I just bought a used S4 and as expected the seller reset it to factory settings. Now, when I checked for updates, there was a system update that I downloaded. However, my phone cannot install the update. It reboots and starts the update. I see the android logo but then it says error and the phone reboots. I then get a message that says the update was unsuccessful. I am coming from the rebound and don't know what issue the S4 has.
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Wendemixda said:
I just bought a used S4 and as expected the seller reset it to factory settings. Now, when I checked for updates, there was a system update that I downloaded. However, my phone cannot install the update. It reboots and starts the update. I see the android logo but then it says error and the phone reboots. I then get a message that says the update was unsuccessful. I am coming from the rebound and don't know what issue the S4 has.
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You can download the stock firmware and flash it with ODIN. That would likely fix the problem. Just make sure you use the same baseband version that you're currently on.
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dhayman11 said:
You can download the stock firmware and flash it with ODIN. That would likely fix the problem. Just make sure you use the same baseband version that you're currently on.
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If your deadset on installing the newest update you can try odin. It doesnt have to be the same firmware tho. You can upgrade from mdk to me7, you cant go back tho because of it being blocked. Be warned tho me7 only has root capabilites. No custom recovery. Theres a thread in the devopment section with the me7 files posted and theres a guide in the same thread on how to do it as well.
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Wendemixda said:
I just bought a used S4 and as expected the seller reset it to factory settings. Now, when I checked for updates, there was a system update that I downloaded. However, my phone cannot install the update. It reboots and starts the update. I see the android logo but then it says error and the phone reboots. I then get a message that says the update was unsuccessful. I am coming from the rebound and don't know what issue the S4 has.
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why update it lol
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elliwigy said:
why update it lol
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Theres no reason to laugh at him. Maybe he doesnt care about root and wants the newest firmware.
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I just read about the new update. Actually my phone is not rooted yet. And it looks like this update will make it hard or impossible to root and get a recovery? I better leave it alone then.
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The newest update can be rooted. No custom recovery at the moment but theres a few people working on it.
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Wendemixda said:
I just read about the new update. Actually my phone is not rooted yet. And it looks like this update will make it hard or impossible to root and get a recovery? I better leave it alone then.
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Good call.
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If u like flashing roms then updating to me7 isnt for u
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Same issue with update, only I lose data
I used Odin to go back to stock MDK, then when I take the update from Verizon, it fails as OP states and I lose data. No 3G or LTE. Have to erase everything in the Odin back to MDK stock to get it back. Any suggestions? Not in too much of a hurry, but concerned that I'll never be able to get to the new radio and firmware.
Update: I lose data when I set up Wi-Fi the first time after restoring. Had data when phone first booted in setup mode, then after setting up Wi-Fi, goes away. Must have some mucked setting somewhere.
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Wondering if there is a way that I could obtain a stock rom off my girls phone without making it modified at all so I can put that rom on my phone since I can't seam to update to m15 and I wanna get the new mj4 update.... She doesn't have yet tho but when I can get it.
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I can save you some headache. There is a stock rom in the development section. If all else fails while trying to update flash the official samsung mi3 package. Update from that using ota then reroot.
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The problem there is I have tried that and tried using xposed to get official but that won't stick. I'm kinda pissed at Samsung for this bull ya know. If you know how to get the xposed to stick I'd more then appreciate it.
This was an idea because me and my girl got our phones at the same time so hers isn't rooted so she can still update I cannot. got tired of waiting for knox bypass and just said screw it I want root lol now I'm kinda bummed that I didn't wait now
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I tried to check for an update on custom ROM and got the ur device is modded and can't get updates. As expected but I also get the same message when I restore to stock rooted. Will I need to unroot to receive the update. Never had a problem accepting an update b4. Lost root of course but that's it. Anybody wanna chime in? Thanx in advance.
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debage39 said:
I tried to check for an update on custom ROM and got the ur device is modded and can't get updates. As expected but I also get the same message when I restore to stock rooted. Will I need to unroot to receive the update. Never had a problem accepting an update b4. Lost root of course but that's it. Anybody wanna chime in? Thanx in advance.
