Alright, I am just posting this for anyone unable to find and locate the solution posted by Agrajag27. I didn't find this post right away because I was searching by the build number after I did the first OTA update successfully and then got an error message; unable to update while trying to install the second OTA provided by Verizon. In summary, Agrajag27 wrote this as the solution to those experiencing issues installing the second OTA update:
1. Go to Samsung Kies website (sorry, unable to post the link for the website)
2. Download Kies3 (not Kies) for PC and install
3. Open Kies3 on PC and ignore the suggestion of installing Smart-something or other(I can't remember exactly what it suggested either during the process?)
4. Connect your phone via cable to the PC and Kies will see it and tell you there's an update. Install the update.
Thank you (a million times) Agrajag27 for finding a rather simple solution to this OTA issue!
cimbus said:
Alright, I am just posting this for anyone unable to find and locate the solution posted by Agrajag27. I didn't find this post right away because I was searching by the build number after I did the first OTA update successfully and then got an error message; unable to update while trying to install the second OTA provided by Verizon. In summary, Agrajag27 wrote this as the solution to those experiencing issues installing the second OTA update:
1. Go to Samsung Kies website (sorry, unable to post the link for the website)
2. Download Kies3 (not Kies) for PC and install
3. Open Kies3 on PC and ignore the suggestion of installing Smart-something or other(I can't remember exactly what it suggested either during the process?)
4. Connect your phone via cable to the PC and Kies will see it and tell you there's an update. Install the update.
Thank you (a million times) Agrajag27 for finding a rather simple solution to this OTA issue!
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Can someone do me a kindness and please post a reply in this thread when its discovered how to root Lollipop on the Verizon SCHI-545? Thanks. I need root!
You want root, but took the OTA? It wouldn't be surprising if there is never a way to root it. There's a method of upgrading to OC1 without losing root or the ability to downgrade. There's not much incentive for others to look for a root method, because anyone who wanted root had the ability to keep it when they upgraded and new root methods require more and more effort as previous exploits are closed off. Here are general rules to live by:
1) If you're rooted or modified in any way, taking an OTA may brick your phone.
2) Wait until those who know better figure out safe ways of upgrading while retaining root, and there's a widespread indication of success, before even thinking about upgrading.
3) Learn patience. You don't need to upgrade within the first few days of a new release.
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Back story: I recently rooted my Droid Razr (it was my first time rooting an Android phone) and completed it without a hitch. However, the update that was released after I rooted downloaded automatically and I became annoyed with the prompt to install now or later. So I unrooted and installed the update. No problems occurred. Fast forward to this morning. A new update is available (it's been available for about a week now, I'd say) and I go to install it. The phone turns back on and says, "Software update has failed!". I am not currently rooted, I've been too busy to re-root the phone. Now I'd like to install this update. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I'd go about doing this?
Thank you for any replies.
Edit: I apologize in advance if this isn't the appropriate section.
Edit 2: I have another question. Is it possible to update a phone's firmware when they are no longer associated with a carrier. I have an older Android phone I'd like to use as a Wifi only phone for apps and such. Am I able to install updates? It seems like the answer would be no, because the phone wouldn't know where to search for the updates. Perhaps a manual install is available?
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First of all - if this has been asked before, please forgive me. I tried searching, but it's not even 6.30 am yet and my brain isn't completely on yet.
What I was wondering about is if rooting the S3 will stop OTA updates for the phone, and if the OTA will keep coming I would very much like to know what the easiest route to rooting this is. I cannot be bothered to keep manually flashing my phone like I did with my S2...
Cheers!
If all you do is root, you will still get OTA updates but if you install a custom recovery the OTA updates will not install.
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You would still be able to update through kies with custom recovery. Its basically what i do, root + CWM, when i see the OTA, i go to my pc and update through kies.
Thanks, guys Now I just need to find out how come Odin won't connect properly. Hopefully, the phone just needs a charge...
Is it actually possible to root without changing the loader? If so, could someone point me in the right direction? It seems the ones I've found will install CWM :S
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Just flash the kernel via Odin. It will not void your warranty if you use Triangle Away.
The only reason why Odin does not detect is because the drivers are not installed properly in your PC
Hi, appreciate this is my first post and thus my question will be regarded with a certain amount of skepticism.. am only posting cos I think my issue is unusual and have not been able to find a similar question/answer through my searches on this forum
Basically, the issue is I rooted my Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300) a month or so ago, installed clockwork mod and superuser etc,. however I held off flashing a ROM because I figured my OTA jellybean update was imminent and wanted to see what the touchwiz jellybean looked like before installing Cyanogen or another ROM. wasn't sure if the OTA would come thru once I shed the stock ROM
So I waited for weeks for the OTA (am on Orange, now Everything Everywhere, in the UK) and have not received it.. last week I went onto Kies and saw there was a new firmware update, so I updated thru Kies thinking that might be what was needed to receive the OTA JB update. updated the firmware but still no JB update - however, now when I check my root status on Root Checker, or try to use any app that requires root, I'm told that I don't have "proper" root access.
