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is it possible to root the SGSII without flashing the kernel?

Nope Sorry.

Janek566 said:
Nope Sorry.
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ok
then is it possible to unlock for free without root?
I just got a new SGSII and I don't want to have a big yellow exclamation mark my current one has

Then buy a £2 MicroUSB "jig" from eBay - that will clear it.

what do you mean "unlock without root?"
also there is a solution to exclamation mark if you flash custom kernels.

viper98 said:
ok
then is it possible to unlock for free without root?
I just got a new SGSII and I don't want to have a big yellow exclamation mark my current one has
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No you need root.
Flash CF root, then flash back your stock kernel, you will still have root but without the yellow warning triangle.

veyka said:
No you need root.
Flash CF root, then flash back your stock kernel, you will still have root but without the yellow warning triangle.
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how to I backup my stock kernel?

No need to, just make a note of what kernel you're using, then download it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

1. It is not possible to root without flashing kernal
But you can update firmware to newest one via ODIN
2. You can unlock without rooting... Its called paying for the unlock code
Free is only through rooting
3. And why have you got another one if you already have a SGS2 ??????
Is that you are hooked on to rooting and bricking

tfn said:
1. It is not possible to root without flashing kernal
But you can update firmware to newest one via ODIN
2. You can unlock without rooting... Its called paying for the unlock code
Free is only through rooting
3. And why have you got another one if you already have a SGS2 ??????
Is that you are hooked on to rooting and bricking
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The screen was driving me crazy
the blue tint on it was so bad at off angle viewing
this one is much MUCH better
check out the difference
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I consider myself to be a bit of a videophile so having this was just eating away at my soul

You do know that updates fixed a bunch of colour temp issues right?

seshmaru said:
You do know that updates fixed a bunch of colour temp issues right?
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this isn't a color temp issue
it's the coating on the screen

ok so I flashed XKWDD_insecure through Odin
that went fine
but now when I'm trying to root with super 1 click it keeps locking up at step #5
anyone know what's going wrong?

Just flash CF-Root kernel and you're done.
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If you gotten a new SGS2, should that not have come with the latest firmware version of that phone, in such a case, would rooting with CF-root not be better?

MS. said:
Just flash CF-Root kernel and you're done.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
how do I know which file to get?

viper98 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
how do I know which file to get?
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go to applications > settings > phone information
and note down the kernel version. (look at the KE, KF1/2/3 etc)
and compare that to the ones in that topic. Pick the one that is like it, or almost like it.
Here is the full Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

Syrellaris said:
go to applications > settings > phone information
and note down the kernel version.
and compare that to the ones in that topic. Pick the one that is like it, or almost like it.
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but since I've already changed the kernel thru odin wont that information already be skewed?

Well if you didn't note down your stock kernel and flashed a completely different one into it, then you have a problem. Im still very much new to android systems and XDA. (i registed today, but I lurked and read and researched for several days)
But, I think you can just grab one of the latest ones but I think some more experienced users here can give you a better answer on that matter.

Syrellaris said:
Well if you didn't note down your stock kernel and flashed a completely different one into it, then you have a problem. Im still very much new to android systems and XDA. (i registed today, but I lurked and read and researched for several days)
But, I think you can just grab one of the latest ones but I think some more experienced users here can give you a better answer on that matter.
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heh I think I got it working
thanks for the help guys
I just downloaded the first file on the list
flashed it and it gave me superuser access
then I got Galaxy_S Unlock and it successfully unlocked my phone

GenieGO not supported on security tampered devices

I almost jumped out of my skin, when I discovered that DirecTV finally put out an android app for GenieGO. "But, was put back into my skin quickly."
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My S4 and S3 both have been rooted, I guess that is the reason why I get this message.
Does anybody know of a quick workaround of this problem?
I and I am sure many others will thank your inputs.
-Marc
P.S. Click here for app in Google Play Store

Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?

