can someone help me update my friends gs4?? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

ok i had the sprint gs4 but traded it for the htc one.. but i dont remember how i did it.. but he is still on MDL and he wants to be on MF9.. i rooted his phone months ago put twrp on it and flashed freegs4 rom.. i just went to his house to try and update it for him and i flashed the firmwear update in odin everything went great i looked in about phone and its still MDL?? so how do i update him to MF9 the rite way>? thanks

Grab the full Odin frimware tar and flash that. It'll bring it up to MF9 completely stock. Then use CF Autoroot to get root, install goomanager and install twrp or cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45574008&postcount=11

The baseband shows as MDL still?
Or the software version does? Or both?
If you're on an old version of freegs4, it's probably based off of a MDL build, and the software version would still show MDL.
Check the baseband.

TonyTurboII said:
The baseband shows as MDL still?
Or the software version does? Or both?
If you're on an old version of freegs4, it's probably based off of a MDL build, and the software version would still show MDL.
Check the baseband.
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well sorry for got to say then i flashed the new sacs rom which is MF9 but it still said MDL.. everything still was MDL?? So he still MDL.. Just trying to get him on board with MF9

P.Mobile said:
well sorry for got to say then i flashed the new sacs rom which is MF9 but it still said MDL.. everything still was MDL?? So he still MDL.. Just trying to get him on board with MF9
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Its better if you just flash him straight mf9 stock rather than just flash an mf9 rom. Could save him and you from any troubles. Like the one your encountering now.

P.Mobile said:
well sorry for got to say then i flashed the new sacs rom which is MF9 but it still said MDL.. everything still was MDL?? So he still MDL.. Just trying to get him on board with MF9
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I think leader builder had the best solution then. A full reload of the MF9 firmware then reroot with chainfire.

Dam man can someone maybe help me.. Got the nite off of work and was going to fix my boys phone tonite but when I go to download that MF9 stock tar file it takes 2 hours to downoad Sucks!! does anyone have that file on hand that could send it to me..?? Please

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How to update baseband/modem

I've been flashing ROMs since I got my phone many months ago but, despite flashing CM10.2, Omega 13, Slimbean build 2, etc... it seems that I still have the MDC baseband.
How can I find and flash an updated modem?
I ask because I don't get 4G or LTE on slimbean or Omega and others indicate that they did. I am hoping that an updated baseband will get them working.
bobjase said:
I've been flashing ROMs since I got my phone many months ago but, despite flashing CM10.2, Omega 13, Slimbean build 2, etc... it seems that I still have the MDC baseband.
How can I find and flash an updated modem?
I ask because I don't get 4G or LTE on slimbean or Omega and others indicate that they did. I am hoping that an updated baseband will get them working.
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Odin back to mdc unrooted and catch the otas to mf9 then use cf auto root to root, do a nandroid backup and flash whatever rom ya want. Thats what id do. I get lte on slim and all aosp roms..
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Actually, just odin the full mf9 tar file from sammobile and you won't have to do the OTA crap.
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So I Odin'd the MF9 baseband, that didnt help.
Then I Odin'd the entire MF9 ROM - THAT STILL DIDN'T HELP!
Even in stock MF9 I didnt get 4G. I was going to bring it into a sprint store but on a hunch i went to Update PRL (that didnt help) and then
Update Profile - Voila!
So, if anyone else has this problem, flash back to stock and do an "Update Profile."
I have since flashed back to SlimBean and retained my 4G. Still have no idea how I lost it but I'm glad it's back.
here you go bro (link below), Hope this help's it did for me, cheers
[FIRMWARE][ODIN] All Sprint Firmwares {7/16/13}
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338919
~> Sac's rom,KToonz kern,Okj,
Gsf Mod, The Shop's Custom Settings <~
Can someone explain how to do 'Update Profile'?

Is it possible to transfer a rom to phone?

I have a problem with my S4. I tried updating to a the new Negalite MF9 r10 update for my MF9 Samsung S4. I have a problem though, after I updated the rom, I reboot the system only to find the little green android guy saying downloading. Basically it is in download mode. I was wondering if there is any way to transfer a new rom onto phone via recovery? I have a back up from a different rom which I thought I made a backup for the Negalite ROM.
Is there anyway I can transfer a new ROM onto the phone in download mode? It's a dumb question but I cannot figure it out.
Vanishing-Warrior187 said:
I have a problem with my S4. I tried updating to a the new Negalite MF9 r10 update for my MF9 Samsung S4. I have a problem though, after I updated the rom, I reboot the system only to find the little green android guy saying downloading. Basically it is in download mode. I was wondering if there is any way to transfer a new rom onto phone via recovery? I have a back up from a different rom which I thought I made a backup for the Negalite ROM.
Is there anyway I can transfer a new ROM onto the phone in download mode? It's a dumb question but I cannot figure it out.
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Perhaps there is a way to do it with Odin? Or does Odin only work with .tar files?
Nevermind, I just used the old backup and it worked. I guess I'll try a different rom since I tried to flash negalite r10 from scratch again and I got the same error.
Not sure if you noticed, but r10 is for MJA not MF9. If you are on the MF9 bootloader and modem you need to follow the instructions in this post to get r10 to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41384294
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frostedunit said:
Not sure if you noticed, but r10 is for MJA not MF9. If you are on the MF9 bootloader and modem you need to follow the instructions in this post to get r10 to work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41384294
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That's odd because I downloaded the r10 version from the MF9 thread shown here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381839
I suppose I'll just try another rom and if that doesn't work, I'll update the S4 with the link you provided, thanks.

