Hotspot fix MK2 - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

Has any one been able to find away to get the Hotspot hack to work with the MK2 update

Theres a stock rom mk2 with hotspot.
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chico1983 said:
Has any one been able to find away to get the Hotspot hack to work with the MK2 update
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Some people have said that it is working, but I am quietly waiting for more confirmation before I update to MK2. I am getting ready to go on a trip to Vegas in a couple weeks and LTE is there.... free hotel wifi is not.

Check crawrj's original post in development. Fgr created one in post 337 I believe. Haven't heard from crawrj in awhile.
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hotspot mod working from the main discussion. im fully stock mk2 update. did update throught kies.

MK2 hotspot fix
ROMANTiC KiD said:
Theres a stock rom mk2 with hotspot.
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Help where is this FIX where can I get it im rooted and at MK2 but I need the file anyone have it PLEASE HELP

There IS a Hotspot mod that works (actually TWO! - One Odex one DeOdexed) in crawrj's thread. Last few pages I tested them and they worked for me too.
If you're stock rooted (and NOT on customized stock) choose the Odex version.
It's here search for it.

leaderbuilder said:
There IS a Hotspot mod that works (actually TWO! - One Odex one DeOdexed) in crawrj's thread. Last few pages I tested them and they worked for me too.
If you're stock rooted (and NOT on customized stock) choose the Odex version.
It's here search for it.
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You can find it in post #337 in the Hotspot mod thread in the development section.

Yes it worked great thanks
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Thanks, helped me too

mk2 hotspot deodexed installed, still wifi hotpot not working
Help, i am using spring galaxy s4, with mk2 update. Have installed mk2 hotpot mod dexodexed, which installs normally.
But i am still getting the same error - hotspot not supported
software version- l720vpuemk2
hardware - l720.08
android - 4.3
baseband version- l720vpuemk2
kernel version- 3.4.78-kt-sgs4-jb4.3-tw-spr-02.05.2014-gd8c5a17
build number- triforcerom 5.4
selinux status- permissive
Wifi hotspot works when using AOSP based ROM
Please help.

ashishgupta1973 said:
Help, i am using spring galaxy s4, with mk2 update. Have installed mk2 hotpot mod dexodexed, which installs normally.
But i am still getting the same error - hotspot not supported
software version- l720vpuemk2
hardware - l720.08
android - 4.3
baseband version- l720vpuemk2
kernel version- 3.4.78-kt-sgs4-jb4.3-tw-spr-02.05.2014-gd8c5a17
build number- triforcerom 5.4
selinux status- permissive
Wifi hotspot works when using AOSP based ROM
Please help.
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I believe off a stock MK2 Sprint issues a security update not too long after the first boot that might cancel that out if you install the hotspot after the update. I can't say for certain as I was wiping and loading a few times a month or two ago when I had this problem and the only thing I could think of was to install the hotspot mod before accepting this security update. been able to use the hotspot without any problems since...

wifi hotspot problem resolved
dimm0k said:
I believe off a stock MK2 Sprint issues a security update not too long after the first boot that might cancel that out if you install the hotspot after the update. I can't say for certain as I was wiping and loading a few times a month or two ago when I had this problem and the only thing I could think of was to install the hotspot mod before accepting this security update. been able to use the hotspot without any problems since...
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Hi, i was finally able to get the wifi-hotspot, and call forwarding settings working.After trying a number of custom roms, i finally installed - omega v19 - XXUEML6. All the above settings, which were unavailable previously are now available and working normally. I suggest, this rom to any other user, who might be facing the same issue with the sprint sgs4 model.

