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Just Bought Epic Touch rooted (cwm) question

hey so i just bought a epic touch from someone but i cant tell if this is a custom cwm recovery or if i still have to install it... phone is rooted was restored to factory setings.. Do I just go ahead and flash the recovery or should i do something else before?
android system recovery 3e?
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I want to delete sprint apk with titanium backup.. but want to backup rom before i mess anything up.. new to ept4 had been a long time htc evo user
runing gb el.29
kernel 2.6.35.7
hw d710.10

That's the stock recovery. If you want to back it up you can use sfhub's auto root package to install CWM. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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nitro_c4 said:
That's the stock recovery. If you want to back it up you can use sfhub's auto root package to install CWM. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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Yep! And please read, read, read before you start flashing. bad things happen to people that don't.
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nitro_c4 said:
That's the stock recovery. If you want to back it up you can use sfhub's auto root package to install CWM. Here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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will this just install recovery? or overwrite write and re root.. my phone is on metropcs dont know if it will ovewrite any of the setting pre installed and change them back to sprint
thank you guys HUGE diff between evo and ept4.. not ready to flash just know having a backup is #1.. flashing will come in a while when I catch up know that roms are riskier than im use to for the evo

That will just install recovery. Safest bet on the recovery is el26cwm.

rwright64 said:
That will just install recovery. Safest bet on the recovery is el26cwm.
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ok i have been reding this is what i believe i have to do.... since i already have root access and on el29 i would just have to use auto root option C to install cwm
I read that el26 is the safest way to flash like you mentioned to flash any rom and should be flashed when flashing roms.. being a newbee still tryin to figure out how that works.. right now i have no idea how i would get to cwm el26 to the rom el29 that im on..
thank you i REALLY appreciate the answers im reading trying to catch up if i find my answers first ill edit i hope it doesn't bother anyone or if the questions have been answered before

Be VERY careful when messing or flashing ANYTHING.
Wouldn't want you to ruin a nice phone. =D
But seriously, like the other guy said, "read, read, read!"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1587607
Read through this a couple of times. It should get you headed in the right direction.

dz1 said:
ok i have been reding this is what i believe i have to do.... since i already have root access and on el29 i would just have to use auto root option C to install cwm
I read that el26 is the safest way to flash like you mentioned to flash any rom and should be flashed when flashing roms.. being a newbee still tryin to figure out how that works.. right now i have no idea how i would get to cwm el26 to the rom el29 that im on..
thank you i REALLY appreciate the answers im reading trying to catch up if i find my answers first ill edit i hope it doesn't bother anyone or if the questions have been answered before
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You can flash any GB ROM with the EL29 rogue recovery unless the install instructions for a ROM says otherwise. If you're going to flash an ICS ROM use the EL26 kernel or you risk bricking.
You can use Odin to flash the EL26 kernel with CWM5 to your ROM. Make sure to put it in the PDA option of Odin and only have auto reboot checked.
You can find Odin3 v1.85 (to Odin the EL26 kernel with CWM) in the second post of this thread (the same one I linked before) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
The EL26 kernel can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514665
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Thank you guys like you said read read works I managed to figure out how to install cwm rogue did a full back up... Still reading how to flash Roms not going to flash soon tho
Now a minor problem pre installed apps from Samsung social hub, email, only work on mobile network is that common for them not to work on wifi. Push mail works on email but as soon as I turn on wifi Samsung apps stop sync
Aps gmail, Facebook official app, ect work on wifi so it has nothing to do with wifi set up...

dz1 said:
Thank you guys like you said read read works I managed to figure out how to install cwm rogue did a full back up... Still reading how to flash Roms not going to flash soon tho
Now a minor problem pre installed apps from Samsung social hub, email, only work on mobile network is that common for them not to work on wifi. Push mail works on email but as soon as I turn on wifi Samsung apps stop sync
Aps gmail, Facebook official app, ect work on wifi so it has nothing to do with wifi set up...
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Hmm, everything I use works on wifi. I don't see why it wouldn't.
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Yeah I know its hard to believe but its true did my reasearch there are other cases like mine... As soon as I turn wifi on I cant use stock email or Samsunghub everything else works..
Not a big deal looking for an alternative email client for a live acount in the mean time
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You're still on el29 right? and you have CWM?

