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I truly need the community's help on this one. Trying to fix a rom that I was using, I decided to wipe everything to reflash it. However, some how I read the thread wrong. Using TWRP, I formatted the "internal storage" thinking that was going to fix my Rom problems.
Now, I can't boot into the Rom or any rom, unless I wipe everything and restore one of my back ups. I restored a back up and it booted, but my data is jacked and phone service is not operable. I thought maybe a reboot will fix it, and now my phone is stuck at "Samsung Galaxy S 4". It doesn't move from there.
What should I do? How do I get it it continue the boot into the rom after a regular reboot? How do I get my radio back?
It's funny to me because I usually never get this careless with my phone. So I can laugh about it but damn I have to figure this one out!
Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am by know means an expert but I think you may have to start here with the firmware files then try and flash your backup http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2338919
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Thanks Chief, let me try that!
Thanks Chief. Unfortunately, that didn't work. I used Odin to flash the Firmware files and let it reboot. I'm still stuck at the Samsung Gal...boot screen. Let me try manually going into recovery and restoring.
Any other ideas? Anyone?
Kenjari said:
Thanks Chief. Unfortunately, that didn't work. I used Odin to flash the Firmware files and let it reboot. I'm still stuck at the Samsung Gal...boot screen. Let me try manually going into recovery and restoring.
Any other ideas? Anyone?
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Have you tried flashing the complete odin ROM? You can find the all in one somewhere on the dev thread, it has rom, kernel, firmware and the rom all in one as it came from samsung. That should take care of your problem. It will wipe everything, or I think there was also a thread somewhere with odin flashables that didn't wipe data or internal sd but I can't seem to find it right now.
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Have you tried flashing the complete odin ROM? You can find the all in one somewhere on the dev thread, it has rom, kernel, firmware and the rom all in one as it came from samsung. That should take care of your problem. It will wipe everything, or I think there was also a thread somewhere with odin flashables that didn't wipe data or internal sd but I can't seem to find it right now.
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Exactly. I'm on the target. I'm currently waiting for this tar that will unroot the phone. It is MDL but I will update and reroot. I hope this does the ticket. I'm going to use Odin to flash it or unroot.
Well strike two. That didn't work either. I downloaded a unrooted MDL tar and connected to Odin. When through the entire process and it rebooted. It still is stuck at "Samsung Galaxy S4".
I read on the Nexus 7 that I might have to reflash a system.img and boot.img? Someone else had a similar experience on the N7 and had to download it via flashdrive and then install via recovery. I'm not saying that's the case but I wonder if I need to reflash a boot.img or something.
Please help. Not sure where to go at this point. Unrooting didn't help.
Try downloading this file extract the tar and flash that in PC Odin. (don't check repartion!).
That is the full stock MF9 firmware, boot, recovery, kernel and ROM.
Then maybe use CF Autoroot, then goomanger to get twrp and flash one of your nand's
Progress made.
leaderbuilder said:
Try downloading this file extract the tar and flash that in PC Odin. (don't check repartion!).
That is the full stock MF9 firmware, boot, recovery, kernel and ROM.
Then maybe use CF Autoroot, then goomanger to get twrp and flash one of your nand's
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leader, chief, ifly4,...I'm making progress.
leader, actually I flashed a previous version, the MDL via Odin. At first it didn't boot as stated in my previous post. I decided to wipe and factory reset. """"Bingo"""" it booted. Now I'm on MDL and unrooted. However, I transferred my phone over to a previous device so I can't update profile and prl. I'm going to activate the phone and see if it works. For some reason I can't can't seem to get a radio signal on it. It shows the be O with the slash in the middle. This is what it looked like before I deactivated it and lost everything before.
I post back with results. Not quite solved yet.
Thanks leader and everyone else.
Sound like your on the wrong firmware/baseband. what does your modem/baseband say?
Yeeessssss
leaderbuilder said:
Sound like your on the wrong firmware/baseband. what does your modem/baseband say?
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It says L720VPUAMDL. I actually got it going. I had to change it from WCDMA to CDMA and reset. Now I'm unrooted. and going. However, leader, is there away to update the modem/baseband before I root? Or should I root then flash the MF9 Modem?
if you got MDL to activate you can jst take the OTA update to MF9. It will update it all.
