So, not TOO long ago I used the CyanogenMOD installer app to put CyanogenMOD on my Galaxy S4(Sprint).
I've searched all over the place, perhaps I'm just not looking in the right direction.. Now I'm turning to you guys.
While I like CyanogenMOD I really don't feel as if all of the features you give up with stock TouchWIZ is worth it.
I would love to be pointed in the direction on how to revert back to pure stock.
You flash a tw ROM. It really can't get any easier than that.
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You flash a tw ROM. It really can't get any easier than that.
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How do you do that if the phone isn't recognized by ODIN? I installed CM using their auto-installer and now Odin doesn't see it.
My phone wont boot now and I am trying to re-flash stock but I can't find anything but .tar files for ODIN.
Try reinstalling the drivers. There isn't suppose to be anything but tar files for Odin. Like there aren't suppose to be anything but zip files for recoveries.
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Try reinstalling the drivers. There isn't suppose to be anything but tar files for Odin. Like there aren't suppose to be anything but zip files for recoveries.
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Would I be able to do this in Clockwork Recovery? Flashing with ODIN always leaves me with a FAILED since I moved over to Cyanogenmod.
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Would I be able to do this in Clockwork Recovery? Flashing with ODIN always leaves me with a FAILED since I moved over to Cyanogenmod.
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On Odin are you trying to use MF9 or MDL or MDC while it is failing. I think you are trying to Odin an4.2 tar when you were on 4.3 previously which is impossible.
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On Odin are you trying to use MF9 or MDL or MDC while it is failing. I think you are trying to Odin an4.2 tar when you were on 4.3 previously which is impossible.
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Yes, I did OTA the 4.3 update, and yes I was trying to use a 4.2 ROM. If I'm understanding what you're trying to convey correctly.
Right now I'm downloading this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2567353
I shouldn't have any issues in this scenario right? I'm on sprint if that matters at all.
Well there your problem lol. You will be fine flashing that ROM, but didnt you say you wanted to go back to complete stock as in no root? You would need to Odin the MK2 tar to archive that.
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Well there your problem lol. You will be fine flashing that ROM, but didnt you say you wanted to go back to complete stock as in no root? You would need to Odin the MK2 tar to archive that.
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Yeah, it has the MK2 file in the posting, so I should be all set from there on out, right?
It only has a custom debloated ROM in that thread. To get the full stock unroooted MK2 you need the file from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
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It only has a custom debloated ROM in that thread. To get the full stock unroooted MK2 you need the file from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
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Well, thank you for your help!
Well you would think so but when I installed CM it changed my device number somehow, or how ever it is recognized in download mode and I can no longer use ODIN. Is there a way to get it back to being recognized?
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Well you would think so but when I installed CM it changed my device number somehow, or how ever it is recognized in download mode and I can no longer use ODIN. Is there a way to get it back to being recognized?
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Flash a touchwix ROM if possible then try Odin again.
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Flash a touchwix ROM if possible then try Odin again.
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I have tried that already, I managed after some work to get a rom to flash through the recovery but it still isn't recognized through ODIN when in download mode, it is seen when the ROM is active though.
Have you tried to install your Samsung drivers
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Have you tried to install your Samsung drivers
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Yes I have, three times in fact. It's just not seeing the phone as an S4 while in download mode.
That's weird. Try different USB cables and different USB ports
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That's weird. Try different USB cables and different USB ports
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I have tried that as well. I have been trying to find something in the forums but haven't found anything.
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My galaxy s4 sprint is running 4.3 os and its rooter on MK2, I currently have negalite rom but I want to get rid of all roms, i want the stock recovery and i need to unroot my phone. Is this possible or most of it? If so how
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My galaxy s4 sprint is running 4.3 os and its rooter on MK2, I currently have negalite rom but I want to get rid of all roms, i want the stock recovery and i need to unroot my phone. Is this possible or most of it? If so how
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I would run the MK2 or NAE tar file from the development section. It will restore your phone to factory setup. However it will install the Knox bootloader. It's likely the easiest path.
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I would run the MK2 or NAE tar file from the development section. It will restore your phone to factory setup. However it will install the Knox bootloader. It's likely the easiest path.