That's right el29 with rogue recovery

have you tried reinstalling stock el29?
Try sfhub's el29 Odin one click, then use his auto root tool to install the el29 kernal with cwm. Before you do that, to save your data, go into recovery and do a nandroid backup.
Just so we are clear, this MAY or MAY NOT fix your issue.
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[ODIN] Desktop ODIN ver 3.07 for use with Samsung Galaxy S III

ODIN V3.07 for Galaxy SIII
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Warning: Using ODIN can change your bootloader to show that the system is MODIFIED and may increase your ODIN flash count. This may void your Warrenty. There are currently no confirmed methods to reset the ODIN count or remove the Triangle and Modified tag. The current Triangle Away and JIG may or may not work. Use at your own risk! ~thanks to pinoymutt for the warning.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
I am not responsible for anything that happens due to you reading this thread!
​ In order to use Odin you will need the Samsung drivers:
Samsung USB Drivers (Needed for Odin to recognize your phone
Drivers from Samsung's Site OR Mirror
ODIN is for Windows users only - For Linus or Mac us Heimdall found HERE

Instructions for using odin
NOTICE: I am not responsible for anything that may happen if you chose to use the below instructions... If your phone blows up... suck it up... and go buy new one!
Step 1: Download and Install Necessary Drivers
Drivers from Samsung's Site OR Mirror
Step 2: Download and Install Odin 3.04
Odin 3.04 OR Mirror
Step 3: On your Galaxy S3 got to Settings/Developer Options/USB Debuging -> check the box next to USB debugging -> say OK to security warning
Step 4: Turn your phone off
Step 5. Press Volume Down + Home (Center Button) + Power until the phone boots up to Warning screen
Step 6. Press Volume up once to enter download mode
Step 7. Open Odin3.04 by running as administrator and make sure all check boxes on in the Option section are unchecked except for Auto Reboot
Step 8. Plug your phone in to the USB cable and wait for the phone to be recognized by ODIN... When the phone is recognized the first rectangle under the Odin3 logo will turn yellow and show a com port
Step 9. Click on the PDA button and select your .tar file
Step 10. make sure no other boxes other than Auto-Reboot are checked and hit Start.
Step 11. Wait for the process to complete
MOST OF THE THINGS YOU WILL USE ODIN FOR (IE: ROMS & KERNELS) will use the PDA button - The Phone button is for Modems and Radios only and using it to flash anything else can and will brick your phone - In my time using ODIN I have never used Bootloader, CSC, UMS, or PIT files....

This prompted me to go check for an updated version of Heimdall (for Linux & MacOSX), but their site seems dead atm...

This should definitely be stickied.
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Artimus009 said:
This should definitely be stickied.
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Good idea - I will be doing a write up on how to use in the second post and some details about mobile odin as well

DRIVERS
Here are the drivers that you will need and manual
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I747MBBATT

sfernandez said:
Here are the drivers that you will need and manual
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I747MBBATT
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thanks - I will go ahead and put the link in the main post and include a mirror to the drivers

When you say "select your .tar file" where do we get that from? Is that what we're gonna be downloading when we d/l a rom?

