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I have just received an OTA update to 2.3.6. I have been connecting my Note to my laptop using Kies for the last few days to see if it was available that way but there was no mention of an update. So I was pleased when I did an update check using Settings on my phone and discovered one was available OTA. It is good getting OTA updates just like on the Nexus One so there is no risk of installing the wrong firmware or making a mistake using Kies.
So what difference does the update make?
received my note yesterday and had OTA 2.3.6 XXKKA also 15 megs size.
also interested to know the differences
i bought from carphonewarehouse and got OTA 2.3.6 this morning too.
ps. its stock phone with no root.
So this removes root and CWM?
Edit: apparently root and apps are not touched on this update according to the other thread about this.
Just downloaded and install failed, it said to try using kies...
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just downloaded update via phones updater and installing now...ill report back with more info after
ok successful.. phone updated to
2.3.6
N70000XXKK5
kernel = KKA
ok i can confirm root is left alone and all apps and settings preserved
HTC Chris said:
So this removes root and CWM?
Edit: apparently root and apps are not touched on this update according to the other thread about this.
Just downloaded and install failed, it said to try using kies...
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Have the same. It failed to update, said to try by kies. I also have rooted stock ROM.
Maybe we should unroot ?
buk_grudziadz said:
Have the same. It failed to update, said to try by kies. I also have rooted stock ROM.
Maybe we should unroot ?
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That may be the case, so I'll probably do this later today since it's almost 3am. I don't want to set everything up tonight.
Or we can just wait for a custom ROM that will have the update.
Edit: I don't understand though why people who are rooted in the other thread got it to work.
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people rooting doesnt effect the updating. im rooted and ive just completed update fine.... download the update via wifi like i did and it works great.. see my post above
DAMIEN123_666 said:
people rooting doesnt effect the updating. im rooted and ive just completed update fine.... download the update via wifi like i did and it works great.. see my post above
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That's how I downloaded the update.
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Thanks for the thread! I've nicely updated my phone
Also got 2.3.6 OTA today. Phone is from the Polish Plus+ telco. Seems much snappier all around. Will be interesting to see if battery life improves too. Also the stylus seems more accurate but it's hard to say...
Bring on ICS!
mine fails the wifi update. tried 3 times. my phone is rooted.
fire up kies and says that kj4 is the latest
perhaps its to do with the method you used for rooting.
iirc, there are a couple of different root methods, some of them seem to affect the tamper counter (cant think of what its really called). maybe the update is only available for those who still have the counter at 0?
dont quote me on this though, im still a nubblet on the tweaking side of android.
i followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
to root.
Gaugerer said:
I have just received an OTA update to 2.3.6. I have been connecting my Note to my laptop using Kies for the last few days to see if it was available that way but there was no mention of an update. So I was pleased when I did an update check using Settings on my phone and discovered one was available OTA. It is good getting OTA updates just like on the Nexus One so there is no risk of installing the wrong firmware or making a mistake using Kies.
So what difference does the update make?
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Can this UK version turn off focus sound and camera sounds??
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i followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
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It seems rooting has nothing to do with it. I've rooted by the CF-Root method 2.
Maybe any other changes make the problem (theme mods ?)
buk_grudziadz said:
It seems rooting has nothing to do with it. I've rooted by the CF-Root method 2.
Maybe any other changes make the problem (theme mods ?)
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I don't have theme mods, I disabled go launcher ex, and unfroze my bloatware too
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HTC Chris said:
I don't have theme mods, I disabled go launcher ex, and unfroze my bloatware too
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What about AndroidIceCreamSandwichtheme by movmo ?
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What about AndroidIceCreamSandwichtheme by movmo ?
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No I had to revert back to the stock theme since the dialer had problems. Worst case scenerio I may have to wait for a custom ROM, maybe ill try updating through kies later.
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I rooted my note with Chainfire's tutorial using the zergrush method and installed the new KKA kernel.
My phone downloaded this new update but failed to flash it on reboot. I think I'll just wait and see if Chainfire releases his own version or there is a rom with it built in.
