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I'm new to root...

Hello all from Italy.
Two days ago I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 and I'm wondering what to do when Samsung will release some new update for this phone, as the OTA feature is now deactivated due for firmware modifications.
I've also reset the counter via "Triangle Away" and the firmware is now detected as "original".
I'm not interested for the moment in a custom firmware and would like to keep the original Samsung.
My questions are:
1) can I incrementally update my phone via Kies, any times Samsung will release new patches (OTA is disabled) ?
2) someone told me Odin has an update feature that permit to install incremental updates anytime Samsung release them, but I've not found this feature.
3) if I use Odin to update the firmware I will loose any data, applications, settings and homescreen configurations or I can restore a backup made with Kies?
I'm sorry for my poor english, for my inexperience and hope to get help from someone.
Thank you and have a nice day.

dequadim said:
Hello all from Italy.
Two days ago I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 and I'm wondering what to do when Samsung will release some new update for this phone, as the OTA feature is now deactivated due for firmware modifications.
I've also reset the counter via "Triangle Away" and the firmware is now detected as "original".
I'm not interested for the moment in a custom firmware and would like to keep the original Samsung.
My questions are:
1) can I incrementally update my phone via Kies, any times Samsung will release new patches (OTA is disabled) ?
2) someone told me Odin has an update feature that permit to install incremental updates anytime Samsung release them, but I've not found this feature.
3) if I use Odin to update the firmware I will loose any data, applications, settings and homescreen configurations or I can restore a backup made with Kies?
I'm sorry for my poor english, for my inexperience and hope to get help from someone.
Thank you and have a nice day.
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if u have rooted device for now you wont get any ota and cannot get any update using kies u can use Odin to flash latest update available for your variant
the firmware you can get it from sammobile.com or u can also see my sign it has a link
2nd option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
use the link above it has pre rooted firmware which will allow you to get OTA and kies update but once u flash u ll loose root
Note: the 2nd option is valid for variant i9505 international use only if u have that or go through the link to get more details

Thanks for your reply.
Just a question: if I unroot my phone using the "SuperSU" feature then can I have OTA and Kies updates working again or a total flash is still needed?
In few words a unroot with the SuperSU feature is useless or not?

dequadim said:
Thanks for your reply.
Just a question: if I unroot my phone using the "SuperSU" feature then can I have OTA and Kies updates working again or a total flash is still needed?
In few words a unroot with the SuperSU feature is useless or not?
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U must flash pre rooted firmware from the link I gave to get OTA
or must flash stock firmware and reset the device to get OTA that's the best option as per me

Final Marshmallow thread (for noobs and non-hackers with non-modified devices)

It looks like after hundred years of wait the final version of Marshmallow is here
But the thread about it have already flooded with hackers and people who root and are in general very advanced users.
Most people of us here have not rooted or touched the boot loader, all the problem we might see in the other thread might be because of the reason
that they have modified the phone in different ways.
so lets discuss of this update work for us who have non-modifed devices ? And let
keep all advanced "root" and hacking talk please. Especially since that in its own might confuse people
cause modified devices might cause problems that we do not get for people who have had patience
to not modified there devices or install any Beta versions of android.
It is not much information at this point about what versions that it is compatible with
but it can be downloaded here
http://www.huaweiblog.de/android/mar...fiziell-final/
I think we are all eager to install this device but there is not much info
we simply need more people to try and confirm what works and not
I think most people in this thread will be on lollipop b331
So it would be nice if people could try and confirm if it works from this version
will all data be wiped ?
You need to do full backup ?
Let us know what problem you get into.
For more advanced rooting and hacking talking use the other thread
this thread is for people with non experience of that

I myself am on B513 and tried updating to the final marshmallow build yesterday and it did not work, i tried both methods of updating, using the dialer method would not even recognize there was an update on my sd card, the power button and volume up and down method started and got to about 5% and then failed. This was all also done on a clean Mate 7, no root or anything and I even reset and wiped the device before trying the update. Either I'm doing something wrong in the update process or this update does not work on B513. Any help would be great in figuring this update out!

