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Captivate JH7 unroot question

Hey guys,
I'm new to android.. good riddance iPhone. I am a technically saavy I/T Guy and have already unrooted my captivate and figured out GPS and whatnot. However, I have scoured Google and can't find the answer to a simple question. "Do I need to unroot prior to the OTA JH7 update?"
Thanks for your help,
Trums
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i dont think you'll need to unroot the phone but I *think* you'll lose your root once you update....please correct me if I'm wrong, though.

nyydynasty said:
i dont think you'll need to unroot the phone but I *think* you'll lose your root once you update....please correct me if I'm wrong, though.
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This is correct. All the apps will be there except superuser and the root will be gone.
I did this myself and after the update went ahead and wiped the phone (factory reset) anyway. I wanted to make sure I didn't have anything lingering..

thanks
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malfuncion said:
This is correct. All the apps will be there except superuser and the root will be gone.
I did this myself and after the update went ahead and wiped the phone (factory reset) anyway. I wanted to make sure I didn't have anything lingering..
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Do you have still have the 12 MB file you got as a result of the OTA update. If so, can you upload it.

rajendra82 said:
Do you have still have the 12 MB file you got as a result of the OTA update. If so, can you upload it.
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+1, please upload if available. I dont know why att just doesnt let us download it from the website.

sorry gents.. I don't have the file yet.. will upload when I get it.

You can always re-root afterwards...

Does the original root method work with jh7? I'm not really interested in the super rooter type all-in-ones.
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wait, there was an OTA for jh7?

madjsp said:
wait, there was an OTA for jh7?
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15000 a day beginning today.
http://outboundlink.net/anxo/dr_ta_...enter/solutionDisplay.jsp?solutionId=KB110797

+1 Would love to see the update uploaded for us here. I checked to see if mine would update, but unfortunately I guess I am not one of the luck first 15,000.

Philux-X said:
+1 Would love to see the update uploaded for us here. I checked to see if mine would update, but unfortunately I guess I am not one of the luck first 15,000.
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the update is simply JH7, JH7 has been available for most of us for over a week
grab it from samfirmware if you really want it now

Kaik541 said:
the update is simply JH7, JH7 has been available for most of us for over a week
grab it from samfirmware if you really want it now
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That's where I got mine.. www.samfirmware.com
you will have to sign up for an account but its worth it.
You will have to flash using ODIN. Make sure you get the PIT file located at the bottom of the firmware page too..

Plus once you have the account, you can always flash newer firmwares when they come out...

I know about the leaked JH7. I am running it now. I am only interested in the official JH7 update file, just to compare the two versions.

trumsey2005 said:
Hey guys,
I'm new to android.. good riddance iPhone. I am a technically saavy I/T Guy and have already unrooted my captivate and figured out GPS and whatnot. However, I have scoured Google and can't find the answer to a simple question. "Do I need to unroot prior to the OTA JH7 update?"
Thanks for your help,
Trums
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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I am not sure what happened but I just downloaded the update using the check for updates on the phone, it started to install, rebooted the phone then gave me this message:
"The update was not completed.
No update was applied to your phone"
my phone is rooted, lag fix, side load and I did not try to undo any of that stuff.

typ44q said:
I am not sure what happened but I just downloaded the update using the check for updates on the phone, it started to install, rebooted the phone then gave me this message:
"The update was not completed.
No update was applied to your phone"
my phone is rooted, lag fix, side load and I did not try to undo any of that stuff.
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The same thing happened to me, but when I go my phone settings I show the following:
Baseband version:
1897UCJH7

So do we have to flash back to stock to get this upgrade?
I wasn't too hopeful that our rooted, lagfix-ed phones would play nice with the OTA anyway.

LiqudDeth said:
The same thing happened to me, but when I go my phone settings I show the following:
Baseband version:
1897UCJH7
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weird, mine still says I897UCJH2
I would like to find out what I need to undo or change (hopefully not reflash) to get the update to install.

[Q] Updating my rooted phone without OTA?

So my phone keeps screaming at me to install a update, stock Rom only rooted, downloaded it to find out I cant install it with out the stock recovery and it would probably unroot my phone....
So I'm kinda confused as to what I need to download to update.
This all steams from how my old lady is picking up 4G at our house on her s4 and I'm stuck on 3g and I think it's because I haven't updated in a long time.

shiozaki said:
So my phone keeps screaming at me to install a update, stock Rom only rooted, downloaded it to find out I cant install it with out the stock recovery and it would probably unroot my phone....
So I'm kinda confused as to what I need to download to update.
This all steams from how my old lady is picking up 4G at our house on her s4 and I'm stuck on 3g and I think it's because I haven't updated in a long time.
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if you're s-off you can use the modified firmware in OMJ's thread to update your firmware.