I rooted my galaxy s4, OTA MF3 updated, I accidently installed Chainfire 3d and tapped 'install CF3D driver', and instantly the device reboots and stuck at at&t logo. i tried latest stock firmware to flash with Odin 3.07, but it says
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also did factory reset but it stuck at the at&t logo every time.
what should i do!!
I sent my device to MobileTechVideos for JTAG brick repair and ROM/root upgrade.
do you think they can fix it with JTAG?
Please tell me this isn't the same guy from a few days ago with a different username.
If not. You did not accidentally install it! You have to click install and accept in the play store then install the drivers through the app. You intentionally installed it but you were too busy NOT reading anything that says that it is only compatible on specific hardware. Now you are screwed and have no way to fix it.
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Way too coincidental...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2419863
If it's not you, please read that thread so we don't have to keep cluttering the board up with the same stuff over and over again. Any help you will find for your issue has been posted in that thread.
If it is you, I hope you are banned for multiple accounts.
OH NO
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Please tell me this isn't the same guy from a few days ago with a different username.
If not. You did not accidentally install it! You have to click install and accept in the play store. You intentionally installed it but you were too busy NOT reading anything that says that it is only compatible on specific hardware. Now you are screwed and have no way to fix it.
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it can't be fixed ANYWAY? by the way, why do you think the Odin doesn't work? i want to know why my device can't be fixed. explain to me please, why can't it be fixed and what is the problem that make it unable to fix.
You are on MF3. Thee is no custom recovery on MF3. There is no ODIN flashable MF3 ROMs, there is no MF3 on Kies.
If you would read the stickies and most MF3 related threads, you would know that there is no way to come back from messing up on MF3.
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Nope i'm not that guy
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Please tell me this isn't the same guy from a few days ago with a different username.
If not. You did not accidentally install it! You have to click install and accept in the play store then install the drivers through the app. You intentionally installed it but you were too busy NOT reading anything that says that it is only compatible on specific hardware. Now you are screwed and have no way to fix it.
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you mean the guy who posted same problem few days ago?
Yep... Created multiple threads on it too.. scott14719 posted a link.
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You are on MF3. Thee is no custom recovery on MF3. There is no ODIN flashable MF3 ROMs, there is no MF3 on Kies.
If you would read the stickies and most MF3 related threads, you would know that there is no way to come back from messing up on MF3.
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I installed Clockworkmod recovery and did the factory reset. isn't Clockworkmod recovery a custom recovery? so that means, i have to collect 400 dollars and switch the mainboard at at&t or should i wait until odin flashable MF3 comes out? i just bought galaxy s4 a week ago.
anyway i'll find my way to solve this even if that means i have to switch mainboard. thanks for replying.
If you are truly on MF3,you would not be able to install CWM.
It means that you have a $650 paperweight for the time being until you
A: Get it replaced
B: Get a new motherboard
C: learn ADB and can fix it with that
D: Try a J-Tag repair
E: Wait until the bootloader gets unlocked. If it is even possible.
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If you are truly on MF3,you would not be able to install CWM.
It means that you have a $650 paperweight for the time being until you
A: Get it replaced
B: Get a new motherboard
C: learn ADB and can fix it with that
D: Try a J-Tag repair
E: Wait until the bootloader gets unlocked. If it is even possible.
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A: Yep
B: Would be better off getting another phone. I'm not sure if the NV memory is located on the Motherboard or not?
C: ADB might not be able to connect if he can't get the phone booted.
D: So far JTAG is a no-go on MF3.
C: Yep, but hopefully Samsung will release the full MF3 firmware (hopefully through KIES as well) that will be able to reflash the firmware to the phone.
I would say replace it or be screwed until MF3 firmware drops.
Noooooooooooo
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A: Yep
B: Would be better off getting another phone. I'm not sure if the NV memory is located on the Motherboard or not?
C: ADB might not be able to connect if he can't get the phone booted.
D: So far JTAG is a no-go on MF3.
C: Yep, but hopefully Samsung will release the full MF3 firmware (hopefully through KIES as well) that will be able to reflash the firmware to the phone.
I would say replace it or be screwed until MF3 firmware drops.
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Why did AT&T updated to MF3!!!!!!!!!! do if MF3 comes out, does that mean i can flash that with Odin?
i should say MF3 stands for Mother+F word times 3. anyway thanks for replying.
