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updating to Dl09, can someone tell me if this correct

I am currently running dl01 and I want to upgrade to dl09 tonight. Here's what I am going to do please tell me if this is correct.
using these pieces
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894126
boot phone into download mode, flash the dl09 modem file via odin (pda section). then restart and somehow get back into recovery and wipe everything and flash a dl09 rom and kernel.
I guess my concerns surround what happens after the modem is flashed. Will the phone boot like normal after just flashing the modem so I can use cwm to get into recovery or will I have to boot into recovery via volume button?

Wagz513 said:
I am currently running dl01 and I want to upgrade to dl09 tonight. Here's what I am going to do please tell me if this is correct.
using these pieces
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894126
boot phone into download mode, flash the dl09 modem file via odin (pda section). then restart and somehow get back into recovery and wipe everything and flash a dl09 rom and kernel.
I guess my concerns surround what happens after the modem is flashed. Will the phone boot like normal after just flashing the modem so I can use cwm to get into recovery or will I have to boot into recovery via volume button?
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Are you running stock DI01 or rooted/ROMed/etc? If you're stock, just OTA update. It began rolling out last night.
If you're rooted/ROMed/etc, then yes, your steps are correct.
Apply modem, boot into CWM, apply ROM and kernel.

The OTA is out and you can pull it - I'd reset the phone to do it, though.

Yeah, if you are still stock, just hit the update function in the phone and get the OTA update. It takes less than 10mins and doesn't mess with anything on your phone.
Then if you feel the need to root for roms or something do it after.

Thanks everyone for the quick reply, I am not on stock anything at the moment so I will go ahead and get this thing updated with odin

So I think I (soft bricked) my phone

I just bought a T-Mobile variant of the SGS3. I then successfully rooted it with the Toolkit from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Then, when I used to toolkit to remove the boot animations. This is when trouble starts. Now the phone flashes the Samsung Logo when I try and turn it on, but nothing else happens. I can get into download mode still.
What should I do next? I tried re flashing through Odin the insecure boot, but that hasn't work. I'm in the proscess of downloading the stock firmware tarball (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855 ) but its PAINSTAKINGLY slow. Do you expect flashing back to stock via Odin to unbrick me?
I'm used to flashing roms and whatnot but I'm not a dev... this caught me totally off guard since I thought I was using the S3 toolkit properly (and yes, it is the correct toolkit. I rooted successfully).
I made a nandroid right off the bat, but I can't boot into recovery and I don't think I can access the files any other way.
Thanks for any help. I'm in a panic right now

andham95 said:
I just bought a T-Mobile variant of the SGS3. I then successfully rooted it with the Toolkit from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Then, when I used to toolkit to remove the boot animations. This is when trouble starts. Now the phone flashes the Samsung Logo when I try and turn it on, but nothing else happens. I can get into download mode still.
What should I do next? I tried re flashing through Odin the insecure boot, but that hasn't work. I'm in the proscess of downloading the stock firmware tarball (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855 ) but its PAINSTAKINGLY slow. Do you expect flashing back to stock via Odin to unbrick me?
I'm used to flashing roms and whatnot but I'm not a dev... this caught me totally off guard since I thought I was using the S3 toolkit properly (and yes, it is the correct toolkit. I rooted successfully).
I made a nandroid right off the bat, but I can't boot into recovery and I don't think I can access the files any other way.
Thanks for any help. I'm in a panic right now
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Btw, I have the original build.prop backed up

Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
Should get you back to stock rooted. Grab file, put on desktop, extract here, fire Odin up, click pda an find the .tar file and hit start. Should get you back to stock rooted.
EDIT: OPPS! I just noticed this is for tmobile.. anyhow just grab a stock rooted .img/.tar file and run it in Odin. should get you back to stock rooted.

eastwood1 said:
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
Should get you back to stock rooted. Grab file, put on desktop, extract here, fire Odin up, click pda an find the .tar file and hit start. Should get you back to stock rooted.
EDIT: OPPS! I just noticed this is for tmobile.. anyhow just grab a stock rooted .img/.tar file and run it in Odin. should get you back to stock rooted.
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Thanks for the reply, but I already got it working! I got it back in to recovery after I flashed the insecure boot image via Odin again (the one that came with the S3 toolkit) and restored my nandroid.
And (to all) sorry for the newb post, I was in total panic mode, heart pounding, adrenalin rushing, it was intense haha. Its hard to think straight like that.

