[Q] update rooted NK4 to OD6 lollipop - T-Mobile Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a rooted NK4 kit Kat note 4 (tmobile), stock, and when I want to run a software update through the settings, it can't update because my device has been rooted. I wanna know if there's a way I can upgrade to lollipop, through my custom recovery (twrp) to update my device to lollipop without losing my data and losing root. any way this is possible? Thanks in advance for any advice or answers.

You have to use kies

re: upgrade to lollipop
franchize1989 said:
I have a rooted NK4 kit Kat note 4 (tmobile), stock, and when I want to run a software update through the settings, it can't update because my device has been rooted. I wanna know if there's a way I can upgrade to lollipop, through my custom recovery (twrp) to update my device to lollipop without losing my data and losing root. any way this is possible? Thanks in advance for any advice or answers.
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You don't need Kies to upgrade your phone to the new Tmobile COD6 Lollipop firmware.
Here is a link to an easy step by step guide which will guide you through the process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...sy-steps-stock-odin-n910tuvu1anih-cf-t2903733
Check it out, there are many step by step guides for Tmobile N910T which tells you exactly what to do.
Good luck,
Have a great day!

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[Q]Root official KK, is it possible ???

hi guys, just upgraded to official KK, Kingo cant root it, so that mean i cannot install safestrap. any idea ???:crying:
baseband: N900AUCUCMLG
BUILD#: KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG
4.4.2
Check bootloader: A3 ( fail to use Odin )
There is currently no root access available for kit Kat.
wangshin248 said:
hi guys, just upgraded to official KK, Kingo cant root it, so that mean i cannot install safestrap. any idea ???:crying:
baseband: N900AUCUCMLG
BUILD#: KOT49H.N900AUCUCMLG
4.4.2
Check bootloader: A3 ( fail to use Odin )
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MLG is not official. NC2 is the official kitkat.
Restore your phone to MJ5(if your on MLG only), root, install safesrap, then upgrade with odin to Dyamic Kat or Undriod kitkat that already has root, install safestrap.
sandman7793 said:
MLG is not official. NC2 is the official kitkat.
Restore your phone to MJ5(if your on MLG only), root, install safesrap, then upgrade with odin to Dyamic Kat or Undriod kitkat that already has root, install safestrap.
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Sorry for the noob-ness of this question. I just went to the DynamicKat (3.0 NC2 version) thread and read the OP.
The OP makes it look like you need to use SafeStrap to flash this... Above, you referenced ODIN. I'm very confused.
I'm getting a warranty replacement Note3 this morning in the mail and, assuming it comes with 4.3, I'm NOT taking the NC2 OTA. I'm really wanting to get rooted KK.
Any advice or guidance you can further provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
If you get a 4.3 device you will need to root it, then use Odin, then install safestrap.
Here's an example.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712039
440bro said:
If you get a 4.3 device you will need to root it, then use Odin, then install safestrap.
Here's an example.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712039
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Thank you very much! I appreciate the help.
Fingers are crossed that my device comes with 4.3

[Q] Trying to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4

So here's the backstory, about a year ago I bought a fairly new Samsung S5 (SM-G900A) off of swappa.com. It's always been on Straight Talk, so I have never been able to receive AT&T updates. My problem with getting it to Android 5.0 is that my phone needs to be at 4.4.4. I can't find any firmware out there to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 since AT&T hasn't published their firmware. Any assistance/help/tutorials in finding a way to get my phone up to 4.4.4 would be much appreciated.
HeadBroski said:
So here's the backstory, about a year ago I bought a fairly new Samsung S5 (SM-G900A) off of swappa.com. It's always been on Straight Talk, so I have never been able to receive AT&T updates. My problem with getting it to Android 5.0 is that my phone needs to be at 4.4.4. I can't find any firmware out there to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 since AT&T hasn't published their firmware. Any assistance/help/tutorials in finding a way to get my phone up to 4.4.4 would be much appreciated.
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Are you rooted? Do you want root? 4.4.4 was not much difference from 4.4.2.
dirtydodge said:
Are you rooted? Do you want root? 4.4.4 was not much difference from 4.4.2.
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It's not rooted and I don't need root access. If root is an absolute must than I wouldn't have a problem rooting my device. I wanted 4.4.4 so I can upgrade to the stock AT&T 5.0 ROM.
HeadBroski said:
It's not rooted and I don't need root access. If root is an absolute must than I wouldn't have a problem rooting my device. I wanted 4.4.4 so I can upgrade to the stock AT&T 5.0 ROM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
Read and follow the instructions in post 1. READ THE NOTES SECTION at the bottom of post 1. You'll need to root with towel root first then you'll be able to flash up to 5.0. I don't know if any way for you to do it regular as i have never had straight talk.

