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[Q] Question regarding system updates to rooted s4 (stock rom)

Hello,
I have a Sprint Galaxy S4 (but you knew that.) that is currently running 4.4.2 Android. I have rooted my phone, but I never installed any roms, I am still using the stock touchwiz. For a while now, my phone has been telling me "system update downloaded" and wants me to install it.
Basically: How do I go about updating my phone without breaking something due to my root status. Should I un-root? Should I just hit update? I'm skeptical because I don't know much about fixing my phone if I accidentally brick it.
Alternatively, would I be better just getting a rom, like Cyanogen? I don't hate touchwiz as much as I probably should, haha.
Side note, I apologize if this has been raised before, I have been searching for answers to this since the first time my phone notified me of the update, between Google searches and searching this forum, I haven't found a topic that addresses my issue.

Akalron said:
Hello,
I have a Sprint Galaxy S4 (but you knew that.) that is currently running 4.4.2 Android. I have rooted my phone, but I never installed any roms, I am still using the stock touchwiz. For a while now, my phone has been telling me "system update downloaded" and wants me to install it.
Basically: How do I go about updating my phone without breaking something due to my root status. Should I un-root? Should I just hit update? I'm skeptical because I don't know much about fixing my phone if I accidentally brick it.
Alternatively, would I be better just getting a rom, like Cyanogen? I don't hate touchwiz as much as I probably should, haha.
Side note, I apologize if this has been raised before, I have been searching for answers to this since the first time my phone notified me of the update, between Google searches and searching this forum, I haven't found a topic that addresses my issue.
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You coins just try a custom Touchwiz ROM like mine (Wicked X). You can't install the OTA on a rooted system, you need to unroot to take the OTA.
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Keep or Lose MF9?

HI all,
I'm looking to flash my phone with a newer ROM. I'm currently on one I installed quite a while ago. I'm now a bit confused on which ROMs I can and can't use.
My phone is MF9 according to what I've been able to locate in the about settings and phone info programs. I keep seeing stuff about OD2, but I'm not really sure what that means for me. Also, isn't there something about updating and it doing something to the boot loader?
Do I need to update to OD2 to use newer ROMs?
Will it lock my boot loader and what will that do to my ability to change ROMs later?
Lastly, and I know it's a matter of personal preference, what ROM would you recommend? I'm just looking for something stable. Though good battery life and fast would be nice too.
Thanks,
-Jeff

OD2 didn't lock my bootloader. The updated bootloader actually means you'll be free to use more recent custom ROMs.
As for ROM recommendation, usually it should be a no-brainer for me to give CM, but CM on this phone drains battery a bit too fast, so I'll hold back on that.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM12.1
[WARNING: XDA Premium 4.0.13+ lacks Signature function - do not update]

Thanks Andy,
So, if I do an Odin update to OD2, I should still be safe on my phone? That takes a load off my mind.
I did CM back on my Nexus S4G years before I got this phone. It wasn't bad. The battery life thing is a deal breaker though. Now that I know I can safely update without screwing things up too much I'll play around with a few. My main thing is to update my wife's phone so that she doesn't have problems. She always insists on matching phones so I can help her with stuff LOL
-Jeff

Only AT&T and Verizon lock bootloaders, you could try my ROM, Wicked X, in the Android Development section. Very stable and battery friendly.
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H812: 6.0 available for Rogers users on LG Bridge :)

Official date is Feb 3rd, but it's available right now on LG Bridge. downloading it right now, size is 1.56 GB.
Also my G4 is stock, and not unlocked.

https://mega.nz/#!XFo0AZ7Z!OiTjfU8kmyM4eECFwO7r_du6kIRGlSGk_PlZKE9GqLw
Link of the KDZ

Anyone has the MM KDZ for Telus?

Thanks, getting it on stock unrooted G4 as well over LG Bridge!
Version H81220E - 1.68GB

Actually it failed during update from the computer. Now getting it via OTA.
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You will lose root if you upgrade to marshmallow. Should add that to the original post. May not be worth it for must since the update brings little change.

Spudnubs said:
You will lose root if you upgrade to marshmallow. Should add that to the original post. May not be worth it for must since the update brings little change.
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It does bring Doze which I think is pretty significant change as well as some some system os animation change

qwerty123321 said:
It does bring Doze which I think is pretty significant change as well as some some system os animation change
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In my humble opinion, doze and animation changes are not worth losing root + xposed over. You can simulate doze functionality with apps and change animations with xposed.
I just wanted it to be clear to people that it's probably not worth their while to update right now as it is obviously a step backwards. My thread has been bombarded with mm root questions, leading me to believe that people do not know what exactly that they are getting into updating, they just want the newest thing for the sake of having it or something, I'm not exactly sure what the craze is.
MM will bring some great changes eventually, but as we have locked Bootloader/Rootless operating systems, it does not come close to the functionality that 5.X brings.