ashishgupta1973 said:
Hi, i was finally able to get the wifi-hotspot, and call forwarding settings working.After trying a number of custom roms, i finally installed - omega v19 - XXUEML6. All the above settings, which were unavailable previously are now available and working normally. I suggest, this rom to any other user, who might be facing the same issue with the sprint sgs4 model.
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Just for clarification purposes, what is the issue when it "doesn't work"? It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?" I have that problem myself and I do believe it came after I accidentally let my phone receive an OTA update. I did NOT install the update, but accidentally left my phone on for an extended period of time on a stock software load. I had to ODIN-flash to stock ROOTED MF9 when my dog unplugged the USB cable while I was flashing NAE modem and the phone wouldn't boot afterward.
I can downgrade the modem to MF9/MJA/MK2 and use any ROM and any recovery to wipe and the option to tether is just gone. There's a SQLite program you can download (it costs 3 bucks) to get the option back in the settings, but on my phone it won't work after being forced back into the settings/toggle. it won't allow clients to acquire an IP address. I decided to go ahead and flash an unrooted stock MF9 and let it update to NAE hoping it was a problem that the newest firmware would resolve. It did this without a hitch but the option to tether never returned to the settings menu.
Can anybody confirm whether or not this is was intentional on Sprint/Samsung's part since I don't pay for tethering? I am trying to decide if I need to spend 100 dollars on another motherboard or not so it'd be real nice to know, but nobody wants to chime in. I created my own thread to address the issue, but nada.

hotspot missing from settings menu, in quick launch toggle, "Tethering not supported"
arikdahn said:
Just for clarification purposes, what is the issue when it "doesn't work"? It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?" I have that problem myself and I do believe it came after I accidentally let my phone receive an OTA update. I did NOT install the update, but accidentally left my phone on for an extended period of time on a stock software load. I had to ODIN-flash to stock ROOTED MF9 when my dog unplugged the USB cable while I was flashing NAE modem and the phone wouldn't boot afterward.
I can downgrade the modem to MF9/MJA/MK2 and use any ROM and any recovery to wipe and the option to tether is just gone. There's a SQLite program you can download (it costs 3 bucks) to get the option back in the settings, but on my phone it won't work after being forced back into the settings/toggle. it won't allow clients to acquire an IP address. I decided to go ahead and flash an unrooted stock MF9 and let it update to NAE hoping it was a problem that the newest firmware would resolve. It did this without a hitch but the option to tether never returned to the settings menu.
Can anybody confirm whether or not this is was intentional on Sprint/Samsung's part since I don't pay for tethering? I am trying to decide if I need to spend 100 dollars on another motherboard or not so it'd be real nice to know, but nobody wants to chime in. I created my own thread to address the issue, but nada.
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Yes, you are right, It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?". It is intentionally locked/ removed from sprint version of SGS4.
I tried all the roms meant for sprint model SPH-L720, but none of them worked.I had almost given up, but after flashing the Omega Rom "omega v19 - XXUEML6", which was meant for european version GT-I9505, all the settings started working normally.
This works for -
Android Version - 4.3,
Baseband Version - L720VPUEMK2,
Kernel Version - 3.4.83-KT-SG4-JB4.3-TW-SPR-03.19.2014-g743b3d0
Hardware Version - L720.08
I cannot say for sure whether the same will work for you, but you can try.

ashishgupta1973 said:
Yes, you are right, It is missing from the settings menu and when used in the quick launch toggle, it says "Tethering not supported?". It is intentionally locked/ removed from sprint version of SGS4.
I tried all the roms meant for sprint model SPH-L720, but none of them worked.I had almost given up, but after flashing the Omega Rom "omega v19 - XXUEML6", which was meant for european version GT-I9505, all the settings started working normally.
This works for -
Android Version - 4.3,
Baseband Version - L720VPUEMK2,
Kernel Version - 3.4.83-KT-SG4-JB4.3-TW-SPR-03.19.2014-g743b3d0
Hardware Version - L720.08
I cannot say for sure whether the same will work for you, but you can try.
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Thank you for the idea. i will try soon as I get home but now looks like I gotta re-root. Not sure if I can do it the old way w/ the MF9 1-click since my download mode screen now includes 4 extra lines of text and looks like this:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SPH-L720
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
CURRENT STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
Before I allowed phone to update itself, I only had the top 4 lines. Anybody know what all of that garbage means? IDC about warranty b/c phone's a year and 2 months old.