Yes... Tar files are what the kernels and ODINable ROMs will come as...
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916x10 said:
When you say "select your .tar file" where do we get that from? Is that what we're gonna be downloading when we d/l a rom?
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On the GSII the only thing Odin was used for was to flash CWM the first time and then restoring the device to stock. Thats it. Most roms are typically a cwm flash able in my experience.
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naturefreak85 said:
On the GSII the only thing Odin was used for was to flash CWM the first time and then restoring the device to stock. Thats it. Most roms are typically a cwm flash able in my experience.
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That would be lovely! I know all about that
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For those that care about your warranty WAIT and READ before attempting to flash anything with Odin or Heimdall.
The SGSIII has a built in binary flash counter that will trigger every time you flash certain components (like recovery, unsigned kernels) and Att and Samsung may deny any warranty claim if there is evidence you flashed something.
Folks will figure out a way around it, but gotta be patient. If you don't care about your warranty and like to live on the edge flash away! ;-)
And before anyone replies and says "but the international SGSIII blah blah blah...." it uses a different processor so things like Chainfire 's Triangle Away are not guaranteed to work.
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pinoymutt said:
For those that care about your warranty WAIT and READ before attempting to flash anything with Odin or Heimdall.
The SGSIII has a built in binary flash counter that will trigger every time you flash certain components (like recovery, unsigned kernels) and Att and Samsung may deny any warranty claim if there is evidence you flashed something.
Folks will figure out a way around it, but gotta be patient. If you don't care about your warranty and like to live on the edge flash away! ;-)
And before anyone replies and says "but the international SGSIII blah blah blah...." it uses a different processor so things like Chainfire 's Triangle Away are not guaranteed to work.
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First... No need to be such an Alarmist -
Yes the Galaxy 3 has an ODIN counter and a Modification Check which will change to show modified when a Custom Rom has been installed...
Yes it is possible that upon returning or submitting your phone for repairs the person might check your odin count...
with that being said...
ODIN is used to flash factory firmware on an uprooted phone or ROMs, Kernels and Modems on a Rooted phone... SO - if you did not root your phone and used ODIN to flash factory signed tars then there will be no increase in Odin count and download mode will not show MODIFIED.
IF you are rooted, then your phone is already warranty-less so the increase in ODIN count is not going to matter..
Second.... Triangle Away has nothing to do with the Processor... and everything to do with the firmware - The app works on the GSIII and resets odin counter but will not remove modified label. However if you are returning your phone for repair you will have to revert to stock firmware and this will automatically remove the modified tag as also mentioned in Chainfire's thread.
Finally... The USB jig has worked on every galaxy since the first. On the epic touch there was a small modification to the kernel to support the ICS firmware. There is no foreseeable reason why the jig wont work on the US version of the SIII.
With all that being said... its good to be aware of what pinoymutt said... but don't panic and educate yourself before using anything from XDA

I'm one of those scared/hesitant/paranoid modders, I read up on stuff over and over before I take the plunge. This being the most expensive phone I've ever bought i'm sure I'll be even more cautious.

Personally I wouldpost heimdall as its far more safer and does mobile Odin.work?
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howtomen said:
Personally I wouldpost heimdall as its far more safer and does mobile Odin.work?
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I believe Mobile-Odin was updated to work with GSIII

916x10 said:
I'm one of those scared/hesitant/paranoid modders, I read up on stuff over and over before I take the plunge. This being the most expensive phone I've ever bought i'm sure I'll be even more cautious.
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Not much to worry about here, as it was already said, you CAN reset the MODIFIED marker, by re-flahing to full stock, using ODIN or Heimdall. Now again your counter may not be reset, but if you are on full stock before a repair, you will most likely not be turned down. I had the first Galaxy and they had some similar way to tell, but by flashing back to full stock, you were usually left alone, and could explain it away, with something like my phone was acting very strange I was getting a lot of FCs, and a factory reset did not work.

@neverends,
Do you have the AT&T version of the Galaxy S III in hand? Your signature still says Evo 4G.

jimbridgman said:
Not much to worry about here, as it was already said, you CAN reset the MODIFIED marker, by re-flahing to full stock, using ODIN or Heimdall. Now again your counter may not be reset, but if you are on full stock before a repair, you will most likely not be turned down. I had the first Galaxy and they had some similar way to tell, but by flashing back to full stock, you were usually left alone, and could explain it away, with something like my phone was acting very strange I was getting a lot of FCs, and a factory reset did not work.
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Thanks jim...you preorder yours? Cant wait to see what you come up with for it!
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916x10 said:
Thanks jim...you preorder yours? Cant wait to see what you come up with for it!
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Yep, looks like I should have mine on Monday next week. I am already working on an overclocked kernel with the source that was posted in here.

