So I rooted my galaxy s4 AT&T and I rooted it while on mf3. Is there a way for me to upgrade without breaking my phone? I don't care about keeping root. Just need to update! Thanks!
Post 2 has everything you need to root your devce and install a new Rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
If you want to just update and not care about rerooting ever again, you can download the stock rom and install it via odin. It will unroot your phone in the process.
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jtchinoy said:
Post 2 has everything you need to root your devce and install a new Rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314494
If you want to just update and not care about rerooting ever again, you can download the stock rom and install it via odin. It will unroot your phone in the process.
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So can I use JODIN to flash straight to 4.2.2?
Sorry about all the questions...
dantheman1024 said:
So can I use JODIN to flash straight to 4.2.2?
Sorry about all the questions...
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Right. Just remember that you lose any advantages for rooting that MF3 has over MK2.
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just accidentally installed another rom on top of that rom on my s4 i337 mf3 using safestrap any help would be amazing.
On top of what rom?
need more info
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On top of what rom?
need more info
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on top of stock rom, my stock rom was JeallyBean 4.2.2 i337 mf3 not mdl and i read there are no mf3 files for odin
So i managed to fix this problem just by downloading stock rom for my phone and flashing with safestrap: Galaxy S4 rooted Stock ROM AT&T SGH-i337 MF3 (i found that on google)
The rom i downloader is rooted. and it said to install Loki after finishing flashing rom but i managed not to.
after you finished flashing you need to install also: jflteatt-MF3-modules(attachment) : this will make your wifi to work.
Every thing i just said, worked for me! do this at your own risk! im not responsible for any damages!!!
Wait what if you flash MDL with safestrap, and use goo.im for TWRP? It could possibly brick but just an idea.
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supitsronnie said:
Wait what if you flash MDL with safestrap, and use goo.im for TWRP? It could possibly brick but just an idea.
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It wouldn't. The bootloader is still MF3 no matter what you do to the system, and so it will still be locked with no way to bypass it.
How do you update firmware from AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S4, SGH-I337, MF3, 4.2.2 to 4.3 or 4.4.2?
joeydija said:
How do you update firmware from AT&T SAMSUNG GALAXY S4, SGH-I337, MF3, 4.2.2 to 4.3 or 4.4.2?
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Look in the general forum. You'll need to use Odin
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Look in the general forum. You'll need to use Odin
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Thank you for the reply.
I've searched the general forum, but I'm having trouble sifting through all the information.
Have you ever updated your firmware for a rooted phone?
I understand how to use Odin, but I need a tutorial.
I'll look again.
?...
I'm still not sure what to do, I really want to experience the most out of my rooted phone.
I'd like the newest advancements...
How bout this question, anyone reading this have my phone type and what did you do with your phone?
joeydija said:
I'm still not sure what to do, I really want to experience the most out of my rooted phone.
I'd like the newest advancements...
How bout this question, anyone reading this have my phone type and what did you do with your phone?
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Flash the all in one tar file from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770. Then use saferoot to root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
If you want nb1 then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
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Flash the all in one tar file from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770. Then use saferoot to root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48392009
If you want nb1 then follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51067706
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Wow, thanks so much!
I am trying to unroot my AT&T Galaxy S4 back to stock so I can apply the OTA updates. Currently I am rooted and running MF3 and cannot apply any of the OTA updates, fails at 25%
So if I want to unroot do I Odin the MF3 tar files or would it be better to Odin back to the MDL version? Then I should be able to apply the updates?
Why don't you just Odin the nb1 tar files and forget the ota?
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I thought about doing that but was not sure if it was possible since since I was rooted. Was afraid of bricking the phone. So if I Odin NB1, how do I unroot the phone? Do I need to do anything before flashing that tar file?
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niravs82 said:
I thought about doing that but was not sure if it was possible since since I was rooted. Was afraid of bricking the phone. So if I Odin NB1, how do I unroot the phone? Do I need to do anything before flashing that tar file?
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Just flash in Odin. It'll put the new firmware on and remove root. You don't have to unroot first
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Just flash in Odin. It'll put the new firmware on and remove root. You don't have to unroot first
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Thanks that worked!! I have the NB1 on the phone now.
hey im on 4.4.2 MF3 galaxy s4 which is rooted, should i update to kitkat 4.4.2? and if so can i root it. ive read the forums and i cant find a definate answer to that question. thanks.
We always had root - direct or indirect. We now have a direct root for 4.4.2 NC1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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We always had root - direct or indirect. We now have a direct root for 4.4.2 NC1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616221
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this root seems alot more complicated than the one for MF3.
The direct root for NC1 is called towelroot. That thread also mentions this.
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The direct root for NC1 is called towelroot. That thread also mentions this.
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so should i just use towelroot or odin like the post said? OMG i have the OTA updater turned off on phone so how can i find the 4.4.2 to update my s4 and then root phone.
phantom1999 said:
so should i just use towelroot or odin like the post said? OMG i have the OTA updater turned off on phone so how can i find the 4.4.2 to update my s4 and then root phone.
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Turn on your OTA. Within one or two days AT&T will update your phone to 4.4.2 and NC1 firmware. Then you use towelroot .
If the OTA did not happen within two days, you might need to odin the stock MF3 then use the update software function to get OTA.
I turned in the ota and it downloaded the update but it won't update it. It keeps failing and it says my firmware in up to date and u have to wait 23 hours to do it again.
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phantom1999 said:
I turned in the ota and it downloaded the update but it won't update it. It keeps failing and it says my firmware in up to date and u have to wait 23 hours to do it again.
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Sometimes, if you have rooted rom, it could happen.
Like I said, wait one or two days to see whether OTA successfully updated. If not you need to odin the stock MF3 to get OTA working..
sway8966 said:
Sometimes, if you have rooted rom, it could happen.
