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i337 kernel fail 4.3

when i follow a guide for flash a custom Rom/flash, i brick a i337 phone i need help is me christmas gift :c

Sigh. You didn't read the correct "guide" then. You cannot flash kernels or custom recoveries on 4.3.
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Try kies to restore the phone, try the mk2 update zip, or the mf3 tar files with odin. Or take it to best buy and have the Samsung guys flash it back to stock.
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HORiZUN said:
Try kies to restore the phone, try the mk2 update zip, or the mf3 tar files with odin. Or take it to best buy and have the Samsung guys flash it back to stock.
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with kies .. not responding
mk2 update .zip cannot acces to recovery
with odin Where found this? "with mf3 tar files"

charlymtz said:
with kies .. not responding
mk2 update .zip cannot acces to recovery
with odin Where found this? "with mf3 tar files"
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Follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
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charlymtz said:
when i follow a guide for flash a custom Rom/flash, i brick a i337 phone i need help is me christmas gift :c
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Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post#3 there is guide from gtj0 that I edited to unbricked mk2 phone. ...... make sure u download MF3>MK2 update.zip from OP (Original Post) coz u gonna need it in the end of the MK2_UNBRICKED_METHOD. ...... download and extract the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2 files. ....and so on. ...... Hope this help you.....goodluck. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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Testing ¡¡¡¡ :d
4:12 pm mexico
i flash MF3>MK2 update.zip Now can acces to recovery..
testing... i charge the update.zip to sd using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 #2
but not work.. now going to ry ""MK2_UNBRICKED_METHOD. ...... download and extract the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2 files""
testing..
5:21 pm mexico
YOUR ARE AMAZING ¡¡¡¡
works¡¡¡

ted77usa said:
Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post#3 there is guide from gtj0 that I edited to unbricked mk2 phone. ...... make sure u download MF3>MK2 update.zip from OP (Original Post) coz u gonna need it in the end of the MK2_UNBRICKED_METHOD. ...... download and extract the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2 files. ....and so on. ...... Hope this help you.....goodluck. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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Can I simply flash the MF3>MK2 update.zip from the stock recovery after putting on sd card? I see those instructions on your thread but thought someone mentioned that this update was safer to be done through odin with the update file on computer. How should I update to mk2?
Edit** Do we even have Mk2 tar files to flash via odin??

charlymtz said:
Testing ¡¡¡¡ :d
4:12 pm mexico
i flash MF3>MK2 update.zip Now can acces to recovery..
testing... i charge the update.zip to sd using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 #2
but not work.. now going to ry ""MK2_UNBRICKED_METHOD. ...... download and extract the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2 files""
testing..
5:21 pm mexico
YOUR ARE AMAZING ¡¡¡¡
works¡¡¡
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Awesome. .... GLAD that you have your phone back. ....:thumbup: and if you could comment what u did in the thread, rate and hit THANK button. ... that would be very helpful for other users with same issue....... :thumbup:
cyrusalmighty said:
Can I simply flash the MF3>MK2 update.zip from the stock recovery after putting on sd card? I see those instructions on your thread but thought someone mentioned that this update was safer to be done through odin with the update file on computer. How should I update to mk2?
Edit** Do we even have Mk2 tar files to flash via odin??
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You could If you sure that u are on stock mf3....... I mean stock mean that u not root, no safestrap recovery, and make sure all ATT bloatware are in place and install them back if u freezed or uninstalled them earlier. .....and we don't have complete MK2.tar files yet but we do part of it. .... On post #3..... and as of right now to get back from bricked MK2..... use that mk2_unbricked_method from post#3 that I edited ......follow the guide. ....
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ted77usa said:
Awesome. .... GLAD that you have your phone back. ....:thumbup: and if you could comment what u did in the thread, rate and hit THANK button. ... that would be very helpful for other users with same issue....... :thumbup:
You could If you sure that u are on stock mf3....... I mean stock mean that u not root, no safestrap recovery, and make sure all ATT bloatware are in place and install them back if u freezed or uninstalled them earlier. .....and we don't have complete MK2.tar files yet but we do part of it. .... On post #3..... and as of right now to get back from bricked MK2..... use that mk2_unbricked_method from post#3 that I edited ......follow the guide. ....
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1 FLASH THIS VIA ODIN:
I337MK2Boot.tar.md5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 #3
2 flash recovery-mj6.tar.md5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 #3
3 Flash
mf3-emergency-part-1.tar.md5.7z
mf3-emergency-part-2.tar.md5.7z
DONE ¡¡¡
this happens DOWNGRADE to version 4.2.2
Tanks so much... Topic ---RESOLVED******************

