Hey guys I have a factory unlocked phone which I bought from china, and I also have it rooted, my friend wants me to to update to JB but I'm not sure if I have to unroot my phone to get the update and also if I unroot it will I loose my factory unlock? I'm using it in the United States right now. With carrier t-mobile.. I've also seen other posts about being slow after updating if it's international so what should I do?
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The open bootloader never gets locked in any way
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What does that mean?
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I am using the stock JB and its very fast and smooth. You will have to unroot if you want to update via OTA, I have read others say that you can update via Lies without unrooting, but I can tell you for sure. As for whether you would lose your unlock the short answer is no.
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Hi, I've just finished charging my new p6810 and it has informed me there is a firmware update available.
My question is, if I update (to ics, I assume?), could this cause me any difficulties if I later decide to unlock boot loader, root etc?
I have had a search but can't find anything conclusive, so I'm either blind our guessing it's not an issue. However, I'd appreciate confirmation.
I live in Australia, don't know if this has any relevance to update.
Cheers guys!
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Well I know this update is not ics, it's only 0.07mb big. I will have a search to see what it does.
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Just download latest ROM and flash it with Odin. Root is also easy to apply later.
The tab is just so much better with ICS don't waste time using HC.
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United Kingdom / Ireland 2012 July Android 4.0.4 P6810XXLPL P6810OXALPL
Should the above firmware/rom work on an Australian P6810?
Cheers!
How do you root the Verizon GALAXY Tab 2 7.0 running JB 4.1.2? Just picked up my device today and it auto updated while I was gone from the home..
Look at the root/bootloader/recovery thread in the Development. Quick search goes a long way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=verizon%20galaxy%20tab%202%20root
How do I get rid of this Custom icon with an unlock icon that shows up when my device boots? On my S3 I just had to unlock the bootloader to get rid of it. How do I do that on the Tab?
Did you follow all the steps in the root/BOOTLOADER/recovery thread?
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All I wanted to do was root the device so I did not do any of the unlocking stuff. Do I need to unlock like I had to on my S3 to get rid of the custom unlock icon on boot?
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Yep. Unlock or it'll always bug ya.
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Happen to have a link to a good unlock?
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If you follow steps 1-3 in the root bootloader recovery thread it'll get you rooted unlocked and custom recovery. Lol
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Hey Mr. Hyde
I found your thread here on rooting the VZW tab 2 7.0:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1885558
And was wondering if it works for the VZW tab 2 10.1, SCH-i915
I've been scouring this site for months now and still have yet to find a working root. Thanks!
This is a system image from the i705. It MIGHT be compatible with the 915, but I can't say nor do I recommend it unless you get have a stock odin image to flash back to.
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Ahh ok thanks! I'm looking for a link on how to make my own stock rom from my i915 because I haven't been able to find any stock roms for it on the forums so far. Just gotta figure out how to do that haha.
Is there a stock image for the I705?
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Only the stock rooted version. No leaked Odin firmware unfortunately.
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So if anything happens I can always Odin the stock rooted version right?
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If anything happens to your ROM, yes.
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Thanks for all the help I apriciate it.
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I just hope it can still get OTA updates. Nut then we would need another custom kernel wouldn't we? OTA rootkeeper would keep the root.
Another custom kernel for ota? Nah, Just wait for one of us to rape the ota and make it safe for custom users then wait for updated builds.
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Hey guys i just got my s4 yesterday and am wondering what the difference between the 2 firmwares is. Is one better then the other? My phone downloaded an update last nite but I havent installed it yet. Was going to root this afternoon.
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MF3 locks the boot loader, so if you want to flash ROMS, don't update. It also has some software tweaks and adds Knox and the ability to easily store apps on SD card. There is a root, but not a boot loader unlock, yet.
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Ahh, I do want to flash roms. This update wont install itself will it?
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gho5t82 said:
Ahh, I do want to flash roms. This update wont install itself will it?
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Do yourself a favor and search and read through the first page or so of the general and Q&A sub forums. The information you need is there, especially the "pinned" threads in the general section. Read the "software update" thread and the "new root method for MF3" thread also. Good luck.
Will do scott thanks! Im coming from an iphone and forgot how big the android world is! Had an inspire 4g prior to my 4s
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gho5t82 said:
Ahh, I do want to flash roms. This update wont install itself will it?
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Some say it has auto installed
It will auto install. You should root and put a custom Rom on asap. Check your firmware first though, if it's already installed you can brick your phone trying to root the way you would with mdl. If it's mf3 you've got the update and you'll have to use a different method.
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I had Knox on MDL, not sure what your talking about.
Mf3 locks the boot loader but fixes bugs and make the camera take sharper pictures. Plus better cell signal.
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I got lucky. It tried to auto instal so i yanked the battery and quickly rooted and threw a custom rom on it.
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Anybody heard any news about when to expect the kitkat update in the UK?
Cant get an answer from samsung on facebook.
Thanks
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sweatingmytittsoff said:
Anybody heard any news about when to expect the kitkat update in the UK?
Cant get an answer from samsung on facebook.
Thanks
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you can get it now if you want just go to www.sammobile.com download flash with odin done
Yeah i dont fancy tripping knox flashing it with doin though I'd rather wait for the UK version
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You won't trip knox by installing it through odin
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sweatingmytittsoff said:
Yeah i dont fancy tripping knox flashing it with doin though I'd rather wait for the UK version
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it wont tripp knox and as your in uk knox dont matter we are void from knox some law
Ah right I thought using odin would trip knox, will I not need to update my bootloader in order to install the Polish firmware?
