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Verizon LG G2 System Update Available

Hi everyone,
I got a popup window notifying me about a system update that was ready to install on my Verizon LG G2. I chose not to install it, but it said I can install it later. I am rooted and I am not sure what this update is for, possibly a fix for the root exploits. Anyone else seeing this?
EDIT: Everyone is confirming that it does not break root, but if you have already installed TWRP then DO NOT ACCEPT THE UPDATE.

drkow19 said:
Hi everyone,
I got a popup window notifying me about a system update that was ready to install on my Verizon LG G2. I chose not to install it, but it said I can install it later. I am rooted and I am not sure what this update is for, possibly a fix for the root exploits. Anyone else seeing this?
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I got it too.... Couldn't find any info on it. I did the update and in "about phone' I still show rooted. It is still 4.2.2 so I am assuming it was a minor software issue/security fix.

mouf32 said:
I got it too.... Couldn't find any info on it. I did the update and in "about phone' I still show rooted. It is still 4.2.2 so I am assuming it was a minor software issue/security fix.
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Please confirm that you did the system update and can still use root apps. Also, which root method did you use. Maybe they patched the Chinese method, but not the newer method yet!

I'm getting the notification too. I won't be updating til I find out what it does.

mouf32 said:
I got it too.... Couldn't find any info on it. I did the update and in "about phone' I still show rooted. It is still 4.2.2 so I am assuming it was a minor software issue/security fix.
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Wow, pretty ballsy of you to accept the OTA without knowing if it would break root or custom recovery.

I hope there not trying that crap already
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I am not rooted and have it downloaded (not installed).
Let me know if there is anything you would need from it and I can post.
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Pics or it didn't happen.

drkow19 said:
Hi everyone,
I got a popup window notifying me about a system update that was ready to install on my Verizon LG G2. I chose not to install it, but it said I can install it later. I am rooted and I am not sure what this update is for, possibly a fix for the root exploits. Anyone else seeing this?
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We have custom recovery. Why on earth would anyone do a OTA .. ever... again.... I have never. There will be a ROM based on Stock available that will include every GOOD thing from every OTA that is pushed... Patience is a virtue.

sublimejosh2000 said:
We have custom recovery. Why on earth would anyone do a OTA .. ever... again.... I have never. There will be a ROM based on Stock available that will include every GOOD thing from every OTA that is pushed... Patience is a virtue.
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No customer recovery because TWRP is broken currently.

sublimejosh2000 said:
We have custom recovery. Why on earth would anyone do a OTA .. ever... again.... I have never. There will be a ROM based on Stock available that will include every GOOD thing from every OTA that is pushed... Patience is a virtue.
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So how do you stop it from popping up the notification. I don't mind waiting, but I don't see how to dismiss the notification?

mouf32 said:
No customer recovery because TWRP is broken currently.
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The Newest recovery has ADB option and is considered safe for now. My point is that why would anyone accept an OTA when it is obvious that withing a short period of time there is not only going to be a fully fixed recovery plus Custom ROM's based on the latest Stock ROM with the OTA included. Once you Root and install recovery, you kiss the carrier and their attempts at "Updates" goodbye.
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smacklayer said:
So how do you stop it from popping up the notification. I don't mind waiting, but I don't see how to dismiss the notification?
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Freeze the System Update App in System with Titanium.

I did the update and still have root access.
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Notice anything change?

i haven't rooted yet, so i told it to install later. i'll root tonight so that i know i can have it, sounds like the update doesnt take root away, it could keep you from rooting if you arent yet tho..

Oh crap, did the update and it looks like I'm soft bricked(?). I can only get to TWRP, and can't reboot the phone (always goes back to TWRP, no matter what I do, even after Factory Reset). PLEASE HELP!!
(Verizon G2)

I'm not sure if I can attribute this to the ota update but my wifi performance has been really glitchy. Constant disconnect/reconnect.
I can't say it's due 100% to the ota because wifi will occasionally get spotty due to the sheer amount of wifi APs and traffic at my workplace.
Anyone else experience this? BTW I'm rooted.

davin8r said:
Oh crap, did the update and it looks like I'm soft bricked(?). I can only get to TWRP, and can't reboot the phone (always goes back to TWRP, no matter what I do, even after Factory Reset). PLEASE HELP!!
(Verizon G2)
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It might be more serious than that, at the moment it is pretty bad, i opened a thread to see if someone can address this situation for us. hopefully we can hear seomething back soon. If you find a fix please post it because there are a few of us in your situation, including myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450946

Walter21026 said:
It might be more serious than that, at the moment it is pretty bad, i opened a thread to see if someone can address this situation for us. hopefully we can hear seomething back soon. If you find a fix please post it because there are a few of us in your situation, including myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2450946
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I'm in the same boat, stuck in TWRP loop won't reboot. Downloading files to get back to stock, so will try to put into download mode once everything is downloaded (2.3gb file is taking a while)...I'm sure it'll be resolved soon enough. Will report back if it works.

hapbeeboy said:
I'm in the same boat, stuck in TWRP loop won't reboot. Downloading files to get back to stock, so will try to put into download mode once everything is downloaded (2.3gb file is taking a while)...I'm sure it'll be resolved soon enough. Will report back if it works.
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Can you get into download mode?

