i tried the NB1 to MK2 method. the odin failed for no reason, saying that "Completion(write) failed". i tried several times and tried again after rebooting the computer and it worked. but the problem is that my phone wont boot. it's stuck on the samsung screen. how do i fix this? i did everything right! i double checked before initiating the odin. the phone wont even go to the downloadmode. Can JTAG fix this? JTAG worked last time when my MF3 got bricked.
also it wont even get to the stock recovery
i tried the NB1 to MK2 method. the odin failed for no reason, saying that "Completion(write) failed". i tried several times and tried again after rebooting the computer and it worked. but the problem is that my phone wont boot. it's stuck on the samsung screen. how do i fix this? i did everything right! i double checked before initiating the odin. the phone wont even go to the downloadmode. Can JTAG fix this? JTAG worked last time when my MF3 got bricked.
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If you can't get to download mode or anything, then yes you'll need JTAG.
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DeadlySin9 said:
If you can't get to download mode or anything, then yes you'll need JTAG.
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oh, i can go to download mode now. whenever my phone is charging, i can't go to dowloadmode. so... is there a way to fix this since i can go to download mode? if not, im just gonna wait until full nb1 tar file comes out. is there a way to unbrick NB1 with JTAG? sorry for being a such a newb
ryujeff said:
oh, i can go to download mode now. whenever my phone is charging, i can't go to dowloadmode. so... is there a way to fix this since i can go to download mode? if not, im just gonna wait until full nb1 tar file comes out. is there a way to unbrick NB1 with JTAG? sorry for being a such a newb
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Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and get the NB1 tars and flash in Odin. Then you'll find how to Safestrap and root.
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megamanDJ said:
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and get the NB1 tars and flash in Odin. Then you'll find how to Safestrap and root.
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Ijust saw that there isnt a root method yet for NB1. If you haven't upgraded to 4.4 yet then you should try to get flashed back to MK2 and root it until there is a reliable rooting method for 4.4
megamanDJ said:
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 and get the NB1 tars and flash in Odin. Then you'll find how to Safestrap and root.
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Ijust saw that there isnt a root method yet for NB1. If you haven't upgraded to 4.4 yet then you should try to get flashed back to MK2 and root it until there is a reliable rooting method for 4.4
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thanks man. you saved my day. unfortunately i was on NB1
ryujeff said:
thanks man. you saved my day. unfortunately i was on NB1
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Did you end up staying on NB1 or doing the downgrade trick to get back to MK2?
megamanDJ said:
Did you end up staying on NB1 or doing the downgrade trick to get back to MK2?
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i'm now on NB1, and i heard that the root method for NB1 should probably come out before verizon's NB1 release, so i'm just gonna wait until the NB1 root comes out. Because i seriously messed up my phone twice, so i'm not trying to do complicated things now.
ryujeff said:
i'm now on NB1, and i heard that the root method for NB1 should probably come out before verizon's NB1 release, so i'm just gonna wait until the NB1 root comes out. Because i seriously messed up my phone twice, so i'm not trying to do complicated things now.
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You can have a stock, rooted NB1 phone now thanks to muniz_ri. Here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50668385&postcount=4
Good luck.
John The Rhino said:
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You can have a stock, rooted NB1 phone now thanks to muniz_ri. Here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50668385&postcount=4
Good luck.
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I bricked my phone by that method. but since there is NB1 full tar, i'm gonna give it another try if the root method doesn't come out. I don't know what the problem was, but anytime i do something, i screw up my phone. I was a dev for Galaxy A in Korea, but now things have changed too much and now i barely install a rom.
ryujeff said:
I bricked my phone by that method. but since there is NB1 full tar, i'm gonna give it another try if the root method doesn't come out. I don't know what the problem was, but anytime i do something, i screw up my phone. I was a dev for Galaxy A in Korea, but now things have changed too much and now i barely install a rom.
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Yeah, rooting was so much easier back in the day of unlocked boot loaders. My Galaxy Skyrocket just demands to wear a new rom every chance it gets. The Galaxy S4 on At&t is more difficult & the instructions must be followed exactly when flashing custom roms or it's Odin tar file party time. All in all, it's so worth it. The Kit Kat roms that are out thus far are just amazing. Thanks XDA!