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hey can i get a link? Im on the developers section but im not exactly sure what thread to click. Also doing all this is to sell my phone so will the other guy be able to add service to the phone?
smoosani22 said:
hey can i get a link? Im on the developers section but im not exactly sure what thread to click. Also doing all this is to sell my phone so will the other guy be able to add service to the phone?
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Here's the MK2 TAR 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
And the NAE TAR 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
As long as the device has a clean ESN with Sprint the buyer shouldn't have any problem activating service. This is the case whether it's rooted or not.
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Here's the MK2 TAR 4.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
And the NAE TAR 4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
As long as the device has a clean ESN with Sprint the buyer shouldn't have any problem activating service. This is the case whether it's rooted or not.
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I did the ye now my phones stuck on the yellow sprint background logo thing. Is there a fix?
smoosani22 said:
I did the ye now my phones stuck on the yellow sprint background logo thing. Is there a fix?
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I've seen it take a good few min to push through after running the file. Those tar files need patience.
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I've seen it take a good few min to push through after running the file. Those tar files need patience.
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I waited 15 min and my phone gets too hot and turns off. I waited for it to get cold and now im trying again but its getting pretty hot.
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I waited 15 min and my phone gets too hot and turns off. I waited for it to get cold and now im trying again but its getting pretty hot.
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Weird ... what file are you using? Odin version?
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Weird ... what file are you using? Odin version?
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MK2 file and the odin provided inside the link u sent me.
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MK2 file and the odin provided inside the link u sent me.
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You might try downloading again. Could be a bad file. Perhaps try an updated version of Odin. Don't know off hand what's noted in the thread. Check the thread for similar issues too. Sammobile has the tar files too, if you want to try another source.
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You might try downloading again. Could be a bad file. Perhaps try an updated version of Odin. Don't know off hand what's noted in the thread. Check the thread for similar issues too. Sammobile has the tar files too, if you want to try another source.
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if those dont work, would using kies to recover help?
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if those dont work, would using kies to recover help?
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It's worth a shot. Something has to be going wrong in the steps or the file. If the phone was working before.
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Just boot into stock recovery and do a factory reset. Reboot and profit.
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I tried doing it with goomanager and it tells me there isn't a version for my phone. How come?
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I tried doing it with goomanager and it tells me there isn't a version for my phone. How come?
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probably because it hasnt been updaed in GooManager to support the L720T.
I believe there is a TAR file that you can flasg via ODIN. Philz has a great recovery that works and is based on CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262999
check here...use ODIN 1.85 to flash the latest .tar
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chris-allen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262999
check here...use ODIN 1.85 to flash the latest .tar
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Thanks! So is my Galaxy limited when it comes to ROMs and stuff then? OR can I use the normal s4 roms?
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Thanks! So is my Galaxy limited when it comes to ROMs and stuff then? OR can I use the normal s4 roms?
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I cant find the TAR file link on that thread can you please give it to me?
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Thanks! So is my Galaxy limited when it comes to ROMs and stuff then? OR can I use the normal s4 roms?
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You can use any s4 rom I believe, but you will lose the Spark function of the T model if the rom doesn't support it.
Main thing, have a good Nandroid of your working touchwiz system, flash new rom, if you boot loop, nandroid back to your working system.
Before you install a ROM and after making a nandroid. Restore it to make sure it backed up correctly.
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Make a note of your firmware and baseband as you may need to reflash to the correct firmware in order to have the best experience. I'm still on MK5. I have decided to be patient and wait. The spark is very noticeable compared to my s3 (i had).
Hello all so I bricked my s4 when trying to flash my modem back to the one I had before.... Well I tryed to fix it after fail after fail well after flashing a pit file it failed but my phone started to boot well I thought was good ... Until I went to use the dailer and nothing showedup' Apollo don't play music, and DSP manager force close... Any ideas how to fix this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678871
My bootloader ends with NAE
My baseband version ends with MDC
So my question now is how should I go forward so I don't make it worse
Thanks in advance
So what's the problem now? Seems like your phone is working.
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So what's the problem now? Seems like your phone is working.
