[Q] applying OTA update fail and keeping root - Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)

Hey all,
apologize in advance if this was asked before. i have performed a search and could not locate a definite answer.
i have SG3 ATT1747ucalem rooted using the guide on this forum.
since 2 days ago i have a notification for an OTA from ATT.
i have read the thread here and from users instructions installed voodoo OTA keeper.
i then tried to perform the OTA,
it keep going into recovery and then fail on "e: signature verification failed"
i have tried to temp unroot the device and try again - fail.
tried to toggle the verification off and apply the OTA - fail.
my question is this:
is there any way (or a thread to read) where there are instructions on how to apply the OTA update without loosing your root?
please let me know, thank you.

Questions go in the Q&A forum. Not Dev.

my apologies, i will ask there.

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[Q] Failed OTA update

Hello everyone,
I have read several forums regarding the new update and decided to attempt OTA with VooDoo's rootkeeper running (and backups made of course!)
I have dowloaded the update seveal times and everytime I get the error "verification signature failed"
Any suggestions to move past this?
BigJRules said:
Hello everyone,
I have read several forums regarding the new update and decided to attempt OTA with VooDoo's rootkeeper running (and backups made of course!)
I have dowloaded the update seveal times and everytime I get the error "verification signature failed"
Any suggestions to move past this?
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Don't do it, you will lose root regardless of having Rootkeeper and you will not be able to re root until a workaround is found for the new update. The reason its failing is because you have a custom recovery. Which you will no longer be able to have if you accept the update. freeze sdm 1.0 using titanium backup to stop the ota process and feel lucky that the update failed.
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[Q] Please guide me to update from I545URUAME7

Could you please guide me on how to update from I545URUAME7 to the latest build. I stopped the update because at that time they did not have a root. I'm sure by now there is a root for it. My current configuration is I545URUAME7 rooted with the original image. Sorry if it has been posted before, I could not find it. By the way going into settings and software update get me with the error, unfortunately settings has stopped.
AlphaTech69 said:
Could you please guide me on how to update from I545URUAME7 to the latest build. I stopped the update because at that time they did not have a root. I'm sure by now there is a root for it. My current configuration is I545URUAME7 rooted with the original image. Sorry if it has been posted before, I could not find it. By the way going into settings and software update get me with the error, unfortunately settings has stopped.
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You can use the method in the link below to upgrade to the current NK1 build and root. Since you are having problems downloading the OTA update, use the "Alternate Method" in the OP.
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Alright, I am just posting this for anyone unable to find and locate the solution posted by Agrajag27. I didn't find this post right away because I was searching by the build number after I did the first OTA update successfully and then got an error message; unable to update while trying to install the second OTA provided by Verizon. In summary, Agrajag27 wrote this as the solution to those experiencing issues installing the second OTA update:
1. Go to Samsung Kies website (sorry, unable to post the link for the website)
2. Download Kies3 (not Kies) for PC and install
3. Open Kies3 on PC and ignore the suggestion of installing Smart-something or other(I can't remember exactly what it suggested either during the process?)
4. Connect your phone via cable to the PC and Kies will see it and tell you there's an update. Install the update.
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cimbus said:
Alright, I am just posting this for anyone unable to find and locate the solution posted by Agrajag27. I didn't find this post right away because I was searching by the build number after I did the first OTA update successfully and then got an error message; unable to update while trying to install the second OTA provided by Verizon. In summary, Agrajag27 wrote this as the solution to those experiencing issues installing the second OTA update:
1. Go to Samsung Kies website (sorry, unable to post the link for the website)
2. Download Kies3 (not Kies) for PC and install
3. Open Kies3 on PC and ignore the suggestion of installing Smart-something or other(I can't remember exactly what it suggested either during the process?)
4. Connect your phone via cable to the PC and Kies will see it and tell you there's an update. Install the update.
Thank you (a million times) Agrajag27 for finding a rather simple solution to this OTA issue!
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Can someone do me a kindness and please post a reply in this thread when its discovered how to root Lollipop on the Verizon SCHI-545? Thanks. I need root!
You want root, but took the OTA? It wouldn't be surprising if there is never a way to root it. There's a method of upgrading to OC1 without losing root or the ability to downgrade. There's not much incentive for others to look for a root method, because anyone who wanted root had the ability to keep it when they upgraded and new root methods require more and more effort as previous exploits are closed off. Here are general rules to live by:
1) If you're rooted or modified in any way, taking an OTA may brick your phone.
2) Wait until those who know better figure out safe ways of upgrading while retaining root, and there's a widespread indication of success, before even thinking about upgrading.
3) Learn patience. You don't need to upgrade within the first few days of a new release.

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