But still i cant install AOSP roms. I like AOSP better
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I'm on MF3 right now, but can I use ODIN to go back to AMDL, then root and install a different recovery? It seems that the answer is yes because I saw a thread to download ODIN with AMDL, and that AMDL will allow you to fully root with a custom recovery. Just wanted to confirm before I start down the path of no return. Just want to get the 4.3 Google Edition going on my SGH-1337.
Thanks all.
EDIT: Did some more snooping and other threads saying you cannot use ODIN to go back to AMDL. Ugh. Guess I'll have to wait.
Your post edit is correct.
You have other options. Check out post #2 of the I337 guide in my signature. It covers root and safestrap for your mf3 firmware. Read up though, and don't jump into it without knowledge.
Cheers
jedil1c1ous said:
I'm on MF3 right now, but can I use ODIN to go back to AMDL, then root and install a different recovery? It seems that the answer is yes because I saw a thread to download ODIN with AMDL, and that AMDL will allow you to fully root with a custom recovery. Just wanted to confirm before I start down the path of no return. Just want to get the 4.3 Google Edition going on my SGH-1337.
Thanks all.
EDIT: Did some more snooping and other threads saying you cannot use ODIN to go back to AMDL. Ugh. Guess I'll have to wait.
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I just want to add that you cannot do ANYTHING (other than rooting) at the moment with the MF3. I will promise you that it will totally jack up your device.
Your best off rooting installing exposed and than install wanam exposed app and that will get you the customization of a stock rom with everything you can possibly ask for.
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agent929 said:
I just want to add that you cannot do ANYTHING (other than rooting) at the moment with the MF3. I will promise you that it will totally jack up your device.
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Safestrap
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I stand corrected
so I have been on vision x rom for last couple months. I had a guy flash the stock rom back on my phone and now I have an att update aprox 359mb ready to install BUT I cannot update it. after update completes it boots into twrp. how can I uninstall twrp or is it something I missing. thanks for your help in advance. NOOB here
Do you know what firmware you're on? I don't what stock rom the guy flashed but it must not have been the stock firmware or you wouldn't have twrp.
jd1639 said:
do you know what firmware you're on? I don't what stock rom the guy flashed but it must not have been the stock firmware or you wouldn't have twrp.
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it shows 4.2.2
JSUMNERS said:
it shows 4.2.2
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Are you on MDB/MDL or MF3?
Edit: must be MDB/MDL if you still have custom recovery?
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it shows 4.2.2
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What are the last three characters on your base band
rayburne said:
are you on mdb/mdl or mf3?
Edit: Must be mdb/mdl if you still have custom recovery?
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im sorry im noob to the 10th......baseband version 1337ucuamdb
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im sorry im noob to the 10th......baseband version 1337ucuamdb
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Your are on mdb firmware. If flashing custom roms is important to you what I would do is use Odin to upgrade you to mdl firmware. That is probably the same firmware that you have the update for based on its small size. If you use Odin you will lose root and twrp. But you'll be able to put those back on.
jd1639 said:
your are on mdb firmware. If flashing custom roms is important to you what i would do is use odin to upgrade you to mdl firmware. That is probably the same firmware that you have the update for based on its small size. If you use odin you will lose root and twrp. But you'll be able to put those back on.
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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Yes, by flashing the mdl firmware in Odin
Thanks you very much. Now time to download odin and do research on xda forums.... Wish me luck
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Thanks you very much. Now time to download odin and do research on xda forums.... Wish me luck
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If you run into problems just ask. The firmware you can get from sammobile.com. You have to register but it's free.
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what im trying to attempt is to totally get back to stock everything with no root. I would like to get the update from july which is avail for me and then get the ota for 4.3 in november.... Totally stock. Is this possible ?
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Are you sure you want to take that update (I'm assuming it's the MF3 update)?
If you do, you will be limited to using safestrap and the custom roms you can flash in the future.
If you stay at MDL, you can still install a custom 4.3 rom (or the stock 4.3 release without bootloaders once it's available).
You can even install stock MF3 without the bootloaders from the dev section to get the update.
If you want to have an unlocked bootloader and have complete freedom to flash whatever you want on your phone, you only want to update to MDL as mentioned above and not take the MF3 update.
Once your at official OTA MF3, your bootloader is locked and there is no turning back (just trying to help and make sure you are aware of what happens if you take the OTA and upgrade to MF3).
