Hello,
Anyone know a way to downgrade the i9506 from official Samsung 4.3 update?
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Is it impossible to downgrade rooted phone from 4.4.2??
Vonheim said:
Hello,
Anyone know a way to downgrade the i9506 from official Samsung 4.3 update?
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I'm also stuck into that. My i9506 is running the latest 4.4.2 samsung stock rom, and it is ROOTED (very hard to root btw).
But now, I really need to downgrade it to 4.2.2 stock rom, and I just CANT!! :crying: When trying to flash the 4.2.2 official rom with odin, I receive the following message: SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused > 1 Binary 0
I've been searching day after day, hours after hours, staying the whole day in front of the computer to find a solution to downgrade this phone!!!
How to get rid of this KNOX protection? OMFG??? I don't know where to go: whether I change kernel or bootloader or unroot it. Whatever! I just want it running 4.2.2, doesn't matter if it is stock or not. I simply don't know how to do that.
Please, somebody help us! :crying:
Why on Earth are you posting here and not in the i9506 section??
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I'm on rogers in Canada and have a galaxy nexus running 4.1.1 what rom would I use to update to 4.2 from googles site. Also is it possible to brink a phone just by unlocking the boot loader and rooting it
I'm on FIDO in Canada and my Gnex had the OTA update to 4.2.1 some weeks ago already. Try going in "About phone" in the settings and search manually for a system update.
android.4.0 said:
I'm on rogers in Canada and have a galaxy nexus running 4.1.1 what rom would I use to update to 4.2 from googles site. Also is it possible to brink a phone just by unlocking the boot loader and rooting it
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Stay stock.
Clear data for Google framework service.
Then check for system update.
Yes you can brick although it is hard to do. Anything is possible I'd you do not know what you are doing.
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Hello and Happy holidays to all , I am currently on 4.2.1 stock rooted . Do I fxz back to stock and get ota then root , or is there some other steps I have to take. I am reading and hearing that My boot loader will get locked or I wont receive update phone will say it has been modified.
xan3x said:
Hello and Happy holidays to all , I am currently on 4.2.1 stock rooted . Do I fxz back to stock and get ota then root , or is there some other steps I have to take. I am reading and hearing that My boot loader will get locked or I wont receive update phone will say it has been modified.
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If you take the official OTA you will definitely get a locked bootloader, and lose root. Root may be possible down the road but there are no guarantees. If you want to ensure root and an unlocked bootloader you need to follow the directions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578458
Is there going to be a zip I can flash in twrp to up date with out having to be on a rom just on the 4.3.1 I don't have access to a computer and never used odin some help would be nice this my first Samsung all I my other phones were moto and we're different doing the updates
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My question is I think I want to jump to 4.3, but I'm not sure how. I am stock rooted with locked bootloader. I'm still on 4.1.1 with VRALJB. I was always satisfied with the stock rom so never saw the point in unlocking the bootloader. What is the easiest way for me to update since I'm really not interested in root access anymore?
My question is why would you want to go the VZW 4.3 OTA? As previously mentioned, you'll lose root access, end up with a locked bootloader,and likely get a bunch of bloatware. There's plenty of 4.3 custom ROMs out there that will do much more for your device.
I dont want that. I'm new to the note 2. I've been on moto phones with locked bootloaders. So I've not had to worry bout locking down my bootloader until now. Ive rooted my note 2 and installed roms on it. Im just trying to find a update that I can use with out installing a rom in order to get to 4.3 1.
I've never used odin and don't have access to a computer right now. In starting to think that i can't get to 4.3.1 with out a computer. Was just hoping I could use twrp to flash a mod version of the update to get there
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kkemp31 said:
I dont want that. I'm new to the note 2. I've been on moto phones with locked bootloaders. So I've not had to worry bout locking down my bootloader until now. Ive rooted my note 2 and installed roms on it. Im just trying to find a update that I can use with out installing a rom in order to get to 4.3 1.
