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This may have been asked before, but I couldn't find a proper answer on XDA forums. So here it is:
Will you still be able to download and install official updates in your Note without a hitch even if you've rooted it?
Is voiding the warranty the only problem with rooting?
thameera said:
This may have been asked before, but I couldn't find a proper answer on XDA forums. So here it is:
Will you still be able to download and install official updates in your Note without a hitch even if you've rooted it?
Is voiding the warranty the only problem with rooting?
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yes to your questions. getting it OTA is another matter especially if you installed a custom rom.
and of course, you risk bricking your device once you tinker with it. but if you follow the instructions, especially Dr. Ketan's guide, your chances of success goes up dramatically.
That's a relief. If I don't install a custom rom I'll be able to upgrade OTA, right?
And where can I find this Dr Ketan's guide?
thameera said:
That's a relief. If I don't install a custom rom I'll be able to upgrade OTA, right?
And where can I find this Dr Ketan's guide?
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You can find it here.
thameera said:
This may have been asked before, but I couldn't find a proper answer on XDA forums. So here it is:
Will you still be able to download and install official updates in your Note without a hitch even if you've rooted it?
Is voiding the warranty the only problem with rooting?
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Of course you will get OTA / Kies update after Root, but again bad part is that, you will lose Root after OTA/Kies. So If you want to keep your Root intact, you should not update it with OTA/Kies but you can just use as Notice, when you get notice about new update, find it over XDA (this thread is for stock ROMs) n update it using Mobile Odin/ CWM
Chasmodo have shown you exact thread for rooting guide in detail, here ofline guide i have made too, download it from last link on my signature.
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but if you follow the instructions, especially Dr. Ketan's guide, your chances of success goes up dramatically.
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Thanx for compliments
Thanks a lot, everyone! Hoping to root the Note as soon as I get a time!
dr.ketan said:
Of course you will get OTA / Kies update after Root, but again bad part is that, you will lose Root after OTA/Kies. ...
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So, in case of the OTA update a rooted device will get "unrooted", right? Will that leave the phone in the same state as it would have been in if the rooting never happened, i.e. if you were just doing the OTA updates only all along?..
Yes it will lead to state of unrooted, M not sure but it may leave superuser application icon on drawer(non functioning). If it remains you have to Flash ROM with PC Odin to get rid of this.
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Yes it will lead to state of unrooted, M not sure but it may leave superuser application icon on drawer(non functioning). If it remains you have to Flash ROM with PC Odin to get rid of this.
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Alright, and after that is done, will that leave the phone in the same state as it would have been in if the rooting never happened, i.e. if you were just doing the OTA updates only all along?..
Can anybody please answer this? Thanks.
voxano said:
Alright, and after that is done, will that leave the phone in the same state as it would have been in if the rooting never happened, i.e. if you were just doing the OTA updates only all along?..
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I think yes, only not sure about the "flash counter" that I've heard on these forums. It may be an indicator of you voiding your warranty.
EDIT: got my self interested, did a quick search and found more info on this thread. After doing the update and going into download mode you should be able to see if your flash counter is alright
i have root with zerg rush exploit
did ota update and still have root.
gabyteodor said:
i have root with zerg rush exploit
did ota update and still have root.
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I think some OTA updates leave the rooting intact and one has to specifically "unroot".
OrangGeeGee said:
I think yes, only not sure about the "flash counter" that I've heard on these forums. It may be an indicator of you voiding your warranty.
EDIT: got my self interested, did a quick search and found more info on this thread. After doing the update and going into download mode you should be able to see if your flash counter is alright
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Thanks. So I guess things will be the same if one flashes back the original ROM and resets the binary flash counter. Please do correct me if I'm wrong.
Flash counter raise when you flash custom rom with pc Odin.
Reflash stick rom won't reset it, u need 'jig' to reset it.
Ics support a sw which reset counter without jig.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
dr.ketan said:
Flash counter raise when you flash custom rom with pc Odin.
Reflash stick rom won't reset it, u need 'jig' to reset it.
Ics support a sw which reset counter without jig.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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Doesn't TriangleAway work here?
praetorius said:
getting it OTA is another matter
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Ahh no wonder... I am on N7000OZSKK1 and was notified about a 70~mb update both OTA and via Kies to N7000OZSLA2 but no matter what I did it would cause an error during updating. I guess I'll just wait for a "rootable" update (and plus I can't seem to find a changelog either...)