[Q] Noob here, Help Needed (what's new)

Hello,
First off I am very new to this. I always try to be as careful as possible and do as much research as I can. I follow all the steps as directed and ask questions ahead of time before screwing things up.
My problem now is I accepted an OTA update to 4.3 from what I thought was a stock 4.2.2. Apparently I was wrong and the superUSER app was still installed on my phone. I no longer have the ability to use my WiFi- (I switch the toggle and it just stays off) I have tried to reset and restore. I have tried to delete all data and re-install. I have tried everything I'm comfortable with at this point. I dont know if I should try using ODIN to flash stock since I probably have a knox bootlocker and dont want to do more damage. I am posting photos because I noticed my naseband and my build number don't match up. I am afraid im stuck in between 4.2.2 and 4.3. I would greatly appreciate any advice or even a push in the right direction. I have been searching trying to find a solution for over a month and the most I can get is... "your an idiot, dont update OTA while rooted, etc etc" Hindsight is 20/20. Thank you again for your time.
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Try flashing a 4.3 rom.
beerbq said:
Try flashing a 4.3 rom.
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Stock 4.3? Just usin ODIN or what? Sorry I know that this is probably a lot simpler than I am making it.
bumblingfool said:
Stock 4.3? Just usin ODIN or what? Sorry I know that this is probably a lot simpler than I am making it.
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I am not an expert but from what Im seeing your on a 4.3 rom but the modem did not update. Your modem is still mf9. I would flash a 4.2 rom and go from there. I don't want to give the wrong info hopefully someone can chime in that knows more than me.
beerbq said:
I am not an expert but from what Im seeing your on a 4.3 rom but the modem did not update. Your modem is still mf9. I would flash a 4.2 rom and go from there. I don't want to give the wrong info hopefully someone can chime in that knows more than me.
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Yeah that is what I was noticing as well. I have soft bricked my phone twice now trying to use odin and going back to a stock 4.2. The flash says fail everytime. I am wondering if KNOX is blocking ODIN from flashing the new ROM. Thanks for your quick response and I guess this means I am on the right path. Now I just need to find a way to flash a stock 4.2 on my fluster clucked half 4.2 half 4.3 phone.
I do know that once you're on MJA there's no going backwards. Try odining the modem. Make sure you turn your phone off...then boot to DL mode. Don't just boot to DL mode seems to work better that way.
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If all fails go here and download the latest MK2 4.3:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L720&details=Galaxy_S_4_Sprint
GS4 Stock Rooted MJA 4.3,Philz Touch CWM,HotSpot Mod,Transparent Weather Widget...
bumblingfool said:
Yeah that is what I was noticing as well. I have soft bricked my phone twice now trying to use odin and going back to a stock 4.2. The flash says fail everytime. I am wondering if KNOX is blocking ODIN from flashing the new ROM. Thanks for your quick response and I guess this means I am on the right path. Now I just need to find a way to flash a stock 4.2 on my fluster clucked half 4.2 half 4.3 phone.
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I would suggest first trying to reinstall your mf9 modem via odin , if that doesn't work I'd try to install the mja modem via odin. You can find the links to files here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42954149&postcount=2
And a thread about a similar issue so you can get a better idea of what you need to do.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp.../342205-mk2-ota-update-today-killed-wifi.html
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bricked s4 help please

