Will this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521870
work on my sprint s4 rooted running 4.3 MK2
or is there some certain instructions I have to go through?
smoosani22 said:
Will this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2521870
work on my sprint s4 rooted running 4.3 MK2
or is there some certain instructions I have to go through?
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yes, just follow the instructions
nasheich said:
yes, just follow the instructions
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do I follow the MJA instructions cuz it says instructions but in parenthesis it says MJA Bootloaders. Also there is one for MF9 but not MK2
smoosani22 said:
do I follow the MJA instructions cuz it says instructions but in parenthesis it says MJA Bootloaders. Also there is one for MF9 but not MK2
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Its virtually the same. If you're in MK2 boot loader you have Knox and tripped it. So flash away.
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daniel4653 said:
Its virtually the same. If you're in MK2 boot loader you have Knox and tripped it. So flash away.
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alright and last question, do I need an SD card or will the directory /sdcard work in my phone directory
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Looking to get to MK2 from MJA. Don't know why I can't find a post about it.
The developer Neggaman is trying to make windows based flashable .exe's and tried a recovery based .zip's but with no luck.
I Odin back to stock MJA but the phone still says it's custom and I can't take the OTA. I did trip Knox.
KStyles69 said:
Looking to get to MK2 from MJA. Don't know why I can't find a post about it.
The developer Neggaman is trying to make windows based flashable .exe's and tried a recovery based .zip's but with no luck.
I Odin back to stock MJA but the phone still says it's custom and I can't take the OTA. I did trip Knox.
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Well there is this option ..not sure it would work for you ..just thought I would throw it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42954149
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ParkerParker said:
Well there is this option ..not sure it would work for you ..just thought I would throw it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42954149
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It worked, which is awesome because I did it with a custom ROM and recovery installed. Only thing to keep note of is just follow the instructions... in particular, you need to completely power down your phone...then go into download mode. +1 to you Thanks!!!!
I cant seem to find a 4.3 MK2 Root for my phone like one thread told me to downgrade to MJA but the samsung website doesnt have that firmware. So how can I root this phone?
smoosani22 said:
I cant seem to find a 4.3 MK2 Root for my phone like one thread told me to downgrade to MJA but the samsung website doesnt have that firmware. So how can I root this phone?
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ive found one root option that seems to work but you cant install a custom recovery.
my phone came with the mk2 update from sprint so is there any way to root it and have a custom recovery? im not worried about tripping knox if that matters. also does the cf-auto root method work with the full mk2 update?
Galaxyfan24 said:
ive found one root option that seems to work but you cant install a custom recovery.
my phone came with the mk2 update from sprint so is there any way to root it and have a custom recovery? im not worried about tripping knox if that matters. also does the cf-auto root method work with the full mk2 update?
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How did you root it? I dont know about custom recovery but I don't mind not having it.
I rooted my cousins mk2 s4 by just flashing philz recovery then I just flashed sacs rom..that was all I did..I dont know if it triggered knox ...theres also safe root which wont trigger knox I think
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gotablunt said:
I rooted my cousins mk2 s4 by just flashing philz recovery then I just flashed sacs rom..that was all I did..I dont know if it triggered knox ...theres also safe root which wont trigger knox I think
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Wait so how can I do that on my phone? Can you link me yo a firmware or something?
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gotablunt said:
Watch "How to ROOT Samsung Galaxy S4/Note3 without Tripping KNOX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZVYXrC87w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That looks iffy. And its for the international gs4. idk if that would work on Sprints
gotablunt said:
Watch "How to ROOT Samsung Galaxy S4/Note3 without Tripping KNOX" on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ZVYXrC87w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Isn't that the method that ends up installing a root kit on your computer and sends all your personal information to China.
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cruise350 said:
Isn't that the method that ends up installing a root kit on your computer and sends all your personal information to China.
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Idk , haven't tryd it myself I just ran into it online
Edit: haha I only read the description stupid me....would be nice if someone can try it for our sprint variant, maybe some1 can modify it to work for us
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You might want to edit your post before someone actually tries doing that.
gotablunt said:
Idk , haven't tryd it myself I just ran into it online
Edit: haha I only read the description stupid me....would be nice if someone can try it for our sprint variant, maybe some1 can modify it to work for us
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This is what worked for me
You've probably already found a solution, but this is how I rooted the Sprint MK2 4.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii_mYm8IGE
This worked fine, and I was able to install custom recovery. Just been having and issue getting a proper backup, but everything else worked just fine.
Hope this helps
chunter001 said:
You've probably already found a solution, but this is how I rooted the Sprint MK2 4.3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uii_mYm8IGE
This worked fine, and I was able to install custom recovery. Just been having and issue getting a proper backup, but everything else worked just fine.
Hope this helps
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The method is for Verizon GS4, can you reconfirm that its working for Spring L720 too?
Thanks
I can confirm that it worked for my Sprint MK2 4.3. I should mention that when I started the instal bat and the command prompt screen popped up telling me to hit any key to continue, nothing happened. I "x'd" out of command prompt and started the install bat again and it worked no problem. I have done this a total of 3 times now. All on Sprint MK2 4.3 and all successful. I checked each time with root checker to ensure root access.
