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[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david12795:
Thank you so much! It finally worked! I got the reset notification and I am now back on JB :):):)

Thank you! should I take any more steps to ensure I made a clean installation or am I good after flashing it?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david12795:
Weird, I went straight to update phone and it said my phone is up to date? I thought the official 4.4 update came out for the S3?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Awesome!

really glad to hear that! The only thing I can think of thst you might want to do next is backing up your nv data. The following is a copy/past from a post I made a few min ago... root is required to fo this btw, just so you know.

(Since you are looking to update though, I recommend waiting till you have updated before rooting and running this backup)

It's a super simple procedure and will create an on device backup of your nv data. The backup will be stored on a couple of partitions we never touch, not even with firmware flashes. This essentially makes it a permanent backup. The cool thing about it is every time you reboot, the system checks for any corruption, and if detected, it will automatically restore from this backup. So if it were to ever happen, you probably wouldn't ever even notice it!

Install the Terminal Emulator from the play store. Open and enter this:

su

reboot nvbackup

Thats it! Device will reboot and create your backup. This should prevent you from ever suffering from a lost IMEI!

That has been released, but OTA's are generally rolled out in stages over several weeks. Usually done by region. So it msy not have started in your area just yet.

Two alternatives you can try though, install kies on your computer and update through that. Or there are a couple if threads in the General section that provide the ota for download.

Enewman17 has a few threads helping folks to update so I recommend checking them out as well.

Ive heard that some people have gone to best buy and they were able to initiate the update there. I dont know much more about this though.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david12795:
Thank you! I will look into this. I just figured for some reason...I would have some data left from cyanogenmod, if that makes sense. In other words, i want my phone to be as fresh as possible. I only ask this because when I had CM, i accidentally made a backup of it through rom manager (or clockwork) and I am not sure if its in my partition somewhere. :eek:

TIL that OTA arent as fast. Ill download KIES and give it a try.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david12795:
Just installed KIES and it said my phone has the latest firmware? :confused:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Factory resetting with stock recovery installed wipes all data except the external sdcard. I am so sorry I should've mentioned this before. I was thinking you had already done one at some point and didn't have anything left to worry about. Still, I should have asked and I do apologize for that. Hopefully if it was really important it was saved to the external sdcard....

Ok, I wasn't sure about that. I personally never need or use kies so I didn't know if it was tied to the staged rollouts. It would appear that it is though.

Give me a few min and ill post links to the threads where you can download the ota or update via a different method.

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UCUEMJB to UCUFNE4 firmware update - thread by enewman17

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2808654.

How to update SGH-I747 yo UCUFNE4_4.4.2 - thread by enewman17

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2789917

[Download] AT&T Kitkat OTA file - thread by bkong

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2788012

I suggest trying the third one by bkong first. He posted a pure OTA file you can try to update with.

The first option is a recovery flashable firmware, but does not include the /system (ROM) portion. To fully update using this you'll flash the firmware per his instructions and then go to his development thread for the stock rom. It is here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2788357

The second option is the OTA file, but it has been slightly modified to skip certain file checks. If the original OTA doesnt work, theres a good chance this will. (Since you are full stock now either one should flash without issue).

Hope those help! I recommend doing a bit of reading about each one (at least the OP and last few pages) and start with whichever you are most comfortable with.

Or, you could always use that most valuable tool, patience, and wait for the OTA to roll out for your area.

Good luck!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david12795:
No no! Its fine, I wasnt planning using it or anything, I just wanted to get rid of it since I have no use for it, no need to apologize. :), I was fully aware that I would lose all files, other than SD ext drive. I just wanted to make sure that all files are in the right place and none of the unnecessary files are taking up space (e.g. files from cyanogenmod)

As for the update, I talked to a samsung representative and they said one can go to Best Buy and get it updated there through a technician, so Ill try that later since I am close to it ATM. If it back fires, Ill try your suggestions.

I really do appreciate for the help :D, I have been completely lost for days but it turns out I was just using the wrong firmware. Thanks for pointing it out. Good karma is coming your way :). Hopefully one day, I will be here again and trying out a new custom firmware.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] DocHoliday77:
Glad I could help!

