What am I doing wrong? Sprint S4 WILL NOT root. - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

I've always used Teamepic root and then flashed my rom, that didn't work with the S4, at least for me.... I couldn't get into recovery.
So I tried many other ways, every way I have found on the internet and if it's not one thing it's another. SSU will either say binary not available or when I am installing from recovery (cfroot) it says install aborted. I've flashed to the stock rom so many times since yesterday I'm about to go nuts, but nothing will get this phone rooted, please help!
April

aprilx said:
I've always used Teamepic root and then flashed my rom, that didn't work with the S4, at least for me.... I couldn't get into recovery.
So I tried many other ways, every way I have found on the internet and if it's not one thing it's another. SSU will either say binary not available or when I am installing from recovery (cfroot) it says install aborted. I've flashed to the stock rom so many times since yesterday I'm about to go nuts, but nothing will get this phone rooted, please help!
April
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What firmware are you on? Mf9, mja, ect...

I am on mf9

What version of Odin are you using?
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I had two. One was an older one so I updated and tried a few times earlier. 3.195 I believe Im not home to check at the moment.

aprilx said:
I had two. One was an older one so I updated and tried a few times earlier. 3.195 I believe Im not home to check at the moment.
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Easiest way to root.Use odin to flash the tar file of agats kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260536
This kernel has a script that will root for you. After that reboot and your rooted.you still will have to odin a recovery to flash a rom but this is the best way . Any time you need help pm me
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shizkoff777 said:
Easiest way to root.Use odin to flash the tar file of agats kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260536
This kernel has a script that will root for you. After that reboot and your rooted.you still will have to odin a recovery to flash a rom but this is the best way . Any time you need help pm me
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Thanks
Do I have to wipe the phone again and reinstall the stock firmware first?

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MG1 Firmware flash fails with ODIN + Mobile ODIN

So, i'm on rogers, running iB4stid latest 4.0 Goldeye rom and i want to flash MG1 modem to get the benefits of better LTE and faster speeds. I've downloaded the MG1 tar, extracted the 2 bin files and i've tried flashing them via odin by checking phone and unchecking auto-reboot but it fails every time. I've also tried using mobile ODIN but it doesnt want to let me use it because i'm probably using a non canadian rom and tell me my device is not supported. I really want to be running on MG1 but i dont know what i can do to flash this, any suggestions? Also, i dont want to give up on Goldeneye because i strongly support ibastids main rom which is by far, the most well maintained rom from a single dev, IMO
Anybody?
polish_pat said:
So, i'm on rogers, running iB4stid latest 4.0 Goldeye rom and i want to flash MG1 modem to get the benefits of better LTE and faster speeds. I've downloaded the MG1 tar, extracted the 2 bin files and i've tried flashing them via odin by checking phone and unchecking auto-reboot but it fails every time. I've also tried using mobile ODIN but it doesnt want to let me use it because i'm probably using a non canadian rom and tell me my device is not supported. I really want to be running on MG1 but i dont know what i can do to flash this, any suggestions? Also, i dont want to give up on Goldeneye because i strongly support ibastids main rom which is by far, the most well maintained rom from a single dev, IMO
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Its a att rom? Try changing the build.prop so you can use mobile odin
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polish_pat said:
Anybody?
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Its a att rom? Try changing the build.prop so you can use mobile odin
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It's not an ATT rom. It's based off UBMGA
polish_pat said:
So, i'm on rogers, running iB4stid latest 4.0 Goldeye rom and i want to flash MG1 modem to get the benefits of better LTE and faster speeds. I've downloaded the MG1 tar, extracted the 2 bin files and i've tried flashing them via odin by checking phone and unchecking auto-reboot but it fails every time. I've also tried using mobile ODIN but it doesnt want to let me use it because i'm probably using a non canadian rom and tell me my device is not supported. I really want to be running on MG1 but i dont know what i can do to flash this, any suggestions? Also, i dont want to give up on Goldeneye because i strongly support ibastids main rom which is by far, the most well maintained rom from a single dev, IMO
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I was unable to flash as well for some reason with Odin or Mobile Odin. I ended up doing this:
-Made a Nandroid backup
-Flashed entire MG1 Firmware (from sammobile) via Mobile Odin Pro and used EverRoot to inject Root.
-Flashed TWRP v2.5.0.2 via Mobile Odin Pro
-Restored Nandroid via TWRP
-Now unfortunately no WiFi
-Attemped many kernel fixes with no luck so I Flashed Adam Kernel and everything works perfect and confirmed MG1 Baseband
Alright, thanks for the input, but seems like too much trouble for me.
y not recover to stock, update it to MG1, then use the 1 click root, dl goomanager, get twrp and flash the rom n kernel
too much trouble
goothu99 said:
y not recover to stock, update it to MG1, then use the 1 click root, dl goomanager, get twrp and flash the rom n kernel
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He's a Canadian. Rogers not AT&T. What's the deal on the modem that apparently isn't worth the trouble now?
I never understand if all these different names are talking about the same things or different. Will switching to a different modem change your baseband version?
I'm AT&T in Los Angeles using TWRP 2.5.0.2 flashed GoldenEye and I have not flashed any "add ons". The bloatware is gone and my internet is smoking LTE or 4G (same thing) fast and couldn't be happier, baseband still says MDL. The GPS locks faster than any handset I've ever had and Google maps rocks. Everything works, and I'm like a kid with a new toy when I come home from work and mute the Ellen show with the IR blaster. Everything works. Nothing is broken. Best Rom I've ever flashed and the easiest one I've ever flashed.
So what about that there modem deal a bob?
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Anybody?
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I had a similar problem. Do you get a fail message at the beginning of the odin process?
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mrnovanova said:
I had a similar problem. Do you get a fail message at the beginning of the odin process?
Carried by a Raven
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Yes. I ended up flashing to stock, updating to MG1 and reinstalling goldeneye
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polish_pat said:
Yes. I ended up flashing to stock, updating to MG1 and reinstalling goldeneye
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So you're good. :thumbup:
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mrnovanova said:
So you're good. :thumbup:
Carried by a Raven
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Looking forward to hearing a report of your test if you enjoy better data speeds. Was your trouble worth it?

