Got my note 3 last night, came from HTC One M7. As with everything I went straight to root and rom install, maybe too hastily. Should have read instructions better.
Phone is on 4.3. Last night I was on Baseband version N900AUCBMJ5...I had it rooted and safestrap installed with no issue. Hadn't installed a rom yet, was going to do that today.
This morning, after my alarm woke me up, my phone rebooted and said was updating Android...NOW the phone is on baseband version N900AUCUBNB4, not rooted, and completely stock.
SuperSU is still installed, but doesn't work. SafeStrap is installed but it says Stats: Not Rooted.
When I reboot it still has the padlock that says "Custom" at the bottom of the boot screen.
What did I did to my phone?! How do I fix it? Is there a way to go back to MJ5 or should I? Where do I root from here and how do I install 4.4 and a custom rom?
You got the "pre kit Kat" update. You can obtain root again by using an older version of kingo. Check out the thread on how to root nb4. Once you have root access again freeze "at&t software update" so you won't automatically update again. If you update to stock kit Kat you won't be able to gain root access at this time.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661653
440bro said:
You got the "pre kit Kat" update. You can obtain root again by using an older version of kingo. Check out the thread on how to root nb4. Once you have root access again freeze "at&t software update" so you won't automatically update again. If you update to stock kit Kat you won't be able to gain root access at this time.
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How do I freeze the AT&T software update?
So after I reroot the phone and install the SafeStrap recovery, I can boot into that recovery. Then create a new rom slot and install a new rom correct? Like PureROM CE (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716737) and I should be good to go correct?
Why does it say it's not rooted but yet the padlock is still there?
There's apps you can download to freeze like titanium backup, android tuner...etc. Some cost money, some don't. The free ones aren't the best but somewhat work. I highly recommend titanium backup.
Yes after you root you can safestrap and be good to go!
You see the padlock symbol because the rom isn't fully stock. It's customized. The update removed your root access but not fully. Traces of superuser were left behind. You must of previously used triangle away, or an xposed module to "fake system status". Once root was removed these apps no longer work so your padlock is back.
440bro said:
There's apps you can download to freeze like titanium backup, android tuner...etc. Some cost money, some don't. The free ones aren't the best but somewhat work. I highly recommend titanium backup.
Yes after you root you can safestrap and be good to go!
You see the padlock symbol because the rom isn't fully stock. It's customized. The update removed your root access but not fully. Traces of superuser were left behind. You must of previously used triangle away, or an xposed module to "fake system status". Once root was removed these apps no longer work so your padlock is back.
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I hadn't used xposed yet to fake the system status. Should I? Does it really matter?
I will get titanium backup.
Nah the system status is up to you. Doesn't matter.
Thanks man, I really appreciate your help. I feel like a idiot. Never had a problem with my One...this is a whole different animal.
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Thanks man, I really appreciate your help. I feel like a idiot. Never had a problem with my One...this is a whole different animal.
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Don't feel like an idiot. It's like you said. The at&t note 3 is a different animal. At&t has locked our bootloader and totally locked us out from modifying our device. It seems like at&t comes out with a new "you're screwed" surprise for us every update. This will be the last branded phone I buy from at&t. Boycotting is the only power we have over them.
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So, I got my Moto X on Verizon today. The OTA started downloading already. Luckily, I turned off all data before it could finish downloading (it's at 8% now). Obviously, I can't connect to data 'cause it will automatically start to download.
I want to root though. I know I'm supposed to use PwnMyMoto. However, I know that the OTA breaks root. I've read around all the posts--and I can't seem to find a conclusive way to keep root on the OTA after gaining it; each post I read says something different.
Additional piece of info: I don't care about anything regarding custom ROMs or the bootloader. I intend to keep the stock ROM, but use Xposed.
So, my three questions:
1) Is it okay to root even though the download of the OTA has started?
2) What is the conclusive way to keep root for the OTA?
3) After rooting, how would I go about returning everything back to stock? (I plan on using this phone for a next week or so, then returning it--this is because of the price drops and MotoMaker for Verizon coming out soon; at this stage, I just want to know if this phone is right for me).
Thanks for all the help in advance.
