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[Q] I think I hosed myself

I activated my S4, and I 'thought' I had taken the MDL update before I rooted, apparently not. My WIFI will not come on and I get the nag notice every time I try to open. Upon looking at my About Device screen I see that that my baseband version is L720VPUAMDC but my Build number shows JDQ39.L720VPUAMDL.
Used CF-Root and it seems to be holding according to Root Checker. I am currently downloading the stock MDC restore in an attempt to correct this problem. My hopes is a flash back to stock and starting from scratch will fix my woes. Am I wrong?
No custom recovery installed.I did a factory reset when I saw things were going bad. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

dh350nwo said:
I activated my S4, and I 'thought' I had taken the MDL update before I rooted, apparently not. My WIFI will not come on and I get the nag notice every time I try to open. Upon looking at my About Device screen I see that that my baseband version is L720VPUAMDC but my Build number shows JDQ39.L720VPUAMDL.
Used CF-Root and it seems to be holding according to Root Checker. I am currently downloading the stock MDC restore in an attempt to correct this problem. My hopes is a flash back to stock and starting from scratch will fix my woes. Am I wrong?
No custom recovery installed.I did a factory reset when I saw things were going bad. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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I would recommend flashing the stock MDC firmware and starting from there.
Here is a link to "[HOW TO]Install Latest Stock MDL Firmware & Modem w/Custom Recovery & Root"
Please thank Mudavo for putting this together.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
There is step by step info on flashing the stock MDC firmware, upgrading to MDL, rooting, and flashing a custom recovery if you are interested.

Landon4444 said:
I would recommend flashing the stock MDC firmware and starting from there.
Here is a link to "[HOW TO]Install Latest Stock MDL Firmware & Modem w/Custom Recovery & Root"
Please thank Mudavo for putting this together.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
There is step by step info on flashing the stock MDC firmware, upgrading to MDL, rooting, and flashing a custom recovery if you are interested.
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I'm interested in anything that gets me back on track. I am currently reading that thread you linked to. But that comes after i get back on MDC stock .

dh350nwo said:
I'm interested in anything that gets me back on track. I am currently reading that thread you linked to. But that comes after i get back on MDC stock .
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The first 2 links on that page are to Odin and the Stock MDC firmware.
There are step by step instructions listed on how you will use Odin to flash the Stock MDC firmware.

I am currently downloading the SPH-L720_MDC_STOCK_RESTORE.exe file I found from another link. Do you think that will pose a problem? I would really hate to stop my current download and start all over.

dh350nwo said:
I am currently downloading the SPH-L720_MDC_STOCK_RESTORE.exe file I found from another link. Do you think that will pose a problem? I would really hate to stop my current download and start all over.
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If it is the one from here http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=231 that will be fine. You will need to follow the instructions in that link.

Landon4444 said:
If it is the one from here http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=231 that will be fine. You will need to follow the instructions in that link.
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Thats the one, awesome, thanks hit yet again.

dh350nwo said:
Thats the one, awesome, thanks hit yet again.
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I'm just pasting links. Don't forget to thank sextape and Mudavo for their awesome contributions.

[Q] Installing Custom Roms?

Hey guys, I'm kind of new to android and custom ROMs as I just switched back to android last week. I looked some things up already, but I'm still pretty confused about working out ROMs on my Galaxy S4.
So this is some information that I got from looking stuff up and just wanted to confirm.
1) My phone is on MK2
2) Rooting is possible (I rooted my phone), but you can't download most ROMs
3) There is no way to change from MK2?
4) Only TouchWiz ROMs will work on my phone
5) Clockwork Recovery and TWRP doesn't work, only SafeStrap
I want to confirm these as I want to install CyanogenMod 11 on my phone.
Half of these questions are probably out there, but I'm new to this all and just want to confirm everything. Thank you for your time.

