I just switched from a htc one(m7) to a tmobile sgs4.. Im a veteran to modding htc phones but new to samsung. My question is , what are the potential problems with flashing samsung devices, ive heard of people corrupting imei and having to repartition phones..this all makes me nervous. ..is this from simple flashing?
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handman29 said:
I just switched from a htc one(m7) to a tmobile sgs4.. Im a veteran to modding htc phones but new to samsung. My question is , what are the potential problems with flashing samsung devices, ive heard of people corrupting imei and having to repartition phones..this all makes me nervous. ..is this from simple flashing?
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1. Root the phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803 with Odin3.04
2. Flash Philz Touch recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367 with Odin 3.04
3. Backup EFS folder with Philz Touch http://www.naldotech.com/how-to-restorebackup-galaxy-s4-efs/ and store on the sdcard and pc.
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This is one of the easiest phones to flash... I've had HTC before and they could be a mongrel...
As long as you read how to use ODIN, it is REALLY easy and there are good guides available in just about every samsung device forum, with pictures...
Most people have problems because they just jump in without reading or doing any research. Read the steps, Re-read the steps and then go for it once you think you have it. Just take it a step at a time and make sure you have everything you need 1st before stuffing around.
I still laugh at my mate who seeing how easy it was to flash a rom decided to put the new rom on his internal sd card then do a factory wipe to make sure the internal storage was completely reformatted clean. It took a while for him to work out that the rom on the internal sd card was wiped when he formatted the data partition and he was stuck for a few hours trying to work out where he went wrong... LOL...
Sweet thanks! How are people messing up ther partitions? Is it from flashing the wrong rom?
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handman29 said:
Sweet thanks! How are people messing up ther partitions? Is it from flashing the wrong rom?
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Using the wrong pit files mainly when flashing stock or wiping the sdcard.
So pit files are not included in the stock .tar file? You have to flash them sepratly
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Does the EFS backup work for 1337M?
Don't flash the pit files... EVER..... You shouldn't need to flash them. This is where people stuff up and do stuff they don't understand. You only need to put the roms .tar file into PDA and flash... Just as a precaution though make sure "Re-partition" is UNTICKED...
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So pit files are not included in the stock .tar file? You have to flash them sepratly
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Yes, the PIT file is always included in the stock firmware.
Don't do it to a bus full of school children!
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Been doing a bit of reading on here and some people seem to need a pit file when flashing stock ROM with odin as they get the message "no pit file" how do they end up with a missing pit file?
I believe pit files tells Odin how to divide the partitions for formatting and where certain components go when flashing them individually. I'll assume the reason people get the no pit file error is because Odin doesn't detect the pit file and isn't sure how to correctly flash the ROM. I could be completely wrong, but I thinks that's the general idea behind them. Some ROM's come with the pit file integrated I think, and some come separately.
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I believe pit files tells Odin how to divide the partitions for formatting and where certain components go when flashing them individually. I'll assume the reason people get the no pit file error is because Odin doesn't detect the pit file and isn't sure how to correctly flash the ROM. I could be completely wrong, but I thinks that's the general idea behind them. Some ROM's come with the pit file integrated I think, and some come separately.
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Are they doing something which makes odin not detect this pit file such as custom recoveries etc
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I'm not sure mate honestly. I know the basics of a pit file and that's it. I've never used one and don't plan to.
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I'm not sure mate honestly. I know the basics of a pit file and that's it. I've never used one and don't plan to.
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No worries thanks for input though I need to flash stock MDM through odin again done it once just makes me nervous though haha so hoping I won't need to do pit or will crap myself
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Where did you get the file from? Is it a tar file or an tar.md5 file? Also, why do you have to flash it again?
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Where did you get the file from? Is it a tar file or an tar.md5 file? Also, why do you have to flash it again?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Its a home.tar file
I used djembey root method a while ago but this uses a old unlocked kernel. Need the new kernel on MDM as it gets rid of red tint going to use chainfires auto root on it hopefully
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Yeah you can root MDM no bother now with the updated CF-Auto-Root which is what I'm on. I'll have to root the device soon, get a custom recovery and backup the device along with the EFS folder.
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I successfully installed something like MF9HotspotMod last month and everything was cool until I did the Android 4.3 update. Then I attempted to root the phone again and bricked it for a day with in stuck on the yellow sprint screen until I did my next trick.
I went into recovery and installed jlftespr_mja_text2.zip after trying many attempts I read off of forums. This was the only rom that actually got my phone to work.
Everything looks good except for a had some issues with the phone not working in LTE areas. Sprint said to turn LTE off and set the phone to CDMA only (that really didn't solve the issue but got them off the phone.)
