I was looking to update my firmware to the mdl, I would like to add the 4 way mod and kill app, but i was not able to find any addons for the mdb firmware. I was looking for a flashable mdl zip that i can do to my phone without having to do odin or thru kies. I am rooted-auto loki cwm recovery, and have the apps and files froze for auto update.
Is there a flashable mdl zip or do i have to odin to mdl using adams walk thru. I have looked thru all of the general section - questions and answer threads- dev threads and could not find anything about a flashable mdl zip. Am I missing something or do i have odin to the mdl firmware and start from scratch with setting up my phone again. I am only asking cause i dont want to get forced to take the mf3 update and lose root and recovery.
Please dont bash this question with usless post like do a search or not another mdb-mdl thread. I am not a noob, and i did search. I have rooted, recovery, flashed phones before. coming from the galaxy s2 skyrocket with Mohans latest rom cymbaline embryo 7.0. Thanks again in advance.
galaxyuser88 said:
I was looking to update my firmware to the mdl, I would like to add the 4 way mod and kill app, but i was not able to find any addons for the mdb firmware. I was looking for a flashable mdl zip that i can do to my phone without having to do odin or thru kies. I am rooted-auto loki cwm recovery, and have the apps and files froze for auto update.
Is there a flashable mdl zip or do i have to odin to mdl using adams walk thru. I have looked thru all of the general section - questions and answer threads- dev threads and could not find anything about a flashable mdl zip. Am I missing something or do i have odin to the mdl firmware and start from scratch with setting up my phone again. I am only asking cause i dont want to get forced to take the mf3 update and lose root and recovery.
Please dont bash this question with usless post like do a search or not another mdb-mdl thread. I am not a noob, and i did search. I have rooted, recovery, flashed phones before. coming from the galaxy s2 skyrocket with Mohans latest rom cymbaline embryo 7.0. Thanks again in advance.
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No bash from me, good post...I have it attached to my OP in my thread here, at the bottom. You are talking about the modem it looks like, right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
good luck.
You can try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348859
...but you will need to set things up again. It's the entire firmware, pre-rooted, and you can see in the OP what all it has. It's about as close to AMDL as you can get without ODIN or Kies. It's flashable, so you will keep your custom recovery. So it might or might not be what you are looking for. Good luck.
TheAxman said:
No bash from me, good post...I have it attached to my OP in my thread here, at the bottom. You are talking about the modem it looks like, right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
good luck.
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Thanks, but iam looking for the complete firmware to go from AMDB to AMDL, I want to load a de-odexed AMDL so that i can flash the 4 way mod W/ Kill app, but I have to be on AMDL for that add on to work.
scott14719 said:
You can try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348859
...but you will need to set things up again. It's the entire firmware, pre-rooted, and you can see in the OP what all it has. It's about as close to AMDL as you can get without ODIN or Kies. It's flashable, so you will keep your custom recovery. So it might or might not be what you are looking for. Good luck.
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Thanks for this, But didnt I read somewhere that i have be on the stock untouched from the att AMDL in order to flash anything rooted or modified/custom AMDL.. but this one of the romz i want to try.
Scott quick question for you about your clean rom 1.1 , does this have the 4 way mod and kill apps inculded in this rom?
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I have read through the forums and found some helpful posts, but want to be clear so any concise help on this would be great. I am on stock MDL, rooted, with stock recovery. The only mod I have done is the hotspot hack. What is the easiest way to update to MF9 and not lose any of my apps, settings, data etc? Is this even possible. Can I do the update while rooted without losing anything?
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I have read through the forums and found some helpful posts, but want to be clear so any concise help on this would be great. I am on stock MDL, rooted, with stock recovery. The only mod I have done is the hotspot hack. What is the easiest way to update to MF9 and not lose any of my apps, settings, data etc? Is this even possible. Can I do the update while rooted without losing anything?
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Yes, you should be able with a version that doesn't wipe your data...check out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
and here's a couple for reference
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2356431
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
I don't know why, but this **** confuses the hell out of me. Normally I understand this stuff, but apparently the MDL to MF9 transition is rocket science for me.
I seem to not be able to find a straight forward and easy answer on how I should get myself on MF9.. one guide says JUST FLASH IT, and then another guide says "will not work with custom recovery."
I don't get it... and it's not worth potentially bricking my phone.
I'm running a custom MDL rom with TWRP. Some people say I have to remove TWRP before I can do anything. Why?! And why does Odin have to be used? Why not just wipe everything with TWRP and flash a custom MF9 rom that's already rooted and has the MF9 modem and kernel?
Maybe it's just the medicine I'm on right now, but this is so confusing.
If I'm on the Sprint MDL ROM + root/twrp, which version should I use (odex or dedodex, no wipe) to upgrade? I'm hoping to not lose any data or have to set up my phone again. Thanks.
Cytality said:
I don't know why, but this **** confuses the hell out of me. Normally I understand this stuff, but apparently the MDL to MF9 transition is rocket science for me.
I seem to not be able to find a straight forward and easy answer on how I should get myself on MF9.. one guide says JUST FLASH IT, and then another guide says "will not work with custom recovery."
