Hi,
I came from a galaxy S3, before that a LG Optimus 2X which were so easy to root, flash CWM and Roms, and even flashing stock Rom.
Now we have this device -_- ...
Why is this so confusing and why is there so much to do! Please someone help me -_-
All i want to do is downgrade to the previous firmware, .290 I believe as I have a really bad wakelock in .136
Can someone please just give me a SHORT way of doing things
Thank you,
J
Sure.
- Download 290
- Install Flashtool
- Flash
Done
Edit: I'm on my computer now, so got any questions? I listed the steps that you have to do. You're already on the newest baseband which started at 290, so everything newer than that is easy to deal with. Anything before 290 is a little harder.
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JackHanAnLG said:
Hi,
I came from a galaxy S3, before that a LG Optimus 2X which were so easy to root, flash CWM and Roms, and even flashing stock Rom.
Now we have this device -_- ...
Why is this so confusing and why is there so much to do! Please someone help me -_-
All i want to do is downgrade to the previous firmware, .290 I believe as I have a really bad wakelock in .136
Can someone please just give me a SHORT way of doing things
Thank you,
J
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I have flashed different devices and they all take a while to learn...after you do it a few times, its a piece of cake but sadly there is always a learning curve changing systems.
If you just want to stay on Stock Sony firmware then it's easy, all you have to do is stalk @LordManhattan, find out where he lives and get him to flash the wanted FTF version - or just follow his steps above
LordManhattan said:
Sure.
- Download 290
- Install Flashtool
- Flash
Done
Edit: I'm on my computer now, so got any questions? I listed the steps that you have to do. You're already on the newest baseband which started at 290, so everything newer than that is easy to deal with. Anything before 290 is a little harder.
Sent from my C6806_GPe using Tapatalk
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thank you! sorry for the long reply, i just want to downgrade to 4.3 .290 i believe because i had less bugs and then wait for 4.4.2 kitkat
blueether said:
If you just want to stay on Stock Sony firmware then it's easy, all you have to do is stalk @LordManhattan, find out where he lives and get him to flash the wanted FTF version - or just follow his steps above
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aha ;p
Well latest 4.3 works very good. If you want root, just downgrade to. 532, root, install DualRerovery, download recovery flashable latest 4.3 and flash it, thats it no need to unlock bootloader that way
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I found these but didnt test links: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435474
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Hi All,
Please forgive me, I had an iPhone for the last 5 years and it was jailbroken each firmware update.
I just made the android jump (love it!) and i've come to root... and i'm stumped!
I got Odin... But then knowing which firmware/kernal/thingy to use is confusing me badly.
I'm GS3 GT-I93000, T-Mobile in the UK...
Can anyone just point me in the right direction? I just want to be able to enable to added features of things such as Avast Anti-Theft (GPS auto on) which require rooting!
Thanks!
All you need is in the first few posts of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Sent from my CM9 TouchPad
I used this guide to root my t mobile s3.
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3/
Follow each step carefully and you should be fine
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Khy50 said:
I used this guide to root my t mobile s3.
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3/
Follow each step carefully and you should be fine
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Nvm
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The T-Mobile, UK Version has looked bootloader from what I have been told.
there are plenty of rooting video guides in the general section (to many to link just search) . Or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 is probably the easiest way to root with the best guide.
If you are still stuck after looking through those just message back here and I will try to help the best I can.
T__ said:
The T-Mobile, UK Version has looked bootloader from what I have been told.
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Mine didn't
andyb949 said:
Mine didn't
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Heard a few of my friends complaining that it did, but then again they probably where doing it wrong and had a USB connected or the phone turned on or something lol.
In the end I rooted it using the first method replied in this post, worked like a charm. Doesn't seem to have any kind of branded or locked bootloader from what I can tell, and root apps are working as they should.
A further question.. on my old iPhone, if I jailbroke it and update the firmware, it reversed the jailbreak.
