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is it possible to update nexus 4 after rooting and unlocking bootloader?

Hi! Im just new to this thread and just have my nexus 4
Just rooted it with toolkit (jellybean 4.2.2)
If any new update (android version) appears,is it possible that i can directly update it? Or must unroot and relock its bootloader? Tnx for any help. .

gdeath07 said:
Hi! Im just new to this thread and just have my nexus 4
Just rooted it with toolkit (jellybean 4.2.2)
If any new update (android version) appears,is it possible that i can directly update it? Or must unroot and relock its bootloader? Tnx for any help. .
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Yes, check the OTA Helpthread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147755.

gee2012 said:
Yes, check the OTA Helpthread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147755.
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Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.

gdeath07 said:
Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
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Best way is to flash the full new rom (4.3 probably) in fastboot, reroot, restore apps with Titanium Backup and you`re done. Flashing a full rom is better than updating an excisting one imo. Link for how to flash stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.

gee2012 said:
Best way is to flash the full new rom (4.3 probably) in fastboot, reroot, restore apps with Titanium Backup and you`re done. Flashing a full rom is better than updating an excisting one imo. Link for how to flash stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
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Will press "thanks" tomorrow due to limit
Very big difference in flashing rom compare to sony.
Just one more question,how do i flash the rom in fastboot?

gdeath07 said:
Will press "thanks" tomorrow due to limit
Very big difference in flashing rom compare to sony.
Just one more question,how do i flash the rom in fastboot?
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Yes, it is not hard. Just follow instructions and you should be good
Fastboot:
- Power down the phone, then
- Press Volume down + Power button
That`s it

gdeath07 said:
Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
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You can be on stock with no mods unlocked rooted with a custom recovery and you will get the ota update and it will install fine.
The ota update link will be posted here before you get on your device so it's good to have a custom recovery so you can just flash it and it will also protect you from losing root or custom recovery
Sent from my Nexus 4

spaceman860 said:
You can be on stock with no mods unlocked rooted with a custom recovery and you will get the ota update and it will install fine.
The ota update link will be posted here before you get on your device so it's good to have a custom recovery so you can just flash it and it will also protect you from losing root or custom recovery
Sent from my Nexus 4
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im only rooted and my bootloader is unlock then everything is stock. the nxt thing that i must do is to install a custom recovery and flash the nxt update?that should be in .zip?tnx!
just learn alot of new things today by reading alot of thread even read ur post on some thread.
anyways,tnx for the help ^_^
need to learn more ^_^

Rooted N7 - best way to update to 4.3 ROM?

I rooted my N7 (NE370T) a few months ago but can't remember how I did it. I would now like to flash a stock 4.3 ROM to it, and was looking for the safest way of doing it while retaining root. I have CWM 6.0.1.9 installed - would it be easiest to install a flashable stock rooted ROM zip from CWM? (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376881)
I'm currently on v4.2.1 (JOP40D)

itm said:
I rooted my N7 (NE370T) a few months ago but can't remember how I did it. I would now like to flash a stock 4.3 ROM to it, and was looking for the safest way of doing it while retaining root. I have CWM 6.0.1.9 installed - would it be easiest to install a flashable stock rooted ROM zip from CWM? (e.g. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2376881)
I'm currently on v4.2.1 (JOP40D)
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Yes it would be easiest to flash a 4.3 ROM actually. I went the way of Clean ROM 4.0 and faux kernel and I don't regret it. It came pre rooted and optimized. Though as always you should make a nandroid before you flash anything.
Also, make sure your bootloader is up to date if you have problems flashing a 4. 3 ROM
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

TheLastSidekick said:
Yes it would be easiest to flash a 4.3 ROM actually. I went the way of Clean ROM 4.0 and faux kernel and I don't regret it. It came pre rooted and optimized. Though as always you should make a nandroid before you flash anything.
Also, make sure your bootloader is up to date if you have problems flashing a 4. 3 ROM
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Sorry for the dumb question, but how do I check and update my bootloader version??

