I have a VZW Galaxy S4 that has been rooted since day 1. It is still on 4.2.2 (I545VRUAMDK). I need to restore it to stock and get it updated. What is the quickest way to do this?
I would not if I was you you can't go back to mdk once you update and mdk is the only one you can unlock the boot loader
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tshelby73 said:
I would not if I was you you can't go back to mdk once you update and mdk is the only one you can unlock the boot loader
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I do not need to unlock anything in the future.
km8j said:
I do not need to unlock anything in the future.
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Give me yours, and I will give you mine! That easy!
fillyo said:
Give me yours, and I will give you mine! That easy!
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no dice, i need to sell
VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar
km8j said:
I have a VZW Galaxy S4 that has been rooted since day 1. It is still on 4.2.2 (I545VRUAMDK). I need to restore it to stock and get it updated. What is the quickest way to do this?
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There is a file out there called VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar. I have used this with ODIN to go back to stock several times in the past (this past friday for example when i had a bad flash of CM 11.0:crying:.
I think this is where I got it from:
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/
stein5830 said:
There is a file out there called VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar. I have used this with ODIN to go back to stock several times in the past (this past friday for example when i had a bad flash of CM 11.0:crying:.
I think this is where I got it from:
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/
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Thanks, I'll download this. Is there a recent help article on using this?
Kies can restore and update the phone.
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Thanks, I'll download this. Is there a recent help article on using this?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
Description: This is a guide (based similar to my previous guide for the Verizon Galaxy S III) that will help you flash a 99.9% stock factory image for the Verizon Galaxy S4 overwriting every partition on the device back to stock. The ONLY major change I have made is for your convenience I have modified the factory image to keep all your data/apps/settings and internal storage partition intact. This method should help you restore from any soft-brick that you may encounter without having to wipe your data.
Minor Warning: Please note that if you had any special mods that you had to manually flash before or move on the system partition (like Google Wallet, AOSP 4.2 apps like camera and gallery, etc...) they will be lost as you are overwriting your system partition to factory stock. Please make sure to do the needful with your mods before following this guide (for example resetting the Google Wallet app).
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Kies can restore and update the phone.
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This I didn't know. So if I had a bad flash on my phone but my PC will recognize the device, I can use KIES to restore to stock??
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I rooted my phone a couple days back and tried to install a custom rom today. That was my first time rooting and today was my first time trying to install a custom rom. I just want to get it back to stock at this point. When i turn the phone on it sticks at the samsung galaxy note II logo. I can boot into odin mode but i cannot boot into recovery mode or the os. Ive tried flashing just the bootloader... ive tried just flashing the pda... ive tried flashing the pit, bootloader and pdaat the same time and Ive tried flashing just the bootloader and just the pda... im stuck any help would be much appreciatied. Its a verizon note 2 i used the toolkit method to root. If this has happend and been solved a point to the right thread would be great..... Ive seen people say to flash then wipe it and what not, really need a tutorial that abc's it since its my first time. I thought i had it when i used the toolkit to do the odin download + bootrecovery option but it says my phone is not in usb debugging mode and i cant boot into the os to turn it on.... Help please. Its a galaxy note 2 on verizon network the sch-1605 version.
You're just trying to return to stock, correct?
Read How to return to stock 4.1.1 Jelly Bean coming from any rom with Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9lA4qx2TAw
(make sure to add the Pit file in Odin along with the stock image)
Hopefully this should help you out. Feel free to ask questions if you need more info.
Thank you
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You're just trying to return to stock, correct?
Read How to return to stock 4.1.1 Jelly Bean coming from any rom with Odin: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9lA4qx2TAw
(make sure to add the Pit file in Odin along with the stock image)
Hopefully this should help you out. Feel free to ask questions if you need more info.
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Wow your a life saver thank you for the information, used the return to stock from any rom worked great thx again
returning to older baseband
can the odin method be used to go back from 4.3 mj9 to an older version?
bohabaz said:
can the odin method be used to go back from 4.3 mj9 to an older version?
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No.