Could always decompile and remove the check from the code, but that is kinda hardcore, would need to find a smali badass to do it.
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scott14719 said:
Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?
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Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.

mg170 said:
Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.
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Just a thought, but if you can get the phone back to saying "official" without the padlock maybe it will work. There are a bunch of threads about regaining official status floating around the forums. Some methods work for some and other methods work for others. It might be worth trying though.

Most importantly: did you grant this application root rights? I once had an authenticator for an online game that asked for root rights. If granted, it complained about the risks of using the authenticator on a rooted system. It was interesting.
Now, otherwise I can't see how DirecTV is checking your device to see if it's been compromised, or "security-tampered" ... Unless it has rights to check that "device status - custom" that the others here are referring to?
If that's the case, it should be easy enough to get rid of the "custom" status by using SuperSU instead of SuperUser. It involves downloading/installing SuperSU, updating it and the SU binary, and then uninstalling SuperUser (the app that comes with Motochopper). A reboot or two is usually necessary.
If you've uninstalled bloatware or installed a custom kernel or rom, you're pretty much stuck with "custom" until we find another way around this.

Same issue here
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.

Most of these apps won't run on a rooted device as they are security risks as far as they are concered
Wayne Tech Nexus

Fonz said:
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.
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As mentioned, it is most likely either directly checking for known superuser apks or binaries or it is checking the "status" to determine if root has been achieved. If it is only checking for "status", then maintaining an "official" status should be enough to get it to run. If it actually checks for root, then the APK will need modifying to remove the check or return a reverse false positive or root will need to be removed.

Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.

ProfLonghair said:
...and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.

thehobster said:
Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Cool man, thanks!

ProfLonghair said:
Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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This worked perfectly on my note 10.1. Pure geek power
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I have a rooted transformer and it doesnt even show up in the market. Ive tried the hide my root app, but it still isnt there. Any suggestions? Even if i find a link to the app in tne store, when i try to install it says app cannot be found.
I know the forum isnt specifically for my device but the problem seems the same.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?

dmunjal said:
Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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I've tried the Chrome extension. It no longer works. I sent you a PM if you want to send it privately.

zelendel said:
Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.
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It's a free app, you just need to have a DirecTV account to use it.

4.4.2 update.

Im sitting at the update screen right now and i need help capturing the link. Im on the Sprint X1056 Moto X. I just recieved the prompt for 4.4.2
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here is proof

Kittiesoncrack said:
Im sitting at the update screen right now and i need help capturing the link. Im on the Sprint X1056 Moto X. I just recieved the prompt for 4.4.2
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after you download the package. don't update yet. pull the package from your phone so you can upload to xda.

jayboyyyy said:
after you download the package. don't update yet. pull the package from your phone so you can upload to xda.
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I have no idea how. Can you link me to some tutorial. Im downloading it right now.
Edit: its done downloading

Kittiesoncrack said:
I have no idea how. Can you link me to some tutorial. Im downloading it right now.
Edit: its done downloading
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this is a very thorough thread. you need to have root access in case you didn't know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164620

Kittiesoncrack said:
I have no idea how. Can you link me to some tutorial. Im downloading it right now.
Edit: its done downloading
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well the package was downloaded somewhere on your phone. i can't remember where right now ill try to find out and edit this post. just dont click on the update now prompt just yet. once you do that the package will install and remove itself.
if you have root explorer or es file explorer or whatever file viewing program. look in your cache folder ( its in the root directory, this means above the sdcard in the file tree)
here are some links: this link tells you why you need to use a file explorer program (your computer probably can't see this folder) http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/32205/where-can-i-find-the-ota-update-file
google search in case you need more references on what to do: https://www.google.com/search?q=whe...j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8
last edit: or just use the person who posted above me links lol. that thread seems good. i was just posting stuff as fast as i could so you didn't accidentally install the update.

mawells787 said:
this is a very thorough thread. you need to have root access in case you didn't know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164620
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im not rooted though

jayboyyyy said:
well the package was downloaded somewhere on your phone. i can't remember where right now ill try to find out and edit this post. just dont click on the update now prompt just yet. once you do that the package will install and remove itself.
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okay i dont mind waiting.

