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I can barely see, please help me restore to stock!

OK, I've tried searching, but it's very, very difficult. I have a terrible eye infection and can barely see right now. It'll be a couple of weeks before my vision is better. (I'm having surgery tomorrow.) I need to return my ATT S4 due to a mechanical problem. It has the stock MDL rom, but is rooted with TWRP recovery. I used the casual method to root and add the recovery. I only have 2 days left too return & exchange my S4. Could somebody PLEASE help me restore stock recovery & unroot? I'm hoping there are simple instructions I can follow, as just typing this is difficult & painful. Thanks!

What firmware are you on? You mention mdl. If you're still on that Odin the stock firmware.

as said above, use Odin to flash the factory firmware/recovery to your device.
here's a link to check out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
here's the MDL firmware: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/AMDL/
cheers

jd1639 said:
What firmware are you on? You mention mdl. If you're still on that Odin the stock firmware.
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Yes, I'm still on the stock MDL firmware. I hate to ask this, but I really need links & instructions to everything. I'm wearing high power magnifying glasses which make searching and reading both difficult and very painful. Just doing this is a very trying experience. Normally, I'd just search & figure it out. I tried that, but it's just too hard. I'm typing with my eyes closed for the most part. I'm basically begging somebody to wlak me through this with links... I don't have odin on my PC, I used the Casual Java app to root & add recovery.

xBeerdroiDx said:
as said above, use Odin to flash the factory firmware/recovery to your device.
here's a link to check out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
here's the MDL firmware: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/AMDL/
cheers
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Thanks!
I see the link to Odin I think. I already have the MDL firmware on, do I flash it again to get back stock recovery & unroot?

Nakel said:
Thanks!
I see the link to Odin I think. I already have the MDL firmware on, do I flash it again to get back stock recovery & unroot?
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Yes, you get both. Beerdroid was nice to link you

Cool. Thanks so much guys!!!!!!!!

I'm truly sorry to bug everyone again, but what do I check, and what do I leave unchecked in Odin? I know it is a big deal, but I can't remember which boxes are important? I feel like an ass for not finding this on my own,; I'm sorry.

Nakel said:
I'm truly sorry to bug everyone again, but what do I check, and what do I leave unchecked in Odin? I know it is a big deal, but I can't remember which boxes are important? I feel like an ass for not finding this on my own,; I'm sorry.
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Just check auto-reboot. The file should be in the PDA slot.
Edit, when it boots you'll most likely have to boot into recovery and do a factory reset or it will boot loop.

Woo Hoo!
Success. Thanks so much you guys! Back to Costco it goes and a new one in exchange in 3 days. About a week or 2 before I can set it up though...

Nakel said:
Woo Hoo!
Success. Thanks so much you guys! Back to Costco it goes and a new one in exchange in 3 days. About a week or 2 before I can set it up though...
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Glad to see you got it like new again.

Nakel said:
Woo Hoo!
Success. Thanks so much you guys! Back to Costco it goes and a new one in exchange in 3 days. About a week or 2 before I can set it up though...
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Wouldn't be to excited cause if they replace it you might end up with an updated version.MF3 woo hoo!!!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

[Q] Did I just turn my G2 into a masonary block?

So, I think I've bricked my LS980. Was rooted runing the stock rom happily when I stupidly accepted a LG UIUU? update. Phone rebooted into TWRP recovery and thats all it will do. Didn't make a backup yet because as I alluded to earlier, I'm stupid. When I power off from TWRP it asks to Install Supersu to gain root yet that does nothing. When I boot into download mode it says rooted on the bottom. I have no idea where to go from here. Is there even an option? I'd love to go back to stock and never mention this again... Any idea? Sorry that I suck

You are not alone! Here is the first thing you can try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

Any way to block update requests on stock ROM when you have custom recoveries? That would be a good idea to prevent mishaps.

qipengart said:
Any way to block update requests on stock ROM when you have custom recoveries? That would be a good idea to prevent mishaps.
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When you get ota and is ready to install just use root explorer or root browser and go into cache and delete the update....then click install an it will fail or do nothing and just cancel!

ozzyager said:
You are not alone! Here is the first thing you can try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
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I get "no space left on device" Sigh. Am I doing something wrong? Tried in ABD and TWRP. Blocking updates is great idea in hindsight

cmm67 said:
I get "no space left on device" Sigh. Am I doing something wrong? Tried in ABD and TWRP. Blocking updates is great idea in hindsight
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Unfortunately I think you'll probably need to revert to stock, then. Unless something has changed since I had to do this with my vs980, you will lose all data, but the good news is your phone won't be bricked anymore:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

cmm67 said:
I get "no space left on device" Sigh. Am I doing something wrong? Tried in ABD and TWRP. Blocking updates is great idea in hindsight
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Looks like you have to flash to stock....there's a thread in the general forum....