@bboysamm
Check this MK2 INDEX and ROM LISTS thread by @guut13...... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 anything u should know about MK2....NO GPE. ....AOSP.....AOKP....CM rom for MK2 firmware......only install Safestrap recovery .....:thumbup::thumbup:
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition

bboysamm said:
Hey guys, I'm kind of new to android and custom ROMs as I just switched back to android last week. I looked some things up already, but I'm still pretty confused about working out ROMs on my Galaxy S4.
So this is some information that I got from looking stuff up and just wanted to confirm.
1) My phone is on MK2
2) Rooting is possible (I rooted my phone), but you can't download most ROMs
3) There is no way to change from MK2?
4) Only TouchWiz ROMs will work on my phone
5) Clockwork Recovery and TWRP doesn't work, only SafeStrap
I want to confirm these as I want to install CyanogenMod 11 on my phone.
Half of these questions are probably out there, but I'm new to this all and just want to confirm everything. Thank you for your time.
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Hello,
2) Rooting is possible (I rooted my phone), but you can't download most ROMs .. not true... you need to use safestrap recovery. There are close to 30 roms you can install.
3) There is no way to change from MK2?... Nope. can't go back.
4) Only TouchWiz ROMs will work on my phone.. correct. only touchwiz 4.3 roms
5) Clockwork Recovery and TWRP doesn't work, only SafeStrap... correct.
This thread has everything you need... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49563851
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ted77usa said:
@bboysamm
Check this MK2 INDEX and ROM LISTS thread...... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 anything u should know about MK2
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition
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jinx

well bboysamm you did a good job researching--wish more would do that or at least read some before flashing the recoveries and 4.4/aosp roms that won't work
good job sir--:good:

rugmankc said:
well bboysamm you did a good job researching--wish more would do that or at least read some before flashing the recoveries and 4.4/aosp roms that won't work
good job sir--:good:
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Looks like I have to do more research. Tried downloading the Kit Kat ROM and then I messed up my phone.
Stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy S4" boot screen... Odin Recovery is constantly failing so I don't know what to do

bboysamm said:
Looks like I have to do more research. Tried downloading the Kit Kat ROM and then I messed up my phone.
Stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy S4" boot screen... Odin Recovery is constantly failing so I don't know what to do
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@bboysamm
Follow my thread to get back to MK2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279...... check post#2 for guide on how to. ..... let me know if u need more help. .... Goodluck
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition

bboysamm said:
Looks like I have to do more research. Tried downloading the Kit Kat ROM and then I messed up my phone.
Stuck on the "Samsung Galaxy S4" boot screen... Odin Recovery is constantly failing so I don't know what to do
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Oops, only 4.3--not sure on fix--never had that issue/or used odin--someone will jump in and get you sorted--
btw which KK rom?

ted77usa said:
@bboysamm
Follow my thread to get back to MK2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279...... check post#2 for guide on how to. ..... let me know if u need more help. .... Goodluck
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition
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Thanks. Trying it out right now
rugmankc said:
Oops, only 4.3--not sure on fix--never had that issue/or used odin--someone will jump in and get you sorted--
btw which KK rom?
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I was using the one on the everything MK2 page. Umm... This one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624782

bboysamm said:
Thanks. Trying it out right now
I was using the one on the everything MK2 page. Umm... This one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624782
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That's the worst one you could have flashed, it contains new bootloader. I have not kept up there and you should go back read entire thread.
Also, just FYI read OP and first and last pages of rom threads before flashing unless you are already familiar with rom. Saves a lot of headaches--
But, again NO 4.4--hope you get it sorted. If I run across anything, will post

rugmankc said:
That's the worst one you could have flashed, it contains new bootloader. I have not kept up there and you should go back read entire thread.
Also, just FYI read OP and first and last pages of rom threads before flashing unless you are already familiar with rom. Saves a lot of headaches--
But, again NO 4.4--hope you get it sorted. If I run across anything, will post
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Lol thanks for the tip. I think I got it sorted out. I will update this post if anything happens. And if it gets fixed, I'll probably just find myself re-rooting and trying another ROM
EDIT/UPDATE
HOLY CRAP. The link from ted77usa worked. Bro. I love you so much. THANK YOU