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Why are people wanting to go back to 4.1 from 4.3? I saw a vast improvement in my note's performance and can't see a reason as to what you would be loosing/gaining by traveling back.
azrael888 said:
Why are people wanting to go back to 4.1 from 4.3? I saw a vast improvement in my note's performance and can't see a reason as to what you would be loosing/gaining by traveling back.
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You can't unlock and get custom recovery on 4.3. You can get safestrap on 4.3 but no twrp
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wtoj34 said:
You can't unlock and get custom recovery on 4.3. You can get safestrap on 4.3 but no twrp
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I have teamwin and was running custom roms of 4.4... basically i'm saying WHHHAAAAAT?! to your post...lol I guess I'll need to do some more research on the subject to actually sound competent...
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I have teamwin and was running custom roms of 4.4... basically i'm saying WHHHAAAAAT?! to your post...lol I guess I'll need to do some more research on the subject to actually sound competent...
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If you accept the 4.3 OTA then you are unable yo use a tool like casual to unlock limiting you to safestrap
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wtoj34 said:
If you accept the 4.3 OTA then you are unable yo use a tool like casual to unlock limiting you to safestrap
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OOOO
I see. So accepting a verizon OTA unroots your phone and makes it so you can't put a custom bootloader on it anymore. That sucks. But if you never took the actual OTA then you are good to go with a bootloader is what you are basically sating?
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I see. So accepting a verizon OTA unroots your phone and makes it so you can't put a custom bootloader on it anymore. That sucks. But if you never took the actual OTA then you are good to go with a bootloader is what you are basically sating?
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If you were unlocked on 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 and did not accept the OTA you're fine
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Software update is being pushed out now.
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Indeed. But I'm rooted! Waiting for beans
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Just finished install
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So I can download this update, but I am completely stock and rooted by framaroot. Does anyone have an idea if I will be able to get root back? I have no desire for custom roms. I just want the latest update and still be rooted.
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mine keeps erroring out. just rooted, not unlocked. no matter how many times i remove battery and put back in.
Can someone grab the update.zip?
imnuts said:
Can someone grab the update.zip?
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yes please
jpleez said:
So I can download this update, but I am completely stock and rooted by framaroot. Does anyone have an idea if I will be able to get root back? I have no desire for custom roms. I just want the latest update and still be rooted.
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Download this, protect root, download update, restore root. You should be okay.
anyone else having issues updating. It downloads the update and then after reboot it has the android with the gears moving and then it shows a brief android with a red triangle on top of him and then it just reboots back to 4.1.1.
SeanPlunk said:
Download this, protect root, download update, restore root. You should be okay.
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If you want root I would play it safe.
verizon / samsung do follow xda and they have been patching holes within their devices. to be safe you should wait for dev to get this file and give you direction.
a day (maybe two) wait will not hurt you! if you jump, it could be month before you get root back.
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If you want root I would play it safe.
verizon / samsung do follow xda and they have been patching holes within their devices. to be safe you should wait for dev to get this file and give you direction.
a day (maybe two) wait will not hurt you! if you jump, it could be month before you get root back.
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Actually I was rooted by root66.zip and everything was fine until I got the update. Now My phone is bootlooping on note 2 logo. would not go to recovery at all. It will go to download mode though. Just warning people who are trying to update and have root66,zip flashed.
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anyone else having issues updating. It downloads the update and then after reboot it has the android with the gears moving and then it shows a brief android with a red triangle on top of him and then it just reboots back to 4.1.1.
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I have the same problem. I am just going to wait it out and let the devs come up with a solution.
imnuts said:
Can someone grab the update.zip?
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kejar31 said:
yes please
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Uploading to my Dropbox now, but it will be a while. Shows 40 min. left right now.
can anyone tell me. After getting this file downloaded. Is it easy to make .tar file to flash with odin?
Does anyone have the SystemUI.apk by chance? I did the WiFi toggle hack and thought I backed up the file but no dice. I can't upgrade it keeps erroring out on SystemUI.apk.
Has anyone successfully used OTA Root keeper with this new update? I don't want to be the guinea pig! I've never used it for an OTA, just for temp hiding root.
