I am stock rooted and have the update notification sitting around waiting. Is it safe to allow this OTA at my current state? I assume after I will need to root again? If root again, whats the best method?
Thank you!
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jhasty01 said:
I am stock rooted and have the update notification sitting around waiting. Is it safe to allow this OTA at my current state? I assume after I will need to root again? If root again, whats the best method?
Thank you!
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If you want root, don't take it. I suggest you read few more forums.
jhasty01 said:
I am stock rooted and have the update notification sitting around waiting. Is it safe to allow this OTA at my current state? I assume after I will need to root again? If root again, whats the best method?
Thank you!
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The OTA removes root and to my knowledge, there is no working root method for the OTA at the moment.
You'll need to use VooDoo Root Keeper to retain root for the OTA. It's not guaranteed although it has worked for myself and others. You'll lose any custom recovery and any power to install a custom recovery. You will end up with root on the latest OTA but that's it. That's your only choice right now. Or, of course, staying where you're at.
Delakit said:
You'll need to use VooDoo Root Keeper to retain root for the OTA. It's not guaranteed although it has worked for myself and others. You'll lose any custom recovery and any power to install a custom recovery. You will end up with root on the latest OTA but that's it. That's your only choice right now. Or, of course, staying where you're at.
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Wow......can't install a customer recovery either? That's a new block for Sammy.
Root without recovery is like steak without teeth.
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I would ROM the thing ASAP, you never know what ninja tricks Big Red has up their sleeve.
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Software update is being pushed out now.
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Indeed. But I'm rooted! Waiting for beans
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Just finished install
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So I can download this update, but I am completely stock and rooted by framaroot. Does anyone have an idea if I will be able to get root back? I have no desire for custom roms. I just want the latest update and still be rooted.
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mine keeps erroring out. just rooted, not unlocked. no matter how many times i remove battery and put back in.
Can someone grab the update.zip?
imnuts said:
Can someone grab the update.zip?
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yes please
jpleez said:
So I can download this update, but I am completely stock and rooted by framaroot. Does anyone have an idea if I will be able to get root back? I have no desire for custom roms. I just want the latest update and still be rooted.
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Download this, protect root, download update, restore root. You should be okay.
anyone else having issues updating. It downloads the update and then after reboot it has the android with the gears moving and then it shows a brief android with a red triangle on top of him and then it just reboots back to 4.1.1.
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Download this, protect root, download update, restore root. You should be okay.
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If you want root I would play it safe.
verizon / samsung do follow xda and they have been patching holes within their devices. to be safe you should wait for dev to get this file and give you direction.
a day (maybe two) wait will not hurt you! if you jump, it could be month before you get root back.
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If you want root I would play it safe.
verizon / samsung do follow xda and they have been patching holes within their devices. to be safe you should wait for dev to get this file and give you direction.
a day (maybe two) wait will not hurt you! if you jump, it could be month before you get root back.
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Actually I was rooted by root66.zip and everything was fine until I got the update. Now My phone is bootlooping on note 2 logo. would not go to recovery at all. It will go to download mode though. Just warning people who are trying to update and have root66,zip flashed.
vtec2k7 said:
anyone else having issues updating. It downloads the update and then after reboot it has the android with the gears moving and then it shows a brief android with a red triangle on top of him and then it just reboots back to 4.1.1.
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I have the same problem. I am just going to wait it out and let the devs come up with a solution.
imnuts said:
Can someone grab the update.zip?
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kejar31 said:
yes please
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Uploading to my Dropbox now, but it will be a while. Shows 40 min. left right now.
can anyone tell me. After getting this file downloaded. Is it easy to make .tar file to flash with odin?
Does anyone have the SystemUI.apk by chance? I did the WiFi toggle hack and thought I backed up the file but no dice. I can't upgrade it keeps erroring out on SystemUI.apk.
Has anyone successfully used OTA Root keeper with this new update? I don't want to be the guinea pig! I've never used it for an OTA, just for temp hiding root.
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Dropbox Link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlurykjty1w0hi8/update.zip
Tried installing the update that was posted via dropbox with TWRP but it fails...
FuzzRaven said:
Tried installing the update that was posted via dropbox with TWRP but it fails...
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You can't install an OTA update with a custom recovery.
jcollier said:
You can't install an OTA update with a custom recovery.
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^^^^^^
What he said.
I posted that for kejar31 and imnuts. They asked for the update.zip.
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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I've been trying hard to find the answer and I just can't - I searched these threads for a while.
I currently have Galaxy S4 with MDK which is rooted and has the unlocked bootloader.
