I have a S4 that I am trying to upgrade to Lollipop. I tried through the AT&T Software update and keep getting "Software Update Interrupted." I remember I had rooted it quite awhile ago (towelroot)? But I am selling the phone now and just want to restore it to stock and upgrade it to lollipop. Kies says it is updated (which of course it's not). I do not have an external SD card. I did a "Factory data reset" from settings to see if that would allow me to update but it didn't. I did some reading and a lot of old Google posts said just to bring it to Best Buy. Are there any other options as those are outdated and I am doubting BB will be willing to help. Any and all help appreciated! Thanks!
Current Info
Device Name: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
MODEL number: SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version I337UCUFNB1
Kernel version 3.4.0-505595 [email protected] #1 Tue Feb 11 22:24:31 KST 2014
Build number: KOT49H.I337UCUFNB1
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_SAMSUNG-SGH-I337_4.4.2_0004 Tue Feb 11 22:24:31 2014
Secure boot status: Type: Samsung
Security software version: MDF v1.0 Release 2
Really, no one? All I need is someone to point me to the proper thread so that I can get this thing back to stock without bricking it. Someone out there has to know the thread!
Hi, xml to put for using XDA Assist. If you're rooted or made any system changes the ota will not work. You probably have to flash the nb1 tar file in Odin and start over. See this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221. Also see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att
I am trying to root my Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini and am not having any luck, here are some details from the About Device in settings:
Details: Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105Y
Model : SM-J105Y
Android v : 5.1.1
Baseband v: J105YDVU0AQI1
Kernel v : 3.10.65-12258773
[email protected] #2
Thu Nov 28 13:40:24 KST 2017
Build number : LMY47V.J105YDVS0AQK1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-J105Y_5.1.1_0073
Tue Nov 28 13:49:58 2017
Security Software Version: ASKS v1.2 Release 161011
Android Secutiry patch level: 1 November 2017
I have OEM Unlock and USB debugging enabled in developer options
I tried rooting using Kingoroot on PC and Kingroot on the phone itself, both say my phone is unsupported
I have tried to root this phone using cf-root images gathered from firmware.mobi (link https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:483/firmware:14717 ), this comes up with the error RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING before rebooting normally
I have also tried using TWRP, but all the tutorials show pressing vol+ & menu & power to access, but this does not work with my phone either (it takes ages even to power on then just sits at the RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING until I remove the battery & reboot)
Is there any way to root this model of J1 mini? I am at the end of my tether here
Sparky Kestrel said:
Details: Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini SM-J105Y
Model : SM-J105Y
Android v : 5.1.1
Baseband v: J105YDVU0AQI1
Kernel v : 3.10.65-12258773
[email protected]4714 #2
Tue Mar 13 11:40:40 KST 2018
Build number : LMY47V.J105YDVS0ARC1
SE For Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SM-J105Y_5.1.1_0073
Tue Mar 13 11:50:08 2018
Security Software Version: ASKS v1.2 Release 161011
SMR Mar-2018 Release 1
Android Secutiry patch level: 1 March 2018
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I remember having trouble finding out how to root my J1 Mini.
My device info differs slightly from yours (marked in red in the quote) so I can't guarantee we have the exact same phone. I suspect it's because I have a later firmware version than you (and my phone is rooted!).
Search for SM-J105: ROOT + TWRP Fácil! and you will find the video that got me rooted (sorry I can't post links).
When I initially rooted, the video description contained direct links to the needed files. The current video description links to a site where you can scroll down to "ROOT SM-J105Y" and download the files; I assume they are the same as the files I used.
I can't guarantee this will work so make sure you have a way to restore your phone in case anything goes wrong.
It might be worth looking up Magisk as this seems to be the new way to root phones however I haven't tried it.
Thanks for the info, but searching for that just showed a load of Youtube videos, most of which just show the exact same methods that don't work for me, so unless you can post a direct link then I don't even know what I should be looking for really.
And I looked up info on Magisk, but that requires TWRP to be installed, which as I noted above I just can not get to work no matter what.
I must have the only Samsung phone in the known multiverse that can't be rooted.
Enter firmware.mobi (desktop.firmware.mobi) and search for your sm-j105y. Chose the exact type of your phone's security patch, build date, etc. Configure CF-Auto-Root (better don't modify anything), generate the pack, wait for it to be ready, download start automatically, unpack it, read instructions very, very carefully and root your phone.