arikdahn said:
Thank you for the idea. i will try soon as I get home but now looks like I gotta re-root. Not sure if I can do it the old way w/ the MF9 1-click since my download mode screen now includes 4 extra lines of text and looks like this:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SPH-L720
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
CURRENT STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
Before I allowed phone to update itself, I only had the top 4 lines. Anybody know what all of that garbage means? IDC about warranty b/c phone's a year and 2 months old.
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It means any firmware older than NAE will not work on your phone using Odin to install it. You have the knox bootloader so there is no more going backwards with the stock tar files. You can still root, but I don't think that 1-click mf9 will work for you.
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Related

International Roms on I337 (with Loki Kernel)

I had seen a post earlier that our Northern Brothers (I337M) had flashed International Roms on their phones with good success - (Kevin36 - has a post here for I337M phones) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285059
I got brave and thought I would try on the I337 Variant - and it works as long as you flash a kernel with Loki -
The Rom I flashed can be found here (WanamLite) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283194
Immediately after flashing I flashed a TW Kernel (KTweaker with Loki) but I understand the Faux Kernel works too.
I did have a strange issue - but I don't know if it was the ROM or TWRP - after flashing - and when I tried to reboot - An error message said I did not have Superuser installed) I had seen this happen before - so when it asked me if I wanted to install SU - I said no and continued to reboot.
It booted up fine - but when I tried to run Titanium Backup - I got another NO Super User message - I checked my app drawer and I had SuperUser installed there - but when I opened it said the binary was out of date - I tried to update it and it failed -
I actually wasn't sure what to do - so I tried running the Motochopper Exploit = thinking that I needed to reinstall ROOT - it went thru the steps but when It finised, it said I was already rooted -
I went back tot he phone - rebooted - and everything was fine.
SO - I think the International versions will work just fine on our phones - but there is something spooky going on with TWRP that is causing ROOT to get lost during flashes or restores - it doesn't always happen - just sometimes - kind of strange
Bottom line - I am glad to have more roms to play with - and hope we can get a more stable environment soon - I wonder if anyone else has had this issue with 'no Root" when using TWRP - and if so, what is the correct course of action when it happens?
Ive had it and the correct course of action is to have it install it again.
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You think i would be safe flashing this rom using the method you did? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
robotohshs said:
You think i would be safe flashing this rom using the method you did? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528
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Id like to know to. That rom looks awesome.
I installed WanamLite and everything went smooth as far as installation and booting. But every now and then I get a pop up asking saying" Device needs to reboot, reboot now or later" If i press reboot now it takes me to recovery.
Any ideas whats triggering that or how can I turn it off?
Do we really need a new thread every time someone tries a ROM that works? Does nobody realize that it's all the same hardware??
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Uninstall samsung knox seems thats the issue.
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jetlitheone said:
Uninstall samsung knox seems thats the issue.
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any particular files I Should be looking to remove?
What happened. I remember back on the GS3 we couldn't flash roms from the international version because the proccesors were different. Has something changed?
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I believe the i9505 is the "international" version of the Snapdragon 600 cpu.
for those of you using wanam rom when you open the camera do you get a message saying camera firmware updating. Please wait... ?
daraj said:
I installed WanamLite and everything went smooth as far as installation and booting. But every now and then I get a pop up asking saying" Device needs to reboot, reboot now or later" If i press reboot now it takes me to recovery.
Any ideas whats triggering that or how can I turn it off?
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I read in another thread that you can delete the KNOX file to get rid of that - (I froze it with TB and that seemed to do the trick)
stevehkim said:
for those of you using wanam rom when you open the camera do you get a message saying camera firmware updating. Please wait... ?
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I had that too for a little = but it stopped - may have happened when I froze KNOX but I am not sure if that was the reason it stopped.
fix-this! said:
Id like to know to. That rom looks awesome.
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Talking about the OMEGA ROM for I9505 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528some people using I337M said they flashed this and it was a little wonky - some problems with WIFI apparently - but they said this was fixed by flashing twice or something -
daraj said:
any particular files I Should be looking to remove?
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I Saw two files that seem to be Knox releated - not sure If you need to delete both of them or not - I froze them in Titanium Backup - one is "Knox Store" - and the other is "Samsung Knox"
I simply froze it in case it turned out I needed it for something later -
mocsab said:
Talking about the OMEGA ROM for I9505 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253528some people using I337M said they flashed this and it was a little wonky - some problems with WIFI apparently - but they said this was fixed by flashing twice or something -
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I'm running it right now. I believe it requires a different baseband version than we have on our i337's but can't say for sure. I used the auto loki feature of OUDHS Recovery to flash Omega v3.0 for i9505 w/ it's included kernel.
Everything seemed to work ok with the exception of wifi and lte. wifi wouldn't enable and there was no apn for lte. I then rebooted into recovery and flashed KT's TW Kernel for our i337 (lokified). When i rebooted, wifi was back up, but not LTE. I had to manually add the pta APN settings, but after that LTE was back.and everything seems to run ok. It's only been an hour though so it's hardly a long term test.
Notice the model number in the pic below is GT-i9505 while the baseband version is still I337UCUAMDL (our i337) and the Build Number is Omega v3.0 XXUAME2.
acruxksa said:
I'm running it right now. I believe it requires a different baseband version than we have on our i337's but can't say for sure. I used the auto loki feature of OUDHS Recovery to flash Omega v3.0 for i9505 w/ it's included kernel.
Everything seemed to work ok with the exception of wifi and lte. wifi wouldn't enable and there was no apn for lte. I then rebooted into recovery and flashed KT's TW Kernel for our i337 (lokified). When i rebooted, wifi was back up, but not LTE. I had to manually add the pta APN settings, but after that LTE was back.and everything seems to run ok. It's only been an hour though so it's hardly a long term test.
Notice the model number in the pic below is GT-i9505 while the baseband version is still I337UCUAMDL (our i337) and the Build Number is Omega v3.0 XXUAME2.
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The issues you mention are similar to what guys using the I337m experienced - several of them said doing multiple flashes seemed to work - have you tried flashing it a second or thrd time (dirty flash)?
Also, can you explain the "Auto Loki Feature of OUDHS Recovery" that you mentioned? if there are steps I need to follow to do that - simple -easy to follow - non technical language type steps - ? lol - I am adventurous - and I can figure stuff out - but I am not a dev and need things to be explained to get them - if you know what I mean -
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i just installed omega with the faux loki kernel, set my apn and this rom is the best ive used. tons of options and super fast. i think i found my new rom until aosp is more stable.
i was able to freeze Knox so the error messaage is gone now. WanamLite running super smooth including wifi and lte everything seems to work just fine. One thing I noticed is that call volume is lower now. But at in all excellent alternative to att bloat Rom.