Bootloop on hyperdrive rom, please help

I need help. lol. my Samsung note 3 is stuck in bootloop. I posted this in the thread for the hyperdrive rom because its what I was trying to flash.
i wiped and flashed in the stock slot. and now im stuck in the bootloop problem. it says recovery booting in the upper left of the screen and just keeps rebooting. I tried going in to odin and reloading the "n900v kk firmware" and nothing. anyone know a fix for this. is there something I can download to flash to fix this. I know I will have to use odin, just not sure what.

donelam304 said:
I need help. lol. my Samsung note 3 is stuck in bootloop. I posted this in the thread for the hyperdrive rom because its what I was trying to flash.
i wiped and flashed in the stock slot. and now im stuck in the bootloop problem. it says recovery booting in the upper left of the screen and just keeps rebooting. I tried going in to odin and reloading the "n900v kk firmware" and nothing. anyone know a fix for this. is there something I can download to flash to fix this. I know I will have to use odin, just not sure what.
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Hi I'm kinda new to the community and Android, but I'll try to help. I've been having issues trying to use safestrap to install my custom roms. I know that 3.72 had issues with the extra slots. That was supposed to be fixed in 3.75. In short I haven't reached a loop but have had to flash to stock several times with Odin. I had to remove my battery to get the phone in "power off" mode. From there, I booted to download for odin (assuming you can get it to boot to download-volume down/home/power buttons to get there).
Once I got there, I just made sure I had the firmware version I wanted to go back to, plugged it into odin and bam! Back to stock to start over.

Bryotch said:
Hi I'm kinda new to the community and Android, but I'll try to help. I've been having issues trying to use safestrap to install my custom roms. I know that 3.72 had issues with the extra slots. That was supposed to be fixed in 3.75. In short I haven't reached a loop but have had to flash to stock several times with Odin. I had to remove my battery to get the phone in "power off" mode. From there, I booted to download for odin (assuming you can get it to boot to download-volume down/home/power buttons to get there).
Once I got there, I just made sure I had the firmware version I wanted to go back to, plugged it into odin and bam! Back to stock to start over.
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I can boot in to the download mode. has no problem. even tried flashing the n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5 tar,
ALL_N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_2106277_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
and even tried the N900VVRUCNC4_N900VVZWCNC4_N900VVRUCNC4_HOME.tar.md5
and when I do the MJE one it says invalid. am I flashing the wrong file is there something else I should be using. when I get in to manual mode after it boots in to manual recovery mode it says im on NC4. it says in the upper left corner the following:
Android stem recovery <3e>
KOT49H.N900VVRUCNC
volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
is there a way to flash safestrap or CWM in odin.

donelam304 said:
I can boot in to the download mode. has no problem. even tried flashing the n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5 tar,
ALL_N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_2106277_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
and even tried the N900VVRUCNC4_N900VVZWCNC4_N900VVRUCNC4_HOME.tar.md5
and when I do the MJE one it says invalid. am I flashing the wrong file is there something else I should be using. when I get in to manual mode after it boots in to manual recovery mode it says im on NC4. it says in the upper left corner the following:
Android stem recovery <3e>
KOT49H.N900VVRUCNC
volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
is there a way to flash safestrap or CWM in odin.
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You're running the same build I have, been having similar issues. I used Odin no completely repartition and wipe the phone. I used N900VVRUCNC4_N900VVZWCNC4_N900VVRUCNC4_HOME.tar.md5 and the HLTE.pit file (for this build). In Odin You put the pit and md5 files in (.pit file in the PIT slot and md5 in the AP slot on Odin 3.09) This took me back to the KK NC4 build, granted, I lost alot of data but I didn't use a Nandroid backup either. This got me back to a functional device but i'm still having issues getting ANY custom roms to work. I did flash to NC2 kernel since then and still no luck. Let me know if that helps. I can get the files I used if you can't find them, but most everything came from xda.
PS. you can find some firmwares with recovery and other things added. I avoided these just to make sure I could get back to stock. I use Towelroot, BusyBox, SuperSU, and Safestrap 3.75 b04