I sent my device for JTAG yesterday. they might not fix it
ryujeff said:
Why did AT&T updated to MF3!!!!!!!!!! do if MF3 comes out, does that mean i can flash that with Odin?
i should say MF3 stands for Mother+F word times 3. anyway thanks for replying.
I sent my device for JTAG yesterday. they might not fix it
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I'm sure AT&T views MF3 as a complete success. It's just the people interested in customizing and modding their phones (XDA minded people) that hate it.
When Samsung releases the full MF3 firmware, you should be able to use ODIN to flash back to stock. However, no one will know for sure until it is released. It has been a while since the MF3 OTA started to roll out, so if Samsung is going to release the full MF3 firmware, it should be soon.
As far as JTAG goes, I haven't seen a successful flash yet. I think the JTAG people are waiting for the firmware release as well.
I thought J-Tag works for flashing MF3 but doesn't work for downgrade. It doesn't work for both?
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I'm sure AT&T views MF3 as a complete success. It's just the people interested in customizing and modding their phones (XDA minded people) that hate it.
When Samsung releases the full MF3 firmware, you should be able to use ODIN to flash back to stock. However, no one will know for sure until it is released. It has been a while since the MF3 OTA started to roll out, so if Samsung is going to release the full MF3 firmware, it should be soon.
As far as JTAG goes, I haven't seen a successful flash yet. I think the JTAG people are waiting for the firmware release as well.
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Yay! thank you so much for at least giving me hope to fix my device. i was very experienced developer of galaxy a, you may never heard of galaxy a. it was released only in Korea. i thought galaxy s4 might be similar to galaxy a. i should've studied more. in Korea, we used to make custom roms flashable by Odin. XDA doesn't seem to have roms that are flashable with Odin. i used to make my own roms. please could you help me fixing my phone when MF3 releases? i don't know a lot about galaxy s4. again, thank you.
XDA is full of ODIN flashable Stuff. MF3 is just locked tight. We are working on some stuff to make it better for now until there is a bootloader unlock.
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graydiggy said:
XDA is full of ODIN flashable Stuff. MF3 is just locked tight. We are working on some stuff to make it better for now until there is a bootloader unlock.
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Didn't know that! thanks!
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I thought J-Tag works for flashing MF3 but doesn't work for downgrade. It doesn't work for both?
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This is from the thread when Aou was trying to JTAG his device...
well i finally got in touch with mobile tech and got a refund/explanation of our problem it seems the qfuse being blown is the main reason this is happening..
Unfortunately, we were not able to repair your device. The device's onboard EMMC controller was in a non-responsive state. It is advised to try out warranty replacement if possible or to search for a parts device and use it's mainboard for the swap.
The blown fuse is the reason JTAG (or ODIN / KIES) for that matter) can not revert the device to a previous firmware.
Once the full MF3 firmware is available, it will probably be possible to restore the device via JTAG to MF3, but as we know, the MF3 firmware is not yet available. Therefore, it can not be done (yet). And once / if it is released, there is no guarantee it will work until it is tried.
The quote from Mobile Tech above mentions swapping mainboards, but I don't think it will work due to the NV memory I mentioned before (but maybe it can?).
Anyway, the key seems to be wait until the full MF3 firmware is released or wait until / if the bootloader is unlocked. I think the firmware is the better bet and it isn't guaranteed.
Switching out motherboards should be no issue. All that is being done is dropping it into the back of the screen, plugging in some flex cables, slap it back together and booting it up. I know why we can't downgrade, just didn't realize that a full system dump of MF3 was not enough for J-Tag.
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ryujeff said:
Didn't know that! thanks!
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Well, be careful. The SGH-I337 (AT&T S4) has a locked bootloader, so only official firmware (signed by Samsung's encrypted key) can be flashed via ODIN. To complicate things, the MF3 update (which you have) made the previous firmwares unflashable via ODIN. Phones that did not update to MF3 (still on MDB or MDL firmware) have the ability to flash Custom recoveries and Roms because of an exploit called "LOKI". LOKI was patched when the MF3 OTA was released. So any phone on MF3 can not flash recoveries or ROMs at this point. ODIN is basically useless for the time being.
