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[Q] Rooted, now cant access google play.

I rooted and now cant access the google app store and my weatherbug elite seems to not be loading. What can I do?

douggiephresh said:
I rooted and now cant access the google app store and my weatherbug elite seems to not be loading. What can I do?
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Please link to the root guide you followed. After you rooted did you do anything else to the phone? You can try downloading the .apk file for the google play store. There are guides online to install .apk files manually.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/04/25/download-latest-google-play-store-4-0-27/

I used the motochopper method. I have since installed titanium backup pro but I had this problem before installing that.

douggiephresh said:
I used the motochopper method. I have since installed titanium backup pro but I had this problem before installing that.
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You may want to try restoring to factory with Kies and trying again.

Having already rooted wont effect a factory reset? Have you rooted your S4 using the same method?

I am actually restoring my rooted phone with Kies right now. I can confirm after its done that there weren't any issues. There is a disclaimer in Kies saying there may be issues if your phone is rooted.

Where did you find that option in kies?

douggiephresh said:
Where did you find that option in kies?
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With your phone plugged in go to Tools > Upgrade firmware
And mine just finished successfully.

Remember you can delete busybox and su in your system directory to unroot your phone before you system restore in Kies.

Relys said:
Remember you can delete busybox and su in your system directory to unroot your phone before you system restore in Kies.
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Thanks for the tip, didn't know that.

RandomHandle said:
Thanks for the tip, didn't know that.
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Here's the source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257058
I personally testing it and it works. The method to return the status from "Custom" to "Official" while keeping root was very nice.

Update 63 is live, and it's insane!

Android 4.3, automatic & customizable mapping of Shield controls to touchscreen controls, 60fps PC streaming, 1080p HDMI output, and more!
Already updated and can't find release notes online, so unfortunately I can't write them, but suffice to say you need to update NOW.
Does appear to remove root, but that shouldn't be too difficult to rectify.

Saweet baby jebus i gotta go update!

shinratdr said:
Android 4.3, automatic & customizable mapping of Shield controls to touchscreen controls, 60fps PC streaming, 1080p HDMI output, and more!
Already updated and can't find release notes online, so unfortunately I can't write them, but suffice to say you need to update NOW.
Does appear to remove root, but that shouldn't be too difficult to rectify.
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touch screen mapping! now that's interesting did you update with custom recovery or flashed stock and then update ?

Speedy Gonzalez said:
touch screen mapping! now that's interesting did you update with custom recovery or flashed stock and then update ?
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Neither. I just did a straight update. My Android familiarity is limited and I'm lazy. I figure it will be easy enough to re-root.

I keep getting a signature error during the update install, I've even done a full wipe and then updated again and the same thing. I can't get it installed.
I do have an unlocked bootloader, but that shouldn't keep me from updating =/ Would it be possible for someone to post the update zip?

Polymira said:
I keep getting a signature error during the update install, I've even done a full wipe and then updated again and the same thing. I can't get it installed.
I do have an unlocked bootloader, but that shouldn't keep me from updating =/ Would it be possible for someone to post the update zip?
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If you are rooted and have removed any apps it would keep you from upgrading.

The new update is awesome, get it as soon as you can. I have moved all my games to the SD and have all the internal storage space back and the console mode is great with my moga pro.
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Polymira said:
I keep getting a signature error during the update install, I've even done a full wipe and then updated again and the same thing. I can't get it installed.
I do have an unlocked bootloader, but that shouldn't keep me from updating =/ Would it be possible for someone to post the update zip?
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do you have custom recovery? that could be the problem

Polymira said:
I keep getting a signature error during the update install, I've even done a full wipe and then updated again and the same thing. I can't get it installed.
I do have an unlocked bootloader, but that shouldn't keep me from updating =/ Would it be possible for someone to post the update zip?
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Yeah has nothing to do with the bootloader... are you running a custom recovery? I'm not and mine worked. I was rooted and unlocked. Lost root, of course... but not sure I even need it now since full games can be moved and with the improved gamepad support.

nrage23 said:
If you are rooted and have removed any apps it would keep you from upgrading.
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Nah, never removed anything. Rooted for tincore and titanium backup originally.
Yeah has nothing to do with the bootloader... are you running a custom recovery? I'm not and mine worked. I was rooted and unlocked. Lost root, of course... but not sure I even need it now since full games can be moved and with the improved gamepad support.
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Yep, clockwork recovery. I guess I'll have to flash a stock recovery image.

If anyone figures out how to restore root after this update please let me know. I'm having no luck using the old manual method.
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Polymira said:
Yep, clockwork recovery. I guess I'll have to flash a stock recovery image.
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Flash back to the original recovery first. You should be able to fastboot flash CWM after the OTA and get root back.

Thank you everyone, I flashed back to the stock recovery and was able to update no problem. Woohoo!

