Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to install this Modem on my Canadian S4. Without it, turning off the screen when Running any 4.3 TW ROM will make the phone too loose signal. When using Odin, it fails and nothing get installed.
Thanks!
crzykiller said:
Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to install this Modem on my Canadian S4. Without it, turning off the screen when Running any 4.3 TW ROM will make the phone too loose signal. When using Odin, it fails and nothing get installed.
Thanks!
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First, this question should be asked in either the Q&A section or the specific thread. Second, from what I read someone already tried and even posted in the thread and it didn't work.
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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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SPH-L720
MF9
Ok, you must be wondering why the heck anyone would want to downgrade from 4.4.2. Well I had one noob moment and a couple of unfortunate coincidences. I haphazardly flashed a rom for an I9505g onto my phone. Luckly I can still boot up and connect to my wifi. If I turn the airplane mode off then the phone goes haywire. Im sure that isnt fixable.
My difficulty is finding a stock 4.2.2 ROM to flash.
I would just flash the recovery i have, but, it somehow is corrupt and sends my phone into a bootloop so i have to reflash the 4.4.2 again to get anything to work. Really, i think all i need is a link to get me going in the right direction for the files i need. If anyone could hook me up i'd really appreciate it.
misterican said:
SPH-L720
MF9
Ok, you must be wondering why the heck anyone would want to downgrade from 4.4.2. Well I had one noob moment and a couple of unfortunate coincidences. I haphazardly flashed a rom for an I9505g onto my phone. Luckly I can still boot up and connect to my wifi. If I turn the airplane mode off then the phone goes haywire. Im sure that isnt fixable.
My difficulty is finding a stock 4.2.2 ROM to flash.
I would just flash the recovery i have, but, it somehow is corrupt and sends my phone into a bootloop so i have to reflash the 4.4.2 again to get anything to work. Really, i think all i need is a link to get me going in the right direction for the files i need. If anyone could hook me up i'd really appreciate it.
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You are looking for 4.2.2?
When I was looking I found in
androidhilfe de
4pda
and Filecrop search
but my phone is I9505 I'm not sure whether your model but try
s4lte100 said:
You are looking for 4.2.2?
When I was looking I found in
androidhilfe de
4pda
and Filecrop search
but my phone is I9505 I'm not sure whether your model but try
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Unfortunately, my phone is an sph-l720. It being a german site they dont even mention my model anywhere on that site.
misterican said:
Unfortunately, my phone is an sph-l720. It being a german site they dont even mention my model anywhere on that site.
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here in xda will not?
Google it has everything - you just have to browse
You can't downgrade from 4.4 to any lower versions. Read forums...
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misterican said:
SPH-L720
MF9
Ok, you must be wondering why the heck anyone would want to downgrade from 4.4.2. Well I had one noob moment and a couple of unfortunate coincidences. I haphazardly flashed a rom for an I9505g onto my phone. Luckly I can still boot up and connect to my wifi. If I turn the airplane mode off then the phone goes haywire. Im sure that isnt fixable.
My difficulty is finding a stock 4.2.2 ROM to flash.
I would just flash the recovery i have, but, it somehow is corrupt and sends my phone into a bootloop so i have to reflash the 4.4.2 again to get anything to work. Really, i think all i need is a link to get me going in the right direction for the files i need. If anyone could hook me up i'd really appreciate it.
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Wipe all and flash again android 4.4.2 for ur phone -> HERE. Dont play with fire....
radkor said:
You can't downgrade from 4.4 to any lower versions. Read forums...
[email protected]
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But I've Downgraded Many time from kitkat to JB4.3 without any problem
Aaah, I see. You're on stock 4.2.2 and you've flashed 4.4.2 without flashing bootloader?
I thought you were on full stoc 4.4.2 with Knoxed BL.
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Ok, thanks to k1mu's guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
I was able to root my phone properly. The key reason to root the phone was no access to tethering. Details for my situation:
Samsung S4, i337, MK2, andriod 4.3 from AT&T. I unlocked it and have been using with Rogers here in Canada but the tethering gives the Mobile data not available/invalid sim error.
I researched for solutions here and on google and all solutions required root, so I rooted the phone using the guide mentioned above. After that I used the method in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535141
However, since I am using non-AT&T sim, this does not work any more. Further I uninstalled all AT&T apps using ES file explorer but still no luck.
Then I figured out and tried other solutions like FoxFi, etc etc.
Then I used the framework file from the thread below which was able to turn the toggle on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512981&highlight=at&t
Now I can see the the tethering tuned on. I can also connect to the wifi. however, it does not connect to internet. I think I am still missing some piece. I cannot post in the thread above as it is developers section. But I am lost, there is no further solution that I could find on forum or google. My mobile data works fine, I can turn on the tehter, I can connect to the hotspot, but I cannot connect to internet. It is a phone issue for sure.
