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[Q] Been reading all night, still have a few questions about s4... sorry...

So i am relatively new to android and still have a few questions if anyone could help out...
I have rooted my s4 using cf auto root with out any issues other than i couldn't check the f.reset time box (not sure if that's unusual or not) so i then paid for and downloaded triangle away to reset the counter, now i'm rooted and back to official status, using nova launcher pro and able to receive OTA updates.
Currently haven't received the new update where i am yet (Australia) , the update which allows apps to be moved to sd and fixes a few other issues. Obviously i would like to get this update, I have paid for and downloaded mobile odin, i assume that when the new update is available i can download on my pc and transfer and install the file from my phone using mobile odin without restoring to stock? And once the update is installed i will need to root again?
I guess my main questions are, with the cf auto root am i able to install custom roms, am i able to update without losing the root, are their any available updates from other regions i can use without issues currently, i see a lot of talk about kernels and i am really lost when it comes to that as i haven't needed to change anything dramatic, it's all been pretty automatic, just want to make sure i'm not missing some important steps.
Thanks to anyone that bothers to reply.

First thing it sounds you have an I9505 so to be clear next time you better specify which you have mate
Second after rooting you wont have any official updates since phone is still rooted, instead download a rom and flash in CWM so of you dont have this recovery you have many options I recommend Philz....
3) you can get any firmware you like... as it goes for languages the guys already patch the roms well moat of them so that all languages are available so basicly any will do....
4) when flashing a firmware with MobileOdin you dont need to root again it has an option enabled by default saying to inject SU binary after each flash to be cool you wont have to REroot again
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REVERSiN said:
First thing it sounds you have an I9505 so to be clear next time you better specify which you have mate
Second after rooting you wont have any official updates since phone is still rooted, instead download a rom and flash in CWM so of you dont have this recovery you have many options I recommend Philz....
3) you can get any firmware you like... as it goes for languages the guys already patch the roms well moat of them so that all languages are available so basicly any will do....
4) when flashing a firmware with MobileOdin you dont need to root again it has an option enabled by default saying to inject SU binary after each flash to be cool you wont have to REroot again
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Yeah, soz, it's a I9505, so even after getting it back to official by using triangle away i can't get OTA updates? Cos before i used triangle away i checked for updates and it said "modified firmware, not able to update", now it's back to "you have the latest firmware available". Even If i was able to do OTA updates when available Would that cause issues, meaning i'm better off just doing a manual update now via mobile odin? Is the custom rom necessary for anything i'm trying to do, cos i'm pretty happy with just having it rooted and nova launcher. I haven't found anything i can't do that i want to be able to do yet. Thanks for replying.

mick50008 said:
Yeah, soz, it's a I9505, so even after getting it back to official by using triangle away i can't get OTA updates? Cos before i used triangle away i checked for updates and it said "modified firmware, not able to update", now it's back to "you have the latest firmware available". Even If i was able to do OTA updates when available Would that cause issues, meaning i'm better off just doing a manual update now via mobile odin? Is the custom rom necessary for anything i'm trying to do, cos i'm pretty happy with just having it rooted and nova launcher. I haven't found anything i can't do that i want to be able to do yet. Thanks for replying.
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I wouldn't wait for OTA updates as it will take a while, download the latest version which is I9505XXUBMGA from here and flash via Odin using a computer and your phone status will still be Official

Crauze said:
I wouldn't wait for OTA updates as it will take a while, download the latest version which is I9505XXUBMGA from here and flash via Odin using a computer and your phone status will still be Official
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Thanks man. My current build number is XXUAMDE , does that make a difference? Had a look but couldn't see exactly where i am meant to download it from on that page?
Not sure what the rule on posting links on here are but is this the right file?.. Country is listed as nordic tho... http://www.hotfile.com/dl/234701514/2b929a4/I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_NEE.zip.html

You download this version file and if some apps you need isn't installed, download this file and place them in system/apps with the correct permission
You'll need to flash via Odin and instructions is in this thread and your phone status will still be Official even with root included

