I've done a search and the threads that came up were a bit old and did not provide an answer.
I have a AT&T S4 and looking to sell it and would like to put everything back to stock. Currently when it boots up, you get the unlocked padlock icon on the splash screen. I am looking to get rid of that. Can anyone point me to a method or thread to cover that?
Thank you and sorry if I missed it already listed.
I do not know the answer but I do know that there is a subforum specifically for questions.
That being said, don't you just flash stock firmware with Odin?
fourdigit said:
I do not know the answer but I do know that there is a subforum specifically for questions.
That being said, don't you just flash stock firmware with Odin?
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I think so - just want to confirm.
My apologies if in the wrong forum.
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I think so - just want to confirm.
My apologies if in the wrong forum.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003 read this thread how to back to 100% stock.
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I used motochopper to root my S4. I got the 16GB version obviously 26 days ago.
I got ATT to let me exchange it for a 32GB model.
What do I need to do to return this back to stock so I can ship it back to ATT?
THANKS
Well you need to read...that would be a start
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I did look for it, didnt see it.
Thanks for your pleasing response.
On second thought, forget it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
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billinaz said:
I did look for it, didnt see it.
Thanks for your pleasing response.
On second thought, forget it.
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There are barely any threads in the Dev section so far. I could have simply stated that you didn't read carefully and moved on, but I at least directed you on where to get the information you seek. My post wasn't all bad . Follow the guide posted above me and you will be all set
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Thanks.
I saw that but I thought there may have been something else we needed to do because the bootloader wasnt unlocked yet. I didnt know if this would reset the flash counter back....
billinaz said:
Thanks.
I saw that but I thought there may have been something else we needed to do because the bootloader wasnt unlocked yet. I didnt know if this would reset the flash counter back....
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Not sure on the counter or even if it was tripped by rooting to be honest. In recovery you should be able to see the counter. At least I was able to on my Skyrocket. If my memory serves me right, the counter only increases when flashing things via odin, but someone more knowledgable than me could give better insight. That's how it was on the gs2 Skyrocket anyway. You are returning to ATT with a fully functional device and not Samsung for a repair of some kind, so it should be irrelevant for them. I doubt anyone working there even knows what the counter is never mind how to check it *good*
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Mike on XDA said:
There are barely any threads in the Dev section so far. I could have simply stated that you didn't read carefully and moved on, but I at least directed you on where to get the information you seek. My post wasn't all bad . Follow the guide posted above me and you will be all set
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Yup...... that would have been good!
I did read Adams thread and I already thought of using ODIN but I thought that the flash counter also needed something done to revert that back.
Mike on XDA said:
Not sure on the counter or even if it was tripped by rooting to be honest. In recovery you should be able to see the counter. At least I was able to on my Skyrocket. If my memory serves me right, the counter only increases when flashing things via odin, but someone more knowledgable than me could give better insight. That's how it was on the gs2 Skyrocket anyway. You are returning to ATT with a fully functional device and not Samsung for a repair of some kind, so it should be irrelevant for them. I doubt anyone working there even knows what the counter is never mind how to check it *good*
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Very true. I cant believe I got them to process an exchange after 26 days!.....
billinaz said:
Yup...... that would have been good!
I did read Adams thread and I already thought of using ODIN but I thought that the flash counter also needed something done to revert that back.
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The official firmware you will be flashing won't increase it or shouldn't anyway. Just remembered mine on the rocket only increased once because the stock image I flashed back to had been modified in some particular way. The stock images on sammi mobile and those extracted from kies for your use should not trip it
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Mike on XDA said:
Well you need to read...that would be a start
Check the dev section and follow the guide
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+1 for great advice
rexxcastle said:
+1 for great advice
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+1 for an ignorant post.
Mike on XDA said:
Well you need to read...that would be a start
Check the dev section and follow the guide
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+1 for great advice
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+1 for an ignorant post.
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Not ignorant at all. If you would have read the "root" and the "return to stock" posts you would have found the answers and maybe learned a little more along the way. Getting pissed off at others because you didn't take the time needed to find the answer is just sad. And claiming you read a post (when you obviously didn't or you would have found the answer) is sadder. I'm not trying to bust your balls here, but you are wrong for not searching for the answer in the first place and then wrong again for acting pissy when someone took the time to tell you what you needed to do to find the answer. Good luck if you don't learn anything from this and decide to keep doing things to your phone, because you are going to need it.
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Not ignorant at all. If you would have read the "root" and the "return to stock" posts you would have found the answers and maybe learned a little more along the way. Getting pissed off at others because you didn't take the time needed to find the answer is just sad. And claiming you read a post (when you obviously didn't or you would have found the answer) is sadder. I'm not trying to bust your balls here, but you are wrong for not searching for the answer in the first place and then wrong again for acting pissy when someone took the time to tell you what you needed to do to find the answer. Good luck if you don't learn anything from this and decide to keep doing things to your phone, because you are going to need it.
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Actually it is, and calling people liars when you have only your assumption is even worse.
