[Q]Locked bootloader? - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot

I have a question if I can install sacs kk v3 on my l720, L720VPUEMK2?
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also if I don't like can I restore the back up I made using Teamwin

Yes you can. Bootloaders on sprint do not block you from using ANY custom ROM.
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How would I go about installing sacs kk v3
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Search and follow instructions on sacs thread. With the questions you are asking I hope you know how to root and install a custom ROM if you haven't done so already.
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Rooted plus I backed up using TWRP
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TWRP crashes on wipe and restore what is going on?
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Might be a bad backup or recovery, try flashing the newest version and then try your restore again. Worst-case, your backup is corrupted and you'll need to start fresh on whatever ROM you have.
Are you trying to restore your backup for some reason?

Found out it was TWRP 2.7.0.0 recovery, but the backups go through and when I reboot it hangs at galaxy s4 screen. Scas custom rom would hang at Android kit kat rotating loading screen. I did give it 10 mins just in case it was the first boot but it never booted.
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Viper4060 said:
Found out it was TWRP 2.7.0.0 recovery, but the backups go through and when I reboot it hangs at galaxy s4 screen. Scas custom rom would hang at Android kit kat rotating loading screen. I did give it 10 mins just in case it was the first boot but it never booted.
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You need to use Philz or TWRP 2.7.0.1
Odin the recovery for best results and when flashing a ROM reboot recovery after doing wipes, then install ROM

Will safestrap work?
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Viper4060 said:
Will safestrap work?
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There is no need for safe strap . the bootlaoder is unlocked. If you're talking about the safe strap Roms from Verizon. They should work.
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daniel4653 said:
There is no need for safe strap . the bootlaoder is unlocked. If you're talking about the safe strap Roms from Verizon. They should work.
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Are you 100% sure, It's a knox 4.3 bootloader.
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Viper4060 said:
Are you 100% sure, It's a knox 4.3 bootloader.
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Sprint phones NEVER require safestrap. That is a Verizon thing because they have locked bootloaders. I'm on NAE rooted with Knox tripped and don't have any issues flashing Roms.
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Ok
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[Q] Best way to update to mf9

Best way to update to mf9. I'm currently using a custom ROM with twrp recovery
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Erod730 said:
Best way to update to mf9. I'm currently using a custom ROM with twrp recovery
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Go back to complete stock then update from mdc to mdl to mf9 and you can root again
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CWM tar'd for Odin [ready to flash]

Hi all,
I tar'd all CWM versions for all aviable S4 devices. You can flash the recoveries over the "PDA" Button in Odin.
Jfltexx recoveries are tested!
DOWNLOADS
Download tar'd CWM
Original downloads from the CWM site
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I am not responsible for possible damage on your phone
Happy flashing!
qwertz1029384756/sepp
Does it work for mf3 firmware
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Demented22 said:
Does it work for mf3 firmware
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Yes, it works for all firmwares.
Does it have the bootloader unlocker for the att versions?? I don't mean to nitpick lol just dont want to brick my phone
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You have to unlock your bootloader to flash the recovery.
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No unlock yet for the att i337 with mf3, but once there is im sure everyone will scramble for this
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Getting a rom to flash

