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I did some searching and did not find a direct answer to this. Feel free to lock this thread if this has been answered.
I flashed back to my original stock ROM from when I rooted my device. I went through the series if updates, to this morning and and updated to ics. I have lost root access. So the question is.... Is there a way to root my device on ics without downgrading. I got to have my AD free and battery saving app
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Or if someone could post a link that would be great! Thank you!
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this worked for me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
I saw this earlier. I guess the leak could be what I have? I will have to check the firmware and compare it to what is listed. Thanks btw I will try this later tonight and update if this worked.
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I have same situation. I had rooted HC 3.2.1. Yesterday I made the update to stock ICS. I have to say that I am not happy with this new rom. It is not so smooth and fast that I expected. I am intrested to install some nice and fast custom rom. How to do it? What is need to be done to root and install the ClockworkMod??????
Worked perfectly and easily on mine. Acer_AV041_A500_1.033.00_PA_CUS1
I used the method as above, coming from the stock ota. And it worked I was able to use the battery saver and TB. I don't have a custom recovery, in order to do a back up for the time being but that is okay for now.
Edit: I see there is a bunch more threads started with this same topic so feel free to shut this down.
Hey did you unroot before installing the OTA ICS update? Also, what about recovery?
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Just to clarify, the root method for the ICS leak works on the US ICS OTA? (Acer_A500_041.205.01_COM_GEN2)
I just want to make sure, as I am being offered the OTA update from stock rooted Acer_A500_7.014.02_COM_GEN2. I want to make sure I can re-root if I do the update. Otherwise, I'll just wait for a CWM-flashable rooted version. Or has someone already posted that that I've missed?
Yes I was rooted. Then went back to my original stock ROM and stock recovery then went through all the updates. I updated this morning to the stock ics from Acer. Then used the thread above to root again. However I do not have a custom recovery at the moment but root access apps are working just fine. Which is all I need for now.(I live in southern Michigan)
thanks. A question about your custom recovery...Does Acer Recovery Installer no longer work to install CWM again? Or have you just not attempted to re-install CWM?
Kinz1980 said:
Yes I was rooted. Then went back to my original stock ROM and stock recovery then went through all the updates. I updated this morning to the stock ics from Acer. Then used the thread above to root again. However I do not have a custom recovery at the moment but root access apps are working just fine. Which is all I need for now.(I live in southern Michigan)
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okay cool thanks. What did you use to unroot? For flashing back to stock recovery I will use "Acer Recovery Installer".
I tried using iconiaroot which I used to root but it still won't unroot my tablet. I even tried restarting and still nothing.
I lost root when doing the updates to clarify. And no I do not have a recovery at the moment, which I don't need because I am running ics with rooted apps that is all I need. I have no reason to flash a custom ROM. I will let the developers work with this for a bit and I will probably check it or later
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I lost root when doing the updates to clarify. And no I do not have a recovery at the moment, which I don't need because I am running ics with rooted apps that is all I need. I have no reason to flash a custom ROM. I will let the developers work with this for a bit and I will probably check it or later
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Okay great thanks. Glad to know it still worked, flashing the ota update with still having root. Only thing that worries me is I flashed back to stock recovery using that program an went I booted to recovery, it was exclamation point inside a triangle. Hope that doesn't affect my update process.
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I hope a root option comes out that doesn't require a ROM like gingerbreak. Maybe it's not possible for ICS or there aren't any developers interested in working on it, I don't know, but I'll wait.
It shouldn't your stock recovery is different then a custom recovery ie cwm. You will have to find another thread or something to flash a custom recovery. If your wanting to have a custom ROM. I have no need for it. So to put this into a nut shell.
Flash back to stock ROM (honeycomb)
Flash stock recovery.
Except the ota.
Use the link in first post to"re root"your device.
You will have a stock ROM from Acer that has root access. No recovery.
I Hope this makes it clear as mud:sly:
Hit the thanks button if any of this helped you, good day.
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It shouldn't your stock recovery is different then a custom recovery ie cwm. You will have to find another thread or something to flash a custom recovery. If your wanting to have a custom ROM. I have no need for it. So to put this into a nut shell.
Flash back to stock ROM (honeycomb)
Flash stock recovery.
Except the ota.
Use the link in first post to"re root"your device.
You will have a stock ROM from Acer that has root access. No recovery.
