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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] Different Baseband version.

I've looked through every available rom to download and no luck was found that has my baseband version which is I8190DXAMA2 that is rooted. So I have given up on searching for them and I'm desperately need someone to help me to get my phone rooted without the baseband version changing.
So all in all my question is:
Is there any rom out there that is rooted that has my baseband version?
If not, how can I get root priviliges but still able to call etc by installing rooted ROM with different baseband?
Please a step by step help would be wonderful, since it is my first time rooting and all I've learned is how to use Odin to install the rom.
Regards,
IcY~

Flash CWM or TWRP through Odin and that's it.

Flashing rooted rom is just another alternantive. General way to get rooted is like mr.Benz said, by flashing custom recovery, in our device case it's done via odin then flash root by custom recovery.
Go to development section, you'll found step by step to root.
Sent from my GT-I8190

oh wow, that was sorted quick. Would have saved me 5hours of downloading custom and stock rom. Ik I have slow net.
Thank you for the help!

Aw shucks, wouldn't let me post at the official Toolkit thread I wanted to do a backup, chosen "All installed -nosystem -apk -noshared" but it says adb: unable to connect for backup. I wanted to do a reset from settings from the phone because it wouldn't let me set wallpaper, I get 'error adjusting wallpaper' message. So I was hoping to backup all my games and not lose my game data and pray to god that the reset from settings will work. Any ideas on how to fix this?

[Q] First attempt at rooting (4.0.4)

I have been reading this website and several others over the last few days and last night decided to give rooting a go. Trouble is - I am not sure where to begin.
Last night I tried downloading Philz kernel - PhilZ-cwm6-DXLR5-OLB-v2.7 since my kernel version is 3.0.15-n7000dxlr5-cl968032.
I then followed these instructions:
Download xxx-signed.zip kernel matching your ROM
Put the previously downloaded xxx-signed.zip file on your external sd card
Boot into stock recovery (volume up+home+power)
Select "apply update from external storage".
Now select the xxx-signed.zip file you copied in previous step
You are rooted + new PhilZ-cwm6 kernel with CWM6
What I got was a message like - signature authorization failed.
Not sure what to do next and would appreciate some guidance.
I am doing this basically because Ive decided to keep this phone a little longer, learn about rooting and try my hand at experimenting some of the custom roms.
Again appreciate any assistance / guidance anyone might be willing to provide
thank you

Is this the one you tried?
http://d-h.st/o9X

yes... i think that is it

download using phone browser. the move it to ext sd and try again..

case sensitive link.... my bad

Obviously Not. The link i posted links to the kernel. It should be downloading the kernel.

same result..... signature verification failed

The otherday I use PhilZ 3.99 for LR5 from his thread in ori dev. It works fine.
http://www.mediafire.com/?3ale6m9q6b6a3
Sent from my phone.

Like I said... im new to this, but the instructions seem simple enough (as above). Wish I could get it to work for me....

I saw you are using ver 2.7. On the PhilZ he has 3.99 for lr5. It worked for me.
Sent from my phone.

i am downloading the 3.99 version now - see how it goes

tried 3.99 and get the same result -- signature verification failed

Strange. Maybe check if there a box in the stock recovery that can be ticked or unticked? Otherwise, check other root method from dr.ketan sticky at android dev thread. Many easy method, even an apk that root.
Sent from my phone.

dont know if this is relevant to the issue, but here it goes
About a month ago, I let the phone update some software - didnt really pay attention what it was updating as i was working.
Later that day i noticed my company email was not coming through. I raised a ticket with IT and received a response after looking into my case stating that the company does not allow rooted devices to access the email system. I found this strange because I had never tried to root the device. Is it possible that somehow an update occurred that rooted my phone?
Im aware that there are several ways to root, but again, im new to this would appreciate further guidance that might help me get this phone rooted.
thanks again

I would try method 0 and 1B from dr.ketan thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18978158
Let us know how it goes.
Sent from my phone.

willing to try these methods - if i start with method 0, how do i go about flashing with a safe kernel?
i have read quite a bit about kernel issues for 4.0.4 so just dont want to create a serious issue

newman330 said:
if i start with method 0, how do i go about flashing with a safe kernel?
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once rooted, use mobile odin to flash tar.md5 version of philz kernel, not zip

ok.... im rooted - thanks to both of you for the assistance.
now.... im rooted at 4.0.4. If i want to install a custom rom say for 4.2 or 4.3, I guess I need to root to the appropriate operating system. how does this process work? do i need to first flash to a safe kernel?
bear with me.... this is very complicated for my non-IT brain : )

The most reliable roms now are still stockbased custom roms 4.12. Other newer roms are still experimental. I like Sweet rom 10.5. You need to read instructions for rom flashing from the rom thread.
Sent from my phone.

i have downloaded the following files to computer and getting ready to place them on my phone:
PhilZ-cwm6-DXLR5-OLB-3.99.tar.md5
MobileODIN_FlashKernel_N7000-v3.0
MobileODINLite-v3.85.apk
Is there any special instructions i need to be aware of for mobile odin? I assume i just run the apk program and follow instructions from there to get my safe kernel flashed?