hello I have been seeing that you appear to be the magic man for the galaxy s4,,, I really need your help if you know anything about the att s4 here is what I have SGH-I337 rough build date of april 2013.,, runs android 4.2.2 out of the box... ok now for what I have done.. successfully rooted using motochopper.. used cwm, to flash gravitation rom.. rebooted phone and got a screen that said not an att approved firmware... re plashed another rom... oh **** accidentally flased nexus mod redloaded for my old galaxy s4... bam bricked.. used odin to attempt to flash what I found and beclived to be the stock firmware.. I can get my phone in to download mode and odin does still recognize it but I cant find anything that will bring it back to life.. is there something that will do the kernel, bootloader and firmware.. all back to stock? i can not get in to recovery mode anymore and when I turn it on it just stays black and viberates ever 10 seconds any help would be much appricated
Check your about device. .... If build number and Baseband end with MDB / MDL then u are pretty lucky ..... use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297033 ONE CLICK TOOL FOR ANYTHING. ....ROOT, RECOVERY, OR EVEN FLASH BACK TO STOCK AS EASY AS 1.2.3....... MAN I MISSED MY MDB FIRMWARE ....... ..... Keep me update ......Goodluck & Hit THANK if this is work or if i helped u anyhow. ....:thumbup:
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being bricked out how do I now find the build number now
I just checked my wifes phone that I bought the same day hers is
build JDQ39.I337UCUAMDL
BASEBAND I337UCUAMDL
BUT AM UNSURE OF FINDING IT ON MY BRICKED PHINE
evo854880 said:
being bricked out how do I now find the build number now
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Oh i see.....Did u ever accept OnTheAir (OTA) update from AT&T? Since u said it was build April 2013...S4 first released back on April 2013 was 4 2.2 MDB firmware. ....MDL around May. ...MF3 around July. .... After that 4.3 MJ6, MJ9 and MK2 the latest. .... If u never accept OTA update it might u still have MDB firmware ......btw it won't hurt to try follow that thread ....go to option 5 to go to stock again. ....
If doesn't work it might be got forced updated by Att to MF3 firmware.... PM me if you need more help. .....:thumbup:
evo854880 said:
I just checked my wifes phone that I bought the same day hers is
build JDQ39.I337UCUAMDL
BASEBAND I337UCUAMDL
BUT AM UNSURE OF FINDING IT ON MY BRICKED PHINE
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Then u might have MDL as well. ....won't hurt to try that ONE CLICK TOOL. ... ....U ARE SO LUCKY. ...I WISH I STILL HAVE MY MDB FIRMWARE. ... PEOPLE IN HERE ARE DYING TO HAVE THEIR MDB/ MDL AGAIN OR EVEN TRADE COZ SOME PEOPLE HAVE GALAXY GEAR THEN THEY NEED THE LATEST 4.3 ......DUE TO LOCKED BOOTLOADER ON MF3 AND NEWER FIRMWARE
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I never did any ota updated I rooted it right away and the disabled it so it couldn't happen, , it still runs on android 4.2.2 another thing I noticed is on my download screen,,,, the bottom line on the top corner says write protected
It only take u not more than 6 minutes to use that one click tool. ...I did my part to help you. .... The rest is on you. .. Do some READING is also required by XDA.....
Swyped from MK2 Deadly Venom SS
well thank you for the help... I have been reading and have tried to flash many stock firmwares via odin... been working on this for a week and finally decided to ask for help... and maybe this oneclick works well that is it the download ever goes through
the youtube video does not show how to recover... my phone does not power on can only get it to go in to download mood
evo854880 said:
the youtube video does not show how to recover... my phone does not power on can only get it to go in to download mood
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Since u said Odin still recognized your phone it mean your USB DEBUGGING MODE STILL ON. ... u need to extract the one click tool files. .... find mdl.tar.rar.... extract it and then flash the MDL md5 application files via ODIN since u are on download/Odin mode. .... goodluck then. .... Or PM me if u need the files. ...I might still have it. ...
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I am still waiting for the onclick to dowwload its only at 60% and im leaving for work soon.. I did download odin 1.87 I belive and found a tar file that was supposed to put my phone back to stock... it says successful but them my phone does not show any more signs of life.. maybe a bad tar file or something to do with the bootloader or kernel
this is the exact tar file I tried to flash
I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_I337UCUAMDB_HOME.tar.md5

Last ditch attempt at help

Is there a single ROM out there for someone who went from MDL(I am pretty sure), who then ODIN'd MF9 way back last year...who then ODIN'd NAE MODEM ONLY, and is able to use their phone or camera, on ANY ROM whatsoever?
ive tried Negalite and SACS...using philz and twrp respectively, full wipes and all...roms install, some better than others...but on neither can I use phone or camera...and in 12 hours I am going to be halfway across the ocean
if anyone who knows of a similar situation, and has an idea for a rom that I can use while currently on MF9 bootloader, but NAE modem...pls help
thanks
Youll have a wayyyy easier time just Odining a full NAE tar..
Daisflaque said:
Youll have a wayyyy easier time just Odining a full NAE tar..
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okay...but my firmware and radio both say nae...whats a full nae tar gonna change?
That's the current version of the official ROM.
Sorry i meant MF9. Since your on MF9 bootloader than you should be able to flash the MF9 tar right? This way your at least back to a normally functioning firmware. Then just flash your favorite rom. I'm not sure about your specific situation. Its a little hectic. Lol but this would be my best guess and probably correct. Lol this way you'll at least have a funtioning device.. right?
Daisflaque said:
Sorry i meant MF9. Since your on MF9 bootloader than you should be able to flash the MF9 tar right? This way your at least back to a normally functioning firmware. Then just flash your favorite rom. I'm not sure about your specific situation. Its a little hectic. Lol but this would be my best guess and probably correct. Lol this way you'll at least have a funtioning device.. right?
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true...so odin flash an mf9, like i was originally on, then find another rom thats working on mf9? suggestions? i loved sacs and negalite, but i believe ive got to be nae for those....
Im sure thats not a problem. NAE is simply the baseband/bootloader. This is not affected by rom.
TrickyD76 said:
true...so odin flash an mf9, like i was originally on, then find another rom thats working on mf9? suggestions? i loved sacs and negalite, but i believe ive got to be nae for those....
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You could try and flash stick rooted nae ROM and if that works for you then dirty flash nega or sacs.

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