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How to Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3

Hey guys,
How do I Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3 (at&t unlocked).
Do I have to unroot and then install then root again?
please help
thanks

langleyguy said:
Hey guys,
How do I Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3 (at&t unlocked).
Do I have to unroot and then install then root again?
please help
thanks
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From what I read AT&T pulled the update because it had "Problems". So ATM there's no OTA.
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langleyguy said:
Hey guys,
How do I Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3 (at&t unlocked).
Do I have to unroot and then install then root again?
please help
thanks
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You can try this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529759
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Starting at the MF3 point in this thread helped me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
The OP has a link to download the update and side load it. I was able to install off my sd card through stock recovery. I detailed somewhere towards the end of the thread how I did it. It was off topic however. Feel free to ask questions. I will try to consolidate a good how to a little later tonight.
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CAG-man said:
Starting at the MF3 point in this thread helped me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
The OP has a link to download the update and side load it. I was able to install off my sd card through stock recovery. I detailed somewhere towards the end of the thread how I did it. It was off topic however. Feel free to ask questions. I will try to consolidate a good how to a little later tonight.
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Raidel00 has a thread opened up for mf3 to mj9. I don't know how successful his thread has been since I used the other method (link) you posted and it worked fine for me. But don't you just have to side load it through adb or through SD card? Since your on mf3 you dont have to download the mf3 partial file that I had to download since I was on mj6 correct?
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This is correct. Just download the update file, rename to a zip and side load through adb or use recovery to install.
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CAG-man said:
This is correct. Just download the update file, rename to a zip and side load through adb or use recovery to install.
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About to try this with my ATT S4 with MF3 and report.

If you do have troubles still when your phone boots and you are rooted use a file explorer to look at the log files in /cache/recovery to see where it failed.
This is how I installed my MJ9. I had a modified feature.xml file.
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upgrade rooted I337 from 4..2.2 to 4.3
i searched the best i could and i keep coming back to this thread but it is old..i am sure the answer to my question is here somewhere, so maybe someone can show me where the info is?
i have an unlocked and rooted ATT I337 4.2.2 build MF3
i want to upgrade to 4.3.. can someone please link me to the thread? thank you

matt1110 said:
i searched the best i could and i keep coming back to this thread but it is old..i am sure the answer to my question is here somewhere, so maybe someone can show me where the info is?
i have an unlocked and rooted ATT I337 4.2.2 build MF3
i want to upgrade to 4.3.. can someone please link me to the thread? thank you
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@matt1110 If you want to Upgrade to 4.3 MK2 firmware. ...Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 for guide .... tested my self and also confirmed by others. .... Goodluck...... just wondering u said that u have ATT 4.2.2 MF3 firmware and unlocked:what::what: ..... AFAIK.... ATT i337 S4 never have unlock bootloader. .....
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@matt1110 If you want to Upgrade to 4.3 MK2 firmware. ...Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 for guide .... tested my self and also confirmed by others. .... Goodluck...... just wondering u said that u have ATT 4.2.2 MF3 firmware and unlocked:what::what: ..... AFAIK.... ATT i337 S4 never have unlock bootloader. .....
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i should have been more specific..the SIM is unlocked or i am able to use it with other carriers ( i am old and barely able to root and unlock a bootloader, not sure what it even is) but i did both to an old atrix and rooted my S3 and then my S4..the bootloader is locked..
thank for the link and i will read and re read it until i feel comfortable enough doing it..thanks again

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@matt1110 If you want to Upgrade to 4.3 MK2 firmware. ...Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 for guide .... tested my self and also confirmed by others. .... Goodluck...... just wondering u said that u have ATT 4.2.2 MF3 firmware and unlocked:what::what: ..... AFAIK.... ATT i337 S4 never have unlock bootloader. .....
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hi ted...updated my drivers, used your link to get the newest odin...now here comes the dumb stuff...seriously, i am 57 and i could have auditioned for "dumb and dumber" so here goes..
i see all the files...the .tar files.. if i do not download the "all in one", do i download and use the three other .tar files? (stockrecovery, stockmodem and boot? or do i just use one? my goal s to have 4.3 and a rooted phone. am i able to save all my apps and data using titanium backup with no fear of losing all my stuff?
thanks for repeating what is probably here somewhere and i could figure out if i took a few days..

