Hi,
After my warranty has expired, I have rooted my phone (flashed CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4) to be able to use root-enabled apps, which I don't use anymore. I didn't not flash custom firmware and stayed with stock. Now I hear there is an official update to 4.3, which I would very much like to install. However, the OS fails to check for updates with the following message:
Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available
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I have tried removing the root using "Full unroot" option in the SuperUser app settings, which have promptly removed the app after a reboot. This didn't not solve the problem. The question is what is the easiest way to install an official update? Do I need to flash stock recovery? Where can I get one? How do I do that? Do I need to reset the flash counter? How do I do that? Or can I do it some easier way? I don't really care if the root stays or not, however, I would prefer not to loose data and make as few dangerous steps as possible (especially the ones requiring to take out the battery or unplug the USB cable at "right" time...).
Thanks in advance for detailed info and/or pointers to relevant tutorials.
Model number: Samsung S3 GT-I9300.
Baseband version: I9300XXEMG64
Android version: 4.1.2
Kernel version: 3.0.31-1314436, [email protected]#1, SMP PREEMPT Tue Jul 16 20:28:36 KST 2013
Build number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMG4
Rules please post in Q&A in future ,
Your hearing is bad 4.3 has been pulled for now .
You need to start by reading the faqs and guides that contain all the answers .
OTA will not work on root .
Use Kies .
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Phone Freezes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133401
Sudden Death .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091045
RETURN TO STOCK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
JJEgan said:
Rules please post in Q&A in future ,
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Sorry for that. Will do from now on.
JJEgan said:
Your hearing is bad 4.3 has been pulled for now .
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I though it was pushed again, see http://www.androidpit.com/samsung-rectifies-android-4-3-bungle.
JJEgan said:
You need to start by reading the faqs and guides that contain all the answers .
OTA will not work on root .
Use Kies .
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Couldn't find any info on whether an update through Kies preserves the /data partition? I understand that probably there is just no sense wiping it, but would still appreciate if someone confirmed this.
JJEgan said:
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Phone Freezes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133401
Sudden Death .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091045
RETURN TO STOCK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
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Very interesting read. Many thanks. In fact reading the list of root advantages made me want to have root again... though now I don't have the SU binary and not sure how to get it back. I guess I'll have to do the rooting process again after installing new ROM. Btw, does flashing stock ROM restore stock recovery too?
rryk said:
I though it was pushed again
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I've just read it more carefully (text below huge Samsung logo). It was pushed, but since I got my phone in Germany, the update is only for G4. An update to G3 is only available in US. That is probably why my Kies doesn't show any updates yet and no updates would be available via OVA even if I had it working...
Couldn't find any info on whether an update through Kies preserves the /data partition? I understand that probably there is just no sense wiping it, but would still appreciate if someone confirmed this.
Yes its preserved but only a fool has no backup .
Kies is a Samsung tool you will not find much information about Kies as its not a development tool .
JJEgan said:
Yes its preserved but only a fool has no backup .
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I do have a backup and was merely asking to find out whether I will have to use it or not. Perhaps I would choose to postpone the update if it meant that I would have to go though the process of restoring from backup which is not easy. So I am no fool and my hearing is good enough. I appreciate your help, but please quit insulting me.
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I am a little bit behind the news right now, I see theres updates for the sg2 and i and root, Anything else that i need to know to bring my phone up to par. And in what ordor do I do this, update my phone and then root? I need some links to some guides also Thanks
Similar question here. I rooted my SG2 on arrival, just wondering if it is OK to upgrade to latest update with Kies? Also will that keep root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
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That is all about using Odin to flash downloaded ROM's. Searched "Kies" within the thread and still no real answer to my question.
You need to reroot after upgrade usually .
jje
My Galaxy s has jsut arrived, I want to flash it with generic firmware without rooting it............for now. Can anyone point me in the right direction of an easy to follow tutorial. Thanks in advance guys
Install Samsung KIES on your PC, connect your phone via USB and open KIES. If there is an update for your firmware it will notifiy you.