Crauze said:
You download this version file and if some apps you need isn't installed, download this file and place them in system/apps with the correct permission
You'll need to flash via Odin and instructions is in this thread and your phone status will still be Official even with root included
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Alright, downloading now, so is that a custom rom or just the update? Says it's going to take 7 hours lol, so think i might get some sleep before i have a crack at it! thanks!

mick50008 said:
Alright, downloading now, so is that a custom rom or just the update? Says it's going to take 7 hours lol, so think i might get some sleep before i have a crack at it! thanks!
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It's not a custom ROM, it's stock ROM which has root included with bloatware apps removed but still gives you Official phone status

Crauze said:
It's not a custom ROM, it's stock ROM which has root included with bloatware apps removed but still gives you Official phone status
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Alright, so i have downloaded and installed the 1.1gig update, i then backed up from a backup i made before updating, i then went and installed the programs that didn't auto install from the backup and a few of the ones that were removed in this update, I don't need to install those apps from the 337mb file you linked if i don't want to do i? Thanks.

mick50008 said:
Alright, so i have downloaded and installed the 1.1gig update, i then backed up from a backup i made before updating, i then went and installed the programs that didn't auto install from the backup and a few of the ones that were removed in this update, I don't need to install those apps from the 337mb file you linked if i don't want to do i? Thanks.
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Also, i am just trying to download a few apps from the play store to my internal storage as usual and i am now getting "unable to install to usb mass storage device" also, apps keep going upside down no matter how i hold the phone. Plus it seems to be lagging...

mick50008 said:
Alright, so i have downloaded and installed the 1.1gig update, i then backed up from a backup i made before updating, i then went and installed the programs that didn't auto install from the backup and a few of the ones that were removed in this update, I don't need to install those apps from the 337mb file you linked if i don't want to do i? Thanks.
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It's not a update, it's a custom stock ROM, did you flash via Odin following the instructions in this thread?
You don't have to install the Deleted Apps file if all the apps you need is already installed
mick50008 said:
Also, i am just trying to download a few apps from the play store to my internal storage as usual and i am now getting "unable to install to usb mass storage device" also, apps keep going upside down no matter how i hold the phone. Plus it seems to be lagging...
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It shouldn't have problems that you listed above, did you flash the custom stock ROM correctly?

Crauze said:
It's not a update, it's a custom stock ROM, did you flash via Odin following the instructions in this thread?
You don't have to install the Deleted Apps file if all the apps you need is already installed
It shouldn't have problems that you listed above, did you flash the custom stock ROM correctly?
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I just installed cwm recovery (don't really know what i'm doing at this stage lol) cos i was having issues with bad wifi even with a good signal, and couple of force closes plus the issues i identified earlier and did "fix permissions" from cwm recovery, quick speed test or 10 and it is faster than normal, seems to be as smooth as it was before, haven't tested any games yet either for the rotation issue....

Question about OTA updates

I am, unfortunately, running on MF3 firmware still and have my phone rooted and "customized" (ie I have Titanium backup blocking a few files). I'd like to be able to take the OTA update so I can update my firmware which is still pretty outdated (Android 4.2.2).
What do I need to do in order to be able to take the OTA update and what is the best way to proceed? Will the most recent FW version allow me to obtain root permissions or do I need to do something "fancy" like use survival mode in SuperUserSU?
Let me know the best way to proceed when you get the chance. Thanks!

