I9505 firmware on AT&T S4? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Hi
I wanted to know- is it possible to run the original I9505 firmware on the AT&T Galaxy S4?
Let's say i really don't care about LTE, and going to use only HSDPA data. Should there be any problems doing this?

Yes, I did a tmo stock on att no problem. So the i9505 will run on att also.
Good luck.

TheAxman said:
Yes, I did a tmo stock on att no problem. So the i9505 will run on att also.
Good luck.
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U didnt Odin install it did you? Im assuming you installed it from CWM.

TheAxman said:
Yes, I did a tmo stock on att no problem. So the i9505 will run on att also.
Good luck.
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Could you provide more details? Did you use odin to flash, or some other way?
What i', asking is about full stock i9505 firmware, no modded kernels and whatnot.

Pika007 said:
Could you provide more details? Did you use odin to flash, or some other way?
What i', asking is about full stock i9505 firmware, no modded kernels and whatnot.
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You can only flash official firmware for your specific device with odin. If you want to flash a rom based on the firmware of the i905 or t-mo then you need to flash using a custom recovery. Twrp or cwm
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[Q] Loki + Roms from other S4 variants

So, if I'm running an auto-Loki recovery, like OUDHS, what is the correct process to flash a rom from, say, the Sprint GS4 variant?
For example, the Sprint S4 has a ParanoidAndroid build. What would I need to do with my ATT S4 & OUDHS recovery to properly flash that rom? Is that even how it works?
I am not a dev so I may be wrong but remember that the Sprint is based on CDMA , not GSM. I would not flash a Sprint based Rom unless a dev had modified it.
Mushroom. said:
So, if I'm running an auto-Loki recovery, like OUDHS, what is the correct process to flash a rom from, say, the Sprint GS4 variant?
For example, the Sprint S4 has a ParanoidAndroid build. What would I need to do with my ATT S4 & OUDHS recovery to properly flash that rom? Is that even how it works?
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been over this time and time again...this will help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
TheAxman said:
been over this time and time again...this will help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
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So, you're suggesting that with any Snapdragon-based S4, I can just flash the rom, then flash a Loki'd kernel, and I'm good? Except for maybe adding the ATT APN?
Mushroom. said:
So, you're suggesting that with any Snapdragon-based S4, I can just flash the rom, then flash a Loki'd kernel, and I'm good? Except for maybe adding the ATT APN?
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Correct..
as far as the att apn, I listed in my OP here...flash the fix (thanks to arshull)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
TheAxman said:
Correct
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Even with roms for the Sprint S4? Surely that would cause a problem.
Mushroom. said:
Even with roms for the Sprint S4? Surely that would cause a problem.
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Go here, I listed my opinions of the roms...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
While the S3 had the att fix, there was a problem with gps for many people after flashing sprint or verizon based roms. I lost my gps and had reset the nv to get it back. There was a fix for this with the S3, but I don't know if it works with the S4.
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Is there any benefit on getting the I9505?

