Hello,
I am kept to get answers for both sides and i really need a final answer please...
I've now stock ROM with root and CWM.
I want upgrade from this ICS stock to leaked JB.
How I can upgrade without wipe and without loose all settings/data/apps?
Thank you so much!
You can. But it will properly not work very well. You should rethink your data storage system if you cant wipe, what if u lose the phone? You should use drive or dropbox to sync data.
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Look it's advisable to wipe. But in saying that I personally have flashed the leaked DLI4 Odin package from ICS (LF2 with Siyah Kernel and CWM) without having done a wipe. All my apps and setting are still there. Everything is working like it should.
If you don't wipe and there is a problem its best not to post about the problem in the respective thread as you will be shot down.
Do a full wipe and flash using desktop Odin if it does go wrong.
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nikorette said:
Look it's advisable to wipe. But in saying that I personally have flashed the leaked DLI4 Odin package from ICS (LF2 with Siyah Kernel and CWM) without having done a wipe. All my apps and setting are still there. Everything is working like it should.
If you don't wipe and there is a problem its best not to post about the problem in the respective thread as you will be shot down.
Do a full wipe and flash using desktop Odin if it does go wrong.
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NAND backup done now lets do upgrade and hope all will work well without wipe
1) Can I run this upgrade via CWM or i must do it via ODIN?
2) Where can I download the DLI4? I upgrade from stock ICS with stock Kernel.
Thanks!
rommark said:
NAND backup done now lets do upgrade and hope all will work well without wipe
1) Can I run this upgrade via CWM or i must do it via ODIN?
2) Where can I download the DLI4? I upgrade from stock ICS with stock Kernel.
Thanks!
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1) Odin or mobileOdin as the link is compiled as a Odin flashable file.
2) http://goo.gl/rvmgL
Extract the zip and point Odin to the .tar.md5
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rommark said:
Hello,
I am kept to get answers for both sides and i really need a final answer please...
I've now stock ROM with root and CWM.
I want upgrade from this ICS stock to leaked JB.
How I can upgrade without wipe and without loose all settings/data/apps?
Thank you so much!
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This is what you want http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835931
You should be fine without a wipe if coming from stock ROM (No promises)
Recommend you wait for the LI5, it's already up as OTA. Full one should be uploaded soon at the above link.
FDisk80 said:
This is what you want http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835931
You should be fine without a wipe if coming from stock ROM (No promises)
Recommend you wait for the LI5, it's already up as OTA. Full one should be uploaded soon at the above link.
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Besides ROOT and CWM all ICS stock with stock kernel..
so i download:
http://hotfile.com/dl/171074167/63a492b/I9300XXDLI4_I9300OXADLI4_I9300XXDLI4_BTU.zip.html
1) and install it with ODIN?
2) put in download mode
3) anything to check or uncheck in ODIN?
4) I9300XXDLH4 Do not increase your binary counter ??
Thanks!
rommark said:
Hello,
I am kept to get answers for both sides and i really need a final answer please...
I've now stock ROM with root and CWM.
I want upgrade from this ICS stock to leaked JB.
How I can upgrade without wipe and without loose all settings/data/apps?
Thank you so much!
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As others have noted you CAN BUT it's not advisable, in my experience you will have lots of FC issues, boot loops or other issues that will require battery pulls to fix. Your always best if your playing with leaked roms or experimental builds to full wipe.
Use Titanium backup and Dropbox to store your user data or apps you can't afford to loose and you should be golden.
If you can't wipe avoid roms would be my advice.
A slight variation on the question. I have done a full backup with Titanium. Suppose I do a factory reset then update to JB, then restore from Titanium. Will it be ok or is some of the restored system data incompatible with JB? Since the JB update will be OTA presumably the final release can be installed without doing a wipe if one is prepared to wait?
Cheers,
Ashley
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ashmont said:
A slight variation on the question. I have done a full backup with Titanium. Suppose I do a factory reset then update to JB, then restore from Titanium. Will it be ok or is some of the restored system data incompatible with JB? Since the JB update will be OTA presumably the final release can be installed without doing a wipe if one is prepared to wait?
Cheers,
Ashley
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Never ever restore system data on a different rom /firmware .
OTA update will fail on rooted phones .
jje
rommark said:
Besides ROOT and CWM all ICS stock with stock kernel..
so i download:
http://hotfile.com/dl/171074167/63a492b/I9300XXDLI4_I9300OXADLI4_I9300XXDLI4_BTU.zip.html
1) and install it with ODIN?