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Dropbox Link.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zlurykjty1w0hi8/update.zip
Tried installing the update that was posted via dropbox with TWRP but it fails...
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Tried installing the update that was posted via dropbox with TWRP but it fails...
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You can't install an OTA update with a custom recovery.
jcollier said:
You can't install an OTA update with a custom recovery.
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^^^^^^
What he said.
I posted that for kejar31 and imnuts. They asked for the update.zip.
I recently screwed up a rom by not reading in the middle of the night. I accidentally flashed a T-Mobile rom . Anyways, I have everything up and running, but I'm having a problem with restoring. Really, it just can't find the file for it. I'm not exactly sure how to fix this either.
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I recently screwed up a rom by not reading in the middle of the night. I accidentally flashed a T-Mobile rom . Anyways, I have everything up and running, but I'm having a problem with restoring. Really, it just can't find the file for it. I'm not exactly sure how to fix this either.
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So you need a Stock Restore Image?
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So you need a Stock Restore Image?
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No, I'm trying to use a restore I made before messing up.
You need to do that from the recovery console with CWM or TWRP. I'm not sure what you mean by looking for a file. There is none if you made a nandroid backup. Just browse to that file and your set.
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Last night i softbricked my S4 trying to instal a custom rom, o forgot to do a backup of a official rom
I found a stock_restore.tar.md5 for verizon and i manage to reinstal it with odin... If u want i can send u link on PM
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Last night i softbricked my S4 trying to instal a custom rom, o forgot to do a backup of a official rom
I found a stock_restore.tar.md5 for verizon and i manage to reinstal it with odin... If u want i can send u link on PM
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Can I restore Galaxy S4 rom on my Xperia W8
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PutraMasyers97 said:
Can I restore Galaxy S4 rom on my Xperia W8
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I dont think so, is your W8 using verizon rom?
AnajaDroid said:
I dont think so, is your W8 using verizon rom?
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I don't know. But it using GingerDX v031b rom.
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PutraMasyers97 said:
I don't know. But it using GingerDX v031b rom.
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Try on xperia forums...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=849
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DarkMenace said:
You need to do that from the recovery console with CWM or TWRP. I'm not sure what you mean by looking for a file. There is none if you made a nandroid backup. Just browse to that file and your set.
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No, no. I already made the back up but whenever I try to restore it, it claims nothing is in the folder or even there. I've made three copies and can show you.
Sorry for double posting, but I really need to get this settled. I had some info on there that was important.
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Sorry for double posting, but I really need to get this settled. I had some info on there that was important.
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In that case I would do an Odin restore then root then install CWM/TWRP and restore your backup. I can send you info via PM on restoring via Odin with links if you need.
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In that case I would do an Odin restore then root then install CWM/TWRP and restore your backup. I can send you info via PM on restoring via Odin with links if you need.
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That'd be awesome and can you explain more in the PM aswell?
Thanks!
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That'd be awesome and can you explain more in the PM aswell?
Thanks!
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PM sent if you habe questions reply back.
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FlamingTongue said:
I recently screwed up a rom by not reading in the middle of the night. I accidentally flashed a T-Mobile rom . Anyways, I have everything up and running, but I'm having a problem with restoring. Really, it just can't find the file for it. I'm not exactly sure how to fix this either.
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All S4 roms can be run on other s4s except octa core i9500 rooms. I9505 tmobile att and sprint roms will work if you flash a verizon s4 touch wiz kernel and a verizon modem.
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1.What program did you use to make your backup? 2.Did you save it in internal memory or SD card, remember that if you wiped internal it may have wiped along with it, if its on your SD and your using twrp you have a few options.. You can hook your phone to your computer and search your SD card or find the file path by going through twrp. I have done this before, it's just simply a case of finding your backup...let me know if you still need help
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No, no. I already made the back up but whenever I try to restore it, it claims nothing is in the folder or even there. I've made three copies and can show you.
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This is exactly what is happening to me when I try and restore an old backup from my ext sd card. I know the backup is in there, but recovery is telling me there is nothing in the folder...???
