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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] talvigi:
Stay Official if not required

[MENTION=6582901]MasterXan[/MENTION]:

master untill you specifically don't need costum ROMs for your device, you don't need to get root on it, but there are some good things behind rooted phones Just google "why root android phone" and you will see thousand words to know whether you need root or not.

As far as your update to 5.0 Lollipop is concerned you don't need to be rooted but you at least or for most need to be on official firmware of your samsung device and later on you can follow this post from first page and read some comments too to better understand the process of updating

Our great Master Muniz_ri, and Apoplectic1 have managed an easy way to update i337 to 5.0.1 just follow this post read it carefully mostly [MENTION=5538411]jack_ssl[/MENTION] and Apoplectic1 page 2,3,4,5,6 and may be others too http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/att-5-0-update-file-t3075548

and this page too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] sujithchandra.004:
first extract the zip to get .cfg file and rename it to .zip and flash through stock recovery and profit
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] talvigi:
I am not sure but I think it does so because your phone is missing some necesary files, like any app that is necessary for the device to be updated with stock firmware, because i tried some same type of steps on my ATT Note3 N900A and it gave me this kinda errors and stucked on recovery.

try a kitkat firmware like NC2 or later and then do all the steps mentioned here for upgrade to lollipop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ichiban:
currently run on rooted kitkat 4.4.4, got notification for update last night. Downloaded completed, and the phone rebooted said: updating failed at 26%. Any idea? Do i have to flash it back to stock and do update?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] churapa:
It's advisable to be on wifi during the process and also to have a good amount of free RAM on the device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Failing because of the file modified for root. See the keep root thread for how to update and keep root. If you flash back to stock and take the ota you will permanently lose root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] talvigi:
[MENTION=4802557]Apoplectic1[/MENTION] : can i go back to 4.4.4 and get rooted there from and come back to lollipop with keeping root as Muniz_ri said in his post

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[MENTION=4708661]muniz_ri[/MENTION]: I did update by taking the OTA provided by [MENTION=4802557]Apoplectic1[/MENTION], is there a way i would go back to 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 to gain root access and come back to lollipop?

i have heard before that we cannot go back to any previous versions once we updated to Lollipop!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gj23:
Losing root is not permanent, you can still Odin back to NB1 from the OC3 OTA. I sideloaded the OTA from stock NB1 and then I used Odin to get back to NB1 from OC3 so I could use FlashFire to get the rooted OC3. I did all this just to see if it was possible and it worked without a problem and phone has been running great for a couple days now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
Well aware of all of that. Thought this was the S5 forum for a sec.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gj23:
Sorry muniz, I know you understand how all this works, you are leading the way in most of this development and I greatly appreciate all your time and dedication. My comment was a clarification for talvigi. I apologize if It looked like I was undermining you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] muniz_ri:
No, actually my bad. I really thought I was in the S5 forum. The qfuse was updated on their 5.0 release so they cant downgrade to root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gj23:
Good reason to keep this S4 then.....especially with guys like yourself helping all of us out:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] FarmGeek4Life:
My remarks to him were specifically about the fact that updating to this version, unless done in a way that does not touch the bootloader, will prevent him from ever being able to use a custom rom like Cyanogenmod on his phone. It would be better for you to provide him a link to a post that specifies how to do that (update without modifying the bootloader), because this thread does not mention such a process. I don't care if he uses Cyanogenmod or not, but don't run him through a process that will remove that option in the future if he has thought about going that way.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] Apoplectic1:
Good reason to ditch Samsung once I upgrade. I know it's mainly AT&T's fault, but for whatever reason they lock Samsungs down extra hard, while leaving phones like the LG G3 and HTC M8 with unloackable bootloaders.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] talvigi:
Hay man i am sorry if i was so rude or mistaken by all that i told Master actually i'm not a dev or genius like you guys i just wanted to help him some way i could now as far as you great guys are here i really didn't need to answer someone's cry for help but i thought you guys are busy now so why a person should think this forum is not responding to his request.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] MasterXan:
Thanks for trying to help me out.