I want to update the firmware on my GS3 to the latest, will it undo the root? Will I have to re-install root apps etc?
Or will the device stay rooted once i've upgrade?
Many thanks for your help, you guys/gals are a friendly bunch of clever-cloggs.
Here is a link to cwm flashable stock Roms, lg8 is what you want, you can flash these in recovery. I advise after flashing that you upgrade your modem to lh1 which is latest for uk and fixed some issues. Link also supplied
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704185
[ROM][CWM][XXBLG9][ICS][4.0.4] Odexed & Fully Deodexed Stock Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
[REF] Galaxy S3 Modem / Radio Collection (I9300 & I9300T ONLY) CWM & Odin Flashable
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All matters regarding root etc, how to reset flash counter and return to stock for warranty can be found in i9300/General/stickies
Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but whats the significance of this ROM?
Here's my device so far...
Stock ROM (never flashed anything custom) which I rooted using the above method.
I want to update to the latest firmware for the i9300, still stock though as I haven't found a feature in a custom ROM worth messing with it for me.
Then I was just going to re-root (if I needed to).
Does the ROM you posted mean that I won't have to re-root? And it will stay rooted?
And the modem thing... I don't understand.
I'm sorry to be a pain!
Thank you for your help,
the Rom listed are flashable through recovery, and there are a choice of odexed and deodexed stock Roms. Odex is the standard Rom, and Odex basically helps load apps a bit quicker, but has some drawbacks also. I could spend hours trying to fill you in but reading all the links and information I have supplied you with is the easier option
Unless you want to return the favor and spend the next few days explaining the mysteries of Windows to me, then I may consider some mutual spoon feeding
So.. to answer my question, does flashing through recov mean you do not have to re-root the device?
I wonder why the modem update is seperate? You would think they would include such things in the firmware update.
I'm a wizz on windows - fire away! haha.
I do genuinely appreciate your advice and help.
So.. to answer my question, does flashing through recov mean you do not have to re-root the device?
Yes if its not rooted .
Modems are part of firmware but can also be flashed as a separate item .
jje
JJE - My device is rooted though, which I explained
Also, the recov flashable firmware posted above lists this..
"Firmware info:
•Base Firmware: I9300XXBLG9 (4.0.4)
•Region Asia
•Country: Singapore
•Carrier: Unbranded
•Build Date: 30 July 2012
•Modem: DXLG2
•CSC: OLBBLG2
•Change List: 928452"
BLG8 has a version for Europe/UK.. but not BLG9...
Will I have to install the older one?
flash lg8 as I said, ...... lg9 is the Asian version. The modem was a separate ota update to remedy some problems.
I'm on uk Orange/t mobile so all is good
At op to your original Q... all you have to do is stay on your firmware unless you cant wait for the update to be released in the uk, then you can download the latest firmware either from xda or sammobile.com and flash with odin. Now if you stay on your firmware sometimes it will not update properly through kies because of root. In that case go on sammobile and download the firmware for your phone and flash with odin. You will lose root but you already have cf root on your computer so just root again.
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Hello All,
I do not post on XDA (Silent reader haha) This would be my first thread.
Anyways, I have a couple of questions that I could not seem to find solid answers to.
I'm on Stock Jellybean I9300XXDLIH. I plan on rooting using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root (the one that keeps stock recovery)
Q1.) If I root using that, then later if I want to restore my phone to TOTAL stock to keep warranty, will I be safe by using TriangleAway and then flashing Stock firmware (Of the same region) using Odin? Are these 2 steps enough? Some people have got that tiny red exclamation mark,something about a new bootloader.. has that issue been resolved?
Q2.) I have heard that OTA updates are not a good idea after rooting. However I want to use Kies to update my firmware, after rooting and using TriangleAway. Is this a problem?
Q3.) I think we are getting a 4.1.2 update soon with premium suite .. around this month. Is it better to wait for that update before I root?
