Just got the note 3. I've Had the epic 4g touch, galaxy s2, galaxy s3 and galaxy s4. As soon as I get the phone, I look for the sticky on how to root. After I find the sticky, I follow the instructions in the video to a T. The CF auto root didn't work this time. My phone will not boot at all.
RECOVERY BOOTING.....
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : recovery
I'm stuck on this screen. Yikes. I've tried the CF auto root method several more times and the phone still won't boot.
Please don't bash me for knowing something that I should have known. I don't know what to do here. There is something entirely different with this new phone. Is this a sprint thing? Are they trying to keep people from using the hotspot for free?
All you had to do is read ..... If your on 4.4.2 you need to use the latest for kit kat. ... If your phone is on 4.3 then you need the older cf auto root for jelly bean. ... They don't work the other way ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
Use the one for 9005 if your on kit kat
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Epix4G said:
All you had to do is read ..... If your on 4.4.2 you need to use the latest for kit kat. ... If your phone is on 4.3 then you need the older cf auto root for jelly bean. ... They don't work the other way ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
Use the one for 9005 if your on kit kat
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So your saying that I need the one for SM-N9005 International Qualcomm? I want to be sure before I download. I carefully chose the one for sprint. Where is the older version for sprint?
Iandv said:
So your saying that I need the one for SM-N9005 International Qualcomm? I want to be sure before I download. I carefully chose the one for sprint. Where is the older version for sprint?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The older version is in our cf auto root in original development .... but it won't work on kit kat .... It's for 4.3 and if your phone is new it's probably 4.4.2 kit kat. ... so yes you need the one for 9005 international qualcomm that's what we have been using since the first kit kat leaks
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Epix4G said:
The older version is in our cf auto root in original development .... but it won't work on kit kat .... It's for 4.3 and if your phone is new it's probably 4.4.2 kit kat. ... so yes you need the one for 9005 international qualcomm that's what we have been using since the first kit kat leaks
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I got it working again along with root. I was extremely cautious about using the cf auto root file that's for a different model number. Seeing that the instructions strictly state that the correct file should be downloaded. I found 3 posts from people who have downloaded the 9005 file with success that gave me confidence to continue.
I assume this works for the NC5 Baseband?
Related
Good afternoon,
I'm wondering if there is a Root update available for KitKat yet? I just purchased a Note 3 and updated it to 4.4.2 (without thinking about it) and noticed that because it's only been out for less than a month it may not have available root files yet? Is that true? I've seen that there are several threads marked if you had a rooted 4.3 and want to flash a rooted 4.4.2 onto your device. But, none for a device with factory 4.4.2 already on it? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place? Any help to find and support is appreciated.
marshot said:
Good afternoon,
I'm wondering if there is a Root update available for KitKat yet? I just purchased a Note 3 and updated it to 4.4.2 (without thinking about it) and noticed that because it's only been out for less than a month it may not have available root files yet? Is that true? I've seen that there are several threads marked if you had a rooted 4.3 and want to flash a rooted 4.4.2 onto your device. But, none for a device with factory 4.4.2 already on it? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place? Any help to find and support is appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was just about to ask the same thing...
There is no way yet. Kingo says they are working on it but I got no response when I asked them for a status update.
I'm all confused too, I'm trying to root because I want the tether option, my phones still on 4.3 though I was about to update before I read this... so then if we want Kit Kat what do we do after we root on 4.3?