Good Luck
JSUMNERS said:
so I have been on vision x rom for last couple months. I had a guy flash the stock rom back on my phone and now I have an att update aprox 359mb ready to install BUT I cannot update it. after update completes it boots into twrp. how can I uninstall twrp or is it something I missing. thanks for your help in advance. NOOB here
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Heimdall is your friend , safer than Odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441&highlight=heimdall
jakew02 said:
heimdall is your friend , safer than odin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2374441&highlight=heimdall
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ok so i havent unrooted yet. Still researching. My problem is now that when i power the phone on it shows custom with the open pad lock. But but when i run root checker basic is says im not rooted. Im confused and need help please. Sorry for being so ignorant but im learning
Sorry again but im still confused as to why it still has pad lock on start up but root checker says no root. I am so stupid im sorry but i need help please
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Sorry again but im still confused as to why it still has pad lock on start up but root checker says no root. I am so stupid im sorry but i need help please
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Go get Triangle Away. That helped me get rid of the pad lock.
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risensunx said:
Go get Triangle Away. That helped me get rid of the pad lock.
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Read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319251
Hey guys,
How do I Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3 (at&t unlocked).
Do I have to unroot and then install then root again?
please help
thanks
langleyguy said:
Hey guys,
How do I Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3 (at&t unlocked).
Do I have to unroot and then install then root again?
please help
thanks
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From what I read AT&T pulled the update because it had "Problems". So ATM there's no OTA.
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langleyguy said:
Hey guys,
How do I Install 4.3 on Rooted S4 i337 MF3 (at&t unlocked).
Do I have to unroot and then install then root again?
please help
thanks
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You can try this method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529759
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Starting at the MF3 point in this thread helped me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
The OP has a link to download the update and side load it. I was able to install off my sd card through stock recovery. I detailed somewhere towards the end of the thread how I did it. It was off topic however. Feel free to ask questions. I will try to consolidate a good how to a little later tonight.
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CAG-man said:
Starting at the MF3 point in this thread helped me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
The OP has a link to download the update and side load it. I was able to install off my sd card through stock recovery. I detailed somewhere towards the end of the thread how I did it. It was off topic however. Feel free to ask questions. I will try to consolidate a good how to a little later tonight.
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Raidel00 has a thread opened up for mf3 to mj9. I don't know how successful his thread has been since I used the other method (link) you posted and it worked fine for me. But don't you just have to side load it through adb or through SD card? Since your on mf3 you dont have to download the mf3 partial file that I had to download since I was on mj6 correct?
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This is correct. Just download the update file, rename to a zip and side load through adb or use recovery to install.
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CAG-man said:
This is correct. Just download the update file, rename to a zip and side load through adb or use recovery to install.
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About to try this with my ATT S4 with MF3 and report.
If you do have troubles still when your phone boots and you are rooted use a file explorer to look at the log files in /cache/recovery to see where it failed.
This is how I installed my MJ9. I had a modified feature.xml file.
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upgrade rooted I337 from 4..2.2 to 4.3
i searched the best i could and i keep coming back to this thread but it is old..i am sure the answer to my question is here somewhere, so maybe someone can show me where the info is?
i have an unlocked and rooted ATT I337 4.2.2 build MF3
i want to upgrade to 4.3.. can someone please link me to the thread? thank you
matt1110 said:
i searched the best i could and i keep coming back to this thread but it is old..i am sure the answer to my question is here somewhere, so maybe someone can show me where the info is?
i have an unlocked and rooted ATT I337 4.2.2 build MF3
i want to upgrade to 4.3.. can someone please link me to the thread? thank you
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@matt1110 If you want to Upgrade to 4.3 MK2 firmware. ...Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 for guide .... tested my self and also confirmed by others. .... Goodluck...... just wondering u said that u have ATT 4.2.2 MF3 firmware and unlocked:what::what: ..... AFAIK.... ATT i337 S4 never have unlock bootloader. .....
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@matt1110 If you want to Upgrade to 4.3 MK2 firmware. ...Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 for guide .... tested my self and also confirmed by others. .... Goodluck...... just wondering u said that u have ATT 4.2.2 MF3 firmware and unlocked:what::what: ..... AFAIK.... ATT i337 S4 never have unlock bootloader. .....
