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I was going to put this in the JB thread, but that has apparently been locked due to flaming.
As mentioned in other threads on the eMMC "brickbug", Samsung's official patch for this issue is NOT to remove MMC_CAP_ERASE, but to only disable secure erase in the kernel.
See: https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/1383661/
Now, we've been highly disappointed that Samsung hasn't included this patch in many updates for a variety of devices. However, on analyzing the kernel, it appears it *might* be safe due to having Samsung's official patch.
If you unpack the kernel, and then run "strings" on the unpacked image, you will see the following:
Code:
M8G2FA
MAG4FA
MBG8FA
MCGAFA
VAL00M
VYL00M
KYL00M
VZL00M
e.g. the exact list from the above patch, in the correct order.
So it looks like the XXLS1 JB leak is *probably* safe from the Brickbug - unless Samsung is wrong about nonsecure erase being safe.
+1
Good news for Note Community
I agree..... thanks for taking the time to share your findings with us.
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Good to see some improvements from Samsung! Thanks a lot Entropy.. without your precious help this wouldn't be possible
Many thanks Entropy..
So now we can do full wipe without any fear...??
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Brilliant..thanks mate!
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thanks for the update.
Its great to see people like you care for the rest
Entropy512 said:
I was going to put this in the JB thread, but that has apparently been locked due to flaming.
As mentioned in other threads on the eMMC "brickbug", Samsung's official patch for this issue is NOT to remove MMC_CAP_ERASE, but to only disable secure erase in the kernel.
See: https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/1383661/
Now, we've been highly disappointed that Samsung hasn't included this patch in many updates for a variety of devices. However, on analyzing the kernel, it appears it *might* be safe due to having Samsung's official patch.
If you unpack the kernel, and then run "strings" on the unpacked image, you will see the following:
Code:
M8G2FA
MAG4FA
MBG8FA
MCGAFA
VAL00M
VYL00M
KYL00M
VZL00M
e.g. the exact list from the above patch, in the correct order.
So it looks like the XXLS1 JB leak is *probably* safe from the Brickbug - unless Samsung is wrong about nonsecure erase being safe.
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Well, well.
Samsung finally at last!
Thanks Entropy for the good find.
Lets hope Samsung did a good job !
Now to download that leak.......
I am still wondering about the update. If we have the brick bug in ics how are we able to flash ota jelly bean?? Wont there be chances of bricking while updating our phone to jb.
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qazibasit said:
I am still wondering about the update. If we have the brick bug in ics how are we able to flash ota jelly bean?? Wont there be chances of bricking while updating our phone to jb.
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The usual applies... Flashing anything via Odin is safe. Flashing anything from a safe kernel is safe. Flashing something with a "safe" update-binary should be safe even on a dangerous kernel.
I'm not going to guarantee the safety of the XXLS1 kernel, as it's hard to guarantee that it is doing what we think it is, but it is PROBABLY safe as opposed to definitively dangerous like any previous official ICS kernel binary. We won't know unless people take risks unfortunately...
ok using the jb rom i did indeed soft brick has taken 5 hrs to get my note working, i had a custom rooted 404 rom on with hydracore install the jb with cwm and that was it stuck on samsung logo ,so i then tried to flash stock 404 with pc odin and was stuck on flashing fs image,finally got it working with the pit method and by updating bootloader and clear efs, this has kinda scared me as after a cple hrs trying that it would be sent to repair
be aware this worked for me it may not for anyone else
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ok using the jb rom i did indeed soft brick has taken 5 hrs to get my note working, i had a custom rooted 404 rom on with hydracore install the jb with cwm and that was it stuck on samsung logo ,so i then tried to flash stock 404 with pc odin and was stuck on flashing fs image,finally got it working with the pit method and by updating bootloader and clear efs, this has kinda scared me as after a cple hrs trying that it would be sent to repair
be aware this worked for me it may not for anyone else
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I was going to write a sarcastic post but... that sucks
This means the Samsung work around did not work.
Either that or you might have repartitioned for no reason.
Did you try a nandroid restore first?
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ok using the jb rom i did indeed soft brick has taken 5 hrs to get my note working, i had a custom rooted 404 rom on with hydracore install the jb with cwm and that was it stuck on samsung logo ,so i then tried to flash stock 404 with pc odin and was stuck on flashing factoryfs....