ozzyager said:
Unfortunately I think you'll probably need to revert to stock, then. Unless something has changed since I had to do this with my vs980, you will lose all data, but the good news is your phone won't be bricked anymore:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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I'd be so happy to at least get stock! Unfortunately, when I get to Step 4 (of the Verizon variant cause Sprint doesn't use .kdz) and unplug and start download mode it doesn't connect and start flashing What in the world is going on??

cmm67 said:
I'd be so happy to at least get stock! Unfortunately, when I get to Step 4 (of the Verizon variant cause Sprint does use .kdz) and unplug and start download mode it doesn't connect and start flashing What in the world is going on??
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If you have the sprint files use the Verizon method but with sprint files...lg support tool method

RubbleTea said:
If you have the sprint files use the Verizon method but with sprint files...lg support tool method
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Using the Sprint files with the Verizon method, still wont ever start downloading. It says it happens immediately, mine sits at 0%. 3 week old phone

cmm67 said:
Using the Sprint files with the Verizon method, still wont ever start downloading. It says it happens immediately, mine sits at 0%. 3 week old phone
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Might have to read some of the threads other ppl have had it stay at %0 did you use lg recovery from file?....I'm sure your answers would be in the thread unless someone can chime in

RubbleTea said:
Might have to read some of the threads other ppl have had it stay at %0 did you use lg recovery from file?....I'm sure your answers would be in the thread unless someone can chime in
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I haven't been able to find any threads with my problem. I've got like 20 tabs open I keep switching to haha. LG recovery from file?

cmm67 said:
I haven't been able to find any threads with my problem. I've got like 20 tabs open I keep switching to haha. LG recovery from file?
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Crap I read something like that in the back to stock thread....theirs a lot of pages...I'll see if I can help...since it sucks having phone like that

RubbleTea said:
Crap I read something like that in the back to stock thread....theirs a lot of pages...I'll see if I can help...since it sucks having phone like that
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I really appreciate it, i'm looking too. Its been 2 days without a phone, driving me crazy. I'd actually prefer it stock at this point, cant screw it up haha. Would a Sprint Store tell me to get lost at this point you think? Thought of just taking it in and begging...I'm out of dignity

cmm67 said:
I really appreciate it, i'm looking too. Its been 2 days without a phone, driving me crazy. I'd actually prefer it stock at this point, cant screw it up haha. Would a Sprint Store tell me to get lost at this point you think? Thought of just taking it in and begging...I'm out of dignity
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I think sprint would b a no go....in lg support tool do you click option the "upgrade recovery" and let it download?
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You should try Verizon method again with sprint files and make sure its com 41

RubbleTea said:
I think sprint would b a no go....in lg support tool do you click option the "upgrade recovery" and let it download?
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You should try Verizon method again with sprint files and make sure its com 41
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I'm using LGFlashTool....no upgrade recovery option. shows in port 41 after the milky way error

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
You could try this method up to you, I'm starving and gonna go eat.....good luck man just reading and asking I guess....

RubbleTea said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370
You could try this method up to you, I'm starving and gonna go eat.....good luck man just reading and asking I guess....
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Thanks so much man, I really appreciate the help. I'll be here searching haha

cmm67 said:
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate the help. I'll be here searching haha
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NP best of luck I'll stop by later hopefully you'll be good by then

Hey cmm67 I don't know if this will help you but I was trying to get my phone back to stock a couple days ago and was having trouble. Mine would stay in download mode at 0% every time until I retried the instructions for the lgflashtool. I was extracting the file into the LG flash tool folder using Zipeg but once I tried 7zip it seemed to work. Once again sorry if this doesn't help at all I'm writing this from memory (hence being so vague about the instructions) and on my phone. Hope you get it fixed!
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

[Q] cant unbirck help please

so my friend download an app and didn't read anything about it before he installed the app. The app was suppose to replace the home launcher but he was suppose to install another app before he installed it but he didn't. I have tried Odin, Kies, and Heimdall with no luck. I have tried them on different computers and with different cables. His phone is a SGH-I337, yes it is rooted but only for one app that was installed that doesn't affect anything. But now it only go to the download screen with the android man even when booted up normally it only fails the [auth] on Odin and it wouldn't even connect to Kies. Any help would be GREAT, he is only giving me 2 day to try and fix it for him then he is going to buy a new phone. Thanks in advance EVEN IF ITS JUST GUESS I'll still give it a try.