Android 4.4 OTA Update

I'm currently running GE international edition android 4.3 ROM on my att gs4 and I got this notification today. Should I update it or not?

I just received a ota ..don't no much about this one I'm on mj9 4.3 already .so no rooting or recovery for me anyway ..so don't think its gonna make much difference..
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Capt said:
I'm currently running GE international edition android 4.3 ROM on my att gs4 and I got this notification today. Should I update it or not?
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You are running a custom ROM. Do not take an official OTA update for a device it was not originally meant for. You have to wait until a DEV updates the ROM you are on or until another custom ROM comes out built on 4.4.

scott14719 said:
You are running a custom ROM. Do not take an official OTA update for a device it was not originally meant for. You have to wait until a DEV updates the ROM you are on or until another custom ROM comes out built on 4.4.
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I know that but this ota doesn't update the bootloader from what I know. What's the worse thing that can happen?

Capt said:
I know that but this ota doesn't update the bootloader from what I know. What's the worse thing that can happen?
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Its your risk either way.

try it and let us know, besides if u r on a custom rom, there is no way u can get an update.

Bradl79 said:
try it and let us know, besides if u r on a custom rom, there is no way u can get an update.
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I am on a custom ROM and I did get the update.

Capt said:
I am on a custom ROM and I did get the update.
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He meant you won't be able to take the update. You have root and a custom recovery...
Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4 I337

Mike said:
He meant you won't be able to take the update. You have root and a custom recovery...
Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4 I337
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So if I try it, will it brick my device or not do anything?

Either it won't let you take it or soft brick. You have the same hardware as Google Play Edition, so a hard brick shouldn't be a worry. I read earlier in the T-Mobile s4 area of someone trying to take the update. I forget the exact result, but I know they were unsuccessful
Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4 I337

Mike said:
Either it won't let you take it or soft brick. You have the same hardware as Google Play Edition, so a hard brick shouldn't be a worry. I read earlier in the T-Mobile s4 area of someone trying to take the update. I forget the exact result, but I know they were unsuccessful
Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4 I337
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Just tried it and it didn't work. I got so excited for a moment

Capt said:
Just tried it and it didn't work. I got so excited for a moment
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Yeah, just wait for a 4.4 GPE ROM, they shouldn't take long anyway.
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is there a root for 4.4? need to unbloat and freeze

Ok so to update my 4.2 att g2 to 4.4 I had to unroot it and now I need to freeze and uninstall all of this crapware . How can I root 4.4 or freeze/uninstall all the bloat ?. System turner is not working

joeynox said:
Ok so to update my 4.2 att g2 to 4.4 I had to unroot it and now I need to freeze and uninstall all of this crapware . How can I root 4.4 or freeze/uninstall all the bloat ?. System turner is not working
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U need to downgrade back to 10o and contact att for the q update. When you have the q update installed use the manual root method for 10o from autoprime. Skip adb step 5. Once rooted take the kitkat update and root will stick.

Thanks for the reply but that sounds like too much work. I'll just wait for an easier method. Thank you

joeynox said:
Thanks for the reply but that sounds like too much work. I'll just wait for an easier method. Thank you
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You're on the wrong forums if you want everything in easy mode.

podagee said:
U need to downgrade back to 10o and contact att for the q update. When you have the q update installed use the manual root method for 10o from autoprime. Skip adb step 5. Once rooted take the kitkat update and root will stick.
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Can you even downgrade from 20c back to 10d or 10o? Has anyone even attempted it?

Tremulant1 said:
Can you even downgrade from 20c back to 10d or 10o? Has anyone even attempted it?
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A bunch of have downgraded i did to obtain root.

podagee said:
A bunch of have downgraded i did to obtain root.
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Well thats good, atleast LG didnt do what Samsung did and create e-fuses that prevent you from downgrading firmware....yet another reason why I no longer have/ever will have a Samsung phone again.

Tremulant1 said:
Well thats good, atleast LG didnt do what Samsung did and create e-fuses that prevent you from downgrading firmware....yet another reason why I no longer have/ever will have a Samsung phone again.
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i really do not like samsung either....dont know what all the hype about it is for. samsung is like the apple of android....garbage. my opinion.

podagee said:
i really do not like samsung either....dont know what all the hype about it is for. samsung is like the apple of android....garbage. my opinion.
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Last great phone is the S3....S4 they went full blown Applemode....sorry for going off topic! Last Samsung/Apple blasting post for me.