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So you bricked bricked flashing on Hydracore? I thought that was safe!
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So you bricked bricked flashing on Hydracore? I thought that was safe!
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He already flashed the jb leak, overwriting hc with its own kernel in the process. Flashing back to 4.0.4 on the leaked rom caused the soft brick, NOT hc.
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randomtext said:
He already flashed the jb leak, overwriting hc with its own kernel in the process. Flashing back to 4.0.4 on the leaked rom caused the soft brick, NOT hc.
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He used PC Odin to "flash back". I thought that was safe too!
Anyway odin stuck on factoryfs and needing PIT file method to revive Note is SUPERBRICK, not "softbrick"
Entropy512 said:
The usual applies... Flashing anything via Odin is safe. Flashing anything from a safe kernel is safe. Flashing something with a "safe" update-binary should be safe even on a dangerous kernel.
I'm not going to guarantee the safety of the XXLS1 kernel, as it's hard to guarantee that it is doing what we think it is, but it is PROBABLY safe as opposed to definitively dangerous like any previous official ICS kernel binary. We won't know unless people take risks unfortunately...
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I've tried it a dozen times and seems to be ok
Ran the check and lost no memory at al
Thanks would be nice for my daring? Stupidity ? Did full wipes etc
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howard bamber said:
I've tried it a dozen times and seems to be ok
Ran the check and lost no memory at al
Thanks would be nice for my daring? Stupidity ? Did full wipes etc
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Actually it's the same as wiping on stock ICS recovery. Well done for trying to verify :thumbup:
what can i say i am a flashaholic flash at least once a week trying varied roms themes etc this time it just happened to me
redone pit file and gained a bit more space
anubis1126 said:
what can i say i am a flashaholic flash at least once a week trying varied roms themes etc this time it just happened to me
redone pit file and gained a bit more space
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Happened to me too useing stupid Cwm.zip - accidentally hit factory reset and BANG! Superbrick! Thankfully grey retailer replaced it.:thumbup:
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Who knew a MONDAY would be such an awesome day! New OTA Update MF9 as 1st reported HERE by @jonathanhtc . Any questions can go here guys....
I'll start off with a question I have: Does this mean that all of our mods will have to be re-done to be able to be flashed on the new update? ie: Hotspot mod, 4 in 1 reboot mod, etc. all have to be re-done to be able to work on the new software update?!
Question that's on everyones mind is:
Are the bootloaders locked? That "Secure boot status: Samsung" thing was not there before if I remember correctly.
xonone said:
Question that's on everyones mind is:
Are the bootloaders locked? That "Secure boot status: Samsung" thing was not there before if I remember correctly.
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That's why I'm definitely waiting till the devs take a look at it before I download it. It definitely wasn't there with MDC and MDL.
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Yes same here. BUT some new things that were reported are: Transparent notification bar with any wallpaper, new smart pause toggle, smoother UI (less lag), move apps to SD card, and KNOX is finally deployed along with Briefing and SPDclient.
First things first. Let's see what partitions got an update.
And someone should put a bug in Agat's ear to patch his kernel with the latest updates.
garwynn said:
First things first. Let's see what partitions got an update.
And someone should put a bug in Agat's ear to patch his kernel with the latest updates.
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I already posted in his thread about an hour ago that source is up
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I wonder if this is basically the same update that the international version got. Hopefully it is, and it fixes the "smearing issue" and also we get the HDR video recording!
I heard people were unable to unlock to use internationally. Some said sprint unlocked but software restrictions remained. Do you think this update might fix that? And im not talking for use withing the U.S. mainly outside (Europe)
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Okay, new bootloader, modem, kernel.
2 secondary bootloaders updated as well as rpm and tz.
Interesting that everything backs up to mmcblk0p22 before writing the new one.
Don't recall seeing that in updates for other devices.
New Fingerprint is just swap out MDL with MF9.
As mentioned, Knox is there. Makes me wonder what else was locked down with it.
Updated OCR among many updated binaries.
A lot of the binaries - in particular, vendor blobs - have an update.
I'll need someone to dump the system partition once it's patched for the new vendor files.
Hopefully good news for AOSP builds.
I'm asking to see if the previous sources have any info - but they've already stated not to expect anything.