jbrookley said:
I am, unfortunately, running on MF3 firmware still and have my phone rooted and "customized" (ie I have Titanium backup blocking a few files). I'd like to be able to take the OTA update so I can update my firmware which is still pretty outdated (Android 4.2.2).
What do I need to do in order to be able to take the OTA update and what is the best way to proceed? Will the most recent FW version allow me to obtain root permissions or do I need to do something "fancy" like use survival mode in SuperUserSU?
Let me know the best way to proceed when you get the chance. Thanks!
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If you have modified or deleted any system files the ota will not work. The latest version, nl1, is rootable with towelroot. If the ota doesn't work then I'd flash the nb1 tar file in Odin, see the general forum, and then ota from there.
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jd1639 said:
If you have modified or deleted any system files the ota will not work. The latest version, nl1, is rootable with towelroot. If the ota doesn't work then I'd flash the nb1 tar file in Odin, see the general forum, and then ota from there.
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I'm sure I have at least frozen some of those files using titanium backup . . . What's the best way to handle it? Do a backup of my TB settings, unfreeze everything, then try to get the OTA update? I haven't even been prompted for an OTA in months and I'm assuming it's because I currently have root and have frozen some of those files . . . Do I need to remove root in order to get the OTA prompt or is it likely a result of me freezing files?
Thanks for your help!

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I'm sure I have at least frozen some of those files using titanium backup . . . What's the best way to handle it? Do a backup of my TB settings, unfreeze everything, then try to get the OTA update? I haven't even been prompted for an OTA in months and I'm assuming it's because I currently have root and have frozen some of those files . . . Do I need to remove root in order to get the OTA prompt or is it likely a result of me freezing files?
Thanks for your help!
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I'm not sure why you haven't gotten the prompt but it's not because of root. Try unfreezing the apps. Make a backup first
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jbrookley said:
I'm sure I have at least frozen some of those files using titanium backup . . . What's the best way to handle it? Do a backup of my TB settings, unfreeze everything, then try to get the OTA update? I haven't even been prompted for an OTA in months and I'm assuming it's because I currently have root and have frozen some of those files . . . Do I need to remove root in order to get the OTA prompt or is it likely a result of me freezing files?
Thanks for your help!
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If you try to OTA with root, it will get to about 30% and then fail because the update checks for root if it's anything like the at&t update. I suggest unrooting and going back to 100% stock before trying any OTA updates.
I have posted a guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/general/how-to-restore-device-status-to-t2832880
I know it's for the GS3, but should also work on the GS4.

You guys are awesome. Sounds like this is plenty of information to get started. Thanks for your help!

[Thor] Downgrade From 4.5.2 to 3.2.3

Amazon is downgrading my device to 3.2.3 after a lengthy live chat. Any requests for the downgrade file?
Edit: My device actually got downgraded to 3.2.8. Oh well, it's rootable with Towelroot, /cache/recovery is attached.

You miss the most important thing... the downgrade binary...

veaceslav said:
You miss the most important thing... the downgrade binary...
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I couldn't get it, the binary was deleted immediately after flashing.

Could That File Be Undeleted ?
bmccoy11 said:
I couldn't get it, the binary was deleted immediately after flashing.
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Would it be possible to undelete this file immediately after the delete using a previously installed utility like EaseUS Android Data Recovery ?

reggie9 said:
Would it be possible to undelete this file immediately after the delete using a previously installed utility like EaseUS Android Data Recovery ?
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I'll try!

That file was probably in the top level of the Internal Storage folder. Also there may be better tools than that available.
I noticed when I downloaded the 3.2.5 bin file from Amazon's website and placed into my internal storage folder. When I tried to apply the update, it complained and said the update was older than the 4.5.2 (ugh) I currently have installed. When I looked again the file was gone. SO maybe the way to solve this is to undelete this file. Will try some more this evening. Good luck.

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I'll try!
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So far have not been able to find anything to successfully undelete files. Looks like they are move to a secure folder and deleted. I'm going to learn more about this. One thing I found is that you can view the entire files system with WIFI File Explorer. Anyone been able to SSH into Kindle Fire HDX 3rd Gen 7 with 13.4.5.2?

reggie9 said:
So far have not been able to find anything to successfully undelete files. Looks like they are move to a secure folder and deleted. I'm going to learn more about this. One thing I found is that you can view the entire files system with WIFI File Explorer. Anyone been able to SSH into Kindle Fire HDX 3rd Gen 7 with 13.4.5.2?
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OTA downloads are stored in /cache. Obviously you won't be able to recover anything.
Also, SSH access is the equivalent of running adb shell.