Just boot into Recovery and wipe data\cache and dalvick this will reset your phone. Then resetup your phone, the OTA will come back up, tell the OTA to REMIND you about it, not download it. Then use pwnmymoto to get root, and then just freeze the OTA downloader (MotorolaOTA.apk). Continue to use your phone, customize it with xposed etc etc. When you want to return it, use RSDLite and flash the stock FXZ file to it its totally back to stock again out of the box.
Am I too late?
I have the update on my phone, but would want to root it. I have the moto x on verizon it's not the developers edition.
No need to wipe data. You can root while the download goes then install ROM toolbox and delete the update from your cache and freeze the moto updater.apk and updater.apk to stop the notification. As for.rooting the update I think jcase said install pwnmymoto but don't run it then update. But IMO its not worth it cause if anything gets messed up you get updated and loose the opportunity to root.
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enigmaco said:
I have the update on my phone, but would want to root it. I have the moto x on verizon it's not the developers edition.
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If you installed the update your SOL. If its just downloaded your OK to root.
I ended up not accepting the update. I'm not going to either. If by the time I return this phone I deem it worthy of a replacement for my GNexus--then I'll worry about root and the OTA. This is awesome stuff.
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No need to wipe data. You can root while the download goes then install ROM toolbox and delete the update from your cache and freeze the moto updater.apk and updater.apk to stop the notification. As for.rooting the update I think jcase said install pwnmymoto but don't run it then update. But IMO its not worth it cause if anything gets messed up you get updated and loose the opportunity to root.
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If you installed the update your SOL. If its just downloaded your OK to root.
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Had a feeling oh well missed the boat again.
Ok so I rooted my galaxy note3(about a month ago), but today when I turned it on the phone instantly installs a new update without my permission and takes away my root. This would be fine, but now my phone says "custom" when booting up and it is not rooted anymore. How would I be able to take away the "custom" boot image? I am seriously considering selling att GN3 at this point(tired with ATT bs and lack of any info on updates) and opting for a nexus 5. My only problem is that people will be turned off by my previous evidence of rooting my device because it says "custom". I essentially would like to return my phone to all stock settings.
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Ok so I rooted my galaxy note3(about a month ago), but today when I turned it on the phone instantly installs a new update without my permission and takes away my root. This would be fine, but now my phone says "custom" when booting up and it is not rooted anymore. How would I be able to take away the "custom" boot image? I am seriously considering selling att GN3 at this point(tired with ATT bs and lack of any info on updates) and opting for a nexus 5. My only problem is that people will be turned off by my previous evidence of rooting my device because it says "custom". I essentially would like to return my phone to all stock settings.
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Try simply rebooting. That worked for me after unrooting via odin one click on mi9. The first boot showed custom wich confused me but after just a reboot it went away. I think it softbooted after odin and didnt run through the whole process.
If not then the only option currently to remove custom is to re root using kingo then use xposed to fake custom system status. The latter would be shady however if you plan to sell the device.
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Try simply rebooting. That worked for me after unrooting via odin one click on mi9. The first boot showed custom wich confused me but after just a reboot it went away. I think it softbooted after odin and didnt run through the whole process.
If not then the only option currently to remove custom is to re root using kingo then use xposed to fake custom system status. The latter would be shady however if you plan to sell the device.
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Sorry to bother you, but I am not too familiar with how to do this. Would you be able to show me some sort of step-by-step guide which I would be able to use? Also how do I check if I'm on mi9 and not something else(because I currently have the most updated firmware on my phone)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401QUOTE=nigerson;47504941]Sorry to bother you, but I am not too familiar with how to do this. Would you be able to show me some sort of step-by-step guide which I would be able to use? Also how do I check if I'm on mi9 and not something else(because I currently have the most updated firmware on my phone)[/QUOTE]
The most updated is mj5 if you took the ota update that hit recently. You can check by going to settings then about phone then look at the last 3 digits of the baseband.
To install xposed go to the link at the top it pasted there on my tablet for some reason. Instructions are there for installation.
download the xposed installer apk. You must be rooted. Use kingoapp for that if necessary. Open xposed installer and go to framework. Install the most recent framework. Then go to download. Download cosmetic device status normal modification. Use that to remove the custom padlock. Reboot. Hit thanx
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401QUOTE=nigerson;47504941]Sorry to bother you, but I am not too familiar with how to do this. Would you be able to show me some sort of step-by-step guide which I would be able to use? Also how do I check if I'm on mi9 and not something else(because I currently have the most updated firmware on my phone)
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The most updated is mj5 if you took the ota update that hit recently. You can check by going to settings then about phone then look at the last 3 digits of the baseband.