If I remember right, someone who mentioned the best buy thing had said at the time that the first store they went to did not have the update yet. But I think they found another in their area did. So if they say its up to date and cant help, you might find another store close by can. (If there is one of course!)

Just fyi so you're not too surprised if that happens.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] david12795:
Ill hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

Of course, if the worst happens, I can just use one of your links you mentioned. :good::good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NebraskaJ:
I just went back to stock after having CWM Recovery and BeanStalk 4.4.2. I used the recovery to wipe cache/data and flash the UCUCNE5 image ([ROM][4.4.2][Jul-2014] AT&T I317-UCUCNE5/MJ4 *Stock* Odex). I'd like to root the device and install the bootloader so WiFi will work now but I'm running into issues.

I can connect to the phone in MTP mode just fine, but Windows/Odin doesn't detect the phone in download mode. Not only that, but I can't turn the phone off while it's connected to the PC - it just reboots. I can get the phone to power down if it's not connected.

I've installed all of the updated Samsung drivers and Google ADB drivers. Anyone have any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] terpin32:
Take a screen shot of your settings in the about tab
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NebraskaJ:
Here's the screenshot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] terpin32:
If you flashed the rom without doing the update you should already be rooted tho if anything get the newest supersu 2.0 then flash that in recovery and see what happens
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] PuffinMuphin:
take the battery out and try going into recovery mode and reflash the rom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NebraskaJ:
I can't seem to get recovery to work at all. The phone is connected and detected by Windows when powered on. When in download(stock recovery), the PC doesn't detect it. USB debugging is enabled, the computer security permissions are set for the PC.

Without access to recovery, am I able to do anything? Can I use ADB to force-flash the phone without it being in recovery?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] NebraskaJ:
Also, a wierd issue I mentioned before - the phone will NOT power down when connected to the PC, it just reboots. In addition, the phone, if powered down, will boot automatically when the USB cable is connected.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
You may be looking at a Kies emergency restore if Odin can't see the device. ..

Hopefully Kies does...

But I'm with puffin on this one. ..

Place a clean rooted rom to your external sd card by removing it from the device and using a pc card adapter. ..then put the card with the rom back into the device while it's still powered down. ..

Then boot the device to recovery if possible. ..and fully wipe. ..then flash the new rom from sd....

Once booted...you should be good to move forward. ..g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Ajc61290:
wondering

hey.. So i am running 4.3 stock rooted deoxed with twrp. i am wondering if there is a way to truly go back to stock so i can ota the 4.4.2 update. i have already tried flashing 4.1.1 and going all the way up from there and i get the update to download and install and it just hangs up on the att logo screen on boot. Is it possibly because the knox counter is tripped. someone help. im not a noob to custom roms or flashing i just cant figure out what is stopping it....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
Boot to the stock recovery and wipe data then cache. ..

It should boot fine after that. ..g
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
I wanted to post this in the correct forum ( Android Dev) but it wont let me so Ill post here hoping it can be moved or will be ok here. Ok so here it is (drum roll).......LG G3 VS985 Hotspot hack. I do not take responsibility for doing this I simply tried it on my device and it worked. :good:

CREDIT:

Anonymous creator

xdabbeb's file hosting site

WACOmalt for making the original G2 thread (see below)

anyone else I did not happen to mention.

Download the file, backup and remove* HotspotProvision.apk and HotspotProvision.odex from /system/app/ And then drag in this copy of the apk**. Put it's permissions to rw-r--r-- and reboot.

The only caviat to this way is that every time you enable the hotspot you must change the password so it will enable (I Don't know Why). I had this happen on my G2 also so I am not sure if its me or that's how it goes. But hey it WORKS!:laugh:

*People have said that you can rename the app if you want. I copied the files and put them in downloads then deleted them in the sys/app section. When you move them back to sys/app go in app manager and clear data/cache for the hotspot so it will load correctly. This is what I did and it worked great.

