[Q] Updating Android software - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So i rooted my phone and there was a Android software update but when i try to update it, it says it fail and try to go the website and whatnot, issit because i cannot update software then phone is rooted ? Sorry, new to android.

feroztier said:
So i rooted my phone and there was a Android software update but when i try to update it, it says it fail and try to go the website and whatnot, issit because i cannot update software then phone is rooted ? Sorry, new to android.
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Yes ota will not on rooted phones, kies will update but you will lose root during update.
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Unable to Update SGS2

I am trying to update Firmware using Kies but I have a Problem.When ever it tries to update Laptop gives a Error saying KiesUpdater is Not Responding.I have restarted Laptop and Mobile still Same Problem.Please say how to fix it.
Raviteja_HYD said:
I am trying to update Firmware using Kies but I have a Problem.When ever it tries to update Laptop gives a Error saying KiesUpdater is Not Responding.I have restarted Laptop and Mobile still Same Problem.Please say how to fix it.
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I am also trying to update my mobile but still couldnt do it??? how could this be solved?
jjegan2111 said:
I am also trying to update my mobile but still couldnt do it??? how could this be solved?
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I have no Idea
Can Any One Help Me?
I had a different problem with updating through KIES, but all the same, Odin flashing is the best way to go.
Have you all got the latest version of Kies? I believe there was a sizeable update recently. I can't really advise more than that as I get updates from here and use Odin.
johncmolyneux said:
Have you all got the latest version of Kies? I believe there was a sizeable update recently. I can't really advise more than that as I get updates from here and use Odin.
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I have latest version of Kies.
Raviteja_HYD said:
I have latest version of Kies.
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what is the latest version that you have?
zabihjan said:
what is the latest version that you have?
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Ver.2.0.1.11053_99
Same problem, that I am facing. Latest kies as well. Seems like kies is the worst software ever designed in the history of mankind.
Any simpler way to update the phone. Does ODIN require root?
androidsos said:
Same problem, that I am facing. Latest kies as well. Seems like kies is the worst software ever designed in the history of mankind.
Any simpler way to update the phone. Does ODIN require root?
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Yes Kies is 100% Worst ..If you use ODIN Once you cant use Kies (Official Firmware Updater) till you get back to Official Firmware again (The One you got with Mobile)
Any One Know How to Fix it?
androidsos said:
Same problem, that I am facing. Latest kies as well. Seems like kies is the worst software ever designed in the history of mankind.
Any simpler way to update the phone. Does ODIN require root?
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Does ODIN require root? Not to install stock firmware .
jje
Raviteja_HYD said:
Yes Kies is 100% safe ..If you use ODIN Once you cant use Kies (Official Firmware Updater) till you get back to Official Firmware again (The One you got with Mobile)
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Its never been 100% safe .
If Product codes etc are matching \a firmware on Kies then you can update .
jje
JJEgan said:
Its never been 100% safe .
If Product codes etc are matching \a firmware on Kies then you can update .
jje
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*Facepalm* I was thinking I typed 100% Worst ...

Phone repaired, did they root my phone?

