I am rooted with the Galaxy Note II toolkit version 4.1.5 and I want to download the new OTA Stock update. Do I need to unroot first and if so I need help cannot get my computer with the Note II toolkit to recognize my phone serial number never shows up and I do have the updated drivers. Any ideas or help would be great appreciated.
If you want the OTA, you do need to be stock. I've actually never used the Toolkit so I can't be of much help that way but why not try Odin? Is is fairly simple to use and I've never had a problem flashing anything with it.
"Of course if they are compatible."
Use this to update u won't loose anything... just need to be stock with root and twrp...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269736
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I used the download from beanstown 106 in the development section. Downloaded it and flashed using twrp. Did not wipe cashes or anything. Worked fine. I dont know how to post the link here or I would have, sorry. I am rooted and unlocked. I was also on vrall4. Now vramc3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40974750 here you go. Think this might be it.
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Very sorry if this is a stupid question.
My Dad has a SGS2. I rooted it for him, and installed SpeedMod Kernel for him (way back in October)
He is currently running 2.3.4.
The ICS OTA / Kies or whatever, is coming soon.
Will he still be able to upgrade his phone whilst rooted?
Will the update perform successfully?
Will he lose data?
I'm asking because on other devices (HTC), if you perform a official update when you are rooted, it results in a bricked phone!
Thanks!
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olyloh6696 said:
Very sorry if this is a stupid question.
My Dad has a SGS2. I rooted it for him, and installed SpeedMod Kernel for him (way back in October)
He is currently running 2.3.4.
The ICS OTA / Kies or whatever, is coming soon.
Will he still be able to upgrade his phone whilst rooted?
Will the update perform successfully?
Will he lose data?
I'm asking because on other devices (HTC), if you perform a official update when you are rooted, it results in a bricked phone!
Thanks!
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Not sure myself to be honest but the best thing to do is wait till you read from here that the official roms have been released through KIES. Then unroot your dad's phone and then feel free to upgrade then once you are unrooted and back to official stock firmware.
If you're still running stock firmware, you should still be able to get Kies upgrades. Obviously if you upgrade via Kies your phone will be unrooted as a stock kernel will overwrite your existing kernel.
If you find you are unable to get Kies updates, you will have to flash stock firmware back on to the phone as suggested by my learned colleague, Mr Suarez, before you can upgrade via Kies.
Any upgrade via Kies shouldn't result in loss of data unless you get a message before you begin the process that says you will lose data. Tho obviously backing up anything/everything important before upgrading is obviously recommended.
I see you're looking for ironclad guarantees about a couple of things, and frankly, when you start running non-stock firmware on your phone you should expect these to go out the window, i.e there aren't any (and even when you are running stock nothing is absolutely guaranteed).
Better not to tempt fate IMHO.
Many thanks for the replies fellas!
I appreciate it
Thanks for tips!
Yeah, I guess I'll do a NANDroid backup too...
TBH, I don't think my Dad is too bothered about being rooted on ICS, so it doesn't matter if he loses root.
On Gingerbread now, he doesn't use many root apps, apart from SetCPU and adfree.
But thanks for the helpful advice guys!
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OK, sorry for the bump.
My Dad is still running the same setup 2.3.4 & SpeedMod kernel. The kies isn't detecting the phone...
But today he got the OTA notification to update ICS directly on his phone.
Is it safe to do it? So the update will override the SpeedMod kernel, but the phone will still boot and work fine? Not bothered about losing root - just want to know the upgrade will be successful.
Anyone can clarify please? I've done a NAND back up to be safe. the worse for worse - do i just restore the backup?
P.S - I have CWM on it - will that effect it?
Can't say, but should be ok, worst case you cab flash back using Odin if something happens.
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Didn't work for me.
I had flashed the leaked release of ICS onto my phone and so when the official release came out I went straight to the OTA update (I'm on O2 in the UK) And the there was no available update (However my Dad also has the S2 and it wasn't there for him either).
So I tried the kies software to only find it gave me a message saying my phone wasn't supported/update not available for phone. It did however allow my dads stock firmware to be.
Hope that helps and you might have better luck but it will remove any root you have because I'm pretty sure it also updates the Kernel.
Thanks a lot guys! I used ODIN to flash the latest ICS version - all good now! He is unrooted, but still had CWM, so can he still receive future OTA's and make NANDroids?
You need root in order for CWM to work and for you to make a backup. Here is my guide to rooting your phone again. Very simple: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625184
Chris.
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themadba said:
You need root in order for CWM to work and for you to make a backup. Here is my guide to rooting your phone again. Very simple: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625184
Chris.