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What I do is Odin back to stock... Data wipe... Flash through Odin a second time... Data wipe again... And you should be able to accept updates again :thumbup::sly:
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debage39 said:
I tried to check for an update on custom ROM and got the ur device is modded and can't get updates. As expected but I also get the same message when I restore to stock rooted. Will I need to unroot to receive the update. Never had a problem accepting an update b4. Lost root of course but that's it. Anybody wanna chime in? Thanx in advance.
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You can get OTA updates when your phone reports back, in Odin mode, with "Official" for both Samsung and Status
in short you will need to revert to stock ROM and recovery and wipe it 2-3 times like @FLBoy1991 said
Is the KitKat OTA out yet?
sch-i545 with 4.2.2 original was me7 I took the update figuring it was just going to give me 4.3 figured I could just reroot after that, But the software update just changed the build number to MI1.. Now I have another update that keeps failing that is supposed to bring me to MJ7. getting an error code 402 if I look at the specs of the update..I just rooted it again..Ill see what happens with the other update..I have seen other people getting these 402 error codes ....
you can't ota update if you're rooted
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joshm.1219 said:
you can't ota update if you're rooted
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Oh i didnt know that...the 1st update worked that took me from me7 to mi1 ....so I guess I have to unroot it and update it?
vafangool said:
Oh i didnt know that...the 1st update worked that took me from me7 to mi1 ....so I guess I have to unroot it and update it?
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mi1 was just a small bug fix, yeah unroot then update
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I unrooted it.... and im still getting the same error... I followed the instructions in the saferoot post. I cant get SU access in terminal emulater but when the phone reboots I still get the Custom screen before boot...
vafangool said:
I unrooted it.... and im still getting the same error... I followed the instructions in the saferoot post. I cant get SU access in terminal emulater but when the phone reboots I still get the Custom screen before boot...
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the custom screen will stay there unless you fully Odin your phone or use triangle away. you can download a root checker app from the playstore to see if it worked
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joshm.1219 said:
the custom screen will stay there unless you fully Odin your phone or use triangle away. you can download a root checker app from the playstore to see if it worked
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I waited a few minutes and rebooted it and the custom screen went away...I know I def dont have root anymore and the phone isnt still taking the update....
you can use Samsung kies to update, gotta download it to your computer
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joshm.1219 said:
you can use Samsung kies to update, gotta download it to your computer
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Thank you so much..I didnt use Kies but I totally forgot that verizon wireless has the software upgrade assistant...Its actually pretty cool..If you want to do a factory reset it backs up everything for you and attempts to repair the phone....But it also updates for you...so as of now I am running 4.3 on the MK2 build...
So now its off to do more research... Gonna reroot with saferoot and than attempt to use saftestrap for the roms that are compatible with safestrap ...Thanks for the help guys..
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Thank you so much..I didnt use Kies but I totally forgot that verizon wireless has the software upgrade assistant...Its actually pretty cool..If you want to do a factory reset it backs up everything for you and attempts to repair the phone....But it also updates for you...so as of now I am running 4.3 on the MK2 build...
So now its off to do more research... Gonna reroot with saferoot and than attempt to use saftestrap for the roms that are compatible with safestrap ...Thanks for the help guys..
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good luck bud
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joshm.1219 said:
good luck bud
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much appreciated...
Had this same issue on my brothers safestrap mi1 phone. I ran the mk2 no wipe odin md5.tar
this fixed everything up.
andybones said:
Had this same issue on my brothers safestrap mi1 phone. I ran the mk2 no wipe odin md5.tar
this fixed everything up.
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whoa don't see a heavy hitter dev in q&a too often
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I've received a message for a software update. When I attempt to install it using the <About Device_Software Update>, I get a pop-up saying my device has an unauthorized update installed. Use Samsung Kies to install new update.
Anyone else getting this error?