[Q] Need help, rooted S4, wifi not working anymore

So I rooted my sprint s4, following these instructions:
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-root-the-sprint-and-international-exynos-samsung-galaxy-s4/
Which worked great. Then, I followed these instructions for the hotspot modification:
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-get-free-native-wifi-hotspot-on-the-sprint-samsung-galaxy-s4/
I was running the MF9 firmware, so I used that. I made a backup of the two files before copying the new ones over. I reset it, and it stopped on the sprint screen, so I followed the unrooting instructions here:
http://qbking77.com/development/how-to-unroot-and-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s4/
Now, my wifi isn't turning on. It flashes for a second, then disappears, showing a "The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions and has stopped loading. To protect your device, it is recommended you reboot." alert.
The backups I made weren't there, so I assume it rebuilds those files. What do I do? I've tried factory resetting, but nothing has helped so far. I've read a few forum postings but they seem to all revolve around issues with new roms. I only used the stock one, so I'm not sure exactly what to do.
So, can anyone help me out? I'm not too far into these things, so easier instructions are better.
That alert is because you have Knox installed and rooted. You need a root browser and go into the system/app folder and delete the two files that begin with the name Knox.
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daniel4653 said:
That alert is because you have Knox installed and rooted. You need a root browser and go into the system/app folder and delete the two files that begin with the name Knox.
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I just did that, and the message is gone, but it still won't let me turn on wifi.
miron721 said:
I just did that, and the message is gone, but it still won't let me turn on wifi.
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Flash diff kernel, this issue has been solved many times
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ROMANTiC KiD said:
Flash diff kernel, this issue has been solved many times
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So to do that, I'd use the odin program? And where do I get the different kernel?
To be honest you shouldn't be flashing if you don't fully read and learn before getting a rooted phone. Kernels are in the original development thread.
And you flash the kernel zips in a custom recovery.
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daniel4653 said:
To be honest you shouldn't be flashing if you don't fully read and learn before getting a rooted phone. Kernels are in the original development thread.
And you flash the kernel zips in a custom recovery.
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I had no intention of flashing a new rom, only wanting to root it to remove some useless stock software, and move some other stuff to the SD card.
I'm guessing I want the first file here, right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258107
I'm running MF9, so I want that to match up, right?
Yes that's the right file for u if u are on the software version mf9 like u mentioned. Good luck!
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Chevyblood561 said:
Yes that's the right file for u if u are on the software version mf9 like u mentioned. Good luck!
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So I put the new kernel on, and no change. Wifi still won't turn on.
What now? I've seen a bunch of people with this problem on the GSM one, but no real answers. No resolved ones on the CDMA version
miron721 said:
So I put the new kernel on, and no change. Wifi still won't turn on.
What now? I've seen a bunch of people with this problem on the GSM one, but no real answers. No resolved ones on the CDMA version
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gotablunt said:
Try kt kernel
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I can't find any instructions on how to install that kernel, since it's a zip instead of a tar so I can't use odin. Everyone just says "use recovery," which doesn't help me at all, since I don't know what that is or how to do it. I've tried a few other kernels I've found on xda, but none have fixed it.
Flash custom recovery tar thru odin, theres a couple threads in development section with different recoveries...then simple flash kt kernel zip thru your new recovery ( you can access your new recovery by booting up the phone and holding down the volume down button)...I suggest you learn how to back up and restore your rom b4 trying this
Odin this recovery http://d-h.st/O8s its agats
Here you can download kt touchwiz kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2288309 make sure to thank him..good luck