Just wanted to know if there is any benefit in getting the S4 I9505 when it comes to flashing roms?
It's unlocked so I know that's one good thing but is there any difference from just getting the regular ATT version? Thanks...
Its more expensive. Lol.
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9505 is unlocked, att us not.
LuRock said:
Just wanted to know if there is any benefit in getting the S4 I9505 when it comes to flashing roms?
It's unlocked so I know that's one good thing but is there any difference from just getting the regular ATT version? Thanks...
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Absolutely. The bootloader is unlocked therefore you can flash any kernel (I9505), any roms, modems, firmwares without any worries. However I dont think the I9505 supports at&t's LTE but I may be wrong so dont quote me on that.
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barondebxl said:
Absolutely. The bootloader is unlocked therefore you can flash any kernel (I9505), any roms, modems, firmwares without any worries. However I dont think the I9505 supports at&t's LTE but I may be wrong so dont quote me on that.
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Thanks I was trying to decide which to go with, I was being offered both I337 and I9505 but the 9505 was dented at the bottom bezel. Oh well I went with the 337 and im now rooted and ready to flash away
S4 I337
LuRock said:
Thanks I was trying to decide which to go with, I was being offered both I337 and I9505 but the 9505 was dented at the bottom bezel. Oh well I went with the 337 and im now rooted and ready to flash away
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I have tested all of the roms that will work with the I337..in my guide.
TheAxman said:
I have tested all of the roms that will work with the I337..in my guide.
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In that case what do you recommend? Winamlite or Infamous? I usually try the TW roms before heading to aosp.
Im not an addict I just flash a lot.
LuRock said:
In that case what do you recommend? Winamlite or Infamous? I usually try the TW roms before heading to aosp.
Im not an addict I just flash a lot.
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Omega rom all day everyday.
LuRock said:
In that case what do you recommend? Winamlite or Infamous? I usually try the TW roms before heading to aosp.
Im not an addict I just flash a lot.
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I have tried many that are solid..Omega is what I run. Wanam is outstanding..Wicked is good.
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barondebxl said:
Omega rom all day everyday.
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+1
TheAxman said:
I have tried many that are solid..Omega is what I run. Wanam is outstanding..Wicked is good.
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Thank u downloading Omega now!
S4 I337
LuRock said:
Thank u downloading Omega now!
S4 I337
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here you go, all the roms in one place...I have flashed every rom in my guide on att i337
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
enjoy.
LuRock said:
Thank u downloading Omega now!
S4 I337
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Also dont forget to flash Kastoonez kernel soon after flashing omega ( before rebooting).
barondebxl said:
Also dont forget to flash Kastoonez kernel soon after flashing omega ( before rebooting).
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Let me get this right, I can flash omega on attUS I337?
S4 I337
LuRock said:
Let me get this right, I can flash omega on attUS I337?
S4 I337
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Yes you can. BUT ( and this is very important), you need to flash Ktoonez kernel ( from the ATT forum) right before rebooting ( when youre done flashing omega its going to prompt you to reboot, make sure you uncheck reboot to go back to TWRP or CWM and then flash the kernel. We have to do this because the ATT S4 has a locked bootloader and uses a bypass called Loki. We need a Loki'd kernel in order to have roms from the I9505 to work properly on our phones.
barondebxl said:
Yes you can. BUT ( and this is very important), you need to flash Ktoonez kernel ( from the ATT forum) right before rebooting ( when youre done flashing omega its going to prompt you to reboot, make sure you uncheck reboot to go back to TWRP or CWM and then flash the kernel. We have to do this because the ATT S4 has a locked bootloader and uses a bypass called Loki. We need a Loki'd kernel in order to have roms from the I9505 to work properly on our phones.
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Thanks for all the info. So I only need a loki'd kernel for 9505 roms. What about when flashing the I337 roms? The stock kernel dont have to be loki'd considering I already bypassed it when I rooted with Casual loki+motochopper?
S4 I337
LuRock said:
Thanks for all the info. So I only need a loki'd kernel for 9505 roms. What about when flashing the I337 roms? The stock kernel dont have to be loki'd considering I already bypassed it when I rooted with Casual loki+motochopper?
S4 I337
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Every rom that you flash must be flashed with loki-doki afterwards unless the rom itself is already Loki'd. You'll in each rom thread whether it is loki'd or not. If it is then you're fine just flashing the rom, if it isn't then you must flash loki-doki. Here it is
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/files/loki-doki.zip
Make sure you read the installation for each and every rom and don't hesitate to ask in the thread itself if you're confused
barondebxl said:
Every rom that you flash must be flashed with loki-doki afterwards unless the rom itself is already Loki'd. You'll in each rom thread whether it is loki'd or not. If it is then you're fine just flashing the rom, if it isn't then you must flash loki-doki. Here it is
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/files/loki-doki.zip
Make sure you read the installation for each and every rom and don't hesitate to ask in the thread itself if you're confused
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Thanks baron! I see what you mean. I had not flashed since March when I was on the S3. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Damm bootloaders!!
Thanks again appreciate it..
S4 I337
LuRock said:
Thanks baron! I see what you mean. I had not flashed since March when I was on the S3. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Damm bootloaders!!
Thanks again appreciate it..
S4 I337
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You're welcome bro. Its because of ATT locking the bootloader that we have to go through this but still, thanks to the amazing devs we are able to flash things even with this locked bootloader. Have fun!
You can run more than just Omega.
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You can run more than just Omega.
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I see that
S4 I337

Latest Update for AT&T I337?