EncryptedCurse said:
OTA downloads are stored in /cache. Obviously you won't be able to recover anything.
Also, SSH access is the equivalent of running adb shell.
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That's what I thought. Anyway, there is no way to downgrade to any version below 3.2.8 when running version 3.2.7 or above without tripping the eFuse and bricking your device, so I'm SOL until another exploit is found... At least 3.2.8 is rootable.

I just got mine rolled back to 3.2.8 too, today.
Does that mean that I cannot install a custom rom now as this 3.2.8 version will not allow subsequent downgrade?

johim said:
I just got mine rolled back to 3.2.8 too, today.
Does that mean that I cannot install a custom rom now as this 3.2.8 version will not allow subsequent downgrade?
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No, you can root it with Towelroot but you won't be able to install any custom recovery or ROMs until another exploit is found. I believe 3.2.8 uses the same bootloader as 4.5.2, which is why you're able to downgrade to 3.2.8 but nothing lower than that.

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No, you can root it with Towelroot but you won't be able to install any custom recovery or ROMs until another exploit is found. I believe 3.2.8 uses the same bootloader as 4.5.2, which is why you're able to downgrade to 3.2.8 but nothing lower than that.
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Do you think amazon can downgrade further?

johim said:
Do you think amazon can downgrade further?
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No, they won't be able to downgrade it either without tripping the eFuse.

bmccoy11 said:
No, you can root it with Towelroot but you won't be able to install any custom recovery or ROMs until another exploit is found. I believe 3.2.8 uses the same bootloader as 4.5.2, which is why you're able to downgrade to 3.2.8 but nothing lower than that.
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No, they won't be able to downgrade it either without tripping the eFuse.
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I understand... Btw, i saw a member that wrote about his kindle.. It was 4.x and they rolled back to 3.2.5....
Also, have you tried the xposed framework for hdx? I just want to enable wallpapers but couldn't find any other way to achieve this.
What did you used to install gapps?

johim said:
I understand... Btw, i saw a member that wrote about his kindle.. It was 4.x and they rolled back to 3.2.5....
Also, have you tried the xposed framework for hdx? I just want to enable wallpapers but couldn't find any other way to achieve this.
What did you used to install gapps?
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Xposed Framework works fine on 3.2.8.
Follow this thread to get Gapps working: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
Amazon support said it would be impossible to downgrade below 3.2.8.

bmccoy11 said:
Xposed Framework works fine on 3.2.8.
Follow this thread to get Gapps working: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
Amazon support said it would be impossible to downgrade below 3.2.8.
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"Amazon support" isn't one person. The representative you talked with may claim that it's impossible (as do many others), but it does not mean that it's a uniform response; it all depends on who you talk to. From what I've read and experienced firsthand, it is well within their power to do so.
Amazon is most likely well aware of the flaws in their software, so it's obviously protocol to downgrade the customer to a patched firmware.

Hmm.. Rootrd, and installed xposed. Wallpapers in launchers still don't work... Any idea?

johim said:
Hmm.. Rootrd, and installed xposed. Wallpapers in launchers still don't work... Any idea?
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Try this: https://kindlecooltricks.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/change-kindle-fire-wallpaper-without-rooting/

Reverting 5.0 to 4.0 OS

I recently updated to the developers preview of Fire OS 5.0 and I had TWRP installed and I was not able to downgrade using the ADB sideload method. So for people that have the same issue here is what you need to do to resolve this and get back to Fire OS 4.0
Summary:
Rolling back to Fire OS 4 is easy! Simply visit the page below and follow the instructions provided to complete the rollback form.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/html-forms-controller/wdp_gen_rb
Note: The rollback process requires you to provide both your email used to participate in the Developer Preview, as well as your device's DSN. Instructions on obtaining your DSN are included in the link provided.