I Hope this makes it clear as mud:sly:
Hit the thanks button if any of this helped you, good day.
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Just to let you know that you will have recovery if you follow this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...ader+and+fixing+broken+recovery+in+leaked+ics
Wouldn't Rootkeeper be able to restore root after the update? It worked when I updated my Razr to the leaked ICS.
Kinz1980 said:
It shouldn't your stock recovery is different then a custom recovery ie cwm. You will have to find another thread or something to flash a custom recovery. If your wanting to have a custom ROM. I have no need for it. So to put this into a nut shell.
Flash back to stock ROM (honeycomb)
Flash stock recovery.
Except the ota.
Use the link in first post to"re root"your device.
You will have a stock ROM from Acer that has root access. No recovery.
I Hope this makes it clear as mud:sly:
Hit the thanks button if any of this helped you, good day.
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okay. sorry for all the questions, but does it matter what version of HC I'm on? You say flash back to stock, is that just if I was running a custom rom? I can't find the sdcard I have my backups on but I'm running completely stock 3.2.1 HC. Just rooted and running CWM.
No ICS Update for me, Rooted 3.2, Need Help!
I thought having my tablet simply rooted wouldnt cause a big issue, i didnt flash it, im still running 3.2 gen 2 but no update for ics has appeared, when checking for update it says im up to date, ive checked several times, tried looking into it seeing if i had to unroot somehow which ive found no program that will unroot my tablet successfully i do not want to wipe because last time i rooted it wiped and i lost alot of important data i couldnt back up. Someone please advise me or send me the Canadian/USA Update Zip or other location for the official ics. Thanks!
Hey I'm new to the forums but been reading them for a while and I just have a question with OTA updates. I have a nexus 4 that's been rooted and have clockwork mod. I have also flashed the .33 baseband on 4.2.2. I have stock rom but Franco kernel however I backed up the stock kernel with his updater app.
I know I can't OTA with the kernel but flashing the stock one is no big deal. Can I OTA with the rest being on there?
Also if I do the lte wifi hotspot fix will that stop the OTA update as well?
Thanks in advance.
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As long you have clockwork mod on the rom you can not OTA...its always going to be manual way of flashing the OTA and that process will remove clockwork mod but using apps like voodoo keeps you rooted so you can easily install clockwork mod again after the update.
No Recovery+Stock ROM+Stock Kernel+Stock Latest Radio= auto OTA update.
I hope that made sense..but i could be wrong but that's what works for me.
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Helderg1984 said:
Hey I'm new to the forums but been reading them for a while and I just have a question with OTA updates. I have a nexus 4 that's been rooted and have clockwork mod. I have also flashed the .33 baseband on 4.2.2. I have stock rom but Franco kernel however I backed up the stock kernel with his updater app.
I know I can't OTA with the kernel but flashing the stock one is no big deal. Can I OTA with the rest being on there?
Also if I do the lte wifi hotspot fix will that stop the OTA update as well?
Thanks in advance.
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You CAN ota if you have a custom recovery.
However, the WiFi hotspot fix will kill it.
I made a guide with all the info you need. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2145848
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So if anything is modded at all except for basic root I won't be able to apply the update that arrives to my phone directly right? I will have to flash it in cwm? I assume I will have to wipe cache and such before I apply the zip right?
Do I have to revert anything back stock or can I just flash the zip directly over what I have now and just re apply the kernel and baseband?
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Sorry one more thing with the latest SU I will stay rooted I think but I will lose cwm and have to re obtain it or will I keep it if survival mode is checked?
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Sorry one more thing with the latest SU I will stay rooted I think but I will lose cwm and have to re obtain it or will I keep it if survival mode is checked?
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If you flash it from CWM then you will keep CWM and also keep root (if you say yes when it asks you).
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Sorry I am a bit confused still, when I get the update.zip and flash it in CWM do I have to wipe or no? and if I don't will everything stay the same? or will I lose my 0.33 baseband and kernel? I'm also wanting to do the lte hotspot fix so would I lose that too?
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If you flash it from CWM then you will keep CWM and also keep root (if you say yes when it asks you).
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Helderg1984 said:
Sorry I am a bit confused still, when I get the update.zip and flash it in CWM do I have to wipe or no? and if I don't will everything stay the same? or will I lose my 0.33 baseband and kernel? I'm also wanting to do the lte hotspot fix so would I lose that too?