You'll also be able to check manually by clicking on 'check for new firmware' or something to that affect on the main screen of KIES.
You won't be able to put on custom roms etc without root
Consider trying this also: On your phone, go to settings --> About Phone --> Software --> Update.
This should check for any latest updates for your phone, although i can't remember this option working for me though. KIES should be fine.
Wezi said:
Install Samsung KIES on your PC, connect your phone via USB and open KIES. If there is an update for your firmware it will notifiy you.
You'll also be able to check manually by clicking on 'check for new firmware' or something to that affect on the main screen of KIES.
You won't be able to put on custom roms etc without root
Consider trying this also: On your phone, go to settings --> About Phone --> Software --> Update.
This should check for any latest updates for your phone, although i can't remember this option working for me though. KIES should be fine.
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Thanks mate, very much appreciated. What if I want to install a specific version manually, how do I do it. I have already installed kies but not yet plugged my phone in. Thanks
Updated via KIES but its still got the 3 splash on start up. I want to get rid of the 3 firmware/splash screen. Thanks in advance guys
Flash a stock rom after you have read the faqs and guides .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
jje
This is a guide for odin method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160580
thefern2008 said:
This is a guide for odin method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160580
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Im having trouble finding the correct versiojn I need. Im on 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected]#3
Ive looked but I cannot find the correct firmware for the version of my galaxy s. Please help me someone. Cant stand the 3 splash screen and want shut of it
Generic stock UK ICS now on CHECKFUS see posts in General .
jje
JJEgan said:
Generic stock UK ICS now on CHECKFUS see posts in General .
jje
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Thanks JJe, very much appreciated. Does it matter which version I download?? I have found I9100XWLP7 in that that thread, does it matter about the modem version?? Im on XXLPQ. Sorry if that sounds like a stupid question if it does, I apologise
TudorBlue said:
Thanks JJe, very much appreciated. Does it matter which version I download?? I have found I9100XWLP7 in that that thread, does it matter about the modem version?? Sorry if that sounds like a stupid question if it does, I apologise
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No modems are interchangeable and flash able to change via CWM or Odin .
LP8 is reputedly better than LP7 .
LP7 is nearly as good as 2.3.6 .
jje
JJEgan said:
No modems are interchangeable and flash able to change via CWM or Odin .
LP8 is reputedly better than LP7 .
LP7 is nearly as good as 2.3.6 .
jje
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I was looking deeper than I needed to mate and to be honest, I got a little confused by kernal versions. I was nearly pulling what little hair Ive got left out. Thanks JJe, as long as I get rid of the 3 stuff on my new Galaxy S 2 then Im happy. I do plan to root but only once Ive gotten used to it and have done a little more research
Done, I now have a device with generic FW on it. Will root it tomorrow. That was surprisingly easy
Ive decided to root my phone. Theres quite a choice of rooting guides, which one is the best? I will need an easy to follow giud with everythng I need. Thanks in advance guys, hopefully someone will point me in the right direction
Everything you have asked for is clearly available here... just look around.
Helo, im new and i recently bought a samsung S3 i9300. I've been reading a lot about the sudden death, but i prefer to solve some doubts before trying to do some root things... (please sorry if my english isn' good).
I want to root my phone , but im not so sure if my device or firmware is already "fixed" or something (i'll attach the data at end).
I need to know in case that it's fixed... what are the better way to root it (i mean less risky). For example via Odin or Via CWM, CF-root or another method. idk, im confused by now..
im new to this phone and i dont want to brick it or something...
Here is the data of the Device and firmware, etc:
Model: GT I9300
Android: 4.1.2
I9300UBELL1 (Banda Base)
Kernel: 3.0.31-767276 [email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 31 13:32:27 KST 2012
Numero de compilacion: JZO54K.I9300UBELL6
Ok, thank for any help!
joex87 said:
Helo, im new and i recently bought a samsung S3 i9300. I've been reading a lot about the sudden death, but i prefer to solve some doubts before trying to do some root things... (please sorry if my english isn' good).