FarmGeek4Life is right. It seems trying to install the AT&T Lollipop ROM would be too much of a hassle because it would have a bootloader with no unlock solution and I want to leave my options open (running custom ROMs). I think it would be best if there is a solution that would allow me to update to Lollipop without having to lock the bootloader so that means installing a custom ROM like Cyanogenmod.

Again, I got an AT&T S4 running android 4.2.2, build number JDQ39.I337UCUAMDL. To install Cyanogenmod, what's the next series of step to take?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ~wolverine~:
If you're wanting a TW Lollipop ROM I would suggest Goldeneye from iB4STiD. It's an excellent ROM. Just follow the loki install guide and you shouldn't have any troubles. You'll can keep the MDL bootloader and still be on 5.0.1.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2313469
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] FarmGeek4Life:
If you want to install Cyanogenmod, there is a usable walkthrough here. This uses CWM, and I would suggest getting a newer version than what the page links to, or to use TWRP. Also, you can save yourself a good amount of hassle if you download the Cyanogenmod update .zip file first (as well as a compatible GApps .zip file) to your internal storage or SD card first, since this should let you avoid using adb to install the update.

Some pointers:

When you flash the first time, you should format /system (and only /system) to avoid issues from changing ROMs.

Factory reset is generally recommended, but I have changed ROMs in the past without a factory reset (but be prepared for many FCs, and plan to do a factory reset in the future to clear out lingering problems).

You can also use the AT&T Galaxy S4 CyanogenMod 12 thread to ask questions concerning switching to Cyanogenmod.

The old CM 10.2/11 thread also has a lot of information in it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] karate104:
These workarounds don't apply to someone like me who's still on 4.2.2 I337UCUAMF3, correct? Safestrap would be my only option for custom ROMs?

I've been holding out for a while in case any breakthroughs were made on that bootloader front, but it doesn't look like that'll happen anymore. Thinking about just updating to stock Lollipop while retaining root via the recent method posted. Can anyone comment on performance, battery life, etc. of this stock Lollipop? Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] FarmGeek4Life:
Nope, the only hopes for custom ROMs on MF3 and newer is if a miracle occurred (someone found a hack to unlock) or if Samsung/AT&T released an update that contained an unlocked bootloader. The second is probably more likely than the first, but still pretty unlikely. It would definitely be a bit of an image improvement, though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gj23:
I've been running the rooted 5.0.1 that I updated with the FlashFire method (which worked perfectly the 1st time I attempted) for almost 2 weeks and I haven't had 1 issue since the update. The battery life is really good. I took my phone to work, fully charged, and used it quite a bit and it's still at 75%. I uninstalled (with Titanium Backup) all the AT&T apps, as well as, all the Samsung apps. They are useless to me and are just a huge drain on the battery. Just don't forget to make a back up (with TB) before you do this so you can restore them or you'll have to Odin back in order to take the next update, whenever that may be. In my opinion, the update is well worth it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] ebusuhejbi:
I renamed the cfg-zip inside of zip file removed in external sd card and flashed on stock recovery in non rooted sgh-i337 at&t. .everything works great and smooth and the battery is very good. ..thanks for your sharing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] StoneyJSG:
So the at&t S4 lollipop update is finally out, yay! Now to wait for someone to male a custom ROM with it so I can flash it without taking the official update since I am on the MDL firmware.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] s629c:
There are safestrap options for NB1 and there's a way of having lollipop with root if you want to go that method

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thornofcarrion:
Need help

Hello,

I got SGH-i337M with Android Vers 4.4.2 (baseband I337MVLUFNI2). Read through the thread but I am kind of new to all this ^^;. Anyway, I downloaded the 5.0update.zip file and like others, I failed to get my handset updated. I renamed the cfg to zip but it also failed. I guess, it cannot be done through Stock Recovery?

