hello everyone, hope you are doing well.
I have a new J7 PRO (J730F/ds model). I have a notification for software update.
so, should I update or not knowing that I'm planning to install twrp and root the device using Magisk and install Xposed.
(the update and the current version are attached below).
Thank you in advance.
dibik said:
hello everyone, hope you are doing well.
I have a new J7 PRO (J730F/ds model). I have a notification for software update.
so, should I update or not knowing that I'm planning to install twrp and root the device using Magisk and install Xposed.
(the update and the current version are attached below).
Thank you in advance.
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It will update the bootloader which will likely add the new Samsung security which locks out the device if you try to flash custom software.
I suggest bypassing the update or flash it without the bootloader.
ashyx said:
It will update the bootloader which will likely add the new Samsung security which locks out the device if you try to flash custom software.
I suggest bypassing the update or flash it without the bootloader.
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Thank you for responding, apart from samsung security, does it bring some improvements to the device (I mean like performance, batteries life, new features......) ?
and how to flash it without the bootloader (what to select and select not in Odin ?)
dibik said:
Thank you for responding, apart from samsung security, does it bring some improvements to the device (I mean like performance, batteries life, new features......) ?
and how to flash it without the bootloader (what to select and select not in Odin ?)
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I don't know about improvements
Updates are usually security related especially when they bump the revision on the bootloader.
When flashing don't use the BL part.
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I'm planning to buy this phone as soon as its available, I am currently using samsung galaxy nexus. The best feature of these phones is that you can easily manually update them to the latest software release officially. lets say google releases 4.2.3, all I have to do is get the update package (zip file), put it in the phone, boot to cmw recovery and flash it.
can this be done in s4? lets say samsung releases an update for the software later on, can i find the update online and manually update my phone or should i wait for the update to reach my country and update it ota ?
thanks
you can do it either way.
1. If you root your phone you can download the latest firmware from this forum and install it by cwm.
2. You can wait for the official update through your carrier and download it that way.
First choice allows you to flash custom roms that remove bloatware.
second choice you will get the bloatware and you will need to spend time removing depending on yoyur preferences.
shouldn't I unlock the bootloader first?
As soon as CWM is available for i9500/i9505, you will be able to flash custom firmwares from the moment developers start uploading their firmwares.
PeritoX said:
shouldn't I unlock the bootloader first?
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If you are rooting the phone, you are unlocking the bootloader but not necessarily the phone tself.
you need a program like galaxy sim to unlock the phone to use on any carrier.
Hello all from Italy.
Two days ago I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 and I'm wondering what to do when Samsung will release some new update for this phone, as the OTA feature is now deactivated due for firmware modifications.
I've also reset the counter via "Triangle Away" and the firmware is now detected as "original".
I'm not interested for the moment in a custom firmware and would like to keep the original Samsung.
My questions are:
1) can I incrementally update my phone via Kies, any times Samsung will release new patches (OTA is disabled) ?
2) someone told me Odin has an update feature that permit to install incremental updates anytime Samsung release them, but I've not found this feature.
3) if I use Odin to update the firmware I will loose any data, applications, settings and homescreen configurations or I can restore a backup made with Kies?
I'm sorry for my poor english, for my inexperience and hope to get help from someone.
Thank you and have a nice day.
dequadim said:
Hello all from Italy.
Two days ago I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S4 and I'm wondering what to do when Samsung will release some new update for this phone, as the OTA feature is now deactivated due for firmware modifications.
I've also reset the counter via "Triangle Away" and the firmware is now detected as "original".
I'm not interested for the moment in a custom firmware and would like to keep the original Samsung.
My questions are:
1) can I incrementally update my phone via Kies, any times Samsung will release new patches (OTA is disabled) ?
2) someone told me Odin has an update feature that permit to install incremental updates anytime Samsung release them, but I've not found this feature.
3) if I use Odin to update the firmware I will loose any data, applications, settings and homescreen configurations or I can restore a backup made with Kies?
I'm sorry for my poor english, for my inexperience and hope to get help from someone.
Thank you and have a nice day.
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if u have rooted device for now you wont get any ota and cannot get any update using kies u can use Odin to flash latest update available for your variant
the firmware you can get it from sammobile.com or u can also see my sign it has a link
2nd option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
use the link above it has pre rooted firmware which will allow you to get OTA and kies update but once u flash u ll loose root
Note: the 2nd option is valid for variant i9505 international use only if u have that or go through the link to get more details
Thanks for your reply.
Just a question: if I unroot my phone using the "SuperSU" feature then can I have OTA and Kies updates working again or a total flash is still needed?
In few words a unroot with the SuperSU feature is useless or not?
dequadim said:
Thanks for your reply.