To install xposed go to the link at the top it pasted there on my tablet for some reason. Instructions are there for installation.
download the xposed installer apk. You must be rooted. Use kingoapp for that if necessary. Open xposed installer and go to framework. Install the most recent framework. Then go to download. Download cosmetic device status normal modification. Use that to remove the custom padlock. Reboot. Hit thanx [/QUOTE]
So, I am on mj5 right now since I got the OTA update and I am no longer rooted because of this. How can I flash to stock or reroot and install xposed? Or am I ****ed?
*EDIT USED KINGO INSTALLED FRAMEWORK ALL IS GOOD IN THE HOOD *
I recently rooted my Verizon G2 with ioroot, Android version is currently 4.2.2. Now Verizon keeps pushing to update to 4.4.2, and reminds me every 12 hours to do so. The update fails, and I'm assuming because the phone is rooted. So I guess a couple questions:
(1) Is there a way to prevent it from asking for an update, and I'll just stick with 4.2.2?
(2) How do I "unroot" my phone? Is there a simple way to reverse the process, and also how do I root it when I get to 4.4.2?
Thanks!
EDIT: I saw this guide, just the title didn't sound like it was related to root, but at least I can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729156
But I'd still like to see if there's a way to stay with 4.2.2 instead, do I really need 4.4.2?
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I recently rooted my Verizon G2 with ioroot, Android version is currently 4.2.2. Now Verizon keeps pushing to update to 4.4.2, and reminds me every 12 hours to do so. The update fails, and I'm assuming because the phone is rooted. So I guess a couple questions:
(1) Is there a way to prevent it from asking for an update, and I'll just stick with 4.2.2?
(2) How do I "unroot" my phone? Is there a simple way to reverse the process, and also how do I root it when I get to 4.4.2?
Thanks!
EDIT: I saw this guide, just the title didn't sound like it was related to root, but at least I can try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2729156
But I'd still like to see if there's a way to stay with 4.2.2 instead, do I really need 4.4.2?
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You can use TitaniumBackup and freeze the OTA updater apk. I don't know the exact apk name so hopefully someone can chime in. Also you can do a full unroot by going into the SuperUser app and clicking on Full Unroot. It will do it's thing and you will reboot.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that root does NOT kill the OTA. You most likely have a custom recovery on your phone. That's why it fails. So all you have to do is just freeze the annoying updater apk and you should be good to go.
Thanks! I'll see if I can find the ota updater apk and freeze it.
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You could always just flash one of the 4.4.2 stock LG ROMs like Malladus or xdabbebs. If you have a custom recovery that is.
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Thanks! I'll see if I can find the ota updater apk and freeze it.
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Please let us know if you find it...I am in the same boat and I cannot find what to freeze either.
System updates MUC 6.4.1.5_E02
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At least in xdabbeb's ROM
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Ok, I think I figured it out. MUC 6.4.1.5_E02 was disabled by default when I upgraded to Titanium Backup Pro.
My Note 3 is 4.4.2 and rooted with towelroot. I have SuperSU and Titanium Backup installed. But everything else is still stock, didn't uninstall any bloatware. No recovery installed. I already unfrozen everything by TB. However, after getting the 4.4.4 OTA, the phone went into recovery installation and restarted at 27%. After the restart, it just said the OTA installation failed. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks in advance.
Yeah, I am stuck as well. I am going to try and have it reflash at AT&T or Best Buy.
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My Note 3 is 4.4.2 and rooted with towelroot. I have SuperSU and Titanium Backup installed. But everything else is still stock, didn't uninstall any bloatware. No recovery installed. I already unfrozen everything by TB. However, after getting the 4.4.4 OTA, the phone went into recovery installation and restarted at 27%. After the restart, it just said the OTA installation failed. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks in advance.