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Installed the recovery, as well as the kt touchwiz kernel, and no change. Still no wifi.
miron721 said:
Installed the recovery, as well as the kt touchwiz kernel, and no change. Still no wifi.
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Tell us what does it say in your settings about phone
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Software version: L720VPUAMDC
Hardware version: L720.08
Android 4.2.2
Baseband version: L720VPUAMDC
Kernel version:
3.4.6.2--KT-SGS4-JB4.2-TW-SPR-09.17.2013---ga0a3e11
[email protected] #1
Tue Sep 17 19:06:25 MST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.L720VPUAMDP
SELinux status: permissive
miron721 said:
Software version: L720VPUAMDC
Hardware version: L720.08
Android 4.2.2
Baseband version: L720VPUAMDC
Kernel version:
3.4.6.2--KT-SGS4-JB4.2-TW-SPR-09.17.2013---ga0a3e11
[email protected] #1
Tue Sep 17 19:06:25 MST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.L720VPUAMDP
SELinux status: permissive
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Hmm weird, well here update to the newer update to this for here. Will be a pain in the ass but believe me this will solve all your problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375523
Flash that in Odin and make sure you just get the huge file that's the only one you need. Extract what is inside and you will get a .tar.md5 file. Next do a factory reset of your phone. Boot into download mode. Flash that file. If you get any errors just delete the .md5 extension and reboot your computer and try again. Once done, it should boot will take awhile no more than 10 mins. If it doesn't boot take off battery and boot into recovery. You should stock recovery with the little green dead android. Its OK don't freak out just do a factory reset and reboot. Once that is done.
Download either odex or deoxeded tar file which ever you want here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
Once that is done you can flash that through Odin and you should be rooted and updated to the latest version.
You can also download twrp recovery here
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr
All versions there. You can download stabled twrp 2.5.0.2 or download the newer one 2.6 0.3 as people have said it has been working for them and there you go. Its a lot but it gets the job done and all your problems go away.
ROMANTiC KiD said:
Hmm weird, well here update to the newer update to this for here. Will be a pain in the ass but believe me this will solve all your problems.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375523
Flash that in Odin and make sure you just get the huge file that's the only one you need. Extract what is inside and you will get a .tar.md5 file. Next do a factory reset of your phone. Boot into download mode. Flash that file. If you get any errors just delete the .md5 extension and reboot your computer and try again. Once done, it should boot will take awhile no more than 10 mins. If it doesn't boot take off battery and boot into recovery. You should stock recovery with the little green dead android. Its OK don't freak out just do a factory reset and reboot. Once that is done.
Download either odex or deoxeded tar file which ever you want here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
Once that is done you can flash that through Odin and you should be rooted and updated to the latest version.
You can also download twrp recovery here
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr
All versions there. You can download stabled twrp 2.5.0.2 or download the newer one 2.6 0.3 as people have said it has been working for them and there you go. Its a lot but it gets the job done and all your problems go away.
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I followed all the steps, and wifi still won't turn on. Frustrating.
miron721 said:
I followed all the steps, and wifi still won't turn on. Frustrating.
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Then it is probably the phone. Take it to sprint for them to check it out? Make sure your back to stock tho
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miron721 said:
I followed all the steps, and wifi still won't turn on. Frustrating.
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Just to clarify, do you by any chance mean wifi hotspot?
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gotablunt said:
Just to clarify, do you by any chance mean wifi hotspot?
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No, I mean wifi at all. Also, I just noticed when I insert a microsd, it says it's safe to remove immediately. Loading from the SD card on recovery works though.
And I doubt sprint will help me, I've had the phone for a while and they wouldn't do anything for issues with my last phone, since it was the 15th day I had it. If I send it to samsung with the stock recovery, kernel and rom, will they be able to tell?