Kittiesoncrack said:
im not rooted though
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well its appreciated that you tried but you wont be able to pull the ota without root access. and even if you try to root now you have to downgrade to 4.2.2 and you might not get the prompt for 4.4.2. again after you root.

mawells787 said:
well its appreciated that you tried but you wont be able to pull the ota without root access. and even if you try to root now you have to downgrade to 4.2.2 and you might not get the prompt for 4.4.2. again after you root.
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is there a way to pull the link where the ota is coming from?

jayboyyyy said:
well the package was downloaded somewhere on your phone. i can't remember where right now ill try to find out and edit this post. just dont click on the update now prompt just yet. once you do that the package will install and remove itself.
if you have root explorer or es file explorer or whatever file viewing program. look in your cache folder ( its in the root directory, this means above the sdcard in the file tree)
here are some links: this link tells you why you need to use a file explorer program (your computer probably can't see this folder) http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/32205/where-can-i-find-the-ota-update-file
google search in case you need more references on what to do: https://www.google.com/search?q=whe...j7&sourceid=chrome&espv=210&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8
last edit: or just use the person who posted above me links lol. that thread seems good. i was just posting stuff as fast as i could so you didn't accidentally install the update.
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not rooted

good news

Kittiesoncrack said:
is there a way to pull the link where the ota is coming from?
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no its not that simple. just enjoy the update let us know anything you notice battery life,performance ect.. if you use Bluetooth in the car, let me know if a bug that locked the volume on moto x while connected to car Bluetooth is fixed.

mawells787 said:
no its not that simple. just enjoy the update let us know anything you notice battery life,performance ect.. if you use Bluetooth in the car, let me know if a bug that locked the volume on moto x while connected to car Bluetooth is fixed.
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will do, installing now

Kittiesoncrack said:
will do, installing now
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are we 100% he needs to be rooted first? i know most say you do but we aren't even 100% sure of the location of the file. not sure you need to be rooted. if you haven't done it yet hold off a sec longer. i dont' think you need root.
well im not sure you do. i know you can push otas to the folder without root access so id assume you can pull as well. could be wrong but we might as well try before you update even though it sounds like you just did.

jayboyyyy said:
are we 100% he needs to be rooted first? i know most say you do but we aren't even 100% sure of the location of the file. not sure you need to be rooted. if you haven't done it yet hold off a sec longer. i dont' think you need root.
well im not sure you do. i know you can push otas to the folder without root access so id assume you can pull as well. could be wrong but we might as well try before you update even though it sounds like you just did.
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too late. Im really impatient. ._.
Edit: It might be a really slow rollout, I've seen one person over at Android Central have it as well and there was a person who got it on verizon too

Definitly 4.4.2

Kittiesoncrack said:
Definitly 4.4.2
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It states a new phone dialer, does this mean it comes with the Google Dialer.

mastermind278 said:
It states a new phone dialer, does this mean it comes with the Google Dialer.
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heres the dialer. Same to me
here is the build number and such to those interested

Kittiesoncrack said:
here is the build number and such to those interested
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Let us know if the camera low light performance improves at all
Thanks for coming here and trying!

Restola said:
Let us know if the camera low light performance improves at all
Thanks for coming here and trying!
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Macro focus seems quicker and better. there isnt a lot of low light places in my house right now.

Verizon Note 4 Has One Click Root Method! Video Proof!

Use this at your own risk. This is a Chinese app which will root your phone, but may also send your data to China! On the surface it doesn't seem malicious, but use caution.
Grab the app here

owenbeals said:
Use this at your own risk. This is a Chinese app which will root your phone, but may also send your data to China! On the surface it doesn't seem malicious, but use caution.
Grab the app here
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From what i read in other threads I'm led to believe this is a temporary root, and will disappear upon reboot. It also installs kinguser, not superuser, and superuser cant be installed to replace it.