[Q] (question) rooting and stock rom

hi...
i am planning on rooting my SGN2 this weekend but i have some questions in my mind i wanna clear up first
1. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i get OTA updates or will i need to unroot?
2. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i lose any stock functions or will it just be the same as an UNROOTED SGN2?
3. are there any known issues of rooting SGN2 and stay on Stock rom?
4. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will there be any differences from my UNROOTED STOCK rom, from a ROOTED STOCK rom? what are they?
thanks guys, and more power..
hope to hear some replies
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richard.ryan24 said:
hi...
i am planning on rooting my SGN2 this weekend but i have some questions in my mind i wanna clear up first
1. if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i get OTA updates or will i need to unroot?
2. f i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), and still use stock rom, will i lose any stock functions or will it just be the same as an UNROOTED SGN2?
3. are there any known issues of rooting SGN2 and stay on Stock rom?
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1. rooting will break OTA, sometimes unrooting with factory reset needs to get OTA, so i straight way like to say, don't expect OTA too simple if you want to root. and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin
2.You won't lose function but learning hub OR skyGo and some banking application known to stop working as long as you have rooted device.
3.Rooting voids warranty, and you have to unroot (as well reset counter,if you have it raised)before sending to service station.

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dr.ketan said:
1. rooting will break OTA, sometimes unrooting with factory reset needs to get OTA, so i straight way like to say, don't expect OTA too simple if you want to root. and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin
2.You won't lose function but learning hub OR skyGo and some banking application known to stop working as long as you have rooted device.
3.Rooting voids warranty, and you have to unroot (as well reset counter,if you have it raised)before sending to service station.
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thank you...
ok, so if i root my SGN2 (JB 4.1.1), then an update comes out for example, 4.1.2, i will have to
1. unroot, (which is no problem)
and 2. factory reset, which will cause me to lose all my data and back ups? which can be trouble some
am i understanding it right?
and what do you mean by "and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin" i wont get to keep stock rom?

Just use CF root,flash with Odin now you will be rooted on stock rom if you want to update to 4.1.2 just download the FW from sammobile,go ahead and flash it using Odin again now you will be no longer rooted. But before you flash the stock FW be sure to reset the counters(triangle away)
And yes a factory reset you will loose everything.you will not loose whats on your external memory card
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factory reset you will lose data but once you are rooted, there is lot option to backup, titanium is one of best.
"and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin" means in any case you won't get update, you can anytime download full ROM and flash it with odin. when OTA release, sametime you can also find full ROM for that update.
you will find most of answer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
read first page of thread.

so basically...
dr.ketan said:
1. rooting will break OTA, sometimes unrooting with factory reset needs to get OTA, so i straight way like to say, don't expect OTA too simple if you want to root. and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin
2.You won't lose function but learning hub OR skyGo and some banking application known to stop working as long as you have rooted device.
3.Rooting voids warranty, and you have to unroot (as well reset counter,if you have it raised)before sending to service station.
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dr.ketan said:
factory reset you will lose data but once you are rooted, there is lot option to backup, titanium is one of best.
"and be prepared for flashing full ROM with Odin" means in any case you won't get update, you can anytime download full ROM and flash it with odin. when OTA release, sametime you can also find full ROM for that update.
you will find most of answer here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
read first page of thread.
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got it... thank you again...
so... if i was to root it, what method would you recommend me using? id would like to update it time to time using "odin" and i will just dowload the update from this site "http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7100" right? the XTC region. right?
btw, are you filipinos?
thank you

Hally79 said:
Just use CF root,flash with Odin now you will be rooted on stock rom if you want to update to 4.1.2 just download the FW from sammobile,go ahead and flash it using Odin again now you will be no longer rooted. But before you flash the stock FW be sure to reset the counters(triangle away)
And yes a factory reset you will loose everything.you will not loose whats on your external memory card
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got it... thank you again...
cf root? is that a way to root my note 2? where do i get it?
"if you want to update to 4.1.2 just download the FW from sammobile,go ahead and flash it using Odin again now you will be no longer rooted" - how do i root again? same steps? CF root?
"But before you flash the stock FW be sure to reset the counters(triangle away)" - why do i need to do this? i think my unit does not have warranty its from greenhills, it only has service waranty for 6months
thank you