Sooo, just flashing a new firmware is enough? Dont mire things get updated in a ota, could I get a link?

shiozaki said:
Sooo, just flashing a new firmware is enough? Dont mire things get updated in a ota, could I get a link?
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https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...droid-browser&q=root+sprint+m7+xda&gws_rd=ssl
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how is that going to help me my phones already rooted. I don't need help rooting it I figured that part out myself but I'm trying to figure out how you update a rooted phone, ota's are like 300 megabytes a firmware 19 I'm trying to understand what makes up the difference and if all I need to do is update the firmware so your link on how to root a m7 no help but thanks I guess...

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how is that going to help me my phones already rooted. I don't need help rooting it I figured that part out myself but I'm trying to figure out how you update a rooted phone, ota's are like 300 megabytes a firmware 19 I'm trying to understand what makes up the difference and if all I need to do is update the firmware so your link on how to root a m7 no help but thanks I guess...
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I am sure in one of those root guides it links to firmware, in case you are to busy to read here is a link where I searched firmware...search and you'll find....
https://www.google.com/search?hl=en...roid-browser&q=firmware+sprint+xda&gws_rd=ssl
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shiozaki said:
how is that going to help me my phones already rooted. I don't need help rooting it I figured that part out myself but I'm trying to figure out how you update a rooted phone, ota's are like 300 megabytes a firmware 19 I'm trying to understand what makes up the difference and if all I need to do is update the firmware so your link on how to root a m7 no help but thanks I guess...
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I'm with you... I tried doing my own research, found this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856) and asked if flashing the "Modified Firmware w/ Radio" file would be the correct one to give me all of the needed OTA updates. I was told yes (though as you mention, the size difference doesn't make sense), so I flashed it in Fastboot.
...and I still have the system update notification on my phone which I can't get rid of. If you figure it out, please post here. Thanks.
I hope to have the process all figured out once 5.0 is released so that I can upgrade without wiping, as folks who are not rooted and take the OTA will be able to do.

generosity21 said:
I'm with you... I tried doing my own research, found this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2795856) and asked if flashing the "Modified Firmware w/ Radio" file would be the correct one to give me all of the needed OTA updates. I was told yes (though as you mention, the size difference doesn't make sense), so I flashed it in Fastboot.
...and I still have the system update notification on my phone which I can't get rid of. If you figure it out, please post here. Thanks.
I hope to have the process all figured out once 5.0 is released so that I can upgrade without wiping, as folks who are not rooted and take the OTA will be able to do.
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Have a look at this regarding Android L/5.0

[Q] 4.4.4?

Hello! Long story short I was on 5.0 rooted and like a COMPLETE idiot I tried installing TWRP. Basically it broke my phone, so I went to 4.4.2 and tried going up from there. For whatever reason it won't let me do the OTA, so I was looking for the 4.4.4 Stock firmware for my G900A but no matter where I search, here or on Google, I can't seem to find it :/ Could anyone lend a hand? Thanks!

Ryan6700 said:
Hello! Long story short I was on 5.0 rooted and like a COMPLETE idiot I tried installing TWRP. Basically it broke my phone, so I went to 4.4.2 and tried going up from there. For whatever reason it won't let me do the OTA, so I was looking for the 4.4.4 Stock firmware for my G900A but no matter where I search, here or on Google, I can't seem to find it :/ Could anyone lend a hand? Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
Use the downgrade firmware in this thread ( step 5 in the notes section of the OP ) after using that firmware you will be able to OTA. Just be careful not to ota to 5.0 or you won't be able to root. Flash the firmware in AP slot in odin 3.09

dirtydodge said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
Use the downgrade firmware in this thread ( step 5 in the notes section of the OP ) after using that firmware you will be able to OTA. Just be careful not to ota to 5.0 or you won't be able to root. Flash the firmware in AP slot in odin 3.09
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Thank you! Now something else I was wondering... Isn't 5.0 like 400 something MB? The OTA that I was trying to get *but failed at getting before you sent me the link to the one in that post* was only around 160MB. Is that the 4.4.4 update?