I never rooted the device. I am getting OTA but it is failing as well. What can I do to update it to lollipop?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] gj23:
First thing I would check would be the storage, make sure you have enough space there for the OTA update. Then I would make sure that you dont have any system apps disabled. These are just a couple of suggestions that I would start with. My guess is it's more likely to be not enough storage space for the update. My phone is rooted and I used the FlashFire method, which went over without a hitch. Hope ya can get it figured out soon because I think this update is well worth getting, especially if it's rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thornofcarrion:
I already cleared the cache and partition...complete factory reset. Then, tried to update it and it failed.

Edit : I assume, I can directly update 4.4.2 to 5.0, right?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] FarmGeek4Life:
They key to your problem is the title of this thread: AT&T. You said you have a Canadian S4 (I337M), so you MUST use the I337M update. This one won't work for you unless someone makes modified zips to install it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] thornofcarrion:
Got it. I think that must be the problem. I am downloading i337M firmware. I hope that would be the only reason. By the way, I can't find any 4.4.4 firmware for i337M. Can I directly upgrade to lollipop?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] naqib786:
samsung galaxy s4 at&t problems

hi i got Samsung galaxy s4 and its running on android 4.4.2 but i got i problem i wana upgrade it to 5.0.1 and i went to setting software update it said software update interrupted and it also said try it in 24hrs but i tried it soo many times it didn't and i tried odin to install room but it dosen't work it said failed and also i wanted to install twrp recovery mode but it didn't work coz i tried it when u put it in sd card and unzip in recoverymode but it said fail and it started to factory reset which i was really disappointed and i found another way where you download twrp app and where u can install it direct from app i tried and it reboted and it said u can't install this software becoz its blocked by at&t users which i don't get i wanna get ride of 4.4.2 also i used sooo many other methodsbut it didn't work if anyone no any solution for this plz do contact me reply i really need your help and i will really appreciate it

thanks in advance...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 General] jack_ssl:
Finally I Updated

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shobuddy:
My workplace has an open wifi network that I use. When I get in the building, I get the notification and sign-on to it. Lately i have been getting two notifications as shown in the screenshot below. The "Sign into Wi-Fi network" is what I use to sign into the wifi but I'm not sure what the "Sign into network" notification is. I've only started seeing this notification recently and it may be due to a setting(s) I might have changed but can someone tell me what the "Sign into network - HOME" is?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Planterz:
Open a browser and see if there's a "portal" redirect page you have to log in to or agree to conditions or something like that.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shobuddy:
There is a browser page that I use to sign-on. My question is, what is the difference between the two notifications? I only need and use the first one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] ScottyNuttz:
People who received their T-Mobile S6s reported that once you connect to Samsung.com on your phone, you get a 50% off coupon emailed to you (according to this reddit post). Has anyone done this on their AT&T device? Just wondering if I can count on getting one myself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] androidoholic:
Most of my recent Samsung purchases came with this, once you register the phone with Samsung you get an email that gives you 50% off any accessory.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] natefish:
I only got 30%. Feeling cheated. It was 50% for me last year.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Vicious LSD:
I didn't get any email when I registered my phone sigh.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] androidoholic:
Yep I got 30% as well, and only for items under $59.99. I was thinking about getting the gear vr, but not now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] Seed 2.0:
30% for me, I got the email instantly after signing up. This was my first android phone and first time singing up with Samsung account.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] kezzerxir:
I registered my ATT GS6 and got a 30% coupon, however when I used it ordering 2 wireless chargers it applied it to both (30% off the total order). I was pleasantly supplied because the email is worded as if it only works on one item. Got 2 chargers for $70 and free shipping.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] tonystarkd:
I didn't get any email
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] dxwilliams40:
Yeah. 30% here too. Got 2 codes though because I returned the edge
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mishaparem:
Hello everyone,

I have a set of earbuds that fit my ears perfectly, have excellent sound, and are all around the best ear buds I've had in a while. The problem is that the mic seems to work only when I push the controller button on the earbuds. This makes using the earbuds inconvenient for phone calls. Is there any setting, or something that can be done on the Android system to remove push to talk during phone calls? I'm making this post under the assumption that it is a software issue, but I'll also be looing into hardware solutions on the earbuds themselves.