Q4.) If it is wise to root now, can somebody please link me to a guide that tells me what it is safe to remove from stock rom? I have downloaded a debloat tool from a guide, but I opened the .BAT file with a text editor, read the commands and saw that it removed too many things for my liking, some of them I would want to keep..
Q5.) Does the Stock Kernel support overclocking/Underclocking/Undervolting? (I am guessing not, being hopeful Interested in underclocking and undervolting.) Are there any drawbacks to using a Kernel like Siyah's in terms of battery life and stability? Does the Stock rom at least support underclocking by itself? On my Old galaxy mini it did..
Thank you, sorry for the long post or if the questions seem repeated (Spent loads of time searching!):laugh:
Anyone?
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Nimer.abdul said:
Q1.) If I root using that, then later if I want to restore my phone to TOTAL stock to keep warranty, will I be safe by using TriangleAway and then flashing Stock firmware (Of the same region) using Odin? Are these 2 steps enough? Some people have got that tiny red exclamation mark,something about a new bootloader.. has that issue been resolved?
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Yes you can do that. You can find many guides here. Some members have made video tutorials Gore's third too.
I never had any issue with triangle away.
Q2.) I have heard that OTA updates are not a good idea after rooting. However I want to use Kies to update my firmware, after rooting and using TriangleAway. Is this a problem?
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If you root then your phones binary counter will increase and phone will show in modified state. You will not be able to use ota upgrades. But I don't miss kies a bit because I got so much more with little secrifise. Also there are better options for backing up your phone then kies.
Q3.) I think we are getting a 4.1.2 update soon with premium suite .. around this month. Is it better to wait for that update before I root?
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If that's what you want. But there are many custom roms already have 4.1.2 and they are much better then stock rom for battery, speed and smoothness. I could never convince myself go back to stock rom after trying some of custom rooms with lots of additional features.
Q4.) If it is wise to root now, can somebody please link me to a guide that tells me what it is safe to remove from stock rom? I have downloaded a debloat tool from a guide, but I opened the .BAT file with a text editor, read the commands and saw that it removed too many things for my liking, some of them I would want to keep..
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You might want to search forum or YouTube for video tutorials. I learn that way.
Q5.) Does the Stock Kernel support overclocking/Underclocking/Undervolting? (I am guessing not, being hopeful Interested in underclocking and undervolting.) Are there any drawbacks to using a Kernel like Siyah's in terms of battery life and stability? Does the Stock rom at least support underclocking by itself? On my Old galaxy mini it did..
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Stock kernel do not support these. I use siyah and it's best in my opinion and experience.
Sent from my Galaxy S3
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If you want to follow a tutorial then here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715822
to unroot and get your guarantee back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
Thank you for the reply.
rl421403 said:
Yes you can do that. You can find many guides here. Some members have made video tutorials Gore's third too.
I never had any issue with triangle away.
If you root then your phones binary counter will increase and phone will show in modified state. You will not be able to use ota upgrades. But I don't miss kies a bit because I got so much more with little secrifise. Also there are better options for backing up your phone then kies.
If that's what you want. But there are many custom roms already have 4.1.2 and they are much better then stock rom for battery, speed and smoothness. I could never convince myself go back to stock rom after trying some of custom rooms with lots of additional features.
You might want to search forum or YouTube for video tutorials. I learn that way.
Stock kernel do not support these. I use siyah and it's best in my opinion and experience.
Sent from my Galaxy S3
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If you want to follow a tutorial then here it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1715822
to unroot and get your guarantee back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710613
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This is the issue I was talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918667
Also I was asking about Update via Kies, not OTA.(And after I use TriangleAway) Thank you.
Nimer.abdul said:
This is the issue I was talking about
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918667
Also I was asking about Update via Kies, not OTA.(And after I use TriangleAway) Thank you.
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I am not sure about this issue because I never faced this one. I purchased S3 last month and Isince then I have been flashing custom roms. I already tried 15-20 roms. Never had any issue.
