so i bought a used att already rooted and had recovery.
dont know what kind of recovery and i flashed TWRP through goomanager.
installed went great rebooted, now its stuck on start screen with RECOVERY BOOTING.
any help?
i can still go into download mode
should i just start new and reflash with odin? can someone point me to the right direction please.
bstylz911 said:
so i bought a used att already rooted and had recovery.
dont know what kind of recovery and i flashed TWRP through goomanager.
installed went great rebooted, now its stuck on start screen with RECOVERY BOOTING.
any help?
i can still go into download mode
should i just start new and reflash with odin? can someone point me to the right direction please.
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Need more info to be able to help you, like what firmware are you on? mf3 or mk2? Once you figure that out the just Odin back to stock with the tar files posted here on XDA. Boot loaders are locked on both mf3 & mk2 so no CWM, no TWRP. Safestrap is the only recovery that works. I suggest Odin back to stock & start fresh.
i really dont know what firmware i am on...
which files should i flash??
bstylz911 said:
i really dont know what firmware i am on...
which files should i flash??
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Have you tried doing a factory reset in stock recovery?
bstylz911 said:
i really dont know what firmware i am on...
which files should i flash??
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Lol depends what firmware your on.
If you were on mf3 or mk2 with locked boot loader than that's why your stuck.
download amdl and mk2.. Bc the bootloader isn't all locked up its worth a try. If amdl fails in Odin then try mk2 and you should be good. But your boot loader will be locked tighter than a nun from a convent.
You really should have read around or asked questions before trying anything. Could have been avoided
SelfElevated2 said:
Lol depends what firmware your on.
If you were on mf3 or mk2 with locked boot loader than that's why your stuck.
download amdl and mk2.. Bc the bootloader isn't all locked up its worth a try. If amdl fails in Odin then try mk2 and you should be good. But your boot loader will be locked tighter than a nun from a convent.
You really should have read around or asked questions before trying anything. Could have been avoided
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What is amdl ? Where can I fond these files? I could find stock firmware
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bstylz911 said:
What is amdl ? Where can I fond these files? I could find stock firmware
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The Search button is your friend.
mk2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
your first link isnt right i think?
maybe this is the amdl file ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404970
bstylz911 said:
your first link isnt right i think?
maybe this is the amdl file ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404970
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Glad you found it. Also the tar file for 4.4.2 Kit Kat is available to flash through Odin, but no root as of yet.
John The Rhino said:
Glad you found it. Also the tar file for 4.4.2 Kit Kat is available to flash through Odin, but no root as of yet.
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ok so i was able to boot my phone by going to download mode than restarting. phone booted right now.
so now im scared on going back to recovery
is BASEBAND the same as FIRMWARE cause i cannot see anything that says firwmare
if so my baseband is i337ucufmld
bstylz911 said:
ok so i was able to boot my phone by going to download mode than restarting. phone booted right now.
so now im scared on going back to recovery
is BASEBAND the same as FIRMWARE cause i cannot see anything that says firwmare
if so my baseband is i337ucufmld
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Okay that is the leaked version of Kit Kat 4.4.2. So you need to Odin back to stock with the above tar files for mk2. You can then use this guide & either root, install Safestrap recovery & then a custom rom of your choice listed in the guide or you can take the official OTA 4.4.2 Kit Kat update. Good luck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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Someone, for the love of god, help me.
I rooted my gs4 on att (i337) (Ucuamf3) using the sd card/terminal emulator exploit. It worked just fine, and have full root access. I then proceeded to install safestrap to get some custom roms going. Safestrap installed and I booted to recovery just fine. Then I flashed a few safestrap-compatible roms, none of which worked. they all booted to a consistent black screen. Thrn, I looked for a more up-to-date safestrap version, which I did. So I installed it, and now I cant boot into safestrap at all. Like literally, it just skips over it. And it says its installed...please, please help.
The newer ss is for mk2 firmware. You need to flash the mf3 tar files in odin and start over
Could you post a download link and a tut for flashing via odin? Im relatively new to this
And couldnt I just flash the custom through odin? Or does that not work with this firmware version (or whatever)
shiner9er said:
And couldnt I just flash the custom through odin? Or does that not work with this firmware version (or whatever)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46888516
jd1639 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46888516
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So just flash that via odin?
shiner9er said:
So just flash that via odin?
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Read the thread.
I installed the KOT49H GE ROM on my AT&T SGH-I337 and it runs great. I then decided to see if there was an update to TWRP and I found an updated one and flashed it via goo.im. I later read that this is not the way to do it. Anyway, when I boot into recovery a big yella triangle appears and at&t scolds me for running in authorized firmware. I can boot into download, cancel it and the ROM boots and runs fine.
