I can barely see, please help me restore to stock! - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

OK, I've tried searching, but it's very, very difficult. I have a terrible eye infection and can barely see right now. It'll be a couple of weeks before my vision is better. (I'm having surgery tomorrow.) I need to return my ATT S4 due to a mechanical problem. It has the stock MDL rom, but is rooted with TWRP recovery. I used the casual method to root and add the recovery. I only have 2 days left too return & exchange my S4. Could somebody PLEASE help me restore stock recovery & unroot? I'm hoping there are simple instructions I can follow, as just typing this is difficult & painful. Thanks!

What firmware are you on? You mention mdl. If you're still on that Odin the stock firmware.

as said above, use Odin to flash the factory firmware/recovery to your device.
here's a link to check out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
here's the MDL firmware: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/AMDL/
cheers

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What firmware are you on? You mention mdl. If you're still on that Odin the stock firmware.
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Yes, I'm still on the stock MDL firmware. I hate to ask this, but I really need links & instructions to everything. I'm wearing high power magnifying glasses which make searching and reading both difficult and very painful. Just doing this is a very trying experience. Normally, I'd just search & figure it out. I tried that, but it's just too hard. I'm typing with my eyes closed for the most part. I'm basically begging somebody to wlak me through this with links... I don't have odin on my PC, I used the Casual Java app to root & add recovery.

xBeerdroiDx said:
as said above, use Odin to flash the factory firmware/recovery to your device.
here's a link to check out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
here's the MDL firmware: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/AMDL/
cheers
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Thanks!
I see the link to Odin I think. I already have the MDL firmware on, do I flash it again to get back stock recovery & unroot?

Nakel said:
Thanks!
I see the link to Odin I think. I already have the MDL firmware on, do I flash it again to get back stock recovery & unroot?
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Yes, you get both. Beerdroid was nice to link you

Cool. Thanks so much guys!!!!!!!!

I'm truly sorry to bug everyone again, but what do I check, and what do I leave unchecked in Odin? I know it is a big deal, but I can't remember which boxes are important? I feel like an ass for not finding this on my own,; I'm sorry.

Nakel said:
I'm truly sorry to bug everyone again, but what do I check, and what do I leave unchecked in Odin? I know it is a big deal, but I can't remember which boxes are important? I feel like an ass for not finding this on my own,; I'm sorry.
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Just check auto-reboot. The file should be in the PDA slot.
Edit, when it boots you'll most likely have to boot into recovery and do a factory reset or it will boot loop.

Woo Hoo!
Success. Thanks so much you guys! Back to Costco it goes and a new one in exchange in 3 days. About a week or 2 before I can set it up though...

Nakel said:
Woo Hoo!
Success. Thanks so much you guys! Back to Costco it goes and a new one in exchange in 3 days. About a week or 2 before I can set it up though...
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Glad to see you got it like new again.

