Will I need to change the CSC afterwards?
Can I flash this ROM without losing all my data and apps?
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Can I flash this ROM without losing all my data and apps?
Thats exactly how mine worked. Almost like a Windows upgrade (new OS(JB) but kept all the installations intact)
I flashed the Egypt ROM with Odin3_v3.04, and it kept all my installedd apps and it kept my CSC at XFV(Vodacom).
I did however made a backup of my internal SD-Card.
If you do need to change the CSC it WILL however wipe your internal SD-CARD (Factory reset).
It took met ~2.5minute to upgrade from ICS to JB
Using the S3 without a cover is asking for trouble. The phone is so slippery to hold.
Cool E
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true hey. And its expensive to replace the screen.
I don't use any covers with my S3 and I've never had an issue. Just handle it like an egg and don't let others play with it. It's such an attractive device it seems a real shame to fatten it up with a case or cover
My sentiments exactly.
Me too. Took my flip cover off after a while.
Agreed.
Got me a leather pouch for it instead of the flip cover so now its safe and snug when I dont use it and stunning when I take it out to use it.
opinionhated
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+1
The resources spent to get it looking that good and then you make it look like a 6600
Thats exactly how mine worked. Almost like a Windows upgrade (new OS(JB) but kept all the installations intact)
I flashed the Egypt ROM with Odin3_v3.04, and it kept all my installedd apps and it kept my CSC at XFV(Vodacom).
I did however made a backup of my internal SD-Card.
If you do need to change the CSC it WILL however wipe your internal SD-CARD (Factory reset).
It took met ~2.5minute to upgrade from ICS to JB
Ok I know i am the millionth person who ask dumb questions but new to android thus don't know...
Should I wait for vodacom to release JB in 2016 or can I continue to do this, and will I receive updates again in future?
What steps should I follow? Don't know about odin or CSC etc etc
123Eish
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Hi
Guys quick question. My phone is currently rooted, Clock Work Mod is installed. I made a "nandroid" backup of my factory OS. I installed CM10, but decided to go back to the factory ROM, using the recovery option in CWM. Everything went fine its how the phone was when it was new. The phone is obviously still rooted and still has CWM on. The main reason I rooted was so that I could block apps that where chowing my 3G
My question is will the ROOT or Clock Work Mod prevent my phone from upgrading to Jellybean when the official SA version comes out via Kies or OTA.
Guys quick question. My phone is currently rooted, Clock Work Mod is installed. I made a "nandroid" backup of my factory OS. I installed CM10, but decided to go back to the factory ROM, using the recovery option in CWM. Everything went fine its how the phone was when it was new. The phone is obviously still rooted and still has CWM on. The main reason I rooted was so that I could block apps that where chowing my 3G
My question is will the ROOT or Clock Work Mod prevent my phone from upgrading to Jellybean when the official SA version comes out via Kies or OTA.
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Way too slim for me so I am quite happy to increase it's size with a cover. I have never been a fan of ultra slim phones though, they are not comfortable to hold, in my opinion.
+1. The phone actually feels uncomfortable without a cover. It feels like it is going to slip out of my hand and smash on the floor. Whilst I agree the design is beautiful, I would rather have a safe functioning device in a cover than a gorgeous looking brick
If you ROOT it will prevent you from receiving updates via Kies and OTA
, BUT..... you can unroot as in this web page stated http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthre...=1#post9266230or you can download the firmware and upgrade via Odin when released.
Use the webpage http://www.samfirmware.com/ to look for new firmware, download and flash via odin.
Done
I think if youre unfamilair with android, boot loader, Odin then it's safer to wait. If you are a bit computer literate use google to find many pages on rooting, upgrading, flashing new ROM then give it a go, BUT be carefull because you can brick your phone. So if unsure please wait for official update.
If you are brave the follow this post http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...ybean-Update?p=9266218&viewfull=1#post9266218 and in the link in step 3) there is a step by step description of what to do with pictures.
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+2. One innocuous little drop from knee height and an R1800 screen replacement later, I am now using a soft plastic cover. Not sure whether it will completely safeguard this fragile piece of glass, but at least it makes it easier to grip.+1. The phone actually feels uncomfortable without a cover. It feels like it is going to slip out of my hand and smash on the floor. Whilst I agree the design is beautiful, I would rather have a safe functioning device in a cover than a gorgeous looking brick
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