Hey everyone, I had a question. I have a rooted s4 on 4.2.2 and I might upgrade to 4.3. If I were to do that would it just get rid of my root and update to 4.3 or will it wreck havoc on my device? Or should I not even update because its not worth it? Also are there any good root keeper apps that work? I heard that the su survival mode doesn't work so well.
Thank you. Much appreciated! Sorry for all the ?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
scott14719 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
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I appreciate the link, but doesn't quite answer my ?. Thank you tho.
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I appreciate the link, but doesn't quite answer my ?. Thank you tho.
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If you'd taken the time to read the thread it would have answered your question.
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If you'd taken the time to read the thread it would have answered your question.
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I did take the time to read it and all I see in that thread is an old thread stating that the 4.3 update will he released Nov. 13 which was pulled, and now its the 30th. Also I kept reading (I even read the posts that didn't have anything to do with the thread) believe it or not, and couldn't find it, but its okay. I appreciate the help. Thx.
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Why would you want to give up the ability to root and or have custom ROM? I must have missed the part on fascination with 4.3. But in the end the decision is yours good luck.
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Why would you want to give up the ability to root and or have custom ROM? I must have missed the part on fascination with 4.3. But in the end the decision is yours good luck.
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So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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ToastyyX said:
So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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Eventually. If I where on an unlocked bootloader like you, I'd stay put so I can load other roms. If you update to MF3, all you have is SafetyStrap and other 4.2.2 roms. Updates to MK2 and your tw 4.3, with root but no custom recovery, no unlocked bootloader and no way to downgrade.
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Eventually. If I where on an unlocked bootloader like you, I'd stay put so I can load other roms. If you update to MF3, all you have is SafetyStrap and other 4.2.2 roms. Updates to MK2 and your tw 4.3, with root but no custom recovery, no unlocked bootloader and no way to downgrade.
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Yeah I was definitely gonna stay 4.2.2 for a bit until a root method came out. Earlier I asked what the new baseband would be so I could keep checking Google for a root method.
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So there will never be a way to root ever again on 4.3?
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Never is a long time, as someone else posted eventually one or more of the developers will find away to root and have custom recovery sit tight and wait for it, Once you take the MF3 update you can not go back. I'm on MDL and am enjoying running CM and what else is out their. It will come.
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Never is a long time, as someone else posted eventually one or more of the developers will find away to root and have custom recovery sit tight and wait for it, Once you take the MF3 update you can not go back. I'm on MDL and am enjoying running CM and what else is out their. It will come.
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One of these days I'll install CM. Haven't worked up enough courage yet lol.
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ToastyyX said:
One of these days I'll install CM. Haven't worked up enough courage yet lol.
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Whichever road you take do whole lots of reading and when you think you've read enough read some more and always do a backup. Long time ago I thought I had read enough and only to find had I read more I would have found that the method I was trying did not apply to my phone I had an Atrix 2 and the method was for the Atrix and Droid. I ended up with a paper weight. Good luck and take your time
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Whichever road you take do whole lots of reading and when you think you've read enough read some more and always do a backup. Long time ago I thought I had read enough and only to find had I read more I would have found that the method I was trying did not apply to my phone I had an Atrix 2 and the method was for the Atrix and Droid. I ended up with a paper weight. Good luck and take your time
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I almost paper weighted two phones. My old iPhone (ew...) And my current s4 lol. I have had bad luck with softmodding phones.
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Does anyone know how to pull an app and its data from tb? I don't want to root quite yet, but I desperately need a certain app that I previously backed up before my upgrade to gs4.
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Does anyone know how to pull an app and its data from tb? I don't want to root quite yet, but I desperately need a certain app that I previously backed up before my upgrade to gs4.
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titanium backup needs root to work
why not root, restore, then unroot?
lafester said:
why not root, restore, then unroot?
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Good question! !
I hope it's as easy as it sounds though?
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UnRooting is quite easy if you're on MDC. Just Google unroot Samsung galaxy s4.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/ . I'm not quite sure if there is an unroot for mdl
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sorryihaveaids said:
UnRooting is quite easy if you're on MDC. Just Google unroot Samsung galaxy s4.
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/ . I'm not quite sure if there is an unroot for mdl
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Well it just do happens that I am on mdl.
I took the update without even thinking about it.
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xxxicu812 said:
Well it just do happens that I am on mdl.
I took the update without even thinking about it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
You can skip the part where he talks about getting the update. This root worked for me. You can change recovery after you're done.
Warning: not sure if there is an unroot. You might be able to flash back to unroot but I am not sure. If anyone knows please say so.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277220
I received update today from ATT. Did not install yet. Does any one know what the reason for ATT pushing It out. I am rooted and on CWM... Thanks
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wsc123 said:
I received update today from ATT. Did not install yet. Does any one know what the reason for ATT pushing It out. I am rooted and on CWM... Thanks
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What is your current baseband?
I337 UCUAMDB ATT
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Sounds like another AMDL update thread...
Thanks.. Need to know if safe to up date.