Then use CF-Autoroot to gain root. After that same - install goomanager from Playstore and use it to install TWRP.
leaderbuilder said:
if you got MDL to activate you can jst take the OTA update to MF9. It will update it all.
Then use CF-Autoroot to gain root. After that same - install goomanager from Playstore and use it to install TWRP.
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Awesome. Hey thanks again leader for helping me out. I'm usually never careless with these things. I use SACS rom but decided to try Miui. From some reason every time I flash Miui, I get the "Roaming Indicator Off" thing along with two signals. Reading the thread it suggest to format the internal. Why oh Why did I try that step. The rest is history....
Thanks again. Learned a lot with this process.
Glad you got it working.
There is a 'thanks' button too.
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Glad you got it working.
There is a 'thanks' button too.
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No doubt. I got to remember that!
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Glad to hear you got it going.
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leaderbuilder said:
Try downloading this file extract the tar and flash that in PC Odin. (don't check repartion!).
That is the full stock MF9 firmware, boot, recovery, kernel and ROM.
Then maybe use CF Autoroot, then goomanger to get twrp and flash one of your nand's
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Thank you!
RESOLVED:
- Flashed a stock firmwire image from Sammobile using Odin. (AMDL)
- Did a factory reset in the stock recovery TWICE to get it to finally boot.
- Rooted with motochopper
- Installed TWRP
- Back to Task650.
Okay, so I'm a bit stuck. I was running the newest Task650 rom and KT's 9/17 kernel.
I updated to the 10/20 kernel as soon as it was released and it bugged my phone. Blew up everything, glitched my DPI and colors. It was unusable, however the weirdest part is that my custom recovery was removed so I can't seem to flash the old kernel to get my device back to normal.
I tried using odin but it just keeps failing, so I really am unsure what to do now. If I could get the previous kernel back onto it, it would be fine.
Any help? I can't seem to find a .tar.md5 file for TWRP or clockworkmod to flash a new recovery in Odin. I tried Philz .tar.md5 files but it fails as well.
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As long as your not MF3
try goo manager for TWRP
or
Try ROM manager just to flash CWM
Note: do not use ROM manager for nothing else if you didn't already know.
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jball said:
As long as your not MF3
try goo manager for TWRP
or
Try ROM manager just to flash CWM
Note: do not use ROM manager for nothing else if you didn't already know.
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I cannot use the Google Playstore.. my entire screen is over scaled and impossible to navigate.
So no use of DPI settings.can you use ADB or terminal emulator
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when you say you tried odin, are you saying you tried flashing the stock rom (MDL), tried flashing a custom recovery tar, or both? what error is it giving?
unfortunately i think kt accidentally uploaded a 4.2.2 kernel and thats what you downloaded. check out his thread and see what anyone else in your situation may have done already to remedy this. good luck
Can you reroot by flashing an autorooter through download mode? Doing so might enable you to flash kernels again.
Is factory reset an option?
xBeerdroiDx said:
when you say you tried odin, are you saying you tried flashing the stock rom (MDL), tried flashing a custom recovery tar, or both? what error is it giving?
unfortunately i think kt accidentally uploaded a 4.2.2 kernel and thats what you downloaded. check out his thread and see what anyone else in your situation may have done already to remedy this. good luck
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I managed to get the latest stock firmwire (AMDL 4.2.2) off of Sammobile. I did successfully flash the stock .tar.md5 image through Odin, using the PDA slot. Phone seemed to restart and boot right up, but now gets stuck at the AT&T logo. It makes the boot sound and than BAM; frozen.
Now I am truly stuck. Seems flashing the stock image didn't work.. unless I did it wrong through Odin but I doubt it. These are the steps I took,
- Start Odin
- Connect phone in downloaded mode
- Click PDA (select the I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT.tar.md5 file)
- Wait for it to confirm the firm, than hit start.
- After waiting about 5 minutes it's successful.
Am I doing ANYTHING wrong?
Te3k said:
Can you reroot by flashing an autorooter through download mode? Doing so might enable you to flash kernels again.
Is factory reset an option?