I need latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 model as I live outside USA and for some reason when I click on Software Update (Settings -> About device) nothing happens.
Below is the details for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 phone
Model Number - SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version - 4.3
Baseband version - I337UCUAMDL
Kernel version - 3.4.0_StockUp_tw_4.3
Build Number - StockUp MJ6 v1.1
I need some guidance on how I can update my phone to the latest updates that is available for AT&T I337 model
Look forward to getting some tips and guidance on this matter
Search for mk2 tar files
jd1639 said:
Search for mk2 tar files
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I found the required file from this forum which was redirected to another download site as shown below
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407566574
Do you I use the following instructiuon that is found in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
1.POWER OFF YOUR PHONE AND GO TO DOWNLOAD/ODIN MODE ( VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER)
2.DOWNLOAD ODIN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2537619&d=1390629800) AND MAKE SURE U HAVE THE LATEST DRIVER INSTALL FROM SAMSUNG KIES
3.DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT I337MK2_Combined_Odin_Tar FILES
4.START ODIN AND FOLLOW IN ORDER WHERE EACH FILE SHOULD GO INTO ODIN SLOT....
I need confirmation if the above instruction is correct to get the latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T i337 model?
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
jd1639 said:
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
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Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
userS4i337 said:
Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
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Yes to all your question.....i337MK2 tar md5 contain 4 seperated files ( first released ) follow the image guide where u have to place into ODIN SLOT ....the one that said combined ALL IN ONE ( newest released ) mean that u just flash into PDA ODIN SLOT ONLY.....just follow that guide on second post it would get u to latest ATT MK2 4.3 firmware. But like @jd1639 said with MDL firmware u can install anything even 4.4.2 rom and also there is alot of custom stock rom without ATT bloatware out there that u can install .....goodluck and PM me if u need more help. FYI if u got helped by someone please hit THANK button to show your appreciation ....:good::good:
I'll update my S4 to the latest update and you can send me yours. I'd kill for mdl firmware...
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That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
userS4i337 said:
That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
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Yes it contains all the bloatware, another reason not to upgrade and flash custom roms.
Edit, it has not been mentioned yet but one you upgrade you can not go back to a previous firmware.
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
userS4i337 said:
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
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When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
rbedell said:
When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
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Not always, most times a factory reset is needed to clear the phone of old apps and data. Root, is lost, but apps that require root can still be present which can become a problem when root is no longer available.
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Why doesn't your friend flash a custom rom instead
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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He's on mdl which allows a custom recovery and easy flashing of roms. If he upgrades to mk2, the latest, he'll lose that ability. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47713264
Right, we have a custom recovery and an unlocked boot loader and I flashed an older build of that Google edition ROM, but he just really wants the ability to move his apps2sd. I didn't see a mention of the apps2sd feature in the change logs. Thanks for replying so quickly.
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[Q] Galaxy S4 i337/i337m/i9505 ROM compatiblity

Just wondering about the safety of installing roms made for the i337 on the i337m or i9505. I recall reading a big thread on XDA talking about this earlier. Thanks.
I've got the i337m and I've never had a issue. On a i9505g Rom now. You can flash anything to anything as long as bootloader isn't locked
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tombeach22 said:
I've got the i337m and I've never had a issue. On a i9505g Rom now. You can flash anything to anything as long as bootloader isn't locked
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Except Exynos?
jtl999 said:
Except Exynos?
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No exynos, correct.
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Hi friends: as you know a 4.4.2 leak for SGH-I337 is on XDA, thanks to designgears. Actually, there is a .tar version, odin flashable. Can anyone tell me if this is compatible with unlocked canadian I337M and can be safely flashed?
guerouig said:
Hi friends: as you know a 4.4.2 leak for SGH-I337 is on XDA, thanks to designgears. Actually, there is a .tar version, odin flashable. Can anyone tell me if this is compatible with unlocked canadian I337M and can be safely flashed?
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im runnig i9505 on my i337m right now
ron31 said:
im runnig i9505 on my i337m right now
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first thx a lot.
but I'm on MK6 (4.3) right now, would there be any issue with Knox?
guerouig said:
first thx a lot.
but I'm on MK6 (4.3) right now, would there be any issue with Knox?
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The leak won't work for you because it's a full ODIN package. It's signed for I337 and not the I337M, and is not in a flashable zip form. Even if you could use it, you'd have a locked bootloader afterwards and never have recovery again. You'll have to use some other 4.4.2 ROM, maybe check the i9505 development section for a recovery flashable one.
DeadlySin9 said:
The leak won't work for you because it's a full ODIN package. It's signed for I337 and not the I337M, and is not in a flashable zip form. Even if you could use it, you'd have a locked bootloader afterwards and never have recovery again. You'll have to use some other 4.4.2 ROM, maybe check the i9505 development section for a recovery flashable one.
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there are defenatly lots of roms to choose from here
DeadlySin9 said:
The leak won't work for you because it's a full ODIN package. It's signed for I337 and not the I337M, and is not in a flashable zip form. Even if you could use it, you'd have a locked bootloader afterwards and never have recovery again. You'll have to use some other 4.4.2 ROM, maybe check the i9505 development section for a recovery flashable one.
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Thx so much. It's clearer now for me; it is indeed a tar file signed for I337 I was wrongly thinking that since I337M and I337 both share the same hardware rom compatibility might be possible, but I guess the AT&T factor plays the game otherwise. I'll check what's cooking in i9505 thread.
So, If I understand you correctly, an i9505 flashable zip, like wamalite for example, would work for i337m, is that so?
guerouig said:
Thx so much. It's clearer now for me; it is indeed a tar file signed for I337 I was wrongly thinking that since I337M and I337 both share the same hardware rom compatibility might be possible, but I guess the AT&T factor plays the game otherwise. I'll check what's cooking in i9505 thread.
So, If I understand you correctly, an i9505 flashable zip, like wamalite for example, would work for i337m, is that so?
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Yes. Any ROM in a flashable zip for any variant of the S4 except the i9500 (exynos model) will work on your device. I9505 are the easiest to get working, some other variant ROMs may need tweaking to work well. There's a thread about running other carrier ROMs in the general section.
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DeadlySin9 said:
Yes. Any ROM in a flashable zip for any variant of the S4 except the i9500 (exynos model) will work on your device. I9505 are the easiest to get working, some other variant ROMs may need tweaking to work well. There's a thread about running other carrier ROMs in the general section.
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last, would there be any knox issues if I flashed I9505 roms or do I have to simply remove knox? I also read that someone who flashed I9505 rom onto his I337m tulred his device to I9505 as well; is that "normal"
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last, would there be any knox issues if I flashed I9505 roms or do I have to simply remove knox? I also read that someone who flashed I9505 rom onto his I337m tulred his device to I9505 as well; is that "normal"
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I don't know much about how knox affects custom recovery or if you can flash without tripping it. I know for sure it won't stop anything but would just simply void warranty. If you flash an I9505 ROM then because of the build.prop it will tell you it's an I9505, but it's still an I337M, you can't like use the i9505 ODIN files or anything just because you have an i9505 rom.
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I don't know much about how knox affects custom recovery or if you can flash without tripping it. I know for sure it won't stop anything but would just simply void warranty. If you flash an I9505 ROM then because of the build.prop it will tell you it's an I9505, but it's still an I337M, you can't like use the i9505 ODIN files or anything just because you have an i9505 rom.
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you've been extremely helpfull, thx a lot bro.
I've been trying to get either carbon Kitkat or aosb 1.2.7 on my i337, but when I try to flash the rom in twrp 2.6.3.1 it keeps giving me an error saying that the rom is only for jflte, jfltexx, i9505, gt-i9505. I don't know how to remedy this problem, am I stuck out?

