Dear all, I just bought the international version and would like to root the machine so that I can use titanium backup and others apps that requires root. I will not remove or do any thing else as I am a not good in all the computing stuff. After rooting with Toolkit, will I be able to receive official firmware update with KIES or OTA? This is my concern, if I am not able to update anymore, than it would be a disappointment.
Thank you in advance.
I think that you have to unroot and then you will receive the update. Then you root it again.
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here you have
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646610
Official update fails at 32%. Is there a simpler way to unroot the phone without overwriting the stock rom as I am using the stock rom, it's just the phone been rooted via S3 Toolkit.
Hopefully there will be an update for 4.1 soon. I don't want to root my phone now, which in the end can't updated. I will lose interest in the phone.
xwain said:
Hopefully there will be an update for 4.1 soon. I don't want to root my phone now, which in the end can't updated. I will lose interest in the phone.
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Of course you can update your mobile phone. Simply remove the root before the update. Later you can return your mobile phone to root
dfMails said:
Of course you can update your mobile phone. Simply remove the root before the update. Later you can return your mobile phone to root
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how to remove rot?
I have stock firmware, just did the root
claudioita said:
how to remove rot?
I have stock firmware, just did the root
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Better yet, flash the updated stock rom via Odin.
xSpeced said:
Better yet, flash the updated stock rom via Odin.
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Do I need to wipe all data ?
Any other way to un root without the need to wipe?
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I am very suprised to have been offered an OTA update - as I had flashed a firmware myself.
I was expecting, that with an unbranded flashed firmware, I would never receive an OTA update.
Am I wrong?
The details:
I flashed a few months ago XWLP7 via Mobile Odin pro, and I am rooted.
The phone itself was purchased sim-free & unbranded, my 3g provider is vodafone uk - pay mothnly.
XWLP7 was taken from the official ICS leaked firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
would at least try to understand if the proposed update is the recent I9100XWLPT
but don't know ho to figure out what the update is.
Also, I would prefer to use ODIN pro again rather than doing an offical update and maybe lose root.
please advise!
thanks!
Yes, the corect regional update is probably LPT.
You will lose the root anyhow, even if you flash with Odin or directly via Wi-Fi.
edo_xda said:
I am very suprised to have been offered an OTA update - as I had flashed a firmware myself.
I was expecting, that with an unbranded flashed firmware, I would never receive an OTA update.
Am I wrong?
The details:
I flashed a few months ago XWLP7 via Mobile Odin pro, and I am rooted.
The phone itself was purchased sim-free & unbranded, my 3g provider is vodafone uk - pay mothnly.
XWLP7 was taken from the official ICS leaked firmware thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
would at least try to understand if the proposed update is the recent I9100XWLPT
but don't know ho to figure out what the update is.
Also, I would prefer to use ODIN pro again rather than doing an offical update and maybe lose root.
please advise!
thanks!
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Why not just flash the latest I9100XWLPT rather than flashing that and loosing root?
I just flashed the LPT and I didnt lose root.Maybe someone can add what the "everoot" function is in mobile odin pro.
I think I lost cwm but I got it back with siyah 3.5 flash.
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mihaixp said:
Yes, the corect regional update is probably LPT.
You will lose the root anyhow, even if you flash with Odin or directly via Wi-Fi.
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thanks - I did not accept the update and flashed I9100XWLPT with Mobile Odin Pro directly.
as usual, it worked great and did not lose root.
cheers
I also got this update but didn't accept as I heard that Samsung were pushing updates out which removes the search function when holding the menu button because they lost a law suit with Apple or something.
It could just be a rumour but I didn't want to risk it.
Does XWLPT still have the search function?
Also does XWLPT have the hard brick bug?
Cheers!
Obagleyfreer said:
I also got this update but didn't accept as I heard that Samsung were pushing updates out which removes the search function when holding the menu button because they lost a law suit with Apple or something.
It could just be a rumour but I didn't want to risk it.
Does XWLPT still have the search function?
Also does XWLPT have the hard brick bug?
Cheers!
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Yes I have the search. and the [hone is not brocked (yet
edo_xda said:
Yes I have the search. and the [hone is not brocked (yet
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You can download the 'got brick bug' app from chain fire to check.