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You don't have to wipe.It does not matter if you wipe or not, you will still lose your base band, you'll just have to flash the old baseband again. As for the kernel if the ota comes with a new kernel your old stock kernel will be replaced with the new one in the ota.
You actually can accept a ota update with a custom recovery but you have to be stock everything else, no other mods or anything. The ota will install fine and youll see that it goes through your custom recovery when updating. After the update you will lose root and your custom recovery however unless you recovery someone holds onto it.
As I know, we need to modify something after installing custom recovery. Else, stock recovery will be installed upon reboot. So even after modifying, OTA still works ?
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You actually can accept a ota update with a custom recovery but you have to be stock everything else, no other mods or anything. The ota will install fine and youll see that it goes through your custom recovery when updating. After the update you will lose root and your custom recovery however unless you recovery someone holds onto it.
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So bascially no matter what i have on the phone update.zip will go through fine and put on the phone what it contains and it's up to me to put everything back? Also I've heard mixed opinions if I will lose root and CWM, mostly people say it will give me an option to keep it after applyng the update.
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You don't have to wipe.It does not matter if you wipe or not, you will still lose your base band, you'll just have to flash the old baseband again. As for the kernel if the ota comes with a new kernel your old stock kernel will be replaced with the new one in the ota.
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heat361 said:
You don't have to wipe.It does not matter if you wipe or not, you will still lose your base band, you'll just have to flash the old baseband again. As for the kernel if the ota comes with a new kernel your old stock kernel will be replaced with the new one in the ota.
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Everything about this post is incorrect.
I don't mean to be a jerk but I've seen you post a lot of false info lately. I know you'd like to help, but it only confuses people when they see contradictory info.
Helderg1984 said:
So bascially no matter what i have on the phone update.zip will go through fine and put on the phone what it contains and it's up to me to put everything back? Also I've heard mixed opinions if I will lose root and CWM, mostly people say it will give me an option to keep it after applying the update.
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Just read the thread I linked earlier. It has answers to your questions.
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El Daddy said:
Everything about this post is incorrect.
I don't mean to be a jerk but I've seen you post a lot of false info lately. I know you'd like to help, but it only confuses people when they see contradictory info.
Just read the thread I l
Can you tell me what's wrong with what I said? I was assuming he was on stock rooted with a custom recovery. Is it not true that if you get an ota update and it contains a new baseband and new stock kernel it will overwrite the last last stock kernel and baseband.
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heat361 said:
El Daddy said:
Everything about this post is incorrect.
I don't mean to be a jerk but I've seen you post a lot of false info lately. I know you'd like to help, but it only confuses people when they see contradictory info.
Just read the thread I l
Can you tell me what's wrong with what I said? I was assuming he was on stock rooted with a custom recovery. Is it not true that if you get an ota update and it contains a new baseband and new stock kernel it will overwrite the last last stock kernel and baseband.
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No it doesn't overwrite anything. It just fails.
OTA's contain patches. Not complete files. If the original file isn't there it will abort.
I can see how this can be confusing because it is different from custom roms.
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But thats only if he has the lte fix right. So if he just flashes a stock kernel without that patch, the ota could work.
For example the stock boot.img
I'm rooted with cwm, custom kernel and old baseband, stock rom. I mean I can very easily revert my kernel back to stock and flash the newest baseband.
The only thing is there's a bunch of stuff I might want to do more but don't want to make it hard to update since it's important to me.
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heat361 said:
But thats only if he has the lte fix right. So if he just flashes a stock kernel without that patch, the ota could work.
For example the stock boot.img
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Yep. The phone needs to be 100% stock with the exception of the recovery to complete the OTA. If the files,kernel,radio, etc. are replaced to the original state you'd be good to go.
PS. Sorry if I came off as a jerk this morning. I had a case of the Mondays.
Helderg1984 said:
I'm rooted with cwm, custom kernel and old baseband, stock rom. I mean I can very easily revert my kernel back to stock and flash the newest baseband.
The only thing is there's a bunch of stuff I might want to do more but don't want to make it hard to update since it's important to me.
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Just as I wrote above, You can do as many modifications as you want, just make sure you bring the phone back to stock before you flash the OTA.zip, otherwise it will fail.
