MDL flashable modem? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

Does anyone have this? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Thank you
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It seems to only install via OTA update.
crawrj said:
There is some kind of write protection of security that locks the modem down. I have tried 100 different ways of installing the modem and can't. It looks like the official installs are the only ones that work. So right now the ota is the only way to get the modem. But I am sure we will get it figured out in time.
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zetajunkie said:
It seems to only install via OTA update.
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Ok, thanks. So I did it and my gosh! LTE is much much faster with mdl modem. Wow. So people that live in lte territory.. I would recommend the mdl modem.
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I haven't got the update yet how come?

I got a AT&T S4 unlocked using it on T-Mobile I tried checking in settings and connecting to kies doesn't show a update
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ATT got the update, your t-mobile, and I think you guys got one also, umm are you rooted?
No my S4 is AT&T but it's Unlocked for T-Mobile
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Anyone else not get the update? I still haven't got it
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Similar situation. So I manually updated. I downloaded the MF3 package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358763 and use the stock recovery to update and now it works.
shaqqq said:
Anyone else not get the update? I still haven't got it
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gxlgxl said:
Similar situation. So I manually updated. I downloaded the MF3 package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358763 and use the stock recovery to update and now it works.
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Do you think there's another way to update without doing that?
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shaqqq said:
No my S4 is AT&T but it's Unlocked for T-Mobile
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Because your phone is being used on T-Mobile, your update will come from T-Mobile. Pretty sure that is what the axman was saying. I had a tmo phone on att at one point and got my updates from att....
I'm not sure how that works for our device, so you may not get an update at all from Tmo. But yes in general your update would come from tmo.
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shaqqq said:
Anyone else not get the update? I still haven't got it
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I haven't got the update yet
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I called att and Samsung and they said wait a few more weeks and I should get it if not I'll have to send it in and they'll do a software flush but I'm not going through all that I'll just wait
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ian1 said:
I haven't got the update yet
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Let me know when you get it
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I haven't gotten the update either. I'm on an ATT i337 running Tmo SIM. Kies still says I'm current, and I've tried changing my phone's date to August 1st and still no update. If I'm on an ATT phone but using Tmo, will the OTA update work from Settings?
I don't want to root my phone until I get this update.
jonnyjett said:
I don't want to root my phone until I get this update.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358142
the latest update blocks root. if you want to update to a just recently rooted MF3 version, check out this link.
jonnyjett said:
I haven't gotten the update either. I'm on an ATT i337 running Tmo SIM. Kies still says I'm current, and I've tried changing my phone's date to August 1st and still no update. If I'm on an ATT phone but using Tmo, will the OTA update work from Settings?
I don't want to root my phone until I get this update.
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Yea I tried changing the date also still no update. I don't wanna root I just want the update but without rooting
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xBeerdroiDx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358142
the latest update blocks root. if you want to update to a just recently rooted MF3 version, check out this link.
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I appreciate the reference to the other thread, but I really don't want to spend the time jumping through those hoops. I'm hoping for an easy firmware update now, then a root method sometime down the line.
shaqqq said:
Yea I tried changing the date also still no update. I don't wanna root I just want the update but without rooting
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then keep an eye out on http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares for an MF3 tar release. once it drops you can flash via odin without root access
I'm confused. Will I receive the update through Settings->About Device->Software Update, or will I have to update it through Kies?
EDIT: Just noticed that I can't check for an update for another 1269 hours!!!
jonnyjett said:
I'm confused. Will I receive the update through Settings->About Device->Software Update, or will I have to update it through Kies?
EDIT: Just noticed that I can't check for an update for another 1269 hours!!!
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It should work through both. I checked both and i still haven't got it
xBeerdroiDx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2358142
the latest update blocks root. if you want to update to a just recently rooted MF3 version, check out this link.
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shaqqq said:
It should work through both. I checked both and i still haven't got it
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Thanks.
Wonder why we haven't got it yet
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correct me if i'm wrong here.. i thought i read from that it's best not to do OTA updates if your usage preferences rely on root and/or custom roms and kernels.. i only use odin because from what i understand, that is usually the safest way to fully wipe and restore/upgrade/downgrade mobile devices running android. am i wrong? curious.