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If you were rooted you have to Odin back to NC2 then take the update
FIREKAT V11...made with real tornados
nickelocene said:
My Note 3 is 4.4.2 and rooted with towelroot. I have SuperSU and Titanium Backup installed. But everything else is still stock, didn't uninstall any bloatware. No recovery installed. I already unfrozen everything by TB. However, after getting the 4.4.4 OTA, the phone went into recovery installation and restarted at 27%. After the restart, it just said the OTA installation failed. Anyone know what's going on? Thanks in advance.
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unroot with SuperSu, and deforeze all ATT bloatware and Samsung stuff (including knox), simply you need to revert it back the way it was before the root. then give a try. I don't think it is necessary to flash back firmware with odin since you just have root and frozen couple of apps.
remember, if you installed busybox and exposed, make sure uninstall them, anything that touches (busybox, exposed) system files will abort OTA upgrade.
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Yeah, I am stuck as well. I am going to try and have it reflash at AT&T or Best Buy.
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Let us know how it turns out.
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butchieboy said:
If you were rooted you have to Odin back to NC2 then take the update
FIREKAT V11...made with real tornados
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I wonder if Kie can do it without too much hassle.
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jazzespresso said:
unroot with SuperSu, and deforeze all ATT bloatware and Samsung stuff (including knox), simply you need to revert it back the way it was before the root. then give a try. I don't think it is necessary to flash back firmware with odin since you just have root and frozen couple of apps.
remember, if you installed busybox and exposed, make sure uninstall them, anything that touches (busybox, exposed) system files will abort OTA upgrade.
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Thanks, I'll give it a shot.
Still remember the old times, OTA would just run through anything to kill root. We had to find all kinds of ways to stop OTA from installing. Now it's other way around.
Wonder if 4.4.4 worth the trouble. Maybe should just wait for 5 to come out.
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Let us know how it turns out.
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Yeah, I will give it a try. I uninstalled exposed but maybe there is a reversal process I have to do from inside the app to go back to stock.
I'll give a try with SuperSU unrooting. same issue here with 27% failed.
SuperSU unroot method no good.....
I have Best buy flashed stock Rom and experience the same problem. The Note 3 is not rooted. So there's something else not just root.
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SuperSU unroot method no good.....
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Worked for me. I kept getting a fail at 27% used supersu to unroot then flashed without fail.
Penske MB said:
SuperSU unroot method no good.....
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My instructions should work unless you have somehow modified system files...
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nosmohtac said:
Worked for me. I kept getting a fail at 27% used supersu to unroot then flashed without fail.
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Cool!
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jondoe27 said:
I have Best buy flashed stock Rom and experience the same problem. The Note 3 is not rooted. So there's something else not just root.
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If it is, then I would say bad download
I rooted with towelroot.com still getting error at 27%. ... my 3rd attempts
Penske MB said:
I rooted with towelroot.com still getting error at 27%. ... my 3rd attempts
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It will always fail at 27% if you are rooted. You have to open supersu and go into the settings, scroll down until you find unroot. If successful supersu will just close. Reboot and try OTA again.
Thanks. After playing with wife's note 3 with 4.4.4, really not needed for update...... We were hoping to get the speed up on our Note 3. The camera were good when we first bought the phone back in 10/2013, but the 4.4.2 update make the camera bad... slow
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Thanks. After playing with wife's note 3 with 4.4.4, really not needed for update...... We were hoping to get the speed up on our Note 3. The camera were good when we first bought the phone back in 10/2014, but the 4.4.2 update make the camera bad... slow
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No problem. I find the update has brought some performance back to my note 3,but I haven't been able to test everything thoroughly. I loved the Note 3 when I first bought it, then AT&T screwed it up with the 4.4.2 update.
Another thing to remember with the failing OTA updates. The phone has to be STOCK, that includes all of the AT&T bloat as well. This isnt 100% of the fails, but this sure will cause it too
Thanks to carl1961's "Home" file I was able to install the update. Still wondering what was wrong with BestBuy flash.