There's root methods out there for Kitkat I personally used chain fire's method which will trip Knox. If you are trying to preserve your Samsung warranty and not trip Knox then no.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
Rooted mine,stock kit kat,took update night I bought phone, used chainfires auto root, I could care less about tripping Knox though.
sent from my kit kat killed note 3
marshot said:
Good afternoon,
I'm wondering if there is a Root update available for KitKat yet? I just purchased a Note 3 and updated it to 4.4.2 (without thinking about it) and noticed that because it's only been out for less than a month it may not have available root files yet? Is that true? I've seen that there are several threads marked if you had a rooted 4.3 and want to flash a rooted 4.4.2 onto your device. But, none for a device with factory 4.4.2 already on it? Maybe I'm not looking in the right place? Any help to find and support is appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello Dear,
i have also note 3 sprint and i did rooted...
how to ?
first you have to download cf auto root file of N9005 not N900P
set your phone on download mode and root with odin.. 110% tested and working fine
marioca said:
I'm all confused too, I'm trying to root because I want the tether option, my phones still on 4.3 though I was about to update before I read this... so then if we want Kit Kat what do we do after we root on 4.3?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are currently on 4.3 you can get to Kit Kat rooted by following the direction posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315. Make sure to thank the OP (optimummind) in that thread.
Also, if you are rooting only to get WiFi tether, there are a few people who claim WiFi Tether Router by Fabio Grasso ($1.95) is the best option available for KitKat. Read more here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50826678&highlight=tether#post50826678. The previous free mod no longer works on Kit Kat. Well that is my understanding anyway. I was rooted on 4.3 with WiFi Tether and am now rooted on 4.4 with no WiFi Tether. I hope this helps.
tujitsu56 said:
If you are currently on 4.3 you can get to Kit Kat rooted by following the direction posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315. Make sure to thank the OP (optimummind) in that thread.
Also, if you are rooting only to get WiFi tether, there are a few people who claim WiFi Tether Router by Fabio Grasso ($1.95) is the best option available for KitKat. Read more here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50826678&highlight=tether#post50826678. The previous free mod no longer works on Kit Kat. Well that is my understanding anyway. I was rooted on 4.3 with WiFi Tether and am now rooted on 4.4 with no WiFi Tether. I hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That method has inherent issues that have yet to be redressed. I'd highly recommend understanding the downside before using it.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
micmars said:
That method has inherent issues that have yet to be redressed. I'd highly recommend understanding the downside before using it.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well Im not sure how knox triggering would affect me since Im paying Sprints full equipment protection. Ive taken a bricked evo3d before and they had no idea what was wrong they told me it must be the battery they tried diff batterys and chargers to rry and turn it on and they just replaced it since they couldnt fix it
marioca said:
Well Im not sure how knox triggering would affect me since Im paying Sprints full equipment protection. Ive taken a bricked evo3d before and they had no idea what was wrong they told me it must be the battery they tried diff batterys and chargers to rry and turn it on and they just replaced it since they couldnt fix it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you want to be on KitKat and have a WiFi tethering option, and are not concerned about Knox? If yes, your route is swift and certain.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
micmars said:
Do you want to be on KitKat and have a WiFi tethering option, and are not concerned about Knox? If yes, your route is swift and certain.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I do want KitKat and I do want to be able to Tether.. thats how it started with past phones next thing you know I was flashing roms and kernels lol, so whats the best way to go about it? Take ota then root?
tujitsu56 said:
If you are currently on 4.3 you can get to Kit Kat rooted by following the direction posted here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315. Make sure to thank the OP (optimummind) in that thread.
Also, if you are rooting only to get WiFi tether, there are a few people who claim WiFi Tether Router by Fabio Grasso ($1.95) is the best option available for KitKat. Read more here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50826678&highlight=tether#post50826678. The previous free mod no longer works on Kit Kat. Well that is my understanding anyway. I was rooted on 4.3 with WiFi Tether and am now rooted on 4.4 with no WiFi Tether. I hope this helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can vouch for this. This definitely has enabled me to use WiFi tether without issue so far. I also have to say there is a good amount of WiFi AP customization for the app when configuring sprint note 3 to act as a AP. It is fast and is working for 4.4.2.
marioca said:
I do want KitKat and I do want to be able to Tether.. thats how it started with past phones next thing you know I was flashing roms and kernels lol, so whats the best way to go about it? Take ota then root?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then flash the one-click or tar file for NAB, install recovery, root your device, flash the stockish DeOdex rom, them download the WiFi Tether hack mod (it's DeOdex) from Josh's K3 site, and you'll be set.
