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[Q] Latest software update keeps failing. Help!

Hi all. I've got two VZW LG G2s that are rooted, and the current KitKat update continues to download and fail. Is there any way to force the update?
VZW support suggests a factory reset and I dont' want to do that for sure.

kcfried said:
Hi all. I've got two VZW LG G2s that are rooted, and the current KitKat update continues to download and fail. Is there any way to force the update?
VZW support suggests a factory reset and I dont' want to do that for sure.
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Do you still have the stock recovery? You need it for this update to take.

mjones73 said:
Do you still have the stock recovery? You need it for this update to take.
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Thanks for the reply. So I guess I'd have to do a factory reset, or is there a way to unroot?

kcfried said:
Thanks for the reply. So I guess I'd have to do a factory reset, or is there a way to unroot?
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If you need the stock recovery back, easiest thing to do is wipe the phone back to stock using the flashtool then let it take the OTA, you can re-root with ioroot25 afterwards and if you need TWRP, re-install it with AutoRec.

mjones73 said:
If you need the stock recovery back, easiest thing to do is wipe the phone back to stock using the flashtool then let it take the OTA, you can re-root with ioroot25 afterwards and if you need TWRP, re-install it with AutoRec.
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Ok, thanks. Any link for the flash tool and ioroot25? Can't remember what I used to root the first time. and TWRP??

kcfried said:
Ok, thanks. Any link for the flash tool and ioroot25? Can't remember what I used to root the first time. and TWRP??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706389
Most of it's listed in there. Use AutoRec to install TWRP, you can find it in the regular G2 Dev section.

HELP - restore to stock for warranty replacement

i was on 4.3 and used safestrap to install a kitkat rom, and instead of going back to 4.3 via safestrap i just followed this link
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/110386-return-to-stock-mj5-works/
that got me back to 4.3 but the OTA to kitkat is not working, it is failing in recovery. Also when i reboot, where is says "Note 3", right under it is CUSTOM with a unlocked symbol. i followed the link i provided twice with it still not working... what can i do?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006

andygev35 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
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ty! trying now !

okay so the files still worked, BUT i had to use triangle away to get the customer log to go away
thank you !

Glad it worked.

[Q] Unable to download any new software updates

Whenever I used to try to update my phone from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4, my phone would say the installation was interrupted, and kies would say my firmware is up to date. At the time I didnt care much, but now that 5.0 is out, I want to figure this out. When I got my phone in September I flashed the original software to root, then reflashed 4.4.2. Since then I unrooted and restores my phone to try and resolve the problem, but neither have helped. Does anyone know a solution? If any more information is needed I can definitely provide it.

SyslogPlease said:
Whenever I used to try to update my phone from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4, my phone would say the installation was interrupted, and kies would say my firmware is up to date. At the time I didnt care much, but now that 5.0 is out, I want to figure this out. When I got my phone in September I flashed the original software to root, then reflashed 4.4.2. Since then I unrooted and restores my phone to try and resolve the problem, but neither have helped. Does anyone know a solution? If any more information is needed I can definitely provide it.
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I have the same problem on my side. I haven't even ever rooted the phone. Always the same error. I have posted this issue here, lets see if some one replies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...ipop-coming-soon-t3030721/page18#post59986756

SyslogPlease said:
Whenever I used to try to update my phone from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4, my phone would say the installation was interrupted, and kies would say my firmware is up to date. At the time I didnt care much, but now that 5.0 is out, I want to figure this out. When I got my phone in September I flashed the original software to root, then reflashed 4.4.2. Since then I unrooted and restores my phone to try and resolve the problem, but neither have helped. Does anyone know a solution? If any more information is needed I can definitely provide it.
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I had the same issue I used the files from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 under troubleshooting I first downloaded and then flashed the file to downgrade to nce. Then downloaded the nce to ng3 ota file and sideloaded and flashed in stock recovery after that I have been able to download and update via the ota. hope this helps

doing that process
I can manage the first flash but I'm not really that good at this so how would I go about doing that second flash?