There are a few questions that need to be figured out:
1) What is in the new bootloader? Are we locked like most of the others?
2) Can we revert bootloaders after flashing - and if so, what does it take to do so?
3) Root on new build?
All of this is going to require a test device, which sadly at the moment I am now without.
All the problems with the N2 left me with a Spare N2 and now without an S4.
xonone said:
Question that's on everyones mind is:
Are the bootloaders locked? That "Secure boot status: Samsung" thing was not there before if I remember correctly.
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bootloader isnt locked, mine is already back to rooted with twrp. that secured by samsung is the new knox stuff, so you can assign your own bootloader chain etc. i dont know all the details nor do i pretend to, but what i do know is its for companies to lock their phones down and not a concern to us
shabbypenguin said:
bootloader isnt locked, mine is already back to rooted with twrp. that secured by samsung is the new knox stuff, so you can assign your own bootloader chain etc. i dont know all the details nor do i pretend to, but what i do know is its for companies to lock their phones down and not a concern to us
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Could you post the steps you used to update & restore root please?
illdini said:
Could you post the steps you used to update & restore root please?
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you apply the ota, flash recovery via odin and then flash supersu. if youd rather skip a step im pretty sure you can use ota root keeper
shabbypenguin said:
you apply the ota, flash recovery via odin and then flash supersu. if youd rather skip a step im pretty sure you can use ota root keeper
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When applying the OTA, were you rooted and flashed with a Custom Recovery (i.e.-CWM or TWRP)? Or were you completely stock?
chenry944 said:
When applying the OTA, were you rooted and flashed with a Custom Recovery (i.e.-CWM or TWRP)? Or were you completely stock?
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Judging by his earlier post I'm guessing custom recovery is probably not the best way to flash.
I have the same question BTW I'm rooted, with TWRP recovery, but stock ROM. Have installed a few mods (hotspot, camera shutter sound disabled. Had XPosed framework installed with a couple of mods, but removed those later).
What would be the safe way for me to install the new update? I actually like some of the features that Samsung added, so not looking to switch away from stock ROM for now.
I'm hoping that knowledgeable developers will provide guidance in the next few days
jj14 said:
Judging by his earlier post I'm guessing custom recovery is probably not the best way to flash
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Yea I read that post I am just trying to get clarification for myself and everyone else in which way he did flash it.
shabbypenguin said:
bootloader isnt locked, mine is already back to rooted with twrp. that secured by samsung is the new knox stuff, so you can assign your own bootloader chain etc. i dont know all the details nor do i pretend to, but what i do know is its for companies to lock their phones down and not a concern to us
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Best news of this thread! Thanks for taking the chance!
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yea i was stock odex from crawj and i hit errors while flashing it twrp, i flashed stock kernel and stock recovery and tried and it still failed so i modded teh zip to forcibly install, i now have no mobile data and my modem isnt updated. so my suggestion, dont follow my lead
im currently flashing MDC stock tar to fully update all the way.
Got the Modem Updated to MF9 using Odin without going back to Stock, uploading the odin package now, and will be updating the thread here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338919
Does this include the security update Google announced would be coming to OEMs?
Now if i update to mf9, will it affect custom roms that are built around MDL, or AOSP?
Well instead of me writing, here is the link:
http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/galaxy_s4s3note_2_getting_4_3_gear_support_in_the_coming_weeks.html
I hope someone can leak out the final built for the n7105 section... I live in Australia, if America is getting it in a couple of weeks it means I'm getting it in a couple of years so we would appreciate the leak once it's released.
new thread, subsribed!!
via Note2
agreed mate
electroking said:
Well instead of me writing, here is the link:
http://www.guru3d.com/news_story/galaxy_s4s3note_2_getting_4_3_gear_support_in_the_coming_weeks.html
I hope someone can leak out the final built for the n7105 section... I live in Australia, if America is getting it in a couple of weeks it means I'm getting it in a couple of years so we would appreciate the leak once it's released.