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Do a factory reset in the stock recovery after you flash with Odin. It'll get you past the boot loop.
jd1639 said:
Do a factory reset in the stock recovery after you flash with Odin. It'll get you past the boot loop.
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Did a Factory reset in the stock recovery, wiped all data etc. Still gets stuck at the AT&T logo.
EDIT: Did it twice and it worked!
Br4nd3n said:
Did a Factory reset in the stock recovery, wiped all data etc. Still gets stuck at the AT&T logo.
EDIT: Did it twice and it worked!
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How long have you given the boot? The first boot can take a long time. 5 minutes or more isn't unheard of.
jd1639 said:
How long have you given the boot? The first boot can take a long time. 5 minutes or more isn't unheard of.
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Gave it about 2 hours the first time.. knew it was stuck. However I did the factory reset twice in a row, and it finally booted. Just did a quick root through Motochopper, installed TWRP and now I'm back and running on Task650 :good:
Good deal
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Br4nd3n said:
Gave it about 2 hours the first time.. knew it was stuck. However I did the factory reset twice in a row, and it finally booted. Just did a quick root through Motochopper, installed TWRP and now I'm back and running on Task650 :good:
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:good:
Was testing kn0x0ut on our device when I ended up flashing an empty system image. I was on MK2 and attempted to use the MJ6-MJ9 method of flashing just enough files to pass the OTA checks. They didn't flash, and now it says my PIT is broken. I have recovery, and the data partition is in place as on a normal boot it loads to black screen with a blue LED. I can use adb, but there is no root so I can't restore my system. Any suggestions? I'm busy today so I won't be able to reply much, but I can gladly give more information.
EDIT: The system apparently isn't empty. The partition got flashed at some point and appears to have MF3 files.
However, there is still no root and it boots up to nothing but a black screen with blue LED still. I can't get the small update from cache that the MJ6-MJ9 thread mentions. Also, attempting a recovery boot results in the Secure Fail: Kernel screen. Recovery is fixed with the MJ6 recovery file.
FIXED: I was able to get it working following the instructions again. Not sure what the exact issue was with the first time i tried, but flashing the MJ6 recovery makes recovery boot again. I had to flash the two emergency tars, flash the recovery tar again, and then boot into recovery. It then applied the update from cache and on next reboot i went back in and used the sideload.
Have you tried ADB sideloading the update through the recovery?
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Supreme Dynamite said:
Have you tried ADB sideloading the update through the recovery?
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It doesn't go through since it fails the file check.
Possible help
Hey there, I Gorked my i337 at&t version on Thanksgiving day! I was able to go to this thread and just used Odin to flash the two .tar files and then was able to sideload the mk2 update. Boom phone was back to 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964&page=19
joshzdad2013 said:
Hey there, I Gorked my i337 at&t version on Thanksgiving day! I was able to go to this thread and just used Odin to flash the two .tar files and then was able to sideload the mk2 update. Boom phone was back to 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964&page=19
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That's what i've been trying to no avail. The first small update from cache never happened and now it's broken even more.
EDIT: Recovery is booting after flashing the MJ6 recovery, surprisingly. Will attempt instructions one more time and report back.
I beleive i just said screw it since I knew I was boned! I then just flashed recovery-mj6.tar.md5 not even sure if it worked. Then flashed the mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5 then the mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5 and finally I beleive I tried the side load of my mk2 full update file and it worked.
joshzdad2013 said:
I beleive i just said screw it since I knew I was boned! I then just flashed recovery-mj6.tar.md5 not even sure if it worked. Then flashed the mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5 then the mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5 and finally I beleive I tried the side load of my mk2 full update file and it worked.
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Good job man you had me on the seat of my pants reading this.
ROOTED ATT MK2 using Tapatalk
Hello.First post here.
I currently have been using CM11 for a few months now but miss some features on stock. (multiwindow, air view) so I installed Sacs ROM.
Everything was working great today except a known problem is wifi will not work due to radio opbstructions (i believe). So i attempted to change the baseband to MF9.
At first, Odin started then immidately it failed. The error read 'Fused 4 Binary 1'
So i assumed it was a connection error. I loaded back into download mode and tried again. Failed.