Thanks,

Misha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] knitler:
Just wondering. I'd like to go play with one and see how I like it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S6] joekiv:
They have them in stock In a Store near me (NY). You can check them out, but they won't sell them from stock until 4/10. You can buy them right now , but they treat it as pre-order and mail it to you.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caelrie:
I'm looking for an app that will let me increase the minimum CPU frequency, but only when bluetooth is active. I don't want it messing with the CPU at any other time because I'd prefer the better battery life of the resting speed. I want it to turn on and set the new minimum when I turn bluetooth on, and turn itself off and go back to system defaults when I turn bluetooth off.

Anyone know of one? I'm rooted so that's not a concern.

Edit: It would also be ok if it's on all the time but will maintain low resting CPU frequency when it should, and only raise the minimum when bluetooth is on.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turbomann:
Set cpu and autoconfig cpu. Only for a53 cluster. Regards
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
I get these errors when i try to build an aokp rom for my device, an LG G2 mini.

http://hastebin.com/hubogamavu.js

how can i fix it?
[LG G2 Mini] sd_shadow:
This thread will be moved to G2 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
Ok thanks, sorry for the error
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
nobody?
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
I get a system.img as output, is it wrong?
[LG G2 Mini] System_F:
no, but also you should have a flashable zip in aokp/out.../
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
I have to check it.. I didn't see it. Thanks
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
There isn't
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
Maybe it needs a flag somewhere
[LG G2 Mini] tecno789:
tonight i re-compile the rom and i got this error :

device/lge/g2m/overlay/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml:161: error: Error parsing XML: mismatched tag

make: *** [/home/customer/aokp/out/target/common/obj/APPS/framework-res_intermediates/package-export.apk] Errore 1
make: *** Eliminazione del file "/home/customer/aokp/out/target/common/obj/APPS/framework-res_intermediates/package-export.apk"
make: *** Attesa per i processi non terminati....

#### make failed to build some targets (01:11:01 (hh:mm:ss)) ####

can someone help me?
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] joho5:
I have busybox installed, I'm rooted, and have custom recovery. Can I just flash stock recovery back and get the ota?

Or do I need to set my phone up as new and take the ota?

Was hoping for the first option.

Thanks
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
For OTA, you need stock recovery, and no changes to system apps. Root is okay, and busybox should be, too. But if you removed any system apps, froze them, added system apps, you will either need to restore them to their "stock" condition, or flash a stock ROM.

Unlocked bootloader is okay for OTA as well.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] joho5:
If I have viper4android installed in system/priv-app will that fail ota? My whole system is stock other than that... It's 90% of why I root... To install Viper.

I want to be able to accept the sense 7 update when it comes though.

Thanks for all your help.
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] redpoint73:
Pretty sure it will fail. Adding apps to /system would constitute a modification. Viper will be wiped out when you OTA anyway, so no reason to leave it in place (only to cause complications).
[AT&T HTC One (M8)] joho5:
I don't mind deleting and reinstalling after... Just was wanting to know if that's what I needed to do.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AirM:
Hey,

my phone is not turning on,not entering recovery mode, not entering download mode, not entering the hard reset mode, not recognised by the PC and not charging.

2 months ago i reached my phone and he had "black screen". took the battery out,turned the device on and he got black screen again. took the battery out again but it back in and turned on the device again, entered the menu and it got stuck. took the battery out and in,turned the device on and it happened again.

I wanted to reach the settings menu to restore the phone but couldnt get to it because the phone froze. so i decided to perform a hard reset.

