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Firmware update downloaded.

I just recieved a firmware download on my wifi 32 gb note. Did not install it yet but want to know if others did?

I can't yet because of root. I need access to my computer.

crystalstylez said:
I just recieved a firmware download on my wifi 32 gb note. Did not install it yet but want to know if others did?
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Installed it...

I got it also. 16gb u.s. Wifi version. it was installing & updating android apps as I left out for work.
Any changelog on what was changed or added?

I want to install it but will a root method be made for it. I am not near a computer to use the zedomax root method. Anyone had root while installing this?
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suppose I will be able to tell you soon. It would not install originally because of CWM recovery. I flashed the stock and it is installing via Kies now. Will report back whether or not I get root back.

I downloaded and installed, not rooted 16gb.
It said it was bug fixes and about 50mbs or so.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 10.1

Downloading it now. Will install shortly.
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Installed, must have wiped cache as all apps went through the updating process. No noticeable differences or problems. Seems to be a tick faster but that's probably just my perception.

I got a notice this morning about the update being downloaded, I don't have root yet, so I installed it.

californiarailroader said:
I got a notice this morning about the update being downloaded, I don't have root yet, so I installed it.
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I hope one of the fixes is making bookmarks appear quicker in the stock browser.

cmunho said:
I downloaded and installed, not rooted 16gb.
It said it was bug fixes and about 50mbs or so.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 10.1
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I wonder exactly which bugs. I hope that folder & keyboard bug got fixed. the one where they open by themselves when going to homescreen from certain apps or whatever. it was getting irritating having to constantly close them. Lol

Barsky said:
suppose I will be able to tell you soon. It would not install originally because of CWM recovery. I flashed the stock and it is installing via Kies now. Will report back whether or not I get root back.
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OK, as expected, lost root. Odin flashed the original cwm recovery back. reinstalled the original root file and and back to being rooted.
Still 4.0.4.

All you had to do was use voodoo ota rootkeeper to backup n restore root file. access to computer not needed.

I was previously rooted with CMW Recovery [N8013]. I then flashed stock [N8000] firmware and the update failed. I have not used kies before, will that install the update correctly? Thanks

vanillanesquik said:
I was previously rooted with CMW Recovery [N8013]. I then flashed stock [N8000] firmware and the update failed. I have not used kies before, will that install the update correctly? Thanks
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Yes kies will work although you will lose root.
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mitchellvii said:
Yes kies will work although you will lose root.
Sent from my awesome Note 10.1
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I used OTA rootkeeper as specified above. If that does not restore root I can re-do the Odin. Thanks

Barsky said:
suppose I will be able to tell you soon. It would not install originally because of CWM recovery. I flashed the stock and it is installing via Kies now. Will report back whether or not I get root back.
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How did you flash back to stock? I didn't think we had a completely stock 8013 image yet. I tried reimaging via the root injected stock file, but it did not remove CWM, so the update won't load.

ye i just did it and i lost root but the first thing i noticed that is working faster. also the snote app was update you can upload your own template finally. when choosiing a background on the window pop up touch the little square image on the top right corner and it lets you choose from images in your gallery.

tmaurice said:
How did you flash back to stock? I didn't think we had a completely stock 8013 image yet. I tried reimaging via the root injected stock file, but it did not remove CWM, so the update won't load.
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Here it is-
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyNote10.1/recovery/N8000_StockRecovery.tar

californiarailroader said:
Here it is-
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/GalaxyNote10.1/recovery/N8000_StockRecovery.tar
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Thanks - I saw that link a couple of days ago, but didn't use it because it's the N8000 and we've got the 8013 here in the States.