ok, so you are up and running again?
How did you resolve so others would know--

rugmankc said:
ok, so you are up and running again?
How did you resolve so others would know--
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I just followed the recovery process in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
However, although it is working, there are some things I found.
1) This process will reinstall all bloatware (which isn't really a problem unless maybe the reinstalled bloatware takes up too much space)
2) My phone lags a bit and constantly pops a message saying that the Samsung Keyboard stop working, which makes going into apps and such very difficult. (EDIT: Fixing this is just changing the default keyboard. Will try reinstalling it to see what happens)
3) You lose root

bboysamm said:
I just followed the recovery process in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
However, although it is working, there are some things I found.
1) This process will reinstall all bloatware (which isn't really a problem unless maybe the reinstalled bloatware takes up too much space)
2) My phone lags a bit and constantly pops a message saying that the Samsung Keyboard stop working, which makes going into apps and such very difficult.
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@bboysamm
1.Turn your phone off......go to stock recovery .... hold (VolUp+home+power) together......When u feel vibration only let go power button while still holding both key until u see samsung splash screen and blue tiny rebooting recovery text on the top left and u can let go both key......it should take u to stock recovery and then select full wipe/factory reset....do it couples time just to make sure everything is out and u get clean start stock MK2...... Goodluck. ...:thumbup::thumbup:
2.Root your phone using Saferoot method .....check the link from MK2 INDEX and ROM LISTS thread by @guut13 that I posted earlier .....install Titanium Backup from Play store and uninstall any bloatware that u don't like...... Goodluck. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
3. If you ever lose root. ... flash the SuperSu.apk fix that I posted for all three Roms SuperSU.APK FIXED
Swyped From MK2 Dark Venom SS Edition

bboysamm said:
I just followed the recovery process in this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279
However, although it is working, there are some things I found.
1) This process will reinstall all bloatware (which isn't really a problem unless maybe the reinstalled bloatware takes up too much space)
2) My phone lags a bit and constantly pops a message saying that the Samsung Keyboard stop working, which makes going into apps and such very difficult.
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Great. If you are up on Safestrap and full wipe and flash an appropriate 4. 3 rom, the issues may dissappear.
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rugmankc said:
Great. If you are up on Safestrap and full wipe and flash an appropriate 4. 3 rom, the issues may dissappear.
Sent From My i337 S4 using Tapatalk
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Also, I am not up SafeStrap. But, if you can wipe caches and fix permissions thru it, that may help.
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There are many unofficial cm builds.
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yashade2001 said:
There are many unofficial cm builds.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
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The OP can't run cm roms--

[Q] May have softbricked phone, need help

I was interested in upgrading to Kitkat, and when I used Odin to flash it, it all went smoothly, said complete, then when it restarted it only gets to black screen after the samsung splash. I'm not sure what to do from here, was hoping one of the wizards here would know.

macaronimancer said:
I was interested in upgrading to Kitkat, and when I used Odin to flash it, it all went smoothly, said complete, then when it restarted it only gets to black screen after the samsung splash. I'm not sure what to do from here, was hoping one of the wizards here would know.
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Are you trying to update to the rooted 4.4.2 build by Beanstown? If so you have to be rooted on 4.3 and flash his odex or deodexed build with safestrap 3.65. Then boot to download mode and flash the firmware with odin. If you tried to just flash the firmware it's not going to work.
Follow the direction in this threads op.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
*** How To Update From JB 4.3 To KK 4.4.2 On Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3 ***

Harleydroid said:
Are you trying to update to the rooted 4.4.2 build by Beanstown? If so you have to be rooted on 4.3 and flash his odex or deodexed build with safestrap 3.65. Then boot to download mode and flash the firmware with odin. If you tried to just flash the firmware it's not going to work.
Follow the direction in this threads op.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
*** How To Update From JB 4.3 To KK 4.4.2 On Verizon RETAIL NOTE 3 ***
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I'm currently trying to get it back to normal, I think I'm on the right track. I'll update when this is done.

thanks a ton, That's the resource I needed. I flashed it back and I'm back in business. Now on to rooting. There's tons of stuff on here to help me with that though. +1 internets for you sir.:good:

I have the same problem can you tell me how you got back to normal?

