[Q] Is it possible to update my SGS3 Intl bootloader? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I have 2 SGS3 and have different version of bootloader. How can i update both to the newest bootloader?
even with the leaked OTA's the versions still as outdated
thx

phersys said:
Hello,
I have 2 SGS3 and have different version of bootloader. How can i update both to the newest bootloader?
even with the leaked OTA's the versions still as outdated
thx
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Nobody?

phersys said:
Nobody?
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Why would you?
On the S2 or the Note samsung added a new bootloader wich was hard to hack and thus rooting became difficult. By flashing the old bootloader rooting was possible again. This isn`t the case here.

gee2012 said:
Why would you?
On the S2 or the Note samsung added a new bootloader wich was hard to hack and thus rooting became difficult. By flashing the old bootloader rooting was possible again. This isn`t the case here.
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I want to update because I want to stay up to date to get the more of my phones. I have two i9300 and the outdated one, always is the loser in all things, also presents a laggy UI

The bootloader has absolutey nothing to do with any of your problems.
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nodstuff said:
The bootloader has absolutey nothing to do with any of your problems.
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But, is it possible?

phersys said:
But, is it possible?
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I really wouldnt do it, you would be silly to do it, devs always say not to mess with bootloaders. Bootloaders have nothing to do with the problems you are describing, if you get lag then update to jelly bean, I am using it and it is very smooth and silky.
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Its posible? Please help me
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Try sammobile.com .
jje

phersys said:
Its posible? Please help me
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Seriously though why do you want to update your bootloader?
Are they the same model, firmware, kernel? If so factory reset them both and test both devices..
What makes you think it's the bootloader anyway, do you know what it does?

My solution at this moment was to update to I9300XXELLA, it includes a Bootloader update

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Q: Unlock bootloader?

Hi guys, I've had a Desire HD, Xoom and TF700 in the past and all of them needed to have an unlocked bootloader in order to flash custom roms.
Is it the same here?
Because rooting went very easy here, done in half a minute thanks to the cf method
nope, it's unlocked
Bootloader is by unlocked by stock.. But verizon version has a locked bootloader.
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well, this is a i9300 forum
Glebun said:
well, this is a i9300 forum
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Well true but he didnt specify his phone.. It cud be different version of the same phone..
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CHEVYbarracuda1 said:
Well true but he didnt specify his phone.. It cud be different version of the same phone..
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Thank you both
I indeed have an EU i9300 so I was able to flash a Rom very easily.
I just didn't trust the whole process cause it seemed too easy! xD

P769bk how to unlock bootloader?

I was wondering if there are ANY methods too unlocking my bootloader on 4.1.2 jellybean I am rooted with CWM V1.5 I've looked continuous times in android development and general and cannot find a method that says for p76920d.
Thanks for your time
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It's in q&a.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39333298
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Thats says its experimental to wait untill jellybean update. Thanks for the link though
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So the link answered your question currently it's the only way
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Yeah, sorry Domonick5150. Somairotevoli is correct, sadly. I guess we need to keep waiting.
Thank you i guess it'll be released when they figure it out thanks for the information .
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Domonick5150 said:
Thats says its experimental to wait untill jellybean update. Thanks for the link though
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"If you want to experiment.." Translates to, if you're willing to try...
It works.. I am currently on the latest ota 4.1.2 P769 20d with unlocked bootloader, rooted, cwm recovery. YMMV, try at your own risk.
It seems like he said you can experiment too unlock it or wait for jelly bean update, thank you ill try it today i'm tired of waiting xD
clockcycle said:
"If you want to experiment.." Translates to, if you're willing to try...
It works.. I am currently on the latest ota 4.1.2 P769 20d with unlocked bootloader, rooted, cwm recovery. YMMV, try at your own risk.
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Domonick5150 said:
It seems like he said you can experiment too unlock it or wait for jelly bean update, thank you ill try it today i'm tired of waiting xD
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The jelly bean update came, it's not unlockable as hoped.. So it's the only method, currently, there isn't much dev activity on this device either, if you notice in the subforums. So waiting might be a long time, or a surprise..
If you don't mind me asking, what in particular are you need to do that requires unlocked bootloader? We can already root and bootstrap cwm recovery without unlocking it.
thanks,
I would like to use custom ROMS on my phone, can you do that without unlocking the bootloader?
i have CWM already also.
The only ROM available is an unofficial cyan 10.1 ... Its working alright for me so far. It was a pita unlocking it, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you know you want cyanogen (a buggy one).
Ignore my SIG, my 769 thinks its 760 now
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Domonick5150 said:
I would like to use custom ROMS on my phone, can you do that without unlocking the bootloader?
i have CWM already also.
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No you need unlocked boot loader and yes the only rom is the CM10 has a couple of bugs but i like it