Updated OTA - Now my tab seems broken

Hey everyone. My 8013 has been rooted and running like a champ. Today I ran the OTA update via Kies and it said it successfully installed. I show that Im on build UEALH2.
I was having issues where it looked like the OTA didnt install all the way because I was getting notifications again that it was available. I rebooted into CWM and cleared the cache and dalvik, rerooted and booted into the device again. It went through the OTA installer again. This time when it was done, I checked and no software updates available. Sweet.
But now Im having issues with my screen not responding to touch inputs. The screen is still working, because I can remove the pen and the side bar loads, plus widgets are still updating... but it wont accept any inputs from my fingers or the pen? I did a factory reset to see if that would fix it, but what happens is when it starts up I have control of the touch screen. If I lock the device and then try to unlock it, the screen is immediately unresponsive to touch input. I was going to flash using Odin and the latest stock rom but the only post I saw where the latest rom was posted at shows the file is down: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Any ideas on what could be wrong or where I should go from here? Ive never ran into any issues like this with past devices.

GaresTaylan said:
Hey everyone. My 8013 has been rooted and running like a champ. Today I ran the OTA update via Kies and it said it successfully installed. I show that Im on build UEALH2.
I was having issues where it looked like the OTA didnt install all the way because I was getting notifications again that it was available. I rebooted into CWM and cleared the cache and dalvik, rerooted and booted into the device again. It went through the OTA installer again. This time when it was done, I checked and no software updates available. Sweet.
But now Im having issues with my screen not responding to touch inputs. The screen is still working, because I can remove the pen and the side bar loads, plus widgets are still updating... but it wont accept any inputs from my fingers or the pen? I did a factory reset to see if that would fix it, but what happens is when it starts up I have control of the touch screen. If I lock the device and then try to unlock it, the screen is immediately unresponsive to touch input. I was going to flash using Odin and the latest stock rom but the only post I saw where the latest rom was posted at shows the file is down: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Any ideas on what could be wrong or where I should go from here? Ive never ran into any issues like this with past devices.
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Same issues here. Have been speaking with entropy and another member to try to fix this. I am at a loss as well.
Things I have tried:
*MD5 Post-update*
*Wipe Data/Cache via stock recovery*
*Re-flash MD5*
I am now in the process of locating a UEALGB recovery/kernel. If any member has a link to it or can help its certainly appreciated.

vanillanesquik said:
Same issues here. Have been speaking with entropy and another member to try to fix this. I am at a loss as well.
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Are you just having OTA update issues or is your screen not responding properly to touch as well?

GaresTaylan said:
Are you just having OTA update issues or is your screen not responding properly to touch as well?
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No touch, no pen input. Its worst-case.

vanillanesquik said:
No touch, no pen input. Its worst-case.
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If you find the UEALGB recovery/kernel please let me know and provide the steps you used to fix the issue.
Guess thats what I get for jumping the gun on the update.

GaresTaylan said:
If you find the UEALGB recovery/kernel please let me know and provide the steps you used to fix the issue.
Guess thats what I get for jumping the gun on the update.
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The update restored touch function but the pen functions are completely derped.
A pre-rooted full package is being uploaded by entropy in the next 2 hours so I am crossing my fingers that this will fix it.

I have the same issues I\m trying all things to get it to work just like you are to no avail, Samsung update now things are all screwed up

Alright (For N8013) who have lost pen/touch:
1. Wipe data/cache via stock recovery/kernel flashed in ODIN: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=45
2. Flash root injected system via ODIN: http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyNote...ctedSystem.zip
3. Re-kies to new firmware via WINDOWS

vanillanesquik said:
Alright (For N8013) who have lost pen/touch:
1. Wipe data/cache via stock recovery/kernel flashed in ODIN: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=45
2. Flash root injected system via ODIN: http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyNote...ctedSystem.zip
3. Re-kies to new firmware via WINDOWS
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top link is dead, btw i lost touch functions LOL
anyway i will fix it

I'm not sure why any rooted user would take an OTA?
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

I had the same issue and flashed this via Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1847706
Fixed it and now i'm running the latest update.

