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[Q] Rooted on KK9 - Can I safely OTA to KL7?

I apologize in advance if this has already been asked and answered, but I did search and couldn't find a definitive answer.
I have a "German" Note which came with 2.3.5 initially, I did one OTA update (to KK9) and it appears that luckily for me, I was still able to use the ZergRush exploit and root it and get the custom CWM, etc.
Now as I sit on KK9, I see that there is another OTA update available to me (KL7?) that clocks in at about 71MB.
With root, custom CWM, and CF-Root 5.0 at the moment, I don't want to lose that in an update.
So, is it safe to OTA or should I download something else and flash it via CWM? If so, what should I download and how should I flash it?
Thanks! Just don't want to brick or loose root.
-Rob

(From memory only
You can "safely" update: that is, some users have reported no problems but I've already read issues with backup managers not being able to unfreeze apps, boot loops, and keyboard/random apps crashing when you try to open them.
KL7 is a stunning update (my battery now lasts forever). I'm going to root later in the summer once everything becomes stable.

robroy90 said:
I apologize in advance if this has already been asked and answered, but I did search and couldn't find a definitive answer.
I have a "German" Note which came with 2.3.5 initially, I did one OTA update (to KK9) and it appears that luckily for me, I was still able to use the ZergRush exploit and root it and get the custom CWM, etc.
Now as I sit on KK9, I see that there is another OTA update available to me (KL7?) that clocks in at about 71MB.
With root, custom CWM, and CF-Root 5.0 at the moment, I don't want to lose that in an update.
So, is it safe to OTA or should I download something else and flash it via CWM? If so, what should I download and how should I flash it?
Thanks! Just don't want to brick or loose root.
-Rob
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After update, you cant root it with zergrush exploit as previous. Better you download full rom, install mobile odin pro, n flash it with 'ever root' option. So will get root during flashing

Thank you!
How can I confirm that the update being offered via OTA from KK9 is indeed KL7? Is that the most appropriate and current update path to follow? I know there are many different builds for potentially different devices, and I just want to make sure I am on the right path, and am merely assuming at this point that KL7 is the next step for my Note.
Thanks again, your advice makes much sense, and with already being Root and having Mobile Odin Pro, this seems like a much more intelligent approach. I want my device to be rooted, but rock stock and absolutely stable otherwise.
Regards,
-Rob

I can only say 71MB is almost exactly what I remember the KL7 update being. Other than that, I don't know how you can check (alternatively, you could download the update from XDA, apply it, then check for OTAs to see whether or not it was KL7).

dr.ketan said:
After update, you cant root it with zergrush exploit as previous. Better you download full rom, install mobile odin pro, n flash it with 'ever root' option. So will get root during flashing
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So, what if you have CWM installed? Can I use Mobile Odin still? Or will this get rid of my CMW recovery and/or screw something else up?

if you use cwm still u can flash it to kl7, but again same, u cant root it. So using mobile odin pro, u can root kl7 during flashing by selecting 'eve root' n again u can cf root n get cwm for kl7 as you did it b4
Edit : yes with installed cwm still can use mobile odin, n remember u need pro version of mobile odin

dr.ketan said:
if you use cwm still u can flash it to kl7, but again same, u cant root it. So using mobile odin pro, u can root kl7 during flashing by selecting 'eve root' n again u can cf root n get cwm for kl7 as you did it b4
Edit : yes with installed cwm still can use mobile odin, n remember u need pro version of mobile odin
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Got the pro version. Thanks!
So just to make sure, coming from Stock KK9, rooted + with CWM:
Flash KL7 w/ ever root option Odin Pro
Re-install KL7 version of CWM.
Should all be set?
This is non-wipe too right? So everything should remain in tact?

Exactly, and when v dont select re partition box, it shud remain intact.(here also v dont selecting) But always keep backup b4 these kind of stuff.

Edit: I was able to get my phone flashed and updated to KL8. The process I used I descibed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21153439#post21153439
Ok, I'm using Mobile Odin Pro to try to flash to KL7 from KK5. I have root + CWM in KK5, use Mobile Odin according to the instructions to flash KL7...but I always get stuck at the "Samsung Galaxy Note" boot screen. No matter how long I leave it, it will stay that way. To recover, I have to use Odin on PC to reflash KK5 and then reroot. Any suggestions on what else to try?