What version of OS 4 does this roll you back to?

junglistknot said:
I recently updated to the developers preview of Fire OS 5.0 and I had TWRP installed and I was not able to downgrade using the ADB sideload method. So for people that have the same issue here is what you need to do to resolve this and get back to Fire OS 4.0
Summary:
Rolling back to Fire OS 4 is easy! Simply visit the page below and follow the instructions provided to complete the rollback form.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/html-forms-controller/wdp_gen_rb
Note: The rollback process requires you to provide both your email used to participate in the Developer Preview, as well as your device's DSN. Instructions on obtaining your DSN are included in the link provided.
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You had TWRP with OS 5.0. So you had root and OS 5.0? how?

siegesoldier said:
You had TWRP with OS 5.0. So you had root and OS 5.0? how?
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No I had root on 4.5.4 with twrp and I did not have my nav bar so I decided to try to upgrade to 5.2.0 thinking I would be able to downgrade. I was stuck at this OS because I can't get into the stock recovery or twrp. So basically I need to go back to 4.5.3 to gain root and upgrade back to 4.5.4.

DoLooper said:
What version of OS 4 does this roll you back to?
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Not sure yet because it takes like 48 hours to get the update sent to the device. As soon as I know I will let you know.

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Not sure yet because it takes like 48 hours to get the update sent to the device. As soon as I know I will let you know.
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Lol, so just to be clear, this isn't something you've even actually done yet. Nice. So what, you're just working on theory and leading people to do it with you blindly? Awesome. Post back when you have something with substance for us.

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Not sure yet because it takes like 48 hours to get the update sent to the device. As soon as I know I will let you know.
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I'm guessing it will be 4.5.4, but if it's lower that would make getting 4.5.3 (and root!) much easier. Hope you can keep an eye on it and block OTA as soon as it comes through. thx.

This is directly from Amazon and the zip is signed. There is no reason it shouldn't work. I am just trying to let anyone in the same boat as me this may help them. No need to be rude.

I apologize if that sounded rude. Wasn't my intent at all. I assumed downgrade would be OTA, and it would help everyone if we can get the developer preview and then downgrade in the way you suggest to 4.5.3 or less.

No not you I was referring to the post above yours

junglistknot said:
Not sure yet because it takes like 48 hours to get the update sent to the device. As soon as I know I will let you know.
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Have you gotten the rollback yet? If so has it fixed your ability to get to the recovery?

I finally received the update but I can install it because it still needs to boot to the recovery. Sorry for the misleading post. Just so everyone knows it also was 4.5.4 OTA. So I still need to flash the recovery.img through fastboot so if anyone has this img please share.

junglistknot said:
I finally received the update but I can install it because it still needs to boot to the recovery. Sorry for the misleading post. Just so everyone knows it also was 4.5.4 OTA. So I still need to flash the recovery.img through fastboot so if anyone has this img please share.
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I have 4.5.3 recovery img somewhere, but I am not sure it'd help you since I doubt you could flash anything through the fastboot. I'll dig it up, and upload.

bibikalka said:
I have 4.5.3 recovery img somewhere, but I am not sure it'd help you since I doubt you could flash anything through the fastboot. I'll dig it up, and upload.
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Yes I can flash in fastboot but it needs to be an img file. I have done it before. If you could please upload it I will give it a shot. Thanks

junglistknot said:
Yes I can flash in fastboot but it needs to be an img file. I have done it before. If you could please upload it I will give it a shot. Thanks
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In the same boat anxiously awaiting for someone to find a stock recovery.img

junglistknot said:
Yes I can flash in fastboot but it needs to be an img file. I have done it before. If you could please upload it I will give it a shot. Thanks
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In the same boat anxiously awaiting for someone to find a stock recovery.img
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Well, this is 4.5.3. I dd'ed from my recovery when doing backups. See if it works!

so after messing with this so much bootloader is locked again and I am not able to flash recovery via fastboot. Looks like I will need to wait until someone can root 5.2.0 OS. Unless anyone else has any ideas because I feel like I have tried everything.