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im the same live in brissy been trying the at&t version seanz rom everything works but dont have wifi due to bootloader issues be sweet once that is sorted the rom is butter smooth but no wifi is the killer as vodafone data sucks nuts on 4g where i am
This is the update schedule for American carriers. Does that mean that unlocked phones will get it sooner? I hope so. I only just bought the note 2 (Best decision ever) and would love it to be running on 4.3 ASAP.
mattytheflasher said:
im the same live in brissy been trying the at&t version seanz rom everything works but dont have wifi due to bootloader issues be sweet once that is sorted the rom is butter smooth but no wifi is the killer as vodafone data sucks nuts on 4g where i am
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I live in Brizzy too and I'll second or third that if its the only way we can get it? Sorry for the possibly stupid question, but is it true that if you have rooted and installed a custom rom, then you won't get the push update from your carrier anyway?... so.... the only way to get 4.3 on my (and I assume your rooted phone) is via custom rom download?
whokilledsanta said:
I live in Brizzy too and I'll second or third that if its the only way we can get it? Sorry for the possibly stupid question, but is it true that if you have rooted and installed a custom rom, then you won't get the push update from your carrier anyway?... so.... the only way to get 4.3 on my (and I assume your rooted phone) is via custom rom download?
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or if you go back to stock.
have issues with the ota updater as soon as i root my device. The moment i do that i get the message that my device has been changed and i cannot use the updater then. if i flash stock withouth root i don't have this issue.
reckon its best to make a backup of your apps with TB or any similar program when the official update is available, then flash back stock (no root) and update, afterwards simply restore your normal (non-system) apps and your ready
I'm in Aus too, but the official story (courtesy of Telstra) is that there won't be any updates as of JB 4.1.2, unless there's sufficient backlash ...
morph000 said:
I'm in Aus too, but the official story (courtesy of Telstra) is that there won't be any updates as of JB 4.1.2, unless there's sufficient backlash ...
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To answer you and the gentleman above... Australia will probably be the last country on earth to get the update as usual. So we might have to reside to getting it of some kind developer who uploads it here somewhere.
If you do wish to get updates you should go back to stock firmware (probably the first backup you made for your telstra 4.1.2) doesn't matter if it's rooted. Connect your phone to the PC and have KIES installed. Click update firmware and update (done, it will automatically unroot your phone and put back the stock recovery). You can easily update after that.
If anyone finds any android 4.3 working please update us here as soon as you can with a link to the page. If I find a working ROM for the official android 4.3 TW ROM I'll post it here too.
I don't think Aussie tel companies will well I don't have high hopes when it comes to Samsung I've always had HTC and Samsung and it's always the same get f all. I'm using 4.3.1 carbon I use GMD spen features for spen control and gestures don't use stock Sammy apps anyway.. just the 4.3 would be good because it's smooth as
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I like the update 4.3 but ill want rom without knox. I need root
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Well now...I've been holding off playing with rooting my phone (as I'm new to 'droid and have an awful lot to learn, but have come a LONG way in 2 weeks) as I was expecting Telstra to release an update. Since that appears NOT to be forthcoming, Ill consider the various root options, none of which are particularly appealing at the moment mainly as it seems no-one has a stock ROM for this phone online and I can't backup mine without root. Catch 22 it seems. Information on locked bootloaders, Telstra ROM mods, rooting the 7105 "T" version is VERY limited
So...if anyone happens to have a link for a ROM copy please let me know.
(Or info on a rooting technique that works)
Ultimately every one on xda will be using the custom 4.3 rom for the note 3 goodies because Samsung will not be releasing those features in it's official release
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morph000 said:
Well now...I've been holding off playing with rooting my phone (as I'm new to 'droid and have an awful lot to learn, but have come a LONG way in 2 weeks) as I was expecting Telstra to release an update. Since that appears NOT to be forthcoming, Ill consider the various root options, none of which are particularly appealing at the moment mainly as it seems no-one has a stock ROM for this phone online and I can't backup mine without root. Catch 22 it seems. Information on locked bootloaders, Telstra ROM mods, rooting the 7105 "T" version is VERY limited
So...if anyone happens to have a link for a ROM copy please let me know.
(Or info on a rooting technique that works)
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Okay I will explain what I done for you...
When I first rooted my Galaxy Note 2 in May, I was a new-comer to android, I had an iPhone for a long time. What I done was root my phone, I Odin installed TWRP after rooting because I really don't like CWM (those are the names of the 'recoveries' available), they will replace the default Samsung recovery. Just make sure you get TWRP. I think it's up to TWRP 2.6.3
Well yeah let's get back to the topic, as soon as I rooted I used TWRP to make a backup of my default Telstra ROM (completely with EFS, MODEM, basically tick everything you can possibly backup).