AT&T S4 on Tmobile - Custom Rom?

Hello,
I have an AT&T S4 that I want to run on Tmobile. It was running Android 4.3/MF3 baseband so I was able to install safestrap and root it. I am running the stock rooted ROM (with SIM unlock via region lock away) and the QCN file update to get 4G LTE/HSPA and 3G.
I would like to install a custom ROM but each time I do I get a bootloop. I am installing via safestrap in a slot I created NOT the stock rom slot. But as I said each time I try to boot I get a boot loop and have to return to the stock rooted rom via the stock rom slot. I got wicked rom to load but Wifi didn't work.
Am I able to install tmobile ROMS on this device (I want to be able to tether)? How do I do that? Which kernel do I use, the ATT or tmobile kernel? Do I install the ROM in the stock slot or the safestrap virtual slot?
I don't want to wind up with a device I cannot use on tmobile. Also, my computer does not see the S4 any longer. It sees my Note 3 fine but when I plug in the S4 it doesn't show as a device.
Which custom rom were you attempting to install? Was it a 4.2.2 touchwiz rom?
Kaze105 said:
Which custom rom were you attempting to install? Was it a 4.2.2 touchwiz rom?
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Wicked
I'm running 4.3 so does that mean I can only run 4.3 ROMS in the virtual slot?
My baseband ends with MF3 and my build number ends in MK2. What are my opitons?
nesta17 said:
Wicked
I'm running 4.3 so does that mean I can only run 4.3 ROMS in the virtual slot?
My baseband ends with MF3 and my build number ends in MK2. What are my opitons?
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If your build number is MK2, you're on 4.3. You need Safestrap 3.71, and you can only run other 4.3 Touchwiz ROMs. Kernel doesn't matter because Safestrap does not flash kernels. You should be fine flashing any TMobile 4.3 TW ROM.
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If your build number is MK2, you're on 4.3. You need Safestrap 3.71, and you can only run other 4.3 Touchwiz ROMs. Kernel doesn't matter because Safestrap does not flash kernels. You should be fine flashing any TMobile 4.3 TW ROM.
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We can flash TMOBILE ROMS on this ATT s4?
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bstylz911 said:
We can flash TMOBILE ROMS on this ATT s4?
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You can flash ROMs from any variant, they just may not work as well and you have to make sure you flash a kernel that matches your phone afterwards (Tmobile rom, but kernel from AT&T section)
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You can flash ROMs from any variant, they just may not work as well and you have to make sure you flash a kernel that matches your phone afterwards (Tmobile rom, but kernel from AT&T section)
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But right now I have a T-Mobile kernel and it runs fine. When I flash an att kernel my MMS stops working.
Hyperdrive T-Mobile compatibility pack with T-Mobile ktonnz. Att unlocked s4 with T-Mobile sim card
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My settings with my phone.
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