[Q] Enterprise WIFI not working with custom 4.3 Roms

Any developer want to assist us at work get online? I've tried every custom 4.3 tw without success. I've tried all kernels available without success. I restore back to any 4.2 and I connect perfectly.
I'm on mk2 with mf9 boatloader for all examples above. There is something missing in 4.3 allowing the device to properly connect to enterprise Wi-Fi (my situation is peap with mschampv2). I see it authenticates me on the network just falls to properly connect then it resets.
I've tried the various apps in the playstore as suggested by others. This is not something the fabled wifi fix floating around can help.
I have the same problem, although I am on MK2 software and not sure about bootloader. I'm also using Ktoonsez kernal.
darthjoey91 said:
I have the same problem, although I am on MK2 software and not sure about bootloader. I'm also using Ktoonsez kernal.
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You don't know if you upgraded to the MK2 bootloader? Can you search /system/apps for any KNOX apps?
My theory is without the KNOX bootloader/apps wifi enterprise is broken with the MK2 software. But, I'm no developer.
Same here
I have had enterprise WiFi issues with all 4.3 custom ROMS I have tried and have searched extensively and have not found a solution. The only work around I have found was to sign on as a guest if that is allowed.
scottohs said:
I have had enterprise WiFi issues with all 4.3 custom ROMS I have tried and have searched extensively and have not found a solution. The only work around I have found was to sign on as a guest if that is allowed.
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Yes but my work's guest system auto logs out every so often and its annoying.
typxyt said:
You don't know if you upgraded to the MK2 bootloader? Can you search /system/apps for any KNOX apps?
My theory is without the KNOX bootloader/apps wifi enterprise is broken with the MK2 software. But, I'm no developer.
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I don't have KNOX. I got my MK2 update from unknownforce's thread.
4.4.2 update fixed enterprise WiFi for me.
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Here's a little Help on getting root on N900A KK (not my Work)