Tremulant1 said:
Last great phone is the S3....S4 they went full blown Applemode....sorry for going off topic! Last Samsung/Apple blasting post for me.
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even the s3 wasnt all that great.my wife got one i touched it for about 10min. instantly got rid of it. nothing spectacular.

I rooted mine on 4.2 via kingoapp.com. Root stayed with the 4.4.2 update but if it didn't I was going back to Kingo to root again. I've rooted 4 different phones with it, the last being a T-Mobile Nexus 5 with KitKat and it's always worked fast and easy. Some people bad mouth it but it works for me.

[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!!!
Sent from my SM-G900V using XDA Free mobile app

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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@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

T-Mobile US LTE (SM-P607T) 4.4.4 rollout starting today

http://www.androidcentral.com/android-444-update-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-rolling-out
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00061233&fm_seq=89348
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...14-edition-receiving-update-to-android-4-4-4/

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http://www.androidcentral.com/android-444-update-t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-rolling-out
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00061233&fm_seq=89348
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...14-edition-receiving-update-to-android-4-4-4/
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Mine doesnt have an ota also kies says im up to date..... any ideas?

ibrumfield said:
any ideas?
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Patience? It just started today.

kcrudup said:
Patience? It just started today.
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Didnt realize it would be a staged rollout....

I'm running CM-11, but I haven't seen it the update on Sammobile. I wouldn't think these sold in such numbers to warrant a staged rollout either, though.

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I'm running CM-11, but I haven't seen it the update on Sammobile. I wouldn't think these sold in such numbers to warrant a staged rollout either, though.
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Me either, all these sites say it released but no one that i talk to that has one has the update.... so are they just going by the samsung site that you have the link to? I was pretty amped earlier when i read about this then i cant get the update. Its just disappointing lol

I'm just waiting for root for it then I will update. I don't want to update and not be able to remove the crap I don't use. If I knew how to make a rooted version, I would do it but I don't know anything about development. Oh well, I guess the wait won't kill me.

Sammy Jumped The Gun
It is starting to seem as if Samsung jumped the gun on this one. I think they released it alright, but released it to TMO for testing, etc. I know quite a few people that have this exact same model on TMO and they all live in different areas of the country. Not one has received it. Samfirmware has no link for it, and they don't even mention it. And for the most part if there is a new version out, they know and quick. And of course 4.4.4 is not available in KIES.
This is why I believe Sammy sent 4.4.4 to TMO and not to us, or at least not yet. We all know how the carriers are. At this point I'd rather not have 4.4.4 and wait for 5.0, but it will be a very long wait, unless I go CM12 when it is stable...

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I'm running CM-11, but I haven't seen it the update on Sammobile. I wouldn't think these sold in such numbers to warrant a staged rollout either, though.
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You're using CM-11 for the P607T model of the tablet? I've been looking for months for ROMs but haven't found any that work specifically for the P607T, which is the Tmo variant of the tablet.

Those who have 4.4.4, can you still root with Towelroot?
I am contemplating buying the P607t, which probably will have 4.4.4 by now and would not buy it if there is no root for 4.4.4 that won't trip KNOX. I returned the Wifi version for this exact reason.

DavidChill said:
You're using CM-11 for the P607T model of the tablet? I've been looking for months for ROMs but haven't found any that work specifically for the P607T, which is the Tmo variant of the tablet.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782528

DavidChill said:
... but haven't found any [ROMs] that work specifically for the P607T ...
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the P605 and P607T are essentially identical.

kcrudup said:
the P605 and P607T are essentially identical.
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Thanks OP! I was thinking they were, but with how these things work, I didn't want to risk using a P605 ROM without confirming that. Because brick. :\

Yeah I flashed a few 605 Roms, your good!

Still no one got the update

Nope...
Nope, still no update. I stick with my previous assessment on the issue...
*sigh*
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Still no one got the update
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Tatdude806 said:
Nope, still no update. I stick with my previous assessment on the issue...
*sigh*
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I think you are absolutely correct

I just got the 4.4.4 update

Received 4.4.4 update
Update rolled out to my device as well.
I went ahead with the update, since all I really used root for was Titanium Backup and ES File Explorer.
Failed first time (likely because of root)
Removed root (under Cleanup section of super su FULL Cleanup)
Second attempt succeeded.
Towelroot failed to reroot.
If you are dependent on root, don't update until there is a new method found. Looks like towelroot is plugged on this one.

jmmckenz said:
Update rolled out to my device as well.
I went ahead with the update, since all I really used root for was Titanium Backup and ES File Explorer.
Failed first time (likely because of root)
Removed root (under Cleanup section of super su FULL Cleanup)
Second attempt succeeded.
Towelroot failed to reroot.
If you are dependent on root, don't update until there is a new method found. Looks like towelroot is plugged on this one.
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I got the notification for the update this morning, holding off until someone can confirm root capability. As with any new update, we will need to wait until people can get their hands on it and mess around to see if rooting is possible.
What are your initial thoughts on 4.4.4?