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got it... thank you again...
so... if i was to root it, what method would you recommend me using? id would like to update it time to time using "odin" and i will just dowload the update from this site "http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7100" right? the XTC region. right?
btw, are you filipinos?
thank you
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For your current version method 3 in thread i said you (post#2)
That even won't raise counter and you need not to use triangle away.
In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work.
Just read said thread post #2 and 3 particularly and you will get answer of your most of questions
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thank you dr ketan
dr.ketan said:
For your current version method 3 in thread i said you (post#2)
That even won't raise counter and you need not to use triangle away.
In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work.
Just read said thread post #2 and 3 particularly and you will get answer of your most of questions
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just last question, (i will root later , cannot wait)
last question is...
after using "ExynosAbuse apk" to root like you said, what is next step to update Firmware to 4.1.2?
and for example, if v4.1.3 comes out, what method will i use to update again since i did not use odin to flash rom and u said "In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work. "
thank you very much...
you are kind to reply and spend time with a noob like me...
a billion thanks to you...

You can unroot from exynos abuse and try to get ota
If fails try wiping data and most probably you should get ota, but remember i said most probably, i have seen case after wiping you may fail to get ota, in that case you will have only option to update is odin (you may try Kies too)
When new update will available most probably other methods should work(as of now other both method works till rom released today) , but when there is no 4.1.3,it is difficult to say, so stay tuned to thread I mentioned few post back.
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dr.ketan said:
For your current version method 3 in thread i said you (post#2)
That even won't raise counter and you need not to use triangle away.
In future when you update to 4.1.2, method 3 won't work.
Just read said thread post #2 and 3 particularly and you will get answer of your most of questions
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if i use method 3... exynosabuse method
how do i back up my phone? i did not install cwm recovery here so i cannot have nandroid backup right? well how do i back it up if ever things get messed up..
what backup recovery do i have if i use method 3?
thanks...

If you want nandroid backup then you have to use method 2
Otherwise with just root, you can backup your data with titanium backup or other similar application.
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rooted already...
dr.ketan said:
If you want nandroid backup then you have to use method 2
Otherwise with just root, you can backup your data with titanium backup or other similar application.
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i did method 2.. thank you so much....

I used mskip's toolkit and it worked well. I have the exact same initial settings as you had.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1923956

Flash the latest stock rom should be dll7 or newer. Then use cfautoroot.
If an update comes out in future then do a factory reset and flash stock rom.
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Not able to flash recovery.. help please

Hello all,
I was hoping one of you can help me. I purchased an s4 m919 yesterday from Tmobile. It is fully stock and it arrived with 4.2.2 M919UVUAMDL.
I am no stranger to the world of rooting,roms and cwm. I had an s2 back in the day so I am no stranger to odin either. Basically my goal is this:
1. Install CWM
2. Backup Stock FW in CWM
3. Install Custom rom from dev section
My process with odin is as follows:
make sure all is UNchecked except auto reboot.
place appropriate cwm tar in "pda" section
click start.
The process begins and instead of passing it fails. My phone also softbricks and I have to restore with kies.
I've already restored and bricked once thinking that maybe the first time was a bad download.
I have no ideas. I've googled and searched on xda and nobody seems to have a problem flashing recovery.
Let me know if more info is required.
Thanks,
frustrated and confused

Are you rooted? Try installing through the Rom Manager app itself?

After you have rooted download cwm from market and follow the prompt's once clock work mod has flashed do a backup and you will need to download ad away by chain fire this will reset the flash counter and once that is done enjoy flashing
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Well it looks like ive run into a more immediate problem. Like i said I tried it once and it bricked I succesfully recovered with kies. I tried another download and the same thing happened. I went to restore with kies and now im getting an error in kies about 70% in. I need to go to emergency recovery and I do and that errors out. If problem persists contact samsung. Great.... I'm going to try and restore to stock using odin but my phone just seems to hate odin.
Edit: i tried restoring stock image in odin and fails almost right away. what is with this phone ?!

Try another USB port, and stock USB cable if you aren't using it. If you are grab a different cable and try it. If still errors out try another computer.