matt1110 said:
hi ted...updated my drivers, used your link to get the newest odin...now here comes the dumb stuff...seriously, i am 57 and i could have auditioned for "dumb and dumber" so here goes..
i see all the files...the .tar files.. if i do not download the "all in one", do i download and use the three other .tar files? (stockrecovery, stockmodem and boot? or do i just use one? my goal s to have 4.3 and a rooted phone. am i able to save all my apps and data using titanium backup with no fear of losing all my stuff?
thanks for repeating what is probably here somewhere and i could figure out if i took a few days..
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Choose only one. ... If u use 4 files then u need to place it according to image on post #2...... Each file goes to each Odin slot. ...... but if u choose all in one file then only place it on PDA slot from Odin. The others separate files from post#3 use it only if you soft bricked and want to replace certain file ( recovery, boot or modem).Both 4 files and all in one files would wipe your data and apps..... It would take you straight to stock MK2 firmware.
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ted77usa said:
Choose only one. ... If u use 4 files then u need to place it according to image on post #2...... Each file goes to each Odin slot. ...... but if u choose all in one file then only place it on PDA slot from Odin. The others separate files from post#3 use it only if you soft bricked and want to replace certain file ( recovery, boot or modem).Both 4 files and all in one files would wipe your data and apps..... It would take you straight to stock MK2 firmware.
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MK2 being 4.3? it seems to me, the easiest riute is the all in one, although it is huge..i can always delete it after use of course.
from what i understand, even after a wipe, i can reinstall titanium backup and get all my data and apps back or is there a better way? member, dumber here...
and, stock MK2... is there a link to rooting this after i do the upgrade ? i like a rooted phone..i unlocked the bootloader on my atrix , i guess more as an act of defiance than knowing wtf i was doing...
so now with my S4, i hope to resolve the freeze and wi-fi issues...i had no such problems with my S3..and of course i want to attain root.
thanks!

matt1110 said:
MK2 being 4.3? it seems to me, the easiest riute is the all in one, although it is huge..i can always delete it after use of course.
from what i understand, even after a wipe, i can reinstall titanium backup and get all my data and apps back or is there a better way? member, dumber here...
and, stock MK2... is there a link to rooting this after i do the upgrade ? i like a rooted phone..i unlocked the bootloader on my atrix , i guess more as an act of defiance than knowing wtf i was doing...
so now with my S4, i hope to resolve the freeze and wi-fi issues...i had no such problems with my S3..and of course i want to attain root.
thanks!
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Check this MK2 INDEX AND ROM LIST http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 by @guut13 alot of good information and links ....like rooting. .... Safestrap recovery. ... returning to stock. ..... sim unlocked. ... and over 20 compatible rom that worked with MK2+SSv3.71
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ted77usa said:
Check this MK2 INDEX AND ROM LIST http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 by @guut13 alot of good information and links ....like rooting. .... Safestrap recovery. ... returning to stock. ..... sim unlocked. ... and over 20 compatible rom that worked with MK2+SSv3.71
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well, i downloaded the all in one and when i try and use odin, it tell me that the tar file is invalid..and my phone is now saying "downloading...do not turn off target! but it is not connected to anything and if i connect it and use odin, i get the tar file is invalid error

matt1110 said:
well, i downloaded the all in one and when i try and use odin, it tell me that the tar file is invalid..and my phone is now saying "downloading...do not turn off target! but it is not connected to anything and if i connect it and use odin, i get the tar file is invalid error
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@matt1110 U might got bad download ..... try to re-download the file and make sure md5 are matched. ... just pull your battery off. ....put it back and go to download mode (voldown+home+power) ......flash the valid file via Odin....
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ted77usa said:
@matt1110 U might got bad download ..... try to re-download the file and make sure md5 are matched. ... just pull your battery off. ....put it back and go to download mode (voldown+home+power) ......flash the valid file via Odin....
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ok..i did the battery pull...phone now says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Pleas select recovery mode in kies and try again"
was it trying to do an OTA before i hooked it up via usb to the laptop?
now odin sees it but it does a fail
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matt1110 said:
ok..i did the battery pull...phone now says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Pleas select recovery mode in kies and try again"
was it trying to do an OTA before i hooked it up via usb to the laptop?
now odin sees it but it does a fail
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it seems to be loading this time
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matt1110 said:
ok..i did the battery pull...phone now says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Pleas select recovery mode in kies and try again"
was it trying to do an OTA before i hooked it up via usb to the laptop?
now odin sees it but it does a fail
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it seems to be loading this time
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got a "pass" this time..phone is rebooting or something...seems to be all good..