If you need guidance, just ask.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
micmars said:
Then flash the one-click or tar file for NAB, install recovery, root your device, flash the stockish DeOdex rom, them download the WiFi Tether hack mod (it's DeOdex) from Josh's K3 site, and you'll be set.
If you need guidance, just ask.
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So where can we find the one click and i am also on kit kat 4.4.2 and really dont give 2 turds about trippin knox. Any help would be great
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
SGTSTEW75 said:
So where can we find the one click and i am also on kit kat 4.4.2 and really dont give 2 turds about trippin knox. Any help would be great
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How about 3 turds for ya...
Head to the dev forum,
One-click here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50530254
[ROM][ODIN] SM-N900P NAB (NAB Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - Full Restore - Unrooted)
TWRP here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptl8dyomprxxn0l/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-hltespr-4.4.img.tar
Root here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbtuggkhqknm2ik/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip
You can stay stock rooted if you like, or go grab the DeOdex rom from freeza's thread.
One-click first (PC executable file), then TWRP (PC Odin), then root (goes on your phone, flash from recovery).
Good luck!
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Thanks man lol
Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
micmars said:
How about 3 turds for ya...
Head to the dev forum,
One-click here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50530254
[ROM][ODIN] SM-N900P NAB (NAB Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - Full Restore - Unrooted)
TWRP here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ptl8dyomprxxn0l/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-hltespr-4.4.img.tar
Root here,
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lbtuggkhqknm2ik/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip
You can stay stock rooted if you like, or go grab the DeOdex rom from freeza's thread.
One-click first (PC executable file), then TWRP (PC Odin), then root (goes on your phone, flash from recovery).
Good luck!
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You mind if I pm you?
I am trying to root with odin and it is stuck on the boot loop with the 3 color screen. I used the qbking tutorial and it did not work. I can boot to my normal screen if i choose cancel and restart.
I want to get a rom that uses less battery and has more blacks so that its not draining battery so much as well as other reasons. I figure step one is root. I've tried various fixes, but it has not worked. Can someone please tell me how to do this? Can someone PLZ help me.
sprint galaxy note 3.
software version : N900PVPUBMJ4
HARDWARE VERSION N900P.12
MODEL NUMBER SM-N900P
ANDROID ERSION 4.3
BASEBAND VERSION N900PVPUBMJ4
KERNEL VERSION 3.4.0-1646606
BUILD NUBMER JSS15J.N900PVPUBMJ4
SELINUX STATUS :ENFORCING
THANK YOU!
You have to make sure your using cf auto root and recovery for jelly bean 4.3 and not for kit kat 4.4.2 they are not interchangeable ... Also if want to use the new ROMs you have to hands kit kat bootloader and when you go to kit kat there is no going back. .. No way to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 ... The AOSP ROMs should work on either bootloader
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Rooting Experts
Epix4G said:
You have to make sure your using cf auto root and recovery for jelly bean 4.3 and not for kit kat 4.4.2 they are not interchangeable ... Also if want to use the new ROMs you have to hands kit kat bootloader and when you go to kit kat there is no going back. .. No way to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.3 ... The AOSP ROMs should work on either bootloader
Sent from my SM-N900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you please give me more specific directions? I really don't know what I'm doing. I just want a very good batterylife rom that is stable and has some good features.
I liked jellybombrom I got it working on my old old phone , but I don't know how I did this. It was a fantastic rom. The thing I did not like about jellybomb rom was the fact that the icons were the same color so tougher to differentiate. i think the background was black to save on battery life. Anyways everything was quick and clean.
If you can treat me like a child and get me through this I will really really appreciate it.
