Hi.
I got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.3
Since i never really used Google Now, i used Root Uninstaller/Uninstaller Pro to "freeze" those apps.
Now, when i'm trying to get the OTA update on my SGN, it fails.
I used this app to freeze with
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free
I suspect it has somehting to do with the apps being frozen.
My problem is, that Uninstaller Pro can't unfreeze the apps, when i try to do so, the problem just locks, and nothing happens.
Anyone got a suggestion on how to proceed so i can update my phone ?
I'm not scared of using ADB.
Best regards!
It is likely that the ota won't work as you are rooted, return to unrooted stock if that's what you prefer, I doubt simply unfreezing apps will help much.
If what you want is a rooted stock (most up to date) ROM then consider a custom one as I'm sure someone has or will make one shortly, otherwise go back to stock, take the ota, the reroot. Afterall its a nexus, rooting is quick and easy
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demkantor said:
It is likely that the ota won't work as you are rooted, return to unrooted stock if that's what you prefer, I doubt simply unfreezing apps will help much.
If what you want is a rooted stock (most up to date) ROM then consider a custom one as I'm sure someone has or will make one shortly, otherwise go back to stock, take the ota, the reroot. Afterall its a nexus, rooting is quick and easy
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When i went from 4.2.2 to 4.3 i had no problems with OTA update even though i was rooted.
And i never had problems with updating rooted roms before. But perhaps something has changed in 4.3 that i don't know of
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If I want the official update instead of flashing something, would I have to go back to stock Rom and/or unroot?
I've deleted bloatware and have frozen a few things, what should I do to ensure I'd get the latest update?
Thanks
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there won't be an update until at least sometime next year I wouldn't worry for a while.
The only phone get ICS directly from Google is Galaxy Nexus (and maybe Galaxy S). We have to get update from AT&T who must get update (and sit on it) from Samsung who get the ICS source from Google then make a ROM out of it.
So, official ICS for i777 is probably 6 months away. If you have custom ROMs, you won't be able to upgrade via the official process. If you rooted, you may or may not be able upgrade successfully either (it depends how much AT&T/samsung hates you).
But, I'm pretty sure official ICS ROM will be leaked months before AT&T release it. You can then download the flash to that instead of waiting for AT&T to release it. When you do that, rooted or custom ROM does not matter since it will wipe your phone clean.
The only benefit of waiting for official release is that the upgrade process won't wipe your phone clean. You get to keep all your settings and apps.
CollegeProfesor said:
If I want the official update instead of flashing something, would I have to go back to stock Rom and/or unroot?
I've deleted bloatware and have frozen a few things, what should I do to ensure I'd get the latest update?
Thanks
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to answer your question, no one can be 100% sure if you will get the OTA update even if you're still running the stock rom while rooted. It should work but it may not.
Then as everyone else said, I wouldn't worry about it at this point. Our i777 has not been guaranteed an ICS update and even if it is getting it, it wont be for a long time. Long enough not to worry about that question at this point in time.
Hi Guys,
I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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Hi Guys,
I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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If 4.1.2 was not yet launched in NZ, then you will not get any update for your phone at the moment.
What you could do is, root your phone and then install the 4.1.2 version (Poland)(root is not required for flashing though). For rooting refer to the stickies in general section. Popular methods are CF-Root 6.4 (incl. CWM as recovery) or CF-Auto-Root (keeps stock recovery) (both can be found in dev. section).
After rooting you will not be able to get OTA updates though, whereas KIES should still work (but you will loose root if you update).
In addition, make sure to read all the stickies and guides for rooting before you touch anything! Especially the EFS backup procedure.
I hope it helps.
Rooting your phone voids it from getting OTA updates.
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I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
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As said above 4.1.2 is still not available in NZ. So you can flash other ones (like Poland) if needed.
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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After rooting OTA updates will not work. But you can still get the firmware and flash them through Odin. This will remove root and will have to go through the rooting procedure again.