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Oh, ok, So now he has stock recovery on his phone after flashing the new update? (I haven't checked the recovery yet!) It had CWM before on 2.3.4
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Oh, ok, So now he has stock recovery on his phone after flashing the new update? (I haven't checked the recovery yet!) It had CWM before on 2.3.4
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Yes, when you update your phone you would have lost root and CWM. Just use the guide I posted above to regain root and CWM so your dad that can make his NANDroid backups.
Chris.
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themadba said:
Yes, when you update your phone you would have lost root and CWM. Just use the guide I posted above to regain root and CWM so your dad that can make his NANDroid backups.
Chris.
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Ok, thanks a lot Chris, I appreciate the effort
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I dont want to unlock the bootloader, just root the device so i can get titanium backup running again. Had 4.1.1 rooted and forgot to install root keeper and then upgraded to 4.1.2 and now need root again. Cant find anything on the site regarding this so not sure if its even possible yet. thanks for any help.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41243013
This is not new development. Please post in the q and a section. Thank you kindly. not being mean, just for future reference buddy. We've all made this mistake once or twice
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vtec2k7 said:
I dont want to unlock the bootloader, just root the device so i can get titanium backup running again. Had 4.1.1 rooted and forgot to install root keeper and then upgraded to 4.1.2 and now need root again. Cant find anything on the site regarding this so not sure if its even possible yet. thanks for any help.
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Why not unlock the boot loader there is always a Oden to complete stock with locked boot loader so u can return ice returned 2 phones with unlocked boot loaders and never had a issue even one even a MAXX HD lol and one note 2 as long add there's no root they return them. Not having your BL unlocked limits u quite a bit Its your phone just curious
I used casual, and did everything, root unlock and custom recovery
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There's no way to root without Odin of root66 just like last build. Expect casual of course and as stated this is the wrong section so I went ahead and reported it for you so adev can move it. Just keep the sections in mind for future posts please.
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Hi guys,
I'm looking for a root that does only that: give me root access.
Is CASUAL really the only possible way to achieve root? If so, is it necessary that it unlocks the boot-loader and installs custom recovery to achieve this?
I probably wouldn't mind except that I'd like to just be able to do OTA updates as available, which I hear is not possible after running casual, and I really don't want to fiddle with custom ROMs as the stock Note 2 one works so well for me.
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions...
-Paul
PaulusGrandis said:
Hi guys,
I'm looking for a root that does only that: give me root access.
Is CASUAL really the only possible way to achieve root? If so, is it necessary that it unlocks the boot-loader and installs custom recovery to achieve this?
I probably wouldn't mind except that I'd like to just be able to do OTA updates as available, which I hear is not possible after running casual, and I really don't want to fiddle with custom ROMs as the stock Note 2 one works so well for me.
Thanks in advance for any help/suggestions...
-Paul
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Odin and root66 will root your phone. If you recieve a OTA while rooted it will get rid of your root completely and you will have to re-root your phone, it also has the potential to do some wonky **** to it (ive even heard of bricks happening because of being rooted and accepting the OTA).
Once your bootloader is unlocked you wouldnt have to flash roms if you didnt want to unless you wanted to update to a new OTA.
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Background: I rooted and unlocked my Verizon Samsung Note II. Then like an true noob did the OTA upgrade. My phone now looks original and is no longer rooted except it still has the SuperSU app. I am trying to return the phone tomorrow under warranty and want to install stock rom or at least delete supersu so it looks stock.
Attempted: using VRALJB_Restore, CI605_I605VRALJB both come up with "complete(write) operation failed" in odin, as well as using CASUAL-Revision465b fails at boot.
how can I tell the firmware/bootloader version on my device?
Any help would be great. Does anyway know if this is even necessary will vrzn even notice when i send it back?
To check your firmware. Go to settings/about phone. You're probably on 4.1.2. Have you tried running the casual root method? Try running that to reunlock your bootloader and reroot. Once you're reunlocked and rooted you can remove supersu and then flash a stock rom from there
Here's the link to casual http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066
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twiztidvandal417 said:
To check your firmware. Go to settings/about phone. You're probably on 4.1.2. Have you tried running the casual root method? Try running that to reunlock your bootloader and reroot. Once you're reunlocked and rooted you can remove supersu and then flash a stock rom from there
Here's the link to casual http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066
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I do have 4.1.2 and VRAMC3 baseband. I did use CASUAL it didn't work.
Spadercr said:
I do have 4.1.2 and VRAMC3 baseband. I did use CASUAL it didn't work.
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Maybe try a factory reset first then running casual?