At this point i thought screw it, and took the battery out. tried to reboot and stuck at the soft brick "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
I installed Kies. Plugged in my phone. Drivers installed but Kies will not connect. Try to do 'Firmware Upgrade and Initialization'
However Kies will NOT accpet my S/N number. i tried everything. writing it all out or with a space every 3 numbers or with 'DEC' at the front. nothing worked.
I even called sprint to double check S/N (ESN/DEC)
so basically I'm soft bricked and Kies is screwing me over. Any ideas?
Have you tried to odin back to stock?
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Have you tried to odin back to stock?
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thats the one thing i want to avoid.
by reverting to stock wont i lose root access? i have a backup of my old CM ROM from before i flashed sacs. should i revert to stock then restore to CM then reinstall Sacs?
whatthe_fuzz said:
thats the one thing i want to avoid.
by reverting to stock wont i lose root access? i have a backup of my old CM ROM from before i flashed sacs. should i revert to stock then restore to CM then reinstall Sacs?
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Yes but it takes all but about 30 seconds to root again
You could go straight to sacs after rooting.
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daniel4653 said:
Yes but it takes all but about 30 seconds to root again
You could go straight to sacs after rooting.
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ok that might leave me with a cleaner install also.
wheres the stock file i can flash on Odin?
also how should i update the radio if it didnt work the first time?
Thank you for the help
whatthe_fuzz said:
ok that might leave me with a cleaner install also.
wheres the stock file i can flash on Odin?
also how should i update the radio if it didnt work the first time?
Thank you for the help
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If you flash a full stock tar you won't have to flash radio.
Do a search please for the tar.
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leaderbuilder said:
If you flash a full stock tar you won't have to flash radio.
Do a search please for the tar.
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i searched around and eventually found a working .md5 file. its apparently is stock. got my phone to start booting but it got stuck at the yellow sprint screen. im going to try to boot into safe mode. any ideas how to access my recovery file? i have one form CWM and one from Ti Backup
which tar did you flash through Odin? MF9, MK2 or NAE?
IF you were on MF9 and flashed the full MF9 tar you can try and flash again. Just power off phone completely, go to download mode, attach and run Odin. (same for MK2 or NAE) BUT if you tried flashing MJA/MK2 or NAE you cannot go back to MF9. Things you should have read about already.
If it hangs on boot after flashing, power off completely, boot to stock recovery and do a factory reset and then let it restart first reboot can take 5 to 10 earth minutes.
You can then root via CF-Autoroot or Saferoot, install goomanager to grab a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) OR Odin said recoveries (Philz, TWRP etc.)
leaderbuilder said:
which tar did you flash through Odin? MF9, MK2 or NAE?
IF you were on MF9 and flashed the full MF9 tar you can try and flash again. Just power off phone completely, go to download mode, attach and run Odin. (same for MK2 or NAE) BUT if you tried flashing MJA/MK2 or NAE you cannot go back to MF9. Things you should have read about already.
If it hangs on boot after flashing, power off completely, boot to stock recovery and do a factory reset and then let it restart first reboot can take 5 to 10 earth minutes.
You can then root via CF-Autoroot or Saferoot, install goomanager to grab a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) OR Odin said recoveries (Philz, TWRP etc.)
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I think i fixed it.
Problems resolved.
The issue was i had Sacs v4 which didnt support wifi and i read that it needed MF9 firmware.
i had a lapse in judgement and without thinking tried to go back from MJA. didnt catch it until now.
I eventually found the correct stock file. eventually got into the phone. rerooted and in the process of install the proper sacs ROM (v5.6)
this was a simple error that i shouldve caught thanks guys!
hopefully this ROM will work with wifi...
BTW, all my backups were wiped
Your backups weren't on your external sd? Ooo, that sucks. Glad you got it.
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Hey all, I need some help trying to troubleshoot what went wrong. Note between every flash I did clear cache and full formats of the whole phone.
I was on SACS 4.3 ROM, MK2 and already had CWM recovery
I ODINed the NAE modem, it stuck - my baseband and software say L720VPUFNAE
I flashed SACS 4.4.2 ROM, it went well booted up and setup, but could not provision the network (I had wifi)
I reflashed SACS 4.4 a couple times, same problems. Tried AOKP 4.4, glitchy and froze a lot.
