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Cant take update (Q)

So first off im gonna start off and say that I dont really care about being rooted in the first place. I thought id be flashing a lot more stuff but It turns out that I never flashed anything. So on my phone as of now I just have root and I have twrp installed onto it. I did that process to take off the custom recovery status from using motochopper as well. Now my problem is that every time i try to take the ota I get booted right into twrp and then i am unable to take the update. I even downloaded the zip file and tried flashing it and I just get a failed message. Can anyone tell me whats going on? Or point me into the right direction so i can uninstall twrp so I can take the update?

Odin back to stock, then do a factory reset in settings.

Sledutah said:
Odin back to stock, then do a factory reset in settings.
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Will this make everything on my phone get deleted?

blackguy101 said:
Will this make everything on my phone get deleted?
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It did not wipe either internal or extral sdcards when I used odin, been awhile though.

TheAxman said:
It did not wipe either internal or extral sdcards when I used odin, been awhile though.
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Well actually I have one more question. Arent I already stock? I havent even flashed another rom. I literally just got root status and put twrp recovery on it. Do I still need to use odin?

blackguy101 said:
Well actually I have one more question. Arent I already stock? I havent even flashed another rom. I literally just got root status and put twrp recovery on it. Do I still need to use odin?
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You say you are rooted, then do a factory reset, and un-root, then you will be able to get the update.

blackguy101 said:
Will this make everything on my phone get deleted?
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Like axman said, flashing with Odin to stock nothing gets deleted. If you do a factory wipe, everything gets deleted.
You could also try to update with kies instead of ota. Maybe that will work.

The problem is not that you removed root you still are using a custom recovery you need to get back to full stock use odin to get the phone back to full stockso you'll have a stock recovery
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Where can I find a good copy of the full stock recovery for odin

Roadk1ng said:
Where can I find a good copy of the full stock recovery for odin
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40976805

Starting from scratch.

Ok folks,
I'm having a hell of a time with my phone.
No matter what rom I flash, seems to have issues from lockups to reboot.
I have tried every kind of wipe in CWM, inluding making sure I have the latest version of CWM and modem, same.
Is there a way to TOTALLY wipe everything on the phone and go back to true factory default, even as far as the phone number programming? Like it was when it came from Splint?
(Yes, I'd then want to unlock with Odin and put a new ROM).
Thanks much!

Watch,read and read some more...
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-root-the-sprint-and-international-exynos-samsung-galaxy-s4/

Youthanasia said:
Watch,read and read some more...
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-root-the-sprint-and-international-exynos-samsung-galaxy-s4/
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Thank you, that'll come in handy one I wipe this thing to oblivion but how do I get to that point?!
I want no trace of any setting, rom, nothing left except a brand new spankin phone.

If you are already rooted ande won't to go back to a completely stock phone use this method..Make sure to watch the Video a couple times before attempting..
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-unroot-and-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s4/

Youthanasia said:
If you are already rooted ande won't to go back to a completely stock phone use this method..Make sure to watch the Video a couple times before attempting..
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-unroot-and-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s4/
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Is this a TOTAL Wipe?
He says internal storage wont be wiped, so how is it a total wipe?

beachcomp.com said:
Is this a TOTAL Wipe?
He says internal storage wont be wiped, so how is it a total wipe?
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Yes it will put the phone back to when you took it out of the box..I think he means that if you have any files that you downloaded to the internal storage ie pics,music,contacts things like that they won't be touched.
Just download the Odin file and the Sprint file which is the stock software the phone came with and use is procedure.
Just to worn you The Sprint file is large and will take awhile to download to your comp

Get the full mf9 tar.md5. Remove sd card. Flash with pc Odin. After phone boots up to home screen and settles down, don't set up anything. Go into settings, accounts, backup, then do full factory reset with wipe of internal storage. After it reboots and settles down again, you're completely back to stock. No need to wipe your phone number and associated settings. If it were me, I'd stay away from custom roms if they're giving you nothing but problems.

oscarthegrouch said:
I'd stay away from custom roms if they're giving you nothing but problems.
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That's what I did just rooted the mf9 and got rid of all the bloat.No problems to speak of..

