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[Q] Motochopper root and Software update?

I just rooted with Motochopper method. I didn't do anything else because i don't want the custom ROM. I didn't install any of recovery or anything.
All i did was Motochopper root to get Superuser.
Did I install bootloader by doing motochopper root?
I just got noticed Software Update is available from ATT
If I update it, Would I brick the phone? or Do I have to to Motochopper root again?
Please help me out as I am sure there are others in same situation as I am.
Thanks

How bout go ask this type of thing in the motochopper root thread and you'll get your answer or just do a search

wanchu83 said:
I just rooted with Motochopper method. I didn't do anything else because i don't want the custom ROM. I didn't install any of recovery or anything.
All i did was Motochopper root to get Superuser.
Did I install bootloader by doing motochopper root?
I just got noticed Software Update is available from ATT
If I update it, Would I brick the phone? or Do I have to to Motochopper root again?
Please help me out as I am sure there are others in same situation as I am.
Thanks
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A new update from AT&T? Are you using a regular GS4 or do you have a GS4 Active? Also, if you have a regular GS4, what firmware are you currently running? MDB or MDL?
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If you want to OTA and root, make sure system status is to official, you can find more info in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296014
Then, once OTA is available, just use rootkeeper to temp unroot, OTA, then restore root! And VOILA!

polish_pat said:
If you want to OTA and root, make sure system status is to official, you can find more info in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296014
Then, once OTA is available, just use rootkeeper to temp unroot, OTA, then restore root! And VOILA!
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This helped out so much. Perfect answer . Thank you for your help

i know how it feels when people answer you like thatsupnow did, useless and on the limit of being offensive especially to a new member that just arrived in one of the biggest forums on earth. I'm glad to have given you the answer you needed.
P.S. to finish answering you, there is no risk other than loosing root if you are rooted and apply the ota, you will not brick your device, you might just install an update that patches the motochopper exploit so you wont be able to root again. Also, rooting and bootloaders are 2 different things, but if you dont plan on installing any recovery/roms/kernels then you shouldn't worry about the bootloader.

OTA Software Update?
Yeah I just received the OTA software update. I found it very suspicious though. I was using my phone checking email and all of a sudden this message appears that states "AT&T software update has been downloaded and will restart phone"
That honestly scared me thinking it was some weird malware/virus on my phone. Mine is running stock non rooted 4.2.2. I also have AVG antivirus installed. So anyways, it installed the update and rebooted the phone. Everything seems to be working fine.
Does anyone know what this update fixed/added?
I honestly can't believe an OTA update could be so intrusive like that.

whats your firmware?

varinrps word
Android version 4.2.2
Baseband version: I537UCUAMF3
Kernal version: 3.4.0-784654 [email protected] #1 Wed. Jun 12 20:01:35 KST 2013
Build number JDQ39.I537UCUAMF3
Does that help?

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Android version 4.2.2
Baseband version: I537UCUAMF3
Kernal version: 3.4.0-784654 [email protected] #1 Wed. Jun 12 20:01:35 KST 2013
Build number JDQ39.I537UCUAMF3
Does that help?
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Ah, it looks like an OTA is rolling out for the GS4 Active. I537 is the Active, I337 is the original/proper GS4. I was excited for a minute! haha
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Okay well this is good then. But the way AT&T pushed the update is ridiculous. It happened without warning or even a prompt if I wanted to DL it.
Imagine if someone was working on something important when this update occurred. It stated a OTA update was being downloaded and will restart. Very intrusive. I hope AT&T fixes that or changes their policies.

[Q] Kies won't connect to phone! HELP!! :)

Hey everyone, my first post to the Forums!! I am new to the android scene, finally got rid of my iPhone5 for a GS4. The guy I bought the phone from has Kangabean installed, i was reading around on the forum for a few days before deciding to post this question.
I'm trying to back up my phone using Kies, and my phone will not connect. It shows the connecting part, recognizes my GT-I9505G and then spins endlessly. Basically i would like to put my phone back to a stock ROM and start from scratch.
Here is what i have done: Hopefully i didn't mess anything up?!?!
#1 installed Kies from the Samsung website.
#2 connected my phone with no success.
#3 tried 3 different cables
#4 ran the connection error and reinstalled the drivers 3 or 4 times now.
#5 removed Kies and tried to re-install the program
#6 used Super U? and removed the root (read somewhere on the forum about this)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike
Here is the info from my phone:
Model #:
GT-I9505G
Android Version:
4.3
Baseband:
I337UCUAMF3
Kernel Version:
3.4.0-081152
[email protected] #1
Build #:
Kangabean