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i should have been more specific..the SIM is unlocked or i am able to use it with other carriers ( i am old and barely able to root and unlock a bootloader, not sure what it even is) but i did both to an old atrix and rooted my S3 and then my S4..the bootloader is locked..
thank for the link and i will read and re read it until i feel comfortable enough doing it..thanks again
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@matt1110 If you want to Upgrade to 4.3 MK2 firmware. ...Follow my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621279 check post #2 for guide .... tested my self and also confirmed by others. .... Goodluck...... just wondering u said that u have ATT 4.2.2 MF3 firmware and unlocked:what::what: ..... AFAIK.... ATT i337 S4 never have unlock bootloader. .....
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hi ted...updated my drivers, used your link to get the newest odin...now here comes the dumb stuff...seriously, i am 57 and i could have auditioned for "dumb and dumber" so here goes..
i see all the files...the .tar files.. if i do not download the "all in one", do i download and use the three other .tar files? (stockrecovery, stockmodem and boot? or do i just use one? my goal s to have 4.3 and a rooted phone. am i able to save all my apps and data using titanium backup with no fear of losing all my stuff?
thanks for repeating what is probably here somewhere and i could figure out if i took a few days..
matt1110 said:
hi ted...updated my drivers, used your link to get the newest odin...now here comes the dumb stuff...seriously, i am 57 and i could have auditioned for "dumb and dumber" so here goes..
i see all the files...the .tar files.. if i do not download the "all in one", do i download and use the three other .tar files? (stockrecovery, stockmodem and boot? or do i just use one? my goal s to have 4.3 and a rooted phone. am i able to save all my apps and data using titanium backup with no fear of losing all my stuff?
thanks for repeating what is probably here somewhere and i could figure out if i took a few days..
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Choose only one. ... If u use 4 files then u need to place it according to image on post #2...... Each file goes to each Odin slot. ...... but if u choose all in one file then only place it on PDA slot from Odin. The others separate files from post#3 use it only if you soft bricked and want to replace certain file ( recovery, boot or modem).Both 4 files and all in one files would wipe your data and apps..... It would take you straight to stock MK2 firmware.
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ted77usa said:
Choose only one. ... If u use 4 files then u need to place it according to image on post #2...... Each file goes to each Odin slot. ...... but if u choose all in one file then only place it on PDA slot from Odin. The others separate files from post#3 use it only if you soft bricked and want to replace certain file ( recovery, boot or modem).Both 4 files and all in one files would wipe your data and apps..... It would take you straight to stock MK2 firmware.
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MK2 being 4.3? it seems to me, the easiest riute is the all in one, although it is huge..i can always delete it after use of course.
from what i understand, even after a wipe, i can reinstall titanium backup and get all my data and apps back or is there a better way? member, dumber here...
and, stock MK2... is there a link to rooting this after i do the upgrade ? i like a rooted phone..i unlocked the bootloader on my atrix , i guess more as an act of defiance than knowing wtf i was doing...
so now with my S4, i hope to resolve the freeze and wi-fi issues...i had no such problems with my S3..and of course i want to attain root.
thanks!
matt1110 said:
MK2 being 4.3? it seems to me, the easiest riute is the all in one, although it is huge..i can always delete it after use of course.
from what i understand, even after a wipe, i can reinstall titanium backup and get all my data and apps back or is there a better way? member, dumber here...
and, stock MK2... is there a link to rooting this after i do the upgrade ? i like a rooted phone..i unlocked the bootloader on my atrix , i guess more as an act of defiance than knowing wtf i was doing...
so now with my S4, i hope to resolve the freeze and wi-fi issues...i had no such problems with my S3..and of course i want to attain root.
thanks!
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Check this MK2 INDEX AND ROM LIST http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 by @guut13 alot of good information and links ....like rooting. .... Safestrap recovery. ... returning to stock. ..... sim unlocked. ... and over 20 compatible rom that worked with MK2+SSv3.71
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ted77usa said:
Check this MK2 INDEX AND ROM LIST http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221 by @guut13 alot of good information and links ....like rooting. .... Safestrap recovery. ... returning to stock. ..... sim unlocked. ... and over 20 compatible rom that worked with MK2+SSv3.71
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well, i downloaded the all in one and when i try and use odin, it tell me that the tar file is invalid..and my phone is now saying "downloading...do not turn off target! but it is not connected to anything and if i connect it and use odin, i get the tar file is invalid error
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well, i downloaded the all in one and when i try and use odin, it tell me that the tar file is invalid..and my phone is now saying "downloading...do not turn off target! but it is not connected to anything and if i connect it and use odin, i get the tar file is invalid error
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@matt1110 U might got bad download ..... try to re-download the file and make sure md5 are matched. ... just pull your battery off. ....put it back and go to download mode (voldown+home+power) ......flash the valid file via Odin....