2) put in download mode
3) anything to check or uncheck in ODIN?
4) I9300XXDLH4 Do not increase your binary counter ??
Thanks!
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Yes
Yes
Leave all as is. Just load the PDA.
As far as I know, No.
I've made nand backup, how can i download this backup to my computer? ICS SG3 dont have "mount usb" option as SGS2 had...
ideas?
Thanks!
Copy and Paste Via Windows Explorer .
jje
JJEgan said:
Copy and Paste Via Windows Explorer .
jje
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but i dont see SGS3 in windows 8 my computer.... help?
rommark said:
but i dont see SGS3 in windows 8 my computer.... help?
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Then you either have no USB drivers installed or you need a current OS .
jje
JJEgan said:
Then you either have no USB drivers installed or you need a current OS .
jje
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odin works fine on my win8.. any link to USB Storage drivers?
rommark said:
odin works fine on my win8.. any link to USB Storage drivers?
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Drivers are installed with Samsung Kies
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JJEgan said:
Never ever restore system data on a different rom /firmware .
OTA update will fail on rooted phones .
jje
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Thanks for the prompt help. So would the least painful (in terms of loss of settings etc) way to upgrade to the JB firmware when released be
a) do full backup on TB just to be safe
b) unroot the phone
c) update to JB
d) root the phone again
Cheers,
Ashley
ashmont said:
Thanks for the prompt help. So would the least painful (in terms of loss of settings etc) way to upgrade to the JB firmware when released be
a) do full backup on TB just to be safe
b) unroot the phone
c) update to JB
d) root the phone again
Cheers,
Ashley
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TB only backs up apps it does not backup the OS that's a Nandroid backup .
as to b c d yes that is the recommended way .
I prefer to join XDA Developers and flash official JB stock rom when released rather than wait for an OTA update .OTA and Kies i never ever use why wait ???
jje
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I Know that question have been asked several times but I don't know what is wrong with my device ?
I rooted my device few weeks ago , flashed few roms , now I want to take it to its original state to take it to my warranty.
1 - I downloaded the original firmware (XWKJ2) from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
it was about 8mb file and flashed it successfully.
2 - I did a factory reset + cleared cache
3 - used my home made jig to reset the counter.
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the problem now is I still have cwm + super user + root access
what step did I miss people ??
any help would be much appreciated.
You did not flash the firmware.The size of the firmwares are more than 250MB.AFAIK you flashed the kernel.
Flash this:http://www.multiupload.com/9T5AORNZ3Y
Then full wipe
See sdcard if u have folders like miui or clockworkmod
Take a backup and delete them
But I'm currently running the official firmware on my device (but rooted) , I thought flashing that kernel should restore it to its original state.
what should I do now ? my kernel version is XWKJ2
thanks sahibunlimited
I would try that file and report.
just a little question in my mind , if I updated my firmware through Kies , would it unroot my device and delete those 2 apps (CWM&super user) ??
Bialy788 said:
thanks sahibunlimited
I would try that file and report.
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FYI, he linked a download to the full KJ2 firmware, which is what siddardhab was suggesting you do.
And also, no, just flashing a stock kernel will not un-root your phone, as superuser.apk and su will still be present. (this is also how you remove the /!\ symbol upon boot, if you're interested)
Flashing the entire firmware should remove these files, thus removing root.
Bialy788 said:
just a little question in my mind , if I updated my firmware through Kies , would it unroot my device and delete those 2 apps (CWM&super user) ??
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Yes. Relates to my answer above.
Great , Thanks
I flashed that stock firmware successfully BUT SuperUser & CWM were just still there !! I cant believe that !!
I searched google and found some people talk about SuperOneClick unrooting feature , tried that (rooting then unrooting) and it really unrooted my device but superuser was still there and couldn't be uninstalled !
I reflashed my stock(rooted) firmware using CWM restore function , used SuperOneClick to Unroot >>> removed SU but not CWM !
Flashed stock kernel >> restored my original android recovery but the CWM app is still there in my applications.
So my current situation is :
Stock firmware + stock Kernel + stock Recovery + CWM F*** App
What should I do now ??
I got sever headache from that
Bialy788 said:
I flashed that stock firmware successfully BUT SuperUser & CWM were just still there !! I cant believe that !!
I searched google and found some people talk about SuperOneClick unrooting feature , tried that (rooting then unrooting) and it really unrooted my device but superuser was still there and couldn't be uninstalled !