When the new OTA comes out I will update my OTA Help-Desk thread with all the new requirements.
Helderg1984 said:
So bascially no matter what i have on the phone update.zip will go through fine and put on the phone what it contains and it's up to me to put everything back? Also I've heard mixed opinions if I will lose root and CWM, mostly people say it will give me an option to keep it after applyng the update.
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Just watch this its eazy as 1 2 3!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky5miA8ilr0
Got a new S4. First time I start up, it asks if I want to install OTA update. Will this stop me from rooting the device after? If I root first, can I apply the update after root? What has been the best practice?
Still extremely easy to root the mdl update
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Agree. Take the update and then easily install custom recovery/kernel/root without to much trouble.
easy to root with MDL easy to revert back to stock. Ultra noobs :silly: with no patience who can't read would be the only people I could think of that could brick this install...
Ok I'll break it down to it's most easy form. Rooting MDL involves this:
1) Take the update from sprint. That will get you to all MDL (radio, rom and kernel)
2) flash a custom recovery. I really don't care which.
3) flash a custom kernel. Shabbys works well.
4) flash busybox/supersu zips
5) profit.
It's not hard to root MDL. if you think this is hard you should have tried rooting the HTC 4g LTE. with a locked bootloader. THAT was hard.
Oh, so even if we accepted the OTA, everything is fine? I thought there was a kernel issue?
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eyecon82 said:
Oh, so even if we accepted the OTA, everything is fine? I thought there was a kernel issue?
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There is, hence why rawintellect stated that you need to "flash a custom kernel."
Hello!
I recently had Xposed Framework installed. I uninstalled it to get my phone ready for the Android 4.4 OTA.
I have a STOCK ROOTED Nexus 4 with CWM Recovery (Bootloader: Unlocked).
I wanted to download the Android 4.4 OTA once it is released.
Based on what I understand, there are two ways (that I prefer) of receiving this:
1> Unroot the phone and put stock recovery. I had a question with this method:
a: Would I need to lock the bootloader to install the OTA? If yes, on locking would I loose my data?
2> Flashing a binary that would be released on the Google website. I also had a few questions related to this:
a: Would I loose my data if I did so?
b: Do I need to make any changes to my Stock Rooted Nexus 4 with CWM Recovery to follow this method?
Which method would you follow? Or do you have a better method? Please help me out :laugh:
Thank You!
Just go to the ota help desk here on xda and once the ota is being released they will put it in a zip file and you will be able to install it in recovery without losing any data, so just like a normal ota.
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Thibaultvw said:
Just go to the ota help desk here on xda and once the ota is being released they will put it in a zip file and you will be able to install it in recovery without losing any data, so just like a normal ota.
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That's great. But what if I want to install the OTA? Wouldn't installing something from the OTA Helpdesk void the warranty?
ak****soota said:
That's great. But what if I want to install the OTA? Wouldn't installing something from the OTA Helpdesk void the warranty?
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No................................................................. this isn't a Samsung phone.
Can anyone confirm you need to unroot or not to receive OTA? (I have never bothered with it since flashing roms). Just make sure you're running unrooted stock rom that is odexed, stock kernel and stock recovery, as far as I know.
If you flash the factory firmware from Google it will wipe out everything, including your /sdcard/ partition. You could wait for a 'stock rom' that is flashable by custom recovery, these don't delete your /sdcard while flashing, these (unrooted odexed) roms should still be able to receive OTA (correct me if I'm wrong).
Yes u will have to unroot to receive OTA.
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ak****soota said:
Hello!
I recently had Xposed Framework installed. I uninstalled it to get my phone ready for the Android 4.4 OTA.
I have a STOCK ROOTED Nexus 4 with CWM Recovery (Bootloader: Unlocked).
I wanted to download the Android 4.4 OTA once it is released.
Based on what I understand, there are two ways (that I prefer) of receiving this:
1> Unroot the phone and put stock recovery. I had a question with this method:
a: Would I need to lock the bootloader to install the OTA? If yes, on locking would I loose my data?
2> Flashing a binary that would be released on the Google website. I also had a few questions related to this:
a: Would I loose my data if I did so?
b: Do I need to make any changes to my Stock Rooted Nexus 4 with CWM Recovery to follow this method?