SyslogPlease said:
I can manage the first flash but I'm not really that good at this so how would I go about doing that second flash?
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You need to place the update file on your ext sdcard then boot into stock recovery and update from ext sdcard.

wildcard30 said:
I had the same issue I used the files from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 under troubleshooting I first downloaded and then flashed the file to downgrade to nce. Then downloaded the nce to ng3 ota file and sideloaded and flashed in stock recovery after that I have been able to download and update via the ota. hope this helps
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Last questions are how to go into stock recovery and once I do that its all normal again?

How to boot Samsung Galaxy S5 Recovery Mode:
Power off your device completely.
Boot recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up, Home and Power, all at the same time.
Release all buttons when the Galaxy S5 screen flickers and the main Recovery screen will appear.
Once I updated to ng3 through the stock recovery I was able to take the ota updates for 4.4.4 and 5.0 normally.

Thanks, I'm going to try this now. Hope I don't lose any data!

SyslogPlease said:
Thanks, I'm going to try this now. Hope I don't lose any data!
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you will when you flash through stock recovery.
Back up your data

It all went smoothly and I can update again! Thanks so much!

You are welcome.

I tried the instructions in that thread but I get an error when I try to install the first update.
The error mentions unexpected contents
What I did is copy the file to the SD card, booted into recovery and then selected install from external
What did I do wrong?

Hi there. Thank you so much for this. Question is that I am already on NG3 and I still dont have the update option! Would I need to go to OA1 one? Which I believe is 4.4.4? Then get the update for lollipop? A little confusion. And if that is the case, where can I get the file thing for OA1?

juliusgy said:
I tried the instructions in that thread but I get an error when I try to install the first update.
The error mentions unexpected contents
What I did is copy the file to the SD card, booted into recovery and then selected install from external
What did I do wrong?
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I have the same problem, except I used adb sidoload

juliusgy said:
I tried the instructions in that thread but I get an error when I try to install the first update.
The error mentions unexpected contents
What I did is copy the file to the SD card, booted into recovery and then selected install from external
What did I do wrong?
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Did you do the downgrade to NCE through Odin first?

Yes I did. I tried it again and I see that I'm on NG3 now, I guess I have to do the other one Now.

juliusgy said:
Yes I did. I tried it again and I see that I'm on NG3 now, I guess I have to do the other one Now.
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Once I was on NG3 I was able to upgrade using the OTA.

wildcard30 said:
Once I was on NG3 I was able to upgrade using the OTA.
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I am on NG3 and I am not getting any OTA for OA1 which is 4.4.4! I need that to go to 5.0? How can I manually update it? Dont care for root and other gimmicks. Completely stock!

ThuGzta said:
I am on NG3 and I am not getting any OTA for OA1 which is 4.4.4! I need that to go to 5.0? How can I manually update it? Dont care for root and other gimmicks. Completely stock!
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You could always try sideloading the NG3 to OA1 update then flashing through stock recovery from the other thread I mentioned.

[How-To] Unbrick or Flash Back to Stock(NCE) - G900A Only

***The steps below will work on all Bootloader versions except OC4(Android 5.0), Do not use this process if you have taken the OC4 ota update!***
1. Download the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.rar and extract the .tar.
2. Go into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Home, Volume Down, and Power keys on your device until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press Volume Up key.
3. Flash the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
Note: The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
Attention! If you have taken the OC4 ota update and need to unbrick after attempting to downgrade try flashing the: G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions

So why is it that the g900a is the only gs5 that can't downgrade from 5.0? even Verizon can???

I had a different Downgrade to NCE file. Tried this one and my phone is back up and running. Phew!! Thanks so much!!

Is it safe to flash over ND3? I'm not recieving any ota. Will I receive Ota After flashing this?

DIME8611 said:
Is it safe to flash over ND3? I'm not recieving any ota. Will I receive Ota After flashing this?
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Yes. You can OTA all the way to OC4.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A

Added G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions to the OP for those that took the OC4 ota update and bricked while attempting to downgrade.

muniz_ri said:
Added G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions to the OP for those that took the OC4 ota update and bricked while attempting to downgrade.
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Muniz do u think there will be root method for those on 5.0 ota unrooted? ???