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I followed the method to root my phone per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954 but I am trying to install the latest update from Verizon. I am getting an error code when trying to update, 0x111708, anyone come across this and any solutions to fix it so I can update?
Thanks in advance!
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I followed the method to root my phone per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954 but I am trying to install the latest update from Verizon. I am getting an error code when trying to update, 0x111708, anyone come across this and any solutions to fix it so I can update?
Thanks in advance!
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What ROM are you on or where you on?
MicroMod777 said:
What ROM are you on or where you on?
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No ROM and haven't put one, just rooted.
I'm rooted via Stump Root after taking 26A and I'm unclear which version of Freedom I can use to get custom recovery installed and not get a brick in the process.. guidance would be appreciated.
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I'm rooted via Stump Root after taking 26A and I'm unclear which version of Freedom I can use to get custom recovery installed and not get a brick in the process.. guidance would be appreciated.
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Use the "KitKat 24A ota freedom zip". Just check the md5, and run that bad-boy!
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Use the "KitKat 24A ota freedom zip". Just check the md5, and run that bad-boy!
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Thx, yeah ended up just going for it and it worked perfectly. Niiiiiiiice.
Does autorec not work?
staticx57 said:
Does autorec not work?
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Who you replying too?
Anyone have any further suggestions? I am being prompted to update every day now.
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Anyone have any further suggestions? I am being prompted to update every day now.
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Don't know the entire situation, but if you have a custom recovery, then need to revert to stock. If stock recovery and just root, then update, root should be held over update. After update, then install custom recovery.
njstein said:
Don't know the entire situation, but if you have a custom recovery, then need to revert to stock. If stock recovery and just root, then update, root should be held over update. After update, then install custom recovery.
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It is stock, all I did was root to remove Verizon bloat.
SirCheese said:
It is stock, all I did was root to remove Verizon bloat.
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If it's the update to go from 24a to 26a, then do the update. Root should persist (it has for me, I've done it twice now). I haven't seen anything in the way of performance improvement, but the persistent "update now" pop-up is annoying.
njstein said:
If it's the update to go from 24a to 26a, then do the update. Root should persist (it has for me, I've done it twice now). I haven't seen anything in the way of performance improvement, but the persistent "update now" pop-up is annoying.
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That' the problem, I can't do the update, I get an error 0X1117008. And everything I had read so far, hasn't been helpful, and I really don't want to tell Verizon I rooted it. I am sure they will shoo me away.
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That' the problem, I can't do the update, I get an error 0X1117008. And everything I had read so far, hasn't been helpful, and I really don't want to tell Verizon I rooted it. I am sure they will shoo me away.
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Ahh, gotcha. So, have you tried to kdz back to 24A, disable myverizon app, root with ioroot25, then taking ota?
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Ahh, gotcha. So, have you tried to kdz back to 24A, disable myverizon app, root with ioroot25, then taking ota?
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I haven't :silly:
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I haven't :silly:
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Try that. Something isn't right and I'm betting starting over will fix it (hopefully).
Hey guys,
Even after reading tons of threads, I cant seem to manually sideload an update for 5.0.1.
I just got this Nexus 6, but have been a long time user since Nexus 4.
What is the easiest way to upgrade to 5.0.1 without loosing all my data? Thanks again!
So you're stock unrooted? What happens when you sideload? Please give more info
Ive already tried to download the patch but cant seem to apply, even following a few guides.....
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So you're stock unrooted? What happens when you sideload? Please give more info
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I am stock, rooted, unlocked. I tried to manually sideload with no success. I also tried the nexus toolbox. I get all the way to the end, and it looses ADB connection
@RoysGTI
If you are rooted, you will not be able to side load the update. And "unroot" will still leave some files which will prevent it from installing.
You need to extract the system.img from 5.0.0 and fastboot flash it. This will leave your user data intact. Then after flashing the update, you will have to reroot.
I assume you are still encrypted?
cam30era said:
@RoysGTI
If you are rooted, you will not be able to side load the update. And "unroot" will still leave some files which will prevent it from installing.