Like I said, wait one or two days to see whether OTA successfully updated. If not you need to odin the stock MF3 to get OTA working..
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how do i odin the stock MF3?
Would If update faster if I removed root with super su?
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phantom1999 said:
Would If update faster if I removed root with super su?
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If I were you I'd Odin the nb1 firmware. Then do the nc1 update and then root with towel root. See in the general forum, index all things at&t...
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how do i odin the stock MF3?
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Please check out this thread.
Sometime OTA does not work if you were rooted. That happened to my while I was with android 2.xx .
So every time I want an OTA, I odin the stock rom.
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If I were you I'd Odin the nb1 firmware. Then do the nc1 update and then root with towel root. See in the general forum, index all things at&t...
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this is what i did and i got it to work great. except i didnt make a backup and lost all pics music and contacts..
I have acquired an S4 i337 from At&t, it's on the MF3 4.2.2, i have used towel root to root it and installed safestrap as well...
i wanted to upgrade to 4.4, should i just odin the firmware onto it by putting it into download mode? which 4.4 is best for it in terms of stability and stuff...? i think only stock touchwiz is recommended since i don't know whether it's bootloader is locked or not...
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can i root the 4.4 through towel root easily or is there a problem with it... which in your opinion is the best for the i337? I won't be able to downgrade again yeah?
I would flash the nb1 tar file in Odin and then go from there. You can root everything including oc3. Read through this and you'll find ask your answers, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53758227
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I would flash the nb1 tar file in Odin and then go from there. You can root everything including oc3. Read through this and you'll find ask your answers, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53758227
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thank you for replying, that's very helpful. Also if i may, i need to flash 4.3 before 4.4 or just go directly towards 4.4?
since it says from any base... ?
it's just downloading the firmware (NB1) then putting the phone into download mode, start Odin and wait for the phone to reboot? that's it?
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thank you for replying, that's very helpful. Also if i may, i need to flash 4.3 before 4.4 or just go directly towards 4.4?
since it says from any base... ?
it's just downloading the firmware (NB1) then putting the phone into download mode, start Odin and wait for the phone to reboot? that's it?
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Yes it's as simple as that. Put the tar in PDA or AP slot depending on what version of Odin you're using. Only have f.reset and auto reboot checked.
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Yes it's as simple as that. Put the tar in PDA or AP slot depending on what version of Odin you're using. Only have f.reset and auto reboot checked.
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so i can flash 4.4.2 directly from 4.2.2?
jafferkhan said:
so i can flash 4.4.2 directly from 4.2.2?
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Yes you can with Odin, but do your know the bootloader version of 4.2.2 you're on? If you're on mdb or mdl you probably don't want to update. On 4.2.2 you can use twrp or cwm custom recoveries and flash any roms your want. Once you're on 4.4.4 you'll be limited.
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Yes you can with Odin, but do your know the bootloader version of 4.2.2 you're on? If you're on mdb or mdl you probably don't want to update. On 4.2.2 you can use twrp or cwm custom recoveries and flash any roms your want. Once you're on 4.4.4 you'll be limited.
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okay that's kinda uncool of samsung to lock the bootloader, how would i know which bootloader i have? how do i check? i have installed safestrap by the way... any help?
jafferkhan said:
okay that's kinda uncool of samsung to lock the bootloader, how would i know which bootloader i have? how do i check? i have installed safestrap by the way... any help?
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Go into setting, about device. Look at the last three characters build number. That's a good indication of what your bootloader is. If your rooted the best way is in a terminal emulator type
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getprop ro.bootloader
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OK I did that it says MF3 in the last three for the build number...
And thanks again man for helping me out... I really appreciate it
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OK I did that it says MF3 in the last three for the build number...
And thanks again man for helping me out... I really appreciate it
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Ok, mf3 already has a bootloader that you can't do much with. Definitely update to nb1 by flashing the tar file in Odin.
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Ok, mf3 already has a bootloader that you can't do much with. Definitely update to nb1 by flashing the tar file in Odin.
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so will have to unlock the phone for carriers after i upgrade to NB1?
jafferkhan said:
so will have to unlock the phone for carriers after i upgrade to NB1?
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If the device is already sim unlocked it'll remain so after flashing the stock firmware.
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If the device is already sim unlocked it'll remain so after flashing the stock firmware.
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first of all, i wanted to thank you for your swift replies and help, you've been very generous, thank you ...
final question, is 4.4.2 a good upgrade from 4.2.2? is it worth it? i've read 4.4.2 had some issues with the S4... should i remain on 4.2 or upgrade to 4.4? what do you suggest? i've got the firmware (NB1) downloaded alongwith Odin... should i go for it?
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first of all, i wanted to thank you for your swift replies and help, you've been very generous, thank you ...
final question, is 4.4.2 a good upgrade from 4.2.2? is it worth it? i've read 4.4.2 had some issues with the S4... should i remain on 4.2 or upgrade to 4.4? what do you suggest? i've got the firmware (NB1) downloaded alongwith Odin... should i go for it?
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I would. It has bug fixes and you can update to lollipop if you want. You can still have root and safestrap if you want. There really is no downside to it.
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Hey man just wanted to say thanks for your guidance. You've been very helpful. I'm running 4.4.2 and it's great, smoother and better than 4.2.2... Thanks for the prompt replies.
Cheers
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jafferkhan said:
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for your guidance. You've been very helpful. I'm running 4.4.2 and it's great, smoother and better than 4.2.2... Thanks for the prompt replies.
Cheers
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Glad it's working for you
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I'm glad you were around to assist me. I know I'm bad but could you tell me about the the S5 launcher? Can I use it on the stock NB1? Also another thing, is it true the Nj4 is better than NB1?
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