You should post this in the i9500, i9505, i9505g forum. They can probably give you more help. But I'd read and research Odin and how to flash the stock firmware.
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Install odin, get your stock firmware and revert back to stock. Seriously doubt KIES works on anything other than factory firmware. I could be wrong.
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forget kies.
here's the i9505g boards: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2162
here's a thread within those boards that relates to your question: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
search > read > understand. do all 3 of those and it'll be smooth sailing.

Hotspot fix MK2

Has any one been able to find away to get the Hotspot hack to work with the MK2 update

Theres a stock rom mk2 with hotspot.
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chico1983 said:
Has any one been able to find away to get the Hotspot hack to work with the MK2 update
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Some people have said that it is working, but I am quietly waiting for more confirmation before I update to MK2. I am getting ready to go on a trip to Vegas in a couple weeks and LTE is there.... free hotel wifi is not.

Check crawrj's original post in development. Fgr created one in post 337 I believe. Haven't heard from crawrj in awhile.
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hotspot mod working from the main discussion. im fully stock mk2 update. did update throught kies.

MK2 hotspot fix
ROMANTiC KiD said:
Theres a stock rom mk2 with hotspot.
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Help where is this FIX where can I get it im rooted and at MK2 but I need the file anyone have it PLEASE HELP

There IS a Hotspot mod that works (actually TWO! - One Odex one DeOdexed) in crawrj's thread. Last few pages I tested them and they worked for me too.
If you're stock rooted (and NOT on customized stock) choose the Odex version.
It's here search for it.

leaderbuilder said:
There IS a Hotspot mod that works (actually TWO! - One Odex one DeOdexed) in crawrj's thread. Last few pages I tested them and they worked for me too.
If you're stock rooted (and NOT on customized stock) choose the Odex version.
It's here search for it.
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You can find it in post #337 in the Hotspot mod thread in the development section.

Yes it worked great thanks
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Thanks, helped me too

mk2 hotspot deodexed installed, still wifi hotpot not working
Help, i am using spring galaxy s4, with mk2 update. Have installed mk2 hotpot mod dexodexed, which installs normally.
But i am still getting the same error - hotspot not supported
software version- l720vpuemk2
hardware - l720.08
android - 4.3
baseband version- l720vpuemk2
kernel version- 3.4.78-kt-sgs4-jb4.3-tw-spr-02.05.2014-gd8c5a17
build number- triforcerom 5.4
selinux status- permissive
Wifi hotspot works when using AOSP based ROM
Please help.

ashishgupta1973 said:
Help, i am using spring galaxy s4, with mk2 update. Have installed mk2 hotpot mod dexodexed, which installs normally.
But i am still getting the same error - hotspot not supported
software version- l720vpuemk2
hardware - l720.08
android - 4.3
baseband version- l720vpuemk2
kernel version- 3.4.78-kt-sgs4-jb4.3-tw-spr-02.05.2014-gd8c5a17
build number- triforcerom 5.4
selinux status- permissive
Wifi hotspot works when using AOSP based ROM
Please help.
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I believe off a stock MK2 Sprint issues a security update not too long after the first boot that might cancel that out if you install the hotspot after the update. I can't say for certain as I was wiping and loading a few times a month or two ago when I had this problem and the only thing I could think of was to install the hotspot mod before accepting this security update. been able to use the hotspot without any problems since...

wifi hotspot problem resolved
dimm0k said:
I believe off a stock MK2 Sprint issues a security update not too long after the first boot that might cancel that out if you install the hotspot after the update. I can't say for certain as I was wiping and loading a few times a month or two ago when I had this problem and the only thing I could think of was to install the hotspot mod before accepting this security update. been able to use the hotspot without any problems since...
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Hi, i was finally able to get the wifi-hotspot, and call forwarding settings working.After trying a number of custom roms, i finally installed - omega v19 - XXUEML6. All the above settings, which were unavailable previously are now available and working normally. I suggest, this rom to any other user, who might be facing the same issue with the sprint sgs4 model.