I reflashed my stock(rooted) firmware using CWM restore function , used SuperOneClick to Unroot >>> removed SU but not CWM !
Flashed stock kernel >> restored my original android recovery but the CWM app is still there in my applications.
So my current situation is :
Stock firmware + stock Kernel + stock Recovery + CWM F*** App
What should I do now ??
I got sever headache from that
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Go to download mode and use ODIN to flash the firmware.
Um, factory reset
siddardhab said:
Go to download mode and use ODIN to flash the firmware.
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I tried flashing that firmware before and it didNOT delete any thing (SU/CWM)
Also I noticed it's a "Frankenstein Firmware" and Kies couldn't recognize it.
Where can I find "Official" one for XWKJ2 ???
the thread provides kernel only
MistahBungle said:
Um, factory reset
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Indeed, factory reset may work.
Apparently entering the code *2767*3855# into your dialer will accomplish this. I've never personally tried it though.
ctomgee said:
Indeed, factory reset may work.
Apparently entering the code *2767*3855# into your dialer will accomplish this. I've never personally tried it though.
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Tested >>> not working
Bialy788 said:
Tested >>> not working
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Hm. Ok, how about from Menu > Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset?
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Can I just download another official firmware
I mean JPKJ2 instead of XWKJ2 ??
Bialy788 said:
I tried flashing that firmware before and it didNOT delete any thing (SU/CWM)
Also I noticed it's a "Frankenstein Firmware" and Kies couldn't recognize it.
Where can I find "Official" one for XWKJ2 ???
the thread provides kernel only
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Kies is a POS. I don't use it. There's a sticky in the general section that has a link to Intratech's official firmware thread. You can get latest 2.3.6 from there. I can't link from mobile, and I'm about to go to bed, sorry.
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ctomgee said:
Hm. Ok, how about from Menu > Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset?
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Already tried before (also from recovery screen)
@Bialy788
I'm curious about one thing - you want to return to original firmware for warranty purposes, yet you haven't said what is actually wrong with your phone..
Is there anything wrong? Or are you pulling a scam?
@B3311
Just check previous threads started by me (I got only three)
I have a major screen problem.
The picture of my phone is here....so what i want im newbie to this . I got my SS2 few days ago and upadted to this 4.0.4 which later i found its bugged ...so plz can u tell whats best, Rom , flash or whatever to roll back from that my phone is safe once again. I didnt use that pit file thnx to god ... So plz guiedes to best software for this phone and also i need unlock
All the information you need is in this thread, but basically you need to flash a stock 4.0.3 samsung firmware via odin (not mobile odin), do not wipe anything, even factory reset, until you have flashed a new safe firmware via odin.
veyka said:
All the information you need is in this thread, but basically you need to flash a stock 4.0.3 samsung firmware via odin (not mobile odin), do not wipe anything, even factory reset, until you have flashed a new safe firmware via odin.
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You can get a stock firmware from www.sammobile.com. Then like the quoted post says, flash through odin. and DO NOT WIPE DATA
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Ok ...but how to get that custom room? to use root? will i have unlock on 4.0.3
And i cant find firmware for my phone
Dyslexia111 said:
Ok ...but how to get that custom room? to use root? will i have unlock on 4.0.3
And i cant find firmware for my phone
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Can i WIPE data after flash???
Dyslexia111 said:
Can i WIPE data after flash???
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Yeah, once you're on another firmware you can wipe.
Dyslexia111 said:
Ok ...but how to get that custom room? to use root? will i have unlock on 4.0.3
And i cant find firmware for my phone
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You will have to find the correct cf kernel to flash through odin to root the new firmware.
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ok i flashed and my phone is working booted up...but now i need to clear all data reset it...but i cant all the time i getting spammed by pop ups like android.process.acore is stopped ...etc...
How to reset wipe or whatever
EDIT: Done that also didnt know u can use mode also when u turn off mobile...Volume UP + Turn off + Home
help i am using galaxy s2
and unable to format the data/factory reset
its stuck on the formatting data .......
can anybody help me in this
Did you have the brick-bugged 4.0.4 leak flashed?
Did you try flashing a stock ROM via Odin?
HellcatDroid said:
Did you have the brick-bugged 4.0.4 leak flashed?
Did you try flashing a stock ROM via Odin?
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yes earlier it was working fine but now its un able to format data............
any way bro that can i use to format data
i am on xwlpm
"Yes" as in you DID have the 4.0.4 leak installed?