BlakMajick said:
I have the same problem can you tell me how you got back to normal?
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You're going to have to install the VRUBMJE .tar.md5 file through Odin with your phone in download mode (hold volume down, power and home with the device turned off), then reroot with Kingo 1.1.6. You do not need the PIT file for Odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380

Thanks Ill ry this now. Ill let you know if I am successful.

BlakMajick said:
Thanks Ill ry this now. Ill let you know if I am successful.
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It should work fine and won't take very long, I've had to do this once recently and did not have any issues.

Fixed it but had to use Vroot instead. Thank you for your help!

BlakMajick said:
Fixed it but had to use Vroot instead. Thank you for your help!
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No problem, I'm glad you're up and running again.

[Q] Full Restore Questions

Ive been on the new update for a while and have had a few bugs ie, auto brightness, auto rotation, gear watch not function properly with phone and a few other small issues that ive troubleshot around on here even trying the samsung hub fix even with other roms such as baja and hyperdrive
All I want to do is do a full wipe and revert to stock factory out of the box with the newest update.
To get back to factory im going to follow this thread (also will that downgrade the firmware from kk to jb?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Then ive downloaded the modem and full stock tar files from here for the nc4 update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
but ive also found so many nc4 files that are all different sizes im not sure what exactly i need and whats a duplicate such as the nc4 file listed in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
Any help would be greatly appreciated and i will hit the thanks button. Thank you in advance

thedoseofdopeness said:
Ive been on the new update for a while and have had a few bugs ie, auto brightness, auto rotation, gear watch not function properly with phone and a few other small issues that ive troubleshot around on here even trying the samsung hub fix even with other roms such as baja and hyperdrive
All I want to do is do a full wipe and revert to stock factory out of the box with the newest update.
To get back to factory im going to follow this thread (also will that downgrade the firmware from kk to jb?)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Then ive downloaded the modem and full stock tar files from here for the nc4 update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
but ive also found so many nc4 files that are all different sizes im not sure what exactly i need and whats a duplicate such as the nc4 file listed in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2740466
Any help would be greatly appreciated and i will hit the thanks button. Thank you in advance
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Did you initially take the OTA and root or did you upgrade from MJE to 4.4.2 via a ROM flash and Odin?
If you rooted MJE and upgraded that way all you need to do is follow the instructions in the first link you posted then take the OTA.

airmaxx23 said:
Did you initially take the OTA and root or did you upgrade from MJE to 4.4.2 via a ROM flash and Odin?
If you rooted MJE and upgraded that way all you need to do is follow the instructions in the first link you posted then take the OTA.
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I did the e ROM method via Odin, thank you for the quick reply

thedoseofdopeness said:
I did the e ROM method via Odin, thank you for the quick reply
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E ROM method?

airmaxx23 said:
E ROM method?
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Sorry typo wouldn't let me correct but I flashed the special leak that beans town posted via odin

thedoseofdopeness said:
Sorry typo wouldn't let me correct but I flashed the special leak that beans town posted via odin
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Was it NC2 or NC4?
If it was NC2 and you just want stock NC4 (OTA) then just use the instructions in the first link you posted, that will bring you back to stock MJE, then just take the OTA. I would also follow these instructions to fully wipe your internal sdcard in SS before using Odin to go back to MJE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798223

airmaxx23 said:
Was it NC2 or NC4?
If it was NC2 and you just want stock NC4 (OTA) then just use the instructions in the first link you posted, that will bring you back to stock MJE, then just take the OTA. I would also follow these instructions to fully wipe your internal sdcard in SS before using Odin to go back to MJE.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798223
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I believe the 4.4.2 nc2 my baseband is nc2 I will be wanting to use the Baja ROM 16 when it comes out the next couple of days

