[Q] Update - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 5

What does the update do?

km8j said:
What does the update do?
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Did you see the thread I started at 1215 that asked the same question?
No idea yet..???

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has anyone taken the update?

km8j said:
has anyone taken the update?
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Nope. Just wondering if they are patching any exploits for root or bootloader

techferret said:
Nope. Just wondering if they are patching any exploits for root or bootloader
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Root is based on the new NCH firmware, so won't effect root, and others who had already taken the update were able to root still. No worries, just root...as long as you don't care about Knox going to 0x1

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I've taken all the ota firmware and updates. Can I still root?

I've kept abreast of the current state of s-off and root for the past week and have done some searches but haven't seen a concrete answer yet.
Will I still be able to apply the s-off and root method using the prescribed procedures and software considering I've downloaded all the available ota firmware?
Thanks in advance.
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Yup.
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laie1472 said:
Yup.
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Great, thank you!
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What about those of us who didn't install the OTA update? Can we still install it after S-OFF & root?
ydoucare said:
What about those of us who didn't install the OTA update? Can we still install it after S-OFF & root?
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If the ROM you flash doesn't already have the updates baked in, which they will, then yes.
rlaw said:
Great, thank you!
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No prob. Happy Rooting.
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joehunni said:
If the ROM you flash doesn't already have the updates baked in, which they will, then yes.
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This is correct sir.
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Rooting Official Stock ICS Without Wiping Data?

Does anyone happen to know if there will likely be a method of rooting a stock ICS OTA install without wiping data? I never got around to rooting GB on the Thunderbolt but would like to do so on ICS.
Not yet. I think the revolutionary unlock method can be done without wipin data but there is a new locked hboot and they are working to make an exploit.
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mfucci said:
Does anyone happen to know if there will likely be a method of rooting a stock ICS OTA install without wiping data? I never got around to rooting GB on the Thunderbolt but would like to do so on ICS.
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Doubtful.
trter10 said:
Doubtful.
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Is that due to the overall lack of developer support due to the device's age or for some other reason?
mfucci said:
Is that due to the overall lack of developer support due to the device's age or for some other reason?
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Yes, as far as i know no develeoper is interested in getting s-off and i do not have the skill.
disconnecktie said:
Not yet. I think the revolutionary unlock method can be done without wipin data but there is a new locked hboot and they are working to make an exploit.
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And to add.... and the last rom Revolutionary tool could root and patch hboot with was 2.11.605.5. It didn't work with 2.11.605.9 or 2.11.605.19.
KidJoe said:
And to add.... and the last rom Revolutionary tool could root and patch hboot with was 2.11.605.5. It didn't work with 2.11.605.9 or 2.11.605.19.
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That is because there was no interest in finding an exploit for those since a downgrade to 605.5 was possible took run the exploit. Maybe if downgrade was possible with the new ota the old revolutionary method could be used.
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disconnecktie said:
That is because there was no interest in finding an exploit for those since a downgrade to 605.5 was possible took run the exploit. Maybe if downgrade was possible with the new ota the old revolutionary method could be used.
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That is the unknown. Can you downgrade from the ICS OTA to the older version? How dangerous is that for someone to test?
KidJoe said:
That is the unknown. Can you downgrade from the ICS OTA to the older version? How dangerous is that for someone to test?
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It's possible that you could brick from doing it.
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disconnecktie said:
It's possible that you could brick from doing it.
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You will brick. The radios are too new
trter10 said:
You will brick. The radios are too new
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I figured as much.
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OTA 4.3 Root method Works

