[Q] can i upgrade to JB with rooted device - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a rooted phone with 4.0.3 ics...
Can i upgrade to jelly bean via odin?
If i can't upgrade because of root tell me how to remove the root

yes, you can upgrade to jb with the rooted device. there is odin and cwm versions out there.
You will lose your root unless you use a special rooted kernal by Philz.

waseem10 said:
I have a rooted phone with 4.0.3 ics...
Can i upgrade to jelly bean via odin?
If i can't upgrade because of root tell me how to remove the root
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1.do you love opening up threads(12 out of 17 posts)
2.have you read the rules
3.do you know how to search on here
4.have you ONCE listed your model/firmware
5.whats going to be the next crap thread your going to dream up
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No sorry, you need a working light sensor and a non darkly screen to do that.

You can upgrade via ODIN with no problems but you need to root the device again

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[Q] Samsung GS2- Should i update my firmware through Kies after rooting?

Hello, just to preface this- im not very technical, but i can follow instructions well.
Anyway, You guys were great to help me two months ago in rooting my phone. I ended up doing it through Odin and all went great. Got all the **** off my phone which was the main aim. I didn't put any custom roms on there as im a bit useless when it comes to this stuff and i felt i'd be pushing my luck after the rooting went so well.
Yesterday i used Kies and it asked me to upgrade the firmware as there was a new version available.
1. What should i do? Will upgrading through Kies reverse the rooting procedure or break my phone?
2. Should i get the newer update from this site? If so- is there any tutorial for updating the firmware after already rooting the phone through odin (chainfires method i think it was?
Thank you in advance for any advice all.
My phone details are ;
ANdroid 2.3.3
Baseband version I9100XXKE7
Kernel version; 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
[email protected] #2
Build number; GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I have used kies to update firm ware after rooting and it did not UN root my phone so you should be fine. It did however install more useless apps that I had to remove.
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fracked said:
Hello, just to preface this- im not very technical, but i can follow instructions well.
Yesterday i used Kies and it asked me to upgrade the firmware as there was a new version available.
i would update via kies then go to chainfires post and pick root and cwm to match your new firmwares kernel .
That way you wont have to learn how to flash stock firmwares etc .,
jje
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hi jje, thanks for the reply mate.
Can i ask- do you mean that after updating through kies, i need to download something else? I already have the phone rooted and have cwm on the phone?
sorry, a bit comfused here so i am
fracked said:
Can i ask- do you mean that after updating through kies, i need to download something else? I already have the phone rooted and have cwm on the phone?
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What JJ said is to flash via Kies and then flash the CF-Root kernel from Chainfire to get root and CWM in the phone.
Hi Azeurius,
the thing is that i already have root and cwm on the phone. Ive already rooted.
So im at the point where i can upgrade the firmware through kies, but im looking for advice what i should do overall- nearing in mind the fact ive already rooted, and phone details are in Openingpost.
THanks!
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
I stand to be corrected. I only started reading about rooting today as I just got my Galaxy s2 having come from a Blackberry so new to Android but loving it!!! Best os ever!
I think I will root my phone but not going to touch the firmware as ICS should be release on Kies soon cant wait
ryanmak1 said:
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
Any stock upgrade removes root .
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
Correct
One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match .
jje
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Hello
JJEgan said:
ryanmak1 said:
Ok well I am also new here but from everything I have read my understanding is that you have rooted your device and loaded the original Kernel for your current firmware. If you upgrade through Kies then you will obviously have an upgraded firmware with the old kernel (from your 1st rooting).
Any stock upgrade removes root .
So when you upgrade your firmware you just have to also upgrade your Kernel through odin so your phone will still be properly rooted.
Correct
One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match .
jje
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Hello guys. Im relatively new to XDA. So I might sound stupid. My question is, as jje mentioned above "One big problem with Kies is that if you change firmware its possible that you lose the Kies upgrade path as phone codes no longer match" am i correct in saying that if I update my Galaxy s II (rooted + cwm recovery no custom rom) via kies, then I could run into problems? Also one more question. If I do update via kies, will it remove root and cwm recovery?? Thanks guys. .
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Use Odin
I think KIES forbides to upgrade on rooted firmware. Even if it allows you i think you will use your root. I suggest you if you want the latest stock rooted firmware use Odin find the stock rooted XWLSD(Nordic countries) and flash via Odin (Don't use XWLS8 it has bugs), XWLSD is super stable or XXMS1(Poland) or XWLSE(Russia) if you are not from this countries then use XWLSD. If you want custom rom with no mods and no bloatwares use Neat rom or Wanam lite rom, if you want custom rom with mods and no bloatwares use disaster, biftor, omega, alliance rom and etc.
Yeah. I dont mind losing root access. As log as I can get official ota. Btw has the exynos bug been addressed?
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Angelkom said:
I think KIES forbides to upgrade on rooted firmware. Even if it allows you i think you will use your root. I suggest you if you want the latest stock rooted firmware use Odin find the stock rooted XWLSD(Nordic countries) and flash via Odin (Don't use XWLS8 it has bugs), XWLSD is super stable or XXMS1(Poland) or XWLSE(Russia) if you are not from this countries then use XWLSD. If you want custom rom with no mods and no bloatwares use Neat rom or Wanam lite rom, if you want custom rom with mods and no bloatwares use disaster, biftor, omega, alliance rom and etc.
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It allowed updating firmware on my rooted S5, but I did lose root when it was all done.
jdmarko said:
It allowed updating firmware on my rooted S5, but I did lose root when it was all done.
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Thanks. I will be try updating my rooted i9500 and P600 via Kies. I am not sure if there is already an update for my region available for the S4 but I was prompted to update my P600 only to get a notification telling me that my device has been modified. This was for OTA updating. I really hope it works because I am really not looking forward to un-rooting these devices just for the updates since downloading the stock ROM takes forever. Will post results after trying just in case anyone is interested.