[Q] Bricked i337 -- URGENT

Hi everyone,
I am new to android mods and such and I may very well sound like an idiot. However, even though I know little to nothing of what I am talking about I am in dire need of help. I never did any heavy modifications like custom ROMS but I merely rooted it and installed some tweaks via the xda installer. After toying around with one of the tweaks I seemed to cause an annoying random reboot which would happen when I would sometimes go to unlock my phone. Fine, I could deal with a few reboots here and there. However, my phone recently got stuck on the AT&T loading emblem and stood in my pocket for 2 hours draining a lot of battery and has not been resolved since. I am unable to enter safe mode and I tried a few guides to flash it to stock but I honestly have NO IDEA what I am doing. I am aimlessly following guides here but there is so much variability therefore I feel as if I would have the most success with personalized help.
What do I do? Please use simplified terms along with (relatively) full steps. For example, if I were to flash something I would go into recovery mode with home + vol up button factory reset, and the AT&T logo would still be there, frozen.
Things I have tried but have probably done wrong:
Factory reset
Install custom ROM
All and ANY help is appreciated at this point, I am desperate.
Thank you,
Suprr
Also, my ultimate goal is to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520418 this mod, or at the very least get the stock ROM working so my phone is usable.
Suprr said:
Hi everyone,
I am new to android mods and such and I may very well sound like an idiot. However, even though I know little to nothing of what I am talking about I am in dire need of help. I never did any heavy modifications like custom ROMS but I merely rooted it and installed some tweaks via the xda installer. After toying around with one of the tweaks I seemed to cause an annoying random reboot which would happen when I would sometimes go to unlock my phone. Fine, I could deal with a few reboots here and there. However, my phone recently got stuck on the AT&T loading emblem and stood in my pocket for 2 hours draining a lot of battery and has not been resolved since. I am unable to enter safe mode and I tried a few guides to flash it to stock but I honestly have NO IDEA what I am doing. I am aimlessly following guides here but there is so much variability therefore I feel as if I would have the most success with personalized help.
What do I do? Please use simplified terms along with (relatively) full steps. For example, if I were to flash something I would go into recovery mode with home + vol up button factory reset, and the AT&T logo would still be there, frozen.
Things I have tried but have probably done wrong:
Factory reset
Install custom ROM
All and ANY help is appreciated at this point, I am desperate.
Thank you,
Suprr
Also, my ultimate goal is to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520418 this mod, or at the very least get the stock ROM working so my phone is usable.
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I am assuming that you havent yet taken the OTA update to NB1 and your base is MK2. Or, do you have a MDB/MDL bootloader?
If MK2: You have to flash the full stock Mk2 firmware using odin. Download the "Full odin tar files" from the All things ATT thread
if MDB/MDL: Download the stock firmware from sammobile and flash using Odin.
jmjoyas said:
I am assuming that you havent yet taken the OTA update to NB1 and your base is MK2. Or, do you have a MDB/MDL bootloader?
If MK2: You have to flash the full stock Mk2 firmware using odin. Download the "Full odin tar files" from the All things ATT thread
if MDB/MDL: Download the stock firmware from sammobile and flash using Odin.
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Are you talking about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700726
Suprr said:
Are you talking about this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700726
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No, wrong firmware to flash. Do you know what version you're currently on?
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jd1639 said:
No, wrong firmware to flash. Do you know what version you're currently on?
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Jmjoyas told me to flash the full tar version and No I do not.
Suprr said:
Jmjoyas told me to flash the full tar version and No I do not.
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He must have determined you are not on mdl/mdl firmware. Those firmwares would allow you to easily flash custom roms, nb1 is not as easy and limited to touch wiz based roms. Do you know if you had a custom recovery, twrp or cwm?
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jd1639 said:
He must have determined you are not on mdl/mdl firmware. Those firmwares would allow you to easily flash custom roms, nb1 is not as easy and limited to touch wiz based roms. Do you know if you had a custom recovery, twrp or cwm?
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To be frank, I have not a clue of what any of those are.
Suprr said:
To be frank, I have not a clue of what any of those are.
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Alright, then the link you posted to the nb1 firmware should be ok for you to flash in Odin
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jd1639 said:
Alright, then the link you posted to the nb1 firmware should be ok for you to flash in Odin
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I am flashing it right now. Let's hope it works.
EDIT:
Flashed the full tar version for mk2 to no avail via Odin
Flashing the MK2 full tar file from here in Odin 1.85 says it was successful (green box) and when I went to restart the phone it was still stuck on the AT&T logo.
I flashed from this thread and this line:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700726
To return to factory stock MK2 flash the I337_MK2_Full_Odin tar
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Suprr said:
Flashing the MK2 full tar file from here in Odin 1.85 says it was successful (green box) and when I went to restart the phone it was still stuck on the AT&T logo.
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Boot into recovery and do a factory reset. That should get you past the bootloop
Ps, the first boot is going to take longer than normal. Give it a good 10 minutes
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jd1639 said:
Boot into recovery and do a factory reset. That should get you past the bootloop
Ps, the first boot is going to take longer than normal. Give it a good 10 minutes
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I love you. thank you so much.
jd1639 said:
Boot into recovery and do a factory reset. That should get you past the bootloop
Ps, the first boot is going to take longer than normal. Give it a good 10 minutes
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Now that my phone is operational, how would I go about installing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520418
Suprr said:
Now that my phone is operational, how would I go about installing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520418
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You're on mk2 firmware now. You'll need to root it using safe root and then put safestrap on in order to flash that rom. Look in the general forum for index, all thing mk2 and nb1. There's a lot of info there so read it carefully
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Updating from MDL