I took that backup and put it on my laptop and on my PC and I kept a copy on my external card the whole time. That was the best idea, any time I ever had any problems with my phone I went back to that backup. I even soft bricked my phone once and after hours of panicking I realised I can just Re-install the default backup, and it fixed my phone.
Oh and I just recently un-rooted my phone to check for updates. All I done was use SuperSU to do an UNROOT. Then went into recover, restored the original backup I made of the Telstra ROM. Plugged my phone into the PC, and used Samsung KIES to check for firmware update. It just restarted my phone, removed TWRP recovery, re-installed the samsung one, and it removed the root completely and I'm basically went back to my original telstra ROM. I can go into settings and check for updates and everything. (I can confirm there is no update as of yet).
AS for your other QUESTION.
ALL THE ROMS in the N7105 Section will WORK with your N7105T Model. It's the same thing. JUST WATCH OUT and make sure you never install N7100 ROMS (They will soft-brick and could hard-brick your phone).
Thanks for the input.
I've been considering between 3, namely CF AutoRoot, Galaxy Note Toolkit And (exploit based) Framaroot, with a bias towards Toolkit so far ( as it specifies the 7105 "T" variant).
But if you've actually ODINed a GT-7105T (Telstra) with CWP without issues, I'll certainly consider that.
Any one else care to chime in on this (if you've done the same phone/telco only though !)
I've come far enough to understand rooting,boot processes, CWM/TWRP, exploits AND the importance of picking the exact model !:laugh:
I'll take the plunge when I get enough input to decide.
morph000 said:
Thanks for the input.
I've been considering between 3, namely CF AutoRoot, Galaxy Note Toolkit And (exploit based) Framaroot, with a bias towards Toolkit so far ( as it specifies the 7105 "T" variant).
But if you've actually ODINed a GT-7105T (Telstra) with CWP without issues, I'll certainly consider that.
Any one else care to chime in on this (if you've done the same phone/telco only though !)
I've come far enough to understand rooting,boot processes, CWM/TWRP, exploits AND the importance of picking the exact model !:laugh:
I'll take the plunge when I get enough input to decide.
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It's not that hard really, you can't really mess it up if you follow the instructions... Hey root it whichever way you see fit, whatever you think is easier for you, don't listen to me. But I do highly recommend you get TWRP for backing up and formatting and installing your ROMS. Also I recommend PAC-MAN it's a good ROM, but it's not very stable at the moment (kind of).
electroking said:
It's not that hard really, you can't really mess it up if you follow the instructions... Hey root it whichever way you see fit, whatever you think is easier for you, don't listen to me. But I do highly recommend you get TWRP for backing up and formatting and installing your ROMS. Also I recommend PAC-MAN it's a good ROM, but it's not very stable at the moment (kind of).
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Don't take offense at my asking for multiple inputs. I just don't want to brick at $600 phone needlessly
I've now sourced a ROM from Sammobile and downloaded it last night.
I'm backing up settings and stuff tonight and will run with Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit tomorrow (I went PRO) and go for option 3 - THE LOT !
Hopefully it'll all go ok.
morph000 said:
Don't take offense at my asking for multiple inputs. I just don't want to brick at $600 phone needlessly
I've now sourced a ROM from Sammobile and downloaded it last night.
I'm backing up settings and stuff tonight and will run with Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit tomorrow (I went PRO) and go for option 3 - THE LOT !
Hopefully it'll all go ok.
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Haha you don't go pro over night my friend. Hope it all went all, if you have any issues or like to share your experience with the ROMS let us know.
electroking said:
Haha you don't go pro over night my friend. Hope it all went all, if you have any issues or like to share your experience with the ROMS let us know.
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Well, I did the deed last night with Toolkit PRO and it all went smoothly. No Telstra or Samsung nasties reared their heads PLUS there wasn't a yellow triangle either !
That's the trouble with being in Oz. It's such a small market and REAL information is very hard to come by...so one is very cautious !
Anyway thanks for your assistance :victory:
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Well, I did the deed last night with Toolkit PRO and it all went smoothly. No Telstra or Samsung nasties reared their heads PLUS there wasn't a yellow triangle either !
