[GUIDE][FAQ]Guide and FAQ for Everything OTA (Over-the-air Updates)

[CNexus]

Nice write up! Thanks!!

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

Thanks :thumbup:

 

[numero9]

How do I manually update my rooted stock GS3 from LJ7 to the newest build? is there a place I can just download a zip and then load it through ClockworkMod?

 

[flastnoles11]

How do I manually update my rooted stock GS3 from LJ7 to the newest build? is there a place I can just download a zip and then load it through ClockworkMod?

Check the link in my Sig, lock for stock rooted Rom in post 2....

Cnexus, you should probably link to the stock roms in the op bud

SPRINT GS3 FAQ

 

[CNexus]

How do I manually update my rooted stock GS3 from LJ7 to the newest build? is there a place I can just download a zip and then load it through ClockworkMod?

Please read the guide carefully, I address this in Q2.

 

[CNexus]

Check the link in my Sig, lock for stock rooted Rom in post 2....

Cnexus, you should probably link to the stock roms in the op bud

SPRINT GS3 FAQ

I did man, i explain exactly what to do in his scenario in Q2

 

[samyhungs3]

stock4.2.2???

I've tried different Roms. One has this missing that,one is missing this and has that. Does anybody just have a stock 4.2.2?

 

[flastnoles11]

I've tried different Roms. One has this missing that,one is missing this and has that. Does anybody just have a stock 4.2.2?

No, this phone doesn't have stock 4.2.2... you want 4.2.2 you have to go with cm our a variant of... 4.1.2 stock Rom can be found in this very thread or in my roms list which can be found in my FAQ

SPRINT GS3 FAQ

 

[samyhungs3]

No, this phone doesn't have stock 4.2.2... you want 4.2.2 you have to go with cm our a variant of... 4.1.2 stock Rom can be found in this very thread or in my roms list which can be found in my FAQ

SPRINT GS3 FAQ

Got it, thanks

 

[mdshin2001]

thank you!

 

[CNexus]

thank you!

Just hit the thanks button if it helped

 

[Dougmeister]

Alternative 3: Freeze the Software Update app with a program like TitaniumBackup
1. Open the app
2. Scroll to the "All Apps" list, or similar
3. Select the app by either long-pressing on it or selecting its checkbox
4. Freeze it using the menu that either pops up, or is floating at the top or at the bottom
5. Profit

1) What is the name of the Software Update app? Is it "System Update 1.0.72J (1)"? (I have JB 4.1.2 loaded, I think).
2) Do you know of any side effects that might occur from freezing this?

Thanks.

 

[CNexus]

1) What is the name of the Software Update app? Is it "System Update 1.0.72J (1)"? (I have JB 4.1.2 loaded, I think).
2) Do you know of any side effects that might occur from freezing this?

Thanks.

Yes, that one. And no side-effects other than it might not work

 

[npsiwak]

I would like to update to 4.1.2, originally i had rooted stock "everything" including the recovery. I tried to apply the update and it failed, now the phone is a little screwy, it isnt updating to 4.1.2, (it is stuck at 4.1.1) and it doesnt show up on my list of devices in the play store anymore. the first time the update failed, i lost root and re-rooted, this time sticking CWM in as a custom recovery.

If i just flash the rooted ROM, will that be enough, or were the radios/kernel/etc updated this last time around? (OR does the "full rom" flash take care of this). Also, if i flash the stock rooted ROM, will i need to backup my apps/data or can i flash overtop of it without needing to do a restore?

Not a complete noob, but enough to be dangerous...any help is appreciated thanks

 

[CNexus]

Read the OP. This is a guide for a reason. Everything you just asked about is covered.

 

[RS7JR]

This being an ota thread, I thought I'd be the first to mention here that md4 released today and some users have already gotten notifications of it.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

 

[CNexus]

This being an ota thread, I thought I'd be the first to mention here that md4 released today and some users have already gotten notifications of it.

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

Lol, was just checking on this to see if anyone asked about it before I updated it :thumbup:

 

[rocket321]

I have another method linked over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249350

If you think it would be beneficial to drop this in as another alternative you are welcome to add it!

 

[CNexus]

I have another method linked over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249350

If you think it would be beneficial to drop this in as another alternative you are welcome to add it!

Yes, of course! I came across this while writing my guide in a thread here on XDA, but by then my S3 was broken and I couldnt test to see if it actually worked so i wouldnt be misguiding anyone
But thanks for confirming that it works! :thumbup:

 

[g_money]

thanks for the guide!

Cnexus, want to say "thanks" for your ota guide. Just got my s3, just got SU (first timer), then I find out we're getting an update!
Freaked out. Found your guide on ota's. Read through it and relaxed a bit. Followed your link to freeza's thread. Now I'm 100%
md4, and I'll never sweat another ota again!
Thanks again,
g_money

 

[CNexus]

Cnexus, want to say "thanks" for your ota guide. Just got my s3, just got SU (first timer), then I find out we're getting an update!
Freaked out. Found your guide on ota's. Read through it and relaxed a bit. Followed your link to freeza's thread. Now I'm 100%
md4, and I'll never sweat another ota again!
Thanks again,
g_money

No problem, glad you found my thread