Check the dev section for the latest bootloader. As for checking, you'd have to use commands in fastboot and I'm sorry I don't know them. Basically what I would do is just do as I said in the previous post. If things don't work, then it's obvious you'd need to either update Cwm or your bootloader or both.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

You might want to have a look at my blog, there I described a very easy way for updating to 4.3

Boot loader version comes up in the bootloader screen ( vol down + vol up + power while tab is off ) .. And to flash the bootloader
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
4.23 is the latest version for bootloader.
Sent from my Nexus 7

Thanks for all the help. I managed to successfully flash a pre-rooted 4.3 stock ROM from a zip using CWM recovery. I suspect that my bootloader may not be the latest but everything seems to be working OK so I guess it's OK to leave it.

Downgrade to 4.2.2?

(I couldn't find a recent post or topic regarding this)
I upgraded to 4.3 last night. I greatly dislike it, and want to downgrade back to 4.2.2
I tried running my phone in Odin mode and installing an older version of 4.2.2 (from May, I believe), but every time I run it, the FAIL box appears. Is there a another way of downgrading, or I am doing it wrong?
Thanks for any and all help!

At this point you are stuck on 4.3 ( I'm guessing Mj6 leak) until there is an odin flashable rom for mj9 the Mj6 update contained knox security among other things that prevents the downgrade (blown qfuse and such) hope that answers your question
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app

No you cannot downgrade from 4.3 back to 4.2.2
"I drive a Dodge Stratus!!"
sent from my smokin ATT S4A dripping AWESOMENESS

drakenjin said:
At this point you are stuck on 4.3 ( I'm guessing Mj6 leak) until there is an odin flashable rom for mj9 the Mj6 update contained knox security among other things that prevents the downgrade (blown qfuse and such) hope that answers your question
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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I believe he took the OTA update that AT&T pushed overnight. But yes, your correct that he will be unable to downgrade for the foreseeable feature due to Knox and what will likely be another incremental qFuse. I'm staying on 4.2.2 with SafeStrap on MF3 for a few more weeks to see what developments take place due to the release of 4.3 finally.

We need to be more specific when stating limitations. We can assume MJ9 incremented the qfuse based on past updates. So what that means is you cannot revert aboot/BLs to a prior version. It remains unclear as to whether MJ9 BL's will boot prior kernels. I havent had a chance to look at the MJ9 files yet.

What about taking his phone to Best Buy to have them flash MF3 on it?
Could be they still have it in the computer maybe.

CZ Eddie said:
What about taking his phone to Best Buy to have them flash MF3 on it?
Could be they still have it in the computer maybe.
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The blowing of a q-fuse means it is literally impossible to downgrade, even for Best Buy. Once you're on it, that's it. All they can do is take the new 4.3 build and flash it.

I received the OTA update.
Anyways, thanks for all the quick replies. Is there a way to re-add the "Mobile Data" toggle? I don't like how they removed that, and limited the toggle tray to 10 (instead of being able to scroll through all the toggles).
EDIT:
Is there a way to re-hide the apps in the App-Drawer? (I liked being able to display only the ones I wanted)

awsomeness!!!!!!!!!!!!
ThDrkKnight said:
(I couldn't find a recent post or topic regarding this)
I upgraded to 4.3 last night. I greatly dislike it, and want to downgrade back to 4.2.2
I tried running my phone in Odin mode and installing an older version of 4.2.2 (from May, I believe), but every time I run it, the FAIL box appears. Is there a another way of downgrading, or I am doing it wrong?
Thanks for any and all help!
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NighthawkXL said:
I believe he took the OTA update that AT&T pushed overnight. But yes, your correct that he will be unable to downgrade for the foreseeable feature due to Knox and what will likely be another incremental qFuse. I'm staying on 4.2.2 with SafeStrap on MF3 for a few more weeks to see what developments take place due to the release of 4.3 finally.
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hey guys just thought id inform you just in case you haven't seen it yet but this genius just made my day and it worked for me to downgrade partial via heimdal flash ( used terminal on my mac ) then adb upgrade using another awesome benefactors copy of .cfg update he captured just for the community just follow the steps in this thread by gtj0

Follow steps in what thread. Link?
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

mattwheat said:
Follow steps in what thread. Link?
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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I believe he's talking about the Partial downgrade from MJ6 to MF3 so that you can upgrade to MJ9....thats the only thing i've seen.