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ted77usa said:
@matt1110 U might got bad download ..... try to re-download the file and make sure md5 are matched. ... just pull your battery off. ....put it back and go to download mode (voldown+home+power) ......flash the valid file via Odin....
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ok..i did the battery pull...phone now says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Pleas select recovery mode in kies and try again"
was it trying to do an OTA before i hooked it up via usb to the laptop?
now odin sees it but it does a fail
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matt1110 said:
ok..i did the battery pull...phone now says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Pleas select recovery mode in kies and try again"
was it trying to do an OTA before i hooked it up via usb to the laptop?
now odin sees it but it does a fail
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it seems to be loading this time
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matt1110 said:
ok..i did the battery pull...phone now says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Pleas select recovery mode in kies and try again"
was it trying to do an OTA before i hooked it up via usb to the laptop?
now odin sees it but it does a fail
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it seems to be loading this time
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got a "pass" this time..phone is rebooting or something...seems to be all good..
got everything working...and am rooted too... thanks ted
I flashed the 4.4 update and everything was working pretty good except that sprint zone was saying that I had a software update available, but it wouldn't let me update. So i tried to ODIN back to MK2 and it is failing every time. What do I have to do to go back to MK2 so that my phone can get the OTA update properly?
I ran into the same problem trying to downgrade after taking the ota. There is a problem with the updated bootloader preventing us from installing anything older. I was pretty much SOL until Unknownforce posted a flashable version of NAE here. I got back up and running by flashing philz recovery, then the NAE modem from here, then flashing the rom from recovery. Until a complete stock NAE tar is released, or someone figures out how to downgrade the bootloader, this is the only way I know how to resolve our situation.
As mentioned you can't go back to an earlier version of android. Example 4.3 to 4.2.2 and now 4.4.2 to 4.3
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daniel4653 said:
As mentioned you can't go back to an earlier version of android. Example 4.3 to 4.2.2 and now 4.4.2 to 4.3
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Thanks for this info. Makes sense, though I haven't read that anywhere else. That would have saved me hours as I've tried to flash the stock firmware.
Perhaps someone can help. I'm rooted on MJA update, 4.3 stock ROM, TWRP recovery. I've been trying to get to a clean MK2 as the OTA didn't work properly (broke wi-fi, etc.). I flashed back to MJA using Odin to regain wi fi.
I've read I will need to go back to stock recovery in order receive OTAs (like 4.4.2 and beyond). I have read, downloaded and read, and read. No luck.
How can I get to NAE? Will i need to get to MK2 first? Perhaps someone can clear up my confusion. I've flashed a good bit on my old Evo 4G, but am new to Odin, though I had no issues rooting or flashing hotspot tar file.
Thanks!
I fixed mine by flashing the MK2 update.zip in recovery. It didn't go back to MK2 but it booted up. When I looked on KIES it said the phone was MK2 but the other two parts were NAE.
greggriffin13 said:
Thanks for this info. Makes sense, though I haven't read that anywhere else. That would have saved me hours as I've tried to flash the stock firmware.
Perhaps someone can help. I'm rooted on MJA update, 4.3 stock ROM, TWRP recovery. I've been trying to get to a clean MK2 as the OTA didn't work properly (broke wi-fi, etc.). I flashed back to MJA using Odin to regain wi fi.
I've read I will need to go back to stock recovery in order receive OTAs (like 4.4.2 and beyond). I have read, downloaded and read, and read. No luck.
How can I get to NAE? Will i need to get to MK2 first? Perhaps someone can clear up my confusion. I've flashed a good bit on my old Evo 4G, but am new to Odin, though I had no issues rooting or flashing hotspot tar file.
Thanks!
