to buy. So, I now have a phone I used to love, and cant use. The guy at Tmobile said that someone tried to root my phone but was unsuccessful, and only rooted it part of the way. So, now it is stuck in this half rooted mode. Is there anything I can do to recover my favorite phone? Plz help....

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My Note 4 told me to do a system update, so, I did, and after about an hour of my phone flashing on and off on and off, I took it to the nearest Tmobile store and was told that, there was nothing they could do for me except sell me another phone, which I was forced to buy. So, I now have a phone I used to love, and cant use. The guy at Tmobile said that someone tried to root my phone but was unsuccessful, and only rooted it part of the way. So, now it is stuck in this half rooted mode. Is there anything I can do to recover my favorite phone? Plz help....
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Hello there! Welcome to XDA!
First register an XDA account (so you can ask in the proper forum)
then, you may ask for help here: (see below)
TMO Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Your device experts are located there....(You will have a much better chance of getting help there)
Also, here is the Main TMO Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Area just in case:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile
Always Remember to use the Search...
Thank you! Hope this help!

[Completed] I desperately need xda members advice for which phone I should keep, please.

I have a lease on a Galaxy J7 from MetroPCS, J700T1 and still owe about $300 over the next few months. I rooted, forgot and shut off OEM Unlock so the phone was binary frp locked. After flashing the stock Rom thanks to I believe his name is Paco, the same one who taught the rooting method for this phone, my software and binary are official but the warrantee is voided.
During the time that my phone was binary frp locked, I went to Best Buy and bought the Moto G4 Plus 16GB Unlocked for $250. It was only tonight that I flashed the stock rom for the J7. My question is whether I should return the Moto G4 or return the J7 and opt out of the lease. I want to know which phone is the one that is better to keep, given the state that the J7 is in, comparing it the Moto G4. Which phone is better to hold onto? I am going to get rid of one. I don't want to use a phone that is rooted for now so I never attempted to root the Moto G4. Please can you give me your answer based on what I did to the J7, the specs and hardware and brands of both phones. I am asking XDA members because I feel I will get the best answer here. Thank you and happy Halloween.

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[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy
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