Unrooted (OTA Root keep) and removed manually and via app safe strap. However the OTA 4.3 update will not take. No bloatware removed.
I was able to redownload and try to install in recovery to see failing reason. I now see error
Verifying current system...
"/system/csc/feature.xml" has unexpected contents.
E:error om emp/sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
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xmguy said:
Unrooted (OTA Root keep) and removed manually and via app safe strap. However the OTA 4.3 update will not take. No bloatware removed.
I was able to redownload and try to install in recovery to see failing reason. I now see error
Verifying current system...
"/system/csc/feature.xml" has unexpected contents.
E:error om emp/sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
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Status 7 usually means the firmware is not for your device. Nit sure why you'd get that error. But have you tried to odin the firmware you're currently on and then take the update?
Yes it was all OTA.
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xmguy said:
Yes it was all OTA.
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What firmware are you currently on? Use Odin to reinstall that same firmware. Then the ota should work.
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Yes it was all OTA.
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I'm on MI1. There is no ODIN for that FW. Besides rather not loose my app data. I've got Titanium Backup but its such a pain to get everything back just so.
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xmguy said:
I'm on MI1. There is no ODIN for that FW. Besides rather not loose my app data. I've got Titanium Backup but its such a pain to get everything back just so.
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This wouldn't work for you? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
xmguy said:
I'm on MI1. There is no ODIN for that FW. Besides rather not loose my app data. I've got Titanium Backup but its such a pain to get everything back just so.
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Sure there is. There is ml1 image posted in the dev section. No wipe image too so you dont lose user data.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
I'm on MI1 too and getting same error. I updated to MI1 through Odin so I don't see how that would help me out. I was bone stock rooted. Now I've unrooted and uninstalled SuperSU and Voodoo. What gives?
zregnier said:
I'm on MI1 too and getting same error. I updated to MI1 through Odin so I don't see how that would help me out. I was bone stock rooted. Now I've unrooted and uninstalled SuperSU and Voodoo. What gives?
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You were rooted on ml1? Did you remove any bloat?
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
Hey sorry, I meant ME7. I updated to ME7 through Odin and I'm still getting same error as the OP.
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Hey sorry, I meant ME7. I updated to ME7 through Odin and I'm still getting same error as the OP.
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Have you tried to Odin MI1?
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I'll try to install the MI1 update again this time via ODIN. How can I flash to ensure it doesn't wipe the user/app storage partition and restore to stock? I don't want to fully unroot since OTA Rootkeep is the only way I can restore root in this 4.3.
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I'll try it tonight. Is it OK If I just flash the OTA in Odin? I have a copy saved on my SD card.
Same boat here. Used Odin to go to stock MI1 and even did a factory reset. Update still fails every time.
Stock feature.xml
Can someone please post the stock feature.xml file? I think we've used apps to customize it which is affecting our 4.3 upgrade as they seem to be checking that file which they never did before.
Thanks
Take it as a sign and stay on ME7
Bkwagner said:
Can someone please post the stock feature.xml file? I think we've used apps to customize it which is affecting our 4.3 upgrade as they seem to be checking that file which they never did before.
Thanks
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The attached zip has the stock /system/csc/feature.xml
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The attached zip has the stock /system/csc/feature.xml
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Thanks so much, except it says zip is corrupt. Tried from two devices.
Can you zip and/or upload again?
Thanks
EDIT: it is attached, a buddy sent it to me. with this the update is going through!
Tool Belt said:
Take it as a sign and stay on ME7
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I wish I had. I updated to MI1 however. Battery life is horrible now.
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The attached zip has the stock /system/csc/feature.xml
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I'll give that a try. However what's in that Feature file?
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I've been trying hard to find the answer and I just can't - I searched these threads for a while.
I currently have Galaxy S4 with MDK which is rooted and has the unlocked bootloader.
I have SDM and SEAndroid frozen on Titanium Backup.
I want to un-freeze those and upgrade to the newest version but still keep my root and all of my root apps. I don't care about the unlocked bootloader - all the root apps I use don't have anything to do with using the bootloader (well I have twrp installed but don't use it).