I'm rooted using CF
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njdevils28 said:
I've received a message for a software update. When I attempt to install it using the <About Device_Software Update>, I get a pop-up saying my device has an unauthorized update installed. Use Samsung Kies to install new update.
Anyone else getting this error?
I'm rooted using CF
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anyone know what this update does and is it safe to take it?
icebear8 said:
anyone know what this update does and is it safe to take it?
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Can we use Kies to install the update with Root or do we have to flash back to Stock first?
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It's not an error. Rooted devices don't get OTA's
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njdevils28 said:
Can we use Kies to install the update with Root or do we have to flash back to Stock first?
-NJ
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You can use Kies to flash, or download the .tar file and flash via Odin...that way you don't lose your app data.
Once you flash the new update via Odin, just re-root using CF-Auto-Root
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It's not an error. Rooted devices don't get OTA's
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Ah. Thanks!
Where can I get the .tar for the new update?
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If you have G900TUVU1ANCH that is the newest available version.
I don't think everyone got this update from G900TUVU1ANCD right away.
Probably just a delayed update to that.
That one should be available through samfirmware.com
Ya I am on that version but I got a ota notice last night but couldn't take it because I am rooted
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That's strange
I'm not rooted and says I'm up to date when I check.
Not sure what that would be then. Either that or a glitch in the matrix.
Mine says it's been modified in an unauthorized way, even though it's practically bone stock. The only thing I can think of is I have developers menu unlocked. Any ideas?
bubblebuddyi said:
Mine says it's been modified in an unauthorized way, even though it's practically bone stock. The only thing I can think of is I have developers menu unlocked. Any ideas?
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Have you rooted or turned on art?
Art triggers custom status.
TheArtiszan said:
Have you rooted or turned on art?
Art triggers custom status.
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I'm not rooted, but I did turn on ART. I changed back to original, still custom status Turned off Dev Mode (even though the application is still there) and still no luck. Restarted multiple times.
What is ART? If I may ask
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Android run time. To replace dalvik
I had safestrap on my mk2 I saw the update today so I Uninstalled safe strap after the OTA failed the first time and went into the screen that says DOWNLOAD and on the top says Odon mode and normal boot failed or something similar. Only way to get it to boot is to hold vol down and power then cancel to let it boot? I'm really excited to try the kk update but have no idea how to fix this problem? Thanks a million for any help!
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BruteSource said:
I had safestrap on my mk2 I saw the update today so I Uninstalled safe strap after the OTA failed the first time and went into the screen that says DOWNLOAD and on the top says Odon mode and normal boot failed or something similar. Only way to get it to boot is to hold vol down and power then cancel to let it boot? I'm really excited to try the kk update but have no idea how to fix this problem? Thanks a million for any help!
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Flash a no-wipe MK2 ROM, then you'll be able to take the OTA.
You've got to return the phone to factory stock, which means no xposed framework, no safestrap, nothing frozen, no "bloat" removed.
It's easier to just flash a factory stock ROM.
You MUST understand that you won't be able to root it once you take the Kit Kat OTA.
That is, you're potentially kissing root goodbye forever.
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Flash a no-wipe MK2 ROM, then you'll be able to take the OTA.
You've got to return the phone to factory stock, which means no xposed framework, no safestrap, nothing frozen, no "bloat" removed.
It's easier to just flash a factory stock ROM.
You MUST understand that you won't be able to root it once you take the Kit Kat OTA.
That is, you're potentially kissing root goodbye forever.
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How many times you think we will have to say this?
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How many times you think we will have to say this?
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Hey come on you two guys have a couple more in ya I know you do!!
Hey .. How about Survival Mode?!?!? Lol I'm going you stay away from Q&A and let you guys clean up the mess.
You're doing a great job by the way though!
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Hey come on you two guys have a couple more in ya I know you do!!
Hey .. How about Survival Mode?!?!? Lol I'm going you stay away from Q&A and let you guys clean up the mess.
You're doing a great job by the way though!
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I read the posts and do some chuckling...hey I took the update. ..can I root? ....like...did you think to check before you proceeded with ota. ...?
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