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In order to take on OTA or install an upgrade zip in recovery, you have to be on the latest version. In your case, MK2. Your easiest option would be to odin the MK2 tar and then either wait for the OTA or download the upgrade zip and install with recovery.
daniel4653 said:
As mentioned you can't go back to an earlier version of android. Example 4.3 to 4.2.2 and now 4.4.2 to 4.3
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cruise350 said:
In order to take on OTA or install an upgrade zip in recovery, you have to be on the latest version. In your case, MK2. Your easiest option would be to odin the MK2 tar and then either wait for the OTA or download the upgrade zip and install with recovery.
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Thanks Cruise 350, for your suggestion. I have downloaded the MK2 zip thinking I might need to use it.
So, if I can get the MK2 tar to "take" in Odin, will it break root? I've tried so many steps in Odin where I read my actions would break root, but I haven't lost root any of the times. I don't mind losing root if I can grab the OTAs and re-root after.
Yes, if you odin mk2 you will lose root. You would lose for with the nae update also. Not to worry, it is very easy to reroot this phone.
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cruise350 said:
Yes, if you odin mk2 you will lose root. You would lose for with the nae update also. Not to worry, it is very easy to reroot this phone.
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Thanks, cruise350.
I Odin'd the MK2, and it didn't break root, left me with a broken wi fi though! I checked in the settings that I did indeed go to MK2. I Odin'd a file named MK2- ModemOnly.tar.md5.
Perhaps I'm not flashing the correct tar file. My MK2 download was around 1.36G zipped. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks. Until then, I'm back to MJA.
You odined the modem tar not the whole ROM. You can find the proper file that you need in the development section. It's by random45. Download it, and that should bring you to unrooted MK2.
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Edit: here's the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
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daniel4653 said:
You odined the modem tar not the whole ROM. You can find the proper file that you need in the development section. It's by random45. Download it, and that should bring you to unrooted MK2.
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Edit: here's the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2601443
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Awesome help, daniel4653! I'm on it. Do I Odin it using the PDA tab?
greggriffin13 said:
Awesome help, daniel4653! I'm on it. Do I Odin it using the PDA tab?
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Yes on the PDa slot.
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out of curiosity uou have tripped Knox already?
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Yes on the PDa slot.
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out of curiosity uou have tripped Knox already?
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Got it. I had downloaded this file yesterday, but somehow it got corrupted, so downloading once more. Thanks so much for the prompt, excellent help!
If you are still having problems, what version of Odin are you using. While some people report success using the older odins with MK2 I found that using odin 3.09 never fails me with the newer software versions.
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If you are still having problems, what version of Odin are you using. While some people report success using the older odins with MK2 I found that using odin 3.09 never fails me with the newer software versions.
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cruise350, I was successful! I used 1.85, though I have downloaded 3.07 and 3.09, and tried those along the way (with the wrong files).
Yeah, I tripped Knox but not concerned as I hope to keep this S4 for a long time. I have read about Triangle Away, and did not go there- yet. Should I?
I'll wait for the NAE OTA and seek to root it again after that. Will it still root using CF-Auto Root in Odin?
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Yes on the PDa slot.
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out of curiosity uou have tripped Knox already?
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Yeah, I tripped Knox, but not concerned as I hope to keep S4 for a long time. Should I be concerned? I've read about Triangle Away, but haven't gone there- yet. Your thoughts?
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cruise350, I was successful! I used 1.85, though I have downloaded 3.07 and 3.09, and tried those along the way (with the wrong files).
Yeah, I tripped Knox but not concerned as I hope to keep this S4 for a long time. I have read about Triangle Away, and did not go there- yet. Should I?
I'll wait for the NAE OTA and seek to root it again after that. Will it still root using CF-Auto Root in Odin?
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Triangle away will not work, it's for older versions. Cf autoroot works great, just make sure you download the newest one.
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My problem is I have searched EVERYWHERE to find info on how to root my device being that it is brand new never rooted running the newest firmware update. My gs5 came with NI2 and then when I turned it on it did more updates so now it has NK2 NEVER ROOTED BEFORE. so I need to find out if I can downgrade my firmware back to NI2 so that I can use towelroot to root my gs5 because im feeling kinda sketchy about downgrading after the bootloader has been updated to NK2. and my next question is, ive read that in order to get on the most recent firmware and rooted you need to flash the firmware in order using odin till I get to the newest firmware and my question is this, after ive rooted and I flash new firmware using odin will my root still be there even after doing this 2 or 3 times getting to the newest firmware out will my device still have root? or will all the flashing of new firmwares take away root? so I believe if somebody answers these questions i'll know where to start.