I lost touch and pen and now i have them back. Heres how:
1. IM AWESOME!
2. Rebooted my computer.
3. Wiped everything.
4. ODIN root injected original firmware.
5. Kies update.
6. ODIN Clockwork Recovery
7. Flash Superuser.
Boom, everything works.
** DISCLAIMER - There is a strong possibility this worked only due to #1. YMMV.
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-viperboy- said:
I'm not sure why any rooted user would take an OTA?
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Thank you!!! I have been saying this in other threads. Why would you use anything from Samsung knowing you have modified files to have root. :banghead:
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BigAtrain said:
Thank you!!! I have been saying this in other threads. Why would you use anything from Samsung knowing you have modified files to have root. :banghead:
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I took the OTA via Kies because it was listed in the OTA update thread that it was ok to do so? And that root was working fine afterward?

BigAtrain said:
Thank you!!! I have been saying this in other threads. Why would you use anything from Samsung knowing you have modified files to have root. :banghead:
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Because we are dangerous, exciting and chicks dig us.
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-viperboy- said:
I'm not sure why any rooted user would take an OTA?
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The root method 2 specified that OTA was viable with stock recovery. I flashed stock recovery and the OTA failed. We were then forced to update via KIES and touch/pen functions were then bugged. The best way is my method above.

vanillanesquik said:
Alright (For N8013) who have lost pen/touch:
1. Wipe data/cache via stock recovery/kernel flashed in ODIN: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...9&postcount=45
2. Flash root injected system via ODIN: http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyNote...ctedSystem.zip
3. Re-kies to new firmware via WINDOWS
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I tried this method and when my note boots up s note keeps crashing every 15 seconds or so without my even opening it.

BigAtrain said:
Thank you!!! I have been saying this in other threads. Why would you use anything from Samsung knowing you have modified files to have root. :banghead:
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In many cases, if you ONLY have added su and Superuser.apk - you can safely apply an OTA. However if you've touched anything else in /system - boom

Standard practice is to reimage back to stock then apply OTA but the full image wasn't available via Kies until this update came out. This will be less of issue going forward as there's a full image now.

mi7chy said:
Standard practice is to reimage back to stock then apply OTA but the full image wasn't available via Kies until this update came out. This will be less of issue going forward as there's a full image now.
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OK so o tried vanillas order and kies froze or disconnect me or something so I odined the md5 tar of the new update and back to no touch screen but like 5 mins so I shut it off and resume later.
What is the best thing to do to get all fixed up?
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[Q] (Root not happening) S4 i9500 {4.3 - I9500XXUEMJ8} {CSC - INU} {How to root now?}

Hello developers.
I'm trying to reroot my phone after the latest 4.3 update via ODIN for my Indian handset.
I'm trying using CF-AutoRoot via ODIN and the it says PASS and the phone restarts normally as it should but the root is simply not happening.
there were 2 android 4.3 updates for my device and i installed the latest (you can see the post title for the exact version)
after everything completed properly i simply tried CF-AutoRoot via ODIN and nothing is happening.
Till 4.2.2, it got rooted properly without such or any other problems.
Kindly assist me out in getting my phone rooted.
Regards.

Here too
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Hello developers.
I'm trying to reroot my phone after the latest 4.3 update via ODIN for my Indian handset.
I'm trying using CF-AutoRoot via ODIN and the it says PASS and the phone restarts normally as it should but the root is simply not happening.
there were 2 android 4.3 updates for my device and i installed the latest (you can see the post title for the exact version)
after everything completed properly i simply tried CF-AutoRoot via ODIN and nothing is happening.
Till 4.2.2, it got rooted properly without such or any other problems.
Kindly assist me out in getting my phone rooted.
Regards.
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Yep, I can´t re-root it again it seems the CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar its not working for the i9500XXUEMJ8 versión, well time to wait to an updated CF-Auto Root :crying::crying::crying:

I9500XXUEMJ5 root working (almost working)... i cant run some app, without root all apps working great ;/

Weird. I rooted using CF Auto Root after flashing 4.3 MJ8, it always worked! I never did OTA update though, always used Odin and full wipe.