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Sorta but not really ... Soft bricked my s4 and then got it alive again some how after using Odin to flash a pit file and it fails but I pulled the battery then it booted up fine .... But my audio, dialer, video player, music player, DSP, manager don't work just force close.....
So I'm afried which file to download and it will cause more damage ..... With my boot and baseband different
Since you're already on NAE bootlaoder which means you have Knox. I would recommend to Odin NAE tar and that should solve all problems. Especially after performing a factory reset.
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Since you're already on NAE bootlaoder which means you have Knox. I would recommend to Odin NAE tar and that should solve all problems. Especially after performing a factory reset.
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OK thank you I will try when I get a chance
Back up any important files and you will have to re root with this method.
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Back up any important files and you will have to re root with this method.
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thank you its back to normal
I Rooted my phone and downloaded TWRP from goo manager and now i'm stuck in Odin Mode. Is there any way to reverse this?
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I Rooted my phone and downloaded TWRP from goo manager and now i'm stuck in Odin Mode. Is there any way to reverse this?
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I did the same thing, no recovery whatsoever. Looks like there's no other choice but to reflash the stock firmware again and start all over again. Hopefully get back stock recovery, Cfroot, Philz this time.
I'll report my results.
Like whenever you turn it on it goes straight to Odin mode?
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Like whenever you turn it on it goes straight to Odin mode?
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Yes when i turn it on it instantly goes to Odin.
Hmmm let me see if I remember this right. Hold power plus volume down and you get the warning screen right?
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Hmmm let me see if I remember this right. Hold power plus volume down and you get the warning screen right?
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When i did that and clicked reboot device the problem was solved thank you very much .
Your welcome. Yeah I had the same problem and was about to say to do that! Happy rooting!
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Your welcome. Yeah I had the same problem and was about to say to do that! Happy rooting!
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Can you direct me to a good guide on rooting so i do not run into these issues again?
What is the baseband version and your boot loader is locked, correct?
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Can you direct me to a good guide on rooting so i do not run into these issues again?
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What you have experienced is due to the restrictions put by the locked bootloader. If you check the baseband version in settings->about phone, it would end with MF3 or MK2 or NB1.
The firmware with these version have locked bootloader which prevents us from flashing any custom kernel or recovery.
The way to flash custom roms is using a different kind of recovery called Safestrap
There are some restrictions with Safestrap though. With MF3, you have to use safestrap v3.65 and you can only flash 4.2.2 based roms. You can also flash Goople play edition 4.2.2 roms. With google play edition, your PC will not recognize the phone though.
With MK2, you have to use safestrap v3.71 and you can flash 4.3 based Roms. You cannot flash google play edition 4.3 based roms though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 has lot of useful information for you.
If you are on NB1, you have to follow Deadly Venom Kitkat Magic Tool to downgrade to MK2 first and then install 4.4.2 based Roms.
If you are on MK2, Deadly Venom Kitkat magic tool has a way to install 4.4.2 (Kitkat) roms.
I'm supposed to be leaving to trade this phone in like twenty minutes and I've been literally awake all night trying to factory reset in Odin but no matter what every tar file I throw at it fails!!??? I've tried MJE firmware, NC4 firmware, I've used Odin before and have reset a phone before, but idk for the life of me why I can't get my Verizon Note 3 factory reset!!!
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I'm supposed to be leaving to trade this phone in like twenty minutes and I've been literally awake all night trying to factory reset in Odin but no matter what every tar file I throw at it fails!!??? I've tried MJE firmware, NC4 firmware, I've used Odin before and have reset a phone before, but idk for the life of me why I can't get my Verizon Note 3 factory reset!!!
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Did you try the pit file in Odin?
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Did you try the pit file in Odin?
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I'm not 100% sure I know what the pit file is? I tried Odin version 3.9 I believe, it's the latest one, and I tried version 3.5. Both with 2 different downloads of MJE. And also with the latest kit kat NC4, which I know I lose root with.
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I just keep getting fail every time. That or I'll get md5 binary invalid. I've tried renaming the zip files cause I read if you take the md5 off the end and rename to. Tar it would work but it still fails.