Cant Downgrade to 4.1.1 from 4.4.4. on i9305

i9305 Imei shows null/null after flashing I9305XXUFNL1_DBTFNL1 which was a stock rom
Also no signal as you would guess
Now I cant even downgrade to any roms apart from 4.4.4.
Phoen is rooted and tried 4.1.1. I9305XXALI5_I9305EVRALI5_I9305BVALI5 through Odin and Mobile ODIN
On Mobile odin phone looks like its working then stays on the SAMSUNG Logo for ages and nothing, just stays there
I have a Back up of an efs which I done through Rom Manager but not sure if its corrupted or how to restore it
If someone coud give me a walkthrough :highfive:

EwOkie said:
i9305 Imei shows null/null after flashing I9305XXUFNL1_DBTFNL1 which was a stock rom
Also no signal as you would guess
Now I cant even downgrade to any roms apart from 4.4.4.
Phoen is rooted and tried 4.1.1. I9305XXALI5_I9305EVRALI5_I9305BVALI5 through Odin and Mobile ODIN
On Mobile odin phone looks like its working then stays on the SAMSUNG Logo for ages and nothing, just stays there
I have a Back up of an efs which I done through Rom Manager but not sure if its corrupted or how to restore it
If someone coud give me a walkthrough :highfive:
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Hi,
About IMEI null/null with 4.4.4 firmware, you should search in this Q/A forum, there a lot of threads asking for this issue. Maybe you should get an answer yourself
However, you should try again to do a clean flash of latest official 4.4.4 firmware with ODIN v3.09 by following this GUIDE HERE from @MaHo_66.
AFAIK, it's impossible to downgrade from 4.4.4 because of KNOX bootloader. It has been said many times in this Q/A forum. Maybe it exists somewhere a tricky trick to do it but I'm not aware of this.

FLooDW said:
Hi,
About IMEI null/null with 4.4.4 firmware, you should search in this Q/A forum, there a lot of threads asking for this issue. Maybe you should get an answer yourself
However, you should try again to do a clean flash of latest official 4.4.4 firmware with ODIN v3.09 by following this GUIDE HERE from @MaHo_66.
AFAIK, it's impossible to downgrade from 4.4.4 because of KNOX bootloader. It has been said many times in this Q/A forum. Maybe it exists somewhere a tricky trick to do it but I'm not aware of this.
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In Addition to @FLooDW 's answer:
Try to use Philz 6.48.4 or 6.59.0 as your recovery rather then TWRP or the old CWM (6.0.4.7), especially DON'T use the latest TWRP from their official website, its a broken build and its known to mess up the partitions! That could be your problem if you have done that before...
Any recovery you want to use, download from my RECOVERY/GUIDE thread that FLooDW linked to you, use those they work fine.
PS. before flashing official firmware with ODIN, make sure you have a custom recovery installed, then boot into recovery, wipe system/data/cache/dalvik-cache/internalSD/boot/modem etc. this is to ensure when you have flashed the firmware, there is nothing left from the previous firmware that was installed.
Note: when explaining your issue, try to do that by providing as much as possible info about your actions before and after the problem occured, that way anyone who wants to help can help you the best way possible.

MaHo_66 said:
In Addition to @FLooDW 's answer:
Try to use Philz 6.48.4 or 6.59.0 as your recovery rather then TWRP or the old CWM (6.0.4.7), especially DON'T use the latest TWRP from their official website, its a broken build and its known to mess up the partitions! That could be your problem if you have done that before...
Any recovery you want to use, download from my RECOVERY/GUIDE thread that FLooDW linked to you, use those they work fine.
PS. before flashing official firmware with ODIN, make sure you have a custom recovery installed, then boot into recovery, wipe system/data/cache/dalvik-cache/internalSD/boot/modem etc. this is to ensure when you have flashed the firmware, there is nothing left from the previous firmware that was installed.
Note: when explaining your issue, try to do that by providing as much as possible info about your actions before and after the problem occured, that way anyone who wants to help can help you the best way possible.
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Really helpful addition !

Trying what you guys have mentioned just now, let you know as soon as :good:
What 4.4.4. om do you suggest?
Also the efs I backed up (not sure if its working or not as it was with Rom Manager)
How do I restore, can it be done with root explorer?
Tried the [ROM][i9305][18.10.15]>>>4.4.4<<<[KK][STOCK][TW][STABLE][+AROMA] S5 Elite Lite v4.0
which I posted a few days ago, left a post with no reply and thats when I started getting the null/null

PSN_AGNi_pureSTOCK-v5.9.5-4.4.x_I9305_AROMA
Currently trying this rom.. watching the installation set up and says so far that set_perm: some changes failed
used philz_touch_6.59.0-i9305
Rebooting and stays on Samsung Galaxy boot screen ??

EwOkie said:
PSN_AGNi_pureSTOCK-v5.9.5-4.4.x_I9305_AROMA
Currently trying this rom.. watching the installation set up and says so far that set_perm: some changes failed
used philz_touch_6.59.0-i9305
Rebooting and stays on Samsung Galaxy boot screen ??
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AGNi is not a ROM, this is a kernel. Did you flash AGNi kernel over official Samsung firmware ?
As MaHo_66 said, you have to explain more what you have done and what you need if you want us to help you.