avineshwar said:
Hello developers.
I'm trying to reroot my phone after the latest 4.3 update via ODIN for my Indian handset.
I'm trying using CF-AutoRoot via ODIN and the it says PASS and the phone restarts normally as it should but the root is simply not happening.
there were 2 android 4.3 updates for my device and i installed the latest (you can see the post title for the exact version)
after everything completed properly i simply tried CF-AutoRoot via ODIN and nothing is happening.
Till 4.2.2, it got rooted properly without such or any other problems.
Kindly assist me out in getting my phone rooted.
Regards.
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The rooting worked so far for me. Have you enabled KNOX? They enhanced the security features and as far as I heard KNOX-enabled devices can't get full root. Verify whether it is enabled or not. I'm not sure whether the user enables it or not but that may be the reason. I'm also not sure whether this KNOX security really affects I9500 models. I9505 models are definitely affected.

jujuburi said:
Weird. I rooted using CF Auto Root after flashing 4.3 MJ8, it always worked! I never did OTA update though, always used Odin and full wipe.
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Probably I never full wiped.
The apps and all other data is retained (normally all is retained when we update rom via odin).
Factory reset (full wipe) was never required earlier to get root to work.
Knox is not on from my side though I get some notifications always that some app tried to access something and Knox blocked that. But I guess that is something else because we need to manually activate Knox after opening the Knox app.
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kci83 said:
I9500XXUEMJ5 root working (almost working)... i cant run some app, without root all apps working great ;/
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It did worked for me too but only at times.
When I updated rom switcher app, root was gone and it never happened again!
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anyone with any solution for this?
anyone with any solution for this?

Solved!
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what was the solution? did you need to do a fullwipe? or used another method for rooting?
im on 4.2.2 MG9 and would like to update to 4.3 and have root without the know issue.
thanks.

Backup and Factory reset and cache clear after updating to 4.3
Then you'll get stock Samsung 4.3
Follow the same method to root (auto root) or alternatively flash super su via cwm/twrp/stock recovery.
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what was the solution? did you need to do a fullwipe? or used another method for rooting?
im on 4.2.2 MG9 and would like to update to 4.3 and have root without the know issue.
thanks.
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avineshwar said:
Backup and Factory reset and cache clear after updating to 4.3
Then you'll get stock Samsung 4.3
Follow the same method to root (auto root) or alternatively flash super su via cwm/twrp/stock recovery.
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Thank you. Will this trip the knox thing?

After using CF-AUto root you need to update Super SU App on first boot.
Then Open SuperSU app and choose to install SU Binary without using a custom recovery.
Then reboot.
Then install Titanium backup pro and use it to free all Knox related files.
There are 7 of them and you need to remove all of them.
Remember you need to install a custom recovery to install busybox. (atleast in my case)
Install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489234 via ODIN.
Once you are on custom recovery.
Use busybox installer to install busybox.
reboot.
You are done.

resitm said:
Thank you. Will this trip the knox thing?
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No mate.
Wait for a future update to trip that.
In the mean time, I'm trying to trip that since it isn't very difficult just lazy to try everything since everytime 1 thing fails, I need to restore the whole data and if takes much of my bandwidth.
Hope you understand.
And the device status will also remain custom.

P.S. Touchwiz UI from Samsung will hang on a later date due to some app compatibility issue (I'm not sure which app but I can tell a large set of apps and it will hang due to any one from that list) so it is preferred to shift to some other launcher on pre hand.
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thank you both avineshwar and ajhavery.
i really wanted to update but i guess i am going to wait for a while. lots of issues seem to be happening once rooted. also dont want to lose warranty with the knox thing.
it seems the custom roms such as arrow and crash also have sound issues, FC issues on some apps.
i guess ill wait and see. maybe once the nexus 5 is out i can sell the i9500 and get the nexus 5.