Still stuck on the 3 color recovery screen? If so, pull the battery, wait 10 or so seconds, put it back in and hold Home + Vol down + power. When the green guy ask if you want to go into download or reboot phone, press vol down to reboot. The phone should make it past the sprint logo screen at this point.
Go with Philz Touch Recovery. Easy to use, haven't had any issues once it's flashed. Just make sure NOT to d/l the newest version. It doesn't play right with MJ4 (that's what you got according to your info above). I used the version ending with .8 I believe. And if memory serves correct, it can be found in the Sprint Galaxy Note 3 Android Development section.
Sent from my SM-N900P using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 04:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:07 AM ----------
As far as battery saving roms... can't help you there... but have you researched the N3s super battery saving mode?
Sent from my SM-N900P using xda app-developers app
I rooted my stock s4 using saferoot then flashed a kitkat 4.4.2 rom. When the new rom booted up i had lost root. I have since maxed out my binary counter trying to get back to 4.3 mk2 i think? which is what my phone came with. Now im stuck with this rom i dont want, i cant seem to root it using saferoot or motochopper. All this and im getting the yellow triangle which i cant use triangle away on because i dont have root. I used odin to flash the roms, ive tried different ones that were 4.3 but odin keeps failing i think because of my binary counter. Is there a way to reset the counter without root??
Armyeclipse said:
I rooted my stock s4 using saferoot then flashed a kitkat 4.4.2 rom. When the new rom booted up i had lost root. I have since maxed out my binary counter trying to get back to 4.3 mk2 i think? which is what my phone came with. Now im stuck with this rom i dont want, i cant seem to root it using saferoot or motochopper. All this and im getting the yellow triangle which i cant use triangle away on because i dont have root. I used odin to flash the roms, ive tried 10 different ones that were 4.3 but odin keeps failing i think because of my binary counter. Is there to reset the counter without root??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well since you flashed some version of 4.4.2 in Odin of course trying to put 4.3 back on won't work without jumping through some hoops. Check this thread out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
You should also check this one out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Not having all your exact steps and what led you to hear doesn't help either. Try to be as detailed as possible.. Reading your post again I'm confused.. Is your phone working right now.. As In booting into Android or is it a brick??
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Armyeclipse said:
I rooted my stock s4 using saferoot then flashed a kitkat 4.4.2 rom. When the new rom booted up i had lost root. I have since maxed out my binary counter trying to get back to 4.3 mk2 i think? which is what my phone came with. Now im stuck with this rom i dont want, i cant seem to root it using saferoot or motochopper. All this and im getting the yellow triangle which i cant use triangle away on because i dont have root. I used odin to flash the roms, ive tried 10 different ones that were 4.3 but odin keeps failing i think because of my binary counter. Is there to reset the counter without root??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There aren't any 4.4 roms that you can flash outside of a leaked one and you can only do that doing specific steps unless you had a mdk phone or a dev phone....not sure what you did bit sounds like you have messed up. .
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
decaturbob said:
There aren't any 4.4 roms that you can flash outside of a leaked one and you can only do that doing specific steps unless you had a mdk phone or a dev phone....not sure what you did bit sounds like you have messed up. .
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea well there are Odin files of 4.4 around for our phone and certainly even stock firmware for other variants so... like you said though, sounds messed up
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Not to be a d***...but if people would read even one of the 50+ what not to do ops on here there wouldn't be 10+ per day people posting about how they f***** up their s4 and asking people who are trying to further development how to fix their new paperweight...also people who brick devices constantly due to not reading are the sole reason secured bootloaders exist...
jamesd1085 said:
Not to be a d***...but if people would read even one of the 50+ what not to do ops on here there wouldn't be 10+ per day people posting about how they f***** up their s4 and asking people who are trying to further development how to fix their new paperweight...also people who brick devices constantly due to not reading are the sole reason secured bootloaders exist...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
only will get worse as 4.4 takes over.......
jamesd1085 said:
Not to be a d***...but if people would read even one of the 50+ what not to do ops on here there wouldn't be 10+ per day people posting about how they f***** up their s4 and asking people who are trying to further development how to fix their new paperweight...also people who brick devices constantly due to not reading are the sole reason secured bootloaders exist...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My phone works fine, its just using a 3.4.0 kernel with some KOT49H.i545VRUFNC2 build that i dont want. Last time I rooted was on my Droid X, so excuse me if i am a little rusty.
