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[Q] Mf3 update !!

Little noob on this type of things..i am using SGH-I337 stock 4.2.2(MF3) and i am stuck on it.. although i am using AT&T product some how managed to unlock sim and using it in INDIA .Samsung Kies is not helping in stock updates and some one Let me know how to stock update now..!!... searched whole web couldnt understand anything.. properly..want to be on stock 4.3 ...Tnx in Advance .. plz help Newbie!!

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Or is there any way to remove At& T carrier from my SGHI337(mf3) and get the kies update work?

rajpru said:
Little noob on this type of things..i am using SGH-I337 stock 4.2.2(MF3) and i am stuck on it.. although i am using AT&T product some how managed to unlock sim and using it in INDIA .Samsung Kies is not helping in stock updates and some one Let me know how to stock update now..!!... searched whole web couldnt understand anything.. properly..want to be on stock 4.3 ...Tnx in Advance .. plz help Newbie!!
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Just go into the general section and use either the Update.zip thread or the ODIN files for MK2.

rajpru said:
Little noob on this type of things..i am using SGH-I337 stock 4.2.2(MF3) and i am stuck on it.. although i am using AT&T product some how managed to unlock sim and using it in INDIA .Samsung Kies is not helping in stock updates and some one Let me know how to stock update now..!!... searched whole web couldnt understand anything.. properly..want to be on stock 4.3 ...Tnx in Advance .. plz help Newbie!!
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DeadlySin9 said:
Just go into the general section and use either the Update.zip thread or the ODIN files for MK2.
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Second to @DeadlySin9 said. ... Here the link to my thread ......http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 for updating or odin to MK2 stock 4.3 firmware......:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
Second to @DeadlySin9 said. ... Here the link to my thread ......http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 for updating or odin to MK2 stock 4.3 firmware......:thumbup:
Swyped from MK2 Dark Venomous X1
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Thanks for the reply.. and the problem here is if i do this method.. ill be getting back to AT&T stock but i dun want AT& T carrier so Best way to avoid AT&T and get the Indian s4 stock update? so it will help me here to keep up to date with the help of Kies

rajpru said:
Thanks for the reply.. and the problem here is if i do this method.. ill be getting back to AT&T stock but i dun want AT& T carrier so Best way to avoid AT&T and get the Indian s4 stock update? so it will help me here to keep up to date with the help of Kies
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You couples options:
1. Update to MK2 firmware first | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | check post#2 on guide how to.....:good:
2. After u updated.....u need to have root access to remove all ATT bloatware ....use this SAFEROOT METHOD
3. After u have root access then u can install Titanium Backup from Play store that required root access....and u just uninstall any ATT bloatware that u don't want from there that start with ATT or end with ATT apk or any other that u don't like or use ( Be careful and make sure u know what u are doing ).
4. U can also install the ONLY recovery that work for MK2 as of right now ................SafeStrap-v3.7.1
5. If u have SafeStrap recovery installed then u can choose over 20+ Custom 4.3 ROM that u can install and doesn't come with ATT bloatware...Check this MK2 INDEX &ROM LIST by @guut13 ....
GOODLUCK.....HOPE THIS HELP U GET IT UPDATE AND SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.....:good:

ted77usa said:
You couples options:
1. Update to MK2 firmware first | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | check post#2 on guide how to.....:good:
2. After u updated.....u need to have root access to remove all ATT bloatware ....use this SAFEROOT METHOD
3. After u have root access then u can install Titanium Backup from Play store that required root access....and u just uninstall any ATT bloatware that u don't want from there that start with ATT or end with ATT apk or any other that u don't like or use ( Be careful and make sure u know what u are doing ).
4. U can also install the ONLY recovery that work for MK2 as of right now ................SafeStrap-v3.7.1
5. If u have SafeStrap recovery installed then u can choose over 20+ Custom 4.3 ROM that u can install and doesn't come with ATT bloatware...Check this MK2 INDEX &ROM LIST by @guut13 ....
GOODLUCK.....HOPE THIS HELP U GET IT UPDATE AND SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.....:good:
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i think u helped me a lot.. let me try on them thanks dude .. i hope it i will work.. and hope kies will show up my phone

