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[Q] Huge Beginners Mistake Please Help

Ok so here is the story... Flashed my I337 with MJ6, had some issues but was able to get upgraded to MJ9 yesterday. Then for some reason I decided to try vroot. Vroot worked well for the most part, but I wanted to unroot and accidentally wiped / factory reset the phone. This has put me into a look of powering up to only a screen that says that I have software not authorized by AT&T and it has a big yellow triangle and at the top in red it say "SECURE FAIL: KERNEL". I can get into ODIN mode and the stock recovery, but it fails eveytime i try to reflash MJ6 or the partial MF3 files. Please help, is there anything I can do to fix this or will I have to wait for someone to release a flashable MJ9? Thanks

sjc915 said:
Ok so here is the story... Flashed my I337 with MJ6, had some issues but was able to get upgraded to MJ9 yesterday. Then for some reason I decided to try vroot. Vroot worked well for the most part, but I wanted to unroot and accidentally wiped / factory reset the phone. This has put me into a look of powering up to only a screen that says that I have software not authorized by AT&T and it has a big yellow triangle and at the top in red it say "SECURE FAIL: KERNEL". I can get into ODIN mode and the stock recovery, but it fails eveytime i try to reflash MJ6 or the partial MF3 files. Please help, is there anything I can do to fix this or will I have to wait for someone to release a flashable MJ9? Thanks
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I have now been able to flash boot.img and aboot.mbn from the MJ9 update files. This has made it so that the phone boots up and immediately after the Samsung Logo it goes black and stays that way. Any suggestions?

Can you odin phils touch or a custom recovery and try to flash a custom or stock Rom? That's worked for me before when odin didn't work. And what version odin are you using? Try 3.07
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tylerholbrook said:
Can you odin phils touch or a custom recovery and try to flash a custom or stock Rom? That's worked for me before when odin didn't work. And what version odin are you using? Try 3.07
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The phone is no longer rooted so I dont think I would be able to get around stock recovery. I have been using ODIN 3.04, I will try 3.07 and let you know how it goes.

Do NOT try to put a recovery on your phone. It will NOT work and make things worse. Unfortunately since you incremented the qfuse at MF3, then another at MJ6, ( and I do not know but I would think MJ9 may have used another qfuse) you most likely won't be able to do much until the full Odin firmware comes out for MJ9. Hope you get it working.
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RockRatt said:
Do NOT try to put a recovery on your phone. It will NOT work and make things worse. Unfortunately since you incremented the qfuse at MF3, then another at MJ6, ( and I do not know but I would think MJ9 may have used another qfuse) you most likely won't be able to do much until the full Odin firmware comes out for MJ9. Hope you get it working.
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I'm not sure if Samsung blew a q-fuse between MJ6 and MJ9 or not. MJ6 was never an official release and I have always theorized that a Dev could take the bootloader files from the leaked MJ6 ODIN Tar and put them with the official MJ9 OTA files and create a version of MJ9 that would be ODIN flash-able. I just don't have the time (or extra phone) to try it with.

RockRatt said:
Do NOT try to put a recovery on your phone. It will NOT work and make things worse. Unfortunately since you incremented the qfuse at MF3, then another at MJ6, ( and I do not know but I would think MJ9 may have used another qfuse) you most likely won't be able to do much until the full Odin firmware comes out for MJ9. Hope you get it working.
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scott14719 said:
I'm not sure if Samsung blew a q-fuse between MJ6 and MJ9 or not. MJ6 was never an official release and I have always theorized that a Dev could take the bootloader files from the leaked MJ6 ODIN Tar and put them with the official MJ9 OTA files and create a version of MJ9 that would be ODIN flash-able. I just don't have the time (or extra phone) to try it with.
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These are both theories that have run through my head, at first I felt like I may have made changes that were irreversible by flashing MJ6 then back to MF3 then up to MJ9, and I was just going to get it as working as possible and see if BestBuy can flash MJ9 at the "Samsung Experience" I have seen hit or miss results with this on the forums.
I then thought of what scott14719 is saying and i decided to piece together parts of MJ6 and MJ9 because as he said MJ6 was not a full release. I am going to try and put this together today, I am a noob when it comes to android but I will give it a shot.

[Q] Is rooting needed prior to downgrade stock firmware to previous version (stock)?