Nakel said:
Woo Hoo!
Success. Thanks so much you guys! Back to Costco it goes and a new one in exchange in 3 days. About a week or 2 before I can set it up though...
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Wouldn't be to excited cause if they replace it you might end up with an updated version.MF3 woo hoo!!!!
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I have downloaded 3 different tar files and none of them work.... This is driving me NUTS! Can somebody please help direct me or tell me whats wrong? These files for odex and deodex tar files I've found will not flas in ODIN for me....
evo-t said:
I have downloaded 3 different tar files and none of them work.... This is driving me NUTS! Can somebody please help direct me or tell me whats wrong? These files for odex and deodex tar files I've found will not flas in ODIN for me....
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Here might be the link you're looking for.
Download the zip, extract the tar.md5 and flash in the pda slot.
leaderbuilder said:
Here might be the link you're looking for.
Download the zip, extract the tar.md5 and flash in the pda slot.
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It's hanging at the samsung screen after odin rebooted it.?
Wait for about 5 - 10 EARTH minutes.
Also make sure sure that the file you got is about 1.5GB before extraction.
leaderbuilder said:
Wait for about 5 - 10 EARTH minutes.
Also make sure sure that the file you got is about 1.5GB before extraction.
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Yeah, I realize that... Still hangs at the inital boot screen. Not even going to the sprint screen yet.
evo-t said:
Yeah, I realize that... Still hangs at the inital boot screen. Not even going to the sprint screen yet.
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There is a post by unknownforce I think that also has another link to the full tar. Try downloading that. Sounds like am incomplete file.
Did you run Odin as administrator? Did it show as passed?
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leaderbuilder said:
There is a post by unknownforce I think that also has another link to the full tar. Try downloading that. Sounds like am incomplete file.
Did you run Odin as administrator? Did it show as passed?
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I did. It said everything passed, rebooted the phone, then into recovery then rebooted again and thats all she wrote.
evo-t said:
I did. It said everything passed, rebooted the phone, then into recovery then rebooted again and thats all she wrote.
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Another thing I did when I had the same problem with two phones. Take the battery out for fifteen minutes to empty any residuals. Then put it in, go into download mode, connect and run Odin
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leaderbuilder said:
Another thing I did when I had the same problem with two phones. Take the battery out for fifteen minutes to empty any residuals. Then put it in, go into download mode, connect and run Odin
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ok, that happened before with my E4GT. Odin wouldn't read it though then, but I will give it a try
Here's a thread with more download options too.
I had two phones that had issues and took me some real patience to get the download (took a very long time!) then to got through what it sounds like you are.
I got patient, pulled the batteries and let them sit while I made lunch and ate. Put batteries back in and started process again. Then when the samsung logo just 'hung' I said 'F it' and just waited. Eventually moved on to Yellow screen and hung there, but I just walked away and came back a pretty long while - for this A type, and it was at lock screen!
leaderbuilder said:
Another thing I did when I had the same problem with two phones. Take the battery out for fifteen minutes to empty any residuals. Then put it in, go into download mode, connect and run Odin
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I seen on ODIN that it didn't list a kernal... I now Odin'd a mf9 stock kernal and nothing. This is fun how nothing is complete, pretty close to smashing the phone and making an ins claim.... lol!
evo-t said:
I seen on ODIN that it didn't list a kernal... I now Odin'd a mf9 stock kernal and nothing. This is fun how nothing is complete, pretty close to smashing the phone and making an ins claim.... lol!
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Hmm mine had kernel. You can if needed flash the kernel via Odin. Check crawrj thread for that
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leaderbuilder said:
Hmm mine had kernel. You can if needed flash the kernel via Odin. Check crawrj thread for that
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I tried that as well...... Nothing.. This is CrAzY. I wonder if I can take this into Sprint. I have stock recovery now, no flash count it just says samsung galaxy s4 and thats all it will do. Maybe say I held off on the MF9 OTA and finally decided to do it and this is what I was left with. Also I really appreciate your help man! I am now trying an MDC tar in hopes I can just OTA back up. Something HAS to work.
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I tried that as well...... Nothing.. This is CrAzY. I wonder if I can take this into Sprint. I have stock recovery now, no flash count it just says samsung galaxy s4 and thats all it will do. Maybe say I held off on the MF9 OTA and finally decided to do it and this is what I was left with. Also I really appreciate your help man! I am now trying an MDC tar in hopes I can just OTA back up. Something HAS to work.
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This happened to me to.... Try this after odin flash, boot let it hang for a few minutes, pull the battery, reboot into recovery and factory reset, then it should boot up
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irock1985 said:
This happened to me to.... Try this after odin flash, boot let it hang for a few minutes, pull the battery, reboot into recovery and factory reset, then it should boot up
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Stock recovery? Even with Andy laying there dead?
evo-t said:
Stock recovery? Even with Andy laying there dead?
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Yes
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irock1985 said:
Yes
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THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow! This was an ordeal!!!!!!!!!!
evo-t said:
THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow! This was an ordeal!!!!!!!!!!
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Yeah I thought I had bricked my phone at first.... took me hours to come acrosss someone saying to try that.... lol something so simple but I still don't understand why it was necessary after odin??? Anyways glad I could help random to that this is my first time ever coming into Q & A haha
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irock1985 said:
Yeah I thought I had bricked my phone at first.... took me hours to come acrosss someone saying to try that.... lol something so simple but I still don't understand why it was necessary after odin??? Anyways glad I could help random to that this is my first time ever coming into Q & A haha
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Thank you I really appreciate it! I was scared because my first E4GT, I saw Andy dead and when I rebooted I hard bricked my phone Lol!
oh and might wanna change your title now to "solved"
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Well Kies has my S4 all up.