Just a little reminder for those that are on telus or bell that want to export the kdz of the update via LG bridge check in the AppData\Local\LG Electronics\LG Bridge\SWUpgrade it should be inside another folder. Do this before doing the other step !
But for downloading the update after updating for the first time with mm, the easiest way is to plug the cell phone to the computer, start LG Bridge, go to software update and select Update error recovery, wait until the download of the file start, then you can just unplug the usb cable and finally export the kdz.
Someone could correct me if im wrong ?

Does the bootloader and modem versions really matter?

Everything is working great, I am not seeing any issues at all.... but I am using Jasmine 6.1 which is based on OF1 lollipop 5.0. I had been running 4.4.2 when I unlocked the bootloader and then installed TWRP and then Jasmine6.1.
I was digging through my phone's status via the Phone INFO app and (not really surprised) that my bootloader was still NC4 and my modem was NK1 (I flashed the OF1 modem when I flashed lean kernel).
Like I said, all is working well... I tend to leave things alone if there're not broken..... SO.... Is there any reason I should update bootloader or modem?
Thanks in advance...
Don
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I would advocate the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." approach.
Assuming you archive the various Odin stock releases so you'll have them in the future, you always have the option of rolling forward, but mostly won't have the option of rolling back.*
For earlier releases of firmware than what you are using (e.g. MJ7 and MJE) there seems to be an inability to boot stock kernels from later releases. And even non-stock kernels as well (I can't boot twrp-3.0.2-0-hltevzw-4.4 for instance, even though it doesn't have a "stock" heritage).
But I'm not sure this is a fundamental technical incompatibility or something that is merely sensitive to the kernel configuration options used during their builds.
It is a significant practical issue for folks on old firmware that might prevent them from using a "debloated" newer stock release, however. If folks who are willing to build kernels for us (I am trying OB6 and NK1 kernel builds with zero success at the moment) figure out what the technical issues are we might makes some progress here; if not the practical issues will remain.
But who is to say that something like this might or might not happen in the future to folks currently unlocked on "4.4" bootloaders? Keep those Odin stock bundles archived until you get rid of the phone!
* I realize there are some exceptions.

Yea... For now... That's my plan... Was just wondering if someone knew for sure one way or the other.
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5.0 update with nougat incoming

Looks like they are starting the rollout of nougat and the 5.0 shield software.
http://shield.nvidia.com/support/shield-tablet/release-notes/2
Edit: I believe this also applies to the k1 as well.

K1 also has the release notes online.
I hope we get something I can flash via TWRP real fast^^

My k1 download this right now ?
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downloading now in ita country xd

HansWursT619 said:
K1 also has the release notes online.
I hope we get something I can flash via TWRP real fast^^
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U have the linj?

Same here just got it a few minutes ago now waiting for a method to keep it rootered.

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NOUGAT IN POLAND!!! DOWNLOADING RIGHT NOW, SO EXCITED!!!

I ve root..can i update normally or i have to download the zip and flash via custom recovery?

Working pretty well, seems to be a little bit faster than MM

Feels snappier now. It also supports the "fastboot oem off-mode-charge 0" command now too, so its the perfect replacement for specialized Nexus 7 installs.

So uh... if I have root, what do I do to get it to nougat rooted?

The stability/cuts with WiFi is better in this new ota?

Flash with full version ota with FlashFire it'll inject root and keep the TWRP recovery all in one shot.

Any idea for release date on LTE no-US model ? (RoW)
I didn't have the update

I tried FlashFire it got me stuck in a boot loop

Got the update notification as well! Downloading it right now!

Full for wi-fi k1 5.0
https://mega.nz/#!9pETiLaC!lY6Is86hnVcd1mq0qEH3WmCtvBvb_s-g9PMoOIE-bg4

the thing that's keeping me from updating is xposed support. Also did anyone keep their root after upgrading?

ctap001 said:
the thing that's keeping me from updating is xposed support. Also did anyone keep their root after upgrading?
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The only thing I use Xposed for is ad free YouTube.

mirrin said:
The only thing I use Xposed for is ad free YouTube.
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did you keep root tho?