**To drag and drop I used Root browser

Links:

DO NOT USE APP ON FIRST PAGE! it is meant for Android 4.2 Original thread

HotSpot APK Download

Root using IOroot here

Edit: This was tested on Verizon as that is the only device I have. Not sure it this would work on other carriers.

I will end this by a great quote from Abraham Lincoln:

"The problem with internet quotes is that you cant always depend on their accuracy" -Abraham Lincoln, 1864
[Verizon LG G3] LastStandingDroid:
This will help your hotspot working? Please can write what it's ment for
[Verizon LG G3] krisbi:
Wait... What? So you mean to tell me that the G3 hotspot feature won't work unless you hack it?
[Verizon LG G3] fgcchevy:
If you pay for it through your carrier it will work. This is most likely for the free hotspot mod, so u don't need to pay for it.
[Verizon LG G3] Osseon:
Plus they normally have a data cap for hotspot apps. I'd gladly pay for a hotspot if my carrier didn't slap me with a 5gb cap (which I blow through easily enough)
[Verizon LG G3] krisbi:
I don't think I have a problem with this in my country. My Xperia Z was fully free of these caps and restrictions so I assume it is the same.
[Verizon LG G3] Osseon:
In the USA the telecom companies are running a criminal racket, they are slowly tightening their grip on bandwidth. Its pretty sad.
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
This^
[Verizon LG G3] geoff5093:
Do you have Verizon? I didn't think so. This thread is about the Verizon G3 Hotspot hack.
[Verizon LG G3] krisbi:
The title changed AFTER I had posted my comment
[Verizon LG G3] hoola20055:
Verizon caps your hotspot app at 5 gigs? I would call them asap. I pay for tethering and my hotspot runs all the time with data over 20 gigs every month. I'm thinking maybe you don't have unlimited or just 5 gig p plan to start with.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
I think its ridiculous to have to pay an additional fee if you have a limited data plan. If you have 2GB bandwidth you should be able to use it however you want. 2GB is 2GB.
[Verizon LG G3] geoff5093:
I don't know any carrier that still offers limited Hotspot. The only one I know of is Verizon's old plan.
[Verizon LG G3] arcanexvi:
Per agreements with the fcc all limited plans should have free hotspot. You only have to pay for it on unlimited plans. Vzw has been this way for a little over a year. If you're on a limited plan and aren't provisioned for it, just call them and they'll add it. Grandfathered unlimited plans pay ~$30/mo
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
I am on an unlimited plan so I haven't been keeping track. I'm pretty sure when they first unveiled tiered data plans a couple years ago there was an additional fee just to enable wireless hotspot, but it makes sense for the FCC to prevent them from being able to do it.
[Verizon LG G3] aj522:
Can anyone confirms this works? I tried and when I turn on mobile hotspot, it just doesn't work or turn on, no errors or anything. I allowed the right permissions and removed the odex and apk originals.
[Verizon LG G3] kthung:
Bump. Also wondering if anyone was able to get this to work. Also this should probably be moved to the Verizon sub-forum
[Verizon LG G3] thenewmalcolm:
confirmed

Working on my Verizon variant. But I do have to change the network name each time. Tasker to the rescue.
[Verizon LG G3] BayRyder:
How do you change network name?
[Verizon LG G3] geoff5093:
They have it working on the G3 ported ROMS on the G2, I wonder if they could take it from that.
[Verizon LG G3] aj522:
Thanks. It worked when I changed the network name and yes I have to do it each time....
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Could you provide a screenshot or description on how to automate it with Tasker? Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] thenewmalcolm:
you change the ssid in hotspot settings

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Just a bunch of input and type scripts. I have it set to start the hotspot, then go back in and change the ssid which makes work. all automated. I'll try to post the apk. then all you'll need is the app Secure Settings

[IMG="tasker"]https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By20Vc09wBr2ckNYTTF6Y2ZYUjg/edit?usp=sharing[/IMG]

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Here's an apk I made using Tasker

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By20Vc09wBr2MGVzY054RXJ4SEU/edit?usp=sharing
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Any chance you could Export that one task from Tasker, post that? http://tasker.dinglisch.net/userguide/en/faqs/faq-how.html#q

Then I could import to my Tasker, adjust it appropriately.