Root Stock ATT Note 3 after Stagefright/OC2

I've searched and researched. I'm not finding a matching thread/procedure for my situation. I've never rooted before so I wanted to make sure I was following the right procedure. Thanks in advance for any help.
I'm currently running stock recently updated AT&T 5.0 N900AUCUEOC2. I don't care if I remove stock apps and I'd prefer not to trip odin if possible. Backups of all my files have already been done manually and I'm ready for a reset/wipe.
Is it safe for me to follow the procedure for oc1 at http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760?
What is the difference between wipe and non-wipe tars?
Will it force OTA update to OC2 after I do root procedure for OC1? Will OC2 be rooted afterwards?
Is someone working on a procedure for OC2?
I've had the same problem and haven't been able to root. Someone should try to work on this I'm sure we're not the only ones
Ditto, Att note 3 running oc2. I've tried odin and a few one click programs with no luck.
Have anyone found a way to root OC2?
There are many posts explaining how to root. Unfortunately, I don't think It can be done while on lollipop. None of the popular root tools work on lollipop (kingoroot/towelroot). You have to odin back to NC2 (Kitkat), Root, install safestrap and busybox, then you can install OC2 in safestrap via a pre-rooted OC2 ROM or backup.
Hitmizzle said:
There are many posts explaining how to root. Unfortunately, I don't think It can't be done while on lollipop. None of the popular root tools work on lollipop (kingoroot/towelroot). You have to odin back to NC2 (Kitkat), root, then you can install OC2 in safestrap via a pre-rooted OC2 ROM or backup.
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Hitmizzle, you summarized very well :good: - I also spent days trying to find a root method on OC2 but to no avail. Eventually I ended up restoring to NC2, rooted, then installed a pre-rooted OC2 as you described. I think the admin should bookmark your post so as to save much time for other people.
OC2 OTA
I'm running OC1 rooted and got a notification for an update which I assume is OC2. If I take that OTA update will I lose root on my device?
sibenj said:
I'm running OC1 rooted and got a notification for an update which I assume is OC2. If I take that OTA update will I lose root on my device?
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Yes, assuming the update doesn't fail. If you want OC2, there's a rooted OC2 ROM update at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006

Root and upgrade out of country G900A

I'm not very hacky or what you call it, my know-how in this region is not very good, so I'm hoping someone here is able to help me.
When I was in USA I bought myself a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 (G900A), paid it off and had it service unlocked (called AT&T and they unlocked it for me). Then I went back to Ukraine and now I want to to be rooted... and have lollipop.
I don't know how to upgrade it to lollipop... Kies and the phone says I have the latest firmware and I cant get it updated. On top of that, I've read in posts here that if I update before rooting it, I might be in trouble later on the road.
Towelroot V3 says that my phone is not supported so I can't root it that route...
I've read tutorials here about rooting with the ND3 update... first of all, I don't know what the ND3 update is and how to obtain it since I can't update my phone OTA in Ukraine.
How do I go about this?
More information about my phone (since I learned more information about this process).
Kernel date is Tuesday July 22 2014... towelroot is said to work for any before June 3, 2014... this is probably why my phone isn't supported.
Also, is it true that Android 5.0 removes the SD Card functionality???
Well, I got it rooted... thanks to muniz_ri!
I just went ahead and risked it, not knowing what ND3 or NG3 was.
My next step is flashing it to Android 5+ ... that is if it doesn't remove the SD Card functionality
Well, I found these instructions on flashing my G900A to a pre-rooted stock lollipop... the problem I'm having is with FireFlash... I can't seem to find that app anywhere.
elitezenithweb said:
Well, I found these instructions on flashing my G900A to a pre-rooted stock lollipop... the problem I'm having is with FireFlash... I can't seem to find that app anywhere.
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Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59959596
SM-G870A Peace
Thank you!!!!!
Wait, I'm confused - you say you were able to downgrade your G900A to a rooted 4.x state? I thought root was impossible once you take the 5.0 update?
TJBilyk said:
Wait, I'm confused - you say you were able to downgrade your G900A to a rooted 4.x state? I thought root was impossible once you take the 5.0 update?
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You can only if you didn't take on the 5.0 OC4 bootloader and kept OA1
I didn't take the 5.0 update since I am out of the country and OTA updates don't come here... but I did have the NG3 update... so I downgraded to ND3, rooted and went back to NG3... then I flashed a prerooted 5.0 stock ROM with OA1 (I think...) and now I'm using it...

[Help] Installing 6.1 on Galaxy S4 Active (i537)

Hi - a year or so ago I degraded from 5.1 to 4.x
I am now looking to upgrade to 6.1.
I need to be able to get 6.1 on, and then remove root & SU.
Can anyone help me with a guide on how to do this?
Faramire said:
Hi - a year or so ago I degraded from 5.1 to 4.x
I am now looking to upgrade to 6.1.
I need to be able to get 6.1 on, and then remove root & SU.
Can anyone help me with a guide on how to do this?
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Read the GUIDES.
Devo7v said:
Read the GUIDES.
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All of the guides seem pretty convoluted/outdated. I click the 5.0.1 and the thread is empty...
All I want to do is flash 5.0.1, or 6.1, or whatever is easiest.
I am currently on a flashed 4.4.2 - Rooted w/ Towelroot, but I would prefer NOT to be rooted when I upgrade.
Just a simple flash of the OTA 5.0.1 will do nicely, preferably with a security patch update prior to March 1, 2019. Having a hard time finding a simple guide to just simply flash it. Everything seems to be very complicated trying to keeproot, etc, which I am just not really trying to do.
I just want 5.0.1 or greater on an already flash 4.4.2 device. (I can't to OTA from device.)
Faramire said:
All of the guides seem pretty convoluted/outdated. I click the 5.0.1 and the thread is empty...
All I want to do is flash 5.0.1, or 6.1, or whatever is easiest.
I am currently on a flashed 4.4.2 - Rooted w/ Towelroot, but I would prefer NOT to be rooted when I upgrade.
Just a simple flash of the OTA 5.0.1 will do nicely, preferably with a security patch update prior to March 1, 2019. Having a hard time finding a simple guide to just simply flash it. Everything seems to be very complicated trying to keeproot, etc, which I am just not really trying to do.
I just want 5.0.1 or greater on an already flash 4.4.2 device. (I can't to OTA from device.)
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The threads definitely aren't blank, I just looked at them. Since you're rooted it's not as simple as just flashing the update, you need to be on unrooted firmware to start with. The guides explain everything. Make sure you read everything and follow the directions exactly. You'll have to completely wipe your phone since you're rooted, but it's all explained in the guides.

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