Phone gets stuck up!
For some reason. i tried to unbrick my phone from the rooted stock firmware 5.0 and it ended up with the boot loop. Already tried the downgrade to NCE. Now it gets worse because all I can see so far is the logo of ATT and that's it. Anyone could help me out with that???

NVQT said:
For some reason. i tried to unbrick my phone from the rooted stock firmware 5.0 and it ended up with the boot loop. Already tried the downgrade to NCE. Now it gets worse because all I can see so far is the logo of ATT and that's it. Anyone could help me out with that???
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I'm sure you probably already tried this but if not pull the battery for a few seconds and then try going back into download mode and try the process again.
How did you upgrade to 5.0 (which method) You may have to provide more detail, there are a lot people who have way more knowledge than I do, but I hope this helps
Good luck and give the forums a search

unk2009 said:
I'm sure you probably already tried this but if not pull the battery for a few seconds and then try going back into download mode and try the process again.
How did you upgrade to 5.0 (which method) You may have to provide more detail, there are a lot people who have way more knowledge than I do, but I hope this helps
Good luck and give the forums a search
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Thanks for the reply! I actually upgraded to 5.0 by the flashfire method since before that I already got the rooted 4.4.4. Just yesterday, when I left my phone for a while and came back, it started to stick with the bootloop, , the only method which could help it out is to plug it into the power source. I tried everything which includes removing battery and wiping factory downgrading, flashing original firmware, reinstalling the OTA 5.0 update through sdcard. None of that worked. If you have any information to help me out,I would be way happy to listen! Thank you !

I've had this same problem. Are you still bootlooping?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A

THANK YOU...
I'm with archie above - I tried a different downgrade file and it didn't work either - this one DID.
Thanks so much...

Thank you so much for this. Worked perfectly for a downgrade from 4.4.4. You're the best!
Currently installing updates OTA.

Hi muniz, I posted in your KeepRoot for 5.0 thread and then I saw this one. My phone seems to have spontaneously softbricked (system crashes and then it bootloops). Will flashing the stock 5.0 make me lose root?
EDIT: Fixed with a battery pull!

muniz_ri said:
Attention! If you have taken the OC4 ota update and need to unbrick after attempting to downgrade try flashing the: G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions
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Just to clarify, my S5 is on the OC4 build. Will I be able to downgrade to KK using the above file, or is it ONLY to fix a device that got bricked while trying to downgrade? If the latter, are OC4 users just hosed? I have scoured this site, but would appreciate links to any instructive threads that I may have missed. Thanks!

muniz_ri said:
***The steps below will work on all Bootloader versions except OC4(Android 5.0), Do not use this process if you have taken the OC4 ota update!***
1. Download the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.rar and extract the .tar.
2. Go into Download Mode by pressing and holding the Home, Volume Down, and Power keys on your device until the phone powers on and displays warning screen, then press Volume Up key.
3. Flash the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar using Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+).
Note: The most common cause of an Odin flash failure is a bad usb port or cable. Please check before reporting a failure!
Attention! If you have taken the OC4 ota update and need to unbrick after attempting to downgrade try flashing the: G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions
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HI, i flash using this method, everything pass and after rebooting, it got stock on a black screen and the LED light is blue, and i can´t use my pone and i don´t know how to , please help.
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javierascua said:
HI, i flash using this method, everything pass and after rebooting, it got stock on a black screen and the LED light is blue, and i can´t use my pone and i don´t know how to , please help.
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and another thing before doing this downgrade i was on 5.0 but using flashfire

Vol4Ever said:
Just to clarify, my S5 is on the OC4 build. Will I be able to downgrade to KK using the above file, or is it ONLY to fix a device that got bricked while trying to downgrade? If the latter, are OC4 users just hosed? I have scoured this site, but would appreciate links to any instructive threads that I may have missed. Thanks!
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Yes, those that took the OC4 ota are out of luck.