I tried to figure this out and I'm lost. I've not been keeping up with development on this phone for a while. I'm currently on stock rooted MDL, stock recovery. I'm looking to move to rooted current stock rom. How do I go about this. As simple as just putting a new recovery on and flashing the new one? Or do I need to be careful of anything?
Feels weird to be out of touch with how everything works now.
cegna09 said:
I tried to figure this out and I'm lost. I've not been keeping up with development on this phone for a while. I'm currently on stock rooted MDL, stock recovery. I'm looking to move to rooted current stock rom. How do I go about this. As simple as just putting a new recovery on and flashing the new one? Or do I need to be careful of anything?
Feels weird to be out of touch with how everything works now.
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You need to put a custom recovery on. Then flash the ROM in the recovery. Since you're rooted you could use goo manager to put twrp on
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jd1639 said:
You need to put a custom recovery on. Then flash the ROM in the recovery. Since you're rooted you could use goo manager to put twrp on
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If that's it awesome. Reading about the latest stock roms I was just confusing myself and thinking there was some new BS to deal with.
cegna09 said:
If that's it awesome. Reading about the latest stock roms I was just confusing myself and thinking there was some new BS to deal with.
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Just FYI, if on i337, get familiar with loki-doki and when you need to flash it--:good:
I am in the same boat. Have tried goomanager and rom manager but both failed to load recoveries. It seems they have moved on to 4.4.2 kitkat and no longer work with 4.2.2 MDL. Have also tried to find .tar files for older recoveries and flash with ODIN but no luck. Afraid to OTA update from AT&T and get MK2. Any help would GREATLY be appreciated.
capti2 said:
I am in the same boat. Have tried goomanager and rom manager but both failed to load recoveries. It seems they have moved on to 4.4.2 kitkat and no longer work with 4.2.2 MDL. Have also tried to find .tar files for older recoveries and flash with ODIN but no luck. Afraid to OTA update from AT&T and get MK2. Any help would GREATLY be appreciated.
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Not sure but can you unroot and reroot with Adam's Motochopper. It installs twrp. Maybe JD can confirm that.
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rugmankc said:
Not sure but can you unroot and reroot with Adam's Motochopper. It installs twrp. Maybe JD can confirm that.
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I can confirm from the short time i was on MDL that CASUAL does install TWRP.
DeadlySin9 said:
I can confirm from the short time i was on MDL that CASUAL does install TWRP.
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Thank you for the advice . It worked like a charm.
capti2 said:
Thank you for the advice . It worked like a charm.
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Glad you got it--you can now flash custom recoveries from recovery. I like twrp 2.5.0.2
Don't try goomanager anymore--not needed
There are a couple files to delete so you don't get auto updated. Some have Update in name and one has FOTA. I don't have them in front of me atm
Get a nandroid asap and put copy on pc too
Plus backup efs
Just one last check before I try and mess with things tonight. Since I'm on MDL still, to install a new current ROM (like this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280556), all I need to do is:
- install a custom recovery (TWRP 2.5.0.2 looks like the most recent)
- backup
- full wipe
- flash new ROM
I shouldn't have to mess with any of the safestrap stuff correct?
Just trying to be cautious.
cegna09 said:
Just one last check before I try and mess with things tonight. Since I'm on MDL still, to install a new current ROM (like this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2280556), all I need to do is:
- install a custom recovery (TWRP 2.5.0.2 looks like the most recent)
- backup
- full wipe
- flash new ROM
I shouldn't have to mess with any of the safestrap stuff correct?
Just trying to be cautious.
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No SafeStrap. Backup should include System. Make sure to read OP and last few pages of thread for any new info. Make sure ROM doesn't need loki-doki. Most in att forum don't. What recovery are you on now?
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rugmankc said:
No SafeStrap. Backup should include System. Make sure to read OP and last few pages of thread for any new info. Make sure ROM doesn't need loki-doki. Most in att forum don't. What recovery are you on now?
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Thank you.
I thought I was on stock recovery, but checking just now apparently I put OUDhs CWM Touch Recovery v1.0.3.4 on sometime in the past year. I'll either go to the latest version of CWM or TWRP before doing anything.
cegna09 said:
Thank you.
I thought I was on stock recovery, but checking just now apparently I put OUDhs CWM Touch Recovery v1.0.3.4 on sometime in the past year. I'll either go to the latest version of CWM or TWRP before doing anything.
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If you are on a custom recovery, you "should" be able to flash this thru recovery--if you want it--:good:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yhrq0tia8512rj9/AAB_scBnDHWPcg_w2UXw3V5ha/TWRP_Flashable-2.5.0.2.zip
rugmankc said:
If you are on a custom recovery, you "should" be able to flash this thru recovery--if you want it--:good:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yhrq0tia8512rj9/AAB_scBnDHWPcg_w2UXw3V5ha/TWRP_Flashable-2.5.0.2.zip
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awesome. Again thank you.
I'll play with things tonight and see how it goes.
cegna09 said:
awesome. Again thank you.
I'll play with things tonight and see how it goes.
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How did everything go? Im on MDL rooted custom rom and really want to get back to stock rooted. I know I dont need to do the same process as you but I was curious how things went.

