Hey all, I'm on 98.30.1 (4.1.2) I was hoping there was a way to downgrade and unlock the bootloader. Looked through threads and didn't find anything conclusive.
If you looked through the threads, you didn't look hard enough. There's no way to downgrade.
RikRong said:
If you looked through the threads, you didn't look hard enough. There's no way to downgrade.
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Is there a downgrade discussion? It's really odd that downgrading is so difficult from 4.1.2 to 4.1.2. via SBF.
RikRong said:
If you looked through the threads, you didn't look hard enough. There's no way to downgrade.
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It's been discussed in just about every thread about the latest OTA and the previous one that locked the BL.
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RikRong said:
It's been discussed in just about every thread about the latest OTA and the previous one that locked the BL.
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You were right, I should of done my homework. I understand now, and I'm not too thrilled. Guess I'm stuck on 4.1.2. or 4.1.2. based roms.
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So I'm new to this forum, and I've done some reading and I'm a bit confused. I'm seeing some roms available making me believe that the bootloader has been unlocked and a method is out there on how to root and install a custom recovery. Can anyone help clear this up for me? Thanks!
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the canadian variants are reported to come with unlocked bootloaders. the att i337 bootloader unlock hack will likely be released after the verizon sgs4 is released.
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sportsinger75 said:
So I'm new to this forum, and I've done some reading and I'm a bit confused. I'm seeing some roms available making me believe that the bootloader has been unlocked and a method is out there on how to root and install a custom recovery. Can anyone help clear this up for me? Thanks!
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This forum is combined with other variants of the GS4. If you're using the AT&T Galaxy S4, your bootloader is locked and is going to be until Dan releases the hack.
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This forum is combined with other variants of the GS4. If you're using the AT&T Galaxy S4, your bootloader is locked and is going to be until Dan releases the hack.
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how confusing... so the motochopper methond won't work on att s4 devices?
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Yze said:
how confusing... so the motochopper methond won't work on att s4 devices?
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Not sure what you're reading that would lead you to believe that. It works just fine. Did you even try it?
task650 said:
Not sure what you're reading that would lead you to believe that. It works just fine. Did you even try it?
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that's what I figured. confused myself with seeing bootlocker being locked and automatically assumed that meant not being able to root. haven't tried it yet, still on my s3 using your rom for the time being. my s4 is sitting here sun bathing tho
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I am still stuck at the AT&T splash screen...
circasurvives said:
I am still stuck at the AT&T splash screen...
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Custom Recovery and flash the ROM and Kernel.
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Custom Recovery and flash the ROM and Kernel.
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Sounds great!!! Do you know where I can find the files and directions on how to do it? I'm running MF3...
Plus I can't get into recovery mode which is usually a deal breaker.
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circasurvives said:
Plus I can't get into recovery mode which is usually a deal breaker.
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1. There's an edit button you can use to modify posts instead of double, triple, quadruple posting.
2. You took the OTA therefor you can't flash anything due to the locked bootloader.
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1. There's an edit button you can use to modify posts instead of double, triple, quadruple posting.
2. You took the OTA therefor you can't flash anything due to the locked bootloader.
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I know that the bootloader is locked, I'm asking if anyone had found away around it yet.
answer is no right now, in the works. Root only so far.
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circasurvives said:
I am still stuck at the AT&T splash screen...
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odin back to stock MF3 would be your only hope.
TheAxman said:
answer is no right now, in the works. Root only so far.
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odin back to stock MF3 would be your only hope.
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I would if I could find the ROM to do it with.
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I would if I could find the ROM to do it with.
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I will help look around, watch the thread for awhile, i'll be back.
is mf3 the latest software? my phone says im on latest, but it doesnt seem to be mf3?
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I know that the bootloader is locked, I'm asking if anyone had found away around it yet.
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I gave you an affirmative answer. The bootloader is locked therefor you cannot flash a ROM OR even root because it won't let you. If there WAS a way then you wouldn't be asking.