At least one person in this thread was helpful...... and even realized the appearance of the post way be harsher than intended.
You sir, are just a troll.
Hello everyone,
Sorry if this is a stupid question. Did quite a bit of searching and can't seem to find the answer.
Is there a way to determine what the stock modem is (potentially in *#0011#?), and where to download that modem so I can re-flash it?
Thanks,
Brett
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Hello everyone,
Sorry if this is a stupid question. Did quite a bit of searching and can't seem to find the answer.
Is there a way to determine what the stock modem is (potentially in *#0011#?), and where to download that modem so I can re-flash it?
Thanks,
Brett
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Wrong forum, needs to be in Q/A...here is the only 2 for att, course you are not saying what type device you have...one will work if you are att.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318233
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Wrong forum, needs to be in Q/A...here is the only 2 for att, course you are not saying what type device you have...one will work if you are att.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318233
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My apologies... that's my fault.
I have the I337 (AT&T), 32gb if it matters. I did see that thread... but what confused me was the CWM in the file name, which made me think it was a modified modem for clockwork recovery mod.
My device is completely stock... not even rooted. I flashed it with ODIN to the most recent PDA revision (L). Played around with the network unlock and what not, but my OCD is taking over and I just want to flash the modem back to stock with ODIN.
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My apologies... that's my fault.
I have the I337 (AT&T), 32gb if it matters. I did see that thread... but what confused me was the CWM in the file name, which made me think it was a modified modem for clockwork recovery mod.
My device is completely stock... not even rooted. I flashed it with ODIN to the most recent PDA revision (L). Played around with the network unlock and what not, but my OCD is taking over and I just want to flash the modem back to stock with ODIN.
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Then these will work for you. Good luck sir.
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Then these will work for you. Good luck sir.
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My apologies. I more so focused on not posting in one of the developer threads and completely overlooked the 'question' one.
Looks like the modem wasn't what I was after, nor did I realized the modem was automatically flashed with reflashing the firmware. I reflashed the 'L' revision of our firmware via Odin and say 'modem.bin' flashed as one of the steps automatically.
I guess what I was trying to restore to default was what I changed with the SIM unlock and enabling the AWS, but I know all I changed with the SIM unlock was the one 'off' setting and NV restore as per golden backup. Then I simply reflashed the (QCC or NV) file I backed up as per one of the steps in the AWS enable thread... and that's good enough for me.
Thanks everyone for your help.
I used this method to unlock the bootloader. What can I do now? Are there any recommended mods? Also, what is this about google roms and aosp?
Mods? help me out here, what rom are you running? I think you are talking roms correct?
So you have loki installed, and you are rooted. Are you wanting to try a custom rom.
I am lost here, talk to us.
PLEASE PLEASE start here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
let me know what you think.
Thanks, and good luck.
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Mods? help me out here, what rom are you running? I think you are talking roms correct?
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I guess so, I have to admit that I am not too up to date. I rooted my s4 with motochopper when i first got it and waitied for the unlocked bootloader.
I edited my post above for you, take a look.
This is your thread, when you read that come back here, and I will help where I can.
Also, thank you for posting your question in the correct forum.
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I edited my post above for you, take a look.
This is your thread, when you read that come back here, and I will help where I can.
Also, thank you for posting your question in the correct forum.
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okay, i read the noob guide. thanks for the link. What does a ROM do if you install it?
I apologize if this has come up before but i can't seem to find a definitive thread on rooting NI2 at xda-developers. I search in this forum for "NI2 root" and all the topics were not specifically related to rooting from stock NI2.
I've browsed and searched a bit and was going to root my NE9 this evening, however today i accidentally pressed the wrong button (upgrade now, instead of upgrade later) and upgraded to NI2. I found this method for rooting NI2 here
http://techbeasts.com/2014/09/25/ho...-on-android-4-4-4-kit-kat-official-firmware/#
Is this method valid? I have never rooted this device before and have all my apps and layout the way i like it. Can i root the NI2 without flashing/resetting the device?
Thanks in advance.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348
Thank you very much, i guess i'm confused as to why the search function would not find that thread when i specifically searched for two of the terms in the title of the thread? I typed "root" and "NI2" . Just so i'm clear that is an I "eye" not an l "ell" right?
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Thank you very much, i guess i'm confused as to why the search function would not find that thread when i specifically searched for two of the terms in the title of the thread? I typed "root" and "NI2" . Just so i'm clear that is an I "eye" not an l "ell" right?
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Dude, come on... have you ever heard of an NL2 update?
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Dude, come on... have you ever heard of an NL2 update?
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Why no in fact i haven't, but before yesterday i hadn't heard of N"eye"2 either, or towleroot, or safestrap. I'm what you might call a noob with this particular piece of hardware. So did you have any idea why my search string did not turn up the thread mentioned (or anything else constructive) or were you just trying to get your post count up?
jayandare said:
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2879348
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Thank you for that post, i am rooted and did not have to erase any data. Have a great day!