From my understanding you should have auto reboot UNchecked when Odin flashing CWM. Pretty sure you're supposed to leave everything unchecked and then after it's finished you unplug, pull the battery and then turn on the phone. Looks like your problem is before this though, so I would try another computer and make sure that you're using the stock cable.
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Okay , i will try another computer and I was not using stock usb so I will do so as well. Wish me luck guys. Ill keep you posted and thanks for the quick replies.

eddies92 said:
Okay , i will try another computer and I was not using stock usb so I will do so as well. Wish me luck guys. Ill keep you posted and thanks for the quick replies.
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I'm almost 100% sure the cable was your problem.
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marcoxx626 said:
I'm almost 100% sure the cable was your problem.
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It may have been. I was able to restore successfully once with it. Must have been a fluke.

You can dooo eeeeeet!

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Looks like that worked. I'm up and running stock.
one problem solved. thanks to all.... one more to go.

stevessvt said:
Are you rooted? Try installing through the Rom Manager app itself?
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No I am not rooted and prefer not to be on stock since I want to just back it up and install a custom rom anyways.

marcoxx626 said:
From my understanding you should have auto reboot UNchecked when Odin flashing CWM. Pretty sure you're supposed to leave everything unchecked and then after it's finished you unplug, pull the battery and then turn on the phone. Looks like your problem is before this though,
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Yes I think so I don't think having auto reboot checked would cause it to fail so bluntly. Am i just destined for a stock sgs4? Times like these makes me miss my nexus 4. I wish the damn thing hadn't broken=( oh well.. let me know if you have more questions.

Just follow a video step by step if anything. I prefer TWRP over CWM. If you do use TWRP make sure you use version 2.5.0.2 as 2.6 has been having problems!
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marcoxx626 said:
Just follow a video step by step if anything. I prefer TWRP over CWM. If you do use TWRP make sure you use version 2.5.0.2 as 2.6 has been having problems!
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I'm the opposite. I like cwm the best. I have watched a video honestly. I have done it step by step. do you think it could be the recovery? meaning, i'd have better luck with twrp? I'll try it tonight, I can't afford to be breaking my phone during business hours lol. People have been trying to call me lol.

eddies92 said:
I'm the opposite. I like cwm the best. I have watched a video honestly. I have done it step by step. do you think it could be the recovery? meaning, i'd have better luck with twrp? I'll try it tonight, I can't afford to be breaking my phone during business hours lol. People have been trying to call me lol.
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Just get into download and flash cwm recovery tar using odin. Place tar file in pda section and hit start. Should reboot after pass that's what I did last night when my recovery was missing.
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richardlibeau said:
Just get into download and flash cwm recovery tar using odin. Place tar file in pda section and hit start. Should reboot after pass that's what I did last night when my recovery was missing.
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I know it's that easy. that's exactly what I do. it fails everytime and softbricks my phone. Let me as this, is there a need to unlock the bootloader?

[Q] update stock 4.3 with clockworkmod

Hi Guys,
I am trying to update to 4.3 and installed team win recovery a long time ago. Running 4.1.2 now and when i do the update from settings --> about device --> software update when it restarts it just shows me the regular recovery screen. How do I make it continue with install, I dont care if I lose root etc. Or where can i download the stock recovery. Open to any suggestions but need 4.3 for knox at work, better than using a Blackberry......
plz dont kill me i did a lot of searching the only similar blog post is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390127 but I can't find the zip online.

moddin said:
Hi Guys,
I am trying to update to 4.3 and installed team win recovery a long time ago. Running 4.1.2 now and when i do the update from settings --> about device --> software update when it restarts it just shows me the regular recovery screen. How do I make it continue with install, I dont care if I lose root etc. Or where can i download the stock recovery. Open to any suggestions but need 4.3 for knox at work, better than using a Blackberry......
plz dont kill me i did a lot of searching the only similar blog post is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390127 but I can't find the zip online.
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I think you should strat by reseting your phone to its original state and you can to this following the tread of the toolbox(i'm browsing woth tapatalk now so i will try to come back and post the link but it should be easy to find). You will use triangle away in the process.
Then update your phone trough samsung kies.
Voila complete stock 4.3 with knox
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Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox

Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox. I can't find stock recovery anywhere and i would rather just keep everything as is.

moddin said:
Is there anyway to put the stock recovery tool back and doing the update without resetting the phone back to original state? I'm not exactly following what you mean by toolbox. I can't find stock recovery anywhere and i would rather just keep everything as is.
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I think you are looking for 4.1.2 stock recovery right???? Just making sure I understand, if I'm right I have what you need.