Thank You!!
ted77usa said:
You couples options:
1. Update to MK2 firmware first | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | check post#2 on guide how to.....:good:
2. After u updated.....u need to have root access to remove all ATT bloatware ....use this SAFEROOT METHOD
3. After u have root access then u can install Titanium Backup from Play store that required root access....and u just uninstall any ATT bloatware that u don't want from there that start with ATT or end with ATT apk or any other that u don't like or use ( Be careful and make sure u know what u are doing ).
4. U can also install the ONLY recovery that work for MK2 as of right now ................SafeStrap-v3.7.1
5. If u have SafeStrap recovery installed then u can choose over 20+ Custom 4.3 ROM that u can install and doesn't come with ATT bloatware...Check this MK2 INDEX &ROM LIST by @guut13 ....
GOODLUCK.....HOPE THIS HELP U GET IT UPDATE AND SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.....:good:
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Thnx to Ted at last it worked out for me.. but i couldnt go out at&t carrier and kies still not able to gimme a update info on firmware it is just leaving a me a msg tht current firmware cannot be updated via kies.. But hopefully i am on MK2 update!!
Starting i had lots of troubles with ODIN and USB drivers.. But got a new USB cable and worked everything fine..if u can able to solve 1 more problem ill be most thankfull i.e i want to get indian firmware tht is GT-19505 or GT-19500 firmware's on SGH-I337 ill be happy ..so tht ill be always updated with my country updates

rajpru said:
if u can able to solve 1 more problem ill be most thankfull i.e i want to get indian firmware tht is GT-19505 or GT-19500 firmware's on SGH-I337 ill be happy ..so tht ill be always updated with my country updates
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Unfortunately it is not possible. If you ever try to flash a i9505 firmware you would brick your device. Because the ATT i337 has locked bootloaders for one, and second is it is different as far as firmware because of the boot loader.
What you MAY be able to do is if you use safe strap for MK2 you might be able to find a ROM you can flash that doesn't have all the ATT bloatware. With the ATT bloatware removed it would basically be the same as a i9505. But kies will never work except IF ATT allows Samsung to start putting the firmware files on kies, it seems like ATT doesn't allow it any longer.
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RockRatt said:
Unfortunately it is not possible. If you ever try to flash a i9505 firmware you would brick your device. Because the ATT i337 has locked bootloaders for one, and second is it is different as far as firmware because of the boot loader.
What you MAY be able to do is if you use safe strap for MK2 you might be able to find a ROM you can flash that doesn't have all the ATT bloatware. With the ATT bloatware removed it would basically be the same as a i9505. But kies will never work except IF ATT allows Samsung to start putting the firmware files on kies, it seems like ATT doesn't allow it any longer.
Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337
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THanks for u r the suggestion bro.... i dont want safestrap on my mobile it may eat some space for partition i think!!

Safestrap is the ONLY recovery that we can use as of right now for MK2 firmware. ...... as long as you follow MK2 INDEX & ROM LIST by @guut13. .... alot of custom 4.3 rom that able to flash on Stock Slot by now ..... meaning that u don't have to share system partition in it. ..... and u would have all the internal memory storage. .... Unless if you create rom slot 1 or 2 then u have limited internal memory storage ..... since your stock rom slot still in place. .....:thumbup:
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S4 AT&T rooted 4.2.2 mf3 to CM11?