Mistertac said:
Well since you flashed some version of 4.4.2 in Odin of course trying to put 4.3 back on won't work without jumping through some hoops. Check this thread out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
You should also check this one out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606501
Not having all your exact steps and what led you to hear doesn't help either. Try to be as detailed as possible.. Reading your post again I'm confused.. Is your phone working right now.. As In booting into Android or is it a brick??
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My phone works fine now. here is my kernel and build info now, on the 4.4.2
Kernel: 3.4.0 [email protected]#1 tue mar 11 20:52:21 KST 2014
Build # KOT 49H.I545VRUFNC2
What i did was simply rooted using saferoot, then i used odin 3.07 to flash a kitkat rom for sch I545. Rebooted and when it came on I noticed i didnt have root access so i wanted to go back to stock. I downloaded a stock 4.3 and odin would fail at the FAIL AUTH part, thus bricking my phone. I then reflashed the 4.4.2 rom and it installed. Ive tried different 4.3 roms, even with a PIT file and it still fails. Like i said it works fine, i would just like to go back to stock 4.3. I think my main problem is that I cant seem to get rooted again and i dont know why. Thanks for helping a n00b!
Armyeclipse said:
My phone works fine, its just using a 3.4.0 kernel with some KOT49H.i545VRUFNC2 build that i dont want. Last time I rooted was on my Droid X, so excuse me if i am a little rusty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey we weren't trying to be jerks.. Just give as many details as you can which led you To here and I'm sure one of us can help.
There's just a lot of people who come on here daily that if they read up a little more they wouldn't be in a tight spot.
If your phone is working fine on the NC2 build but you just rather MK2... then the first link I gave you is a method to downgrade I believe. Now I haven't done it myself but looking at it it's not for the faint of heart and you need to be good with Odin. Maybe start there and ask if in your situation it's even possible to do that .. I'm not 100% as to the steps needed
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Armyeclipse said:
My phone works fine, its just using a 3.4.0 kernel with some KOT49H.i545VRUFNC2 build that i dont want. Last time I rooted was on my Droid X, so excuse me if i am a little rusty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As I said...if you had read beforehand you would have know you can't fully revert to 4.3 after flashing that 4.4 image in odin
Update! 4.3 and rooted
I got some help and then i went HERE and now im back on 4.3 with a build of vruemk2. Im also rooted so i made progress. However according the the thread i followed, you have to use some bypasslkm file to get WIFI to work. WTF? i have no idea what im doing. I tried to follow the directions given, by using terminal emulator but i cant figure it out. I cant even find the data/local/tmp folder it says to put the bypasslkm into. Thats where im at now, but something has to be done because i NEED WIFI.
jamesd1085 said:
As I said...if you had read beforehand you would have know you can't fully revert to 4.3 after flashing that 4.4 image in odin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wasn't sure if Surges downgrade method would work here... But I'm assuming since this user seems to have simply Odin the NC2 on his phone rather than the update to NC2 and have root method... That he's SOL for now.
Thanks for clearing it up
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Mistertac said:
I wasn't sure if Surges downgrade method would work here... But I'm assuming since this user seems to have simply Odin the NC2 on his phone rather than the update to NC2 and have root method... That he's SOL for now.
Thanks for clearing it up
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Surges method is meant to fix his situation I believe... But there are as always things that cannot be overwritten...he will be able to switch back to 4.3 but certain things from 4.4 are permanent and I think have caused some issues for those who reverted.