What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5

If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.

jd1639 said:
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.

joshuadrivin said:
I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
Sent from my Nexus 5

JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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thanks im downloading his files now but im at a crappy hotel so its going to take over an hour ill let u know how it goes, u never know u couldve just saved him $200 :highfive:

jd1639 said:
I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
Sent from my Nexus 5
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others

joshuadrivin said:
correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
Sent from my Nexus 5
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it

joshuadrivin said:
he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly

joshuadrivin said:
I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
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That's not a good sign.
Sent from my Nexus 5

JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you got it working
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Glad you got it working
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thanks and if i end up seeing someone else with that best buy security ill post it on hear and tag you so you will know what i was talking about

joshuadrivin said:
It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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@joshuadrivin Glad that u fixed your friend phone on time for breakfast.....:good:.....u know why? i can see that u got a lot of help in here. @jd1639 saw your sig NEXUS 5 now? are u still have your S4? @JTrocks great job on giving good direction ......:good::good:

Odin Restore with AT&T SM-G930A G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files NOT WORKING!!!!!!!!!!

Odin Restore with AT&T SM-G930A G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files NOT WORKING!!!!!!!!!!
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!

joshzdad2013 said:
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
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Got the same issue on my S7 Edge att, try using the smart switch app for emergency recovery, it didnt work for me but might with you

Rapazzo said:
Got the same issue on my S7 Edge att, try using the smart switch app for emergency recovery, it didnt work for me but might with you
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Doesn't work, i think At&t blocks it. It gavr me some dumb ass remark about this carrrier doesn't allow this n that. Whatever.
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hey, I have these, if you want them let me know where i can upload them to, or I can place them on my drive for you. let me know. They helped a few times of bricking for me.
joshzdad2013 said:
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
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joshzdad2013 said:
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
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Sorry I just saw you tried those. Still, if need, let me know!!!!
Sam

ebaul said:
Sorry I just saw you tried those. Still, if need, let me know!!!!
Sam
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Hey thanks Sam, I got rid of the darn phone. Thanks for your time though.
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joshzdad2013 said:
Hey thanks Sam, I got rid of the darn phone. Thanks for your time though.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/odin-3-12-3-worlds-att-s7-odin-firmware-t3401470
working odin

ebaul said:
hey, I have these, if you want them let me know where i can upload them to, or I can place them on my drive for you. let me know. They helped a few times of bricking for me.
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Do you also have the S7 edge files?
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Skizzy034 said:
Do you also have the S7 edge files?
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Sorry for the delay, no I don't. Did you root already? Hope you did. I got rid of a bunch of crapware and can tell the difference in speed and battery life!!

Had to take my phone into Bestbuy just had them factory reset and now I have the June update.

https://imgur.com/a/4Qq7Y
Please help me

Makaveli315 said:
https://imgur.com/a/4Qq7Y
Please help me
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Use odin 3.12 or better.
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kokyleod said:
Use odin 3.12 or better.
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I did its not working still. Now it's just failing on initialization. What is the problem???

Makaveli315 said:
I did its not working still. Now it's just failing on initialization. What is the problem???
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Why are you trying to go back to pb5 when there are two newer FWs out? APF2 and APG1. I think I remember that people weren't able to restore to pb5 after updating to apf2. Could definitely be wrong about that tho.
Anyways, pg1 has wifi calling and advanced messaging.
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I found out the fix by myself. I don't understand why nobody thought of it but here it is. All I did was reboot into recovery and factory reset the phone and my phone booted up like normal without root.
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Now I'm trying to reboot it and I flashed the boot tar for it that I flashed in the first place to achieve root but everytime I download superuser it keeps force closing it...what am I doing wrong now lol. Like I must be the most unluckilest guy on the planet. This thing is a nightmare. Am I missing something after refreshing the rooted g935x boot .tar?

ebaul said:
hey, I have these, if you want them let me know where i can upload them to, or I can place them on my drive for you. let me know. They helped a few times of bricking for me.
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Do you still have those files available? I can't find them anywhere!

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0 LTE AT&T SM-T337A bootloop Help.

I've scoured the net all day and I cannot find a way to fix my new tablet. I thought I had it on http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/link-original-firmware-images-tab-4-7-t2978495 but I got a 404 error. Does anyone have that file?
I had forgotten that you could not do a permanent root on 5.1.1 and used kingo root on it. Now i'm in deep trouble. My new unlocked (once at&t) tablet is boot looped and it has the custom icon, which means once the seller sees that they will know that I tried to root it if they are techy enough. So I must at least get rid of the custom before I can send it off to them for a replacement. (I might be able to blame it on a kid but I don't know how that will fly) I've tried kies, odin and everything else I can find but haven't be able to fix it. So I was hoping that someone here could advise me. I don't care about the info on it, that's replaceable but I really want to know how to fix my tablet. I can get it into recovery mode and download mode but it's stuck on the at&t logo. Can anyone help me? Thanks
From now on I'll leave lollipop alone