Cant Flash ROMs ??

I seem to be unable to successfully flash ROMs on my phone...
I am not sure what's going on.
Yes, I am rooted. Yes, I am flashing ROMs made for my phone, and flashing the appropriate firmware to match the ROM. Yes, I perform a clean flash by wiping everything first.
I have tried wiping cache/dalvik after flashing, still no luck. I have tried not flashing gapps, still nothing...
No matter what I do, it never boots. I sit at the Verizon screen for hours on end.
Any ideas?
G900V Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5
If it's any help, here is a list of ROMs I have tried...
Alliance
Jasmine
Eclipse
Optimal
MiUi
FreedomROM
sgirard1991 said:
If it's any help, here is a list of ROMs I have tried...
Alliance
Jasmine
Eclipse
Optimal
MiUi
FreedomROM
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What build are you on? Do you have safestrap, flashfire?
Nk2. & I use safestrap
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sgirard1991 said:
Nk2. & I use safestrap
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Never heard of this. You might have flashed the wrong thing. We don't flash gapps with our Roms. Start over by using Odin to flash a full stock tar of NGC and root again.
I'll give it a try later. Thanks.
sgirard1991 said:
Nk2. & I use safestrap
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If you're on NK2 then most of the Roms I read you flashed won't work on that build. After you flash a ROM built for OC4, like FreedomROM for example, you need to Odin over the OC4 firmware (which includes modem and kernel) to the device otherwise Roms won't start. Same thing goes for everyone other ROM with the firmware except it has to be for the respective build.
mrjiggywiggy said:
If you're on NK2 then most of the Roms I read you flashed won't work on that build. After you flash a ROM built for OC4, like FreedomROM for example, you need to Odin over the OC4 firmware (which includes modem and kernel) to the device otherwise Roms won't start. Same thing goes for everyone other ROM with the firmware except it has to be for the respective build.
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Yeah, I've got that all figured out now. Never really had to do that with any other phones I've had, it was always just flash and go, never really messing with different firmware and whatnot. I have since tested 4 different ROMs and they have all flashed with success..
Thanks
Can a mod please mark this thread as answered/closed ? I got it all figured out. Thanks.

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