How can I get this back to as close to as possible stock rom, something that will run the Multiwindow App that uses Xpose Installater (the best thing to happen to phones since the G1 came out!), and get free wifi hotspot?
Android 4.3
L720VPUEMJA
Kernal: 3.4.0-1927016
se [email protected]#1
Build Number
JSS15J.L720VPUEMJA
If you want to get back to stock you have a couple of options, download the full MJA tar from sammobile or a mirror site and install via odin, then root it with cf autoroot and install the MJA hot-spot mod. Or download the rooted stock MJA rom from the development section and install then install the hot-spot mod. Simon center you are having problems with your radio, I would recommend starting crash with the full tar.
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Isn't that the rom I already have installed?
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Isn't that the rom I already have installed?
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Nope its this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522810
You need to download that tar file and odin and just flash it. This will delete your internal memory and then try to perform ##27286# in the dial pad and try it and see if it works.
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Nope its this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2522810
You need to download that tar file and odin and just flash it. This will delete your internal memory and then try to perform ##27286# in the dial pad and try it and see if it works.
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When you say "the tar file"- are you talking about the third one on the of the link you sent, the kernel?
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When you say "the tar file"- are you talking about the third one on the of the link you sent, the kernel?
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Nope not the kernel just the one of the other two zips. The kernel is built in the the tar file. Just download which ever one. Extract it, you just get a .tar.md5 file. Start odin and put it in the pda slot. Set the phone in download mode. Connect to the phone. Flash it. BTW THIS WILL DELETE YOUR INTERNAL MEMORY SO MAKE A SAFE! BEFORE ANYTHING! Once that is done. Boot into recovery. Should be stock recovery now. Just do a factory reset and reboot. And presto you should be stock mja. Just go to the dial pad and enter ##27286# and it should reboot a couple of times. And see if that helps you.
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Nope not the kernel just the one of the other two zips. The kernel is built in the the tar file. Just download which ever one. Extract it, you just get a .tar.md5 file. Start odin and put it in the pda slot. Set the phone in download mode. Connect to the phone. Flash it. BTW THIS WILL DELETE YOUR INTERNAL MEMORY SO MAKE A SAFE! BEFORE ANYTHING! Once that is done. Boot into recovery. Should be stock recovery now. Just do a factory reset and reboot. And presto you should be stock mja. Just go to the dial pad and enter ##27286# and it should reboot a couple of times. And see if that helps you.
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You the man, thanks! This code of ##27286# doesnt work though. It tries to make a call
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You the man, thanks! This code of ##27286# doesnt work though. It tries to make a call
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You meant ##72786# maybe?
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You meant ##72786# maybe?
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Yeah that sorry i was a bit tired writing that lol
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Thank you!
Now can you tell me what's the best method to root for purposes of getting multi window support and Wi Fi hotspot?
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So it all started earlier today when I tried flashing a custom kernel to my phone. Everything went fine but by WiFi refused to turn on. I then tried clearing the dalvik cache and fixing permissions but that failed to do it. I then tried doing a factory reset from the custom recovery but now when my phone boots up it's stuck on the Samsung Logo. I've tried using a few methods including Odin but they all fail for whatever reason. I would try going back to the custom recovery to see if I could fix it but since I did a factory reset I only have the stock recovery now. If anyone could help me out here I would greatly appreciate it . (It's the I337 Model)
Well I still haven't found any working solutions to my predicament. Still looking for some help if anyone can offer it.
I'm no expert but if you are on MF3 I don't think you can flash custom anything without using Safestrap. You may want to do more research. Good Luck.
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I'm no expert but if you are on MF3 I don't think you can flash custom anything without using Safestrap. You may want to do more research. Good Luck.
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Well I would do that but I factory reseted it so I don't think it will work if I'm not mistaken.
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Well I would do that but I factory reseted it so I don't think it will work if I'm not mistaken.
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You need to follow this guide by gtj0. After you flash the emergency files, flash the Odin tar file or update to 4.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=475867
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You need to follow this guide by gtj0. After you flash the emergency files, flash the Odin tar file or update to 4.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=475867
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Well I would take a look at it but the link you provided is invalid :/
Just wanted to let everyone know that I found a fix for this after a tedious search. I just downloaded and flashed the files and ODIN magically worked. If anyone else is having the exact same issue as me just look at the link provided below. These files are specific to the I337 model just FYI. Thanks XDA for all your help and I plan to make a home out of this wonderful community .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504311
Hi everyone, I have been a fan of the xda website for a long time and you guys have always helped me solve my problems with my phones.
