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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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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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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All your questions are well documented here on XDA and other forums.
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
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 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.
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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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Sorry for starting a new thread. I'm overwhelmed with all the reading and corrections. Hopefully someone can help me.
1. Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 (MODEL)SCH-I545
2. Running KitKat 4.4.2
3. Build: VRUFNC5
I rooted my Galaxy S3 so if I have everything I need I should be able to handle it. I prefer to do it from my PC if possible.
I'm currently downloading THECOMPLETEPACKAGE but it's massive @2.3GB
Google towel root. It's an app you install with one click root.
TeamAndroidGray said:
Sorry for starting a new thread. I'm overwhelmed with all the reading and corrections. Hopefully someone can help me.
1. Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 (MODEL)SCH-I545
2. Running KitKat 4.4.2
3. Build: VRUFNC5
I rooted my Galaxy S3 so if I have everything I need I should be able to handle it. I prefer to do it from my PC if possible.
I'm currently downloading THECOMPLETEPACKAGE but it's massive @2.3GB
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Search Towelroot and Safestrap.
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Can you help????
I downloaded new software update the other night. Now my phone is unrooted somehow.... On top of all that when i try to reroot my phone it says THIS PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. I been using towelroot for about the past 3 or 4 months. I don't understand
The Towelroot method only works with the nc5 and nc1 kernel i believe, not ng6.