Until then I wouldn't do a factory reset or wipe just to make sure
I tried the same update and its just as crap as the older one-and more laggy.Maybe its because Im liking rr3 performance.
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Obagleyfreer said:
You can download the 'got brick bug' app from chain fire to check.
Until then I wouldn't do a factory reset or wipe just to make sure
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yep I did that and I've got the bug.
edo_xda said:
yep I did that and I've got the bug.
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just flash the latest siyah kernel and u can do wipes in recovery without any brick bug issue for sure
Sun90 said:
just flash the latest siyah kernel and u can do wipes in recovery without any brick bug issue for sure
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Thanks -
can I do the kernel-only flashing using MOBILE Odin pro ?
I no longer have (nor wish to have) windows pcs
edo_xda said:
Thanks -
can I do the kernel-only flashing using MOBILE Odin pro ?
I no longer have (nor wish to have) windows pcs
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Apparently there is a risk of bricking your phone if you have the brick bug and you use Mobile Odin so I wouldn't risk it.
If you're using a Mac you can use Heimdall, it's similar to Odin
Obagleyfreer said:
Apparently there is a risk of bricking your phone if you have the brick bug and you use Mobile Odin so I wouldn't risk it.
If you're using a Mac you can use Heimdall, it's similar to Odin
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thanks - will give it a go
Ok, so after waiting a couple of weeks for an update from Bell since Sony released the firmware, I've decided to take the updating process into my own hands. Coming from a Nexus 4, waiting for updates is something that kind of frustrates me, so here is my questions:
I understand that the model bell has is the c6806. Now, will I run into problems trying to flash the stock Sony firmware from Bell's bloatwared up edition? Also, do I need a custom recovery, or can I keep stock? I really don't want to unlock my bootloader because it's taken me ages to download all the software and files I wanted... unless I do a backup, I suppose.
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eliasjg said:
Ok, so after waiting a couple of weeks for an update from Bell since Sony released the firmware, I've decided to take the updating process into my own hands. Coming from a Nexus 4, waiting for updates is something that kind of frustrates me, so here is my questions:
I understand that the model bell has is the c6806. Now, will I run into problems trying to flash the stock Sony firmware from Bell's bloatwared up edition? Also, do I need a custom recovery, or can I keep stock? I really don't want to unlock my bootloader because it's taken me ages to download all the software and files I wanted... unless I do a backup, I suppose.
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I also have a Z ultra from Bell and I updated manually following these instructions without issue. Just download the FTF from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921. Pick model C6806 GENERIC US.
Then follow these instructions to flash using "Flashtools" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
You don't need to download the XZU device folder because it's already incliuded in the new installation.
You don't need to unlock bootloader since it's from Sony but you won't be able to root your device and you will lost all your data. Except if you uncheck "Wipe Data" in Flashtools software, be it may decrease stability.
Hope this help.
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OMG WAIT DON'T UPGRADE YET. I need your FTF files, because I want to downgrade to 4.2.2, I need root for everything, like my PS3 Controller for touch emulation, to get rid of the navigation bar etc etc.
So please can you extract your FTF files from your Bell Device and send it to me !!!! PLEASE !!!!!
OTA availablenow
IchiGoQc said:
I also have a Z ultra from Bell and I updated manually following these instructions without issue. Just download the FTF from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2453921. Pick model C6806 GENERIC US.
Then follow these instructions to flash using "Flashtools" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428319
You don't need to download the XZU device folder because it's already incliuded in the new installation.
You don't need to unlock bootloader since it's from Sony but you won't be able to root your device and you will lost all your data. Except if you uncheck "Wipe Data" in Flashtools software, be it may decrease stability.
Hope this help.
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OMG WAIT DON'T UPGRADE YET. I need your FTF files, because I want to downgrade to 4.2.2, I need root for everything, like my PS3 Controller for touch emulation, to get rid of the navigation bar etc etc.
So please can you extract your FTF files from your Bell Device and send it to me !!!! PLEASE !!!!!
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Forget about what I said, I fixed it and BTW I just received the .290 via OTA, so you should have it now !!
IchiGoQc said:
Forget about what I said, I fixed it and BTW I just received the .290 via OTA, so you should have it now !!
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LOL
Did you tried to keep root with supersu survival mode? And if so, did it work?