That's the trouble with being in Oz. It's such a small market and REAL information is very hard to come by...so one is very cautious !
Anyway thanks for your assistance :victory:
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I Odin flashed mine straight out of the box before I even set it up pulled backup and kept stock rom for warranty only.. these phones are pretty much unbrickable to an extent just don't go trying flashing n7100 roms and you'll be fine at&t roms are ok too just don't flash their bootloaders or even try to.. I change roms daily and have for like the last 2 years on my original note plus HTC's if your unsure on anything this place is helpful more than bloody Samsung
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Sammobile: 4.3 is rolling out for the S3.
Hey!
So yeah Iv'e been root-phobic ever since I bricked my old Ace Plus back in the day, and Iv'e been satisfied with non-root for a while.
But now the advantages of root are tempting me to go back. Iv'e always hated the fact that you can't disable the camera sound and the bloatware takes necessary space, and let's not forget all the apps that have special root features.
The thing is I'm ready to root again but then I realized rooting would change my phones status to "modified," and I won't be able to update my firmware. And that's a no-no since I'm expecting to ( hopefully ) get 4.3 soon.
So my question is: If I root, remove all the c**p I want to ( camera sound, bloatware ), and then unroot, will my phone status still be modified or will the unoot send it back to normal, so I can update? I hope it does! :fingers-crossed:
Thanks!
I think once you root your phone it will stay modified forever, but still, having a rooted S3 is so much better, i have 4.4.1 with CM and its something that I think will never come to our S3, so..
I rooted mine two weeks before I bought it, ****ed it up and fixed it many times...
The choice is yours to make
Yes you can go back to official status even after rooting and flashing custom roms multiple times.
This can be done by resetting the flash counter via Triangle Away and flashing a stock Rom.
Check your Build version and CSC now by dialing *#1234#
Better yet download from Samfirmware your current firmware in case you want to go back to it later.
Also you may want to look at these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42568033
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33817354
Also it's a good practice to backup your EFS, if you're still on efs v1, and keep it in a safe place like your ext sd card or your PC before flashing another Rom or firmware.
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GrippingSphere said:
Yes you can go back to official status even after rooting and flashing custom roms multiple times.
This can be done by resetting the flash counter via Triangle Away and flashing a stock Rom.
Check your Build version and CSC now by dialing *#1234#
Better yet download from Samfirmware your current firmware in case you want to go back to it later.
Also you may want to look at these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42568033
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33817354
Also it's a good practice to backup your EFS, if you're still on efs v1, and keep it in a safe place like your ext sd card or your PC before flashing another Rom or firmware.
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Ehhh. I think I'll root after I get the update. I'm not looking to mess anything up right now
Imuo9 said:
Ehhh. I think I'll root after I get the update. I'm not looking to mess anything up right now
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Dun think u shld root. U seem like u dk wat u are doing.
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Give a thank if i helped you.
the real question is can you Root ?
Blackwolf10 said:
the real question is can you Root ?
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Wat i meant
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I have read all KitKat topics till now. It looks nice, but still i'm not convinced to update to 4.4.2. My Note 3 at this moment : 4.3 MK2 UK rooted with Knox 0x0. (csc: Vodaphone UK)
I read posts about success, and also read posts about failure. For example :
- cannot write to SD card (or partial)
- bootlooping
- rooting failures
- soft bricking
I am curious how you think about this.
Pierre118 said:
I have read all KitKat topics till now. It looks nice, but still i'm not convinced to update to 4.4.2. My Note 3 at this moment : 4.3 MI7 rooted with Knox 0x0. (csc: Vodaphone UK)
I read posts about success, and also read posts about failure. For example :
- cannot write to SD card (or partial)
- bootlooping
- rooting failures
- soft bricking
I am curious how you think about this.
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My honest opinion, stay on 4.3. There are a lot of bugs on 4.4.2 - at least with 4.3 you have options with ROMS etc
Some issues I have had
SD cannot write/delete
Rotation issues
STUPID battery drainage
Pain in my A$$
radicalisto said:
My honest opinion, stay on 4.3. There are a lot of bugs on 4.4.2 - at least with 4.3 you have options with ROMS etc
Some issues I have had
SD cannot write/delete
Rotation issues
STUPID battery drainage
Pain in my A$$
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It looks like this a 'leaked' firmware, so many major bugs. But I also read success, how can that be so different?