I feel samsung will release 4.1.2 for other regions soon and my suggestion would be to wait for that and then go ahead with rooting
You don't need to root your phone to install an official firmware!
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You don't need to root your phone to install an official firmware!
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No one says you need to in this post .
jje
Thanks guys yeah 4.1.2 does not look like its been released yet, I'll wait for it to come out then root cheers!
I used to wait for offical releases, then realised there was no need - the custom ROMs are far better than the official and much faster at new releases than regional Samsung rollout. They also get rid of the battery sapping bling most people only use the once.
If you are going to root anyhow, then the warranty isn't a concern.
Just had bad experiences with 3rd-party ROM's. Had a Desire Z and ran about 5 different roms, cyanogen, gingerbread and ICS variants, mimcry, ilwt, extreme mod, and none of them seemed to run very well after a few weeks of use. The stock ROM on this galaxy is flying like no tomorrow! especially after simply disabling the garbage apps
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Just had bad experiences with 3rd-party ROM's. Had a Desire Z and ran about 5 different roms, cyanogen, gingerbread and ICS variants, mimcry, ilwt, extreme mod, and none of them seemed to run very well after a few weeks of use. The stock ROM on this galaxy is flying like no tomorrow! especially after simply disabling the garbage apps
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I'll admit that Samsung could teach HTC quite a few things about writing a good ROM, I'm sticking with customs of the stock jb 4.1.2 for now as it all works so well and saves me having to remember what needs disabling. I tried a few minimalist roms before sticking with the viking one.
I've got a 4.1.2 in NZ but that's because my phone bricked and they updated it when fixing it(4.1.2 supposed to have the fix for bricking)
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yeah, also because the thread is couple of months old
I just used the casual unlock tool and didnt realize it will just boot into recovery. Now that im in recovery did it just root my current verizon 4.1.2 rom or do i need to install a custom rom? also what is the rom that is closest to the verizon one? I dont want any cleanroms or anything like that.
Nevermind, rebooted device and it booted back into 4.1.2 and rooted. Problem solved.
Problem solved until next Verizon OTA. I would suggest you do some more research and either download one of beans stock roms, or freeze the update file with tibu. I would be more specific, but I don't remember the exact file. Otherwise you will probably lose root with next OTA.
You may know all of this, but wanted it included her in case you or others were not aware.
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Problem solved until next Verizon OTA. I would suggest you do some more research and either download one of beans stock roms, or freeze the update file with tibu. I would be more specific, but I don't remember the exact file. Otherwise you will probably lose root with next OTA.
You may know all of this, but wanted it included her in case you or others were not aware.
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I believe its SDM.apk
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Among the the best stock, rooted 4.1.2 roms:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261478
One rom is odex and the other deodex. With either of those I would still be sure to disable SDM 1.0 to ensure you don't get a Verizon OTA.
Is this still the most current stock rooted rom? Is it ok to flash this coming from 4.3?
Hi all,
I recently got the S4 on Verizon at Best Buy as part of a Black Friday deal. On my way home, it downloaded the update to Android 4.3 (build VRUEMJ7). Not seeing that, I noticed it had downloaded new software, so I chose to update it. >.< I was hoping to root the phone so I could get rid of all the Verizon bloatware ASAP. I'm unaware if there's a legitimate root for this build currently available, so I'm wondering if there's a way I can reinstall 4.2.2 or flash the stock firmware even though my phone isn't rooted.
Many thanks,
Sam
I would like to know the same just spent all night trying to use odin to no avail but did get my phone un bricked using Kies but still on 4.3
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tshelby73 said:
I would like to know the same just spent all night trying to use odin to no avail but did get my phone un bricked using Kies but still on 4.3
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It's been stated many,many,many times. Once you take an update, there is NO way to go back. With 4.3 your only option is root with vRoot (and maybe Kingo). No custom recovery, no Safestrap and no ROMs.