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Search before posting :banghead:
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1.. ATT does not tell me if or what update does. This forum is where to ask.
2. I searched 4 different threads that were not conclusive and said wait for developers to tell you.
3. I have only 9 posts and can only do this in certain forums. I am following rules..
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wsc123 said:
1.. ATT does not tell me if or what update does. This forum is where to ask.
2. I searched 4 different threads that were not conclusive and said wait for developers to tell you.
3. I have only 9 posts and can only do this in certain forums. I am following rules..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268946
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Oh noes, another MDL update thread.
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You are running "UCUAMDB" firmware currently, aka "MDB" for shorthand. The current firmware that has been out for almost a month now is "MDL" firmware. The OTA update you are getting is for the update from almost a month ago which has since been deemed safe for Root and Recovery.
The links the others provided in the thread provide those answers. Just takes a bit more reading and understanding. Please read a bit more as the info is all there, or you will bound to run into more bashing like this.
Thank you for the help.
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I have a galaxy s4 on at&t and have been wanting to root and load a custom rom. I found the thread to load a root load a custom rom and by pass bootloader. I noticed at the top of the thread it has update and says with Build Number I337UCUAMF3 that it won't work. Does anybody know how to root and load custom roms for this build number or am stucking waiting for a work around. Thank you for any replys.
You're stuck waiting for a work around.
Could I use odin to roll back to i337ucuamdl?
you are on hold sir.
Could just root to get WiFi tether back.
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Blueknight730 said:
Could just root to get WiFi tether back.
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Nevermind
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Nevermind what?
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Ya some of us should have blocked the update from happening....
I am sad to say, that there is no way back to MDL, but I'm sure someone is working on a bootloader fix on MF3, so hold for awhile.
Ok. Hopefully soon. Getting bored of stock ROM.
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Blueknight730 said:
Ok. Hopefully soon. Getting bored of stock ROM.
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I bet, I did the same when the phone got released.
hang in there, it is coming!
Btw are you rooted?
Blueknight730 said:
Ok. Hopefully soon. Getting bored of stock ROM.
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With my Captivate (SGS1) and my SGS2 I flashed a new ROM every couple of weeks... with the SGS4, I love the stock ROM with some minor tweaks using Xposed.
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With my Captivate (SGS1) and my SGS2 I flashed a new ROM every couple of weeks... with the SGS4, I love the stock ROM with some minor tweaks using Xposed.
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I still have a G3 here also, it isn't going anywhere either..
Not rooted yet. Was thinking of it for wifi tether. But is rooting really worth it without being able to to unlock bootloader.
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Blueknight730 said:
Not rooted yet. Was thinking of it for wifi tether. But is rooting really worth it without being able to to unlock bootloader.
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You can at least do more than what you can do now, with root, you can at least mod the rom your on.
How can N9005 16GB flash Kitkat and root without break the KNOX?
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cecc500 said:
How can N9005 16GB flash Kitkat and root without break the KNOX?
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Have a look around, there is several threads with this information in it. We cannot spoon feed everyone who is too lazy to look!
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Have a look around, there is several threads with this information in it. We cannot spoon feed everyone who is too lazy to look!
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Seems there are no method to flash Kitkat without break the knox.I dont really want a custom rom.I want a official rom
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You'll have to wait for the HK update.
Will flashing the CWM trip the KNOX?I find a way in other post but it need to flash a CWM
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Will flashing the CWM trip the KNOX?I find a way in other post but it need to flash a CWM
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Have some patience young grasshopper. I'm willing to bet you warranty is more important than your immediate itch to get Kit Kat.
Simply getting Kit Kat will not improve your life in any sense, whether it be family, work or school.
Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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You need to search and read. It depends which version of 4.4.2 you're on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49562527
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Likewise... 4.2.2 not 4.4.2
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Austie1337 said:
Hello I did a search and can't get a straight answer. I have the att gs4 4.2.2 rooted and I'm wondering what version of safestrap I need. I see mixed answers like 3.65, 3.71, 3.72 and I'm not quite sure which is it. Help will be much appreciated!
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Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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netomel said:
Check in settings/ more/ about device towards the end what build you have. If you are on 4.2.2 you dont need safestrap any recovery can do. If you are on 4.4.2 its a different story you have a whole different process before you get safestrap. Safestrap use is for locked bootloaders that came after builds NB1 and NC1.
Since you are already rooted there is no use for safestrap. If you are looking to flash custom roms check the ones are compatible with your present build.
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Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you but I installed another recovery a while back and it deleted my stock recovery. I posted on here asking what I need to do and they told me safestrap. I'll keep looking around.
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If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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If you're on mdb/mdl firmware all you need to do is put on a custom recovery to flash roms. This should help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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Austie1337 said:
Thank you for your answer but I have MF3. Will this still work?
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See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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See the second post in the link. You will need safestrap if you're on mf3. But you might want to consider updating your firmware to mk2 then see the first link I gave you. That way you'll be able to flash 4.4.2 roms
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Thank you very much for your help!
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