If so, not much you can do. There is some threads about 4.0.4 leak bricks here, you might wanna read them.
HellcatDroid said:
"Yes" as in you DID have the 4.0.4 leak installed?
If so, not much you can do. There is some threads about 4.0.4 leak bricks here, you might wanna read them.
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i am now on 4.0.3 xxlpq and rooted but still not able to wipe data
plz help how to wipe data any way
The question wasn't what you are on now, the question was if you ever HAD the 4.0.4 leak installed and tried a wipe or similar while running it,
HellcatDroid said:
The question wasn't what you are on now, the question was if you ever HAD the 4.0.4 leak installed and tried a wipe or similar while running it,
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yes i was on 4.0.4 what problem i have in my phone that i am unable to wipe data
in which part
sandeepsivia said:
yes i was on 4.0.4 what problem i have in my phone that i am unable to wipe data
in which part
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The problem is that your phone has hardware damage on the eMMC (the flash storage) now, which can't be fixed.
There's a few workarounds (read the threads about the "leak brick bug") but none of them really work out nicely.
I also cannot do a factory reset.
I'm pretty sure I've never had this 4.0.4 leaked firmware installed. I've only installed 3 or 4 roms, all of which are the most popular ones on this forum.
Even when doing the reset from CWM the phone just goes into a boot loop at the startup screen.
I can restore to stock using MY backup but I want a clear phone for sale. I would try flashing a stock firmware using odin but I can't get hold of the firmware (every link goes to a download site that won't allow me to download it!!!!).
Any suggestions?
ben cole said:
I would try flashing a stock firmware using odin but I can't get hold of the firmware (every link goes to a download site that won't allow me to download it!!!!).
Any suggestions?
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Check out Intratech's stock ROM thread.
The links there work.
HellcatDroid said:
Check out Intratech's stock ROM thread.
The links there work.
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Thanks very much. Finally downloading.
Well, flashed the stock firmware using Odin.
Thankfully it seems I don't have damaged eMMC and can now do factory reset. Now the kernel and recovery are stock, flash counter is reset with no yellow triangle.
Should be good enough for the phone recyclers and 200 quid.
Thanks again and hope I haven't hijacked the thread (too much)
anybody know the motherboard price
or can we replace the chip only (storage)
finally my ph is with service center for board replacement
Hi,
I searched the forum but i couldn't find an exact answer.Two weeks ago i rooted my phone.But after that i heard that the firmware update can't be done with root.So today i unrooted my phone and disabled cwm and supersu.Still i can't do an update because everytime it stucks in cwm recovery mode.I'm so confused.Is there anyway that i can update the firmware without flashing.Can you please give me an advice?Thanks.
cenk1303 said:
Hi,
I searched the forum but i couldn't find an exact answer.Two weeks ago i rooted my phone.But after that i heard that the firmware update can't be done with root.So today i unrooted my phone and disabled cwm and supersu.Still i can't do an update because everytime it stucks in cwm recovery mode.I'm so confused.Is there anyway that i can update the firmware without flashing.Can you please give me an advice?Thanks.
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Download odin and the latest stock firmware (go to the general section, they're all there), and flash via download mode.
bortak said:
Download odin and the latest stock firmware (go to the general section, they're all there), and flash via download mode.
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Thanks for the reply.Is this mean that ı'm gonna lose all of my stuff in the phone?All the apps and other things?
I am not rooted anymore.So i won't be able to use titanium backup.What can else i can do for not lose my all data?Any suggestions?Thanks
cenk1303 said:
I am not rooted anymore.So i won't be able to use titanium backup.What can else i can do for not lose my all data?Any suggestions?Thanks
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root again, back up all the apps, back up your personal data (like sms, call logs, music, photos,videos stored in the internal memory) and then flash the stock ROM in Odin.
It is not necessary to wait for OTA. Once the latest firmware available at sammobile, download it and backup your apps with titanium backup and flash the firmware with odin. Later just reroot and restore your apps using titanium backup.
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123shree said:
root again, back up all the apps, back up your personal data (like sms, call logs, music, photos,videos stored in the internal memory) and then flash the stock ROM in Odin.
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After the flash am i gonna be rooted or not?I rather be unrooted.Also do have to backup CWM and superuser?Thanks
cenk1303 said:
After the flash am i gonna be rooted or not?I rather be unrooted.Also do have to backup CWM and superuser?Thanks
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U won't b rooted. Also if u don't want root, y u need to backup cwm and su? Which, if u use tb to backup u will need root to restore anyway.