[Q] Downgrade question

Is it possible to downgrade from 4.03 to 2.3.6? Can I do it through Odin? what problems, if any would occur?? Thanks in advance guys
You can flash any BG rom with odin. You may have to wipe but I'm not sure
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I went from 4.0.4 to 2.3.6 without any problems. I flashed through CWM though.
TudorBlue said:
Is it possible to downgrade from 4.03 to 2.3.6? Can I do it through Odin? what problems, if any would occur?? Thanks in advance guys
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You can downgrad/upgrade as you whish by Odin or using CMW if your phone is already rooted. I recommand you a full wipe. There is is no particular problem if you follow recommandations step by step. You can find all informations to how safely and neatly flash your rom here on forum, just need a lilttle research.
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I havent rooted my phone. I want to install a stock 2.3.6, can I still downgrade on an unrooted phone?
if you can search for rooted kernel in GB why not then.. Or try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384134

Can I root my Jellybean Android running a UK stock firmware?

My phone originally came with ICS for the middle east. I rooted it already using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
A few days ago I grabbed a UK 4.1.1 unbranded jellybean firmware(XXDLID) and installed it on my phone using CWM and lost root/superuser access obviously.
Can I use the same guide to root the 4.1.1 jellybean? And will having a different firmware than the original one that came with the phone effect the rooting process? I do the same steps just as if I'm on ICS?
thank you
Yes, but you'll need to download the current version of the toolkit, not the old one you had used for ics.
All Sammy-original roms regardless of destined for your country or not work the same in rooting.
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Simple way, use cf root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
woow.... im simply in love with CF-Root
it took exactly 10seconds to root it
thanks alot all done