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i337 kernel fail 4.3 STARTUP OK
But wifi No turn ON

LZLandingZone said:
Sigh. You didn't read the correct "guide" then. You cannot flash kernels or custom recoveries on 4.3.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda app-developers app
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Thats only true for i337, i377m or canadian variant, can run anything. It will trip knox, but i can run any cwm/twrp and any rom on a 4.3 updated i377m.
Sent from my SGH-I337M

ted77usa said:
Awesome. .... GLAD that you have your phone back. ....:thumbup: and if you could comment what u did in the thread, rate and hit THANK button. ... that would be very helpful for other users with same issue....... :thumbup:
You could If you sure that u are on stock mf3....... I mean stock mean that u not root, no safestrap recovery, and make sure all ATT bloatware are in place and install them back if u freezed or uninstalled them earlier. .....and we don't have complete MK2.tar files yet but we do part of it. .... On post #3..... and as of right now to get back from bricked MK2..... use that mk2_unbricked_method from post#3 that I edited ......follow the guide. ....
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Now cannot turn ON wifi ...

charlymtz said:
Now cannot turn ON wifi ...
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@charlymtz Follow my newest thread for MK2 Full tar files. ..... | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.31.2014 ★ | it should get u stock MK2 easily.... check post #2 for guide on how to and image guide...:thumbup::thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
@charlymtz Follow my newest thread for MK2 Full tar files. ..... | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.31.2014 ★ | it should get u stock MK2 easily.... check post #2 for guide on how to and image guide...:thumbup::thumbup:
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Going to test, TANKS AGAIN¡¡

charlymtz said:
Going to test, TANKS AGAIN¡¡
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ok flash ok
wifi on only without sim, when insert sim (reboot me phone) and wifi no turnOn, reboot/reset factory (via recovery (wipe data and wipe cache)) and works again (with sim and witout sim), restart me phone (with sim and witout sim ) and not work...

charlymtz said:
ok flash ok
wifi on only without sim, when insert sim (reboot me phone) and wifi no turnOn, reboot/reset factory (via recovery (wipe data and wipe cache)) and works again (with sim and witout sim), restart me phone (with sim and witout sim ) and not work...
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Check your apn settings. They should be set to what your carrier recommends

jd1639 said:
Check your apn settings. They should be set to what your carrier recommends
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the problem is with wifi sometimes not tURNON, for work again i need reboot in recovery and wipe cache and data... and is very slow to turnON

charlymtz said:
the problem is with wifi sometimes not tURNON, for work again i need reboot in recovery and wipe cache and data... and is very slow to turnON
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Perform a factory wipe after the flash to clear old data. Wiping cache isnt enough, u wanna clear the old sys and usr data
Sent from my SGH-I337M

azuziel said:
Perform a factory wipe after the flash to clear old data. Wiping cache isnt enough, u wanna clear the old sys and usr data
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READY¡¡
But not work. , i really thing abut hardware

Restoring original firmware for i337 mk2

I have Samsung Galaxy s4 build UCUEMK2.
I have a custom ROM right now but I'm not able to find the original firmware for the phone. I have been searching for last 6 hours on XDA and on net somewhere else but I havent had any luck.
Can someone please put me out of my misery?
Thank you so much guys. I appreciate your help.

guju420 said:
I have Samsung Galaxy s4 build UCUEMK2.
I have a custom ROM right now but I'm not able to find the original firmware for the phone. I have been searching for last 6 hours on XDA and on net somewhere else but I havent had any luck.
Can someone please put me out of my misery?
Thank you so much guys. I appreciate your help.
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So you have been searching for 6 hours for MK2 ODIN-able firmware?
It doesn't exist.