resitm said:
thank you both avineshwar and ajhavery.
i really wanted to update but i guess i am going to wait for a while. lots of issues seem to be happening once rooted. also dont want to lose warranty with the knox thing.
it seems the custom roms such as arrow and crash also have sound issues, FC issues on some apps.
i guess ill wait and see. maybe once the nexus 5 is out i can sell the i9500 and get the nexus 5.
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Waiting is good.
Don't sell your phone though (for obvious reasons).
You've got much to explore.
When it comes to selling, you'll get money whenever you do that so keep that option as your last bet.
Custom roms aren't really preferred from my side until you are a die hard modification fan!.
Rooting is the only problem (which is solved now I guess) on the latest firmware.
Rooting won't do any problem, believe me (except warranty).
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avineshwar said:
Waiting is good.
Don't sell your phone though (for obvious reasons).
You've got much to explore.
When it comes to selling, you'll get money whenever you do that so keep that option as your last bet.
Custom roms aren't really preferred from my side until you are a die hard modification fan!.
Rooting is the only problem (which is solved now I guess) on the latest firmware.
Rooting won't do any problem, believe me (except warranty).
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hello again, i am asking this question because i cant post in the development forum yet.
i downloaded 3 files from the OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317105
the PDA, CSC and modem. all for MJ8, downloaded PDA is odex.
when i flashed 3 of the files with ODIN like shown in op my device. After i restarted i got errors for Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps .
i searched on google and did what was suggested, like clearing dalvik cache, resetting default apps, uninstalling the play store update etc.
the phone was unusable, the errors popedup every second.
I had to go back to the MG9 4.2.2 firmware.
What did i do wrong?
have you guys tried the method mentioned in the post. it prerooted and knox free 4.3 firmware.

resitm said:
hello again, i am asking this question because i cant post in the development forum yet.
i downloaded 3 files from the OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317105
the PDA, CSC and modem. all for MJ8, downloaded PDA is odex.
when i flashed 3 of the files with ODIN like shown in op my device. After i restarted i got errors for Unfortunately, the process com.google.process.gapps .
i searched on google and did what was suggested, like clearing dalvik cache, resetting default apps, uninstalling the play store update etc.
the phone was unusable, the errors popedup every second.
I had to go back to the MG9 4.2.2 firmware.
What did i do wrong?
have you guys tried the method mentioned in the post. it prerooted and knox free 4.3 firmware.
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Probably you want to upgrade to 4.3?
If so goto sammobile.com and find the latest firmware for your device from there, download and flash the same via odin.
You're now on 4.3!
Once done you can root from the auto root method by chain fire.
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avineshwar said:
Probably you want to upgrade to 4.3?
If so goto sammobile.com and find the latest firmware for your device from there, download and flash the same via odin.
You're now on 4.3!
Once done you can root from the auto root method by chain fire.
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that would be the easiest and best solution but i am worried about the knox issue, losing the warranty and also having to sell the phone later on for a lower price.

mje update

How do I take the new update? I am rooted by dela vega and on mj7. I tried using survival mode on supersu but it didn't work.

Armyrj127 said:
How do I take the new update? I am rooted by dela vega and on mj7. I tried using survival mode on supersu but it didn't work.
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same here. did you get a 402 error? I can't get past it.....

213ninja said:
same here. did you get a 402 error? I can't get past it.....
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Exactly! I see posts about using odin to install pit file but I have no idea what that means.

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Armyrj127 said:
How do I take the new update? I am rooted by dela vega and on mj7. I tried using survival mode on supersu but it didn't work.
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I haven't tried as I'm waiting on Beans to incorporate this new update in his Build 5 rom. Make sure you have all of the bloat ware that was pre installed or the OTA won't update. I tried updating with earlier OTA updates and forgot to unfreeze the bloat ware so it didn't work.
Take a sec and hit thanks if I helped or if you're in a good mood!