Under the "about device" page on settings it says the baseband is MK2 (because I flashed that modem). If I look at the boot loader version via android terminal emulator it shows I'm still on MDL.
Any ideas how to get recovery working again?
I am trying to understand the reason why you flashed a recovery.
From your post, it looks like you are using safestrap and deadly venom tool to run GE.
You can flash the MLD files from the tool to get the recovery back.
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I found an updated version of TWRP and thought it would be a good idea to update it. I think the problem might be that I didn't use Loki doki before I installed the twrp update. It can't get to the recovery now. Will I mess anything up if I use motochopper? I don't want safestrap because I like the Google Edition ROM and I'm still on the MDL boot loader.
I'm pretty much a newb with this S4. I had my S2 rooted with task650's ROM and understood that better because no locked bootloader
insaneretard said:
I found an updated version of TWRP and thought it would be a good idea to update it. I think the problem might be that I didn't use Loki doki before I installed the twrp update. It can't get to the recovery now. Will I mess anything up if I use motochopper? I don't want safestrap because I like the Google Edition ROM and I'm still on the MDL boot loader.
I'm pretty much a newb with this S4. I had my S2 rooted with task650's ROM and understood that better because no locked bootloader
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My bad! I read that you had "MLD" bootloader instead of "MDL" and hence my comment. MLD is a leaked 4.4 firmware.
Motochopper is used to root and I am guessing you still have root. All you need to do is flash a recovery.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/latest-twrp-recovery-for-att-galaxy-s4-android-4-4-compatible/
This link provides an Odin flashable TWRP.
jmjoyas said:
My bad! I read that you had "MLD" bootloader instead of "MDL" and hence my comment. MLD is a leaked 4.4 firmware.
Motochopper is used to root and I am guessing you still have root. All you need to do is flash a recovery.
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/latest-twrp-recovery-for-att-galaxy-s4-android-4-4-compatible/
This link provides an Odin flashable TWRP.
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Thanks for helping me out. I tried this yesterday and today with the link you provided. When I try to flash it via odin, it comes up as failed. On my phone, it says "SECURE CHECK FAIL: recovery" in red letters on the download page. Any other ideas?
You could try grabbing the mdl package, an extracting the recovery from it and flash in Odin or Heimdall. Worst case you flash to mdl and then motochopper it again.
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Red_81 said:
You could try grabbing the mdl package, an extracting the recovery from it and flash in Odin or Heimdall. Worst case you flash to mdl and then motochopper it again.
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Thanks. Do i need root to do this? I don't think I even have root any more. I'm running a custom ROM without root access. I tried to use CASUAL to root and install the recovery but it couldn't root it.
You will only need to root again if you go all the way back to stock.
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Hey guys, I'm trying to flash [ROM][ODIN]SPH-L720 MF9 (MF9 Modem/Kernel/Bootloader/ROM - No Data Wipe - Rooted) by rwilco12. This is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2486134 . I cannot proceed with flashing because I have run into a bit of a problem. I am trying to flash to unlock my phone but at step 8 I've run into a snag. After I press start it fails. I see the yellow com box and everything but it still fails, I am also in Download Mode. I will include a before start picture and then what happens when it fails..see attached. TY.
Are you on MK2 or NAE by chance? If you are you cannot go back to the MF9 bootloader and that would explain the Odin failure.
frostedunit said:
Are you on MK2 or NAE by chance? If you are you cannot go back to the MF9 bootloader and that would explain the Odin failure.
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Ok I just did the MK2/NAE tar which is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619 . After I did that I tried to flash the One click again and it still gave me the fail...why?
Try the non-one click with Odin v3.07 and just the .tar file.
Mazrx said:
Ok I just did the MK2/NAE tar which is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619 . After I did that I tried to flash the One click again and it still gave me the fail...why?
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If you are on MK2 or NAE currently, you cannot use that one click program. It is only for use with the prepackaged MF9 rom that it comes with.
churchey360 said:
Try the non-one click with Odin v3.07 and just the .tar file.
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Where would I get the non one click, I've actually have been surfing around and looking I'm not a total nub but I just can't find it anywhere.
Is it this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
Mazrx said:
Where would I get the non one click, I've actually have been surfing around and looking I'm not a total nub but I just can't find it anywhere.
Is it this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471
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Here is the NAE .tar file (The download for it is in the big blue section) you need to make an account before being able to download it tho.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25944
churchey360 said:
Here is the NAE .tar file (The download for it is in the big blue section) you need to make an account before being able to download it tho.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25944
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Ok I have successfully flashed the rom NAE .tar you just gave to me...But what does that do for me? To domestic unlock my phone I have to revert back to MF9 touchwiz rom. And according to frostedunit I cannot flash to MF9 when I have NAE as my current baseband.