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Spadercr said:
I do have 4.1.2 and VRAMC3 baseband. I did use CASUAL it didn't work.
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Make sure you disable your anti-virus before running casual. You may have to download it after disabling av
Hello and Happy holidays to all , I am currently on 4.2.1 stock rooted . Do I fxz back to stock and get ota then root , or is there some other steps I have to take. I am reading and hearing that My boot loader will get locked or I wont receive update phone will say it has been modified.
xan3x said:
Hello and Happy holidays to all , I am currently on 4.2.1 stock rooted . Do I fxz back to stock and get ota then root , or is there some other steps I have to take. I am reading and hearing that My boot loader will get locked or I wont receive update phone will say it has been modified.
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If you take the official OTA you will definitely get a locked bootloader, and lose root. Root may be possible down the road but there are no guarantees. If you want to ensure root and an unlocked bootloader you need to follow the directions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458
Is there going to be a zip I can flash in twrp to up date with out having to be on a rom just on the 4.3.1 I don't have access to a computer and never used odin some help would be nice this my first Samsung all I my other phones were moto and we're different doing the updates
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My question is I think I want to jump to 4.3, but I'm not sure how. I am stock rooted with locked bootloader. I'm still on 4.1.1 with VRALJB. I was always satisfied with the stock rom so never saw the point in unlocking the bootloader. What is the easiest way for me to update since I'm really not interested in root access anymore?
My question is why would you want to go the VZW 4.3 OTA? As previously mentioned, you'll lose root access, end up with a locked bootloader,and likely get a bunch of bloatware. There's plenty of 4.3 custom ROMs out there that will do much more for your device.
I dont want that. I'm new to the note 2. I've been on moto phones with locked bootloaders. So I've not had to worry bout locking down my bootloader until now. Ive rooted my note 2 and installed roms on it. Im just trying to find a update that I can use with out installing a rom in order to get to 4.3 1.
I've never used odin and don't have access to a computer right now. In starting to think that i can't get to 4.3.1 with out a computer. Was just hoping I could use twrp to flash a mod version of the update to get there
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kkemp31 said:
I dont want that. I'm new to the note 2. I've been on moto phones with locked bootloaders. So I've not had to worry bout locking down my bootloader until now. Ive rooted my note 2 and installed roms on it. Im just trying to find a update that I can use with out installing a rom in order to get to 4.3 1.
I've never used odin and don't have access to a computer right now. In starting to think that i can't get to 4.3.1 with out a computer. Was just hoping I could use twrp to flash a mod version of the update to get there
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So far I have not seen any reference to a recovery flashable firmware file...odin only. That said, with a computer, odin is really easy to use so when you get to a PC you can do it in about 3 minutes.
So can I just do the mod update and not have to install the rom or it a package deal ? Just asking cuz with the razor all I had to do was the update .
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I hope i am posting this in the correct location. I finally rooted my Verizon Samsung note 2. I am on 4.1.2 rooted with "casual". I have root access with super user and twrp installed. I am dying to use the new N3bula with note 3 functions. In the directions it says before flashing this r.o.m. you must use Mj9 official from (beantown) using odin, then flash the N3bula using twrp. Im confused on exactly the steps for this? specifically because i thought there was a post or 2 that says not to use odin once your rooted? Please someone help me , im drowning in newbness. Thanks so much. IF possible can you send me to the correct how to achieve my goal? or a quick how to. Thanks so much.
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Hey, I believe this post should've been posted in the N3bula section because it's directly related to that ROM. I do know what you're asking about though because i've been waiting for this ROM for forever! Try downloading this from beanstown (it should be the third link in his post mentioning something about firmwares) and flashing it via ODIN. Be very careful with odin though, it does change some very important things internally on your phone.
flashnewbie said:
I hope i am posting this in the correct location. I finally rooted my Verizon Samsung note 2. I am on 4.1.2 rooted with "casual". I have root access with super user and twrp installed. I am dying to use the new N3bula with note 3 functions. In the directions it says before flashing this r.o.m. you must use Mj9 official from (beantown) using odin, then flash the N3bula using twrp. Im confused on exactly the steps for this? specifically because i thought there was a post or 2 that says not to use odin once your rooted? Please someone help me , im drowning in newbness. Thanks so much. IF possible can you send me to the correct how to achieve my goal? or a quick how to. Thanks so much.
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'no need to use Odin once rooted' means not use Odin to flash roms. (there's always and exception to something and not flashing roms through odin was to protect people from causing major problems) there is a file to be flashed in odin in beans thread on the 4.3 update, i believe third link. ill post a link soon as possible. until then look at adams thread about dont flash with odin, or something like that. busy flashing stuffs