I did this, the screen was black for 10 minutes (could see it is turned on), the the android logo was on the screen with a loading bar,and then the screen went off. waited another 15 minutes and tried to turn it on,and it did not respond.

what can i do to make it work?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itsbighead:
Did you make any software modifications to it prior to the problem occuring
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AirM:
did nothing.

I tried to update to 5.0 but with not success (pc suite and from the phone updater)

forgot to mention, i took it to a lab and they told me its a flash component
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AirM:
anyone?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megafan:
I had the same problem, with black screen, but mine showed LG logo bootloop, tried everything, without success, I send it to a service, waited almost two months, they said dead mmc and replaced motherboard under warranty. Hope you will resolve this...
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StarryKnight:
hello, so it all began with the lollipop update, i wanted it on my new phone (less than a week old), so i've read everything i can about flashing the G2, and i guess i did nothing wrong (i used normal flash instead of CSE the first time), but i didn't back up my original ROM and that's the problem, so the KDZ installed normally, but when tried to configure the phone, the touchscreen went crazy , exactely like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYwumfkokOA. so i downloaded a 4.4.2 kitkat rom, but it didn't correct the problem, i used an OTG and a mouse to use the phone, and i found out that my IMEI is "null", and there is no signal at all, plus the phone heats up and the battery drains really fast, and some apps like the browser freeze when i open them, i tried at least 5 roms, and they all have the very same problems.

then i tought maybe my phone isn't a d802, so i checked my IMEI on every IMEI check website, and they all told me it's a D802, but when i removed the back cover, i found "D800 0815" written under some sticker, and i'm afraid that i'll brick my phone if i try the stock d800 firmware, and it's android 4.2 while my original firmware was 4.4.2, i even took my phone to a repair shop but no luck, i'm really confused and can't replace or buy another phone, all my savings went into this one, and this forum is the only place that can help me, so please, if anyone has a solution help me

TL;DR: my touchscreen went crazy and my IMEI says "null" after i tried a lollipop update on my LG G2 D802
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] T.E.C.H.N.O:
Where did you got your phone from?

There are a lot of shops selling refubished D800 or D801 as D802. They replace the Model number in build.prop which is a simple trick. Then you get flashing errors and other crazy errors.
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I recently got my note 4 and am really happy, but my father got the 5.0.1 update 3 das ago and when i try to force an update (while on 4.4.4) i says i have the latest update.

i tried with kies but it wont work... and i really want that 5.0 update. we bought our phone the same day at the same store... both are samsung and not sprint of at&t. I have hollandsnieuwe as data provider and my dad kpn. We didn't get our phones from them. .. i already tried some things... please help
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strikerdj2011:
ota are send out in batches so it don't overload the servers just cause they was bought same day same place means nothing you should get it the coming days
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] macmobile:
Help! Just looked for the update out of curiosity and suddenly it's already downloading. What can I do in order to stop it? I don't want to get Lolliflop installed on my phone.

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Can't stop this thing even in the application manager!
[Sony Xperia E3] Shunfry:
Yop,

Thank you ! ♥ I will try this.
[Sony Xperia E3] atomicr:
Unfortunately, after doing every step as it is written, after flashing Xperia M2 kernel, phone just won't boot. Sony logo dissapears after 2 seconds and screen is black for long time and it won't boot at all.

I have D2203 with locked bootloader and not allowed to unlock..
[Sony Xperia E3] nortonex:
It's ok - that is normal, that screen goes black. Just connect usb cable and follow next steps.
[Sony Xperia E3] ~Unify~:
Does this method work for D2212 for root with 4.4.4 firmware....
[Sony Xperia E3] nortonex:
It may be possible - but you need to risk and try. Just in points: 4 and 25 use your D2212's FTF instead of D2203.
[Sony Xperia E3] vinay:
also need a jellybean kernel from d2312 or d2302 varriant of xperia m2

edit

maby it work,s cause we don,t have to boot system.

we have to boot kernel and system with black