[Q] Update? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Hey I was just wondering if it is safe to update to the latest OTA update, I believe it's 4.3. Can I root that yet or not? I can't seem to find a definite answer between googling and on here.
I've got a Galaxy S4, Samsung-SGH-I337 on AT&T..
Thanks in advance.

Because its new you should probably wait for a little bit to see if anybody else can do it. That would be cool if it's 4.3 though.
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jordangelep said:
Hey I was just wondering if it is safe to update to the latest OTA update, I believe it's 4.3. Can I root that yet or not? I can't seem to find a definite answer between googling and on here.
I've got a Galaxy S4, Samsung-SGH-I337 on AT&T..
Thanks in advance.
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What is your current baseband? And, there is no need to post questions like this, just keep an eye on the General section and you will see when the updates are available, what they are, and if they are safe or not. That is also what the search function is for. If nothing shows up in search, and you don't visually see anything, it means there is no info yet, just keep checking back until there is.

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Update message?

My wife's phone just said there is a new update available. I did not let it install. Anyone else get this update alert?
Not yet, no ota or via kies. I'm on Rogers, i know it's not ATT but since the S2, we had all updates a few days before ATT which is the sister company in the US and nothing here yet. Can you check and see if is this long awaited update samsung started rolling out 2 weeks ago?
I have AT&T version of S4 and did not get any update notice and nothing shows up on check updates.
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Well, from what I've been reading it's possible in addition to the update, they may be trying to patch Loki, which is why I was hesitant. I was messing with it to get rid of the lock icon/custom boot up. I tried flashing the stock Rom with Odin but it only seemed to flash on top of the Rom already installed. Then once it boot up, the update management thing kicked in. It's possible it was just triggering the first update we got a few weeks back, and not a new one.
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If this isn't about the "BMEA" update, please have it deleted or locked. Another Update thread that isn't about an update isn't helping anyone. Nothing personal, but people need to confirm what they are posting about before they post about it.
people also need to stop acting like moderators.
How am I going to verify it, if I haven't installed it yet? If it indeed was the new update with a patch for Loki, I am not the one who wants to flash it first.
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polish_pat said:
people also need to stop acting like moderators.
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Agreed, god forbid someone makes a post about something how dare they. lock them up and burn them!!!!!
Well what's your current baseband? Its most likely the AMDL update.
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[Q] S4 Active software update?