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I will help look around, watch the thread for awhile, i'll be back.
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There's currently nothing out there.
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is mf3 the latest software? my phone says im on latest, but it doesnt seem to be mf3?
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Yes. If you're on MDL or lower then you're not on the latest. Latest is MF3.
Yeah I'm having the same problem. For some reason, on the phone that I replaced the one I bricked with, I'm on MDL but it doesn't find MF3 when I look for software update.
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I gave you an affirmative answer. The bootloader is locked therefor you cannot flash a ROM OR even root because it won't let you. If there WAS a way then you wouldn't be asking.
There's currently nothing out there.
Yes. If you're on MDL or lower then you're not on the latest. Latest is MF3.
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So what you're trying to tell me is that it is and always will be impossible to replace the bootloader and flash a different ROM??
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So what you're trying to tell me is that it is and always will be impossible to replace the bootloader and flash a different ROM??
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I hate to say that but yes, until a patch is developed to bypass the bootloader again. And I am sure someone is on it now.
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Yeah I'm having the same problem. For some reason, on the phone that I replaced the one I bricked with, I'm on MDL but it doesn't find MF3 when I look for software update.
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If you're on MDL then what's the problem? Install a custom recovery and flash a ROM. Also, as suggested, use the edit button instead of cluttering to threads with multiple posts. Thanks.
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If you're on MDL then what's the problem? Install a custom recovery and flash a ROM. Also, as suggested, use the edit button instead of cluttering to threads with multiple posts. Thanks.
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The problem is that I'm trying to fix my other phone that is bricked ATM.
I recently received the ota 4.3 update for my at&t gs4, but I've been dying to try cyanogen mod on my phone or at least be able to remove a little bloatware. Could anyone point me to a tutorial somewhere to root this thing if it's possible yet? I do have a little experience with flashing roms and rooting with my old samsung replenish, but only with odin... thanks.
-EDIT Also is kingo really malware like many people on xda say? And does kingo work with the new MJ9 build for AT&T's S4?
If you have a little experience flashing Roms than you'll be experienced in the art of Google search. There are many threads about this already
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
Works the same for att even though its for verizon. Same root method but beware it could add malicious stuff to your phone and computer. Do a little researching first before you do anything. Good luck
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And even when your rooted there is still no custom recovery for 4.3...so no rom flashes are possible
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mg2195 said:
And even when your rooted there is still no custom recovery for 4.3...so no rom flashes are possible
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So no cyanogenmod?
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So no cyanogenmod?
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nope
Is it possible to be able flash cyanogen mod on our devices in the future?
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Is it possible to be able flash cyanogen mod on our devices in the future?
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Maybe. When someone smarter than I am comes up with a way to unlock the bootloader or other exploit.
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Maybe. When someone smarter than I am comes up with a way to unlock the bootloader or other exploit.
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What if someone asked att to unlock the bootloader?
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7mada said:
What if someone asked att to unlock the bootloader?
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Good luck with that
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Good luck with that
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Oh no !!
Then maybe I'm changing my mobile soon.
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Oh no !!
Then maybe I'm changing my mobile soon.
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T-Mobile is the only one that doesn't, Verizon and sprint do as well. Goodluck with everything.
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If you have a little experience flashing Roms than you'll be experienced in the art of Google search. There are many threads about this already
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531704
Works the same for att even though its for verizon. Same root method but beware it could add malicious stuff to your phone and computer. Do a little researching first before you do anything. Good luck
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Thanks for the link to the tutorial. I've been looking stuff up about vroot and apparently it contains some sort of trojan... I also read a comment on YouTube where someone with the at&t MJ9 build had success with it but what are the risks other than bricking?
on version 182.46.15
I sit possible to go back to .10 so I can root?
telemike said:
on version 182.46.15
I sit possible to go back to .10 so I can root?
