Hi Guys,
Is there any way we can get official OTA updates after rooting phone. I have rooted my s4 I9500 using adam kernel 1.1 and installed cofface cwm recovery too.
I am on firmware DDUAMDK indian firmware
Thanks
abheshekk said:
Hi Guys,
Is there any way we can get official OTA updates after rooting phone. I have rooted my s4 I9500 using adam kernel 1.1 and installed cofface cwm recovery too.
I am on firmware DDUAMDK indian firmware
Thanks
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download full rom and flash via odin.
abheshekk said:
Hi Guys,
Is there any way we can get official OTA updates after rooting phone. I have rooted my s4 I9500 using adam kernel 1.1 and installed cofface cwm recovery too.
I am on firmware DDUAMDK indian firmware
Thanks
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if update you will loose root access
If you still want the OTA, i believe you can still get it but you will lose root access
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I have a simple question,
I just bought a Samsung galaxy s4 i9505.
If I root this device, will I still be able to receive OTA-updates when they release the 4.3 firmware for this device?
regards,
Stekkz
Stekkz said:
I have a simple question,
I just bought a Samsung galaxy s4 i9505.
If I root this device, will I still be able to receive OTA-updates when they release the 4.3 firmware for this device?
regards,
Stekkz
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forget about ota updates when rooted.. not recommended to do so..
So when rooted, I first have to reinstall before I can do an OTA update?
Stekkz said:
I have a simple question,
I just bought a Samsung galaxy s4 i9505.
If I root this device, will I still be able to receive OTA-updates when they release the 4.3 firmware for this device?
regards,
Stekkz
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Nope, because you're phone will be under 'custom' instead of official.
robismyname said:
Nope, because you're phone will be under 'custom' instead of official.
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I understand.
So if I ever want to upgrade to the new firmware I first need to install an official firmware again?
yup i also need a answer to that.How will we official status again.Can i backup my stock rom before rooting
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I hope that you guys have an answer for me....
3 days ago i rooted my S4 I9505 with towelroot https://towelroot.com/. KNOX was not tripped.
i there any way to unroot in the same way, without tripping KNOX, to upgrade it to 4.4.2?
Thanks!
christty31 said:
I hope that you guys have an answer for me....
3 days ago i rooted my S4 I9505 with towelroot https://towelroot.com/. KNOX was not tripped.
i there any way to unroot in the same way, without tripping KNOX, to upgrade it to 4.4.2?
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Yeah. Download the latest firmware 4.4.2 for ur phone in Sammobile.com and flash it through ODIN. Done :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Yeah. Download the latest firmware 4.4.2 for ur phone in Sammobile.com and flash it through ODIN. Done :highfive:
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And after that it will 4.4.2 unrooted, with the KNOX intact? No operating system or warranty affected?
christty31 said:
And after that it will 4.4.2 unrooted, with the KNOX intact? No operating system or warranty affected?
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on my i9056 i flashed 4.4.2 stock from 4.3 rooted by towelroot throught ODIN and i have KNOX intact now :good:
Official firmwares never trip knox.
It is always safe to flash the OFFICIAL firmware.
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and after 4.4.2 official will be on my I9505 can i root again without tripping KNOX or other problems?
christty31 said:
and after 4.4.2 official will be on my I9505 can i root again without tripping KNOX or other problems?
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No problems buddy.
Towelroot you phone again
But before rooting dont upgrade to knox 2.0. People cant root with towelroot after that update.
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DeepankarS said:
No problems buddy.
Towelroot you phone again
But before rooting dont upgrade to knox 2.0. People cant root with towelroot after that update.
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good
but, if I want to unroot it for different reasons, re-flash again 4.4.2 with Odin if safe?
thanks!
christty31 said:
good
but, if I want to unroot it for different reasons, re-flash again 4.4.2 with Odin if safe?
thanks!
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Why unroot again and again if you have to flash a stock rom?
Just flash a stock rom and youre unrooted
But remember. Knox 2.0 wont let you use towelroot.
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DeepankarS said:
No problems buddy.
Towelroot you phone again
But before rooting dont upgrade to knox 2.0. People cant root with towelroot after that update.
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If knox 2.0 is in 4.4.2 then how can you avoid it when updating to 4.4.2?
Bingley said:
If knox 2.0 is in 4.4.2 then how can you avoid it when updating to 4.4.2?
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Knox 2.0 is not in 4.4.2 it is an update that rolled out a few weeks ago.
Not sure if once in 2.0 it can be downgraded by flashing a previous 4.4.2 rom.
It has many new updates like the pattern lock and simplified method of transfer of data from our phone to the knox containers.
It looks like this now
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DeepankarS said:
Knox 2.0 is not in 4.4.2 it is an update that rolled out a few weeks ago.
Not sure if once in 2.0 it can be downgraded by flashing a previous 4.4.2 rom.
It has many new updates like the pattern lock and simplified method of transfer of data from our phone to the knox containers.
It looks like this now
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I've only updated to 4.4.2, never updated or run knox-i have the app disabled-but it's listed as being 2.0.0 in Manage Apps, with no updates to uninstall as I've not updated it., yet it's still already 2.0.
Bingley said:
I've only updated to 4.4.2, never updated or run knox-i have the app disabled-but it's listed as being 2.0.0 in Manage Apps, with no updates to uninstall as I've not updated it., yet it's still already 2.0.
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Well i call it knox 2.0 because when i had a 100mb upgrade, it stated that your phone is going to upgrade to 2.0 with a kids mode functionality.
Rest even I have never noticed the version no. Just many UI changes from knox 1.0 to 2.0.
Plus Even samsung calls it 2.0. It was stated on the samsung's website that it knew about towel root exploiting the linux kernel and it shall resolve this in an update.
Rest idk what that update was. I clearly remember samsung calling it knox 2.0 upgrade update.
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DeepankarS said:
Well i call it knox 2.0 because when i had a 100mb upgrade, it stated that your phone is going to upgrade to 2.0 with a kids mode functionality.
Rest even I have never noticed the version no. Just many UI changes from knox 1.0 to 2.0.
Plus Even samsung calls it 2.0. It was stated on the samsung's website that it knew about towel root exploiting the linux kernel and it shall resolve this in an update.
Rest idk what that update was. I clearly remember samsung calling it knox 2.0 upgrade update.
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So you had a 100mb non-4.4.2 update? I'm sure you mean knox 2.0 was in the ota for 4.4.2, which I think can be rooted. Are you sure 2.0 can't be towelrooted?
Bingley said:
So you had a 100mb non-4.4.2 update? I'm sure you mean knox 2.0 was in the ota for 4.4.2, which I think can be rooted. Are you sure 2.0 can't be towelrooted?
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Well yes. I am already on 4.4.2. Received the uodate 2 days back.
PURELY KNOX 2.0 update.
Well many people,including my sister did that upgrade and towelroot stopped rooting. And many are complaining now that towelroot has stopped working.
That is why I blame the update.
I cannot use towelroot altogether as it does not work on i9500.
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DeepankarS said:
Well yes. I am already on 4.4.2. Received the uodate 2 days back.
PURELY KNOX 2.0 update.
Well many people,including my sister did that upgrade and towelroot stopped rooting. And many are complaining now that towelroot has stopped working.
That is why I blame the update.
I cannot use towelroot altogether as it does not work on i9500.