Just received JDQ39.I537ucuamf3 OTA, anyone have any idea what it was? Probably just made it even harder to root lol.
arcticwolf8 said:
Just received JDQ39.I537ucuamf3 OTA, anyone have any idea what it was? Probably just made it even harder to root lol.
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I usually don't take OTA updates if I have any plans of rooting or keeping root.
U.S. localized versions of the latest MEA/MF2 branch of Samsung official builds.
Check over in the i9505 threads for more info. It's possible some things have been tweaked for AT&T, but probably not a whole lot.
That update will probably allow app2sd functionality, not to mention the "purple smearing" effect some have complained of, and a few other little updates.
But as the other poster said, I wouldn't flash it until it's confirmed that it doesn't patch the loki aboot exploit. Otherwise, you can say goodbye to custom roms and root.
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Unfortunately the update is FORCED. In mine there was no way to not accept it. If you hit cancel it just reboots and installs anyway. So not much choice on not taking it...
It does include app2sd though. Which is nice.
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JasonJoel said:
Unfortunately the update is FORCED. In mine there was no way to not accept it. If you hit cancel it just reboots and installs anyway. So not much choice on not taking it...
It does include app2sd though. Which is nice.
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Only forced if you're completely stock and un-rooted.
At a bare minimum, you should root, and freeze the appropriate OTA update apps to prevent that kinda thing.
Again, AT&T will eventually patch the loki-exploit, and possibly at the same time roll out "root defeating" kernels.
It's just a matter of time.
There isn't an option but to be completely stock and unrooted with this phone yet unfortunately.
arcticwolf8 said:
There isn't an option but to be completely stock and unrooted with this phone yet unfortunately.
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Right. Thus my statement that we don't have a choice but to take the update on the S4 Active (right now at least).
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It seems the update will only download on wifi, so if you want to avoid taking it in hopes that root comes out soon, do not use wifi.
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It seems the update will only download on wifi, so if you want to avoid taking it in hopes that root comes out soon, do not use wifi.
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God dang it! I wish I read this thread BEFORE accepting the update. Now I really hope AT&T or Samsung has not patched anything that prevent root.
I cannot NOT use Wifi since I have very limited data plan...
Has it ever happen in the past, at least with AT&T phone, that they send OTA update that PREVENT rooting the phone EVER?
Don't fret. We have some mighty fine developers here. You will be able to root it.
Shammyh said:
U.S. localized versions of the latest MEA/MF2 branch of Samsung official builds.
Check over in the i9505 threads for more info. It's possible some things have been tweaked for AT&T, but probably not a whole lot.
That update will probably allow app2sd functionality, not to mention the "purple smearing" effect some have complained of, and a few other little updates.
But as the other poster said, I wouldn't flash it until it's confirmed that it doesn't patch the loki aboot exploit. Otherwise, you can say goodbye to custom roms and root.
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LCD screens don't suffer from the purple smearing anyway. That's just something that AMOLED screens do. No way around it except to change the colors a bit. Which was all they did for the GS4.
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UNROOT and RETURN TO STOCK:
File Name: Oneclick_I537UCUAMF1.7z
MD5: 5860A429420FF9029C8CF687F43E3D83
Password: rootzwiki
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I never took the update (I didn't connect to wifi so it didn't force me to update) but now I want to update it. However, when I hit the update button it tells me that 'the software update was interrupted' and won't download the new FW. If I hit it again it says I have to wait another 24 hrs. I tried changing the date to a day ahead but it still failed. I was able to update the wifes phone no problem but I accepted it as soon as it notified me.
Is the above link the current FW? I see the name is UCUAMF1 but mine came with UCUAMF2 from the store... I'd rather just update the FW since it appears everyone else got forced to update but can still root it.
Edit: Phone fixed itself overnight connected to wifi.
S4 Active, Custom ROM
Hi friends, im kinda new at this i have an S4 active and i need to download the Custom rom to flash it again from factory its the AT&T version but the baseband says I537UCUAMF3 and i cant quite find were to download if from. Hope any of you can help me if this isnt the right place for the question sorry

[Q] Cannot install Verizon OTA after towelroot

Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
nickd1976 said:
Hi All,
Please forgive me if this sounds like a noob question...
Here is the situation:
Rooted verizon galaxy s5 with towel root.
Cannot install the new OTA update they just released, the update downloads and fails on the attempt to install. Shows the little green android with red ! in his belly:cyclops:
Please help! You guys are awesome! I really want this update
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First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
Thank you so much!!!
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Some reason the upgrade button is greyed out
kprice8 said:
First, plug phone into computer, and install updater software from the phone that is on the device in 'Installer Mode'. Take the download on the PC, then follow directions below, and you can still have root after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900vvru1ane9-t2836201
For more information, read through this thread as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/verizon-ota-rolling-t2834027
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Hi again,
I installed the upgrade assistant in installer mode but for some reason it is not picking up the new NE9 update on my computer. See attached print screen. Very strange.. It sees the update on my phone to download though.:cyclops: Do you know why this is and how I can get it to see the update on the upgrade assistant as you mentioned?
Kind Regards
Can you explain why you want the update so bad? You do realize that rooting and accepting official otas is completely contradictory, correct? OTAs are generally what fix things like what towelroot exploits. If you accept official OTA, you will likely lose root.
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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nickd1976 said:
But can't I just re root after the ota? I guess the reason I want the Ota because I heard of camera enhancements and stability fixes
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No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
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@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
Thank you both for your perspectives.. Plus, I can always just wait for a ROM that currently has the update installed.
ks3rv3rg said:
No. OTA have patches for known security flaws as well. The flaw that towelroot relies on is closed after the new OTA. Meaning, no more root.
edit: in this case I believe folks have figured out a work around for keeping root with the update. In general though, if you value root and what it provides you do not accept official releases.
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kprice8 said:
@ks3rv3rg I believe the links mentioned above provide a workaround for the Root to be kept after updating.
As for the problem nick, I can't help you there. I haven't personally take it as I see taking OTA's is silly with a rooted phone you can modify to be much more. Perhaps someone else who has done it will chime in...
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Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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I just saw that JasmineROM came out and it's updated to NE9 and all you do is flash the stuff. Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rom-jasminerom-v1-0-bases-t2836387
nickd1976 said:
Thank you both for educating me on this. Ill try the work around to try to keep the root and update. I just wish I could get the Verizon update assistant to download the NE9. Either way Ill just wait for a ROM with the new OTA.
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Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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Me? Directly above you? XD lol
ks3rv3rg said:
Good choice. I know I saw someone mention that they were building a safestrap flashable ota rom.
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I think you are referring to my safestrap flashable OTA zip file. I'm going to keep that one in my back pocket for the next OTA since the kernel swap worked.
I'm happy to say I installed this rom and the firmware and it rocks!! Thank you .plus I got my download booster and my overclock settings!!
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I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
jpcloudsurf said:
I have a similar question but reversed. How do I stop it from updating and it from asking me to update? I have the free version of titanium backup and can't freeze it. Is their another way? I can't turn off SDM that runs the ota upgrade i can only force stop it.
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Remove it. Won't hurt anything.
TiBu
Buying the pro version of TiBu was the best money I ever spent!!!!
What is tibu?
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What is tibu?
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Titanium Backup