Can someone please tell me how I would flash back to stock recovery to update?

esmith13 said:
Can someone please tell me how I would flash back to stock recovery to update?
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how you flashed custom? fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

The one day that I leave my Shield at home, and they release an update like this! This button mapping along brings the value/usage of the Shield up tremendously!!

Speedy Gonzalez said:
how you flashed custom? fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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But where do I get the original recovery img from?

esmith13 said:
But where do I get the original recovery img from?
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Come on now, it's on the first page of the development forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388870

Polymira said:
Come on now, it's on the first page of the development forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2388870
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My apologies. I assumed it was to be done via some backup made during cwm install.
I flashed factory recovery but now when I boot into android (still 4.2.1) and do a "check updates" it says I am up to date. Is there some cache or settings I have to clear for it to recognize that the previous attempt failed so it will allow me to re-download and update again?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.

esmith13 said:
My apologies. I assumed it was to be done via some backup made during cwm install.
I flashed factory recovery but now when I boot into android (still 4.2.1) and do a "check updates" it says I am up to date. Is there some cache or settings I have to clear for it to recognize that the previous attempt failed so it will allow me to re-download and update again?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45129730&postcount=11

4.4.2 KK Update Fix.

INFO: Rooted Version of NB4, I was on 4.4.2 Kit Kat leaked. I reverted to MJ5 from the leaked version then updated to NB4 and rooted with kingo.
Thanks to...
@smokeystack76
@Otisrhw
@Jakman85
@Azrael.arach
@Budrweber
UPDATE: 3/30/14
The same method has been confirmed by @Budrweber but instead of using adb, just flash from your ext sd card.
NOTE: ADB SIDELOAD WILL NOT CAUSE A WIPE, BUT PUSHING THE UPDATE FROM EXTERNAL SD WILL WIPE ALL DATA.
Few users have reported unrooting on NB4 after changing files and downloading the OTA and updating normally.
USB DEBUGGING MUST BE ENABLED, if you are this far there is no need for me to explain how to turn it on. If your phone is unresponsive to your computer even though you have installed, re-install via Kies 3. Turn Kies 3 off before running ADB.
First of all, you are going to need an ADB Sideloader and it can be found here.
Install to directory C:\Mini-SDK
We'll come back to ADB later.
Now you're going to need the update file found here.
Rename the file to update. (DO NOT NAME UPDATE.ZIP, JUST "UPDATE".)
Place "UPDATE" into the same directory as your ADB C:\Mini-SDK
Now lets leave ADB and the Update file alone and start replacing the files on your phone!
You'll need the following files.
system/xbin/dexdump (if deleted you can find the file here or you can copy/paste & replace)
system/csc/feature.xml (If deleted find it here.
Delete the original "feature.xml" and rename "feature.xml.bak" to "feature.xml")
Download the fix.zip from this page.
You do not have to reset permissions, I did not how ever do as you feel and works for you.
Step 1 copy the mobicore-presetup.sh to /system/bin
Step 2 copy all the APK files to /system/app.
Now navigate to system/bin
You should have a "ddexe" file, if it is named "ddexe_real", rename it to 'ddexe".
This should fix all the known errors in the process of adb side loading.
If you continue to get more errors use the file dump located here.
UPDATE: app_process is another recurring error, please grab this file from the dump uploaded from @smokeystack76
Now to the fun and most anticipated part of the day...
Volume + button up, power and home button all at the same time. Release once you see Recovery mode.
Navigate to Update from ADB.
Plug up to USB.
Now, when you start windows cmd prompt, you can either start from the ADB folder is located in by control, shift + right clicking or manual cmd.exe in "run" or "search"
Once command prompt is loaded,
Type in the following command.
"CD /D C:/MINI-SDK"
Then if you are in the right directory and you placed the "update" file accordingly... type...
ADB SIDELOAD UPDATE.ZIP(the file name should not have .zip or you will get a "can not read" message.)
and now you should be on your way to 4.4.2 Kit Kat.

Not bad. The system dump is here.
Now you need to post links to this thread in the other thread

Thanks for the step by step. I'll try this tomorrow.
You were on a rooted NB4, correct? You restored to MJ5, updated to NB4, rooted, and then did this?

clownfart said:
Thanks for the step by step. I'll try this tomorrow.
You were on a rooted NB4, correct? You restored to MJ5, updated to NB4, rooted, and then did this?
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Correct.

For anyone trying to find an easy way around this whole update mess. Just go to your local best buy store and talk to one of the Samsung reps. They don't have the kit kat update yet but however they can reflash 4.3 on your phone wiping out all your data (make sure you do a back up from home) and this will let you get the OTA update with no problems. My note 3 has been rooted twice one being last night and it worked. Just make sure your not rooted when you take your phone.