I highly suggest you read the "pinned" threads in the "general" and Q & A sections. Alsor ead the threads that have "MF3" in the titles. This will give you a good understanding of what your options are if / when you can repair your phone. There is a method being developed that would allow several custom Roms to exist on the phone (MF3), but it hasn't been tested or released yet. The thread about it is in the "general" section as well. However, again, it will do you no good unless you get your phone repaired / replaced.
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Switching out motherboards should be no issue. All that is being done is dropping it into the back of the screen, plugging in some flex cables, slap it back together and booting it up. I know why we can't downgrade, just didn't realize that a full system dump of MF3 was not enough for J-Tag.
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I realize the physical action of switching motherboards isn't an issue, I was just wondering if it would do any good? If the NV memory remains in another area of the circuitry, or other memory remains that still has a part of the MF3 bootloader structure intact, switching the motherboard by itself won't do any good. If all structures of the MF3 bootloader are included on the motherboard, maybe it would work.
Also, last I knew, bootloaders can't be pulled via system dump. They have to be obtained via official firmware release. In the case of MF3, the bootloader parts from the OTA can't be combined with a system dump from a post OTA MF3 device because of signing issues. It just doesn't work. It's been tried. I know there are a couple of MF3 Tar balls floating around but they are only good for parting out. Aou has tried a bunch of this stuff. Honestly, I do not know 100% of the technical reasons why it won't work. I have a pretty good understanding but that is it. Truly, the MF3 Bootloader is the problem and until the full, official, MF3 firmware is released from Samsung (or a signing key is released / leaked) I don't see much happening in the area of repairing / restoring bricked MF3 devices.
It shouldn't remain. The only other parts that are separate from the motherboard and screen assembly. Are the charging port assembly/flex,the camera, the softkeys/home button assembly and the back housing that just holds antennas. None of that should have anything on it that would hold any residual MF3 data. Even if something did, it would have to hold the whole update to possibly do any kind of damage in eras of installation and blowing the Qfuse. If it did not and it blew the fuse without updating, it would instantly render the device useless if the motherboard had MDL on it.
All data is stored in the motherboard.
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Has anyone else never received an OTA from att? I have had three android phones and not one ever got updated. Att customer support is clueless. Anyone have any advice?
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ian1 said:
Has anyone else never received an OTA from att? I have had three android phones and not one ever got updated. Att customer support is clueless. Anyone have any advice?
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leave AT&T. I hate ATT also
ian1 said:
Has anyone else never received an OTA from att? I have had three android phones and not one ever got updated. Att customer support is clueless. Anyone have any advice?
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what advice are you looking for? on how to get an OTA update? are you on MDL? MF3? Custom ROM? Stock ROM?
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what advice are you looking for? on how to get an OTA update? are you on MDL? MF3? Custom ROM? Stock ROM?
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Same info as OP but only on this gs4. Rooted MDL twrp and uaing stock tw rom. Only reason i rooted was to bring my appdata from old s3 to s4. Never got notice of mf3 ir mj9.
Also cant for the life of me find the stock 3e recovery on here for the s4 to overwrite twrp
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Same info as OP but only on this gs4. Rooted MDL twrp and uaing stock tw rom. Only reason i rooted was to bring my appdata from old s3 to s4. Never got notice of mf3 ir mj9.
Also cant for the life of me find the stock 3e recovery on here for the s4 to overwrite twrp
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The reason I asked the OP is he was vague in what he was looking for... and if you are looking for the same answer to what the OP was looking for.. then I'm not sure I can help since it was vague to begin with.
You did however post some data that I think I can help or point you to.
1st let me start by saying that if you are on MDL, I would HIGHLY suggest you do not take any updates for AT&T (which you cannot anyway since you are on TWRP) If at any point you froze or removed files like LocalFOTA and / or AT&T Software Update you will NOT be getting notifications of MF3 or MJ9 from AT&T, if that TW Stock ROM was a custom ROM, it might have come that way, If not.. i'm not sure why you wouldn't get the notification. I would just be grateful I didn't but that's just me.
LOTS of people here wish they were on MDL (including myself) since MF3 or MJ9 have locked bootloaders. If you just want to update your GS4 then do a little reading here to find a TW ROM that is MF3 4.2.2 Based or MJ9 4.3 Based.