Forget it
Forget this crap, im just gonna sell it back on ebay and get another one.
Armyeclipse said:
Forget this crap, im just gonna sell it back on ebay and get another one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check swappa.com for an MDK base S4 if you want more freedom. They've come down on price quite a bit
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 MK2 rooted - Do I allow the Verizon 4.4 (KitKat) update to load? If you advise to allow the update, what might I need to do to restore the privileges the root had allowed?
Don't do the OTA when rooted. Almost always a bad idea. What you need is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
tcc709 said:
I have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4 MK2 rooted - Do I allow the Verizon 4.4 (KitKat) update to load? If you advise to allow the update, what might I need to do to restore the privileges the root had allowed?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
es0tericcha0s said:
Don't do the OTA when rooted. Almost always a bad idea. What you need is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2720163
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly what es0tericcha0s said. Do not take any OTA updates especially from VZW. Always a bad idea.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Hey guys,
So I have a rooted Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-1545 running the MK2 build. I've been getting software update messages from Verizon the past few days I'm assuming for the new kit Kat. Since I'm rooted will I be OK if I update the phone with the new software or does anyone know if I will have any problems with it? Cheers.
Can't OTA update while rooted, will fail or soft brick you
Sent from my SCH-I545 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
opiejuan said:
Hey guys,
So I have a rooted Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-1545 running the MK2 build. I've been getting software update messages from Verizon the past few days I'm assuming for the new kit Kat. Since I'm rooted will I be OK if I update the phone with the new software or does anyone know if I will have any problems with it? Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you really want to update to Kit Kat and you're not worried about root you can simply Odin the kit Kat no wipe file.
If you want root you can follow one of the guides on here to keep root while upgrading... those are somewhat involved however so if you're not comfortable with Odin etc you may just want to stay on MK2. That's what I would do... More options to you on MK2
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Mistertac said:
If you really want to update to Kit Kat and you're not worried about root you can simply Odin the kit Kat no wipe file.
If you want root you can follow one of the guides on here to keep root while upgrading... those are somewhat involved however so if you're not comfortable with Odin etc you may just want to stay on MK2. That's what I would do... More options to you on MK2
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
absolutely correct, at this point makes no sense to take 4.4 OTA, even with upgrade/downgrade available. Until issues are resolved and more ROMS are available for the non-mdk phone users thru safestrap its best stay back and wait a while.
Well Bob.. not many think of those things and rather just be on the latest and greatest. However once that wears off we see all the questions pop up on here regarding going back... Then the problems come with that process too so its just better IMO to sit tight unless your very good at troubleshooting and Odin.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Mistertac said:
Well Bob.. not many think of those things and rather just be on the latest and greatest. However once that wears off we see all the questions pop up on here regarding going back... Then the problems come with that process too so its just better IMO to sit tight unless your very good at troubleshooting and Odin.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
couldn't agree more. Just look at the struggles so many have had with the upgrade/downgrade methods and odin issues, much can be blamed on the users trying this stuff and not understanding what they are getting into. Luckily (or unluckily) the avalanche of kitkat hasn't hit as there really aren't safestrap compatible roms out (except for maybe 2), once HD 16 comes out sit back and watch the fireworks as issues happen, even to those knowledgeable with odin.
safestrap, odin, udgrade/downgrade and no direct root method for kitkat gonna make the next few months interesting.
opiejuan said:
Hey guys,
So I have a rooted Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 SCH-1545 running the MK2 build. I've been getting software update messages from Verizon the past few days I'm assuming for the new kit Kat. Since I'm rooted will I be OK if I update the phone with the new software or does anyone know if I will have any problems with it? Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The ota update to NC5(KitKat) will fail because you are rooted but will not cause any harm after the failer. It will leave your current set-up intact(just clearing up this point for everyone). You will need to unroot before taking the ota update.
If you are running stock MK2 except for root you can easily upgrade to NC5 and maintain root access by following these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749660