I'm having a number of problems with 4.4.2, but they're nothing I can't work around with some tinkering. If you can't handle bugs on your phone, stay with 4.3.
If you're looking for big differences you won't find it visually. Most differences are "under the hood".
Haven't had any of the problems spoken about -
SD cannot write/delete
Rotation issues
STUPID battery drainage
But then again I might just be lucky....
If you're happy with 4.3 then est to stay as you are. You will loose root though you can get it again easily enough now Chainfire has released his cf-autoroot for Kitkat (you will trip Knox however).
A lot of cosmetic mods don't work and a fair few xposed mods work partially or not at all.
framework seems to be altered so themes don't work and until these are fixed you are "srtuck" with stock android look. There are some things you can do but not the range of stuff I did in 4.3.
All up its a mixed bag... Just needs time to be cracked and hacked and all will be well again...
Hi,
I just updated my note 3 to 4.4 and it's true that there's nothing extravagantly new on the update.
But, I did notice that my device is no longer rooted. I tried rooting my note 3 via ODIN but there's a problem (bootlooping)...
What can I do about this? I want to root my device but I can't because of the 4.4 update. Is there any methods or available download that I need to do so that I can root my device? And is it possible if I can switch back to 4.3 since 4.4 I flashed was the leaked version?
Looking forward to helping me out with my problem. More power!
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ultramag69 said:
If you're looking for big differences you won't find it visually. Most differences are "under the hood".
Haven't had any of the problems spoken about -
SD cannot write/delete
Rotation issues
STUPID battery drainage
But then again I might just be lucky....
If you're happy with 4.3 then est to stay as you are. You will loose root though you can get it again easily enough now Chainfire has released his cf-autoroot for Kitkat (you will trip Knox however).
A lot of cosmetic mods don't work and a fair few xposed mods work partially or not at all.
framework seems to be altered so themes don't work and until these are fixed you are "srtuck" with stock android look. There are some things you can do but not the range of stuff I did in 4.3.
All up its a mixed bag... Just needs time to be cracked and hacked and all will be well again...
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Sir,
I noticed you mentioned about that Chainfire released a cf-autoroot for Kitkat. Where can I find this? Have you updated yours to 4.4 and is still rooted? Can you help me out? I appreciate it much. Thanks.
Here is the file you need to root 4.4.2
I think after upgrading to 4.42 you can't go back, can't root without tripping Knox, SD is limited, I think you can't use Appop to set program permissions (not sure if there is any replacement), ART is disabled and some other minor bugs and issues.
Come again with benefits please.
pete4k said:
I think after upgrading to 4.42 you can't go back, can't root without tripping Knox, SD is limited, I think you can't use Appop to set program permissions (not sure if there is any replacement), ART is disabled and some other minor bugs and issues.
Come again with benefits please.
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Correct to KNOX and downgrading. Appops does work. But not natively supported. ART isn't implemented.
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radicalisto said:
My honest opinion, stay on 4.3. There are a lot of bugs on 4.4.2 - at least with 4.3 you have options with ROMS etc
Some issues I have had
SD cannot write/delete
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But that's not a bug. It's a kitkat feature, apps need to be updated to work with the new permissions for sd-card access.
Can I use this method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49047469&postcount=1127) to upgrade to Kitkat? So I'll have root but not the new knox bootloader.
If you don't play CM/AOKP/AOSP ROM and never intend to downgrade, your device is not Hong Kong Variant. Just go ahead update to 4.4.2 KitKat.
The most smooth experience I ever get in stock ROM.
No more delay when click the pull down menu for contact search at Phone Keypad. 1st open is slow but after that it is instantly open. This really important to me as I use it often, really appreciate Samsung finally fixed it.
I don't have rotation issue as small portion user report.
Solid stable.
Those facing bootloop is because either
User never tick Phone Bootloader Update.
Using not compatible custom recovery.
Accidentally flash the ROM at Hong Kong Variant Note 3.
Things to aware on KitKat.
Samsung do S View chip detection, now only Genuine Samsung S View Flip cover is working, all counterfeit and 3rd party include Spigen will stop functioning.