Can I use OTA Rootkeeper, unfreeze SDM and SEAndroid and take the OTA update? Will I still have root access (again remember, I don't need to have unlocked bootloader)?
I ask because I'm very happy with everything on my phone the way it is - I like where my apps are, I like everything. I don't want to bother flashing roms - I just have no interest. I want to do the update and have everything the way it was and all my folders in their place (less the unlocked bootloader) and still have root for my programs like Titanium Backup and Greenify. super su - etc.
Please - any help would be appreciated.
Afaik, taking the update will ineed cost you your current root. However, I am on stock 4.3 and root using vroot and then used a script to uninstall the foreighn superuser app and add supersu. I have experienced no ill effects as of yet, though some would say that they aren't comfortable using this root method. There is no evidence to support it being entirely safe nor malicious in intent. It does provide root and you can keep all your apps data. Though...if you take the update, I would strongly suggest a factory reset to decrease potential problems...just my 2 cents buddy
Unlocked bootloader??? You should tell us how you did it so you can collect the huge bounty
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Unlocked bootloader??? You should tell us how you did it so you can collect the huge bounty
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notice he said he was on MDK
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notice he said he was on MDK
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So you're saying that it's possible with MDK?
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notice he said he was on MDK
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The bootloader is technically only bypassed through a Loki exploit, not unlocked.
For all intents & purposes that doesn't change anything to most users so I don't know what Richii was trying to get at.
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Afaik, taking the update will ineed cost you your current root. However, I am on stock 4.3 and root using vroot and then used a script to uninstall the foreighn superuser app and add supersu. I have experienced no ill effects as of yet, though some would say that they aren't comfortable using this root method. There is no evidence to support it being entirely safe nor malicious in intent. It does provide root and you can keep all your apps data. Though...if you take the update, I would strongly suggest a factory reset to decrease potential problems...just my 2 cents buddy
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My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
mades32388 said:
My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
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Just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. There problem solved
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Surge1223 said:
Just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. There problem solved
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Is thats what theyre calling a "dirty flash"? Can you tell me which rom is a stock 4.3?
mades32388 said:
My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
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I read it clearly, you said you had an "unlocked" bootloader so I was curious on what process you used to unlock it.
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I have an MDK so I don't need it. But please do someone a favor, don't kill that MDK S4. Either just flash a rooted 4.3 that was designed for your MDK device, or sell it to someone so they have the opportunity to play with it. There are a ton of people on this forum stuck on the newer versions that would kill to get what you have.
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I have an MDK so I don't need it. But please do someone a favor, don't kill that MDK S4. Either just flash a rooted 4.3 that was designed for your MDK device, or sell it to someone so they have the opportunity to play with it. There are a ton of people on this forum stuck on the newer versions that would kill to get what you have.
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I won't kill it if I knew how to upgrade stock rom without losing my apps and data - lol. That's really my problem. Looks like there's a stock rom here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611 - but there are so many files there. I have no idea what to do or which one to download? I don't know what Loki'd Kernel is or Aroma installer, deodexed, etc etc (and I don't have the time) - I just want to upgrade and keep my apps and data the way they are - lol. If after I upgrade it's no good - I'll go back to my backup.
I have MDK with TWRP installed.
Thanks!
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I won't kill it if I knew how to upgrade stock rom without losing my apps and data - lol. That's really my problem. Looks like there's a stock rom here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611 - but there are so many files there. I have no idea what to do or which one to download? I don't know what Loki'd Kernel is or Aroma installer, deodexed, etc etc (and I don't have the time) - I just want to upgrade and keep my apps and data the way they are - lol. If after I upgrade it's no good - I'll go back to my backup.
I have MDK with TWRP installed.
Thanks!
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Backup your apps & data using TiBu, then flash a stock 4.3 rom.
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I can walk you through the steps of flashing a ROM buddy, just PM me. I'll look around for a good 4.3 but it would be preferable for you to find a ROM that suits your needs. There are definitely a couple 4.3 options available, check 'em out and let me know if you want to proceed.