Hi, does anyone know where the OTA firmware updates are kept on the Galaxy S3?
I had a generic ROM on my phone which had an update which got downloaded. I did install it because the ROM wasn't the one I was after.
After finding the correct ROM and flashing it I see the downloaded update is still waiting to be installed from the previous ROM...
I know I could just wipe my phone but I'd rather not lose all my data at the moment.
This file must be stored somewhere but I can't seem to find it...
Any help would be appreciated
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Surely someone must know...?
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Cache partition.
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Yeah it's root/cache/fota
But obviously you have to be Rooted to see it.
Thanks for the replies... I got root access back and installed Root Browser, found that fota location and it seems to be empty... see attached pic...
Any other ideas? Perhaps I need to reset a file that says there's an update downloaded and ready to install..?
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jonjuk said:
Thanks for the replies... I got root access back and installed Root Browser, found that fota location and it seems to be empty... see attached pic...
Any other ideas? Perhaps I need to reset a file that says there's an update downloaded and ready to install..?
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rooted device can download OTA? im not sure
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rooted device can download OTA? im not sure
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They can download, the only question is weather they can install it or not. As for the OP, give the explorer superuser permissions. That should fix your prob.
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I have a rooted phone ( huawei model ) ....downloaded new upgrade package via OTA ( 50MB only ) ...did not confirmed yet to "flash" it but
having a look at root/cache / fota doesn't exist....there are some more folder there but without file I just downloaded via ota
do you know where to serach into Huawei phone?
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Yeah it's root/cache/fota
But obviously you have to be Rooted to see it.
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biobio76 said:
Hi
I have a rooted phone ( huawei model ) ....downloaded new upgrade package via OTA ( 50MB only ) ...did not confirmed yet to "flash" it but
having a look at root/cache / fota doesn't exist....there are some more folder there but without file I just downloaded via ota
do you know where to serach into Huawei phone?
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The update is downloaded to the SDCard under /HwOUC/update.zip (from root_explorer ./storage/sdcard1/HwOUC/update.zip)
s4 sprint L720VPUFNG2
does anyone know where this 1gb elusive file is hiding on the sprint s4 L720VPUFNG2 ?
i'm rooted and can't find it no matter where i look . thanks
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The update is downloaded to the SDCard under /HwOUC/update.zip (from root_explorer ./storage/sdcard1/HwOUC/update.zip)
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Related
I did google that and all tutorials I found were for the WiFi version. I have honeycomb 3.2 installed. I have another question, after rooting, will I still be able to get notified of new official updates through Kies?
Thanks in advance!
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M_Shaaban said:
I did google that and all tutorials I found were for the WiFi version. I have honeycomb 3.2 installed. I have another question, after rooting, will I still be able to get notified of new official updates through Kies?
Thanks in advance!
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Flash via CWM. Also why Kies? Kies is horrible, very poor support from Kies.
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Kies is horrible, very poor support from Kies.
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DOUBLE DITTOS! :thumbup: Couldn't be more correct!
If you can read this it was sent using my GT-P7510.
Is there a different rooting file for the 3G version? Could you please provide a link for the rooting and unrooting files?
Thanks!
No, it's all the same. File is attached.
Thanks a lot!
I must have CWM recovery installed, or I can do it over stock recovery?
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Thanks a lot!
I must have CWM recovery installed, or I can do it over stock recovery?
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No. Stock only accepts Google signed files. Rooting is not part of Googles "master plan"
Thanks a lot!
I did root my phone without cwm recovery.
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Thanks a lot!
I did root my phone without cwm recovery.
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What did you use? SuperOneClick?
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What did you use? SuperOneClick?
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Stock recovery can flash the root.zip also cwm is just an option i rooted my device with 3.2 with stock recovery
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I didn't use SuperOneClick, just flashed through stock recovery!
Thanks hoss, will I get notified of future official updates through Kies after rooting?
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I didn't use SuperOneClick, just flashed through stock recovery!
Thanks hoss, will I get notified of future official updates through Kies after rooting?