I have SDM and SEAndroid frozen on Titanium Backup.
I want to un-freeze those and upgrade to the newest version but still keep my root and all of my root apps. I don't care about the unlocked bootloader - all the root apps I use don't have anything to do with using the bootloader (well I have twrp installed but don't use it).
Can I use OTA Rootkeeper, unfreeze SDM and SEAndroid and take the OTA update? Will I still have root access (again remember, I don't need to have unlocked bootloader)?
I ask because I'm very happy with everything on my phone the way it is - I like where my apps are, I like everything. I don't want to bother flashing roms - I just have no interest. I want to do the update and have everything the way it was and all my folders in their place (less the unlocked bootloader) and still have root for my programs like Titanium Backup and Greenify. super su - etc.
Please - any help would be appreciated.
Afaik, taking the update will ineed cost you your current root. However, I am on stock 4.3 and root using vroot and then used a script to uninstall the foreighn superuser app and add supersu. I have experienced no ill effects as of yet, though some would say that they aren't comfortable using this root method. There is no evidence to support it being entirely safe nor malicious in intent. It does provide root and you can keep all your apps data. Though...if you take the update, I would strongly suggest a factory reset to decrease potential problems...just my 2 cents buddy
Unlocked bootloader??? You should tell us how you did it so you can collect the huge bounty
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
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richii0207 said:
Unlocked bootloader??? You should tell us how you did it so you can collect the huge bounty
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notice he said he was on MDK
T.C.P said:
notice he said he was on MDK
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So you're saying that it's possible with MDK?
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T.C.P said:
notice he said he was on MDK
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The bootloader is technically only bypassed through a Loki exploit, not unlocked.
For all intents & purposes that doesn't change anything to most users so I don't know what Richii was trying to get at.
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bjoostema said:
Afaik, taking the update will ineed cost you your current root. However, I am on stock 4.3 and root using vroot and then used a script to uninstall the foreighn superuser app and add supersu. I have experienced no ill effects as of yet, though some would say that they aren't comfortable using this root method. There is no evidence to support it being entirely safe nor malicious in intent. It does provide root and you can keep all your apps data. Though...if you take the update, I would strongly suggest a factory reset to decrease potential problems...just my 2 cents buddy
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My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
mades32388 said:
My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
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Just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. There problem solved
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Surge1223 said:
Just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. There problem solved
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Is thats what theyre calling a "dirty flash"? Can you tell me which rom is a stock 4.3?
mades32388 said:
My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
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I read it clearly, you said you had an "unlocked" bootloader so I was curious on what process you used to unlock it.
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I have an MDK so I don't need it. But please do someone a favor, don't kill that MDK S4. Either just flash a rooted 4.3 that was designed for your MDK device, or sell it to someone so they have the opportunity to play with it. There are a ton of people on this forum stuck on the newer versions that would kill to get what you have.
Erievon said:
I have an MDK so I don't need it. But please do someone a favor, don't kill that MDK S4. Either just flash a rooted 4.3 that was designed for your MDK device, or sell it to someone so they have the opportunity to play with it. There are a ton of people on this forum stuck on the newer versions that would kill to get what you have.
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I won't kill it if I knew how to upgrade stock rom without losing my apps and data - lol. That's really my problem. Looks like there's a stock rom here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611 - but there are so many files there. I have no idea what to do or which one to download? I don't know what Loki'd Kernel is or Aroma installer, deodexed, etc etc (and I don't have the time) - I just want to upgrade and keep my apps and data the way they are - lol. If after I upgrade it's no good - I'll go back to my backup.
I have MDK with TWRP installed.
Thanks!
mades32388 said:
I won't kill it if I knew how to upgrade stock rom without losing my apps and data - lol. That's really my problem. Looks like there's a stock rom here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611 - but there are so many files there. I have no idea what to do or which one to download? I don't know what Loki'd Kernel is or Aroma installer, deodexed, etc etc (and I don't have the time) - I just want to upgrade and keep my apps and data the way they are - lol. If after I upgrade it's no good - I'll go back to my backup.
I have MDK with TWRP installed.
Thanks!
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Backup your apps & data using TiBu, then flash a stock 4.3 rom.
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I can walk you through the steps of flashing a ROM buddy, just PM me. I'll look around for a good 4.3 but it would be preferable for you to find a ROM that suits your needs. There are definitely a couple 4.3 options available, check 'em out and let me know if you want to proceed.
Hi!!