You need to extract the system.img from 5.0.0 and fastboot flash it. This will leave your user data intact. Then after flashing the update, you will have to reroot.
I assume you are still encrypted?
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Could you assist me in the flashing of the system.img? How will that get me to 5.0.1?
I am not sure if I am encrypted or not.....
RoysGTI said:
Could you assist me in the flashing of the system.img? How will that get me to 5.0.1?
I am not sure if I am encrypted or not.....
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You need to take a step back and do some reading and studying before doing anything else with your phone. You don't want to risk doing something wrong and bricking your device. Read and study these tutorials before proceeding further. Make sure you thoroughly understand everything, before proceeding. And don't hesitate to ask questions in those respective threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
cam30era said:
You need to take a step back and do some reading and studying before doing anything else with your phone. You don't want to risk doing something wrong and bricking your device. Read and study these tutorials before proceeding further. Make sure you thoroughly understand everything, before proceeding. And don't hesitate to ask questions in those respective threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/how-to-nexus-6-one-beginners-guide-t2948481
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Ok, I followed the first steps again, and restored back to original stock factory image. Going to check my version and then reroot.
Once I root again, will I have to do this same process for every OTA update?
RoysGTI said:
Ok, I followed the first steps again, and restored back to original stock factory image. Going to check my version and then reroot.
Once I root again, will I have to do this same process for every OTA update?
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OTA will not install if you are rooted.
cam30era said:
OTA will not install if you are rooted.
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Got updated to 5.0.1 with root access now. Thanks again for your help! It def. helps starting from scratch.
RoysGTI said:
Got updated to 5.0.1 with root access now. Thanks again for your help! It def. helps starting from scratch.
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There's a button for that.
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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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
Okay. So currently im backing up my s4 active device using samsung kies 3. android version 4.4.2. I have Broadband Version I537UCUNH3. The device is rooted using towelroot a while back. I wanted to know if i update to lollipop will it remove my root? Because i dont want root anymore and i want it updated. Is there a way to Update and keep my data and stuff. And it wont bother me if root is gone.
yesterday i tried to update it but it said update failed.(a message popped up to update) Phone rebooted and looked normal so i went to sleep. My question is again is that How will i update my device and keep my apps and such, even if it removes root. Dont want it anymore. AND if i cant is it bad to stay in this android version 4.4.2? Anyways thanks**sry for my bad english.
Technoob321 said:
Okay. So currently im backing up my s4 active device using samsung kies 3. android version 4.4.2. I have Broadband Version I537UCUNH3. The device is rooted using towelroot a while back. I wanted to know if i update to lollipop will it remove my root? Because i dont want root anymore and i want it updated. Is there a way to Update and keep my data and stuff. And it wont bother me if root is gone.
yesterday i tried to update it but it said update failed.(a message popped up to update) Phone rebooted and looked normal so i went to sleep. My question is again is that How will i update my device and keep my apps and such, even if it removes root. Dont want it anymore. AND if i cant is it bad to stay in this android version 4.4.2? Anyways thanks**sry for my bad english.
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How to update to lollipop manually while keeping root
Short version: install FlashFire, download the zip file in the OP, flash following the instructions carefully
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
How to update to lollipop manually while keeping root
Short version: install FlashFire, download the zip file in the OP, flash following the instructions carefully
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Will this delete all my data? Like photos, apps, music, settings? And if it does.. then is it okay to stay on 4.4.2?
Technoob321 said:
Will this delete all my data? Like photos, apps, music, settings? And if it does.. then is it okay to stay on 4.4.2?
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It should not delete your data. The only thing that would do that would be to use Odin to flash back to NE3, which I don't think is necessary. If you stay on 4.4.2, the Android Police will arrest you and throw you in a dungeon cell with only outdated Apple products to pass your time. Lol jk sorry it's perfectly fine to stay on 4.4.2 you'll just have to find a way to disable the OTA app (can always uninstall it with Titanium Backup, that's what I've done in the past).
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It should not delete your data. The only thing that would do that would be to use Odin to flash back to NE3, which I don't think is necessary. If you stay on 4.4.2, the Android Police will arrest you and throw you in a dungeon cell with only outdated Apple products to pass your time. Lol jk sorry it's perfectly fine to stay on 4.4.2 you'll just have to find a way to disable the OTA app (can always uninstall it with Titanium Backup, that's what I've done in the past).