I've never used odin and don't have access to a computer right now. In starting to think that i can't get to 4.3.1 with out a computer. Was just hoping I could use twrp to flash a mod version of the update to get there
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So far I have not seen any reference to a recovery flashable firmware file...odin only. That said, with a computer, odin is really easy to use so when you get to a PC you can do it in about 3 minutes.
So can I just do the mod update and not have to install the rom or it a package deal ? Just asking cuz with the razor all I had to do was the update .
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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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Is it possible for me to downgrade my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-i535 from 4.3 to 4.1.2 no root? Using a computer of course.
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Is it possible for me to downgrade my Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-i535 from 4.3 to 4.1.2 no root? Using a computer of course.
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It is not possible to downgrade the Verizon Galaxy S3, attempting to do so can brick your device.
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Theoretically, it probably is possible. It's been done on the AT&T version, which suffers from the same problem of the locked bootloader. You would have to be rooted, and use Mobile Odin, which does not install the bootloader. It should be possible to run a hybrid firmware with 4.1.2 OS and the 4.3 bootloader and modem (don't try to downgrade the modem) via this method. However, it's probably more risk than is necessary. IF you attempt to be brave and use this method, make sure to back up your EFS, because if you lose that, then something like the phone not booting will be the least of your worries. Would be advisable to have the 4.3 official firmware and Odin ready, in case it doesn't work out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625461&highlight=at&t
I do not recommend this method, especially for those new to the Android and / or flashing world. Any attempt to do something like this is solely your risk and responsibility. I only provide the info of possibilities. I do not have a VZW S3 in front of me to try, nor would I probably bother if I did as the benefits do not outweigh the time and potential for trouble.
So did anybody try it on the Verizon Galaxy S3?
Disclaimer: Ok So i think i know the answer to this and since i'm a Note 2 Noob i also expect the backlash for my possible stupidity :cyclops:
Question: If i'm on stock rom I605VRUFND7 4.4.2 (i know that cant be rooted yet), is it possible to downgrade to the 4.3 stock rom or 4.1.2 stock room and then stay with that and root it?
I've downloaded every SCH-i605 rom from the SamMobile Firmware site and tried them all and they all fail in Odin. 4.1.2 got the end and fails, 4.3 Nov failed instantly and i'm about to try 4.3 May in a sec (slow download) 4.4.2 firmware is what i use when i brick my phone (LOL)
I know it sounds like a long shot and all i'v found is that company you can Pay MobileTechVideos. But even on their site i didn't see a service to go from 4.4.2 to 4.3...this is Frustrating and i know i'm not the only Noob that has thought to try this. Can anyone explain why it wouldn't work...talk slow for me... lol
AlBlountdotcom said:
Disclaimer: Ok So i think i know the answer to this and since i'm a Note 2 Noob i also expect the backlash for my possible stupidity :cyclops:
Question: If i'm on stock rom I605VRUFND7 4.4.2 (i know that cant be rooted yet), is it possible to downgrade to the 4.3 stock rom or 4.1.2 stock room and then stay with that and root it?
I've downloaded every SCH-i605 rom from the SamMobile Firmware site and tried them all and they all fail in Odin. 4.1.2 got the end and fails, 4.3 Nov failed instantly and i'm about to try 4.3 May in a sec (slow download) 4.4.2 firmware is what i use when i brick my phone (LOL)
I know it sounds like a long shot and all i'v found is that company you can Pay MobileTechVideos. But even on their site i didn't see a service to go from 4.4.2 to 4.3...this is Frustrating and i know i'm not the only Noob that has thought to try this. Can anyone explain why it wouldn't work...talk slow for me... lol
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No you can't downgrade by flashing with odin. Reason is the bootloader is designed not to allow this. And yes this has been posted about several times.
BluGuy said:
No you can't downgrade by flashing with odin. Reason is the bootloader is designed not to allow this. And yes this has been posted about several times.
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I figured so...thanks for the confirmation...im just gonna have to cross my fingers and wait or just buy a Note 3 so i can use this as a Cup Holder! Oh well its still better than the iPhone 4s I replaced it with!