Not sure if the phone was previously rooted or not, but now when I turn it on it says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please elecet recover mode in kies and try again. I tried an odin and it says FAIL (AUTH) any ideas?
zachsx said:
Not sure if the phone was previously rooted or not, but now when I turn it on it says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please elecet recover mode in kies and try again. I tried an odin and it says FAIL (AUTH) any ideas?
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Are you on MF3 firmware. And have you read the several threads available about the problems with Kies and ODIN with MF3 and any sollutions there might be?
The "pinned" threads in the general and Q&A sections are a good place to start. Also make sure to read any threads about MF3. Good luck.
If you are not on MF3 firmware, I still suggest you read.
scott14719 said:
Are you on MF3 firmware. And have you read the several threads available about the problems with Kies and ODIN with MF3 and any sollutions there might be?
The "pinned" threads in the general and Q&A sections are a good place to start. Also make sure to read any threads about MF3. Good luck.
If you are not on MF3 firmware, I still suggest you read.
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I have no clue if I have MF3 from what I read it seems like I do :/
From what I can read and tell, it looks like I'm **** out of luck.....
zachsx said:
I have no clue if I have MF3 from what I read it seems like I do :/
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Did you buy the phone in this condition? Because I can't imagine how any thought process would allow someone to do ANYTHING to a phone if they didn't at least (and I mean at the very least) know what firmware the phone was running. And actually, much more than that needs to be learned before the phone is ever touched.
So you bought it from someone like that?
scott14719 said:
Did you buy the phone in this condition? Because I can't imagine how any thought process would allow someone to do ANYTHING to a phone if they didn't at least (and I mean at the very least) know what firmware the phone was running. And actually, much more than that needs to be learned before the phone is ever touched.
So you bought it from someone like that?
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Yes, and When I plugged it in it said that there was an update. Than here I am now in this boat. lol
MF3 can be J-Tagged now. So there is hope. Hit up mobiltechvideos. They do awesome work.
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Try manually putting the phone into ODIN (download) mode and then manually cancel out of it (volume down button...I think). and see if it boots up. There is also a thread in the general section about "a fix for KIES", you might want to check it out. Also, apparently Best Buys stores can reflash MF3 phones if you ask them nicely. All of this might help if you were on MF3.
If you were not on MF3, try to ODIN back to stock. Only do this with MDB or MDL firmware.
Good luck.
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Try manually putting the phone into ODIN (download) mode and then manually cancel out of it (volume down button...I think). and see if it boots up. There is also a thread in the general section about "a fix for KIES", you might want to check it out. Also, apparently Best Buys stores can reflash MF3 phones if you ask them nicely. All of this might help if you were on MF3.
If you were not on MF3, try to ODIN back to stock. Only do this with MDB or MDL firmware.
Good luck.
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I tried hitting cancel then it gives me the kies error message. It doesn't boot up. I have no clue what firmware im running now, which is probably why im in the boat when I tried odining it.
Do you have a best buy near you with the "samsung experience?"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435043
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Red_81 said:
Do you have a best buy near you with the "samsung experience?"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435043
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Yeah, I just finished "Chatting" with samsung I'll head there tomorrow
zachsx said:
Yeah, I just finished "Chatting" with samsung I'll head there tomorrow
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let us know how it goes
No go, They said they couldn't get the phone to read......Which is stupid cause it runs on my computer fine.... I'm beyond frustrated.
It is possible that it has a partial EMMC failure. Try mobiltechvideos. I'm not joking. If they can fix it, nothing can.
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graydiggy said:
It is possible that it has a partial EMMC failure. Try mobiltechvideos. I'm not joking. If they can fix it, nothing can.
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I called AT&T and they are going send a warranty replacement, I was completely honest about my situations. After talking to Samsung at Best Buy, He told me it was a software issue and to contact AT&T
Guess what! I pulled this phone back alive! Oh yeah!!!! Stunning! HAPPY! lol Im looking for the link that saved my butt just touch base with everyone!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404970 This is what saved my goods, so if you know anyone is having the same problem its kind of a loop hole works wonders.
Congrats.
As a friendly reminder, please watch the language. We have users of all ages here. I suggest replacement of the offending words.
Deleted the quote. Thanks OP.
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Mine working
Just to let everyone know I flashed to stock firmware MDL and when I rebooted it had a software update which I did without thinking which MF3. I then rooted with know problems and at this point I used goo manger and attempted to install CWM bad idea. Should have read but didn't but I read for a week trying to figure out and try everything I could think of no deal. I saw that people talked about going to best buy so I went to one close to me and system kept showing device not found the person told me he couldn't do anything so I called AT&T who wanted me to travel clear across the city to have it flashed or replaced. Decided that was to much so I went to another best buy and his system said not supported. He called Samsung and they wanted me to send it in or take to there Samsung repair center which was only couple miles away which I did. They had no problem flashing it funny thing they used Odin which they have the files for. I tried to get the guy to give me a copy of the software but he said he couldn't oh well I tried but it does prove that there is Odin files for it just have to wait. I know this is long post just thought that maybe it will help others.