I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Works
loonz29 said:
I'm not sure if this is the right place for this or not but I came across this method through Google. It worked for my Verizon Note 2 with the OTA 4.3 update. I also used Foxfi until the update. With Titanium Backup, I froze the KNOX security and Foxfi works again without asking to contact VZW. Thanks to the Devs who are responsible for this method. I hope it is ok that I shared the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
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I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
I can confirm as well. Thank you!
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Unlocked too?..I heard root is possible, but bootloader unlock is not.
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Don't know about unlocking the bootloader. I haven't found anything for that yet.
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This method also worked for me, however I had to restore back to stock 4.3 with odin first.
Thanks!
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
droidstyle said:
Congrats! You successfully perma locked your bootloader by taking the 4.3 OTA.
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For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
vortmax said:
For those of us who don't care about the bootloader, your statement is moot.
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This is the case for me. I just needed root for Titanium backup primarily.
At least people will know there is a way to root it. Hopefully one of the devs will figure out how to unlock the new boot loader.
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrir unlock?
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I had my phone unrooted and on 4.3, ran the install.bat and it's rooted!
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Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
wirelessjunkies said:
Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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I don't think that downgrading is possible without tripping the KNOX security counter. As far as the s4, this root version should root the phone, and I believe that I have read somewhere about a safestrap app thst allows you to flash roms and such.
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I have had no success with this method as yet. I run the script, and it seems to run fine, then after it's rebooted, when it says to run SuperSU, and let it update if it asks, the update always fails. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Found a way around it?
wirelessjunkies said:
Do I need to downgrade verizon note 2 to 4.1.1 for carrier unlock?
Also I have a metro pcs samsung s4 that I need to carrier unlock do u have any idea's?
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This phone is global unlocked hence you don't need to downgrade to 4.1.1....let me know the purpose so that v can suggest
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Awesomesauce!!
Just got it to work. thanks !!
Darmelc said:
Just got it to work. thanks !!
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Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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cpomike13 said:
Did you have to downgrade it to make it work?
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I did not have to downgrade to make it work.
Sonofabitch it worked...I bought my Note 2 cash, JUST after it had received the 4.3 update (sigh) I understand about the no bootloader thing, but being able to use Titanium Backup again is awesome

Fairly new to rooting, can someone tell me how to root Sprint note 3 on Kitkat.

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This should work if you are stock 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chainfire's Autoroot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2656334
Please use this as a starting point to read about what you are going to do.
It's not hard, but you should read up on the procedure before doing it. Regular bootloader (which you probably already have) is sufficient. You shouldn't need the engineering bootloader. I didn't.
Good luck. (Read First, Do second).
If you care, this method will trip the Knox flag to 0x1.
JimSmith94 said:
If you care, this method will trip the Knox flag to 0x1.
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So the best route to go with out knocking this knox flag to 0x1 would be?
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johny005 said:
So the best route to go with out knocking this knox flag to 0x1 would be?
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I'd recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
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I'd recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
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So this just gets you root, no custom recovery which means no custom rom. Can you still flash zips with the stock recovery?
gottria said:
So this just gets you root, no custom recovery which means no custom rom. Can you still flash zips with the stock recovery?
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Every custom recovery will trip Knox so I haven't installed one. I think you can flash custom ROMs as long as they don't include or require a custom recovery. Yes, you can flash zips with the stock recovery.
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Every custom recovery will trip Knox so I haven't installed one. I think you can flash custom ROMs as long as they don't include or require a custom recovery. Yes, you can flash zips with the stock recovery.
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Still reading the other thread but this is what I'm questioning from that thread.
JSnively said:
Kingo does not work on KitKat.
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Correct, that's why you have to Kingo root on MJ4 before going to NAB. Then you'll still be rooted on NAB.
JimSmith94 said:
Correct, that's why you have to Kingo root on MJ4 before going to NAB. Then you'll still be rooted on NAB.
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Thanks, I was getting confused because the OP asked about rooting on KitKat.
gottria said:
Thanks, I was getting confused because the OP asked about rooting on KitKat.
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I'm talking about the method in the other thread I linked to. With that method you Kingo root on Jelly Bean 4.3 MJ4 and when you upgrade to KitKat 4.4.2 MAB you're still rooted. It is a workaround until Kingo works on KitKat.
is there a way to obtain root and not trigger Knox?
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bman55 said:
is there a way to obtain root and not trigger Knox?
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JimSmith94 said:
I'd recommend this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658315
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Xperia Z2 Root 5.1.1 23.4.A.1.264

Hey, have already anyway to root that version? im try root using the KINGROOT but dont work, i need backup my TA.
YamyYugi said:
Hey, have already anyway to root that version? im try root using the KINGROOT but dont work, i need backup my TA.
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Have you looked:
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/root-5-1-1-t3265999
Or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/root-23-4-1-232-t3255325
Or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/5-1-1-root-t3260758
Or any other of the million threads where people have asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION?
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o0 Matt 0o said:
Have you looked:
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/root-5-1-1-t3265999
Or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/root-23-4-1-232-t3255325
Or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/help/5-1-1-root-t3260758
Or any other of the million threads where people have asked the EXACT SAME QUESTION?
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Yes I read all that, but if I do a downgrade I dont lose the waranty?
YamyYugi said:
Yes I read all that, but if I do a downgrade I dont lose the waranty?
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If ya downgrade for the same customization as yo originally had, you won't lose warranty, otherwise you will lose. But that's a stupid question cause if ya root your phone, you will lose warranty. But you can get it back by flashing your original firmware (with your original customization)
Is there some way to root without downgrade?
Popaia said:
Is there some way to root without downgrade?
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Unlock bootloader and flash another kernal or downgrade.
They're your only options.
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