Which method would you follow? Or do you have a better method? Please help me out :laugh:
Thank You!
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I see so many of these threads and then I see the I bricked my phone going back to stock threads next. Please if you enjoy root and the features it brings you just relax and wait out the update. Your favorite developer will then create a nice new KitKat version with your updates and customizations. Of course do what you like but to unroot and get rid of your custom rom to have stock and then re root to try and get the same effect again just sounds crazy too me.
Patience is a virtue
Edit: but your question is what route to take just so you know there are back to stock threads which would be your best bet to follow if you honestly feel like doing all that to undo it later....
Hi all!
I am a noob in need of some help with downgrading my phone, back to 4.2.2 (Jellybean).
My current situation is as follows:
I initally got the S4 from AT&T with the stock 4.2.2 rom (with the Build # ending in MF3, and the Baseband version of i337). Soon after sometime I had rooted that version on my phone and everything was alright.
After a couple of months 4.4.2 was released and AT&T started pushing it out/releasing it for download. So I went ahead with the download without doing a proper backup of the then current rom (4.2.2) (a really dumb idea on my part! ) - so I don't have a snapshot of the 4.2.2 rom.
Anyways, after the update I current have the S4 with (Kitkat 4.4.2 - Build # NB1 and the baseband is still the same - i337). I know there are some threads out there somewhat outlining what needs to be done and so forth, with people tested it out as well. But I am having a hard time following the instructions, also I haven't found one that has a clear instruction set for downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.2.2.
The reason I need this soon is because my phone has started glitching big time now (seems like it may not be able to handle the switch) - it has started overheating with basic functionalities such as calling/text/charging, and having random 'black screens', and all this began happening only after the upgrade.
What I'm looking for (if possible):-
A non-rooted method of backing up application data from the phone before the downgrade
A way to downgrade 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 (I should be able to figure out how to root it once its back to jellybean)
A way to retain emoji's
Any help will be appreciated regarding this! Please try not to be too harsh, I'm trying hard to learn properly and not screw up with the process.
Thanks!
There is no way to downgrade to 4.2.2. Don't even waste your time.
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zdarkangel said:
Hi all!
I am a noob in need of some help with downgrading my phone, back to 4.2.2 (Jellybean).
My current situation is as follows:
I initally got the S4 from AT&T with the stock 4.2.2 rom (with the Build # ending in MF3, and the Baseband version of i337). Soon after sometime I had rooted that version on my phone and everything was alright.
After a couple of months 4.4.2 was released and AT&T started pushing it out/releasing it for download. So I went ahead with the download without doing a proper backup of the then current rom (4.2.2) (a really dumb idea on my part! ) - so I don't have a snapshot of the 4.2.2 rom.
Anyways, after the update I current have the S4 with (Kitkat 4.4.2 - Build # NB1 and the baseband is still the same - i337). I know there are some threads out there somewhat outlining what needs to be done and so forth, with people tested it out as well. But I am having a hard time following the instructions, also I haven't found one that has a clear instruction set for downgrading 4.4.2 to 4.2.2.
The reason I need this soon is because my phone has started glitching big time now (seems like it may not be able to handle the switch) - it has started overheating with basic functionalities such as calling/text/charging, and having random 'black screens', and all this began happening only after the upgrade.
What I'm looking for (if possible):-
A non-rooted method of backing up application data from the phone before the downgrade
A way to downgrade 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 (I should be able to figure out how to root it once its back to jellybean)
A way to retain emoji's
Any help will be appreciated regarding this! Please try not to be too harsh, I'm trying hard to learn properly and not screw up with the process.
Thanks!
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The only way is sending it for service to see if they could downgraded for you, which I doubt it. You can downgrade to Mk2 which is possible and try to isolate your problems.
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jd1639 said:
There is no way to downgrade to 4.2.2. Don't even waste your time.
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Thank you for your response jd! Can I ask why there isn't a way so far? Is it because of the kernel lock or something?
netomel said:
The only way is sending it for service to see if they could downgraded for you, which I doubt it. You can downgrade to Mk2 which is possible and try to isolate your problems.
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Thank you for your response netomel! What instructions/thread can I follow to revert to mk2? Also is there a possible youtube video outlining the workable downgrade?
zdarkangel said:
Thank you for your response jd! Can I ask why there isn't a way so far? Is it because of the kernel lock or something?
