Just got my S4 and its on MDB. Im gonna root but I checked to see if there was a software update and it says my phone is up to date? Isnt there a MF3 update That locks the bootloader? Also is my version able to be rooted?
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I believe the bootloader is already locked, but rootable. If you update to mf3 you won't be able to root anymore. Don't do it.
ahfu25 said:
Just got my S4 and its on MDB. Im gonna root but I checked to see if there was a software update and it says my phone is up to date? Isnt there a MF3 update That locks the bootloader? Also is my version able to be rooted?
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you're good to go on your s4, buddy. just be safe, read up and follow a guide if this is your first time around. cheers
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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!!!
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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
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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.
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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.
Hi!
I got S4 at At&t today. (excited ) I begun to read threads after threads. I came across this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283918
So, after that, I gonna do set up CWM nandroid back up?
What about Bootloader? I have experience on previous device, Verizon Samsung Galaxy s3 unlocked bootloader.
Then install At&t roms only?
I have S4 on at&t about device...
Model number - SGH 1337
Android version - 4.2.2
baseband version - 1337UCUAMDL
build number JDQ39.1337UCUAMDL
Thanks for reading!
Anyone know about device locked or unlocked bootloader?
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Anyone know about device locked or unlocked bootloader?
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It has a locked bootloader
Also, you are lucky to still be on MDL firmware, DO NOT update to the MF3 firmware or you will lose ability to root your S4. My advice would be to remove sim card and turn off Wifi (to prevent accidentally updating) then root phone with Motochopper. Once rooted go freeze the update apks to ensure it does not update on you later. MF3 is unrootable as of now so DO NOT update if you want root!
I think you mean MF3. And yes, you have a locked bootloader, you should use this...and he is right do NOT do a update, once you do you lose root, and there is no way back just yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
Got it. Thanks!
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Just got a Device Management update available message on my S4 this morning. Anyone have an idea of what it's for? I won't be installing anything until I know I won't lose root.
Are you on MDL or MF3? If MDL, it's probably the MF3 update and I'd use a custom rom. If MF3, then I have no clue
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MDL.
Careful on Wi-Fi if it's downloaded because it will auto update if you reboot for any reason. Better freeze what needs frozen and delete the update. This came out a month ago.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42320414&postcount=2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42320414&postcount=2
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Thanks!!!!!
I am looking for a stock mj9 rom, I'm currently on mdl, and I will like to update but without losing my root
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I am looking for a stock mj9 rom, I'm currently on mdl, and I will like to update but without losing my root
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why would u want to update to mj9? stay at mdl and enjoy your unlock bootloader dude. I regret for updating my phone. i would trade my phone to get the mdl s4
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why would u want to update to mj9? stay at mdl and enjoy your unlock bootloader dude. I regret for updating my phone. i would trade my phone to get the mdl s4
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He means a ROM he could flash without losing the exploit, not the actual update.
Just wait and one should be created like it was for MF3, otherwise you'll have to settle for any other 4.3 ROM. You could always check the international section for their stock 4.3 or something.
I hope someone will create one
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I hope someone will create one
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In the mean time you could try this. It's based on mj9. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42294395
Hi I read almost all post but I don't find my answer so I need help from you guys, I cant update to 4.3 from ota my phone is stock but is unlocked so I still don't receive any ota or kies update, my band is I337UCUAMDL, and in all post I see only MF3 to MK2, but what can I do to update to 4.3? thanks
I'll trade you my MF3 S4 rooted with SafeStrap installed for that phone. I'll even throw in a 32gb micro SD.
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thanks
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I'll trade you my MF3 S4 rooted with SafeStrap installed for that phone. I'll even throw in a 32gb micro SD.
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thanks but i will like to update my phone, do you think i can on a stock firmare?
This thread has the MF3 file you can use to upgrade manually.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
I honestly have not read it so I don't know if there are instructions. I got the link for that thread from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
That one just provided the link to the other but was helpful to me in upgrading from MF3. Hopefully after you manually upgrade to MF3 your phone will auto upgrade to MK2.
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Yes but you shouldn't update that phone. Seriously. If you want to enjoy that device, you'll listen to me. If you update that device to MF3 or later, you'll be really upset once you realize that you lost the gifts that MDL brings. Read up before you mess up a golden opportunity.
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Gear
HORiZUN said:
Yes but you shouldn't update that phone. Seriously. If you want to enjoy that device, you'll listen to me. If you update that device to MF3 or later, you'll be really upset once you realize that you lost the gifts that MDL brings. Read up before you mess up a golden opportunity.
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thanks for everithing but what so especial on MDL?, and i need the update because my wife got me the galaxy gear and is more then 3 weeks and i can't used?
MDL can run the loki exploit. Read up on it if you're interested.
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but the gear
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MDL can run the loki exploit. Read up on it if you're interested.
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but the loki exploit can piar with the gear?
You can flash any ROM to the device with loki, 4.3 and 4.4 ROMS included.
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esgo13 said:
Hi I read almost all post but I don't find my answer so I need help from you guys, I cant update to 4.3 from ota my phone is stock but is unlocked so I still don't receive any ota or kies update, my band is I337UCUAMDL, and in all post I see only MF3 to MK2, but what can I do to update to 4.3? thanks
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esgo13 said:
thanks for everithing but what so especial on MDL?, and i need the update because my wife got me the galaxy gear and is more then 3 weeks and i can't used?
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Check this out ....ONE CLICK TOOL....so easy and nothing easier than this on MF3 or MK2 firmware......Trust me.....what u got to lose? but u losing full control of your phone when u update to MF3 or MK2. All u need to do is press 1.2.3 etc....ROOT your phone....INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY...INSTALL CUSTOM 4.3 ROM and your problem solved with galaxy gear.....:good:....If u don't like it flash to stock....#5....wolla back to MDL stock.....and then maybe we can do some business....( i trade mine plus 64Gb Sd Card )......
I can't tell if OP is the real deal or is trolling us hardcore. My eyeballs almost bulged out reading the 'what so special about MDL' line?