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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Does anybody know where I can get the instructions on how to root ME7 and then upgrade to 4.3 on a Mac? I've been searching for the answer but I just can't seem to get the answer. Maybe I'm overlooking something. Thanks.
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I believe it would make better sense to go ahead and update to mj7 either ota or via sideload.
Then follow this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
To root the mj7 build.
Just keep in mind there is no custom recovery and safestrap is not compatible with mj7 yet.
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The issue is that I cannot use Vroot because I'm on a mac and they have no mac version...
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beez1717 said:
Does anybody know where I can get the instructions on how to root ME7 and then upgrade to 4.3 on a Mac? I've been searching for the answer but I just can't seem to get the answer. Maybe I'm overlooking something. Thanks.
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You've got two choices:
1. Root ME7 using the directions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325 - there's nothing in that process that requires a PC. You'll have to format the SDcard in your Mac as exFat using Disk Utility, then unzip the exploit files into the root.
2. Update to MI1 using the OTA, then use Heimdall to flash the Root de la Vega root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487142
Or, a third choice - update to MI1, then follow the "Update to MJ7 and keep root" directions.
So if I take the OTA update will I go to MI1 or ME7?
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So if I take the OTA update will I go to MI1 or ME7?
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The OTA updates don't skip releases. If you're on MDK and take an update, you'll go to ME7.
If you're on ME7, it'll go to MI1. If you're on MI1, it'll go to MJ7.
It's funny , on some threads some say never to use the software update due to a possible brick. the I've seen on other threads to root then update because there seems to be a build update after the MJ7 build. Mine has the MJ7
Today, I've read that Kit Kat may be out by the end of the month
Can anyone shed light to my question?
Before I read, not to try the update, I did. All it did was fail, plus after I checked that I still had root and a 0 x 0 in the warranty status, so I felt good about that )
Thanks
There's a thread on how to keep root and update in the development section
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joshm.1219 said:
There's a thread on how to keep root and update in the development section
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thanks!
pbman1953 said:
thanks!
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I guess the question is there an update build after MJ7? or is the newest MK2?
MK2 is the newest build just came out.
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joshm.1219 said:
MK2 is the newest build just came out.
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Is it worth the hastle to update since kit kat is so close?
Thanks
pbman1953 said:
Is it worth the hastle to update since kit kat is so close?
Thanks
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If my OTA fails how can I get the update file?
pbman1953 said:
Is it worth the hastle to update since kit kat is so close?
Thanks
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KitKat won't be here for a couple months.
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pbman1953 said:
Is it worth the hastle to update since kit kat is so close?
Thanks
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someone correct me if im wrong, but the any ota will error out if you have any system altering files ie xposed, viper4android, things like that. Or if you have deleted any factory apps you will need to get those back before attempting an ota. In my experience, i've had to odin flash a factory no wipe image before any ota took (me7 ,mi1, mj7,and mk2) therefor you would need to update in sequence to get the latest. ie from mj7 to mk2 before you could access any later version. so you'll eventually have to update to mk2 before kit kat anyways.
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someone correct me if im wrong, but the any ota will error out if you have any system altering files ie xposed, viper4android, things like that. Or if you have deleted any factory apps you will need to get those back before attempting an ota. In my experience, i've had to odin flash a factory no wipe image before any ota took (me7 ,mi1, mj7,and mk2) therefor you would need to update in sequence to get the latest. ie from mj7 to mk2 before you could access any later version. so you'll eventually have to update to mk2 before kit kat anyways.
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Not "any" system files, just any system files that the OTA is updating. Of course, it's not easy to tell what those files are.
The MI1 to MJ7 OTA, which was the update to 4.3, updated a LOT of files, so anything that you changed is likely to cause the update to fail.
MK2 doesn't touch nearly as much, so it's less likely to fail due to update. I think I've seen the MK2 update work even though xposed was installed and enabled, which wouldn't work when going to MJ7.
Having said all that wouldn't you still need to be on mk2 to ota the next update whatever that may be?
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Having said all that wouldn't you still need to be on mk2 to ota the next update whatever that may be?
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Yes, that's been the way the updates have come. No way to skip updates using OTAs.
Hey guys I have the sch-i545 on verizon running 4.2.2 with base ME7, I have been postponing the update, if I take it I know I will loose root but can I just root it again with safe root? And will I also be able to load safe strap? I know the bootloader is locked but I would like to try some of the custom roms for the me7 . I also saw a thread that said updating from me7 to MJ7 what would be the significance of that? Thanks guys..
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Hey guys I have the sch-i545 on verizon running 4.2.2 with base ME7, I have been postponing the update, if I take it I know I will loose root but can I just root it again with safe root? And will I also be able to load safe strap? I know the bootloader is locked but I would like to try some of the custom roms for the me7 . I also saw a thread that said updating from me7 to MJ7 what would be the significance of that? Thanks guys..
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Me7 was still 4.2 while mk2/mj7 are both 4.3. Yep you just reroot using saferoot it's very easy to use. I'm on mk2 rooted myself. Safestrap I's also compatible with it but you'll want to read into those threads some more
Nvidia Shield Root and More
Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way.
vafangool said:
Hey guys I have the sch-i545 on verizon running 4.2.2 with base ME7, I have been postponing the update, if I take it I know I will loose root but can I just root it again with safe root? And will I also be able to load safe strap? I know the bootloader is locked but I would like to try some of the custom roms for the me7 . I also saw a thread that said updating from me7 to MJ7 what would be the significance of that? Thanks guys..
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takes a few minutes find some helpful threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278
hexitnow said:
Me7 was still 4.2 while mk2/mj7 are both 4.3. Yep you just reroot using saferoot it's very easy to use. I'm on mk2 rooted myself. Safestrap I's also compatible with it but you'll want to read into those threads some more
Nvidia Shield Root and More
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Ok so I will just take the update and than re root it. It read that safe strap is compatible with me7 with a few custom roms. Thanks for the help
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takes a few minutes find some helpful threads...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579278
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Hey decaturbob thanks for the reply I was actually all over those 2 threads, there was some great info in the one you had posted, I just wasn't understanding about the post to update from me7 to mj7 but as I read it again for the 3rd time I realized it was to get hyperdrive, It's just I'm new to this and I have been reading all these threads like crazy and have learned a lot these last few days. So my plan is to just take the 4.3 update, root again using safe root, install safe strap v3.65 I believe is the one I need for me7 but I'll double check, and then there was that thread on some of the custom roms that were usable with safe strap. Thanks again for the help guys
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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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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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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