InsaneXade said:
I've scoured the net all day and I cannot find a way to fix my new tablet. I thought I had it on http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/link-original-firmware-images-tab-4-7-t2978495 but I got a 404 error. Does anyone have that file?
I had forgotten that you could not do a permanent root on 5.1.1 and used kingo root on it. Now i'm in deep trouble. My new unlocked (once at&t) tablet is boot looped and it has the custom icon, which means once the seller sees that they will know that I tried to root it if they are techy enough. So I must at least get rid of the custom before I can send it off to them for a replacement. (I might be able to blame it on a kid but I don't know how that will fly) I've tried kies, odin and everything else I can find but haven't be able to fix it. So I was hoping that someone here could advise me. I don't care about the info on it, that's replaceable but I really want to know how to fix my tablet. I can get it into recovery mode and download mode but it's stuck on the at&t logo. Can anyone help me? Thanks
From now on I'll leave lollipop alone
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I am in the same boat. No luck. Help definitely needed!
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I wound up returning mine to the seller....they accepted my explanation and agreed to RMA it. I wont touch this next one, I learned my lesson. Samsung loves to lock the boot loader, I'm lucky it didn't happen to my old note 4 when kingroot unlocked it. It's a shame we cant find or make a good flashable image for odin. Then it would be safe to play. But I know nothing about android except how to use it.

InsaneXade said:
I wound up returning mine to the seller....they accepted my explanation and agreed to RMA it. I wont touch this next one, I learned my lesson. Samsung loves to lock the boot loader, I'm lucky it didn't happen to my old note 4 when kingroot unlocked it. It's a shame we cant find or make a good flashable image for odin. Then it would be safe to play. But I know nothing about android except how to use it.
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Official firmware is now available for that tablet.

MikeSaya2 said:
Official firmware is now available for that tablet.
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kind of hard to try and fix it since I bought a tab S 8 inch and am quite happy that I got the extra money do so. Thanks for replying

MikeSaya2 said:
Official firmware is now available for that tablet.
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Awesome thanks for the good news! I'll try and fix it today!
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kn1ghthawk said:
Awesome thanks for the good news! I'll try and fix it today!
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After you fix it. Root with Kingroot only and you will be fine. Then search for triangle away online, you can get it free. Open that up and click to reset counter. That will remove the custom lock that you are seeing. Every time you reboot, you will lose root, just reroot with Kingroot and you will be fine.

MikeSaya2 said:
After you fix it. Root with Kingroot only and you will be fine. Then search for triangle away online, you can get it free. Open that up and click to reset counter. That will remove the custom lock that you are seeing. Every time you reboot, you will lose root, just reroot with Kingroot and you will be fine.
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Where did you find this firmware? I can't seem to find the download file anywhere.
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kn1ghthawk said:
Where did you find this firmware? I can't seem to find the download file anywhere.
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I have created it. Here is the link to my Google drive where you can flash it with Odin. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2tL1qNCFeAUzhUQW5kbW5HOWM

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I have created it. Here is the link to my Google drive where you can flash it with Odin. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2tL1qNCFeAUzhUQW5kbW5HOWM
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You're the best! I'm downloading it now. I'll let you know how it goes
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I have created it. Here is the link to my Google drive where you can flash it with Odin. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bz2tL1qNCFeAUzhUQW5kbW5HOWM
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My forum post is also located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/official-att-lollipop-firmware-tab-4-sm-t3439252
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kn1ghthawk said:
You're the best! I'm downloading it now. I'll let you know how it goes
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It will be fixed. Just put file in the AP slot in Odin and flash.

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My forum post is also located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/official-att-lollipop-firmware-tab-4-sm-t3439252
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It will be fixed. Just put file in the AP slot in Odin and flash.
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So I ran it in Odin in the AP slot. It runs all the way through and succeeds however when it boots up it is still stuck on the ATT logo... is there any settings within Odin I have to change possibly?

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So I ran it in Odin in the AP slot. It runs all the way through and succeeds however when it boots up it is still stuck on the ATT logo... is there any settings within Odin I have to change possibly?
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It can take up to 5 mins to boot from att logo but it will boot.

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It can take up to 5 mins to boot from att logo but it will boot.
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YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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kn1ghthawk said:
YOU ARE MY HERO!!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
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Glad to help out. It is safe to root it with Kingroot but after you reboot, root will be lost. Just reroot with Kingroot and you will be rooted again without a problem. Ive been working on a way to maintain root but no luck yet. Just don't replace Kingroot with SuperSU or you will brick it again but at least it can be fixed again if you do brick.

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Link to the firmware for SM-T377A mine is bricked!