Only reason I have right now to root is to uninstall these stock apps my phone came with. Is there anyway to do it without a root? Or do I need to root it?? I'm currently on MI1..if I do need a root which one is a good tut to follow. Is it better to update fully to MJ7 then root? Just trying to see what's best.
Let me know
Thank you!
steveojp said:
Hi!!
Only reason I have right now to root is to uninstall these stock apps my phone came with. Is there anyway to do it without a root? Or do I need to root it?? I'm currently on MI1..if I do need a root which one is a good tut to follow. Is it better to update fully to MJ7 then root? Just trying to see what's best.
Let me know
Thank you!
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I believe that there is root method for MI1 but not a safe one for MJ7 so I would not update.
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I recently updated my phone before rooting it. Now StumpRoot or PurpleDrake won't work . The SW Version is LS990ZV6. If anyone knows of any working roots that have very little to no risk of soft/hard brick, that would be awesome.
Spring ?
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Spring ?
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Sprint*
CodeCompile said:
I recently updated my phone before rooting it. Now StumpRoot or PurpleDrake won't work . The SW Version is LS990ZV6. If anyone knows of any working roots that have very little to no risk of soft/hard brick, that would be awesome.
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There's not an easy root for ZV6. The good news is you can flash tool back to ZV4 since there's no anti roll back. After flash, stump root then bump TWRP and flash the rooted ZV6 or another LS990 friendly ROM.
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CodeCompile said:
I recently updated my phone before rooting it. Now StumpRoot or PurpleDrake won't work . The SW Version is LS990ZV6. If anyone knows of any working roots that have very little to no risk of soft/hard brick, that would be awesome.
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I just did that stupid update too and lost root access! I used stump to root it so thought I'd download it again and reroot from there but it says I'm already rooted. However, when I check with root checker or super su it says I'm not. If you find anything please let me know.
Seriously? It's the basic rule of the "Stump" root method. It only works once and only on ZV4. If you lose root, you cannot re-root ZV4 or otherwise without using flash to stock ZV4. Then flash a rooted ZV6.
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Batres12 said:
I just did that stupid update too and lost root access! I used stump to root it so thought I'd download it again and reroot from there but it says I'm already rooted. However, when I check with root checker or super su it says I'm not. If you find anything please let me know.
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Just like Mike said, you must go back to zv4 using flashtool. No easy way to root zv6 right now. There is one OTA apk you can rename with root explorer on zv4 to stop over the air updates when you go back to zv4.
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joeyhdownsouth said:
Just like Mike said, you must go back to zv4 using flashtool. No easy way to root zv6 right now. There is one OTA apk you can rename with root explorer on zv4 to stop over the air updates when you go back to zv4.
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I've used flashroot before because I soft-bricked my phone. It was a pain to use. Do you think it might be a long while before a z6 easy root? Also, if I do revert it back to z4, do I have to do a complete wipe?
CodeCompile said:
I've used flashroot before because I soft-bricked my phone. It was a pain to use. Do you think it might be a long while before a z6 easy root? Also, if I do revert it back to z4, do I have to do a complete wipe?
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Anytime you use flashtool, to flash a factory .tot, it wipes every partition in the phone. You don't have a choice to wipe or not.
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CodeCompile said:
I've used flashroot before because I soft-bricked my phone. It was a pain to use. Do you think it might be a long while before a z6 easy root? Also, if I do revert it back to z4, do I have to do a complete wipe?
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It could take a while. I'm not sure anyone is working on root for the Sprint variant. We probably won't get. Zv6 root until they find an exploit for another variant that happens to work on Sprint.
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What is the OTA apk you are talking about so I can rename it, or can I freeze it?
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joeyhdownsouth said:
Just like Mike said, you must go back to zv4 using flashtool. No easy way to root zv6 right now. There is one OTA apk you can rename with root explorer on zv4 to stop over the air updates when you go back to zv4.
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What is that OTA apk that I can rename, or can I freeze it?
MikeDroid said:
Seriously? It's the basic rule of the "Stump" root method. It only works once and only on ZV4. If you lose root, you cannot re-root ZV4 or otherwise without using flash to stock ZV4. Then flash a rooted ZV6.
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Any links to a rooted ZIP?
Melegan said:
Any links to a rooted ZIP?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2949087
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2950747
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Geez people, pay attention. Read, Read, Read before doing. There must be dozens of posts in the LS990 forums that say ZV6 can't be rooted, don't take the OTA if you're rooted, etc. But you do first, then read.
And the answers to all of these questions about how to fix it have been posted dozens of times, too. Please use the search function, or just read the forums. The answers are all here.