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The reason I asked the OP is he was vague in what he was looking for... and if you are looking for the same answer to what the OP was looking for.. then I'm not sure I can help since it was vague to begin with.
You did however post some data that I think I can help or point you to.
1st let me start by saying that if you are on MDL, I would HIGHLY suggest you do not take any updates for AT&T (which you cannot anyway since you are on TWRP) If at any point you froze or removed files like LocalFOTA and / or AT&T Software Update you will NOT be getting notifications of MF3 or MJ9 from AT&T, if that TW Stock ROM was a custom ROM, it might have come that way, If not.. i'm not sure why you wouldn't get the notification. I would just e grateful I didn't but that's just me.
LOTS of people here with they were on MDL (including myself) since MF3 or MJ9 have locked bootloaders. If you just want to update your GS4 then do a little reading here to find a ROM that is MF3 4.2.2 Based or MJ9 4.3 Based..
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thanks I appreciate it. unfroze localfota and mf3 came through right away. still haven't done it yet and refroze the program. honestly I don't install custom roms and was looking forward to a couple new features of the 4.3. Namely gear support, the brighter screen and a newer modem that is faster.
I'm rooted with official status on the stock rom
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thanks I appreciate it. unfroze localfota and mf3 came through right away. still haven't done it yet and refroze the program. honestly I don't install custom roms and was looking forward to a couple new features of the 4.3. Namely gear support, the brighter screen and a newer modem that is faster.
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You can accomplish the same without going the AT&T way.
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I have an AT&T LG G2. On my previous phone, after I accepted the OTA for 4.1.x to 4.3 on a Galaxy S3, it was a nightmare. I couldn't get su to run, and I got all kinds of security errors (apparently from KNOX), and not just for superuser. Even though I read several threads about it, I never was sure if it was 4.3 at fault -- which does seem to have some issues per Chaintech -- or if it was Samsung's KNOX, or both. So I certainly want to do my homework before I do that on my new LG.
Which is asking at least these questions:
Should I bother updating from 4.2.2 to 4.3 on the G2?
(I've read the technical differences, which seem to be incremental. I just want opinions here. For example, things like the new Camera UI may be irrelevant considering LG's customizations already in place with 4.2.2.)
If it isworth upgrading, will it retain root with an OTA? If it doesn't, what is the best way to go about restoring it in 4.3?
This firmware is probably the first I've ever seen, and that's a lot since first adopting the original T-Mobile G1, where I didn't want to replace the ROM. It's that slick. For now, I just need root and a custom recovery.
TIA.
Stay away until official release by att or lg
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Stay away until official release by att or lg
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Well, I'm not sure how much more official the Over-The-Air update from AT&T could be.
By the way there is no official 4.3 for g2 yet.
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By the way there is no official 4.3 for g2 yet.
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Hmm, this seems to be the case, now I'm reading they may skip over 4.3 completely. This update it's offering to install is a bug fix and remains at 4.2.2. It's like 57MB, so I assumed it would be 4.3 as my Galaxy SIII got that a while back (and blew up, hence this whole thread).
I'll probably wait until KitKat comes out, then. I really like the LG ROM, and I just wanted root for backups, ad blocking, etc. I've run CyanogenMod since back when it was called JesusFreke, but then I'd have to reinstall everything and all that jazz. Question is, can I wait until Q1 2014.
First of all Im not in the USA, my phone have 4.2.2 MDL, I have tested some custom ROMS (goldeneye is really good) but I just want to go stock AT&T 4.3 and yes I know once you go mf3 or above there is no way back.
Can I odin through new AT&T stock releases?
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First of all Im not in the USA, my phone have 4.2.2 MDL, I have tested some custom ROMS (goldeneye is really good) but I just want to go stock AT&T 4.3 and yes I know once you go mf3 or above there is no way back.
Can I odin through new AT&T stock releases?
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You know, you could make someone on here very happy if you sell your S4, then pick up one with the new official 4.3 software.
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You know, you could make someone on here very happy if you sell your S4, then pick up one with the new official 4.3 software.