[Q] cant unbirck help please

so my friend download an app and didn't read anything about it before he installed the app. The app was suppose to replace the home launcher but he was suppose to install another app before he installed it but he didn't. I have tried Odin, Kies, and Heimdall with no luck. I have tried them on different computers and with different cables. His phone is a SGH-I337, yes it is rooted but only for one app that was installed that doesn't affect anything. But now it only go to the download screen with the android man even when booted up normally it only fails the [auth] on Odin and it wouldn't even connect to Kies. Any help would be GREAT, he is only giving me 2 day to try and fix it for him then he is going to buy a new phone. Thanks in advance EVEN IF ITS JUST GUESS I'll still give it a try.
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
jd1639 said:
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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thanks im downloading his files now but im at a crappy hotel so its going to take over an hour ill let u know how it goes, u never know u couldve just saved him $200 :highfive:
jd1639 said:
I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
joshuadrivin said:
correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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jd1639 said:
Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
joshuadrivin said:
he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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jd1639 said:
Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
joshuadrivin said:
I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
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That's not a good sign.
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JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you got it working
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Glad you got it working
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thanks and if i end up seeing someone else with that best buy security ill post it on hear and tag you so you will know what i was talking about
joshuadrivin said:
It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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@joshuadrivin Glad that u fixed your friend phone on time for breakfast.....:good:.....u know why? i can see that u got a lot of help in here. @jd1639 saw your sig NEXUS 5 now? are u still have your S4? @JTrocks great job on giving good direction ......:good::good:

[Q] Note 3 Hard-Brick! Please Help!

My Note 3 is like medium bricked. It boots up but into the message "System software not authorized by verizon...etc." That is it though. I cant load download mode. It is like some sort of recovery mode but wont let me do anything. I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476353 but it is for a AT&T note 3. Is there a way to do this for my Verizon Note 3? N900V right? MJE update. Please help. My fiance and I are in the hospital caus our little boy was born 2 days ago.
Odin does not recognize the device when plugged in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380 you can fix with this . I think all you have to do is Oden just the pit file. Just read and read some more. Good luck
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380 you can fix with this . I think all you have to do is Oden just the pit file. Just read and read some more. Good luck
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Odin does not recognize my Note 3. So this guide will not work.
Just checking that you really can't access download mode.... I've had the "software not recognized/approved go to verizon store" thing before, and I definitely still had download mode access and could Odin back to stock.
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Just checking that you really can't access download mode.... I've had the "software not recognized/approved go to verizon store" thing before, and I definitely still had download mode access and could Odin back to stock.
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Well when I hold the home button, volume up button, and power button all together, is just lodes up the system software message everytime.
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Just checking that you really can't access download mode.... I've had the "software not recognized/approved go to verizon store" thing before, and I definitely still had download mode access and could Odin back to stock.
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its volume down OMG lol. Anyone know how to get kitkat on here then? Thats the only reason why I rooted lol
codestermyre said:
its volume down OMG lol. Anyone know how to get kitkat on here then? Thats the only reason why I rooted lol
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Kitkat is not available for us yet.
Not really sure what the future is with it either as far as being able to root it.
Verizon is taking forever with it. Supposedly ironing out the bugs and adding bloat.
Tapped via my Blacked out Eclipsed Note 3
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its volume down OMG lol. Anyone know how to get kitkat on here then? Thats the only reason why I rooted lol
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Glad you got it figured out :good:
Did you get it Odin'd back to stock then?
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Glad you got it figured out :good:
Did you get it Odin'd back to stock then?
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Yes sir! Everything is good to go. Thanks all!
a friend of mine have a "small" problem.i don t know how but he was able cu hardbrick his device.it is an n900l, korean version.it s there any unbrick img for his version? i ve readed a few pages here but didn t find what i need to help him.
10x in advance guys.any help will be appreciated