First I Downgraded from MLG to MJ5 then rooted with Kingoapp and installed the SAFESTRAP as a recovery. [Will wipe EVERYTHING]
First Downgraded - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
Sec Root - http://www.kingoapp.com/
Third Safestrap Recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
Forth Flash Rom AOPS - http://galaxynote3root.com/att-galaxy-note-3-roms/dynamic-kat-xtreme-rom-for-att-galaxy-note-3/
All of this worked for me Hope this helps
Tell me if this works for you and if different 4.4.2 roms work...
this is amazeballz...this actually worked lol
Lizzo said:
this is amazeballz...this actually worked lol
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What build # did you have?
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any chance this will work on nc2?
juman097 said:
First I Downgraded from MLG to MJ5 then rooted with Kingoapp and installed the SAFESTRAP as a recovery. [Will wipe EVERYTHING]
First Downgraded - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715
Sec Root - http://www.kingoapp.com/
Third Safestrap Recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
Forth Flash Rom AOPS - http://galaxynote3root.com/att-galaxy-note-3-roms/dynamic-kat-xtreme-rom-for-att-galaxy-note-3/
All of this worked for me Hope this helps
Tell me if this works for you and if different 4.4.2 roms work...
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Tyvm for at least something for me to *try* today
just unboxed a Note3, was hoping for 4.3 randomly but as expected got 4.4.2.
I'm going in.
Tell me if it works for you. I'm going to be trying it on my other note 3 that has nc2 soon.
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BryanMicon said:
Tyvm for at least something for me to *try* today
just unboxed a Note3, was hoping for 4.3 randomly but as expected got 4.4.2.
I'm going in.
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Just received my Note 3 today from AT&T and luckily it had 4.3 on it.
First "Fail" msg of the day
So I'm a "new" member and can't post links so imagine you didn't have to copy-paste this: m.imgur.com/3Ln2tdq
to see a screen that says Odin Fails on my computer + this msg on the 'droid:
UDC START
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 3 > Binary 2
I put all the required files on the SD Card, but maybe made a mistake when it says here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715 [step 1, the rollback]
"Put everything except for the system.img on your external SD card"
does that mean everything in the "system" folder? deleting / firing again.... any help is of course massively appreciated.
I have bitcoin, so I'm down to tip for relevant info
It doesn't work for NC2!
Nevermind, this piece of crap is going back to ATT.
I have the 'ole NC2 and I think that means it's unrootable for now
*#1234# to check yours
so sad that us humans can make such brilliant devices and greedy corporations destroy them with bloatware and restrictions.
#SadPanda
no way I'm rocking this un-rooted. Back to the drawing board...
What ROM is MLG? I don't recognize that. I went from 4.3 right to NC2.
MLG was the leaked KK rom for the note a few weeks ago
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Id jist warranty it out for software malfunction. No root is a malfunction imo and assurion sends 4.3 devices.
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just got another note and couldn't root. started looking around. is it really (still) true you cant root 4.4.2 nc2??
anyone know if this is a sammy decision or att?? cause this is not okay in my opinion.
so.. i guess.. does anyone have an invite I can have for the 1+ that I could have? Please.
BryanMicon said:
Nevermind, this piece of crap is going back to ATT.
I have the 'ole NC2 and I think that means it's unrootable for now
*#1234# to check yours
so sad that us humans can make such brilliant devices and greedy corporations destroy them with bloatware and restrictions.
#SadPanda
no way I'm rocking this un-rooted. Back to the drawing board...
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For starters, if your on MLG you can always go backwards as long as you didn't flash the boot loader.
2. There may never be root.
3. If you upgraded from NB4 to NC2, I don't feel sorry for you in the slightest. ( I played with a phone that had it, didn't make barely the slightest difference except lock you down even tighter.
4. Why must we post the same kind of threads over and over. ie.. What we don't have root, when's there going to be root. Can I root this 4.4.2. EVERY SINGLE DAY.
5 If you can't handle no root, return it in the 14 day window. Asurion will send a referb phone, which may be OK it may not.
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Scott