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
No
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No
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Then, No. You're stuck.
And so it begins.....
Well stuck for now .. There will be another root method but by the time it is found interest in this device may be gone. I went something like 9 months waiting for root the first go around.
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Another root method could happen sure... But unlocking not likely at all.. The only reason we got the 2nd chance we did is because someone at moto "accidentally" used the old tz code that's vulnerable to Dan Rosenbergs exploit
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
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I'm in this same situation, however, my bootloader is unlocked. I tried towelroot again, it says my device is not supported.
zero_presence said:
I'm in this same situation, however, my bootloader is unlocked. I tried towelroot again, it says my device is not supported.
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Just flash a KK BL-compatible recovery via fastboot, then flash SuperSU ZIP from there.
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Just flash a KK BL-compatible recovery via fastboot, then flash SuperSU ZIP from there.
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I finally managed to get it worked out. One problem is that root checker was telling me I had no root even though I do. That lying skank! Now that I got that, I'm trying to deal with the VZW hotspot issue. The latest ota update seems to have made the problem more difficult. Thanks for advice, though!
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I finally managed to get it worked out. One problem is that root checker was telling me I had no root even though I do. That lying skank! Now that I got that, I'm trying to deal with the VZW hotspot issue. The latest ota update seems to have made the problem more difficult. Thanks for advice, though!
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WIFI tether mod
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
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WIFI tether mod
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
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Will the 183 mod work on 182 (which I'm on)?
It may but to be safe you could post your build.prop for Topsnake
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
No. You're stuck
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Well stuck for now .. There will be another root method but by the time it is found interest in this device may be gone. I went something like 9 months waiting for root the first go around.
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Any update on a new Root exploit? im stuck as well.
Unless you have an unlocked boot loader currently there is no exploit in use for .15
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Any new exploits available to root a razr maxx hd with the 182.46.15 bootloader?
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Any new exploits available to root a razr maxx hd with the 182.46.15 bootloader?
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Nope
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Any hope in the foreseeable future? Or maybe it is time to upgrade my droid.
This last root was a blanket one that rooted most phones. I'm sure another will present itself but I had my phone nearly 9 months without root.
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If my buddy got a refurbished and it's version 5.0.1 BOG5, it can't be rooted and unlocked? Or can it? searching with no luck. All the guides don't say what version it is.
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U have to unlock the bootloader I would start reading the threads before posting a question like that
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Maybe Time Sensitive
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If my buddy got a refurbished and it's version 5.0.1 BOG5, it can't be rooted and unlocked? Or can it? searching with no luck. All the guides don't say what version it is.
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Thanks,
I updated my guide HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...bilized-process-to-unlock-bootloader-t3375527 to say N910VVRU2BPA1 but I think, at this time, it will work with any version. HOWEVER, Future OTA updates may block this exploit.
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U have to unlock the bootloader I would start reading the threads before posting a question like that
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Umm yeah I have that's why I asked. Zero on the bog5.
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Thanks,
I updated my guide HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...bilized-process-to-unlock-bootloader-t3375527 to say N910VVRU2BPA1 but I think, at this time, it will work with any version. HOWEVER, Future OTA updates may block this exploit.
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Thanks Doc, your guide was helpful for my process after I bricked my phone. Thanks for the guide.
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bingo6104 said:
Umm yeah I have that's why I asked. Zero on the bog5.
Thanks Doc, your guide was helpful for my process after I bricked my phone. Thanks for the guide.
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Your welcome, Just curious did you stay on bog5 or did you upgrade to N910VVRU2BPA1 ?
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Your welcome, Just curious did you stay on bog5 or did you upgrade to N910VVRU2BPA1 ?
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Well after I bricked mine from a bad Rom install and no back up would work. I didn't want to mess with a phone that wasn't mine. I was to frustrated. Now I know it is possible and after getting sleep I'll probably do it this week.
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