Samsung S4 i337 frame upgrade encounter an issue please select recovery mode in kies
Today i have just want to downgrade to 4.2.2 via Odien of Stock File MF3 TARs, but may be i m make a mistake or may be somthing else happen my Samsung S4 AT&T-i337 failed to do this and then give me "frame upgrade encounter an issue please select recovery mode in kies"
So do it in Kies but i dont have Serial number of my Device as my battery and back sticker of phones are change here in Pakistan, now my phone is only give me "frame upgrade encounter an issue please select recovery mode in kies" this,
Please any one Help, will be appreciate

salimdawar said:
Today i have just want to downgrade to 4.2.2 via Odien of Stock File MF3 TARs, but may be i m make a mistake or may be somthing else happen my Samsung S4 AT&T-i337 failed to do this and then give me "frame upgrade encounter an issue please select recovery mode in kies"
So do it in Kies but i dont have Serial number of my Device as my battery and back sticker of phones are change here in Pakistan, now my phone is only give me "frame upgrade encounter an issue please select recovery mode in kies" this,
Please any one Help, will be appreciate
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You can not downgrade the firmware. Just flash the firmware you were on before you tried to downgrade on Odin
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
You can not downgrade the firmware. Just flash the firmware you were on before you tried to downgrade on Odin
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Ok i m downloading I337UCUFNB1 1.41 GB lets c it can flash it or not, before i were have this update in only 440 MB and installed from SD card directly in Recovery mode, but now my phone not going in recovery mode only can able to in Downloading mode
any How Thanks

salimdawar said:
Ok i m downloading I337UCUFNB1 1.41 GB lets c it can flash it or not, before i were have this update in only 440 MB and installed from SD card directly in Recovery mode, but now my phone not going in recovery mode only can able to in Downloading mode
any How Thanks
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Boot into download mode then flash the stock firmware in Odin.
Sent from my Nexus 5

My i337 AT&T is back in action
salimdawar said:
Ok i m downloading I337UCUFNB1 1.41 GB lets c it can flash it or not, before i were have this update in only 440 MB and installed from SD card directly in Recovery mode, but now my phone not going in recovery mode only can able to in Downloading mode
any How Thanks
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Good news, my phone back in to life and here the site from where i download KitKat
https://mega.co.nz/#!88MSyQoJ!8zxUFpiXhteaLDNemgqRbBSzy6gZJHRCPRW2YndIO4g
MD5: 5BFE6BE67AA86DF8C0ED041342DFD9FF
Thanks:laugh:

[GUIDE] How to downgrade NOTE 10.1 (N8000) from Android 4.4.2 KK to stock 4.1.2 JB