All you had to do is completely follow instructions and make sure rom/mod/app is compatible with your phone model
Why do you want to update via Kies? I think Kies will only work if you keep your device pure. Also, you can update/flash official firmware with Odin/Mobile odin. That's what I do. Most of the people here do not use kies for upgrading firmware but they download stock samsung firmware from http://www.sammobile.com and flash it with Odin. It take 30 secs, as simple as that.
Thank you for your time.
I already know about Odin and Samfirmware, it's just that this is an expensive phone and don't want to use any unofficial software apart from Root.. for now.
There is no way to know unless you try it yourself. Nobody here can assure you that some process or rom or mod will definitely work on your phone.
This is kind of you-are-responsible-for-your-act forum.
Hey,
I have a problem. I had a rooted Xperia Z Tablet 4.1.2. Now I flashed with this tutorial to 4.2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444
I wanted to root my Tablet again and I tried it with the flashtool but it didnt work. It is still not rooted.
I tried it with DoomLords root kit too and the recovery root thing but it didnt work either.
So what can I do to root it? Can u please send what I have to download and say what I have to do?
Thank you for your help
LamaNico said:
Hey,
I have a problem. I had a rooted Xperia Z Tablet 4.1.2. Now I flashed with this tutorial to 4.2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444
I wanted to root my Tablet again and I tried it with the flashtool but it didnt work. It is still not rooted.
I tried it with DoomLords root kit too and the recovery root thing but it didnt work either.
So what can I do to root it? Can u please send what I have to download and say what I have to do?
Thank you for your help
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as far as i know.. 4.2.2 doesnt have a rooting method yet :cyclops:
Blame yourself if you make an update without properly getting information about possible problems first. Sorry.
Just got my 4.2.2 rooted by downgrading To .307, rooting as usual with DoomLord's root kit, and updated over the air To .244
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worf_1977 said:
Just got my 4.2.2 rooted by downgrading To .307, rooting as usual with DoomLord's root kit, and updated over the air To .244
Sent from my SGP321 using xda app-developers app
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Can i do a downgrade to .307 without loosing data? my tablet comes preinstalled with the newest fw...
In theory, you can flash only SYSTEM, kernel, FOTA, and such things...
From my experience, it's beter to do a fresh flash, follow the root-OTA method, and voilã!!! .244 rooted and running
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SirRobin78 said:
Can i do a downgrade to .307 without loosing data? my tablet comes preinstalled with the newest fw...
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Uncheck wipe data in flashtool and you'll be good.
babylonbwoy said:
Uncheck wipe data in flashtool and you'll be good.
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Just a heads up, I downgraded and boot looped until I was able to get back to flash mode and actually wipe data. I'd say be sure to make a good backup, but I had a CWM Nandroid made with Online Nandroid and I cannot get the /data partition to restore. I will have to look into this later tonight, as I am off to work soon... I do have backups with Titanium Backup, but that is my last resort...
daveid said:
Just a heads up, I downgraded and boot looped until I was able to get back to flash mode and actually wipe data. I'd say be sure to make a good backup, but I had a CWM Nandroid made with Online Nandroid and I cannot get the /data partition to restore. I will have to look into this later tonight, as I am off to work soon... I do have backups with Titanium Backup, but that is my last resort...
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oops, forgot that it's a major OS upgrade! Don't know if unchecking data wipe would works here. Sorry for my possible mistake.
I am totaly confused.
Which Original Android version i need to root my 16GB Wifi ??
I'm now on latest original 4.1
phillipssat said:
I am totaly confused.
Which Original Android version i need to root my 16GB Wifi ??
I'm now on latest original 4.1
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Anything that isn't the 4.2.2 can be rooted.
Ok.
What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash?
Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
phillipssat said:
Ok.
What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash?
Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
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Newbies shouldn't root until they are not newbies..........
phillipssat said:
Ok. What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash? Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
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TGAMO said:
Newbies shouldn't root until they are not newbies..........