Not to be unappreciative, but, w/o a reset all the data was still there.
Which makes me nervous wondering if there is some crap left over.
Yes, I realize a wipe will get rid of the apps but I want to make sure I'm truly starting from point 0.

beachcomp.com said:
Not to be unappreciative, but, w/o a reset all the data was still there.
Which makes me nervous wondering if there is some crap left over.
Yes, I realize a wipe will get rid of the apps but I want to make sure I'm truly starting from point 0.
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Simple if rooted have twrp installed and select to wipe everything. Then Odin back to stock unrooted.
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beachcomp.com said:
Ok folks,
I'm having a hell of a time with my phone.
No matter what rom I flash, seems to have issues from lockups to reboot.
I have tried every kind of wipe in CWM, inluding making sure I have the latest version of CWM and modem, same.
Is there a way to TOTALLY wipe everything on the phone and go back to true factory default, even as far as the phone number programming? Like it was when it came from Splint?
(Yes, I'd then want to unlock with Odin and put a new ROM).
Thanks much!
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Yeah, you can do a factory reset with Odin. Here's the stock ROM: Stock

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Salil999 said:
Yeah, you can do a factory reset with Odin. Here's the stock ROM: Stock
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Repartition?

No, just do auto boot (or some option like that) and f.reset time
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So if you are on MF9 good luck with going back to stock everything. Because the methods mentioned above don't get rid of the MF9 Firmware just the Build. Also You have use triangle away which only works on MDC and MDL to get to fully clean stock. Everything mentioned in this thread will not do what you want if you are wanting it out of the box like new condition.

GiantJay said:
So if you are on MF9 good luck with going back to stock everything. Because the methods mentioned above don't get rid of the MF9 Firmware just the Build. Also You have use triangle away which only works on MDC and MDL to get to fully clean stock. Everything mentioned in this thread will not do what you want if you are wanting it out of the box like new condition.
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So,what are the steps necessary to bring it back to "brand new, out of the box, condition"?

ObrienDave said:
So,what are the steps necessary to bring it back to "brand new, out of the box, condition"?
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That is a great question. I have another thread about it but I tried last night with no luck.
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Stock N3 about to Root-Wipe-Flash - Advice Needed

Guys, I've got my stock SM-N9005 which I've had for over a month now. I've got Buzz launcher installed and things have been running well, but I've been experiencing crashes and stalling of programs.
So I've decided to root and flash.
I haven't done this before and am very cautious on not wanting to brick my phone.
After some research - the steps I'm planning to take are:
Back Up Phone - I intend to shift photos/music to my SD card and eject it out. Things like email/contacts are sync with Gmail and don't really care about losing SMS etc
Root Phone - Root the phone using Odex/DeOdex as per instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461929
Back Up Phone - Get titanium back up and do another back up now that the phone is rooted
Factory Reset - Complete a factory reset on the phone
Remove bloatware - Run a bloatware cleaner such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2464694
Flash ROM - flash with something like Omega rom/Echo Rom which ever I prefer
Is this the right approach?
Thanks!

CKSaZaBoN said:
Guys, I've got my stock SM-N9005 which I've had for over a month now. I've got Buzz launcher installed and things have been running well, but I've been experiencing crashes and stalling of programs.
So I've decided to root and flash.
I haven't done this before and am very cautious on not wanting to brick my phone.
After some research - the steps I'm planning to take are:
Back Up Phone - I intend to shift photos/music to my SD card and eject it out. Things like email/contacts are sync with Gmail and don't really care about losing SMS etc
Root Phone - Root the phone using Odex/DeOdex as per instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461929
Back Up Phone - Get titanium back up and do another back up now that the phone is rooted
Factory Reset - Complete a factory reset on the phone
Remove bloatware - Run a bloatware cleaner such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2464694
Flash ROM - flash with something like Omega rom/Echo Rom which ever I prefer
Is this the right approach?
Thanks!
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Looks good to me but no need to debloat when you flash a rom like omega you can choose apps that you don't want in aroma
And to make sure you do know that you will trip knox

jaythenut said:
Looks good to me but no need to debloat when you flash a rom like omega you can choose apps that you don't want in aroma
And to make sure you do know that you will trip knox
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Awesome - thanks very much. Just needed the sanity check before I dive in.