I did it successfully with my sm-j106h.
Video:
www . youtube . com/watch?v=I31ZMO35Eoo
Files:
garagemandroid . blogspot . com/2016/12/sm-j105.html
(remove spaces from links)
I've checked the files and they are the same ones I used to root my own phone.
I have since tried out magisk and it works using TWRP from the files above.
Magisk also works and seems to be a better way of rooting but I haven't managed to get xposed working with it.
@shahinul: read my first post again, I already tried firmware.mobi, I even put a link to what I downloaded there. It doesn't work.
jatan666 said:
Video:
www . youtube . com/watch?v=I31ZMO35Eoo
Files:
garagemandroid . blogspot . com/2016/12/sm-j105.html
(remove spaces from links)
I've checked the files and they are the same ones I used to root my own phone.
I have since tried out magisk and it works using TWRP from the files above.
Magisk also works and seems to be a better way of rooting but I haven't managed
to get xposed working with it.
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Thanks for the link jatan. After loading the video, I thought "hey this looks familiar" and sure enough, my comment was there about it not working.
Since my last post, the new firmware update (the one that you already had, with the same info you marked in red above) came up, but would not install (it came up something about not having the right recovery image or something, and to take it to a Samsung repair centre), after trying a number of different methods, I finally went into recovery and wiped the cache which did the trick and allowed the latest official firmware to install successfully, so now I am on the same firmware you documented in your first post.
So, since I am on the same firmware as you, I thought I'd try again, but now, even using the package you linked to, when trying to install the image file, this time it won't even install, instead coming up with
SECURE CHECK FAIL : (recovery)
even though I still have OEM UNLOCK and USB DEBUGGING enabled in developer options.
That's it, I completely give up now. I honestly must have the only Samsung phone that is simply incapable of being rooted by every method known to man.
I think if I wanted to continue, it would be quicker and easier for me to do what a friend suggested and go to a pawn shop and pick up a second hand S4 or something.
omg so actually impossible to root j1105y and 106h; i find since few day and nothing twrp work and no roms custom available too
Hey guys, i've got a few questions.
I just got this new phone:
Model Number: SM-G930T
Android Version: 6.0.1
Baseband Version: G930TUVU4APK4
BUILD NUMBER: MMB29M.G930TUVU4APK1
I am using this phone outside of the US (not on T-Mobile).
I tried to update it manually from the phone settings and it keeps saying "the device is up to date".
I tried also to update it from PC with Samsung smart switch without any success.
Here are the questions:
1. Why am i blocked to updates?
2. Is there any way to update this phone manually? what is the easiest way?
3. Do I have to root the device in order to update the android version?
4. Can I update it directly to the last android version available (8.0.0)? or do i have to to it by steps?
Thank you very much!
I'm no expert, but I suspect flashing the latest firmware with Odin would do the trick. I was able to do that on a T-Mobile phone while abroad, so I expect it should work for you as well.
[Bmodel no: xs
android version 4.4.2
build number: V002M80_201503326
kernel version: 3.10.33
[email protected](20150204.16392
My problem is its got kitkat 4.4.2 on it, there is an option to update system on this page but when i click it, it keeps saying error, is there anyway i can manualy download firmware for this box with a higher level of android on it and flash it myself?
thank you
Tediboy[/B]
someone must know this, plz
Hello,
I am still holding on to my LG G4 Beat (or LG G4s) with model number LG-H735. My current Android version is 5.1.1 and would like to upgrade it to Android 6.
I am unable to perform the update from "Settings -> About Phone -> Update Center -> Software Update -> Check now for update" as the phone responds with "You are using the latest software version for current OS". However, Android 6 stock ROMs have been released in many countries.
I got my hands on a stock ROM named "H73520a_00_0316.kdz" from KFHost, and I wonder if it can be flashed to my phone with the following information:
- Basedband: MPSS.DPM.2.0.c11-00022-M8936FAAAANUZM-1
- Build number: LMY47V
- Software version: V10c-GLOBAL.COM
I tried extracting the KDZ file and then the DZ file inside it to hopefully find a ReadMe that tells me to go ahead or stop, but I got a bunch of files of which I could not make much sense.
Any guidance is very much appreciated on whether or not I should flash this Stock ROM to my device; or even better how can I decide this for myself?
Cheers.