I couldn't get flashing with Mobile Odin to work correctly. I ended up getting the update to work by using CWM to flash the KL8 firmware, while pre-rooting. I then had to fix the keyboard issue by flashing the CSC, as mentioned here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997.
Once I did that, I installed CMW Manager again using the method found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360. With the firmware updated and the radio working (phone wouldn't work in KL7) I just restored everything from a Titanium Backup file and it's all working.

thepartybeaver said:
Edit: I was able to get my phone flashed and updated to KL8. The process I used I descibed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21153439#post21153439
Ok, I'm using Mobile Odin Pro to try to flash to KL7 from KK5. I have root + CWM in KK5, use Mobile Odin according to the instructions to flash KL7...but I always get stuck at the "Samsung Galaxy Note" boot screen. No matter how long I leave it, it will stay that way. To recover, I have to use Odin on PC to reflash KK5 and then reroot. Any suggestions on what else to try?
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I have the same problem, but with KK9. I too stuck at the "Samsung Galaxy Note" boot screen.
I also use Mobile Odin Pro...
Any suggestions or what else to try?

I did it like schaggo described in this thread
And it worked for me!!!

[Q] Question on firmware updates and ROOT for my new SGN

Hi!
First of all, I thank you all devs doin so much work on these forums, I am going to donate to most of you developing for my phone. I am new to Android (coming from symbian, FINALLY!!). Maybe this helps, I used to read these forums regarding flashing, ROMs, MODs, etc, it didn't make sense till I purchased this SGN. I have little knowledge. So...
I've installed Titanium Back-up Pro (yes I payed for it) then this asked for root access, then I installed/flashed this kernel with root, CWM, Super User and other stuff.
Everything seems fine so far, Titanium says it's ok, I back-ed up all stuff with it.
My questions are:
1. I want to know if this change will remove completely my Samsung warranty? (the author of the modified kernel says that Samsung can track changes done to the sys files like kernel)
2. If Yes, this also mean I cannot update the firmware via Kies anymore?
3. Is there any possibility that the kernel I use to get updated? Does this mean it could conflict with some new firmware version (If I manage to get it updated)?
4. If I update the firmware (if possible considering existing situation), will this put back the original kernel? Is there any side effect?
Please take a minute to understand my concerns. I payed quite some $$.
Danny

dnp_sgn said:
Hi!
First of all, I thank you all devs doin so much work on these forums, I am going to donate to most of you developing for my phone. I am new to Android (coming from symbian, FINALLY!!). Maybe this helps, I used to read these forums regarding flashing, ROMs, MODs, etc, it didn't make sense till I purchased this SGN. I have little knowledge. So...
I've installed Titanium Back-up Pro (yes I payed for it) then this asked for root access, then I installed/flashed this kernel with root, CWM, Super User and other stuff.
Everything seems fine so far, Titanium says it's ok, I back-ed up all stuff with it.
My questions are:
1. I want to know if this change will remove completely my Samsung warranty? (the author of the modified kernel says that Samsung can track changes done to the sys files like kernel)
2. If Yes, this also mean I cannot update the firmware via Kies anymore?
3. Is there any possibility that the kernel I use to get updated? Does this mean it could conflict with some new firmware version (If I manage to get it updated)?
4. If I update the firmware (if possible considering existing situation), will this put back the original kernel? Is there any side effect?
Please take a minute to understand my concerns. I payed quite some $$.
Danny
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1.Rooting voids the warranty, but good thing, flashing back to stock, you regains warranty.
2.You can update via kies (If your currant firmware same as it shud be for your country, b'coz if you manually update newer firmware, which was not released over kies in your country, Kies wont recognise and so you cant update) but, You will lose Root + CWM
3.Usually you will get newer kernel according to your firmware from thread you have used early. But to be practical almost newer near release kernel works for others. e.g. I am using CF Root KL7 for LA4
4.It depends on the way you are updating, If tou update over Kies OR with PC Odin, it will replace with original Kernel. Too keep Rooted n preserve CF root Kernel, you have to use Mobile Odin/ CWM to update firmware.
You may get details of updating newer firmware here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
go through post#2 n 3 in detail

Excellent!
Thanks for your quick reply!
Sounds like you have the freedom to do all around upside down: go "illegal", go back to legal, but there seem to be more for me to understand:
Ok, suppose I proceed with update via Kies, I loose ROOT and CWM. Then, if I want to put back the root and the CWM, I need to find one compatible and it's not going to be for the same KKA I have right?

1. If your device is rooted then the their is so warranty.
2. Yes.. you will not get updates from Kies. (if you are rooted)
3. You can flash Official ROM and Kernel via PC Odin. (Warranty Revoke)
4. you have to flash Official PDA, PHONE, CSC Via Odin PC.
Then you ll get complete Official warranty. Be careful while flashing. Read everything.
Follow this thread for more details about flashing and follow the instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
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Doc u too fast..