Just a question: if I unroot my phone using the "SuperSU" feature then can I have OTA and Kies updates working again or a total flash is still needed?
In few words a unroot with the SuperSU feature is useless or not?
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U must flash pre rooted firmware from the link I gave to get OTA
or must flash stock firmware and reset the device to get OTA that's the best option as per me
Hello Friends,
does an OTA (here Vers. 34.2.A.0.266) working?
Or is Root & Kernel getting lost?
Have someone tried to root .266?
Thanks in advance,
Chris
Hi! How can I unroot my Xperia X in order to be able to install OTA update(s)? Thanks a lot!
MihaelaT said:
Hi! How can I unroot my Xperia X in order to be able to install OTA update(s)? Thanks a lot!
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the latest version pushed almost everywhere in the world is 34.2.A.0.311? is it a old OTA you have saved on your phone?
?to unroot. sorry, have you ever opened the supersu app? you probably need to relock your bootloader also. (search)
https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
Q: Are there any known issues when unlocking the boot loader?
A: Yes. When you select a device, any known issues for that device will be displayed. In addition, the following generic issues have been reported:
Some users have experienced problems when they are accepting over the air upgrades. Therefore we do not recommend users to accept over the air upgrades, after having unlocked the boot loader. For additional information, check out the XDA Forums for hints and tips from the community
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instead of OTA use flashtool (search) to upgrade (to 34.2.A.0.311). exclude kernel and if root was done systemless (very likely) you will not loose root, you should upgrade the kernel to a current one though. so if your phone does not boot flash a new kernel and supersu again. if you use genesis kernel you also need to flash it and supersu again.
Hi guys,
I use N910C (treltexx) and i was installed Ditto Note 7 to my phone. I think this rom's developmenting is ended. So i want installing monthly security patches to my phone. How can i install that patches ?
TeYyArEe said:
Hi guys,
I use N910C (treltexx) and i was installed Ditto Note 7 to my phone. I think this rom's developmenting is ended. So i want installing monthly security patches to my phone. How can i install that patches ?
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Flash the stock firmware you will get OTA updates.
You cannot just flash security patch updates from twrp or any recovery its impossible.
You must full unroot with stock official firmware.
If i install the UK fingerprint version here . Will the update still come to my phone? I see they have new updates now and oreo 8 is coming. Will i be able to install those from within the device or will i run into issues?
Also are there any issues using the UK rom over the US rom?
Also are there any better ways to enable the fingerprint sensor without install the UK version?
Does it also void warranty?
Thanks!
I'm in the US & I installed the UK ROM you link to above. It works as advertised. I wondered about receiving the update as well and read through the entire thread. It says you will be able to receive updates and you won't void your warranty since you are flashing official firmware. Of course that is just a post on an internet forum and carries no weight. Other than the warranty does it really matter? You can always update using Flashtool.
Yesterday I updated to 8.0 following this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/stock-8-0-root-recovery-t3747479 and now I have 8.0, my bootloader is unlocked, I have root, adaway, my phone passes safetynet, and most importantly it still works..
There are some subtle differences between N & O that have made it worthwhile. Sorry I can't be of more help, I can only share my positive experience.
rjglenn said:
I'm in the US & I installed the UK ROM you link to above. It works as advertised. I wondered about receiving the update as well and read through the entire thread. It says you will be able to receive updates and you won't void your warranty since you are flashing official firmware. Of course that is just a post on an internet forum and carries no weight. Other than the warranty does it really matter? You can always update using Flashtool.
Yesterday I updated to 8.0 following this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/stock-8-0-root-recovery-t3747479 and now I have 8.0, my bootloader is unlocked, I have root, adaway, my phone passes safetynet, and most importantly it still works..
There are some subtle differences between N & O that have made it worthwhile. Sorry I can't be of more help, I can only share my positive experience.
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if you unlocked your bootloader, while you might be if there is an update, you can't just download and apply it from phone. If you're only interested in major android upgrade, this won't be a problem as at most we probably will only got one more android major version update (or none, it will be close to two years after device release).
If you are interested on monthly security update though, this could be a pain to flash manually each month
So if i just install the UK via the xperia flash tool method here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/fingerprint-reader-version-flash-t3470154) , will i get OTA updates for security patches? Or do i have to manually do it every time?
mystycs said:
So if i just install the UK via the xperia flash tool method here (https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/fingerprint-reader-version-flash-t3470154) , will i get OTA updates for security patches? Or do i have to manually do it every time?
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Yes, you will receive updates as long as you do not tamper with the bootloader or recovery. If for some reason it doesn't work you can always use flashtool to apply an update. The convenience of the fingerprint reader working far outweighs the inconvenience of having to update a phone with a computer.