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My problem is I have searched EVERYWHERE to find info on how to root my device being that it is brand new never rooted running the newest firmware update. My gs5 came with NI2 and then when I turned it on it did more updates so now it has NK2 NEVER ROOTED BEFORE. so I need to find out if I can downgrade my firmware back to NI2 so that I can use towelroot to root my gs5 because im feeling kinda sketchy about downgrading after the bootloader has been updated to NK2. and my next question is, ive read that in order to get on the most recent firmware and rooted you need to flash the firmware in order using odin till I get to the newest firmware and my question is this, after ive rooted and I flash new firmware using odin will my root still be there even after doing this 2 or 3 times getting to the newest firmware out will my device still have root? or will all the flashing of new firmwares take away root? so I believe if somebody answers these questions i'll know where to start.
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I just did mine today. I installed towelroot before updating to NK2 though. After I rooted it verizon still kept asking me to upgrade so I did and lost the root. I was able to get it rooted again though. Not sure if this helps cause I was on NI2 when I installed towelroot. Can't it be installed on NK2? I don't know this is my first post.
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I think you can install towelroot to NK2. You have to downgrade to NCG to get root to work, then flash to NK2. You don't want to try to install it while in NCG cause the phone will go too slow. I used the video called Verizon Galaxy S5 How To Root Latest 4.4.4. OTA Update
Everything you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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My problem is I have searched EVERYWHERE to find info on how to root my device being that it is brand new never rooted running the newest firmware update. My gs5 came with NI2 and then when I turned it on it did more updates so now it has NK2 NEVER ROOTED BEFORE. so I need to find out if I can downgrade my firmware back to NI2 so that I can use towelroot to root my gs5 because im feeling kinda sketchy about downgrading after the bootloader has been updated to NK2. and my next question is, ive read that in order to get on the most recent firmware and rooted you need to flash the firmware in order using odin till I get to the newest firmware and my question is this, after ive rooted and I flash new firmware using odin will my root still be there even after doing this 2 or 3 times getting to the newest firmware out will my device still have root? or will all the flashing of new firmwares take away root? so I believe if somebody answers these questions i'll know where to start.
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milfblaster said:
I just did mine today. I installed towelroot before updating to NK2 though. After I rooted it verizon still kept asking me to upgrade so I did and lost the root. I was able to get it rooted again though. Not sure if this helps cause I was on NI2 when I installed towelroot. Can't it be installed on NK2? I don't know this is my first post.
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I think you can install towelroot to NK2. You have to downgrade to NCG to get root to work, then flash to NK2. You don't want to try to install it while in NCG cause the phone will go too slow. I used the video called Verizon Galaxy S5 How To Root Latest 4.4.4. OTA Update
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Idk i talked to samsung and they were telling me that its impossible to downgrade firmwares because the bootloader is locked and was upgraded to nk2 and idk if they are just full of crap cause i seamed to know more then the samsung guy i was talking to but when i goto towelroot.com in chrome it just loads more and more browser pages till i close out the app, and im not new to rooting ive had gs2 and gs3 plus a few samsung tablets but this locked verizon bootloader is screwing me up plus with so many different things, im lost and dont know where to start, cause im on nk2 now on a device thats never been rooted plus when i got the phone a week ago it came with ni2 and all i did was turn it on and it kept doing all these updates so idk what to do, if somebody know a fix PLEASE HELP ME!!!
jagrave said:
Everything you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880
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im reading the page you linked me to, but I have 1 question. my device has NK2 on it and the bootloader has been updated to nk2 aswell so my question is, im not able to flash a older firmware version because the bootloader is locked and wont change back to a older firmware correct?
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im reading the page you linked me to, but I have 1 question. my device has NK2 on it and the bootloader has been updated to nk2 aswell so my question is, im not able to flash a older firmware version because the bootloader is locked and wont change back to a older firmware correct?
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You can still do it. That Guide works for from ncg to nk2. It even has the tar files for nk2 so you can Odin back to nk2 if you want after you root. Is there a certain rom you're wanting to run?
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You can still do it. That Guide works for from ncg to nk2. It even has the tar files for nk2 so you can Odin back to nk2 if you want after you root. Is there a certain rom you're wanting to run?
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no at the moment im just trying to get this rooted, so im guessing because when I got my phone brand new it had ni2 on it so that's the tar file I should download correct?