ashishgupta1973 said:
Hi, i was finally able to get the wifi-hotspot, and call forwarding settings working.After trying a number of custom roms, i finally installed - omega v19 - XXUEML6. All the above settings, which were unavailable previously are now available and working normally. I suggest, this rom to any other user, who might be facing the same issue with the sprint sgs4 model.
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Just for clarification purposes, what is the issue when it "doesn't work"? It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?" I have that problem myself and I do believe it came after I accidentally let my phone receive an OTA update. I did NOT install the update, but accidentally left my phone on for an extended period of time on a stock software load. I had to ODIN-flash to stock ROOTED MF9 when my dog unplugged the USB cable while I was flashing NAE modem and the phone wouldn't boot afterward.
I can downgrade the modem to MF9/MJA/MK2 and use any ROM and any recovery to wipe and the option to tether is just gone. There's a SQLite program you can download (it costs 3 bucks) to get the option back in the settings, but on my phone it won't work after being forced back into the settings/toggle. it won't allow clients to acquire an IP address. I decided to go ahead and flash an unrooted stock MF9 and let it update to NAE hoping it was a problem that the newest firmware would resolve. It did this without a hitch but the option to tether never returned to the settings menu.
Can anybody confirm whether or not this is was intentional on Sprint/Samsung's part since I don't pay for tethering? I am trying to decide if I need to spend 100 dollars on another motherboard or not so it'd be real nice to know, but nobody wants to chime in. I created my own thread to address the issue, but nada.

hotspot missing from settings menu, in quick launch toggle, "Tethering not supported"
arikdahn said:
Just for clarification purposes, what is the issue when it "doesn't work"? It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?" I have that problem myself and I do believe it came after I accidentally let my phone receive an OTA update. I did NOT install the update, but accidentally left my phone on for an extended period of time on a stock software load. I had to ODIN-flash to stock ROOTED MF9 when my dog unplugged the USB cable while I was flashing NAE modem and the phone wouldn't boot afterward.
I can downgrade the modem to MF9/MJA/MK2 and use any ROM and any recovery to wipe and the option to tether is just gone. There's a SQLite program you can download (it costs 3 bucks) to get the option back in the settings, but on my phone it won't work after being forced back into the settings/toggle. it won't allow clients to acquire an IP address. I decided to go ahead and flash an unrooted stock MF9 and let it update to NAE hoping it was a problem that the newest firmware would resolve. It did this without a hitch but the option to tether never returned to the settings menu.
Can anybody confirm whether or not this is was intentional on Sprint/Samsung's part since I don't pay for tethering? I am trying to decide if I need to spend 100 dollars on another motherboard or not so it'd be real nice to know, but nobody wants to chime in. I created my own thread to address the issue, but nada.
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Yes, you are right, It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?". It is intentionally locked/ removed from sprint version of SGS4.
I tried all the roms meant for sprint model SPH-L720, but none of them worked.I had almost given up, but after flashing the Omega Rom "omega v19 - XXUEML6", which was meant for european version GT-I9505, all the settings started working normally.
This works for -
Android Version - 4.3,
Baseband Version - L720VPUEMK2,
Kernel Version - 3.4.83-KT-SG4-JB4.3-TW-SPR-03.19.2014-g743b3d0
Hardware Version - L720.08
I cannot say for sure whether the same will work for you, but you can try.

ashishgupta1973 said:
Yes, you are right, It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?". It is intentionally locked/ removed from sprint version of SGS4.
I tried all the roms meant for sprint model SPH-L720, but none of them worked.I had almost given up, but after flashing the Omega Rom "omega v19 - XXUEML6", which was meant for european version GT-I9505, all the settings started working normally.
This works for -
Android Version - 4.3,
Baseband Version - L720VPUEMK2,
Kernel Version - 3.4.83-KT-SG4-JB4.3-TW-SPR-03.19.2014-g743b3d0
Hardware Version - L720.08
I cannot say for sure whether the same will work for you, but you can try.
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Thank you for the idea. i will try soon as I get home but now looks like I gotta re-root. Not sure if I can do it the old way w/ the MF9 1-click since my download mode screen now includes 4 extra lines of text and looks like this:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SPH-L720
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
CURRENT STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
Before I allowed phone to update itself, I only had the top 4 lines. Anybody know what all of that garbage means? IDC about warranty b/c phone's a year and 2 months old.