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Sure but here nobody cares about that also i just got tired of full wiping for where new update. Is it possible to do what I want?
Why? Your device is a rare one. When you do decide to sell it, the value will be at least $100 more if not more with the MDL bootloaders vs the MF3 or higher bootloaders. There is a ton of custom ROMs all better than stock for this device. You can even flash ROMs from other carrier S4s. If you are worried about wiping data because of losing stuff, titanium backup will save you a ton of trouble. Also, it is not a requirement to do a full wipe for a ROM update. It is suggested because if you run into a problem, you can report it to the developer properly. I only do full wipes when going to a different ROM. I can promise that you will regret updating. Like I said, there are a ton of ROMs that are better than stock. Battery life, performance, storage space, etc. There are also ROMs that are almost completely stock.
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Sure but here nobody cares about that also i just got tired of full wiping for where new update. Is it possible to do what I want?
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I still say, make someone on these forums very happy with your MDL firmware, and sell them your device. I'd recommend swappa. Then go buy what you desire with the money. If you shop around, you an find a very good deal on a MF3 or higher S4 and you'll have money left over.
You can do so much with your MDL firmware. Maybe try a different rom for a while. Oh, and just because a developer updates the rom, doesn't mean you have to. If everything is working great, why touch it?
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Sure but here nobody cares about that also i just got tired of full wiping for where new update. Is it possible to do what I want?
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Hows the condition of your phone i'd be willing to trade i have 4.3 firmware and my phone is like brand new.
Good points guys you just changed my mind Ill stick with my mdl and goldeneye rom.
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Sure but here nobody cares about that also i just got tired of full wiping for where new update. Is it possible to do what I want?
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Yes it is possible. I did it. I have written about it several times in different responses. My latest was yesterday here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48980723
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Sure but here nobody cares about that also i just got tired of full wiping for where new update. Is it possible to do what I want?
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WRONG!!! A lot of people around here would trade their current MF3 or higher S4's for an MDL S4 in a second. Do some research before making such a foolish assumption.
MattMJB0188 said:
WRONG!!! A lot of people around here would trade their current MF3 or higher S4's for an MDL S4 in a second. Do some research before making such a foolish assumption.
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Read my thread before making suck kind of assumption too my HERE I mean here in my country
inmortal009 said:
Good points guys you just changed my mind Ill stick with my mdl and goldeneye rom.
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You just want plain stock 4.3 as in back to unrooted ?
I'm not sure sure but there should be just a stock 4.3 ROM for at&t or the i9505 around the forums somewhere. Goldeneye is pretty much stock but optimized and with crude removed.
Let's keep things civil in here, this is a worldwide site. Attacks on culture and country of origin will not be tolerated.
hednik said:
You just want plain stock 4.3 as in back to unrooted ?
I'm not sure sure but there should be just a stock 4.3 ROM for at&t or the i9505 around the forums somewhere. Goldeneye is pretty much stock but optimized and with crude removed.
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I wanted a stock rom because of constant custom roms changes. But thanks to your replies I understood that staying with mdl is better and I dont have to full wipe every time.
Thank u vwry much and Happy new year
I have MDL on my wife's S4
Hello guys. I am running into a lot of problems wih my wife's s4 on MDL. It has been a while since I tweaked any gadget i have because of our baby. I was wondering what I can do to fix everything. NOTE: Everything is stock
The problems are:
1. I cannot use the tethering option. We are currently in the philippines right now and we have a plan on globe that offers tethering and 4g LTE.
2. The battery life if very poor. The battery on the phone is new and I dont think it is the battery because;
3. the phone gets very very hot and I and assuming something is running in the background continuously hence the problem.
4. I cannot update to new firmware ( the only thing I want on the new firmware is the installing of apps on the memory card.)
I would say you would benefit from a firmware upgrade. If you want to stick to stock and don't care about the other roms then refer to my previous post on page 1. If you have further questions feel free to PM me.
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Guys... Buying, selling, or trading any device is not allowed on XDA. There is Swappa. Use it.
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graydiggy said:
Guys... Buying, selling, or trading any device is not allowed on XDA. There is Swappa. Use it.
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This^^^^ Swappa.com , And since this thread has run it's course.....Thread Closed.