I am not sure what to do in this case. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Edit: I have tried this as well, but it did not work.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535141
Does anyone think flashing with stock ROM will help? does it delete all system files altogether? But the only stock ROMs available are AT&T, so I do not see it helping much. Any ideas?
dexterousyash said:
Does anyone think flashing with stock ROM will help? does it delete all system files altogether? But the only stock ROMs available are AT&T, so I do not see it helping much. Any ideas?
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If there's a tethering mod for the i337m on 4.3, try using that tethering provision instead. Otherwise, you could try flashing a ROM that uses an i337m base, but you can't flash their stock firmware directly.
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DeadlySin9 said:
If there's a tethering mod for the i337m on 4.3, try using that tethering provision instead. Otherwise, you could try flashing a ROM that uses an i337m base, but you can't flash their stock firmware directly.
Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE
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I have tried that tethering mod (if that means replacing the tethering.odex file in the system)
I don't know what i337m base ROM is, but if it is installing AT&T stock ROM, then won't I be in same situation again?
dexterousyash said:
I have tried that tethering mod (if that means replacing the tethering.odex file in the system)
I don't know what i337m base ROM is, but if it is installing AT&T stock ROM, then won't I be in same situation again?
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I337m is the Canadian S4 model, I'm saying to use a tethering method designed for that (the two you posted were for the Verizion and AT&T but not Canadian) or try a TOM based off the Canadian firmware. That way it'll have the file for your specific carrier tethering already in it.
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I337m is the Canadian S4 model, I'm saying to use a tethering method designed for that (the two you posted were for the Verizion and AT&T but not Canadian) or try a TOM based off the Canadian firmware. That way it'll have the file for your specific carrier tethering already in it.
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So should I look in files such as this and flash Stock rogers 4.3??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269304&nocache=1
dexterousyash said:
So should I look in files such as this and flash Stock rogers 4.3??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269304&nocache=1
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Not the stock firmware, that won't work. I mean to try and find a ROM based off that firmware/made for i337m.
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DeadlySin9 said:
Not the stock firmware, that won't work. I mean to try and find a ROM based off that firmware/made for i337m.
Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE
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First of all I appreciate your patience in these replies and helping me out.
Here is my next query.
I found this custom ROM based on i337m
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313469
This post recommended this ROM
http://www.droidviews.com/best-custom-roms-for-att-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337/
but they also said I need to make sure that the baseband matches. I have MK2. Should I flash that or should I just go ahead and install the ROM as no such info is mentioned in the XDA thread. Also, are there any other changes I should make before installing this new ROM using safestrap?
please let me know
dexterousyash said:
First of all I appreciate your patience in these replies and helping me out.
Here is my next query.
I found this custom ROM based on i337m
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313469
This post recommended this ROM
http://www.droidviews.com/best-custom-roms-for-att-samsung-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337/
but they also said I need to make sure that the baseband matches. I have MK2. Should I flash that or should I just go ahead and install the ROM as no such info is mentioned in the XDA thread. Also, are there any other changes I should make before installing this new ROM using safestrap?
please let me know
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You'll have to look in the All Things MK2 and NB1 thread for install instructions and if it needs a modified updater-script for Safestrap. Also, the latest version is a 4.4.2 ROM so you'll either need to update to KitKat, use the KitKat Magic Toolkit, or use an older version of Goldeneye.
I have had my Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 for nearly a year now, it currently runs Android 4.3 and I have been trying to update it to KitKat version but it seems impossible. I have tried to search for updates using Kies and using Software update in Settings -> About Device, but it always tell me "The latest updates have already been installed", even though there is a newer update available. Any ideas?
Also: When choosing WDCMA Network Mode in Network Settings, my phone seems to weirdly to go no signal. It would function normally when the screen is on but as soon as I press the lock button, it loses signal and I can't use the phone's network. GSM works just fine though, but the speed I get with GSM is close to zero. Any idea why this would occur?
Tempt12 said:
I have had my Galaxy S4 GT-i9505 for nearly a year now, it currently runs Android 4.3 and I have been trying to update it to KitKat version but it seems impossible. I have tried to search for updates using Kies and using Software update in Settings -> About Device, but it always tell me "The latest updates have already been installed", even though there is a newer update available. Any ideas?
Also: When choosing WDCMA Network Mode in Network Settings, my phone seems to weirdly to go no signal. It would function normally when the screen is on but as soon as I press the lock button, it loses signal and I can't use the phone's network. GSM works just fine though, but the speed I get with GSM is close to zero. Any idea why this would occur?
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Dial *#1234# and tell me what appears.
joku1981 said:
dial *#1234# and tell me what appears.
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ap : I9505xxuemk8
cp : I9505xxuamdc
csc : I9505btuemk5
Flashing a custom modem fixed the internet issue!