I was towel rooted a while back on 4.4.2 and I removed root but mine also failed at 27% when i was trying to install 4.4.4. I even tried wiping cache and resetting the phone with no success. If you want to go the LONG way, I followed this guide, which I lost all settings and apps, but I was able to upgrade to 4.4.4 afterwards. I downloaded the 4 separate files and used ODIN that is also provided from a link in the guide to reset the phone. The ODIN options I used are in the picture titled "Odin 4 File Install" and I didn't follow any further steps after I did the 4 File install. I simply configured the phone and went to check for updates and it installed 4.4.4 successfully. Then I restored my apps and app settings manually. Like I said this is the long way and it's not guaranteed to work but it did in my case!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
I rooted my phone a while back (Note 3) and have Safestrap on it. I checked with root verify and it says it is rooted.
I want to be able to do OTA updates as I don't really want to be rooted any longer or have safestrap on my phone.
Is there a EASY way to remove both/all of it so I no longer get the safestrap screen when it comes on that has the unlocked symbol at the bottom of it. And no longer have a rooted phone ?
Easy way, preferred as I stated before..
Saw this and giving it a try ! ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/help/4-4-4-ota-failed-27-t2949069
Well used Super Su, it says I am no longer rooted. But safestrap still shows on start up
And after I did that I checked for a update. It shows v4.2.2 and no available updates ? WTH.... It showed a update before...
Idk either I unrooted and uninstalled safestrap and factory reset my update trys 2times both times says updated failed
is safestrap realy there. i had the same problem and installed traingle away and it removed the safestrap screen.
To Un-root your phone
You'll need to use Odin. After using Odin it will still say custom after the first boot, just re-boot and you'll be good.
I used Super SU, and unrooted. Did check and it says I am not rooted.
But I think the reason it is failing to install 4.4.4 OTA update, is that the safestrap is interfering with the installation..
So if I want to get safestrap completely off of my phone how do I do that > I have been searching the forum, and still searching,,,
Trying to find Stock Recovery Files for the SM-N900A 4.v if possible.
Then I can install via odin ?
Thanks..
Is back to full stock,but I can't update for 14 more hours.
Wish there was a way to push the update..
Spidious said:
Thanks..
Is back to full stock,but I can't update for 14 more hours.
Wish there was a way to push the update..
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Turn your network time off and switch it to the next day and it shoukd allow you to update again
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I rooted my phone a while back (Note 3) and have Safestrap on it. I checked with root verify and it says it is rooted.
I want to be able to do OTA updates as I don't really want to be rooted any longer or have safestrap on my phone.
Is there a EASY way to remove both/all of it so I no longer get the safestrap screen when it comes on that has the unlocked symbol at the bottom of it. And no longer have a rooted phone ?
Easy way, preferred as I stated before..
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Lol you might as well not be on xda if you going to go stock with no root. 4.4.4 OTA official is like a death sentence right now. And you will be hitting your forhead wishing you didnt do that later.
But to answer your question, just uninstall safestrap from the app, and use supersu for full unroot. Or just Odin back with NC2 tar files from the threads. Odin back to NC2 should be no problems with the OTA
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Well when I had my other Samsung phone I use to install updates all the time, different roms or what ever.
But now I just want to be stock, and knew all the people on this forum do it a lot. So this is where I asked for help...
It is on 4.4.2 and says now that no update is available ? I have already tried the date change trick ! Strange I can't get a update now...Wonder why ?
Now it says I can check again in 735 hours ?
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Now it says I can check again in 735 hours ?
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That is kinda weird in SuperSU did you disable OTA updates?!? But y you want stock 4.4.4 rom, as AT&T note 3 users there may not b a root or boot rom walk around for long time maybe even tell lollipop 5.0 or maybe never cause note 3 has been dead silence since 4.4.4 released almost like people stop using this device an goin to the note 4... Hopefully there will b a note 3 bootloader exploit for AT&T an verizon but idk again looks like main force is note 4
Well not sure how to fix it.
I have unrooted, removed safestrap.
Checked with root app and it says it is not rooted.
But it still won't update.
Took to AT&T tech center after on-line help from them didn't help. He was not able to update it. So I went to Bestbuys Samsung tech section. They hooked it up to their Smart update software, and it would not allow to be updated either. They said it was either rooted or had a foreign version of software on it. Or one of the software apps I had installed was messing it up.
So I again did a hard reset all the way back to stock ? And after setting up as a new phone I did a check for update 4.4.2 was on it and it said no update available......
SO WHAT IS GOING ON ? Is there a 4.4.4v that I can install with the odin, so that hopefully I can get over this bump..,, ?