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I would like to know the same just spent all night trying to use odin to no avail but did get my phone un bricked using Kies but still on 4.3
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riker147 said:
It's been stated many,many,many times. Once you take an update, there is NO way to go back. With 4.3 your only option is root with vRoot (and maybe Kingo). No custom recovery, no Safestrap and no ROMs.
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Thanks,
I came from Galaxy Nexus. What a Pain to get out of a softbrick. Overall happy with the phone it gets me through a day instead of 4 to 6 hrs.. Have root and tether mod pretty much all I need. I did do a lot of searching but since I just got the phone I have missed allot of the buried posts about going backwards did finally see some though. I'd rather have 4.3 anyway for working bluetooth song tagging unless that worked on this phone on 4.2.2.
Only reason I wanted to go back was to use the ota root method instead of vroot.
I am waiting on a note 2 to arrive in the mail. It's rooted on stock 4.1.2. I have a few questions before I start tinkering with it when it gets here. I really would like to keep all of the spen features, so I have determined it's best to stay with a TW based ROM. If I flash a 4.3 tw ROM and don't like it or find it unstable, is it possible to flash back to a stock 4.1.2? From what I've read it is.
The only thing I don't want to do is an ota 4.4 update correct? This would unroot and lock boatloader?
Is there a certain rom anyone would suggest a noob to start with?
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Ellcnlael said:
I am waiting on a note 2 to arrive in the mail. It's rooted on stock 4.1.2. I have a few questions before I start tinkering with it when it gets here. I really would like to keep all of the spen features, so I have determined it's best to stay with a TW based ROM. If I flash a 4.3 tw ROM and don't like it or find it unstable, is it possible to flash back to a stock 4.1.2? From what I've read it is.
The only thing I don't want to do is an ota 4.4 update correct? This would unroot and lock boatloader?
Is there a certain rom anyone would suggest a noob to start with?
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Make sure your phone is unlocked as well before you attempt any custom ROMs. To unlock search for link to Adam Outler's CASUAL on this forum. In my experience 4.3 ROMS are pretty stable. If you want to keep looted and unlocked, do not ever take ota from the vendor.
Ellcnlael said:
I am waiting on a note 2 to arrive in the mail. It's rooted on stock 4.1.2. I have a few questions before I start tinkering with it when it gets here. I really would like to keep all of the spen features, so I have determined it's best to stay with a TW based ROM. If I flash a 4.3 tw ROM and don't like it or find it unstable, is it possible to flash back to a stock 4.1.2? From what I've read it is.
The only thing I don't want to do is an ota 4.4 update correct? This would unroot and lock boatloader?
Is there a certain rom anyone would suggest a noob to start with?
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Taking an ota of anything above 4.1.2 will lock the bootloader for good right now. Flashing roms through custom recovery such as twrp or cwm of 4.3 and 4.4 is fine. Also, if you need to Odin back to stock for whatever reason only use the stock image for 4.1.2.
Oh and never update the bootloader.
Awesome, it just come in the mail. It's in great shape, and I have verified that it is rooted and running 4.1.2. During my setup, it keeps wanting to download the ota from Verizon. I force stopped it and was able to catch it before it downloaded.
Is there a way to keep Verizon from pushing uupdates or it being downloaded in the background?
EDIT: ok maybe I figured this out. I followed the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2112221&page=4
I installed titanium backup, backedup sdm1.0, then uninstalled it. Is this what the majority is doing to safeguard against a forced update?
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Awesome, it just come in the mail. It's in great shape, and I have verified that it is rooted and running 4.1.2. During my setup, it keeps wanting to download the ota from Verizon. I force stopped it and was able to catch it before it downloaded.
Is there a way to keep Verizon from pushing uupdates or it being downloaded in the background?
EDIT: ok maybe I figured this out. I followed the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2112221&page=4
I installed titanium backup, backedup sdm1.0, then uninstalled it. Is this what the majority is doing to safeguard against a forced update?
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Yes. Either that or flash a custom rom when you get unlocked , most of them have it disabled
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