Hi, yes I just want to replace the clockwork recovery with the original Samsung recovery so I can upgrade to 4.3 over the air.
If that's what you are talking about please send a link.
They're are downloads for the t mobile Sprint ave Verizon variants but not AT&T...
Thanks
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moddin said:
Hi, yes I just want to replace the clockwork recovery with the original Samsung recovery so I can upgrade to 4.3 over the air.
If that's what you are talking about please send a link.
They're are downloads for the t mobile Sprint ave Verizon variants but not AT&T...
Thanks
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Here's the link to stock recovery for MH3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
This may interest you also.
Stock 4.3 without the bootloader lock down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
You can update to 4.3 with a custom recovery, or flash it via ODIN.
Check it out before you do OTA.

dicksteele said:
Here's the link to stock recovery for MH3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
This may interest you also.
Stock 4.3 without the bootloader lock down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2589891
You can update to 4.3 with a custom recovery, or flash it via ODIN.
Check it out before you do OTA.
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I flashed the recovery below and tried to do OTA but it fails at 25% of the update process... Am I missing something?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2484338
CWM AT&T i317 UCAMH3 Stock *Recovery* Note 2

What 4.1.2 firmware version are you on and how did you get there? Have you made any mods? Removed system apps?
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I didn't remove anything first I thought I didn't have enough space on the root card but now I have 4 gigs left.
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ahhh. You're in between LJ2 and MH3. I'll post mc3 recovery unless Zen beats me to it
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Go for it.... I do have it if needed.. Otherwise, two files can be pushed to system to get the phone to do it for you ..
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Zen Arcade said:
Go for it.... I do have it if needed.. Otherwise, two files can be pushed to system to get the phone to do it for you ..
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You win. :laugh:
I just have the unzipped .img from Nunhuggers ATTI317UCAMC3RootedCWM.zip.
You talking adb push ??
Looks like I'm gonna learn something again !

I'll do anything you guys tell me to do I just dont know what you guys are saying lol. You can tell I have been very active since i had my Tytn II lol

moddin said:
I'll do anything you guys tell me to do I just dont know what you guys are saying lol. You can tell I have been very active since i had my Tytn II lol
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Can you still get to TWRP ? team win recovery ?? ....
But I think Zen's plan will be better.....

Here's the cwm/twrp zip for ucamc3 recovery.... (attached)
Note that the OTA may still fail if it detects anything missing or different than what it expects. In that case, a wipe of /system, then a revert to MA4, may be needed.

You want me to go back to TWRP? I have the stock recovery right now.

moddin said:
You want me to go back to TWRP? I have the stock recovery right now.
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The simplest path is to reflash TWRP, then flash the recovery I provided above, then see if the OTA will complete.
You might also be able to get the OTA to complete by running the openscript option from TWRP .. I know DS has had some success with that, but ymmv. If you try this option, you may get more information about where the OTA fails - take note of that and report back.
If that doesn't work then the next option would be to wipe /system and then odin flash UCAMA4. This should get you a clean OTA path to 4.3, and your data and apps should be preserved (although there is some risk). I recommend making backups beforehand in TiBu and then copy your SDCard contents to PC.

Thanks for you help will report back later. have to wait another 20 hours to dl the OTA update again.

You can turn off auto update of network time and set your time ahead 24 hours.
An alternative if ota doesn't work is to flash the stock rooted mk6 package - odin or cwm odex... DS provided a link earlier.
If Knox is a work requirement, you would need to decline SuperSU offers to disable Knox and you would need to run SuperSU and request full unroot.
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