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[Custom OTA Update] XXBLG6 to XXBLG8 Flash in CWM without losing root or recovery

Here are my custom CWM recovery OTA updates for the international S3
NOTE: For STOCK Rom users only. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6. If you have made any changes to files in the /system folder it will fail.
If like me your using a stock ROM rooted with custom recovery or kernel and want to update without downloading the whole ROM and risk losing root and recovery in the process. These modded updates are for you to save time, bandwith and frustration.
Current OTA update: XXBLG6 to XXBLG8
ota.update.all.XXBLG8.zip 4 MB
ota.update.no.modem.XXBLG8.zip 4 MB
ota.update.no.kernel.XXBLG8.zip 542 KB
ota.update.no.kernel.and.modem.XXBLG8.zip 541 KB
All the zips here will not replace your custom recovery or remove root. The no kernel and no modem zips are intended for users with a custom kernel and or want to keep their current baseband.
Tested and working on CWM 6.0.1.0 Touch and Chainfire's CWM 5.5.0.4
If you've got the OTA update notification nag, to get rid of it do this:
1. Using a file explorer with root permissions, I use ES. Go to /cache/fota ,In there will be the update.zip
2. Delete it or move it to your sd card.
3. Bring up the updater from the notifications and press install and OK, it should fail.
4. Notification nag gone.
Older OTA updates:
Austria (T-Mobile)
ota.update.XXALE8-XXBLFB.CSC-MAXLF2.zip 72 MB
ota.update.no.kernel.XXALE8-XXBLFB.CSC-MAXLF2.zip 67 MB

If you have got any older OTA updates, could you make them available for download so I can convert them.

Nice work mate, I'm sure a lot of people will find this very useful.
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+1 very well done. People who have not recieved ota or for some reason are still on lg6 like me will love it

Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.

paha77 said:
Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.
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Its an "update". Why would you need wipe for an update

paha77 said:
Could you help converting other OTA updates as well? I got a I9300XXALE8 and an OTA update of I9300XXBLFB,
Do I need a full wipe to flash them?
Thanks.
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Upload it somewhere and put the link here and I will see what I can do. Use a root explorer to copy it to your sd card. Its in '/cache/fota'

Thanks so much, I'm gonna do it ASAP and send you the link.

Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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woooson said:
Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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Same.
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woooson said:
Ive tryed installing all of your ota updates none work im rooted with the latest cwm (in uk)
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Se23 said:
Same.
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Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?
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Sorry for noob question.....can I flash this with Mobile Odin? Thanks OP.

kin8pin said:
Sorry for noob question.....can I flash this with Mobile Odin? Thanks OP.
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This is a recovery update. It only patches existing files. You must flash it in clockworkmod recovery.
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Deus_ex11 said:
Upload it somewhere and put the link here and I will see what I can do. Use a root explorer to copy it to your sd card. Its in '/cache/fota'
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Here it is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jevl97
MD5: e76c3bd24d5cf1964a9eee1aa81b6169 *I9300XXBLFB-FOTA.zip
Thank you.

paha77 said:
Here it is: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jevl97
MD5: e76c3bd24d5cf1964a9eee1aa81b6169 *I9300XXBLFB-FOTA.zip
Thank you.
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Your download links are on the first post

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry that it didnt work for you guys. Your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6 and you must be on stock XXBLG6 for it to update. If you've got a branded phone it won't work either. What errors was it showing in CWM?
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I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
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Deus_ex11 said:
Your download links are on the first post
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Thank you my friend, it worked. Now I'm on the new version. :good:
What do you think, will this method work if Samsung releases Android 4.1 for the S3?
Thanks again.

I cant for the life of me find my cwmlog files?? It comes up with error status 7!
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Sorry for the late reply guys
Se23 said:
I'm on xxalf2 so that's prob it then. Thanks
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Do you still have the ota update.zip? I can convert it for you.
paha77 said:
Thank you my friend, it worked. Now I'm on the new version. :good:
What do you think, will this method work if Samsung releases Android 4.1 for the S3?
Thanks again.
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Glad to help. I'm just giving back what I've taken and learnt. If they release it as a ota then it should be possible. We'll have to see.
woooson said:
I cant for the life of me find my cwmlog files?? It comes up with error status 7!
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Its in the '/cache/recovery' folder. That status 7 error means it failed the assert test for the model fingerprint I believe. You can only flash this update on a XXBLG6 rom and your CSC must be I9300OXABLG6. To check what ROM and CSC your using, do this.
1. Open your keypad dialer
2. Press *#1234#
3. It should show your ROM and CSC. AP = ROM and CP = Baseband.