Thank you for your response netomel! What instructions/thread can I follow to revert to mk2? Also is there a possible youtube video outlining the workable downgrade?
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It is because of the locked bootloader. You can not downgrade the firmware, except from nb1/nc1 to mk2
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zdarkangel said:
Thank you for your response jd! Can I ask why there isn't a way so far? Is it because of the kernel lock or something?
Thank you for your response netomel! What instructions/thread can I follow to revert to mk2? Also is there a possible youtube video outlining the workable downgrade?
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Sorry I did not provided before I though you would look for it. Anyway here is the link to a thread I follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
1. Usually you need first to flash full NB1 found on post # 2.
2. Downgrade to mk2 post#1 before reboot pull battery and back on. Put in recovery mode by pressing Vol up+ Home+ power at same time. Then factory reset and reboot to system.
Root using safe root
Install safe strap then install recovery within safestrap.
Flash Bypasslkm in safestrap.
Reboot fix wifi in universal init.d : turn on, tap on wififix then hit play.
Finish setup.
Once you are here you can choose any TW base rom.
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netomel said:
Sorry I did not provided before I though you would look for it. Anyway here is the link to a thread I follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
1. Usually you need first to flash full NB1 found on post # 2.
2. Downgrade to mk2 post#1 before reboot pull battery and back on. Put in recovery mode by pressing Vol up+ Home+ power at same time. Then factory reset and reboot to system.
Root using safe root
Install safe strap then install recovery within safestrap.
Flash Bypasslkm in safestrap.
Reboot fix wifi in universal init.d : turn on, tap on wififix then hit play.
Finish setup.
Once you are here you can choose any TW base rom.
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That's such a goofy way to fix wifi. I've never actually had to do that (mostly because it never actually worked for me). Flash this instead after you flash your TW based rom: NC1 wifi modules. Much more noob friendly, in my opinion! Domination and PurifieD both let you keep Androids emoji's instead of Samsung's.
A rough idea of how to flash a custom rom (PurifieD, in this example) would be:
Downgrade to MK2 as detailed above
Install and boot into Safestrap 3.72, flash PurifieD (wipe not necessary)
If you wish to keep Knox happy with 0x0, do not let PurifieD modify the kernel during the Aroma installer when it asks
Flash an i337 build.prop in order to get 4G LTE working again (you have service without this, but this lets you access LTE again) (you can find this here!)
Flash the WiFi module in order to get wifi working again (WiFi will NOT work unless you flash this) (you can find this here!)
(Optional, I had to do this as I had issues with keeping root on PurifieD, though you might not!) Flash SuperSU again (you can find this here!
Rhymey said:
That's such a goofy way to fix wifi. I've never actually had to do that (mostly because it never actually worked for me). Flash this instead after you flash your TW based rom: NC1 wifi modules. Much more noob friendly, in my opinion!
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That's after you have flash NC1 rom, but this is when you downgrade to mk2 from there he could flash any TW rom. Actually it would be his choice. Maybe he can flash the mk2 modules before he flash other rom.
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netomel said:
Sorry I did not provided before I though you would look for it. Anyway here is the link to a thread I follow.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
1. Usually you need first to flash full NB1 found on post # 2.
2. Downgrade to mk2 post#1 before reboot pull battery and back on. Put in recovery mode by pressing Vol up+ Home+ power at same time. Then factory reset and reboot to system.
Root using safe root
Install safe strap then install recovery within safestrap.
Flash Bypasslkm in safestrap.
Reboot fix wifi in universal init.d : turn on, tap on wififix then hit play.
Finish setup.
Once you are here you can choose any TW base rom.
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Thanks! That's a good start for me I guess. I still need to understand what each step means, and how to do them. Another thing, do you know if there's a way to retrieve all application data/backup my current rom state, without root, from my current NB1 build?
zdarkangel said:
Thanks! That's a good start for me I guess. I still need to understand what each step means, and how to do them. Another thing, do you know if there's a way to retrieve all application data/backup my current rom state, without root, from my current NB1 build?
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This is more of a summary because some of the step cover separate threads for each. You got to do some reading. I gave you a link any how you will find the threads on the general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735644
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Thank you all for the information! I will go through the links you guys gave me and respond on here if I have any questions or if I need any more help. :fingers-crossed: