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My rooted S4 can update to 4.3 OTA?

So I have my S4 roooted using the CF Auto Root and flashing stock MF9. I installed the TWRP through Goo MAnager
This morning my phone request me to install the 4.3 update OTA...
I thought that rooted phone lost the OTA update capabilities?
If I wanted to update to 4.3.... Should I flash to 4.3 using Odin or should I go with the OTA?
What about the Knox boot thing?

kreizyidiot said:
So I have my S4 roooted using the CF Auto Root and flashing stock MF9. I installed the TWRP through Goo MAnager
This morning my phone request me to install the 4.3 update OTA...
I thought that rooted phone lost the OTA update capabilities?
If I wanted to update to 4.3.... Should I flash to 4.3 using Odin or should I go with the OTA?
What about the Knox boot thing?
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If you didn't install a custom kernel you probably will be able to take the OTA.
You will lose root, and your custom recovery.
You will be stuck with knox bootloader.
You should spend a whole lot of time reading throught the stickies, how-to's and follow-up posts.

leaderbuilder said:
If you didn't install a custom kernel you probably will be able to take the OTA.
You will lose root, and your custom recovery.
You will be stuck with knox bootloader.
You should spend a whole lot of time reading throught the stickies, how-to's and follow-up posts.
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So can I forgo the ota update and flash through Odin?

kreizyidiot said:
So can I forgo the ota update and flash through Odin?
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Yes you can.
HOWEVER I would suggest you read a whole lot more on how to do that and the implications of doing so.
To get the MJA firmware (modem & files) WITHOUT tripping Knox (locked bootloader) check out Unknownforce's post(s)
IF you just want 4.3 you can go ahead and flash cnexus', Unknownforce's, negamann303, or Sac's ROM(s) but make sure you follow their OPs on how to do that specifically using Philz recovery and rebooting recovery before actual ROM flash.
I sense that you just want to 'jump in' to 4.3 right away. There are many things to understand before doing that. If you wish to not be 'surprised' by an issue that is/has already described and remedied then read a bunch first.
Good luck.
oh, and if I or any member has helped you there is a 'Thanks Button' there too.

Currently on NE9, can I take the OTA and still root?

So I just got my S5 and updated to NE9 with root. I just got another message saying there is an update available. My question is can I take that update and still root?? I'm assuming Id do it the same way just use the latest kernel to flash after I root.
Thanks!

mpetruzz said:
So I just got my S5 and updated to NE9 with root. I just got another message saying there is an update available. My question is can I take that update and still root?? I'm assuming Id do it the same way just use the latest kernel to flash after I root.
Thanks!
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That is correct. Use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348
[GUIDE] [Updated] Safely Upgrade and Root (NI2) + VoLTE

Thanks, got it all updated and rooted!!

Update failed to Lollipop for rooted AT&T S4

Hi, I have a rooted ATT S4 still running on 4.2.2. I've tried several time updating the OS but failed everytime. Is it because my phone is rooted that's why I can't do the update from Setting>More>About device>Software update?

samsamsamsungs4 said:
Hi, I have a rooted ATT S4 still running on 4.2.2. I've tried several time updating the OS but failed everytime. Is it because my phone is rooted that's why I can't do the update from Setting>More>About device>Software update?
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Yep. Unroot then try.

samsamsamsungs4 said:
Hi, I have a rooted ATT S4 still running on 4.2.2. I've tried several time updating the OS but failed everytime. Is it because my phone is rooted that's why I can't do the update from Setting>More>About device>Software update?
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. In order to obtain official OTA firmware your device must be on official firmware first. Best way is to Odin back to stock then take the update, or you can read how to get a rooted version here on XDA. Happy reading & good luck .:good:

so I need to use Odin to unroot my phone. When it's back to the stock firmware I can do the official update. Is that right?
Another question.....if I can get the update done, can I unroot my phone again and restore the backup from TitaniumBackup?
Thanks

Reinstall OC3 AT&T S4

I followed the instructions and back to NB1 then flashed from zip on SD card to NJ1 then did update on phone and it is now at NJ5. But it will not give me the update to OC3 Lollipop. Have changed the date trying with still NO Luck. What is Wrong??? Is their not a file you can Odin OC3 onto phone??? You click on Update and says it has latest update but not on Lollipop OC3 but NJ5???? So how do I get it on Lollipop OC3 5.01????? Seems Nobody has any idea on getting phone to OC3 Lollipop??

tailgunner9 said:
I followed the instructions and back to NB1 then flashed from zip on SD card to NJ1 then did update on phone and it is now at NJ5. But it will not give me the update to OC3 Lollipop. Have changed the date trying with still NO Luck. What is Wrong??? Is their not a file you can Odin OC3 onto phone??? You click on Update and says it has latest update but not on Lollipop OC3 but NJ5???? So how do I get it on Lollipop OC3 5.01????? Seems Nobody has any idea on getting phone to OC3 Lollipop??
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Well somebody (muniz_ri) had an idea.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59970133&postcount=1

~wolverine~ said:
Well somebody (muniz_ri) had an idea.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59970133&postcount=1
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I do not want a Rooted OC3 Lollipop, nor is my 4.4.4 NJ5 I have now Rooted. Want STOCK.

tailgunner9 said:
I do not want a Rooted OC3 Lollipop, nor is my 4.4.4 NJ5 I have now Rooted. Want STOCK.
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The recent updates are:
NJ4 -> NJ5 KitKat
OC3 -> OC4 Lollipop
So you got the KitKat update since you had NJ4.
Download the original OC3 update, install it, and then try the OTA update again to get OC4.
For reference, see this.

Took phone to Samsung at Best Buy and they flashed OC3 in phone for me for Free. AT&T store cold do nothing.

Rooted S7 marshmallow to OTA Nougat update

I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S7 on marshmallow PI3 and just got notification of an OTA update, which I assume is for Nougat. I thought I wouldn't get an OTA while rooted, but haven't attempted to download. Please confirm that I will need to un-root my device to get the update.

rtfelt said:
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S7 on marshmallow PI3 and just got notification of an OTA update, which I assume is for Nougat. I thought I wouldn't get an OTA while rooted, but haven't attempted to download. Please confirm that I will need to un-root my device to get the update.
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Even if the update does download, the update will most likely fail during the checking process. Your best bet is to flash Nougat with Odin, then re-root using the Nougat root kernel.

CVertigo1 said:
Even if the update does download, the update will most likely fail during the checking process. Your best bet is to flash Nougat with Odin, then re-root using the Nougat root kernel.
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There's not a problem flashing Nougat on a rooted phone?

rtfelt said:
There's not a problem flashing Nougat on a rooted phone?
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No, because the act of flashing through odin pretty much negates all that. You just have to root again and follow the guides to speed the system back up or go without root and choose an option like the debloat rom with near stock experience.