Bryotch said:
You're running the same build I have, been having similar issues. I used Odin no completely repartition and wipe the phone. I used N900VVRUCNC4_N900VVZWCNC4_N900VVRUCNC4_HOME.tar.md5 and the HLTE.pit file (for this build). In Odin You put the pit and md5 files in (.pit file in the PIT slot and md5 in the AP slot on Odin 3.09) This took me back to the KK NC4 build, granted, I lost alot of data but I didn't use a Nandroid backup either. This got me back to a functional device but i'm still having issues getting ANY custom roms to work. I did flash to NC2 kernel since then and still no luck. Let me know if that helps. I can get the files I used if you can't find them, but most everything came from xda.
PS. you can find some firmwares with recovery and other things added. I avoided these just to make sure I could get back to stock. I use Towelroot, BusyBox, SuperSU, and Safestrap 3.75 b04
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i done a search on the stock firmware you mentioned and after about 2 dozen websites and and trying about 15 flashes I finally got it to work. this has been one heck of a day. I finally got it to work. I am in the process of trying to get safestrap and stuff on it now. I already used towelroot to rot it. what version of safestrap do you recommend. I was told 3.72 was for KK. and 3.75 was for the Samsung galaxy S5.

donelam304 said:
i done a search on the stock firmware you mentioned and after about 2 dozen websites and and trying about 15 flashes I finally got it to work. this has been one heck of a day. I finally got it to work. I am in the process of trying to get safestrap and stuff on it now. I already used towelroot to rot it. what version of safestrap do you recommend. I was told 3.72 was for KK. and 3.75 was for the Samsung galaxy S5.
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here is the link I found with all the carriers for the note 3
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-repair/how-to-unroot-galaxy-note-3/

donelam304 said:
here is the link I found with all the carriers for the note 3
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-repair/how-to-unroot-galaxy-note-3/
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thanks so much by the way. I greatly appreciate the assistance.

[Q] GoldenEye Rom Lollipop Rom won't boot

I really need some help guys! So frustrated!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 using SafeStrap 3.75. I followed the guide PERFECTLY just as it says, I have flashed all the files I need to in Odin and still no boot. My baseband is a NB1 and I have followed the guide many many times to get it to the new OC3. Can anyone please help me out? This is the third time I have tried flashing the rom and then flashing the kernel along with the stock partitions and no boot. I know it takes longer than normal for the first boot but I left my phone sit for over an hour with no luck. I can't access SafeStrap after I flash the OC3 also to even get my phone back to working somewhat. The first initial boot after flashing everything it shows the [SafeStrap : Disabled] and then i click continue and it goes black then says the same thing and it does that about 5 times or so then just a black screen for over an hour. I'm having no luck

Brandon.Black said:
I really need some help guys! So frustrated!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 using SafeStrap 3.75. I followed the guide PERFECTLY just as it says, I have flashed all the files I need to in Odin and still no boot. My baseband is a NB1 and I have followed the guide many many times to get it to the new OC3. Can anyone please help me out? This is the third time I have tried flashing the rom and then flashing the kernel along with the stock partitions and no boot. I know it takes longer than normal for the first boot but I left my phone sit for over an hour with no luck. I can't access SafeStrap after I flash the OC3 also to even get my phone back to working somewhat. The first initial boot after flashing everything it shows the [SafeStrap : Disabled] and then i click continue and it goes black then says the same thing and it does that about 5 times or so then just a black screen for over an hour. I'm having no luck
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Odin back any of the Kitkat kernels so you can get in to Safestrap, and make sure the stock partition file you're using is the correct .tar format. If you have a zip, that needs to be flashed in Safestrap along with the ROM and modules. Then you can ODIN the kernel and start again. If it is the correct .tar format, then make sure you let the phone flash the kernel, reboot, and wait for ODIN to say pass.