I don't fully understand this new language, it's a bit confusing.
Anyway, I am now trying to connect Kies and it does not allow it initiated from computer, but from the phone itself, via browser.

dnp_sgn said:
I don't fully understand this new language, it's a bit confusing.
Anyway, I am now trying to connect Kies and it does not allow it initiated from computer, but from the phone itself, via browser.
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If you are rooted the device then you cant update from Kies. Just forget about kies.
if you want update device, download Firmware from above mentioned thread and extract it.
you should get 3 files.
Download Odin from the same thread.
Open Odin Attach those 3 files as mentioned in thread.
(i.e : PDA= CODE_xxx , PHONE: MODEM_xxx, CSC: CSC_xxx)
UnTick Re-Partition and leave Auto Reset and F.Reset time ticked.
1. turn off your device .
2. Put device in download mode by pressing Volume Down + Home + Power hold it for 3 - 5 seconds.
3. Device will prompt you to press volume up to continue and volume down to cancel. just press volume up then you can see Downloading mode screen.
4. Connect your data cable to device and PC.
now you can see yellow colored block on Odin and shows "Device Added".
5. Click start. Thats it wait until it restarts.

Thanks again, excellent!

dnp_sgn said:
Thanks again, excellent!
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after install feedback...
Goodluck..

I will give you feedback once I have the chance to update, my phone has the latest update now.

dnp_sgn said:
I will give you feedback once I have the chance to update, my phone has the latest update now.
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Ok now I understand there is a new update XXKKA but it's not available for Mobiles in my country, but it's available in Germany (everytime they have it first).
I will purchase a MicroSD in the next couple of days and back-up my apps and user data, then I will try to flash this latest firmware XXLA4.
I hope I can upgrade firmware with CWM so I can keep my data, my accounts, my apps and settings.
My question is now, my firmware now is XXKKA (my phone says it's the latest), is there any conflict with this latest XXLA4 or maybe kernel issue? I don't know much about these, I am just concerned.

dnp_sgn said:
Ok now I understand there is a new update XXKKA but it's not available for Mobiles in my country, but it's available in Germany (everytime they have it first).
I will purchase a MicroSD in the next couple of days and back-up my apps and user data, then I will try to flash this latest firmware XXLA4.
I hope I can upgrade firmware with CWM so I can keep my data, my accounts, my apps and settings.
My question is now, my firmware now is XXKKA (my phone says it's the latest), is there any conflict with this latest XXLA4 or maybe kernel issue? I don't know much about these, I am just concerned.
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Here one think you should notice that LA4 is an official update for only some regions. it means if the LA4 dint released in your region , Kies wont Support LA4 too even it is an Official.
I suggest you to update to LA3 , any way ICS will be releasing soon for our Note. and Don't bother about Kies update. more over in this ROM you ll get warranty too.

Thanks again man, I guess you will be assisting me at that time

dnp_sgn said:
Thanks again man, I guess you will be assisting me at that time
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any time....

I think I have an idea, what if we will work together to do a documentation here on how to do it, you help with the know-how, I help with the copyright (I used to write documentation, so my language will be clear as the blue sky ).

[Q] OTA for rooted phone

Hi I have the Czech version - KK5 firmware.
Today, on my phone I got a notification saying there's an update (about 70mb).
I downloaded it and tried to install it but when it rebooted, it said it was unsuccessful and that I should try with Kies again on PC companioin.
Now, is this because I rooted my phone? I currently have the original firmware rooted with CWM.
And I don't want to lose the root.
So should I go ahead and connect it to the computer and go through Kies?
Is there any other reason for my OTA update not working?
Thanks!

mayamo said:
Hi I have the Czech version - KK5 firmware.
Today, on my phone I got a notification saying there's an update (about 70mb).
I downloaded it and tried to install it but when it rebooted, it said it was unsuccessful and that I should try with Kies again on PC companioin.
Now, is this because I rooted my phone? I currently have the original firmware rooted with CWM.
And I don't want to lose the root.
So should I go ahead and connect it to the computer and go through Kies?
Is there any other reason for my OTA update not working?
Thanks!
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You can flash firmware with CWM and MobileOdinPro and keep root and CWM, read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331784.
Download your firmware from Sammobile.com, unzip it and place it on your external sd-card and flash it.
You can not update officially through Kies/Fota when you have custom rom/kernel or root privileges afaik

Or just grab the stock Czech one from this thread (or any other stock, it ll be fine)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997

I have the stock czech that's on the site, but the new update came out today so i don't see the update in that link
can I just update to any other latest stock firmwares there?