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Yeap you will, there is just one problem. Kies is region bound, so where EU gets official ICS update, and you live somewhere in the middle east? You won't get the update till there is an arabic/regional firmware released via kies.
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I didn't use SuperOneClick, just flashed through stock recovery!
Thanks hoss, will I get notified of future official updates through Kies after rooting?
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As he said it will be no problem I personally updated to 3.2 while i was rooted with no problems
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Only problem is, updating via Kies makes you lose your root.
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Nevermind Thanks... I found a really simple tutorial. Sorry for the dumb question...
Hi,
So I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 GT-P7500R (R is for Rogers Canada version) and it states that it is a 4G device but NOT LTE - only HSPA+ so not REAL 4G but thats what the box says anyways... Lol.
Can I use this file to root my tab? Do I place the .zip on the root of my SD card and then just flash from STOCK recovery or is this an ODIN file?
Also... Once rooted, how do I get CWM? Do I just need to D/L the Rom Manager app from the market and flash recovery from there?
Please advise and sorry for all the questions. I have rooted my old SGS, my SGSII and my Galaxy Nexus (among others) using different methods and I just want to ensure this is done right the FIRST time with no problems.
Thanks in advance...
I would suggest you do a backup before you flash the recovery, I havent heard many with the Roger's tablet.
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I would suggest you do a backup before you flash the recovery, I havent heard many with the Roger's tablet.
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I have already successfully rooted and flashed CWM with ROM Manager and everything is working like a charm.
The Rogers version of the tablet is marketed as a 4G (even says so when I have my SIM card in) but it is NOT an LTE device so really it is a GLORIFIED 3G/3.5G device.
I followed all steps I found to root the 3G model and voila... ROOTY TOOTY GOODNESS!!! Lol.
It is quite confusing so I hope a MOD can make a sticky somewhere to keep Rogers Tab owners from flashing the WRONG root files and such.
To flash the rooting file, can I go into recovery then choose update from a file and that's it? Or do I have to go through long tutorials?
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Ok, I flashed through stock recovery and everything is working like a charm!
Thanks everyone for your valuable input!
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Ok, I flashed through stock recovery and everything is working like a charm!
Thanks everyone for your valuable input!
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Would you like to share how you rooted? I have a P7500 Swedish version (P7500XWLB1) ; running 3.2 or 3.23 (latest version). I have access to that rom if somethings fail. But SuperOneClick does not work and I just want to be able to rot and unrot. How do I manage that without CM and stuff like that?
I have not found a post or guide to rot and unrot the latest version, most guides are for 3.1, and I also would like to be able to unrot so I can use Kies once it comes.
/Heffa
Obviously it hasn't been sent out throught at&t yet and I'm having a crap time with my CPU. Can I download the update like the old school days. Like do the update.zip deal?
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Sadly no....
Either Kies the update to the device,( for unrooted stock devices) or use the stock rooted version from the "note everything" thread...(pending a rooted device of course.) Or you can Odin push the .tar image from another PC.
"Bigfau" has 3 stock rom variants, all rooted, and all stock. these are zip files, so I'm guessing you are already rooted with CWM ?
If so...you can just download/flash these variants....g
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Sadly no....
Either Kies the update to the device,( for unrooted stock devices) or use the stock rooted version from the "note everything" thread...(pending a rooted device of course.) Or you can Odin push the .tar image from another PC.
"Bigfau" has 3 stock rom variants, all rooted, and all stock. these are zip files, so I'm guessing you are already rooted with CWM ?
If so...you can just download/flash these variants....g
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I am not rooted at the moment
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We need to fix that problem...LOL
Kies update method is your only method until ATT sends the file OTA, or you root...g
I know! LOL my computer is in the shop
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I know! LOL my computer is in the shop
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Just wait a bit more...IMHO
It's far better to have a solid working PC to flash with, than use a friends etc.
You will know what you're dealing with at least.
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Hi guys,
Got an update that I had an OTA update waiting. This is strange as I'm on I9300XXLH1 which I think is the latest right? Also my phone is rooted so I thought I wouldn't get OTA updates? Was originally a Vodafone branded phone, i applied ROM through Odin.
So i hit update and it downloads (17.61MB), screen comes up with the usual update message and says:
Update details (17.61MB)
Improved stability
and gives me Later and Install options..
Hit install and phone reboots and then seems to go to CWM screen:
"CMM-based recovery v5.5......"
With some options like reboot system now, install Zip, wipe etc...
Down the bottom it has some text about finding and opening package then says it "failed to verify whole-file signature
installation aborted.
I choose reboot and phone boots fine but then I get a blank update box. I hit close and it goes away.
next time i check for updates there it is again.
Any ideas on this?
I believe it is a modem update.
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I believe it is a modem update.
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Any idea on the error though? Why can't i apply the update?
Hmmm, Root, CWM must I go on?
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Any idea on the error though? Why can't i apply the update?
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You can't apply it because your rooted. Either update through Kies or download the firmware from sammobile and flash through Odin.
You can also flash the stock recovery back. That'll let the ota go through.
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Any idea on the error though? Why can't i apply the update?
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As mentioned if your device is rooted the update will fail. If you are keen to uply that tiny update flash stock rom n check through kies if that update is available. I changed the csc on my device a from AFR to BTU. It wiped everything as I knew that and my device back to stock as well as got the new lh1 modem update. Currently on stock rom will wait until the official release.
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I had the same problem, just update it via Kies
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Root is not the cause for the failure, not having a stock recovery is.
Also if you use KIES beware that there is a good chance it will wipe your internal SD
Thats not true, neither of the statements you made were true... CWM supports OTA now. And Kies doesn't format your internal card...
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Thats not true, neither of the statements you made were true... CWM supports OTA now. And Kies doesn't format your internal card...
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Kies has formatted my internel sd every time I have ever used it on the s1, 2 and 3.... so..... what am I doing wrong?
and also it depends what CWM he has installed, if he has Chainfires (from cf-root) then OTA's will fail maybe if he is on Koushes latest build (which he clearly isn't) then it would have worked.
Edit: Chainfire has just informed me that the reason most OTA's fail in CWM is that it has signature verification set to ON (like stock recovery) and as the recovery image signature will not match if you are on a custom recovery the flash then fails.
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Thats not true, neither of the statements you made were true... CWM supports OTA now.
But multiple posters using the last CWM say OTA update failed to install .
jje
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JJEgan said:
b-eock said:
Thats not true, neither of the statements you made were true... CWM supports OTA now.
But multiple posters using the last CWM say OTA update failed to install .
jje
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See my edit in the post before for the reason as to why CWM ota's often fail.
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Thanks that's useful info .
Though i never use OTA or Kies myself .
jje
hii...can you plz post the link of CWM ,which supports OTA....
regards
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hii...can you plz post the link of CWM ,which supports OTA....
regards
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Best is to check over at Sammobile for your stock Rom in firmware .. download the ota and flash it with odin mobile pro .. everoot ticked
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I want to install the jelly bean retail eu ota,,im on the 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU,,so i backup root and unroot my razr,,and i copied the ota zip to my sdcard and i booted to the stock recovery,,then i flashed the ota zip and i got an error:
E:signature vertification failed
Installation aborted.
When i redownload the file again and place it in my sdcard,,i still got the error
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Anyone??
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Anyone??
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Make sure you have the exact same ICS version as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192532 .
Better yet, use that tutorial as a whole.
Im on the same ics version
EDIT: i factory reset my razr,,flash the 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU fastboot,,root and then backup root and unroot,,boot to recovery,,wipe cache,,flash the ota,, still doesnt work
EDIT 2: i think the file uploaded is corrupted, because when i try to open using winrar, it says "unexpected end of archive" ,but i unable to download the file at this link:
http://multishared.com/l9cvch05b4i3
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Im on the same ics version
EDIT: i factory reset my razr,,flash the 672.180.41.XT910.Retail.en.EU fastboot,,root and then backup root and unroot,,boot to recovery,,wipe cache,,flash the ota,, still doesnt work
EDIT 2: i think the file uploaded is corrupted, because when i try to open using winrar, it says "unexpected end of archive" ,but i unable to download the file at this link:
http://multishared.com/l9cvch05b4i3
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that means the file you downloaded was not complete..you need to download the OTA again and this time make sure it is complete.
roroy23 said:
that means the file you downloaded was not complete..you need to download the OTA again and this time make sure it is complete.
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i have solved this problem, the download link has been updated
roroy23 said:
that means the file you downloaded was not complete..you need to download the OTA again and this time make sure it is complete.
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Yeah there was download link had problem .. So we all suffered now everything is perfect and can download the file from the thread again and try to flash it again using stock recovery .. And hit the thx @TheMrcool212 because he worked hard to update to correct link .
Hit the thx fo me if ya think i helped ya too.
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i have solved this problem, the download link has been updated
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This is for firmware 17.1.2.A.314
1. Root with this: https://t.co/C9odPof7Cl (Reference: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559009) Donate
2. Install this Recovery: http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WjItbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjE1MC1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA= (Dual Recovery for Z2) (Reference: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606)
3. Flash updated SuperSU to make Root permanent: http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.01.zip?retrieve_file=1
Right now I find a lot of this information scattered since this firmware is quite new, Please support the Devs of these mighty fine tools!
Why do you need to load a new recovery, just for root?
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bacardiandwatermelon said:
Why do you need to load a new recovery, just for root?
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For users who don't have one and I assume recovery is lost with a fresh firmware flash via FlashTool.
Ah I see where you are heading. Nah never unlocked the bootloader, just rooted it.
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Ah I see where you are heading. Nah never unlocked the bootloader, just rooted it.
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Yeah I took the plunge less than a week of having it
But I used Sony's website instead of FlashTool.
I had to upgrade to 314 to see if some of the problems I had with the Z2 were addressed. So far so Good, the double-tap to wake feature was spotty at best and now it works like a charm. Now to see if the proximity issue still exists...(The screen would stay off like it should on calls but the digitizer would still function!)
How can I add adb?
I'm guessing you're running the root but it's not finding adb, right?
If you don't have adb I'm sure it's on Google or these forums in hundreds of locations.
After you have it just put the contents of the root in the same directory as adb is.
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Ok, and now by the 2. step, which number I have to select?
http://i.imgur.com/LEist6c.png
1 for SuperSU is what I used.
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cubeundcube updated rootkitXperia and now it installs SuperSU v2.01.
Can someone explain why I'd want to install the recovery?
I don't intend to flash other rooms and my bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks in advance
Michael
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cubeundcube updated rootkitXperia and now it installs SuperSU v2.01.
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where i can get it ?
NetSkill said:
where i can get it ?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/451/SuperSU/
I know where to get su......
I got problem with root i cant update su binary and supersu will close then...
No i am not going to flash latest supersu coz i dont have recovery
For those wondering where the new version of rootkitXperia with the supersu v2.0.1 is... It is exactly the same link and 20140719 file name as it was before. Try downloading it again and re-rooting again.
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MichaelWT said:
Can someone explain why I'd want to install the recovery?
I don't intend to flash other rooms and my bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks in advance
Michael
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Who said you had to install recovery?
Recovery was recommended because new firmware had problems with supersu 2.01 and you had to flash binaries from recovery...now that's history so there's no need for recovery...
Just root device and that's all...
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For those wondering where the new version of rootkitXperia with the supersu v2.0.1 is... It is exactly the same link and 20140719 file name as it was before. Try downloading it again and re-rooting again.
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finally best answer Thanks
Sorry if off subject... Will this with for Z1s as well?
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Sorry if off subject... Will this with for Z1s as well?
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You can try the root tool and let us know if it works. No harm trying. It'll fail to root at the worst.
ERT v11
I just used ERT v11 & tr.apk v3 to root .314 firmware. Worked on 2nd attempt mind you, basically cause I wasn't watching what I was doing lol. But it worked :victory: This was after using pc companion to update to .314 and it wiping my root on .402. But just to let you all know that ERT also works on .314