AT&T HTC One Firmware update

Yes I know there have been threads on this but all deal with custom roms.
I have the stock rom, rooted and unlocked bootloader, with TWRP recovery. What do I need to do to get the OTA update, OR is the update available anywhere that I can just flash it through TWRP.
I am assuming I will need to flash the stock recovery back (Which I don't have), and possibly lock the bootloader. Does locking it clear the phone like unlocking it does?
Is the AT&T OTA update 4.2.2 or just some tweaks? Anyone know the benefits?
Rogue Leader said:
Yes I know there have been threads on this but all deal with custom roms.
I have the stock rom, rooted and unlocked bootloader, with TWRP recovery. What do I need to do to get the OTA update, OR is the update available anywhere that I can just flash it through TWRP.
I am assuming I will need to flash the stock recovery back (Which I don't have), and possibly lock the bootloader. Does locking it clear the phone like unlocking it does?
Is the AT&T OTA update 4.2.2 or just some tweaks? Anyone know the benefits?
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You need to be completely bone stock to get any sort of OTA updates. And the update you're talking about depends on what you're running now.
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Nick281051 said:
You need to be completely bone stock to get any sort of OTA updates. And the update you're talking about depends on what you're running now.
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Ok so basically change to stock recovery, unroot, lock the bootloader. Will the lock clear my phone like unlocking it?
Currently I have 4.1.2
Rogue Leader said:
Ok so basically change to stock recovery, unroot, lock the bootloader. Will the lock clear my phone like unlocking it?
Currently I have 4.1.2
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That's right, and what do you mean clear it, you mean wipe it? Yes I believe it does.
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Rogue Leader said:
Yes I know there have been threads on this but all deal with custom roms.
I have the stock rom, rooted and unlocked bootloader, with TWRP recovery. What do I need to do to get the OTA update, OR is the update available anywhere that I can just flash it through TWRP.
I am assuming I will need to flash the stock recovery back (Which I don't have), and possibly lock the bootloader. Does locking it clear the phone like unlocking it does?
Is the AT&T OTA update 4.2.2 or just some tweaks? Anyone know the benefits?
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There is no AT&T 4.2.2 update yet.
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Nick281051 said:
That's right, and what do you mean clear it, you mean wipe it? Yes I believe it does.
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Yeah thats what I mean
augie7107 said:
There is no AT&T 4.2.2 update yet.
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Ok if its not 4.2.2 then I'll probably wait anyway since I have to wipe the phone and redo everything.
Anyone know what it does change?
Thanks for the help guys.
I did the update and didn't see any major changes, anyone know if I can find a changelog for the update, does att even provide them?
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update
When can i update 4.2.2 throught OTA
h3ll4ngel said:
When can i update 4.2.2 throught OTA
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When at&t releases it.
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ota
Nick281051 said:
When at&t releases it.
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Do u hear any leak information
h3ll4ngel said:
Do u hear any leak information
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No... Why would I...
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FW
What is the lastest FW for htc one At&t?
I am sick of waiting att to release 4.2.2. The only solution I read now is to convert att rom to developer edition, which requires s-off and supercid. However, I have no intention to keep the device bootlocker unlocked. And I heard current s-off and s-on methods no longer work with 4.2.2.
So would it work if I convert the rom to developer edition, then s-on and relock the device, and at last upgrade to 4.2.2?
I'm running 1.26.502.12
I believe this is the latest.
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Why are you guys waiting to upgrade to 4.2.2 if you are unlocked and rooted? Just install a custom ROM that is built from 4.2.2 basebuild?
I've been running 4.2.2 on my at&t htc1 since day one of owning the phone.
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warstalker said:
Why are you guys waiting to upgrade to 4.2.2 if you are unlocked and rooted? Just install a custom ROM that is built from 4.2.2 basebuild?
I've been running 4.2.2 on my at&t htc1 since day one of owning the phone.
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That is a viable option if you're already rooted. I ran AT&T stock rooted 1.26.502.12 for a while myself. But I've used both Scott's Clean Rom (Based off of stock AT&T/ HTC 4.1.2) and I'm using Android Revolution HD 12.1 today (HTC 4.2.2). Once you're rooted, there's those and plenty of other variations on HTC's Sense 5 interface with either 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 out there so there's not really allot of reasons to stay bone stock. Any updates (or the useful parts of them, at least) will be picked out and used by the Devs we have working on the One so I wouldn't bother waiting on OTAs. Just keep a nandroid of your stock setup in case you need to revert back for warranty purposes.
Good luck with att. They genuinely suck. I flashed to viperrom and supercid and flashed firmware my self. Not going to wait till Christmas for a damn update from them while they figure out how to update their terrible apps like att drive.
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What idiot with a XDA account would wait for the official AT&T update?
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h3ll4ngel said:
Do u hear any leak information
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I have the eta.
Somewhere between now and the next passing of haileys comet.
I guarantee it.
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shook187 said:
What idiot with a XDA account would wait for the official AT&T update?
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It baffles me really.
shook187 said:
What idiot with a XDA account would wait for the official AT&T update?
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And hello to you too douche.
Because I like how it works as is thats why. I have more than enough rooted and rommed devices at home to mess with, I don't need this one to be.