Anyone:
Is TWRP being developed for the Samsung S7 Edge?
If so where can I find a copy that I may Odin?
It not bootloader is locked
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Anyone:
Is TWRP being developed for the Samsung S7 Edge?
If so where can I find a copy that I may Odin?
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Oh wow!
You managed to finally unlock the Qualcomm bootloader?
Awesome!
Please tell us how you did it!
wow another do we have twrp for this phone question.. I guess people think that if they keep asking this question, twrp will magically appear..
Binary100100 said:
Oh wow!
You managed to finally unlock the Qualcomm bootloader?
Awesome!
Please tell us how you did it!
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galaxyuser88 said:
wow another do we have twrp for this phone question.. I guess people think that if they keep asking this question, twrp will magically appear..
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Damn guys.. He obviously isn't as knowledgeable as some of us.. Why should every reply be so douchey? I'm sure you've asked questions at one time or another right? The election is over lol Lets all just start being nice to one another again :highfive:
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Anyone:
Is TWRP being developed for the Samsung S7 Edge?
If so where can I find a copy that I may Odin?
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We need more than root to use TWRP. The bootloader has to be unlocked. It's not very likely that you'll see any Samsung US versions unlocked, they've been locked down pretty damn tight for years.
I'm looking pretty hard at the Pixel XL.. I miss flashing roms every other night lol.
Binary100100 said:
Oh wow!
You managed to finally unlock the Qualcomm bootloader?
Awesome!
Please tell us how you did it!
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That doesn't answer his question
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That doesn't answer his question
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Oh but it most certainly does.
IF the OP managed to crack the bootloader THEN we can progress on the TESTING phase of a TWRP recovery. If he didn't unlock (or crack) the bootloader then thus it is locked, right? Which only answers the question.
One could easy argue that he didn't realize that the bootloader was locked. Okay. So let's do that. We'll assume as such. So let's wonder together now. Why would a device considered the best (and most popular) Android phone on the market not have a custom recovery? Hmm. That doesn't make sense! So instead of posting the inquiry in the appropriate How To Root section... another thread is opened about it. Undoubtedly, if the OP had read about it (s)he would have found that the bootloader is locked. Right? Because what other explaination could there be for the most popular Android phone on the market?
It really just means that every question has an answer but not every answer can *only* be found by starting yet another thread.
But... maybe... just maybe... he DOES have an unlocked bootloader. Wouldn't that be neat? Wouldn't we like to know how? The absence of such is the very reason we don't have TWRP available. Again... a little reading would lead one to discover that very minor detail. Of which the OP clearly didn't do enough. So... the moral of my point is...
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Damn guys.. He obviously isn't as knowledgeable as some of us.. Why should every reply be so douchey? I'm sure you've asked questions at one time or another right? The election is over lol Lets all just start being nice to one another again :highfive:
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A simple search would have answered his question before he posted his/her question.. yes we all started out asking questions and we all have been told the same thing. Search first before asking questions. Its as simple as that. That is what google is for and the search options in these forums..
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Oh but it most certainly does.
IF the OP managed to crack the bootloader THEN we can progress on the TESTING phase of a TWRP recovery. If he didn't unlock (or crack) the bootloader then thus it is locked, right? Which only answers the question.
One could easy argue that he didn't realize that the bootloader was locked. Okay. So let's do that. We'll assume as such. So let's wonder together now. Why would a device considered the best (and most popular) Android phone on the market not have a custom recovery? Hmm. That doesn't make sense! So instead of posting the inquiry in the appropriate How To Root section... another thread is opened about it. Undoubtedly, if the OP had read about it (s)he would have found that the bootloader is locked. Right? Because what other explaination could there be for the most popular Android phone on the market?
It really just means that every question has an answer but not every answer can *only* be found by starting yet another thread.
But... maybe... just maybe... he DOES have an unlocked bootloader. Wouldn't that be neat? Wouldn't we like to know how? The absence of such is the very reason we don't have TWRP available. Again... a little reading would lead one to discover that very minor detail. Of which the OP clearly didn't do enough. So... the moral of my point is...
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You have the option NOT to answer instead of being harsh on him
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You have the option NOT to answer instead of being harsh on him
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I don't get how else should do it. It prevents a load of other threads being created. If we tend to be soft on people who don't use a function that was created for a reason, we would be having threads over threads of asking for something that has been answered NUMEROUS times.
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You have the option NOT to answer instead of being harsh on him
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How was I being harsh by inquiring to procedure in which he had used to unlock his bootloader?
Once we are all able to unlock ours then we can develop a fully functional recovery.
I know how you say it.... hey noob topic starter man (just kidding ) that question has been asked a few times already, do a search if you need more information. The same questions over and over tend to clog these threads up. But what clogs them even more, is the multiple flaming responses with no answers or guidance. . Or better yet, you can say... I have a link it's right here vvv.Heresyour answer.com/post710
Well this is TWRP built for Snapdragon S7s but won't boot because of locked bootloader.