Steps :
reflashed a Stock Rom then Rooted it then added Philz Recovery
Then Tried this rom : I9305XXUFNL1_O2UFOB1_4.4.4_KK.zip
Currently trying various modems to see what this gives me
Failing this will need to try QPTS or EFS Professional again.
* I know how to flash and root roms if you look at my signature along with kernels I am basically telling you what I have tried to get
this null/null away as I think its a baseband/modem issue somewhere as I have read various posts and some people agree.
Cant even do the *#197328640# or *#*#197328640#*#* to get into certain modes
Thinking it maybe the sim card slot now .......... I am losing my mind now!

EwOkie said:
Steps :
reflashed a Stock Rom then Rooted it then added Philz Recovery
Then Tried this rom : I9305XXUFNL1_O2UFOB1_4.4.4_KK.zip
Currently trying various modems to see what this gives me
Failing this will need to try QPTS or EFS Professional again.
* I know how to flash and root roms if you look at my signature along with kernels I am basically telling you what I have tried to get
this null/null away as I think its a baseband/modem issue somewhere as I have read various posts and some people agree.
Cant even do the *#197328640# or *#*#197328640#*#* to get into certain modes
Thinking it maybe the sim card slot now .......... I am losing my mind now!
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There are few other possible solutions you could try:
- try this, it shows you how to get in service mode and the restoring of the golden efs backup, that should be present if its good.
If above doesnt work, then try the one below.
- have you tried to flash the param_bin file? if not try that with ODIN, it might work.. file attached.
Let us know how it goes.

H yes tied that file and didnt work
will the imei work from another phone or efs?
isnt that link just gps?

Failure to install TWRP ROM [Samsung Galaxy S4 Active]

So I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my rooted phone, I am on 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 not sure at the exact moment but when I go to install TWRP Odin mode I believe it is, is stopping me from continuing so the device is just sitting at "Downloading... Please do not turn off the target". I attempted multiple different flash APKs (Because I don't have a computer). I did see another post with someone who has the same problem (not sure if he used a PC) but this is very annoying. Can someone please assist me?
I am making sure my device is rooted, I have the proper version for my device I just need to use this to install Xposed installer on my phone, but again, no PC access..

MrAddictedGamer000 said:
So I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my rooted phone, I am on 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 not sure at the exact moment but when I go to install TWRP Odin mode I believe it is, is stopping me from continuing so the device is just sitting at "Downloading... Please do not turn off the target". I attempted multiple different flash APKs (Because I don't have a computer). I did see another post with someone who has the same problem (not sure if he used a PC) but this is very annoying. Can someone please assist me?
I am making sure my device is rooted, I have the proper version for my device I just need to use this to install Xposed installer on my phone, but again, no PC access..
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Based on a post you made in one of the other threads it sounds like you have the i537 (AT&T version of the phone). If this is the case you have a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any custom recovery. You're only option is to use FlashFire to flash things.
If I misinterpreted what you said and you do indeed have the i9295 (international version of the phone), you should be able to put a custom recovery on your phone.
Based on what you said above, you are putting the phone in download mode where you can use Odin to flash things to your phone. Odin is a PC program and you can only use the phone in download mode in conjunction with a computer. You need to put your phone in recovery mode in order to be able to flash things without a computer. It sounds like you need to do some more reading about what you're attempting to do and how your phone works because you are starting to mess with some low-level programming on your phone and you could permanently brick it.

This is true, I have the AT&T variant. My friend sold me this for real cheap so brick in it isn't the worst thing. I did state I cannot use a PC as I do not have one. I also don't believe I can put my phone into recovery mode, or at least I don't know how. I tried [HOME+PWR+VolDown] and I believe it tried to install the recovery. So, maybe I am missing something there is a lot to read. Do I need a computer to do this or can I found it without?
Could you please maybe private message me or leave it here, a step tutorial on how to put this phone into recovery and install the a custom ROM. (I know how to use flashify already) the only issue is the locked bootloader. Thanks for the information. I do not have the international phone. Just AT&T. Not unlocked.

You cannot install a custom recovery or flash anything through the recovery menu because AT&T locked the bootloader. The only ROM that exists right now for the i537 is the Slick As Hell ROM in the development section.
As far as learning more, check the stickies it's always a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...alaxy-s4-active-firmware-guide-t2892445/page1

Hello, Please I want to ask if i need to unlock my bootloader before flashing the recovery or roms on this i537 running android 4.3

Devo7v said:
You cannot install a custom recovery or flash anything through the recovery menu because AT&T locked the bootloader. The only ROM that exists right now for the i537 is the Slick As Hell ROM in the development section.
As far as learning more, check the stickies it's always a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...alaxy-s4-active-firmware-guide-t2892445/page1
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Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance

dedon4christ5 said:
Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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You didn't need to post this question on two different threads. Check the other links in the stickies.