I don't get it... and it's not worth potentially bricking my phone.
I'm running a custom MDL rom with TWRP. Some people say I have to remove TWRP before I can do anything. Why?! And why does Odin have to be used? Why not just wipe everything with TWRP and flash a custom MF9 rom that's already rooted and has the MF9 modem and kernel?
Maybe it's just the medicine I'm on right now, but this is so confusing.
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Dude, I'm totally with you - I did the 1-touch and am on MDL with TWRP and shabbypenguin kernel (which was part of the 1-touch). I dont want to brick my phone and theres like 7 different ways people are saying on how to do this...wtf
What exactly are you guys trying to update to mf9? The baseband? If that's the case just download and flash.
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Check out this thread, it's really not too difficult http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471 you can either wipe your days or not, it's up to you. I always wipe personally.
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I'm on MF3 right now, but can I use ODIN to go back to AMDL, then root and install a different recovery? It seems that the answer is yes because I saw a thread to download ODIN with AMDL, and that AMDL will allow you to fully root with a custom recovery. Just wanted to confirm before I start down the path of no return. Just want to get the 4.3 Google Edition going on my SGH-1337.
Thanks all.
EDIT: Did some more snooping and other threads saying you cannot use ODIN to go back to AMDL. Ugh. Guess I'll have to wait.
Your post edit is correct.
You have other options. Check out post #2 of the I337 guide in my signature. It covers root and safestrap for your mf3 firmware. Read up though, and don't jump into it without knowledge.
Cheers
jedil1c1ous said:
I'm on MF3 right now, but can I use ODIN to go back to AMDL, then root and install a different recovery? It seems that the answer is yes because I saw a thread to download ODIN with AMDL, and that AMDL will allow you to fully root with a custom recovery. Just wanted to confirm before I start down the path of no return. Just want to get the 4.3 Google Edition going on my SGH-1337.
Thanks all.
EDIT: Did some more snooping and other threads saying you cannot use ODIN to go back to AMDL. Ugh. Guess I'll have to wait.
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I just want to add that you cannot do ANYTHING (other than rooting) at the moment with the MF3. I will promise you that it will totally jack up your device.
Your best off rooting installing exposed and than install wanam exposed app and that will get you the customization of a stock rom with everything you can possibly ask for.
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agent929 said:
I just want to add that you cannot do ANYTHING (other than rooting) at the moment with the MF3. I will promise you that it will totally jack up your device.
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Safestrap
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I stand corrected
I've tried going through the topics, but none seem to explain it into depth.
I have no idea what MF3 means, and whether it even applies to my phone, which is the i337m (Canadian).
Can someone explain where to get the latest version of Odin and how to use it? I've downloaded the correct 4.3 firmware off the SamMobile site and want to flash it back onto my S4, what should I do?
Also, can I use Odin to flash ROMs and kernels?
Thanks.
Anonymoose2 said:
I've tried going through the topics, but none seem to explain it into depth.
I have no idea what MF3 means, and whether it even applies to my phone, which is the i337m (Canadian).
Can someone explain where to get the latest version of Odin and how to use it? I've downloaded the correct 4.3 firmware off the SamMobile site and want to flash it back onto my S4, what should I do?
Also, can I use Odin to flash ROMs and kernels?
Thanks.
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You can't flash roms and kernel with odin. You need a custom recovery for that. You don't have to worry about mf3 on the i337m. Here is a guide for Odin. It's not for the i337 so don't use any files in it other than odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924
If you have no idea how to use ODIN, or what MF3 means, or what being on a Canadian phone means, you definitely do not need to be doing anything to your phone. The best way for you to get educated about everything is to read the "pinned' threads in the General and Q & A sections. They contain information you need to know about your phone and what it is you might want to do wit it. In case you get all upset about having to read (If it upsets you), it is the XDA rules and they exist to help you from bricking your phone. Good luck.
scott14719 said:
If you have no idea how to use ODIN, or what MF3 means, or what being on a Canadian phone means, you definitely do not need to be doing anything to your phone. The best way for you to get educated about everything is to read the "pinned' threads in the General and Q & A sections. They contain information you need to know about your phone and what it is you might want to do wit it. In case you get all upset about having to read (If it upsets you), it is the XDA rules and they exist to help you from bricking your phone. Good luck.
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Too late now....I have Gummy 1.1 installed on my S4.
I have owned samsung phones since the original s1 and it's always been easy to flash a stock rom using odin.whenever I had a problem with my current rom or soft bricked I just downloaded the tar odin file flashed pda in odin and went back to 100% stock. But I cannot for the love of God seem to find this easy on at&t s4. A buddy gave me his s4 to update it to latest 4.3 but cannot find any odin tars for any of the 4.3 updates..and when I find it why is it split up by recovery/bootloader etc? So my question is how do i go from 4.2.2 to 4.3 using odin, because he cannot do it via kies or ota
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I have owned samsung phones since the original s1 and it's always been easy to flash a stock rom using odin.whenever I had a problem with my current rom or soft bricked I just downloaded the tar odin file flashed pda in odin and went back to 100% stock. But I cannot for the love of God seem to find this easy on at&t s4. A buddy gave me his s4 to update it to latest 4.3 but cannot find any odin tars for any of the 4.3 updates..and when I find it why is it split up by recovery/bootloader etc? So my question is how do i go from 4.2.2 to 4.3 using odin, because he cannot do it via kies or ota
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There is no 4.3. First off, if he's on MDL then you should root and get recovery and use the StockUp ROM, because that way he'll get 4.3 MK2 but also be able to change ROMs to something like Cyanogemnod. If he already has MF3 then there's a nice clear thread with "UPDATE.ZIP" in the title you can find in the general section with all the information you should need.
