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ATT SG3 and CM9 Question

Hello... first time poster here... if i install CM9 ( when stable is released), will i still be able to receive OTA updates..?? Im so interested in a more stock android experience, but i also want to keep OTA updates. Currently i am rooted but havent flashed a rom or nothing, and i still get the OTA updates. Thanks in advance to anyone that answers.
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No and with all the **** going on with Apple right now you want to avoid an OTA as much as possible.
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CM will incorporate things like updated radios, but many updates won't apply to your version....
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Well how about, lets say the jelly bean update or security updates specifically for ATT model.... will those updates go through??
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uzii305 said:
Well how about, lets say the jelly bean update or security updates specifically for ATT model.... will those updates go through??
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Short answer: no. If you're running CM you're on a completely different build than the version of Android/Touchwiz that ships on the device.
Longer answer: Both CM and the build that ships with the device are obviously both derived from the same source: Google's Android. So if Google fixes security problems in Android, then theoretically the CM guys should be packaging those into the next update of CM. If there is a security flaw specifically in the AT&T version of the phone, then it was probably caused by something custom that AT&T built into Android, in which case you won't get that update - but you wouldn't need it because you wouldn't have had the custom code that caused the flaw in the first place. Does that make sense?

Like eagle said, when on a custom ROM you are on your own and you don'T depend on Samsung or your carrier for updates, you depend on the developpers of the ROM. So you will probably get JB faster with CyanogenMod than with Samsung so it doesn't matter.

[Q] Updating to keylime pie!

I am running the odexed version of the stock ROM with custom recovery. I am also running twrp (custom recovery).soo will I be Able to update to key lime pie without any problem?

albysajan said:
I am running the odexed version of the stock ROM with custom recovery. I am also running twrp (custom recovery).soo will I be Able to update to key lime pie without any problem?
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[TL;DR] No.
Well, the stock ROMs are also odexed - I think the problem will be the zipaligning of the factory .apk files. Even though they are functionally equivalent to the originals, they will have different checksums than the originals, and thus every one of them that undergoes an update will fail the initial checksum verification.

Yes and no; when it goes out ota it won't flash properly because you have a custom recovery. However, wait half a day after the update comes and I'm sure someone will have a flashable version uploaded to these forums.
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I'm gonna update my answer above - I'm guilty of not reading your post carefully.
I had a look at
[ROM][Factory Image][4.2.2] Nakasi -::- Odex, Deodex, Rooted -::- teshxx (02/14/13)
and the dev does not mention "zipalign". Moreover, you said "odexed", which is closest to the Factory ROM as it is also odexed.
So long as teshxx literally did not touch either the .apk files, or their corresponding .odex files from the factory ROM, then the OTA won't fault out on initial checks because of those specific files on the odexed version of his ROM. (Disclaimer: I did not download his ROM and verify that this was the case).
It is possible that it will fail for other reasons though. Simply put, the OTAs are not intended for patching anything other than pure stock ROMs. (Also note that some root-aware apps modify /system; so even if you didn't directly alter things that will break an OTA, by granting these apps root privilege, it might happen anyway).

Who said the N7 was getting Key lime Pie? I think you are jumping the gun a bit since it hasn't officially been anounced. I am still waiting for JB for my TF101.

AW: [Q] Updating to keylime pie!
as if there is even the slightest chances for the nexus 7 not to get official klp...
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jadesse said:
Who said the N7 was getting Key lime Pie? I think you are jumping the gun a bit since it hasn't officially been anounced. I am still waiting for JB for my TF101.
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Its a nexus device. We will be among the first 5 devices to get the new os, whatever they call it. That is one of the lead reasons for buying nexus devices.
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I'm sure someone will have a flashable version uploaded to these forums.

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Its a nexus device. We will be among the first 5 devices to get the new os, whatever they call it. That is one of the lead reasons for buying nexus devices. Where as for you, you have to wait for google to release, then for asus to do what they want to it (bloatware, drivers,......) and then release it to the end user. All we have to wait on is for google to release for the grouper. Nexus devices get ours straight from google, and 100% aosp. I would imagine we will get it directly after N10, N4 and whatever new device may or may not debut.
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Dang-it, i replied to myself instead of edit.
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How about you wait for it to be released first, then weigh your options? This thread is absolutely pointless.

Official Android 4.3 Release

Hi to all...
Before I have make new thread I was explore web and didnt find correct answer...
Anyone know when will come over Kies android 4.3 for SGS4???
Thnx

i would say about october-november

Thnx guys I was think that will come soon because they release 4.3 for google play edition devices
That is too away OMG

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i think, sgs4 can miss 4.3 and get 5.0
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Not really, I assume you had the idea from S3 getting 4.3 instead of 4.2.
S3 skipped 4.2 because 4.3 was already released, and Samsung didn't have time to make both 4.2 and 4.3 roms.
Sorry for the off-topic.

edcsmon smitten
Hello,
I think it will be December......

Personal guess: we will see a leaked ROM around start-mid October.
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IMHO if you want to feel how it taste 4.3 go directly to any modding thread and flash one the roms already available (after a nandroid backup), they are performing quite well and can be used as daily driver. Then, if you miss too much TW you can recover your nandroid and wait for Samsung to realese a 4.3 rom.

anyone have any details on what we can expect on the new firmware?

vel83 said:
anyone have any details on what we can expect on the new firmware?
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Look on the Nexus 4 thread for whats to come to us or check out the GE S4 Edition. They allready have it.

[Q] 4.3 more troublesome than useful?

My N4 just arrived today.
I have version 4.2.2 installed.
A quick search on gooogle shows a lot of negative feedback from users on the 4.3 update.
I want to root it too but I'm unsure about the update, have you ecountered problems with latest update that couldn't be fixed?
Or better said, what are the most common bugs and can they be fixed?
Also what about roms, which one should i try, PA?