I have Samsung Galaxy s4 build UCUEMK2
what other option do i have?

guju420 said:
what other option do i have?
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Follow my thread....and READ more.....| ★ UPDATE.ZIP ★ | ►MF3★AT&T★MK2◄ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ | ★ Jan.01.2014 ★ | it should get u back to stock MK2 firmware....:good: anyway what's wrong with your phone? .....and what happened to STOCK SLOT?....did u make back up before u do anything...?

ted77usa said:
Follow my thread....and READ more.....| ★ UPDATE.ZIP ★ | ►MF3★AT&T★MK2◄ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ | ★ Jan.01.2014 ★ | it should get u back to stock MK2 firmware....:good: anyway what's wrong with your phone? .....and what happened to STOCK SLOT?....did u make back up before u do anything...?
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Here is what happened. I got a brand new S4. And I wanted to add a custom ROM. SO i rooted the device and added safetrap so I can load a custom ROM.
Now the problem is I only see 3 roms made for mk2. And would like to go back to original firmware. I have SHOStock 3.0 but I really want to just get back to the original firmware. So I have some peace of mind.

Update 4.3 mk2 from sd card in recovery mode.
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guju420 said:
Here is what happened. I got a brand new S4. And I wanted to add a custom ROM. SO i rooted the device and added safetrap so I can load a custom ROM.
Now the problem is I only see 3 roms made for mk2. And would like to go back to original firmware. I have SHOStock 3.0 but I really want to just get back to the original firmware. So I have some peace of mind.
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There ARE more than 3 roms for the mk2 build, you just have to slow down and read first. If your in a hurry to just flash something onto your S4, walk away & come back when you aren't. Haste is your enemy here, but reading & research are your 2 best allies. Shostock, Darthstalker, Dark Carnage, Venom, Hyperdrive, Echoe, (Full & Slim versions) that's 6 custom rom for mk2 I've named so far. Good luck.

[Q] Mf3 update !!

Little noob on this type of things..i am using SGH-I337 stock 4.2.2(MF3) and i am stuck on it.. although i am using AT&T product some how managed to unlock sim and using it in INDIA .Samsung Kies is not helping in stock updates and some one Let me know how to stock update now..!!... searched whole web couldnt understand anything.. properly..want to be on stock 4.3 ...Tnx in Advance .. plz help Newbie!!

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Or is there any way to remove At& T carrier from my SGHI337(mf3) and get the kies update work?

rajpru said:
Little noob on this type of things..i am using SGH-I337 stock 4.2.2(MF3) and i am stuck on it.. although i am using AT&T product some how managed to unlock sim and using it in INDIA .Samsung Kies is not helping in stock updates and some one Let me know how to stock update now..!!... searched whole web couldnt understand anything.. properly..want to be on stock 4.3 ...Tnx in Advance .. plz help Newbie!!
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Just go into the general section and use either the Update.zip thread or the ODIN files for MK2.

rajpru said:
Little noob on this type of things..i am using SGH-I337 stock 4.2.2(MF3) and i am stuck on it.. although i am using AT&T product some how managed to unlock sim and using it in INDIA .Samsung Kies is not helping in stock updates and some one Let me know how to stock update now..!!... searched whole web couldnt understand anything.. properly..want to be on stock 4.3 ...Tnx in Advance .. plz help Newbie!!
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DeadlySin9 said:
Just go into the general section and use either the Update.zip thread or the ODIN files for MK2.
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Second to @DeadlySin9 said. ... Here the link to my thread ......http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 for updating or odin to MK2 stock 4.3 firmware......:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
Second to @DeadlySin9 said. ... Here the link to my thread ......http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 for updating or odin to MK2 stock 4.3 firmware......:thumbup:
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Thanks for the reply.. and the problem here is if i do this method.. ill be getting back to AT&T stock but i dun want AT& T carrier so Best way to avoid AT&T and get the Indian s4 stock update? so it will help me here to keep up to date with the help of Kies