Thanks!
[Verizon LG G3] planedoc:
oops

i am a dummy...can anybody get me the original files(hotspotprovision.apk and hotspotprovision.odex)..i deleted them and didnt follow directions.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Try here for originals:

https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0B8sTZFIblGePOVNRRHhMRkJwYTg/edit
[Verizon LG G3] planedoc:
Thanks, but it says empty folder

EDIT: sorry, i caught it too soon, you were still loading, Awesome, THANKS!
[Verizon LG G3] Ghost401:
Hi, I downloaded this app an ran it but my phone started acting funny and opened the my Verizon app. Did I do anything wrong? Pls help lol
[Verizon LG G3] moosc:
In my g2 I never had to change anything when I launched it. Wonder I why this set up needs to change pw every time

Sent from Bad Azz VZW LG G2 Cyan Tapatalk
[Verizon LG G3] bturkel:
SO do you have to be rooted for this to work? This is a deal breaker on the phone for me I have to get my hotspot to work. IF someone can walk me through this I be gladly to send then a nice booty through PAYPAL
[Verizon LG G3] moosc:
Yep u have to modofy system files to get it to work.

Sent from Bad Azz VZW LG G2 Cyan Tapatalk
[Verizon LG G3] marcmsj:
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Yes, you need root.
[Verizon LG G3] bturkel:
How to root on mac
[Verizon LG G3] csimo:
I wonder if anyone has tried to just use the hacked HotspotProvision.apk from the G2 on the G3 (Verizon)? The ROM's are very similar and the .apk seems about the same. I don't think you could brick the phone by simply trying the G2 hacked HotspotProvision.apk.

Anyone willing to try it?

There's another thread that mentions two simple edits to the G3 HotspotProvision.apk that will work. I don't know if this is the same or not. Maybe the author can tell us?

Thanks,

-Joe

(currently using a G2 but will have a G3 on Monday and I need this Hotspot hack)
[Verizon LG G3] bturkel:
I am rotted I have put the new file into the system folder now I do nto understand Put it's permissions to rw-r--r--

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All good got it to work - if someone could just fix the renaming the ssid everytime we would be all set
[Verizon LG G3] geoff5093:
Look at the ioroot thread, there is a guide for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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When the first mod came out it had the same restrictions, it's only a matter of time before the devs figure it out.
[Verizon LG G3] csimo:
I wish someone would figure it out pretty quick!

-Joe
[Verizon LG G3] Influxvisions:
I try removing the 2 files and adding the hack apk and fix the permissions reboot but when I try to turn it on it won't run and the toggle gets stock on the ON position. Any ideas what m I doing wrong?
[Verizon LG G3] chizzy58:
Yes!

I am trading my HTC one Max with no issues on tether to THIS!

love the phone...hate the tethering method.
[Verizon LG G3] Influxvisions:
Nevermind I got it working, I just have to turn on, change channel, save and vuala!
[Verizon LG G3] geoff5093:
You just need to make a change, such as adding a 2 to the SSID, then change back.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
I've found that I don't really need to change the values for SSID or password. I just click in the two fields, then Save.

Hopefully thenewmalcolm will pop back up, so I can get a copy of his Tasker script. Given you really don't need to even type something, but only toggle to those fields, it should be readily automatable.
[Verizon LG G3] thenewmalcolm:
Ask and ye shall...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By20Vc09wBr2V2UtVkpLRVVGTUE/edit?usp=sharing

it should work with the screen off

but it won't work the first time cause you have to grant root

its just a lot of touch scripts and a few input scripts so unfortunately doing anything on the phone will mess it up untill its done

the whole process takes about 30 seconds

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you'll have to make wifi your second toggle from the left. sorry if that messes anything up for anyone
[Verizon LG G3] burkett375:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53682931&highlight=hotspot#post53682931

I'm not rooted so I can't test, but here's the cloudy fix. It's just a flashable zip that changes a line in the build.prop. Is anyone brave enough to test? This should fix so that you don't have to change the password after every disconnect.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Is the .apk what Tasker outputs when you select an Export?

