I've got a galaxy S2. Right now I've got rooted stock GB (latin version I think). Recently the update notification came up saying my ICS update was ready. I download it normally and install it normally but when the phone reboots, it boots right back into GB saying that the firmware has been updated. I suspect that this update won't push onto the phone because I'm rooted. Anyone have any ideas? If this is true, how do I unroot in order to allow the update to push onto the phone normally?
dieselfiend said:
I've got a galaxy S2. Right now I've got rooted stock GB (latin version I think). Recently the update notification came up saying my ICS update was ready. I download it normally and install it normally but when the phone reboots, it boots right back into GB saying that the firmware has been updated. I suspect that this update won't push onto the phone because I'm rooted. Anyone have any ideas? If this is true, how do I unroot in order to allow the update to push onto the phone normally?
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if you are rooted dont update OTA update to ics by downloading any rooted ics firmware or flash stock ics rom and re-root your phone
Using ODIN correct?
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Hi,
I rooted my Asus Prime after the ICS update and I'm now being prompted for a new OTA update but it fails every time it tries to install.
I'm currently running Android 4.0.3; build #9.4.2.15-20120221. I can't figure out what version it's trying to update to.
Will I have to unroot in order to update? I tried the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and the temp. unroot but it still fails.
US_epad-9.4.2.15-user to US_epad-9.4.2.21-user
lazywarp said:
Hi,
I rooted my Asus Prime after the ICS update and I'm now being prompted for a new OTA update but it fails every time it tries to install.
I'm currently running Android 4.0.3; build #9.4.2.15-20120221. I can't figure out what version it's trying to update to.
Will I have to unroot in order to update? I tried the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and the temp. unroot but it still fails.
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Had the same problem but screwed mine up slightly.... you need to reinstall .15.. IMPORTANT apply root keeper... (I didn't) then update to .21.... download .15 from the asus site... just remember to apply root keeper after it comes back up...now I have to wait with the rest of the people who forgot for a new exploit.....
I can't get it to manually roll back to US_epad-9.4.2.15. The system won't recognize that there's update files on the card.
lazywarp said:
I can't get it to manually roll back to US_epad-9.4.2.15. The system won't recognize that there's update files on the card.
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If you do it properly, it will.
Unzip .15
Unzipped file will be another zip
Put that zip on the root of storage
Reboot
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I am wanting to go back to stock (no root) and would like to update to official ICS from ATT. I have successfully gone back to 2.3.4 GB but have searched and searched trying to find either the last version of GB or the latest ICS. I read that I should be able to update through Kies but it just says I am at the latest version and OTA updates will not work on the phone. Again, I am just looking for a customer odin flashable stock ICS image or at least get to a version that I can get back on the ATT updates. Thanks.
There is an option in kies to force the update by putting in your imei number or something to that affect I can't remember it was a long while ago when I tried it. Do a Google search with xda kies ICS upgrade.
I believe it is the emergency restore option in Kies and you need to put in your model (SGH-I777) and serial # from the battery compartment.
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Thanks! I will give it a shot tonight when I get home.
I attempted to run the emergency firmware recovery option without success. Only option I have under tools > firmware upgrade and initialization is to go to the same version.
I just found this post, currently downloading the firmware. It is showing the ICS firmware upgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727109
Worked like a charm. I was messing up by trying to choose the firmware upgrade and initialization option with the phone plugged in. You have to do it when the phone unplugged, enter your model and S/N, then plug the phone in. After the software downloads you have to remove the cable, shut off the phone and go into download mode. Then it is all waiting from there. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Awesome!
I just use ODIN on my PC and the .tar file that contains the Samsung/AT&T 4.0 when ever I want to go back.
Which will never happen but have had some minor thoughts about it..
Not a bad idea to see just how good you've got it on custom ROMs
Clay
Team Pirate
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Careful of the super brick bug with stock ICS and no root.
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If Im on Gingerbread, can i root it and install CMW for it, then upgrade to an ICS/JellyBean custom rom through it or must I update to official ICS rom first through odin (because of bootloader issues(?))?
dkimmortal said:
If Im on Gingerbread, can i root it and install CMW for it, then upgrade to an ICS/JellyBean custom rom through it or must I update to official ICS rom first through odin (because of bootloader issues(?))?
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The stickies have the information u need to root and get started flashing.
I have 4.1.1 Jellybean on my phone, is unlocked, an had no trouble updating to 4.1.1 from ICS. Now that my phone shows "Updates Available", downloads them files( I think), but does not install and rather says "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available". The new updates I have seen in my mate's phone are good, and as he told me he had no trouble updating to it unlike mine.
What is the problem and the best way to solve this issue?