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Ok. I can't find any update info you're talking of, especially saying knox uodatebwas 100mb was it an ota or play store update? I didn't think apps updated in such a weird way, no mention of this anyone else that I can find :/
Bingley said:
Ok. I can't find any update info you're talking of, especially saying knox uodatebwas 100mb was it an ota or play store update? I didn't think apps updated in such a weird way, no mention of this anyone else that I can find :/
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OTA update.
http://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s4_i9505_gets_an_update_with_kids_mode_and_knox_20-news-8585.php
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DeepankarS said:
OTA update.
http://m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s4_i9505_gets_an_update_with_kids_mode_and_knox_20-news-8585.php
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Brilliant, thanks. I've been on xxugne8 4.4.2 build date May 21st since I got this phone in the uk about 2 weeks ago but can't find it listed on sam, perhaps I just had an early update? I guess no way to root without typing knox on post-june kernels as towelroot now @google :/
Bingley said:
Brilliant, thanks. I've been on xxugne8 4.4.2 build date May 21st since I got this phone in the uk about 2 weeks ago but can't find it listed on sam, perhaps I just had an early update? I guess no way to root without typing knox on post-june kernels as towelroot now @google :/
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Well maybe. Because samsung was keen on stopping towelroot anyhow. They patched the linux kernels.
You can read samsungs take on towelroot on www.samsungknox.com
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DeepankarS said:
Why unroot again and again if you have to flash a stock rom?
Just flash a stock rom and youre unrooted
But remember. Knox 2.0 wont let you use towelroot.
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ok, so:
upgrade to 4.4.2 with Odin will update it without tripping KNOX, just no to upgrade KNOX to 2.0 when receive this update, and the towelroot will work.
If necessary, for warranty reasons, re-install 4.4.2 with Odin will unroot it and have stock ROM as brand new.
Correct?
I have i rooted S4 I9500 and i can not install official updates OTA, any body can help please
heppojo said:
I have i rooted S4 I9500 and i can not install official updates OTA, any body can help please
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You can't install KIES or OTA updates if you root your phone.
updates
Laserman49 said:
You can't install KIES or OTA updates if you root your phone.
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If I unroot it it will be possible?
which rom you advice me to install for rooted device?
heppojo said:
If I unroot it it will be possible?
which rom you advice me to install for rooted device?
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What exactly do you want mate?
If you flash the official firmware agaim you'll be able to upgrade your phone via kies or get OTA updates.
If you install a custom rom, you wont be able to get anything and in addition burn the knox efuse.
Plus we, at XDA wont recommend you one. You have to search for yourself which rom fits your requirements the best. Each rom has something unique.
Check the developers thread, read about the bugs and fixes and then we think you are wise enough to decide on your own
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official firmware
DeepankarS said:
What exactly do you want mate?
If you flash the official firmware agaim you'll be able to upgrade your phone via kies or get OTA updates.
If you install a custom rom, you wont be able to get anything and in addition burn the knox efuse.
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Dear Friend,
Thank you for your patience
How to re-flash the official firmware again
heppojo said:
Dear Friend,
Thank you for your patience
How to re-flash the official firmware again
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Buddy,
Download it from
www.sammobile.com/firmwares
For your particular model no.(i9500/i9505/i9506 etc.) and flash it via odin.
You are done!
Sorry if I was rude. But nothing like that
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Can someone help me. I want to root mij samsung galaxy s4 Phone see attach.
Is it possible to root, i dont now what type of firmware is in it and can i later safe unroot without loss my warranty?
Excuces for my bad english i am a dutchman. Thank you.
Yes you can. CF-root or towelroot.
napels said:
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Can someone help me. I want to root mij samsung galaxy s4 Phone see attach.
Is it possible to root, i dont now what type of firmware is in it and can i later safe unroot without loss my warranty?
Excuces for my bad english i am a dutchman. Thank you.
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For using towelroot, flash any version of 4.4.2 lower than the XXUGNG8 which does not have KNOX 2.0
Then towelroot
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DeepankarS said:
For using towelroot, flash any version of 4.4.2 lower than the XXUGNG8 which does not have KNOX 2.0
Then towelroot
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Thank you for help. I have another question.
Can i flash my phone withoud root? And so yes with Odin?
napels said:
Thank you for help. I have another question.
Can i flash my phone withoud root? And so yes with Odin?
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Haha yes buddy..INDEED!
But ONLY ORIGINAL SAMSUNG STOCK FIRMWARES and custom RECOVERIES.
If you need to flash any custom roms, flash via custom recovery. Not all custom roms are odin compatable.
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