Deus_ex11 said:
Sorry for the late reply guys
Glad to help. I'm just giving back what I've taken and learnt. If they release it as a ota then it should be possible. We'll have to see.
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They promised it until the end of Q3 2012 so let's hope.

Update without wiping?

Hi,
I rooted my S4 and therefore Im not able to get the update over air. Is there any way to install the update without to wipe.the phone?
Thanks

audino said:
Hi,
I rooted my S4 and therefore Im not able to get the update over air. Is there any way to install the update without to wipe.the phone?
Thanks
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Yes u can install new firmware / update using Odin it will just override or ad new changes and the data will be as it's
However I suggest having a backup just to be safe
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Ill give it a try. Thanks

OTA Updates with ROOT?

As of now, does anyone know how to use OTA updates with ROOT.
I've tried using Chainfire's Triangle Away but that doesn't seem to reset the Device to Normal.

OTA while Root - N9005
H0rn said:
As of now, does anyone know how to use OTA updates with ROOT.
I've tried using Chainfire's Triangle Away but that doesn't seem to reset the Device to Normal.
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I have same issue ,

bilal1979 said:
I have same issue ,
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Guessing no one knows a work around yet i seen on another post that samsung have released bug fixes and i would like them haha
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Download the full firmware and flash with ODIN is the only way for now.

[Q][Solved] How to update a rooted S5

Hey. So I've got a newly rooted S5 here (Exynos version). And I was wondering now that OTA updates won't function (rooted), how to get those updates ? And the consequences, Do I lose root after updating ? Can it harm the phone or anythn ?
Thanks in Advance

You've to go back to Stock firmware..
Then you'll able to receive OTA updates..

Masum56k said:
You've to go back to Stock firmware..
Then you'll able to receive OTA updates..
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I understand. But apart from the OTA updates on the phone, There is Kies. But I'm not sure about the consequences and all.

If you update via kies you will loose your root but im not sure kies will let you update with a rooted rom.
Never used kies cause its trash
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atilla88 said:
If you update via kies you will loose your root but im not sure kies will let you update with a rooted rom.
Never used kies cause its trash
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Yes it does. Update via kies, re-root via odin.

trevagreene said:
Yes it does. Update via kies, re-root via odin.
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Thank you. And do i lose anything else EXCEPT the root (like apps or smthn) ?

blakstar said:
Thank you. And do i lose anything else EXCEPT the root (like apps or smthn) ?
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Nope, I've done it once and lost nothing, was pretty quick and straight forward actually, even kept my current settings.

trevagreene said:
Nope, I've done it once and lost nothing, was pretty quick and straight forward actually, even kept my current settings.
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and what about recovery i can install OTA updates when i have TWRP ? and if yes will i go back to stock recovery ?

Where can I find a stock rom for Lolipop update

I have SM-G900V, it's rooted, but I am no longer interest in rooting phones, lost interest and don't need it.
I got an alert on my phone saying Verizon wants me to update my phone, i ran it, but not successful. So I am looking for a Stock lolipop update that I can use with ODIN program. It's simple and no headache.
Can someone please send me a link to the MD5 file I can odin?
Thanks.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53447942 for list of Verizon retail tar files
Or just for the stock lollipop full file:
http://click.xda-developers.com/api...VRU1BOA8_G900VVZW1BOA8_G900VVRU1BOA8_HOME.zip

Tate Adams said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53447942 for list of Verizon retail tar files
Or just for the stock lollipop full file:
http://click.xda-developers.com/api...VRU1BOA8_G900VVZW1BOA8_G900VVRU1BOA8_HOME.zip
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Thank you, great, I am on Lolipop, How do I get root? using the same odin method?
I got greedy.

coolfx35 said:
Thank you, great, I am on Lolipop, How do I get root? using the same odin method?
I got greedy.
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Here

Rapunzl said:
Here
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Already upgraded to Android 5.0, lost root.
I guess there's no way, because "Make it Rain" by geohat no longer get updates.

Hey can any body send lollipop ROM for my MMX a 108 which has all features like nexus 5
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coolfx35 said:
Already upgraded to Android 5.0, lost root.
I guess there's no way, because "Make it Rain" by geohat no longer get updates.
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You need to flash retail NK2 tar to get root. Then you'll use a 5.0 ROM to upgrade.

lalithpatil08 said:
Hey can any body send lollipop ROM for my MMX a 108 which has all features like nexus 5
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Wrong forum dude