Also I'd like to ask, if I used Odin to update it manually, will I be able to update my phone with later releases without having to use Odin again?
airbends said:
I have 4.1.1 Jellybean on my phone, is unlocked, an had no trouble updating to 4.1.1 from ICS. Now that my phone shows "Updates Available", downloads them files( I think), but does not install and rather says "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available". The new updates I have seen in my mate's phone are good, and as he told me he had no trouble updating to it unlike mine.
What is the problem and the best way to solve this issue?
Also I'd like to ask, if I used Odin to update it manually, will I be able to update my phone with later releases without having to use Odin again?
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You answered your question yourself...modified = no ota update. Go back to stock unmodified or easier, download the new version from xda or sammobile and flash via odin
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OTA on rooted phones.
airbends said:
I have 4.1.1 Jellybean on my phone, is unlocked, an had no trouble updating to 4.1.1 from ICS. Now that my phone shows "Updates Available", downloads them files( I think), but does not install and rather says "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available". The new updates I have seen in my mate's phone are good, and as he told me he had no trouble updating to it unlike mine.
What is the problem and the best way to solve this issue?
Also I'd like to ask, if I used Odin to update it manually, will I be able to update my phone with later releases without having to use Odin again?
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Well i don't know what you mean with "unlocked" . If you mean rooted then it's easy :fingers-crossed:. You might have rooted with CF-Root or Toolbox or whatever. And in that process you were forced to install Clockworkmod Recovery and that's the reason you can't get OTA. If you want to have a rooted phone and OTA all you have to do is. Root your phone, stay on stock rom and flash the stock recovery via odin. But this means you loose CWM Recovery and a lot of the fun part about a rooted phone is gone.
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Well i don't know what you mean with "unlocked" . If you mean rooted then it's easy :fingers-crossed:. You might have rooted with CF-Root or Toolbox or whatever. And in that process you were forced to install Clockworkmod Recovery and that's the reason you can't get OTA. If you want to have a rooted phone and OTA all you have to do is. Root your phone, stay on stock rom and flash the stock recovery via odin. But this means you loose CWM Recovery and a lot of the fun part about a rooted phone is gone.
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What part of "Unlocked" is confusing to you? It means the phone can run any sim card of any sim provider, thats what I meant, and no, the phone is not rooted or never even have tried rooting it... Never mind, I factory reset the phone and the update is done. Anyways kudos for your reply
Cheers!
i am trying to update my sisters note it was on gingerbread still to jb. i am familiar with rooting using odin and flashing my galaxy nexus. i tried to use kies to update it. but it just said my firmwear was unsupported. so i came here found the stock 4.1 odin file. unziped it and flashed. it says passed and reboots the phone but after a few seconds it goes into recovery and has a error message. i have sucessfulls flashed the gingerbread odin file and the leaked ics. it boots up fine anyone know whats up
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i am trying to update my sisters note it was on gingerbread still to jb. i am familiar with rooting using odin and flashing my galaxy nexus. i tried to use kies to update it. but it just said my firmwear was unsupported. so i came here found the stock 4.1 odin file. unziped it and flashed. it says passed and reboots the phone but after a few seconds it goes into recovery and has a error message. i have sucessfulls flashed the gingerbread odin file and the leaked ics. it boots up fine anyone know whats up
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could be one of a few things wrong. from the information your giving....................
kies unsupported firmware???.......are your drivers updated? uninstall and re install updated
as far as the recovery error.....what is the error?.........status 7 says your recovery needs updating. most are using TWRP now instead of CWM
you said you are familiar with rooting, but is the Note rooted? though you don't have to be rooted to flash
maybe its just me, I play it more safe than most, but why wouldn't someone just get the upgrade officially through Samsung. you get the firmware and drivers in same place. then if something were to go wrong, its not your fault.
Ignore the firmware message and follow the instructions outlined by 440bro in this post. Easiest way to update to stock 4.1.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42965491
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i just flashed a stock rom/unrooted my phone, but now im unable to update latest update from verizon. ive tried threw my phone which says error while installing, and threw my computer using verizon upgrade assistant without any luck
try using odin and flashing back to stock with the tar file from there you should be able to download the update.
matt1733 said:
try using odin and flashing back to stock with the tar file from there you should be able to download the update.
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that is how i unrooted, was by flashing the stock tar in odin, everythings back to 100% stock besides the phone letting me update it
i wouldnt
i wouldn't update because unfortunately like myself and others update causes you to loose your root,and rooting capabilities and locks the boot-loader. If you want the new baseband there is a link in development forum to flash via odin just baseband not the hole firmware. just my opinion tho.
i dont want to be rooted, i just want to be 100% stock again.
mindlogiczero said:
i dont want to be rooted, i just want to be 100% stock again.
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I am trying to do the same thing. I flashed back to stock using "VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5",it successfully flashed and it was unrooted. I then factory reset the phone. When I try to do the update (over the air) it says update failed.
My phone has a broken proximity sensor and I have to return it. I want it back to stock before I do. My thought is that it is not stock if it won't take the update.