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I really appreciate your help How can i repay you? Last few questions unless more comes up :3 Did you use The keeproot method yourself? Is it simple? Does OC6 have problems currently? Because when if i update to tht idk if ill use any of my root stuff anymore.
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I really appreciate your help How can i repay you? Last few questions unless more comes up :3 Did you use The keeproot method yourself? Is it simple? Does OC6 have problems currently? Because when if i update to tht idk if ill use any of my root stuff anymore.
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I used the keeproot method myself, it is simple enough as long as you follow and understand the instructions. OC6 does not have any problems that I am aware of. You can always be rooted (that is do the keeproot method) and then just not do anything with root once on OC6. More generally speaking it is perfectly possible (maybe even somewhat normal) to be rooted and not do anything about it. Root really is only giving yourself complete access to the file system/OS, you don't actually have to do anything with it. And I'm pretty sure once you're on OC6 you could just unroot. Point being, while you need root to get to OC6 manually, once on OC6, you have plenty of choices if you really don't want to be rooted.
Always pleased to help when I can. And you've already repaid me by hitting the thanks button :good:
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I used the keeproot method myself, it is simple enough as long as you follow and understand the instructions. OC6 does not have any problems that I am aware of. You can always be rooted (that is do the keeproot method) and then just not do anything with root once on OC6. More generally speaking it is perfectly possible (maybe even somewhat normal) to be rooted and not do anything about it. Root really is only giving yourself complete access to the file system/OS, you don't actually have to do anything with it. And I'm pretty sure once you're on OC6 you could just unroot. Point being, while you need root to get to OC6 manually, once on OC6, you have plenty of choices if you really don't want to be rooted.
Always pleased to help when I can. And you've already repaid me by hitting the thanks button :good:
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Man.. Your awesome. So there is way to unroot in OC6 once i get there?im just really skeptical about the keeproot method. So follow instructions carefully and it should do it? No hidden tricks? lol. and damn the I537 OC6 stock rooted rom is huge. I have NH3 stock rooted so will it work? No music, apps, or anything will be deleted.. im sorry im just paranoid. *when i downloaded the OC6 rooted rom, it says unexpected end of archive but im still able to open it. And when i try to extract it onto a folder it says Archive is either unknown format or damaged* What do i do? sry for the multiple questions :3. Any help would be helpful btw im only downloading in incase i want to update
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Man.. Your awesome. So there is way to unroot in OC6 once i get there?im just really skeptical about the keeproot method. So follow instructions carefully and it should do it? No hidden tricks? lol. and damn the I537 OC6 stock rooted rom is huge. I have NH3 stock rooted so will it work? No music, apps, or anything will be deleted.. im sorry im just paranoid. *when i downloaded the OC6 rooted rom, it says unexpected end of archive but im still able to open it. And when i try to extract it onto a folder it says Archive is either unknown format or damaged* What do i do? sry for the multiple questions :3. Any help would be helpful btw im only downloading in incase i want to update
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The update works fine and didn't erase any of my data. I can't think of any hidden tricks lol It's huge because it's Samsung and they include too much bloatware. NH3 should work,not 100% positive. Did you try opening it with winrar? Actually you don't need to extract the most recent update file if I remember correctly...
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The update works fine and didn't erase any of my data. I can't think of any hidden tricks lol It's huge because it's Samsung and they include too much bloatware. NH3 should work,not 100% positive. Did you try opening it with winrar? Actually you don't need to extract the most recent update file if I remember correctly...
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Yea i tried to open it with winrar. Anyways i will just try to redownload it. if i do.. all i do is drag the zip file to my phone and use the Flash thing, to activite it? But as long as 4.4.2 is perfectly fine ill probably stay on it. Unless i need to update to OC6. Can i pm u if i have problems?
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Yea i tried to open it with winrar. if i do.. all i do is drag the zip file to my phone and use the Flash thing, to activite it? Can i pm u if i have problems?
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Correct and feel free to pm if you have questions
Technoob321 said:
I have NH3 stock rooted so will it work? No music, apps, or anything will be deleted.. im sorry im just paranoid.
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I just did the update method from stock rooted NH3 and everything worked just fine