After hearing fo all the problems the .290 update brings (seemingly,) I think I will wait for kitkat. 4.3 jellybean isn't enough of an upgrade to justify the issues it will bring, or to lose root. KitKat definitely will be, though.
OTA failed lol
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LOL
Did you tried to keep root with supersu survival mode? And if so, did it work?
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Meh, I tried but OTA failed installing each time. It fails at the begin of the install, phone reboots and tells me that it could not install the update. Probably because I have Dual Recovery and I debloated the rom ...... Oh well ... loll I'll probably try a factory reset and try the OTA again. I mean I have a nand backup anyway
I'll keep you posted
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Ok I tried a factory reset and it didn't work either, the progress bar reach near middle than it reboots. I bought the app for OTA survival but can't test it cauz I can't OTA ..... still trying to figure it out.
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Meh, I tried but OTA failed installing each time. It fails at the begin of the install, phone reboots and tells me that it could not install the update. Probably because I have Dual Recovery and I debloated the rom ...... Oh well ... loll I'll probably try a factory reset and try the OTA again. I mean I have a nand backup anyway
I'll keep you posted
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Ok I tried a factory reset and it didn't work either, the progress bar reach near middle than it reboots. I bought the app for OTA survival but can't test it cauz I can't OTA ..... still trying to figure it out.
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Does your revision number and product id still matches with your CDMA? With the OTA before mine update failed, but when i matched the product id and revision number OTA suceeded.
herogjan said:
Does your revision number and product id still matches with your CDMA? With the OTA before mine update failed, but when i matched the product id and revision number OTA suceeded.
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Probably not I flashed a US Retail .532, i'm not on stock rom from Bell anymore. I will give it a try
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herogjan said:
Does your revision number and product id still matches with your CDMA? With the OTA before mine update failed, but when i matched the product id and revision number OTA suceeded.
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Do you have any idea how to know the revision and CDMA code the update is looking for !?
IchiGoQc said:
Probably not I flashed a US Retail .532, i'm not on stock rom from Bell anymore. I will give it a try
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Do you have any idea how to know the revision and CDMA code the update is looking for !?
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.532?
That OTA is for .257 then. That is 4.2 Not 4.3.
You could find it in BASKOU his CDMA thread. But really doesn't matter which CDMA you use. As long it is matching. The excellent guide from Lord can also help you further. You should defenitly have a look overthere.
Hum I'm positive that it's 4.3 take a look. I'm gonna take a look at his thread thanks
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Hum I'm positive that it's 4.3 take a look. I'm gonna take a look at his thread thanks
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Yeah, that's 4.3 Surpises me that you can update straight from 4.1 to 4.3. But thinking it over, it makes sense.
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Yeah, that's 4.3 Surpises me that you can update straight from 4.1 to 4.3. But thinking it over, it makes sense.
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Oddly enough, I have yet to get the ota for 4.3. Been checking multiple times a day. Hopefully I don't run into issues, since I did root/ Detroit.
I received the ota because my cda product Id was changed when I flashed the Us retail. 532 so that's why you didn't receive it the build.prop you send me wasn't the same as what I had.
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OTA is live, I however failed to update mine. Guessing it has to do with me debloating :/ Anyone know of a workaround?
EDIT: PC companion worked! If you run into the same issue, just use your PC
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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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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Guys if u want to unroot and return to stock firmware on your moto G4 follow this guys tutorial it is well explained and simple to follow and works great this is very usefull too if u accidently wiped the o.s from the phone and no longer have an operating system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yiKhnFP2O0
I'll add that it's also good if you have the Amazon version of the G4 and you want to wipe all the Amazon bloat with a factory flash.
Sorry it means that I can flash the Amazon xt1625 version (with lockscreen ads) with the stock firmware without unlock the bootloader or do something else? Just flash the stock firmware and done? Thanks!
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Tel864 said:
I'll add that it's also good if you have the Amazon version of the G4 and you want to wipe all the Amazon bloat with a factory flash.
