Using phone on another carrier and rooting - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, this will probably be my first Android phone but I'm planning on using it on another carrier (not T-Mobile). I have read that you need an OTA Update to 2.2.1 for rooting. Are there any other ways to get this updates or are there gonna be other methods for rooting?

Please post questions in Q&A section. Thank you

There's threads about this already, have to wait till someone get the link or source is released

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[Q] Will Rooted Phone get upgrade ROMs?

This is obviously a noob question. I have rooted my vibrant and wonder what happens when Samsung releases 2.1 fixes or better yet when Froyo comes out. Will this process rewrite the ROM and re-rooting will be necessary again ? will this be an automatic download?
as long as you are using the original rom you should be notified for the upgrade. im sure you will have to re root after the upgrade. When they release it, read the forums first about losing root or not.
Not to mention people with rooted phone usually get the fixes/patches/updates before they are released by t-mobile. The modding community is way better than waiting on the official release from the cell phone provider. So you might there is a good chance you will receive updates faster by having a rooted phone.
I've moved this thread to the general section.

[CLOSED][Q] Getting a new TF300.. just want to make sure I got the steps right

Hey there! I'm getting a TF300 pretty soon and just wanted to make sure I got the necessary steps for some fun with it right..
1st: Rooting
2nd: Unlocking
3rd: Upgrade to Jellybean without losing root
This correct so far? Is the US Update mentioned in the 3rd step really necessary or can I use an equivalent WW version of the Update?
Please don't hit me with the stick, I'm just trying to get the most out of the TF300 without turning it into a doorstop.
Sir,there is already a thread for all your discussions questions etc. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928307
So there is no reason for opening a new thread.
This is last warning,next time i'll pass official warnings and infractions.
Thanks and thread closed.

Need help -- Should I Root or OTA update first?

hello everyone,
I have a Galaxy S4 sgh-i1337M with Fido in CAanda. I would like to Root and enjoy my phone as it should be.
Before doing anything, I checked for software update on the phone in settings, and there is one that is 100.01 MB. Looking up that size, I think it has something to do with this number (my modem version??):
I337MUMUFNK1 -- which comes up when I search google for an update of that size which is OTA and for my phone.
Samsung and Fido and Google say to call the 'others' as they do not know what this update is for. WTF! Nobody knows what the update is for??
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My phone info:
I am on 4.4.2
SGH-I337M locked to Fido in Canada
BASEBAND: I337MVLUFNE1
KERNEL VERSION: 3.4.0-1529758
[email protected] #1
BUILD: KOT49H.I337MVLUFNE1
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The baseband seems to be what the update will modify??? (ignore this if its dumb)
MY QUESTION:
Should I root the way it is now and disregard the latest update?
Should I update the phone now, as I won't be able to receive OTA updates in the future and then Root? (I know I can always do whatever I want after rooting.....
it would still make sense to do this update now, then root as its just easier that way).
Thank you in advance to everyone who knows the answer to this and responds!
Sir,
Please wait until mods will move this thread to the device specific forum for more relevant answers.
For more questions or to have full access please register an account on XDA forum.
Stand by
Until then you can read this thread:
Fido Canada S4 rooting/flashing questions
Good luck

Which updates after root?

Rooted my Verizon s5 with the working method on this site, CID 11, now running android 5.0, PB1....I am wondering what updates I need to install to keep my phone and info secure since I do a lot of online purchases..thanks
adrian4064002 said:
Rooted my Verizon s5 with the working method on this site, CID 11, now running android 5.0, PB1....I am wondering what updates I need to install to keep my phone and info secure since I do a lot of online purchases..thanks
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Your best bet is to post this question within the following thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Good Luck!
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Rooted H990DS. Can it be upgraded to oreo? Development is still going on?

I've been looking out in the forums for info about H990DS development. But I find much less info than other models that got their updates earlier.
Last year I rooted with DirtySanta and updated to the lastest kdz available for my region (twn) with help of KDZ Writer by @emdroidle. Who seems unactive since april.
There was also this H990DS info bank thread that has a bunch of information about H990DS development. Like kdz merging for updates & much more stuff.
But the OP got mad because someone implied that was other developer's work and not his. He made a tantrum and deleted all the information to never be seen again.
I know how to follow instructions, but sadly, I am not a developer myself. Also I don't own many smartphones so I could just change devices if I screw this one up.
But I want to know if there is someone still working on this or if it can be done already. Maybe set a bounty or donations if needed?
Is there a way to upgrade rooted stock rom devices to Oreo without making the device unusable in process?
Would it be possible to keep root when upgrading to Oreo? Maybe flashing certain partitions or files?
Or does it has to be a modified stock rom that is root enabled?
I hope at least get a clear answer about if it can or can't be done. Thanks.

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