Terrible after flashing Tar

Hello ever since i flashed the crawjs MF9 tar my lte speed is terrible and my friend same phone stock gets 20mbps where i get 1mbps if that ive flashed different roms hoping to fix it i updated profile and prl still no luck someone help me thanks in advance
Go back to stock unrooted and perform a factory wipe.
Or also on a touchwiz ROM do a ##72786# in the dialer. It reactivates your phone.
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jamal717 said:
Hello ever since i flashed the crawjs MF9 tar my lte speed is terrible and my friend same phone stock gets 20mbps where i get 1mbps if that ive flashed different roms hoping to fix it i updated profile and prl still no luck someone help me thanks in advance
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First confirm that your baseband and software version say mf9 in about device. If not you need to install the modem again. I have experienced, on occasion, where installing the stock tar from Odin doesn't always update everything on the first or sometimes even the second try. Also what Rom version is your friend using? If your modem is mf9 and his is something else maybe the modem is a problem in your area. I am using it with no speed issues.
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crawrj said:
First confirm that your baseband and software version say mf9 in about device. If not you need to install the modem again. I have experienced, on occasion, where installing the stock tar from Odin doesn't always update everything on the first or sometimes even the second try. Also what Rom version is your friend using? If your modem is mf9 and his is something else maybe the modem is a problem in your area. I am using it with no speed issues.
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See well now i flashed that blue kuban rom so it says
Software version- MDL
Baseband MDL
Kernel is ktoones
Idk where the modem is...
what do you think i should do?? if its the modem where do i find an appropriate one? I kind of want to go back to 100% stock but even when i flash Crawjs mf9 it still says MDL in my settings about.... Could this be the issue? If so what do i do
daniel4653 said:
Go back to stock unrooted and perform a factory wipe.
Or also on a touchwiz ROM do a ##72786# in the dialer. It reactivates your phone.
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I will try this also
Edit: that did not do the trick :\ thank you for the response tho
jamal717 said:
See well now i flashed that blue kuban rom so it says
Software version- MDL
Baseband MDL
Kernel is ktoones
Idk where the modem is...
what do you think i should do?? if its the modem where do i find an appropriate one? I kind of want to go back to 100% stock but even when i flash Crawjs mf9 it still says MDL in my settings about.... Could this be the issue? If so what do i do
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I know this will sound odd but Odin the tar a couple of times back to back or until about device shows mf9 for everything.
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The crawj tar? Alright I will when I get off work idk why it didnt say mf9
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jamal717 said:
The crawj tar? Alright I will when I get off work idk why it didnt say mf9
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Yeah or completely stock mf9. Either one will work. It happens to me also. Not sure why it doesn't always take on the first try.
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Okay ill try both have yiu ever had the data issues tho
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jamal717 said:
Okay ill try both have yiu ever had the data issues tho
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No I haven't had that problem. But I also just got 4G in my area about a month ago so I don't have very much time on it.
crawrj said:
No I haven't had that problem. But I also just got 4G in my area about a month ago so I don't have very much time on it.
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Okay I am having terrible luck i downloaded your tar again stock rooted odexed mf9... flashed it through odin it passed rebooted stuck on yellow sprint sign :\ im now in the process of reflashing through odin.... I want my note back lol
Flashed everything says mf9 still bad lte speeds I kay return this to the store
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[Q] root for latest android 4.3 update?