Flashed stock NAE from sprint, installed, but stuck on provisioning again. I checked and it didn't show I had NAE, it showed my baseband and software was UNKNOWN.
Flashed back to SACS 4.3 and everything works well again. Still shows NAE as the baseband and whatnot.
I would have thought I had a bad modem flash, but everything works and shows NAE. What is the issue?
Have you tried a complete ODIN of NAE firmware?
hAvAAck said:
Hey all, I need some help trying to troubleshoot what went wrong. Note between every flash I did clear cache and full formats of the whole phone.
I was on SACS 4.3 ROM, MK2 and already had CWM recovery
I ODINed the NAE modem, it stuck - my baseband and software say L720VPUFNAE
I flashed SACS 4.4.2 ROM, it went well booted up and setup, but could not provision the network (I had wifi)
I reflashed SACS 4.4 a couple times, same problems. Tried AOKP 4.4, glitchy and froze a lot.
Flashed stock NAE from sprint, installed, but stuck on provisioning again. I checked and it didn't show I had NAE, it showed my baseband and software was UNKNOWN.
Flashed back to SACS 4.3 and everything works well again. Still shows NAE as the baseband and whatnot.
I would have thought I had a bad modem flash, but everything works and shows NAE. What is the issue?
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go to the Phone dial pad and punch in ##786# to pull up the RTN screen, It'll show you more accurate info on than what your Baseband and Software ect. The first time I flashed Sacs 4.4 V1 I flashed it using Phils 6.0.4.7, had the same problem. got it to flash flawlessly using the same process, but using Philz 6.0.4.6. just to be sure that was the issue i repeated process using 6.0.4.7, same problem, wouldnt provision network, just wifi, everything said unknown. couldnt make it work using 6.0.4.7. Tried again using 6.0.4.6, and again everything worked perfect ALSO try flashing the stock NAE.tar.md5 first, then Sacs 4.4 v2. Ive read that worked for many, Your problem is most likey CWM. flash Philz 6.0.4.6 then re try, let me know how it goes
VandyCWG said:
Have you tried a complete ODIN of NAE firmware?
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Agree with @bioshocked I've ended up with unknown baseband before as well. Flashed nae firmware before the installation worked out perfect.
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hAvAAck said:
Hey all, I need some help trying to troubleshoot what went wrong. Note between every flash I did clear cache and full formats of the whole phone.
I was on SACS 4.3 ROM, MK2 and already had CWM recovery
I ODINed the NAE modem, it stuck - my baseband and software say L720VPUFNAE
I flashed SACS 4.4.2 ROM, it went well booted up and setup, but could not provision the network (I had wifi)
I reflashed SACS 4.4 a couple times, same problems. Tried AOKP 4.4, glitchy and froze a lot.
Flashed stock NAE from sprint, installed, but stuck on provisioning again. I checked and it didn't show I had NAE, it showed my baseband and software was UNKNOWN.
Flashed back to SACS 4.3 and everything works well again. Still shows NAE as the baseband and whatnot.
I would have thought I had a bad modem flash, but everything works and shows NAE. What is the issue?
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it's the exact same story for me .had to go back to 4.3 but my only issue is now i am unable to watch video in any form (personal vids ,Netflix,youtube,vine even cutscenes in games) i really dont know what to do .even tried to Odin back to MF9 but no success.I neeed HELP
@hakeem0996
.even tried to Odin back to MF9 but no success.I neeed HELP
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If you were on MJA/MK2 bootloader you CANNOT Odin to anything before that - MF9 etc.
You'll need to PC Odin MK2 full tar to get back to stock. That tar is here.
For the others if you have a MK2 or NAE bootloader why not flash the full .tar of either one (MK2 or NAE) - both are available here. Full .tar will restore baseband and ALL partitions.
The for both the above root via CF-Autoroot, install recovery via PC Odin or goomanager - I'd go with Philz via PC Odin.
Then install what ever you want following the developer's instructions.
bioshocked said:
go to the Phone dial pad and punch in ##786# to pull up the RTN screen, It'll show you more accurate info on than what your Baseband and Software ect.