[Q] WiFi unstable stock rom; CM11 possible cure?

My AT&T S4's wifi connection has become basically useless. Both at home and at work it frequently drops out and says the connection is unstable. At home, this happens when I'm in the same room as the router. These symptoms started happening after the OTA updates, but seem to have gotten continually worse. I've tried the usual settings changes to no avail.
Is there any reason to believe that putting a custom rom on my S4 will solve the wifi stability issue? If so, I'd happily give it a shot before I completely give up and get a new phone. And, I've had the hardest time trying to figure which guide to use to install a custom rom. I have a US AT&T SGH i337 that is running 4.4.2, and the Baseband version is I337UCUFNC1, Kernal version 3.4.0-1125940. I rooted my s4 using towelroot.
Thanks for the help, hoping I can fix my S4 and keep it...
If it were me I'd flash the nb1 tar file and see if I had the same Wi-Fi issue. You might have a hardware issue. If everything worked then I'd take the ota to nc1. If you have a problem now it's probably the modem image.
Use the rootable nb1 tar file, it's rootable with towelroot.
Flashing the tar in Odin will wipe your device so make sure you backup first.
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Thanks for the help. I'll see if I can figure out how to do that
Do you track your Cayman? I'm down in Texas and track a miata...
Mooniegt said:
Thanks for the help. I'll see if I can figure out how to do that
Do you track your Cayman? I'm down in Texas and track a miata...
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You noticed. Yes I do the pic is at road America
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[Q] moving to samsung