junglistknot said:
so after messing with this so much bootloader is locked again and I am not able to flash recovery via fastboot. Looks like I will need to wait until someone can root 5.2.0 OS. Unless anyone else has any ideas because I feel like I have tried everything.
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5.2.0 can be rooted, but you'll have to start with a working TWRP, which means you already must have root. For independent 5.2.0 root, you may wait for a long time.
With fried recovery and no root, I don't think you are going anywhere, other than to Amazon customer service

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5.2.0 can be rooted, but you'll have to start with a working TWRP, which means you already must have root. For independent 5.2.0 root, you may wait for a long time.
With fried recovery and no root, I don't think you are going anywhere, other than to Amazon customer service
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Well I had TWRP and root beforehand. In fact SuperSU is still in the app drawer but it says the binary isn't installed. I can wait though I know I can bring this thing back to life at some point. I have a galaxy s5 rooted with CM12 on it so that will keep me busy while I wait.
Edit: Amazon is sending me a new Fire HD 7. Be here on Friday

junglistknot said:
Well I had TWRP and root beforehand. In fact SuperSU is still in the app drawer but it says the binary isn't installed. I can wait though I know I can bring this thing back to life at some point. I have a galaxy s5 rooted with CM12 on it so that will keep me busy while I wait.
Edit: Amazon is sending me a new Fire HD 7. Be here on Friday
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Just curious what you told them? I am in the exact same place as you, but it was with my wife's brand new tablet from prime day.

11..0.4.4 IN11AA

Can someone please paste a link to the 11.0.4.4 global installation file. My Oneplus8 pro is rooted and as such I cannot download it from system updates. I tried to fastboot an unpatched boot but I couldn't get WiFi to turn on. Accordingly, I'd like an alternate download option for 11.0.4.4 global.

Being rooted should not prevent the update. Otherwise download "oxygen updater" from the play store.

shorty1993 said:
Being rooted should not prevent the update. Otherwise download "oxygen updater" from the play store.
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In my experience being rooted does prevent updates especially if you've flashed the patched boot image to both slots. In the past I've had his name issue. I got the update to stick when I fastboot flash Boot the original stock boot Image.

Have not seen the full 11.0.4.4 global zip anywhere yet....

I uninstalled Magisk, took the update and then reinstalled Magisk before rebooting. Seems to have worked OK.

PieceKeepr said:
I uninstalled Magisk, took the update and then reinstalled Magisk before rebooting. Seems to have worked OK.
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Tried that. No joy.

State.of.mind said:
In my experience being rooted does prevent updates especially if you've flashed the patched boot image to both slots. In the past I've had his name issue. I got the update to stick when I fastboot flash Boot the original stock boot Image.
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I tried that, but when I did I couldn't get wifi enabled. I tried to download on cellular but it repeatedly failed. I rarely use cellular and I only have 2gb/mo. (If it were stable I'd be fine.)

shorty1993 said:
Being rooted should not prevent the update. Otherwise download "oxygen updater" from the play store.
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Oxy updated still has 2 2 not 4.4

PieceKeepr said:
I uninstalled Magisk, took the update and then reinstalled Magisk before rebooting. Seems to have worked OK.
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No joy.

I think I'll just live with 2.2 until oxy updated has 4.4. From what I've read 4.4 doesn't really do much. OnePlus sucks anymore.
PS I was finally able to download 2.2 again and I install it (via system update) which got rid of root so I downloaded and installed 4.4. Haven't rooted it yet.

almahix said:
PS I was finally able to download 2.2 again and I install it (via system update) which got rid of root so I downloaded and installed 4.4. Haven't rooted it yet.
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Please post here if magisk worked on 4.4? And where did you get the stock boot.img?

following.

