Hi,
I'm on v4.2.2 VRUAME7, rooted, and I've been trying to update to the new OTA (I believe it's 4.3), I would like to keep root access, settings and files, but if I try to unroot and then install the update, the phone restarts, tries to install the update and then it shows "error" and restarts. Does anybody know how can I update and root to this new OTA?
Is this new update any good, should I stay in VRUAME7 and wait til kitkat?
Thanks
StopAskingMeToRegister said:
Hi,
I'm on v4.2.2 VRUAME7, rooted, and I've been trying to update to the new OTA (I believe it's 4.3), I would like to keep root access, settings and files, but if I try to unroot and then install the update, the phone restarts, tries to install the update and then it shows "error" and restarts. Does anybody know how can I update and root to this new OTA?
Is this new update any good, should I stay in VRUAME7 and wait til kitkat?
Thanks
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Stay where you are! The OTA will make it all but impossible to flash custom roms. Oh, wait. That's MJ7. I would still wait for custom roms to incorporate the best features of 4.3. Some already do.
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Hi guys it's been a while since I've been on here. I have a quick question. I know the S4 bootloader can't be unlocked yet. Which is fine with me..but I found this thread to root it but it says not to do it if I accepted the OTA update. How do I know if I have the update? I did update my phone the other day but now it's asking for me to do it again. So I am think I don't have the latest update. I just want to root my phone to take out all this samsung and verizon crap it comes with. Hopefully when the bootloader is able to be unlocked I can start flashing custom roms. If anyone could help me out here that would be awesome. Here's the thread that I was going to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
steveojp said:
Hi guys it's been a while since I've been on here. I have a quick question. I know the S4 bootloader can't be unlocked yet. Which is fine with me..but I found this thread to root it but it says not to do it if I accepted the OTA update. How do I know if I have the update? I did update my phone the other day but now it's asking for me to do it again. So I am think I don't have the latest update. I just want to root my phone to take out all this samsung and verizon crap it comes with. Hopefully when the bootloader is able to be unlocked I can start flashing custom roms. If anyone could help me out here that would be awesome. Here's the thread that I was going to follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
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There are separate OTA updates to get you from MDK to ME7, ME7 to MI1, and MI1 to MJ7. You'll get prompted for each of these as there's no way to skip an update.
To find out what you're running, Settings, More, About Phone. Look at the Build number field.
k1mu said:
There are separate OTA updates to get you from MDK to ME7, ME7 to MI1, and MI1 to MJ7. You'll get prompted for each of these as there's no way to skip an update.
To find out what you're running, Settings, More, About Phone. Look at the Build number field.
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I looked and im on ME7...and it wants me to update again but im holding off. What do you think?
steveojp said:
I looked and im on ME7...and it wants me to update again but im holding off. What do you think?
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That depends on what you want to do. Updating to MI1 will still allow you root, but no custom recovery.
There's no big advantage there, but MI1 will allow you to update to MJ7 and keep root, which is perhaps worthwhile as that's 4.3.
I find my GS4 to be a lot faster on MJ7 so it was worth it. But only you can decide what's best.
k1mu said:
That depends on what you want to do. Updating to MI1 will still allow you root, but no custom recovery.
There's no big advantage there, but MI1 will allow you to update to MJ7 and keep root, which is perhaps worthwhile as that's 4.3.
I find my GS4 to be a lot faster on MJ7 so it was worth it. But only you can decide what's best.
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I thought MJ7 you can't root?
steveojp said:
I thought MJ7 you can't root?
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You can root MJ7 using vroot. Since I don't trust that, I'm not rooted.
k1mu said:
You can root MJ7 using vroot. Since I don't trust that, I'm not rooted.
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But the bootloader is still locked and I cant flash any custom roms yet right? And MJ7 is the newest update that is out???
Thanks
If you're on ME7 you can install safestrap to flash TW roms, but no AOSP. There's no point to upgrade to MI1 if that's what you want to do, because there's certain kernel issues using MI1 with safestrap. If you want to be on 4.3 rooted and don't care about flashing, then are safe methods to update firmware and keep root. Just follow the guides in their respective threads.
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I'm still on 4.2.2, I want to take the update. I tried when 4.3 update was pushed but got a "feature" error and it stopped. I'm planning to put the replacement files then update. Are there confirmed root methods and will allow me to keep my user files/settings? Is there a bootstrap ROM/Backup and Restore for this latest, at least the 4.3 first update not including latest?
Thanks
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xmguy said:
I'm still on 4.2.2, I want to take the update. I tried when 4.3 update was pushed but got a "feature" error and it stopped. I'm planning to put the replacement files then update. Are there confirmed root methods and will allow me to keep my user files/settings? Is there a bootstrap ROM/Backup and Restore for this latest, at least the 4.3 first update not including latest?
Thanks
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if you have uninstalled any of the stock bloatware apps that come with the phone you would need to download and flash the no wipe ODIN file then upgrade. (or install the individual apk's as system apps) there is a safe root for both the MJ7 and MK2 versions. lastly as of now there is currently no way of flashing ROMS yet as the bootloader is still locked and Safestrap is not yet compatible. Hope that answered all your questions
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2 S (I605) Running Android 4.1.2. the phone is rooted with TWRP (4.5.0). I was trying to Update to 4.3 but it keeps saying update failed and taking me back to the TWRP menu to reboot.