I tried. I used survival mode and un froze everything I had froze. It error ed. Gonna have to wait or see if anyone un roots, updates, and then re roots. I'd go the rom root but the stock is working fine for me. I just like root access and want the up to date software.
MJC

Chillout2010 said:
I tried. I used survival mode and un froze everything I had froze. It error ed. Gonna have to wait or see if anyone un roots, updates, and then re roots. I'd go the rom root but the stock is working fine for me. I just like root access and want the up to date software.
MJC
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I unrooted with mj7 tar file with Odin and used Mingo to root and it worked like a charm.

Do I want this update?? All I see is posts about how stuff isn't working properly after receiving it.....anyone love it?
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mtnbst said:
Do I want this update?? All I see is posts about how stuff isn't working properly after receiving it.....anyone love it?
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LOL, I don't know about "loving it" but it does work just fine for me.
I was running Beans etc. on mi9. The OTA failed repeatedly, so I finally gave up & flashed the odin tar of mj7 which made the phone like it was brand new right out of the box..
At that point, the OTA completed successfully. That left me without root or safestrap however, so I did the kingo root, reinstalled safestrap and installed the paid Pro version of SuperSU.
At that point, I flashed Beans v4 ROM in the stock ROM slot after doing a complete wipe in safestrap recovery.
Now, the system runs absolutely perfectly. I have not had a single problem of any kind. The system absolutely flies, no lag whatever and not a single FC or freeze up. I have a custom theme installed and quite a few system UI changes with Xposed/ Wanam etc.etc.etc.

Survival mode is hit and miss best way to do it is odin back to mj7 and ota then kingo all your safstrap backups will save and will have new modem so ur not loesing anything
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I was on MJ7 rooted by kingo.
Here is what I did.
Backup apps
When to my stock rom
Uninstalled safestrap
Unrooted with kingo (must be on stock rom slot as I found out)
Then took the ota and it failed.
So I downloaded new odin
Downloaded MJ7 tar file.
Flashed that and did not loose any data on my phone.
Then I took the OTA
(Now successfully on MJE)
Wifi wasn't connecting
Rerooted with kingo.
Installed safestrap
Booted back into my rom slot for clean rom. Wifi now works.
Downloaded new clean rom 1.5
And clean flashes.
Restored apps.
Everything works flawless here.
Amazing battery.
No you do not need to take the OTA.
If your phone works fine the way it is then why change it.
It is only worth it if you plan on staying with the latest builds here on XDA.
I assume hyperdrive will follow up shortly to MJE.
Beans will have one out any day now.
And clean rom works amazing for me.
YOU HAVE TO GET TO MJE IF YOU WANT TO RUN A MJE BASED ROM AS DAILY QUALITY

mtnbst said:
Do I want this update?? All I see is posts about how stuff isn't working properly after receiving it.....anyone love it?
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I for one am loving it. I got this phone through my job and put my t-mobile sim in it and was happy on H+ with it, but this update has now allowed a true 4GLTE connection with my tmobile sim. using the same APN settings as before. Sweet.

I'm currently on mj7 rooted with safe strap. I think I'm going to try to find a cheap Windows laptop of some sort since Mac is all I have. I have frozen the system update in tibu for now. Should I get a Chrome book? Will probably only use it to tweak my android devices. Thanks
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I got ambitious and tried to take the update. Previously used Odin to flash to MJ7 and rooted with vroot(Kingo did not work). I booted to recovery switched to stock slot rebooted and tried to take the update, It failed, so I went back to recovery, did a factory reset and rebooted. No success in taking the update. Any suggestions as to what I should do next?