rajpru said:
Thanks for the reply.. and the problem here is if i do this method.. ill be getting back to AT&T stock but i dun want AT& T carrier so Best way to avoid AT&T and get the Indian s4 stock update? so it will help me here to keep up to date with the help of Kies
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You couples options:
1. Update to MK2 firmware first | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | check post#2 on guide how to.....:good:
2. After u updated.....u need to have root access to remove all ATT bloatware ....use this SAFEROOT METHOD
3. After u have root access then u can install Titanium Backup from Play store that required root access....and u just uninstall any ATT bloatware that u don't want from there that start with ATT or end with ATT apk or any other that u don't like or use ( Be careful and make sure u know what u are doing ).
4. U can also install the ONLY recovery that work for MK2 as of right now ................SafeStrap-v3.7.1
5. If u have SafeStrap recovery installed then u can choose over 20+ Custom 4.3 ROM that u can install and doesn't come with ATT bloatware...Check this MK2 INDEX &ROM LIST by @guut13 ....
GOODLUCK.....HOPE THIS HELP U GET IT UPDATE AND SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.....:good:

ted77usa said:
You couples options:
1. Update to MK2 firmware first | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | check post#2 on guide how to.....:good:
2. After u updated.....u need to have root access to remove all ATT bloatware ....use this SAFEROOT METHOD
3. After u have root access then u can install Titanium Backup from Play store that required root access....and u just uninstall any ATT bloatware that u don't want from there that start with ATT or end with ATT apk or any other that u don't like or use ( Be careful and make sure u know what u are doing ).
4. U can also install the ONLY recovery that work for MK2 as of right now ................SafeStrap-v3.7.1
5. If u have SafeStrap recovery installed then u can choose over 20+ Custom 4.3 ROM that u can install and doesn't come with ATT bloatware...Check this MK2 INDEX &ROM LIST by @guut13 ....
GOODLUCK.....HOPE THIS HELP U GET IT UPDATE AND SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.....:good:
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i think u helped me a lot.. let me try on them thanks dude .. i hope it i will work.. and hope kies will show up my phone

Thank You!!
ted77usa said:
You couples options:
1. Update to MK2 firmware first | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | check post#2 on guide how to.....:good:
2. After u updated.....u need to have root access to remove all ATT bloatware ....use this SAFEROOT METHOD
3. After u have root access then u can install Titanium Backup from Play store that required root access....and u just uninstall any ATT bloatware that u don't want from there that start with ATT or end with ATT apk or any other that u don't like or use ( Be careful and make sure u know what u are doing ).
4. U can also install the ONLY recovery that work for MK2 as of right now ................SafeStrap-v3.7.1
5. If u have SafeStrap recovery installed then u can choose over 20+ Custom 4.3 ROM that u can install and doesn't come with ATT bloatware...Check this MK2 INDEX &ROM LIST by @guut13 ....
GOODLUCK.....HOPE THIS HELP U GET IT UPDATE AND SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM.....:good:
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Thnx to Ted at last it worked out for me.. but i couldnt go out at&t carrier and kies still not able to gimme a update info on firmware it is just leaving a me a msg tht current firmware cannot be updated via kies.. But hopefully i am on MK2 update!!
Starting i had lots of troubles with ODIN and USB drivers.. But got a new USB cable and worked everything fine..if u can able to solve 1 more problem ill be most thankfull i.e i want to get indian firmware tht is GT-19505 or GT-19500 firmware's on SGH-I337 ill be happy ..so tht ill be always updated with my country updates

rajpru said:
if u can able to solve 1 more problem ill be most thankfull i.e i want to get indian firmware tht is GT-19505 or GT-19500 firmware's on SGH-I337 ill be happy ..so tht ill be always updated with my country updates
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Unfortunately it is not possible. If you ever try to flash a i9505 firmware you would brick your device. Because the ATT i337 has locked bootloaders for one, and second is it is different as far as firmware because of the boot loader.
What you MAY be able to do is if you use safe strap for MK2 you might be able to find a ROM you can flash that doesn't have all the ATT bloatware. With the ATT bloatware removed it would basically be the same as a i9505. But kies will never work except IF ATT allows Samsung to start putting the firmware files on kies, it seems like ATT doesn't allow it any longer.
Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337