Also, this was from the Dev thread directly
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Originally Posted by Venom0642
For those out there that are not Developers , Please make sure to not use Kingroot if your not even sure what your doing Especially if your on Lollipop , I would wait till Developers can get some solution for Lollipop Since it's working in some part of KitKat , i post this here for those watching this thread, we do not want to hear you bricked your phone etc etc, since we don't have 100% Root Just a !!WARNING!!
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I think this guy should have noted in this video it only works on 4.4.4 kit Kat and that when you reboot you will lose root sometimes you don't even have to manually reboot it will just shut down randomly and root is gone ....and for Lollipop it only gets to 51% and auto shuts down I would just wait for the devs to just put something awesome together I tried it yesterday and it was a headache trying to not reboot but when it randomly shut down on its own several times I was done with it ...jmo!!
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This worked fine on my note 4 running 5.0.1
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Root last after reboot? can you reboot, run the free Root Checker by Joey Krim app from the play store, screenshot, andshow that you're still rooted?
Also i should ask, retail or DevEd? this works on DevEd fine (I think) from what Ive read elsewhere.

owenbeals said:
This worked fine on my note 4 running 5.0.1
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Hello? Any updates?
lexbian said:
Root last after reboot? can you reboot, run the free Root Checker by Joey Krim app from the play store, screenshot, andshow that you're still rooted?
Also i should ask, retail or DevEd? this works on DevEd fine (I think) from what Ive read elsewhere.
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ubigred said:
Hello? Any updates?
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I tried the older apk version and it didnt for me at least..
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Well... It works. The chinese throws me off. However, I can run Greenify. So I'm happy.

Uh,.. I think you are 3 days late to the party.
I would suggest that you wait for a perm prerooted factory image to drop.
unless like the idea of the Chinese stealing all your data and losing root on every reboot.

mchief298 said:
Well... It works. The chinese throws me off. However, I can run Greenify. So I'm happy.
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A translation app will allow you to know what it is they wrote.

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Kingroot on lolipop hmm
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deathshead said:
Uh,.. I think you are 3 days late to the party.
I would suggest that you wait for a perm prerooted factory image to drop.
unless like the idea of the Chinese stealing all your data and losing root on every reboot.
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No way!!! MY data belongs to Google and the NSA.

cleopete said:
No way!!! MY data belongs to Google and the NSA.
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Correct me if im wrong ... Before you download the application, Remove your Google account and use "KingoRoot" and after you are done delete 'kingoRoot" and add your Google account ... You should not have issues ...

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Correct me if im wrong ... Before you download the application, Remove your Google account and use "KingoRoot" and after you are done delete 'kingoRoot" and add your Google account ... You should not have issues ...
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Permanent root?

ubigred said:
Permanent root?
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no. nothing permanent about kingroot. every reboot it is gone.

tried on Verizon Note4 and when I opened the app, it just show me the envelope and didn't give me the lock like in the video. So it's not working for me.

I tried this kingroot last night, say for like 5/10 min til I got tired of waiting and then I Uninstalled the shop and nothing had occurred. But I have no bank or sensitive info on device, nothing financial or even remotely sensitive info... so was worth it to try.
But no go and no root. And I wad ready as when I upgraded to lollipop and set up phone, play store was reinstalling apps from my note 3, that I switch back and forth between, installed supersu and titanium (though I've no root on 4 obviously! ) I was ready to jump into titanium and start Uninstaller Bloat if
I got proof of root thru supersu granting it, or whatever the kingroot Su access is. .. either way I wad ready though. ...
No go. .. so I leave it at that till someone comes up with a surefire way too do this.
Reading up on multisystem now... looks interesting! Since no more safestrap..... multisystem looks the way next forward, though a tad bit complicated. It'll work eventually!
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I would expect about ten times more traffic on this in the thread, but seems so suspect that most appear not to be biting. Me included, but not worth it anyway IMO due to just a temporary root.

rushless said:
I would expect about ten times more traffic on this in the thread, but seems so suspect that most appear not to be biting. Me included, but not worth it anyway IMO due to just a temporary root.
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Yeah, I thought people would get crazy, but I mean , temporary root is not so bad right? For example it would work to get rid of the s finder and quick connect persistent icons on the notification bar , right?