devsk said:
Please post here if magisk worked on 4.4? And where did you get the stock boot.img?
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Yes Magisk works on 4.4. There's a 4.4 Boot image thread in the Guides. You should be able to find it

almahix said:
I think I'll just live with 2.2 until oxy updated has 4.4. From what I've read 4.4 doesn't really do much. OnePlus sucks anymore.
PS I was finally able to download 2.2 again and I install it (via system update) which got rid of root so I downloaded and installed 4.4. Haven't rooted it yet.
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4.4 has improved my battery life somehow.. Seemingly a lot better than it was.
In regards to there updates, I'd say (if you're rooted or not) to use oxygen updater, it's an absolutely rock solid app.
Plus they tend to release way before OnePlus do for each device.
Installation isn't affected by root, simply disable your modules then when prompted to reboot just don't, click install to inactive slot and you're done.
If you've taken an incremental update then I couldn't help you, personally I'd only stick to full updates.
4.4 has definitely improved things for me.
I'm on BA /2023

dladz said:
4.4 has improved my battery life somehow.. Seemingly a lot better than it was.
In regards to there updates, I'd say (if you're rooted or not) to use oxygen updater, it's an absolutely rock solid app.
Plus they tend to release way before OnePlus do for each device.
Installation isn't affected by root, simply disable your modules then when prompted to reboot just don't, click install to inactive slot and you're done.
If you've taken an incremental update then I couldn't help you, personally I'd only stick to full updates.
4.4 has definitely improved things for me.
I'm on BA /2023
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I like Oxygen Updater but it is still showing 2.2. I downloaded that 2.2 to get rid of root then was able to download 4.4 from system update, now I'm trying to root 4.4. Fastboot boot isn't working for me now for some reason. I'm not sure those downloads labeled 4.4, IN11AA (2020 global) are for real. If anyone has a file known to work on this variety please share a link.

almahix said:
I like Oxygen Updater but it is still showing 2.2. I downloaded that 2.2 to get rid of root then was able to download 4.4 from system update, now I'm trying to root 4.4. Fastboot boot isn't working for me now for some reason. I'm not sure those downloads labeled 4.4, IN11AA (2020 global) are for real. If anyone has a file known to work on this variety please share a link.
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I have the BA model. So I can't help you there mate.
There were people flashing BA according to people in my thread, perhaps contact them via PM and see what they say.
Wasn't a big deal by all accounts.

11.0.4.4 available now via OnePlus site.
Software Upgrade - OnePlus.com
Get the latest OxygenOS updates for your device.OxygenOS is always evolving. Learn about the latest features and improvements, and get even more out of your device.
www.oneplus.com

Oxygen updater finally has the 4.4 11 AA. I have payload dumped it and tried to patch the boot.img but magisk is failing. I cannot seem to get the canary channel so I'm using the latest beta but it isn't working. I cannot believe that nothing is working for me. Has anyone else succeeded?

almahix said:
Oxygen updater finally has the 4.4 11 AA. I have payload dumped it and tried to patch the boot.img but magisk is failing. I cannot seem to get the canary channel so I'm using the latest beta but it isn't working. I cannot believe that nothing is working for me. Has anyone else succeeded?
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I've been on 11.0.4.4 for about a week now, but I did it using the OTA, not with the full upload. I've been doing it this way for a while, just like I did with my Pixel 2XL.
Anyway, I downloaded the full upload from OnePlus's page a few minutes ago to test it out, and I was able to patch the boot image after extracting it from the payload.bin using the latest beta magisk. I did it on my Pixel 2XL, that's really the only reason I keep that phone around now, besides it being a backup phone just in case my OP8P craps out.

bouchigo said:
I've been on 11.0.4.4 for about a week now, but I did it using the OTA, not with the full upload. I've been doing it this way for a while, just like I did with my Pixel 2XL.
Anyway, I downloaded the full upload from OnePlus's page a few minutes ago to test it out, and I was able to patch the boot image after extracting it from the payload.bin using the latest beta magisk. I did it on my Pixel 2XL, that's really the only reason I keep that phone around now, besides it being a backup phone just in case my OP8P craps out.
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Great idea! I never thought of patching the stock boot.img on another device. It worked and now I'm finally rooted. Thank you for sharing your idea! BTW my former phone was a Pixel2XL. Was that the best phone ever? Still is but I sold it when I bought my 8pro. Big mistake!