Hello,
I have tried to downgarde S4 i337m Bell Canada from 4.3 to 4.2.2. Sam Mobile version - and the flash crashes at 2% (fails) using ODIN. Using Odin I can flash back to 4.3 and it works.
Is this an issue with the firmware file itself, or do I need to root and prep the phone in any other way?
I think the file is the cause, I don't see how the Phone's 4.3 would 'block' the flash.
Thanks,

mfreeman3769 said:
Hello,
I have tried to downgarde S4 i337m Bell Canada from 4.3 to 4.2.2. Sam Mobile version - and the flash crashes at 2% (fails) using ODIN. Using Odin I can flash back to 4.3 and it works.
Is this an issue with the firmware file itself, or do I need to root and prep the phone in any other way?
I think the file is the cause, I don't see how the Phone's 4.3 would 'block' the flash.
Thanks,
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I believe it is ALL S4's that took the updates to 4.3 and IF you try flashing back from 4.3 to 4.2.2 you can brick your phone. Check out the international S4 forums and see these results. The bootloaders do NOT ALLOW going backwards any longer. The same thing is happening on the S3's that updated to 4.3 as well. At least with the S3's they can still get a custom recovery and flash any Roms, including 4.2.2 based Roms that do not flash bootloaders.
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I thought you could on the 1337m.
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Use mobile odin and flash the old firmware. MobileOdin does not flash bootloaders. Also I have seen 4.3 bootloader mixed with 4.2.2 firmware disables wifi for some reason.
Let us know how it goes.

Mobile Odin not working in 4.3 ....
SaHiLzZ said:
Use mobile odin and flash the old firmware. MobileOdin does not flash bootloaders. Also I have seen 4.3 bootloader mixed with 4.2.2 firmware disables wifi for some reason.
Let us know how it goes.
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Latest Update for AT&T I337?

I need latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 model as I live outside USA and for some reason when I click on Software Update (Settings -> About device) nothing happens.
Below is the details for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T I337 phone
Model Number - SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Android Version - 4.3
Baseband version - I337UCUAMDL
Kernel version - 3.4.0_StockUp_tw_4.3
Build Number - StockUp MJ6 v1.1
I need some guidance on how I can update my phone to the latest updates that is available for AT&T I337 model
Look forward to getting some tips and guidance on this matter

Search for mk2 tar files

jd1639 said:
Search for mk2 tar files
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I found the required file from this forum which was redirected to another download site as shown below
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407566574
Do you I use the following instructiuon that is found in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
1.POWER OFF YOUR PHONE AND GO TO DOWNLOAD/ODIN MODE ( VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER)
2.DOWNLOAD ODIN (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2537619&d=1390629800) AND MAKE SURE U HAVE THE LATEST DRIVER INSTALL FROM SAMSUNG KIES
3.DOWNLOAD AND EXTRACT I337MK2_Combined_Odin_Tar FILES
4.START ODIN AND FOLLOW IN ORDER WHERE EACH FILE SHOULD GO INTO ODIN SLOT....
I need confirmation if the above instruction is correct to get the latest update for Samsung Galaxy S4 AT&T i337 model?

You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.

jd1639 said:
You're currently on mdl firmware. This firmware allows you to put on a custom recovery and flash roms. Are you sure you want to update? You will no longer have the ability to put on a custom recovery.
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Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?

userS4i337 said:
Well not interested in custom recovery as long as I get the latest update that looks like offical Samsung Galaxy S4 updates for i337 model. Will I be getting latest update for future updates?
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Yes to all your question.....i337MK2 tar md5 contain 4 seperated files ( first released ) follow the image guide where u have to place into ODIN SLOT ....the one that said combined ALL IN ONE ( newest released ) mean that u just flash into PDA ODIN SLOT ONLY.....just follow that guide on second post it would get u to latest ATT MK2 4.3 firmware. But like @jd1639 said with MDL firmware u can install anything even 4.4.2 rom and also there is alot of custom stock rom without ATT bloatware out there that u can install .....goodluck and PM me if u need more help. FYI if u got helped by someone please hit THANK button to show your appreciation ....:good::good:

I'll update my S4 to the latest update and you can send me yours. I'd kill for mdl firmware...
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That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying

userS4i337 said:
That is my another question regarding ATT bloatware? Will the combined TAR file contain the ATT bloatware?
Is there a way I can remove the ATT bloatware after I have upgraded the phone, as I find the ATT bloatware annoying
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Yes it contains all the bloatware, another reason not to upgrade and flash custom roms.
Edit, it has not been mentioned yet but one you upgrade you can not go back to a previous firmware.