251mb Software Update N30PVPU1APH9

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Just checked, I got it too.
I guess I'll go ahead and install it.

me too updated.

Wifi Calling \m/

If u do have the updated file please pm me or upload it some where so we can compare the different within @freeza userdebug PH3 and maybe we can added it manually and then still have root.
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ted77usa said:
If u do have the updated file please pm me or upload it some where so we can compare the different within @freeza userdebug PH3 and maybe we can added it manually and then still have root.
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Can you copy the download out of the phone without root?
Are you able to download the update with root?

fgr said:
Can you copy the download out of the phone without root?
Are you able to download the update with root?
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Not sure how u get that update.zip copy without root tho?[emoji22], with root I'm not able to download since i disabled software update.apk . Did u check your download folder to see if update.zip file in there?
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ted77usa said:
Did u check your download folder to see if update.zip file in there?
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Oh ya, I always pull the updates before flashing, but usually my phones are rooted minutes after I receive them.
I need my Gear to work and it didn't with the current root... bummer...

Which is the previous version? N930PVPU1APGC?

finalluis said:
Which is the previous version? N930PVPU1APGC?
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For me, yes
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Does this affect/patch the root method we have for the Sprint Note 7?

Even if you update, you should be able to Odin back to the root file...as you can odin back to the original official tar. The update only adds wifi calling and some smaller fixes.

I have the update, have not installed it. I am not rooted, so don't know how to pull it off for others. But will be glad to if someone tells me how on my unrooted phone, if possible.

kbboykin said:
I have the update, have not installed it. I am not rooted, so don't know how to pull it off for others. But will be glad to if someone tells me how on my unrooted phone, if possible.
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So it allowed you do download the update while you were rooted?
Out of curiosity, where on the phone was the download stored?
Oops, just read more carefully, you don't know where it is. I have pulled them before, but don't remember where. It's not the obvious places like "Download". I think it was in a cache folder. Use a root explorer and look around in the system folder.

Right , I don't know where it is

fgr said:
So it allowed you do download the update while you were rooted?
Out of curiosity, where on the phone was the download stored?
Oops, just read more carefully, you don't know where it is. I have pulled them before, but don't remember where. It's not the obvious places like "Download". I think it was in a cache folder. Use a root explorer and look around in the system folder.
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I'm not rooted.

I'm not rooted, i downloaded it bit didnt install.
I used root explorer and searched "update" no update file was found.
Does anyone have a suggested keyword i should use to search?
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autogeek said:
Does anyone have a suggested keyword i should use to search?
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You could try ota or fota
I'm pretty sure it is downloaded to the system folder somewhere (cache maybe?). Without root, you'll never get to it.

I figured as much but it seemed like people were interested having non rooted people look.
It's odd cause this is the first non rooted phone I've ever had. I'm holding out to see if we get the boot loader unlocked and custom roms. If not I'm going to skip root this time around.
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autogeek said:
It's odd cause this is the first non rooted phone I've ever had. I'm holding out to see if we get the boot loader unlocked and custom roms. If not I'm going to skip root this time around.
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I'm in the same boat. I need my Gear S to work and it doesn't with the rooted rom we have now.
I'm surprisingly happy with it unrooted. I did buy Adguard, because I can't stand ads. Other than that, all good. If my plan didn't include HotSpot, it might be a different story.