Your problem is most likey CWM. flash Philz 6.0.4.6 then re try, let me know how it goes
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pontif said:
Agree with @bioshocked I've ended up with unknown baseband before as well. Flashed nae firmware before the installation worked out perfect.
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Thanks, I'll try a full NAE firmware ODIN tonight, but I'm not sure where to get it. Is it this?
hAvAAck said:
Thanks, I'll try a full NAE firmware ODIN tonight, but I'm not sure where to get it. Is it this?
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No, download the full tar file from Random45's thread in the android development thread. His has great download speed.
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cruise350 said:
No, download the full tar file from Random45's thread in the android development thread. His has great download speed.
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Thanks. Link
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Thanks. Link
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Yup that it.
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Go back and follow the instructions exactly: Here they are so thanks them and i'll take one too:
thanks goes to travisw0204 and GhostTac for this
This is a step by step instruction guide for those having issues flashing this ROM using a MF9 Bootloader and wanting to keep their bootloader Knox free. This should only be attempted if you have tried the first install option multiple times and are following the instructions completely (unless you are already rooted) and are getting hung up at the Sprint Splash screen. Read these instructions carefully and all the way through BEFORE you do this processes and make sure you are not cutting corners.
1. You need to be on MF9 bootloader
2. You need to flash a stock MDC .tar file. Once downloaded you have to extract the .tar file using 7zipper or a program similar. I got mine from RWilco's site found here..
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.ph...9/Stock ROMs
3. Once you have the stock .tar file you can then boot to download mode to prepare for Odin. Power down completely. Then press and hold Power + Vol down. You will see a warning page and then press vol up to get to download mode.*
4. Now plug your phone into your computer and open *Odin. I use 1.85 but some may use a later version. They all work.
5. Once connected to Odin the box in the middle to upper left should be yellow to let you know your phone is connected.*
6. Now click on PDA and find the .tar file for the stock rom that was obtained from rwilco's site. Hit start and let it run its course.*
7. Once Odin says Pass, the phone will reboot and you WILL get a yellow Sprint screen and nothing else. Don’t freak out. Press and hold the Power button and reboot the phone. Then press and hold power + vol up to boot into the stock recovery. From there do a factory reset and then the phone will boot up.*
8. Once fully booted you will have a small OTA update followed by the MF9 OTA update. This is the last OTA you should take.*
9. Once you go through those 2 updates you can then root using cf auto root through Odin (do the steps to get to download mode from above). Let it do its thing and the phone will reboot.*
10. Once you're booted up check to make sure you're rooted by looking for the super SU app in the app drawer.*
11. Now it's time for your custom recovery. Go back into download mode as mentioned above, plug the phone into the computer and open Odin once again to flash the CWM 6.0.4.4 recovery.*
12. Let the phone boot back up after the recovery flash.*
13. Now power down fully again and boot back into download mode.
14. Flash the mk2 modem found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2338919) through Odin and boot back up.*
15. Go to Settings and About Device and make sure the baseband and version both match and end with mk2.
16. Now power down again and boot back into download mode. At this point it's time to flash the NAE modem to get you ready for Kit Kat. That modem also can be found at the above link for Unknown or in the OP in this thread.
17. Once you flash the modem through Odin follow Sacs instructions on how to flash the 4.4.2 rom.
It sounds like a lot but really isn't and it will assure you that you're starting with a clean slate and a Knox free bootloader.*
*You can use PDA for all your .tar files for this process in Odin or AP for later Odin programs.*
**This process will also work for those on MJA and MK2 bootloaders with Knox. You can follow the same steps but instead of going back to MDC you have to go to MJA and work up from there. There will only be one OTA update taken and that's from MJA to MK2. Once on MK2 follow Sacs instructions on how to flash the rom and you'll be good to go.
Thanks go out to Unknown and rwilco for their hard work and dedication
hAvAAck said:
Hey all, I need some help trying to troubleshoot what went wrong. Note between every flash I did clear cache and full formats of the whole phone.
I was on SACS 4.3 ROM, MK2 and already had CWM recovery
I ODINed the NAE modem, it stuck - my baseband and software say L720VPUFNAE
I flashed SACS 4.4.2 ROM, it went well booted up and setup, but could not provision the network (I had wifi)
I reflashed SACS 4.4 a couple times, same problems. Tried AOKP 4.4, glitchy and froze a lot.