You have to download ncg to root. Then I'd you want ni2 download ni2 or if you want the very latest get nk2. More roms use ni2 firmware I think.
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You have to download ncg to root. Then I'd you want ni2 download ni2 or if you want the very latest get nk2. More roms use ni2 firmware I think.
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ok so im guessing the ncg that ive downloaded off sammobile will work
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ok so im guessing the ncg that ive downloaded off sammobile will work
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Was it full tar or firmware? I only ask because you don't need the full tar. All you need to do is get the Firmware only that is in that thread I linked. Flash it in Odin, run towelroot(should already be installed because once you go to ncg kernel things will be slow), flash superuser, safestrap, then flash the nk2 firmware with Odin. That should put you where you are now, just rooted and with safestrap.
Just follow that thread substituting nk2 for ni2 and use the Firmware downloads from that thread.
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Was it full tar or firmware? I only ask because you don't need the full tar. All you need to do is get the Firmware only that is in that thread I linked. Flash it in Odin, run towelroot(should already be installed because once you go to ncg kernel things will be slow), flash superuser, safestrap, then flash the nk2 firmware with Odin. That should put you where you are now, just rooted and with safestrap.
Just follow that thread substituting nk2 for ni2 and use the Firmware downloads from that thread.
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dude I just flashed the ncg and now im stuck in a boot look at the Verizon logo screen
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dude I just flashed the ncg and now im stuck in a boot look at the Verizon logo screen
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Did you follow the guide?
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dude I just flashed the ncg and now im stuck in a boot look at the Verizon logo screen
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ok dude heres the deal, I went into stock recovery cause I was stuck in a boot loop and cleared everything so now its loaded and im on ncg 4.4.2 but its running perfectly fine not slow at all so now what do I do? just root it? then flash nk2 back on it?
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ok dude heres the deal, I went into stock recovery cause I was stuck in a boot loop and cleared everything so now its loaded and im on ncg 4.4.2 but its running perfectly fine not slow at all so now what do I do? just root it? then flash nk2 back on it?
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Go to the guide, go to how to root section. You can use your phone to unzip files so download roots5 zip and unzip it and follow those steps except for number 3(the ones that says Odin ncg) since you're on it now. When you get to the step that says Odin ni2 just use nk2, or ni2 if you want on that one. Now roms are ni2 than nk2.
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Go to the guide, go to how to root section. You can use your phone to unzip files so download roots5 zip and unzip it and follow those steps except for number 3(the ones that says Odin ncg) since you're on it now. When you get to the step that says Odin ni2 just use nk2, or ni2 if you want on that one. Now roms are ni2 than nk2.
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do I still need to do #5?
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do I still need to do #5?
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hey can I flash NK2_Kernel.tar that is in that root5 folder? to get back on nk2? I know its not the whole version or do i9 need the whole version?
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do I still need to do #5?
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I meant 3,4 and 5. I'm sorry. Trying to get my son to go to sleep too. Lol. Only time you need download mode is if you're using Odin. And you only need it now to go to ni2 or nk2, after you root and install safestrap and flash superuser.
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I meant 3,4 and 5. I'm sorry. Trying to get my son to go to sleep too. Lol. Only time you need download mode is if you're using Odin. And you only need it now to go to ni2 or nk2, after you root and install safestrap and flash superuser.
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hey can I flash NK2_Kernel.tar that is in that root5 folder? to get back on nk2? I know its not the whole version or do i9 need the whole version? or do I need the full version?
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hey can I flash NK2_Kernel.tar that is in that root5 folder? to get back on nk2? I know its not the whole version or do i9 need the whole version? or do I need the full version?
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The kernel tar is what you need
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The kernel tar is what you need
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Wait, did you download ncg Kernel or ncg firmware only? If only kernel then nk2 kernel is ok but if you did firmware then do nk2 firmware only. That way you get the modem too
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The kernel tar is what you need
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Wait, did you download ncg Kernel or ncg firmware only? If only kernel then nk2 kernel is ok but if you did firmware then do nk2 firmware only. That way you get the modem too
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then that's where I messed up cause I used the ncg firmware then I just used the nk2 kernel from the root5 folder and now im stuck on the Samsung galaxy s5 screen. so what do I gota do not just go into download mode and reflash the nk2 firmware?