Ok so I have a rooted 4.2.2 mf3 S4 and I want to go to CM11, will it be possible?
I didn’t do the odin root, I used this method to root my s4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_lu4ibJQtg
will this method work? not familiar with mf3 safestrap etc
FOR USERS OF MF3 (TW4.2):
LATEST FILE: Safestrap-JFLTEATT-3.65.apk (updated 2013-11-15)
Main XDA Downloads Page
Mirror 1 (Goo.im): http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/jflteatt/safestrap

You cannot
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btort1 said:
Ok so I have a rooted 4.2.2 mf3 S4 and I want to go to CM11, will it be possible?
I didn’t do the odin root, I used this method to root my s4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_lu4ibJQtg
will this method work? not familiar with mf3 safestrap etc
FOR USERS OF MF3 (TW4.2):
LATEST FILE: Safestrap-JFLTEATT-3.65.apk (updated 2013-11-15)
Main XDA Downloads Page
Mirror 1 (Goo.im): http://goo.im/devs/Hashcode/jflteatt/safestrap
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Please resist the temptation to flash anything until you have read this guide at least a couple of times and understand it fully. Also be sure to thank xBeerdroiDx for his time & expertise in making the guide. Knowledge saves phones!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494

MF3?

I just got this s4. It has 4.4.2 ota, does this mean I have MF3? If I do have MF3 am I just limited to safetrap recovery ?

You probably have nb1 or nc1. From a terminal emulator on your phone type
su
getprop ro.bootloader
That'll tell you for sure
In either case you are limited to safestrap
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jd1639 said:
You probably have nb1 or nc1. From a terminal emulator on your phone type
su
getprop ro.bootloader
That'll tell you for sure
In either case you are limited to safestrap
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Thanks man. But I don't have root yet, can't use su. Do I follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577 to get root ?

optimusv45 said:
Thanks man. But I don't have root yet, can't use su. Do I follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577 to get root ?
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In settings, about phone what is your baseband?
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jd1639 said:
In settings, about phone what is your baseband?
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Last 3 says nb1 .. I read a thread on how to root it and stuff , I thought s-off on HTC devices were complicated ... this safetrap recovery thing ..

optimusv45 said:
Last 3 says nb1 .. I read a thread on how to root it and stuff , I thought s-off on HTC devices were hard ...
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That's what you're going to need to use. You'll downgrade to mk2, install safestrap and then flash a rooted rom
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Do I follow this ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 step one says to flash that stock rom in Odin I'm still 100% do I just skip step 1 ?
Edit : never mind I see what he did there. So after 6 steps I just boot back into safetrap recovery and flash roms as usual ?

optimusv45 said:
Do I follow this ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 step one says to flash that stock rom in Odin I'm still 100% do I just skip step 1 ?
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Step 1 says to put the rooted nb1 rom on your sdcard, you'll need it to flash in safestrap, you don't Odin that one You use Odin to flash the mk2 stock firmware to downgrade your phone, root it, and install safestrap
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jd1639 said:
Step 1 says to put the rooted nb1 rom on your sdcard, you'll need it to flash in safestrap, you don't Odin that one You use Odin to flash the mk2 stock firmware to downgrade your phone, root it, and install safestrap
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I read a bit. It seems not worth it gonna have to leave the device I get a chance , it stinks because it's for such a silly reason

The guy who I traded my note 2 with isn't willing to trade back. I'm stuck with the s4 it seems. Gonna try to work on this phone today after work . Along the way if I run into issues I'll ask here. Thanks

I just read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 a little bit more. Can you guys tell me if I'm comprehending all these right. So step 2 gets me to MK2 bootloader from NB1 that I currently have. And with the MK2 bootloader I'm able to use the 4.3 root methods indicated in the thread. What's preventing 4.4.2 from being rooted isnt kitkat itself but the NB1 bootloader that came with it through ota, because from the look of it after MK2 "downgrade" I'll still have kitkat?
Step 5, if my final goal isn't just to have stock rooted can I flash a rom of my choice here instead of the stock rom indicated in the thread ? If I am able to just flash another rom in step 5, will I still need the stock kernel in step 6 ? Thank you thank you
Edit: step 3 indicates nb1 safetrap but would I have already "downgraded" to Mk2 tho ?