Your current firmware is here. Install through Odin to update, but keep in mind you will have to reinstall everything afterward. Note that installing a custom recovery will prevent OTA updates from functioning so if you have a custom recovery installed, use Odin to flash the stock recovery, then try updating.
Tempt12 said:
Flashing a custom modem fixed the internet issue!
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download your rom over Sammobile. to get 4.4.2 if you want 4.4.4 head over to the development section.
xDroidZz said:
download your rom over Sammobile. to get 4.4.2 if you want 4.4.4 head over to the development section.
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How safe is flashing a custom recovery image and then flashing a custom ROM? Also, if I flash a recovery image using Odin, does it require rooting to install the ROM?
How recommended is the ROM below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397511
Thanks for all those who have replied so far, very very appreciated.
Tempt12 said:
How safe is flashing a custom recovery image and then flashing a custom ROM? Also, if I flash a recovery image using Odin, does it require rooting to install the ROM?
How recommended is the ROM below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397511
Thanks for all those who have replied so far, very very appreciated.
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Your warranty gets void okay?
So if you are really willing to flash a Custom Rom, TWRP/CWM Recovery and a Custom Kernel
Its not going to be so hard actually.
The MOST IMPORTANT part that you will need to do before flashing a custom rom is to ROOT AND FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVER SUCH AS TWRP
Auto-Root from Chainfire which i used also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
that doesnt include a custom recovery. you need to download and flash it for yourself over odin. go search it since i forgot where to find it. lol but a little re-search you can find it easily.
I would recommend you these 3 roms since i use them a lot.
S5 Port ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706844
Note 4 Port ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-albe95-rom-t2967688
Google Play Edition 5.0 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353&highlight=gallery
there are alot of tutorials in the internet. just search for them. good luck.
xDroidZz said:
Your warranty gets void okay?
So if you are really willing to flash a Custom Rom, TWRP/CWM Recovery and a Custom Kernel
Its not going to be so hard actually.
The MOST IMPORTANT part that you will need to do before flashing a custom rom is to ROOT AND FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVER SUCH AS TWRP
Auto-Root from Chainfire which i used also.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
that doesnt include a custom recovery. you need to download and flash it for yourself over odin. go search it since i forgot where to find it. lol but a little re-search you can find it easily.
I would recommend you these 3 roms since i use them a lot.
S5 Port ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706844
Note 4 Port ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-albe95-rom-t2967688
Google Play Edition 5.0 ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2557353&highlight=gallery
there are alot of tutorials in the internet. just search for them. good luck.
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Had the warranty for 10 months and never used it, 2 months left and I couldn't care less about voiding it. Thanks for the great reply, will surely follow your steps in case I decide to flash a custom ROM.
i root my gs4 with odin, everything went fine but I wanted to get my gs faster so i downloaded kernel for gs4 and flashed it. mistake here. i didnt check if it supports 4.4.4. it only support devices under 4.3 so.. no wifi. that was the problem i had other than that, all was good. than I downloaded some OTA file for my gs4 and when i tried to flash it with safestrap, it kept said fail. so i thought it's maybe because i already have OS installed... so i wiped system,data and i tried to flash that OTA file, fail again. now im screwd. there is no OS on my gs4. when i trun it on, it vibrates, than reboots and than goes into Odinmode and say something like "nornal boot not possible" in red.
so i spent couple days searching how to get my phone work again but everything i tried didnt work. and for galaxy s4 sgh i337 nj4 version 4.4.4 it even made me think it was made just for me.
i tried kies, failed it told me to do emergency recovery but my phone does not show on list.
can anyone please help me.. Im new to Samsung Galaxy..
im thinking about following this guide since there are no options
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
is this okay?
JustinBushke said:
im thinking about following this guide since there are no options
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
is this okay?
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You'll have to use the ODIN file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Flash that in ODIN, use the rootable version if you want to root it using towelroot.
Besides that, you can't flash any custom kernels on the S4 unless you're on the 4.2.2 MDL bootloader, and there's no way to get back to that from 4.4.
DeadlySin9 said:
You'll have to use the ODIN file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Flash that in ODIN, use the rootable version if you want to root it using towelroot.
Besides that, you can't flash any custom kernels on the S4 unless you're on the 4.2.2 MDL bootloader, and there's no way to get back to that from 4.4.
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Thank you so much for your reply. i will try that after couple hours.
but I am curious if i can use I337UCUFNB on NJ4 bootloader. i have nj4 bootloader
JustinBushke said:
Thank you so much for your reply. i will try that after couple hours.
but I am curious if i can use I337UCUFNB on NJ4 bootloader. i have nj4 bootloader
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Yes, it will work.
DeadlySin9 said:
Yes, it will work.
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Thank you so much! You saved my life!
I want to be just like you helping other people
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