Well, here's what I did. I'm just rooted, stock recovery. Rooted back on MI9 with de la vega. No safestrap, etc
Unfroze all frozen apps with TBU
I went to Safe Mode on Super SU
Disabled Super SU
Took the update
Reenabled Super SU
Unchecked Safe Mode
Updated Binaries
Used a root checker to recheck root
Froze apps again

barrackOBAMA said:
I was on MJ7 rooted by kingo.
Here is what I did.
Backup apps
When to my stock rom
Uninstalled safestrap
Unrooted with kingo (must be on stock rom slot as I found out)
Then took the ota and it failed.
So I downloaded new odin
Downloaded MJ7 tar file.
Flashed that and did not loose any data on my phone.
Then I took the OTA
(Now successfully on MJE)
Wifi wasn't connecting
Rerooted with kingo.
Installed safestrap
Booted back into my rom slot for clean rom. Wifi now works.
Downloaded new clean rom 1.5
And clean flashes.
Restored apps.
Everything works flawless here.
Amazing battery.
No you do not need to take the OTA.
If your phone works fine the way it is then why change it.
It is only worth it if you plan on staying with the latest builds here on XDA.
I assume hyperdrive will follow up shortly to MJE.
Beans will have one out any day now.
And clean rom works amazing for me.
YOU HAVE TO GET TO MJE IF YOU WANT TO RUN A MJE BASED ROM AS DAILY QUALITY
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What is "new Odin"? I downloaded the Odin files...and there are a multitude of options. is it v1.85? thanks

I extracted Odin 3.09 there is no mj7 tar file. .. No pit file grr
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I used Odin v3.09
Downloaded the .zip file in az_biker's post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543386
Extracted the .zip file to get the .tar file
Opened Odin.
Click the AP button.
Browsed to folder containing .tar file and clicked Start.
Sit back and let it do it's thing.
When it's done, you've updated your phone to JE

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[q] should not have rooted help please

So recently I rooted my S4 with Kingo and went fine. After a few weeks, I decided to uproot to get the Lollipop OTA. Unrooted through SuperSU app then factory reset. Finished OTA download with no issueand then it failed after two attempts, saying error and I should try using Kies.
That's strange I thought. Then after looking through the phone again, I discovered GSam Root companion is now a system app that can't be uninstalled. Other than re rooting and re uprooting or flashing stock firmware, is there another option. My computer is currently under repair for a broken LCD, so any fix that doesn't need that would help. Thanks!

Not much you can do without a pc

theDman68 said:
Not much you can do without a pc
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So I guess bring it in to Samsung to flash stock firmware?

AB__CD said:
So I guess bring it in to Samsung to flash stock firmware?
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Is your phone working or isn't it working? I can't figure it out based on your posts.

Lennyz1988 said:
Is your phone working or isn't it working? I can't figure it out based on your posts.
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It is working just with an annoying "system" app and can't upgrade. May have over exaggerated a bit...

AB__CD said:
It is working just with an annoying "system" app and can't upgrade. May have over exaggerated a bit...
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I then assume that you still run an old version of kitkat (because of the kingo root).
Why not reroot and delete the file? I think you can still use Towelroot because I think you are on an old version. That's an app that you need to install.
Do you have a custom recovery? And did you factory reset before trying to update ota?

Lennyz1988 said:
I then assume that you still run an old version of kitkat (because of the kingo root).
Why not reroot and delete the file? I think you can still use Towelroot because I think you are on an old version. That's an app that you need to install.
Do you have a custom recovery? And did you factory reset before trying to update ota?
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Can't use towelroot and don't have a custom recovery. I'll re root once I get the update on Kies(borrowed a friend's laptop) , which currently isn't available yet.

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Can't use towelroot and don't have a custom recovery. I'll re root once I get the update on Kies(borrowed a friend's laptop) , which currently isn't available yet.
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What i don't understand is why you are so stuck on getting this OTA update... just borrow your friends laptop, and flash the Lollipop that you want through ODIN. Then factory reset, DONE...

theDman68 said:
What i don't understand is why you are so stuck on getting this OTA update... just borrow your friends laptop, and flash the Lollipop that you want through ODIN. Then factory reset, DONE...
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Took it to Samsung and let them do that for me. Didn't lose any data either, and GSam Root let me Uninstall it afterward, which was something I didn't expect. Anyway, thanks for the effort guys!