OTA nag

I've tried searching but couldn't find a current answer. I'm kinda late to the party and still running stock rooted kk and don't want to update to lp. So how can I disable the OTA nag. Thanks in advance
I have the same problem. It's my mother's tablet so I don't want to take things into my own hands when I'm not constantly around to monitor the device's performance. :/
here you go!
elevatorguy said:
I've tried searching but couldn't find a current answer. I'm kinda late to the party and still running stock rooted kk and don't want to update to lp. So how can I disable the OTA nag. Thanks in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429820
search XDA. search google. we can post a question if we dont find the answer.
nijom said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429820
search XDA. search google. we can post a question if we dont find the answer.
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Will give this a shot. Last post in the thread says may not work all the way without breaking some notifications.

ASUS Zenpad Z10 (ZT500KL - Verizon)*

Does anyone know why there are no forums for this tablet?
Are there any suggestions for rooting?
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I was wondering the same thing. There is another thread here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-zenpad-z10-zt500kl-verizon-t3494106
I also found a recent article regarding unlocking the bootloader here: http://unlockbootloader.top/2016/11/asus-zenpad-z10-zt500kl-8370.html
If you have the tablet and are willing to try, I would greatly appreciate it. Me buying this tablet hinges on if it can be unlocked and/or rooted.
BigShowJoe said:
I was wondering the same thing. There is another thread here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/asus-zenpad-z10-zt500kl-verizon-t3494106
I also found a recent article regarding unlocking the bootloader here: http://unlockbootloader.top/2016/11/asus-zenpad-z10-zt500kl-8370.html
If you have the tablet and are willing to try, I would greatly appreciate it. Me buying this tablet hinges on if it can be unlocked and/or rooted.
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Yeah Idk about that site. Very skeptical about downloading anything from unknown places and people.
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I see that Nougat has been released. Hoping that someone can find some sort of exploit so we can get root at least.
grifforama said:
I see that Nougat has been released. Hoping that someone can find some sort of exploit so we can get root at least.
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Does anyone have trouble updating this tablet to Nougat? I don't have a sim card in it. Trying to update through the tablet, it just keeps saying it has trouble checking system updates, try again when I have Verizon 4G connection. (I'm only connected through Wifi.) The behavior seems to suggest that it needs to be registered on Verizon network to check updates. Using the update assistant software just says the tablet is up-to-date; probably checking against the latest version posted on Asus' support site. I also do not have any sim card inside it. I factory reset this and reflash by Software Upgrade Assistant. But, It does not update to Nougat.

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