I want to know if there is a way to update to 4.3 on a rooted phone and if not, what steps work best.
2. I have FoxFi and I don't want to lose it. Is there a workaround for FoxFi if I do update to 4.3
kalyanamitras said:
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 2 S (I605) Running Android 4.1.2. the phone is rooted with TWRP (4.5.0). I was trying to Update to 4.3 but it keeps saying update failed and taking me back to the TWRP menu to reboot.
I want to know if there is a way to update to 4.3 on a rooted phone and if not, what steps work best.
2. I have FoxFi and I don't want to lose it. Is there a workaround for FoxFi if I do update to 4.3
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I do know foxfi does work.. now the thing is do you want to have 4.3 and be unlocked still or do you want the OTA..If you want to stay unlocked and rooted just like you are you need to go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48681499 and follow the directions...
If you want to accept the OTA (which you will be locked and no way of unlocking yet...don't do it) go herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34891181 and flash the MJ9 Odin image
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Sorry if this is a dumb question but I find it harder and harder to find stuff around here anymore with people using the same keywords in their threads for ROMS and updates such as stock when it's actually a modified stock etc.
Anyway where is a stock root safe rom coming from ME7 to get to 4.3 or 4.4
I have SU set for root saver but anytime I try and go to the OTA I get a settings have stopped error.
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N00dle said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I find it harder and harder to find stuff around here anymore with people using the same keywords in their threads for ROMS and updates such as stock when it's actually a modified stock etc.
Anyway where is a stock root safe rom coming from ME7 to get to 4.3 or 4.4
I have SU set for root saver but anytime I try and go to the OTA I get a settings have stopped error.
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Using an OTA, ME7 will update to MI1. That's rootable with Saferoot, so why worry about root saver?
MI1 will OTA to MJ7, which will OTA to MK2. Those are also rootable.
I'd recommend flashing a no-wipe MK2, which will get you to 4.3. That's available in this post.
You can't get to 4.4 yet since Verizon hasn't released it for our phones.
k1mu said:
Using an OTA, ME7 will update to MI1. That's rootable with Saferoot, so why worry about root saver?
MI1 will OTA to MJ7, which will OTA to MK2. Those are also rootable.
I'd recommend flashing a no-wipe MK2, which will get you to 4.3. That's available in this post.
You can't get to 4.4 yet since Verizon hasn't released it for our phones.
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Thanks this is the info I was looking for and having trouble digging through the noise if you will.
I didn't realize I was 3 versions behind.
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I must be missing the how-to thread, but I've searched and come up empty handed...
I have a Verizon S4 on 4.3 with root. Originally I had 4.2 rooted, did the procedure to keep root when I upgraded to 4.3, but now I cannot upgrade to 4.4.2 without removing root (the OTA fails).
How do I remove root from 4.3 so that I can take the OTA update? I found this thread here, however, the Stock Firmware Page only lists 4.2.2 as an option, not 4.3. I didn't want to brick my phone by flashing to 4.2.2.
Is this really the simplest way to make my rooted 4.3 take the OTA for 4.4.2?
Thanks!
Code3VW said:
I must be missing the how-to thread, but I've searched and come up empty handed...
I have a Verizon S4 on 4.3 with root. Originally I had 4.2 rooted, did the procedure to keep root when I upgraded to 4.3, but now I cannot upgrade to 4.4.2 without removing root (the OTA fails).
How do I remove root from 4.3 so that I can take the OTA update? I found this thread here, however, the Stock Firmware Page only lists 4.2.2 as an option, not 4.3. I didn't want to brick my phone by flashing to 4.2.2.
Is this really the simplest way to make my rooted 4.3 take the OTA for 4.4.2?
Thanks!
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First of all, I would recommend staying at MK2. There are many reasons. If you REALLY want to goto 4.4.2, you have to open SuperSU and tap on Cleanup for permanent unroot. Then try taking the OTA.
EDIT: To get root back on 4.4.2, use towelroot.
EDIT 2: If you want to keep MK2 baseband but upgrade to 4.4.2, follow surges method.
Forgot to list that...I tried using SuperSU but it just sits there with the spinning circle forever and never says it has completed.
I have no real reason to go to 4.4.2, other than my desire to try the new OS...
xXsquirr3lsXx - Can you elaborate on why you recommend staying on MK2?
Code3VW - The other option you have is to ODIN the NC5 tar.
You could use the verizon repair tool , it will load the latest version of android and then use towelroot for root. I had the same problem on my wifes S3 and it worked and it is confirmed towelroot works on the S4.
richieroro said:
xXsquirr3lsXx - Can you elaborate on why you recommend staying on MK2?
Code3VW - The other option you have is to ODIN the NC5 tar.
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The very very very slim outside chance of finding a bootloader exploit...would most likely be found for pre - kitkat releases.
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decaturbob said:
The very very very slim outside chance of finding a bootloader exploit...would most likely be found for pre - kitkat releases.
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Hoping Dan releases something at blackhat... If nothing this i545 is going on Swappa.
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