DeadlySin9 said:
Odin back any of the Kitkat kernels so you can get in to Safestrap, and make sure the stock partition file you're using is the correct .tar format. If you have a zip, that needs to be flashed in Safestrap along with the ROM and modules. Then you can ODIN the kernel and start again. If it is the correct .tar format, then make sure you let the phone flash the kernel, reboot, and wait for ODIN to say pass.
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I've followed everything to the tee. I've re-read the directions millions of times but it's not booting. I have absolutely no idea why on this earth it won't. I've charged my phone to a 100% so it's not my battery.. I've used ODIN and flashed all the needed files until the green light comes on and says "passed". SafeStrap flashes on and off but then right after its done doing that.. NOTHING, no Samsung Boot Logo or noises just a stupid black screen. My phone feels hot after I leave it sit for awhile but never comes on from there. I feel like I'm the only one having this problem, everyone seems to be getting it to work successfully but I'm doing EVERYTHING just as should. I've flashed many many Roms before and I'm completely stumped on this one.

safestrap....unable to mount /system...potential brick??

have rooted s5 on 4.4.4 nk2. Have been trying to install custom roms via safestrap. Apparently i am missing a step. I wipe data, try to install twi5ted Lollipop on custom rom slot....blank screen for over 30 min after reboot, phone gets real hot, take battery out. Try to install on stock rom slot, reboot then get stuck in boot loop and keeps booting into system recovery. I then saw through my hours of searching to format instead of wipe....so i format then try to install, get stuck again, take battery out, get back to safestrap dash now when i try to wipe/format/or even restore my backup it says unable to mount system. When i click reboot system it says no OS installed. After reboot, my custom slot gets erased.
I was about to try an odin flash back to stock but some how was able to get my phone back to a system restore. Why can i not get anything installed? Do i have to have odin to do a custom rom install?????? i know every rom is different but wtf. I have seen multiple videos and threads of people flashing zip via safestrap and rebooting into new rom without flashing kernals via odin or safestrap after rom install.
Also...my phone will not let me download zip files (ex. cm12.1) says unable to create download folder....how close to F'in my phone up am i? I have successfully rooted all phones in the past...s5 is giving me hell!
I just tried installing rom after format, then flash nk2 kernel from odin, still gives boot loop....ive tried everything i have found..never this much problem with custom rom..

When you try to install twisted it needs lollipop firmware which is flashed on odin, and based on your statement it says you're on NK2, a kitkat firmware. Try flashing a stock ncg tar and rerouting, downloading apps, etc. on the phone to see if that works. Also, I noticed you mentioned a cm 12.1 zip not downloading which, while unrelated to your current problem, will cause a bootloop when flashed due to the locked bootloader on the S5, so it isn't a smart idea to even attempt an install.

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When you try to install twisted it needs lollipop firmware which is flashed on odin, and based on your statement it says you're on NK2, a kitkat firmware. Try flashing a stock ncg tar and rerouting, downloading apps, etc. on the phone to see if that works. Also, I noticed you mentioned a cm 12.1 zip not downloading which, while unrelated to your current problem, will cause a bootloop when flashed due to the locked bootloader on the S5, so it isn't a smart idea to even attempt an install.
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thanks, i will try fresh from start ncg. so you have to be on the current kernel that you are flashing a rom for, whether its CM, Twi5ted, Alliance...etc i need to be on rooted 5.0 kernel then flash rom via safestrap?

i was having problems downloading from internet on phone, not downloading rom if thats what you thought i meant. I just tried installing zip for CM 12 via safestrap and got same issue. Phone reboots, goes to black screen and eventually heats up like crazy. .... I just noticed, after my restore ...again... it says safestrap disabled in red on the boot screen, why is that? it says installed and tried reinstalling.

FIXED
So i flashed ncg from odin on the messed up phone and got messed up worse. Ended up getting stuck on first boot image of samsung android s5 boot screen. Finally found original stock firmare file and used odin to complete install stock os and got rid of root. Now back to normal... luckily i figured it out my self! thanks to the 100's who viewed and didnt help and thanks to mrjiggywiggy for giving me some input to help out!