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What was the FOTA mess yasterdat

as many of you might have seen everyone who updated his phone via fota got stuck in recovery..why?...cant I update if my phone is rooted?...should I always wait for the flashable file?

Never OTA if modified. Period.

liavo555 said:
as many of you might have seen everyone who updated his phone via fota got stuck in recovery..why?...cant I update if my phone is rooted?...should I always wait for the flashable file?
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Well....

chaki- said:
Well....
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so how do I get the update if not with the official method

if you have custom recovery never ota
You can ota with root if you meet the following requirement:
1)you don't have any mods
2)you don't use xposed
3)you haven't removed bloat
4)you have not modified system partition in other words the system folder
5)and most importantly you do not have custom recovery, for ota to work you need the stock recovery to work

XT1052 India 4.4.4 OTA

I've captured the OTA zip for XT1052 India 4.4.4 update.
Instructions (You should be on android 4.4.2)
For both locked and unlocked bootloaders
1. Place the downloaded file in sdcard
2. Don't rename the file, it should be exactly as it is
3. Rooted users make sure you're as close to stock as possible
4. Go to settings-> about-> system updates
5. It will prompt to install the update
Download XT1052 India 4.4.4 OTA

Could you post the stock recovery image of the 4.4.2 ROM, please?

ron_gangte said:
Could you post the stock recovery image of the 4.4.2 ROM, please?
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Sorry, I don't have that right now.

Thanks anyway. It'd be awesome if someone who has it posted. Anyone?

Yep, the update just popped up. How do you capture it by the way? What's the path?

devilsdouble said:
Yep, the update just popped up. How do you capture it by the way? What's the path?
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/cache - find it w/Root Explorer, or similar.

samwathegreat said:
/cache - find it w/Root Explorer, or similar.
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There are three folders under cache, backup, lost+found and recovery, none of them contain the update.

devilsdouble said:
There are three folders under cache, backup, lost+found and recovery, none of them contain the update.
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You already installed it? Once you install it, the file is erased - forever. All OTAs are this way. You MUST extract it before you install it.
Confirm: Did you install it or not? Also, if not - has it downloaded completely?
EDIT: I'll take your lack of response as you confirming that you did install it...

I am downloading ota update my phone is rooted so should i unroot it first and remove xposed framework.. reply??

Hitesh1802 said:
I am downloading ota update my phone is rooted so should i unroot it first and remove xposed framework.. reply??
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Yes, un-root, and remove all traces of having rooted. That includes any changes done to your System Files which Xposed might have done. You will have to flash the stock recovery too.

ron_gangte said:
Yes, un-root, and remove all traces of having rooted. That includes any changes done to your System Files which Xposed might have done. You will have to flash the stock recovery too.
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thanks for the reply mate i have removed su by app option full unroot yes i am on stock recovery and uninstalled all modules and xposed framework..
after update i have to done that again..
Due to this i miss my old Samsung device just flash and you are on...

samwathegreat said:
You already installed it? Once you install it, the file is erased - forever. All OTAs are this way. You MUST extract it before you install it.
Confirm: Did you install it or not? Also, if not - has it downloaded completely?
EDIT: I'll take your lack of response as you confirming that you did install it...
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No, my lack of response was because of the reading I was doing here on XDA as why I wasn't seeing the OTA zip file under cache. Then I realized that I did not download the OTA, I thought that it was downloaded already as I had data on and it was just asking me to whether it should install or not.
Now I downloaded the OTA, and it's there under cache folder, and now at a safe place on my desktop.
I would never install it on my phone without flashing back stock ROM again anyway. I like to do things fresh.

devilsdouble said:
No, my lack of response was because of the reading I was doing here on XDA as why I wasn't seeing the OTA zip file under cache. Then I realized that I did not download the OTA, I thought that it was downloaded already as I had data on and it was just asking me to whether it should install or not.
Now I downloaded the OTA, and it's there under cache folder, and now at a safe place on my desktop.
I would never install it on my phone without flashing back stock ROM again anyway. I like to do things fresh.
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Good Deal. Thanks for clarifying, and glad you were able to extract it. :good:
I can relate -- I also prefer to always "do things fresh"

samwathegreat said:
Good Deal. Thanks for clarifying, and glad you were able to extract it. :good:
I can relate -- I also prefer to always "do things fresh"
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Thanks. It's always nice to have the latest of Android. The new dialer is meaningless for me, again, it just changed it's viewing type, nothing else has been changed! Need to install ExDialer as usual. Will see if there's really something done with the camera, can't take any meaningful photos at 3:30 in the morning :laugh:
Just one thing, as I have taken the OTA after a fresh install of stock ROM, now I don't need to format it again from recovery right?