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And how are newbies to become not newbies? I will give you a hint: by asking oldies how they do what they do, then doing it.
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phillipssat said:
Ok. What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash? Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
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[Xperia Tablet Z][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
First, read about how to use Flashtool, then search this forum for an FTF that is compatible with your tablet model. You can find a link to an FTF that I uploaded for an Xperia Tablet Z model SPG312 build 10.1.C.0.370 US at THIS POST.
Cat McGowan said:
And how are newbies to become not newbies? I will give you a hint: by asking oldies how they do what they do, then doing it.
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[Xperia Tablet Z][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
First, read about how to use Flashtool, then search this forum for an FTF that is compatible with your tablet model. You can find a link to an FTF that I uploaded for an Xperia Tablet Z model SPG312 build 10.1.C.0.370 US at THIS POST.
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Or a better way is to do what most of us do here and spend hundreds of hours reading on the subject content that has been written by those that do know..... It is written so that we read it - not so that someone else reads it and relays it.
TGAMO said:
Or a better way is to do what most of us do here and spend hundreds of hours reading on the subject content that has been written by those that do know..... It is written so that we read it - not so that someone else reads it and relays it.
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<sigh>
TGAMO said:
Or a better way is to do what most of us do here and spend hundreds of hours reading on the subject content that has been written by those that do know..... It is written so that we read it - not so that someone else reads it and relays it.
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Granted but there is very little written about flashtool and using the PC Companion in the XTZ forums. The best way for a newbie to become an oldie is as Cat said, I'm all for reading and researching but for some of us the easiest way to learn is to jump in and get our hands dirty. And when nothing is posted specifically for our device about flashtool how is a newbie supposed to learn without asking questions or jumping in and doing it?
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Could one of the other 2013 Xperia phones 4.2 root methods work on the XTZ? I know that Doomlord ported the 4.1.2 root methods but is it possible the Xperia Z/ZL 4.2 root methods would work without porting like so many other Xperia mods?
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shangrila500 said:
Granted but there is very little written about flashtool and using the PC Companion in the XTZ forums. The best way for a newbie to become an oldie is as Cat said, I'm all for reading and researching but for some of us the easiest way to learn is to jump in and get our hands dirty. And when nothing is posted specifically for our device about flashtool how is a newbie supposed to learn without asking questions or jumping in and doing it?
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Could one of the other 2013 Xperia phones 4.2 root methods work on the XTZ? I know that Doomlord ported the 4.1.2 root methods but is it possible the Xperia Z/ZL 4.2 root methods would work without porting like so many other Xperia mods?
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To have a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP 321, this is what I had done
1) downgraded to .307 using flashtool.
2) Root .307 using DoomLord toolkit v17.
3) Change SuperSU to system app
[can be done directly in SuperSU setting]
4) Update back to .244 via OTA
Important: To ensure that SuperSU is a system app, go into settings of SuperSU and check under System, the option should be greyed out and mention that SuperSU is already a system app. Many users reported had to do this several times before finally succeed. Expected some reboot.
You may refer to the link over here for more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444&page=10
I recon the same for a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP311 can be obtained via this method. Maybe someone can confirmed. Thanks
safilo said:
To have a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP 321, this is what I had done
1) downgraded to .307 using flashtool.
2) Root .307 using DoomLord toolkit v17.
3) Change SuperSU to system app
[can be done directly in SuperSU setting]
4) Update back to .244 via OTA
Important: To ensure that SuperSU is a system app, go into settings of SuperSU and check under System, the option should be greyed out and mention that SuperSU is already a system app. Many users reported had to do this several times before finally succeed. Expected some reboot.
You may refer to the link over here for more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444&page=10
I recon the same for a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP311 can be obtained via this method. Maybe someone can confirmed. Thanks
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I realize that is how to keep your root when updating via OTA to 4.2.2, what I was talking about is if you are on 4.2.2 without root could one of the other Xperia root methods work for that without having to go back to 4.1.2.