Ryan6700 said:
Thank you! Now something else I was wondering... Isn't 5.0 like 400 something MB? The OTA that I was trying to get *but failed at getting before you sent me the link to the one in that post* was only around 160MB. Is that the 4.4.4 update?
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I'm not sure. Personally I'd get back to 4.4.2, root then go back to 5.0 using the thread i posted to you then flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3095987
Support is low for the 4.4.x since everyone has moved onto 5.0. Plus no one is working on them roms anymore. The TMS5 is a good rom and the dev is still actively working on improving and adding more to it. Plus in the OP of his thread he has instructions for using safestrap on 5.0.
Sorry i can't help out on the 4.4.4 i was never on it. I never take OTA's.

dirtydodge said:
I'm not sure. Personally I'd get back to 4.4.2, root then go back to 5.0 using the thread i posted to you then flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3095987
Support is low for the 4.4.x since everyone has moved onto 5.0. Plus no one is working on them roms anymore. The TMS5 is a good rom and the dev is still actively working on improving and adding more to it. Plus in the OP of his thread he has instructions for using safestrap on 5.0.
Sorry i can't help out on the 4.4.4 i was never on it. I never take OTA's.
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Now I'm having trouble with root... I flashed that version of 4.4.2 but when I do Towelroot v3 it says "This phone isn't currently supported"
EDIT: Never mind! Figured it out! I think I may have it now lol.

Ryan6700 said:
Now I'm having trouble with root... I flashed that version of 4.4.2 but when I do Towelroot v3 it says "This phone isn't currently supported"
EDIT: Never mind! Figured it out! I think I may have it now lol.
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Lol ok.

New update CPA1 for S5 G900A 09/03/2016

AT&T released a software update for the Samsung Galaxy S 5 (SM-G900A) on March 9, 2016.
The file size is 209 MB
What's the changelog ?
Anyone who have access please upload the file soon. Thanks

Same here am in Canada so can't get ota updates
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Ill yank it when I get off work later if no one else gets it .

xhozt said:
Ill yank it when I get off work later if no one else gets it .
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Thank you. That would be very helpful.

xhozt said:
Ill yank it when I get off work later if no one else gets it .
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Oh gosh! Please do so...I'm a Canadian using a G900A and it is so frustrating how I cannot get the OTA's here. I hope CPA1 improves performance because OF5 is a sometimes frustrating.

Am curious am in Canada if I use vpn to mimic being in USA and I put in a AT&T sim card (not currently active account) can I fool it I to ota update? I tried this and it checked for update and said none available at this time. check again in 24 hours. Not sure if this is Cuz update is being staggered or if this is the default message when you are not on their network?
Also. If someone does provide the update after downloading it what is the process of installing it in stock recovery?
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I am using a G900a from at&t and I am not at the states but still I got the updates, I dont know If you are talking about different updates but after looking at this post, just out of sheer curiosity I went into setting and checked for updates and it send me, the worst thing is I didn't want to update.. and there was no way to stop the download, so I had to Perform a factory reset before it downloaded... ( might not have been necessary to factory reset though)..

You are first I have heard of this.
You on an AT&T plan?
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adarshaneppal said:
I am using a G900a from at&t and I am not at the states but still I got the updates, I dont know If you are talking about different updates but after looking at this post, just out of sheer curiosity I went into setting and checked for updates and it send me, the worst thing is I didn't want to update.. and there was no way to stop the download, so I had to Perform a factory reset before it downloaded... ( might not have been necessary to factory reset though)..
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one way to block the update is to fill up the SD partition. The update is not coming to my phone fortunately with a message to uninstall unused apps or delete photos and videos to free up 713.18 MB to enable the update process

That would be great
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Ill yank it when I get off work later if no one else gets it .
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That would be great! I hope that you'll get the update and post the download link.

PA1 thread with downloadable file:

Need the update from oi5 to pay. This thread does not have that zip
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canadoc01 said:
Need the update from oi5 to pay. This thread does not have that zip
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I think you might be able to use the ODIN images in that thread but you should ask. If you are on a full OTA OI5, then chances of finding PA1 OTA from someone else is pretty low since OI5 was never rooted, hence there isn't a way to get the PA1 OTA from a OI5 device.
If you are on OI5 with keep root as in the other thread then the first post has the steps; you will need to go through an intermediate step of downgrading from OI5 to NCE and root the device on NCE and then upgrade to PA1 with that image. Note that if you took the OI5 OTA previously, downgrading to NCE will brick your device (DON'T DO IT).

YasharF said:
PA1 thread with downloadable file: /snip
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You really shouldn't point people looking for the stock OTA file to that thread. It's really for rooted users who want to test drive the newer firmware. Some novice user who just wants the stock update file can really mess up their phone if they follow that thread.

LoSt180 said:
You really shouldn't point people looking for the stock OTA file to that thread. It's really for rooted users who want to test drive the newer firmware. Some novice user who just wants the stock update file can really mess up their phone if they follow that thread.
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Can't they just use the ODIN files from there, or the OTA.zip that got posted in one of the messages a few days ago?

YasharF said:
Can't they just use the ODIN files from there, or the OTA.zip that got posted in one of the messages a few days ago?
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Hi,
How upload the first post stock rom PA1 zip to my OI5 stock???
Thanks

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Can't they just use the ODIN files from there, or the OTA.zip that got posted in one of the messages a few days ago?
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The OTA file, maybe. The ODIN files, no, pretty sure one guy already screwed up his phone doing that. The first post says you must be rooted to flash those files, should be the first hint.