There is already a thread for the 4.4.4 rollout here, please use it instead of having two similar discussions going on in 2 separate threads. Thanks
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Can i revert from NG8/9 to NG2 with Odin?

I had a official stock firmware XXUA1NG2.
I used Towelroot apk to root my SM-900F and stay on stock.
I received and installed the NG8/9 update and lost root.
Is it safe to flash NG2 using odin to become official again and be able to use towelroot again?
PM is no problem, i am very gratefull for help

Best is to flash a NE2 rom again, data factory reset and reroot with TR. Then install superSU Pro and enable root survival to koop root after an OTA update. Or follow this guide to root an NGx rom with a older kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-triggering-knox-2nd-method-t2843044.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk

gee2012 said:
Yes you can. Make sure to data factory reset afterwards. Then reboot with TR
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk
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Ok, just to make sure.
I boot in download mode
open odin
put the tar file in PDA
untick re-partitioning
and hit start.
ps, i want to use this one : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=32639
oeps, looks like its for thailand

marcel112 said:
Ok, just to make sure.
I boot in download mode
open odin
put the tar file in PDA
untick re-partitioning
and hit start.
ps, i want to use this one : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=32639
oeps, looks like its for thailand
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I edited my post, please read it. Where do you live? Here is a Google Drive link to the unbranded Dutch PHN NE2 rom https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Ufgy16r712ODRMRFhheGZMZEk/edit?usp=sharing. Download and flash it, data factory reset, root it with TR. BTW PDA is AP now in Odin 3.09.

gee2012 said:
I edited my post, please read it. Where do you live? Here is a Google Drive link to the Dutch PHN NE2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6Ufgy16r712ODRMRFhheGZMZEk/edit?usp=sharing.
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same country as you.
I need the PHN version, sammobile only gives NG2
i'm downloading NE2 now from samsung-updates
real slow
Edit: yes, DL now....5 minutes till finish
Thanks for the fast download
Odin 3.07 will do?

marcel112 said:
same country as you.
I need the PHN version, sammobile only gives NG2
i'm downloading NE2 now from samsung-updates
real slow
Edit: yes, DL now....5 minutes till finish
Thnaks for the fast download
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So after the flash:
- Factory reset
- Root with TR
- Install superSU and Pro and enable root survival. Do not make superSU a system app.
- Now you can download and install the NG9 OTA and retain root.
I always use Odin 3.09 and had no issues so far, link http://odindownload.com/.
Good luck mate

gee2012 said:
So after the flash:
- Factory reset
- Root with TR
- Install superSU and Pro and enable root survival. Do not make superSU a system app.
- Now you can download and install the NG9 OTA and retain root.
I always use Odin 3.09 and had no issues so far, link http://odindownload.com/.
Good luck mate
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SuperSU, check
Pro??
How do you not make an app system app?

marcel112 said:
SuperSU, check
Pro??
How do you not make an app system app?
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The Pro app gives you more options and will serve you for years so its money well spend imo. You have the option to make superSU a system app in the Pro options but that means you can never install an OTA update because the system is modified so i wouldn`t do it.

gee2012 said:
The Pro app gives you more options and will serve you for years so its money well spend imo. You have the option to make superSU a system app in the Pro options but that means you can never install an OTA update because the system is modified so i wouldn`t do it.
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i'm copying some things now before flashing the tar....
one stupid question still not understand: when i flash normall SuperSu it will become automatic system app before i can flash pro or...?
After bying pro i can swithc it to non system app?

marcel112 said:
i'm copying some things now before flashing the tar....
one stupid question still not understand: when i flash normall SuperSu it will become automatic system app before i can flash pro or...?
After bying pro i can swithc it to non system app?
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Just install superSU and Pro, reboot and open the superSU app and enable the root surival mode and thats it mate. Then check for updates in settings/ about he phone and you`ll get a notification for NG9. Accept, download and install it.
Is everything clear mate?, i`am going to bed now, have to work in a few hours. Just do as i posted and you`ll be allright.

gee2012 said:
Just install superSU and Pro, reboot and open the superSU app and enable the root surival mode and thats it mate. Then check for updates in settings/ about he phone and you`ll get a notification for NG9. Accept, download and install it.
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Update:
Flashed the file i got rom you ( did i say thanks???:good::good
But, my hart skipped a beat!
Knox is allready tripped: what the ^%$&^&
i didnt even flashed a custom recovery or a custom rom...
Just seeing towelroot activated it
Q: is there a SS allready for our device?

