Return to stock Touch Wiz - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have an i9505 that is rooted with Google Edition 4.3 installed.
Where can I find the original software to return the phone to original Samsung bloated state with root still in place?
Many thanks.
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chugglet said:
I have an i9505 that is rooted with Google Edition 4.3 installed.
Where can I find the original software to return the phone to original Samsung bloated state with root still in place?
Many thanks.
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here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824

Are you sure I can I install this as mine is already rooted?
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chugglet said:
Are you sure I can I install this as mine is already rooted?
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this will flash a stock rooted firmware on I9505 (just rooting is added to stock)

Its been a long day, and maybe I'm being a bit thick but:
I can't see a download for XXUAMDM
Do I install it the same way as any other ROM (i.e. nandroid backup, wipe, install using TWRP)?
Thanks again.
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4.2.1 ROM needed

I need to use screencast to record my screen but it's not compatible with 4.2.2, is there any up to date ROMs with 4.2.1 as the base?
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ganon11000 said:
I need to use screencast to record my screen but it's not compatible with 4.2.2, is there any up to date ROMs with 4.2.1 as the base?
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Only stock, from here http://www.randomphantasmagoria.com/firmware/nexus-4/occam/. Flash in fastboot.
So no 4.2.1 custom ROMs are downloadable as stock nags me upgrade :/
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ganon11000 said:
So no 4.2.1 custom ROMs are downloadable as stock nags me upgrade :/
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Not as far as i know, look in the OTA Helpdesk thread for how to flash OTA`s when you are rooted.
So all 4.2.1 ROMs are deleted? I found CFX ones but they don't run well and I might search for killrom
Downloading killerom seXus ... Slowest thing ever......
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I red somewhere it works on PA 4.2.2, but I don't remember where...
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ganon11000 said:
I need to use screencast to record my screen but it's not compatible with 4.2.2, is there any up to date ROMs with 4.2.1 as the base?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035686
Try this one

Update to 4.3

I'm trying to get the system update from the settings but it keep saying that is my device is up to date.
anyone know why??
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Honestly, it should come up naturally..If it doesn't work, you can always download the stock image from Google site and flash it manually.. Just search for the name efrant in this forum, you'll get what you seek
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I only got my N4 on Tuesday and the 4.3 update appeared within minutes. Are you on WiFi, maybe that makes a difference
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Im not on Wifi. but really can it be the problem?
If i need to flash it manually can anyone give me a link to the file??
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Hellsigh said:
Im not on Wifi. but really can it be the problem?
If i need to flash it manually can anyone give me a link to the file??
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Check this thread
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Ok i received the update from the Settings.
Now my question is, if i update from settings and im using PA rom and franco kernel. Is it Ok that it will install 4.3 over the ROm and kernel? any chamces to brick my phone?
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Hellsigh said:
Ok i received the update from the Settings.
Now my question is, if i update from settings and im using PA rom and franco kernel. Is it Ok that it will install 4.3 over the ROm and kernel? any chamces to brick my phone?
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Pretty sure you only get the update on stock rom. Are you sure the update isn't from PA?
Nope, i checked the Settings in System updates and got a message about 4.3 system update.
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Help unlocking Buddy's note