Flashed stock NAE from sprint, installed, but stuck on provisioning again. I checked and it didn't show I had NAE, it showed my baseband and software was UNKNOWN.
Flashed back to SACS 4.3 and everything works well again. Still shows NAE as the baseband and whatnot.
I would have thought I had a bad modem flash, but everything works and shows NAE. What is the issue?
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I bet you a buck you are not on the right bootloader. Check this using Device info which you can get from the app store. Then foolow the previous instructions i attached.
hAvAAck said:
Hey all, I need some help trying to troubleshoot what went wrong. Note between every flash I did clear cache and full formats of the whole phone.
I was on SACS 4.3 ROM, MK2 and already had CWM recovery
I ODINed the NAE modem, it stuck - my baseband and software say L720VPUFNAE
I flashed SACS 4.4.2 ROM, it went well booted up and setup, but could not provision the network (I had wifi)
I reflashed SACS 4.4 a couple times, same problems. Tried AOKP 4.4, glitchy and froze a lot.
Flashed stock NAE from sprint, installed, but stuck on provisioning again. I checked and it didn't show I had NAE, it showed my baseband and software was UNKNOWN.
Flashed back to SACS 4.3 and everything works well again. Still shows NAE as the baseband and whatnot.
I would have thought I had a bad modem flash, but everything works and shows NAE. What is the issue?
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KC6UFO said:
]I bet you a buck you are not on the right bootloader. Check this using Device info which you can get from the app store. Then foolow the previous instructions i attached.
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I was on MK not MF.
bioshocked said:
go to the Phone dial pad and punch in ##786# to pull up the RTN screen, It'll show you more accurate info on than what your Baseband and Software ect. The first time I flashed Sacs 4.4 V1 I flashed it using Phils 6.0.4.7, had the same problem. got it to flash flawlessly using the same process, but using Philz 6.0.4.6. just to be sure that was the issue i repeated process using 6.0.4.7, same problem, wouldnt provision network, just wifi, everything said unknown. couldnt make it work using 6.0.4.7. Tried again using 6.0.4.6, and again everything worked perfect ALSO try flashing the stock NAE.tar.md5 first, then Sacs 4.4 v2. Ive read that worked for many, Your problem is most likey CWM. flash Philz 6.0.4.6 then re try, let me know how it goes
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I flashed stock NAE and then SACS, same problem. Where can I find Philz 6.0.4.6? All I see are 6.07 and 6.19
Now I'm back stock NAE not rooted and I can't seem to charge the phone. Everytime the screen goes to sleep it wakes back up to reconnect the charger..
leaderbuilder said:
@hakeem0996
If you were on MJA/MK2 bootloader you CANNOT Odin to anything before that - MF9 etc.
You'll need to PC Odin MK2 full tar to get back to stock. That tar is here.
For the others if you have a MK2 or NAE bootloader why not flash the full .tar of either one (MK2 or NAE) - both are available here. Full .tar will restore baseband and ALL partitions.
The for both the above root via CF-Autoroot, install recovery via PC Odin or goomanager - I'd go with Philz via PC Odin.
Then install what ever you want following the developer's instructions.
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Thanks for your advice I flashed MK2 and flashed 4.3 scas rom and i'm no longer on NAE thank i can play videos again on my phone now my new problems is that my data is really weak now my phone can't even go to the play store without loading for what seamed an eternity . Is there a way i can fix that ? is there a code i can punch in tha reset my signal to make my data stronger .Sorry for nugging you guys .
hakeem0996 said:
Thanks for your advice I flashed MK2 and flashed 4.3 scas rom and i'm no longer on NAE thank i can play videos again on my phone now my new problems is that my data is really weak now my phone can't even go to the play store without loading for what seamed an eternity . Is there a way i can fix that ? is there a code i can punch in tha reset my signal to make my data stronger .Sorry for nugging you guys .
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update the PRL and Profile in System Updates
leaderbuilder said:
update the PRL and Profile in System Updates
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i did that already
hakeem0996 said:
i did that already
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What modem/baseband are you on?