I can also confirm that Safe Root tool was able to root my Sprint L720 MK2-based 4.3 Galaxy S4. I had Odin'ed back to stock MK2 days ago. I haven't tried the SafeTrap Recovery yet so I can back-up/install custom ROMs.
can anyone confirm that SafeRoot does not trip KNOX?
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can anyone confirm that SafeRoot does not trip KNOX?
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It doesn't . but once you install a custom recovery it trips it.
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daniel4653 said:
It doesn't . but once you install a custom recovery it trips it.
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Thanks for the confirmation as it assured me enough to go ahead and root... and as confirmation on my end that it worked!!
One question though... as I'm now rooted, it's been mentioned that when you boot the device up you should see a "Custom" banner during boot because things have been changed. On my device I never see this and was wondering if that's the case on yours as well.
I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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Why would you use the MJA native hotspot mod for a MK2 build? I believe in that same thread they released an MK2 hotspot mod as well, which I have installed successfully as I now have FoxFi WiFi hotspot availability!
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I can also confirm that QBKING&&s root method works for mk2 build..so does goomanager for installing twrp and disabling knox. Jut dont try the MJA native hotspot mod...i followed the video to the t and am now stuck in a boot loop
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So if I use goo manager to install twrp I won't trip knox? How can I install philz recovery and then sacs rom without tripping know?
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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
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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.
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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
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom Hybrid SS Edition
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!
cleared
im looking to go from mf3/safestrap 3.65 to nb1/safestrap 3.72.
i searched and cant find anything on it. i only find mk2 to to nb1 for safestrap.
how do i do this? any input appreciated.
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im looking to go from mf3/safestrap 3.65 to nb1/safestrap 3.72.
i searched and cant find anything on it. i only find mk2 to to nb1 for safestrap.
how do i do this? any input appreciated.
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Odin the mk2 firmware and follow directions to go from mk2 to nb1....
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Odin the mk2 firmware and follow directions to go from mk2 to nb1....
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okay. so obviously ill lose root. so id have to ODIN to mk2, root it, then follow directions to install safestrap 3.72 to run KK roms. sorry, its been a while since i flashed my phone
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GrapeBandit said:
okay. so obviously ill lose root. so id have to ODIN to mk2, root it, then follow directions to install safestrap 3.72 to run KK roms. sorry, its been a while since i flashed my phone
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Odin mk2 then follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
This thread is helpful too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
dmc2359 said:
Odin mk2 then follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680868
This thread is helpful too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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cool. thats what I was going for, the magic tool. thanks
I just got this s4. It has 4.4.2 ota, does this mean I have MF3? If I do have MF3 am I just limited to safetrap recovery ?
You probably have nb1 or nc1. From a terminal emulator on your phone type
su
getprop ro.bootloader
That'll tell you for sure
In either case you are limited to safestrap
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You probably have nb1 or nc1. From a terminal emulator on your phone type
su
getprop ro.bootloader
That'll tell you for sure
In either case you are limited to safestrap
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Thanks man. But I don't have root yet, can't use su. Do I follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577 to get root ?
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Thanks man. But I don't have root yet, can't use su. Do I follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577 to get root ?
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In settings, about phone what is your baseband?
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jd1639 said:
In settings, about phone what is your baseband?
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Last 3 says nb1 .. I read a thread on how to root it and stuff , I thought s-off on HTC devices were complicated ... this safetrap recovery thing ..
optimusv45 said:
Last 3 says nb1 .. I read a thread on how to root it and stuff , I thought s-off on HTC devices were hard ...
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That's what you're going to need to use. You'll downgrade to mk2, install safestrap and then flash a rooted rom
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Do I follow this ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 step one says to flash that stock rom in Odin I'm still 100% do I just skip step 1 ?
Edit : never mind I see what he did there. So after 6 steps I just boot back into safetrap recovery and flash roms as usual ?
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Do I follow this ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 step one says to flash that stock rom in Odin I'm still 100% do I just skip step 1 ?
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Step 1 says to put the rooted nb1 rom on your sdcard, you'll need it to flash in safestrap, you don't Odin that one You use Odin to flash the mk2 stock firmware to downgrade your phone, root it, and install safestrap
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Step 1 says to put the rooted nb1 rom on your sdcard, you'll need it to flash in safestrap, you don't Odin that one You use Odin to flash the mk2 stock firmware to downgrade your phone, root it, and install safestrap
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I read a bit. It seems not worth it gonna have to leave the device I get a chance , it stinks because it's for such a silly reason
The guy who I traded my note 2 with isn't willing to trade back. I'm stuck with the s4 it seems. Gonna try to work on this phone today after work . Along the way if I run into issues I'll ask here. Thanks
I just read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692825 a little bit more. Can you guys tell me if I'm comprehending all these right. So step 2 gets me to MK2 bootloader from NB1 that I currently have. And with the MK2 bootloader I'm able to use the 4.3 root methods indicated in the thread. What's preventing 4.4.2 from being rooted isnt kitkat itself but the NB1 bootloader that came with it through ota, because from the look of it after MK2 "downgrade" I'll still have kitkat?
Step 5, if my final goal isn't just to have stock rooted can I flash a rom of my choice here instead of the stock rom indicated in the thread ? If I am able to just flash another rom in step 5, will I still need the stock kernel in step 6 ? Thank you thank you
Edit: step 3 indicates nb1 safetrap but would I have already "downgraded" to Mk2 tho ?