When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.

userS4i337 said:
When I upgrade to MK2, does this mean I will need to perform factory reset and all my existing app will be gone or will the app remain on the phone even after the upgrade.
I will do the backup before the upgrade but at the moment when I connect the Phone to the PC, it would mot pick up so maybe I will need the latest software driver, is that correct? I have the same problem with Kies which does not recognise when phone is connected.
Any suggestion would be great.
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When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.

rbedell said:
When you Odin I believe you lose everything anyway.
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Not always, most times a factory reset is needed to clear the phone of old apps and data. Root, is lost, but apps that require root can still be present which can become a problem when root is no longer available.

A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
A friend of mine has a rooted MDL firmware s4 and wants a rooted stock version of the latest update. Can someone please provide a link to the latest flashable stock ROM for the att s4? Thanks.
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Why doesn't your friend flash a custom rom instead

He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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Henrock11 said:
He wants a stock touchwiz ROM. If their is a custom ROM based on the latest firmware then by all means direct me to it and I'll flash that for him. Thanks.
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He's on mdl which allows a custom recovery and easy flashing of roms. If he upgrades to mk2, the latest, he'll lose that ability. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47713264

Right, we have a custom recovery and an unlocked boot loader and I flashed an older build of that Google edition ROM, but he just really wants the ability to move his apps2sd. I didn't see a mention of the apps2sd feature in the change logs. Thanks for replying so quickly.
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Kitkat update

Hi guys
Im trying to update my phone to kitkat.
The OTA update of AT&T doesnt even show there is an update .It says current softwae is up to date.
so i thought to put a stock rom via Odin.
Can i use the i9505rom from sammobile?

leon2810 said:
Hi guys
Im trying to update my phone to kitkat.
The OTA update of AT&T doesnt even show there is an update .It says current softwae is up to date.
so i thought to put a stock rom via Odin.
Can i use the i9505rom from sammobile?
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If that is the Model of your cellphone.

tailgunner9 said:
If that is the Model of your cellphone.
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My model is SGH-I337
why else would i post it here?

leon2810 said:
Hi guys
Im trying to update my phone to kitkat.
The OTA update of AT&T doesnt even show there is an update .It says current softwae is up to date.
so i thought to put a stock rom via Odin.
Can i use the i9505rom from sammobile?
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No, you can't flash the i9505 firmware. There are nb1 and mk2 tar files available. Look in the general forum
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jd1639 said:
No, you can't flash the i9505 firmware. There are nb1 and mk2 tar files available. Look in the general forum
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So should i upgrade to mk2 and then to nb1 if my current version is 4.2.2
or i can upgrade directlly to nb1?

leon2810 said:
So should i upgrade to mk2 and then to nb1 if my current version is 4.2.2
or i can upgrade directlly to nb1?
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you should be able to upgrade directly to nb1. search around the forums here for the Odin files.
If you are interested in being rooted... flash mk2.. then root uaing saferoot
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S4 Back to Stock, TowelRoot NC1(I Think)

Right now I am running a AT&T Galaxy S4 rooted with towel root 4.4.2, and I have to send in my phone for repair because the screen is messed up. I think it is running the NC1 bootloader, as under Setting->About Device-> Baseband version and it is i337UCUFNC1. I have looked over the ODIN back to stock guides and do not see a stock rom for the NC1. Was wondering if its alright to use the NB1 update or should I be looking for something else. The build number is KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1. Thank you for any help.

seandidk said:
Right now I am running a AT&T Galaxy S4 rooted with towel root 4.4.2, and I have to send in my phone for repair because the screen is messed up. I think it is running the NC1 bootloader, as under Setting->About Device-> Baseband version and it is i337UCUFNC1. I have looked over the ODIN back to stock guides and do not see a stock rom for the NC1. Was wondering if its alright to use the NB1 update or should I be looking for something else. The build number is KOT49H.I337UCUFNC1. Thank you for any help.
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There is no full firmware for NC1. We only have an update over NB1.
You can safely flash NB1 using Odin.

Gotcha, thank you for the clarification .

So I can grab any NB1 stock file? Also is there any reason why not to grab the file from Sam Mobile?

seandidk said:
So I can grab any NB1 stock file? Also is there any reason why not to grab the file from Sam Mobile?
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Sammobile for some reason doesnt have the newer firmwares, has only MDB and MDL.
Read the return to stock of All Things AT&T