OTA 4.3 Root method Works

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Works
loonz29 said:
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
I can confirm as well. Thank you!
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Unlocked too?..I heard root is possible, but bootloader unlock is not.
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Don't know about unlocking the bootloader. I haven't found anything for that yet.
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This method also worked for me, however I had to restore back to stock 4.3 with odin first.
Thanks!
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
droidstyle said:
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
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For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
vortmax said:
For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
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This is the case for me. I just needed root for Titanium backup primarily.
At least people will know there is a way to root it. Hopefully one of the devs will figure out how to unlock the new boot loader.
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrir unlock?
b1ackplague said:
I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
wirelessjunkies said:
Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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I don't think that downgrading is possible without tripping the KNOX security counter. As far as the s4, this root version should root the phone, and I believe that I have read somewhere about a safestrap app thst allows you to flash roms and such.
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I have had no success with this method as yet. I run the script, and it seems to run fine, then after it's rebooted, when it says to run SuperSU, and let it update if it asks, the update always fails. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Found a way around it?
wirelessjunkies said:
Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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This phone is global unlocked hence you don't need to downgrade to 4.1.1....let me know the purpose so that v can suggest
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Awesomesauce!!
Just got it to work. thanks !!
Darmelc said:
Just got it to work. thanks !!
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Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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cpomike13 said:
Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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I did not have to downgrade to make it work.
Sonofabitch it worked...I bought my Note 2 cash, JUST after it had received the 4.3 update (sigh) I understand about the no bootloader thing, but being able to use Titanium Backup again is awesome

[Q] Q: Does Bootloader key from older rom work on newer.

This might have been covered in some other thread but I couldn't find one. Title says it all really. I got a bootloader key when my XTZ was on andriod 4.2.2 will that work on 4.3. I think that the bootloader is completely independant to rom/android version or am I mistaken.
I think it might work, but why not ask for a new one? I think I did that with my XS
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You are right. Bootloader keys área firmware independent, as long as you are on stock firmware/kernel
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worf_1977 said:
You are right. Bootloader keys área firmware independent, as long as you are on stock firmware/kernel
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Thanks this answers my question perfectly. This thread can be closed

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