How to updated software from a rooted device

[phil1995]

I am new to the android world. How do I do the software update is my Note 2 is rooted and unlocked? I tried the software that temporarily unroots your phone, but doesnt seem to work on Note 2.

 

[Trees]

Looks like some are having success with Voodoo Root Keeper http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-note-2/274804-verizon-software-update.html
I have not tried it, so can't verify if this is an appropriate method or option for you.

 

[MaxBuck]

Phil, I can't update my system either, even after temp unrooting using Voodoo. The update simply fails.

 

[BlkWolf03]

If you have a custom recovery it wont allow the OTA to install and usually when you have an unlocked bootloader, you have a custom recovery instead of the stock. Once someone creates the .zip with the update you should be able to load the update through your recovery.

EDIT: The guys at rootwiki have posted a rooted zip file for install - not sure if it relocks the bootloader or not but they have the rooted update posted
★ [Rom][I605VRAMC3][4.1.2] Stock Root Odex/Deodex [05/02/13]★ - Verizon Galaxy Note 2 Development - RootzWiki

 

[pool_shark]

Can anyone explain why someone that went through the process of unlocking the bootloader prefers to use Verizon's update instead of a custom ROM?

 

[MaxBuck]

If you have a custom recovery it wont allow the OTA to install ...

I don't have a custom recovery - stock ROM, but rooted. Cannot update, even after temp unrooting with Voodoo. Nobody has yet provided any insight on why this happened, either here or on XDA.

 

[phil1995]

I needed the phone unrooted for certain applications. I do not use a custom ROM. When I tried a few custom ROMS on my Galaxy SIII, there were always some features that did not work, such as GPS, or the camera was flaky. Haven't really seen a huge advantage with the custom ROM.

 

[sds144]

I have the same problem, rooted but not unlocked. I even removed the root and I still couldn't update.

 

[BlkWolf03]

I don't have a custom recovery - stock ROM, but rooted. Cannot update, even after temp unrooting with Voodoo. Nobody has yet provided any insight on why this happened, either here or on XDA.

In settings->about phone->status does it show Normal or Modified under Device Status? I read somewhere that if it says modified that it could prevent you from updating - not 100% sure about that tho

 

[Lodingi]

Can anyone explain why someone that went through the process of unlocking the bootloader prefers to use Verizon's update instead of a custom ROM?

This. I think the op is creating more work than is necessary. Like I mentioned in another thread, just flash Clean Rom SE 3.1. It's based off Verizon's latest 4.1.2 update.

 

[Trees]

I think the OP is rooted but still has a locked boot loader. Agree CleanROM is a good choice (I'm using it), but need to be unlocked to flash.

 

[Lodingi]

I think the OP is rooted but still has a locked boot loader. Agree CleanROM is a good choice (I'm using it), but need to be unlocked to flash.

I too am using Clean Rom and loving it. The OP did state he was unlocked. He most likely was not aware it was released.

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[Trees]

I too am using Clean Rom and loving it. The OP did state he was unlocked. He most likely was not aware it was released.

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Cool, thanks for clarifying on the unlock.

 

[phil1995]

Thanks for the replies. A few questions:

I am quite certain I am unlocked, is there a way to verify this?

If I flash the clean Rom, will I loose everything. I have went to a lot of effort to get my phone set up and have a lot of apps. Will Titanium backup allow me to restore my current settings? I have the app installed, but have never used it.

 

[phil1995]

Thanks for all the help. I took Lodingi's advise and went with the cleanrom. It was a lot less painful than I had imagined. Here are the steps I took, in case anyone else wants to know.

1. Download the Rom from Downloads - Scott's ROMS
2. Backup existing apps an data with Titianium Backup
3. Copy the new rom to you SD Card
4. Boot into recovery mode
5. Do a factory reset
6. Wipe the data
7. Install the rom from the SD Card
8 Re-install the data / apps from Titanium Backup

Job done..

 

[Trees]

Thanks for all the help. I took Lodingi's advise and went with the cleanrom. It was a lot less painful than I had imagined. Here are the steps I took, in case anyone else wants to know.

1. Download the Rom from Downloads - Scott's ROMS
2. Backup existing apps an data with Titianium Backup
3. Copy the new rom to you SD Card
4. Boot into recovery mode
5. Do a factory reset
6. Wipe the data
7. Install the rom from the SD Card
8 Re-install the data / apps from Titanium Backup

Job done..

Good list. I updated to the latest CleanROM last night. One additional step I took was flashing the newest radio. There are links to those on scottsroms.

 

[phil1995]

Can you explain what "flashing the newest radio" is? I assume you did that after flashing the clean rom.

 

[Lodingi]

Can you explain what "flashing the newest radio" is? I assume you did that after flashing the clean rom.

Yes. In addition to updating the O/S, Verizon also updated the modem (radio).

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[phil1995]

I found the radio file, do you just boot into recovery and install it just like I did with the clean rom?

is this the correct file?

Verizon Modems - Updated 5/5/13

File Type: zip I605VRAMC3 Modem.zip (18.96 MB, 1153 views)

 

[Lodingi]

I found the radio file, do you just boot into recovery and install it just like I did with the clean rom?

is this the correct file?

Verizon Modems - Updated 5/5/13

File Type: zip I605VRAMC3 Modem.zip (18.96 MB, 1153 views)

Yes. Same practice applies.

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