Baseballace122112 said:
I myself am on B513 and tried updating to the final marshmallow build yesterday and it did not work, i tried both methods of updating, using the dialer method would not even recognize there was an update on my sd card, the power button and volume up and down method started and got to about 5% and then failed. This was all also done on a clean Mate 7, no root or anything and I even reset and wiped the device before trying the update. Either I'm doing something wrong in the update process or this update does not work on B513. Any help would be great in figuring this update out!
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This is really valuable information thanks I am in the same situation as you. I have not tried to update myself I want to make sure all this work before I start to backup and wipe my device as you might understand.

blackinfinity said:
This is really valuable information thanks I am in the same situation as you. I have not tried to update myself I want to make sure all this work before I start to backup and wipe my device as you might understand.
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So are you on B331 or B513?

B331

From what i have gathered, we may have a problem with the 'cust'. Aparently the verion that's around only works with C432 and some of us have C900 (you can easily check this in 'about phone/build number'. I hope someone with more knowledge can guide us

aldesal said:
From what i have gathered, we may have a problem with the 'cust'. Aparently the verion that's around only works with C432 and some of us have C900 (you can easily check this in 'about phone/build number'. I hope someone with more knowledge can guide us
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Does this mean we have to roll back to kitkat ?

blackinfinity said:
Does this mean we have to roll back to kitkat ?
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I upgraded from B513

bug on B522
Hello everyone I have noticed a bug under Marshmallow, some applications like facebook or twitter messenger does not run in the background and suddenly I not receive notifications if they are closed ( the same thing with B513 ) .
All the parameters are good , apps are "protected" and have all the permissions to do it ( run in background ) : it comes from Marshmallow or must wait for updated applications concerned ?
Second question , twice I managed to see integrated into the " phone " application during a call , the keys to Register the call or forward ... it lasted only 5/10 seconds and I unable to remember what I hit to make them appear .. you have an idea ?
Thank you (you and google translate )

we all know that huawei is the most incompetent out of all android oem's, but i dont think they're such idiots to release final version software with such restrictions to who can install it. the update demands too specific conditions to succeed.. i am on c900b331 and im sick of waiting. guys, even 4 years old nexus 4 works WAY better, more smooth and stable than mate 7. i guess we're just used to how it works but since few days im using iphone se and... i think i couldnt go back to huawei. this thing barely works compared to iphone.. still got the mate7, and nexus 4 and waiting to test out final marshmallow.
my concern is this whole b522 is not a stable final yet.

So far everything is running pretty smooth, updated from c900b513 to c900b522 and works great so far, only noticeable thing is the new health app and all but one theme is deleted, but they can easily be downloaded and added again if you want them, ram management is far better, I'll see how battery is tomorrow

Update

How can I find out what was in the Feb update for the wifi only Tab 4?
Turned the phone on and it immediately notified me that there was a download available and it mentioned stagefright. Then it also mentioned system updates.
I want to find out what the system updates are.
Apparently the tab will be updated in the 3rd Q to 5.1.1. The phone tabs are getting updates now from what the Samsung site says.
Also - do you need APP2SD to use a card?
Thanks

Tutorial on manual upgrade from kitkat to lollipop

Hello,
I would like please to upgrade my advent tegra note 7 from kitkat to lollipop.
Iam actually on Kitkat 4.4.2, i really don't know how to begin. I maked different research but i didn't find clear toturials on that subject, only ressources files like OTA, firmware ,Rom ..etc but i don't know how to use these files .
Please if someone can help me on that , iam open for all solutions ..
I have a file named "Stock-5.1-3.0-TegraNote7" and i think it's to main file i need to upgrade to lollipop , but i don't know how to use it .
Thank you !!

Why can't you OTA upgrade? Also, there have been many issues with 5.1 and you loose the built in screen casting as well as the power controls. If 4.4.2 works good then don't bother upgrading, at least not to the stock 5.1.