Thanks to http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4707707 (ERIC-MOD) for guiding me, today I would like to share my experience on how to downgrade the SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 (GT-N8000) from the Samsung official firmware update Android 4.4.2 BACK TO Android 4.1.2
Requirements
-1. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 (for models like N8010 or N8013 may work also) *NOT A BRICKED ONES
-2. Root access required (For those doesn't know how to root, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv8440QhHsw this guide will help you)
-3. [root] Mobile ODIN Pro https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en
-4. Note 10.1 GT-N8000 ANDROID 4.1.2 Jellybean Firmware http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=gt-n8000 (If you're having N8010: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=gt-n8010 If you're having N8013: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N8013 ) Make sure to find your own country's firmware (Update: Here's a new link for firmwares: https://samsung-firmware.org/model/GT-N8000/ )
Optional
-Notebook or PC running Windows
-Samsung USB Cable (Use genuine if possible)
It is very good to hear that Samsung had published a new firmware update for Note 10.1, that is the newest Android version (KitKat 4.4.2 update), but it is also very annoying that all the functions we usually used are gone (Example: Screenshot button, S Pen Shortcut Toolbar, Multi Window and so on). It also became very laggy (don't know whether you experience such problem) and can't even multitask anymore. Some of you might not experience that because it depends on how you uses the tablet, but some of you may be regretting why did u update your device......you might be searching for a guide to downgrade it..... And you found this post!
I'm not responsible if you bricked your device or making your device even worse using this tutorial! If you don't think that you are experiencing any problem or actually you liked Android KITKAT more than JELLYBEAN, you have the rights not to downgrade it, I am not forcing you to downgrade your device, its your own choice. Also, YOU ARE TAKING YOUR OWN RISK TO DO THIS BECAUSE YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID!
Let's Get Started
Preparation
1. Make sure your device is ROOTED.
2. Backup all your important data and all your apps, you may use Helium Backup for Android
3. Make sure you have [root] Mobile ODIN Pro installed on your device.
4. Make sure you downloaded the Android 4.1.2 firmware into your device's SD card or internal storage.
*Optional- or download it using PC and transfer to your device.
Main Instruction
1. Launch [root] Mobile ODIN Pro.
2. Grand access with superuser.
3. Mobile Odin Pro requires an add on, so DOWNLOAD IT.
4. Select "Open File... (Open file to archive .tar, .tar.md5, and separate files supported)"
5. Locate to where you downloaded your 4.1.2 firmware.
6. Everything will be automatically done, now just TICK the Wipe date and cache, TICK the Wipe Dalvik cache (as shown in the picture below)
7. Click Flash firmware (please keep in mind your device will factory reset it)
8. Wait for some time and it should be revert back to your BELOVED ANDROID 4.1.2 JELLYBEAN SYSTEM!
It's simple, but only the time matters. So this is how I Downgrade it (Again SUPER THANKS TO http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4707707 MR. ERIC-MOD, without his help, I wouldn't have my device getting downgraded).
This thread shows how he helped me out http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...how-to-downgrade-note10-1-n8000-to-4-t2807106
Hope you guys enjoy this~ If you have any question, or you find that I am wrong, reply me to let me know so that i can update the details~
If I've helped you, please give me a "Thanks" by pressing 'thanks button', or also say thanks to Eric-Mod
Q: Can I use Odin PC version?
A: Sorry, you can't. It might end up soft breaking your device.
Q: Can I downgrade my device to android 4.1.2 with a custom android 4.4.2 rom?
A: It's better not to downgrade using this method as it is used for downgrading from Samsung Official android 4.4.2 firmware to android 4.1.2 firmware, not a custom android 4.4.2 firmware.But...you can still try it if you want to take the risk. (AUG, 3rd, 2014, Tested by a junior member 'johnattas' from XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5092748 , was told that downgrading from a custom rom using this method was a success. More info on page 3, you can find it yourself)
*PS* 1. received a complaint that after downgrading, should not allow Samsung to update itself or else may cause brick.
2. received a complaint that after downgrading, cannot charge the device when it is turned off. Still can charge when turned on.
3. received a private message from andrewjcox telling that the above method had successfully downgraded his Note 10.1 N8020 model. Not sure how he did it on "N8020" device, message him for more info if you need help.
Note: I will keep updating this thread for more detailed tutorial. (Discontinued)
Note! 10th of June, 2016 I will no longer provide supports to this tutorial., Chances of worsening your device are low I would say, you can still use the tutorial but it is your own RISK to do that.

Hi, I have a KitKat leacked ROM on my n8010, Is there any method to revert bootloader?
(Sorry for my bad english).

erthor96 said:
Hi, I have a KitKat leacked ROM on my n8010, Is there any method to revert bootloader?
(Sorry for my bad english).
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I don't think you can because of KNOX loaded onboard.

erthor96 said:
Hi, I have a KitKat leacked ROM on my n8010, Is there any method to revert bootloader?
(Sorry for my bad english).
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Sorry, I don't know how to revert it because there is no need to revert using [root] Mobile Odin Pro...
Anyways, why do you need to revert it?
And.... It seems like your rom was not the official samsung official update.... you having custom kitkat rom?