If I root it and use chainfires cf auto root or w.e thru Odin to install a recovery will he be good to go...will it unlock the bootloader or will I send it into a security error by flashing clockwork
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You will most likely brick it. Use Hash code's safestrap in development section
With safestrap tho can't you only flash stock ROMs?
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He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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thakrew317 said:
With safestrap tho can't you only flash stock ROMs?
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thakrew317 said:
He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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Correct, our VZW specific Note 3 has a locked bootloader so we can't modify it aside from the stock .tar file via Odin
You want to use this method to apply the MJE update before doing anything else
Then root via Kingo, have to google it
Then install Safestrap, open it, select install recovery
Profit
Lol good luck let us know if you run into issues it's not too rough
OK thanks..man that sucks that the boot loader hasn't been unlocked yet
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thakrew317 said:
He was wanting to experience the pure vanilla android and get off a touchwiz rom
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If he wants the full root experience, at this time his best option might be to return the phone for something else if he is within his 14-day period.
I'm not sure what else though ... The N3 is a great device. My understanding is that the camera on the HTC One isn't great, and I'm not sure what the root situation on the LG device is, nor how much developer love it will get over time.
Maybe he should leave Big Red for a different carrier... making sure they know exactly why on the way out the door.
Haha yeah thats what i said I have T-Mobile s4 and had mine hacked in 5 mins with a custom ROM on it
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thakrew317 said:
Haha yeah thats what i said I have T-Mobile s4 and had mine hacked in 5 mins with a custom ROM on it
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Running Beans Build 6 with a custom launcher with Wanam Xposed Framework mods and it's not bad at all. I'm sure he'd be happy with that.
I'll def check it out thanks
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Safestrap question.

Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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jd1639 said:
You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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Likewise... 4.2.2 not 4.4.2
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Austie1337 said:
Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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netomel said:
Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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jd1639 said:
If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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jd1639 said:
See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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Thank you very much for your help!
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Upgrading from 4.2 to 4.4.. Will I lose root & LTE?

So pretty much as title states.. just wanted to find out whether I'd have to re-root the phone and if I would lose LTE (I think I would lose LTE, but not sure about root)? Also, overall, is 4.4 worth upgrading to?
thanks lots!
IMHO update is definitely worth it. You'll lose root and LTE. But you can easily just reroot and flash a LTE radio.
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konoplya said:
So pretty much as title states.. just wanted to find out whether I'd have to re-root the phone and if I would lose LTE (I think I would lose LTE, but not sure about root)? Also, overall, is 4.4 worth upgrading to?
thanks lots!
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This device is so easy to root don't worry about it. Do you have a custom recovery? If so find the update.zip. If you don't try the ota. If you've changed system files out probably won't work but if you haven't it will
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Oxious119 said:
IMHO update is definitely worth it. You'll lose root and LTE. But you can easily just reroot and flash a LTE radio.
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i actually used to have 4.3 on this nexus, but reverted back to 4.2 because when i did it, you couldn't have LTE with 4.3.. so you saying you can flash the radio with 4.4 now?
jd1639 said:
This device is so easy to root don't worry about it. Do you have a custom recovery? If so find the update.zip. If you don't try the ota. If you've changed system files out probably won't work but if you haven't it will
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yeah i have custom recovery. so just update the nexus using that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2211618
»All LTE Discussion«
Have a look at this thread. Everything related to LTE and the nexus 4 is discussed here.
Also this app will make things easier for you
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bpear.makomodem
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konoplya said:
i actually used to have 4.3 on this nexus, but reverted back to 4.2 because when i did it, you couldn't have LTE with 4.3.. so you saying you can flash the radio with 4.4 now?
yeah i have custom recovery. so just update the nexus using that?
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47468294
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thanks guys. i'll try it this week.
jd1639 said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47468294
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Hi jd1639, is this link above stock kk 4.4.2 ?
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nexuses said:
Hi jd1639, is this link above stock kk 4.4.2 ?
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Afaik it's the stock firmware
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Afaik it's the stock firmware
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Did you know any link for flashable stock kk 4.4.2? Thanks..
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nexuses said:
Did you know any link for flashable stock kk 4.4.2? Thanks..
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That's the link I posted
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-flashable-stock-rom-radio-kernel-t2527806
This is the one I'm using and it runs very well for me. Complete 4.4.2 firmware, totally stock.
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Oxious119 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/development/rom-flashable-stock-rom-radio-kernel-t2527806
This is the one I'm using and it runs very well for me. Complete 4.4.2 firmware, totally stock.
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Thank you very much Oxious ?
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