Attempted U firmware

So I attempted the steps located here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
It won't seem to install using either ODIN. Now it won't boot to OS. It will boot to recovery and I can still boot do downloading but I cannot get it to work. I know I didn't do anything wrong... the steps are very simple.
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So I attempted the steps located here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...de-flashing-sm-935u-firmware-verizon-t3415145
It won't seem to install using either ODIN. Now it won't boot to OS. It will boot to recovery and I can still boot do downloading but I cannot get it to work. I know I didn't do anything wrong... the steps are very simple.
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Only way someone can help is if you list out the steps you took and the files that you used. Did you do a factory reset before pushing the files via Odin? Which files did you upload to Odin? Did Odin give you any errors?
What build were you on prior to flashing with Odin? I have a strong feeling that you are getting errors by flashing an older version of the U-firmware onto a newer version of V firmware, hence why Odin won't flash it. The link you sent is for PEH, which is fairly old IIRC. Were you on Verizon PI3 before attempting this?
You are probably partly right about the older firmware. The steps didn't really include information that seems updated. Right before I went to bed I was able to get it working. It seems that the phone did not like 4 of my cables. Finally it worked with a really tiny cable I found. Whew. Haha sorry I should have revised this. Is there any way for me to flag it as completed?
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Only way someone can help is if you list out the steps you took and the files that you used. Did you do a factory reset before pushing the files via Odin? Which files did you upload to Odin? Did Odin give you any errors?
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I'm not sure if you actually read that post but the person after you seemed to have been able to understand exactly what was going on. The post I linked had the steps.
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You are probably partly right about the older firmware. The steps didn't really include information that seems updated. Right before I went to bed I was able to get it working. It seems that the phone did not like 4 of my cables. Finally it worked with a really tiny cable I found. Whew. Haha sorry I should have revised this. Is there any way for me to flag it as completed?
I'm not sure if you actually read that post but the person after you seemed to have been able to understand exactly what was going on. The post I linked had the steps.
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Glad you got it to work. BTW that thread is still 100% fine, just the link to the firmware is old. HERE is the link to the newest U firmware that I recommend flashing, in case you care or wanted it.
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Glad you got it to work. BTW that thread is still 100% fine, just the link to the firmware is old. HERE is the link to the newest U firmware that I recommend flashing, in case you care or wanted it.
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Oh yea for sure! The steps worked! Only issue was just that since the link is to the old firmware (and it says nothing about new firmware) I had to go looking for the answer, you have provided, during a state of mild panic. LOL I think we've all been there.
Is that a nougat U rom?
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kingamra said:
Is that a nougat U rom?
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shouthouse said:
No
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How's it been working so far?
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Incredible. Leagues ahead of the Verizon firmware. I am on TMOBILE now and I couldn't be happier. So much less bloat to turn off. The speed of apps are even faster. Just feels lighter.
shouthouse,
So you flashed G-935U on your G-935V and put it on T-moblie? Have you unlocked the better bands? I'm on T-mobile and looking to do the same for my G-935V and my wife's G-900V (once I find those instructions). Thanks in advance.

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