I recently received the ota 4.3 update for my at&t gs4, but I've been dying to try cyanogen mod on my phone or at least be able to remove a little bloatware. Could anyone point me to a tutorial somewhere to root this thing if it's possible yet? I do have a little experience with flashing roms and rooting with my old samsung replenish, but only with odin... thanks.
-EDIT Also is kingo really malware like many people on xda say? And does kingo work with the new MJ9 build for AT&T's S4?
If you have a little experience flashing Roms than you'll be experienced in the art of Google search. There are many threads about this already
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
Works the same for att even though its for verizon. Same root method but beware it could add malicious stuff to your phone and computer. Do a little researching first before you do anything. Good luck
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And even when your rooted there is still no custom recovery for 4.3...so no rom flashes are possible
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mg2195 said:
And even when your rooted there is still no custom recovery for 4.3...so no rom flashes are possible
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So no cyanogenmod?
HOrobOD said:
So no cyanogenmod?
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nope
Is it possible to be able flash cyanogen mod on our devices in the future?
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7mada said:
Is it possible to be able flash cyanogen mod on our devices in the future?
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Maybe. When someone smarter than I am comes up with a way to unlock the bootloader or other exploit.
jd1639 said:
Maybe. When someone smarter than I am comes up with a way to unlock the bootloader or other exploit.
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What if someone asked att to unlock the bootloader?
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7mada said:
What if someone asked att to unlock the bootloader?
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Good luck with that
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Good luck with that
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Oh no !!
Then maybe I'm changing my mobile soon.
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7mada said:
Oh no !!
Then maybe I'm changing my mobile soon.
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T-Mobile is the only one that doesn't, Verizon and sprint do as well. Goodluck with everything.
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If you have a little experience flashing Roms than you'll be experienced in the art of Google search. There are many threads about this already
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
Works the same for att even though its for verizon. Same root method but beware it could add malicious stuff to your phone and computer. Do a little researching first before you do anything. Good luck
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Thanks for the link to the tutorial. I've been looking stuff up about vroot and apparently it contains some sort of trojan... I also read a comment on YouTube where someone with the at&t MJ9 build had success with it but what are the risks other than bricking?

[Q] URGENT: Sprint to T-mobile or Metro PCS ?

