Recovery on a rooted S4 - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

What is the best way to recover system files on a rooted Galaxy S4 running MK2 android 4.3? I had corrupted or deleted some system files on an accident and now its not functioning correctly. Keep getting process errors. Restoring backups don't help either. Please help!!!

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Thanks, that was helpful! Why don't you just ignore my question if you have no answer?:cyclops:

Seriously you'll find your answer if you search. Noone here HAS to help you. There are plenty of forums on here that list what baseband versions have what type of recoveries. It's not that difficult they're all over the Q&A or general. But to answer your questions it's safestrap. That's the only recovery you can have.
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If you've deleted system files your going to have to use odin and start all over.

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S4 Updates, Flashing...

Hello,
I have been trying to figure out a few things with the S4 and read a lot of stuff but I have a few unanswered question.
I come from using NExus phones since Nexus 1. Unlock Phone, install CWM and then use it to flash roms or rooting scripts.
Now, I have S4. I am still with their STOCK on I337M (Canadian Model) and I rooted using CF-Auto-Root and ODIN.
What I don't understand, is:
- Can I flash CWM and then just use CWM and SuperSU-vx.xx.zip to root? Why Use Odin?
- Now that I am rooted, if I new SAMSUNG firmware comes along, I am assuming it will fail, I will have to unroot and then apply firmware and then root again? How do I unroot? "Full Unroot" from the option in the app just like the Nexus phones?
- S4 has a counter from what I read, but lot's of warning about bricking phone is that only active on Samsung stock? What if I flash a google stock?
- Can I just use Rom Manager Pro as I used to with Nexus devices...
if I flash CWM, is it replacing ODIN? Is odin a recovery like Odin! If anyone can point out and explain the difference between CWM , ODIN, Nexus phones and S4 it would be great...
I know that now when I go to download mode (Is that like fastboot?) it shows binary as being custom, but I don't get a yellow triangle when I boot...
Thanks for any info regarding explaining what ODIN is...
I also noticed although I have 16GB phone, 6.38GB is system! That is huge! Is that normal?
There are some nice features that I would not like to lose, so I stuck with samsung and just use NOVA home screen...
This is actually the "ATT Galaxy S4Active" forum. S4 forum will have answers to all your S4 questions.
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Opps will get in trouble now.. now sure if I can move it or delete amd repost..
Thanks...
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ssss25 said:
Opps will get in trouble now.. now sure if I can move it or delete amd repost..
Thanks...
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Hi,
It seems that you have been around the houses.
The place you are looking for is HERE
Thanks.. I will do some more reading to try to find answers.. looks like my post just got moved.
Thanks
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Thanks. I found a lot of info at..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
Only thing I still wonder is about updates that samsung releases. It will remove root? I guess I have to wait till chainfire has a rooting script then update.
Thx.
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ssss25 said:
Thanks. I found a lot of info at..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
Only thing I still wonder is about updates that samsung releases. It will remove root? I guess I have to wait till chainfire has a rooting script then update.
Thx.
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I just went through the un root because I was only using it for one thing. I ended up flashing the original ROM using Odin then doing a factory reset and cache wipe. Now waiting for the update not sure I will root until S4 is not longer updated by Samsung.
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ssss25 said:
Thanks. I found a lot of info at..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
Only thing I still wonder is about updates that samsung releases. It will remove root? I guess I have to wait till chainfire has a rooting script then update.
Thx.
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Hi,
Look HERE
OTA will remove root,and the latest will lock down your bootloader.
Hi
I have AMG1... I think this is the latest one but I was able to root.. Will locking boot loader prevent rooting.. Could it be another one for at only?
Thanks
Note: yes. I did notice chainfires note.. But he doesn't say what load is the latest.. There are so many Samsung s4 models devices.. Each with different models its so confusing
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I just installed CWM on latest version of Canadian I337M AMG1... Its good so far.
Xda modder.. There are differences between i337 att and Canadian i337m.. No forum specific to the Canadian folks?
Thanks...
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[Request] Can someone please dump MF3 system components

I managed to get the ATT update files and restore the bootloader, but I have no system to boot into, nor do I have recovery image. Needs to be able to be pushed via odin or heimdall.
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Not going to happen.
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jvanbrecht said:
I managed to get the ATT update files and restore the bootloader, but I have no system to boot into, nor do I have recovery image. Needs to be able to be pushed via odin or heimdall.
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Is it possible to restore specific files/folders through Odin or Heimdall? I'm in a similar situation and am trying to restore /system/build.prop or /system/apps back to original through Odin mode or flashing in stock recovery.
I would be interested in seeing how this works out for you. Good Luck!
Nope. At this time not possible.
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My bad, thought I did, been around long enough, but it was late or early depending on how you look at it.
graydiggy said:
Not going to happen.
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It might...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378946
Will give it a try when I get home from work.
That is a custom ROM made from MF3. It has had the files removed that blow the qfuse. As of right now, we cannot flash anything to any device that either was updated to or came with MF3 via Odin or heimdall.
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jvanbrecht said:
I managed to get the ATT update files and restore the bootloader, but I have no system to boot into, nor do I have recovery image. Needs to be able to be pushed via odin or heimdall.
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Check out the fix for Kies thread in General. If you indeed have an intact MF3 bootloader on your phone the "fix' in that thread might get your system back for you, but you'll just have to read the thread and decide if you want to try it for yourself. Good luck.
I swapped out the phone for a refurb