My question is updating the firmware over Kies, did that mess up my root access.. am I now unrooted? (this doesn't seem correct) It seems to me I am in a limbo of sorts - not properly rooted anymore, but not fully unrooted either. I want to root the thing again so I can install cyanogen or supernexus, and I would appreciate advice on what to do - should I do a factory reset and then root again as before, or will this cause issues.. was just gon soldier ahead and do it but aware that this may cause problems if my phone already has files from the previous attempt on there.. for example the SGS3 toolkit V.6.0.0 I'm using says not to proceed with its root operations on a phone "that's already rooted" so am hesitant to proceed. Any advice would be appreciated. cheers
You've lost root with the update, just root again and it's all good.
I just received my Galaxy s4 and activated the phone. I still have the old MDK build and not the new VRUAME7. The phone is trying to download the update and about 1/2 way there. I put the phone in airplane mode to stop the update.
I'd like to do the following:
1. root the phone
2. download ota rootkeeper
3. backup root
4. let the update proceed.
How can I stop the update from progressing. I'd like to turn the network back on after rooting to get a few programs that I use that require root access (that's my main reason for rooting. Not as much the ROMS etc).
Thanks.
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I just received my Galaxy s4 and activated the phone. I still have the old MDK build and not the new VRUAME7. The phone is trying to download the update and about 1/2 way there. I put the phone in airplane mode to stop the update.
I'd like to do the following:
1. root the phone
2. download ota rootkeeper
3. backup root
4. let the update proceed.
How can I stop the update from progressing. I'd like to turn the network back on after rooting to get a few programs that I use that require root access (that's my main reason for rooting. Not as much the ROMS etc).
Thanks.
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This question has been asked AND ANSWERED multiple times.
When it completes the download, you will be asked to approve the install. Tell it to defer the install for several hours, and use that time to root it and install OTA Rootkeeper. Then you can let the installation proceed.
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This question has been asked AND ANSWERED multiple times.
When it completes the download, you will be asked to approve the install. Tell it to defer the install for several hours, and use that time to root it and install OTA Rootkeeper. Then you can let the installation proceed.
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My apologies. After posting I did some digging and found the answer. What can I say, I was happy when I saw my phone was pre-update and then panicked when I saw the update ongoing with no way to stop it.
Just got my phone today, it immediately starts to download update, so I'm just keeping all data networks disabled till I get things taken care of.
Hi all, I originally rooted my phone using this post several months ag http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
I'm still fairly new to the dealings of root, and have found that I only used it to have access to a couple of cool apps that required root and at that rate I don't even use any more. That being said, I finally accepted the most recent update being okay that I would likely loose my root access. The update kept failing, I assumed because of the root. I backed up my personal data, and performed a factory reset from the phone. The phone still has superuser from the reset and still fails to update. Could someone help me return my phone to fully stock configuration? Thanks!
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Hi all, I originally rooted my phone using this post several months ag http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
I'm still fairly new to the dealings of root, and have found that I only used it to have access to a couple of cool apps that required root and at that rate I don't even use any more. That being said, I finally accepted the most recent update being okay that I would likely loose my root access. The update kept failing, I assumed because of the root. I backed up my personal data, and performed a factory reset from the phone. The phone still has superuser from the reset and still fails to update. Could someone help me return my phone to fully stock configuration? Thanks!
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Find out what odin is. Then..
Google "odin emergency tar (your build number here)" or something to that effect.
If you don't know your build number then you have some more research to do. Good luck.
I'd recommend using the Verizon update assistant. Much easier, but takes about half an hour to do:
1) Connect phone to PC using USB cord
2) When prompted for what action to take when this device is connected, select Verizon update assistant. Installation will take a few minutes.
3) Start the update assistant and confirm that you want to update the phone. The update will take a few minutes.
When the update is complete, you should have the most current update (MK2), and no root access. Should you need root again, try Saferoot - it's quick and easy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction guys, I'll do some more research into both and report back soon.
Help! I've researched odin, downloaded and attempted to flash the stock image. Odin failed. My phone as of now is stuck in the downloading screen.
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Help! I've researched odin, downloaded and attempted to flash the stock image. Odin failed. My phone as of now is stuck in the downloading screen.
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You need to flash the same stock image as what was previously on your phone.
If you don't know what version you were on previously, flash MJ7 or MK2.