You can still flash MF9 ROM/Modem but you cant flash the MF9.tar file because it includes a non-KNOX bootloader
churchey360 said:
You can still flash MF9 ROM/Modem but you cant flash the MF9.tar file because it includes a non-KNOX bootloader
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I know im being really nooby and annoying you with questions but the TW Rom for MF9 is located here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357471 but which one do I download? Is it the stock MF9 Recovery?
None of those include the modem.. just ROM. Idk to much about unlocking phones but are you sure you need the mf9 rom and modem or just the modem to unlock your phone?
Honestly I'm not positive but in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530610 he says that he reverted back to the MF9 touchwiz rom so Im just trying to be a robot and follow directions...I'm really just doing this for a friend and know little about the S4 community let alone this is a dumb Sprint phone. I have a OnePlus One myself.
Here is the MF9 modem https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23321874045862587
churchey360 said:
Here is the MF9 modem https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23321874045862587
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Thanks, I'll try it out and then I'll get back to you.
And MF9 ROM just flash philz recovery with odin and flash it https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23032113221600698
churchey360 said:
And MF9 ROM just flash philz recovery with odin and flash it https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23032113221600698
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Ok I successfully flashed the modem fine. Now the Stock_MF9_Firmware_No_Boot_Recovery file you gave me how do I flash this recovery onto my phone? And where should I get the MF9 Rom from? Thanks again.
Mazrx said:
Ok I successfully flashed the modem fine. Now the Stock_MF9_Firmware_No_Boot_Recovery file you gave me how do I flash this recovery onto my phone? And where should I get the MF9 Rom from? Thanks again.
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That file is the ROM but you need a custom recovery to flash it.
churchey360 said:
That file is the ROM but you need a custom recovery to flash it.
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Ok so far I flashed the recovery, the modem, and the rom successfully does this mean I can now flash using the one click rom?
No you cant flash because you have the new bootloader but cant you go ahead and do the unlocking now?
Im trying to go back to stock.. im using odin 3.09 and ive flashed \I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_I337UCUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5
I had twrp installed and Slimkat which i used for over 6 months.. I forgot that i updated to the latest radio .. NI1 I believe.. would ths make the phone hang and sit at the att screen?
If this is why im having issues.. what can i do?
Flash NB1 first and then flash back to MDL if you want. Tell me if it worked
moiramd said:
Flash NB1 first and then flash back to MDL if you want. Tell me if it worked
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On a SGH-1337? Will NB1 lock my bootloader? I dont see NB1 on sammobile.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 use this thread yes it will lock your bootloader. In the thread is all things you need
cmdba said:
On a SGH-1337? Will NB1 lock my bootloader? I dont see NB1 on sammobile.
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Do NOT flash NB1. KEEP MDL. NB1 WILL LOCK YOU FROM SLIMKAT AND ANYTHING.
Make sure you wiped data in recovery before you tried booting. The modem would mess it up but it should have been flashed over with the full tar. Just try wiping in the stock recovery first.
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DeadlySin9 said:
Do NOT flash NB1. KEEP MDL. NB1 WILL LOCK YOU FROM SLIMKAT AND ANYTHING.
Make sure you wiped data in recovery before you tried booting. The modem would mess it up but it should have been flashed over with the full tar. Just try wiping in the stock recovery first.
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Yeah im good to go now.. back on MDL. Thanks
I booted into recovery using TWRP and my device went straight into download mode and I could not get out. I have a unlocked at&t SGH i337 originally with the old bootloader or MDL.
Tried installing the tar file with Odin and it failed. The only tar file I can get to work is NB1 4.4.2. I can't install a custom recovery now cause every time I boot to recovery the whole process starts over.
My device is rooted and shows custom in the bootloader so I'm sure I'm unlocked but even so I went through the unlock procedures just to be sure.
Does this mean I need to use SafeStrap now???
Thanks for your help
PapaMag said:
I booted into recovery using TWRP and my device went straight into download mode and I could not get out. I have a unlocked at&t SGH i337 originally with the old bootloader or MDL.
Tried installing the tar file with Odin and it failed. The only tar file I can get to work is NB1 4.4.2. I can't install a custom recovery now cause every time I boot to recovery the whole process starts over.
My device is rooted and shows custom in the bootloader so I'm sure I'm unlocked but even so I went through the unlock procedures just to be sure.
Does this mean I need to use SafeStrap now???
Thanks for your help
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Yep. If you ODIN'd the NB1 tar, welcome to the club... your bootloader is now locked and safestrap is the only recovery you can use.
Just to verify, double check your bootloader...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51067793&postcount=4
Got this thing unlocked once sure there's a way there's a will ?
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PapaMag said:
Got this thing unlocked once sure there's a way there's a will ?
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The first stage is denial.
guut13 said:
The first stage is denial.
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It was a short denial, looks as though my flashing days are over for the most part