[Q] Couple questions I have about rooting MK2

I am sorry if these questions have been asked before but I couldn't find the particular answers that I wanted. Please pardon me if any of these questions are noob questions.
1.) Are there MK2 TAR files that I can download just in case I mess something up and need to flash back using ODIN?
2.) I know that MF3 made it impossible to downgrade back to MDL, but if I have the MF3 TAR files (which I do) can I at least downgrade from
MK2 to MF3?
3 (Optional).) What ROMs work with rooted MK2? Is there some sort of list? Or do the ROMs that worked with MF3 work with MK2?
Thank you for all of your answers. Again I am sorry if some/all of these questions have been asked and/or answered before. I have been searching for the answers on many forums for the past two days and couldn't find someone who asked the same questions. I am also sorry if any of these are noob questions. I just started getting into rooting of the S4 in early November and I know that I still have a lot to learn.
1: yes
2: no
3: there is SS 1.70. It is in beta and is hit and miss. No list of ROMs. You cannot install a custom recovery of custom ROMs.
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graydiggy said:
1: yes
2: no
3: there is SS 1.70. It is in beta and is hit and miss. No list of ROMs. You cannot install a custom recovery of custom ROMs.
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Thanks for taking the time out and giving straight answers. I have one more question though: Do you by any chance know the download link to the MK2 TAR files?
It is located in the general section. Also, SS has been updated to 1.71. Still in beta.
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graydiggy said:
It is located in the general section. Also, SS has been updated to 1.71. Still in beta.
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I am sorry but I can't find the TAR files for it. All I can find is the recovery.img and the thread says no ODIN. I am really sorry for being a noob but I can't seem to find it.
Use this. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319196595
Place it on The SD card. And go to the stock recovery to flash.
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graydiggy said:
Use this. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319196595
Place it on The SD card. And go to the stock recovery to flash.
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Thanks a lot! Is there a way to flash with ODIN yet though just in case I am stuck in a boot loop and I can't reach the stock recovery because I have been in that position before when I was in MF3 and I had to use ODIN. If there isn't that's fine, I'll just be extra careful. Thank you for all your help and this is my last question.
Not that I know of.
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[Q] Is there a simple instructional on how to install Safestrap ROMs for MF3?

I tried to read multiple other threads, all are confusing with many links, flashy text and technical information. I have safestrap 3.65 installed on MF3. What is my next step?
Why would you make a new thread when there's so many out there? You can ask your questions in the specific threads instead of creating a new one.
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If it's rooted and you have Safestrap installed than reboot to recovery through the app and make a backup .
Download a compatible 4.3 ROM and follow the instructions for installing the ROM of choice. Ultimately you need to read over and over to make sure you understand what to do.
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jball said:
If it's rooted and you have Safestrap installed than reboot to recovery through the app and make a backup .
Download a compatible 4.3 ROM and follow the instructions for installing the ROM of choice. Ultimately you need to read over and over to make sure you understand what to do.
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I think you meant compatible 4.2.2 ROM since he's on MF3.
guut13 said:
I think you meant compatible 4.2.2 ROM since he's on MF3.
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Yes thank you.
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Need Help :((

I root my AT&T Samsung S4 NC1 using towelroot and also installed safestrap successfully. After that i wiped data, dalvik and cache and now i cannot reboot to the safestrap recovery nor the rom.
Please help on how to recover.
I am stuck at the Samsung Unlock Custom window.
Please help..
Odin flash the full NB1 firmware the link to which is available in the all things AT&T thread.
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jmjoyas said:
Odin flash the full NB1 firmware the link to which is available in the all things AT&T thread.
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Thanks for the reply.
I was already on NC1, so flashing NB1 will work?
Yes. Read the thread and you have all the information you will require.
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jmjoyas said:
Yes. Read the thread and you have all the information you will require.
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Are you talking about this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
pulkitjeel said:
Are you talking about this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825
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All things AT&T in "ODIN TO STOCK" section.
jmjoyas said:
All things AT&T in "ODIN TO STOCK" section.
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I am really sorry for asking all the noob questions. Its all because I am really scared right now.
Can you please provide me the steps to flash NB1 on my phone?
Also I have NC1 backup using Safestrap after I root my phone, so will I be able to restore it after I flash NB1?
Thanks a lot.
pulkitjeel said:
I am really sorry for asking all the noob questions. Its all because I am really scared right now.
Can you please provide me the steps to flash NB1 on my phone?
Also I have NC1 backup using Safestrap after I root my phone, so will I be able to restore it after I flash NB1?
Thanks a lot.
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