TenchuXDA said:
Sorry, I don't know how to revert it because there is no need to revert using [root] Mobile Odin Pro...
Anyways, why do you need to revert it?
And.... It seems like your rom was not the official samsung official update.... you having custom kitkat rom?
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No, I haven't root, and I want to revert it when will be release a official KitKat update, for return completly to stock.

erthor96 said:
No, I haven't root, and I want to revert it when will be release a official KitKat update, for return completly to stock.
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You want to update to the samsung official update kitkat? I recommend you don't update, it's laggy, some of key features has gone, and this is why i posted this thread for downgrading back to 4.1.2 jellybean.
Root also lets you to have more options to modify your tablet... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv8440QhHsw This is a very simple way to root it.
Please tell me if I had misunderstood what you have said and by the way it is not really possible to revert bootloader as i can't find any tutorial for this until now.

TenchuXDA said:
You want to update to the samsung official update kitkat? I recommend you don't update, it's laggy, some of key features has gone, and this is why i posted this thread for downgrading back to 4.1.2 jellybean.
Root also lets you to have more options to modify your tablet... This is a very simple way to root it.
Please tell me if I had misunderstood what you have said and by the way it is not possible to revert bootloader as i can't find any tutorial for this.
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OK, thanks for your answer, but will be possibile in future, are there any possibility to do this or it's impossibile at all?

erthor96 said:
OK, thanks for your answer, but will be possibile in future, are there any possibility to do this or it's impossibile at all?
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Well... Maybe it will be possible in the future because IMPOSSIBLE = I'M POSSIBLE:fingers-crossed:, but you dunno how long you will need to wait for someone who finds out how to unlock it, and even though if someone really unlocks it already, doesn't mean he will do tutorial for how to unlock (anyway i found this http://www.galaxyunlocker.com/pages/how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000 if you liked). You get what i meant?

TenchuXDA said:
Well... Maybe it will be possible in the future because IMPOSSIBLE = I'M POSSIBLE:fingers-crossed:, but you dunno how long you will need to wait for someone who finds out how to unlock it, and even though if someone really unlocks it already, doesn't mean he will do tutorial for how to unlock (anyway i found this http://www.galaxyunlocker.com/pages/how-to-unlock-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-n8000 if you liked). You get what i meant?
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Yes, i've understand what you meant

can we use odin 3.07

Jaspreet.master7 said:
can we use odin 3.07
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OH PLEASE DON'T! It MIGHT ending up soft breaking your device. Thats why I mentioned [root] mobile odin pro for downgrading.

battery wont charge when note is turned off
I downgraded my n8000 to jb 4.1.2 exactly as you described
Every thing is ok but when note is off and connected to charger
Only battery icon stuck and not charging only charge when note is on

I did not know there was a problem with downgrading from 4.4.2, so I casually flashed a custom 4.0.4 ROM and then a custom 4.1.2 ROM. So far, there has been nothing wrong with my N8000, but seeing this worried me a bit. Am I supposed to do anything else?
khaledgohany said:
I downgraded my n8000 to jb 4.1.2 exactly as you described
Every thing is ok but when note is off and connected to charger
Only battery icon stuck and not charging only charge when note is on
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Oh, I got this too.

vns_firefly said:
I did not know there was a problem with downgrading from 4.4.
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Same here. I was on official 4.1.2 with root and custom recovery and did a nandroid backup before I upgraded to official 4.4.2 the other day.
The custom recovery got replaced with stock recovery after the upgrade so I reflashed it (the custom recovery) in Odin 3.09. I then booted into custom recovery and restored the nandroid for my 4.1.2 backup.
Everything is working just fine, no charging issues with the screen on or off.

same device info but not rooted
Hi. I also like to downgrade my n8000 and I've checked your other post, we have the same information about our device but mine is not yet rooted. Honestly I don't know what is rooted or not. I just download a root checker in the playstore coz i've read it in your other post and it says my device is not yet rooted. (Also, i'm not a techie person hehehe so I don't know some other complicated terms ) Can i downgrade without rooting it? Hope I can get back to the jelly bean firmware coz the kitkat really sucks. Hope you can help me. Thanks in advance