DeadlySin9 said:
There is no 4.3. First off, if he's on MDL then you should root and get recovery and use the StockUp ROM, because that way he'll get 4.3 MK2 but also be able to change ROMs to something like Cyanogemnod. If he already has MF3 then there's a nice clear thread with "UPDATE.ZIP" in the title you can find in the general section with all the information you should need.
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what do you mean there's no 4.3, you mean an odin image of 4.3?? thats what I meant why is it that on my t-mobile s4 they have the complete image of the stock rom, is it because att version has a locked bootloader?? I never had to mess with update.zip files ever on a samsung phone, excuse my ignorance.
euklid said:
what do you mean there's no 4.3, you mean an odin image of 4.3?? thats what I meant why is it that on my t-mobile s4 they have the complete image of the stock rom, is it because att version has a locked bootloader?? I never had to mess with update.zip files ever on a samsung phone, excuse my ignorance.
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He told you where to look.
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He told you where to look.
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I know where to look now thanks, my originally question is why we even have to bother with update.zip instead of just flashing 1 odin file that has complete stock rom like in all other samsung phones.
euklid said:
I know where to look now thanks, my originally question is why we even have to bother with update.zip instead of just flashing 1 odin file that has complete stock rom like in all other samsung phones.
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Locked bootloader. There is tons of informative threads about it in the general, q&a, development, original development. and developer's only sub-forums.
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what do you mean there's no 4.3, you mean an odin image of 4.3?? thats what I meant why is it that on my t-mobile s4 they have the complete image of the stock rom, is it because att version has a locked bootloader?? I never had to mess with update.zip files ever on a samsung phone, excuse my ignorance.
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Yes, i meant no ODIN image. There's a locked bootloader and they're trying so hard to keep us from modifying it they make it so you can only get repairs through the Samsung centers and such where they check if you tried to mod it and are supposed to not do anything to help you if you did. As scott said, you can find plenty more information around and probably better explanations than my theories.
I think the last full stock rom was I337UCUAMDL or just MDL. Since then though, each update has been just merely that, an update or patch. So there isnt a full rom of 4.3 MK2. Your best bet, which i just did yesterday, is to use Ted77USA's thread on the bricked MK2, third post in his thread. Follow this link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080&nocache=1 Again pay attention to it all. Worked out very well for me and my issue. Sure it should be as easy for you.
Ok, I have been running an OLD version of SACs custom ROM for a while (Pre Kitkat I think).
I am considering going back to stock Rooted with the Hotspot mod only.
I've been out of the "flashing" scene for a while, so what's the easiest way to go back to current stock w/ rooted & hotspot mod? If you could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it!
1. Please don't post questions in the development forum.
2. Find Unknownforce's stock rooted NAE thread.
3. Read and follow his directions.
frostedunit said:
1. Please don't post questions in the development forum.
2. Find Unknownforce's stock rooted NAE thread.
3. Read and follow his directions.
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Ahh... Sorry. I was looking at this forum and the Q&A forum at the same time. Thought I was posting in there.
Thanks, I'll look up his.
Been reading different threads. So if I just flash i Rooted NAE ROM I should be ok? I just want to make sure since I am coming from an OLD version of SACS.
AzWizzard said:
Been reading different threads. So if I just flash i Rooted NAE ROM I should be ok? I just want to make sure since I am coming from an OLD version of SACS.
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You'll probably have to Odin the NAE modem as well. Somewhere in unknown's thread are the instructions to do and keep a pre Knox bootloader
Ok, 1 more question...
If I want to go back to complete stock from the old SACS Rom...
Could I just flash a stock MDL to my phone and then tell the phone to update it's self and let it OTA update to current version?
Would there possible be any problems with that?
Just curious as I have an old stock MDL already on my computer from when I was flash long ago.
I know this way I would have KNOX but I honestly don't really care too much.
That will take a bit, but will work for sure.
AzWizzard said:
Ok, 1 more question...
If I want to go back to complete stock from the old SACS Rom...
Could I just flash a stock MDL to my phone and then tell the phone to update it's self and let it OTA update to current version?
Would there possible be any problems with that?
Just curious as I have an old stock MDL already on my computer from when I was flash long ago.
I know this way I would have KNOX but I honestly don't really care too much.
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You should not do this! If you have a newer bootloader than the MDL install will fail. All you need to do is download the full NAE tar file and install it. You will be updated in one step and you won't lose data. you can get the full NAE tar from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619