Anyway i can Domestic Sim unlock or flash my SPH-L720 to T-Mobile or Metro PCS ?
I'm using 4.3 MK2 and can't seem to downgrade in order to sim unlock through the normal method
I would say to call sprint to get it unlocked but seems like you haven't paid your bill or have a bad ESN
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Brainfeederz said:
Anyway i can Domestic Sim unlock or flash my SPH-L720 to T-Mobile or Metro PCS ?
I'm using 4.3 MK2 and can't seem to downgrade in order to sim unlock through the normal method
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I haven't found a downgrade method anywhere and the only way to achieve domestic unlock is through mdc modem.
daniel4653 said:
I would say to call sprint to get it unlocked but seems like you haven't paid your bill or have a bad ESN
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That would be for an international unlock.
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I got mine unlocked NP and my friends actually ... He's got att I got T-Mobile rocking h+ on both
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cautious911 said:
I got mine unlocked NP and my friends actually ... He's got att I got T-Mobile rocking h+ on both
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How did you unlock it ?
Brainfeederz said:
Anyway i can Domestic Sim unlock or flash my SPH-L720 to T-Mobile or Metro PCS ?
I'm using 4.3 MK2 and can't seem to downgrade in order to sim unlock through the normal method
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I think you just have to install the MDC modem not the entire firmware. Go to the all sprint firmware post and install the mdc modem. Follow the unlocking steps and then you can go back to the MK2 modem after unlock.
cruise350 said:
I think you just have to install the MDC modem not the entire firmware. Go to the all sprint firmware post and install the mdc modem. Follow the unlocking steps and then you can go back to the MK2 modem after unlock.
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Thanks a lot where are the steps to unlocking it ?
Brainfeederz said:
How did you unlock it ?
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i get FAIL everytime when using odin to flash to mdc modem
this is very frustrating need help
Brainfeederz said:
i get FAIL everytime when using odin to flash to mdc modem
this is very frustrating need help
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What modem and Baseband are you currently on? If you open device manager do you see two ports for your phone?
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imbmiller said:
What modem and Baseband are you currently on? If you open device manager do you see two ports for your phone?
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Modem : MK2
Baseband version : L720VPUEMK2
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Modem : MK2
Baseband version : L720VPUEMK2
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Modem and baseband are the same thing.
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Modem and baseband are the same thing.
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I meant bootloader, I was typing and driving. Also thanks for not helping out this dude at all and instead pointing out a logic fault. Super helpful.
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Modem and baseband are the same thing.
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Well i know that i'm suppose to use a mdc modem but on odin when i try to install it . it fails all the time
Any way around this or a solution to go from mk2 to a mdc modem so i can domestic unlock my phone ?
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Modem : MK2
Baseband version : L720VPUEMK2
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As of now you can't downgrade the modem on mk2 or mja if you took an OTA update to get there. If you flashed your way there and kept mf9 you can downgrade easily.
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imbmiller said:
As of now you can't downgrade the modem on mk2 or mja if you took an OTA update to get there. If you flashed your way there and kept mf9 you can downgrade easily.
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Okay thanks i'll just have to be patient then and wait it out
Been reading your unlock guide for the past 2-3 days
imbmiller said:
I meant bootloader, I was typing and driving. Also thanks for not helping out this dude at all and instead pointing out a logic fault. Super helpful.
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I didn't quote you at all dude so relax.
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Okay thanks i'll just have to be patient then and wait it out
Been reading your unlock guide for the past 2-3 days
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Yeah might be some time from now. Its been like 2 months since MJA release and no one has found a way to downgrade.
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As of now you can't downgrade the modem on mk2 or mja if you took an OTA update to get there. If you flashed your way there and kept mf9 you can downgrade easily.
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Okay thanks I'll just wait until the mk2 downgrade is available
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My galaxy s4 sprint is running 4.3 os and its rooter on MK2, I currently have negalite rom but I want to get rid of all roms, i want the stock recovery and i need to unroot my phone. Is this possible or most of it? If so how
smoosani22 said:
My galaxy s4 sprint is running 4.3 os and its rooter on MK2, I currently have negalite rom but I want to get rid of all roms, i want the stock recovery and i need to unroot my phone. Is this possible or most of it? If so how
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I would run the MK2 or NAE tar file from the development section. It will restore your phone to factory setup. However it will install the Knox bootloader. It's likely the easiest path.
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cmonsterf50 said:
I would run the MK2 or NAE tar file from the development section. It will restore your phone to factory setup. However it will install the Knox bootloader. It's likely the easiest path.
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hey can i get a link? Im on the developers section but im not exactly sure what thread to click. Also doing all this is to sell my phone so will the other guy be able to add service to the phone?
smoosani22 said:
hey can i get a link? Im on the developers section but im not exactly sure what thread to click. Also doing all this is to sell my phone so will the other guy be able to add service to the phone?
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Here's the MK2 TAR 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
And the NAE TAR 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
As long as the device has a clean ESN with Sprint the buyer shouldn't have any problem activating service. This is the case whether it's rooted or not.
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Here's the MK2 TAR 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
And the NAE TAR 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
As long as the device has a clean ESN with Sprint the buyer shouldn't have any problem activating service. This is the case whether it's rooted or not.
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I did the ye now my phones stuck on the yellow sprint background logo thing. Is there a fix?
smoosani22 said:
I did the ye now my phones stuck on the yellow sprint background logo thing. Is there a fix?
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I've seen it take a good few min to push through after running the file. Those tar files need patience.
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cmonsterf50 said:
I've seen it take a good few min to push through after running the file. Those tar files need patience.
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I waited 15 min and my phone gets too hot and turns off. I waited for it to get cold and now im trying again but its getting pretty hot.
smoosani22 said:
I waited 15 min and my phone gets too hot and turns off. I waited for it to get cold and now im trying again but its getting pretty hot.
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Weird ... what file are you using? Odin version?
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cmonsterf50 said:
Weird ... what file are you using? Odin version?
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MK2 file and the odin provided inside the link u sent me.
smoosani22 said:
MK2 file and the odin provided inside the link u sent me.
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You might try downloading again. Could be a bad file. Perhaps try an updated version of Odin. Don't know off hand what's noted in the thread. Check the thread for similar issues too. Sammobile has the tar files too, if you want to try another source.
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You might try downloading again. Could be a bad file. Perhaps try an updated version of Odin. Don't know off hand what's noted in the thread. Check the thread for similar issues too. Sammobile has the tar files too, if you want to try another source.
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if those dont work, would using kies to recover help?
smoosani22 said:
if those dont work, would using kies to recover help?
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It's worth a shot. Something has to be going wrong in the steps or the file. If the phone was working before.
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Just boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset. Reboot and profit.
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