Muniz_ri, thxs very much i use your flash downgrade and solve my problem

Omg i love you!!!!!
It totally work for me, i downgrated from briked lolipop, and safe my phone!!!!!

help please
alright so i accidently flashed the gs5 active kernel onto my g900A and its completely bricked, like i cant even get into download or safemode from power off. please tell me therres a possible solution?!?

[Q] Odin and my Note 3

Here is my presentiment that I've posted elsewhere
My phone was working just fine this morning but after updating a few apps through Google Play my phone started throwing up messages that gapps process was continuously crashing.
I then restarted the phone and it would not get to the AT&T startup. I have since flashed the OC1 kernel through SafeStrap but now the phone will not leave the AT&T startup logo.
Any ideas for what I can do? I have an older backup but not on 5.0 like I should. If need be I'll be going through the entire reinstallation process of 5.0 again.
EDIT: Just realized that I have a bigger problem now since I cannot access SafeStrap Recovery.
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I need some help with ODIN to get it back to stock. As you can see, I cannot get to SafeStrap anymore. Would it be alright to ODIN to Lollipop or do i need to go to 4.4.4? Anything I need to keep in mind before doing this? I just need to get to SafeStrap and I can get to some backups that I have.

orangetag001 said:
Here is my presentiment that I've posted elsewhere
I need some help with ODIN to get it back to stock. As you can see, I cannot get to SafeStrap anymore. Would it be alright to ODIN to Lollipop or do i need to go to 4.4.4? Anything I need to keep in mind before doing this? I just need to get to SafeStrap and I can get to some backups that I have.
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You need to Odin flash the NC2 Kernel to get Safestrap to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800888&stc=1&d=1402892555 then you should be able to wipe and install one of your backups. OR if you want to Odin to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760. :good:

Rooted i747 said:
You need to Odin flash the NC2 Kernel to get Safestrap to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800888&stc=1&d=1402892555 then you should be able to wipe and install one of your backups. OR if you want to Odin to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760. :good:
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Thanks a ton for the reply! I appreciate it immensely.
I'll go through those steps tonight and report back.

Rooted i747 said:
You need to Odin flash the NC2 Kernel to get Safestrap to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2800888&stc=1&d=1402892555 then you should be able to wipe and install one of your backups. OR if you want to Odin to Lollipop http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760. :good:
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So I have the kernel you linked downloaded and unzipped. Within Odin 3.10 do I want to place that md5 file under the "Re-Partition" entry?

orangetag001 said:
So I have the kernel you linked downloaded and unzipped. Within Odin 3.10 do I want to place that md5 file under the "Re-Partition" entry?
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Place it in the AP slot.

Rooted i747 said:
Place it in the AP slot.
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Just to be safe. This look correct? I have my computer in Japanese locale so that's why the /'s turn out that way

orangetag001 said:
Just to be safe. This look correct? I have my computer in Japanese locale so that's why the /'s turn out that way
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Looks good!:good:

Rooted i747 said:
Looks good!:good:
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YOU ARE THE MAN, MAN! Booted into it right away after it was finished!

Rooted i747 said:
Looks good!:good:
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I know you're probably sick of me posting but would I have to ODIN flash a different kernel to get Safestrap access on Lollipop? For some reason once I updated the startup prompt for Safestrap disappeared.

orangetag001 said:
I know you're probably sick of me posting but would I have to ODIN flash a different kernel to get Safestrap access on Lollipop? For some reason once I updated the startup prompt for Safestrap disappeared.
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Yes you would have to flash the NC2 Kernel then after you are done with Safestrap you need to flash the OC1 Kernel. To access Safestrap without Odin you would need to install the NC2 Flasher from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development/nc2-flasher-app-unsafe-t2989141/ plus you need the two (2) files from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/att-nj5-safestrap-t2957471 Thanks @benwaffle and Thanks @carl1961.

Without Odin https://youtu.be/yIjb0AiZOd4
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Without Odin https://youtu.be/yIjb0AiZOd4