I'm trying to get the actual Tasker script you created, so I can then edit it.

In Tasker, go to Menu -- Prefs, disable Beginner Mode.

Then go to where the task is, long press on it to bring up the Export option.

If you could post the output from the Export (to google drive), that is what I'm looking for.

Thanks :)
[Verizon LG G3] Guest.:
On my G2 running 4.4.2 I had to do this same issue except when I was on a ROM. Stock with this you must change the password. I add a number to the password and save it, turn on hotspot then delete the digit I added and after hitting save it will turn on. This is a direct APK copy from the G2. It is atleast better than nothing until there is a better fix. :good:
[Verizon LG G3] imucarmen:
Works great! Thank You So Much!!

Works great. Have been using it all day with no issues other than having to change the name to restart the apk.

Just bought my G3 today and having this made my decision to get it because I was gonna get another G2 which I had since it came out and hard bricked a few months ago. Anyway, Thanks for sharing this because I really wanted the G3.
[Verizon LG G3] mfloyd:
Wifi tether router in the play store now works for the G3. Tried it on my wife's phone and no issues after about an hour of tethering.
[Verizon LG G3] imucarmen:
wonder if foxfi works because I bought that a while back. Paid 7 dollars for it and have hardly used it because I'm almost always on ASOP based roms. Guess I'll have to test it out.
[Verizon LG G3] mfloyd:
I don't think foxfi works for the G3 at this time. Glad wifi tether router now works so the wife will leave my phone alone when she needs it to tether.
[Verizon LG G3] thenewmalcolm:
Anyone else confirm the app is working?
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Yes, WiFi Tether works, but there seems to be one bug.

I bought it, input my desired SSID and password, tablet connected immediately. When I later select Disable, the connected tablet can no longer connect to the outside, but it still shows a WiFi link to my phone, so it isn't cleanly releasing control of the WiFi.

I sent the dev a message on the bug -- maybe I'm missing a setting in the config page.
[Verizon LG G3] rswain64:
I would like to know this also.
[Verizon LG G3] Maliron:
I can verify this is working 100%! I had bought this app for my S4 a while back and it worked well then too. It seems to take about 30 second to enable the AP, but it then works gets. From the devs site I used these settings:

For LG G3 using this config

Interface wlan0

Method 3 - HostApd

Channel 1

Encryption wpa2-psk

Drivers nl80211

"HostApd Patch" <- UNCHECKED
[Verizon LG G3] CMoney408:
got hotspot working in 5 minutes!

got it to WORK!!! joined just to let you know how easy it was thanks to all of you!

1st) download ioroot and verizon drivers from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2776198

2nd) follow these directions to root (may need to youtube how to enable debugging mode on g3 if you dont know how):

http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-root-your-lg-g3

3rd) download the wifi router app mentioned in this thread, its only $2.50

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.snclab.wifitetherrouter&hl=en

p.s. - i have the paid version of foxfi, it still does NOT work after the root.
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
WiFi Tether will probably have an update soon, fixing the minor bug I found. Super responsive developer :)

I've checked a test build which, correctly, stops emitting the SSID when you select disable. The present version does stop routing, but ought to stop sending out SSID when disabled.

(minor bug, but a correction is always good)
[Verizon LG G3] csimo:
When you say "WiFi Tether" are you talking about the built in Hotspot or an app? If so please post a play store link to the app.

Thanks,

-Joe
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
It's a play store app first mentioned back at post 48.

WiFi Tether Router, costs a couple bucks. Works well on g3, at least it ran cleanly all day for me.
[Verizon LG G3] csimo:
I tried it on my Verizon G3 and it wouldn't show up as a hotspot. I got a refund. Don't know what I did wrong.

I need a mobile hotspot ASAP. The OEM hack works as long as you change the settings each time... a pain.

-Joe
[Verizon LG G3] markfm:
Give WiFi tether router another shot - support for g3 just came out today. (I'd also tried it before, couple days ago, before it worked on g3)

Right now the version on play store works on g3, one pretty harmless bug that many people probably wouldn't notice.