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[Q] New S4, Tried to Root, Bricked, Have New 1

I'm looking for re-inforcement here:
After MUCH reading, searching here and the net, I tried Motochopper, which failed, then went to CF-Root, these very shaky old hands instead of clicking on the file for the L720, clicked on the file for 900.
Bricked it.
Sprint gave me a new one (didn't even have it a day), reinstalled FoxFi and can tether USB/Bluetooth, but not WiFi which I need for the Tablet.
Now I'm gun shy.
It would seem that there are 10-15 methods, but CF-Root seems the best and NOW I have the file for the L720.
I've an S4,
Software: L720VPUAMF9
Build: JD939.L720VPAMDL
S/W Boot Status: Samsung
Kernel: 2.4.0-529760 - Dated 4.27.2013
Can someone reinforce which method is the least prone to problems? I'm not that interested in flashing ROM's, just want the WiFi Tether.
Thanks in advance and for those who feel the need to tell me search/been discussed/look etc.,I have A LOT.

a quick look in android dev gave this vid i used it many times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101 you must've skipped over this thread its stickied as well

You can tether natively with this mod:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
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just use cf with the correct file

nemofbaby2010 said:
a quick look in android dev gave this vid i used it many times: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101 you must've skipped over this thread its stickied as well
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Didn't see it the sticky, probably bleary.
So CF-Root (with the PROPER files seems to be the way to go.
Thanks for the reply, it's a bit different then a pad, if you screw up the pad, your not out your only phone - just a pad (BUT not to downplay the cost).

Salil999 said:
You can tether natively with this mod:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256950
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BUT needs root.

RBraverman said:
BUT needs root.
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I think you can do it through Odin, but I'm not 100% sure.
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lafester said:
just use cf with the correct file
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Fine with an MDL?
GAWD I can't believe I took the wrong file.

RBraverman said:
Fine with an MDL?
GAWD I can't believe I took the wrong file.
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I'd just Odin a rooted rom... it's way easier than using a root method, and as a bonus, you'll get familiar with the most powerful recovery method for your phone! It'll even fix most bricks!
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RBraverman said:
Fine with an MDL?
GAWD I can't believe I took the wrong file.
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Use the one that matches your version. I think you can go to settings > More > about phone and see if it's mdl or MF9
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bender beerman said:
I'd just Odin a rooted rom... it's way easier than using a root method, and as a bonus, you'll get familiar with the most powerful recovery method for your phone! It'll even fix most bricks!
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I thought about that, but I'm relatively contented with the stock software/firmware. If there were a simple ROM, I might do it. I like the idea of - maybe- TWRP - but really only need/want to tether WiFi and add a firewall.
What'dya think?
AND why would it be easier?

Salil999 said:
Use the one that matches your version. I think you can go to settings > More > about phone and see if it's mdl or MF9
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It is an MDL but I didn't see a different file for the 720, just the 900 if it's a MDL or MF9 (foreign, I believe)?

Here is your answer
RBraverman said:
It is an MDL but I didn't see a different file for the 720, just the 900 if it's a MDL or MF9 (foreign, I believe)?
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Not sure if you have ventured out to try it again, but if not you'll find all your answers here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Just do the OTA updates on your phone. Should be two of them at this point, one to MDL, then when it is done to MF9. After you see MF9, do CF autoroot. Then install TWRP as your recovery, followed by the HotSpot. Just do what the videos show and you'll be fine.
I think I did exactly what you did. I got my new phone and tried to install the HotSpot while on MDC (whatever original version was), after doing CF autoroot. Failed to read the part about HotSpot being specifically for MF9. Used Odin to reverse back to stock Rom and Recovery and ten followed steps I outlined from there. Phone is working awesome and WiFi is best I've seen. Barely uses battery.

I used the qbking77 videos from youtubes and was rooted with twrp recovery in 5 minutes tops it's the best way to do anything. To see it get done step by step is the best way for me.
For wifi tether several roms got it built in already.
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i337 MF3 Unlock

OK ive been reading up on unlocking the carrier on an i337 and how the service menu has been disabled in the newest MF3 update. But where are those settings stored? In the dialer.apk? and if so now that MF3 has root access could it be something as simple as using Root Explorer to put the MDL Dialer.apk in the MF3 to see if the options are reenabled? Sorry if this question has already been asked. But I searched and couldnt find anything

The service menu is not stored in the dialer APK... That would be a huge security risk.
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graydiggy said:
The service menu is not stored in the dialer APK... That would be a huge security risk.
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Yea I know its not in the dialer but it got to be somewhere in the system correct? Just a matter of find the correct file I guess.

Foxfi on att galaxy s4 running kitkat?