thedoseofdopeness said:
I believe the 4.4.2 nc2 my baseband is nc2 I will be wanting to use the Baja ROM 16 when it comes out the next couple of days
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If it was NC2 (check your build number in about phone and see if it ends in NC2) then use Odin to flash the full MJE tar file, root it with Towelroot, install SS (3.65) , SU and busybox (once you install the BB app open it and do the actuall install). Once that is all done I would suggest you install beans stock, root, deodex NC4 ROM and then wait for Baja 16.
Just follow the instructions in the second post for "Coming From NC2/MJE"
Here is a link to that ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627

airmaxx23 said:
If it was NC2 (check your build number in about phone and see if it ends in NC2) then use Odin to flash the full MJE tar file, root it with Towelroot, install SS (3.65) , SU and busybox (once you install the BB app open it and do the actuall install). Once that is all done I would suggest you install beans stock, root, deodex NC4 ROM and then wait for Baja 16.
Just follow the instructions in the second post for "Coming From NC2/MJE"
Here is a link to that ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
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I'm running Baja 15 so my build number just says brasc085 :/

thedoseofdopeness said:
I'm running Baja 15 so my build number just says brasc085 :/
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Just follow the instructions in my previous post and you'll be fine.

airmaxx23 said:
Just follow the instructions in my previous post and you'll be fine.
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Thank you so much for all the help, I really appreciate all you're time :]

thedoseofdopeness said:
Thank you so much for all the help, I really appreciate all you're time :]
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Not a problem, I'm glad I could help. Just post back once you're done to let me know that everything worked.

airmaxx23 said:
Not a problem, I'm glad I could help. Just post back once you're done to let me know that everything worked.
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Sounds good :]

airmaxx23 said:
Not a problem, I'm glad I could help. Just post back once you're done to let me know that everything worked.
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Just finished and everything is working perfectly, thank you again :]

thedoseofdopeness said:
Just finished and everything is working perfectly, thank you again :]
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Great, I'm glad it works out for you.

[Q] I337UCUFNJ4 AT&T Galaxy S4 4.4.4 only download mode

i root my gs4 with odin, everything went fine but I wanted to get my gs faster so i downloaded kernel for gs4 and flashed it. mistake here. i didnt check if it supports 4.4.4. it only support devices under 4.3 so.. no wifi. that was the problem i had other than that, all was good. than I downloaded some OTA file for my gs4 and when i tried to flash it with safestrap, it kept said fail. so i thought it's maybe because i already have OS installed... so i wiped system,data and i tried to flash that OTA file, fail again. now im screwd. there is no OS on my gs4. when i trun it on, it vibrates, than reboots and than goes into Odinmode and say something like "nornal boot not possible" in red.
so i spent couple days searching how to get my phone work again but everything i tried didnt work. and for galaxy s4 sgh i337 nj4 version 4.4.4 it even made me think it was made just for me.
i tried kies, failed it told me to do emergency recovery but my phone does not show on list.
can anyone please help me.. Im new to Samsung Galaxy..

im thinking about following this guide since there are no options
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
is this okay?

JustinBushke said:
im thinking about following this guide since there are no options
http://www.androidrootz.com/2014/03/how-to-unrootunbrick-at-galaxy-s4-sgh.html
is this okay?
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You'll have to use the ODIN file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Flash that in ODIN, use the rootable version if you want to root it using towelroot.
Besides that, you can't flash any custom kernels on the S4 unless you're on the 4.2.2 MDL bootloader, and there's no way to get back to that from 4.4.

DeadlySin9 said:
You'll have to use the ODIN file from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2674223
Flash that in ODIN, use the rootable version if you want to root it using towelroot.
Besides that, you can't flash any custom kernels on the S4 unless you're on the 4.2.2 MDL bootloader, and there's no way to get back to that from 4.4.
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Thank you so much for your reply. i will try that after couple hours.
but I am curious if i can use I337UCUFNB on NJ4 bootloader. i have nj4 bootloader

JustinBushke said:
Thank you so much for your reply. i will try that after couple hours.
but I am curious if i can use I337UCUFNB on NJ4 bootloader. i have nj4 bootloader
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Yes, it will work.

DeadlySin9 said:
Yes, it will work.
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Thank you so much! You saved my life!
I want to be just like you helping other people
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