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Sorry it means that I can flash the Amazon xt1625 version (with lockscreen ads) with the stock firmware without unlock the bootloader or do something else? Just flash the stock firmware and done? Thanks!
worked perfectly for me. I unlocked and rooted but couldn't get exposed installed so wanted to go right back to stock, so I can try again when I have the time
seanicca said:
worked perfectly for me. I unlocked and rooted but couldn't get exposed installed so wanted to go right back to stock, so I can try again when I have the time
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@seanicca did you manage to get xposed to work. want to unroot me self cos this update doing my head in
and what stock firmware did you use.cheers
rael75 said:
@seanicca did you manage to get xposed to work. want to unroot me self cos this update doing my head in
and what stock firmware did you use.cheers
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No I didn't, kept getting error. I am rooted again though just gave up on xposed.
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seanicca said:
No I didn't, kept getting error. I am rooted again though just gave up on xposed.
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@seanicca what stock did you use am also from uk.cheers
rael75 said:
@seanicca what stock did you use am also from uk.cheers
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I used the XT1621 - xt1622 rom from http://www.androidsage.com/2016/06/03/download-moto-g4-g4-plus-and-g4-play-factory-images-and-stock-firmware/
seanicca said:
I used the XT1621 - xt1622 rom from http://www.androidsage.com/2016/06/03/download-moto-g4-g4-plus-and-g4-play-factory-images-and-stock-firmware/
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cheers @seanicca
Just a heads up, the new OTA that At&t released has an updated bootloader.
VenomMOD said:
Just a heads up, the new OTA that At&t released has an updated bootloader.
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Why didn't att just play nice and update to V3? Instead they update To V4 so I can't flip flop between t-mobile firmware and there's. Does root still work? On the other hand, I can flash Verizon firmware I guess.
Ph0nysk1nk said:
Why didn't att just play nice and update to V3? Instead they update To V4 so I can't flip flop between t-mobile firmware and there's. Does root still work? On the other hand, I can flash Verizon firmware I guess.
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I haven't attempted rooting it, and I won't be. There might be a small chance that it may work but I'm not sure.
VenomMOD said:
I haven't attempted rooting it, and I won't be. There might be a small chance that it may work but I'm not sure.
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Well ... if root doesn't work I know what my next firmware will be. (Tmobile)
I can't root, looks like it's back to the drawing board. It figures this happen as soon as I feel it necessary to root my device......
I advise everyone to not take any OTAs after the first August patch so you can still be able to root and flash roms. It isn't a problem for me since I wasn't planning on rooting this phone again anyways..
VenomMOD said:
I advise everyone to not take any OTAs after the first August patch so you can still be able to root and flash roms. It's sad to see this happen, but it isn't a problem for me since I wasn't planning on rooting this phone again anyways..
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Pretty sure the eng boot will still work on the new BL, just no old ROMs. :^)
MFW just read those posts above me.
raremind said:
I can't root, looks like it's back to the drawing board. It figures this happen as soon as I feel it necessary to root my device......
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Did you use the engboot root method?
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Pretty sure the eng boot will still work on the new BL, just no old ROMs. :^)
MFW just read those posts above me.
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@raremind couldn't root on BL4. It's unfortunate how we can't root on API2, but if the developers are willing to find out a new way to gain root access on API2, then it wouldn't be the end of the world for anyone who wants the latest OTA but still want root.
Can someone post link to download latest update
sandeep.manugunta said:
Can someone post link to download latest update
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I took the OTA to get the latest version, so unfortunately I don't have the actual firmware link.
Ph0nysk1nk said:
Why didn't att just play nice and update to V3? Instead they update To V4 so I can't flip flop between t-mobile firmware and there's. Does root still work? On the other hand, I can flash Verizon firmware I guess.
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Tmobile also updated their firmware to V4 with the recent update from 9/27
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930T/
I covered this here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-s7-edge/help/att-t-mobile-bootloader-version-t3473281
Can the U firmware still be flashed?
No, it cant.
joe3681 said:
Can the U firmware still be flashed?
No, it cant.
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No one can until the U firmware is updated to bootloader 4.
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No one can until the U firmware is updated to bootloader 4.
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Yeahhh, thought I'd give it a go
G930U firmware was just updated to API3 which has the incremented bootloader, so the individuals who updated to the latest AT&T firmware can use U firmware now. :victory:
EDIT: Here is @joe3681 's thread that has the download to the firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...4api3-firmware-download-t3481159#post69147585
>Update: Links were taken down.