I want to root my phone , but im not so sure if my device or firmware is already "fixed" or something (i'll attach the data at end).
I need to know in case that it's fixed... what are the better way to root it (i mean less risky). For example via Odin or Via CWM, CF-root or another method. idk, im confused by now..
im new to this phone and i dont want to brick it or something...
Here is the data of the Device and firmware, etc:
Model: GT I9300
Android: 4.1.2
I9300UBELL1 (Banda Base)
Kernel: 3.0.31-767276 [email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 31 13:32:27 KST 2012
Numero de compilacion: JZO54K.I9300UBELL6
Ok, thank for any help!
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Its been fixed since 4.1.2
General > Sticky roll-up thread...
^^ all the info you'll ever need is there
rootSU said:
Its been fixed since 4.1.2
General > Sticky roll-up thread...
^^ all the info you'll ever need is there
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Ok, thanks
joex87 said:
Ok, thanks
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But if you are not confident or have not read up basics flash nothing until you understand and back up your EFS folder .
jje
JJEgan said:
But if you are not confident or have not read up basics flash nothing until you understand and back up your EFS folder .
jje
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Yes. im in the Sticky post reading all the basics. i'll try it when im sure exactly what im doing step by step. thanks
joex87 said:
Yes. im in the Sticky post reading all the basics. i'll try it when im sure exactly what im doing step by step. thanks
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Remember, read the stickies, but if you're unsure of anything, ask. It's easier to set you straight before you do anything than to fix something after you've done it
rootSU said:
Remember, read the stickies, but if you're unsure of anything, ask. It's easier to set you straight before you do anything than to fix something after you've done it
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Ok, i've readed a lot about rooting & flashing... i just want root acces for the apps that need it.. yet dont have intention to flash a custom rom, so i think the Cf-AutoRoot is the best option, whitout the custom repair mode and the apps.
I just have one doubt left about the sudden death. Is that a flashing or rooting issue?
In that case, how can i know if my i9300 have or not the "fix".
I am on a stock 4.1.2 (all the data of device in the first post)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
As previously stated, 4.1.2 has the fix. Rooting does not affect this. It does not change your firmware version
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JJEgan said:
But if you are not confident or have not read up basics flash nothing until you understand and back up your EFS folder .
jje
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rootSU said:
As previously stated, 4.1.2 has the fix. Rooting does not affect this. It does not change your firmware version
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I've done it... Thank you for your help...
hey i'm reading guides in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125 to understand s3 more
but i have a question about mine ( sorry for being rushing in but i do need to change my phone these days )
my s3 is on leaked 4.2.2 israel , i need to flash back into 4.1.2 stock EGYPT ( or any good custome ROM ).
when i flashed 4.1.2 EGY before it made " restarting bootloader ". so rootSU told me to make factory wipe.but it didnt work
while am reading i found that restarting bootloader is a good sign that my phone isn't brick ( note : its working normally but the leaked ROM 4.2.2 having alot of issues ).
what should i do , please ask me for what u exactly need to know of info about my phone so i can provide and fix this.
(( do i need to just wait for 4.3 official release )) ?
thanks in advance
i really wanna make it to the factory state so i can backup nandroid and save my phone so i can start trying
darki0xox said:
i really wanna make it to the factory state so i can backup nandroid and save my phone so i can start trying
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backup efs. then flash stock firmware of your region via odin. so simple.
sriram231092 said:
backup efs. then flash stock firmware of your region via odin. so simple.
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there is a little thing about EFS i wanted to ask about , all i done was flashing stock roms no custom , EFS was changed or not ? ( i rooted the phone with CF-autoroot )
darki0xox said:
there is a little thing about EFS i wanted to ask about , all i done was flashing stock roms no custom , EFS was changed or not ? ( i rooted the phone with CF-autoroot )
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efs is not related to rooting or custom roms mate. it is related to the network connection and your imei number. you need to back it up and keep safe so that if you face network problem after updating the phone to the latest 4.1.2, that might help you restore. refer to the thread under my signature for any queries relating to efs/imei.
sriram231092 said:
efs is not related to rooting or custom roms mate. it is related to the network connection and your imei number. you need to back it up and keep safe so that if you face network problem after updating the phone to the latest 4.1.2, that might help you restore. refer to the thread under my signature for any queries relating to efs/imei.