got everything working...and am rooted too... thanks ted

[Q] unbrick AT&T galaxy s4 SCH-I337

I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks

What firmware did your device have installed? MF3, MK2? You'll have to use odin if on MF3, or the mk2 unbreakable zip if you're on mk2.
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aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SCH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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There's only safestrap 3.65 and 3.71. In the future read more, because safestrap is only capable of running touchwiz roms, not cyanogenmod. This has to do with the kernel. Now that you flashed to stock slot your recovery is borked. Do what he said above.
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HORiZUN said:
What firmware did your device have installed? MF3, MK2? You'll have to use odin if on MF3, or the mk2 unbreakable zip if you're on mk2.
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im pretty sure im on mk2 can u give me a link to the mk2 zip?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
There you go. If you had 4.3 mk2 you should be able to recover.
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HORiZUN said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080
There you go. If you had 4.3 mk2 you should be able to recover.
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i hate to sound like a noob but how do i flash it? do i use odin?

Copy it to the root of your SD card. Reboot into recovery mode (tutorials are out there) and apply update.zip
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HORiZUN said:
Copy it to the root of your SD card. Reboot into recovery mode (tutorials are out there) and apply update.zip
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there's no option to apply in safestrap.

aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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OK follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post #3 if you bricked mk2 phone. .....THIS IS THE ONLY WAY AS OF RIGHT NOW. ......use mk2_unbricked_method from gtj0 that I edited. ...... make sure u download MF3 > MK2 update.zip from First post coz u gonna need it in the end of the method. ..... Let me know if u need more help. ...Goodluck. ... If work or I helped u hit THANK.......
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ted77usa said:
OK follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080 on post #3 if you bricked mk2 phone. .....THIS IS THE ONLY WAY AS OF RIGHT NOW. ......use mk2_unbricked_method from gtj0 that I edited. ...... make sure u download MF3 > MK2 update.zip from First post coz u gonna need it in the end of the method. ..... Let me know if u need more help. ...Goodluck. ... If work or I helped u hit THANK.......
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When i try using the adb sideload it just says "starting adb sideload feature" and loads forever. does it take long to load or is it not working. and which folder do i open up a command prompt in.

aandrichaci said:
When i try using the adb sideload it just says "starting adb sideload feature" and loads forever. does it take long to load or is it not working. if its not working can i do anything else?
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So u did all the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2...... installing recovery-mj6.tar.md5 ..... and right now u are updating mf3> mk2 update. Zip right. .... It take a while. ..... Be patient and see what happen. ..... is 700mb+ ..... Did u Check post#2 on how to update using adb sideload. .... Just incase. ....:thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
So u did all the mf3 emergency part 1 and 2...... installing recovery-mj6.tar.md5 ..... and right now u are updating mf3> mk2 update. Zip right. .... It take a while. ..... Be patient and see what happen. ..... is 700mb+ ..... Did u Check post#2 on how to update using adb sideload. .... Just incase. ....:thumbup:
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thanks! everythings working fine now

aandrichaci said:
thanks! everythings working fine now
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Glad i can help.....just giving back to this great community what i learned .....as long as u KEEP READING ....u would find your answer in here......"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN XDA" REMEMBER FIRST THANK FROM ME......

ted77usa said:
Glad i can help.....just giving back to this great community what i learned .....as long as u KEEP READING ....u would find your answer in here......"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN XDA" REMEMBER FIRST THANK FROM ME......
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hey i flashed that tar file to my phone like u tolde him but i got no wifi or mobile data or sound can u plis give me a hand

Bricked Samsung Galaxy S4 i337
aandrichaci said:
I have a AT&T galaxy s4 SGH-I337 that i bricked. i was trying to install cyanogenmod 11 but i accidently flashed the zip to the stock. the operation failed and now i cant boot to the stock. i can boot into download mode and recovery. im using safestrap 7 as my recovery, but i dont think it is working properly. i need help asap thanks
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I have about the same problem. I recently rooted my phone then downloaded a root required app. After the download, it made me reboot and now I'm stuck in a boot loop with stock recovery mode and download mode. I've tried everything I can since I'm limited to only using a mac. Please help ASAP. Thanks.

[Q] SuperSU problems

I was on mdb. It updated to mf3. At that point I had root. But no signal so I let it update to mk2 to see if my signal would b better. But I forgot to uninstall supersu before the update. Now I can't get it off my phone. Reason I want to do so being I'm getting errors while trying to update the binaries. Can't use twrp/cwm method when I have a stock recovery. What do I need to do now. Tried restoring to stock mdb thru Odin with a fail on 13..right after aboot operation.