RockRatt said:
Unfortunately it is not possible. If you ever try to flash a i9505 firmware you would brick your device. Because the ATT i337 has locked bootloaders for one, and second is it is different as far as firmware because of the boot loader.
What you MAY be able to do is if you use safe strap for MK2 you might be able to find a ROM you can flash that doesn't have all the ATT bloatware. With the ATT bloatware removed it would basically be the same as a i9505. But kies will never work except IF ATT allows Samsung to start putting the firmware files on kies, it seems like ATT doesn't allow it any longer.
Sent From My Spiderman,Ironman,Red,Dark Blue,Green, GreyedOut BadAss Themed I337
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THanks for u r the suggestion bro.... i dont want safestrap on my mobile it may eat some space for partition i think!!

Safestrap is the ONLY recovery that we can use as of right now for MK2 firmware. ...... as long as you follow MK2 INDEX & ROM LIST by @guut13. .... alot of custom 4.3 rom that able to flash on Stock Slot by now ..... meaning that u don't have to share system partition in it. ..... and u would have all the internal memory storage. .... Unless if you create rom slot 1 or 2 then u have limited internal memory storage ..... since your stock rom slot still in place. .....:thumbup:
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[Q] ROM SOS SOS galaxy s4 att

hello
i have att galaxy s4 MK2 i root it and have su and su checker everything working...
now i am trying to instal room i downloaded the twrp and its not working or maby i dont know what i am doing...
pleas i need halp some tipe of guide that will show step by step how to rom my galaxy s4.
any rom is good i cant handle att rom....
pleas any guide how to rom...
thank u

Check my thread. ... | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | and on last page post #50 I added useful links ....Good luck. ...:good:
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zohar2avi said:
hello
i have att galaxy s4 MK2 i root it and have su and su checker everything working...
now i am trying to instal room i downloaded the twrp and its not working or maby i dont know what i am doing...
pleas i need halp some tipe of guide that will show step by step how to rom my galaxy s4.
any rom is good i cant handle att rom....
pleas any guide how to rom...
thank u
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EDIT:Ted beat me to it, follow his link ^^^^

DeadlySin9 said:
EDIT:Ted beat me to it, follow his link ^^^^
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:good:.......Normally u beat me bro......:good: ....Either way u did an awesome job helping others too bro.....:good::good:

Thank You
ted77usa said:
Check my thread. ... | ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.25.2014 ★ | and on last page post #50 I added useful links ....Good luck. ...:good:
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hi i really appreciator the fast respond...
i root my device i installed recovery but when i am trying to install rom its doesn't finish the process and if it is after reboot its a blue screen like something wrong. than i read and understand that each rom has own recovery that supports the rom...
so my question is how i should install "liquidsmooth" or CyanogenMod" on my att MK2 galaxsy s4??
thank you

zohar2avi said:
hi i really appreciator the fast respond...
i root my device i installed recovery but when i am trying to install rom its doesn't finish the process and if it is after reboot its a blue screen like something wrong. than i read and understand that each rom has own recovery that supports the rom...
so my question is how i should install "liquidsmooth" or CyanogenMod" on my att MK2 galaxsy s4??
thank you
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You don't need a special recovery for each ROM. Since you're on MK2 you can't use AOSP ROMs like Cyanogenmod. Look in the All Things MK2 index thread in the general section for what you can use.
Sent from Black<3's I337 running Hyperdrive

need help! phone is stuck on download screen

i updated to mk2 from mf3 , then i rooted my phone. then it restarted by itself now its stuck in a loop . i tired odin but no luck , been in many sites i found nothing. can someone please help me?

If you can get into recovery do a factory reset

jd1639 said:
If you can get into recovery do a factory reset
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i tried too , but it just goes to odin mode... any other methods?
thank you for helping

Follow my thread to get you back on stock mk2 firmware. ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49797738..... Guide on post#2....Goodluck. ...:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
Follow my thread to get you back on stock mk2 firmware. ...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49797738..... Guide on post#2....Goodluck. ...:thumbup:
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thank you! I liked in advance :good:
will report if it didnt work!