I performed the webtop mod but did not root device, as the webtop mod was pretty simple and I have no use for root.
With the new announcment that an update is coming the 29th I would like to revert back to stock so I can obtain this update.
Problem is there are really no clear instructions on doing this.
I am somewhat technically advanced (I rooted and put a custom rom on a g1, but used step by step guides to do so).
I have found many different instructions on rooting and the instructions for returning webtop to stock are layed out for the more advanced users.
Can anyone dumb it down a little and help the novice users like me revert to stock so we can get the update.
Im sure there are a lot of people out there who are in the same boat as myself.
Thanks!
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Follow these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
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Sorry posted this in wrong section. Should have been development section. Can a mod move as I am unable to.
Thanks, and hopefully I get some help!
I would love to learn more abt this phone so I van help out here
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Ya saw that but still not sure how to root.
Still need a bit more dumbed down guide. As I don't undersatand some of that guide.
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I'm in the same boat! I definitely want to be able to receive the OTA update when 4g is enabled.
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Did you guys find download and install RSD 5.0
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Don't even know what that is.
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Go to link I posted download sbf 1.2.6 then download rsd 5.0 if you've connected your phone to your computer and your computer has recgonized the phone then you don't need to worry about the drivers. Once you've installed rsd and downloaded 1.2.6 follow instructions they're super clear and step by step
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Please read the thread
Instructions are in the dev section on how to roll back to stock firmware. Closing thread. Please post any questions you have in that thread for further assistance.
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I did a factory reset..had clockwork installed had the backup file there..when I start up the phone I get all kinds of fcs. Nothing is in my recovery.
Did I brick my phone? I was planning on sending the damn phone back now I think I screwed myself.
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Assuming your talking about a Fascinate, there is an Odin recovery pacakage and directions in the dev forum. Follow those and youll be back to stock in no time. I already had to earlier when I bricked mine toying with things. Its pretty easy
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Bless your heart for answering but how am I gonna do that when I can't get into the phone?
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Like I told you before. Follow the directions on the page. You use Odin. The directions are all there, you boot the phone into download mode and flash files one at a time. Just follow the directions and you will be fine. It takes five minutes.
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I ran unrevokrd3.3 on my rooted phone thinking I can accept the latest ota after. No luck. Still getting the !. What am I doing wrong. Please help.
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You are rooted why would you even want the latest ota. Just flash a rooted version of the ota if you really want it. This would belong in the question and answer forum btw.
Why are people not doing more research before flashing things to their phone, rooting, and downloading stuff.
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Good point.
Thanks
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I want to update my atrix and after reading i undertsand that its ok if its rooted you can still update, but if you have the webtop hack installed then you can brick and you cant update, so how do i uninstall it? I am very new at all this so step by step instructions would be greatly appreciated.
In for step by step instructions.
There are instructuons on the webtop hack thread... but I don't understand them. So im in for a guide as well
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seh6183 said:
There are instructuons on the webtop hack thread... but I don't understand them. So im in for a guide as well
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Same here.
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Same here.
I just flashed back to 4.1.26 because I needed to update andit removes any mods done to the phone. Use these guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991072
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12540398#post12540398
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Search is your friend.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009329
The flash will work for ota as well but it's not really necessary if all you need to do is back out of the webtop mod.
I just bought a galaxy tab for my daughter. (sprint version) i try to update firmware and its says update failed. Can i download up the gingerbread update directly?
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If it is active on the Sprint network then it should just download the update in the background and give a prompt after, asking if you want to install now. Make sure it is fully charged or it won't let you install right away.
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Its not activated through sprint. We use it for wifi only
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You'll find what you need in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275031
Enjoy!
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Im unable to flash roms right now. Can i download it direct?
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You'll have to use a computer and Odin or Heimdall to flash it to any of the stock EF17 (Gingerbread) files listed in the link above. The only way you can download it directly to the Tab and Update would be the stock files, and those should pull down automatically when connected (if it's not already updated.) I can post the individual Sprint updates if you want to maintain 100% stock, but need to know what release you're on currently.
Ok ill check when i get home. It is rooted could that be why im not getting the ota? Also could i activate it through sprint for a day just to get the ota? Its for my daughter i dont care if lose root
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Btw thanks for the help everyone. Im use to dealin with people in the evo 3d forum lol normally are not as fast to help a noob
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Never rooted before and dying to have the Google experience on my GS4. Can somebody just tell me the steps I need to know. Recommendations would be awesome!
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Step one, read beerdroids "how to" guide on root, flash, etc. Look in the general forum
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Here it is if you're too lazy to look it up:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
jd1639 said:
Step one, read beerdroids "how to" guide on root, flash, etc. Look in the general forum
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Nuff said.
these are threads that help me get thru a work day--
awesome guys. Im thinking of using casual to root
Worked fine for me
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I'm officially rooted!
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Congrats
Make nandroid NOW and put a copy on your pc
Read Read Read
I always read OP of Rom thread and first/last 20 pages before flashing--sometimes more
Yeah I backed it up on my SD card, next onto the computer. Now I need to work on cyanogenmod
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OK guys I've learned a lot in the past 12 hours. I appreciate all of the help. My question, is it easier just to download cyanogenmod on the rom manager app than downloading it thru the website?
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I would just go to the thread in the Original Development section on this forum, follow the direct link and download the latest nightly - I have experience with other devices but, after die research on here, bought my S4 this evening and had CM running ten minutes after I got home. You can do it too!
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Good deal, you graduated No seriously, download it direct from the site. This insures a good copy. Very easy setup, so go for it.
The Ax says Good luck and Good day!
Hey guys, what do you do with the AT&T over the air update? Disable?
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freeze the att updater with Titanium
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freeze the att updater with Titanium
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Now as far as any OTA updates i want/need, what is the protocol in getting them?
You can't get them on a custom rom
I forget what I read on a custom recovery and rooted--getting older--
I think you need to go back to stock--someone can confirm
I haven't Googled that yet either
There were some rootkeeper apps that were used on my other phones, don't know what works here
I never took OTA's after rooted and flashing my other phones as dev's seemed to have updates faster than my carrier
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Now as far as any OTA updates i want/need, what is the protocol in getting them?
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Generally, the newer firmware versions that get pushed out as OTA updates will be incorporated into custom Touchwiz roms, such as ShoStock and Mint Jelly. However, if you flash CyanogenMod or any other AOSP-based rom such as SlimBean or AOKP, OTA updates will be completely meaningless. It's a different world altogether.
Either way, my advice is the same: Don't mess with OTA's. At best, they could give you the same features as a custom rom. At worst, they could kill the Loki exploit and lock your bootloader for good.