[Q] Please Please Read

in no way am i a rookie but in no way am i as smart as you...been in south america for two years came home bought an at&t galaxy s4 updated to nc1...obviously big mistake...please tell me this can be rooted i can have a phone that isnt rooted!!!!!! Odin? Please an Odin root...i should have done this before update im an idiot i know i have tried everything i can find... motochop isnt working...im begging :crying:

cwrockwood13 said:
in no way am i a rookie but in no way am i as smart as you...been in south america for two years came home bought an at&t galaxy s4 updated to nc1...obviously big mistake...please tell me this can be rooted i can have a phone that isnt rooted!!!!!! Odin? Please an Odin root...i should have done this before update im an idiot i know i have tried everything i can find... motochop isnt working...im begging :crying:
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Cool down...
There is an indirect way to get rooted kitkat roms running on NC1.
Read the two threads - Deadly Venom Kitkat Magic TOOL - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52978173
All things AT&T MK2 and NB1 (including ROMs) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221

cwrockwood13 said:
in no way am i a rookie but in no way am i as smart as you...been in south america for two years came home bought an at&t galaxy s4 updated to nc1...obviously big mistake...please tell me this can be rooted i can have a phone that isnt rooted!!!!!! Odin? Please an Odin root...i should have done this before update im an idiot i know i have tried everything i can find... motochop isnt working...im begging :crying:
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You need to downgrade to Mk2 to root. Check this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52991114
Flash full Nb1.
When you flash MK2 as soon is done take out battery and go into recovery by pressing home+volume up+power, do factory reset then reboot.
Ŕoot with safe root
Install safe strap and install recovery.
Flash bypass km in recovery to fix wifi. Finish setup.
Download and place only Tw base roms if you want to flash other roms.
The use the magic tool given in the link of the previous post.
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Rooting Samsung Galaxy S5 Verizon (Android 6.0.1)?

I am looking for a guide on how to downgrade the firmware to whatever version is required, and then to root, are there any tutorials on how to downgrade to whatever version is the latest that can be rooted with KingRoot or TowelRoot (I am a rooting noob)? Thanks!
Phone info:
Samsung Galaxy S5 Verizon (sm-g900v)
Android version: 6.0.1
Build Number: MMB29M.G900VVRS2DQB2
CID: 1501004...

Which CID do you have?

How would I go about finding that?

DDriggs00 said:
How would I go about finding that?
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You have to install following app:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298935345
Source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
21-Savage said:
Which CID do you have?
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I have checked, its 15. Means rootable, but cant find any easy guide. I just want to root my phone for installing adblocker, titanium backup, etc dont want to install any custom rom.

krulex said:
You have to install following app:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298935345
Source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529
I have checked, its 15. Means rootable, but cant find any easy guide. I just want to root my phone for installing adblocker, titanium backup, etc dont want to install any custom rom.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...oot-method-t3561529/post71202995#post71202995
Here you go. Easiest guide to follow just be careful.

21-Savage said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...oot-method-t3561529/post71202995#post71202995
Here you go. Easiest guide to follow just be careful.
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I have seen this, but odin is dangerous. If you can tell me doing step 4 only then installing superuser and towelroot will do the job ?
Also please tell me what is this file for ?
Step 4. Use Odin 3.12 and load the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in the AP Slot

krulex said:
I have seen this, but odin is dangerous. If you can tell me doing step 4 only then installing superuser and towelroot will do the job ?
Also please tell me what is this file for ?
Step 4. Use Odin 3.12 and load the COMBINATION_VZW_FA44_G900VVRU2APA1_VZW2APA1_257265 6_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 in the AP Slot
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Odin is safe lol it can help you if your ever get into hot water. Also I believe that's the initial file to initial safestrap & no, you're going to have to go through all of that if you want root. It's annoying but worth it to get rid of those pesky bloatware apps.

In step 2 it says: "and the TouchWiz ROM you want to install. " Where can I get one? It does not matter which, as I intend to use Nova Launcher.
EDIT: Nevermind, that was only for the 11 version.