A bit late in the day but.....DON'T DO IT!
I did much to my regret a few years back and, if you did and like me consigned it to the back of a drawer... or the attic.. Fear not.
Dig it out the drawer and do this;
Nvidia Tegra Note 7 [APX] Images
Nvidia APX 4.4.3 / 4.4.2-2.5 Images (P1640 Devices Only) Please do not contact me via E-mail asking for assistance. My time is limited as it is. All info required to repair your tablet is in this OP post so please read it carefully!! IMPORTANT...
forum.xda-developers.com

marshmallow OTA update

I have 5.5.1 android on my note 4. Phone is not rooted. I read on google that this phone have marshmallow update from last year. When I go to system update > check ,i dont get update for my phone. I check model number and for this model is available update. What should i do? How to update my phone over the air?

jjoeshua said:
I have 5.5.1 android on my note 4. Phone is not rooted. I read on google that this phone have marshmallow update from last year. When I go to system update > check ,i dont get update for my phone. I check model number and for this model is available update. What should i do? How to update my phone over the air?
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If its not letting you I don't think you can. Just try to get on PC and update through samsung kies.

You can also go on sammobile.com and download the latest software/firmware and ODIN it to your phone. Instructions are right on the website as well as the latest ODIN software.
Andrew

I just found out that my phone is rooted. I just buy a rooted phone. I dont have idea have is that posible but it rooted. I dont have install TWRP.
Maybe i dont have update because of root?

jjoeshua said:
I just found out that my phone is rooted. I just buy a rooted phone. I dont have idea have is that posible but it rooted. I dont have install TWRP.
Maybe i dont have update because of root?
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Correct root=no ota

I dont know what happened but when I check root again after two hours i got this:

so is it any better than the last MM update?

I checked and i dont have OTA marshmallow. .i dont have pc to try with samsung kies

i have installed it on my EUR phone and it flies as a first impression , security patch update august 2018 though. will report battery life later in the week

Can i change something in phone to get update? Why is happening this? Why i dont have update OTA? Does anyone have this problem and how is fixed? My big problem is that i dont have pc..

If your phone is rooted there may be a program that disables the update applications (com.samsung.sdm and com.samsung.sdmviewer if I remember correctly). What applications (other than stock) are on the phone, such as titanium backup, app quarantine, etc.
Now if someone rooted the phone to make it work with your phone network or other software you use this update may disable the phone and/or software requiring root.
Andrew

I dont have any app in phone that need root for working.
I found and install this SDM but i need a phone to connect with..
can you give ne a little more explanation of this app? What do i need to do when I install it?

I dont have anyone app in phone that need root to work.
Can you give me a litlle more explanation abot this SDM, i found and install it on phone but..i dont know how to use it

Was it not already on the phone? This app automatically checks for OTA updates and downloads them.
You can open settings, scroll all the way down to the 'system' section, click on 'system updates' and then select 'check for updates'. Just make sure you have mobile data connection of some kind. (Cell or Wifi).
SDM should be installed on the phone unless someone specifically removed it. Of course be careful what you download and install. Lots of malicious software out there... If you had the ability to see the 'system update' option in settings, you already had the com.samsung.sdm package and did not need to install anything.
Was this phone sold by your carrier/provider originally or is it one you bought online and was made to work with your carrier/provider?

It is from provider Tmobile.
I give my phone to service provider and pay 10€ and thay put 6.0.1 marshmallow to my phone.
When i get back to my home,I get info that I can update android.
I have download the update, 300mb but when i try to install it,i cant. I get some update error.
Does anyone know what is this update? And how to install it? I have download a couple of times but its always the same. Can not update.
I finally have Marshmallow 6.0.1, but I cant install this next update.

just flashed the latest firmware for your model (from sammobile) via odin in download mode and your would be able to get OTA update easily ...........

I did it ,i have found tmobile firmware, I will try with another one

piku2008 said:
just flashed the latest firmware for your model (from sammobile) via odin in download mode and your would be able to get OTA update easily ...........
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Can I change the firmware , can I download and flash sm-n910f ,thats firmware for Europe,can I install it?
I want to change this sm-n910t to sm-n910f, is that posible?
I dont wont to have tmobile firmware,I just want firmware without brand or provider?
What will happend if I change model?

jjoeshua said:
Can I change the firmware , can I download and flash sm-n910f ,thats firmware for Europe,can I install it?
I want to change this sm-n910t to sm-n910f, is that posible?
I dont wont to have tmobile firmware,I just want firmware without brand or provider?
What will happend if I change model?
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you can change hardware models via flashing other models firmware ......