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I'm not 100% sure I know what the pit file is? I tried Odin version 3.9 I believe, it's the latest one, and I tried version 3.5. Both with 2 different downloads of MJE. And also with the latest kit kat NC4, which I know I lose root with.
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I think you can find the pit file here . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707..... I've lock mine up before and all you need to do is flash the pit in Odin and it should reboot
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I think you can find the pit file here . http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707..... I've lock mine up before and all you need to do is flash the pit in Odin and it should reboot
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I'll give it a shot now and report right back. I'm even in download mode.
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Well I'm downloading it now but it's going super slow. Idk if xda is having server issues or what but every link I downloaded all night long took longer than normal. And I know it's not my computer cause it's brand new almost.
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Well I'm downloading it now but it's going super slow. Idk if xda is having server issues or what but every link I downloaded all night long took longer than normal. And I know it's not my computer cause it's brand new almost.
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Go here. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880936457
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Go here. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23159073880936457
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Ok I did that and I see it's a pit file HLTE USA VZW 32g.pit to be exact but what's the difference between a pit file and the md5 firmware? Do I need both, or just try the pit? Do I put the pit file in the same spot in Odin that I would the md5?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380 This will explain it better than I can . Good luck.
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I should probably mention the one thing I did do was I kind of used kingo to unroot it thinking it was going to factory reset it afterwards or at least give me the chance to, but all it did was say root was removed. I was still on the leaked NC2 build though so that's when I started trying Odin and the firmware zips. Idk if this could be reason why? Like I said I am in download mode but my info reads as follows now... PRODUCT NAME: Sm-N900v, current binary:Samsung official, Knox kernel lock 0x0, qualcomm secure boot enabled, write protection: enabled.Udc Start, Unsupport dev_type.
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Following any of those links should put you back to stock. Is your phone recognized in Odin?
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Did you try to install just the firmware that goes with nc2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726558
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Following any of those links should put you back to stock. Is your phone recognized in Odin?
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Yeah that's the thing. The phone is recognized. I've done this before just not with this phone. I cant figure out what I'm doing wrong or why it's failing. It's driving me nuts.
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Ok so I just unzipped one of the kit kat firmwares I had downloaded and after I extracted it I ended up with 2 files this time, ones a Tar file and the other is MD5 file. Which one do I try in Odin? All other firmwares I downloaded were one file.
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Ok so I just unzipped one of the kit kat firmwares I had downloaded and after I extracted it I ended up with 2 files this time, ones a Tar file and the other is MD5 file. Which one do I try in Odin? All other firmwares I downloaded were one file.
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Just the tar. From here. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407588081
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Just the tar. From here. http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407588081
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Ok here goes nothing again. Fingers crossed. This has been all night literally.
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Ok here goes nothing again. Fingers crossed. This has been all night literally.
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Well that one flashed and said successful and my phone rebooted but I'm back to exactly how my phone was with root only I have no root. I still have the 4x4 S5 launcher, even my notification shade is still like the S5 and that was using an xsposed module which u need root for. I still have safestrap recovery as well. Though I haven't tried booting into it. This is weird. What would u suggest I do?
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Well that one flashed and said successful and my phone rebooted but I'm back to exactly how my phone was with root only I have no root. I still have the 4x4 S5 launcher, even my notification shade is still like the S5 and that was using an xsposed module which u need root for. I still have safestrap recovery as well. Though I haven't tried booting into it. This is weird. What would u suggest I do?
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Now just reinstall nc2 rom because it is loaded with root. Then you will have to go find whatever the latest firmware you had and install in Oden to return to stock. I know it's a long pain in the ###. I'm glad it rebooted. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726558
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You might try downloading super user from the play store. Sometimes you still have root but no su.
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Now just reinstall nc2 rom because it is loaded with root. Then you will have to go find whatever the latest firmware you had and install in Oden to return to stock. I know it's a long pain in the ###. I'm glad it rebooted. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726558
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You might try downloading super user from the play store. Sometimes you still have root but no su.
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A super big thank you to you man! I wish I could give ya more than a thank you but things r tight for myself at the moment. But honestly I can't thank u enough bro. Your help means a lot. I posted a thread last night asking for help and it had like 46 views and not one response so really thank you bro!
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