arikdahn said:
Thank you for the idea. i will try soon as I get home but now looks like I gotta re-root. Not sure if I can do it the old way w/ the MF9 1-click since my download mode screen now includes 4 extra lines of text and looks like this:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SPH-L720
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
CURRENT STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
Before I allowed phone to update itself, I only had the top 4 lines. Anybody know what all of that garbage means? IDC about warranty b/c phone's a year and 2 months old.
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It means any firmware older than NAE will not work on your phone using Odin to install it. You have the knox bootloader so there is no more going backwards with the stock tar files. You can still root, but I don't think that 1-click mf9 will work for you.
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[Q] OTA on MF3 says software already up to date?

Guys,
Have an S4 with MF3 4.2.2 (Rooted + Region Away + Safestrap 3.65)
I want the best possible way to get to 4.4.2 without reading the bible. Have been searching on google all day, but nothing concrete.
I have tried the Settings > Software update > Check for Update - its telling me "software is already up to date" ?!
I dont mind getting the AT&T 4.4.2 - i think the root might be lost (but geohost root will work?) and the regionaway carrier unlock stays.
So how do i go about getting to 4.4.2?
THanks

Read, index all things at&t...in the general forum. You'll need to use Odin to flash the nb1 tar file. It'll wipe your device so make sure you backup anything you want to keep
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[Q] Will an OTA remove root access?

Hello there,
I've had an AT&T Galaxy S4 for about a year now and I've been on custom ROMs since January of this year. When I was last on Stock, I had Android 4.2.2 Jellybean. Recently, I've been running into a lot of problems with my ROM so I tried installing other ROMs only to find more issues that were bothering me. I decided to just go back to stock but I was curious as to whether taking an OTA update will ruin my root? I do apologize for asking this but I'm still rather new at this. I was also curious if taking the OTA will remove my custom recovery as well as re-lock my bootloader? If I'm not supplying enough information for someone to determine the answer, please let me know and I'll provide that information.

BrokeEven said:
Hello there,
I've had an AT&T Galaxy S4 for about a year now and I've been on custom ROMs since January of this year. When I was last on Stock, I had Android 4.2.2 Jellybean. Recently, I've been running into a lot of problems with my ROM so I tried installing other ROMs only to find more issues that were bothering me. I decided to just go back to stock but I was curious as to whether taking an OTA update will ruin my root? I do apologize for asking this but I'm still rather new at this. I was also curious if taking the OTA will remove my custom recovery as well as re-lock my bootloader? If I'm not supplying enough information for someone to determine the answer, please let me know and I'll provide that information.
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One question my bro, what galaxy s4 do you have?
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I don't know the specific model name but I know it's the Galaxy S4 for AT&T

BrokeEven said:
I don't know the specific model name but I know it's the Galaxy S4 for AT&T
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If you don't know what model you're on you shouldn't be rooted. The at&t version is the i337, and yes if the ota works you'll lose root.
And questions go in the q&a forum, not general
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you need to know your build first, so you can install right .tar
odin will replace everything. except sdcards. best to back up cards anyway and/or pull ext card.
use terminal emulator and type in
SU
getprop ro.bootloader
it will give you your build--:good:
btw your bootloader was never unlocked on an i337.
EDIT: Beat me jd

Oh really? Cuz whenever I turn my phone on it shows a pad lock unlocked. The same animation appeared on my Galaxy Nexus when I had it so I just assumed the bootloader was unlocked

No, that comes up in the rooting process. The i337 has not been unlocked. There is an exploit called loki-doki for pre MF3 builds that bypasses Sammy's security checks. It allows those of us on early build to flash custom recoveries/kernels. Otherwise you need to use SafeStrap and only TW roms. If you are not familiar with SafeStrap then you are probably on a pre MF3 build.
Some people refer to the exploit as unlocking the phone. That's incorrect though--

You should get the ota root keeper, it backs up the root, then after ota update, you can restore back.
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