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Follow @DooMLoRD's guide To root. 244 firmware...
In essence, you must flash .423 kernel only, boot your phone, run the special v18 version of root kit, then flaah again .244 kernel
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Can someone tell me how to downgrade to 4.1.2 and where to get the rom?
I updated to 4.2.2 thinking newer should be better and now i am stuck with the stupid phone UI. Who would make such an.upgrade. That's ridiculous!
Any help would be much apreciated.
Simple.
Flash another 4.1.2 FTF (wiping everything) and there it is. Back to 4.1.2!
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I did it with no problems
X3remes said:
It'll be safe only if you do the relevant preparations before hand like installing the correct version of flashtool (v0.9.11.0) along with the correct device drivers for the SXTZ. It's best you do a clean downgrade, i.e. wipe data and cache because otherwise, you'll risk a boot loop. Also, make sure the charge on your battery is at 50% or above before you try the procedure.
Handy links...
The US 4.1.2 ftf is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327362
and the flashtool is here: http://www.flashtool.net/download.html
A good guide is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240614
If at all important to you, I can also confirm that downgrading to 4.1.2, rooting, setting superuser as a system app, and then upgrading to 4.2.2 OTA will preserve root.
Hope this helped you and good luck :good:
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I also downgraded for several reasons, this helped me a lot
feddexx69 said:
I also downgraded for several reasons, this helped me a lot
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Thank you!
Thanks a lot
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I've done some searching (for several hours actually) and think I'm just more confused than when I started - so please forgive me for asking if I just haven't found the "right" answer thread somewhere among the thousands of posts here...
I am trying to update my wife's rooted S4 (Verizon) on 4.3 (MK2) to Lollipop 5.01 w/root. To do this, I was following the instructions near the bottom of this page that start with "Install Lollipop on Verizon Galaxy S4 & Keep Root"
http://www.droidviews.com/install-lollipop-on-verizon-galaxy-s4-and-keep-root
I followed everything as directed, and upon running FlashFire, it blacks out for about a minute, and when it reboots, reboots into standard recovery mode and just sits there. My only choice is to reboot.
I've tried it several times and get the same results. I end up right back where I started. Which makes me think these instructions may be lacking or my setup is not what's expected?
Any pointers appreciated - or completely different instructions if the ones I followed aren't correct or if there is just a better way. Thanks for your valuable time and info in advance!
You are on the older version so, the Flashfire may not like the fact your on the older bootloader! If your gonna use a ROM find one that uses the MK2 bootloader, or first update to a KitKat (4.4.3) NK1 bootloader ROM, then update the Flashfire
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KaosMaster said:
You are on the older version so, the Flashfire may not like the fact your on the older bootloader! If your gonna use a ROM find one that uses the MK2 bootloader, or first update to a KitKat (4.4.3) NK1 bootloader ROM, then update the Flashfire
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Thanks for your reply.
The instructions linked to a ROM for non-MDK bootloaders - which is the one I chose being on MK2. But you're saying I need to start at 4.4.3 at least?
What's the best way to get there without losing root? Or do I update and re-root?
I tried doing and OTA update on this setup and it errors out. I'm assuming I'd have to unroot to get the OTA first? But if I do that, will I get the 4.4.3, or will it try to go right to the latest Lollipop build?
Again - thanks in advance!
Let me do some research, will get right back to you...I believe you need the NK1 or NK4 bootloader.
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Ok, I know what you need to do! It won't be fast, but will be the best way!!
First, I need to know if this download link works, and if you can get the image file! I am going to make sure you have a Verizon SCH-I545 correct??
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4RU_ZH5QUAST1M5WkRNcy1Xek0/view?usp=docslist_api
Then if this works, I can help you the rest of the way! It's gonna take a few hours to complete this process, and I can walk you thru it on hangouts if you like!
Please let me know!
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