Ciberious42 said:
Correct.
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I think you should mention that in the OP for perfect clarity.
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incisivekeith said:
I think you should mention that in the OP for perfect clarity.
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I did actually...

Ciberious42 said:
I did actually...
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I didn't see in the OP that you rooted the NB4.
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incisivekeith said:
I didn't see in the OP that you rooted the NB4.
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Oh sorry I thought it would have been pretty clear when I mentioned you would be stuck with SU

smokestack76 said:
Not bad. The system dump is here.
Now you need to post links to this thread in the other thread
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How do I flash this?

xuanphucn said:
How do I flash this?
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you don't, it is used by DEV's to make a flashable update

carl1961 said:
you don't, it is used by DEV's to make a flashable update
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Did we have any safe method yet? I want to keep root

xuanphucn said:
Did we have any safe method yet? I want to keep root
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knoxraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577273
I am currently updating the UrDroid Stock KitKat

carl1961 said:
knoxraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577273
I am currently updating the UrDroid Stock KitKat
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is this one use the official 4.4.2 or the leak?

Has anyone tried doing an emergency restore (or whatever it's called) through kies first then trying to get the OTA to work without failing?
It seems like it's 50/50 on who's works and who's fails. Am I right?

xuanphucn said:
is this one use the official 4.4.2 or the leak?
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yes custom rom with latest OTA kitkat

Thanks OP. Worked for me. I'm ok with stock on the Note 3 that's why I got a nexus

Ciberious42 said:
Oh sorry I thought it would have been pretty clear when I mentioned you would be stuck with SU
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So did you root with Kingo too when you were on NB4? I didn't want to use Kingo, but I thought what the heck, and used it for quick rooting. Then after the Kitkat update, I realize I have SuperSU as a system app even after factory reset. Apps like CPU-Z reports my devices is rooted when it's not.
Is this the only thing that's not same as pure stock NC2?

hp79 said:
So did you root with Kingo too when you were on NB4? I didn't want to use Kingo, but I thought what the heck, and used it for quick rooting. Then after the Kitkat update, I realize I have SuperSU as a system app even after factory reset. Apps like CPU-Z reports my devices is rooted when it's not.
Is this the only thing that's not same as pure stock NC2?
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you can re-run and use kingo to remove the root

Also if you are weary of the update, back up your files and apps then factory reset. Once you are factory reset, download the OTA but just hit "remind me later".
Do the instructions in the OP and after it installs it tells you that you have an update pending, install the update and it covers any files that may have went missing in the update.zip.
If you wanted to be 200% sure.
I am set at official and with no custom lock and Knox is 0x0.

Droid Razr M xt907 Kitkat Update Failed

I'm using a droid razr m xt907 by verizon. Yesterday an update was released for 4.4.2 kitkat, my phone is still rooted and i can't find the safest way to unroot it so i can get the update. Does anyone know the best way to unroot and make sure everything's normal again so that the 4.4 update will work this time? It stops at around 25% into the update. Thanks for any help.
Edit: I've tried a factory restore, i unrooted completely. My kernell is normal, my stock recovery is normal. The update just isn't working, and i don't know the best way to fix it. My bootloader is locked, so there was never any custom recovery or ROM's installed.

I'm having the same problem. I unrooted before the update but still not working. The update get's to about 25% of install then fails. I've tried about 4 or 5 times today. Factory rest and uninstalling root didn't help either

mikegt11 said:
I'm having the same problem. I unrooted before the update but still not working. The update get's to about 25% of install then fails. I've tried about 4 or 5 times today. Factory rest and uninstalling root didn't help either
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Exactly, i can't figure out what i'm supposed to do. Ive tried about that many times, and i've tried factory restoring, i've wiped the cache, etc.

Factory reset.
RSD to stock 4.1.2 in case some system app is missing.
Skip setup.
Try the update again.
Or just RSD to the new version.
Those would be my next steps.
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Coronado is dead said:
Factory reset.
RSD to stock 4.1.2 in case some system app is missing.
Skip setup.
Try the update again.
Or just RSD to the new version.
Those would be my next steps.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
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I'll try this tomorrow when i have a chance, thank you for responding.

Coronado is dead said:
Factory reset.
RSD to stock 4.1.2 in case some system app is missing.
Skip setup.
Try the update again.
Or just RSD to the new version.
Those would be my next steps.
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do you know any good tutorials for how to use rsd for this? cuz i want to just rsd to the new version if you can help me find the files to do that, i have rsd lite already.

help
shadowwolfsl said:
do you know any good tutorials for how to use rsd for this? cuz i want to just rsd to the new version if you can help me find the files to do that, i have rsd lite already.
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i got same problem. after download 446 mb update. try to instal. work about for 30 percent then suddenly restart and says that update failed
my device is rooted. then i remove root from the SU menu and keep failed to update
what should i do?