I posted this question in another thread, though I never got a direct answer and didn't want to hijack the thread either.
A while back I had my phone repaired. I've never attempted to update my phone in all this time. I recently installed Kies and saw the following information:
PDA:KE1 / PHONE:KE4 / CSC:KD1 (XEU)
It says "This version of the device cannot be updated".
When I tried the "software update" via the phone, which then said a new firmware would have to be installed and if I'd like to download. I selected Yes and then the phone reboots. When it came back on it said that the update had failed and to try connect and do it through KIES. So I think there's an update available yet I can't do anything about it?
My phone details are:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXKE4
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
Does the information from the Kernal Version indicate that they rooted my phone when they repaired it? If so, will there be a way of changing it back?
Thanks.
Does hboot say s-off or s-on?
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no they will not root your phone as you are using kies to get official updates.
use odin and flash either generic roms which you will have to root yourself.
custom roms usually are rooted by the developer.
Does the information from the Kernal Version indicate that they rooted my phone
NO all its says is [email protected] which is part of the signature and nothing to do with rooting a phone ..
If Kies says no update for your phone then its usually correct .Phone provider has not updated firmware .
jje
sammael1069 said:
Does hboot say s-off or s-on?
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I'm not sure where I can find that information?
Cosmic Blue said:
no they will not root your phone as you are using kies to get official updates.
use odin and flash either generic roms which you will have to root yourself.
custom roms usually are rooted by the developer.
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I never used Kies until now and the phone wasn't updated before sending it back to be repaired. I don't really have the intention of rooting the phone myself. Was just wondering why I can't update the firmware.
JJEgan said:
Does the information from the Kernal Version indicate that they rooted my phone
NO all its says is [email protected] which is part of the signature and nothing to do with rooting a phone ..
If Kies says no update for your phone then its usually correct .Phone provider has not updated firmware .
jje
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Kies says there's no update, however I'm asked to use Kies after a failed attempt to use the software update function of the phone. It says that there's a new firmware version available. I downloaded it and it asks to reboot my phone. When it starts up again it says the update has failed and to use Kies. I don't understand why it would say there's a new firmware available and yet I can't update it?
sammael1069 said:
Does hboot say s-off or s-on?
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LOL is all I can say to that!
Hehe dont think theyll root...
Its not rooted
Every phone says [email protected] (cant remember exact)
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Thanks for the replies.
If the phone isn't rooted by them, why won't the software update allow me to update the new firmware that it says is available? It fails and asks me to do it through Kies where it says that my version of the phone cannot be updated?
ross_ctr said:
LOL is all I can say to that!
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Whoa, are HTC trying to lock the bootloaders or something ??????????????
s2_d2 said:
Thanks for the replies.
If the phone isn't rooted by them, why won't the software update allow me to update the new firmware that it says is available? It fails and asks me to do it through Kies where it says that my version of the phone cannot be updated?
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Dude... You keep asking the same question. Although I cannot say why your phone is telling you that you have an update available and it is failing and saying to use KIES, I can reiterate what JJE mentioned and that is that it sounds like your carrier has NOT released an actual update for your device.
I recommend that you call your cell phone carrier and ask them if and when an update WILL be available and start from there. If they say that there IS an upadte available then you can ask your question again but until you know for sure you are just going around in circles.
the csc you have does cuurently support updates has they have not been released for that region.
try changing the csc to a country that has updates.
yiannisthegreek said:
Dude... You keep asking the same question. Although I cannot say why your phone is telling you that you have an update available and it is failing and saying to use KIES, I can reiterate what JJE mentioned and that is that it sounds like your carrier has NOT released an actual update for your device.
I recommend that you call your cell phone carrier and ask them if and when an update WILL be available and start from there. If they say that there IS an upadte available then you can ask your question again but until you know for sure you are just going around in circles.
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Sorry about that. My mind does tend to run in circles.
My phone was bought from Dialaphone and it's unbranded.
Cosmic Blue said:
the csc you have does cuurently support updates has they have not been released for that region.
try changing the csc to a country that has updates.
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When I try changing the csc all I get is the XEU sales code. There are no other options available. I reside in the UK, btw.

No more able to update via mobile's Software Update??

Hello guys
I have updated my device to the leaked Jelly Bean update of I9300XXDLI8.
But I noticed a change in "Software Update" in the mobile. A new disclaimer has popped after which a messaged popped up to me implying that "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available.".
My question: is this permanent to my Samsung account? I mean, if I revert back to "Kies" version of the firmware or wait for the official version of Jelly Bean that is released by "Kies", am I still going to be able to update via mobile "Software Update" or PC "Samsung Kies"?
Thank you.
tweetatoo said:
Hello guys
I have updated my device to the leaked Jelly Bean update of I9300XXDLI8.
But I noticed a change in "Software Update" in the mobile. A new disclaimer has popped after which a messaged popped up to me implying that "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available.".
My question: is this permanent to my Samsung account? I mean, if I revert back to "Kies" version of the firmware or wait for the official version of Jelly Bean that is released by "Kies", am I still going to be able to update via mobile "Software Update" or PC "Samsung Kies"?
Thank you.
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This is not permanent.. If you revert back to the stock rom.. You will get the official updates..
Next time please post in the q/a section..
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Thank you very much.
I actually ticked the "This is a question" check box when I posted this, but seems not
Thank you!
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[Q] Why my galaxy s3 does not receive 4.3 update

my galaxy s3 still working in android 4.1.2, and when i check for new software said:
(your device has been modified, Software updates are not available)..
ok. i was rooted my device, what should i do to solve this problem..
i want to update android to 4.3
please help
i_marasa said:
my galaxy s3 still working in android 4.1.2, and when i check for new software said:
(your device has been modified, Software updates are not available)..
ok. i was rooted my device, what should i do to solve this problem..
i want to update android to 4.3
please help
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Wrong forum.
Btw,to fix that,you need to flash stock official ROM via odin.
i_marasa said:
my galaxy s3 still working in android 4.1.2....
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Lucky you.
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Did you root your device, or modify it's software in any way ? If so, you won't be able to get the update, at least not using the official way.
But if i were you, I wouldn't even want to update to 4.3.

[Q] The new firmware update

Omate today told that the new firmware update is available by OTA update. But, I checked this update and I did not found anything. If my device is rooted can i still able to received updates or this is the Problem? Also, can I make unroot to able to Update? Any one have to advice
I'm on stock
elsabea said:
Omate today told that the new firmware update is available by OTA update. But, I checked this update and I did not found anything. If my device is rooted can i still able to received updates or this is the Problem? Also, can I make unroot to able to Update? Any one have to advice
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I haven't rooted and I could download and apply the OTA fine, so it would appear that rooting prevents OTA!
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andreasmartens said:
I haven't rooted and I could download and apply the OTA fine, so it would appear that rooting prevents OTA!
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I install application called OTA ROOT KEEPER which allow me to unroot the device and re root again, but also nothing happens after unroot it
Why don't you check threads before you open new one?!
I opened one and we said everything there...
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