This is the first time I need something that I haven´t been able to find. Forgive me if it is already answered but I cannot find it.
Basically my problem is that I was trying to rom my phone for the first time and it failed.... miserably. I did not brick my phone; it still works, starts up and functions normally except for a few key things: a few programs do not function any more, most notably the wifi, contacts and dialer app, the lock screen widgets and some others.
What I did was installed safestrap, then downloaded the gravitron rom. I put everything in the right place, created the extra rom slot, then is where the noob came in. I forgot to switch over to the rom slot and instead installed over the main rom... Wow much noob, right?
Anyway, what I want to know is if there is any way to salvage my phone? I am on baseband mf3 and with the research I have done, I have concluded I am screwed until odin files for mf3 come out. But if there is any way I can get my phone back to normal I would appreciate it so very much.
Thank you all in advance for your help. I apologize if i have left anything out but I will give any info on request.
No love for the guy with busted wi-fi?
Please help me! I'm killing my data plan... and it's really annoying to not be able to use my dialer or contacts.
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No love for the guy with busted wi-fi?
Please help me! I'm killing my data plan... and it's really annoying to not be able to use my dialer or contacts.
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Sounds like you're on mf3 firmware? If so, I'd flash that firmware and start over. Google mf3 tar files xda
If on MF3 you will need to flash the modules provided in the development thread. If on MK2, you will need to manually place them because there is no flashable modules yet AFAIK. No need to start from scratch unless you want it back to complete stock.
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jd1639 said:
Sounds like you're on mf3 firmware? If so, I'd flash that firmware and start over. Google mf3 tar files xda
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I am on mf3 baseband, i forgot to add that to the op.
I have tried flashing them with odin already, it instantly fails. Though I did it again just now to be sure with the same results.
Any other suggestions?
You don't flash the modules in Odin... You flash them in the SS recovery.
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You don't flash the modules in Odin... You flash them in the SS recovery.
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How would I go about doing that? I have tried copying the jellybean folder from the mf3 tar files on to my phone and going to install in SafeStrap, but I cannot install them as they dont even appear. Should I be going to a different place to install?
The modules are in the SS development thread. It is a zip file.
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The modules are in the SS development thread. It is a zip file.
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Ahhh fantastic, you're a lifesaver! My wifi works now! Woot!
So now, is there any way I can get my phone back to stock? because my calendar and my dialer and contacts still don't work for me...
I think something happened when i installed the rom over my stock rom. whoops.
There are MF3 tar files. You can flash with Odin.
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There are MF3 tar files. You can flash with Odin.
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Ok that's the one I was trying to do but it fails instantly. I downloaded the mf3 tar files from xda, loaded them up like the thread suggested, put the phone into recovery mode but it instantly fails.
Any thoughts on why?
Drivers, USB port, cable. My money is on drivers though. Check all three.
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I'm new to the S5 I already rooted my phone but I would like to flash custom roms. I been reading how to use SS what I don't get is can I flash on stock slot or I have to create one? I know on the guide says we are suppose to create a slot but some guys here on the forum say we can flash on the stock one.
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I'm new to the S5 I already rooted my phone but I would like to flash custom roms. I been reading how to use SS what I don't get is can I flash on stock slot or I have to create one? I know on the guide says we are suppose to create a slot but some guys here on the forum say we can flash on the stock one.
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I believe flashing to stock rom slot is currently disabled in SS.
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I believe flashing to stock rom slot is currently disabled in SS.
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Why would it be "disabled"? I've been flashing custom Roms to my stock slot on my N3 AND S5 without any issues... even as recent as about 45 mins ago.
To the OP... A lot of people make a nandroid backup of their system and store it on their external SD card and PC and then flash whatever ROM they want in the stock slot. I prefer it that way so that I always have a correct reading on my storage space. Sure, every now and then I flash something that isn't for me or is very buggy but I just re-flash my backup and I'm good to go. Besides, having the ability to flash the stock firmware via Odin makes it a lot less scary as you can always go back to stock firmware if all else fails.
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Why would it be "disabled"? I've been flashing custom Roms to my stock slot on my N3 AND S5 without any issues... even as recent as about 45 mins ago.
To the OP... A lot of people make a nandroid backup of their system and store it on their external SD card and PC and then flash whatever ROM they want in the stock slot. I prefer it that way so that I always have a correct reading on my storage space. Sure, every now and then I flash something that isn't for me or is very buggy but I just re-flash my backup and I'm good to go. Besides, having the ability to flash the stock firmware via Odin makes it a lot less scary as you can always go back to stock firmware if all else fails.
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Thanks.
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