supercahyo said:
i got same problem. after download 446 mb update. try to instal. work about for 30 percent then suddenly restart and says that update failed
my device is rooted. then i remove root from the SU menu and keep failed to update
what should i do?
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Personally i just modified the .xml file and loaded it via RSDLite.

shromy said:
Personally i just modified the .xml file and loaded it via RSDLite.
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same thing that i did

Im mid process but heres the only answer ive found....
THERE IS HOPE HERE LOLZ
If ya all do let me know how the full strip and downgrade went....
If u find another way pls share info w me as well...
Lj-
Sorry all being a new user they would not let me post a link so I cut it up.......Still would not le5 me send it but u can email me directly and I'll gladly send u a direct copy or look on andromods the answer is there
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supercahyo said:
i got same problem. after download 446 mb update. try to instal. work about for 30 percent then suddenly restart and says that update failed
my device is rooted. then i remove root from the SU menu and keep failed to update
what should i do?
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Step by step on andromods...and how to reroot there as well
Lj-
Sorry won't let me post links yet....

droid razr M kitkat update fail
I would like to know a solution, I'm tired of trying and do not get even with rsd lite.
this is my mail: [email protected]

galestz said:
I would like to know a solution, I'm tired of trying and do not get even with rsd lite.
this is my mail: [email protected]
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because you have not modified the xml file after decompressing the entire zip.

It just won't work !
shadowwolfsl said:
I'm using a droid razr m xt907 by verizon. Yesterday an update was released for 4.4.2 kitkat, my phone is still rooted and i can't find the safest way to unroot it so i can get the update. Does anyone know the best way to unroot and make sure everything's normal again so that the 4.4 update will work this time? It stops at around 25% into the update. Thanks for any help.
Edit: I've tried a factory restore, i unrooted completely. My kernell is normal, my stock recovery is normal. The update just isn't working, and i don't know the best way to fix it. My bootloader is locked, so there was never any custom recovery or ROM's installed.
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I also had a Razr M. i unroot it by SuperSU, but it won't update properly, same like others, 25%, then fail.

Steve977 said:
I also had a Razr M. i unroot it by SuperSU, but it won't update properly, same like others, 25%, then fail.
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i got it functioning after rsd lite back to stock after a factory restore

shromy said:
because you have not modified the xml file after decompressing the entire zip.
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I have found the solution, you have to edit the XML file that is in the ROM. and delete the lines containing the words ("oem" and "var"). then you put the phone in fastboot mode and use the rom with the modified file will have only about 18 steps then when the last file billboards will ask you turn on the phone manually and status, restart your phone and enter mode fastboot again and finished well. NOTE: remember to put the usb debugging before starting everything. everything you do will be at your own risk, but so what I Realize, and it worked and I have my razr m with kitkat and before I could not for the same reason of the root. thank you all

shadowwolfsl said:
I'm using a droid razr m xt907 by verizon. Yesterday an update was released for 4.4.2 kitkat, my phone is still rooted and i can't find the safest way to unroot it so i can get the update. Does anyone know the best way to unroot and make sure everything's normal again so that the 4.4 update will work this time? It stops at around 25% into the update. Thanks for any help.
Edit: I've tried a factory restore, i unrooted completely. My kernell is normal, my stock recovery is normal. The update just isn't working, and i don't know the best way to fix it. My bootloader is locked, so there was never any custom recovery or ROM's installed.
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:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:
I can resolve if u want reply me

Does it work while it is Rooted ?
galestz said:
I have found the solution, you have to edit the XML file that is in the ROM. and delete the lines containing the words ("oem" and "var"). then you put the phone in fastboot mode and use the rom with the modified file will have only about 18 steps then when the last file billboards will ask you turn on the phone manually and status, restart your phone and enter mode fastboot again and finished well. NOTE: remember to put the usb debugging before starting everything. everything you do will be at your own risk, but so what I Realize, and it worked and I have my razr m with kitkat and before I could not for the same reason of the root. thank you all
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I'm sorry, but dows it work while my phone is rooted ? before i noticed your solution, i had to delete all root apps and SuperSU (along with the root) to update it. And Failed.

galestz said:
I have found the solution, you have to edit the XML file that is in the ROM. and delete the lines containing the words ("oem" and "var"). then you put the phone in fastboot mode and use the rom with the modified file will have only about 18 steps then when the last file billboards will ask you turn on the phone manually and status, restart your phone and enter mode fastboot again and finished well. NOTE: remember to put the usb debugging before starting everything. everything you do will be at your own risk, but so what I Realize, and it worked and I have my razr m with kitkat and before I could not for the same reason of the root. thank you all
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im getting phone returned fail y

solution
Adriantech said:
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I can resolve if u want reply me
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plz help me iwant your help

djdrews4357 said:
im getting phone returned fail y
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plz help me iwant your help
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We can't help either of you, if you don't give us details.
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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.

AB__CD said:
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!