Since the kitkat update on my att galaxy s4, foxfi tether is no longer working. Any idea what to do?
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crammer04 said:
Since the kitkat update on my att galaxy s4, foxfi tether is no longer working. Any idea what to do?
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In previous versions of the OS, AT&T uses a custom built tethering apk and odex to restrict the tethering of this phone to those who pay for it. To get around this in the past, I have always rooted, and replaced these files with the original distribution ones. Best guess, AT&T with the release of 4.4.2 has modified these files to not allow apps like FoxFI to work. So your choices are wait or wait. Wait for FoxFI to update their code to work with AT&T's 4.4.2 distro. Or Wait for someone to figure out how to root the NB1 build.
-Chris

crammer04 said:
Since the kitkat update on my att galaxy s4, foxfi tether is no longer working. Any idea what to do?
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Yeah that's what I figured... Thanks
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[Q] Isis Wallet no longer works after KitKat 4.4.2

I just upgraded my Verizon Note 3 from Android 4.3 MJE to Android 4.4 NC2 and I am no longer to use ISIS Mobile Payment.
Root Cloak is activated and properly cloaking ISIS and other apps.
When trying to activate ISIS, I get the error message that this device is not supported.
Has anyone else experienced this error? Does any one have a work around?
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

You have to do some build prop edits to get it properly working. I have it working on my note 3 with kk
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Now only if we could get Google Wallet working.

roscoe08 said:
You have to do some build prop edits to get it properly working. I have it working on my note 3 with kk
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Can you let me know which build.prop edits I need to make please?

JoshDi said:
Can you let me know which build.prop edits I need to make please?
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Found the answer by searching :good::good::good:
Thank you for your advise.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642461

Gladyscoleman said:
Its indicating that your KK is not properly installed your just need to reinstall your KK or Please first check your Wallet setting. I am using this with KK and its working fine
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After changing my build.prop file to the Android settings for 4.3, I was able to activate ISIS Wallet successfully. I was then able to restore my build.prop to the KitKat firmware build IDs.

Is there a fix if I went from 4.3 to the leaked 4.4.2 using Odin on my non-rooted Verizon Note 3? I've been using ISIS fine on 4.3, but now ISIS says my phone is not supported.

dahvoo said:
Is there a fix if I went from 4.3 to the leaked 4.4.2 using Odin on my non-rooted Verizon Note 3? I've been using ISIS fine on 4.3, but now ISIS says my phone is not supported.
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The only way you could get Isis to work in the scenario is by restoring a backup from Isis that was made on 4.3. Im not syre if you can without root though.
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If I try hitting the 'get started' button I get greeted with a message that there is no 3g or 4g connection.
I can hit the login button and I get sent to a login page.
is there a way o create an account without the phone?

Gladyscoleman said:
Its mean your problem is solved ? Glad to know that.:good:
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Can we please ban this guy. He/she just clutters the forum with random statements.

would anyone be kind enough to post your 4.4.2 build.pro info for the following? i did the change for Isis but now i would like to put it back and of course forgot to make a backup.
thanks for any help
ro.build.id=
ro.product.model=
ro.product.name=
ro.product.device=
ro.build.product=

I have resolved this issue by following these instructions. ISIS now works on my Note 3 running KitKat.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642461
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Gladyscoleman said:
Thank you so much for this help
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My pleasure
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would you guys be willing to share what your original build.prop was before changing it for Isis setup? once setup you can switch it back and i forgot to write down my settings.
thanks

fletch33 said:
would you guys be willing to share what your original build.prop was before changing it for Isis setup? once setup you can switch it back and i forgot to write down my settings.
thanks
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The instructions above are quite clear regarding which lines in build.prop you need to modify.
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JoshDi said:
The instructions above are quite clear regarding which lines in build.prop you need to modify.
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Yep. Great directions and it worked perfectly. Problem is I forgot to backup my original settings and was requesting someone to post what they had so I could put mine back.
Read before lecturing please

You can now root without knox tripping.

Wasn't sure if any of you knew about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Basically you can now root the S5 and NOT trip knox.
Really it seems to be most phones that are 4.2.2 work.
This doesn't get you a boot loader etc. but gives root at least for those wanting to not risk warranty and get the bloat off.

bryanu said:
Wasn't sure if any of you knew about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
Basically you can now root the S5 and NOT trip knox.
Really it seems to be most phones that are 4.2.2 work.
This doesn't get you a boot loader etc. but gives root at least for those wanting to not risk warranty and get the bloat off.
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Works great. No issues for me.

Eassiest root ever!
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Already a post on here with this information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785065 . Mods should shut this one down to lessen confusion.

mmark27 said:
Already a post on here with this information http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785065 . Mods should shut this one down to lessen confusion.
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Woops, didn't catch that when I looked this AM, it wasn't in this section of the forum though.
Sorry about that :/
That one is closed too though FWIW and when it was closed it was just moved here.

After the simplest root ever, how does one go about a custom recovery? Do we still have to odin that or is it flashable?
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BubZX said:
After the simplest root ever, how does one go about a custom recovery? Do we still have to odin that or is it flashable?
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If you do custom recovery you will trip knox making this method for you to root having been useless and you should have used one of the other options that does it all at once hah.

Can you use this root method and get the hotspot mod working without a custom recovery?
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I've been wondering that exact same thing! And also if we can root NE5 with it!
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In regards to flashing hotspot mods etc. Without a custom recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583199
I found this forum while looking for an answer, does anyone have any input if this method will work for the s5??
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fgcchevy said:
Can you use this root method and get the hotspot mod working without a custom recovery?
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This:
crawrj said:
You can but you need to be aware that you can get stuck in a boot loop. But if you are willing to take the risk.
Download the Odex version that matches your system, this is critical. Extract the services.jar and services.odex files. Use a root explorer to copy them to /system/framework. Change permissions to rw-r-r. Reboot and it will either work or not.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727127&page=9

Awesome. I just got my S5 today and I knew that 4.4.2 Ota wasn't rootable yet. Thank to everyone who pits effort into making our devices OURS and not our carriers. ??
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