Boot loop, can i pull battery?
cant get in recovery anymore

marcel112 said:
Boot loop, can i pull battery?
cant get in recovery anymore
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Yes, pull the battery and wait 15 seconds, then reboot in recovery and data factory reset. Is the KNOX flag tripped to 0x1?

gee2012 said:
Yes, pull the battery and wait 15 seconds, then reboot in recovery and data factory reset. Is the KNOX flag tripped to 0x1?
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Yes,
how is this possible?

marcel112 said:
Yes,
how is this possible?
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Flashed CF Auto Root, or a custom kernel or recovery? Did you get the phone new or second hand (used)?

gee2012 said:
Flashed CF Auto Root, or a custom kernel or recovery? Did you get the phone new or second hand (used)?
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i got tricked....it was second hand, 2 months old
didnt flashed any off them
edit: so, when its tripped i can use custom recovery and custom roms...
while its tripped allready or. just use towelroot and SS?

marcel112 said:
i got tricked....it was second hand, 2 months old
didnt flashed any off them
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Then it was rooted by the former owner allready. Samsung cannot deny warranty if you have a legitimate claim unless they can prove that rooting was the cause of the defect. At least you don`t have to be carefull anymore as KNOX is tripped anyway (just kidding)
Now you can use CF Auto Root to root http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip or Towelroot and flash custom recovery`s, roms and kernels as you wish. I`d still update super SU and install superSU Pro.

gee2012 said:
Then it was rooted by the former owner allready. Samsung cannot deny warranty if you have a legitimate claim unless they can prove that rooting was the cause of the defect. At least you don`t have to be carefull anymore as KNOX is tripped anyway (just kidding)
Now you can use CF Auto Root to root http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip or Towelroot and flash custom recovery`s, roms and kernels as you wish. I`d still update super SU and install superSU Pro.
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Thanks for all the help you provided to me.
when you are on a roll......also link for stock recovery, if i ever need it..

There are a few like Philz Touch recovery, TWRP 2.7.0.0 and CWM. Its best to try it yourself, i always liked Philz Touch recovery myself. They are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development. Good luck bro and till next time

gee2012 said:
There are a few like Philz Touch recovery, TWRP 2.7.0.0 and CWM. Its best to try it yourself, i always liked Philz Touch recovery myself. They are here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/development. Good luck bro and till next time
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No,no...you misunderstood......
i normally use TWRP, but i was asking for the stock recovery....just in case i want to go back to stock

Root and ota update

Hello guys I'm sorry it's really noop question
I have note3 n900 with Kitkat 4.4.2,
Is there a way to root it and still capable to get update by wifi? I know when the system been rooted will be modified and never receive update by wifi
I hope there's a way now.
Regards [emoji4]

Still no workaround.
You have to update via Odin.

Damn it ?
Thank you bro for your response

I download zip file from sammobile/firmwares , flash via Chainfire's MobileOdinPro. (its only a £$¥ and he deserves every cent) enable everroot, have all necessary files on external sd ie custom recovery ( CWM,TWRP,PhilsTouch) backup of last usable system, kernel and data.
towelroot.
gotta big-up Chainfire:good:

-GingeR_NutZ- said:
I download zip file from sammobile/firmwares , flash via Chainfire's MobileOdinPro. (its only a £$¥ and he deserves every cent) enable everroot, have all necessary files on external sd ie custom recovery ( CWM,TWRP,PhilsTouch) backup of last usable system, kernel and data.
towelroot.
gotta big-up Chainfire:good:
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And now your phone receive update through wifi after been rooted or what?

IRNOTE3 said:
And now your phone receive update through wifi after been rooted or what?
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Don't think so.
That solution is just for keeping root while flashing an update.

re: OTA update j700T -- yup...it's nougat...7.1.1

re: OTA update j700T -- yup...it's nougat...7.1.1
Gang, I received the OTA in my phone this morning. I haven't installed it in my phone but I saved the update.zip.
More on this later.....

sameog said:
Gang, I received the OTA in my phone this morning. I haven't installed it in my phone but I saved the update.zip.
More on this later.....
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Sorry man but this has been out since last Friday I think. Yes, Nougat is finally here and its great.

Do the same mina kernel, twrp, and supersu work? I don't want to update and lose root.