Due to new implementation of KitKat, need new permission for writing data to external SD card, thus making certain apps no longer able to write to SD Card. Currently they is a fixed for root user, or just wait the apps developer updates it.
No way to downgrade to any 4.3 ROM due to new bootloader, also means cannot install any CM/AOKP/AOSP until those developer updates them to new bootloader.
stay with 4.3, update you will regret it.
-Generic S-View case won't work ( just like Iphone ios 7 detect none genuine hardware= rip off)
-Call recording feature is NOT implement with Samsung KK (shame on Samsung), therefore call record WILL NOT work.
-New bootloader (No way to revert back older Bootloader) = IOS can not re-install older version.
-Samsung firmware is now just like f**k IOS.
-This will be my last Samsung Handset.
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fterh said:
Can I use this method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49047469&postcount=1127) to upgrade to Kitkat? So I'll have root but not the new knox bootloader.
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No. You need the new bootloader to have 4.4.2 work
This sucks, android was meant to be the more open source friendly software!! It's basically becoming iOS with all the locks and restrictions it's placing everywhere, I think after this note I'm jumping ship to.. Well god knows what! It seems soon everything will be "your device will be this and you can't change that"
Let the consumer buy the product, then f*** them over time.... Thanks Samsung. Glad my new TV was an LG.
:crying:
Stay on 4.3
Pierre118 said:
I have read all KitKat topics till now. It looks nice, but still i'm not convinced to update to 4.4.2. My Note 3 at this moment : 4.3 MI7 rooted with Knox 0x0. (csc: Vodaphone UK)
I read posts about success, and also read posts about failure. For example :
- cannot write to SD card (or partial)
- bootlooping
- rooting failures
- soft bricking
I am curious how you think about this.
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There are no two answers to this! Stay on 4.3
4.4.2 is garbage, believe me! I have tried it and am regretting it! It is slow, buggy and worse of all can crash at any time! So till Google don't release an update, don't even think about upgrading!
From a victim of 4.4.2
Ry2mkk said:
This sucks, android was meant to be the more open source friendly software!! It's basically becoming iOS with all the locks and restrictions it's placing everywhere, I think after this note I'm jumping ship to.. Well god knows what! It seems soon everything will be "your device will be this and you can't change that"
Let the consumer buy the product, then f*** them over time.... Thanks Samsung. Glad my new TV was an LG.
:crying:
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Hehehe, well all the manufacturers are trying to lock down their devices now, LG will be next with their KNOX version, and already Sony are a ***** to play around with I hear... that leaves HTC? - even then, your warranty is void when you unlock your bootloader.... However, they at least offer you the chance to choose an unlocked safe method via themselves..
I'm not defending the corporate garbage, however, you gotta remember it's business to them.. a few modders over millions of normal sales means nothing to them in the long run -- PS My tv is Samsung haha --
iqsoft said:
There are no two answers to this! Stay on 4.3
4.4.2 is garbage, believe me! I have tried it and am regretting it! It is slow, buggy and worse of all can crash at any time! So till Google don't release an update, don't even think about upgrading!
From a victim of 4.4.2
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I replied to your help thread, we'll get you sorted don't worry :good:
for me (sm-n900)
4.4.2
is the real meaning of stability and smoothnes and battery
its really the best choise
i like it
and i think its deffrient from each device
just go ahead and try it
if u have any issues
it will be fixed in the next official updates from Sam
dont worry
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dr. Ketan just released v2 of his 4.4.2 rom. I hope it's stable enough to use it.
I hate bugs, even the very small ones.
I was looking at all the posts in this thread but didn't see a solid answer about the 4.4.2 advantages.
can someone tell us what is 4.4.2 better for?
Pierre118 said:
I have read all KitKat topics till now. It looks nice, but still i'm not convinced to update to 4.4.2. My Note 3 at this moment : 4.3 MI7 rooted with Knox 0x0. (csc: Vodaphone UK)
I read posts about success, and also read posts about failure. For example :
- cannot write to SD card (or partial)
- bootlooping
- rooting failures
- soft bricking
I am curious how you think about this.
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Click to collapse
The normal thing for you would be to upgrade from MI7 to MJ7. When Vodaphone UK 4.4 will be out you should start thinking about upgrading to that.