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laneyofdeath said:
U won't b rooted. Also if u don't want root, y u need to backup cwm and su? Which, if u use tb to backup u will need root to restore anyway.
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Actually im ok with the root.But when i want to update the firmware it ends in CWM mode.I couldn't find a way to update the firmware with root.As ı understood if i want my apps and system data back there is no way to be unrooted and able to update the firmware.
cenk1303 said:
Actually im ok with the root.But when i want to update the firmware it ends in CWM mode.I couldn't find a way to update the firmware with root.As ı understood if i want my apps and system data back there is no way to be unrooted and able to update the firmware.
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You won;t be able to update over OTA when rooted but when you do get the notification about a new update, you can use kies to update, you won't lose apps and settings but you will lose root.
OrbNRG said:
You won;t be able to update over OTA when rooted but when you do get the notification about a new update, you can use kies to update, you won't lose apps and settings but you will lose root.
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Thanks
Guys I have a Samsung S4 GT-I9500 version running on XXUAMDK the official stock ROM. Rooted using the Adam's Kernel method with TWRP recovery.
Now I have to update it to the newer version XXUBMEA which cannot obviously be done by OTA or Kies
So my question is that if i use Odin and follow the normal procedure to flash the ROM
1. Would it brick my phone?
2. Would the phone be still rooted.?
3. Will it wipe out all my applications installed later?
If the phone will not have the root. What steps could i possibly perform to root it again
U see i dont wanna take risks on such a costly phone.
Please any experienced help would greatly be appreciated
PhoenixDD said:
Guys I have a Samsung S4 GT-I9500 version running on XXUAMDK the official stock ROM. Rooted using the Adam's Kernel method with TWRP recovery.
Now I have to update it to the newer version XXUBMEA which cannot obviously be done by OTA or Kies
So my question is that if i use Odin and follow the normal procedure to flash the ROM
1. Would it brick my phone?
2. Would the phone be still rooted.?
3. Will it wipe out all my applications installed later?
If the phone will not have the root. What steps could i possibly perform to root it again
U see i dont wanna take risks on such a costly phone.
Please any experienced help would greatly be appreciated
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You should make a backup of your installed applications using Titanium Backup. You will then need to Odin back to the original Firmware because you said you can't get OTA updates for some reason. This will cause a loss in root. It will also wipe all your data and programs off the device. If done correctly you will not brick your phone. Make sure the file is in the PDA slot. You can root the phone again by going here. Once everything is setup you can use Titanium Backup to restore all your applications. Then make sure to use TriangleAway to reset your flash counter.
DarkMenace said:
You should make a backup of your installed applications using Titanium Backup. You will then need to Odin back to the original Firmware because you said you can't get OTA updates for some reason. This will cause a loss in root. It will also wipe all your data and programs off the device. If done correctly you will not brick your phone. Make sure the file is in the PDA slot. You can root the phone again by going here. Once everything is setup you can use Titanium Backup to restore all your applications. Then make sure to use TriangleAway to reset your flash counter.
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Last I checked, the op's phone is not supported by Triangle Away.
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DarkMenace said:
You should make a backup of your installed applications using Titanium Backup. You will then need to Odin back to the original Firmware because you said you can't get OTA updates for some reason. This will cause a loss in root. It will also wipe all your data and programs off the device. If done correctly you will not brick your phone. Make sure the file is in the PDA slot. You can root the phone again by going here. Once everything is setup you can use Titanium Backup to restore all your applications. Then make sure to use TriangleAway to reset your flash counter.
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Well sir I suppose u did not get my question properly
I have adam's kernel installed and twrp recovery but my firmware is original and hence I don't recieve the OTA and Kies updates
Further my mobile is an I9500 butbthe link u provided is i9505
I would also like to know if my cuzrom kernel and Recovery will retain after I update to official ROM using odin
Okay so I couldn't wait for any answers and I gathered some guts and flashed the new firmware .
My root's worn off , So i have used the CF autoroot thingy posted by DarkMenace above to root it again.
and yes all my applications and contacts r still intact
I love Samsung Galaxy S4 :')
Thanks people for all ur help :good:
Just out of curiosity, why did you bother posting in this forum of you have an i9500? Would it not have made infinitely more sense to ask your question in that device's forum?
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najaboy said:
Just out of curiosity, why did you bother posting in this forum of you have an i9500? Would it not have made infinitely more sense to ask your question in that device's forum?
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It might be more populated than his. Who knows.
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