hello, im looking to get a note 3 on ebay and it seems there all running jelly bean. I would like to know what is the best option for me. I would like root access as I was using android-wifi-tither on my old Motorola.
-should I do the ota update to kitkat,
(when I did this on my driod maxx it locked the bootloaded and I was no longer able to root or use wifi so I got rid if it. )
-should/can I install this leaked lollypop am seeming.
(how would I root it, would it have native wifi support)
This is all new to me.
Thank you
Zaneium said:
hello, im looking to get a note 3 on ebay and it seems there all running jelly bean. I would like to know what is the best option for me. I would like root access as I was using android-wifi-tither on my old Motorola.
-should I do the ota update to kitkat,
(when I did this on my driod maxx it locked the bootloaded and I was no longer able to root or use wifi so I got rid if it. )
-should/can I install this leaked lollypop am seeming.
(how would I root it, would it have native wifi support)
This is all new to me.
Thank you
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Do NOT take OTA update for the very reason you have described. OTA will put you on 4.4.4 which their is no released root for yet. All other ROMS right now are based on the 4.4.2 version that was previously on our devices.
You can NOT installed leaked Lolipop ROM as that is not for our device. We will have to wait for our carriers version or possibly a port.
Once you get your device you should be able to root using Towelroot which is just a simple .apk that you sideload and run. https://towelroot.com/
Then go to this thread and install Safestrap which is the Recovery we use for our device since our bootloader is locked. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
Follow those instructions and then you should be able to go into the Development section and load up a custom ROM. I also HIGHLY advise you take some time and read thru some threads before diving into this to educate yourself before you break something.
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christianpeso said:
Do NOT take OTA update for the very reason you have described. OTA will put you on 4.4.4 which their is no released root for yet. All other ROMS right now are based on the 4.4.2 version that was previously on our devices.
You can NOT installed leaked Lolipop ROM as that is not for our device. We will have to wait for our carriers version or possibly a port.
Once you get your device you should be able to root using Towelroot which is just a simple .apk that you sideload and run. https://towelroot.com/
Then go to this thread and install Safestrap which is the Recovery we use for our device since our bootloader is locked. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
Follow those instructions and then you should be able to go into the Development section and load up a custom ROM. I also HIGHLY advise you take some time and read thru some threads before diving into this to educate yourself before you break something.
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-according to YouTube , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6aRSt2rB5I , there is a leak for N9005 (this Verizon?)...
-an other option for me is to get the developers edition note 4, my question is if I do the OTA update for lollypop would I still have an unlocked boot loader and be able to root ? thank you
Zaneium said:
-according to YouTube , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6aRSt2rB5I , there is a leak for N9005 (this Verizon?)...
-an other option for me is to get the developers edition note 4, my question is if I do the OTA update for lollypop would I still have an unlocked boot loader and be able to root ? thank you
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-No that ROM you linked to in the video is NOT for our device. That was for the international version. I believe Poland or something like that.
-Do not know about the Note 4. Would take that question to that forum. But OTA update on regular Note 3 for Verizon WILL remove root and bootloader was never unlocked.
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christianpeso said:
-No that ROM you linked to in the video is NOT for our device. That was for the international version. I believe Poland or something like that.
-Do not know about the Note 4. Would take that question to that forum. But OTA update on regular Note 3 for Verizon WILL remove root and bootloader was never unlocked.
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ok I just got a new phone to me, its the Samsung note 3 SM-N900V
Andriod Version - 4.4.2
Kernal 3.4.0
Build number KOT49H.N900VVRUC...
Can I root this or do I need to resell it.
I got it for 300$ its like new perfect condition but I cant use it until I have wifi tither that's my main internet and im on it now from my laptop.
Thanks.
Zaneium said:
ok I just got a new phone to me, its the Samsung note 3 SM-N900V
Andriod Version - 4.4.2
Kernal 3.4.0
Build number KOT49H.N900VVRUC...
Can I root this or do I need to resell it.
I got it for 300$ its like new perfect condition but I cant use it until I have wifi tither that's my main internet and im on it now from my laptop.
Thanks.
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Yes you are good to root with that build. Just make sure not to take any updates.
updates - no no
strider5236 said:
Yes you are good to root with that build. Just make sure not to take any updates.
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how can I block/stop updates (as it asks me every 12hrs)
Zaneium said:
how can I block/stop updates (as it asks me every 12hrs)
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Root and you can disable this or use a custom rom.
Rooted method:
Download "disable service" from Play Store
Open it
Go to System Apps
Find Google Services Framework and tap it
Uncheck "SystemUpdateService"
Restart your device.
wifi tither
strider5236 said:
Root and you can disable this or use a custom rom.
Rooted method:
Download "disable service" from Play Store
Open it
Go to System Apps
Find Google Services Framework and tap it
Uncheck "SystemUpdateService"
Restart your device.
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Thank you very much all worked perfectly, I had an issue when installing superuser removing knox seemed to hang, but I restarted the phone and all was well. on my old Motorola rooted phone I used Android-wifi for free wifi, is this also recommended for my new note 3 or do you recommend another option.
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Zaneium said:
Thank you very much all worked perfectly, I had an issue when installing superuser removing knox seemed to hang, but I restarted the phone and all was well. on my old Motorola rooted phone I used Android-wifi for free wifi, is this also recommended for my new note 3 or do you recommend another option.
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Hey I disabled the service but its been 12hr later and that update window has come up again, I looked and is show that the box is unchecked...
If i were you I'd look at a dev note 3 developers edition that way no locked boot loader and you can rom way more than on regular note 3 if someone posted this my apologies I did not read everyone's post. Thanks
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