Some people experienced random reboots, I never had them on JWR, I do on JSS.
Also JSS has sometimes dead locks and freezes for about 10 seconds.
But since the update I experience much better battery life! So yeah if you will use the stock ROM I guess you wont have any of these problems, only advantages.

Thanks for the question and the answer, I'm in the same spot and maybe I'll try some custom JWR this weekend, although the plethora of different specific 4.3 bugs going around - besides those already mentioned - remembers a X-File case.
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Ok. I'm gonna do it.
But first what should I do? What's the order, root first and then update? This my first android/smartphone, so I'm quite new to this...
I'm gonna search for a tutorials now

Bozdo said:
Ok. I'm gonna do it.
But first what should I do? What's the order, root first and then update? This my first android/smartphone, so I'm quite new to this...
I'm gonna search for a tutorials now
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Just update first.
Then install a custom recovery and flash supersu.
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Changed my mind! Seen too many negative comments on youtube... I'm just gonna root this version 4.2.2. and I'll wait for 5.0
Any tips when rooting 4.2.2?

4.3.3 is actually a great upgrade with tons of features and additions. It is just brand new so there are a few bugs to be worked out. But 4.2.2 has bugs that won't be worked out at all.
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K0FFP0LICE said:
4.3.3 is actually a great upgrade with tons of features and additions. It is just brand new so there are a few bugs to be worked out. But 4.2.2 has bugs that won't be worked out at all.
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So how long do you think it will take for them to fix these bugs?

OTA 4.3 update with twrp 2.5 no root.
I have no issues.
If you want a reliable jwr custom ROM then cataclysm is awesome and has no problems either for me.
I use stock for unrooted and cataclysm rooted regularly for different reasons but I definitely recommend updating to 4.3 regardless.
NeXuS⁴

Bozdo said:
So how long do you think it will take for them to fix these bugs?
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Not sure. That's why I'm on a custom ROM. Devs usually fix things quicker.
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Bozdo said:
Changed my mind! Seen too many negative comments on youtube... I'm just gonna root this version 4.2.2. and I'll wait for 5.0
Any tips when rooting 4.2.2?
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You can always go back to a previous version. I'm not really sure why you're being so skittish.
FYI, "5.0" will likely be far more riddled with bugs. More changes means more room for error. You have a freaking Nexus. Get with the program.
My advice to you is to not use a toolkit. Setup fastboot and know how to flash the stock images BEFORE attempting anything. That way, if something goes wrong you can fix it without making yet another "HALP! I bricked my phone" thread. We have way too many of those.

[Q] CM10.2 Problem

Hi all I am new to the xda forums (posting anyways) and I appreciate everyone who contributes on this site you guys are amazing. Anyways I am on a Motorola Droid RAZR M, rooted first with motochopper, unlocked boot loader with motopocalypse, and flashed the latest nightly from Cyanogenmod. I was ecstatic when it worked because tinkering with my old Droid 2 Global didnt go so well and I didn't want to mess up my phone, so I was elated that it worked. A couple days ago CM Updater popped up on my phone and it was CM10.2-20130815. When I saw the 10.2 I couldn't resist and I updated it. Everything was fine until the next day when I updated to CM10.2-20130816. Videos no longer played on my phone. The stock video player wasn't working. I searched and searched for a fix but I couldn't find one so I flashed back to CM10.1-20130813. Everything works now as it should but I keep researching it. Recently I found that the problem started in the first release of CM.10.2 for the xt907. I want Android 4.3 really badly but I can't live without the stock video player. MXPlayer is great but Vine, YouTube, Snapchat, etc. wouldn't work without the stock video player. Is there a fix for this or does anyone know if the newest nightly fixed this problem? Thank you in advance.

It will get better, nightlies are experimental and there are bugs and such
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WillisD said:
It will get better, nightlies are experimental and there are bugs and such
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Thanks! Im thinking about trying Skrilax's CM10.2 ROMs. There are a lot more nightlies so maybe there will be less bugs but I dont know there could be even more. Do you have any experience with any of his ROMs? Ive heard good and bad about them.

It's still cm10.2 just unofficial, I've made a few nightlies myself I'm running the latest nightly now pretty smooth
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WillisD said:
It's still cm10.2 just unofficial, I've made a few nightlies myself
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For the RAZR M? Was it hard to do?

Yes and no, but you have to be on Linux though and there are guides out there
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taylorjared1996 said:
Thanks! Im thinking about trying Skrilax's CM10.2 ROMs. There are a lot more nightlies so maybe there will be less bugs but I dont know there could be even more. Do you have any experience with any of his ROMs? Ive heard good and bad about them.
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I have used Skrilax's builds and have found them to be well built. Keep in mind if bugs exist in CM 10.2 it probably will be so across the board regardless of the dev.
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I dual boot Ubuntu and Windows 8 on both of my computers so maybe ill try it. It sounds kind of fun. And yeah I am coming to terms with the fact that i probably wont get 4.3 until a fix is made but its not a big deal. Having 4.2.2 is way better than being stuck on 4.1.2 with Motorola's skin on it. I knew the RAZR M had potential but I couldnt get it to perform well on Motorola's stock 4.1.2 ROM, but with CyanogenMod it runs like a dream. Battery life is better too!

is data working on the unofficial or skrillax's build?

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is data working on the unofficial or skrillax's build?
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On the CM 4.2-20130824 Nightly the camera issue if fixed and has been since at least a couple nightlies back, so that isnt an issue anymore. I cant say about skrilax's or the unofficial but the official nightlies have all data working and LTE is especially fast, but i have not had any problems with any type of connection on LTE, 4g, 3g, HSPA+, & CDMA.