Yes you can, I jumped between different stocks, from different countries (my main is United Arab Emirates), used Turkish and German with no issues so dont worry, just use Mobile Odin Pro (with everroot on) or CWM to retain the root , refer to the the previously posted link by Myamo for the CWM method (i would recommend mobile odin pro though, much easier and lazier well worth the money ^^)

Help on upgrading to ics firmware

i have a unit with UBKK1 baseband version, which i learned was a brazilian rom. Now i currently live in the Philippines and i cant get an ICS update thru kies here because of the rom. i went to the samfirmware site and found a Philippine rom, my question is can i flash this rom over the old GB brazilian rom using odin without any problems? my phone is currently unrooted thru the one click method, it was previously rooted thru the same method.
Ive also read you can change the country code, if i change it to the Philippine code and update thru kies will it work??

if you change the csc then yes you should be able to upgrade with kies tho i always download the rom i want then use pc odin its just a personal preference

Why don't you download Stock ICS ROM directly.... And flash it using pc odin??

can i download any stock ICS rom and just flash it with odin without any problems?

Yes you can.

Ive just now rooted my note on brazilian rom (stock GB rom), if i upgrade to the taiwanese rom using pc odin will i still retain root? and do i need to uncheck the usb debugging before proceeding with pc odin?

No you wont keep root.
Yes uncheck usb debugging.

Belfia said:
No you wont keep root.
Yes uncheck usb debugging.
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He will keep root if he uses Mobile Odin Pro to flash the firmware

Indeed he will. But it was never mentioned, so I didnt want to bring it up.

bratski said:
Ive just now rooted my note on brazilian rom (stock GB rom), if i upgrade to the taiwanese rom using pc odin will i still retain root? and do i need to uncheck the usb debugging before proceeding with pc odin?
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if you want to flash phone in odin then phone should be in download mode,usb debugging is not matter,and you can root your phone again after flash,vie cf root make search at xda you will found that.

bratski said:
i have a unit with UBKK1 baseband version, which i learned was a brazilian rom. Now i currently live in the Philippines and i cant get an ICS update thru kies here because of the rom. i went to the samfirmware site and found a Philippine rom, my question is can i flash this rom over the old GB brazilian rom using odin without any problems? my phone is currently unrooted thru the one click method, it was previously rooted thru the same method.
Ive also read you can change the country code, if i change it to the Philippine code and update thru kies will it work??
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I would buy Mobile Odin Pro from the market, and flash this rom from here http://www.hotfile.com/dl/156659405/b6c3080/N7000DXLP9_N7000OLBLP6_XTC.zip.html . This will flash the correct rom and keep root.

thanks for all the helpful replies, i was able to successfully flash taiwanese ics firmware update using pc odin. and you guys are right, i did lose root. now the only problem is how to go back on root as i've frozen a lot of apps on titanium backup before and those apps aren't showing after the update. it seems like flashing over to a newer firmware didnt reset the phone. all my previously installed apps are still there.

Guys, after updating to ics, i couldn't install apks using astro file manager or even the stock file manager.Pressing the install button won't work. Previously on gb stock rom everything works. Is this an ics bug?

bratski said:
Guys, after updating to ics, i couldn't install apks using astro file manager or even the stock file manager.Pressing the install button won't work. Previously on gb stock rom everything works. Is this an ics bug?
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No such problems here..

bratski said:
thanks for all the helpful replies, i was able to successfully flash taiwanese ics firmware update using pc odin. and you guys are right, i did lose root. now the only problem is how to go back on root as i've frozen a lot of apps on titanium backup before and those apps aren't showing after the update. it seems like flashing over to a newer firmware didnt reset the phone. all my previously installed apps are still there.
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root phone with cfroot....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997

[Q] How to upgrade, Kies and OTA not working.

Alright so here goes, I was rooted on GB and I didn't get an OTA notification, so I unrooted (using the latest Open Europe GB stock rom) and I still didn't get an OTA notification. So i went into Kies, updated the it to the latest version before plugging my phone in, and now it says that my device does not support updating via Kies. Is there any way to get official ICS without rooting again (I'm giving the phone to my mom, and when I was rooted there were one too many issues with stability and usability).

You can use PC Odin to get ICS.

Okay, where can I get the rom for it, and will it void the warranty (I know that rooting also does, but I unrooted and I want to have my mom just be able to send it off for repair rather than having me go over there, unroot or do whatever needs to be done before sending it away).

kkg720 said:
Okay, where can I get the rom for it, and will it void the warranty (I know that rooting also does, but I unrooted and I want to have my mom just be able to send it off for repair rather than having me go over there, unroot or do whatever needs to be done before sending it away).
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Look under the Android Development category for DrKetan's thread with stock ROMs. You can download a non-rooted ICS, I think. And if its not rooted it won't put a triangle on the screen or mess with the binary counter.

Sorry, i know this is a noobish question, but i got kind of confused. When I odin the rom, should I unzip it or not? When I unzip it, then it gives me the md5 (which I know how to flash) but also a .dll so what should I do with that?

Hello There
Try to reinstall the kies with the update version in the official site.

just follow the instructions in Dr. ketan's thread, he even has screen shots for the procedure.