ReaverRage said:
Do the same mina kernel, twrp, and supersu work? I don't want to update and lose root.
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Mina kernel does not work as it is built for 6.0.1. But the same TWRP works, and you can still root the phone. You have to systemless root though.
Hoping to build a nougat kernel that has root restrictions removed and such. I just have to wait for Samsung to release the kernel source, but that could take months, and I don't even know if they are going to release source or not.

vekenti said:
Sorry man but this has been out since last Friday I think. Yes, Nougat is finally here and its great.
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OK good. This will save time from uploading it. I'm waiting for a stable root method.

Ever since I've installed custom ROM, I don't receive any OTA.
Has anyone tried updating via smart switch? If so , does MM Roms still work?

sameog said:
OK good. This will save time from uploading it. I'm waiting for a stable root method.
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There is 2 stable root methods.magisk 14 or supersu systemless 2.82. Flash via twrp. Thats it.make sure to still flash encryption breaker zip after.
hightech316 said:
Ever since I've installed custom ROM, I don't receive any OTA.
Has anyone tried updating via smart switch? If so , does MM Roms still work?
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Correct, once u flash a kernel, rom, or twrp, u are not able to receive ota cuz u have a device status of custom vs official. U can get ota s again if u flash the last stock firmware via odin first. Then go to check for updates. Voila. Nougat 7.1.1.
Btw smart switch and any other samsung firmware app/program suck. Use updato.on play store
And if u do update, yes u can go back and forth between android versions

Isn't it possible to root OTA w/ supers kitchen ? By adding unsecure kernel ? Someone should post one! My WiFi is out

hightech316 said:
Isn't it possible to root OTA w/ supers kitchen ? By adding unsecure kernel ? Someone should post one! My WiFi is out
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There are restrictions on the stock nougat kernel and we are working on it now, once those restrictions are gone, i dont know possibly. We almost have a working base rom, its stock and then some, but its not ready yet...

Awesome, is it on git hub?
I've been brushing up on my cross compiling . I don't have the bandwidth for A ROM right now, I'd like to try and compile the kernel.
I was able to add governors long ago on my Droid incredible, like to give it a shot.

hightech316 said:
Awesome, is it on git hub?
I've been brushing up on my cross compiling . I don't have the bandwidth for A ROM right now, I'd like to try and compile the kernel.
I was able to add governors long ago on my Droid incredible, like to give it a shot.
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Nah, nowhere till we are ready, sorry .
Yeah, i been learning that myself...

sameog said:
Gang, I received the OTA in my phone this morning. I haven't installed it in my phone but I saved the update.zip.
More on this later.....
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can i get a link to the update.zip my friend has this phone also from metro and hers is still marshmallow and check for update says it's up to date. not sure what's up but my computer is down and can't flash anything odin atm

kw69747 said:
can i get a link to the update.zip my friend has this phone also from metro and hers is still marshmallow and check for update says it's up to date. not sure what's up but my computer is down and can't flash anything odin atm
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I have an upgraded stock 7.1.1 Nougat Rom in the j700T threads. Flash it via twrp

fullofhell said:
I have an upgraded stock 7.1.1 Nougat Rom in the j700T threads. Flash it via twrp
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she doesn't have twrp on her phone and can't flash thing on my pc. fried the video card on it. tried to do update.zip using titanium backup on my phone and flash through stock recovery but tells me signature certification failed

kw69747 said:
she doesn't have twrp on her phone and can't flash thing on my pc. fried the video card on it. tried to do update.zip using titanium backup on my phone and flash through stock recovery but tells me signature certification failed
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If u are rooted use flashfire.

fullofhell said:
There is 2 stable root methods.magisk 14 or supersu systemless 2.82. Flash via twrp. Thats it.make sure to still flash encryption breaker zip after.
Correct, once u flash a kernel, rom, or twrp, u are not able to receive ota cuz u have a device status of custom vs official. U can get ota s again if u flash the last stock firmware via odin first. Then go to check for updates. Voila. Nougat 7.1.1.
Btw smart switch and any other samsung firmware app/program suck. Use updato.on play store
And if u do update, yes u can go back and forth between android versions
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Where can I get the latest stock firmware from for ODIN?

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Where can I get the latest stock firmware from for ODIN?
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Go to play store, download updato, aka "updates for android." Search go SM-J700T. Download the most recent dated firmware. Copy to PC, unzip, load into ap slot Odin. It will fail unless u either wipe EVERYTHING in twrp beforehand, or while in Odin, tick the nanderase all option as well. After successful flash, and setup shows on the screen.don't set it up.pull battery, go to download mode, vol down home, power. Flash the latest twrp by ashyx. He has a new version from a couple months ago. Then let twrp boot up, go to format data type yes. If u want root, flash SuperSU 2.82 or magisk 15.3, then the encryption break zip, reboot. Now setup your phone.