YasharF said:
Can't they just use the ODIN files from there, or the OTA.zip that got posted in one of the messages a few days ago?
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The ota zip posted there was of3-pa1 not oi5-pa1. I am fairly certain it won't install on oi5.
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RK said:
The ota zip posted there was of3-pa1 not oi5-pa1. I am fairly certain it won't install on oi5.
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If view this update log: http://www.att.com/es-us/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KB424848
Suposed that update is enable and consecutive for OI5

If I am on unrooted OI5 where can I get OTA G900AUCU4CPA1 and G900AUCU4CPA2 updates? I cannot download them since I am not in US. Can anyone give me links for stock OTA firmwares? I would really appreciate any help or advice.

New OTA: G920TUVS4EPH2

Got this OTA after doing an ODIN of EPF1 to my phone. Baseband is updated to match, unsure about bootloader but I doubt it. If someone wants a ROM dump and is willing to tell me how....

I got this update pushed to me also.
Question for anyone who knows: If you flash this do you lose the ability to install custom low level software (firmware, recoveries, etc)?

elroy253 said:
I got this update pushed to me also.
Question for anyone who knows: If you flash this do you lose the ability to install custom low level software (firmware, recoveries, etc)?
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I didn't. I haven't tried downgrading but I flashed recovery after it updated. The one thing I have noticed is that wanam xposed/firefds kit has some functions that don't work or change anything...

Ugh, just got my S6 back from repair and they installed this update. Is it possible to root?

EncryptedCurse said:
Ugh, just got my S6 back from repair and they installed this update. Is it possible to root?
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It's possible, our S6 won't get locked on any 6.0 firmware's
Maybe on 7.0 if we get it. but not 6.0
And for clarification EPH2 was just security fixes.. everything else is still the same.

Maqical said:
It's possible, our S6 won't get locked on any 6.0 firmware's
Maybe on 7.0 if we get it. but not 6.0
And for clarification EPH2 was just security fixes.. everything else is still the same.
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OK, thanks — how should I go about doing this? I've always used CF Auto Root, but it doesn't seem updated yet.

I guess until further notice using Smart Switch as a lazy way to recover from my own stupidity is out

EncryptedCurse said:
OK, thanks — how should I go about doing this? I've always used CF Auto Root, but it doesn't seem updated yet.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...l/how-to-flash-marshmallow-update-sm-t3362983
This guide will help you with all of it, just change the "the rom" part to whatever 6.0 rom you decide you want to use instead.

I'm downloading the complete TAR image from Sammobile, but due to finances I don't have the means to pay for the full speed..
So I'm downloading at the slow method.. If someone else has not uploaded the image, I will upload it by late tonite..

I'm still having issues with the damn Upload it gives me last second errors when I step away to do another task..
I'm making my final attempt to upload it onto my Android File Host... It should be up by morning if it uploads correctly.. Just Look For Zaphodspeaks in Android File Host if I haven't posted it yet..
I have many tasks to do this week ends.. Mainly upkeep the the old house and updating some of the old wiring while its getting cooler..

Finally, I uploaded the Image.. I had to recompress it since it kept giving me errors at the very end, just unzip and install in ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237823

Got my phone rooted, custom rom, and kernel that I was using before, no problem.

Last night (9/27) I got a firmware update for my factory USA unlocked 920T. Sammobile shows it was released on 9/26. It was a 50MB file that updated the Android secruity patch date to Sept. 1. No other changes. I noticed the Samsung Smart Manager app/widget shows I'm using 5% less memory now. I don't know if it's better RAM management or Samsung modified the app/widget to show different figures LOL. I suspect the t-mobile 920T will get the update soon.

JustZaphod said:
Finally, I uploaded the Image.. I had to recompress it since it kept giving me errors at the very end, just unzip and install in ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237823
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Thanks!!

RFrancis said:
Thanks!!
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At least someone replied.. It only took a month..
It looks like everyone abandoned ship and went to the S7

JustZaphod said:
Finally, I uploaded the Image.. I had to recompress it since it kept giving me errors at the very end, just unzip and install in ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237823
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At least someone replied.. It only took a month..
It looks like everyone abandoned ship and went to the S7
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Only a month? Record time there...

JustZaphod said:
Finally, I uploaded the Image.. I had to recompress it since it kept giving me errors at the very end, just unzip and install in ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237823
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thanks

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thanks
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Was wondering if a kind person could deodex this new update? for some reason i cannot install ubuntu on my pc to get it done right.Thanks