Nah mate you have to be rooted.

angeldolphina said:
Hi. I also like to downgrade my n8000 and I've checked your other post, we have the same information about our device but mine is not yet rooted. Honestly I don't know what is rooted or not. I just download a root checker in the playstore coz i've read it in your other post and it says my device is not yet rooted. (Also, i'm not a techie person hehehe so I don't know some other complicated terms ) Can i downgrade without rooting it? Hope I can get back to the jelly bean firmware coz the kitkat really sucks. Hope you can help me. Thanks in advance
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Hello mate, you MUST ROOT to downgrade. If you dont know how to, follow this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv8440QhHsw STEP BY STEP, you will get your device rooted and you may continue downgrading following instructions in tutorial.

angeldolphina said:
Hi. I also like to downgrade my n8000 and I've checked your other post, we have the same information about our device but mine is not yet rooted. Honestly I don't know what is rooted or not. I just download a root checker in the playstore coz i've read it in your other post and it says my device is not yet rooted. (Also, i'm not a techie person hehehe so I don't know some other complicated terms ) Can i downgrade without rooting it? Hope I can get back to the jelly bean firmware coz the kitkat really sucks. Hope you can help me. Thanks in advance
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You can downgrade without rooting. There is one possibility to downgrade without rooting your note 10.1. The method involves downloading stock 4.1.2 rom from sammobile and then removing bootloader files from it then u can flash that modified file with pc odin easily.
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khaledgohany said:
I downgraded my n8000 to jb 4.1.2 exactly as you described
Every thing is ok but when note is off and connected to charger
Only battery icon stuck and not charging only charge when note is on
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I think this problem is related to new 4.4.2 bootloader. Mine also got the situation.

Thanks
a big THANKS to the OP for this detailed and informative post.
I followed all directions and successfully downgraded to a much better build 4.1.2 :good:
Thanks again!!
Wylie

wylie99 said:
a big THANKS to the OP for this detailed and informative post.
I followed all directions and successfully downgraded to a much better build 4.1.2 :good:
Thanks again!!
Wylie
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I'm glad that i helped you, you're welcome~

How to change device status "modified" to official

I rooted my phone s3 neo i9300i... With towel root and didn't flash any custom recovery or any rom... When I urooted my device still my device status is modified and not able to get updates. Help pls
I have used xposed also

sharath.s.m said:
I rooted my phone s3 neo i9300i... With towel root and didn't flash any custom recovery or any rom... When I urooted my device still my device status is modified and not able to get updates. Help pls
I have used xposed also
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as rooting changed the binary status u have to reflash the rom

Thankx

usman_fareed said:
as rooting changed the binary status u have to reflash the rom
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How to flash the rom?Nw I'm having 4.3.. But there is an update to 4.4.4....I want 4.4.4. Which one should I flash and does flashing over 4.4 over modified 4.3 works

download latest firmware from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/checker/ according to your device and reign and then install oden from here http://odindownload.com/ and after that follow that guide http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-samsung-how-flash-stock-rom-via-odin.html

usman_fareed said:
as rooting changed the binary status u have to reflash the rom
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Are you sure flashing official firmware resets the binary counter? Because on my Note 10.1, I had to use TriangleAway to reset it.
And to the OP, DON'T USE TRIANGLE AWAY YET! You will brick your device. It does not support our device yet.

usman_fareed said:
download latest firmware from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/checker/ according to your device and reign and then install oden from here http://odindownload.com/ and after that follow that guide http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...ide-samsung-how-flash-stock-rom-via-odin.html
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Thanks u very much... My device was bought from UAE... I checked my device it's product code is GT-I9300RWIXSG so in Sam mobile I checked in country box XSG & I got the latest version 4.4.4... Nw I'm gona download it.....

I flashed 4.4.4 and it's all perfect all to official

Hi to all,
i can assure, for my personal experience, latest triangle away doesn't brick my phone as it recognize i9300 instead of i9301... i tried and it changed system status to "original"..