Just got the supersu updated still still a no go on normal installation. With out a custom recovery I can't get it installed thru a zip in the stock recovery can I?
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Follow this thread. .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607011...... check on post #15...... I posted SAFEROOT METHOD LINK THAT SUPER EASY AS 1.2.3. .....BTW for Mk2 user. ... Only SAFESTRAP WORK AS RECOVERY. ..... GOODLUCK
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Same thing. After pushing files it says rebooting and then open supersu and let it update. Which of course comes back to supersu failing to install binaries. Is there a way to remove the supersu app because remember it's not showing any uninstall options. And no root yet because binaries not updated or else I cud have titanium backup remove it.
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trouty said:
Same thing. After pushing files it says rebooting and then open supersu and let it update. Which of course comes back to supersu failing to install binaries. Is there a way to remove the supersu app because remember it's not showing any uninstall options. And no root yet because binaries not updated or else I cud have titanium backup remove it.
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Choose normal when it prompt to update binary. ... Should work
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This has been the problem from from the beginning. Under normal it errors out.
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trouty said:
This has been the problem from from the beginning. Under normal it errors out.
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Are u still on MF3 or MK2? seem to me when u updated to 4.3 MK2 it failed and also failed when u tried to flash MDL firmware .....and it mean that u are still on MF3.....for MF3 root method u need to use .....JORTEX ROOT METHOD......and if u have SuperSu pro .....then u can active that survival mode ......if u don't then u need follow my thread ..................
| ★ UPDATE.ZIP ★ | ►MF3★AT&T★MK2◄ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ | ★ Jan.01.2014 ★ | from OP i added SAFEROOT METHOD link ( that's why FAILED for u coz i'm thinking u not 4.3 MK2 user yet) ......Use MF3.tar if u like to go back to stock MF3 from first post.......refer to img below for your guide where the files need to be place..........and then from there u can try to update to 4.3 MK2 if u like just download MF3>MK2 update.zip....and check post#2 for guide how to update......and if u ever brick ( i hope not ) check on post #3.....GOODLUCK......:good::good:

Definitely on mk2 bro.. mf3 is what I got after ota from mdb. Thought it was mk2 because of the size...I had mf3 rooted just no rom on it yet but of signal issues. Now I'm on mk2 with with a supersu installed from mf3 dat I can't get rid of or update its binaries. So what I will have to do is go back to mf3 n come back up again. I have tried factory resets followed by update.zip for mk2. Always comes back with supersu. I'll keep u posted bro. Speaking to u from the U.S. Virgin Islands
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trouty said:
Definitely on mk2 bro.. mf3 is what I got after ota from mdb. Thought it was mk2 because of the size...I had mf3 rooted just no rom on it yet but of signal issues. Now I'm on mk2 with with a supersu installed from mf3 dat I can't get rid of or update its binaries. So what I will have to do is go back to mf3 n come back up again. I have tried factory resets followed by update.zip for mk2. Always comes back with supersu. I'll keep u posted bro. Speaking to u from the U.S. Virgin Islands
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Factory reset doesn't affect the /system partition at all. Ted's update .zip will give you a completely clean 4.3 MK2 if you follow the steps in post #3. That's how i've reset mine a few times.

[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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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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Hey guys,
I've got a rooted s4 with mf3 on it currently and was wondering what the safest way to get to nb1 would be. I have no recovery installed. Just rooted and left it alone.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

First try unrooting in the supersu app

darktranquility18 said:
Hey guys,
I've got a rooted s4 with mf3 on it currently and was wondering what the safest way to get to nb1 would be. I have no recovery installed. Just rooted and left it alone.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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@darktranquility18
Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 to update to MK2 and then try check your phone for an OTA update or u can download update.zip files from my other thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 to update to NB1.... PM me If comes up error or u need more help...... GoodLuck.....:thumbup::thumbup:
EDIT : @plunplan .....YES
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ted77usa said:
@darktranquility18
Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 to update to MK2 and then try check your phone for an OTA update or u can download update.zip files from my other thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 to update to NB1.... PM me If comes up error or u need more help......GoodLuck.....:thumbup::thumbup:
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This mean i can safely flash MK2 using ODIN coming from MF3?

plunplan said:
This mean i can safely flash MK2 using ODIN coming from MF3?
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Yes you can, download the all in one tar and flash it in Odin PDA slot.

jd1639 said:
Yes you can, download the all in one tar and flash it in Odin PDA slot.
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Perfect thanks!

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