[Q] New to Rooting!! i need some answers

Hi..xda developers i have an GT-I9300 JellyBean Samsung Galaxy S3 bought just 2 months back ...and i am interested in rooting... i know what rooting gives to access. But I have some general questions.
Q1: I like S Voice and the apps that are provided by samsung like remote controls and pop play etc..will the root firmware have also this applications.
Q2: My os is currently official Jelly Bean 4.1.1 and I heard that samsung is pushing JB4.1.2 to s3. CAN I USE SOFTWARE UPDATE ON MY my phone to download them?
Q3: if once rooted ...can i get back my offcial JB 4.1.1 back to my phone by any means that could be also downloading from the internet and den flashing it.
Q4: rooting voids warranty...but if i am able restore original firmware by flashing...will it still void my warranty the next time I go to service center...
Q5: what does rooting exactly do...other than super user access.
If possible please provide me firmware links of jelly bean 4.1.1.
A1: If samsung rom, yes
A2: No, but there are 4.1.2 Roms so you can do it yourself
A3: Unroot guides
A4: Yes, there is a flash counter inside your phone
A5: The possibility to flash custom software and write acces to all your phone
To Q4,
rooting voids warranty and leaves a flash counter just like ritchie46 answered
But you can use the app,Triangle Away to reset the flash counter and i think that would restore the warranty
Btw, why search for 4.1.1, you cam download stock 4.1.2 rom Sammobile and flash via Odin
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freddy1991 said:
To Q4,
rooting voids warranty and leaves a flash counter just like ritchie46 answered
But you can use the app,Triangle Away to reset the flash counter and i think that would restore the warranty
Btw, why search for 4.1.1, you cam download stock 4.1.2 rom Sammobile and flash via Odin
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Freddy
I have a related question too.
I understand that root gives more control and i can then use apps like Titanium Backup, Adaway and some great security apps, but I am not quite sure what it means to the OS/formware. I.e. i needed to do a fw update and had to unroot my S3.
I installed a stock rom, rest the counter, etc. But now my S3 is not rooted.
If i re do the root, will i be putting it back to the old fw, or are there specific root for each rom, or does it not matter?
This is a silly question, i know, but i am not a sw guy so i am not quite sure what i am doing to my device, just know how to follow instructions and understand the benefits...
Cheers
Jonners
Root has nothing to do with firmware. You can just flash any official firmware, and you'll be on stock. Rooting just gives you the root user privileges, and leaves everything else intact. So you'd be on same fw.
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Where can i find that flash counter
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Download mode.
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ashishkrishnan said:
Hi..xda developers i have an GT-I9300 JellyBean Samsung Galaxy S3 bought just 2 months back ...and i am interested in rooting... i know what rooting gives to access. But I have some general questions.
Q1: I like S Voice and the apps that are provided by samsung like remote controls and pop play etc..will the root firmware have also this applications.
Q2: My os is currently official Jelly Bean 4.1.1 and I heard that samsung is pushing JB4.1.2 to s3. CAN I USE SOFTWARE UPDATE ON MY my phone to download them?
Q3: if once rooted ...can i get back my offcial JB 4.1.1 back to my phone by any means that could be also downloading from the internet and den flashing it.
Q4: rooting voids warranty...but if i am able restore original firmware by flashing...will it still void my warranty the next time I go to service center...
Q5: what does rooting exactly do...other than super user access.
If possible please provide me firmware links of jelly bean 4.1.1.
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Just follow this thread, easiest way to root, plus everything stays as is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
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xcly said:
Root has nothing to do with firmware. You can just flash any official firmware, and you'll be on stock. Rooting just gives you the root user privileges, and leaves everything else intact. So you'd be on same fw.
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BRILLIANT. I had my suspitions but wanted to check before starting all over.
Many thanks for answering my silly question.
Hey guys i bought my sgs3 just a few days ago and I allready hate the stock firmware
I just want to check if there is a way to restore the phone completely to original (incl. flash counter) after rooting/tipping the flash counter
tin_95 said:
Hey guys i bought my sgs3 just a few days ago and I allready hate the stock firmware
I just want to check if there is a way to restore the phone completely to original (incl. flash counter) after rooting/tipping the flash counter
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Yes you can. Triangle away unroots and reseta flash counter. Full wipe from recovery after flashing official firmware through odin will bring your phone to original state.
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Root and ROM

Hello,
I did root my at&t galaxy note 1 device using instructions available from a thrid party website. I was successful.
Now when I connect my device to the compute, Samsung Kies informs me that there is a update version 4.1.2 available.
My question is:
1)Is it safe for me to update the version through Kies?
2) If there is a compatiable version of KitKat available for Note 1, where and how can I update it?
3) Is ROM nothing but the new version of Operating system?
Thank you
Nepo
nepotist said:
Hello,
I did root my at&t galaxy note 1 device using instructions available from a thrid party website. I was successful.
Now when I connect my device to the compute, Samsung Kies informs me that there is a update version 4.1.2 available.
My question is:
1)Is it safe for me to update the version through Kies?
2) If there is a compatiable version of KitKat available for Note 1, where and how can I update it?
3) Is ROM nothing but the new version of Operating system?
Thank you
Nepo
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The update is nothing new. Dont know what you were running, but upgrade is just touchwiz JB. May lose root with update, so it could just be a cycle thing. Its all a mute point if your goal was to flash custom rom. Everything custom is an upgrade from stock.
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captemo said:
The update is nothing new. Dont know what you were running, but upgrade is just touchwiz JB. May lose root with update, so it could just be a cycle thing. Its all a mute point if your goal was to flash custom rom. Everything custom is an upgrade from stock.
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Thank you for your reply.
Kies messages is :
Current Version 4.0.4
Upgrade Version 4.1.2.
I just want to check that this doesnt brick my phone
Thank you
4.0.4 is ice cream sandwich. 4.1.2 is jellybean. If kies allows you to update then you will only have to reroot your phone as you did before.

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