CKSaZaBoN said:
Awesome - thanks very much. Just needed the sanity check before I dive in.
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There is a easier way to root http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/cf-auto-root-for-galaxy-note-3/

Can't get into recovery mode

I have the LS980 with TWRP 2.6.3.3 installed and I just flashed a new ROM. It bootlooped, so I was just going to revert to my nandroid, but when I try to manually enter recovery mode I get an LG splash screen that say "Security Error" beneath the logo.
All the fixes for this type of thing seem to involve flashing back to stock, but I can't get into recovery, how can I do that?
Any help would be appreciated.

if you're planning to go back to stock via LG Flash Tool.. u need to enter Download mode, not Recovery... just a simple vol up + plug usb cable to PC :good:

zekurosu said:
if you're planning to go back to stock via LG Flash Tool.. u need to enter Download mode, not Recovery... just a simple vol up + plug usb cable to PC :good:
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Okay thanks

I there any way to get data off the phone when it it is in this state? I oh so smartly made a back up, but then didn't bring it off my phone...

tif im right i dont think you will lose data just system. Or you may break root by doing this method

tbishop91 said:
tif im right i dont think you will lose data just system. Or you may break root by doing this method
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The directions say "all of your data and internal sdcard files are gone." so i'm not very optimistic

Yeah sorry man unless you can learn how to sand box certain things on your phone then i guess you lose all fata on the bright side if you backed up throu google most of your stuff will be there again wen your phone is back in working order

You will lose everything because pushing the stock ROM just puts the ROM on, but it states you need to do a factory reset after because it does not remove everything.
I'm assuming it was because of the recovery I installed, but once the flash was done it was stuck in a boot loop on the Verizon screen until I factory reset.
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tbishop91 said:
Yeah sorry man unless you can learn how to sand box certain things on your phone then i guess you lose all fata on the bright side if you backed up throu google most of your stuff will be there again wen your phone is back in working order
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Yeah...it wasn't a huge deal. The only real loss was about 15 pictures that I hadn't off loaded to my computer. As you say, I should probably get with the 21st century and back those things up automatically lol.

KKB9750 said:
Yeah...it wasn't a huge deal. The only real loss was about 15 pictures that I hadn't off loaded to my computer. As you say, I should probably get with the 21st century and back those things up automatically lol.
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Yeah i use drop box and skydrive to back mine up

Question about going back to stock

Hey im wanting to go back to stock unrooted to get the ota that just dropped here in NZ. Its not on sammobile or anywhere and i hate waiting.
Now my question is this:
If i make a data backup in twrp can i put that back on after i reroot etc?
Also is this the correct procedure to go back to stock (never done it before... never had too)
Flash AP of my stock rom in odin? Nothing else?
That will kill my twrp wont it as it will flash back the stock recovery?
Phone will be able to OTA even though i was previously rooted?
Will i need to wipe my data etc to go back to stock completly if so how?
Think thats all i need to know...
Thanks in advance
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****... so tried to flash stock in odin and it failed. why?

whooo second time it worked. made me pucker up the old bung...

MRDOCA said:
Hey im wanting to go back to stock unrooted to get the ota that just dropped here in NZ. Its not on sammobile or anywhere and i hate waiting.
Now my question is this:
If i make a data backup in twrp can i put that back on after i reroot etc? No idea, I always use Titanium Backup
Also is this the correct procedure to go back to stock (never done it before... never had too) Yes
Flash AP of my stock rom in odin? Nothing else? Correct
That will kill my twrp wont it as it will flash back the stock recovery? Also, correct
Phone will be able to OTA even though i was previously rooted? Based on prior experience with S5, yes.
Will i need to wipe my data etc to go back to stock completly if so how? Nope! I didn't wipe anything and am firmly back to stock.
Think thats all i need to know...
Thanks in advance
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I stumbled on your thread because I had these same questions. I skipped the S6 series & forgot what I'd learned from my S5. I figured, what the hell, lets see what happens.
For anyone else with the same questions, my answers are in red above.

It did wipe it cos i had twrp so it couldnt read my phone on stock. Bit of a pain but oh well thank goodness for smart switch. Now my phone still wont see the OTA. So did this for nothing lol. Rang samsung to see why they are calling me back. It didnt find the OTA before rooting either it always says im on the latest firmware... which im not
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