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thanks for the info , can u tell me the easiest simplest way to backup EFS?
Read imei /efs thread from general > sticky roll-up
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thanks for the info , can u tell me the easiest simplest way to backup EFS?
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already told you and again telling you to go through the link IMEI PROBLEMS under my signature or the link under rootSU signature.
Hi all, I'm new to the site, I have a galaxy s3 gt i9300 it's running on 4.1.2, the phone runs alot of background apps so the phone is slow the battery is awful, apps I open close themselves as soon as I open them, text messaging is the same, I have had people saying it could be down to the software but im not sure phone's really aren't my thing, my question is could rooting my phone fix the problem?
Any help would be good
Tony
diponio2 said:
Hi all, I'm new to the site, I have a galaxy s3 gt i9300 it's running on 4.1.2, the phone runs alot of background apps so the phone is slow the battery is awful, apps I open close themselves as soon as I open them, text messaging is the same, I have had people saying it could be down to the software but im not sure phone's really aren't my thing, my question is could rooting my phone fix the problem?
Any help would be good
Tony
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rooting a phone wont do anything by itself. rooting just allows to modify system files, lets u delete pre-installed apps and lots of other stuffs. after rooting your device u can also use some apps to optimize your device.
suyash1629 said:
rooting a phone wont do anything by itself. rooting just allows to modify system files, lets u delete pre-installed apps and lots of other stuffs. after rooting your device u can also use some apps to optimize your device.
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My idea was to root it to delete thing's and run less background apps, I'm just not sure if rooting installs a different os or uses the same jelly bean
diponio2 said:
My idea was to root it to delete thing's and run less background apps, I'm just not sure if it will rooting installs a different osor uses the same
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Suggest you read the faqs and guides first all the information is posted including what root is or not in regard to an OS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
read the first two posts .
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Suggest you read the faqs and guides first all the information is posted including what root is or not in regard to an OS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
read the first two posts .
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So the os stays the same, is there a way to roll back from the update as my phone only started messing about after the update, my phone is now out of warranty so Samsung will do nothing but surely a update that has made my phone almost unusable is down yo them to fix
diponio2 said:
So the os stays the same, is there a way to roll back from the update as my phone only started messing about after the update, my phone is now out of warranty so Samsung will do nothing but surely a update that has made my phone almost unusable is down yo them to fix
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If you have a genuine Samsung update from Kies or OTA that has caused problems then it is covered by warranty .
But as 4.1.2 did not cause problems they may just factory reset the phone .
Samsung's limited warranty is 24 months .
JJEgan said:
If you have a genuine Samsung update from Kies or OTA that has caused problems then it is covered by warranty .
But as 4.1.2 did not cause problems they may just factory reset the phone .
Samsung's limited warranty is 24 months .
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It is a genuine update, I have reset to factory but with no help
diponio2 said:
It is a genuine update, I have reset to factory but with no help
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Well ask Samsung service or you can read and understand the faqs and guides flash a stock rom root flash a custom rom and debloat. But you are going to have to read or you will brick your phone .
JJEgan said:
Well ask Samsung service or you can read and understand the faqs and guides flash a stock rom root flash a custom rom and debloat. But you are going to have to read or you will brick your phone .
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I did email Samsung customer services who asked me to take the phone and proof of purchas (which I no longer have) to a service centre, problem is the nearest one is a 2 hour drive
You could root and run an app called "Greenify" to greenify the system processes. Alternatively, you could flash a different ROM that has no bloatware.
Is there a way I can reset my phone that will clear everything including the updates so it's like fresh out the box?
diponio2 said:
Is there a way I can reset my phone that will clear everything including the updates so it's like fresh out the box?
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Read the FAQS and GUIDES
Return to stock for warranty post .