Also will i be able to revert back to the UK firmware once it has been released?
Thanks guys
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sweatingmytittsoff said:
Ah right I thought using odin would trip knox, will I not need to update my bootloader in order to install the Polish firmware?
Also will i be able to revert back to the UK firmware once it has been released?
Thanks guys
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yes you have to get bootloader and when uk comes out you might have to flash again with odin
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/update-gal...id-4-4-2-kitkat-official-firmware-how-1433140
heres the update if you want to do it
but you cant go back to 4.3 and ive read 4.4.2 is a bit buggy
Maybe that's why they haven't rolled it out in other countries yet, I will probably just wait then because I use my note 3 as my daily driver so I'd rather it was 100%
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TechRadar website:
"Samsung UK will announce rollout plans for Android 4.4 in due course."
so,i think....soon
freszu said:
TechRadar website:
"Samsung UK will announce rollout plans for Android 4.4 in due course."
so,i think....soon
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sweet :fingers-crossed:
I'm on Vodafone in the UK and have kit kat, works fine and hasn't tripped my knox. .. enjoy..
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I'm on Vodafone in the UK and have kit kat, works fine and hasn't tripped my knox. .. enjoy..
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same for me,only thing that don't work is sky sports mobile
there is no need to install a different bootloader
I chose the Spotify package and can confirm that it works fine. .when I first flashed I had a Samsung keyboard issue, but did a full factory reset and it's gone now..also rooted and cwm recovery installed with no issues..
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I have a note 3 locked to 3 carrier..if I download the leaked update and flash it using Odin (my fone is not rooted) will it cause any problems?
Since my fone is carrier locked and 3 haven't pushed an update yet.
Thanks in advance
P.s I'm a total noon at flashing so sorry in advance for dumb questions.
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pac-mannan said:
I have a note 3 locked to 3 carrier..if I download the leaked update and flash it using Odin (my fone is not rooted) will it cause any problems?
Since my fone is carrier locked and 3 haven't pushed an update yet.
Thanks in advance
P.s I'm a total noon at flashing so sorry in advance for dumb questions.
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I think it is not a 100% safe thing to try to update a carrier-locked Note3 - given that you also do not have a lot of experience I would suggest waiting a little more (and in the meantime reading in the many threads around and searching for somobody else with a carrier-locked Note 3 from the same 3 UK carrier).
You can get a free unlock code from three, got mine installed polish kit kat no problems.
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Just to mention that some 3rd party apps still require updates from developers to work on 4.4 so if you don't mind waiting a month or two this should also give them time too.
So if I get it unlocked, then its OK to flash the official update?
Basically I just want yo know the effect of flashing an official ROM on a carrier locked fone.
Yeah I've been reading the threads so I know how to flash it using Odin.just wanted to know will it be OK or will my fone go KU-KU
Sorry if I'm eating your brains
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You can flash even if it's network locked. It will stay network locked... But won't be a problem. You can also get your phone unlocked free from three.
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You will loose root unless you use mobile odin with the keep root feature, and boot into download, then flash the bootloader. I don't think there's a de la vega style root on 4.4.
I want to downgrade my galaxy note 3 N9005 kit kat 4.4 2 to jelly bean. What's is the process? My mobile have to total 40 GO storage including external card.but my device showing 110 Gb. How can I fixed it? Can I apply custom room?
No go. Not possible
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Download the jellybean software. Put your phone in flash able mode by pusing the right combinations volumebutton etc. Bla bla.
Then flash that jellybean with odin on youre phone.and you are done. But be carefull iff u do it wrong you might brick it.
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chittagong said:
I want to downgrade my galaxy note 3 N9005 kit kat 4.4 2 to jelly bean. What's is the process? My mobile have to total 40 GO storage including external card.but my device showing 110 Gb. How can I fixed it? Can I apply custom room?
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At this point you can not downgrade N9005 from 4.4 back to 4.3. If your knox flag is still 0 don't even try it, since you might void your warranty.
If it was an OTA (over the air) update or by kies, use your warranty. Downgrading will void your warranty. Take it to an authorized samsung centre and claim it.
Did you try partitioning for some reason?
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Download the jellybean software. Put your phone in flash able mode by pusing the right combinations volumebutton etc. Bla bla.
Then flash that jellybean with odin on youre phone.and you are done. But be carefull iff u do it wrong you might brick it.
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Don't do that. . It will brick your phone @whkruis please stop giving false advise
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It worked overhere but i said iff you do it wrong it might brick your phone.
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i have android 4.3 with mj7. can i downgrade it?
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i have android 4.3 with mj7. can i downgrade it?
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You are on Jellybean. You can go to KK but can't go below MJ3 I believe, it's been a while and is pointless info in my case, so just be careful.
If you do decide to go to KK then you won't be able to go back to JB...
I think my bootloader is locked
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It is possible to downgrade my friend but what we would recommend is that don't. Wait for another update to fix the issue on its own or if you are impatient (like we all are), take it to the support centre and ask them to fix the issue by reinstalling the same update on ur device. That is the best recommendation I can give.
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i know that it's impossible downgrade with bootloader locked
Wish u all the best with it. Just try not bricking it hehe
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