I finally got twrp to install on att after ota. The version is 2.6.3.0. I did it with the freegee app. I made a back up of my stock rom. I tried to flash Aeon rom but it will not boot. I flashed it twice like it says in the thread. I saw were some people were having issues getting it to boot. I cant get recovery to update to the newest version. I tried using flashify and also flashing in recovery. Will i be able to flash a rom on 2.6.3.0.
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Why can't you get into recovery?
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Lawlrus said:
Why can't you get into recovery?
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I can get into rcovery but when i flashed the Aneo rom and rebooted it just showed the LG symbol thrn cut off. Also i can't get a newer version of twrp to install. Im on 2.6.3.0
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I can't upgrade twrp either. I think mine has something to do with my.OTA and root after. Tonight, after I find all the required files, I'm going to flash back to stock, pre-OTA and try again.
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fountain79 said:
I can get into rcovery but when i flashed the Aneo rom and rebooted it just showed the LG symbol thrn cut off. Also i can't get a newer version of twrp to install. Im on 2.6.3.0
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Would assume it's your recovery. You can't flash 2.6.3.3?
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/g2att/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-g2att.zip
I've tried every which way to flash it. I have 2.3.6.0 from freegee. For whatever reason, I can't upgrade to anything other.
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bzmotoninja83 said:
I've tried every which way to flash it. I have 2.3.6.0 from freegee. For whatever reason, I can't upgrade to anything other.
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Every which way? There's really only one way lol.
Negative. Via freegee, flashify, from the pc, via twrp, that's more than one. I can't get it.to update twrp past 2.3.6.0....... I've been thru all the different options......
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bzmotoninja83 said:
Negative. Via freegee, flashify, from the pc, via twrp, that's more than one. I can't get it.to update twrp past 2.3.6.0....... I've been thru all the different options......
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Same for me. Have you been able to flash a rom on the version you do have.
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No I haven't been able to. It starter flashing pa and never went anywhere.
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You said you couldn't get Intl recovery to update twrp. Download 2.6.3.3, go into recovery and flash that zip. It will update your twrp and you'll have no issues flashing 4.4 ROMs.
I don't suggest using 2.6.3.4 because people have reported issues with it.
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If you can't just flash the 2.6.3.3 zip, then I have no idea what to suggest. I installed twrp by pushing it from my computer and was able to update with no issues. You will not be able to flash 4.4 ROMs with anything less than 2.6.3.3
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Lawlrus said:
You said you couldn't get Intl recovery to update twrp. Download 2.6.3.3, go into recovery and flash that zip. It will update your twrp and you'll have no issues flashing 4.4 ROMs.
I don't suggest using 2.6.3.4 because people have reported issues with it.
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If you can't just flash the 2.6.3.3 zip, then I have no idea what to suggest. I installed twrp by pushing it from my computer and was able to update with no issues. You will not be able to flash 4.4 ROMs with anything less than 2.6.3.3
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Tried flashing through recovery and it fails. Says error updating binary
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fountain79 said:
Tried flashing through recovery and it fails. Says error updating binary
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I rooted and installed recovery after receiving ota from att
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Ah, I must have missed the bit about you taking the OTA. I was wondering if after taking it, whether there was a root/recovery method.
Sorry I cannot be of help
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Flashing zips

I just rooted my phone and would like to find out if I can flash zips for thing like mods (NOT ROMS) safely.
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Mods/Roms are flashed in same way through CUSTOM RECOVERY (TWRP or PhilzTouch). Remember always make a nandroid backup before install any mod for recovery your system in case it goes wrong :highfive:
Does that mean I cannot flash through the stock recovery?
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Conceited_squirrel said:
Does that mean I cannot flash through the stock recovery?
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Correct you cannot flash through stock it has to be a custom recovery

How to upgrade!

So the last 2 times I have updated ota I have gone into a bootloop. I tried complete wipe then flashing kk modem then pa and pa gapps to only be stuck in another boot loop! At this point I'd just like to be able to get a 4.4 rom. How do I do it without bootlooping? Thanks!
Here's my software info!
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Anyone?
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hdjx20 said:
So the last 2 times I have updated ota I have gone into a bootloop. I tried complete wipe then flashing kk modem then pa and pa gapps to only be stuck in another boot loop! At this point I'd just like to be able to get a 4.4 rom. How do I do it without bootlooping? Thanks!
Here's my software info!
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Do u have custom recovery at moment? Cos of u flash ota with cust rec it will go into bootloop
I do. I have twrp. How can I upgrade to 4.4 or flash a 4.4 rom?
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hdjx20 said:
I do. I have twrp. How can I upgrade to 4.4 or flash a 4.4 rom?
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Download a 4.4 ROM from here, copy it to your phone, then flash it in recovery.
I do that and I get boot loops no matter what I try. Eiither that or it will only boot to recovery
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hdjx20 said:
I do. I have twrp. How can I upgrade to 4.4 or flash a 4.4 rom?
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Do u have any nandroid backups? Either on a usb drive or on your phone?
Yes!
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@hdjx20 You need the KK modem as well. Wipe, then flash modem before or after rom/gapps.
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